Journey out of Darkness by Armariel
Larner · 30 January 2010 · Chapter 22: Distance
Ah, bless our beloved Frodo for his wisdom and mercy--and his delight in this book and its influence on his pleasure in his wife!
Author's reply
It's good to be back......I think....lol Thanks for commenting Larner! Knew I could count on ya!:) ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 12 November 2009 · Chapter 21: Into the Green
Nice to learn the continuing stories of those we've come to know here in this village, as our lads will not return here again. Now, to follow Greenjade, Smeagol, and Radagast....
Author's reply
They left their mark on the village. Now it remains to be seen where else they will leave their mark......... Thanks for commenting Larner!:):):):) ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 11 November 2009 · Chapter 21: Into the Green
It's good the healing is continuing for both Smeagol and Greenjade. I'm sure Frodo will intervene if he can. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Well, they're off to a good start, I guess! Now what? LOL Things may get a little hairy soon..... *hmm hmmm hmmm hmm hmmmmm* Thanks for commenting!:) blessings Armariel ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 3 November 2009 · Chapter 20: Resolution
Ah--he blesses himself now, little realizing he does so. May Garland prove worthy!
Author's reply
Maybe he cares more for Garland than he now realizes. And yes, he has taken a giant step. Will Garland prove worthy? Well....we'll see..........:) ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 26 October 2009 · Chapter 19: Persuasion
Perhaps the best thing she could have asked him, I think. Poor Greenjade--he will need a good deal of fortitude, I suspect.
Author's reply
Yes, he will! Perhaps thinking of his stepfather will help...and maybe he'll even be able to forge a bond with Smeagol now..... ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 26 September 2009 · Chapter 18: Drowning
Poor lad. Now he has a few more days here to suffer from!
Larner · 25 September 2009 · Chapter 17: Duty
I'm glad he carved the rose on the casket. And I can understand his confusion and questions. As for getting roaring drunk--I suspect that might not be the best thing to do....
Author's reply
Not a good thing to do at all. And there are more temptations ahead of him still. His redemption is clearly not going to happen overnight! Things are going to be a bit messy, I fear..... ~~~~{~@
Antane · 23 September 2009 · Chapter 17: Duty
I think he would go too, as I have written. There are indeed limits, but Frodo had already pushed himself far beyond what he thought those limits were in the first place, he would push himself again if need be. Greenjade has much to learn and his stepfather's example is certainly a good one. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
I guess there's no way to know if he would go or not. He's a fictional character, after all.;) If he were to refuse, I doubt I could find it within me to blame him. Once I read a book called The Things They Carried about american soldiers in Vietnam, and the narrator ponders why it was he went to Vietnam, instead of fleeing to Canada. He concludes that perhaps he was "afraid to be a coward," and therefore cannot really be considered a hero. It's what got me to mulling over the reasons people do the things we consider heroic. Are such deeds completely selfless? Or might there be more to it? Thanks once more for commenting! ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 13 September 2009 · Chapter 16: The Bad Place
I don't believe she believed him--or at least not yet. And I'm sorry that he had to know such grief. Frodo has had a far more profound effect on him than he'd dreamed, I think, for him to be this honest and hurt that she was doing as she did for the reasons she's given. I'm so sorry for him!
Author's reply
Maybe she doesn't quite believe him...but I'll bet she will eventually. Yes, he has become completely human, yet his past seems to be catching up with him a bit. Well, I'm starting to be sorry for him too! I've already started on the next chapter after a serious bout with writer's block..... Thanks bunches Larner! ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 8 August 2009 · Chapter 14: The Book
Interesting excerpts - I hope to see more! Perhaps Greenjade can learn on his journey out of darkness from his stepfather's journey into it and Smeagol can learn too. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Wow, I thought I had answered this already! Maybe there will be more, maybe not...but yes, I dare say they can learn. Finally got back to the story after a lengthy bout with writer's block.......Thanks once more for commenting! hugs Armariel ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 8 August 2009 · Chapter 15: Moonlight
Aha--the temptation of Greenjade! A hard decision to make, I think, for both of them. But he knows now what Jem has been sacrificing himself over. I think he will do the right thing in the end. Poor lad!
