Brave New World by JamesMFan

Suze
06/02/2014 05:54 pm
Better         
Just in case it makes a difference, there's at least one person checking back for this one, which makes me think more. It's such a good story! Ever hopeful, delighted anyway. Thank you

Suze
02/02/2013 06:38 am
Better         
Just wanted to let you know that I'm still popping in to see if you've updated (finished?) this story. I might have lost all hope but other writers recently have come back after a few years away. I don't leave you messages nearly as often as I check but I figure you at least get a chance to know there's still people around and hopeful. Still one of my favourite stories. Thanks :-)

Ashley Mc
06/15/2012 11:38 pm
Better         
As I am coming back to see if this story was updated, I'm watching 'Get It Done'!! I hope you update this story, it is such an original, well written story. It was a joy rereading it!!

Suze
01/21/2012 10:55 am
Better         
Just in case you were wondering, you've still got at least one interested fan (and I suspect more). I know life gets in the way, I just hope that if you come back to writing this one will be finished. It's really good. Meanwhile, I'll just keep checking in on it :-). I hope life is being good to you.

11/25/2011 11:04 pm
Better         
Well, even if you never finish it, it's a great story... however, I do hope you come back to it.

Thank you,

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

GreatOuse
06/26/2011 12:19 am
Better         
It’s a really good, interesting story with original, surprising plot but also easy to read and understand for someone who just like me isn’t an English native speaker.  All characters are well written, the changes in their characters that were made in past 30 years are possible. And if you'' ll finish this story someday and you decide to make Buffy and Spike happy in this reality that’s fine.

But, yeah, I’m wearing a ‘but’ face now. All the time I was waiting for some Buffy’s breakdown. She was lost and confused etc. but still was doing quite well. If I were her I would like to destroy something, cry and scream and shut down myself in room for a while. But that’s me; your Buffy can be different.

Unless I can’t believe that she’s completely OK with this Spike. C’mon! He’s not her Spike, not our Spike: in black duster, bleach hair, Desoto, all cocky ‘evil’ and living in the crypt. He found a new life, has a daughter, had a wife (!) who wasn’t Buffy, nice house and full time job. Perfect suburban dad, but is that Spike? Spike who loved the Slayer well but not wisely? Who fight with her arm by arm? Is it Spike, that she began to fall in love? Who was her best friend, a faithful defender? Maybe sill is that Spike somewhere but I can’t see the passion.

Between them is missing spark, killed by 30 years being apart, Spike’s past and Buffy’s having no past.  After the last scene (Buffy didn’t follow Spike out)  I think that Buffy also sees that something isn’t right (but I can be wrong with understanding this part, I know that). I don’t how you’d like to develop the plot (if you will) but I wouldn’t mind if this ‘future’ world would appear as a dream or some Shadow men’s mojo. At least Buffy could find the way back to the ‘past’ or make a choice when she get the chance to go back (some portal opens and the ‘past’ friend call her to get back). And where actually are the Powers That Be? Angel was their champion and got the reward from them, but why they not  helped him? Why the Powers do not anything to deal with this world? Do they like it?

Finally, thanks for the great story and I hope that you’ll finish it someday. I know that the ending would be great as well. Good luck and sorry for all mistakes, English isn’t my first language and I still have to improve my level.

xanfan23@yahoo.com
05/02/2011 07:20 am
Better         
Greetings!

just finished my second read of Brave New World. even if you never complete it the last chapter is a good hopeful one.

I'll pass along unasked for advice it you are stuck in the storyline.  I attended a lecture by Charlaine Harris, the lady who wrote the True Blood novels.  She told us she would go back to the first chapter and rework it to recapture the flavor and mood. And would often redo the last chapter written to catch the mood again.

Or perhaps you no longer write- in that case, thanks for a creative, enjoyable read.

regards,
s.

FWIW still at least one keen reader waiting :-)
01/19/2011 01:07 pm
Better         
 

11/30/2010 05:10 pm
Better         
This is soooo good.  The "Not loving me until I deserved it" line is beautiful. I love future Spike and I love the way you've kept the essence of the key characters so... truthful?... real?.... but enlivened everything with a really unusual and interesting storyline.  Looking forward to the next bit :o)

10/16/2010 09:56 pm
Better         
Loved the taped nostalgia!  As they just get where they want to be, I hope that rewatching the past doesn't put a barrier between Spike and Buffy.

