It's great to see this sequel show up, and I'm delighted to see that it's just as well written as its predecessor was.

Having read 'Far From Normal,' after reading this first chapter, I know that this is going to be just as much of a delight as that was.

Really looking to see how you portray Xander and Giles, too.

Excellent work.

Thanks for sharing this delight with us.

Thank you thank you. Welcome back! Awesome beginning to another epic story.

YES!! YES!! YES!!!

Now that I got this of my chest I can start reading! I just know it was worth the wait!

Yes, it has begun again! The next chapter in this great epic!

You have a remarkable gift. Even in just this chapter you have brought alot of surprises and twists. I really wasn't sure who's 'side' Grace was on until she helped Dawn. And the idea of slayers not aligned with Slayers INC calling themselves (or being called) Ronin was a great touch.

I am so glad that you're finally posting the sequel. This first chapter is awesome and absorbing, as if it hadn't been months since I finished 'Far Beyond Normal'.

more please!!
I'm very very happy to finally see the "far beyond normal" sequel on the latest stories list.

The first chapter look good, I can't wait for the others.

And it's back! Very nicely done.

nitpick: bodyguards protect their "principal" not their "principle"

You are correct, sir! I've corrected the spelling.

I am "reviewing" this before I even read it because I am wonderfully happy to see this sequel begun.

You well deserve whatever ego boost you're getting from have 4 reccomendations out of 5 reviews for chapter #1.

Yes! Awesome introduction to a very eagerly awaited sequel! Loved the description of Dawns room. But now I am stuck in this torturous limbo called waiting for the next chapter =(

Ah, this chapter promises us as good a story as Far Beyond Normal was. I loved it.
I am curious about whether or not we get to see Faith from the SCG-verse again?

Yes.

You little ripper!

Very nice introduction. I am very surprised how you brought up Dawn trying to reaffirm her existence, but it was a nice and realistic touch, especially considering the power she had at her hands at that point in time. Your escape was very well thought out, but I have to ask: what will stop the First from using a good old-fashioned manhunt as opposed to magic? I mean, it sounds like she has an unsurpassed amount of political capital, so why not put out a bulletin on Interpol for Dawn's arrest in addition to scrying? Surely if Dawn went through these lengths to get away she couldn't have overlooked something like that, and if Buffy is as influential and she is as easily recognized as it sounds, it isn't something that can be ignored.

Overall, off to a very promising start. Personally, I really want to see how you deal with Xander and Giles, but that can wait until you get there. I can't wait for more scenes like you did in the brief oneshot Catch Me If You Can.

hey hey hey!
At long last. I am wondering what made Dawn being so numb about willow, or if it is you talking :p
very, very good work. Truly spectacular, though i think that willow should be sronger, but maybe the first is making sure she doesn't get too strong before being addicted enough!

Excellent. Ever since I read Far Beyond Normal, which happens to be one of my all time favorite stories, I have eagerly awaited the promised sequel.

I look forward to reading more of this great story.