I've found this story a few weeks ago and been reading it whenever I have a chance. Well, actually, it's so damn good that I've been reading these last chapters quite sparsely in order to enjoy it even more and give it more thought!

I got hooked in the first chapter. I didn't quite understand that "Helanthir" was actually a spirit, but then things became clearer and I could only think: this is genious! She exchanges her "life" as a water’s spirit for Boromir's because of her unconditional love and has to adjust to a new weak human form. And you make things even more interesting when we discover that she won't be able to be near her beloved Captain otherwise his new life will be in jeopardy. Now that's what I call a good start!

Then there's Faramir and Eowyn's marriage, which is undergoing a crises. Poor Faramir; he yearns to be with her; he wants her to open up and be less cold towards him. It’s terribly heart breaking…

Also, I adore Boromir's musings on his new life. He seems to think there's no place for him in this new world. He's a soldier, a warrior and as such fells confused about what part he's got to play in these peaceful times. It's angsty and I love it and it's exactly how I imagined Boromir would fell if he were ever resuscitated.

And then there's yet the mystery for them all to solve: who brought him back? And why? Faramir is the only one who realised that Helanthir has something to do with it. In this chapter she was so close of telling Eowyn the whole truth. Why, oh why didn't you told her, Helathir?

Well, I’ll finish this review by saying that I love your writing style. It’s descriptive but not too much. I found some sentences to be almost poetic, which is amazing. It flows well and I especially love the dialogues – Boromir can be such a funny guy sometimes. Like here:

“Valar came down to take my soul,” sniped the Gondorian in his best scornful manner, “Now you’ve frightened them off, thank you.”

LOL, Boromir!

But he can also be quite sharp and cold when he wants too:

“Do us a service,” said he archly, “For she doesn’t seem to be either competent enough to advise us about the proper manner of combat, or old enough to spur the men on to feats of arms.”

Ouch! Poor Helanthir.

Anyway, this is beautifully written and it's quite an original piece, unlike these other storys - girl falls into ME style - which make me sick to the core. You also kept everyone true to character (Boromir, Faramir, Eowyn and even Eomer) and thankfully Helanthir is not Mary-sueish at all.

I’m off to read the next chapters and drop you a review afterwards!

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I just found this story and couldn't put it down. It's very well written and unlike anything I've read yet. I'm hoping you have somthing up your sleever so Boromir finds out how much he IS loved...please update quickly!

So, she's going to Faramir? Perhaps to Eowyn. What a roller coaster she's putting the both of them through.


Once again, I'm stoked to see the update. I don't mind the waiting between chapters as long as I know we'll see it again. Each chapter has been worth the wait.

The weaving through his feelings this chapter - physcial and emotional... I could hear that bottle drop here in my home. One or two of your paragraphs here reminded me of Wilde. Not Wilde's style, but the depth in which you delve into the human mind, bringing to the fore such seemingly obvious yet rarely noticed ideas, normally only fluttered upon in reptrospect. The kind of stuff that seldom ventures from the back of one's mind. Well done.


I'm not certain of the site you're referring to, but I've not seen anything remotely like this story, as it's quite distinctive. I'm glad to hear you were successful in getting the imposter removed; hopefully it won't show up elsewhere.

Thank you for the most gracious offer. If I knew how to send messages here, I would thank you privately.

Gah! She's going to be the death of him! I hope the next chapter doesn't suck you as dry!

I like this story. Original, sweet, full of deceit and a few twists. What bothers me is there is no true definition of her... I guess, power, over Boromir. What exactly are the stipulatations of the agreement? When I first started reading this I thought she wasn't even going to be able to be in the same room with him. Then I thought, "Oh well, maybe she just can't touch him." And THEN I thought, "Well, maybe there's a certain time limit to the touches." But none of that seems to fit really. I'm just slightly confused (and the language is slightly confusing to me too, but that could just be because I'm tired).
But I do have to say that I LOVE the little things you've stuck in there about Faramir and Eowyn! I can't wait to see all that stuff resolved. All and all a lovely story and I can't wait to see more of it! Don't make me wait too long!

Aw... That was a very nice chapter. Though truth be told I had to go back and read the end of the last chapter first. Tsk tsk. That was a long wait. I hope the next one will be up soon.

WHEW. I was concerned you had dropped this and have been looking for the update almost daily. I adore this story and am so relieved you're still writing.

I'm going to guess that Boromir will tell Faramir to let them go to Rohan now, but it's a mystery to me how they'll see each other again. I'm very much looking forward to more of this. How may I bribe you for more updates? LOL Thank you so much for sharing it.

AH you have to update ! Please!

Intersting story so far. A little confusing but I think I am getting it. I was wondering if the inspiration for the end of this chapter from "Age of Innocence"?

Oh my.

My heart is all a flutter.

This is an awesome story! Please update soon.

Reminds me of the original 'little mermaid'story in whic she turns into the foam on the seawaves. Lovely tragic story for which I do not see a simple or happy ending. Do update soon!

Oh God! Agh, I am so upset right now. Happy you updated, upset because "OH GOD BOROMIR"! I can only hope this ends up happily, with Boromir and Helanthir smooching.

Omg, you’re breaking him! Hasn’t the poor sod had enough? “I… need you.” A raw admission such as that is just painful to watch. LOL.

Seriously… absolutely excellent work. Your writing is one of the best I’ve read here, and the story is swimming along quite well. If I didn’t like angst, I wouldn’t be reading and Boromir is a beautiful toy box to play in. Helanthir is every one of us.


This chapter was fantastic, but I also truly enjoyed the prior chapter from Faramir’s POV. Though I feel badly for Faramir’s predicament, his revealing to us what’s been going on was far too entertaining to keep my attention other than where his was. As much as I mostly look forward to more of Boromir/Helanthir (though I fear Artunnas will be receiving her attentions for an agonizing bit), I truly do always enjoy the relationship between the brothers. Your take on it here is absorbing, deep and tangible.

I don't recall if I've reviewed before, but thanks for sharing. I’m eagerly awaiting the next update.

Ack! I've been enjoying this so much, and now I find that I've hit the last chapter! Dangit. Ah well, as the californian's say, "I'll be bahck"

It is still very good--although it lacks somewhat the art of the first chapter-- but it is getting a little hard to understand. Be clearer.