More soon please? Too good to wait ;-)
09/19/2010 02:18 am
Better         
 

kim
09/15/2010 05:13 am
Better         
Some funny moments on the tape.

Nichol
09/15/2010 03:04 am
Better         
What a lovely chapter!! It was great to have a glance back at how Buffy was to Spike.Looking forward to the next update!

09/15/2010 01:18 am
Better         
Lovely chapter. Still struggling, aren't they? *sigh*

09/15/2010 12:10 am
Better         
Fine chapter!  Poor pair they are....Buffy is catching up nicely to the man Spike has grown into, the man he always could have been.  It doesn't hurt to look back to how they last saw one another before her return.   Now that they are in a better place it helps to see from whence they came.

Kathleen

09/03/2010 12:24 pm
Being Buffy          
Excellent Chapter - but what a drastic surprise twist  you made -   Nice they way you bring in the character traits for Xander and Spike from the show. 

I have enjoyed this story from the first - thanks for bringing such an outstanding new addition for all the Spuffy fans to enjoy.

09/02/2010 11:03 am
Being Buffy          
Another close call for Buffy, hopefully one day they'll be able to enjoy a little peace!

09/02/2010 12:46 am
Being Buffy          
Woooo I thought it was the wife of the dead vampire or something and Buffy was the target!  Big surprise (YAY you...you completely surprised me).  Will be interesting to see how Buffy handles protecting her new family against her old friends.

Glad Mya put Xander into a place where he had to look at what he was saying and finally understand it was just not right even to him.  Good for her to pull him up to the man he can and should be and out of his reflexive nastiness.

Excellent!
Kathleen

nojiri23
09/01/2010 09:44 pm
Being Buffy          
great update!  love future Spike:  you've developed a rich and interesting character.  I especially love his relationship with Mya. So funny, smart and REAL! 

kim
09/01/2010 12:32 pm
Being Buffy          
Probably helps that Buffy hasn't tried to be motherly at all even by accident. And when your parent is alone a long time, you want them to be happy. Especially when you're growing up and moving on to your own adult life pretty soon.

Wood bullet, eh? Bummer.

Immortal Beloved
09/01/2010 05:20 am
Being Buffy          
Love the banter.  It provides some comic relief after the "Buffy died again" scare, but doesn't detract from the seriousness of the situation.

Also, I've been reading this story, but haven't commented in...well, literal years. :-P  But I have been enjoying it.





Immortal Beloved
09/01/2010 05:18 am
Being Buffy          
Love the banter.  It provides some comic relief after the "Buffy died again" scare, but doesn't detract from the seriousness of the situation.

Also, I've been reading this story, but haven't commented in...well, literal years. :-P  But I have been enjoying it.





09/01/2010 02:39 am
Being Buffy          
So glad to see this. Thanks for updating. I love that Buffy is able to recognize Spike's need to take the blame for everything - and the part she may have played in that attitude.

Oh that is just too cruel :-)
08/07/2010 03:46 pm
Free         
 

08/03/2010 05:57 am
Free         

So great to get back to this story -  What I really love about this work is how realistic it is and how mature your characters are.  It's like all those horrible things that Buffy had done in her persona of the series, and how she had cut herself off from very important parts of her life, finally had a good purpose - to change her life and her mind and heart.

Your handling of the changes for Spike and the other Sunnydale characters was excellent - a very good blending of the series history and your new time and world.  Loved how you gave Spike a place of honor, respect and success - it's so good to see him in a position of responsibility and competent instead of the less admirable position the writers gave him regarding his intellect and managerial capacity. 

But what a plot twist - I should have seen it coming, but I did not - great way to establish again, why Buffy is the Slayer Protector and what it means to the character - in the past and now.

Hope you have a new chapter very soon. 

nojiri23
08/01/2010 11:14 pm
Free         
wha ... wha... what!!!!!!!!

