Origins by Niamh

10/13/2017 03:23 pm
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so good

08/23/2017 12:40 am
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I just completed my third reading of the entire saga.  It has been almost 10 years since my last read.  I still could not put it down.  This is a truly epic story.  I love it so much I can't begin to really tell you.  The Spike that you have written is just so beautiful he brings tears to my eyes.  And you have made Buffy so human and vulnerable.

I agree with you 100% - I never liked Xander and I never liked Angel either.  

I know you had many struggles writing this epic and I want to thank you for never giving up.  This is simply the best Spuffy fic I have ever read and I have read thousands and thousands.

Just wanted to let you know how I felt.

Annie
01/31/2013 04:20 pm
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Great read!

Annie
01/31/2013 04:20 pm
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03/09/2012 02:39 pm
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I can't begin to tell you how much I've enjoyed this.  It's an amazing epic.  I loved that little bit where Buffy was reassured by Spike's love for Dru all those years instead of being threatened.  they do have a 'mature' love... now, if only she could say those words to the poor man! 

Not sure how I managed not to read this before...

Blue

http://www.tthfanfic.org/authors.php?no=12717&list=profile

03/31/2010 10:49 am
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Have only just got round to reading this - and even though it was a very late night when I finished, I cant wait to start Book 2.

Thank you - brilliant story, with great characterisation

nmcil
08/08/2007 03:27 pm
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"This was different. This was a zephyr, a blitzkrieg, a rapid strike, this was lightening in a bottle. One moment things were fixable and in the next heartbeat everything was broken."

Wonderful section - Very Much loving this story - read it once before and I think I like it even more the second time. Thanks Much for including alll those great words from other writers -

Great to see that there is now an additional part -

daniel_nieves
12/05/2006 03:22 pm
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This fic was a great read, i enjoyed slacking off at work to read every last sentence i could, and i can't wait to read the sequel...

11/12/2006 08:46 am
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end -- i guess they're gonna face a lot in the sequel, aren't they? i'll probably start reading it tomorrow :) thanx for a good story :)

11/12/2006 08:43 am
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52 -- wonder what else dawn's gonna find out...hope willow can get over the magic, but i have a feeling it'll rear its ugly head again in the sequel...on to the "prologue".

11/12/2006 08:39 am
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51 -- oh i have a feeling angel's gonna make big trouble for them in the sequel, isn't he? another excellent chapter...on to the end (of the beginning) :)

11/12/2006 08:32 am
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50 -- well that's a huge sigh of relief that she told angel off...i really hope it doesn't come back to hurt them, though...

11/12/2006 08:25 am
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49 -- wow...this could get ugly fast...hope buffy and spike manage to stand their ground...but i'm sure they will :)

11/08/2006 08:04 am
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48 -- xander is so annoying, not able to accept the truth when it basically slaps him in the face... *sigh* great chapter, pet :)

Verda
06/30/2006 04:23 am
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Can't wait to start the next book. So loved the analogy of "a bear trying to incite a panther". Left know doubt as to who was who. I've got to tell you how much I've loved your work, looking forward to the next book. Thank you for your wonderful words.

06/29/2006 01:25 pm
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Chapter 51 - LOL got so excited I his submit before finishing lol

Excellant excellant chapter! I loved reading this and can't wait to continue onto the sequal! Excellant writing!

06/29/2006 01:21 pm
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Chapter 50 - My heart is in my throat! What an amazing speech that was about what love it. Excellant and beutiful writing my dear! Ohhh and I heard you are going to writer con *squeee* we can meet!

06/29/2006 01:21 pm
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Chapter 48 - Very good chapter - I can't believe Xander - I hope Anya ends up with Giles because she can do so much better then xander. Good chapter and have i mentioned my strong dislike of angel in this fic. great job!

Chapter 49 - I love Anya's business sense you write her so well! And Angel with the assumptions! *geesh*

04/20/2006 07:26 pm
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wow, you are amazing, loved the plot, loved the characters and most of all loved your writing. Thank you for this, now I´m going to read the sequal...

