Galathil · 7 March 2011 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
I live this story Galathil
From Mirkwood to Imladris by jenolas
Reviews (16)
Dracawyn · 14 August 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
AW! How cute! I love stories about young Legolas. Very well written, it was very vivid to me.
Hisie Lome · 23 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
Very sweet...
Dot · 21 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
Oh, I LOVED this! First of all, humblest of all apologies for not reviewing much lately. I’ve spent most of July so far in hospital, but I got out again last night and fingers crossed that’s it now. Anyway, I’m trying to catch up all that I missed and I was thrilled to see this in my inbox! I’m guessing poor Elisiel will be having words with her husband about watching what he says in front of their small son! I actually really liked the way she explained the situation to Legolas. She couldn’t have known that he would have felt the need to help as his father had obviously done for him and his friend! That image of Legolas perched on the cushions and stretching across the desk was so cute! “This is for you, from Lord Elrond I believe.” I’m still laughing at the way Thranduil just sits there in silence before handing over the scroll, almost as though he can’t quite believe what has happened. I can only imagine what Elrond must have thought when he received his letter from Mirkwood. I have to admit, I don’t really get why Legolas wrote it about “Ada” and then signed Thranduil’s name. I probably just didn’t read it properly. Anyway, it’s true that really the only thing that Legolas did wrong was to send a message with the king’s signature. At least Thranduil can be sure that the lesson he tried to teach Legolas when he argued with Tathar was well understood! It’s so funny the way Legolas is so surprised that his father and Elrond tell him the same thing. The poor elfling seems to have no clue that Thranduil received his own scroll from his dear friend. Elrond’s words to Thranduil made me smile. He does indeed seem to know his friend very well and appears to be very aware of what may be said about himself from time to time. I don’t doubt for a second that similar sentiments have been expressed by the ‘insufferable Peredhel’ about a certain woodland king on occasion. This was a lovely episode from Legolas’ childhood. It was so sweet, but I particularly loved the way the friendship between Thranduil and Elrond shines through as well! :-)
Author's reply
I am sorry to hear you have ben ill, Dot and I hope all is well with you. In answer to your comment re Legolas... he is only a young child and although he 'meant' the write the letter as if it were from Thranduil, he is not experienced enough with the written word to be deceptive. He thinks of Thranduil as his Ada, and so he wrote the appellation. It has been my experience that young children often suffer this kind of confusion of identity when asked about their parents' given names, although he did remember to sign Thranduil's name at the end. He is simply too innocent to see the error he made, which of course made it all the more amusing, (and adorable) to both Elrond and Thranduil. I hope that makes my intention a little clearer. Be well Dot, or at least seek the healing services of Elrond, Celeborn, or Thranduil separately or in any combination you choose! "smirk" jenolas
Brazgirl · 19 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
Very cute! What a mischevious little boy he is... very real!!!
Author's reply
Thank you.
Duchess · 19 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
THAT was just too darn cute! Loved it and wouldn't mind seeing more in this vein in the future. *vbg*
Author's reply
Thanks. If you have not already read it, my story "Elf Child" is a series of 'little Legolas' vignettes.
TIMON · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
Oh, sweet and funny! What a delight to read.
Author's reply
Many thanks.
nat · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
awww! tee he he...way way too adorable...luved it!...'nana, what is an insuferable peredhel'? he he he...
Author's reply
Children hear far too much sometimes.
sofia · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
that was cute. Legolas is just adorable when he is young. -sofia
Author's reply
He is, isn't he?
Anonymous · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
Oh my God I can see a child doing something like this. I can barely type I am laughing so hard. Well done!!
Author's reply
Young children often have an amusing perception of life!
eokat · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
I enjoyrf this, I love seeing Thranduil interact with his son, and you wrote this well.Eokat.
Author's reply
Glad you liked it, thanks.
Elena Tiriel · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
Ahhh, a delightful story, Jenolas! I am quite fond of the insufferable peredhel myself, and also extremely fond (though in a somewhat different way -- but not 'til he's older... *ahem*) of Legolas... All three parents come across and kind and loving... just what an elfling needs to grow into Legolas of the Fellowship. Your story brightened by morning! Thank you! - Barbara
Author's reply
You are welcome and thanks for the review.
Bodkin · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
Huge aaaahhhhhh. This is terminally cute. What a gorgeous little Legolas + adorable naneth and Thranduil and Elrond.
Author's reply
Glad you think so.
daw the minstrel · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
What a delight! I laughed when I read this. Legolas is darling and his ada is even more darling.
Author's reply
I agree completely, daw!
LKK · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
How sweet of Legolas to want his father and his father's friend to make up. Very amusing too. I bet Elrond got a good chuckle out of Legolas's letter. Being a father himself, I'm sure the "insufferable Peredhil" would understand a child's actions. (I'm assuming that your Legolas is younger than the twins, at least.) I liked Elisiel handled his son's questions. She explained the situation in terms Legolas could understand and yet emphasized the temporary nature of Thranduil's anger. Legolas's excitement at receiving his first ever letter from another realm was a delight. I bet the letter he wrote back to Elrond was filled with a child's excitement. I would love to read that letter some time. Lovely little story, jenolas. :)
White Wolf · 18 July 2004 · Chapter 1: From Mirkwood to Imladris
I simply adore little Legolas stories. I always thought of him as a very precocious child, and this story demonstrates that very well. We see so clearly here what a good heart Legolas has always had. Seeing him with his mother was lovely. It isn't hard to see where he got his gentle side from. I also liked the way Thranduil and Elrond handled the situation, using love and and patience, while also letting Legolas feel a bit of anxiety, to help the elfling learn a valuable lesson. The fact he wanted to write Elrond again and asked permission to do so was the perfect touch. Loved Elrond's signature, too. Wonderful story.