Henneth Annûn Story Archive

Hi, kitt!

I'm glad the two of them finally met! I had begun to dispair. Sometimes, the cat does what he wants!

Thanks for your kind comments!

Thanks, kitt, for your comments. Most appreciated!

The Cat is definitely proud - what would one expect from a descendant of Beruthiel's cats??? It also protects him, to a degree, in the atmosphere in which he now lives.

I'm glad to see this back.  It seems to have been removed from the site for awhile?  Anyway, I'm relieved it's re-appeared, and I'm looking forward to finishing it.

Very enjoyable and clever, a good mix of humor with more serious and touching writing.  If Henneth-Annun has a "Best Cat-Fic Award," this should definitely be nominated. 

Good, Pippin is brilliant! I am glad Pippin has someone to unburden to, and that Alqua keeps him from going too far.

-kitt

Bearer of much bad news, I can imagine; I do not envy Alqua that task.

The interactions of Denethor and Alqua are so interesting. It is a side of Denethor (cat-liking!) that is unseen any other way.

-kitt

Oh, that was surprising! I should have suspected the Wizard had known...

Alqua must retain his pride - so very like a cat. He must serve - excuse me - help both Gandalf and Denethor now, but at least that is a similar task for the moment: tail Pippin.

-kitt

I am sure rationing would be no fun for a cat. (Horrors to think of the looks my cats would give if I called a rationing day!) Ah, so, the Cat's heart is cut between Pippin and the Steward. I like the pride Alqua has for them both, especially when his own "recomendations" are followed through.

-Kitt

I like the different inflections given to Alqua's name. Hah, curse of Denethor!

Silly Pippin! Almost giving away everything again.

The only sensible thing is to be afraid of Nazgul; of course is Alqua.

-Kitt

This is a very sad scene; you skillfully follow it with the Cat. Yes, I wish humans would sometimes see as cats see!

-Kitt

I love that Alqua got to talk to Faramir and reassure him.

Lots of heartbreak here - and sure to get all the worse. How will the Cat respond to his Steward's death?

-Kitt

Thanks ever so much for your review, Kitt Otter... I like writing Ioreth - she was quite intelligent, IMHO, but I think lonely - Beregond will, I think, endure regret for the rest of his life. And yes! It is wondrous to have a Hobbit about during dark times. Blessings

I loved this chapter.  Aragorn is so understanding, but poor Alqua won't let himself be conforted.  So now can the Cat forgive Gandalf and see that Denethor as he knew him was gone?  Really, Denethor's death was almost necessary, as Aragorn says, would he have given him Gondor?   All interesting stuff, makes me think.

Chapter 27 needs to be tweaked... I cannot view it (but I gotta know what happens).  *g*

Kitt

Thanks for updating!  I like the oath coming from the Cat - tickling but solemn.  And no, of course Alqua would not forswear it, and not after Aragorn entrusted his people and friends to him.  At least Alqua is finding happiness again!

I toyed with the oath - thought it should be changed somehow - but the lineage of the Cat demanded a proper oath... so I went with Tolkien's. Why not - he is the master after all.

As for happiness... There will always be a hole in Alqualonde's heart, but some of it will be filled.

Thanks ever so much for the review, Kitt Otter!

Your comments were priceless, Kitt. Many thanks!

So your brother resembles a hobbit? LOL

And yes, soldiers will die, whether in combat or protecting their people in 'hiding.'

Bless you for continuing to read and respond.