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Lady Saruman · 17 May 2006 · Chapter 7: Look Friends,don't you see it ?

At last Arwen calms down and acts the way that she usually is: calm and gentle. Faramir now REALLY needs to listen to the queen that Aragorn isn't dead, but he's too stubborn. While Arwen keeps trying to convince him that Aragorn is alive but in danger, Faramir keeps trying to convince Arwen that Aragorn is dead. Faramir probably is assuming that Arwen's continuous statements is refusal to accept her dead husband. He really needs to understand and listen. The people who wanted everyone to think that the king is dead are certainly clever. Apparently they got Aragorn's dress size right, but they forgot something which gives them away…unless…when Arwen says that she embroidered her husband’s every article of clothing, she probably did — it's not likely for Elves to forget one. But, Faramir keeps objecting, thinking that she may have forgotten one. So basically, the bad guys have made a mistake that costed them much. Good for Arwen to change the subject to dreams. Some dreams may not be dreams after all — rather, they are visions, haunting ones. The queen, who has been familiar with and has been using the Thought Bond for many more years than Faramir has, should know this. In addition, it was also her connection with her husband, and as you mentioned in an earlier chapter, no one feeling their soul torn in two, that enabled her to know that the haunting dreams are not merely dreams. They are actual pleas for help. And help should be given — if anyone can find the king, that is. And…in the bedroom, Éowyn agrees with Arwen, but that was only because in her past experiences, she had something like this happen to her loved ones. And if Aragorn really was dead, Arwen would not be acting the way she is now. But then…three seconds later…the sister of Éomer changes her mind, now thinking that Aragorn is probably dead. And…when Faramir wakes up he discovers that Aragorn had just gotten even worse in the dream. Finally, I wonder what made Arwen scream so bloodcurdlingly. I can't wait until your next update! -Lady Saruman

Radbooks · 16 May 2006 · Chapter 7: Look Friends,don't you see it ?

Poor Aragorn! Not only does he have to deal with whatever situation he is in, he also has to reach out and convince his Steward that he is, in fact, alive! :) Faramir and Eowyn need to listen to Arwen... perhaps whatever has happened to her here at the end of the chapter will be able to convince them. I certainly hope so. Looking forward to the next chapter.

Raksha The Demon · 15 May 2006 · Chapter 7: Look Friends,don't you see it ?

Good description of Faramir and Eowyn's turning to each other for comfort in the wake of the King's supposed death. You've succeeded in depicting a married couple who are physically comfortable with each other; we can see how they've grown since A SHADOW AND A THOUGHT...

Raksha The Demon · 15 May 2006 · Chapter 6: I would not live halved

Nice touch in revealing Arwen's power. Poor Faramir's in for a rough ride here; Arwen is obviously not going to back down in her convictions, or her attempts to make Faramir share them.

Bodkin · 15 May 2006 · Chapter 7: Look Friends,don't you see it ?

If Arwen can do this, why doesn't she use the power later on to reassure Aragorn that Faramir is innocent of ill-intent? Even if he is too frail to use his own power, he would trust her judgment, surely? And yes, Faramir, Arwen is right! Listen to her and Eowyn. And pay attention to the dreams. You never know - you might be able to save Aragorn from the evil plotters.

Bodkin · 11 May 2006 · Chapter 6: I would not live halved

What an interview! Arwen is right, though - and able to convince Faramir of her point. The boy's been suckered. Now he's going to have to decide what to do about it - and with very few clues to go on, too.

Radbooks · 10 May 2006 · Chapter 6: I would not live halved

Oh, good for Arwen! Make Faramir see the truth here... hopefully she will be able to show him that these dreams he is having are really cries for help and he will be able to find him now. Though, I'm thinking there is much more anguish ahead for all of them! :)

Lady Saruman · 8 May 2006 · Chapter 6: I would not live halved

Hmmm, sorry for no review for the last chapter. I really ran out of time, and so now I've come and write one last review before our state tests appear tomorrow to torment us. Four hours a day! That's enough for anyway, and don't forget, this is only middle school. I don't want to imagine what's going to happen....>< Anyways, I would never have imagined Arwen being so crude to Faramir. I didn't think she would accuse him either. Surprisingly, she realized that the man who died wasn't him whereas Faramir could not. I would have thought that Faramir would suspect something since he didn't feel that his soul was "ripped in two." Yes, you do indeed give this story several twists to it. That's one of the many reasons why I enjoy reading your stories. -Lady Saruman P.S. Keep it up with the updates!!!

Bodkin · 1 May 2006 · Chapter 5: Sad Stories of the Death of Kings

Poor Faramir. At least his brains are still working, in spite of his grief. The clothing change is probably a good move for him - if not for the other man. But what a message to have to take to Arwen!

