From These Seeds by pfeifferpack

03/30/2013 01:53 am
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Aww, I liked this version of season and it can go so much further and off canon. It feels unfinished
Not unfinished.  I left it open to stand alone or be revisited.  One day I DO plan a sequel though.  Thank you,

k

09/01/2011 02:04 am
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I wish that there's been a 'finale' between the two lovers, but you know its inevitable.  What I really did enjoy was Joyce's role. I think she got less of a role in canon than she could have and that was unfortunate.  I like the way you drew her, and how she saw Buffy and Spike -- and how she let Spike in.  I loved the hug and how much Spike needed it.

The bits with Angelus were brutal and though they weren't fun to read, they felt frighteningly real.

Blue
This is one that I will revisit one day when I get a chance to do it the way I want to do it and not rushed.  I wanted it to hold hope that the reunion would happen and they would work things out but did and do plan to actually write it in time.

No, it was hard to write the Angelus bits too but I really wanted to be faithful to the character (and to the relationship I suspect vampire Angelus had with Spike for that matter).

Thank you....so glad it felt real.

k

Thanks. Good read. Wish it was longer :-)
06/22/2010 02:05 pm
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Thank you for reading and commenting.  Glad you enjoyed it.

Kathleen
There will be a sequel when I get a chance to do so.

02/08/2010 12:56 pm
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What a Big Dose of Spuffy Pleasure - Love the story and how you tied in the series events plus change in the characters.  Loved your Joyce particularly and Oz. 

k.b/evilbuffyfan4eva
06/28/2009 12:58 am
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i have read this before but where?

but i love it.. very well writen and i diidn't want it to end.

poor buffy. =(

hey i must of loved it to re-read it haha.

xxxxxxxxxxx
Delighted you enjoyed it again. 

I post on a few archives so you may well have encountered it elsewhere.   Kathleen

03/28/2009 10:13 pm
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very good, read, thank you.

alým
03/20/2008 06:43 pm
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Uh-oh...He's not gonna try to kill her mow,is he? Well,either way,he's our lovely Spike...in a very masculine way,of course;)
Loved it,nice story.But I really do wanna know what is the sequel's name.Mind if you let me know?

Thank you.  I haven't written the sequel yet but WILL...it's one of my stories I am working on.  I'll be happy to let you know the title when I give it one.  Thank you for your kind reviews.  k

11/16/2006 04:05 am
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Just read this in one sitting and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Fabulous characterisations, and wonderful, believable plot. Thank you for taking the time to allow Spike and Buffy to build a believable trust and friendship between them. And for having Buffy send Angel on his merry way once he returned, I thought it was bad enough that canon Buffy would so happily forgive and forget... after what your Buffy went through I really can't imagine that she could have.

I hope *crosses fingers* you have plans for a sequel somewhere down the track?

09/25/2006 08:38 am
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awwwwwwwwww was there a sequel to this? this looked like it needed a sequel.

Jags
09/11/2006 10:46 pm
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loved it but you have to write a sequel! please!!!

Jags
09/11/2006 10:45 pm
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loved it but you have to write a sequel! please!!!

Ed_Elweiss
06/18/2006 12:25 am
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Hi. I’ve just read the whole story from start to end, and thought that I’d express my appreciations for a wonderfully crafted tale. First of all, let me say that the whole thing was extremely well written, with an excellent storyline and first rate characterisation. I particularly admired the way that you were able to interweave your story with the canon events so adroitly. This made for an excellent story, and it's only a pity that events in canon BtVS could not unfold this way. I should also mention how much I admired your portrayal of Angelus, he was suitably evil, and a really evil Angelus is something that I find many writers cop out on, but yours was a truly nasty piece of work ... well done! Truth be told, I admired your portrayal of all the characters, and greatly enjoyed your ability to express their thoughts and emotions in such a believable fashion. As a final point I’m glad to see (from your reply to other comments) that you plan a sequel to this story. It will be intriguing to see how your Spike progresses upon his return to Sunnyhell and the barriers you will put in the way of his getting together with Buffy. Once again thanks for an excellent story.
What a beautiful review! I am beyond touched by your words and will save this to reread on my days of insecurity.

Yes there is a planned sequel to this one in the making. I am delighted others are interested in seeing the difference with Spike's return under the circumstances.

Angelus was evil and there is no way in my mind to portray him in any other way and remain honest to the character. He was so unlike Spike that I never could find any redeeming charactistics in souless Angel at all. I didn't want to wallow in the evil or torture but wanted no shades of "good" to pop in either. He is as he is.

I am especially pleased that you felt the characters believable. That is one thing I strive for in my stories...proper character voice and behavior.

Thank you again.
K

vicki
03/06/2006 12:21 am
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well now this is just a great story, beautifully written and great plot. so i'm here to vote for a sequel cuz i know you have plans right? i would love to be notified somehow when you have it done. but i guess i will just have to keep checking back here from time to time. cuz gotta see the greatness that is spuffy when spike gets back to town with his surefire plan......NOT! hehe! thanks for writing this wonderful story.
Thank you! Yup I plan for a sequel ASAP (I have a couple of other writing commitments I need to finish first.). So glad you liked this story.

