Never Say Never by Erynlinia
Never Say Never – Part One
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“Éomer, a rider approaches!”
“Where?” he demands, getting to his feet and walking with the sentry to the edge of the encampment.
“From the north, a single rider from what I could see.”
The marshal looks up and down the line and sees that his men are ready for whatever orders he may give.
A single rider from the north, he muses, his hand tightening on the hilt of his sword. Was it a scout?
Saruman’s Uruks would come from the south and Sauron’s pawns from the east…and they surely would not be on horseback.
As the lone horseman came into view, Éomer stepped forward and squinted into the darkening evening sky. The horse was running as if Sauron himself pursued them, the cloaked rider lying low against the animal’s neck.
Something was familiar about them; the way the slight figure blended with the horse, effortlessly following the movement of the running mount. A last ray of sunlight briefly illuminated them and Éomer gasped in recognition.
“Malthen,” he whispers, then louder to the confusion of his men. “Malthen!”
As the horse whinnies in what could only be a greeting, Éomer smiles and hurries forward to meet the rider. Within moments, the mare had slid to a halt before him and the rider nimbly leapt from the saddle, startling the gathered riders of Rohan.
“Nae saian luumé, Éomer,” came the greeting, the voice melodious and obviously feminine.
As the hood from the dark grey cloak slipped back, it revealed hair so black it appeared blue pulled back in braids behind elegantly tipped ears. But what held Éomer’s attention were those familiar green eyes he had thought to never see again staring right through him.
“It has been too long, Rían. It is so good to see you again,” he says as he briefly embraces the she-elf before turning to one of his men. “Berul! See to Lady Rían’s horse.”
“Malthen,” Éomer says, running his hand along the mare’s golden speckled flank as she was led away. “I would have recognized her anywhere. But come, I will get you something to drink also and you can tell me why you are here.”
“I could ask the same thing of you,” the elf says as they take a seat before the campfire. “I was not expecting you this far north of Edoras…but I am glad of it.”
The elf immediately felt the tension in her friend and the discord amongst his men.
“Éomer, what has happened?” she asks gently.
Looking at Rían, seeing the concern in her eyes and remembering all she had taught him so long ago, he took a deep breath and told her everything. He could feel her grief and anger when told of Theodred’s death and of his banishment and knew she was second guessing herself. She had tried to warn Theoden of trouble from Isengard, but she had no name, no specifics. Gríma. He had been subtle as a serpent, spent years insinuating himself in the king’s court; something the king had not been expecting. She had done what she could to prepare them, but she felt as if she had failed. What could one elf do against Sauron’s machinations?
When the marshal finished speaking, Rían’s head was bowed, her hand over her heart as she whispered a prayer. When she looked back up, Éomer could see the tears trickling down her cheeks.
“The hour indeed grows dark,” she finally says, her voice thick with emotion, “and we are needed at Helm’s Deep.”
“Helm’s Deep?!” Éomer was obviously shocked. “How do you know we are needed?”
Rían swallowed past the tightness in her throat and forced her voice to maintain its calm.
“Lord Elrond advised me that Theoden King has emptied Edoras and even now is preparing to face Saruman’s army at the Hornburg. They are vastly outnumbered, mellon-nîn. Your uncle…your people need you.”
Éomer stood and ran a hand through his hair as he gazed out over the encampment. Most of his men had overheard the conversation; they had recognized the elf as Théodred and his cousins’ former teacher and were eager to learn why she had traveled so far and alone to reach them. Even now word was racing through camp that Saruman was marching on Helm’s Deep.
As much as Éomer wanted to strike camp and ride out now, they would have to wait. His company had ridden hard only the day before and had destroyed a large group of Uruk-Hai. The men and horses needed rest.
“We ride at dawn!”
The order spread quickly through camp and those men not on sentry watch made sure the horses were bedded down before resting themselves.
