The Letter by Antane
shirebound · 21 November 2009 · Chapter 13: Secrets
Pippin is such a dear. Such an almost-adult but still-tween!
Author's reply
He's a lot of fun to write because of that! And he talks just as fast as I do. :) *hugs him* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 25 October 2009 · Chapter 12: Fresh Air
This chapter is awash in peace and joy, and beautifully highlights the compassion of those who try to ease distress wherever they find it, no matter how small the being who is suffering. I wish everyone in 'our' world could remember to do that.
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear! I've been wanting to do a Frodo and Este and Nienna story for a long time and finally the muse cooperated with the former! :) Glad you enjoyed! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 25 October 2009 · Chapter 12: Fresh Air
Indeed, some needed spring cleaning here!
Author's reply
Very needed! :) Still a lot of work to do though... Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 11 October 2009 · Chapter 11: Weapons of War
It had been so long since we had any light. Oh, dear Frodo. Dear Sam. You give us such a clear vision of Frodo's heart and soul, and the love and compassion of those who surround him.
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear! *hugs* I'm so glad you approve - that is heartening to me! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 10 October 2009 · Chapter 11: Weapons of War
And why does he need that sword, I wonder? Love the love expressed.
Author's reply
We shall see! Love hobbity love. :) Hantanyel. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 20 September 2009 · Chapter 10: Kindred Spirit
What a gentle and tender conversation. Arwen said all the right things, in all the right ways. She really does know exactly how Sam and the others feel. Sam held out his hand and Frodo took it and they left the room. They hadn’t needed to talk any further, for their hearts were laid bare to each other from the ordeal of the Quest and all that passed there was plain for the other to see. That's lovely.
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear! Glad you enjoyed and took the time to read during moving! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 19 September 2009 · Chapter 10: Kindred Spirit
And the seeds of acceptance for Frodo's final choice within Middle Earth are sown.
Author's reply
And they don't even know it yet but perhaps it will make it a tad easier for them. Thanks as always. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat · 13 September 2009 · Chapter 9: Battle
I only left a few minutes to use the privy," the younger hobbit protested. "He’s not supposed to be left alone, ever!" Pippin’s lower lip trembled and he looked to be on the brink of tears. "It’s not your fault, Pippin," Aragorn said gently as they hurried to Frodo. "It’s going to be all right. Don’t lose hope." The young hobbit looked up at his king and tried to be brave. Poor Pippin, I mean, what was he supposed to do? Shout for help and wake Frodo up? Leave him alone to fetch someone? He did his best! And i love Sam wrapping his heart around Frodo's - where it has always been. Get lost Sauron - love will win out in the end!
Author's reply
Re: get lost - You tell him! :) Pippin did do his best of course but you must forgive poor Merry for being stressed out. Did I ever tell you that I got a gift from my mom that were socks with two hearts - one heart completely surrounded by a larger one - I called them my Frodo and Sam socks. :) Hantanyel for such a lovely review, my dear! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 13 September 2009 · Chapter 9: Battle
My hearts aches for all of them. I hope there's a way to free Frodo from this dark presence forever.
Author's reply
There will be, of course, but it's going to take a while. Thanks for sticking with me! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 12 September 2009 · Chapter 9: Battle
At least the love got through to him!
Author's reply
As always! Sauron's not going to know what hit him in the end. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Tigger · 16 August 2009 · Chapter 8: Brothers
All the loud noises had brought a small audience to the door, unnoticed at first by the four combatants. Arwen and Rose smiled; Aragorn, Gandalf and Faramir softly laughed. As they watched Frodo gained the advantage for the moment over his cousins. He knelt over them victoriously, but it was very short lived as he lost his balance when he was pulled back down. Pippin looked up then and belatedly saw that they had an audience. "Gandalf! Aragorn! Faramir! Come join us!" "Yes, do!" Frodo seconded. "But on my side! I’m being overwhelmed!" "Then Queen Arwen has to be on our side," the impetuous Took said. He looked at the Elven lady eagerly as Sam stared at him aghast for such audacity. Arwen laughed softly. "I thank you for the invitation, Master Peregrin," the Elf said gracefully, "but I must decline." "But I will not," Aragorn said and waded into the fray with a large smile. "And I must defend my brother against these terrible assaults as well," Faramir said. The hobbits squealed in delight and Arwen laughed as Pippin and Merry crawled over all their king and his Steward, trying to find a vulnerable spot with Frodo defending them as best he could, all of them laughing in unvarnished delight. Well, if Arwen won't take part, then can I? Hmmm???? FOR GONDOR!!!! AND THE SHIRE!!! AND THE TOPS OF HOBBITS TOUCHY TOOTSIES!! :oD What a wonderful chapter m'dear. I loved it. If you couldn't tell that is. :o)
Author's reply
Well, no, actually, I couldn't so I'm glad you told me so! :) :) *hugs* I'm happy to have provided such entertainment! And feel free to take part yourself. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 16 August 2009 · Chapter 8: Brothers
Sam carried you up the Mountain, don’t you think he wants to carry you back down too? What a perfect thing to say. And I enjoyed this latest 'conspiracy' as much as Frodo. :)
Author's reply
It was fun, wasn't it? I am trying to keep the angst down for you, you know. :) I have little idea where it's going to go from here. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat · 16 August 2009 · Chapter 8: Brothers
A pillow AND a tickle fight. Just what the healer ordered.
