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Anticipation by 2writers4spike
Very sweet, very interesting idea. Like the way you ended it too... I love Spike's relationship with Dawn, so I was glad to see his reaction on her appearance. At times I worried that Buffy wouldn't be as powerful as she needed to be because Spike was helping too much, but eventually, I lost that fear as she was able to do more over time.
Thanks for sharing this.
Blue
Thanks for sharing this.
Blue
Very sweet, very interesting idea. Like the way you ended it too... I love Spike's relationship with Dawn, so I was glad to see his reaction on her appearance. At times I worried that Buffy wouldn't be as powerful as she needed to be because Spike was helping too much, but eventually, I lost that fear as she was able to do more over time.
Thanks for sharing this.
Blue
Thanks for sharing this.
Blue
Great Chapter :). Can't wait till the next One ^_^
spike is the Big Bad
12/30/2012 08:55 am
Chapter Twenty-One
Oh my goodness! I loved this story! It rocked. It's the best story I've ever read! Theer are no words to express how awesome you are! This story was legendary! You freackin' rock!
Thank you soooooo much for such a lovely review. We enjoyed writing it together and I think that it shows through the text. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Love Mabel x
I hope he was able to save Joyce. But I am glad that he has his girls.
Wish it was longer :-)
04/21/2010 01:20 pm
Chapter Twenty-One
That's what every author wants to hear. Thank you very much for reading and for letting us know you enjoyed it. Both dawnofme and I really enjoyed working together and are currently working out the plot of a possible new collaboration! :D
Mabel
Mabel
Now you got tears in my eyes.. The seamless appearance of Dawn took a load of anticipation off Spike. Great ending!
Thank you so much for reading our story. I am just so happy that we made you tear up. :) It was a pleasure to read all of your reviews. And they were very encouraging. Makes a writer want to keep on writing.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
legen
09/06/2009 12:06 pm
Chapter Twenty-One
this was an excellent story. i'm sad that we don't get to see the rest of the timeline though. great job guys
We decided that Dawn's arrival and leaving a little mystery was a good place to stop.
Who knows - we may come back and take the story on further one day.
Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed the read.
Mabel
Who knows - we may come back and take the story on further one day.
Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed the read.
Mabel
bynee
09/01/2009 06:50 pm
Chapter Twenty-One
I enjoyed this....at least not too soapy
Thank you very much :D
Mabel
Mabel
Max
08/22/2009 06:36 pm
Chapter Twenty-One
Okay, you get serious bonus points for a completely original way of getting rid of the Initiative, although they are probably just going to resume their operation somewhere else. Hopefully, Spike's plan doesn't come back and bite them in the ass when the Initiative investigate how their cover was blown and discover who handed out all those fliers.
I'm pleased to see Dawn in this. I loved the big brother Spike and Dawn bits on the show.
I'm pleased to see Dawn in this. I loved the big brother Spike and Dawn bits on the show.
Hee! We had fun coming up with that idea - but true the Initiative will probably still exist.
I too liked the friendship between Dawn and Spike :D
Thanks for reading.
Mabel
I too liked the friendship between Dawn and Spike :D
Thanks for reading.
Mabel
The perfect ending to Spike's waiting. I really enjoyed it.
Thank you very much.
Mabel
Mabel
Aww that was again very awesome! Thanks so much for the story! :D
Thank you very much for reading and letting us know that you enjoyed it.
Mabel
Mabel
jane
08/20/2009 09:21 pm
Chapter Twenty
Finally, now hopefully Spike can relax and enjoy his relationship.
Good update
Good update
We made you wait for a long time, didn't we? LOL! Both Mabel and I are not smut writers and we only put it in where we think it really fits. I hope the end result was satisfying enough? :) Thanks so much for reading.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Kate
08/18/2009 03:16 pm
Chapter Twenty
Great chapter! I love how Spike took care of Kathy! lo And what a sweet scene of Buffy and Spike being together for the first time. You've done a great job of balancing Spike using his knowledge to make things better, but also having thing still go wrong because life is never perfect (i.e. Giles not believing Spike)
Thank you, Kate. We're thrilled that you like what we've done with the story.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Really like how you handled the sex in this chapter - just enough to let the readers know that it was a wonderful experience for them without all the "over the board" fantastical sex descriptions that are so often part of the Spuffy fan fiction. Often writers seem to get carried away with the sex between these two that it feels more like parody instead of a realistic sexual experience.
