Reviews (138)

daw the minstrel · 13 July 2004 · Chapter 9: Conversations And Understanding

The aftermath of Legolas's injuries sound horrible! Bruises and stitches and general bad stuff. I'm glad he's getting better. I'm not sure I'm convinced that he didn't really see anything in the caves, but I suppose I could be. Depends on what happens now!

Elendiari22 · 6 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

The first thing that popped into my mind was that Legolas had seen Gollum. Not highly likely, butb there we are. I like this story, it's very interesting. :)

LKK · 6 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

I think you like to pick on Elrohir. First you give him a leg injury, then in the last chapter you drugged him into paralysis, now in this chapter you say he once hallucinated purple cats! Just what did the poor elf ever do to you that you pick on him so? ;) So Legolas is confined to bed for a week, eh? Why do I suspect he won't stay there the entire time unless someone monitors him 24/7? I'm glad the healers are convinced the he will live. It was pretty touch and go there for a while. I was worried. Legolas wasn't the only convinced there was something down in that cave. You had me convinced as well. Good surprise twist, Jay.

Bodkin · 6 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

Thranduil was mellowing - at one point he would have had to be drugged to make him sleep. He wouldn't be growing accustomed to his elfling putting him through the torment of endless injuries, now would he? Poor Legolas - he won't find being confined to bed a great deal of fun, but I hope he has the sense to listen to his healers. They are a very brave bunch of elflings, but too modest. Elrohir fails to mention his dislocated arm until after Legolas has been rescued and Arwen ignores her attempt to put her body between her friend and a bunch of rocks. I seem to recall 'on the point of unconsciousness' Legolas simultaneously trying to protect her from falling rocks by shielding her head. Would Legolas be showing prophetic signs here by seeing nasties in caves? It is not surprising he is not fond of being underground. Too many bad experiences.

LOTRFaith · 5 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

Shiver... I hate caves.. And even Legolas memory of it had chills up and down my back... But I am glad that Legolas is getting better as are the Twins and Arwen:-) I hope you post soon!

Nilmandra · 5 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

Glad to see Legolas well on the way to recovery now. And Arwen was very brave, even if she did not tell Elrond what happened! I like Calmacil - he comes across as a very concerned and caring healer.

daw the minstrel · 5 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

Elrond must have mixed feelings really. His daughter was brave and he must be proud of that, but she was also in real danger and put herself in even more, and that must frighten him. Legolas appears to be having a difficult time being sure of what happened. That must be disturbing too.

Rose Sared · 5 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

Ah, relieved sigh. He recovers, albeit slowly. Must be even harder to recouperate slowly when you are so used to doing it quickly! Poor baby doubting his mind now, creepy eyes in the dark - yuk. Much enjoying this Rose

Karri · 5 June 2004 · Chapter 8: Memories of Darkness

But was it really a hallucination? Great chapter! :-)

Felice · 2 June 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

Hi, I'm normally a lurker (one of those horrible people who enjoy many stories without letting authors know how much they enjoyed the story). However, I had to leave my lurkdom to let you know how much I enjoyed the cameo from your other story "The Touch". I don't know if you did that on purpose, but it certainly seemed as though you did and I had to crack up laughing as my questions from The Touch (i.e. why was Elrohir's arm in a sling) was answered. Although I think you had implied in the other story that Elrohir's injuries were do to orcs, so maybe this was sort of a prequel. In any case, I liked it and while I'm here not hiding behind my rock, let me compliment you on all of your stories, which I enjoy very much ("To The Ends of Middle Earth" is a bit too depressing for me though, but I suppose life doesn't always give us happy endings). :0) Thanks for writing so many wonderful stories! Every time you write a new story or chapter, it manages to brighten my day a little... -Felice

lwarren · 2 June 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

Finally - a little welcome relief for Leg'as and all concerned! I'm sure his recovery will be slow and painful still, but he seems to have "turned the corner", so to speak. I loved the interaction between Elrohir and Elladan - Elrohir is a stubborn and independent elf, isn't he? And easily frustrated when he can't do for himself. But Elladan seems to deal with him well - when they're not insulting each other. lol *sigh* and I loved the last part where Thranduil crawls into bed with his son - so characteristic of the good father he is! (yea, Calmacil - you keep on keeping the King in line!) *g* linda

paranoidangel · 31 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

Before you mentioned the conception thing it hadn't occurred to me that the elves would consider Elladan and Elrohir to be the same age! I liked the idea of Elrond being enthusiastic with drugs. I'm with daw on the torn nails thing, though, it almost sounds worse than the shoulder injury!

