Dear Nightwing, you have left the circles of the world years ago, but I'm only meeting you and your great story now, September 9th, 2024, and the last note in your profile completely devastated me. I didn't know you personally, but, just by your writing alone I can accurately tell that you was a gentle, sweet and kind soul; you are one of this precious people, so pure and tender of heart, who should be protected at all costs... Don't ever feel bad that you haven't finished your story in this life, not even Tolkien finished his stories as he desired in life, and mayhaps you can finish it wherever you are now... I know no words can express it, Kgilligan (Nightwing's daughter), but, should you ever see this, I'm so sorry... I can't even begin to comprehend how hard it must be to lose a mother... I hope time has already healed much of such a wound... the ones that suffer are we who are left behind, they who leave are at peace... rest easy, Nightwing, you was amazing, you did a beautiful job, rest in peace now. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis (eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her).

I must have begun reading this story close to twenty years ago now… I never met you in person Nightwing, but I think of you and this story often. It was a big part of my childhood. I hope you and your loved ones knew how many lives you touched with your writing. Rest easy.

You are missed, old friend...

Hi, I just finished reading all of this story so far. It is really good! I think that Tolkien would like it too, because it is loyal to his kind of writing, about friendship, love, kindness, loyalty, etc. How it will end? Please, continue with your story! :)

Martina, your fan from Czechia (Europe)

Rest In Peace, Nightwing. Leaving here my appreciation for your wonderful story. Though it will remain unfinished, it will also remain one the best LOTR fics I have ever read.

My thanks also to kgilligan (Nightwing’s daughter) for her message. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Please more parts it the best story I read

This is the best story I read. I can't wait to next part. Please be quick

I began reading this story when it first appeared on fanfiction I was fortunate to become friends with the author. I was devastated when she told me why her story would go unfinished. It is truly one of the best fics ever written by a wonderful woman. God bless

This story has been one of my absolute favs. It's been some years I've read this but I just saw your last note. I'm devastated. Wherever you are I hope you're at peace Nightwing 3

It’s been a few years since I last read this, but it has held up beautifully, still such a riveting story. It’s possibly my favorite LOTR fanfic. I’ve only now learned of the reason it was left unfinished. If the author’s daughter ever comes across this comment, know that I’m sorry for your loss, and your mother’s writing has brought a lot of joy into my life. This is not the first time I’ve stayed up all night completely engrossed in this story.

A great, well-told story. Remembered well. Loved by many. Sadly, to remain unfinished.

Oh please do update!

This story was amazing and beautiful as I imagine the person who wrote it was. I'm so grateful to them for having written this and for having shared an amazing part of who they were with us. Thank you for keeping this wonderful piece up and for continuing to share it. I'm so very sorry for your loss

I saw some people asking for an update or saying this story was abandoned. Unfortunately, that was not the case...the author died of cancer before she was able to complete it. She was a tremendous writer.
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Please, say you will finish this story, or at least share with us how it should end. It is among the best fanfiction I have ever read. And my favorite portrayal of Legolas and Aragorn's friendship. I have been waiting for many years to hear the ending, and continue to hope. All my best to you. Gwen