04/20/2006 07:25 pm
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wow, you are amazing, loved the plot, loved the characters and most of all loved your writing. Thank you for this, now I´m going to read the sequal...

ohgodspike
12/20/2005 08:02 am
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i cann't believe that i didn't post a review for this story so i'm going to remedy that. This story is nothing short of perfect, seriously. if anybody is familiar with Journeys by Mary, this just surpasses that, and that story was one of the best i had ever read. this story - well words mostlyl fail me. your writing is superb, the story is completely spellbinding. I am now reading it for the second time - no problem there. I am eagerly anticipating the completion of your continuation story - origins - reveleations, as i've been hurt by WIPs before (who among us hasn't?) i have faith that you will finish this story and not leave us hanging. thank you so much for writing this beautiful fic. You are a great writer - no question about it. in fact - can i be your best friend? and the spuffy lovin in this story - oh yeah!

11/08/2006 07:59 am
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47 -- oh i hope she doesn't totally freak out on them and go all evil willow...but she very well could...excellent chapter, on to the next :)

Verda
06/29/2006 03:54 pm
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Just think Spike with a sprog. You know we'd like it. No one has let Willow have it the way she needs to. You know I love this story.

06/29/2006 12:31 pm
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Chapter 47 - Oh Oh oh lovely chapter - I am so glad they are standing up to Willow and telling her that she needs to go. It's the truth! She is no longer their friend. She has betrayed them all time and time again! Great Chapter!

11/08/2006 07:52 am
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46 -- i can see this is quickly reaching a boiling point...hope wes doesn't get in any trouble for his part in this....and willow's plan cant be of the good :( looking forward to more, love :)

11/08/2006 07:46 am
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45 -- there ya go, giles..finally figured it out...i hope angel doesn't cause a lot of trouble for them...but that may be hoping too much....looking forward to reading more :)

11/08/2006 07:40 am
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44 -- wow that was creepy...i cant believe she did that! and terribly disturbing, wonder what she'll get up to next...i hope dawn's not in any danger, having witnessed her intrusion...great chapter, love :)

11/08/2006 07:32 am
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43 -- poor buffy, she's still got a lot of pain to deal with...i'm glad for tara, though, that she has support through the breakup...great chapter :)

11/05/2006 01:54 am
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42 -- so dawn's making some progress...so glad tara left willow there, but what's willow going to do now...?? you keep making me nervous with these chapters, love...but they're still awesome!!! great job :)

11/05/2006 01:32 am
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41 -- i love that last little scene with dawn and wes..love wes :)...this chapter was very well done, and willow's thoughts seem a bit ominous to me...if she managed to stop time for everyone else just by thinking that she was late...what might she accidentally do to spike, just thinking that buffy's better off without him? *bites nails*
great chapter, pet :)

Verda
06/29/2006 03:32 pm
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So the they wanted Angel's help to set up Spike. Can't wait for them to get what's coming to them. Thank you this story, it ROCKS!

06/29/2006 12:23 pm
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Chapter 45 - I like the conflict you are setting up with Wes and Angel, how Wes feels welcome and how he played on words about the new slayer :-) yeah Giles for figuring out that Buffy had been in heaven.

Chapter 46 - Oh oh this chapter was sooooooo gooD! everyone's reaction about Buffy being in Heaven was well done, the remorse, Spike being right - and the last line's about Darla and Angel! Perfect! I love it!

06/29/2006 12:06 pm
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Chapter 43 - Excellant Chapter I am glad that tara is moving into the basement and not leaving the Scoobies house. Willow keeps diggin a depper and deeper hole for herself. *Shakes head*

Chapter 44 - I cna;t believe Willow wacthed/listened how creepy!

06/29/2006 12:06 pm
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Chapter 43 - Excellant Chapter I am glad that tara is moving into the basement and not leaving the Scoobies house. Willow keeps diggin a depper and deeper hole for herself. *Shakes head*

Chapter 44 - I cna;t believe Willow wacthed/listened how creepy!

06/29/2006 11:54 am
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Chapter 41 - LMAO of Dawn offering Wesley the mallot. I so love Wes, such a great character in this. I can't believe Willow she doesn't deserve Tara at all. Hopefuly Tara (and Anya) will come to realize that what they have is not love. They may love thier others but people who love you back do not treat you like they have been treating you.

