It's Not Enough by Morrigan

Rapsody
04/22/2007 11:01 pm
Love Hurts         
Please finish this.
It's been a long time, since I've written, it's true. RL has been crazy over the last year, and the muse abandoned me, as a result. Fortunately, things have taken a turn for the better, so who knows what will happen. I'm glad you have enjoyed my story, thus far. Thanks for the review!

06/29/2006 09:46 pm
Love Hurts         
awww *sigh* that was so sweet :heartfic: and just as hot
finally she told him :)
and Spike having a reflection is definitely an interesting twist, can't wait to find out how that came about
Glad you enjoyed it.  The reflection thing was mentioned earlier on in the fic, but I should probably address the why's and how's at some point.  Thanks for your review!  I'll see if I can't find somewhere to include the splainy. :)

Robyn
06/20/2006 02:27 pm
Love Hurts         
Great chapter. I really enjoyed the heat and I love how sweet the ending was, that Buffy finally told Spike that she loved him and his response.
Thank you for your review.  So glad that you liked this chapter. :)

vladt
06/20/2006 12:34 am
Love Hurts         
hot, sweet and sexy read, thanks
You're welcome.  Glad that you enjoyed it.  Thanks for reviewing!

Lou
06/19/2006 09:18 pm
Love Hurts         
Ooooh - nice bit of lovey dovey!
*Hehehe*  It was over-due, I think.  Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the review!

06/19/2006 06:41 pm
Love Hurts         
go SPike and get your woman FINALLY. And I am just glad that she was able to tell him that she did love him.
Yep...  He got her but good. *snicker*  So glad that you liked the end result of the chapter, and thanks for reviewing.  :)

06/19/2006 05:48 pm
Love Hurts         
Yummy! So very hot and sweet.
Thanks, Rae!  Glad you enjoyed it.  :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/19/2006 01:57 pm
Love Hurts         
Awwww... That was beautiful.
Thank you!

06/19/2006 01:46 pm
Love Hurts         
Delighted to see a new chapter. Great fun - looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Glad you liked it!  Thanks for reviewing!

06/19/2006 11:15 am
Love Hurts         
Finally.
Hehehe!  Yeah, it took a heck of a lot longer to get them there than I had ever planned.  Thanks for reviewing.

kim
06/19/2006 09:54 am
Love Hurts         
Awwwwwww....
Kind of fluffy, for Smut, huh?  *L*  Thanks for reviewing!

06/10/2006 04:51 pm
Decisions         
I really hope they'll work things out *sigh*
great update though :)
Thanks for the review!  Don't worry.  There has to be a silver lining to it all, right? :)

Lou
06/08/2006 12:15 am
Decisions         
That's promising then!
You better believe it!  *L* Thanks for reviewing!

vladt
06/05/2006 02:57 am
Decisions         
the chapter was a wonderful read. the ending was absolutely hilarious. loved it. thanks for the fun.
You're welcome.  Glad you enjoyed it.  And, thank you, for the review!

06/04/2006 03:19 am
Decisions         
Okay now that was just too funny with the spanking he is giving her. I hope they get a chance to talk after this episode.. Great chapter.
Hehehe!  I'm glad you liked it.  Thanks!

Robyn
06/04/2006 02:48 am
Decisions         
The ending still has me laughing. I love that Spike is giving Buffy the spanking she so soundly deserves from him, and only him, after everything she has put him through for the last couple of years. I really like that Spike insisted that Buffy finish the claim on her own, that he didn’t tell her how to do it. No matter how hard it was for him he was right, if something inside of her told her how to initiate it she needed to access that same something to finish it. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.
*L*  I'm glad I was able to give you a chuckle.  I'm also very pleased that you enjoyed this chapter, as a whole.  Thanks, so much, for the great review.  :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/03/2006 11:25 pm
Decisions         
HEE HEE HEE. I was sitting on the edge of my seat all through that chapter and then broke into unsuspected laughter at the end. Lovely.
Thank you!  That was pretty much the reaction I was hoping for.  Yay!

06/03/2006 09:20 pm
Decisions         
Bad girl. SMACK! Naughty girl. SMACK! Daddys Guna teach you. SMACK! Lol sorry imagination goen wild there.

Of course still loven it.
Hehehe Thanks! :evil:  Next chapter picks up directly where this one left off...  I can't hold out that long, with this one, either.

06/03/2006 08:42 pm
Decisions         
I just sat down planning to sample this and read it a bit at a time only to commit to a lovely day of blissful reading!

This is powerful and so very well written! I love your weaving with canon...it is seemless. This is a treasure that I will anxiously look forward to further updates and more of this compelling tale.

Have to say I am enjoying the spanking at the end here *G*....I'm evil like that.

Kathleen
Thank you SO much for the wonderful review!  I'm so glad that you are enjoying my story.  :)  Oh... and the spanking...  She's had it coming for a while right? hehe  Thank you, again!

06/03/2006 06:46 pm
Decisions         
Brilliant! I love this fic so much.
Thank you!

06/03/2006 01:17 pm
Decisions         
no smut darn it
Not yet.  But then... did I mention that it was a 2 part chapter?

kim
06/03/2006 12:58 pm
Decisions         
Oh brilliant!! More, please!

She's deserved that spanking for years!
Hehehe I agree with you, wholeheartedly.  Thanks for the review!

06/03/2006 11:08 am
Decisions         
lol, damn Spike is gonna spank *grins*
Hehee!  Yep.  And boy does she ever deserve it, too!  Thanks for the review!

vladt
05/30/2006 02:36 am
What?         
love the chapter. love oz telling the watcher what the hell is happening. way more words than oz usually needs, but he is dealing with the brain dead. great read, thanks
I did make Oz a little wordy, I know.  But, like you said, I felt it was needed, in this case.  So glad you enjoyed it!  Thanks.  :)

05/26/2006 01:42 am
What?         
lol, Ya what? Your the Watcher dont you know aready?
You would have thought so, huh?  Maybe Buffy isn't the only one who enjoys her trips down the river denial.  *L*
Thanks for the review! :)

Laura
05/26/2006 12:24 am
What?         
Can't wait to see what Spike does when he catches Buffy.
She's been a bad girl.  I think she needs to be taught a lesson... hehe Thanks for the review!

pretty_in_fangs
05/25/2006 04:17 pm
What?         
::laugh:: I love Oz.
He *is* pretty righteous, huh?  *L*  Thanks for the review. :D

kim
05/25/2006 01:30 pm
What?         
Wow...that was a lot of words for Oz, LOL! Thank goodness he was there to clarify it, as the Scoobies didn't have a clue, again. Takes a demon to get these things...

Love the song choice!

Go, Spike! About time little miss Slayer got her education. She's in for the time of her life, and probably a good spanking, too.
I agree, Oz probably hasn't talked that much in a whole season combined.  But, hey... someone had to give the Scoobs a clue.  Hehehe  And, I'm glad you liked the song.

As for Buffy's edumacation...  Yeah, she made a big boo-boo.  She might have claimed Spike, but she kind of left him with a wham-bam-thank-you... Not so nice.  Buffy's in troooouuuble!  *giggle*

Thanks for review!

Tamara
05/25/2006 12:11 pm
What?         
Good thing Oz was there to clear things up before they went and did something stupid.

I think Kennedy's little plan is doomed to fail. For one thing Oz will smell that she isn't attracted to him when she tries to make a pass at him.
True.  But, Kennedy doesn't know that.  She's not as smart as she thinks she is.  And, hey... could you picture Giles' face if he DID barge in on Spuffy?  Hehehehe  Thanks for reviewing!

05/25/2006 12:09 pm
What?         
all the explainy is done, can we have the smut now, please? LOL, good chapter.
*gasp*  Smut!?  Why, mp...  What makes you think I would ever write smut???  Hehehehehe  *EG*  Thanks for the review!

