Reviews by isilelensar

What Better Companion? · Sat Dec 24, 2005 12:00 pm

Seriously, Space... You rock smiley face

As I read this, I kept thinking this was somehow Fourth Age, though I have no idea how I got to that conclusion. Very Happy smiley face

Until the meeting with Olorin/Gandalf, and then I knew that his was before Glorfindel was sent (or chose to go) back to Middle-earth. Both show an almost child-like curiosity about everything. Glorfindel first with his un-scarred body, to his surroundings on Valinor, to even the Maia when he meets Olorin. And for Olorin himself, his fascination is with the children and learning about , well, everything. I also noticed Glorfindel's pride in himself and his people (ancestors/family), but it wasn't over-bearing. It only serves to increase my fascination with Glorfindel more (*mumbles something about him being a member of her stud farm anyway*). Wink smiley face

Very well written, Space. I loved this one, too! Thanks for sharing!

Aftermath · Sat Dec 24, 2005 11:46 am

Okay, someone above already said it, but it seems that everything is already said about this piece. So, once again, I'm going to try and not copy everyone else. It wasn't me smiley face

I loved this little story, Space. I'm not-so-much a Haldir fan (I'm more in love with his brother Orophin), but this was a nice little glimpse into the famed marchwarden's life. Sorrow, hurt, touches of grief and despair surround poor Haldir, and most of all, he wants to go home again. Home was the theme I saw in this tale, more so than anything else. Haldir misses Lorien, misses his parents, and even misses his brothers. He wants to go home, especially after the carnage of Dol Guldur. And then, he finds the lone survivor, a woman who doesn't once speak, though she doesn't need words to do so. Suddenly, he find a new sort of 'home' with her. He offers her safety and comfort, and she gives him the same. Haldir even tells her at one point that he'd love to take her home with him. But alas, after one night of passion, it wasn't meant to be. He awakes to find the woman gone and no where to be found. Poor Haldir!!

What I'm curious to know is... what happened to the woman? I was so into the story that I wanted to know more about her, and know where she ran off to. And if their union could have produced a little Haldir... wouldn't that be a surprise? Wink smiley face

I loved this, Space! Thank you for sharing!

Little Stars · Sat Dec 24, 2005 11:25 am

Wow, Space! I loved this, and yet, I hurt for poor Nathriel. To know peace all her life, and then to find such terror and fear and destruction by her own kind? *sob* And she tried her best to protect those boys, to distract the survivng SoF from finding Elrond and Elros, only to be met with her own death. *sniffle*

Since everyone above has said bits and pieces of what I want to say, I'll try not to repeat them. Wink smiley face

*glances quickly up at above statement and then glances away all shifty like* Very Happy smiley face

In this tale, I saw Maglor as the cold-blooded monster (runs and hides from hordes of Maglor defenders), ready to kill Nathriel without hesitation. Upon a second reading, it might not have been Maglor at all, but that was my first impression. Very Happy smiley face

I saw Maedhros as the benevalent captor even though his intent was to have her killed anyway.

And to leave it in such a way to leave the reader guessing as to what really happened? Those who are well-versed in The Silm will know. Those who aren't find out eventually. You've written this so that the un-Silm reader (hope that made sense) will hopefully want to go read the book and find out more about this particular story. Great job, Space! Thank you for sharing!

Dust On My Saddle (Drabble) · Sun Dec 18, 2005 7:06 pm

Drabble a la spaghetti western!! This was SO great, Rous! Now, I'm gonna have a hard time watching LotR without crossing the two... OMG!! You rock smiley face

Thanks for sharing! I loved it!

The Rohirric Job · Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:55 pm

I haven't seen 'The Italian Job' so I assume it's from that? Otherwise, I liked it a lot! Very silly indeed!

Thanks for sharing!

Paradox of the Fourth Age · Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:53 am

I don't know why I didn't get a little message thing telling me this chapter was up, but I'm glad I came back to find another chapter was added!

I loved the flashback of Glorfindel beating Rumil and Thranduil, plus I *really* liked wet!nekkid!Glorfindel... *melt* I really loved the fact that Elrohir remembers Laureanna (to an extent), but boy does she have her work cut out for her! OY! It's a wonder she hasn't slapped him yet... Wink smiley face

Out of frustration, of course. And the way my mind works right now, that slap could really heat things up between them. Oh my... Wink smiley face

Either way, I loved this chapter, Al! I can't wait to read yet another chapter.... *begs*

In the Bleak Midwinter · Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:30 pm

I promised a review, SW. Here it is:

I loved this story! Very chilling, but considering the time frame, very appropriate. I haven't read many tales on Thranduil's younger life, but this far outweighs them all. Smile smiley face

I agree with all that Binka said above (she says it better than I could... Wink smiley face

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Thank you for reposting this, and thanks for sharing!

Thwarted Fruition (Drabble) · Fri Dec 09, 2005 8:17 pm

My first thought was that maybe this was Theoden and Elfhild, but maybe more that this was Aragorn and Arwen. Smile smiley face

I love that I can't make up my mind on who exactly these two royals are! I think, perhaps, all that matters is that I really like your drabble, Rous. Very well written.

Thanks for sharing! Big Hug smiley face

My Eyes! My Eyes! · Wed Dec 07, 2005 6:11 pm

To quoth the Nemo turtles...

"You so totally rock, dude!"

That was just... *guh* The newest stallion in my stud stables (Glorfy) is causing quite a sensation, I must say. I best watch out or my Legolas will combust...

Great drabble, Al!

Paradox of the Fourth Age · Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:28 am

I told you I would leave a review for you once I was finished.... and now I am. I absolutely love this story! I was able to immerse myself into it, and I felt as if I knew Laureanna and everyone else. I was very nearly in tears several times, which doesn't happen very often when I read. Very well written, and absolutely captivating. I knew I put this on my recommended list for a reason, and I will recommend it to others as well.

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Please update soon! I can't wait to see what happens next! Very Happy smiley face

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