So far Spike has been able to clear away a lot of the dreadful things that happened to her - looking forward to see how you treat The Initiative arc and the Giles-Soike relationship. I was always hoping that Spike and Giles would become, if not friends, at least develop a better relationship, find some way to respect each other instead of always having Giles show him so much disdain.
Thank you very much for such lovely comments. I totally agree with regarding hoe sex scenes are often portrayed in the fandom.
Mabel
Mabel
Awww I love it! Their love is so new and cute and well just perfect!
Thank you. It is nice for Spike to have a Buffy that is open for his love.
Mabel
Mabel
Fan-fairy-tastic :-)
04/21/2010 12:58 pm
Chapter Nineteen
Hee! :D
Mabel
Mabel
Buffyconvert
09/09/2009 11:43 pm
Chapter Nineteen
I'm glad Buffy seems a little smarter this time around. And hurray for Joyce tellinh off Giles at the graduation! Maybe Buffy shuld introduce Angel to Harmony, since he likes girls better than he likes women & I doubt Harm will ever groe up.
I loved dpike's speech to her at the end of the chappie: "You were too young....and I was willing to wait until you were old enough...."
I loved dpike's speech to her at the end of the chappie: "You were too young....and I was willing to wait until you were old enough...."
Thank you. Angel and human Harmony, LOL! Now that's a pair.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
jane
08/15/2009 10:14 am
Chapter Nineteen
Super update. Giles is such a prat, Spikes been helping for years, you'd think an intelligent man would see that. I'm glad Buffy trusts Spike more than him. As we all know she has good cause to. Pity he didn't remeber Ethan Raynes little visit. Knowing about him would have to shake Giles's narrow little world view. Looking forward to more.
Oh, he remembers. Look out for a little mention of it in a chapter to come. :) Thanks for reading. We're so glad you liked the chapter.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Awww Very perfect! Nice work!
Thanks so much. We're glad you liked it. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
NICE Update Reading - I am enjoying your story very much - Hope that you can bring us another chapter real soon. I really like how you made Spike wait for Buffy to grow up a bit and get through high school before getting them together on a more sexual basis. I also liked the wonderful friendships that you gave him in LA -
Thank you very much. We're thrilled that you are enjoying the story. The next chapter is now posted. I hope you like the pay off for all the waiting. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
verito
08/15/2009 12:05 am
Chapter Nineteen
lusty little bunnies.....lol
LOL. It's gets even better in the next chapter. :) Thanks for reading.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
time of change
08/13/2009 09:45 pm
Chapter Eighteen
I've been so looking forward to upcoming discussion with Giles. This really is a wonderful story.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We really appreciate it.
Mabel
Mabel
I'm a new reader and I wanted to say your story is amazing. I spent 2 hours reading the whole thing. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Welcome aboard! Thank you so much for letting us know you are enjoying the read.
Mabel
Mabel
It'll be interesting to see if Spike manages to convince Giles.
He might have his work cut out for him! LOL!
Thank you for commenting. Mabel
Thank you for commenting. Mabel
*bounces* Loved this chapter sooooo much! I cant wait for the Giles/Buffy convo. *shakes fist at calendar* this was just great!
Hope the wait wasn't too bad! LOL. Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Mabel
Amaya
08/10/2009 10:22 pm
Chapter Eighteen
Please keep writing. I am liking this story very much. Thanks. Bye.
Thank you very much for letting us know.
Mabel
Mabel
alya
11/09/2011 07:30 pm
Chapter Seventeen
Love the way you have rewritten this.
The act was gory but hilarious... And how'd Giles know the deal?
LOL! Thank you. Giles just happened to be out looking for a demon that Buffy had seen. He didn't know.
Lea
08/09/2009 11:30 pm
Chapter Seventeen
Loving it! I have a soft-spot for time-travel!fics and this is a real gem :)
Thanks so much. I'm a sucker for a time-travel story too, so it's been really fun to actually write one. Double bonus to work with my close friend on it.
We're thrilled that you are reading and that you are enjoying it.
~ Dawn
We're thrilled that you are reading and that you are enjoying it.
~ Dawn
Yes! Let Giles consider those words...
:D Thank you so much for all your comments.
Mabel
Mabel
jane
08/05/2009 12:02 am
Chapter Sixteen
Just started reading this fic, liking it alot. I do think Spikes being a bit too hands off. I know he doesn't want to take advantage, but he's going too far the other way. He wants to keep quiet about the gem as well. If I was him I'd see if it still works inside his body. I definately wouldn't tell Giles, next thing you know Xander will be screeching it to everybody. I always liked Spikes little convos with Joyce, be nice if they could get on. I know she wouldn't approve of a relationship, but she never got that being the slayer meant Buffy could never be normal. Looking forward to more.
