harrowcat
· 10 October 2006
· Chapter 33: Love's Choice - Arwen and Elrond
Oh yes! Finally accepting the great love Aragorn and Arwen have for each other and comparing it to the love he has known MUST have been the final comfort for Elrond. Beautifully expressed Misty. This one is going on my favourites list.
Author's reply
Thanks. :) I'm glad you enjoyed this so much. I thought Elrond needed to find a way to accept this or the sorrow would have destroyed him. I hope he was able at the last to be happy for them, and like to think that a conversation like this might have taken place.
Larner
· 9 October 2006
· Chapter 33: Love's Choice - Arwen and Elrond
Yes, acceptance was needed and has been beautifully found and given.
Author's reply
Thanks. I do like to think some version of that discussion took place between them so that Elrond could come to accept Arwen's choice.
shirebound
· 9 October 2006
· Chapter 33: Love's Choice - Arwen and Elrond
"Ada, if Naneth had been mortal, what would you have done?"
If that isn't one of the most perfect lines ever! What could Elrond possibly say to argue against that. Wonderful, Misty.
Author's reply
Thanks. I figured there was nothing that Elrond would be able to say to that, as I'm sure he would have done anything for Celebrian, even make Arwen's choice if it had been necessary.
harrowcat
· 2 October 2006
· Chapter 32: Comfort in the Night - Aragorn & Pippin
This is brilliant Misty. I love the stars too, though I am no expert. I love the way that Strider's gift of knowledge and understanding lifts Pippin and the fact that he acknowledges that gift.
Author's reply
Thank you. Obviously, I love the stars and feel a sense of wonder when stargazing. I enjoyed being able to share this feeling with the characters in this story. I thought it was a great way to have the characters bond and to bring Pippin some hope when he most needed it.
Grumpy
· 1 October 2006
· Chapter 30: Fair Game - Legolas and Aragorn
Legolas should have that warm fussy feeling that he is part of the family, and then start planning his revenge.
grumpy
· 1 October 2006
· Chapter 31: Healing - Estel and the twins
I bet Elrond did panic, to lose the child on the first day, has not even had a chance to child proof the place yet. But Estel is good for the twins and him.
meckinock
· 1 October 2006
· Chapter 32: Comfort in the Night - Aragorn & Pippin
I loved how Aragorn's stories of the stars were able to comfort Pippin during his captivity. Very sweet.
Author's reply
Thanks. I figured Pippin could use some comfort during that time, and remembering that night with Aragorn and the other hobbits would likely help him to cope.
Dreamflower
· 1 October 2006
· Chapter 32: Comfort in the Night - Aragorn & Pippin
I just love this. Strider explaining the stars to the hobbits is just lovely. This part was especially touching:
"I learned the names and histories of many of those 'points of light' when I was very young. They have been my constant companions through all the years of my life. The stars have borne silent witness to all of my joys and my sorrows, to both the pain and the happiness that I have experienced. What else could you call them but friends?"
And then, to show, months later how that little lesson encouraged Pippin during his captivity was just beautiful. I am reminded also, of Sam and Frodo gaining hope from their glimpse of a star when they were in Mordor.
Lovely little fic!
Author's reply
Thank you. I do feel that the constant companionship of the stars was important to the elves, and to Aragorn as he was raised by the elves. I imagine that he was able to share his feelings about the stars with the hobbits and that they could definitely take hope from the sight of the stars when things get really rough for them.
Larner
· 1 October 2006
· Chapter 32: Comfort in the Night - Aragorn & Pippin
Wonderful!
I tend to write Frodo as having learned some of Elven starlore from Bilbo and perhaps Gandalf, and maybe such Elves from Rivendell who might have carried Elrond's correspondence to and from the Shire; and I simply made up a name for a star in my last story that Pippin recognized from having it pointed out to him by Frodo when younger. But this is a good source of hope for Pippin, just as the star seen from Mordor served similarly for Sam.
Author's reply
Thank you. I do tend to agree that it is likely that Frodo learned some of the elven legends from Bilbo and Gandalf, but that didn't quite work for this story. I do think that the sight of the stars can be a source of great hope, and had to write Pippin seeing the stars and finding hope even while being carried to an unknown fate.
shirebound
· 1 October 2006
· Chapter 32: Comfort in the Night - Aragorn & Pippin
The sky seemed new to him, alive with people and history and stories in a way it never had before.
In that one night of lessons, the man had given him hope and comfort. He had given Pippin the very stars in the sky.
What a lovely story, full of new friendships and hope and wonder.
Author's reply
Thanks. I did try to share the wonder that I often feel, gazing at the stars. I liked writing Pippin's curiosity as leading to a closer friendship with Strider rather than just getting him in trouble. ;-)
harrowcat
· 20 September 2006
· Chapter 31: Healing - Estel and the twins
And so from his very youngest times Aragorn has been the hope for many, including the elves! Lovely Misty.
