Reviews (81)

Jay of Lasgalen · 14 May 2008 · Chapter 3: Some who wander are lost

*Sigh* What's wrong between the twins? It seems Elladan can't wait to be off exploring and away from Elrohir - while Elrohir doesn't seem to know what he wants, and is fading by the day. Initially Elladan seemed more reluctant to sail, but has adjusted well - but is Elrohir feeling guilt at dragging his brother along against his will?

Ces · 14 May 2008 · Chapter 3: Some who wander are lost

Poor Elrohir. Poor Elladan and poor Elrond. They are all suffering and I'm confused as to what is going on with Elrohir! I hope he finds what he needs to heal. Glad to see Elladan seems to be recovering nicely. I think he needs a little time away. You have created a great story and I'm enjoying it. Ces

daw the minstrel · 14 May 2008 · Chapter 3: Some who wander are lost

Poor Elrond. There's nothing worse than seeing one's children suffer, wanting to help, and being rebuffed. No wonder he's frustrated. I'm glad to see that Elladan is having a good time anyway. This reads very fast. The prose and storytelling are slickly done.

Linda Hoyland · 14 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

I've always imagined too that Arwen would send letters,but had not thought of pictures.I do hope that Elrond and Celebrian can have another daughter.

Ces · 12 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

Hmmmmm, a mystery: What turned them off course? What did Elladan say? And for what did he ask forgiveness from Elrohir? Poor Glorfindel had to suffer anxiety over where to go once they hit land. No worries oh great balrog slayer - you are loved by everyone! "Glorfindel laughed again, but he ceased from his fun. “Is it not good to know that this voyage does not require any great skill on our part? It gives me hope that Legolas and his dwarf also managed the trip.”" *snicker* I'm sure Gimli complained all the way! Never been a fan of Celebrian, but I'm glad to see she his healed. And Elrond deserves all the happiness he can get. I'd love to see a reunion with Legolas in this story - to compare their sea journeys if nothing else! Ces

Redheredh · 11 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

Great Chapter! A few things that stood out for this reader were Idril and Tuor - yay!, Elladan beseeching the Valar - dang!, Celeborn defending Gimili - ha!, Glorfindel's dilemma - hoorah!, and A New Baby! - woohoo! However, such are the mysteries of being Peredhil that the human imperative to procreate does not go away. ;) Very accommodating for an elleth that really does not want to settle for just grandchildren. But now, tricksy author that you are, after cloaking the details, I am pondering over exactly who it was that Elladan made his petition for... be cool and never tell us! ];} So glad there is some more to come!

angelicata · 11 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

I've loved your stories for years and I was thrilled beyond belief to see a new story (or several!) from you! This is bittersweet and absolutely lovely, and the perfect fix for my honors thesis-induced stupor. I really liked your description of Glorfindel's reunion with Turgon. It's always interesting to see fun-loving Glorfindel turn serious, and I loved the hesitation between his heart and his loyalty. I hadn't realized that Glorfindel (& Elrond) would be uncertain of Glorfindel's place in Aman, since he was returning home. It really brought home the idea from HL that Elrond & Glorfindel, lacking family for a variety of reasons, had really built a life and family in Imladris. I think you captured that dynamic of this reunited family very well. Would love to see more of Galadriel & Celeborn, pretty please? - Amanda

perelleth · 11 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

How beautifully resolved! That there is joy and pain mixed in every choice is a truth we tend to forget, but I really liked to see how much all of them had to look forward to, despite the painful loss that they brought with them. The wake at Elrond's was well done, I think, and I mostly liked the image of Nienna and Este walking among the guests and sharing comfort... and also Glorfindel's joy in being sailing home at last. And most of all I liked that terrifying moment by the Meneltarma, when they thought the Road was closed to them! All lovingly wrapped up... and the family reunited as they were meant to be, with hope still alive. Looking forward for more!

pipinheart · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

A very nice read...Loved it! Glorfindel really likes to irritate Celeborne here, and I like how you have developed both of these characters. Elladan seemed to aske forgivness from Elrohir and I wonder what needed forgiven. I also was curious as to why the ship ssemed to be taken off course and water tower over them and what Elladan said to cause it to stop. Keep up the great work...Absolutely love this...