Thank you very much. Spike is very anxious to be a 'good man' this time around.
Mabel
Mabel
Tony
08/03/2009 10:21 pm
Chapter Sixteen
Pretty stupid of Spike to go announcing that he had the holy grail of vampires.
Hi Tony
Spike did exactly that first time around when he waggled his finger at Buffy in Harsh Light of Day - at least this time he got to keep it. He just can't keep from bragging. LOL
Spike fully intended to dust Kralik and so his secret would have been safe.
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.
Mabel
Spike did exactly that first time around when he waggled his finger at Buffy in Harsh Light of Day - at least this time he got to keep it. He just can't keep from bragging. LOL
Spike fully intended to dust Kralik and so his secret would have been safe.
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.
Mabel
Brilliant juxtaposition of Spike having the Gem of Amarra vs The Mayor!
Thank you very much. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Buffyconvert
09/09/2009 10:35 pm
Chapter Fifteen
This story is so much fun! I love the way you bounce from one charactor to another - it's like you're juggling them and so successfully too. Is Harmony going to cause trouble before she becomes a vamp? What about Cordelia? Will she run into Anya? I'm on the edge of my seat.
Thank you. :) We really enjoyed writing this and getting as many characters involved as we could.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
great updates - nice that the Angel-Angelus problem was taken care of without some huge tragic event for both of them. Having Angel find out about the curse before his lost his soul is a good solution for him -
Once again, Love how you are putting in the added graphics - this one is especially nice -
Once again, Love how you are putting in the added graphics - this one is especially nice -
Thank you very much for the kind words on the story and the art. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
07/31/2009 12:07 am
Chapter Fourteen
Woooooohoooo!! *spinning happily* Their first kiss! I love that Angel has gone away and can't wait to see what happens next!! *wriggling eyebrows suggestively* What fun! :D
But now I'm caught up! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!
More! More!! More!!!
But now I'm caught up! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!
More! More!! More!!!
We thought people might like this chapter :D We post on Mondays and Fridays so you don't have to wait too long for the updates. Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. Mabel
Help!! Is Spike going to dilly-dally around and let Buffy set Angelus free? I hope he gets going on a plan soon,
LOL! Spike's got a plan B is all else fails. It's called a stake. But he's doing everything he can to make a plan A work first.
Thanks so much for reading.
~ Dawn
Thanks so much for reading.
~ Dawn
Too short - I want more. Love how you are connecting with the series and how your are attempting to deal with the complex issues that surrounded the Buffy-Angel relationship. It is an important theme in the series that I think excellent FF can help explore.
Great Job on this work - and thank you again for your regular updates -
Great Job on this work - and thank you again for your regular updates -
Thank you very much. We're thrilled that you like it. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Jean
07/25/2009 12:22 am
Chapter Thirteen
Spike just needs to flat out tell Buffy exactly why Angel "doesn't think she's too young" and what Angel does to young innocent girls like Dru and that gypsy girl.
Yeah. Problem is, he knows that if he bad mouths Angel, he'll look like the petty one. He's got another chance now and he's walking on eggshells so he doesn't screw it up. :) Thanks for reading.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Dude, Spike, drop her a clue. A "all curses can be broken" kind of clue. At least something to have her go looking around for loopholes. D= It's like, you KNOW she's gonna sleep with him. give her a damn hint already.
He didn't need to drop a hint. He knew if he couldn't prevent it in a nice way, he could use a trusty stake. LOL.
07/21/2009 09:21 am
Chapter Twelve
Whoa! No Kendra?
I like the way this is playing out. Imagine, a Buffy who isn't depressed and terrified by her death. Could be fun. I keep thinking that Spike is a bit too hands off with her, emotionally. It could really bite him, allowing Angel such a free hand. But, it's always been Spike's way to let people make their own (bad) choices. Usually.
I like the way this is playing out. Imagine, a Buffy who isn't depressed and terrified by her death. Could be fun. I keep thinking that Spike is a bit too hands off with her, emotionally. It could really bite him, allowing Angel such a free hand. But, it's always been Spike's way to let people make their own (bad) choices. Usually.
