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7h ago c40 4SerinSykes
As I was reading these past few chapters my mind some how made an emotional connection to Dylan. So this afternoon at work I was listening to the radio and the song "When I'm Gone" came on, it fit perfectly to the sense of want and longing that I thought Dylan was feeling the last 3-4 chapters or more. Oh, yeah I think a couple of chapters back when Dylan is waking up from her "nap" there was a typo, but I can't remember what it was.
5/20 c93 SweetnSour333
Hey LA, sorry this one is a day later then the other three I posted but better late then never!

1. The fact that you put more of the other fae kids into the story is making me very VERY happy. Ever since the little polar bear girl talked I wanted to see her more often. Then you introduced several other kids and that made me squeak! I also like the fact that Nuada didn't do anything until one of them got hurt. I kind of wished they took out those two noble brats. (Oh QUESTION! What is the chapter telling who all the characters are and have you been updateing it recently?)

2. Ok . . . So I am very pissed off at Balor for still seeing Nuada as a monster out for revenge (but in a way who can blame him?). I am also very VERY proud of Nuada for being the bigger man and not starting something with his father yet again. It makes me sad that it tore at Nuada's heart when his father said such harsh words but truly meaning it in a happy way. (Ok that was worded really badly I hope everyone understands because I refuse to go back and fix it . . . sorry).

3. Now I knew the moment Nuada had the idea to leave Dylan with Nuala while picking out the dresses was a bad idea! Glad it turned out ok though phew! Now I LOVE the dress and the fabric, they both sound so beautiful I wish I had something like that! I mean a little less formal and more short and casual . . . Point is it's beautiful! Did you come up with it by yourself or did you find something online like it?

(Next two are hating on two characters)

4. Ok first off . . . BRES NEEDS TO BE FOUND OUT ALL READY! I mean come on! After the second talk he had with Dylan she finally figured out that he is evil but she should have figured out more then that. I mean why else would he have brought the topic of the Golden Army up so soon after Nuada had confessed to Dylan? I really hope that Dylan or Nuada figures it out soon.

5. Now for Nuada . . . OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE WHAT THE HUMAN HATING BASTERED IS TRYING TO DO TO YOU AND THE ONE WHO IS YOUR HEART! After seeing Dylan so shaken and calling someone flat out EVIL you would think that he might think "Oh, hey, he is still probably pissed at me for giving up on the Golden Army and now he has threatened my love AGAIN. Maybe I should believe Dylan and look into what he might be doing in his spear time." But NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO he (kind of) brushes it to the side and doesn't even tell Dylan he believes her . . . *breathes in holds and breathes out and repeats* . . . that really dose work.

(ok can't end on a rage)

6. I do like this jealous Nuada (not so much the yelling even though I can see where he is coming from and Dylan was being a little stupid whit her word chose at the time. but) I like that he is showing a few more human characteristics it makes him seem a little more real. I mean I know he isn't real (even though a wish on a star every night that he is) but it makes it more realistic . . . YES REALISTIC! . . . sorry freaked out there for a second.

Hope all is better in the life of LAKnight!

Charchar-
5/19 c92 SweetnSour333
Wow! How much stuff did you have to look up for this chapter? I am quite impressed and very thankful you did this to make the story believable THANK YOU!

1. I think that King Balor will agree to Dylan's plan I mean I would think that he would want to find out why people are tying to kill his allies and family. Not to mention this is all legal and not killing! I can see where morals might mess things up but come on! He just gained a little bit of his son back. I hope he can keep it and gain even more for both his sake and Nuada's

2. And yet another ceremony to plan for . . . not to mention closer then a week. Damn Nuada I know the reasoning behind this but jeez! Think of the servants and planers who have to prepare for both the wedding and now Dylan getting her title. Hope they don't struggle too much. Very excited for both and would like to see the baby dragon horse again not to mention I can't wait to see the new white horse!

3. So before Nuada is sung to sleep I can see him as a little kid acting brave and trying not to be scare of his nightmares. XD Anyways I love his his thoughts when Dylan is singing they make me smile. Not to mention your abridged version is really good and I very much wish it was the real one. The original is very sad pretty but sad.

4. I really hope the servants (the ones that don't know her) don't start to dislike Dylan because of the suddenness and incontinence of things happening.

5. YAY! Nuala is being slowly pulled back over to Nuada's side . . . hopefully. Also I hope to GOD that snake that is biting the king dies SOON! I am really starting to get pissed off that the king's weariness might be clouding the kings judgment.

Another thing when is the subject of Dylan drawing Nuada as a little girl coming back up or has that already been settled and I somehow overlooked it?
5/19 c91 SweetnSour333
Ok five things!