Manderly · 31 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

Ahh, Legolas is at last getting better, albeit slowly - relief all around. With the twins around, I am sure his healing will accelerate. The picture that you have created of Thranduil sleeping aside his son is very touching and comforting, and speaks volumes of the king's love for his son.

Karri · 31 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

Oh, I'm so gladd Legolas is doing better. It was very sweet that Thranduil chose to curl up in Legolas's bed. Loved that! :-D Have you written the story of fall from the rooftops of Imladris and I somehow missed it?

websterans · 31 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

Nicely done chapter--and nice tie-in to "The Touch!"

Bodkin · 31 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

I just love the relationship you have built up between all the children. Squashing down the age differences makes them much better able to interact with each other. Elladan and Elrohir are so good together, but it is lovely to see them caring for Arwen and interacting with a similarly aged Legolas. Poor Elrond cannot have known which way to turn with this crisis - I am glad they are recovering. Perhaps now the parents will have the chance to get over the trauma!

Nilmandra · 30 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

Jay, you are doing great with the medical stuff - its not too much and its well shown. Good for the healer, finally putting Thranduil to bed. Sedating a parent after their child's trauma is also common. I am glad Legolas has a bit of a sense of humor back, and I liked the twins banter as well. I think too that they can tease each other in ways no one else can.

Rose Sared · 30 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

It is nice to see at least some healing time for our precious elves. Immortal does not mean indestructible, all too often our heroes are up and about again after major trauma so quickly they could all be nicknamed 'Timex' (takes a licking and keeps on ticking ) Nice interactions, and even drug side-effects! Thanks Rose

daw the minstrel · 30 May 2004 · Chapter 7: Dawn

I know it's irrational but the injury that makes me cringe the most is the torn nails. There's just something about that that gives me the creeps. I'm happy to see first Elrohir and then Legolas on the mend. Poor Thranduil. He must be exhausted.

Ithilien · 23 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Longest Night

Oh, Jay! I am loving this story. Very heart-wrenching and true. But please, for those of us not versed on crush injuries, explain what you mean by the toxins that are making Legolas hurt. Is this something of the body's doing, or was there something in the stones that poisoned him? Something tells me it has to do with bone marrow, but I really don't know for sure, and I'm aching (hah, pun) to understand where this pain is coming from. Otherwise, this is just grand. I remember this story as a flashback sequence from way back when, and I'm glad you are telling it in its whole now. It is fleshed out so very well. I got all teary at the remembrance of the little hand held in the palm of Thranduil's own, and then the slip into the familiar, "Ada"... *sob*. How heartbreaking and grim it must be to see your son so ill and in pain. My heart was breaking with Thranduil's then. More please. This is great!

lwarren · 17 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Longest Night

That's it! I'm calling PETfE! Of course, Legolas is mainly unconcious, but you have Thranduil...and Calmacil...and Arwen to torment! Oh my, am hyperventilating with all this elf-angst floating in the atmosphere!;) (Seriously) I've been waiting for this update, and was not disappointed. I knew I had heard about the complications that can arise from crushing injuries, especially if the injured one is trapped and the body (or leg or whatever) is compressed for any length of time, so this is really interesting. Thranduil is going to need an extra shot of intestinal fortitude to help his little one through this (I almost died when I read the line of Thranduil thinking of that little hand that used to find its way into his, those little fingers holding on tightly.....*wails and sniffles some more*). Really heavy chapter, so well-written, including the interaction between Calmacil and Thranduil. Update soon, hmmmm? (Hey, is Nilmandra giving out that number for PETfE, ya think? I wouldn't mind being a case worker!:) ) linda

LKK · 16 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Longest Night

A painfully convincing chapter, Jay. I think you captured the hurt and anguish of a patient and a loved one very well. Poor guilt-ridden Thranduil. He could not have known what was going to happen. Perhaps Elrond can help Thranduil understand that there is no reason to blame himself so. Speaking of the Imladris family -- is Arwen suffering nightmares, too? It would be very understandable if she did. Good job!

Elendiari22 · 16 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Longest Night

Wow. Poor Legolas! I can't wait to find out what happens next!

sofia · 15 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Longest Night

exciting story. Update soon. -sofia

Nilmandra · 15 May 2004 · Chapter 6: The Longest Night

Ah, Jay, you did good showing the agonizing hours of waiting for Thranduil and the pain for Legolas, when he is awake. I pity the parents who must sit through such times, wondering if their child will live, and knowing when they are coherent they are suffering. The nightmares are awful too.