I read this story a few months ago and I loved it. I was thinking about it again today, and I just happened across it again. This is magnificent writing. Your work is thought provoking and can be heart wrenching. I really appreciate the way that you bring your characters to life in full 3D. Kudos to you, this is really, really good stuff.

This was stunning. I stayed awake a lot longer than I had intended to reading, reading. And after all of that I do not really know where to begin for a review.

Aragorn and Legolas' life alongside each other in the rangers' camp is realistic and their interactions lucid and conversation believable. And then deeper than that you have let some issues simmer and then stunningly brought them to the surface.

The writing is fab, OCs completely engaging and interesting. There's humour to ensure that heavy moments do not fall too cheesy- and a very detailed illustration over the chapters of life in a bustling, busy camp, which is brought to a brief standstill by certain events.

Meep- I'm in love! Would read it again today if I could ensure that I wouldn't be able to think of anything else for a few hours afterwards!

Thank-you for sharing!

I have spent way too much time and long into the night reading this tale. And so I find myself wanting to write a long, wondrous review, but physically and emotionally unable to do it.

This is a great tale. I am so blessed to have had it brought to my attention.

Thank you for sharing so much strength, wisdom, joy, sorrow, friendship and love!

Truly magnificent writing. Excellent presentation of the contrast between Kenuric & Legolas' positions regarding Nienor. I really enjoy the kind of ethical dilema your created where people can, all with the best of intentions, legitimitely have different beliefs about the proper course of action. You created a situation where there were no bad guys. And Aragorn's anguish was palpable.

The difficulties between Legolas & Aragorn were *very* well done. Your presented Aragorn's fear of the pain his friendship will cost Legolas in a realistic manner, I think.

I thoroughly enjoyed your story. Thank you for sharing.

It was so incredibly sad, but so beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous, and well done. It was a great run, and thank you for that.

-Lady Miir
*pawprint*

So glad to see you back, and that Legolas and Aragorn have settled their problem. (I am trying to write this review arround two cats paws that are trying to help.)
Good thing that Kenuric was there to help, or rather push them back together. I do wonder if Elrond told Estel that barley porridge was good for sick little boys too.

Okay, first of all..."I prefer the term intemperate." LOL! I loved that!

I am terribly sorry for not reviewing this sooner, for I read it the day you posted it. I did not, at the time, have time to properly review, and I don't like to review in haste. So I've reread this chapter, all I can say is that this is absolutely lovely, and perfectly done.

I enjoyed how you had Kenuric to be the one to goad Aragorn into going to Legolas. How ironic that was, for Kenuric is usually the one who needs to see sense. (Although, he's become increasingly sensible, in a stubborn sort of way, as I've gotten to know him through your work. :-) I understand Aragorn's feelings in this, however. This is sort of the opposite situation of when Aragorn was pleading, in his youth, for Legolas to be his friend. Now, Legolas *is* his friend, and Aragorn is realizing the ramifications of this. I think that kind of devotion and love, to the point of fading from grief, would frighten me too.

Yet, in the end, the ranger saw sense and acted as a true friend to Legolas. The way you had him silently and patiently help Legolas with the funeral was wonderful, and perfectly in character.

And Legolas' realization that Aragorn read Lenwe's letters, and that the ranger carried the weight of the elder elf's wishes--this made it clearer for him too. This was a difficult situation all around, and there was no way that feelings weren't going to be hurt, one way or the other. Thank goodness the two friends, with the help of a third, reconciled.

I hope your arm continues to heal well, and thank you, as always, for updating your work! Each one of your tales is a delight. :-)

*sigh* What shall I say? You know that I truly like your stories. They have a sense of purity that is unrivalled in this fanfiction genre. *g*

And of course, the topic itself is one that I am mostly curious about in Tolkiens works, so that made the story even better.

The comparison with a hedgehog made me smile. I can *so* see that.
Wonderful tale and very deep going. A true treat to read.

Imaginigma :o)

aw, A lovely ending to a wonderful story :-)

Oh Valar... this was so sad! I almost cried when Aragorn finally confessed. I really pity him and Legolas; Nienor's passing has affected them in so many ways. You captured their emotions perfectly, and once again I am left wondering if you travel to Arda on a regular basis, raid Elrond's diaries, translate them and post them here. The bit where Legolas recounted what Thranduil said to him was so sweet; I think that it's what parents around the world think, and he does have a point. Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Fantastic story, and I am so sad that it's finished!

Anor silatha erin rad lin.

~ Andune Narmolanya.

Wow...just yesterday I was thinking about this story, wondering when the next chapter would come out...and here it is! Well, the ending was certainly worth waiting for, that's for sure.

I'm glad that Kenuric was able to shame Estel into going to Legolas...that boy is stubborn! Legolas really needed Estel's help at the end, just as Estel needed Legolas' understanding and forgiveness. Now they'll be ok to move on to the next adventure!

Excellent story!

that was beautiful

*sniff* That was sad. :( I liked the quote from Legolas's father (Thanduril?) at the end. :)

A wonderful ending to a excellent, if sad story. Great job!

NiRi

I loved your story from beginning to end, and I guess I feel sad it is over but a sequel might cheer me up!(One in Valinor of the two elves finding each other) Well maybe someday!