Kathleen

02/25/2006 10:11 pm
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Stoopidf Spike this plan is so gonna work, NOT :P
Yeah, but he'll be glad it didn't.

K

01/23/2006 04:10 am
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Completely perfect. Cannot wait for the sequel
Sequel will likely start in February. Thank you. K

01/11/2006 08:35 am
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I loved this fic. You should do a sequel. :)
Yup, there'll be a sequel to this one and probably for Second Chances too. Thank you. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 07:08 am
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Really hope you do a sequel. Kind of a sad way to end. {Sighs} The story was still a good one, but I always hope for a happy ending. Thought we'd have one. I'll hope for one in the sequel.
Yes, there will be a happy ending. They are only just starting to discover their feelings and have to get past some issues but the path is straight to each others arms. K

12/30/2005 02:47 am
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I hope Spike and Buffy have a chance when he gets back to Sunnyhell.
I'm going to do a sequel in 2006. I always have a happy end to my angst (or at least that glimmer of hope). I like my Spike happy and appreciated. K

sue
12/29/2005 07:52 pm
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An ending and a beginning all in one. Loved it to bits. Off to read more of your multiple updates. Thanks ever so.
Thank you! I am likely going to do a sequel to this in the New Year some time. Don't plan to make it syrupy but I always like my Spike to end up happy (or at least hopeful). K

12/29/2005 03:28 pm
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AWESOME FIC!!
Thank you! K

MadaP
04/18/2010 06:29 pm
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I'm Romanian and I'd like to say that I really liked the spell touch. :)
It was almost perfect. Just a couple of words were spelled wrong.
Nice going!!! :)

MadaP
04/18/2010 06:21 pm
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I'm Romanian and I'd like to say that I really liked the spell touch. :)
It was almost perfect. Just a couple of words were spelled wrong.
Nice going!!! :)

alým
03/20/2008 06:28 pm
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Got that straight,you bleedin' poofster? Huh?!:D:D:D
By the way,one more chapter left to read and Spike is gone...will he stay that way?Guess I should just read the rest,yea?
Loved iespecially the ANGEL DUSTÝNG part:D
Yes Angel had to go if only to stop Acathla but Buffy isn't sad about it liken the show.  k

02/25/2006 10:08 pm
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YES, YES, YES a thousand times yes :P
Angelus/Angel will have more payback in the sequel. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 07:04 am
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Very emotional and riveting chapter. Only one chapter to go. {sniffles} Spike left with Dru. {Frowns} Heading to read the last chapter in the hopes that we still get a Spuffy ending.
This one will be having a sequel before any other sequel I have planned. There will be a Spuffy ending, but they have some ground to cover still. K

alým
03/20/2008 04:59 pm
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Amen!
*G*   k

02/25/2006 10:01 pm
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lol
everyone loves using the smell thing
It just works so well doesn't it? K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:55 am
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I sense a comraderie with Oz and Spike at different times in this story, and I like it. Excellent chapter!
I always thought they were natural pairings for friendship. Oz would understand better than any other male character (even Angel) the duality and the effort Spike was making to control the demon. Spike would enjoy Oz's mind and music taste. Thank you K

03/28/2009 09:50 pm
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have to love joyce. very good read, thank you.

alým
03/20/2008 04:39 pm
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Poor Jenny...I never disliked her.Hope she told Giles just where she placed her research.Pity if she didn't.
And I hope for Buffy to think about those differences more and for Spike to be even better.
Liked it.

I really liked Jenny but her death is one of the main reasons Giles changed so much.  I wish she had said something on the show too.   k

02/25/2006 09:56 pm
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Oh shit
Indeed. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:49 am
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Dang, Jenny still died. Even after all the warnings. That was stupid of her to leave herself vulnerable still. {Sighs} Poor Giles. I hope that Spike takes what Oz and Joyce said to heart. I like how you put that part in for Oz. People seemed to forget that werewolf did mean part demon. Bravo on the chapter.
I didn't see how to get around that bit of evil from Angelus so Jenny had to go. I intended there to be lots of seeds planted in this one including the seeds for thought given to Spike by Joyce and Oz about taking charge of his destiny. Oz has that special understanding and Spike recognizes that he does. Thanks k

alým
03/20/2008 04:17 pm
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Good thing that she's free,bad thing that Angelus' gonna be furious.Fine chapter,thank you:)
Thank you.  Spike and Buffy now have so much in common that they are firmly bonded.  k

09/25/2006 07:55 am
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yay...spike got her out!

02/25/2006 09:52 pm
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LOL, knowing J oyce she might make you move in Spike :P
Joyce knew a good man when she saw him. (okay, maybe not Ted.....or Hank.....hum, maybe she just got lucky once) K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:43 am
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yeah Spike! LOL to Giles on his thoughts about just having disinvited Spike. LOL.
Yes, poor Giles is just beside himself with Joyce and her open invitations! LOL K

alým
03/20/2008 04:07 pm
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Uh-huh,i didn't like it. Did you really have to do this?
I thought it was necessary.  k

09/25/2006 07:52 am
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awwwwwwwwwwwww poor spike.