We're delighted that you like how we're playing with things. Spike is very aware of how young and naive she still is and unlike Angel, he's willing to wait for her to become more of a woman. :D
Mabel
NICE Spuffy change to the series - Hope that Spike can manage to divert the Buffy-Angel relationship and that he can connect with Giles and Willow and Xander in a good relationship instead of the horrible way that we know them from the series.
And THANK YOU so much for the quick update - I am so enjoying this and looking forward to your next chapter. That the one thing about reading WIP's - not being able to read the story straight through - Readers really do appreciate the efforts from writers to do regular updates -
Thank you for taking the time to comment. The story is complete and so keeping to a bi-weekly posting schedule is easy - on Mondays and Fridays. I totally know what you mean about WIPs - I hate having to wait weeks for updates.
Mabel
Mabel
Good chapter, finally Spike has done something huge. It was bad enough that he almost got killed by dumbass Luke and was saved by Angel. Not to mention the whole holding hands/i love you bull.
I think it was just a silly little crush on Buffy's behalf and hopefully she'll start to open her eyes now and see the real hero in front of her. I do think that Spike could have warned Buffy better or possibly just dust Angel who should be no match for him, this Spike is a 150y old and last 20years he was a vamp with a soul.
Less whiney more badass Spike please, lol.
I think it was just a silly little crush on Buffy's behalf and hopefully she'll start to open her eyes now and see the real hero in front of her. I do think that Spike could have warned Buffy better or possibly just dust Angel who should be no match for him, this Spike is a 150y old and last 20years he was a vamp with a soul.
Less whiney more badass Spike please, lol.
Spike had no real clue how things happened first time round as he hadn't hit Sunnydale yet. I think canon showed that Buffy had much more than a crush on Angel -but like you I never liked them together. Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed the chapter.
Mabel
Mabel
Dreylin
07/21/2009 12:36 am
Chapter Twelve
Spike is really starting to chew through his family tree. First Darla, and then the Master. I'm almost disappointed neither one was really any kind of a fight. Not that their deaths weren't satisfying, but I'm itching for Spike to throw down. Maybe fight scene's just aren't your thing. The story is great anyway.
Spike had to be sneaky with Darla and the fact that the Master had his hands on Buffy meant Spike just had to strike as quickly as possible.
Thank you for letting us know you're enjoying the story :D
Mabel
Thank you for letting us know you're enjoying the story :D
Mabel
XD I felt a "Yippy-ki-yi-yay mother-fucker" in there. It just kinda reverbed from the Master's death. Bwahahaha.
D= I think Spike needs to let Buffy in on exactly why it's a bad idea to date Angel instead of just beating around the bush.
D= I think Spike needs to let Buffy in on exactly why it's a bad idea to date Angel instead of just beating around the bush.
I felt a "Yippy-ki-yi-yay mother-fucker" in there.
I think that is the best line I've ever had in a review! Thank you. I think you're right about Spike :D
Mabel
I think that is the best line I've ever had in a review! Thank you. I think you're right about Spike :D
Mabel
You guys are outdoing yourselves with each chapter!
Thank you very much, Joyce. We are thrilled that you are enjoying the story. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Buffyconvert
09/09/2009 10:00 am
Chapter Eleven
Darla & Drusilla - both dead by Spike's hand....Is he going to kill Angel, too?
He does seem to be going through his family members, one at a time, doesn't he? :)
~ DAwn
~ DAwn
I definitely get the feeling that Spike will do the work, but Angel will make sure it's Angel who gets the credit. D= Self-centered asshole.
LOL! You know how it is with those two. Just saw the scene in The Girl in Question where they are arguing about who saved the world more. Spike won that one. Angel taking credit for signally Buffy with his eyes to get her to run the sword through him. Sheesh!
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
wow! that was action packed! Loved it. Yet again, you guys have graced me with a fabulous chapter. Anxiously awaiting next update, ~Kitten
Thank you very much! We're so glad you liked the chapter. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
You two are writing one heck of a story - NICE WORK - can't wait for the next update -
It will be very interesting to see how, if you do, resolve the different powers at play between TPTB and Lurky -
UPDATE LIKE NOW -
It will be very interesting to see how, if you do, resolve the different powers at play between TPTB and Lurky -
UPDATE LIKE NOW -
:) Thank you very much. We are thrilled that you are enjoying the story.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Great stuff. I can't help thinking that the lurking is going to backfire big time, though. I love your perky Buffy, full of teasing fun.
The banners are so funny, and this is no exception. I love coming to the little treat at the end.
The banners are so funny, and this is no exception. I love coming to the little treat at the end.