1. Ok so I am disliking Bres more and more but at the same time he has these redeeming features of things he sees as weak that make me . . . respect him in a way. I like that it's like how Nuada is in "Hellboy 2" or how Loki is in "Thor" both bad and going about things in the wrong way but still have things you like about them or you feel sorry for. You don't see a lot of that in villains and it makes it harder to figure out what will happen next and how.

2. Soooo . . . Cíaran thought about betraying Bres? Foreshadowing or not? it would make things a little more interesting if the bad guy lost a guy to the good side. Also since we are on the topic of Cíaran and Dierdre (kind of) you did a good job of showing that they really don't have a lot of power where Bres is concerned and it makes me feel a little sorry for the two. I mean yes they are evil but you can feel sorry for the bad guys right?

3. YAY for Mr. Wink! So I very much love his talks with Nuada weather it be serous or fun. In this case the talk makes me a little scared I really hope that Mr. Wink finds out what that this is a good path that Nuada has taken. Maybe he has to go see his lovely lady Lorelei and talk it over with her COUGHCOUGHOCEANFIRE9COUGHCOUGH! But you know that is just a suggestion.

4. So I love the Golden Army talk between Dylan and Nuada and had no trouble reading over again. In fact it is just as good if not better then the first time I read it.

5. Ok so I have finally found out something I ADORE in any book or movie. I love the little emotions or actions the characters show/feel/hide/do (wow a lot of /'s). they make me smile and sometimes give me a warm and fuzzy feeling. For example my favorite and one of the sadist things that goes on in this chapter is when Nuada almost sobs at that fact that he though he heard Dylan turn the door nod to leave him. I had to swallow a small knot in my throat from that. (I think there is something wrong with me for loving the heartache moments in everything that I read and watch . . . oh well)

Onward to the next chapter!
5/18 c93 Lylabeth 1
More reviewing later as itis late, but I want the loose end of why she drew Nuada as a child tied up, please, please, please. I know you will do it all in time, but, gee, this is a long wait to find that out. Mabye she had visons, made prophecies, saw the future of who she would marry, that is, if they make it to the altar. It is so close, but, yet, far, far away. This was quick, a lot to read at once, and I will give good reviews whe not so sleepy and almost faling down.
5/18 c93 hellobubby
Please, please. please. Hurry up to the night of the wedding!
5/18 c93 5HappyHappy Sunny Chan
Ahhhh I love this chapter! All the kids defending Sa'ti and the cute moments! Man awesome chapter
5/17 c93 vampgurl90
i just love this story .however i'm really mad that there's little hints of doubt regarding dylan's relationship with zhen and bres's intentions towards dylan and humans in general. but I think if everyone saw what dylan went through as a child they would think twice about calling a ho...the sad part is that little kids are making comments about nuada& dylan's relationship which is so not cool. on the other hand i think alot of fae people feel dylan has nuada wrapped around her finger in a (hernyVIII& Anne boleyn) sort of way and that she alone has the power condem the fae to a slow creaping death or free them from the shadows in which they stay.
and the cruelist quote in once a upon history goes to Bres. "Indeed. If he truly cared, he wouldn't parade you on his arm like some prized treasure. He wouldn't rub his people's faces in the fact that he's abandoned them for the pleasures of your bed. Instead of attempting to fend off the creeping decay that has fallen over the Fae, he lifts your skirts at every opportunity and goes riding." i literally shouted oh...dam at the computer and everybody in the room looked at me like I was crazy. thanks for that La

love vampgurl90
5/17 c93 7JasperIsAManlyMan
Hi, LA!

Another great chapter!

What I think might happen next: Um, no clue. You've got so many things going (plots, ceremonies, trips, villains, families, etc.) that you could do just about anything and still fit.

What I'd like to see: I wouldn't mind seeing Dylan's horse and the baby dragon-horse (the actual name escapes me at the moment). And I'm really looking forward to seeing how you portray Faeries society and life outside of Findias, in the smaller villages.

I've got three questions this time: Why/how can Zhenjin become mortal? When, when, WHEN will Bres and his group finally tip their hand so Nuada can figure out they'er his enemies? Is Zhenjin actually in love with Dylan, or is he just still dealing with transference from Nuada showing him mind-to-mind why he fell in love with Dylan?

Five favorite things:

1) The next generation dynamics. It's incredible how the parents' stances become obvious once you watch their kids. Also, it's good to see Faerie children getting involved in what's going on. With immortal Faeries, it's easy for me to forget that there is a generation of children as opposed to only multiple generations of adults.