Chapter 42 - Ohhh I am so glad that Tara told off Willow and that she told her she couldn't be with someone she didn;t trust. Willow doesn't deserve someone as wonderful as Tara. Hopefully Anya will make a similiar decision soon as Xander's actions towards Anya are unforgiveable. Mental abuse is still mental abuse!

11/05/2006 12:56 am
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i always liked wesley now, really looking forward to more of this story, love the developing friendship between tara and spike...great chapter :)

11/05/2006 12:51 am
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39 -- hmmm....now i'm curious about kirsten and her brother...on to read more :)

11/05/2006 12:44 am
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38 -- wow...that's pretty blunt...they need to be very careful, she could end up getting them all hurt...excellent chapter, love :)

11/04/2006 11:43 pm
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37 -- you captured spike's emotions in that last scene perfectly, and made me furious with angel...how could he be so selfish, that he only cares about buffy's loved ones when he thinks there's something in it for him? *grrrr..* great chapter, pet, on to read more :)

10/26/2006 11:11 pm
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36 -- poor little dawnie...hope they can find out something for her...and hope the council doesn't try to hurt them...but something tells me that's something that's not gonna be avoidable, eh? great construction of this tale, love :)

10/26/2006 10:50 pm
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35 -- oh that doesn't sound good...is angelus going to come into play? great chapter, love how things are developing here :)

10/26/2006 10:32 pm
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34 -- that last bit about dawn was very sweet...wonder what exactly giles has to share with them..and i would so love to see some giles/anya coming into play, though you may not have that planned...also, glad you're bringing wes into it, always liked him :)

Verda
06/29/2006 02:00 pm
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Thanks for having Spike and Tara actually embrace and show affection for each other. I've alway's hated that they never went that far on the series. I believe that the only physical contact they had was when he punched her in the nose. Another great chapter. Also agree with you that Alexis was the hottie on Angel.

06/29/2006 12:22 am
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Chapter 38- Nice warning - veru good chapter

Chapter 39 - growls I can't believe Xander thinks he gets to decide that Spike should be taken out permenetly! I just cannot believe it!

Chapter 40- AHHHh I like the Spike and tara friendship going on here this is really loveley! great story so far!

06/29/2006 12:13 am
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Chapter 36 - I love Wesley - he was so cute trying to discreetly say how he liberated those texts *grin* great chapter!

Chapter 37 - Excellant Chapter - I liked Spike's tirade about Angel and how angel never called to check in them until after Buffy was back. Niceley done!

06/29/2006 12:00 am
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Chapter 34 - AHHH very sweet ending of the chapter. I loved the point where Spike was the first one of Buffy's boyfriends to love Dawn for who she was -not just tolerate beauase she is the sister but loved for being an individual.

Chapter 35 - oh this line was just to much "The truth was, of all Buffy’s significant others, Spike was the one he liked best. But he’d never ever admit to" I loved the chapter and Wesley is a god character - i loved his reactions!

10/26/2006 10:12 pm
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33 -- anya's a bright one...glad she managed to talk to giles without willow or xander interfering...those two need help *rolls eyes*....hope that giles and dawn can figure it out...buffy and spike apparently need "alone time" :)

10/26/2006 10:05 pm
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32 -- wow that was a hot ending for the chapter..worried about dawn, though...it was poor judgment on all of their part (spike, buffy, and giles) to send her off with xander -- who's too wrapped up in his own issues to be much use at the moment -- and willow, who's obviously unbalanced and not to be trusted not to put the girl in even worse danger...and the weird guy with the dogs...doesn't sound good...off to read more :)

10/26/2006 09:43 pm
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31 -- very well written chapter, love giles' reaction, very in character..and when will spike get that she actually loves him?? grr...stupid vampire *spoken as affectionately a possible* :)

10/26/2006 09:36 pm
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30 -- oh buffy so needs to beat the snot out of xander for beating up on spike when he really was in no shape to defend himself, and chipped too...that boy needs to learn a lesson...great chapter, by the way :)

10/26/2006 09:29 pm
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29 -- they're both so uncertain with each other, it's very realistic, but very tense as well...and i hope xander doesn't take this too hard, but i have a feeling that's too much to hope for...reading on for inspiration for my own xander-smackdown i'm about to write! :)

10/26/2006 08:59 pm
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27 -- excellent chapter, so very glad that she let him drink from her...happy for them that things are going so well...it's gonna help her to be able to help him, if you know what i mean :)

Verda
06/29/2006 11:45 am
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I haven't yet thanked you for all the wonderful passages, poems and lyrics you've given us to enjoy as well as the wonderful story that's unfolding before our very eyes. I had thought that prehaps the hounds were after Willow since she opened the portal with nothing to offer as a trade, but since she was in the general vicinity as Dawn and they didn't attack, guess I was mistaken. Now you've got me guessing.