And how well many parents know that lurch of the heart when a little one is not safe in bed!
Author's reply
Yes, even from his first night there, he brought peace and hope to all he met. I do imagine that Elrond had just a moment of panic when he didn't see Aragorn. It must have been a relief in so many ways when he saw Aragorn with the twins. Thank you for the review.
shirebound
· 19 September 2006
· Chapter 30: Fair Game - Legolas and Aragorn
"What would I have to do to be considered only a guest?"
Love it! Ah, the dubious honor of being 'family'. :D
Author's reply
Heehee. Yes, family is such a wonderful thing, isn't it? ;-) Poor Legolas.
shirebound
· 19 September 2006
· Chapter 31: Healing - Estel and the twins
This child brought "hope" indeed.
Elrohir offered the comfort to the child that they could not offer each other.
How poignant. A lovely story, Misty.
Author's reply
Thank you. :)
harrowcat
· 16 September 2006
· Chapter 30: Fair Game - Legolas and Aragorn
Oh this is heart-warming! And the fact that LEgolas and Aragorn actually share this honour in their own ways is even better.
Author's reply
Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. :)
Calenlass Greenleaf
· 15 September 2006
· Chapter 30: Fair Game - Legolas and Aragorn
"It is far too late for that, Legolas. You are family now, and from that, there is no escape."
It's too true. Poor Legolas. :-)
Author's reply
Heehee. Yes, it is an inescapable thing, family. :) And poor Legolas, knowing the twins will never let him be. ;-)
harrowcat
· 11 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
A wry smile crossed his face as he realized that though he had done all he could to protect the child, he had failed to protect his heart.
I do like your shorter tales. Every word is carefully thought out and they are a real treat to read.
Author's reply
Thank you. I do try to make each story a great one. I don't always succeed, but I did like how this one turned out, and I'm glad you did too.
grumpy
· 10 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
Erestor did not have a chance, he melted like butter. Alway knew he was a softie. Liked that part about putting a rug at the bottom of the stair.
Author's reply
No, Erestor didn't stand a chance of resisting little Estel. Who would? :) I'm glad you liked the story and the little details that I included.
Radbooks
· 7 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
Oh, Misty. This is a wonderful story. You did a great job of capturing both Erestor and Estel. It would be so hard for an elf to risk loving a mortal, but how could they resist loving Estel? Especially the way you portrayed him! Very nicely done and it fit the prompt perfectly.
Author's reply
Thank you. I do think that elves would be likely to try to protect themselves from the pain of loving mortals, but you're right. No one could resist little Estel. I'm glad you liked the way I wrote both characters. Thanks again.
Elflingimp
· 7 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
I think I need to protect my heart from your stories(sniff)
Author's reply
Oh, I certainly hope not. I like touching people with my stories. :) I'm glad you liked it.
Calenlass Greenleaf
· 7 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
This is simply too adorable. :-)
I love stories about Estel when he was young.
Author's reply
Thank you. I love writing them, so that works out very nicely. :)
Dreamflower
· 7 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
Aww...this was lovely. I'm afraid it would have been all too easy to lose one's heart to such an adorable little sweetie as tiny Estel must've been. The Elves of Rivendell would soon all be wrapped around his tiny finger.
Author's reply
Thanks. I agree that little Estel must have been quite irresistable. The elves would never know what hit them. ;-)
Mum's the Word
· 6 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
Oh, I love this!
I'd started chuckling when I read the title, but my chuckles turned to delighted smiles as you led Erestor into his trap. Imladris may now be childproof, but its inhabitants never will be.
Thank you for this lovely word picture!
Blessings,
Mum
Author's reply
Trap? I don't know that I'd quite call it that. :) But no, Erestor didn't realize what was happening until it was too late. And showing that the heart is not childproof was exactly what I was going for. Thanks for the review, and I'm glad I could put a smile on your face.
shirebound
· 6 September 2006
· Chapter 29: To Protect - Erestor & Estel
This is sooooo sweet! And that final line is just perfection.
Author's reply
Thanks, I had that last line before I had most of the story, so I'm glad you thought it fit so well.
meckinock
· 31 August 2006
· Chapter 28: A Single Step - Aragorn
To think of all that he will do and see before he sets foot back in Imladris again. I wonder if knowing would have made it harder or easier for him to take that step. You've captured a pivotal moment beautifully, Misty.
Grumpy
· 27 August 2006
· Chapter 26: The Return - Strider and Edric (OC)
Great follow up story, on Edric and Strider (the king), meeting again after all the years. Loved how Arwin knew where to find Aragorn.