Satisfied for the moment, Éomer turns to look at his friend. The elf was hugging her cloak tightly against her body, her eyes filled with something he had never before seen in those green depths. Fear.
“Rían,” he says, placing a hand on her shoulder, “what other troubles are you carrying in your heart?”
Blinking rapidly, the elf quickly schools her features before returning Éomer’s concerned gaze.
“I will be fine,” she says with a forced smile. “I have ridden long myself and would value a rest.”
At that, a squire brings two bowls of stew, offering them to his marshal and their guest.
“Please, tell me all I have missed while we eat,” the elf says after thanking the boy.
Éomer sighs in defeat. Lady Rían had always been quite adept at shifting the focus of a conversation so no one would notice. But there was no hiding the fact that the elf before him now was wholly different than the one who stayed in Edoras while he was a child.
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It was well past midnight, the encampment was silent except for the occasional nicker of a horse or the creak of armor. Even though the weather was mild, Rían wrapped her cloak about her trembling body and inhaled the faint scent of its former owner. She closed her eyes against the ache in her chest, the fear she felt clutched painfully at her heart. She prayed for courage. for peace. She prayed also for forgiveness for not telling Éomer everything.
The Rohirrim were not the only ones who needed help – he was on his way to Helm’s Deep.
HE would need her.
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Nae saian luumé — It has been too long.
119 Comments
Oooooooh! Update!! Pleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaase!!!
There are three more chapters that I have already submitted and am still working on the remainder of the story. Thank you for taking the time to review!
Very interesting so far. Please write more chapters soon so we can get a wider view of the plot.
I’ve just submitted chapter five. I don’t know how long it takes to get them up. Thanks for the reviews!
Oh….this is great!! I really wanna see where this is going…please, update soon!!
Chapter six is up! Thanks to everyone who took the time to review!
Wonderful chapter!! Please, post more soon, as I am eager to see how this moves on…
I just submitted Part Seven. Thanks to everyone for the enthusiasm!
This story is really intresting. I hope you update soon!
Oh! How I love this story, let me count the ways!
“Hey, anyone know how to count in elvish(it looks and sounds much neater).
Oh..great update!!! Wonderful story…simply wonderful! I am at loss with words…update soon!
Very good please update soon please use details
Oh wow, I am at loss of words…thought I daresay I have seen through the plot when you described Rian’s dress…it seemed familiar..anyway, great update! Can’t wait to see what Glrofindel meant by ‘we’ll just have to be more creative’. Update soon!
Oh, yeah!, Oh, yeah! Can’t wait for the next chapter! Oh, yeah! Oh,yeah!
The next chapter’s up!! *dances with delight* and a truly breathtaking one, if I do say so myself..I like the race idea, and I couldn’t stop laughing at the conversation between Glory and the twins at the end…keep it up! Can*t wait to see what happens at the feast…
This is great! Very interesting plotline. The only thing I found fault with was the transitions in tense — the ‘ed’ at the ends of words being replaced with ‘s’. Otherwise, awesome stuff! Keep going!! *thumbs up*
My good God! I just read your story from Chapter 1-9 and I am utterly speechless! Yes, I did notice that sometimes you changed tenses from past to present, but that did not change the way your story went. The last few chapters were MURDER they were so amazing. The very end kinda left me hanging though…I expected something to happen…but overall the piece was WICKED AWESOME 😀
Yay! Great chapter, Eryn 😀 Hurry up with the next one, would ya? Great, as always!
MRC
Wow… I’m not usually into romance, but this is good….. really good…. really, really good…. so update soon!
(Much finger pinching and smooching sounds)
Finally, she said his name! She likes him, she wants to hug him, she wants to kiss him, she wants to …. oh, wait! Sorry, some thoughts I’ll keep to myself! Great chapter!
