mews1945
· 29 April 2005
· Chapter 2: Hidden Paths
It wouldn't let me log in, so I'm posting this way. I'm so happy to see another chapter of this story. I loved that Frodo was so eager to go along, but Aragorn and Bilbo both said "No," at the same time. Frodo and Merry catching frogs in the stream was a sweet image, and I could see hobbitlads doing so, splashing with their oversized feet. "Besides, I'll be with rangers, Bilbo. ----What could be safer?"
Beautiful set up for the next chapter and whatever is to come.
Sandy K
· 28 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Yay! I absolutely adore the 'Quarantined' universe! And alternate universes are indeed quite flexible. :)
I love your ranger character, Thalguron. It was fun to see his reaction to Estel greeting the hobbits. So, Merry and Frodo know a way into the old forest? What have those two been up to, hmm? Definitely looking forward to the next chapter. I wonder what tortures our poor Frodo will be put through this time... ;D
esamen
· 22 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Oh, hello again, Shirebound! thanks for writing this fic. . . I love the "Quarantined" universe. It's still one of my all-time favorite universes to visit.
"Thalguron stared in open-mouthed astonishment. Although he had seen Aragorn smile, and even laugh on occasion, he had never witnessed such joy on his captain’s face. He found himself grinning at the sight of his usually grim-faced captain whirling the hobbit lad about and laughing, the dog barking excitedly and leaping around Aragorn’s legs."
I very much like this POV. It's a wonderful new perspective on this relatonship. We get to see Aragorn and Frodo's affection for each other through new eyes and it seems as fresh and marvelous as the first time I read a Quarantined chapter.
I hope we get lots more. Thanks again and happy typing,
Esamen
Eeee, I'm so excited to see more in this universe! I loved, loved, loved Frodo running out and the other ranger's expression when the usually serious Aragorn turned all soppy. :)
Can't wait for more . . . the Old Forest has always intrigued me. Okay, it's the stuff of nightmares, to be truthful!
*bounces*
Yay! another adventure with Frodo and Scamp! Can't wait for more! :D
mews1945
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Hurrah, a new installment in the "Quarantined" saga! And Merry's in it. You've set up a fascinating premise and I can't wait to see what comes next. Storytelling at it's best.
How lovely - a new story in this universe! I love Merry, who is so brave and confident, and I found myself giggling at Foro's reply to Aragorn:
“Frodo, you do feed this pup, don’t you?” Aragorn chuckled, bending down to gently dislodge Scamp’s teeth from one of his boots.
“Of course,” Frodo said indignantly. “Bilbo and I keep her on a steady diet of Ranger bootlaces so she’ll always be able to find you.”
Ranger bootlaces! :-))
Looking forward to more soon.
Andrea
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Oh, I like your little Merry! Only 12 years old, but very clever already and fearless it seems, walking all alone near The Hedge and talking to Rangers?
So, Frodo and Merry know a way into the forest? I wonder, what Bilbo will say to this. But, he's and adventurer after all, and he will understand ;-)
A promising start, keep on writing!
Ariel
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
A very delightful beginning... though I will be hoping for some angst... ;)
SlightlyTookish
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
This surely was a Merry Meeting! I love the premise of this story, and especially your little Merry - he's so smart and observant. I like the idea of the hobbits helping the Rangers, and I'm looking forward to seeing where this leads :)
Dreamflower
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Oh joy! I love this already!
Your little Merry is so fearless and smart. I love the way he immediately thinks a Ranger might be Frodo's Estel! And of course the greeting between Frodo and Estel is lovely and joyous. *sigh* Color me happy!
girlofring
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Uh-oh, I feel trouble lurking about!
Anso the Hobbit
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Oh! A very promising start. I suppose I don`t need to tell you this but I love your little Merry! It`s nice to see a story with Bilbo adventuring too. Excitingly looking forward to more! :)
Lily the Hobbit
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Another Quarantined-universe-story set in Buckland! *feels immediately at home since German story is taking place there for several years now*
Young Merry is characterised wonderfully. He doesn't seem to know any fear and he certainly has his eyes and ears everywhere they don't belong to :)
And the last look he and Frodo exchange... I can't wait to read more.
Lindelea
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
A promising beginning, indeed!
You know, I find myself wishing that this were *not* AU but that this friendly, easy relationship existed as you wrote it, and continue to write it.
But then, the hobbits' adventure would lose something, I suppose... at least a little bit, considering that they went into the Wild with a Man they didn't know (except for a letter from Gandalf), and the trust that grew between them.
Very well. I've talked myself back into my delight in the original version.
But I will certainly continue to delight in your version at the same time! *g*
The imagination is a wonderful thing.
And Halbarad! Hoorah! (How did you come up with the name for the other Ranger?)
Was the time when the Dunedain hid in the Old Forest the fall of the North Kingdom?
I have no time for reading or writing this week, so I'm glad I was able to sneak this in. Looking forward to more.
harrowcat
· 20 April 2005
· Chapter 1: Merry Meetings
Yipee! Another story by Shirebound! It lifted my heart just seeing your name and the story promises delights to come. Your young Merry is just as great as toddler Pippin! *Wanders off to fetch fluff-buster for Computer screen.*