| fiery star | 10/09/07 09:18 pm | 1: Two Arrivals | Signed |
That was one of the best fanfiction stories ive ever read, no question. please, please i am begging you, hurry up and write chapter 10!!! ive been checking to see have you updated for the past 2 months since i read your story, and i cant wait to read more! please post chp 10 really soon!!! (patience isnt exactly my strong point!)
Author's Response: Thank you, Fiery Star, for your review of "Fidelis". This reply is late because in August I broke my wrist badly enough to need surgery and stuff, and then more surgery when the cast came off. It has been hard to recieve reveiws and not be able to respond to them. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the story so far, and the ending is now posted. Pentangle |
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| Elemmire | 09/30/07 10:20 pm | 1: Two Arrivals | Signed |
You have me squirming, melon brun! Will we have more? Soon?
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| Elemmire | 08/04/07 01:09 am | 9: Nienor | Signed |
*sniffles* He wasn't supposed to die! I had some remote hope that, some how, you would trick us and he would surge back to life! And we have yet to learn why he has a girl's name... *ponders* I love how you have turned this more clearly to your intended direction. Aragorn and Legolas do make quite a pair, and when they disagree, well, look how things work out! I simply love this story. I hate what is happening, but all the time I am in awed love. It's fantastic. I love the journey you have given us, and how you didn't spare us the bitter blow. And still! You keep comedy in here, where we need it most. Not to make us forget Nienor, but to help us bear the weight and make it... more beautiful. "This sudden concern for someone you practically came to blows with is touching." Ai, it is so funny in such a depressing tale. I understand how you need humour to break up the sadness, and it works well in your favour. I cannot wait till the next chapter. The end, never, never ever, but I want more to stuff into my brain to dwell on in the dead of night, and smile. I wish it did not have to end so bitterly soon!
Elemmírë S-S
Author's Response: I know exactly how you feel, Elemmire, I didn't think Nienor was supposed to die, either. In fact, I tried really hard to save him, but he just did not want to stay without Lenwe. I'm sorry to put you through his death, but at least Aragorn and Legolas have to reconcile with each other, so there are some happy moments still to come. I'm sorry to dissapoint such a loyal and kind reader, but Nienor's name isn't very profound. I just liked the sound of it, and the meaning, "Mourning one" just seemed perfect for him. I think everyone will be glad for this story to be over with, since it has been so sad. Really my first story that is so depressing. Hopefully the next tale will be a little lighter in mood. Thank you again, dear Elemmire, for your lovely reveiws. Pentangle |
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| Elemmire | 08/04/07 01:07 am | 8: The Choice | Signed |
I do not know whether to laugh or to cry. My lovely Nienor (I have found in myself such a fondness for him that gladly do I steal your ownership's claim to him) has chosen death, and still this has such contradicting humour that it becomes so much funnier! "Does he ever just walk? I have seen him flounce, stride, stomp, glide, strut, and –" *laughs* I can't make head or tails of my emotions any more. I guess you broke them. Probably in the last chapter... From beginning to end, it was full of vibrance, and turmoil, and horribly beautiful drama, I don't know if my prolific nature can ever bring it to justice. I suppose not. I am so thankful that you didn't just make every one accept the choice, including Legolas. I wish Lenwë would come back and shake him a few times and tell him to live. That might motivate him. Aia! I beleg od iaur garbalan admin Enedh-amar! Alae! Pentangle i Resplendent!
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| lindahoyland | 07/31/07 04:26 am | 9: Nienor | Signed |
A very sad chapter.I kept hoping Nienor might recover, but it was better this way and you wrote it beautifully. I love Kenuric here. Aragorn is being very harsh.
Author's Response: Thanks, Linda, for the review. I'm sorry that Aragorn seems so hard in this chapter but he will come around in the end - literally, since the next chapter is the last. Thanks for staying with this sad story! Pentangle
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| lindahoyland | 07/23/07 05:43 am | 8: The Choice | Signed |
I think it was right for Aragorn to let Nienor make his own mind up,as only he has the right to make that choice. Poor Aragorn and Kenuric! A very moving chapter,which had me engrossed .
Author's Response: Thank you, Linda, for the delightful compliment! Yes, poor Aragorn and soon, poor Legolas, since Aragorn does not deal easily or well with Nienor's choice. Pentangle |
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| Anonymous | 07/23/07 12:01 am | 8: The Choice | Anonymous |
This is turning out to be quite heartbreaking. While my head agrees with what Kenuric said, my heart would follow Legolas's argument. I think it was wise of Aragorn to give Nienor the choice, but it will cost him dearly, probably for a long time to come. Excellent writing.
Author's Response: Thank you for the review! You're quite correct that Aragorn will not recover easily or quickly, and unfortunately the one he harms is his dearest friend. I'm glad you're hanging in there with my darkest story yet. Pentangle
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| Elfinabottle | 07/16/07 03:35 am | 7: Aragorn and Legolas | Signed |
This was so good; finally we see the fear and guilt Aragorn has been living with. I can completely understand his concern. What a magnificent friend Legolas is, offering to never see him again if that is what Argaorn wished. And cracking up with laughter at the "simple" answer; you could almost feel the elf's confusion and indignation. I'm eager to see learn Nienor's fate.
