Hello [Vedui'], and thanks to all that have read (and an even greater thanks to all that have reviewed). I am using this chapter to thank/respond to certain reviews posted (worry not, for this won't be too painful). If I don't respond to you personally, sorry.

IMPORTANT: Unfortunately I boo-booed badly. My previous chapter (16) was too large a file, so only one-fourth of it was posted. I had to edit and repost the thing the next day after I originally posted it- so PLEASE check to make sure that you read the entirety of chapter 16. Sooooooory. I'll do my best to make sure this doesn't happen again. Thanks.

BTW: I know I have previously posted that chapters will be updated weekly, but I have spent my time revising the first prior chapters (and am still not close to finishing). Sorry. Once I am finished with revising the chapters there will be a new chapter. Thank you for your patience =)

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Bethany (freeamnbethany@hotmail.com): Thank you so much for all your positive feedback, you are 99% of the reason we kept posting chapters in the beginning. Thanks. =)

Tiger Eye731137191: Thanks for your many reviews (we looked forward to them all) =)

BlueEyedDevil, Lady Pirate, Milady, Lil' Star, PinkStar, Nocturnal Eyes: THANKS!!! Thanks so much for the reviews. We greatly appreciate them! =)

Blue Eyes At Night: Thanks for the reviews! I don't want to give too much away, but I don't think it will be Legolas & Chimera going for a "swim" anytime soon... perhaps another couple? =)

dparis (wickedwesternwitch@hotmail.com): Thank you for your review. The chapters will be revised so it will clear up the past/present tenses. (BTW~ already knew that "wherefore art thou" meant; why are you- but I understand how it could appear that the title would look misleading. There will be strife with Legolas being Legolas, to Chimera, in future chapters (sounds confusing- but I promise to clarify it later). =)

Kayleigh-talitha: You're right, Julian is far from being an Elvish name. It was not our intention to name him one. Apparently it is neither Rhovannion or Rohirrim (we like the way it sounds, so we are keeping it- if this is a personal pet-peeve to you, you may want to disregard this story).
I was not aware that there were no longer Princesses in Middle Earth (funny, I thought Arwen and her brethren were royal). I have read other fan-fic's that have elf princesses, so I assumed there were such things. I may be wrong, but I adore the fact she is a princess, and it is not my intention to change it. I gave this fic magic (which, yes is not apparent in the original- even Gandalf is not equipped with "magic"- his is "power" -there is a difference. Obviously elves do not use magic (but I was thrown off with the conjure spell Arwen did saving herself and Frodo from the Ringwraith, when she called up the stream to shape itself in the form of stampeding horses). Mmm, she [Chimera] learned magic by Pixies (I have never heard mention of them existing in ME- but this is a "fan-fic" and as one I think I am entitled to adding or taking away certain elements).
I am sorry if you do not agree with the stories portrayal, one of many conclusive stories might I add that are on this sight. This story is just a creative expression and our love for the beauty created by the genius. It may not be to your (or others) standards, but I do not think it to be truly offensive or tasteless. Julian and the title stay. Again, there is strife with "Chimera's" character towards Legolas being Legolas. It will be more apparent in future chapters. I will even author note the chapter and explain the details. On a lighter note, the early chapters I revise will show what Chimera's "True" Elvish name is -and in future chapters WHY she goes by the name, Chimera. I will author note the chapter that the name change occurs on, and even state the formal name. Thank you. Oh, and I will also post that the story is AU (thank you for pointing that out- after all you are correct, it is very AU). Thank you for taking time out to review the story. =)

Silent Storms: Thank you for your reviews! There will be an explanation (very soon actually) why Legolas is "hiding." The time setting is after the fellowship of the ring (around 200-300 years post the war of the ring). The time of the flashbacks are 450 years ago (so I like to believe that there would be "some" sort of physical appearance of Legolas, no matter how slight)- I could very well be wrong though. Actually Salogel (or as Meliana calls him by his proper name- Sulgul) is Julian. Legolas cannot be Julian/Salogel because Julian and Legolas are seen together (example: when he first views Alqualonde with Chimera, he summons "Julian"). However, there is an elf who is characterized (by Chimera) to resemble "The Legolas" that she swears he is (due to the picture she clings to as a reference). Yet, he may or may not be "Legolas," but he insists his name is "Salogel." Confusing- yes. Don't worry- there is a chapter to explain whose who. It will help. =)

Gwaeren: Thank you for your review. If you had only read the true "flames" we received (but deleted) about the title. Consequently, there is no way we will write our story the way you suggest: "Famished, weary limbs propelled her toward the table, dropping heavily down upon a wooden chair, eyeing the food displayed"- however, I am in the process of revising the first few chapters to make them sound... clearer. But thank you for your suggestion, it is a rather interesting (and nice) form of storytelling. =)

homeskillet: Hmm... I almost did not wish to respond, but I will anyways (sometimes I get a kick out of being delectable evil... sometimes). You are right about the grammar (I made it a point to spell check the story, so I cannot give you credit for saying the spelling is suckage- er terrible). I am not too sure if I should or should not comment about your view of the story, I mean, you DID read all the chapters that were posted (if it "were" bad why would you torture yourself and read the whole thing?)... Sorry, it baffles me. Although I did find it humorous that you gave us (I am referring to my boyfriend and I- I do not have a split-personality thing going on like Gollum) credit for ruining the idea of Legolas for you. Thank you for making me smile. =)

Kitten4480: Don't sue me for plagiarizing your idea to thank my reviewers (jk). Sorry for the bumps, with the revised chapters I am working on I hope to iron them all out. Thanks for reading it (and my Story of Celeste). I am glad you like them! =)

He Who Hunts: Your welcome! =)

* I hope to have the next chapter up along with the prior revised chapters -soon (hopefully within a week or two). Again, sorry for the delay. As always, thank you to all your reviews and responses. They are much appreciated! I hope you all enjoyed chapter 16 (it was my personal favorite so far). Let me know what you think. Thanks!