Hi, me again!
After going back and rereading The Last Journey, I am wondering if Legolas was even capable of going back to Lasgalen to farewell his father, considering the shape he was in. I get the impression he was about to bop Gimli one and throw him on board there. Stubborn ole dwarf!
Still plan on tanning his hide though and I like your additions to Thranduils gift, though I think Legolas had better be ready to run if his adar has sharp, pointy things to hand when they finally meet again!
Huggs,
Lynda
Author's reply
Hi Lynda. I suspect you're right about that, which is why I felt that this story could be written the way it was for that very reason.
And I would certainly run the other way if Thranduil was coming towards me with sharp, pointy objects in his hands. *LOL*
Thanks for your comments. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with the rest of us.
Kaylee Arafinwiel
· 13 April 2011
· Chapter 31: The Last Gift
Good morning, Atto. *huggles*
This ficlet is so sad :( Understandably, as it was for the "Heartbreak" challenge. It had echoes of your "Tenn'Ambar-Metta" in it for me, actually...a loved one departing and the one to remain behind finding out after the fact, through a letter. I think they're very similar. Unfortunately, Thranduil can't go to Elrond for help, as Elrond's gone, too. (And the temptation to kick Elrond would probably be too great, considering Las wouldn't have gotten the sea-longing unless...) He could go to Celeborn, perhaps?
I do hope Thranduil will keep the bow and take it with him when he sails at last. I'm sure Legolas will appreciate the gift, especially as a sign of the reunion between father and son.
Well crafted; brilliant story, as always!
Tye-melin,
Kaylee
Author's reply
Hi, Kaylee. You're right that there are similarities between the two stories. I hadn't really thought of it in that light. Anyway, I'm sure Thranduil will go to Celeborn to talk to him about Legolas, and I am equally sure that he will keep the bow and bring it with him when he finally sails West. You're right that it would be a fne sign of the reunion between father and son.
Glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for letting me know. I really appreciate it.
6336
· 13 April 2011
· Chapter 31: The Last Gift
Oh, sniffle, poor Thranduil!
Legolas, you little s**t, when I catch up to you I am going to tan your hide, how could you leave and not have the decency to tell your adar in person!
Oh, and Thranduil, finish the bow and take it with you when you sail, give it to Legolas on his next brgetting day and make him feel even more of a rat then he already is!
Huggs,
Lynda
Author's reply
That's telling them both, Lynda. *LOL* I'm sure when he calms down, Thranduil will do just that, and perhaps while he's at it, he'll craft some arrows to go with it and a quiver as well and have a complete set.
I'm afraid Legolas was being something of a coward here, at least for the purposes of this challenge. Perhaps under other circumstances I would have written differently.
Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it.
Fantasia
· 13 April 2011
· Chapter 31: The Last Gift
So sad, I could never think of Legolas leaving without saying a physical goodbye to his Father.
Beautiful, but sad. It doesn't matter, keep writing, I love all your stories.
Author's reply
Well, given the parameters of the challenge, having Legolas go to his father to say goodbye would have defeated the whole purpose of the story. *grin* I wonder though if Legolas would have dared to travel to Eryn Lasgalen to say goodbye if he feared his father and others might try to keep him there. Perhaps he felt the sea-longing was too strong for him to travel that far and decided on this course of action. Who can really say?
Anyway, thanks for reading and reviewing, Fantasia. I really appreciate it.
Ellynn
· 13 April 2011
· Chapter 31: The Last Gift
This is such a beautiful, heart-breaking story. You got one of my votes.
Author's reply
Thank you, Ellynn. I appreciate it very much.
eliza61
· 13 April 2011
· Chapter 31: The Last Gift
How how achingly sad Fiondil. I just don't know though, I can't imagine Legolas ever leaving his adar without saying goodbye and I can't imagine Thraduil accepting the fact that he would never see his son again. I think he would always hold to hope.
LOL, which I guess wouldn't fit in much with the challenge of "heartbreak" now would it?
Well done as usual.
Eliza
Author's reply
Yes, that would certainly defeat the purpose of the challenge, wouldn't it, Eliza? *grin* Glad you liked it anyway. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it.
galathil
· 13 April 2011
· Chapter 31: The Last Gift
This is a powerful chapter.Please keep writing.