Author's reply
Glad you enjoyed, my dear! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 15 August 2009 · Chapter 8: Brothers
Love the melee! Yes, love to see Frodo finally knowing some simple fun and reasurance. And both Frodo and Aragorn appear to gather brothers wherever they go!
Author's reply
Hantanyel, my dear Larner - glad you enjoyed! We'll see if Frodo picks up another brother by the end. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat · 9 August 2009 · Chapter 7: Voices
Am rushing out Antane so no time to say more than wonderful!
Author's reply
That's enough! :) :) Hantanyel, my dear! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Elanor Silmarien · 8 August 2009 · Chapter 7: Voices
::blinks:: That sounded vaguely familiar.... ::impish grin:: You know I love seeing Faramir and Frodo together. They certainly are very much alike, kindred spirits. Keep it up, my dear cousin! Im mil le, Your Merry
Author's reply
My Merry - a review from you!! *hugs* Great thanks! Glad you enjoyed! Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, Your Pipster :)
Larner · 8 August 2009 · Chapter 7: Voices
A pretty big Hobbit there, but perhaps he's been taking lessons from Terry Pratchett's Captain Carrot, an adopted Dwarf? Heh! Very nice to see Frodo and Faramir offering each other part of the healing both need. Sam's letter is definitely paying off.
Author's reply
In a big way too and in ways he couldn't have foreseen either. Not familiar with Pratchett's stories, but definitely a big Hobbit but one nonetheless. :) Glad you enjoyed. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 8 August 2009 · Chapter 7: Voices
What a wonderful chapter, Antane. These two are truly brothers, and I loved every word of this conversation.
Author's reply
Hantanyel, my dear - so glad you enjoyed! For an only child, Frodo certainly has a lot of brothers, doesn't he? :) *hugs them all* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 2 August 2009 · Chapter 6: Watchfulness
Oh, dear--the vigilance relaxed but for a moment....
Author's reply
Oh dear indeed - that's all it takes for the Enemy to pounce. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat · 2 August 2009 · Chapter 6: Watchfulness
Loved the difficulties in leaving Frodo hobbitless. You build up the tension so well in that last paragraph!
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear! I do love cliffhangers! :) And hearing from you! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Queen Galadriel · 1 August 2009 · Chapter 6: Watchfulness
Surprise, surprise...guess who? :) Am I still welcome after my disgraceful absence? :D This story deserves its MEFA nomination, and I don't say that lightly because I don't read much fanfiction these days. It really does, though. I grinned through most of the first part of this story...bar the letter, of course, though even that created anticipation because I knew Aragorn was going to come. The little boy offering his stuffed bear was very cute, and the Hobbits' teasing is perfect, as always. Faramir was almost funnier though, the way he takes the whole snowballing business with such perfect calm. LOL! I'd love to see a close-up of him really getting into the competition of the thing, mild man that he is. This thing with Sauron...almost like demonic possession but not quite...is really interesting. I look forward to seeing what you do with it...and soon! What a cliff-hanger to leave us on! :D Hugs, blessings, and apologies for absenting myself so long and frequently.
Author's reply
Well, guess who indeed! "I thought you had abandoned the Shire forever" But how wonderful to hear from you, ammelda, and I didn't have to wait years and years either like Frodo did. Of course you are still welcome and "the oftener you came back the more I'll be pleased" So glad you are reading and enjoying. I just love Faramir to death since he is so hobbity. I could have gone longer in this chapter, but then this little ending occured and I am very happy to leave such a cliffhanger for everyone! :) *evil laugh* Namarie, God bless, Melinyel, hugs back, Antane :)
shirebound · 1 August 2009 · Chapter 6: Watchfulness
everyone else was smiling since Frodo was strong enough to tease and the tween was more than happy to take all his cousin wished to give. There's so much love here. But oh dear, what now? Darn that Sauron.
Author's reply
Thank you, my dear! I'm afraid I'm going to scare you off soon but I am so glad you are still hanging in with me. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Larner · 18 July 2009 · Chapter 5: The Hands of a Healer
Plain Hobbit sense would be quite a shock to one such as Sauron, who has lived with plans and conceits and deceptions for so long! Yes, Frodo is in the best of hands right now.
Author's reply
I agree on both counts! :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
harrowcat · 18 July 2009 · Chapter 5: The Hands of a Healer
So the evil lives on. I guess that Frodo is going to need all the help that he can get. Looking forward to more of this Antane.
Author's reply
I think you are right about that help! So glad to hear from you, my dear! Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
shirebound · 18 July 2009 · Chapter 5: The Hands of a Healer
"Look here, Mr. Sauron, you let my master go! You have no right to be giving him whatever sauce you are, so leave off and let him be! If you keep at it, you’ve got Sam Gamgee to reckon with and you know already that I gave you the whatfore back in your own land!" I think that's one of the best things I've ever read. Dear Sam!
Author's reply
Gotta to love that dear hobbit! So glad you've stuck around. :) Namarie, God bless, Antane :)