Woah what a change in weather, wonder who this steanger are.

Like how relaxed their adventure sounds. Also the many questions Gimli is taking up.

I am so confused. I was really enjoying your writing style and characterisations, but at some point Legolas and Gimli were separated by ... what was it? A muddy landslide? A Huorn? It screamed and tore them apart I think. Were they ever in Fangorn? I didn't hear any descriptive reference to the trees to help convey this. How long had they been there before disaster struck? What did they do in Fangorn before disaster struck? And they find themselves each alone, with Gimli on Arod without Legolas at one point but somehow as the chapters proceed, they seem to be back together again. When, how, what? I think the early chapter on Gimli's attempts in Hollin with the Fellowship to connect to Legolas was very interesting and I was waiting for more but instead we entered a chaotic dreamworld in which even the sequence of the story looks like it might be uncertain. I think you need some text which helps give the dimensions of time more clarity and clearer descriptions of landscape to help ground the reader visually.

Okay. Wow. Okay.

So. It took me four days to devour this. My heart soared, my stomach dropped, I was on the edge of my seat, I lounged on my pillows. All-in-all, this was a roller-coaster ride of emotion. I actually had to wait twelve hours before writing this review, so emotionally drained/thrilled I was. Wow. I'm still kind of whoooOOOooooo.

Unfortunately, I am currently finishing my first year of grad school, so my wealth of free time is practically nil. At a later date I plan on going back to enjoy every single word and detail you've poured into this tome. I appreciate the obvious love and dedication you've put in this, and your fine attention to detail.

I know it's been a couple of years since you've finished this, know people out there (like me) are still stumbling on this gem of a LotR story. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

-Q

I found this lovely story through Ziggy's recommendation and I have to say that this story is so great!
You have no idea how many times I spend my days at work re-imagining all the scenes that I have read and making myself go back and re-read this amazing story. I loved the plot along with the character development, heck I even loved your oC so much! and when the story neared to the end I really didn't want it to finish! It made me crave for more!
wonderful job on the story and I really do hope if there is any new stories you're going to write in the future or even a sequel even though this one has ended.
again I would like to say, great story and thank you for sharing it with us! :D

This is the first story to make me feel genuinely upset.

When you introduced Faeldaer I immediately felt sorry for him. I hoped he would eventually end up with Legolas, but I first had to find out if he was alive or not. When Legolas woke up in Mirnen I was of course very happy. But after Legolas suddenly realized he liked Faeldaer I knew something wasn't right. I had to put this story down for a day after that because I felt so sad for them.

I think I was holding back tears by the time I finally discovered Faeldaer had been dead all this time. I really felt upset, it's not something I've ever felt before reading fanfiction. I simply refused to believe it had all been a bad dream.

The way in which you told the story, really made it feel as if there was this underlaying layer of 'this doesn't feel right'. The reader doesn't know the truth until the very end. It surely felt like you knew what you were doing!

At least I'm glad Legolas has healed and found someone else to spend his time with. The epilogue wraps up the story nicely. I just can't forget about poor Faeldaer. In the end, he died alone knowing his beloved would never love him in return. I hope he finds someone else. It seems you've made your OC's too real!

I'm a little late to the party, but you deserve every review you can get for this masterpiece! I think it was Ziggy who told me to go read this story and I'm glad she did.

Lovely way to end this tale. I sort of had the feeling Thranduil might make the journey. Legolas will be fine and thrive with the support of his friends and the good work he is doing. I love that Mithaur is helping out with the baby trees. That's very sweet, and he is also making amends as he helps with the healing of the land after the evil. I was particularly happy with the first bit of this chapter, when Legolas paused to have a little moment of sweetness with the chipmunk. Those little moments are essential for the enjoyment of life, not the rushing and striving and list of things to do. The chipmunk encounter was rather Thich Nhat Hanh-ish - "present moment, wonderful moment". Terrific story. I'm so glad I got myself back here to finish reading it at long last!

Nice to see the reconciliation between father and son. They both worked hard to get to this point. Lots of stuff to deal with. Always love the wisdom you give Gimli. So these events are what drives Legolas to start up his own elven community in Ithilien. I like it. He is growing in wisdom and becoming ready to rule.

Recovery at last, though in tiny increments. Legolas is aware of reality now, and is hungry too! I like that Thranduil understands that forgiveness of really egregious acts must be earned. It cannot simply be bestowed. Not until amends have been made. I think he will succeed, given time.

This was amazing. What a battle! And as much of it was fought internally as externally. Your descriptions were exquisite - it was like watching a movie scene with the coolest special effects ever. Still danger for Legolas, but I see his strength returning too, and his will to fight.

Ai! Such excellent tension and terror, and great scene descriptions too. A lot going on here, and very well held together.

Oh, oh dear. Fabulous sexual desire and love and feelings, Legolas' heart's desire at last... and it's all wrong. Yipes.

Poor Legolas, still struggling along with reality vs. the unreal world he longs to get back to. His pondering are giving him insight, but he is yet unready to face what is true. Your Thranduil rocks, BTW. I'm liking him lots.

You write Legolas' confusion very convincingly. He exists in two worlds. It will take a lot to bring him around - the combined efforts of all of his friends.

You are the worst elf torturer ever. Phew... it must have been very tough to write this. So complicated, and so good.