Thank you so much for letting us know that you're enjoying it. :D
Mabel
Mabel
Max
07/14/2009 06:29 am
Chapter Ten
I want to see Angel get his pedophillic ass beaten, castrated, and then staked, preferably by either Joyce after they find out the real reason why Angel is there to "help" Buffy.
That's what I'd do if I discovered a grown man and convicted pedophile sniffing around my teenage daughter.
Champion my ass, Angel is sexual predator whose not only been offered his favorite type of victim but he's also gotten "permission" by Whistler (AKA TPTB) to "love" Buffy.
That's what I'd do if I discovered a grown man and convicted pedophile sniffing around my teenage daughter.
Champion my ass, Angel is sexual predator whose not only been offered his favorite type of victim but he's also gotten "permission" by Whistler (AKA TPTB) to "love" Buffy.
Hmm...so you like Angel, then? LOL!
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Mabel
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Mabel
I neeeeeed more! *flicks Angel* It makes me gag that his broodiness drew Buffy in. Wonder what Spike has planned with the master...
Your wish is our command :D More up now. You'll find out a little more of Spike's plans in the next chapter.
Mabel
Mabel
Certainly an ingenious method to give Spike time to deal with Drusilla and keep events in canon too.
Thank you. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Buffyconvert
09/09/2009 09:28 am
Chapter Nine
Poor Spike! He had to kill Dru to save Buffy. Well, at least it was an acident. I hope Buffy chooses him over Angel when she gets out of the hospital.
It was tough for Spike. I hope you liked what we did with the Angel vs. Spike stuff later on. :) Thanks so much for reading.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
So which vamp was in Buffy's room -- big tease!
It was Spike. :)
-Dawn
-Dawn
So which vamp was in Buffy's room -- big tease!
It was Spike. :)
-Dawn
-Dawn
Kate
07/11/2009 10:31 pm
Chapter Nine
This is turning out to be such a great story. I love what you did in this chapter - turning that little bit of info we learned in "Normal Again" into a great plot point for your story. A nice bit of play with time travel. I love how Spike is with Angel too...exactly what he needed to hear. lol Looking forward to more.
Thank you.
-Dawn
-Dawn
GAAH! You tricked me! But Spike was right, she was safe. Drusilla dusted. I know it needed to be done, and sure that Spike is sad, but thankful he didnt have to drive the stake in himself. I cannot wait for the next chapter!
:) Thanks for reading.
-Dawn
-Dawn
Poor Spike! What a terrible time for him.
The story is getting more gripping as it goes.
The story is getting more gripping as it goes.
Thank you. Yes, it's been a tough time for Spike, but he'll do what he has to to keep Buffy safe. :)
-Dawn
-Dawn
Buffyconvert
09/08/2009 10:12 pm
Chapter Eight
Ha ha ha I can't WAIT to see what happens next. I've put off reading this story because I remember very well the late '70's and had no reason to re-live them, but you got out of that pretty quickly. I wonder what trouble "Ginger" Vampire is going to get into next?
We wanted to keep the story moving along fairly quickly.
Mabel
Mabel
Oh, this is getting complex. How to get Dru into the insane asylum, and keep Buffy out? How to keep Angel from going all Romeo? How to keep from being set up on unwanted dates? How to just keep Buffy (and Joyce) safe? I wait with anticipation to find out!
Thank you so much for your comments. Your wait is over - new chapter up now! :D
Mabel
ooooh the plot thickens! I cannot wait to see what Spike has up his sleeve, and will it keep Buffy out of the asylum. Once more, I wait on the edge of my seat for the next update. Well done, once more :)
Hee! We have plenty of tricks up our sleeves so I hope we can keep you on the edge of your seat.
A totally engrossing tale! Very shrewd of Drusilla.
Thank you very much.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
kellykcmom
07/28/2009 10:15 pm
Chapter Seven
Uhh oh Drusilla on the loose...never a good thing! I'm on the edge of my seat!! :)
:) Glad we can keep up the suspension for you. Thank you.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Crap! Drusilla! Go Spike, like the wind and save your sunshine!
Evil, you 2 are just evil! But, I just love this story. It's embedded in my brain, in my thoughts, which wander in every direction now. I simply cannot wait til the next update!
Evil, you 2 are just evil! But, I just love this story. It's embedded in my brain, in my thoughts, which wander in every direction now. I simply cannot wait til the next update!
Thank you for the kind words. :) That the story is staying with you after you've read a chapter is high compliment indeed!
