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To See A World  by Nightwing 19 Review(s)
MuinthelReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
....wow...you did a wounderful job in discribing the fight and the fear of Aragorn and Legolas.
"Through the soft sighing of the southern breeze he blocked out the conversation and listened to the sounds that rode on the air around him,..." the language you use here is so much "elflike". For me it does discribe Legolas so much and underlines the way he fights.
I also like it that he kind of falls back into his selfreproaches for losing his bow. He is not himself yet again (not the elf we all love and you will hopefully bring back to us at the end).....and this shows also so much in his fear of letting these men know that he is blind.
You are doing a good job in telling so much inbetween the lines. Since I always have to read it twice (translation work and enjoying the second time more, because then I hopefully catch all the finesses) I have more choices in interpreting. I would love to sit with you and a nice glas of wine and talk philosophical about our heroes ;-))) !
And Dale....hm...Dale.....what a cliffie!

Muinthel (...always hoping you get what I mean)

Ps:....the boys love their brother....and he is having allready his share of Middle-earth, sleeping on my belly while I read FF on the Computer or watching LotR! Well...he might be a ranger one day :-) !


Author Reply: Hello, hello! Glad to hear all is well and that the boys are having fun with their little brother. I like the thought of him becoming a baby ranger.

I'd like to have a glass of wine with you too. But I think the philosophical talk would change in no time to more earthy matters!

FirnsarnienReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
Hmmmm, it seems each cliffy is worse than the last!

But wow, I'm truly impressed with Leggy's ability to fight blind! He sure is awesome isn't he? ;) For a moment, I thought they'd get away, then I realized the sheer number of men meant they couldn't possibly. Then I kept hoping that Alun would show up to help, somehow. But alas, that too was not a possiblity.

So here we are, poor Leggy and Aragorn, captive. What do these men want? That man from Dale? Who is he? What's happened to Tithlam? The old horse? Where is Leggy's bow? Will Aragorn heal? Will Leggy be ok? Whatdaya mean his eyes are clouded? He feels strange, odd, dizzy? Ai! So many questions left unanswered. I can't believe we will have to wait for the next update! This was a most horrible cliffy! ;P

Well, do hurry with another update though, will ya? I can't wait! :)

Author Reply: Answers to your questions (in order):

1) yes he is.
2) Can't tell you that yet.
3) Can't tell you that either.
4) For now he's the Man from Dale.
5) Wondering why her drinking water is so nasty.
6) In the barn, wondering what the heck is going on.
7) In the snow in the forest.
8) Eventually.
9) Eventually.
10) They bonked him hard.
11) Yes he does.

See you next update!



elf-girlReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
Please update soon!!! It was so great. I am going to cry though I don't know why...I know it's imposible but if you can please write a new chapter before January ends!!! In February I'm going to the beach and there are no computers!!!! I don't know what I will do whitout reading another chapter!!!
And if you can't update for February 2nd at least tell me if Alun trully betrayed them...because I liked the guy, so I wouldn't have believed that he could betray Legolas and Aragorn until I read:"Please, do not let me learn that Alun has betrayed us." after that I see him with another eyes. But I went to the conclusion that maybe they tortured him or something and then he told them. Because if he did betrayed Legolas and Aragorn, then he wouldn't had any problem in telling these men that Legolas was blind. Anyway...update soon.
Elf-girl

Author Reply: Well, you must be about ready to hit the beach. It's snowy and cold here, so I don't feel one bit sorry for you! The next update will probably not be for a good month. My writing time is limited, and things are going to be hectic at work for most of the month of Feb. But I'm working on it, slowly but surely. Have fun in the sun!

daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
Well, that was a surprise ending. A man from Dale. What's he doing here?

The fight was very exciting. You did the detail very well so that I could follow it and get swept up in it. I thought Legolas's ability to function in the dark might come in handy but they were so overwhelmed. I agree with his decision not to tell the men about his blindness. You never know what might come in handy.

Author Reply: Just so. He's following his gut instinct, and that is usually a good thing for an elf to rely on when everything seems to be doing down the tubes. I'm happy you thought the fight was good. It was harder than heck to write.

sofiaReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
That was beautifully written! I really enjoyed reading it and it kept me wondering whats going to happen next. I agree with Legolas to not tell the captors of his blindness. I think that if they find out then it will give them even more trouble. Can't wait for the next chapter!
-sofia

Author Reply: Hi, Sophia. Yes, we do not want the bad guys to find out about the blindness. I just hope I can continue to make it believable that they do not notice it.

ElenoraReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
I've been woefully remiss in reviewing - for that, I apologize! Because while I haven't let you always know it, I've been thoroughly enjoying your story and anxiously await each and every chapter. The last one was marvelous and has left me literally on the edge of my seat, desperately wanting to find out what comes next...such power you exert over your readers!

For being hesitant to start this chapter, you've done an excellent job describing the struggle between the invading men and Legolas and Aragorn. It was definitely better than many battle scenes/struggles I've read by other authors. I don't know how much of a pain or effort it was to write it, but I think you pulled it off successfully! So the effort was not in vain.