Robyn
05/25/2006 10:49 am
What?         
I really, really love Oz in this chapter how calm he is and how he is the one to instantly realize what happened and clues Giles and Willow in. I also loved the song he was playing, great choice. :D Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it and I am really looking forward to the confrontation between Buffy and Spike.
Thank you for the cool review!  I have been trying to think of a way to squeeze that song in for weeks.  I kept picturing potentials, too young to remember when it came out, humming it around the house, and driving Giles insane, and it tickled me to bits.  I'm glad you liked the chapter, and I hope I can get the next one out soon.  Thanks again! :D

Lou
05/25/2006 10:46 am
What?         
Good old Oz - the only one with a bit of sense. As for vile Kennedy.....
Yup, he's a smart one, that Oz.  And Kennedy... well, she just *thinks* she is.  hehe  Thanks for the review!

vladt
05/30/2006 12:47 am
Lost         
excellent read. buffy can even screw up a maiting claim. thanks for the great read.
Yeah, she can.  But her screw up just might lead to some great make-up smut.  You never know!  Hehe  Thanks for the review!

Mali
05/16/2006 03:35 pm
Lost         
Oh goddess no. She's gone and broken his heart. You know it's so difficult to read chapters that end with Spike's heart shattering into pieces. Hm, will Faith try to get Spike now, or will Spike run after Buffy and knock some sense into her about what she's done? But then again, in his state he won't. Oh please oh please let there be the makeup and "talk" between Spike and Buffy in the next chapter!
Don't worry.  There will be no Faith takage in this fic.  That would be no fun.  And, I'm sure our dysfunctional duo will see each other soon enough.  After all, he's hers, right?  Thanks for reviewing.  :)

Lou
05/16/2006 10:27 am
Lost         
I hope she comes to her senses soon - maybe Spike can help her with that.
Oh, I think there might be some of that, before much longer.  Hehe  Thanks for the review!

05/16/2006 05:53 am
Lost         
No! Breaking Spike's heart again. Poor Spike. Poor BUffy. Their so confused and need to sit down and talk instead of acting like idiots. LOL I LOVE THE CHP! EXCELLENT!
Ah, yes...  Buffy is good at that.  But, at least, this time, she didn't mean to.  I promise there will be some resolution between them soon.  I just can't say what the resolution will be.  Glad you liked it.  Thanks!

pretty_in_fangs
05/16/2006 05:14 am
Lost         
::whimper::
PLease update soon. I can't stand to see it linger like that for long.
I'll do the best that I can.  :D  Thanks for reviewing!

Robyn
05/16/2006 05:04 am
Lost         
Poor Buffy always better at running then facing up to things, at least this time it’s because she is afraid that he will reject her. I just hope that Spike can compose himself enough and that Buffy can stop running long enough for things to be explained. I really enjoyed the chapter, even with the evil ending, thanks. :)
Well, I sure am rounding up the evil vote, today.  *EG*  Glad you liked the chapter though.  I'll try to get the next one out soon.  Thanks for the review!

05/16/2006 04:13 am
Lost         
This chapter was so good. I feel really bad for both of them. Stupid misunderstandings... I hope they manage to step on their pride and talk about what happened. Can't wait for another update.
Thanks you!  Yeah, they are really good at getting their wires crossed.  At least, this time, she's running because cares instead of because she doesn't.  I'll get the next one out as soon as time allows.

kim
05/16/2006 03:41 am
Lost         
Aaaaack! Evil!

Spike, you're going to have to be the grown-up here, and try not to be too affected...cause you're going to have to explain this...what she did won't be going away, so she's going to have to come up to speed really quick.

Meanwhile, Faith's thinking WTF?
*L*  Yeah, Faith is freaking out!  And you are right.  Spike tried to warn her about her actions before because he knew she didn't understand.  But, now that the line has been crossed, he needs to pull up his bootstraps and make her face the music.  But, for now, it just hurts.  Sorry for being evil... okay, I'm not, really.  But, I can pretend, right? Hehehe Thanks for the review!

05/16/2006 01:37 am
Lost         
Talk about makeing me cry! Waaa :(
Its so like them to get everything all mixed up. I hope they get it all strat soon cant bear the pain they give eachother.
Ohhh!  *passes tissues*  Don't cry.  It's gonna be okay.  I hope...  The story is still kinda writing itself.  Thank you, so much, for the wonderful review.

05/15/2006 11:56 pm
Lost         
you better hurry up and fix it. rofl. No tortured spike.
Hehehehehe!  I'll see what I can do.

Kat
05/07/2006 07:59 pm
Speak of the Devil         
great chapter loved it.
Although i love this whole story. will be waiting for more :)
Hehe Thanks for the review.  I'll get the next one out as soon as I can.  :D

05/06/2006 01:34 pm
Speak of the Devil         
lealousy's my favorite Buffy mood. thax 4 the update
You welcome and thanks! I like Buffy when she's all jealous too.  Maybe all this will light a fire under her ass and get her to do something...  You never know!

05/06/2006 12:30 pm
Speak of the Devil         
Great chapter. I loved the dialogues you choosed between them. Please update soon.!!!!
Thanks! So glad you liked it! :)

Robyn
05/06/2006 09:58 am
Speak of the Devil         
I love how you did the basement scene and Buffy's response to Faith. Thanks for the great update.
Thanks a bunch!  I was a little nervous about it, like I mentioned, in my A/N... That was just such a great scene in the show, and I couldn't cut it...  It had too much plotty potential!  Thanks, again!

05/06/2006 06:34 am
Speak of the Devil         
Oh please Buff! Spike is aready so yours that you couldnt get rid of him if you tried.
Hehehehe!  Yeah, it's true...  But, Buffy always was a little slow, when it came to Spike's feelings.  Thanks for the review!

kim
05/06/2006 05:40 am
Speak of the Devil         
Uh, oh....Buffy's demon is feeling possessive again.
Yeah...  Next chapter just might have to show us how much.  *EG*  Thanks for the review!!

vladt
05/06/2006 05:13 am
Speak of the Devil         
very good chapter. it's great to read"..he's never going to be hers." love the tale, thanks
Thank you!!!  Buffy is gettin' all possessive again.  Yay!

05/06/2006 12:55 am
Speak of the Devil         
Ooooh! Faith is here to spark Buffy's jealousy for Spike. Buffy better get going with Spike or Faith will surely take a run at him. More story please.
My sentiments exactly! *LOL*  I'll get the next one out ASAP. Thanks for the review!

05/06/2006 12:31 am
Speak of the Devil         
LOL, I lovers it
Thanks, Wulfie. :D

05/06/2006 12:25 am
Speak of the Devil         
Great chp! Can't wait for more.
Yeah?  Thank you!

Lou
05/01/2006 05:23 pm
Miss Me?         
Grrrr!
Arg!  Cat fight!  *L* Hehe...  Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

05/01/2006 07:03 am
Miss Me?         
OOO Faith's here. wonder how that'll effect things.
Hopefully, you won't have to wait long to find out.  The next chapter is gonna be a long one, cause there is a lot to get in.  Thanks for the review!

vladt
05/01/2006 02:59 am
Miss Me?         
faith being around should changes buffy's euphoric mood. good read, thanks
Thank you for the review!  And yeah, Faith is pretty good at takin' Buffy down a peg.  *L*

05/01/2006 12:55 am
Miss Me?         
glad that Buffy is working through her "transformation"... And what a way for Faith to show up on the scene..
I plan on having a lot of fun now that Faith is in the picture.  Thanks for reviewing!

kim
04/30/2006 10:01 pm
Miss Me?         
Hmmm....and now things get interesting....

Nice alteration of the original scene.
Thank you!  Next chapter will be out soon.

04/30/2006 07:22 pm
Miss Me?         
Oh boy Faith has been added to the mix. cant wait to hear Buffys reaction to this turn of event.
Well, you can be sure it won't be all about hugs and kisses.  Heehee!  Thanks for the review!

Mali
04/30/2006 06:17 pm
Miss Me?         
Oh noes. I get the feeling that your Faith is the Spike-stealing kind of Faith.

Excellent chapter.
Faith may be trying to turn over a new leaf...  But, she still likes to rattle Buffy's cage. :evil:  Thanks for reviewing!