(great if scary update!  can't wait to see where it goes ... update soon i hope?) 

kim
07/31/2010 06:55 am
Free         
Holy crap!!

Man, her thoughts really were depressing......and a level of happiness does not have to mean complacency or......geesh, Buffy.

Guess someone was REALLY unhappy with the verdict leveled. At least she saved Mya.

Jamie
07/31/2010 05:19 am
Free         
 Wow what a way to come back! I am hoping this cliffhanger doesn't last too long. This story has been fascinating, well written, and so very original. Thank you.

07/31/2010 02:58 am
Free         
My guess is the disgruntled widow has made an appearance.  Poor Buffy, proven right (only my guess is that it is a human having that good day).  I think she should reconsider the whole vampire thing personally.  Would save a world of hurt and problems and society is cool with it now.  Hey she could even get Willow to shove a soul in her if that's the problem.

Love this still.....very interesting and well done story.   Little details like the door lock help make those passing years clear too.

Kathleen

07/30/2010 07:48 pm
Free         
Sorry, did not mean to hit submit yet. Anyway, did not see this coming! I really thought we'd have a happy ending this time.  More soon?

07/30/2010 07:47 pm
Free         

07/30/2010 06:39 pm
Free         
Got to love the unexpected twist!  Kudos.

Mel
07/23/2010 08:06 pm
The Verdict         
As per usual, I absolutely love it.  I'm so far removed from the Buffy-verse, but you pull me back in immediately.  Your writing keeps the characters so real and alive.  Thank God you're still continuing this.

Excellent. Bustin for next chpt. :-)
06/03/2010 04:33 pm
The Verdict         
 

lulu
06/01/2010 06:36 am
The Verdict         

Great story!  I love seeing the characters all grown up!

kim
05/31/2010 10:39 pm
The Verdict         
Wow, I didn't expect him to rule that way. Buffy was lucky.

And wha-huh? Spike alluding to.....

Fangfaceandrea
05/31/2010 04:18 pm
The Verdict         
yay for Buffy, Nice speech from the judge and   a funny revelation at the end, this chapter was really good!!

05/31/2010 09:54 am
The Verdict         
An excellent speech by the judge, really well done.

05/31/2010 04:15 am
The Verdict         
Hee! 

*breathes sigh of relief* I wasn't sure what Heaton was going to do either. Well done.

So glad u r still writing. Bugger I now have to wa
05/23/2010 09:18 am
Ghosts         
 

Sunshine
05/19/2010 07:16 pm
Ghosts         
There are still so many unansweared questions in this universe.. I have a feeling this can be a very long and interesting story..


05/19/2010 07:20 am
Ghosts         

Such a sad ending - but a wonderful chapter - one of the best in the story for me because having lost my sister couple years ago, having Buffy visit her loved ones was very moving. 

Love how you ended this chapter - well done.

Sunshine
05/18/2010 04:26 pm
Ghosts         
Hi

I just read all of this fic, and it is amazing. Can`t really decide whether I want her to loose so they can go on a run together, or win so they can start a real Spuffy life together. So I`ll just hope you update soon:) Anyway, I love it:)

kim
05/15/2010 10:25 pm
Ghosts         
Nice bit of closure.

05/15/2010 10:38 am
Ghosts         
Interesting to see how the years have affected Angel as much as everyone else.

OMG. Amazing. Beautiful. Lovely. Fantastic. :-)
05/23/2010 09:11 am
Legally Boned         
 

05/11/2010 08:44 am
Legally Boned         

Long time coming but at least we are close to the end of her trial - loved the update and the simple but hard facts defense Buffy gave -
Having Buffy and Spike, and the Sunnydale characters in the future setting makes their story fresh - especially with having Spike and the world of vampires and humans so different.

I want to thank you for taking up your story again, I was afraid that this would end up as another  terrific and really wonderful Buffyverse and Spuffy story that was never completed.  Grateful Reader here.

