Any chance of a sequel, or at least a continuation?

Well, I read the whole thing. and while I wish a little more of the "gushy stuff" could have been a little higher than PG-13, I was very satisfied with this story. I loved the Cavalier/Squire Father/Son twist. I was really happy with the Diana/Eric resolution. The Dungeon Master Nanny thing seemed a bit weak for motivation on the DM's part, but was cute nonetheless. I would have liked a little more Hank/Shelia, but this was really more and Eric/Diana Bobby/Terri story, so that can be forgiven. Also, a big momnet for Presto was missing. It would have been nice to see Varla support him and see him pull something really useful out of that hat of his. The mirror was good, but there could have been better. Alot of Bobby in this fic. Usually, I'm not a big Bobby fan but you really turned me around.

The thihg that was absolutlely flawless in your story was the characterization. It was perfect--particularly Eric's. You really have a strong sense of how these charaters are, no doubt about it.

I'd like to thank you for the hours of pleasure this story provided me. It was great to be back in the realm. I intend to keep this story around and, when the time comes for my son to watch all the episodes of D&D on DVD, including the voiced Requiem, I will let him read this story as the finish to it all. So, then, I guess, upon reflection, the PG-13 thing isn't all that bad. :-)

All the best to you and in your future works.

*shocked silence* WHAT?!?!?! You're kidding! Venger? DUNGEON MASTER?! Talk about a nasty shock for Bobby! Ouch... Hopeless out.

I'm sure my beloved Venger could eat those three "evil ones" for breakfast!.And I don't imagine Shadow Demon being so cheeky with Venger..He would have burnt him alive!

Those stupid things are nothing romantic.Edgar Allan Poe's tales are REALLY romantic

That's fine,but I don't like Venger being good (I've always love him,I mean it).Besides, an unicorn is not a proper steed for him and less the unbearable Uni

I also mentioned this when I took your poll over at LiveJournal, but I really admired the way you were able to write Uni is a way that wasn’t annoying. You were actually able to write her as an *interesting* character. Thank you so much for not having her bleating all the time!

This was absolutely the best “Return to the Realm” story I’ve come across. The interaction between the characters and their children was so fitting. Original characters are challenging in fanfic, but yours were so extremely well developed. I think the best part of the story for me was the father/son dynamic between Eric and John. You dealt with that plot point in so many subtle and effective ways: the rescues, the self-sacrifice, the matching costumes and weapons, the sword that can only be used when they’re together (and I agree, it was nice to see Eric get a sword to go with the shield, however briefly)John learning how much his father really cares and Eric finally realizing what his son needs from him most of all. The relationship felt so real and tied in nicely with the overall plot.

Again, thanks for writing such a wonderful story.

The orcs still haven’t changed the password? Hmm. Well, I guess you’re right: they weren’t known for their intelligence…
The part where John is trapped and thinking he’s going to die is just so sweet and sad and well-written, imagine me staring at my monitor with my mouth hanging open. Then the part where Eric shows up and saves him is so wonderful, imagine me jumping up and down with excitement. Then when I think it can’t get any better, Diana rushes in and they’re both willing to sacrifice themselves for the other, so now imagine me biting my lip and quivering in my chair…Wow, I’m exhausted now. Let’s just sum up by saying that was the best sequence EVER!

His blue eyes burned with a harsh fire as he stared down the shaft of his weapon to the back of his struggling enemy, before raising them to face the thunderstruck Paladin.". . . Daddy? . . . ," Ayesha breathed, barely above a whisper, before screaming, "DADDY!" I absolutely LOVE the way you write Hank rushing to the rescue with arrows blazing. Just like the cartoon; the perfect hero! The fact that he’s rushing to his daughter’s rescue just makes it sweeter.

I adore the banter between Eric and Diana; those two interact so well together, and I love seeing that mirrored between John and Toby. Talk about inherited tendencies! (and lol at the ‘Barney Collection’ joke…)

Varla wrapped her arms tighter around John to hold on as Uni eased down a rocky slope. "He's afraid of his father leaving him like his mother did," she said as though in a trance.
John stiffened, horrified. He looked down, to where Varla's hands were wrapped around his torso, and saw her magic wand glowing. He wriggled to get free of her grasp as he spun around to face her. "Get the heck out of my head!" he wailed. "You were freaky back home, but never this freaky!" – This is actually one of my favorite scenes so far. It’s so easy to imagine John feeling exposed when his fears are said aloud and reacting this way. Somehow the fact that he saves her right after he lashes back makes it even more poignant.

Eric nodded his head in understanding. Then, without another word, he let loose a balled fist and struck Venger across the jaw with as much force as he could muster. – YEA! This was just brilliant! I wasn’t expecting that at all, but at the same time, it I was just waiting for it, if that makes sense…His anger was such an appropriate reaction.

Venger's face softened after the demonstration had ceased. He turned to the others only to find Bobby's brandished weapon mere inches from his face. "Don't . . . do that again!" the Barbarian warned the former Dark Lord. – I love that Bobby doesn’t trust the new, friendly Venger! I would have been disappointed at anything else.

Love the new weapons, especially the one for John.

Now I'm off to try to figure out what the heck a Paladin is…

I love the new generation! They’re individuals, yet they carry so many of their parents’ endearing traits. I like the way they come together at the park, adds to the feeling of them all being drawn together…

Favorite parts:
*"Wow," Ayesha mused, "To have a whole amusement park as your own place to hang out! We get chased away from loitering in the Burger King too long in my town! – This made me laugh because I remember thinking the same thing when I was a kid. Seems like in the 80 kids on TV and in movies had the most amazing social lives, and I was lucky my town had a roller skating rink…

*Bobby looked back over his shoulder. "FIND HANK AND SHIELA!" he cried as he hurdled the railing that led to the line just as the four kids boarded the little red car. He pushed past the ride's operator, whose mind didn't quite register what was happening at first. No one had ever been so eager to get on this ride. – That entire sequence where Bobby is chasing after them was so exciting; I was getting near the edge of my seat wondering if he would make it. You drew it out just enough to get the adrenaline going.

* "Yes, Uncle Bobby, O Jumper of Moving Vehicles!" John shot out sarcastically. "If my father ever knew . . . !" Bobby, for as inappropriate as it was at the moment, couldn't help but roll his eyes at the fact that this had to be Eric's kid. – Those two lines are a classic example of why I love your stories. You really know your characters.

* "I said get behind me!" Bobby was not about to be argued with. Not right now. – I have a hard time visualizing Bobby all grown up, but with this line, I had a clear mental picture of him as a man. This was a powerful reaction, very dramatic and exciting.

Great story :)

I am not normally a guy who likes to read a story with so many chapters. However I'll admit that once I started reading this I couldn't break away from it. Even though it took me a week to read it all. Also I'm glad you didn't call your story something lame like Dungeons and Drangons : The next generation. Shows creativity and originality. Thanks for keeping the characters from the original show true to form (though more mature)