Robyn
04/30/2006 05:22 pm
Miss Me?         
I really enjoyed the training room scene and Buffy's Star Wars reference and Spike playing down her skills so that she didn't get over confident. And Faith thinking that Spike is going to stake a human girl in the cemetery, what a way to bring her into the story. :P Thanks for the great update.
Your welcome, and thanks for the great review!

04/30/2006 03:00 pm
Miss Me?         
LOL Buffy is pissed yes??
Ooohhh yeah.  Hehe!  Thanks for poppin' back in!

04/30/2006 02:40 pm
Miss Me?         
ah Faith. Good chapter.
Thank you! :)

DeanSamWinchesterfan
04/29/2006 07:08 pm
Change of Heart         
Good chapter.At least Giles is accepting of the relationship now.
Update soon.
I think the thought of Spike and Buffy still freaks Giles out a bit, but to his credit, at least he is finally willing to put aside his prejudice and attempt to look at Spike as an equal.  Thanks for the review!  Next chapter should be out sometime tonight!  Yay!

04/29/2006 12:30 am
Change of Heart         
very nice Gilse ending :P
Thanks!!!!

Lou
04/28/2006 12:13 pm
Change of Heart         
Long may the change of heart last!
*G* Thanks for reviewing!

akarinacj
04/28/2006 09:15 am
Change of Heart         
More please.
Thanks, I'll get more out as soon as I can. :)

vladt
04/28/2006 08:40 am
Change of Heart         
very good read. glad to see giles reason something out rather than rely on literal reading of his books or what the council said was the truth. thanks for the fine read.
So glad that you enjoyed it!  I hope to have more out soon.  Thanks!

04/28/2006 08:21 am
Change of Heart         
It's good to see Giles using his brains as they were meant to be used instead of the way they were programmed. More story please.
Thanks!  Glad you liked it!

04/28/2006 06:51 am
Change of Heart         
Not enough Spike in this chap but it was still good. update soon please
*sigh* I agree.  Unfortunately, this is what the muse wanted...  I missed Spike too. *G*  Thanks for the review!

04/28/2006 06:10 am
Change of Heart         
I love Giles introspection! Fantastic chapter. I can't wait for more.
Thank you SO much!  I'll try to get more out soon.

04/28/2006 04:37 am
Change of Heart         
I am so glad that Spike was able to get Buffy home. Giles better mean what he just said... Glad that Dawn was there and was so happy to see Buffy. Can't wait for the next chapter.
It's gonna be a rough trek for Giles.  He has a lot of changing to do, but he means to try.  Thanks for the review, and I'll get more out ASAP.

Robyn
04/28/2006 04:26 am
Change of Heart         
I like that Giles finally realized that it was his actions and and not Buffy's that should cause questions of trust. I never understood how they felt that Buffy could be trusted to save the world, but not for anything else. And yet each time she felt something was off and commented on it her insticts were proven correct. Thanks for the great update, and as for the wait, it's always worth it.
Aww, wow!  Thanks, so much!  I'm floored!  Thanks for the understanding about the long spaces between posts.  I'm hoping to get the next one out a little sooner though.  Thanks again, for the great review!

kim
04/28/2006 02:12 am
Change of Heart         
Big step!! About time, Rupert.
Go Rupert, go Rupert.... hehehehe!  Thanks for the review!

DeanSamWinchesterfan
04/28/2006 01:46 am
Change of Heart         
Good chapter.I love the Giles and Buffy relationship.Update soon.(I accidentally came across a Buffy/Giles fic once,and it creeped me out.But not as much as Spike and Dawn do.
Yeah, I like the father/daughter relationship between them...  Anything other than that would be squicky.  Thanks for reviewing! :)

04/28/2006 01:42 am
Change of Heart         
Good. Giles needed a good slap of reality. Too bad it came too late in the show, if at all since they never showed how the scoobies were doing after the end of Buffy. Great chapter, Morrigan. Keep it up.
Maybe Spike *spiked* his scotch?  Hehehe!  Thanks for the great review!

DeanSamWinchesterfan
04/18/2006 02:11 am
Forever         
Good chapters.Sorry I haven't reviewed in awhile.Spike should have accepted the claim.Tomorrow on Bravo is a season two episode of the West Wing.It's the shooting one and I really want to see it.And even though I've only seen four episodes,I'm a Josh/Donna shipper & a CJ/Danny shipper.I just loved Josh falling apart in Donna's arms over Leo's death.And I loved his line last night about it being awkward for him to sleep with Donna in his own apartment.And I loved the new game with Leo seeing how gullible people are.I can't wait until Josh finally tells Donna he loves her.Update soon.
Spike didn't let Buffy go through with it because he didn't want her to bind them together without being able to understand what she was really doing.  Thanks for the review.  Have fun w/your shows!

04/13/2006 07:14 am
Forever         
still loven it.
Thanks!  :)

vladt
04/13/2006 01:38 am
Forever         
spike suold have answered buffy. good read, thanks.
Maybe...  But, this way, she gets to figure stuff out for herself.  Thanks for reviewing!

Lynda
04/13/2006 01:12 am
Forever         
Noooooooooooooo. I want more. I want more Spuffy mating. Pleaaaaaaaaase. I just love your story. I want more.
Aww!  Thanks!  I will put more out there, as soon as I can!  *EG*

04/12/2006 11:12 pm
Forever         
LMAO, oh yes great tactic tell Buffy she can't and she'll be damned if she doesn't do it :P
Hehehehehehehe!  So true!  Something tells me that Spike forgot about that side of her personality, at this particular moment!  *LOL*

04/12/2006 09:07 pm
Forever         
Great chap. I love how Spike told her she didn't need a claim to always know he was hers.
Thank you!  It was my sniffly moment.  hehe  Glad you liked it!

akarinacj
04/12/2006 06:27 pm
Forever         
Aww, what a nice chapter. Just sad she didn´t get the chance to claim him, but I hope she has more opportunities and they loose control and do it. Yay. (Wishfull thinking) Please update soon. Great story so far. Getting better and better.
Thanks for the review!  One of the wonderful things about Spuffy is how things never seem to stay within their control for very long!  *wink*

04/12/2006 06:14 pm
Forever         
The Slayer demon wants Spike's demon for a mate? Why isn't Buffy going ewww and yuck on her way to the river denial? More story please.
She's yuckin' outside...a little.  But, inside...  The girl's brain may finally be growin' to fit her big head!  *L*  Thanks.  :)

04/12/2006 04:38 pm
Forever         
Buffy certainly has a lot to learn, about herself most of all. It will be very interesting once she better understands her demon. Her wants and needs aren't so different from the demon, but she is so used to denial that I think it would take something momentous for her to recognize that Spike is the perfect match for her, all of her. Her demon already recognizes it, unfortunately after what just happened Spike might not be as accepting of Buffy's feelings, if she ever truly recognizes or understands how she feels, and wants to take it to this level again. Thank you for the great update, I really enjoy them.
Thanks for the great review, it means a lot to me!  You are right about Spike's feelings.  He would love, more than anything to find that level of acceptance with her.  But, he doesn't believe that she could ever want that sort of commitment with him, or even comprehend how powerful it is.  Therefore, to protect the both of them, he feels he is going to have to teach her a lot, while trying his best to keep her at arm's length, so to speak.  He loves her, but he's tired of being hurt.  Thanks again!

04/12/2006 03:09 pm
Forever         
I just hope they get a chance to talk again. Even though Spike knows more about this, he needs to be able to speak to her calmly.. Buffy is all knew to this and she needs to take the time to really understand what is happening to her and how her actions could now affect others. Love the chapter.
Spike knows, now more than ever, that she is gonna need a lot of help.  So, you can rest assured, she's gonna get it...  And, he may get a lot more than he bargained for, in the deal, as well!  I'm glad you enjoyed this one, and thanks for the review!

Lou
04/12/2006 01:56 pm
Forever         
I'm glad Buffy seems to be more open-minded to her new status and to Spike - fingers crossed?
Hehe!  Yup, hey... she could end up bein' teacher's pet! *snort*  Thanks for the review!

