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| We Were Young Once ~ II by Conquistadora | 165 Review(s) |
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| Ginger Rich | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 7/31/2006 |
| A wonderful fight scene. Who is this Celebrimbor? Forgive me for my lack of Tolkien knowledge, but the name doesn't ring a bell. Is he the one who makes the rings or wants them made? Anyways, he's a dirty weasel. I didn't think Thranduil was going to fight back in the end; thought he'd freak out from the memory. But of course I was wrong and he fought back like a wild animal. If I ever met a man like him, I'd be running scared. Author Reply: Celebrimbor is the grandson of Feanor who headed up the Mirdain and was chiefly responsible for the Rings of Power. But if I elaborate any more, I'll spoil the next chapter. ;) Thranduil still has a few quirks to work out before he'll be conditioned enough for his Mirkwood responsibilities in the next age, but he's working on them. Being able to finish the fight without completely freaking out is a step in that direction. :) | |
| valjean | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 7/30/2006 |
| Sorry, I just went back a re-read what I wrote, and I want to apologize for the spelling. *Wince* I'm usually more careful...but I forget how to even spell my name when I get excited, so I guess you could consider the terrible spelling a compliment. I was too wound-up to think about something so mundane as spelling... | |
| valjean | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 7/30/2006 |
| Oh dear! It would appear that Annatar's field day is having more repercussions than just signaling that a storm is building. How in the world is Thranduil going to explain all of this to Oropher *without* telling about his little field trip, and the resulting disasters? Somehow I think that the revelation that his son was attacked in Eregion would go over like a lead ballon.... P.S. If Galadriel and Gil-galad detest Annatar that much how did they end up with Nenya and Vilya? Author Reply: Probably because Nenya and Vilya were entirely of Celebrimbor's making. The others besides the Three had Annatar's fingerprints on them. Shhhh . . . maybe Oropher need never know . . . ;) | |
| k_lara7 | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/27/2006 |
| It will be quite interesting to see where this goes from here... Do they condemn Thranduil, or believe him? He sure knows how to pick his fights! Author Reply: He certainly does. ;) | |
| Redheredh | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/26/2006 |
| Holy Mole! Just as was feared! Gwaelas was lead astray and set upon! Oh, you are so lucky he is going to survive... *huff!* But, poor wrung-out Thranduil too! Ooo, that Honey-tongued, glamorous-lying, balrog-in-waiting... I really am enjoying this adventure... hopefully you can tell that. :) I have to say I *really* enjoyed you little vignette on the mystic of royalty. Very interesting description of a almost indescribable instinct, in elves or humans. ... a shard of the magnificent era they had never known. As I an unashamed support of the Lindarin princes - yay! good on ya for letting Gwaelas prize his feelings. However, ... never quite understand what had caused that idyllic world to collapse... ? I cannot see the Silvan ever having forgotten Melkor or not feeling the repercussions of his return as Morgoth. Like I said before - Can't wait! Author Reply: I'm sure Gwaelas remembers the age of Morgoth (although I don't know if he's old enough to have lived it), but Greenwood is a long way from Beleriand, and I think what Gwaelas really doesn't comprehend is how the Kinslayings could have happened. He's innocent that way. I'm certainly glad you're enjoying it. :) It's really starting to pick up in my mind as well. It will take a miracle to get as far as the Last Alliance before the end of August, but there are precedents . . . | |
| jwdisney | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/26/2006 |
| Goodness, gracious. I love the story, and can't wait to find out what happens next! Thanks for writing such an exciting saga of pre-LOTR Thranduil! He's one of the most dynamic and least documented characters in Tolkien's universe, and I appreciate your approach to his character and motivations. Thanks again for donating your summer to keeping us all entertained! :) Author Reply: You're welcome; I'm glad to do it. ^_^ I only wish I was more prolific and could promise more regular updates, but I already know next semester's schedule won't permit it. Thranduil isn't happy, but he's resigned to wait. Hopefully I'll be able to cook up a great reopening chapter for Christmas. ;) | |
| valjean | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/26/2006 |