Author's Response: Personally, I wanted to shake Aragorn until his teeth rattled! I'm glad you enjoyed their confrontation, and I will tell you that the next chapter answers Nienor's fate, so that won't drag on forever. Thank you so much for the review, Pentangle |
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| Elemmire | 07/14/07 09:05 pm | 7: Aragorn and Legolas | Signed |
This chapter is so sweetly harrowing! As first I read through Legolas and Aragorn's discussion, I was about to cry. I had paused just to start bawling my eyes out when I thought "Why am I stopping?! There's more to read! Weep as you read!" And then you serve with the most amazing grace enough humour to change the mood to the better, and my tears were stolen from me. Aragorn's laughing, and Legolas' dealings in the matter... what can I say? That it is magical, fantastic, enchanting? Yes, it is all of those, but so much more! You are so masterful, that you can present every case and cause with marvelous clarity, and make us believe that it is the thing to believe! And you presented two avenues of thought, and with such logic that I do not prefer one to the other, nor indeed deem one wrong! That is talent, mellon brūn, and I know no others who can do that. And the arguement! That was stellar! It is purely captivating. Through how both Legolas and Kenuric are so different, and clash heads because of it, and how they argue, and how amazingly dashing Legolas is in his diplomacy... he is savoir faire, and it is almost infuriating to me to witness it! I want to at once laugh at how smooth he is and also beat him over the head and tell him to drop the act and be nasty! *laughs* But you make him so amusing, that I love him more! And with Kenuric, you never leave his character, I am surprised you did not go to Arda and see this for yourself! One of your best choices, I believe, is noting that Legolas and Kenuric are not friends and probably never will be. I do not know why, but I adore that, and think it is simply unhindered brilliance! Encore! Elemmírë S-S Forget not Menelmacar
Author's Response: "There's more to read! Weep as you read!" Elemmire, I think that's one of the funniest and most complimentary statements I've read in a review! I'm glad you didn't stop until the chapter was over! I'm so glad you enjoyed the confrontations in this chapter - they are really fun to write I must admit. Legolas must surely have wanted to shake Aragorn until his teeth rattled with the man's stubborness and refusal to speak with him. But if the characters always worked things out right away, whatever would we write about? Thanks my dear! Pentangle |
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| lindahoyland | 07/14/07 07:14 am | 7: Aragorn and Legolas | Signed |
A very moving chapter.Your characters are similiar to mine in that they don't talk enough,typical males I suppose ! I would have loved to see both confrontations !
Author's Response: Thank you Linda, Once again I am late responding, but I do appreciate your taking the time to review - honest! Yes, I often wonder what angst writers would do if their characters quickly talked about whatever was bothering them *the first day* instead of letting things get out of hand. We'd probably be out of business! It's always a pleasure to hear from you, Pentangle |
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| Elfinabottle | 07/09/07 01:47 am | 6: The Battle Begins | Signed |
Loved it, loved it! I found Aragorn falling asleep in the middle of Legolas's lecture particularly amusing. Poor Nienor!
What a surprising confession by Kenuric at the end of the chapter. You have created a truly complex, interesting original character. But then, you always do.
When can we expect the next chapter?
Mairi
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Mairi! I must admit Kenuric has become my favorite OC, so I'm *really* glad you think I did a good job with him. The next chapter will be posted this coming Friday, and Legolas and Aragorn finally 'have it out' about what is bothering Legolas. Finally! It is always so good to hear from you! Pentangle |
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| Elemmire | 07/07/07 06:52 pm | 6: The Battle Begins | Signed |
O, torture! Goodness gracious, you do know so well how to write a tale! I love this story to death... Aragorn, Legolas, Kenuric, Nienor... everyone. The gentle draught of humour keeps away the pounding fist of despair, but it is still so prevalent... I thoroughly enjoyed Kenuric in this chapter. And your reference to Ascension (which you called Revelation in the A/N...)! Ai! I had to restrain myself from dashing over to read it! This was delicious. Please grant us with more soon! Elemmire S-S
Author's Response: Thank you, Elemmire. I cannot believe I made that mistake in the A/N, I appreciate that you pointed it out! Now to figure out how to fix it.... I thought it was time Kenuric got to throw his oar into this mess; next time it's Legolas who has his say. Take care, my dear! Pentangle |
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| Elfinabottle | 07/03/07 07:39 am | 5: A Warrior Departs | Signed |
Oh, wow. Just wow. This was heartbreaking. And incredibly good, as always. I've been out of town due to my mother having surgery, but I never forgot this story was waiting for me. And it was worth the wait! Please post the next part soon. I have to know how they (you) are going to accomplish Nienor's healing. Eagerly waiting for more. Mairi
Author's Response: Thanks, Mairi, I was certainly hoping it would be 'wow'. I'm glad you thought it was! I hope you mother is better now. Pentangle
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| lindahoyland | 06/26/07 04:15 am | 5: A Warrior Departs | Signed |
This was very moving. I do find LEnwe believable,as wants to spare Nienor having him die on the way to Rivendell.If only Aragorn had agreed to go with them !
Author's Response: I apologize that I missed your review and did not reply right away, Linda. Thank you for taking the time to review. I'm glad you were touched by this chapter - it was hard to write as I became quite fond of Lenwe. Pentangle |
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| Elemmire | 06/22/07 11:30 pm | 5: A Warrior Departs | Signed |
I knew you would make him scream! I knew it! And it was so moving! I have to admit, I was able to restrain tears (restrain, not lack), but I am sniffling a little. Ai, Lenwe... I can understand what he did, though I cannot say I like it. He was utterly genius, of course you know. I love it when you described him- the pain it put on me, and the loving sense of wanting him to make it, and the thought that he did it, because he was so akin to Legolas and Aragorn. His thoughts about Nienor are touching and so arousing, it is spectacular. When is the next chapter, when? Elemmire
Author's Response: Yes, I could not resist having the mute elf scream with grief. Perhaps a cheap gimmick, but it seemed to fit Nienor at the time I wrote it. I'm glad you are not holding Lenwe's death against me! There is much more angst to come, in fact in one way the story is just now getting started. I hope you enjoy the rest, as well. Thank you, dear Elemmire - Pentangle |
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