2) Prince Llŷr. I adore him. He brings a scholarly aspect to what has mostly been a warrior's game; it just reminded me that a nation's great intellectuals, not just warriors, have important roles in times of war. Plus, he knocks that one kid out cold - smart doesn't mean useless, people! Way to represent, Llŷr.

3) Nuala thawing. It was great to see Nuala happy to be around Nuada for once. She actually touched him without gagging for the first time in how long?! It was great because I know that had to mean so much for Nuada.

4) Nuala the wedding planner. In the movies, Nuala seems to level-headed and cool - even when she's facing down her brother or flirting with Abe, she mostly remains calm. It's nice to see her getting really excited about something; it adds nice warmth to her character.

5) I like that Dylan finally warned Nuada about how wrong Bres and co. feel to her. She's mentioned a little, but I think she finally got his attention - sort of; it's better than nothing. Although, Nuada should have learned by now that Dylan's rarely wrong when it comes to impressions like that.
5/15 c92 JasperIsAManlyMan
Ummm... hi, LA.
This is me, sheepishly crawling out of the hole in the ground I've been inhabiting for way, way too long.
It took me a while to get caught up on reading (you've been productive!) but I have, and here goes for my first review in... what has it been, almost a year? Egad - I feel like a total cad. I'm sorry.

This is a great chapter: Coming down from the emotion of the last few chapters, evening out a little, and preparing for a flurry of action later. You're tying things up well, and your style, vocabulary, grammar, and characters are as excellent as ever.

Questions: I noticed that you brought up the terrible dreams Nuada (And Dylan before she started her meds) has been having; that's still the dream spell Diedre and Bres put on him many chapters ago, right? If it is, why didn't Balor sense and remove the dream spell when he removed the inhibition-lowering lust spell from Nuada? And I noticed that Polunochnaya supports Nuada and Dylan going to help the villages; is that just because she's not a terrible person (the vibe I get from her is more trapped than evil) or because her master is plotting something to befall them on the trip, and she wants to make sure they go?

I see you're not doing the favorite things anymore, but I'll give five of mine anyway.

1) I like the way Dylan and Nuada dealt with the Golden Army problem. I especially like that you have stressed how much Nuada hated the idea of human genocide but eventually and not without regret decided that human genocide was better than the alternative of his people dying. It adds humanity to his character that fits with the way he's been growing in your fic, and it resolves some doubts I had when I watched the movie.

2) Dylan seems to be becoming more stable mentally; she handled the stresses in this chapter better than I think she would have earlier. I like that you're showing her progress and not leaving her so helter-skelter.

3) Dylan is preparing to sever more ties to the mortal realm by quitting her job; I'm curious to see how that goes, especially since she's been under scrutiny at work lately. Also, what will happen to the Sighted kids she worked with? She's been pretty absent recently from their lives, I imagine, but is she just going to cut them loose?

4) First Francesca, now John - I'm enjoying the integration of Dylan's family into Faerie. What I really can't wait for is Petra's introduction to all this; I've been wanting her to eat some crow for a while. Speaking of John coming to Findias, I'm impressed by the research you did with the legal restrictions. It adds just that much more realism and polish to the story.

5) I absolutely loved the scene where Nuada described Éas Ruaíd and Fionntrá to Dylan. His enthusiasm and passionate love for his country really leaped off the page; this fire is a wonderful aspect of his character, and it is, in my opinion, why he, not Nuala, would be the better monarch.

You're doing great, and I'm sorry again for disappearing on you. Keep up the good work, LA!

- JasperIsAManlyMan
5/15 c92 5HappyHappy Sunny Chan
Thankyou! I was holding out for some semi fluffy bits. I love her heart attack about her provinces. It was amazing . looking forward to your next chapter
5/14 c91 Lylabeth 1
Good chapter/ These days I don't have personal time for long reviews. My fav part was between Wink and Nuada; Wink swearing his loyalty.
5/9 c80 Priscilla2
Dun-dun-dun is right! Why are there so many people trying to kill our girl? I am so excited that the wedding maybe pushed up 2 February. Some of my favorite moments in this chapter where are of A'du and Nuada's man-talk, Nuada going to church, he and Dylan making up, and Balor being nice. That little talk with Nuala did wonders for Nuada I think. I have always wondered why the prince seems standoffish when it comes to the kids though? Does he feel awkward around them? Also there is the hope that Naya will find it in her heart to help the Prince and Dylan some way? Lovely read as always my dear I'm at the edge of my seat:-)
5/6 c88 TimeNeverSleeps
I mean "can't help", not "can help". Sorry!
5/6 c88 TimeNeverSleeps
You know I can help imagining Dylan to look like Emily Blunt because I see her in one of Once posters, and also because Emily Blunt is my favorite actress. )
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