Dawn
Dawn
Excellent writing regarding Spike's emotional turmoil during his recovery.
Thank you very much. :D
Mabel
Mabel
kellykcmom
07/28/2009 05:57 am
Chapter Six
Ohhhhh man......that was a tough chapter to get through! But I had to trust you with the story....thank you.
I'm delighted that you trusted us. :D Thank you for taking the time to comment. We really appreciate it.
Mabel
Mabel
A gruelling recovery, really well done.
Thank you very much indeed. Really appreciate it.
Mabel
Mabel
*bouncing* YAY! he can see! and Buffy is ok. but poor Joyce, *sobs* more soon, please.. do I really have to wait til friday? *stomps*
'Fraid so! At least it's twice per week. Delighted that you like it so much that you're impatient for more.
Mabel
Excellent! Poor Spike...that year must have seemed an eternity (or is that Poor Volkov and Noreen!).
So Buffy is 12 now. Only 3 year till her life totally changes, enter Merrick stage right. Wonder if Volkov will move to Sunnydale with Spike when that time comes.
Excellent and not creepy with her a child because it is the WOMAN he fell in love with after all. Not at all like Angel seeing a lollypop licking teen and deciding she was his destiny!
Wonder when Spike will be running into his grand sire this go round. Whistler should keep away and mind his own business this go round.
Kathleen
So Buffy is 12 now. Only 3 year till her life totally changes, enter Merrick stage right. Wonder if Volkov will move to Sunnydale with Spike when that time comes.
Excellent and not creepy with her a child because it is the WOMAN he fell in love with after all. Not at all like Angel seeing a lollypop licking teen and deciding she was his destiny!
Wonder when Spike will be running into his grand sire this go round. Whistler should keep away and mind his own business this go round.
Kathleen
Thank you.
I'm particularly pleased that you aren't finding Spike watching over Buffy as creepy, as we worked hard to try to prevent that.
As for Angel...you'll soon find out.
Mabel x
I'm particularly pleased that you aren't finding Spike watching over Buffy as creepy, as we worked hard to try to prevent that.
As for Angel...you'll soon find out.
Mabel x
If Volkov hadn't been such a caring roommate, I shudder to think...
Me too. It pays to have friends, doesn't it?
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Buffyconvert
09/08/2009 09:40 pm
Chapter Five
I'm really enjoying the original charactors you have brought in. Great idea too, for the doctor having a "secret" doorbell.
Thank you very much. Mabel and I worked together to make the original characters and I'm very proud of the fact that we did this together. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
How wonderful to have Spike in a position where he has deep friendships - Makes for a really nice change from most of the FF stories that feature him - You have given him a very nice man to share his life with - I always like the works that have him paired up with Wesley in a great friendship -
Love the non Buffy characters that you have introduced -
Love the non Buffy characters that you have introduced -
Thank you. :) We are thrilled that you like the OCs. It's not easy to create likable ones that do not take over the story.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
OOOh OOOh Spike *sobs* I hope he recovers completely and soon! Please update soon ladies! I cant bear to think of him all handicapped!
Oh, and it was so well written, I couls see it all clearly in my mind.
Oh, and it was so well written, I couls see it all clearly in my mind.
Thank you very much. :) We're thrilled that you are enjoying the story.
Dawn
Dawn
Yes, a guardian angel for Buffy sounds like a fantastic way to spend the time.
How could he resist?
Mabel
Mabel
Buffyconvert
09/08/2009 09:35 pm
Chapter Four
this is the best chappie yet! Great story.
Hee! Thank you :D
Mabel
Mabel
sirc
06/24/2009 10:30 pm
Chapter Four
Great chapter :)
Thank you very much.
Mabel
Mabel
I'm liking the idea of Spike the protector.
Thank you. I wouldn't mind him watching over me! LOL Mabel
Great chapter! I can't believe the Ice Capades caper! You guys are really twisted, you know that? I actually sort of wish he was boffing an Ice Capades dancer, though. He's got a long, wait for Buffy to grow up, and I have trouble seeing him as celibate for all that. (Nice touch with the pedophile umbrage; sets him up as "not one of those sickos".) I like that he's still gambling and being too loud in public places. Still a bloke, after all.
Also, yay Joyce for being so fierce! Gotta love those mama bears.
Also, yay Joyce for being so fierce! Gotta love those mama bears.