YAY!!! She said his name!! *dances* This story is completely stunning, and I’m looking forward to the next part…omg, when Haldir kissed her hand…*dies*
*rocks back and forth in chair* Erynlinia, YOU ARE KILLING ME!! That last chapter was pure TORTURE! I love the way you weave their feelings and thoughts together – they both had the nightmare, and Haldir instantly felt Rian’s pain as if it were his own…so beautiful…
I cannot wait for the next chapter! *Falls out of chair that was not meant to be a rocking chair*
MRC
**grins evilly, but in delight***
I was hoping the intertwining of the nightmare wouldn’t be too difficult to follow.
I’m glad it was torture, it means I did my job! 🙂
Thanks for reviewing!! — Erynlinia
Sweet merciful crap!!! What a mean thing to do with Haldir and Rian; boy, I love it!!!!!
Oh WOW!! This is absolutely FABOULUS!! I really like the way this is going…keep it up! Haldir’s reaction was so perfect…and I really wish I could hug Rian! Btw, the ribbon not wanting to go away is a really cool idea!
Oh, just so I let you know, I’ll be gone for a while, so don’t wonder why I’m not posting any reviews..I shall do it when I return! In the mean time, keep up the good work!
Beautiful, wonderful, heartbreaking,–what else is there to say? When’s the next installment?
So beautiful and touching!!!!!!!! I keep checking everyday to see if there is an update, you have me hooked on your wonderful story!!!!!!!!!
Ooooooohhhhhhhhh…….. lovely chapter…. such stunning emotion! What amazing pain and sorrow, so perfectly described. Love it!!!
That was totally wicked!!!! I love Erestor’s understanding of Rian’s pain. Could he secretly have alot of his own???? Okay, Rian times up! My turn to get some huggin’ and lovin’ and …. sorry I digress. Great chapter. Love the ribbon part. Please, update soon, hint, hint, hint!!!!
5 out of 5 hobbits agree this is the best!
YES! YES! YES! A smiling Erestor is a devious thing! What a way to get even! I also love the exchange between Rian and Erestor; very informative and heartfelt. Secondager: 32000 jewels Braiding and Hair dyeing lessons: 25000 Seeing four handsome elves braided together and Glorfie’s hair black: PRICELESS!
Hmmmmmmmmm… *ponders* Well written, with a light side of Sue but not too bad… She-elf, however, is a highly derogative term. Like the equivelent of biznitch to us… Just so you know. It’s better used when someone’s being… well… derogative. I liked the story, though.
~Enelya
I know I read this on another site, but I still like it no matter where it’s posted! 🙂
Hey, Hobbitpony & MRC are here!
One thing I don’t get is this, and maybe I’m wrong. Don’t Mary Sue’s run around saving the world while everyone falls madly & hopelessly in love with her?
Rian’s just trying to keep her own little corner of Middle Earth safe.
Keep up the good fight!!
*rolls on floor laughing* That was too funny! Update really soon!
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Revenge is so sweet 😀 Although this chapter was too short for my liking, I have to thank you for ending it on an up-note. The last one left me in tears. I cannot wait to see what happens next!!!!!
Ugggh!!! I knew she wouldn’t follow, dang it! You have one happy chapter and now I’m back to my Kleenex!
I can just picture that last scene, Haldir & Rian bidding farewell and Erestor helplessly watching in tears…leaves that awful choked feeling in your throat!
Will keep checking for updates…..blatant hint! 😉
Thirteenth chapter was awesome! Sometimes it stiinks to be an elf! They know what could happen if they give in before Sauron is defeated, but knowing they were meant for each other…. Oh, my! My only hope is that they make up for it later on(hint,hint,hint no character deaths,please, or we’ll all be forced to take up pitchforks and torches!!! Just kidding!). Write lots more!!!
*Sobs uncontrollably* Jeese, Erynlinia, you are unusually cruel! It’s breaking MY heart just reading about them! I do love at the end when Rian finally can put into words to Erestor what she feels. So beautiful! Write another one soon please!