Love Galathil
Author's reply
Thank you, Galathil. I'm glad you enjoyed this. And I never stop writing. *grin*
Tari
· 17 March 2011
· Chapter 30: Any Port
Elendil is correct; the Valar would never abandon them. If they did not hate their fallen brother, it is certain they would not hate any of Eru's other children.
There is a hynm based on Psalm 46. I was reminded of it as I read Elendil's song.
Author's reply
I'm sure there's more than one hymn based on this psalm. We might have even sungn it in church. Anyway, you are correct, Tari, that the Valar would never abandon any who remained faithful to Eru. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it.
Erulisse (one L)
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 30: Any Port
Numenor is my least favorite part of The Silmarillion, but this small fictlet of Elendil and Voronwe arriving in Middle Earth was marvelous. The terrible storm that kept their view from the overwhelming of their island home, and the back-story of why Voronwe's father lost his life on the black alter - these were wonderful touches, making the scene come to life.
- Erulisse (one L)
Author's reply
Hi Erulisse. For many people Númenor is their least favorite part of Tolkien's Legendarium, though I would love to see a film adaptation of the story myself. At any rate, I'm glad you found this ficlet marvelous and that the details made the scene come to life for you. Thanks for letting me know. I really appreciate it.
Kaylee Arafinwiel
· 9 March 2011
· Chapter 30: Any Port
Oh, well done, Atto! I could just see and feel it as Elendil and Voronwe's ship plowed through the merciless storm...it probably helped that it's a very cold morning, so I didn't need to think hard to imagine the wet part. *shiver*
Poor Voronwe, losing his father to Sauron and Ar-Pharazon like that. *shudders* And he did it to save Voronwe's life...thank the Valar, and Eru, that Voronwe lived!
I especially liked your adaptation of Psalm 46. Very appropriate! I recognized it as a Biblical adaptation when I first saw it, though I couldn't recall from where until you said so.
Tye-melin, Atto!
Kaylee
Author's reply
Hi Kaylee. I'm glad you could feel what was happening on the ship. That was half the purpose of writing this ficlet. And I'm glad you like my adaptation of Psalm 46. It's one of my favorites and the words just seemed to fit the story to a tee. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it.
obsidianj
· 26 February 2011
· Chapter 20: Broken
This is a beautiful story. It is heartwarming, heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. I love the description of the family life with the missing toy, and Aragorn and Faramir carrying the wooden horse through the palace. My favorite is Almiel. She is quite a character.
Author's reply
I'm glad you enjoyed this tale, obsidianj. Thanks for letting me know. I really appreciate it.
6336
· 23 February 2011
· Chapter 19: Prayer for an Absent Son
Just been rereading Blue Wizards Dilemma and Lament for a Dying Son and wondered if Zamin and Zimrathor made it back to Umbar and claimed Gimilzagar's lands and title or if Zimrathor is a common name in Umbar.
What a waste, if the Blue Wizards had been able to complete their work how differant things would have been.
You are right, life is filled with what ifs and if onlies, leaving us to muddle through as best we may.
Huggs,
Lynda
Author's reply
Hi Lynda. That's an interesting question. Perhaps they did and "Lament" deals with their descendents, but it's likely that Zimrathôr is a common enough name in Umbar the way John or Daniel are common names in the States. The real tragedy of it all is that Gondor only held Umbar for another generation and then lost it. A waste indeed. But that is how history goes, much to the sorrow of many. Thanks for re-reading and commenting again. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
The arrogance of those two never ceases to amaze me. They think they are smater and stronger than anyone else, but they are wrong. Iluvatar is defininetly not on their side, so they are fighting a loosing battle. GOOD!!
Author's reply
They are pretty arrogant, aren't they, Tari? *grin* Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it.
Well, one can't say that Morgoth didn't deserve what he got. And it's nice to think that in part his curse touched Sauron.
Author's reply
Yes, it is, isn't it, Larner? Arrogance will do that to you and Sauron was nothing if not arrogant and he eventually learned the error of his ways in a rather dramatic fashion. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I really appreciate it.
obsidianj
· 12 February 2011
· Chapter 13: Instruments of Love
I had my suspicions about these instruments when the two men of the builder's guild had no idea what they were for. Elros obviously needed a strong nudge to do some life building. He seemed to be too occupied with building his kingdom and forgot about the rest of his life. Luckily he has some Valar watching over him.