Mali
04/12/2006 01:44 pm
Forever         
Wow, Spike is very against this idea, is't he?
He isn't so much against the idea of being claimed.  But he is completely against letting her do something that he doesn't believe she wants.  Since history has proven her to be fickle, he doesn't want to hurt her, and he also doesn't feel like being on the receiving end of a yanked chain.  Thanks for reviewing!

kim
04/12/2006 01:32 pm
Forever         
God, has she read nothing about vampires? There are all kinds of bites, Buffy. And, bites can feel good between humans, too, so how much more is that to a demon? Dumb, ignorant girl.

Poor Spike...he'd be thrilled if it could happen for real, with love and everything, but the poor guy is still convinced she'll never look at him like that. Really a strong guy, to be able to step away at that moment.
That's one of the biggest problems with Buffy.  She leaves all the research up to Giles and he Scoobs, and just acts as the muscle.  Spike knows this about her though, and he knows, also, that she isn't above using things to her advantage, when she's feeling emotionally weak, which was why is only told her a little about claims and then clammed up.  If it were ever to happen, he would want it to mean something.  Not just be something she did because she had romanticized it in her head.  Thanks!

fallen_angel
04/12/2006 12:52 pm
Forever         
i think Buffy's demon is smarter than her . Don't you? I mean it *does* recognise a good thing when it sees one.
It definitely is!  But, Buffy is coming around.  After all, she did feel like asking Spike about the *what if's* to see what he'd say.  Thanks for reviewing!

holly.watson@us.penguingroup.com
04/11/2006 06:04 pm
Forget         
Great story. i have always wanted this concept explored more and have never seen it yet. so thanks and keep going! --holly
Glad you are enjoying it!  I'm posting the next chapter tonight.  Thanks for reviewing!

Lou
04/10/2006 11:48 am
Forget         
I think it'd be something I'd want to remember!
*L*  Thanks for the review!

04/10/2006 05:48 am
Forget         
just glad that at least Spike is getting through to her. I can't wait to see what Oz has to say once he finds out about everything.
You might be surprised about what Oz already knows.  *EG*  Thanks for the review!

vladt
04/10/2006 02:43 am
Forget         
another excellent read and an evil placce to stop. can buffy be finally waking up or is she going to to screw spike over, again? waiting for the next excellent chapter, hopefully,without the evil stopping point. thanks for the read.
Sorry.  I'm a bad, rude girl.  *EG*  Buffy might have a clue, finally.  Thanks for reviewing!

04/10/2006 02:36 am
Forget         
I forgot to review, Sorry. Great chappy. More Spuffy please.
*L*  Thanks!

04/10/2006 12:33 am
Forget         
Oz's reaction when Giles' said that they were in the middle of a situation gives me a feeling that he might be able to add more then just another person to their fight. I loved that Spike showed and not explained the difference in her senses to Buffy, explaining never worked quite as well with her. Buffy realizing how safe she felt around Spike, and no longer understanding why she ever was afraid she would kill him, and accepting that he truly loves her no matter what, has me hoping that she will now allow herself to return his feelings. The way this chapter ended gives me hope, but it also leaves me with fear that she might really hurt him again. Thanks for the great update, I am really enjoying this fic. :)
Thank you, so much for the great, in-depth review!  You got everything I was trying to put across spot on.  I wouldn't worry too much about Buffy's intentions right now.  She might, finally, be getting a clue! *L*

04/09/2006 06:29 pm
Forget         
Very clever way of making us beg for more. OK, I'm begging. Leaving off just before the Spuffy smut is underhanded but effective. WEG
I know, I'm a meanie.  But, I figured after a long hiatus, I needed *something* to get people back!  And potential smut promising cliffies are fun!  Hehe  Promise to update soon!  Thanks for the review

04/09/2006 04:30 pm
Forget         
lol, very good chappie
Thanks, Wulfie.  Glad ya liked it.  :)

kim
04/09/2006 02:44 pm
Forget         
Ah, good, he finally got the point across to her about being a fledge now.

What's she up to with the kissing? Don't break his heart again, Buffy.

Oh, and I think you meant "accept" in a few places, not "except".
Yeah, I had a bit of trouble re-editing this last night. Thanks for the heads up.  Don't worry.  I don't think Buffy plans to hurt him, this time!  *EG*  Thanks for the review.

spike'smrs
07/10/2006 05:52 pm
Salvation         
morrigan where's chap 17 seems to be missing
I don't know what happened to make it list this way, but there's only 26 chapters to this story, and the site has it listed as 27 chapters, with 16 jumping to 18. *shrugs* It's weird.  But, at least nothing is missing.

03/29/2006 08:34 am
Salvation         
OMG! Lots going on in the last two chapters. Nice cliffie with Oz arriving unannounced. Now, can Spike save Buffy before she really does get turned? More story please.
Thanks!  I'll get on it, as soon as I can.  :)

DeanSamWinchesterfan
03/29/2006 01:12 am
Salvation         
Good chapter.I hope Spike saves Buffy.Update soon.I can't wait until tonight because of a new episode of Scrubs,tomorrow because of "Bones" and "Lost,
Thursday for "Supernatural",and Sunday for "The West Wing" and "Grey's Anatomy".Sunday's episode of "The West Wing" was the first episode I saw,but I'm already a Josh/Donna shipper.I'm going to try & find old episodes.
Well, hurry up and find 'em!  *L*  Thanks for the review.

vladt
03/28/2006 10:20 pm
Salvation         
very good update to a very good tale. thanks for the read.
Thank you so much!  And...  Your welcome!  *blushes*

03/28/2006 08:31 pm
Salvation         
I am just glad that Spike had a clue as to where she went. I just hope that she can get herself under control long enough to get out of this mess and not hurt Spike at the same time. Great update.
Spike has the nose that always knows.  Hehe!  (Remember the fruit Loops commercial?)  I don't think Buffy's gonna be doing any damage to anyone other than herself.  At least, not until she settles a little bit.  Thanks, so much, for the review!

03/28/2006 06:06 pm
Salvation         
Oh yay! I love it. I can't wait for more!!
Thanks!  Happy you liked the chappie!

kim
03/28/2006 05:31 pm
Salvation         
I reviewed earlier this morning, but it didn't take, apparently.

I hope she realizes that he can help her, once he saves her ass, again.

Yeah, she's all confused and conflicted because of her new status...but God, Buffy, use your head! Man, she thinks like a blonde, even though it's not natural.
Yeah, all those snappy new powers can't do her any good at all until she learns how to focus them.  And squishing the demon?  Not too smart.  Don't worry.  Spike is just as stubborn, as she is air-headed.  Thanks for the review!

Lou
03/28/2006 02:56 pm
Salvation         
It's not Buffy with the priest is it?
Umm, not the really real Buffy, at least...  Thanks for the review!

03/28/2006 01:32 pm
Salvation         
This is a great chapter. I love the comparison between Spike as a fledge and Buffy now with her new powers. I hope she will be able to come to terms soon with having Spike around so that he can help her obtain a balance with her new demon. Thanks for the update. :)
Glad you liked it.  Every time I think I am going to jump forward, something pulls me back to this night with Buffy's new self.  I think the muse wants to make a point, and I'm only just catching on!  *L*  Thanks for the review!

Kat
05/07/2006 07:34 pm
Fragments         
that was the absolute BEST moment that anyone has put into a story written season 7. I have wanted to see oz soooooooo bad. YAY amazing story
Thank you!  I really missed Oz and thought that he should have at least made an appearance during that season.  I was kind of dissapointed that he didn't.  I'm so, truly, flattered and thankful that you are enjoying my story. (Hugs)

pretty_in_fangs
04/13/2006 12:12 am
Fragments         
Wow. Just found this fic, and really enjoying it. I can't wait to see where it goes from here.

(Oh, and I loved seeing Ripper deck Xander. ::grin::)
Hehehe!  I like me a little bit o' Ripper once and a while!  Glad you are enjoying my fic, and thanks for the review!