| Gah!! The dread cliff-hanger *again*?? Could you at some point conclude a chapter in a manner that doesn't leave me a nervous mess of jelly on the floor? It's bad for the sleep cycle. But seriously, that was a great chapter. You only seem to get better as you go along! Author Reply: Hehehe. Of course, we all know that the close of a chapter is one of the hardest parts to round off properly, hence the popularity of cliff-hangers among authors. ;) Thanks! ^_^ This whole project is primarily an exercise in practical experience, so it's good to hear we're accomplishing our objective, little by little. | |
| Lady Saruman | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/25/2006 |
| OH NO! Miss Coriel, you are simply evil. I bet the so called 'Amroth' who had approached Gwaelas when Thranduil was sleeping was Annatar. Then he set his dogs on him and injured the young elf. Good thing someone found him, or it would have been too late. Bringing him to Celeborn and Galadriel was probably the best thing to do. Well, obviously, Thranduil was able to figure out for himself that the extreme tiredness he had felt in the library was the result of Annatar's control of his brain or something. Now, I //think// (the slashes represent an italicized word) Annatar has started to shape-shift into other people as well, to fool and corrupt innocent victims. Gwaelas, who was already sick from the stone walls of Ost-in-Edhil (I forgot if that is where Thranduil and Gwaelas were currently staying), has already become worse when Annatar took control of his mind. And poor Thranduil. I //know// he already has enough to worry about after the meeting with the evil lord, but now he has Gwaelas to worry about too. And, finally, at the end, Thranduil retching and coughing up blood? That doesn’t happen of his own accord. Annatar must have taken control over him again, just like he had in the library. OH NO OH NO first it was Gwaelas, now Thranduil. There's going to be a LOT more trouble coming up. Oh yeah, I'm so pleased you've finished Chapter 10 so quickly. Well, I think you'd better hurry, because summer is almost over. As for me, school starts on August 30, so I don't have much time left. But I'm still going to review! -Lady Saruman Author Reply: Annatar is starting to remind me of a combination of Jafar from Aladdin and Envy from Fullmetal Alchemist. Maybe with traces of somebody else thrown in for good measure, but I can't quite place who it is. ;) Ah, you'll be heading back to school the same day I head out of the country. Of course, we won't actually get there until the next day. | |
| Ginger Rich | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/25/2006 |
| Bah!! What an ending! Actually I should say, what an un-ending! Goodness, such a wicked cliff-hanger. I know Thranduil and Gwaelas don't die, but I am still incredibly worried. The visuals were amazing! You are a truly terrific writer, and sometimes I hate that you're so good because it makes me so anxious for the characters. It feels so real. lol. Keep up the great work. And tell me what happens! Author Reply: Thanks! By the time I get a chapter posted, the visuals are so worn out in my mind that I can't really appreciate them again for a month or two. I am certainly not going to tell you what happens. ;) Nice try, but no banana! | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 10 on 7/24/2006 |
| I have been holding my breath ever since Thranduil awoke last chapter and Gwaelas was missing. I just knew that Annatar had gotten hold of him again, and the injuries suffered by Thranduil are somehow tied to Shadow, too. In just a few paragraphs you showed Annatar's abilities to present himself as something or someone else entirely, thus concealing his true self from everyone involved. Layer upon layer of deceit - the inhabitants of the city don't see past the pretty, helpful face he's presented...and Gwaelas, bless him, who only knows there is something terrible and dark to be feared, has been tricked by the Lord of Tricks into leaving with him! AGGGHHHHH! I know Thranduil doesn't wish anyone to know about his little field trip into the halls of the elven-smiths, but Coriel, he's not looking too good...I sincerely hope that this is the eye-opener for Celeborn and Galadriel, once they realize who is to blame. I hope.......Wonderful, tense, cliff-clenching chapter, Coriel, you evil author you! Linda Author Reply: I know, I'm terrible. ;) Actually, I think I'm just lazy for not writing the other half of the chapter before I posted this much. But, of course, I couldn't resist. Hopefully we can resolve the present difficulties in a timely manner; there is still much work to be done before August, but Thranduil will not be ignored. ;) Thanks for reviewing! | |