06/28/2006 10:23 pm
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Chapter 31 - Very good chapter loved the Giles interaction and general acceptance. Poor Buffy just being all avoidy girl.

Chapter 32 - I really love how you developed Giles and he what he said about trust. Very nicely done!

Chapter 33 - Great chapter - I loved the Huntsmen trying to talk to the Key! Such a fab story!

06/28/2006 08:33 pm
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Chapter 29 - The Willow cooking breakfest aka micky mouse style was excellant... I loved that! It was perfect. Xander of course doesn't notice anything and even more of course is overreatcing to what he does see. What a jerk!

chapter 30 - Oh what a wonderful emptional chapter. My stomach is tied up into knots after reading that - excellant excellant job. I loved it - xander is being an utter jerk and then thier fight. It was a breathtakign scene.

06/28/2006 07:36 pm
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Chapter 27 - Lovely chapter - I feel sorry for tara who doesn't want to go to her own bed because of Willow. happy that she knows there is a difference between her "just wanting to help" and Willow's version!

Chapter 28 - Willow is scaruly delicious. I absolutly adore your version of her so much potential! *evil wicked grin* Great chapter, I love the emtoional responses of Spike in this - great writing!

10/26/2006 08:25 pm
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26 -- awww...buffy's being so sweet to him...did his chip go off though, or not? probably not, eh? wonder when someones gonna think of that...great chapter, pet :)

10/26/2006 08:16 pm
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25 -- oh poor spike...he's probably not gonna be too thrilled with himself when he realizes what he did...and i hope xander doesn't find out...poor thing...but at least buffy's taking it well :)

10/26/2006 07:55 pm
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24 -- wow those dogs are nasty...hope spike can get rescued in time...and i love how xander acknowledged that spike saved his life, and in spite of his fear went back to help him...great chapter :)

10/26/2006 07:22 pm
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23 -- they shouldn't have woke her and then just let her loose like that..willow's path is getting more and more dangerous...like how spike and buffy are progressing though...good chapter :)

10/26/2006 04:32 am
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22 -- at least buffy and spike are making progress :)

Verda
06/29/2006 09:59 am
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Yup, the writer's always glossed over Willows selfish nature. Just giving us a glimpes but not a gawk. Writing Xander perfectly as well, the little snot. I'm throughly enjoying this story. Thank you.

06/28/2006 02:06 am
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Chapter 25 - Hmmm... Buffy didn't set off the chip - wonder if they will notice. Good chapter!

Chapter 26 -AHHH i like the Spike and Dawn dialouge - good chapter!

06/28/2006 02:01 am
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Chapter 22 - I love how Buffy is thinking of giving Spike his crumbs!

Chapter 23 - Willow has quiet a controlling and sometimes cruel streak doesn't she. Destroying that woman's shop - she probably felt completly justified about it to *shakes head* and the mind reading - geesh! Oz should run far far away from Willow

Chapter 24 - Shakes head at Xander - he just doesn't get it. but has he really ever? *sigh*

Panther
05/16/2006 01:53 am
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ok, here i have to stop to submit a review.....
i read 1000s of fanfic about our blonde couple (believe me i do not exaggerate) over the years, but noone - i repeat NOONE - i spell it, just to be sure N-O-O-N-E - had ever written ANYTHING similar to my thoughts than this goddam crazy brilliant hell of an author.
in this story there is no petting of willow - yes, willow being a bith goes way back and had nothing to do with addiction.
yes, there is still our not so bright xander and his paranoia of vampires, and though you did not write that much about him, at least there was no petting of xander either - no xander bullying spike away from the girls, because it seems like all stood up against his annoying habit. (would have liked to read that though ;-) )
oh yes, THIS giles - unlike our onscreen giles - actually switched on brains and talked with spike about demons. i hope this giles will also tap on the knowlegde of anya. and this anya seems not to be the sex slave of xander. no, she is able to shoot xander down if necessary.