04/09/2006 10:52 pm
Fragments         
Grate read so far. cant wait for an update.
Thanks!  Glad you are likin' it!

DeanSamWinchesterfan
03/22/2006 12:45 am
Fragments         
I started reading this last week,
and I swore I reviewed,but I didn't.Are Williw & Oz going to get back together?I prefer Willow with Oz and Tara.I've always hated Kennedy.Do you watch "How I Met Your Mother"?I started watching the show because of Alyson,and stuck around because it's a great show.I have this fanfic in my head where a magical disease was wiping out witches all over the world,so Willow escaped to an alternate universe.In the AU,she changed her name to Lily and spell-created a new family.She went back to guys(Marshall)and fell in love with him,so she decided to stay.She's less Willow-y,but I figure being in an alternate universe would change her personality.Lily/Willow isn't a witch anymore,but Buffy,Xander, Dawn,Giles,and Spike show up years later to bring her back,but she refuses.They end up staying for the wedding.
Thanks for reviwing!  *L*  Sounds like you have an interesing challenge/crossover fic stuck in your head!  :)

Lou
03/19/2006 01:57 am
Fragments         
Yay Oz!!
My sentiments exactly!  Thanks for reviewing!

vladt
03/18/2006 03:07 am
Fragments         
just caught up on this excellent read. love the story. thanks
Hey, Thanks!  Glad you liking it!

03/16/2006 10:52 pm
Fragments         
YAY!! Punching the Whelp is always a good thing, even if it should have been Dawn or Buffy. It's good to see Oz again; he was always so cool. Will Spike bring Buffy home or let her stay away for awhile? More story please.
*L*  Xander deserved it!  And, although I really liked Tara, I missed Oz a whole lot during the last couple of seasons of the show.  As for the rest...  I can't tell ya.  Sssshhh it's secret!

03/16/2006 10:32 pm
Fragments         
go Dawn for saying it. And so glad to see Ripper back. Although I don't like the way Xander forced Ripper to appear. And Oz is back??? So much in one chapter.
Yep, whole lotta changes goin on, in the household.  I missed Oz...what can I say?  Thanks for the review!

03/16/2006 06:51 pm
Fragments         
Fantastic update as always! I love Oz showing up at the end of the chp and I can't wait to see what you do next.
Thanks, so much!

romero
03/16/2006 05:06 pm
Fragments         
Boy, I'm glad that someone shut Xander up!! I hope Giles continues on his path of honesty with himself. I'm looking forward to your next update.
*L*  Xander gets on a role, sometimes, doesn't he?  Thanks for the review!

romero
03/16/2006 04:54 pm
Fragments         
Boy, I'm glad that someone shut Xander up!! I hope Giles continues on his path of honesty with himself. I'm looking forward to your next update.
*L*  Xander gets on a roll, sometimes, doesn't he?  Thanks for the review!

k
03/16/2006 03:52 pm
Fragments         
i love this story
Thank you!  :)

PyroChilde
03/16/2006 12:36 pm
Fragments         
Yay, Oz in the picture again? That's awesome! Things just keep getting better. Awesome chapter. Its about time someone stood up for poor Anya.
Thanks!  I like me some Oz...  And, haven't you ever wondered if Giles stayed just a little bit attracted to Anya, after Tabula Rasa?  *L*

Robyn
03/16/2006 09:50 am
Fragments         
Yay, Oz is back, I always liked him. :) This was a really great chapter, I really liked the airing out of feelings of Dawn and Anya. I also liked how Anya stood up to Xander, and when he became his normal bullying self Giles, for once, pointed out the truth of his actions. I usually like Xander, but he was truly a bully and nobody every saw fit to point it out to him. I’m glad that at least in here it happened. Hope you’re able to update soon.
I missed Oz.  I thought it was strange, in season 7, how demons kept pointing out the shift in power the world had taken, but Oz never made an appearance.  It didn't really make sense to me.  As for Xander, I really like him too, but I agree with you.  He was a bully.  Thank for the review!  So glad you liked this chapter! :)

03/14/2006 05:06 am
Common Ground         
Oh wow...

You need to update, and soon.

This chapter was awesome.
Thanks, so much!  I'll get on it as soon as my muse decides to stop holding out on me!

astrodex
03/08/2006 06:52 pm
Common Ground         
This is really great. Very original. I'm really loving it.

Now, back to work. I need more. Please.
Will get it out as soon as I can!  Thank you!

03/07/2006 02:26 am
Common Ground         
Uhhhhhmmmm where is the rest you can't leave it here waaaaaaaaa :P

Damn good chappies so far
Thank ya, thank ya, Wulfie.  I don't want to leave it here either.  But, my muse needs a kick or something.  It wants to roll in the smut some more...  Maybe when he's through, I'll update soon!  *L*

Iceflame
03/04/2006 05:17 pm
Common Ground         
I try not to review when all I can make is "More, MOORRREEEE!!!!!!" Noises, but I can't seem to help myself this time! Can't WAIT to see what an Ubervamp thinks of Buffy right now!!!!!
I like "More More" noises, cause it means I done a good job!  Ooh, ubervamp + super-slayer...  Messy.  *evil grins*  Thanks for the review!

03/04/2006 02:51 pm
Common Ground         
wow...that's a powerful chapter...poor spike, poor buffy, what's happening to her?? can't wait for update!!
Glad you like it, but unfortunately, I cannot reveal any secrets yet. *sigh**L*  I hope to have the next chapter out soon.  Thanks!

romero
03/04/2006 01:45 am
Common Ground         
This was was an exciting chapter. I loved the interaction between Buffy, her demon and Spike. If any one can help her, it would be Spike. I can't wait to read more of your story.
Wow!  Thanks so much!  I'm so glad that you liked it!

PyroChilde
03/04/2006 12:16 am
Common Ground         
Aww poor Spike. Still, you've done an awesome job with Buffy's transfermation! Great chap!
Thanks!  Glad you like how it's going!  :)

Robyn
03/03/2006 11:02 pm
Common Ground         
Poor Spike with everything he’s gone through with Buffy, and now she doesn’t even dare be near him because of her demon, and him the only one that can even comprehend what she is going through. Great update. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Yep, Spike is pretty bummed out for Buffy, right now.  And he's in for quite a ride.  Thanks for the great review!

03/03/2006 10:40 pm
Common Ground         
I am just glad that Spike is really there for her and even putting himself in harms way. I just hope that she can come to terms with the changes that have happend to her and know that he will always be her support system.
Thanks for your thoughts.  You are right, if there is any time that Buffy needs to recognize Spike as her lifeline, it would be now!

03/03/2006 09:36 pm
Common Ground         
Cool upgrades! Now she could do a really authentic bitey claim with Spike. More story please.
Sounds yummy, huh?  *L*

03/03/2006 07:46 pm
Common Ground         
Poor Buffy. Poor Spike! I can't wait to see what you come up with for the next chp. I love it! More as soon as you can please.
Thanks, and ok!

03/14/2006 05:02 am
Evolution         
Oh wow...

Dawn gets taken over and something BIG has happened to Buffy. Thank god theres still more for me to read!

Excellent chapter.
Yay!  Lovin your chap by chap reviews girl!  Things are gonna get a little weird...

03/04/2006 02:52 pm
Evolution         
wow...scary...so did she accept the demon dust thing?? is that what happened to her?? pretty powerful chapter
Well, she got the demon, alright...  Just not the way she expected to.  Thanks for the review!

03/01/2006 05:27 pm
Evolution         
OH! OH! More as soon as you can please! I can't wait to know what you have for us next!!!
I'll see what I can do. *Let's kick my stubborn muse, together, shall we?*  Hehe  Thanks!

02/27/2006 03:45 pm
Evolution         
HOT DOG!!!!!!!!! What in the world just happend??? I so can't wait to find out.
*L*  The future chap should explain all...  I think. *evil grins*  Thanks for the review!

robyn
02/27/2006 09:23 am
Evolution         
Great story, great update, evil ending. I can’t wait for the next chapter.
Bwa-ha-ha *cough*  That's the best evil laugh I can do!  *L*  Thanks for reviewing.  Hopefully my muse will push the other chapter out quick!