It was fascinating to read how Legolas endeavored to get a grasp of what confronted him - seeking to quiet himself and not only hear what was occurring around him, but to analyze the subtle nuances of what those sounds implied. It was a struggle that, because of your excellent writing, I was able to visualize easily, making me wish I was not just reading it, but seeing in on the "big screen"! *GAH*, your story would make a great movie!! Wishful thinking, I know.

Anyway, I highly look forward to the next installment - while I was able to get a grasp ahead of time concerning Legolas and the healing tips he picked up from Aragorn, now I'm thoroughly mystified as to where this story is headed...of course, I'm thinking that this black-haired man has had some exposure to Legolas in the past, and most definitely to elves, but I'm also wondering if there is some connection as well with what happened to Legolas's mother and her death. All that hasn't been brought up in a while, yet I can't help but think that it was there in the story for a reason...am I grasping at straws here??!

Thank you for putting out one of the best fanfic stories currently available - it makes the fact that the trilogy is now a "past" event somewhat easier to bear. It's been hard to come to grips with the fact that this wild, exciting ride with "The Lord of the Rings" has finally come to its conclusion, but hopefully, with well-written stories such as yours continuing to appear, we can hold onto this excitement and fun for a bit longer.


Author Reply: It was incredibly difficult to write the fight, especially from Legolas' point of view. I could not use any visuals, and it was a challenge trying to envision the movements and how he would engage his attackers. It was without doubt the hardest chapter I have written so far.

Nope, you are not grasping at straws. That aspect of the story has not been forgotten, and I will endeavor to tie things together as we descend into the city.

Oh, I also am sad that the movies are at an end. They were such fun... the anticipation of heading to the theater with hoardes of other maniacs every December. It was like a big party. I agree that we write these stories in an effort to keep the fun going.

I still hold out hope that someday they will put out a DVD of bloopers from the movies. I really am surprised that they did not do so. They'd be hilarious.

TithenFeredirReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
Ai, this chapter was worth the wait! You captured the desperate fear of that situation so well. The buildup as they wait for their attackers, looking for a way out and not finding it, having no time to really prepare. The moment of admitting their fear and briefly taking comfort in each other, especially since at that point it seemed likely they were both about to die. The fight was brutal, clumsy and messy; it was a hopeless effort, but so like our heroes to give it their all. Even handicapped as he was Legolas still seemed beautiful and deadly. Now I worry about his injury and what the man from Dale has in mind for him. Wonderful story! Please give us more soon! TF

Author Reply: Brutal, messy and clumsy? Good! Just the way a fight should be. And I'm so glad you thought the elf still managed to look fantastic. Of course you know his long golden hair was fanning our beautifully as he spun around, right?

Alison HReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
Oh, my goodness---where do I begin? I can't even think straight as my heart is still pounding from reading this update!!

Congratulations, Nightwing, on a truly heart-stopping chapter.That Aragorn and Legolas have to fight unknown enemies who are great in number is terrifying in itself, but both Aragorn and Legolas are injured and I could not fathom either of them escaping.The fight scene was incredibly well done and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.Poor Elf and Ranger!


Once again, I have to commend you on how you write the realtionship between Aragorn and Legolas--it's so believable.When Legolas told Aragorn to escape while he held off the enemy I smiled, because I knew there was a curt reply coming from Aragorn.Then, their embrace under the window before the fight began was so touching.I do love those two!


The sinister man form Dale is too interested in Legolas for my liking.How will Alun deal with Aragorn and Legolas being captured.So many possibilities for this story! Thanks agin for updating and I look forward to the next chapter.

Ali.

Author Reply: Whew! I'm delighted when people tell me they thought I managed to write a believable fight scene. It was giving me fits, I assure you. And I'm glad you liked the embrace. I debated about it for a while, but thought including it was the right thing.

French PonyReviewed Chapter: 33 on 1/29/2005
Well, that was exciting! It looks like we're about to get some answers, especially since this man from the Dales seems like the sort of villain who has a few soliloquies in him.

There were a couple of touches that really made this chapter for me. The first was this: "Are you afraid, Legolas?" Aragorn asked quietly.

There was no time for false bravado or impressive stoicism, nor had there ever been need for such trivialities in their relationship. Legolas drew in a long steadying breath as another blow shook the cabin to its foundations. "Yes."


That right there says so much more about this relationship than all of the "I will not fear if only you fight at my side" bullhockey in the world. It takes a brave man (or Elf) to admit fear, and that wonderful touch of honesty shows just how thoroughly in sympathy these two are. That they trust each other so much is proof enough for me that they will be able to fight their attackers.

And the other touch that really made the chapter was that they couldn't fight forever. They're both handicapped in so many different ways that there's no way they could get out of this victorious. I'm sure it hurt to do that to the Damaged Duo, but it was the only logical outcome, and you faced up to it squarely. Brava!

Author Reply: Hmmm, yes I expect this bad gusy will have a thing or two to say. I have to do some work on him. My small amount of free time will be spent trying to flesh him out a bit in my head, I don't want him to be your typical one-dimensional villain.

I'm very pleased that you liked that moment between Legolas and Aragorn before it all went to hell. It is true to life to be frightened when attackers are about to bust the door down, strong and courageous though they may be.

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