Author's reply
Hi obsidianj. Yes, Elros needed a little nudge towards building a family, not just a kingdom. Luckily, as you say, the Valar had just the thing to make it happen. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.
LAUGHING. SO MUCH LAUGHING. I think my favourite bit is Gothmog.
"I don't snore!"
"Then someone was using a very loud saw to cut wood!"
DYING OF LAUGHTER
Author's reply
Hi Bookworm. I'm glad you found this so hysterical. I thought that was a pretty good line myself. *grin* Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I really appreciate it.
Heh! I may not ever be able to think of Lúthien without that komment of Melkor's popping into my head! "Flitted about like a manic bat with her dark cloak"...
Well, Sauron will learn one day just how Melkor felt after having lost something very precious - and it'll be Melkor's turn to laugh.
Thank you, this really made me smile.
Author's reply
Hi someone. That is a funny image of Lúthien, isn't it? *grin*
Glad this little tale made you smile. Thanks for letting me know.
Snicker. Amusing and ironic. Although Sauron didn't just lose some prisoners; he also lost a stronghold in a strategic position, assorted followers - and his dignity. I would imagine Morgoth would be thoroughly annoyed with him when he next saw him.
Author's reply
Hi Aiwen. I'm glad you found this tale amusing. Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.
Atto! *reproachful look* Now my oatmeal's gone cold, because I had to stop in the middle of my breakfast to read this wonderful ficlet!!!!!!!!
(On the other hand, that's not such a bad trade-off. Though maple and brown sugar is my favorite too...)
Estel was adorable. And the conversation between Morgoth and Sauron...you're right, I would have been sorry for it if I'd kept eating while reading. *giggle* It's a good thing no one else was home, they'd think I'd gone insane.
"Lose something precious? Me? Of course not." Uh-huh, just you wait, Aulendil...
...And I see Melkor still hasn't given up on the bad poetry. Who'd he take lessons from, Phanainithil? (Valar, I do hope I spelled Phana's name right; I'm not looking, and it's so ridiculously long, lol!)
On second thought, she probably got her lessons from him, and he just hasn't changed his style. That's most likely it, yes.
(Just so you know, I'm eating while I'm typing. It's not completely cold yet and I don't want it to get there.)
Wonderful ficlet!
Tye-melin, Atto, tenn'ambar-Metta!
Author's reply
Hi Kaylee. I think you may be correct and Phana (I don't know how to spell her name either without having to look it up) took lessons from Melkor, only she improved her technique while Melkor never did. *grin*
Glad you enjoyed this little tale. I appreciate you letting me know.
Tye-melin tenn' Ambar-metta!
Yeah,right!
Loved it,thanks for the comestibles warning!
Lynda
Author's reply
Hi Lynda. I put the warning in at the last minute. Glad it came in handy. *grin*
Sunny
· 9 February 2011
· Chapter 28: A Remembrance of Trees
You really must see if you can get the Muse to take an interest in Galadriel getting caught climbing Telperion. (And did somebody else manage to _not_ get caught climbing in either of those trees?)
I can imagine the parents almost fainting with horror at Galadriel's temeridy, while the Valar laugh at the whole situation. :-)
(I know - as if you needed another plotbunny!)
Author's reply
Hi Sunny. I will take it under advisement, as they say. *LOL* It would make an interesting story especially the reaction of the Valar.
Nice little story!
As for Sauron's final comment - "Lose something precious? Yeah, right. As if that would ever happen" - of _coooouuuuurrse_ not. *grins evilly*
Author's reply
Hi Sunny. Glad you enjoyed this. And of course Sauron's last comment is the clincher, isn't it? *grin* Thanks for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it very much.
"I was in a good mood," the Dark Lord said in a dangerously low voice.
*giggles* This is a great conversation. And Estel is a wonderfully engaging young lad. :)
Author's reply
Hi Shirebound. That line was for me the funniest part of the story. Glad you enjoyed this and Estel especially. Thanks for taking the time to read and review. I really appreciate it.