Hope that you can bring us another chapter soon -

legen
05/08/2010 02:50 pm
Legally Boned         
i am so happy to see this story being updated. it's been an eternity. but the writing is still fabulous and the story still magnificent. i don't know the vertict but i'm just happy that buffy finally fessed up to her self and every one else.
awesome, awesome, awesome story. i'll be sad to see it end.

kim
05/08/2010 09:44 am
Legally Boned         
LOL. No, Buffy, I think he's good on that. Nice thing about vampires.....no aging.

05/08/2010 05:58 am
Legally Boned         
“Oh, Buffy,” he said sadly, shaking his head. “You really shouldn’t have said that.”

Hee! Will Buffy's curse strike again?

Nah. Very interesting chapter. I do hope she's said enough. If the judge is looking for remorse, I'm not sure he got it. More of a "I promise to be more careful in future." It could still go many ways.

Still, it's always good when Buffy sees her feelings clearly. That's what I call a victory!

05/08/2010 12:03 am
Legally Boned         
Hee! Somehow I doubt it...  Wonderful chapter. Loved Buffy's public declaration.

Sigh. Good one. :-)
05/23/2010 09:03 am
Nympho Summers and William Pratt         
 

04/17/2010 07:35 am
Nympho Summers and William Pratt         
It's been a while since I had a chance to catch with your outstanding story - in the middle of all the Season Eight I appreciate having the Spuffy ff writers more than ever. 

I have enjoyed reading your story very much, I loved the different treatment of time travel - well done.  Also wonderful how you used all the characters from the series only as minor characters yet so crucial to your story. 

I hope that you will be bring us another chapter very very soon. 

kim
04/13/2010 09:52 am
Nympho Summers and William Pratt         
Nice bit of brevity before the end of the trial.

04/13/2010 02:32 am
Nympho Summers and William Pratt         
Ooooh - can't wait to see how Buffy handles the pressure.

Fangfaceandrea
04/12/2010 07:42 pm
Nympho Summers and William Pratt         
Oooh That's so cool!!! Nice that's she's the one who will be saying why she shouldn't go to prison.

:( not fair that there wasn't much sexyness, Spike needs to remember his wild days a bit ;) 

Great chapter, looking forward for more.

04/12/2010 05:24 pm
Nympho Summers and William Pratt         
It's an excellent idea for Buffy to do her own closing speech, she'll be speaking from the heart.

Sweet. (and no bombs). :-)
05/23/2010 08:51 am
Faith Gone Bad         
 

Fangfaceandrea
04/12/2010 11:00 am
Faith Gone Bad         
I like Zen-Faith she is very wise and a great advisor XD

And I could read about Spuffy kissing all day long.

Two really nice moments  here, great chapter.

kim
04/10/2010 07:58 pm
Faith Gone Bad         
Live for today, 'cause tomorrow, we die. ;)

04/10/2010 11:47 am
Faith Gone Bad         
In for a penny, in for a pound!  Go Buffy.

04/09/2010 09:27 pm
Faith Gone Bad         
I was so happy to see another update of this fic! Excellent chapter, love that Buffy isn't trying to hide her relationship with Spike. I'm anxious to find out how the trial will go.

Yay. (waiting for the bombshell now) :-)
05/23/2010 08:40 am
Logic & Reason = Dead         
 

03/21/2010 06:10 am
Logic & Reason = Dead         
I hadn't realized you'd added more to the story until I saw it mentioned in the bsv forum.  Great!  It looked fascinating when I first saw it, but I'd been afraid to read it in case it was never finished (abandoned works are so frustrating!), but now that I see you're still writing and probably getting towards the end, I'll go back and start reading it now.  I just wanted to write this to encourage you and let you know you have new readers as well as old ones for this story!
:-)

02/19/2010 08:34 am
Logic & Reason = Dead         
 

02/17/2010 01:12 am
Logic & Reason = Dead         
You have me hooked!  I am fascinated by the concept and I think you are doing a wonderful job exploring the world that you have created.  Will there be much more?  Please say yes.
Let me know if you want any editorial help, even if it is just another set of eyes to catch typos.

02/12/2010 09:46 pm
Logic & Reason = Dead         
Ah. At last!

02/12/2010 01:44 am
Logic & Reason = Dead         
This is such an outstanding Spuffy and Buffyverse story - what a treat to have waited to read the latest chapters at once.