Larner · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

Ah, a daughter--a gift to offer the joy needed. How wonderful. Alas that Elrohir apparently almost had to extort Elladan to come with them. But both were needed here.

Larner · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

It had to be; and Elladan is so drawn to stay and finish his life as did his sister--and his younger brother.

6336 · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

You mean to tell me they are still practicing!? Well they say practice makes perfect, their new daughter will be perfection! More please, Lynda

meckinock · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

OK wow. You sure didn't pull any punches with the opening scene. I can't imagine any bigger shock than waking in Paradise with your beautiful wife at your side with the knowledge that your daughter is dead. All the difficult farewells and painful partings and sea crossings and hundred-year-waits couldn't prepare a parent for that. So thank goodness for comic relief!Glorfindel. I was laughing my tail off at him, half-worried he'd take the wheel and they'd end up on Gilligan's Island or something. Wonderful. Now, Elrohir was another matter and you had me really worried about him for a while, but I was glad to find that what he was worried about was something anybody who knows Celebrian (and we do, we do!) would know was silly. Understandable, I would have felt the same way. You didn't want the reunion to be like this, you're reminded of why there's a necessity to have one in the first place, but you know, we all need to just hug now. OK? Everybody hug. Yay.

Gwynhyffar · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

Oh my gosh, Nilmandra. You are back and with a vengeance! I bawled and bawled. How bitter-sweet. I was really worried that Elladan wasn't going to sail, and then that he wasn't going to be able to get in! I don't even know where else to comment, everything was so vivid. Glorfindel finding Turgon was particularly poignant, though I was glad to see him back bickering with Erestor. ... and a baby?!?!?! Oh my. I can't wait! :)

Elflingimp · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

Ah! This story is so emotional! I found myself crying and laughing numerus times, I think my family thinks I'm nuts, but seriously this story is a treasure and I am enjoying unwrapping each chapter! P.S. I love Glorfindle in this one. Hugs Deb

Naledi · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

That was such a bittersweet chapter. First of all there was Elrond and Celebrian's sorrow with the passing of Arwen. I'm glad they didn't have too long to wait before Elladan and Elrohir arrived after that. All the reunions brought a lump to my throat. I especially liked Celeborn's reunion with Celebrian. I'd been so focussed on the twins' reunion with their mother that I'd completely forgotten that Celeborn must have been missing his daughter terribly. I'm glad you put that in. There are still some unanswered questions - I still want to know what happened between Elladan and Elrohir before they boarded the ship. And what did Elladan do to enable them to get through to Tol Eressea? I'm sure you'll reveal the answers in your own good time. And finally a new daughter for Elrond and Celebrian - how wonderful! A much better idea than waiting for the twins to give them grandchildren :)

daw the minstrel · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 2: Into the West

The twins continue to be intriguing, tuned in to one another and shutting everyone else out. I'm so glad for their parents, though. The loss of Arwen must have been painful. And those words are inadequate. As a parent, I can't imagine anything worse. But they can still feel joy in the arrival of their sons and the creation of new life. Still, it's Glorfindel who was most surprising to me in this chapter. He was "full of joy" on the boat. That made me laugh. And I hadn't thought about his difficult choice of houses. This was a fun read, even the third time. :-)

Agape4Gondor · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

'He could see the thousands of eyes glistening with tears as they watched the only Queen they had known ride away with dignity and grace, and a grief so profound it pained all those who had dared to look upon her.' 'But his eyes had beseeched his great-grandfather and uncles, and he had relinquished her to their final care.' Oh! I love this... poor Eldarion! 'let none delay her with comfort' ... 'the gates to Caras Galadhon were open and in disrepair' ... 'The sea longing rages within him' ... 'I wish the Three had never been made!' ... 'He reminds me of Elros before he made his… choice.” Elrohir means to intervene,” said Celeborn dully.' And this paragraph was the final straw that broke my ill-made wall and brought me to tears... 'Celeborn felt rather than heard the small cry from Elladan as he went to his brother. “She will be cold,” Elrohir choked out as Elladan wrapped his arms around him. His heart nearly broke as Elrohir shook; grief, sorrow, frustration and despair radiating from him in waves so intense that Celeborn felt his mind flooded. “She will not have enough to eat soon.” ' Glorfindel kissed her brow. “Estel is waiting.” I could not post a review besides just pasting the words that moved me to tears... An incredible tale so far. Just breaks my heart and I am not an 'Elf-lover' so to speak. Well - title is definitely NOT what I would have guessed of the tale that it belongs to. I am hoping that it foreshadows the last chapter of this magnificent tale. I see Radbooks has already nominated this for the MEFA's - I've put it on my wish list to review!