02/27/2006 09:10 am
Evolution         
Help!! We have two chapters 14! And they are both evil cliffies! I want to hear about the slayer demon!
Hehe!  Glad I've got your attention!  :)  I'll get the next one out as soon as I can!  Thanks!

02/27/2006 05:34 am
Evolution         
Woo I'm excited about that. I so can't wait to find out what she is now. What new special features came with the whole demon package lol. Great fic. Update soon.
Thanks!  So glad you are liking it!  I'll get on the next one ASAP.

03/14/2006 04:59 am
False Pretenses         
Oh COURSE it had to be Andrew to state the obvious. LOL
Well... He IS a super-nerd, after all!  Hehehehe

02/17/2006 10:55 pm
False Pretenses         
Had to come read this other fic you have going after the great one shot you posted last night! Really enjoying this so far. More soon please.
Rae
Thank you!  Wow... my one shot stirred up more positive feedback than I had expected!  Not complaining,  *Happy!* Glad you are enjoying my drama fic.  Will update as soon as I can.  :)

Lou
02/16/2006 01:17 pm
False Pretenses         
Neato - general Buffy to the fore - and who'd have thought Andrew would have a good idea!!
Yup.  It's a rare occurance.  Thanks for the review!

Robyn
02/16/2006 10:42 am
False Pretenses         
I started reading this tonight and couldn’t stop. I am loving your take on season seven. I love how you had Dawn repair her relationship with Spike, and how you had her give Buffy a figurative slap on the face about her treatment and relationship with Spike. I can hardly wait for the next chapter.
I'm so glad you like it!  *blushes*  Thank you so much, for sharing your thoughts with me about my fic!  I'm hoping to get the next chap out soon.  :)

03/14/2006 04:54 am
Hero         
OMG the conversation between Anya and Xander was *too* funny! I loved it!

And the end of this chapter... Andrew is SOOO gonna be following Spike around with goo-goo eyes. LOL
*Evil grins* Glad you liked it!  Thanks!

02/09/2006 01:52 pm
Hero         
Buffy better figure out what she really wants. And go Spike for saving the boy. Andrew really has it for him now. Loving the story.
Thank you!  Yup, Spike is never going to get rid of Andrew now!  *L*

02/09/2006 02:11 am
Hero         
Cliffie! Can Spike kill this ubervamp? It was really difficult for the Slayer to kill one. More soon please.
Ummm...   battle-axe meets uber-vamp...  Gotta wait till next chapter!  *L*  Thanks for reviewing.  :)

kim
02/09/2006 01:02 am
Hero         
Oh, yeah! Let the Big Bad give that uber-bitch what-for! Love Spike in all his fighting glory.

Buffy is a complete idiot.
*L*  Yeah, don't we all!  Thanks for the review!

Isabel
02/09/2006 12:15 am
Hero         
This is a good story. I'm really enjoying it. I hope you'll update soon.
I'm going to try and get the next chapter started tonight.  Thanks for reviewing!

SmokeScreen
05/06/2006 10:35 am
Living in Your World         
Oh, and one more thing... You don't have to try and live in Spike's world. He's already living in yours." ===> I LOVE IT, i LOVE IT!!! :) keep it up!
Thank you, so much! *((big hugs))*

03/14/2006 04:44 am
Living in Your World         
So true! The last comment from Dawn was brilliant. Spike is living in Buffy's world. Nice chapter.
I think Dawn had some awesome potential that wasn't used on the show.  So glad you liked her closing line!  Thanks for the review!

Lou
02/07/2006 12:16 pm
Living in Your World         
What an unusually sensible Dawn! Well done!!
Thank you!  

kim
02/07/2006 09:13 am
Living in Your World         
So in love with Dawn right now. :D She's so much smarter than her sister.
Thanks.  :)  I'm having a lot of fun with her.

Tamara
02/07/2006 05:36 am
Living in Your World         
Go Dawn!

She has very good points in this chapter.

And Angel's problems didn't have as much to do with him being a vampire as it had to do with him being Angel. After all, he caused a lot of the pain while he had his soul.
I agree.  Angel may have had a soul, but he was still a big jerk.  Thanks for the review!

02/07/2006 04:24 am
Living in Your World         
all I can say is GO DAWN!!!!!!!
:)  Thanks for reviewing!

Isabel
02/07/2006 04:12 am
Living in Your World         
Wow. I mean... Wow. lol Every little thing I always wanted to tell Buffy was said in this chapter by Dawn. Awesome job. You made her quite insightful. I really like your Dawn. Buffy needs more reality checks like that. God the girl can be so thick sometimes. Great chapter.
Yeah, Buffy could never be confused with someone who plays with a full deck, where her love life is concerned.  I mean, c'mon...  Riley?  thanks so much, for the review!

Randi Giles
02/07/2006 04:09 am
Living in Your World         
OHHH hot Dammmmmmnn girl! Dawn is scary and that was fantastic.
Hehehe...  I like her scary!  And thanks for the compliment.  Hope to hear from you again, next chapter!

02/07/2006 03:39 am
Living in Your World         
Go Dawn! I was disappointed in Buffy's attitude when she woke up but may Dawn has actually woken her up this time. More story please.
One can only hope, huh?  Buffy might be tough... but she's thick headed too!  Thanks for the review!

03/14/2006 04:39 am
Escape         
Aww... he held her! So sweet.
Gotta have the gratuitous...holding scene.  *sigh*  I got all mushy, writing it.  Tee-hee!  Thanks, again!

Lou
01/31/2006 02:10 pm
Escape         
Aaah the sweet comfort of it all!!!
 Sings...  *I can't believe I'm down here in the basement on the cot just-a-spoonin!'  *L*  Thanks for the review!  :P

Tamara
01/31/2006 01:48 pm
Escape         
That's an interesting point to bring up about Wood feeling that Spike stole his childhood. It would've been neat in canon if someone had pointed out to him that if it hadn't been Spike kit would've been someone else and there's no way she would've lived long enough for him to grow up unless she qwuit slaying. Even if she did quit , the coucil would probably send a hit team after her so they could have thier next slayer.
Thanks, Tamara!  Everyone gets their "one good day," right?  Robin's mother would never have stopped slaying, because that was her priority, even over her role as his mother.  That had to hurt!  Glad you liked the chapter. :)

kim
01/31/2006 10:57 am
Escape         
Ahhhhhhhhh!
I'll take Ahhh as a really good thing. :P Thanks!

03/14/2006 04:37 am
Twice Upon a Day         
I was wondering what you were going to do about this whole thing. This was in my opinion Giles' worst betrayal on the show and really made me dislike him.

Nice chapter.
I was a big Giles fan.  I loved his character, and still do...  But, I thought his actions in that ep. were *horrible*  I knew I couldn't bypass it, so I thought mixing it up, just a little might make me feel better.  Thanks for reviewing, and sharing your thoughts with me!

Tamara
01/30/2006 08:08 pm
Twice Upon a Day         
I'm glad Dawn is not against Spike any more. That should help when the rest of them turn against them.
Yep.  I couldn't let Dawn stay mad at him.  It made me mad when Spike and Dawn's anger with Spike was never resolved in season 7.  Thanks for the review!

03/14/2006 04:33 am
Early one Morning         
OMG! What the hell is the First doing looking like Spike! *runs off to next chapter*
Ahh, but...  Was he looking like Dawn, as well????  *Evil laughter*  Thanks for reviewing, girl!

01/26/2006 09:47 pm
Early one Morning         
Yuck! The First is creepy. Did it trigger Spike with the song? Hard for him to do much in the daytime unless some potential wanders into the basement.
Hmm...  Gotta wait until next chapter to find out.  Did Buffy actually see Dawn touch the basement door, when she came up?   *Evil Grin*  Thanks for reviewing!