what really surprised me and never thought about it this way was your mentioning of spike, tortured by a hell god, facing said one again without hesitation.
WOW - you even got the finest points of the show... even those the bloody awful authors *hint* missed to mention :-)

there'S one thing missing though - but i think it would not fit within this story: spike-buffy banter, ending in the big bang where she is forced to wake up out of her denial and face the truth about her feelings 1 second before it'S too late and having to make up for it :-)))))


may i dare and approach you with a story idea myself ? neither is english my native language nor i'm i good at bringing my thoughts that colorful to paper.

my mailaddress: derchefkoch_75@gmx.de

jackson@rochester.rr.com
11/07/2005 08:29 am
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first....your writing is amazing....better then alot of the published fiction l have read lately....second....l very much agree with your view of the actual shows plot lines after buffy came back..... and even before with reqards to spike especially....it to often seemed hypocritical the way the show treated spike....anyway....thanks for a wonderful story so far....

10/26/2006 04:02 am
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21 -- i hope tara doesn't leave for good...and i love how spike and buffy are slowly getting closer and closer...lovely job with this chapter :)

10/26/2006 03:55 am
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20 -- wow...i hope they're not moving too quickly...it *has* only been days...and poor tara...*sigh*...willow needs to get a clue...good chapter :)

10/26/2006 03:22 am
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19 -- i think tara's making a mistake to even consider it....willow's seriously messed up...it's good to see buffy laughing adn such again....great chapter :)

10/26/2006 03:13 am
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18 -- as i suspected, willow's not even listening, is she? *sigh* how are they ever gonna fix all buffy's problems...this is heart-breaking, but a very interesting story

Verda
06/29/2006 08:38 am
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Thanks for giving us a more realistic view of the series. As much as I have love that show from episode 1 back in 1997, there have been parts that have frustrated me as well. Thanks for the laugh when Dawn thought Spike might want a blood slurpee and for the tenderness that Buffy's showing towards Spike. The turmoil that Tara's dealing with is so real, it just brakes my heart. You've got such a handle on these characters... it's just fantastic.






06/28/2006 01:51 am
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Chapter 20 - Excellant realization that Tara had. Willow never apologized, doesn't even think she did anything wrong. Great chapter!

Chapter 21 - Poor Tara - she doesn't realize that everyone does love her. I hope she realizes that she has options. Great chapter and update!

06/28/2006 01:46 am
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Chapter 18 - Willow's arrogance and self-absorbtion (sp?) knows no bounds! She has no clue why anyone would be upset - no idea of consequences - shakes head. I love this chapter - very well done!

Chapter 19 - Willow didn't even think that she might hurt Dawn or Tara with the tea, didn;t care that she stole Tara's blood. Shakes head. I wonder how long until Willow screws up again and loses Tara! Excellant job with Willow as the bad guy!

10/26/2006 02:39 am
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17 -- oh no...what did willow let get through that portal?? what's gonna happen next...? very exciting story, pet :)

10/26/2006 02:32 am
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16 -- wow...not so sure that's the best way of doing this, but i suppose we'll see soon, won't we? you write this so well, the visuals and emotions are so clear...on to more :)

10/26/2006 02:20 am
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15 -- well at least she's up and talking a bit...that was a rough night...don't think she's quite up to facing everyone yet though *sigh* another well done chapter :)

10/26/2006 02:08 am
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14 -- wow...it's heartbreaking to see buffy so terrified, so hurting, struggling to come to get past what's happened to her...and spike's doing such a good job...and poor dawnie, so lost.... *sigh*..very good chapter, though :)

10/26/2006 01:44 am
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13 -- that was such a relief to see buffy react like that to dawn...so very sweet and tender...very good chapter :)

Verda
06/29/2006 07:32 am
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Emotionally draining chapters and this was your first attempt at fanfiction, it's incredible. Your easy and insight with these characters is unbelievable. I'm so glad that you decided to buy S5. You are a definte asset to the Buffyverse and Spuffy.