Thank you so much for bringing all the Spuffy and Buffy fans such a great new adventure and making Buffy and Spike still alive for us.

Especially with how the comic have taken all the characters now, reading your work has filled that "empty place" that not having Buffy and Spike and all the Sunnydale characters on my TV screen every Tuesday night.

Congratulations on your work - I have so many projects that I have to fill for this month, but if you need or want a banner, I would love to make one for you -

kim
02/11/2010 10:53 pm
Logic & Reason = Dead         
About time she made a move!!!!

toffeegrrl
02/11/2010 10:07 pm
Logic & Reason = Dead         
Great update. This is a wonderful original story with great charaterisation and genuine suspense. When I saw you were updating again, I had to go back and read the story from the start and it has been a joy!

I love the Spike and Mya relationship. Spike as an  overprotective Dad - always fun! And I love the role reversal with Buffy the outlaw and Spike the respected member of society. It raises lots of interesting questions about the morals of slaying. Looking forward to seeing how the trial ends...

02/11/2010 09:51 pm
Logic & Reason = Dead         
 Dear Spike....he'll take that crumb and make a meal of it.

Really nice interactions between them all.  I adore Maya and enjoy the idea of Spike having a daughter to love and cherish.

Excellent update.
Kathleen

02/11/2010 08:54 pm
Logic & Reason = Dead         
Aww, I loved that whole last scene, with them washing up. Great chapter, and the trial continues to be nail-bitingly tense.

02/11/2010 07:48 pm
Logic & Reason = Dead         
Awwww. It's sweet, though I do think that Spike will find it hard to guard his heart, and she might be damning him to loving a woman he can only see through prison bars. (But that won't happen. Right? No! Don't tell me.)

All the naked Faith jokes were lots of fun. Banter: it's what all the cool kids are doing.

Goldm00n
02/11/2010 05:44 pm
Logic & Reason = Dead         
YEA!!!!!!  great chapter!!!  can't wait for more!!

:-)
05/23/2010 08:25 am
Elephant & Castle         
 

02/13/2010 11:04 pm
Elephant & Castle         
Nice sensible Xander, I hope Buffy listens to him.

02/11/2010 07:24 pm
Elephant & Castle         
Great chapter, filled with exciting plot AND lovely relationship stuff. Xander describing his wife, Mya and Spike reassuring each other. Buffy getting a clue...from Xander! All very satisfying.

02/11/2010 12:19 am
Elephant & Castle         
Really hope that Willow can get the portal opened during the trial. And that Buffy takes that chance at happiness.

02/09/2010 09:03 pm
Elephant & Castle         
 Well it took middle age and a happy marriage to do it but Xander finally wised up LOL.  Hope she listens to him.  I especially liked this line: 
“If even I know,” he smiled softly. “Then you must know ’cos I’m pretty dumb.”  It was in character an clever as well.

I am so delighted to see this story picking up steam again, it is a favorite of mine and ever so original. These updates have been well worth the wait.

Kathleen













02/09/2010 02:59 am
Elephant & Castle         
I remember reading the first couple of chapters quite a few years ago when you started posting it.  I was so intrigued by your premise of vampires as part of society, and Buffy viewed as a murderess.  Then there didn't seem to be any more chapters and I wandered off to other stories.  I just wandered back and found you had written so much more.  I haven't read them yet, but I just wanted you to know I an so excited and glad to see that you didn't leave the story as a WIP.  Hurray!  Now I'm off to start reading!

02/06/2010 08:25 am
Elephant & Castle         
awesome chapter!   I can't wait i can't want for MORE!!!!

Nobodys Girl
02/06/2010 04:20 am
Elephant & Castle         
I'm thinking I'd really like Sarah. Unexpected pro-Spike talk from Xander but guess the guy had to grow up some day.

anon
02/06/2010 01:32 am
Elephant & Castle         
Hot damn.  I love this story.

kim
02/06/2010 01:13 am
Elephant & Castle         
Long time no see!

Wow, power backlash is right. See Willow still isn't great about control...

Nice Xander/Buffy talk. She really needed to hear that.