MRC
Awwww…. poor Rian…. but an intriguing chapter! I really hope Rian and Haldir get together again, their love is too strong not to be true…. but maybe this is what Elrond’s vision of the breaking thread was leading to. Hmm? Please please pleeeaaaase update soon!!
YEAHHHHHH!!! Yes, yes, yes!! Pack your bags we’re going to the Golden Wood!!!
I love the scene with Erestor, he’s getting upset anticipating Rian’s reaction!
Only problem, chapter too short! Ohh, I can’t wait to see Haldir’s face when she gets there!
Update, Saes!
Oh, You’re welcome!
Wow, great chapter as always…. I can’t wait for more!!! Write, write, write!!!!!!! And make sure you stay on that happy-ending course — don’t you dare veer off into some unexpected tragic conclusion. Anyway, great stuff!!!!!!!!!
Great chapter, Eryn! I was wondering when Arwen would show her pretty little face! Took 😀 Write another one soon!
MRC
Ok, I just returned from holiday, and was VERY delighted to find some more chapters of this story…and what a great story it turns out to be! It’s getting better and better…so, would you please hurry and get the next part up? Pwetty please? With cream and cherry on top? *puppy eyes*
Great story! I’ve been following it for awhile now, but I kept on forgetting to review! I love the character developement and all the flashbacks. Have you ever read the story “A Butterfly Effect” by Rous, Erynlinia? It’s the only other fanfiction I’ve read where the character who doesn’t see eye-to-eye with Haldir ends up falling in love with him. 🙂 It’s a good plot! I like those difficult romances with all the twists and turns. Anyway, this story just reminded me of it so I was wondering if you’d read it. Both are near and dear to my heart. 🙂 Keep up the great work! I hope you intend to continue till…the end (that is, if this is a “movie fanfiction”). *sob* But, maybe you have some other twist in mind! 😉
Erutane: Thanks for the wonderful review. No, I haven’t read “Butterfly Effect”, but once I’m done with this I’ll go have a looksee.
When I saw Haldir in the first two movies, that evil little..plot bunny? I think they’re called…said, Hey! What if he crossed up with someone just as snooty, just as arrogant?? And Voila! Here we are.
This is a hybrid of bookverse/movieverse with my ownverse ending! 🙂
I’m glad you’re enjoying it; along with the rest of you…you know who you are 😉
I have lots more to do on this and hopefully will get another update submitted this week. Keep fingers crossed!!
Eryn
AHH! She’s going to Lothlorien?! Can’t wait to see how this one turns out! Haha, poor Erestor. He wasn’t really expecting that reaction, the “twinkling eyes” that is. Yeah, I just have to warn you Eryn, “A Butterfly Effect” is a rather angsty and dark story…but I can definitely agree with the “just as snooty, just as arrogant” character thing. It’s a whole lot better than the typical “Mary-Sue”, huh? 🙂
Angsty & dark is great as long as it’s written well. I like angsty and dark…I think it may be genetic. If not, I’m still blaming it on the celtic genes! 🙂
Yes, I agree!!
I am really enjoying this story so far! It’s an interesting, well-written spin on Haldir, very different from the sappy, PWP stories I have been seeing lately. Good job!
Oooohhh…. great chapter…. I hope Rian and Haldir meet up again soon! Update please!!!
Thank the Valar! I was going through withdrawals!
I was wondering what you were going to do with that bay horse! 🙂 I’m glad she went to Orophin…wish it was me!
This visit to the golden wood is setting up to be a mess! But I guess, as Erestor said, if they’re so stubborn about it (they being Rian & Haldir of course) then others need to step in!
And Celeborn! Not calling in Haldir yet!! That is sooooo evil, hee hee!!
Just makes me wonder what he has in store for the feast????
