I'm glad I checked the site cause I didn't get a thingie to tell me you'd updated. Another fantastic chapter. I can't wait for more!

Awesome, Dawn and Xander are now officially Rangers, they have really become apart of the Dunedain! So cool! I also loved Dawn's 'fight' to prove herself... I have a feeling though that she's going to have to prove herself some more before they really start to take her seriously. Men! *rolls eyes* lol.

Anyways, this was fabulously done chapter! I'm really loving where this story is going, it's so very unique and different than any other BtVS/LOTR crossover I've ever read before! I can't wait to read more!!

Nicely done! Nicely done!

Honestly, Xander's attitude is colossally stupid. He's basically saying that he endorses a policy of no one being allowed to carry critically necessary and life-saving equipment until they know how to manufacture those items themselves. What an idiot...

Sorry that's probably a bit unclear, the idea I was having was that the watcher would be the one carrying the major weapons besides the usual stakes crosses and holy water for the mini-slayers. The girls would go out in teams with one watcher per three slayers, the ones just getting training would have learned the stake whittling hand-to-hand and use of the all purpose knife before being allowed on patrol and then would recieve training in other weapons as their skills progressed and developed. The tools (and the watchers who actually know how to use them properly) are still on hand in case of emergency but we're talking about beginner slayers in this case who have the luxury of learning how to handle their weapons skillfully before being tossed into the fray with them. (See example Faith with the long bow, Kendra/Dawn learning to use the cross bow). I have a list somewhere of alternative training procedures for the IWC/NWC that I just automatically use to flesh out my stories. It is completely my fault for not explaining. I will go back and make it clearer when I get a minute.

Thx for reviewing!

"Insert foot in mouth!" Hehe. Poor Dawnie, opening her mouth before thinking. *shakes head at her* Oh well, at least she knows she made a mistake.

Anywho, this was another fabulous chapter! I love that they (Dawn and Xander) have been with Strider and the 'Rangers of the North' for a whole year already. Wow. I didn't think they would be with them that long... I'm loving it though! I also love that Strider's going to train both Dawn and Xander to be actual official Rangers. So cool!

Poor Dawnie, no boobs yet! *giggles* So funny her complaining about her flat chest. Poor Xander, getting stuck with a hormonal teenage Dawn again. lol.

I can't wait to read more... Thanks for updating!!

An interesting twist on the Buffy crew in Middle Earth. Though I have to ask why oh why does everyone feel the need to de-age people when putting them in Middle Earth. Overall good story, I look forward to seeing where you go with this.

Well I can't speak for anyone but myself however I de-aged Dawn and Xander for a plot point that should reveal itself about mid-story and also because Dawn's characterization is as a young teen, rebellious and whiny, for most of BtVS. I wanted Dawn to have the experiences that being older would give her as well as a reason to be immature so I could evolve her out of it. So many authors assume that Dawn's couple years of aging will make her more mature for no reason, I wanted to show the evolution of Brat-Dawn to Adult-Dawn.

Thx so much for reading!

Very few grammatical errors but for the most part perfect. This story is really original. I really look forward to your next installment.

Excellent, I love Fighting!Dawn. Strider's reaction was great. Please have a Xander/Dawn pairing, they're so cute.

Yay, it's a new chapter already! A totally marvelous chapter at that! Loved Dawn and Xander's first fight scene, they both kicked ass and Strider's reaction to Dawn fighting was great. At least HE respects her fighting skills though, I don't think most of the others will. I have no doubt Dawn will set them straight though... *grins*

Also loved the whole bit with Dawn trying to jinx and anti-jinx them for the bad guys to come, which amazingly worked, and then her excitement to fight when they came, was hilarious! The interaction between Dawn and Xander in this is so well written... funny too. I love the relationship you wrote between them. Brilliantly done.

Anyways, I can't wait to read more! Thanks for updating!!

I am loving this story so far. The toaster oven comment made me laugh at the randomness of it.

As for parings I hope you have Dawn with one of the Elves. I think an elf would not mind Dawn being the key and she will accept herself.

As for Xander I am not too sure. Unless he is gay there really isn't much choices.

Love to see more soon!!! Thank you for a good read do far!~~~ Namegoeshere~~~~

Ooooh, they meet Strider and the Dunedain! So awesome! Totally not who I suspected, but they're even better! Brilliant! I also love how you have them not understanding each other, makes it much more interesting and complicated with Dawn and Xander trying to learn the new languages to communicate with everyone.

I think you asked last chapter for ideas, and I was thinking that Eowyn would be a pretty good match for Xander, also I never read them together before so... Just a thought. *shrugs* And as for a pairing for Dawn, well I really like her with basically anybody... well except for the Hobbits or the Dwarfs, cause that would be weird. *shudders* lol.

Anywho, amazing chapter... I'm definitely anxious to read more!!

Good story, but the end of chapter two was a bit confusing. And a quick question, Dawn is 12 and Xander's 18, right?

Xander is 17, I did the math and he and Dawn should be about five years apart age wise in the Canon Verse and I didn't want to change that. You'll have to be a bit more specific on what you find confusing, if you don't tell me what the problem is I can't fix it after all. Thx so much for reading!

Yet another fantastic update. You really threw me for a loop there for a bit with "The Creepers" at first I thought maybe elves but then you added in that bit about facial hair and it took me a bit to figure out who they could be. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised at who it turned out to be. And hey, if they need to train, I'm gonna have to say they are so in the good kind of luck. lol I can't wait for more!

Awesome job. I like Strider's introduction and the fact that everyone doesn't just happen to speak English. And Xander's protectiveness is just adorable.

Excellent, I'm loving this! Xander/Dawn pairing would be wonderful. Please update again soon!