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| A Midsummer Night's Dream by Jay of Lasgalen | 78 Review(s) |
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| Silvertree | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| Wow, Lasgalen! This is turning out pretty good! When's the next chapter? Author Reply: Thank you! The next chapter will be along as soon as I get chance to write it - at the moment it exists only in my mind. Soon, I promise. Jay | |
| Dot | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| You and your cliffhangers!! Very frustrating :-) Great opening. Your descriptions of the fire pulled me in as much as it did Elladan. I’m always fascinated by his visions, especially because you do such a good job combining their feeling of reality with a vagueness that must be so maddening for Elladan. And it’s particularly trying for him when it’s something like this, that so clearly involves danger and terror and yet what can he do? I love the idea that Elrohir knows when Elladan has these experiences, even if they are a mere instant and the way his teasing turns to patience and resignation when he realises that Elladan is experiencing a vision now. It must be hard for him too, to try to reassure his twin when they both know how unreliable these visions are. So a blazing fire and trapped horses and at least one trapped elf? Eek. Not good. So who’s the elf? Are you going to hurt Elrohir again?! And just how close is Elladan that the horses brush past him? Is he actually the one in there? Hmm. And where does this Aradan fit in? Alright, I know you’re not going to tell me anything… But a sense of urgency and a missing twin who was last seen going to the stables is making me feel very uneasy! At least, I presume that’s where he was going to find Aradan, although maybe not if it’s late. Unless the horse has foaled early. You really do suspense very well. A little too well! Author Reply: I've often mentioned Elladan's visions, but have rarely concentrated on them as the focus of a story. He knows that what he sees probably will come to pass one day - but he doesn't know when or how. As you say, it's maddening for them both. In a way, it's even worse for Elrohir. All he can do is listen, and offer support and reassurance, and try to keep away from the stables. Oh, wait ... strike that last part. A sense of urgency and a missing twin who was last seen going to the stables is making me feel very uneasy Yes - and Elladan agrees with you! | |
| Mystwing | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| Wow! I'm in such suspense right now! I hope the twins are okay. Of course, a little angst doesn't hurt either. I don't think I would want that abilitly even if I could get all the details. It would be a hard responsibility to deal with, and even more frustrating when you don't get all the info. Nice cliffhanger too. Author Reply: Ahh - I'd forgotten what it's like to write a cliffhanger. It's been a long time. Will the twins be OK? You mean both of them? Well, you'll have to wait and see about that. There'll be angst, you can guarantee it! This is an ability Elladan wishes he really didn't have. He keeps feeling responsible for what happens - even though it's not his fault :( | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| Oh dear. So many possibilities. And all of them, I suspect, bad. This vision malarkey - and all the magic mirror / foresight stuff - it's of very questionable use. If they are true visions, you would come to rely on them and, perhaps, not trust your other senses which could lead to danger. If, as often happens, merely having the vision can change the event, so that the vision never happens, then would you ever trust what you saw? And they seem to be very uncomfortable, too. But fire. And horses. And trapped elves. I don't like the sound of that! More soon, please. Author Reply: Poor Elladan sees things that may/may not happen. It's like The Road Not Taken. If he changes the course he would have taken, who is to know what might have happened? I think Galadriel's mirror is simply a device she uses to allow others to share the visions she can see. But fire. And horses. And trapped elves. I don't like the sound of that! No. You're right - that's not good :( You'll have to wait to see what happens next :( | |
| perelleth | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| UH! And now? Visions are so dangerous, and even more when there are two of them so he can not be sure which of them is out there! My! I sincerely hope that he was not seeing his brother outside the barn while himself -fool of a brave twin- was inside searching for survivors? When will Elladan learn that visions are better left for Galadriel? :-) Nice cliffhanger! Author Reply: Poor Elladan! It's not his fault that he sees things - the visions are, after all, something he's inherited from Galadriel. So is it himself or Elrohir he sees? Well, even Elladan finds it difficult to tell the difference at times (see my story 'The Search', especially chapter fourteen!) As I've said before, I'd forgotten how much fun a cliffhanger can be! Jay | |
| BlueEyedElf | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| Poor Elladan! It must be terrible to have those vision and not be able to prevent the disasters they predict. I sure hope he can help get everyone out of that barn. Author Reply: That's always been the curse of Elladan's visions - he sees, but can do little to prevent what he sees. He will do what he can to stop this - but will he succeed? | |
| Kitty | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| Uh, I fear I know what is about to happen, too! I can only pray the one in the burning stable is not Elrohir and whoever it is and the horses aren't going to be hurt! I hope you're updating soon - you can't let me dangling from the cliff on my fingertips, can you? Author Reply: Well - I'll try not to hurt the horses. Apart from that, my lips are sealed :) You know, I'd forgotten what fun it can be to write a cliffhanger! (very evil grin!!) | |
| Lianna | Reviewed Chapter: 1 on 1/9/2006 |
| *whimpers* Please update soon. I don't know how long your readers can stand the suspense. I would not want a "gift" like Elladan's. Although it might seem attractive, I think it would actually be more of a curse than a blessing. Of course, Elladan had no choice in the matter. Great story, as usual. You have me hooked already. But then, you have a lot of experience torturing us with cliffhangers. Author Reply: *Grin* I haven't done a good cliffhanger for ages! You're right, the uncertainty of just *what* he's seen makes this more of a curse than a gift for Elladan. There'll be more about that in the next chapter - and more about what is going to happen (and to whom ...) Thank you - glad you liked this! | |