Hee! How could we resist Ice Capades! LOL! I'm sure that Spike finds a bit of 'solace' at times :D I'm glad that you liked how we handled the incident with the perv. Spike is most definately still a bloke! Mabel
HAHHA Spike at the Ice Capades Love it! and protecting her at the mall was great. Well written ladies *hugs*
Thank you very much. We had a good giggle when we were putting the Ice Capades in! :D
Sweet :-)
04/21/2010 08:43 am
Chapter Three
Thrilled you're still enjoying it.
Mabel
Mabel
Buffyconvert
09/08/2009 09:27 pm
Chapter Three
Yay! I love Spike! He'd make a great daddy.
:) Thank you. I just thought it would be a great moment to have Spike see a newborn Buffy. Of course, the challenge is to get it back to where he's not feeling paternal. I hope we accomplished that in the end. :)
NICE - this is a really neat way to handle the time travel perspective - and I want to say how much I like having this extra image - wish more writers would put images throughout the works - we did it with an online series and I think it adds so much to the story and the pleasure for the readers -
Thank you so much. I'm really glad you enjoying the story. I wasn't sure how the extra images would be received. I didn't want to be going overboard, but so far people seem to like them. I just felt very inspired by this story and couldn't help by art up the scenes. :)
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
Niraha
06/22/2009 06:24 am
Chapter Three
Amazing! I hope to see more updates soon!
Thank you very much! We'll do our best to keep the updates coming regularly. :)
Dawn
Dawn
ii
06/19/2009 10:10 pm
Chapter Three
I'm really enjoying this story. I like how you're exploring Spike's feelings but not making it the center of everything, creating the background of him looking for information on how he was sent back and getting an apartment with Volkov. The characterization of him with a soul is very well done.
I am interested in seeing how you develop this story and what happens as Spike lives through protecting his loved girl without any physical side to their relationship. How will he change the future, and change Buffy?
Great chapter with wonderful description of Spike as a person and the events of the story. Looking forward to the next update.
Thank you very much. :)
Dawn
Dawn
06/19/2009 09:05 pm
Chapter Three
I love where you're taking this, with Spike at first thinking he needs to preserve the future, but love makes him decide risking the change to help Buffy. How will he watch over her? Will he make contact with her, ever? How to handle Angel? and the Gem of amara still exists in this past with a lot of treasure around it, and i wonder if he realizes that! He can see Buffy in daylight!
Really liking this story, with very real emotion and natural flow, not rushing to 'perfect' moments of why the characters are wonderful. Love it! Hope you update soon.
Really liking this story, with very real emotion and natural flow, not rushing to 'perfect' moments of why the characters are wonderful. Love it! Hope you update soon.
Thank you very much. I'm so glad you like what we've done so far. I hope you enjoy how we answer all your questions in the story. Won't spoil you by answering them here. :)
Cool :-)
04/21/2010 08:26 am
Chapter Two
Thank you! :D
Mabel
Certainly not what Spike wanted. Loving the way you write Drusilla.
Thank you very much. I find her quite difficult to get right.
Buffyconvert
09/08/2009 09:15 pm
Chapter Two
How sweet Drusilla is to Spike. She has a lot of patience for a demon. I feel kinda bad for her, now.
Dru tried so hard.
Thanks for commenting.~~~Mabel
Thanks for commenting.~~~Mabel
kellykcmom
07/26/2009 07:09 am
Chapter Two
Ohhhhh his pain felt so real. Your words painted a true nightmare.
Thank you very much for such lovely comments. :D
Mabel
Mabel
06/16/2009 08:05 pm
Chapter Two
I'm surprised Drusilla hasn't 'seen' the soul in Spike, and that she'd bother to stick around him. I understand that Spike needs to deal with the soul, but I'm more interested in his actions now and what he'll choose to do. As a demon, he sought the soul, so I don't know why he has that little voice telling him it's alright to kill.
You can see that Drusilla never "saw" the soul in Angel in the show and that she's not exactly the most observant vampire... unless the pixies tell her. In my mind, Spike always had that voice there - he just managed to ignore it. He has been thrust into his 1977 body which had been feasting on blood so the demon was resisting the soul.
Fantastic start !!! :-)
04/21/2010 08:06 am
Chapter One
Thank you very much for letting us know you're reading and enjoying :D
Mabel
Mabel
Buffyconvert
09/08/2009 08:59 pm
Chapter One
Very exciting beginning. Nice internal dialogue.
