I remember reading this, but I don't remember if it was here. I doubt it. I think it was in another page.

But I have been reading it again. Let me just say, I loove this story, and I really feel bad for both Thranduil and Doriflen. (Tears like rain, huh? xD ) Well, now I understand much much better. :/

Think about only having one person to care about, and because of the torture and pain and waking nightmares, you have to put all you feelings away. Somehow I understand why. It must be really heart, and just thinking about it made me cry.

The way the orcs treated poor Doriflen made me mad, and made me hate the orcs even more that I actually do, and that means alot.

Loving Oropher, he's just a sweetheart, and you've described him, just like I imagined him from what I have been reading of Silmarillion and the other tales (which wasn't that much again). I look forward to read more fan fictions from you, and I'll add you to made favorit and subscribe to you, so I know how to find you again ;)

Good luck with the writing and have a wonderful day

- Alasseä Mûl ned Eru

That was a great story! I loved your depictions of Thrandiul! I could definatly see the connections with tears like rain.

Great story! The characters were deep and interesting, and the writing was very fluid.

I have been looking eerywhere for the story 'Tears Like Rain'. I have heard it recommended other places as well, but can't seem to find it! Do you have any idea where I should look?

How sad. The steps Doriflen took to safeguard his heart and his love for his brother were what ultimately distroyed both. I enjoyed the little piece at the end with Thranduil and Legolas. You fill in these gaps very well and I really hope will try another. Any ideas?

Aw I still can't help but to feel sorry for Doriflen...well done though!

Loadsa love, Estel x

I finally caught up with this story. It is awesome. I'm anticipating what you are going to do next to Doriflen to turn him into the elf that we all despise later. How horrible for Oripher to find his son like that. Very wise of him to not let Thranduil go with them. Seeing how he adored his big brother, it makes Cassia and Sio's story even more heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Aw poor Oropher. Now why do I get the feeling that despite this much needed rescue, everything is going to go downhill from here?...

...Oh yeh: we know what happens! :)

Great stuff, keep it up :)

Loadsa love, Estel x (your very own pain in the arse British-grammar geek)

This chapter wasn't bad. You have some very apt and descriptive metaphors and engaging turns within this story. However, Doriflen's capture and subsequent rescue feel rather rushed and glossed over. I don't sense his pain or the "twist in his soul" that Cassia and Sio so brought to life. One consistent error that I keep finding otherwise is "thru." This is not a word in the English language; it is chatspeak indulged by the Internet and, therefore, very distracting. "Through" is the word you need.

Take your time. Your readers will wait. We like you to put effort into what you do. This looks good; slow down. Keep going.

Best,

Marchwriter

Oh, this cannot be good! First, I want to thank you for posting on the group that you'd updated. It was my first clue the alerts here arent working!

Now, on to the the story. I really like the way you show the brother's true concern for each other here.

My favorite line is: “You should have just let me drown in the river!”. Poor Thranduil.

I've wondered how you'd set this story up to be able to hold true to Thranduil never having any idea had happened to his brother. I mean, they are 'together'. It is only after scanning the fic again in order to review that I recognized your brillance. D has teased T that he would have to track him, and now, that is what T will believe has happened.

I look forward to seeing how the next chapter will evolve (and I cant believe it will the last!). You did say 4 chapters? 'pout!'

That is a very singular line to have chosen from the Mellon Chronicles. Cassia and Sio are truly brilliant to be able to inspire so many. The care you took with this story shows in your writing. I am going to copy each chapter and savor since good fanfiction has become all rare these days.

I cannot wait to see what you do.

Best,

Marchwriter

Argh, its almost worse sort of knowing how this is going to end...poor Doriflen :( great as usual - the only thing I would mention is that you seem to be spelling 'through' as 'thru'; just a little thing, but I'm a bit of a geek I'm afraid :)

Loadsa love, Estel x

I'm enjoying myself, rereading this story that is so reminiscent of MC. Really makes me wish Cassia and Sio were still writing...

~Cal

I read as soon as you post, but am shamefully behind in (all) my reviewing. I believe I did take time to tell you on the group that you are evil. Grin.

I know it's hard to believe, but while this Doriflen makes me uneasy, I 'like' him. And he's very real to me because I can picture myself changing my mind just because someone thought they could tell me what to do. Maybe not so much now, but in my younger years, definitely!

Thranduil's regret and Doriflen's response makes them seem like such considerate brothers, I wish I didnt know what was to come. And it makes me want to give that future Legolas a brother so Thranduil the father could see himself and young Doriflen in his sons. Sigh.

I know you warned about a cliffhanger, but it's still evil. Update soon!

Ah the fun begins! I really like to way your characterise Thranduil and Doriflen...esp the latter, very believeable both as a moody teen and as the twisted elf we all know we will one day become...*sigh* Can't wait for more!

Loadsa love, Estel x

I checked today thinking it was surely time for your 2nd post, and found (sadly) that I still have to wait a few days. And I also found I hadnt reviewed Chapter One! I am so sorry.

I missed this when you posted it during the holidays, and I'd been looking forward to it since you first mentioned it. It was worth the wait! I dont think I've ever read Oropher as a living father. lol. It was hard at first for me not to think of the father here as Thranduil, but I really like the relationship you've created among the three of them. And I never really considered when Thranduil's mother died, except for a couple of lines in one of my own stories, so that was interesting, too.

But best of all is the way you've given Doriflen anger control issues even before the (second?) life altering event in his life. The first being the loss of his mother, of course. Very nicely done! Thank you for giving us another chance to read it.

'rubs hands together in anticipation of next update'