Radbooks · 29 April 2006 · Chapter 5: Sad Stories of the Death of Kings

Oh, good chapter. I am worried that Faramir is being followed now and don't think he should have left his escort. I hope that wasn't a gave mistake on his part, but he must have felt he really didn't have any other choice. I still want to shake him though!!! That he doesn't realize that Aragorn isn't alive and suffering somewhere. Though, I wonder why he doesn't feel Aragorn's pain. Anyway, good chapter and looking forward to more.

Raksha The Demon · 29 April 2006 · Chapter 5: Sad Stories of the Death of Kings

Alas, poor Aragorn. Alas, poor Anborn; I hope we'll see him again. Faramir needs some aspirin and time in a hot-tub with Eowyn. Not to mention his King back. You haven't really killed off our many-named monarch, have you? Where's Gandalf when you really, really need him? Or Galadriel with her handy Mirror? More soon I hope, plus somebody giving Roheryn some exercise!

Lady Saruman · 26 April 2006 · Chapter 4: All my Life's Bliss

Hmmmmm...your chapter title is completely controversial to the chapter...interesting. I think I can understand how Faramir feels about getting the news to Arwen asap. But I fear for the consequences and results. It'll affect EVERYBODY. I can't believe it! Someone murdered King Aragorn! T-T How DARE they! I will hunt them down and kill THEM. This was a nice chapter despite all the grief that I am now sharing with Faramir. -Lady Saruman P.S. Can you go on my fanfiction.net site? IT's called www.fanfiction.net/~ladysaruman. See, since I liked your stories so much I added you as one of my favorite authors! Aren't you happy! Now YOU`LL have to add me back...just kidding! Okay see you next time. =) -Lady Saruman

Radbooks · 25 April 2006 · Chapter 4: All my Life's Bliss

Ah, ha, the plot thickens. Faramir has to realize here soon that with the thought bond he would know for sure that Aragorn is dead and that dream he had is a real, true, vision. And, that NO ONE could overcome our Aragorn! :) He's too tough... well, I guess he was in bad shape when he left. sigh. But, Arwen will hopefully put him on the right track! :) Oh, I haven't responded to your review on my story on ff.net because I'm waiting to make sure the system is working again.

Raksha The Demon · 25 April 2006 · Chapter 4: All my Life's Bliss

Faramir should pay closer attention to his dreams; they've been very accurate in the past, though cryptic. This one, conveying Aragorn's cry for help, should give him a clue that Things Are Not As They Seem. The tension level rises! What will Faramir do? And how much medicinal tea is he going to have to drink?

Bodkin · 24 April 2006 · Chapter 4: All my Life's Bliss

It's a set up, Faramir! Don't believe what you see. You're being used. What a shock for him. But I hope his natural intelligence and suspicion kicks in soon. Before the evil lords manipulate him into doing something he'll regret.

Bodkin · 18 April 2006 · Chapter 3: The Foreboding of Evil

Poor Faramir. He's doing his best, but the baddies are several steps ahead of him right now. Of course, they probably don't think much of Denethor's less favoured son and think that they can do what they want with him. It'll get worse before it gets better, too!

Radbooks · 17 April 2006 · Chapter 3: The Foreboding of Evil

Whoever has Aragorn is playing for keeps here... I just know that can't be Aragorn... but they killed someone to make it look like him! But why and who is the question... those councilmen? Do they really hate him that much? Poor Faramir... POOR Arwen when she hears of this. Anyway, I enjoyed the chapter very much.

Lady Saruman · 17 April 2006 · Chapter 3: The Foreboding of Evil

Ai, such a tragedy, that Aragorn is found in the river and everyone believes him to be dead. However, something tells me that Aragorn is far from dead--only just unconsious to a point where the healers can't detect any sign of him being alive. Since the story is far from over, that obviously means that Aragorn isn't dead, though it may seem like it. However, I do think that the king is seriously ill, probably from a combination of fever and pneumonia, depending on how long he's been in the river. It should be a relief that he was found and rescued, so there would probably be a chance for his survival. If the farmer had not come out at all, then there might have been completely no hope unless some miraculous thing occurs, which is completely impossible. Sorry if the review seems very rushed and irrelevant to you, but seeing as I am reading this at school I've got to hurry. See you next time! -Lady Saruman

Raksha The Demon · 17 April 2006 · Chapter 3: The Foreboding of Evil

Where's CSI, or some other high-tech forensic unit when you need them? Poor Faramir, though I still believe that rumors of Aragorn's death are exaggerated, despite the convenient appearance of a corpse with the Ring of Barahir and Aragorn's clothing. I see a bad moon a-rising...Things will doubtless get worse before they get better. Well-delineated tension, as usual.