perelleth · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

Wow! Good to have you back! This story is so full of sentiment! It is painful to try and stand in the elves' shoes while they try to understand and support one of them going through such ordeal and not kowing what it really was for her to fight her own nature...! Glorfindel was right to send them away, or the wait would have killed the three of them, but it also cost him his strenght... Arwen's pain and suffering made me thing of FIrod's words to Adreth, something like elves kew that such uions between mortal and inmortal could oly brig great pain, ad so they shied of them out of wisdom, or something like that... And ELrond did kow, did't he? SO it as anoter part of the sacrifice, so that the three lines were united, and it seems to me that Luthien's fate and idril, must have been somehow easier than Arwenn's. I had to look twice to make sure that both had taken ship, you know... :-)

mistry89 · 10 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

Elrond's family is so bound up in the fate of ME, and have paid such a high price along the way, that Arwen's lot seemed to me to be the final payment (or so I hoped) to Middle Earth - of course that is a mortal view, as the elves would continue to feel that separation. I had always imagined (because I'm happier that way) that the Twins would be together (and sail), as a sort of sign of gratitude to Elrond from beyond, a gift for losing Elros and as a completion of the circle, so although I'm delighted Elladan and Elrohir are both on the ship, I'm worried/intrigued at what may follow. Arwen's last journey was heart-breaking, and Elrond and Celebrian must have felt her passing and grieved anew, so I wonder what they are feeling/thinking of the twins at this point. The delay she made always seemed "right" to me, she had lost (hopefully not forever) Aragorn, represented a Middle Earth without an obvious continued eleven presence, and mourning the loss of her family (for the last, although probably not the first, time) and going to an unknown destination. I'll stop now (it is nearly 0130). Thank you, looking forward to the next chapter!

The Karenator · 8 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

Just beautiful, Nilmandra, and terribly sad. Losing Aragorn was hard enough, but for Gondor and Arwen's family to witness her grief, then stand aside as she left, must have been almost too much to bear. Celeborn, Glorfindel, and her brothers had the hardest job. It was like sitting watch at a love one's deathbed. I felt their despair and the hollowness of the finality with them. Each reacted in their own way. For a few minutes there I wondered if Elladan would decide to stay. I reread the last few lines several time to reassure myself I had read correctly. I felt relieved, but I also felt bad for both twins. The struggle doesn't appear to be over, but together and with the help of friends and relatives, there's hope they'll find peace. Absolutely wonderful chapter. I look forward to more...though I don't know whether to be happy you made me cry or be mad at you that you ate my heart out first thing this morning.

Elfinabottle · 8 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

I already reviewed this on fanfiction.net but I had to tell you again how much I love this story. I always pictured Elladan and Elrohir staying with Arwen to the end. How torn they must be...to lose both their sister and their brother to mortality. What a horrible decision lies before them; I'm sure they never ever wanted to cause their parents pain and yet how could they not follow their hearts? And to leave each other if they make different choices...heartbreaking is the only word to describe it. I take some comfort from the title of your story. I truly hope all involved DO live happily ever after.

Naledi · 8 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

This is beautiful, but heartbreaking. I'm glad that Glorfindel and Celeborn were there, not just for Arwen, but also for the twins. Watching their sister struggle to accept her fate must have been wrenching and now I hope that they can find peace and happiness themselves in Aman. I can't bear the thought of Elrond and Celebrian being without all of their children. My heart was in my mouth at the end of the chapter - for a horrible moment I thought they were going to leave Elladan behind.

pipinheart · 8 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

Really a great piece of work. You really feel for them all as they wait for Arwen's passing. And Elrohir and his sea longing but tinged with something else which makes me curious. Elladan there seems almost a distantce between him and Elrohir. A nice piecw, can't wait to hear more.

Linda Hoyland · 7 May 2008 · Chapter 1: The Passing of the Evenstar

Arwen's death was very moving,sad,yet hopeful.