02/25/2006 09:46 pm
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Oh hell not Spuffy bonding, Angel is gonna get it :P
Angel will not get out of this one like he did on screen. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:40 am
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Now that was a pretty powerful and gripping chapter. Angelus is all ass, rude, obnoxious, cruel, and disgusting. Spike stood his ground to the end, even from the chair. Well written chapter especially because of the subject matter.
Thank you. I wanted no question as to how low Angelus not only would go but likely did go in William's early years. Buffy needed to be made aware and I wanted a real bond to exist between Buffy and Spike that this would create. K

alým
03/20/2008 12:19 am
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Glad that Jenny let them know what her plan was.I'm wondering about the way it'd all end.Good read,thanks.
Thank you....you'll see.   k

02/25/2006 09:43 pm
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LOL, damn good chappie
Thank you! K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:33 am
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Interesting attitude from each of them on the en-souling. I liked Giles last words of the chapter that if he had the opportunity to take out Angel tonight, he would. Good update.
Thank you. I do think that Giles really would have loved to see the end of Angel/Angelus both in the canon story and in this one. There was no going back from some actions and that soul didn't really buy him forgiveness from Giles. K

Thx. :-)
06/22/2010 01:22 pm
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alým
03/19/2008 11:24 pm
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That sick bastard...This chapter was dark,although fine.
Yes it was dark....I wanted a real reason for them to bond solidly at this point in time and it was the best way I could think of and it seemed to be what Angelus might do.   k

02/25/2006 09:39 pm
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Oh yeah detective Spike is in the case :P
Smart boy, our Spike no matter what his grandsire might want to think. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:28 am
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Wow. Glad Spike stopped Giles from jumping in too soon. That has to be killing Giles to hear though. {Sighs} I hope he believes Spike now though. Glad Joyce is safe.
Yes, poor Giles indeed. It's hard to keep from jumping the gun when one you love is in need. Spike is still using his head though instead of his heart and that is just what Buffy needs at this point. K

:-)
06/22/2010 01:13 pm
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:-)
06/22/2010 01:13 pm
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alým
03/19/2008 11:03 pm
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It's starting...:)Can't wait for more Spuffy and next chapter!
It's coming.  k

09/25/2006 07:38 am
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oh i love this. I love the way spike is helping her already. awwww.

02/25/2006 09:31 pm
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LOL, Spike to the rescue :P
Would you expect less? K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:22 am
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Cool chapter all around. I like Spike's chat with Buffy. This is an interesting story.
Thanks! They are starting to see each other differently than in the past. K

alým
03/19/2008 09:20 pm
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Loved it,gotta read more ;)
Thanks.  k

09/25/2006 07:27 am
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awwww spike is already a goner.

02/25/2006 09:07 pm
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oh yeah angel is an asshat
Always was ITA. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:09 am
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Angelus always was a cruel bastard. You have captured all three of the Scourge very well. You have a good handle on Dru with her visions too. Like that.
Thank you. I never felt Dru was easily pegged or written off. There were layers there and there had to be some substance for William to have loved her for so long. Oh yes, Angelus had no redeeming characterics IMHO. K

alým
03/19/2008 09:08 pm
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"First get strong and get out of the chair, then get even."
This is way better than "Get up,get out and get drunk."
Loved this beginning,it caught my interest.Great idea,this story,by the way;)
Thank you!  Seemed more logical for Angelus to do this than just insult her and walk off.  Spike wouldn't like just watching Angelus make another Dru either.  Thanks.  k

09/25/2006 07:22 am
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i don't think i ever read this one. its really good!

02/25/2006 09:03 pm
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Kill the poofter :P
He'll need to be around for the sequel! Can't kill him just yet.

K

Kirsten
01/16/2006 01:20 pm
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Fabulous how you interwove your own version with the canon story--liked yours better!!! You do a great job with character dialog, and I also loved how you left it hopeful but not solved. Sequel? (I hope!)
THank you! I love to take the threads they gave us and weave with them. I tend to hear the dialog in my head as I write, glad it seems right to you as well. K

Rose
01/03/2006 10:04 pm
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Wow, I really liked this one...pretty perfect characterization. Loved the skewed canon plot and thought the ending was a perfect fitting actually! A++ :D
Thank you. This one will have a sequel in time....not all a bed of roses but en eventual happy ending. Thanks again. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 06:06 am
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Good start to this one. I see that you have 11 chapters, and it is listed as finished. I look forward to reading the rest of them. Heading onward.
Thank you K

carin
01/02/2006 01:30 pm
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unbelievable..terrific..i loved this story, so much like Buffy and Spike in the beginning before Joss went mental (i love him, the man's a genius but really)
Thank you! Glad I captured them the way they were. K