Lou
01/26/2006 03:28 pm
Early one Morning         
Is this a different First?
Hmmm...  I don't think so.  I was thinking about how The First liked to toy with Buffy & the Potentials.  Buffy has a conflicting superiority/inferiority complex and has been desplaying mixed emotions about Spike, so it made sense to me that The First would use her choices and fears against her for kicks.  Thanks for the reviewing.

kim
01/26/2006 12:04 pm
Early one Morning         
Okay.....

Nice taunting by the First. That was funny.
Thanks for reviewing.  :)  Glad you liked the First's antics.

spike's mrs
07/10/2006 09:42 am
Reflections of Me with You         
cool why i reveiw when first read i rememmber fat and very pregnant was feeling sorry of my self
Ah, I understand.  Pregnancy tends to do that and I don't blame you one bit!  Thanks for the review now, though! :)

Lolo
04/08/2006 09:53 pm
Reflections of Me with You         
This was my favorite chapter out of all of them because Dawn finds it within herself to apologize and make ammends with Spike. Something we all know is very difficult for some people to do is to humble your spirit enough to make a sincere and heartfelt apology.. I thought you captured her feelings and Spike's beautifully.
Thanks, so much!  I'm so happy to know that you are enjoying my story.  Yay!  There were a lot of things that were swept under the rug in season 7 that left me un-satisfied, and one of those things was the broken friendship between Dawn and Spike.  They shared a really cool Older brother, little sister type of dynamic, and it was never repaired on the show.  Hope to hear from you again, soon!

03/14/2006 04:27 am
Reflections of Me with You         
"And," he looked down at her, with feigned disdain. "I'm not a fishy."

You keep pulling out these one liners that crack me up! I also loved the whole turkey conversation between Dawn and Spike. It was sweet, and I'm glad they're friends again.
Yay!  *happy dance* So glad you are enjoying it!  Thank you!

kim
01/23/2006 06:12 pm
Reflections of Me with You         
Cool touch. And it's even more special because just Dawn knows right now. Even Joss knows and regrets that Dawn got pushed to the wayside in S7. The more you overtake the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain. There were several issues that season that should have been addressed, especially because it was the end of the show.
Hey, glad you liked it!  This was my favorite chapter to write, so far, because it was the first chance I had to throw in something really "different."  Thanks for the review!

Tamara
01/23/2006 12:17 pm
Reflections of Me with You         
Angel was looking at his reflection when he was in Pylea . There he was all human in human face and demon with Spike out of human face.It had nothing to do with the soul. I figured that maybe the reflection had to do with fact that he was touching Dawn. When something small touches him (like clothes) the clothes disappear but when he touches someone his reflection would appear . Normallly with a vampire this would be when feeding or during sex with a human. And they'd have to have a mirror around.
Ah, I knew there was something in AtS, but couldn't recall exactly which one, because I didn't really follow AtS like I did BtVS.  However, the reflection was my own take on the soul.  A lack of reflection (just my personal take) would be like a paranormal reminder that the person no longer resides there, and therefore, the mirror doesn't reflect.  However a twist on this "could" be that Angel still does not have a reflection because his sould is a *curse* on the demon, itself.  Spike's soul is something that he sought to obtain on his own, specifically to become more of a *man* for Buffy.  Like I said, it's just my personal take on the subject.  Something conjured from my own twisted brain, rather than derived out of the BtVS world, and it works for my story.  Thanks for the info, about which AtS ep my damaged memory recalled, and for your take on this part of the chap.   :)

01/23/2006 06:45 am
Reflections of Me with You         
What's with the reflection? Is that part of the soul package? More story please.
Yup.  I figure the lack of reflection has a lot to do with the soul being absent.  Sort of a paranormal reminder that the person isn't "really" there.  I seem to remember a scene in AtS where Angel was looking at his own reflection...  I don't recall which ep.  I'll have to see if anyone else knows, or perhaps I'm goin crazy.  Thanks for reviewing!

idk5743228
01/23/2006 06:39 am
Reflections of Me with You         
I liked the talk. I always hated that the series never did seem to resolve Dawn's "you'll wake up on fire" speech.
Me too.  The writers just brushed all that under the rug, and it was dissapointing.  Thanks for reviewing!

jane
01/23/2006 06:20 am
Reflections of Me with You         
Good chappie. I liked the turkey analogy, it was quirkie.
Thanks!  Who doesn't love a good turkey, right?

01/23/2006 06:19 am
Reflections of Me with You         
oh shit what a plot twisty cliffanger :P
Hey!  I'll take that as a good comment!  Hehe!  Nice to see ya, here!  Thanks for the review.

Lou
01/23/2006 06:12 am
Reflections of Me with You         
Huh? Sorry - I've lost it. I think maybe I need to reread!
*LoL*  Well...  ok.  Thanks for reviewing though.  :)

03/14/2006 04:20 am
Blame         
"Buggerin'..." "Nancy Boy..." "God awful..." "camera..." "My face!"


Very nice line! I liteally LOL when I read it. Dawn's thoughts were good as well.
Thank you!

Lou
01/19/2006 09:15 pm
Blame         
Nice to see Dawn might actually be growing up a bit at last - we just need Buffy to do the same.
That's it!  I need to start a Dawn redemptionista group!  *L* (Buffy has can't join until she accepts her problem).  Hehe!  Thanks for the review, Lou!  Hope to hear from you again, next chapter!  :)

01/19/2006 07:18 pm
Blame         
All caught up! I'm glad Dawn has decided to make up with Spike, it was such a shame to see their friendship lost on the show. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
Hey!  Nice to hear from you again!   :)  Thanks for the review!

kim
01/19/2006 07:01 pm
Blame         
Good for Dawn!
Glad you liked it!

Tamara
01/19/2006 06:35 pm
Blame         
The Spike/Dawn friendship is one the things that tthey screwed up and never fixed. Good chapter.
I agree, wholeheartedly.  Their dynamic was both touching and hysterical, and I missed it so much in season 7.  They wrote Dawn to be less than fun.  Thanks for the review!

jane
01/19/2006 03:28 pm
Blame         
Yeh I always thought it was terrible what they did with Dawn and Spikes' friendship. Just didn't ring true after everything they'd been through.
I'm so glad to see that there are so many people out there, like me, who thought that there was something really cool about the Spike/Dawn relationship.  The writers for the show really let me down with that one.  Thanks so much for the shout out.   :) Hope to hear from you again, next chapter!

01/19/2006 03:10 pm
Blame         
WTF is hapening?? Dawn is going to stop whining? What an innovative concept! More story please.
*L*  Pretty far out there, huh? Hehe!  Thanks for reviewing, and I'll get right on the next chap ASAP! *salutes*

Lolo
04/08/2006 11:13 pm
Hard Knocks         
Cool, now don't just lead us on about Spike and Buffy keep building on it.
Patience, my dear friend.  Buffy isn't all that bright about these things, at times.  They'll get there. *evil grins*  Thanks for reviewing!  Hehehe

~*~Tasha~*~
03/29/2006 07:21 am
Hard Knocks         
Loved Willow going off on Kennedy. I really never liked Kennedy. She always ticked me off. Nice cemetery scene.
Kennedy was evil.  I'm convinced of it.  Haha!  Glad you liked the chapter, and thanks for reviewing!

03/14/2006 04:07 am
Hard Knocks         
The potentials knocked Buffy out? ROFL! Too funny!

And yay, Willow broke up with Kennedy! *happy dance*
Yeah, I decided I couldn't kill Kennedy off, because that would be too much repeat... But, letting Willow have some backbone was fun!  And hey... Buffy should have been lookin' out! *LOL*

01/19/2006 12:03 pm
Hard Knocks         
great story, meant to review the other day and got distracted...love the byplay with Buffy and Spike, and love that willow figured out what was holding her back!
Thanks for the review!  I wondered what happened to you, but I figured you were busy.  Glad you like the story so far!

Tamara
01/19/2006 07:33 am
Hard Knocks         
I love that Willow dumped Kennedy. It never fit right to me. Tara may well be the only woman that she'll ever want but if there's another woman for her it's not Kennedy. It looked like Willow was needy and wanted to be weak and powerless after going overboard and spoiled little Kennedy wanted her and just bulldozed her into a relationship.
Yeah, I hated her.  It was either dump her, or kill her off, and since everyone got killed on the series, and I felt Willow needed to get regain some backbone, I chose to dump her.  So, very glad you liked it!  Thanks!

