Wow, amazing.

I didn't realize I hadn't read this. Honestly, I wish this had been part of the RoTK universe. It's sad, yes. But it feels so real that I wanted it to be a part of your wonderful series.

Thank you so much.

I couldn't bear to do this to Tindómë's twins, although I did think about it. And so in her world there is still the worry about whether they will sail, or stay in Imladris and she'll never see them again. Which will become a bigger worry as time goes by.

*wipes tears*

Love, love, and love. So much.

Thank you so much - I think it is probably one of the best things I have written - although I always feel that I ought to apologise for upsetting the readers...

I'm re-reading this again. This chapter always chokes me up :(

It was very hard to write - I kept choking up, too.

Awesome! I loved how you did the reunion in Mandos' Hall. Wonderful story dear!

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the story, and liked the idea of reunions for Elrohir with ALL his siblings.

Oh! No Elrohir :( Wonderfully written chapter!

It was the hardest chapter to write. The idea of Arwen not knowing how to die at will as she had expected, like Aragorn, has been in my mind for one of the Returnverse stories to come - but it seemed to fit so well into this one.

Beautiful and deeply moving - ahh I hate the idea of the twins separating! It always makes me so sad :(

Thank you - this story came to me and kicked me to write it - and it was really painful to do because I hate the idea of them being separated too.

This was beautiful and touching. Sorry to take so long to review. Life kind of got in the way as I lost my own dad and had to go home for the funeral.

Thank you

Blue

I am so sorry to hear about your dad - I can see that this must have been quite difficult reading, under the circumstances. Thank you so much for reviewing it.

A tissue came in handy for this chapter, too! Thank you for sharing such a touching short story with us. So lovely!

Thank you - I so am glad that you liked it - even though it was a bit of a tear-jerker.

I am very glad for this chapter.

This whole story was wonderful, and while I love your Returniverse more than just about any fic series out there, this was a nice variation.

:D


Keep up the good work.

I'm so glad that you found that this chapter finished it off hopefully and made a good variation.

There will be a new Small Returns story for Christmas.

Very nice story story dealing with the mortality of those that are immortal. It touched my heart as your stories usually do.

Thank you - I always appreciate knowing that you have enjoyed one of my stories.

I know I;m usually your fastest commenter, reading the story as soon as I get the update, but I had to take some time before reading this chapter. Because of the recent death in my family, this was a very hard story to read, but it's very beautiful, and I eagerly anticipate the next chapter.

I am so sorry about your family bereavement. I am glad that you felt you could read this and leave such positive comments despite that. I hope to post the final chapter tonight - if not then it will be tomorrow. You may still need your handkerchief, but I promise there is hope at the end.

I have to say that of all the LOTR writers on this site you capture the feelings and ambience of events up to and after Elessar's death the best. Your story evokes Tolkien beautifully.

Oh - thank you so much! What a lovely compliment - I want to dance you around with joy now; which is quite unsuitable at such a point in the story, really...

I love your writing, it's very evocative. Thank you for sharing this, I'm looking forward to reading the rest!

P.S. Peredhil is the plural of peredhel.

Thank you so much - the third and final chapter should be ready to post before the end of the week - it just needs my beta to get over his night shifts.

Yes - the plural of peredhel is odd as it isn't quite formed the same way as that of ellon or elleth - as the usual convention is for them to form the plural by the use of a 'y'. In this particular instance it didn't really matter whether it was in the plural or the singular as he was referring to himself - which is why my beta let it by...

The tissue warning was well given. Bawled like a baby, I did. Thank you for a beautiful second chapter.

Thank you so much. The final chapter is not quite so sad - but you may still need the hankie.

Oh, poor Elladan! You're really putting him through the wringer!
*hugs him and Gimli*

I know, I felt terrible about it. And yet the story demanded to be written.

The third and final chapter is with my beta now - and then I will go back to something a little lighter for the 'Small Returns'.