Hello and welcome to the next part in this truly epic saga featuring The Doctor from Doctor Who, and the Flock from Maximum Ride. This part tells the story of how The Doctor and the Flock got caught up in the quest to destroy the Ring of power, and its cruel master – Sauron. However, before you set out on this adventure, I recommend you read the first book, which can be found in my profile and/or about thirty plus pages back in the Maximum Ride section, under the name of 'Time Magic and Wings'. I also recommend you read the second bit, 'The Time Lord', otherwise you won't understand a few things. It also helps if you have watched 'The Lord of the Rings' Trilogy, and you could read the books – however reading the Trilogy isn't essential. Now, my readers, we start the long road from the beginning. I give you, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, dogs and cats, mutants and time lords, 'Maximum Ride: Middle Earth Mutants' Chapter One!

I DO NOT OWN MAXIMUM RIDE, DOCTOR WHO OR THE LORD OF THE RINGS – HOWEVER I DO OWN THE CHANGES TO THE PLOT IN 'THE LORD OF THE RINGS'. ENJOY!

Maximum Ride: Middle Earth Mutants

Chapter 01: Hobbits and Nazgùl

"So," began The Doctor, at the door. "Anyone want to take a look outside?"

"Okay, but where are we?" asked Nudge. "If we're anywhere near Mordor, I want you to take us back. I don't like the Orcs that much."

"Don't worry, but I don't think we're in Mordor, Nudge. Anyway, the Orcs would have been alerted to our presence already," replied The Doctor. "Also, you may be needing these."

He reached into a cabinet to the side of the TARDIS, and opened it. "Bows and Arrows, Swords, Daggers, as well as clothing."

"Clothing?" asked Nudge, sounding shocked. "Is there any changing rooms here?"

"Up the stairs, third door on the left," said The Doctor. "There's a Changing room for each species. You guys can go in humans, Total can stay with me."

"So there aren't any Dog changing rooms?" asked Total, looking distraught. "I demand you take this ship to the nearest TARDIS stockist so I can have some fitted in."

"I'm afraid there isn't any," The Doctor shook his head sadly, "Well, we mustn't dwell on the past. That clothing suits you, Max."

Max and the Flock had just climbed down the stairs in their new 'Middle-Earth' Style clothing.

"So, are we going then?" asked Iggy, already at the door. Fang and the Gasman were testing out their new swords. Iggy had opted for a bow and arrow, like Legolas, he said.

"Yep," said The Doctor. "Allons-y!"

Max and the Flock closely followed The Doctor.

"Any Idea what age this is, dad?" asked Max. (A/N: See Maximum Ride: Time Magic & Wings for why Max is calling the Doctor 'dad'.)

"I have no-"but he was interrupted by a scream from behind a clump of trees, with a damp air of mist around them. "Follow Me!"

"Just like old times," Max replied, smiling, as The Doctor lead the chase. They rounded a corner, and came across a pebbled road. Further down the road, there was a man, cloaked in black upon a horse that was almost as covered in black as its rider.

"Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge. Gazzy, Angel – This is the third Age of Middle-Earth – and that Is Sauron's henchman. A Nazgùl, sometimes known as a Ringwraith," The Doctor replied. "And if I'm correct, which I nearly always am, this is just after Frodo and Sam met Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took."

"Who?" asked Total.

"Just after Frodo and Sam met Merry and Pippin," replied The Doctor, as the Nazgùl noticed them. "Also, Total, try not to talk, and guys – don't use your wings. Happy? Now, RUN!"

The group of eight took off, running down the path. But The Nazgùl was faster, especially since it was on its Dark Steed. Suddenly, as The Doctor and the Flock rounded a corner, they were leapt on by four young Hobbits, who were rolling down the hill above them. They all crashed to the floor.

"Oww, jeesh. Fang," Max groaned, getting up from the floor.

"Sorry about that," replied Merry, getting up, as The Nazgùl on its horse galloped around the corner.

"RUN!" The Doctor bellowed again, and everyone was already up, and they ran. However, The Nazgùl was quicker, and caught up with them. Suddenly, two more leapt out from around a corner,

"Come," said one of the Nazgùl, leering down at Frodo. However, The Doctor got in the way, and reached into his coat pocket and pulled out his Sonic Screwdriver.

"What is that thing?" asked Pippin, stepping back from The Doctor.

"It's A Sonic Screwdriver," replied The Doctor simply, holding the button down. "Very handy of getting rid of pesky little Nazgùl."

The shockwave knocked the four Nazgùl down the hill, and they smashed into trees and into one another, before coming to a stop at the bottom.

"Now," The Doctor breathed in, pocketing the Sonic Screwdriver and turning to the four Hobbits and The Flock. "Where was I?"

HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER. THIS STORY IS SPLIT INTO THREE PARTS. THERE WILL BE ONE PART FOR 'THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING', ONE PART FOR 'THE TWO TOWERS' AND ONE PART FOR 'THE RETURN OF THE KING'. SO THIS WILL BE THE LONGEST STORY OF THIS SAGA.