Oooo, this is so awesome! I absolutely LOVE how Galadriel and Celeborn are so wise and knowing of their situation. Perfectly flawless! Hopefully they post that next chapter soon –
MRC
GREAT CHAPTER! I was soooo excited to see a new one up! The giving of the Bay filly was very sweet and I had a tight feeling in my gut the whole time they were entering Lothlorien…just waiting for Haldir to suddenly…appear? I dunno! I just can’t believe Celeborn and Galadriel are in on the “matchmaking” now too! haha! Can’t wait for the next chapter!
Youlre doing a great job keeping the reader going! What a wonderful idea! *sob, sob* Are Rian and Haldir ever going to figure it out? And what if he dies at Helm’s Deep? (You couldn’t be that cruel, right?) Keep it up–I’m waiting eagerly!
Ohh, yeah!!! Me Haldir, you Rian, want to swing from my talan!!! JUST KIDDING, but we can at least hope for some smoochies and huggin’s from those two!!!????? The tension is tighter than an elven bow at Helm’s Deep! I like Galadriel and Celeborn’s insight to the situation, very interesting.
You’re not going to kill Haldir are you?! At Helms Deep? That would be cruel! Poor Rian. And Haldir. Update soon!
wow! this is great!
New reader. Impressed by the story so far. Not a romance reader by habit, but a romantic at heart. Will be waiting for more…
Wow….. awesome chapter!!! I want more, lots more!!!!!
Awwww… *smiles herself*
Oh my! If I could just get my hands on you I think I’d have to beat you! 🙂 The tension is just not right!!! *giggling evilly as I am enjoying it also.
Ok, what’s the deal with Rian rubbing her left wrist? This is the second time it’s happened…or is it just a “nothing” that I’m reading something into??
Did she farspeak him at the end and not realize it? (although it was more of a local speak) Oh, that would be so cool!! At least she’s beginning to admit certain things to herself!! It’s a start!!!!
Yay!! What a great chapter. ( I think I say that every time :-D) I really like that Galadriel and Celeborn are so knowing and kind. Although they sometimes join in on the teasing, they know when to ease up. Make some more chapters please. And some more. And some more…. 😀
MRC
AAAAAAARGH!!! CLIFFHANGER!!! Good chapter, and thank you for updating fast, I didn’t think that I could stand not hearing what happened next much longer!!! Poor Rian, so much torment, she has endured so much lately, she is a very strong character, please update again soon!!!
Yay! An update! I’m not usually much for romance stories, but this is really good. You add enough other stuff in it like humor and drama to make it not stupidly cheesy. Actually it’s not even regularly cheesy. I really like it. Keep it coming!
See! See! This proves my point that the Galadrim are just as sneaky and tricksy as the rest of us. They just look better doing it! Awesome chapter!
Ah yes, the teasing continues. Poor Rian! Hmmm, I have a feeling Orophin and Rumil (and Arwen, now that she’s in on it) are going to regret it one day. Hahaha! Great chapter! I especially liked the final vision… and the traces of a smile! They’re going to bring him back to Lothlorien soon, right? ACK! CAN’T STAND THE SUSPENSE!!!! Please update soon!
An update!! Yes!!!! Leave it to Rumil and Orophin to bring in more evil help. : ) I really, really like the scen with Rian and Celeborn. It looks like she is ready to put the past where it belongs. Celeborn really is wise, is words are so true…don’t let fear guide you.
And you brought Haldir back into the story. *jumps up and down with delight*
Evil, teasing, trees! LOL. I cannot wait for the next installment.
P.S. Do you know if Haldir needs someone to scrub his back??
Good Lord. What an amazing chapter! The trees are the coolest; I love how they can converse with the elves and keep secrets and such. I am dying to see what hapens at the feast! Although I’m a little concerned with Rumil and Orophin’s two buddies there…they better not cause any trouble….Lol.
More please!! And quick!!
MRC
Yay! Another great hxapter!! Can’t wait till Rian and Haldir meet again! Update soon!!!
Argh, I can’t spell…. I mean another great chapter. Yes. 😛
Well, I am terribly sorry for not being here more often to tell you how wonderful your story is. I am realy enjoying this…keep up the good work!
