Nice. This was so cute! and really sad...

I've actually just returned from a trip to China, South Korea, and Japan for the "Eclipse of the Century", the longest total Solar Eclipse (6:48.5) ever seen or predicted. Its all in Asia this year, I guess.

aww this is really sweet! ^^

This is a great little story. I've also wondered how he would feel to be the only human around, and I can't stand how perfect the elves are, much as I love them. I liked seeing Elrond be a father, and even though I don't believe there are donuts in Middle Earth, I think that was a cute touch.

This is such a wonderful stories in so many ways, easily one of my favorites. You did a wonderful job on this!

This was sweet! It's nice to see such a caring side of Elrond with regard to young Estel. It must have been hard for him, growing up the sole mortal in the midst of Elven perfection. ;)

This was very cute Cal! I loved it when little Estel cried that the moon is coming back - maybe he felt that his own eclipse would come to an end one day and he will come out of the shadows.
I've seen a total solar eclipse once (never a lunar) and it was quite a sight.
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I like your crisp prose and the general atmosphere of this piece. The eclipse symbol works well. It's a lovely touch to let a child learn that perfection doesn't make people lovable.

Lots of typos - a beta wouldn't come amiss. ;-)

That was beautiful thank you.

Wonderful story, Cal! I love it! Very touching, I love little Estel. Keep writing!

I wouldn't mind seeing some of your sketches, though. *grin*

Wonderful, poignant story. How difficult to only see 'perfect' grown elves all the time - it must sure seem to Estel that he is the only one who makes mistakes. Elrond's words of wisdom and his love for Estel were beautiful.

Thanks for the story.

One word: ADORABLE. And rather moving, too. Okay, that was more than one word... :-P

Point being, this was a wonderful story that I enjoyed very much. A very realistic portrayal of a young Estel/Elrond.

Very sweet story. Of course elves would seem perfect to Estel; it would be hard not to be frustrated by beings who were so physically superior. Your Elrond did a good job explaining imperfection. :-)