I was really impressed with this, and especially with the way that Spike sacrifices himself.  It is true to him and an original way to breech the dimensions to Middle Earth.  It is a good blend of the two universes.

Peace,

Blue
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 I really do like your story, especially with Spike having a second family here. It's so sweet. However, I felt that you haven't really changed anything. It was more like you just inserted Buffy and Spike into the plot line and everything went on as normal. And Buffy really should have been much better at fighting and with endurance than what was here, but then again she might not have been taken as well if she were. Other than that, I do like it.

I've just found this story through the 'random story' thingy and can't think how I missed it before. I love the way you've woven Spike into the 'backsory' of TLOTR and then brought the Scoobies into it. All characters behaving very believably for the situation they find themselves in. Must go read the next one in the series now to see Spike find Buffy and the 2 hobbits.....

I loved this first part, awesome writing.

This story was so enthralling-I just couldn't stop reading.  Great job blending the two together.

Loved this - did you ever do a book 2 or 3 because I haven't seen them? Please do so if you have not!!
Well done! It felt like you'd managed to remain faithful to both LotR and BtVS in the characters that have been drawn here. Really enjoyable.

Oh boy. . . . the anticipation for the next installments is great. . . so on I go.

Just read the whole story and it was awesome!!! The details, emotions, everything was just splendid. I'm still floating on the adrenaline from that ending, too. Man, I hope Book Two comes soon....gotta find out what's gonna happen next. Great job!!!

grate ending cant wait for the next book!!!

Awesome fic and awesome end to the book!!! Bravo and cheers!! I LOVE this one. Start to end of Book one ... LOVE it.

i abso-bloody-lutely love this story and how you have taken one of my favorite movies and put my favorite characters in it..great writing..look forward to more..N

Love this crossover. Having Spike and Buffy fight for the Fellowship is a great idea. I am waiting for Book Two.

Awesome! I was just thinking about this story yesterday and today an update! Thanks for such and inventive and interesting fic. I really love how you're interweaving the two mythologies and dovetailing the BtVS characters so seemlessly into the LotR storyline. Can't wait for the next installment.

Really terrific update. I love it.

Great update...eagerly waiting for more...

Right there inside the scenes. Nicely done and well placed moments, adding them in at optimal spots.

OH yeah new ficcie chapter I love this fic and am so glad you got us a new chappie :P

Loved the update. This one still gets better. You really have a great way of twisting it all together and still making it work.

Loving this story. I'm hoping that Elrond has found something suitable for Xander to do in Rivendell (like cleaning toilets). I look forward to seeing how this Fellowship does on the quest and how they separate.

I really like the spike in your story.

you ahve put my 2 favorite shows into one story and i am just over the moon..look forward to more of this wonderful story...N

So chuffed with the update realy enjoying this story.

"Spike?"

"Yeah, pet?"

"Today would be nice."

So quintessentially them. Beautiful.

I'll toss in my little vote for more more more more more of this one. {winks}

Wonderful fic anxious for more.

And, once again, here I am breaking my own rule to avoid cross over fics like the plague! But when one combines some of your favorite characters into the same well-done fic, what is a poor reader to do?

And, once again, here I am breaking my own rule to avoid cross over fics like the plague! But when one combines some of your favorite characters into the same well-done fic, what is a poor reader to do?

I had my doubts about the plot with this story but you are doing a wonderful job incorporating spuffy into the original

I just found this today and I can't stop reading! This is really good. I wonder if we'll read about Willow soon. Oh well, I gotta keep reading now!

Nicely played out scene between the two, and his obvious regret at biting her the first time he lays hands on her is very in character. As is his reaction to her declaration. Very nicely done.

His girl wanted to be held, and that’s what he was going to do.

Lovely...

*sighs* This one is soo sweet and good and just a brief respite before the trials of the road. I love your descriptions, they do the films justice

Xander is never going to change, not in any universe. . . he's still going to be an angry, vengeful young man; and there's a reason why he's a demon magnet. . .

Oh dear. . . . and so it begins. You very nicely integrated them both (well all of them) into the scenes here, and for that you deserve a huzzah!

Aw, poor Buffy, but I'm sure their reunion will go much better :)

Never trust the first evidence. . . . for the answer is not always there. I love this chapter. Not that I don't love the others, but this one, for some reason always makes me sit up and take notice.

You've managed to evoke the feel of the movie, which is lovely and to easily assimilate Spike into the scenes. So far, so very good.

You do a great job of capturing the LOTR atmosphere, and Spike is woven into that story seamlessly.

well this should liven things up a bit :) thanx for this awesome update :)

Ahhh… Buffy…God, how I miss you.’

Poor Spike. . . .

Willow's hubris always gets her in trouble and hardly anyone ever calls her on it.

still quite intrigued...reading more now :)

*sighs*

Peace. . . something not many can really face. . . and Spike is one of them.

This is a wonderful beginning to a crossover. Will Buffy come here to be with Spike and help the Fellowship? More soon please.

Spike's sacrifice is so beautiful and touching.  I love how Buffy wants to hang onto their moment together.

hmmm...wonder where he's ended up ;) lol....this could be interesting :)

There are some stories that I feel compeled to read, over and over again, because they strike some chord with me. I have to admit, and I've said it so before, that I was very skeptical about this whole challenge. . . . but I'm so very glad you've proved me wrong, and continute to prove me wrong.

I'm reading this again (and not for the second time, but third or fourth I think) because I see you've continued. . . and boy am I glad you have.

The Ring saga was one of the first "fantasy" science fiction books and something I loved as a child (you know, when the first editions were printed -hah)and when someone finally did them justice on film, I was very happy to introduce the stories and characters to my son. . . . and now, you've done what I thought was impossible and added two completely diverse universes and put them together in a totally credible manner.

Kudos. And thank you again.

Nia

Fantastic weaving of both stories, with a new twist. Love it!

I wow this is grate! I dont read mqany crossovers, But Im realy injoying this one I hope for an update soon, Excelent writing so far, Ive totaly been drawn into the story.

you know, i resisted reading this for the longest time...having read the books multiple (and you wouldn't believe how many times if i told you) and seen the movies (again with the disbelief) I couldn't see a way for the two 'verses to be melded. i have to say, you have done so quite seamlessly and with excellence. I will be adding this to my favorites, and hoping that you update soon, and frequently. P. S. Tolkien, I think, would be proud. you've kept the spirit of the fellowship alive.

I love this story it's great. Read three quarters of the book years ago but never finished it, though I would have if it had been as gripping as this version.