Behold, my lord Celeborn! Now that’s an old wise elf for you. Yep, no beatin’ around the mallorn with that one! Great chapter! Let’s see how Haldir is going to react on seeing Rian.
Are they finally going to admit it? And what of the Elfling in the dream? Keep up the good work; you’ve got me hooked 🙂
GREAT CHAPTER!! The “teasing trees” were a nice touch! I’m soooooo glad he’s FINALLY coming back! Hmmm, I foresee a very…”interesting” feast in the (hopefully) very near future. 🙂 Please update soon!
I wanted to drop to everyone a note and say a big THANK YOU!! You all have been wonderful for sticking with me this far and I apologize for the next chapter taking so long…but I want it Juuusssttt right!
Erutane: I like the trees, too. The FirstBorn are supposed to be “in tune” with nature and it was said somewhere that they “awoke” the trees, so why not they commune with them? And yes, the feast should be quite entertaining!
Arinmiel: I don’t know if those two will actually admit to anything at this point…but perhaps we can talk them into some sort of compromise. The elfling in the dream…that was just a representation of both of their fears – that’d they’d leave behind a family if they died, similiar to their own parents. Or is it……..?
Hobbitpony: Celeborn is indeed very wise, very powerful, too if my reading on him is correct. He just gets overshadowed by that wife of his. 🙂 How will Haldir react when seeing Rian? Good question, stay tuned….
Isil_leena: I’m glad to hear you’re still enjoying it and I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Thank you!
Ireth_Telrunya: Don’t you hate when you get so worked up you can’t spell, then you send it before you realize what happened? happens more times than I care to admit on my part 🙂
MRC: I wouldn’t worry too much about Rumil & Orophin’s friends. They may be trying to instigate some trouble, but they’re not stupid. Perhaps this may get Haldir riled up enough and he’ll stop being so stubborn. I figure one of them shows some give, the other will follow suit.
What was — Oh.
No, Haldir said Rian has to give first. *shrugs helplessly
Lonannuniel: I love your enthusiasm! Sometimes I wonder if you and Hobbitpony have the same thing for breakfast. LOL 🙂
Sorry, but as author I get first dibs on the backscrubbing. *evil, self-satisified smirk firmly in place.
But if you like, I can put you on the waiting list. A very long waiting list. 🙂
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
What a lovely story! I am enjoying it very much. I looke forward to the next chapter! 🙂
Yay!!! Awesome chappie!!!!! Keep it up!!!!!!!!!
I love the way she called him Marchwarden. Oh, I just love that. The scene with the trees was very beautiful. Nobody really protrays how close to nature the elves were. Excellent use of annoying, yet attractive original elf characters. Write more, faster, I said write!!
*Jumps up from chair squealing in delight!!!!!
YES!!!!!!!!!! Although I want to kick Celeborn soooo hard, it was awesome!
I like the scene where Rian has a drying deficiency, too. I remembered Haldir in Rivendell and Rumil telling him “they have towels here”. LOL!!! That’s a nice touch, even though they’re the Eldar, they have little quirks, too!
The build up to when they finally see each other, OMG! Do you actually get any sleep or do you stay up thinking this stuff up!
I like Glennodad & Aeglironion! They’re ticking off Haldir just by breathing, it’s too funny!!
I’m still catching my breath with that last scene! *sigh
So in character!! They don’t just *jump* each other. This way is so..so…I don’t know – elflike I guess you should say.
When are they going to realize there is a bond? When are they going to accept it? The reason they’re so miserable apart is they breaking their own hearts!! Ahhh!!!!!!!
Erynlinia, you are truly evil. 🙂
Great work!