06/28/2006 01:30 am
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Chapter 15 - Very nice chapter! I liked the "i knew one of us wouldn't make it line"

Chapter 16 - Nice dramatic entrence of Buffy :-)

Chapter 17 - *shakes head* and she just thought there would be no consequences. How foolish could she be? Excellant excellant chapters and great story so far!

06/28/2006 01:21 am
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Chapter 13 - The scene with Dawn and Spike was poigant. Her wanting to see her sister, Spike unsure how to tell her how broken Buffy appeared. Really excellant writing! I love your style so much!

Chapter 14 - I loved how you had Giles turn right around and fly back. Flagging someone and telling them that his daughter had been in an accident was brilliant!

letsfightthatevil
12/24/2011 06:17 am
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Oooh, this is very promising.

Tahkaullus01
12/17/2011 04:13 pm
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Hi again!
Was just rereading this wonderful trilogy, and it must be my inner critic because this time I picked up on a continuity error in your stories.
In 'Origins' Kirsten and Dawn are said to have known each other since they were very young, but in 'Revelations' its made clear that Kirsten is Spike and Buffy's daughter. Therefore, unless she knew some really ridiculous magic, Kirsten would have had to have gone back in time when she was younger than five years old. It's the only error you've got though, so that's okay, everything else is, as our favourite Master Vampire would say, bloody brilliant.
 

10/25/2006 10:31 pm
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wow..poor buffy...what willow's done to her is so terrible...poor thing...at least she's surrounded by people who care about her, especially spike...totally intrigued by now, pet...on to more :)

10/25/2006 10:12 pm
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11 -- i hope tara leaves willow for good, she's really messed up...i'm afraid we'll see exactly how soon, won't we? that last bit with spike and buffy was very touching...i have a feeling as far as buffy's concerned, things might be a bit different this time around...

10/25/2006 09:54 pm
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10 -- oh wow...come on spike, you have to notice buffy, have to help her...and willow needs to be stopped, before things go any further than they already have...

10/25/2006 09:37 pm
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9 -- i'm feeling majorly unsettled by what willow's doing here...just the fact that she's using dawn and tara without telling them about it or getting their consent alone is disturbing....i am glad that you didn't put any actual rituals and such in here, because that could only be bad...the chapter itself was very interesting...moving on to more...

10/25/2006 09:21 pm
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8 -- what a revelation for giles....wonder what's coming next...

10/25/2006 09:08 pm
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7 -- so what's up with kirsten? hmmm...reminded me a bit of cassie in season 7...well-written chapter, though i must say i'm disturbed a bit if there's actual rituals and such in this fic...skimmed the first part mostly....but very curious about dawn's little friend :)

Verda
06/29/2006 05:56 am
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Can't stop saying it, this story is amazing. Everything about is awesome. So happy for Spike and Dawn of course, but Tara's got this whole situation with Willow now to deal with. Thank you for your amazing words.

06/28/2006 01:08 am
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Chapter Ten - Shudders, you wrote her awakeing in the coffin brillantly. It was intense. I hope that Tara finds the streghth to protect herself against Willow and to leave her for the invasion and rape of her mind.

Chapter Eleven - *shakes with rage* Willow is toying with people, elements and things she never should. She needs to be stopped. I am rather glad that is was Spike who found Buffy. Poor Buffy however, digging her way out of her grave.

Chapter twelve - What an emotional chapter. I have gone from heartbroken to angry and back to heartbroken. You manege to bring out the emotional aspects of this fic very well. I adore this story!

06/28/2006 12:56 am
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Chapter Eight - I liked Giles reflections about Spike's character. very nicely developed and excellantly written. He is right of course - Spike is a protector and would do anything for those he deemed his. I would like to mention now that Willow scares the heck out of me at the moment. *shakes head* Lethe's Bramble - how could she? *Sigh* this is so not going to go well!

Chapter Nine - Willow just keeps getting scarier and scarier. She thinks she can manipulate people, thier memories with no condequences. It is frightning to see the ease that she does this with. Again, I enjoyed the social worker thinking Spike is her father, it is quite fun!