Author's reply
But at the moment, I think the temptation will prove just a bit too strong for him....As to whether he will do the right thing, it remains to be seen! The Muse has been known to throw me a curve ball....:) Here's hoping! And thank you once more for commenting.... ~~~~~{~@<<
Larner · 1 August 2009 · Chapter 14: The Book
A sadness, but I suspect it is one of the good sadnesses, actually. Certainly he is growing. And to read Frodo's own words, know Frodo's own secret thoughts as he carried that blasted thing.... Good to see another chapter.
Author's reply
Yes, he is coming to know his stepfather, and wondering if he really wants to know certain things. A good sadness in a way, but certainly doesn't feel good to him in the moment. The things that make us strong rarely do, surely... Thanks for the comments as always, Larner! And now another chapter is up..... ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 13 July 2009 · Chapter 13: Correspondence
Perhaps his blood does not run in their veins, but his love upholds and fulfils them as does nothing else. Yes, he helps bring out the best in others, and so is a blessing to know! And for his sake many will come to their own redemptions! Love this, Armariel!
Author's reply
Thanks Larner! Wasn't sure this chapter was really necessary--but I felt like bringing F & S into it somehow! And maybe it will turn out to have been essential, ya never know with these serial type thingies...:) ~~~~{~@
Antane · 10 July 2009 · Chapter 13: Correspondence
I love the comment about spoiling which is I would think the best part of being a grandparent - and dear me, Frodo that! :) I certainly love being an aunt. I love that letter and I love that Sam read it and passed it onto Frodo and that Smeagol wrote it. I hope little by little he gains some peace and contentment. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Oh yes...how many grandparents have I heard say that the best part of being a grandparent is being able to spoil their grandkids and then send them home to their parents? Quite a few of them! LOL And yes, being an aunt (and great-aunt) is just about the next best thing..... I think the road will get a bit rough for Smeagol once this interlude is over...but I'm sure he can weather it and find some peace in the end. Thanks for commenting! All the best Armariel ~~~~{~@
Larner · 6 July 2009 · Chapter 12: Beyond the Horizon
Alas for Jem and his concerns. And Greenjade has walked on land before? Hmm! Interesting to see his curiosity and awareness being stretched.
Author's reply
Yes, he's told of being on land many times before. And at least he is seeking the right sort of knowledge now...and not the kind that was "to make him as a god"...but rather the sort that will make him a man. ~~~~{~@
Antane · 26 June 2009 · Chapter 11: Being Useful
That would be an interesting letter for Frodo to receive and know he would want to write back too - perhaps he could tell Sam through the glass and imagine those two meeting again. *watches bunny bat its eyes at me and you* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Oh naughty bunny! =;3 *petpetpetpet* Yes.....we're reasonably certain Frodo will most likely hear that letter...and perhaps see it for himself someday....privileged as he is with occasional visions of Sam's doings courtesy of the Glass, and the way he just *knows* whenever there's a new addition to Sam's family.... But Sam meeting with Gollum?? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....wellllll.....;););) ~~~~~~{~@
Larner · 22 June 2009 · Chapter 11: Being Useful
Frodo DOES bring out the best in others, doesn't he? Oh, this is wonderful, that Smeagol wishes to tender his apologies while Greenjade finds himself wishing the good will of others for what he does, not merely what he is! Yes, they learn!
Author's reply
And I dare say Frodo will receive word of Smeagol's change of heart sooner or later...and as for Greenjade's mother....hmmm! And Greenjade is figuring out the reason now why the powers did not see fit to plunk him right down in the middle of Mordor from the get-go. He needed some training first! Of course! ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 15 June 2009 · Chapter 10: Guests
Aha--apparently not just Smeagol is getting his heart's desire! Love the stories he tells!
Author's reply
Ah.....but his past! Will it come to haunt him? Or...hmmm............ ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 13 June 2009 · Chapter 9: Sméagol's Accident
Poor Smeagol! But hopefully everything will be okay in a little while and this will be I would think a learning experience for him and Greenjade both. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Yes, Sméagol will find out what it's like to get a bit of TLC....(how many authors have written a h/c for Gollum???) and it's bound to do him good. And Greenjade will get a chance to see what he can be, I'm sure.... Thanks for commenting!:):):)) hugs ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 10 June 2009 · Chapter 9: Sméagol's Accident
Poor Smeagol--what a thing to have happen! But he's obviously being well taken care of. And Greenjade will have a chance to truly get to know the young woman who's caught his attention? Hope that works to the good! Poor doggie! Now to see what happens next!