Hahahaha! That was cruel of Celeborn…EXTREMELY cruel! But I just LOVED that last scene. I’ve been waiting so long for the time they saw each other again. It was just as I’d imagined. And their “important matters” discussion started out hilariously and ended up soooooo beautiful! I had to read it over again it was so good! Keep up the good work and please, please, please, PLEASE write more soon! 🙂
Gah! This is INSANITY! They’re finally getting it…why does that silly Celeborn have to get in the way…he BETTER have a good reason for it! Man, I am just biting my nails here, rocking back and forth in my chair, eyelids twitching…hahhaah
WONDERFUL CHAPTER, ERYN!
MRC
Ok, I thought part 18 was never going to come…but it’s well worth the wait! This story gets better with every sentence. Are Haldir and Rian finally going to figure it out?
awwww….i love this story! this story is awesome! keep on writing! i love it! i love it! i love it! its so awesome…sorry about saying love and awesome so much. but its just that thi story is so good i don’t know what else to say. if this
was on fanfiction.net then i would have added it to my favorite stories. but since its not i’ll just put it on my account page thing. i cannot wait until more chapters. keep on writing! and please update soon.
Liana
Gets one’s interest real fast. have to see more.
very well written.
wow, good one!
so realistic for fiction!
Yay!!! Awesome chapter!!! Update soon please! *sings* “Can you feel the love tonight…”
Yay! Chapter 19! *does happy dance around library* This just gets better and better–and you’ve got really good suspense going too. Evidently things are not as rosy as they would look (I’m remembering Chapter 1) and then there’s that nagging little elfling… Keep up the absolutely awesome work!
Can you update faster? The suspense is just killing me!!!
Ahhhhhhhhhhh, *happy sigh* at last, they are together. Oh I am dreading helm’s deep…. but looking forward to it too! Ah agony! I don’t want him to die… but he has to! It wouldn’t be right if he didn’t…. butoh, poor Rian! AHHHHHH! INDECISION!!! *cries*
Spank him, Galadriel!! He deserves it for interupting, but it did add to the story,huh!? Loved the scene between the ‘bystanders’ commenting on how wonderful our favorite elves look!!! Great chapter!!! Next time Galadriel needs to teach Celeborn how to sit!
Yes! Two chapters up in a relatively short amount of time! This makes my day! I love the Celeborn and Galadriel ‘discussion.’ The scheming is going to get them into trouble…but I’m glad they made it so Haldir and Rian can be together. As usual, keep up the good work! *runs off to read chapter 20*
Nice! I love this chapter! Update soon please!
YES!!! FINALLY THEY KISSED!!! This was so touching, great job and update quickly!!!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Happiness! They finally officially admitted it! Yay! I think we need a little more in the present with Eomer and all. I keep forgetting about those parts, and I think it’s about time for a reminder as to what’s going on.
Wow… lovely chapter…. can’t wait for more!!! Please update soon!!!
I adore this story. I only have read a few things on here that I follow as I do this one, it’s wonderfully written. These last couple chapters were positively breathtaking. Keep it up, my dear!
Awwwww, that was so cute!!! Wonderful chapter!!! Write more, please!!!!!
I love how Rian gets her words used back at her! Rumil and the rest of them elves are gluttons for abuse aren’t them!ROFL. Loved the part where the trees tell Haldir she is his one. Loved it!!!
Stepping closer, Haldir brushed away a smudge of dirt on Rúmil’s forehead.
“Slow down next time,†he said softly.
Rúmil let loose the breath he was holding and fought back the sting in his eyes. “Yes, tôr, I will.â€
I love that! It showed Haldir’s and Rumil’s love for each other!
And I love Rian’s reaction to falling out of the tree!
The squirrels were adorable!!! And Yessss they finally smooched!
This is what I get for reading two chapter right after each other. I forgot so comments! The scene in the talan is excellent and the attacking squirrels are hilarious! I like how he called her his little squirrel.
Awwwwwwwwwww! orava tithen-nîn. I love that! That’s so cute! Oh, I dread the coming battle of Helm’s Deep!