10/25/2006 09:00 pm
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6 -- i'm starting to catch xander's feeling of uneasiness...willow's making a bad mistake here...and poor spike, its just getting too hard on him with all the patrolling and such...great chapter, love :)

10/25/2006 08:53 pm
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5 -- not sure if it was exactly your goal or not, but you managed to establish so well just how badly dawn needs giles there...that willow's calloused hope for him to stay away in the end of the chapter is simply appalling...excellent chapter, pet...looking forward to reading more :)

10/25/2006 06:08 pm
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4 -- i hope dawn really does wise up and realize that she needs to straighten up her act, or things could get bad...wonder if the social worker's gonna figure into this more later...great chapter, love :)

Verda
06/29/2006 04:24 am
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A very intriguing chapter. Very interested in who Kirsten is or what she is. Glad you brought up the deal that "magic and medicine don't mix" I know that potions are made with herbs and other substances that we have used in any medicine through out the history of man. Really like this story.

06/28/2006 12:23 am
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Chapter Six - I liked how you are weaving this story - very complex and nicely done. The parts where you were going over that Willow didn't like Anya and Xander's feelings had me nodding along with the uneasy Willow is being bad feeling is my stomach. Great chapter!

Chapter Seven - I really like Kirsten in this fic. Very well done. Well crafted and mystifying, yet fun and enchanting!

06/28/2006 12:12 am
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Chapter Four - I really enjoyed this chapter. It was very nice to see the interaction between spike and Dawn. I liked the visit from the school social worker, especially the bit about thought her father's name was Hank. Great chapter!

Chapter Five - I can't believe Willow she wants Giles to stay away *shakes head* She is so selfish - can't she see Dawn is falling apart? But of course not all she can see is her own selfish needs. Great chapter!

10/25/2006 05:46 pm
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wow, you really capture their emotions so well..i feel really bad for xander, what a betrayal, really, from his best friend, too...and poor dawnie...at least she does have spike :)

10/25/2006 05:40 pm
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2 -- great perspective on willow, and how she might have been thinking during that time...you can see the seeds of her downfall later on, even though it seems like her intentions are good...off to read more now :)

10/25/2006 05:27 pm
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One -- wow...that was so powerfully written, really captured the genuine emotions of grief...poor spike, poor dawn...and at least the scoobies aren't being total idiots in this story :) great job so far, off to read more :)

10/25/2006 05:18 pm
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Prologue -- fascinating beginning, drew me right in...off to read more :)

Verda
06/29/2006 02:44 am
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Absolutely the most through and insightful telling of this time during her death. Loved the way Giles stood up for Spike to Angel. Can't wait to hear the rest of the story. Thanks for this amazing tale.

06/28/2006 12:03 am
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Chapter Two - (Sorry last review got kinda long. You do an excellant job at establishing Willow's motivations as something less then steller. She knows she is doing something wrong and she doesn't care. She just wants Buffy back, it sets up the story and her character perfectly.

Chapter Three - Already lying. Would it hurt her to actually check? Of course not, that might interefere with her plans. Easier to lie then to tell the truth and admit it might not be in Buffy's best interests.

Very well done sweetie!

06/27/2006 11:55 pm
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Prologue - I enjoyed the prolouge to the story (I am rereading this but since I have not reviewed here am going to review as if it was the first time I have read this).

I like the introduction to the monks watching Spike

Chapter One - Incrediable beginning to the fiction, I like Spike's reflection on his emotions and not wanted to break down in from of Xander. His emotions are very well written and played out. Even more I love Giles question to Angel asking him if he is ready to stay in Sunnydale and take over everything. Delicious chapter and wonderful start

10/01/2005 02:17 am
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I loved this story the first time I read and the second time I picked up all sorts of little things that I missed the first go. Fantastic story, and the sequel is just as enthralling.

09/29/2005 08:56 pm
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Niamh--read this last night on the old BSV--it was one of those that I had put on my tbr list, and now I regret waiting so long. Richly written, good characterizations--I have to say that i just loved it. You did a fantastic job, and tied up some of the loose plot strings that Joss and co. left dangling, as well as reconciling the magical/mystical side of it. I can't wait to read Revelations.