Lady Saruman · 15 April 2006 · Chapter 2: So much to be consoled as to console

Aragorn going off at two in the morning, supposingly "saving a brother and sister?" Ahhhhhhhhhhh where is he? And Faramir's dream about Aragorn calling out to him for help is true, I think, or rather, I'm having a really certain feeling about it. The thought bond has made him something like an empath...that sort of thing. And though I really want to read ahead on your other website, I lack the time. Alas, time passes by too quickly. Thankfully, I read the other prologue on the other site, and so I am sure that this time Aragorn's plead for help is probably the fever. His fever starts NOW. This will also be where the suspense starts, or as my English teacher likes to call it, the "climatic moment". Suspense is in the air...I can smell it. =| -Lady Saruman

Lady Saruman · 15 April 2006 · Chapter 1: To sleep, perchance to dream

My apologies for the extremely late review. I have an excuse!!! I mentioned it on my other review for "The Hidden Days of Healing" (should you read this review first). Aragorn is right. Marrying children to one another?! Simply outrageous! First of all, marriage isn't legal until you're eighteen from where I live and though it may be different in Middle Earth, it seems very ludicrous. Someone should get to choose who they love instead of a forced and loveless marriage, which is totally heartless. These men are certainly insolent and have no respect (which makes me think of them as stupid, for some reason.) And as Faramir said, his father would have certainly punished them. Anyone who read the RoTK would have seen the cruelness of Denethor expressed in his actions. Aragorn's protectiveness over his beloved wife and son from the fever is just. Those men have no right to demand to see them, because they are of loyalty, and these are just lords, who are lower in ranking. Arwen and Eldarion should be protected from the fever for two reasons: First of all, if Eldarion succumbs to the fever and dies it'll break the parents' heart immensely, and should both Arwen and her son die it may influence Aragorn to act rashly. In Aragorn's rage about a loveless marriage, he has spoken rashly and said the wrong things. He's right about his son making is own choice, as stated: "It is not an easy task being King, so my son should at least choose his own Queen to stand beside him as his helpmeet." However, these are his rash words: "I would never countenance a union for my son with a girl from a family of such instability either!" In his anger the king has used the wrong words, referring "a family of such instability" as Hanna being the mother, because Hanna is not sane. However, he has forgotten about Denethor. Faramir must have really loved his father (though he probably protested because of his position) if he defends him, though he did not recieve the same love Boromir had had. The men are notoriously obnoxious. What right do lords have to wed a prince to an illegitimite child? Aragorn's healing earlier must have been taxing and exhausting, and he should get all the rest he can get before something else happens. A really nicely done story. =) -Lady Saruman

Radbooks · 10 April 2006 · Chapter 2: So much to be consoled as to console

Where is he? What did you do to him? You mean, cruel, author you! :) Poor Faramir for not knowing where he is and of course poor Aragorn for whatever is happening to him. I felt bad that Aragorn was running himself down so much that now he has no strength to fight off whatever has happened to him. Of course, now Faramir is going to feel guilty... sigh. Maybe he is just lost in the city? :) Nicely done!

Bodkin · 10 April 2006 · Chapter 2: So much to be consoled as to console

Aragorn has taken his eye off the ball here. Bad move, even if understandable. It enabled the Lords of Misrule to get their hands on him when his attention was elsewhere. And Faramir is suffering from phantom pain that I feel might have something to do with foreshadowing. It's going to get worse before it gets better! I'm only glad I've read ahead!

Raksha The Demon · 10 April 2006 · Chapter 2: So much to be consoled as to console

Faramir really should have appointed some Rangers to shadow Aragorn on those trips to and from the Houses of Healing, since Aragorn wouldn't allow guards. Aragorn's not returning after all that time seems very, very ominous, not to mention Faramir's feeling pain for no reason. Note To Faramir: Invent Secret Service for Aragorn. Note To Aragorn: A collar with cat bells wouldn't hurt, big guy. Note To healers at Houses of Healing: Should've given the King drugged wine to give him a nice long sleep nap in a private room nstead of allowing him to go off alone and tired at two in the morning. Note To Gondor: Trouble Ahead!

Bodkin · 2 April 2006 · Chapter 1: To sleep, perchance to dream

Aragorn isn't spending enough time paying attention to the idiocies of the aristocracy. Shame Arwen isn't there - she's really far more experienced in dealing with running large-scale enterprises. Elbeth has resurfaced... You can see why new kings have traditionally made a point of disposing of all possible alternatives. Not that Aragorn would, of course! Or Faramir. They're much too noble. But still...