I Love this story!!!!!! I read the first chapter and I got hooked!!! So when can I expect another chapter I’m dying to find out what happens!!!!! I know that you just posted the 22nd chapter last week but I’m dying over here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP me Please I beg you!!!!!! I like this story too much that I will die in waiting!!!!! I love it when he says: “orava tithen-nîn [my little squirrel] ” that was soooo cute!!
Oh, that was so sweet….. what a beautiful chapter! I want MORE!!! LOTS MORE!!!!!!
AHHHHHHH! Oh no! Haldir must come to the rescue! Oh, what will he do?! *freak out time* AHHHHHHHHHHH! Suspense!
EEEEEEK!!!!!! Not Rian!!!!! Don’t hurt her, pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaase!!!!!!!!!! Write MOOOOOOORE!!!!!!
WOW!!!!!! AWESOME chapter!!!! I’m soooo glad Rian’s alive! But who’s the raven??? I think I might know…… hmmmm……
PLEEEEEEEEEEASE update SOON!!!!!!1
*Eyes grow big* Oooooooooooo, who is it? Who is it? The stranger? Oh I must know! Poor Haldir! Poor Rian! OH! AGONY! Don’t torture me by making me stop reading! *cries*
Wow! Chapter 25 was extremely intense! The whole time I was yelling “Hurry up, Haldir!”… in my head, of course. Don’t want people thinking I’m crazy or anything. 😉 Ooh! I think I know who the “stranger in brown” is! It’s….no, I won’t spoil it, and I may be wrong! Great job, Eryn, as usuall. 🙂 Please update soon!
*sobs* What a beautiful, touching chapter! So lovely and brilliant…. PLEASE let Haldir and Rian be together again, PLEASE!!!!! And UPDATE!!!!!
WOW!!! Awesome chapter!! I never thought Haldir would meet Mandos, or that it would be like that!! BRILLIANT scene! Let Haldir LIVE! PLEASE!!! And please UPDATE!!!!!!!
I’m awestruck! Eryn, that chapter was simply AMAZING, so filled with emotion and desperation! I can hardly wait to see how this turns out…and yet I really don’t want it to end! 🙂
O_o ooh! can’t wait for more.
Post soon please.
~Thoriel
*gasp* AHHHHHHHHH! Oh NO! *cries hysterically* Haldir! Oh, poor Rian! She knows! And now Haldir knows she didn’t sail! She’ll see him die! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I’m guessing this story is almost over; it’s been a great one. Please update soon so I can read the final parts!
YAY! An update, finally! And this ranks as one of the best chapters yet, IMHO. I can really see the plot threads tying together, and I just hope Rian arrives in time to somehow save Haldir! Way to go and keep up the good work—you’ve got at least one loyal fan here!
*sniff* I want a happy end! Now!!!!
Oh! He’s alive! I am shocked, but happy!!! Will Glennodad survive? I hope so, but then, at hte same time, it shouldn’t be a fairy-tale ending where somehow all the known elves miraculously survive….. But I like him! I don’t want him to die! Aak!
WooHoo!!! Finally, the next chapter!! I wondered how you were going to reconcile the movieverse story (Haldir dying) with Rian and Haldir’s romance, and I really like how you did it! Keep up the good work, and I’ll wait expectantly for chapter 29!
Quite touching! I eagerly await more.
Kinslaying, towels, wet footprints, hair dye, lol! strangled heart *strangle strangle choke choke eghhh can’t breathe!* “Asfaloth looks cranky.”- demon-possessed horse! love this! Dinner knife… OMG lol! Though is the little dark-gold-haired elfling in the ‘dream’ Haldir?
This is a really lovely story that’s not sappy and tension that makes you stick around til the end! Epilouge is great, all… wait better not spoil it for people!
Just sad I had to dig so far into the fanfic pile to get here and that some people will never read this!
Although I’ll also happy I didn’t have to wait for the release of any chapters…
I LOVE THIS STORY BEYOND WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is amazing. Amazing. *dies of it’s amazingness