Reviews for "The Valinor Trail"

Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:34 pm

"he says, that he is in control of the evil thing that keeps him alive and makes him immortal. But how can you be sure he would always be in control of it? What if he was to be injured? Perhaps by a falling rock, as you were, or a falling tree branch, and the ‘demon’ could take control again? What harm might he do?" Oh, that is a scary prospect - Vampires invading Valinor. The Valar have been duped before. Could Namo be duped by the Demon 'lying low' as it were inside Spike? I doubt Tindome is going to have pleasant dreams after Haldir's logic.

Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:13 pm

It was a rather disturbing thought of having Tindome apply her experience with the stake here. Woo - I think it was better all around that it was Haldir who accompanied her and did the deed versus Rumil. Somehow, that would have been wrong in too many ways. Great chapter!

Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:18 pm

Excellent chapter! So Namo was able to keep out the Demon and coax the William part of Spike into his halls. And you leave us with Haldir telling us his talent was 'death'. Boy, he is going to have to develop another hobby and work on a new talent here in the west! I doubt there will be many vampires, orcs or other things to kill.

Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:09 am

An utterly brilliant chapter, quite took my breath away. So often the 'drama' of a situation is conveyed by too much 'melodrama', yet you have done so much with imagery, gestures and seemingly small things that I am totally in awe at your skill. I can see why they have been asked to stay, Haldir's last comment is gut-wrenching.

Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:50 pm

I like how you are developing Haldir in this chapter. Also, Tindome's reminiscing on things from her early life as she looked over Spike's keepsakes was poignant and highlighted Haldir's ability to show care and sympathy. So, his organizational and leadership skills may be of use later? That will be interesting to follow. I wonder who they will be escorting home??

Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:07 pm

Uh, hi, Wombat! Yeah, nothing's wrong with your eyes, it's me... And I wanna tell you that I read halfway through "The Valinor Trail" and I had to stop to review. Well, I kind of 'forgot' how much I'd enjoyed your stories (not really forgot, just that thought lay hidden somewhere in my mind) and now it was really, really awesome to get back to reading the Return!verse story. It's good to be back with Tindómë and Co. And boy, she had an extraordinary idea of bringing Spike (a vampire! No less) to Valinor. Not to mention, Haldir's back! I love how you portray him and that you set the two on a journey to Lord Namo's household. Brownie points from me for the Doriath people in the woods! Loved that notion.

Okay, time to go back to reading Smile smiley face

I hope I'm gonna finish all the chapters you've posted tonight. I'll let you know for sure.

***hugs***

PS. I truly wish I had had more time to read. I missed a lot. I'm kinda lost.

Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:34 pm

The dance and the wild hunt were amazing!

Mon Jan 06, 2014 3:00 pm

As I reached the chapter in which Haldir kills Spike, I can very well see why this was as much a journey of discovery for him as it was a journey to help Spike. Reading on...

Mon Jan 06, 2014 3:39 pm

Spike's belongings were something that made Tindómë sort of rewind her past in her mind. Very touching. I love the story to bits. Thank you so much for keeping on writing the great stuff. Very Happy smiley face

PS. I vote for Legolas' mother to be out of the Halls.

Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:12 pm

I'm glad I was right about Legolas' mother being out of the Halls Very Happy smiley face

(Now perhaps, I should try my hand in a lottery Wink smiley face

) Before that though, I like that more playful Haldir too, and the scene whene he went out into the woods with the Maia was priceless :::giggles::: I'm very much looking forward to reading more of this! Thank you for updating Smile smiley face

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