galimeril · 13 July 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
*sniffle* Beautiful!
On The Eve Of Battle by Jay of Lasgalen
Reviews (10)
Larner · 29 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
Very appropriate, Jay. Excellent!
pipinheart · 29 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
Very nice... Elladan and Elrohir, you can tell they we be by each others side, and in they are to die they will die together. You can tell thier loyalty toward each other and love they hold. Very nice....
Dot · 28 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
What a very moving, powerful piece, Jay. I love how the focus of the scene is on Elladan and Elrohir but you give us those touching glimpses of Aragorn to remind us of hope and strength of spirit in this dark moment. How hard it must have been for those waiting for battle, with no real expectation of victory. The sorrow-tinged courage and determination of Elrond's sons is heart-wrenching. Wonderfully written.
Author's reply
Thanks, Dot! And thank you for noticing Aragorn here. I wanted to show him as a true king, offering hope and courage to his men. I don't thank any of them expected to survive this battle - but they were prepared to fight anyway.
Elena Tiriel · 27 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
This is heart-wrenching, Jay, as somber as my mood. I'm in tears.... Very powerful! - Barbara
Author's reply
Thank you. I'm glad it touched a chord (but sorry you're unhappy ...)
Kitty · 27 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
Sad, but touching, Jay. It must have been a horrible night for all the men in this army, knowing they would have to face a battle they couldn't win. No matter what they felt when they left Minas Tirith, there was still the possibility that Frodo would succeed before they reached Mordor. But now there's no escape. And the twins are right. They would be a great prize for Sauron - they and Aragorn both. Don't want to think about what would have happened if he had caught them alive ... *shudder* Anyway, it was a great glimpse on how they must have felt in these last few hours before the battle. But I am glad to know it turned out so well for them.
Author's reply
There was a line in LOTR where the Captains of the West are debating this strategy - and someone says 'there are names among us worth more than a thousand knights apiece' (paraphrasing, I don't have the books with me). It seemed obvious that Elladan and Elrohir would be among them. They'd be a clear target for Sauron and the Nazgul.
Agape4Gondor · 27 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
Yes! That is exactly how I would envision it. Well said, brothers!
Author's reply
Thank you! You know how I love the twins, so it was easy to imagine them here.
Aiwen · 27 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
Very nicely done. I enjoyed it, and thank you.
Author's reply
Thank you for reading and reviewing!
shirebound · 27 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
This is a very realistic and poignant scene. Well done.
Author's reply
Thank you. It was interesting to think how Elladan and Elrohir would deal with this last night before battle.
daw the minstrel · 27 June 2009 · Chapter 1: Before The Battle
What a hard moment. And I suppose they had no reason to expect victory. The waiting must have been worse than the actual battle. Nice scene, Jay.
Author's reply
I don't think any who went to that battle expected to survive. That last night must have been a very long one.