Thank you. :)
kellykcmom
07/26/2009 06:49 am
Chapter One
Wow......:Q *total shock face* You totally surprised me! What an unexpected way to send Spike back! You are a wonderful writer! I can't wait for the next chapter! More! More!! :)
Thanks so much. We're glad you liked the first chapter.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
this is probably the best description of Spike and the immediate aftermath of getting his soul back -
This is going to be one good work if the rest is like this chapter -
This is going to be one good work if the rest is like this chapter -
Thank you for the kind words. So glad to have you reading our story.
~ Dawn
~ Dawn
very good beginning, thank you.
:) Thank you so much for reading.
Dawn
Dawn
Exciting start 2W's. Who did your awesome banner?
Thank you so much.
The banner was done by me, Dawnofme. I'm glad you like it and thanks for saying so. :)
The banner was done by me, Dawnofme. I'm glad you like it and thanks for saying so. :)
Oh wow, I like this! Very much!
I could totally feel Spike's confusion - the way it's written really sucks the reader into his plight. I look forward to following this!
I could totally feel Spike's confusion - the way it's written really sucks the reader into his plight. I look forward to following this!
Thank you so much for the kind words on the writing style. :)
Thanks for reading. We are thrilled that liked it!
Dawn
Thanks for reading. We are thrilled that liked it!
Dawn
hmmmm
06/13/2009 05:09 am
Chapter One
Yeah, at the fastest, Spike would have his soul in three days, and Willow's rampage is basically 48 hours tops. She also sounded suddenly whiny there, and it kinda took me out of the story. The insert didn't feel.......organic? I guess you could say....
He only has, at most, a 12 hour lead on the SD events starting with Tara and Buffy shot in the morning. Provided he found someone to teleport him to Africa, you still can't get around any remote areas in a fast way. Under a week? Yeah. Under 3 days? Nope. *Only* if he got teleported to that village outside Lurky's cave, and then just had to walk in.........*then* the end of his trials could coincide.
See my reply to the review above about the canon stuff.
As far as the whiny part, I'd be interested to know what lines you found to be whiny? So I can avoid that in the future. Feel free to send me an email at dawnofme@gmail.com
As far as the whiny part, I'd be interested to know what lines you found to be whiny? So I can avoid that in the future. Feel free to send me an email at dawnofme@gmail.com
Sorry to nitpick, but you know I'm a canon whore. :) How is it possible for dark!Willow to send a souled Spike back in time? Despite the way the episodes were edited, there's no way those two events were happening simultaneously. It probably would've taken Spike at least a week or two to get to Africa by boat, and Willow's rampage didn't last that long - a day or two at the most.
Interesting premise, though.
Interesting premise, though.
Thanks for reading the first chapter.
I was only going by the way the episodes were edited. I guess I just consider that canon. But I purposely messed with canon at the very end of the chapter, because I switched the order of the scenes where Willow threw the ball up in the air to kill Jon. and Andrew and when Spike got the soul put in.
I'm not really concerned with getting canon right. I have a healthy respect for it, but I don't care if I mess with it to some degree. I'm writing fan fiction, not summaries of the show. I had an idea for a story and with the help of a great friend and betas this is what we've done with it.
I have to warn you that from this point on canon is destroyed by a souled Spike reliving his past and changing everything he can. You probably will not like any of the coming chapters either, but I hope that it will entertain and keep the interest of a few readers.
I was only going by the way the episodes were edited. I guess I just consider that canon. But I purposely messed with canon at the very end of the chapter, because I switched the order of the scenes where Willow threw the ball up in the air to kill Jon. and Andrew and when Spike got the soul put in.
I'm not really concerned with getting canon right. I have a healthy respect for it, but I don't care if I mess with it to some degree. I'm writing fan fiction, not summaries of the show. I had an idea for a story and with the help of a great friend and betas this is what we've done with it.
I have to warn you that from this point on canon is destroyed by a souled Spike reliving his past and changing everything he can. You probably will not like any of the coming chapters either, but I hope that it will entertain and keep the interest of a few readers.
ii
06/13/2009 02:31 am
Chapter One
I love time travel fics, though this doesn't seem to be the conventional kind. That Willow had to do with it was perfect, and it still elaves us with the worry for Buffy in the present instead of ignoring it for the story going on in the past. I hope Spike doesn't become a whiny wimp, but other than that. I'm looking forward to whatever you came up with, when you created so many possibilities! Where does he go from there and then?
please update soon!
please update soon!
Thank you! I've always been a fan of time travel fics too. I hope you like what we've done this and we're thrilled that you liked this first chapter. Thanks so much for reading!
Dawn
Dawn
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