Author's reply
How many authors have written a h/c story for Sméagol, hmm?;) Yes, preciousss, he'll get a bit of TLC for perhaps the first time in his life. Greenjade and Nell...hmmmm....well, we'll just see how that works. And Nilde is going to enjoy herself for a while...but can she go to Mordor?? Thanks for commenting Larner!:):):))
Larner · 9 June 2009 · Chapter 8: Gardens
Yes, it does appear living as mortals is indeed growing somewhat difficult for them. That wasn't the nicest trick to pull on the girl, but she DOES deserve it. As for the pantomime--it appears that Greenjade has some growing to do to fully appreciate it. Poor Pierrot!
Author's reply
Yes, difficult indeed...and that's just the beginning, and yes, Floria definitely had it coming. Hopefully she'll mend her ways, but that might be just a bit too optimistic. Actually I dare say Greenjade understood the pantomime all too well, and that "Pierrot" may well be the lucky one after all, at least in comparison to himself. Well, what with Smeagol getting himself into an accident, looks like they'll be spending a little more time in the village than they had planned on....hmmmmmm...... Once more thanks for commenting, Larner!:):):):) ~~~~~{~@
Larner · 7 June 2009 · Chapter 7: The World of Mortals
Ah, each is having his own concerns with this new life! And it's rather nice seeing Smeagol finding acceptance as well as reminders of what he used to be, while Greenjade is painfully growing a conscience! Heh!
Author's reply
And it's going to get harder....but, such is life;) ~~~~{~@
Larner · 30 May 2009 · Chapter 6: Nell
This is definitely a folksong appropriate for Radagast the Brown if any is! Love how Greenjade is beginning to change whether he would or no! He's not certain what to think of all this, is he? And he's almost accepting that the apparently Dunedain mercenary deserves Nell. I find myself wondering about the relationship between Radagast and Nell, myself. Wonder if his farmer's wife was from this area? In places your writing is so very lyrical!
Author's reply
This is definitely a folksong appropriate for Radagast the Brown if any is! Love how Greenjade is beginning to change whether he would or no! He's not certain what to think of all this, is he? And he's almost accepting that the apparently Dunedain mercenary deserves Nell. Very appropriate indeed;) (although I had to leave out a couple of verses that rang a trifle anachronistic and not too p.c.) Greenjade is making quite a bit of progress considering he's only been human for less than two days! Ok, maybe not wholly believable, but with a story you've got to suspend disbelief at times whether you like it or not. I think he has just given birth to a conscience, however, and has a suspicion that acquiring a human soul is not going to be all fun and games and hearts and flowers. And he already knows he is not worthy of Nell and may never be--how's he going to explain his past to her, after all?? I find myself wondering about the relationship between Radagast and Nell, myself. Wonder if his farmer's wife was from this area? Could be, could be....maybe Nell is his great-great-granddaughter? He may never know.....but there has to be *some* reason why he sees fit to visit this particular village once more;) In places your writing is so very lyrical! Thank you, thank you.....I love writing poetic prose;);)
Antane · 30 May 2009 · Chapter 6: Nell
I think I may be liking Greenjade a little bit now if he's going to rediscover the goodness he could have been and had and may now recover. Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
Well...he's been human for less than two days now;) and it looks as though he's already given birth to a conscience. It's definitely a start, and should come as a rather pleasant surprise to Radagast, who surely didn't expect it so soon.... Thanks once more for your input!:):):):) ~~~~~{~@
Antane · 23 May 2009 · Chapter 4: Changes and Celebrations
I hope Radagast is successful in teaching Greenjade some manners about women and the proper treatment of them. Dear me! He's got his work cut out for him, doesn't he. *applauds wizard for his kind words so far about us* Namarie, God bless, Antane :)
Author's reply
LOL...well, I've a feeling Greenjade may have to learn the hard way. He's just a trifle hard-headed. Hopefully Radagast has a "reserve tank" of patience. Yep, he's definitely going to need it! (But he thanks you for the applause;)) ~~~~{~@