Methos and Aragorn. They’re my two favorite characters ever! I love the concept of them sparring. Thanks for writing this.

Great story!

Quite an unusual story. I enjoyed it a great deal.

Blue

Interesting... Death rides... but he rides a phantom... scary anyway.

:-)

interesting beginning. You've captured the essence of both characters without using any cliche 'tics' that I noticed.

thanks.

blue

Fantastic story!

I'm so glad I found this fic. I was always hoping to find a good Methos In M.E. fic and I have. I really enjoyed it and look forward to checking out the sequel.

*** "The one name I've carried longer than any of the others is Methos. It's from the Greek word for myth, and I have the majority of Immortals convinced that is exactly what he, or rather, I am-a myth."

They the show pronounces "Methos" is almost identical to modern/post-Medieval Greek for "myth", yes, but having it actually "come from" there doesn't make any sense at all in-universe. Firstly, because the name "Methos" predates his mythical status-among the Four Horseman, he wouldn't be singled out in this way compared to his brothers-in-arms. Secondly, because Methos is older than even the very ancient Ionic or Doric dialects of Greek. Heck, he's at least as old, and perhaps even older, than the presence of the Proto-Greek tribes in the southern Balkans. Methos is literally too old for his origins to have much to do with Greek.

So in-universe, the most plausible explanation is that his name had a different origin and meaning, but when it was later Hellenized, the result happened to be a homonym to "myth"/μῦθος. The os part is probably due to Hellenization (one of standard classical Greek endings for male names); the rest is up in the air.

Methos is definitely BSing his audience about the origin of his name. But I suppose it doesn't really matter. It's not like they can check or would care to do so even if they could.

it always astounds me how perceptive fictional people are. a totally innocuous meeting, no wordy innuendo of any sort, no strange inflection or tone, etc etc and yet somehow those not in the know can always "sense" when something hasn't immediately been revealed to them.

Great story!

It's one of the best crossovers I have ever read! Very well written and a really interesting plot! Thanks for sharing this! I can't wait to read the sequel:)

this very good and i am enjoying the concept of this crossover. Being a fan of Lord of the rings and Highlander it is a natural. I can not wait to find out what happens! good Job writing.

I admit, I was a bit skeptical to start, but this is a great story! It has a nice pacing, with a good blend of humor and drama. The mystery aspect is well done, too. Best by far, however, is that it is NOT overdone, something sadly common in many crossover fictions. My thanks!

Great story! :)

Well, I've finished reading your story in one breath and I must say you have done marvelous job with the characterisation. You definitely have talent in story telling :) The plot was very nicely balanced in between several points, Methos getting back to Earth, his new friends discovering his nature and the mystery of the assassination attempts. Just enough detail to feel real and not too much to get tedious. I'll definitely read the sequel. Thanks for writing and posting!