01/18/2006 01:02 pm
Hard Knocks         
I guess it's time for Buffy to start paying attention outside of herself for awhile.
Yeah, she is pretty good at getting all caught up in herself, instead of seeing the big picture, isn't she?  Thanks for reviewing.  

spike's mrs
07/10/2006 08:51 am
What makes a Man?         
i'm reading again to refresh my memory still liking what i'm reading
Thanks, hon!  :)

Lolo
04/08/2006 11:03 pm
What makes a Man?         
Good chapter. Thanks for catching me up on Willow. I like the way you are building the characters and since I did not follow to the end of the show it's helping me catch up as well as get a feel for the new characters.

She had to admit it. Kennedy had flattered her, with her persuit. Should be spelled- pursuit.

Man I was expecting a little porn here or a little more heavy breathing. Maybe you are just beginning that between them again.. would be interesting to see it come back around to that. You'll attract more readers.
Hehehe  Lolo!  Never fear, although it is taking me much longer than I had previously anticipated, there is some Spuffy smut in the future of this fic!  Thanks again, for finding one of my spelling goofs.  By the time you read this, it will already be fixed.  :)

03/14/2006 03:58 am
What makes a Man?         
LOL. Spike is such a smart ass. Very clever, getting Buffy to realize herself.

The bit with Willow was interesting, looking forward to see how that turns out.
*L* I always hated that Spike always acted different with Buffy, after he got his soul.  I wanted to bring some of his old self back.  Willow has a lot to come to terms with.  Thanks for the review!

Lilachigh
01/09/2006 06:10 pm
What makes a Man?         
Enjoying this one a lot. Especially like Willow’s thoughts.
Cool!  Your review means a lot to me, cause I wasn't sure if I went on a little too long with her part "inner duel."  Thanks, so much for your input! :)

~*~Tasha~*~
01/09/2006 09:11 am
What makes a Man?         
Look forward to more. Spike always has interesting lessons.
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you're still liking the story!

02/24/2006 01:09 am
No one Like Me         
Poor Dawnie. :(

Nice chapter, loved annoying Andrew.
I love writing Andrew, because he is such a helpless dork!  I think he makes chapters fun.  There's more Dawn to come, and it's not all bad.  :)  Thanks again, for the review!

02/18/2006 04:29 am
No one Like Me         
http://community.livejournal.com/riters_r_us/15386.html?nc=18
Ok already, note taken, And problem solved...  What can I say... I'm new?  *L*

02/17/2006 04:37 pm
No one Like Me         
I'm really enjoyng this story so far but I found some of the dialogue a bit difficult to follow later on in this chapter. Maybe if you were to start a new paragraph with every change in speaker it would be clearer who is speaking. INteresting story onward I go to find ou what's afoot
Thanks for the review!
I know, there are a lot of little things that need changing, in some of the earlier chapters of this fic.  I keep saying I'm going to get to fixin' em... then I keep procrastinating.  *Bad Morrigan* But, I assure you that it gets a little easier as the story progresses.  This has been a stage for me.

saffirered
01/05/2006 12:46 am
No one Like Me         
Your chapters have a nice flow. Keep writting I can't wait to see more. I feel so sorry for Dawn.
Thanks again, for reviewing! Glad you still like it.

~*~Tasha~*~
01/04/2006 10:25 am
No one Like Me         
Poor Dawn, neglected. Though Dawn did thoroughly tick me off in Season 7.
Yeah.  The whole "Sister has got to go" thing ruffled my feathers too.  But, I'm glad I got her feelings across, with this chapter.  Thanks for reviewing!

01/04/2006 02:36 am
No one Like Me         
Hey! I just wanted to know if you got my email? Let me know! I can resend it if you didn't.
Nope. Just got the E, notifying me of a review. Send it back my way. I'll be online for a while. :)

02/24/2006 12:25 am
Sensations         
Excellent. I love Spike's inner monologue, getting pissed at himself for breathing like a human but then changing his mind and making excuses. Very in character for him.
Hehe...  I always loved that about Spike.  He's a walking contradiction!  Thanks!

01/31/2006 04:40 pm
Sensations         
Very interesting chapter. I am intrigued to see what is going to happen next.

One small detail - you have the entire chapter in bold. You might want to fix that.

Looking forward to the next chappie!
Yup...  Same problem.  I'm going to try and fix the other chaps tomorrow.  Thanks again!

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 02:15 pm
Sensations         
Curious to see where you go with this one next
Thanks for reviewing.  just postedchapter 3.  Hopefully, it's up and running now.

01/02/2006 02:54 pm
Sensations         
Still liking this...excellent Spike-voice...can't wait to see what happens next! :)
Glad you like it! I just posted the second half of Sensations. Should be up and running late tonight or tomorrow morning.

jane
01/01/2006 07:44 pm
Sensations         
Interesting start keep it coming.
Thanks for reviewing! I plan to post the second half of Sensations today.

Lolo
04/08/2006 10:09 pm
Visions and Dreams         
As you know I am a former writer myself and I have to tell you your writing flows beautifully! Most impressive portrayal of Buffy's thought processes too.

Roll in the upcoming war should be role. The space they are giving you to write all this in, they should supply you a spell check of some sort.
Ack!  I thought I had already changed that to Role!  Thanks for the great review!

02/24/2006 12:19 am
Visions and Dreams         
A very gifted and powerful Wicca-who-now-won't-a, and The formerly known Slayer of Slayers. A freshly-souled, recently triggered, and killing, although very repentive, back-to-reality, although, once-upon-a-time, insane, vampire who is, now, reluctant to let his own game face show.

Beautiful line! Very cleverly written. I like your summary of events.
Thanks, girl!  Glad you like it, so far!  And Wow...  So cool to get reviews, and a good one at that, on this fic again!!! Yay!

01/31/2006 04:37 pm
Visions and Dreams         
Intersting begining to the story. I am lookind forward to see where you take it.. One small note - in the sentence -
She had been so focused on her roll in this oncoming war,

the correct spelling she be role.
*L* Thanks for the tip...   I must have been hungry.  Hehe!  Since I posted the first 3 chapters, I managed to snag me an awesome beta.  She and I have been going through those, and I have them corrected.  I just need to re-post them and fix all the bugs.  Thanks so much for reviewing!  :)

idk5743228
01/01/2006 10:14 pm
Visions and Dreams         
Keep it coming. I liked your take on what's going on inside Spike's head. Good chapter.
Thanks. :-) Next 1/2 of Sensations is posting later, today. Hopefully, it will come up on the site before tomorrow.

romero
01/01/2006 02:18 am
Visions and Dreams         
I'm looking forward to reading more of your story.
Thank you, for reviewing.  :)   I am writing and posting as the muse pushes, so I am in the dark, almost  (but not quite)  *wink-wink*  as much as the rest of you.  I will try to post the next chapter today.

12/31/2005 11:47 am
Visions and Dreams         
I'm enjoying this so far...you have a really great flowing writing style that I really like...I'm interested to see what different direction you take this story in from this point and will watch for your next update!! Thanx for writing!! -- Jessi
Wow! What a compliment! I am flattered, truly. I must say, I have been following your fic "Saving Grace" for a while now, at the BSC (reviewing, previously, under Felinia), and am in awe. Chapter 2 is almost finished. I will, humbly, continue to try to live up to your praise. Thank You!

idk5743228
12/30/2005 10:45 pm
Visions and Dreams         
I really enjoyed the retelling of this story. Your wording made me see the characters. I look forward to continuing on with this story.
Thank you, so much, for the kind review! It feels really good to get such positive feedback!

12/30/2005 05:10 pm
Visions and Dreams         
I enjoyed this and look forward to reading more.
Thanks for reviewing@ :) I'll try to get the next chap out asap. Just need to find a beta to help me iron out the kinks.