Excellent. :-)
05/23/2010 07:20 am
Useful Things to Know         
 

02/11/2010 12:13 am
Useful Things to Know         
I was so excited to see this updated! I decided to go back and re-read the whole thing. Love it. :)

Nobodys Girl
02/06/2010 04:05 am
Useful Things to Know         
Loved Buffy's musings on Claire and her interaction with Faith.

time of change
02/05/2010 03:27 pm
Useful Things to Know         
Update!  Yay!

02/05/2010 12:00 am
Useful Things to Know         
 So glad to see this update!!!!  Love this story and Buffy realigning her thinking with the new ways of looking at the old ideas.  

Left quite a cliffy there!  Look forward to seeing what black-eyed Willow is up to!

Kathleen

02/04/2010 11:25 am
Useful Things to Know         
Thanks for updating, I need to go and check how come Spike has a daughter.  I like Willow and her exploding portal.

02/04/2010 08:46 am
Useful Things to Know         
Hey! Great to see this again! I love your Faith, still skittish, but warm in her cold, dead heart. I am eager to find out what happens next!

02/04/2010 03:10 am
Useful Things to Know         
Glad to see you're still working on this. I was beginning to worry. :)

Goldm00n
02/04/2010 02:07 am
Useful Things to Know         
So glad you didn't forget this story!   Great update!

Laura
02/04/2010 01:34 am
Useful Things to Know         
I thought this story was abandoned and am so glad it wasn't.

Slyn11
08/13/2009 06:59 am
Run, Spike, Run!         
OMG.I get to the last chapter that you have written and it seems to have disappeared.  From the comments something good happens. I wish I could see it.

This story has been an amazing read. I hope you will come back to it.
Hey, sorry about the late reply - and incredibly long wait. If you're still interested I've fixed the chapter now. And poster a new one.

:)

08/06/2009 10:33 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
This was one of the absolute best portrayals of both Buffy & Spike I've ever read. Not to mention a riveting story line. Very impressive. Great balance of angst & humor. Just generally a well balanced story--/except/ we need closure! Please please finish this one!

Jelly
02/26/2009 09:54 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Wow. Such an awesome story! Thanks for posting it! Will there be more??

Amy
01/29/2009 02:13 am
Run, Spike, Run!         
Just read this all the way through (sorry for not commenting on individual chapters, but I wanted to keep reading ^_^). Anyway, I love this fic so much, the premise is fantastic and the way you write Spike and Buffy is great. Thanks for the great read and I'm looking forward to more :)

01/16/2009 05:33 am
Run, Spike, Run!         
very pleased to see an update to your fine tale. even though buufy is discouraged and depending on red, i'm waiting for you to fix it. thanks for the excellent read.

01/13/2009 08:46 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
I am so happy to see this updated.

Yay that they are finally talking about emotions....back then and now.  Buffy really does guard her heart...she needs to realize that is the last thing she needs to worry about with Spike.  He loved her for the 30 years she was gone, he's not going any where.

Willow best step up her game.

Xander has become even more of an ass over the years!  Damn...he needs to get over his Spike hatred (jealousy) PDQ.

Kathleen

Jav
01/05/2009 10:45 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Just found this story, and I adore the heck out of it. Keep writing! :)

sirc
01/05/2009 09:43 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Great chapter! :) Glad to see you back.

verito
12/29/2008 10:09 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
 is a very good story, i coudn´t review each chapter i was busy reading the hole thing up lol it took me two days and here am i..lol 
i love it, very original characters, i felt bad for giles and dawn, i always liked her (when she wasn´t bitching around..)

12/29/2008 04:05 am
Run, Spike, Run!         
So great that you have continued with this story - it would have been a pity had this followed in the PWIP road.  This is such an excellent story  - I love the theme that you are working from and your treatment of the characters.  A very effective blending of the old characters history and their new world.  Plus, they way that you bring in Claire is also handled well - just enough to let us know that Spike found a new love to share his life without going into a lot of their story. 

I hope that you will be able to bring us another update soon -

timeofchange
12/27/2008 04:16 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Lovely to see a new chapter of this story.  I'm so glad you are continuing.

“There’s always a choice,” Spike turned back to her. “And I always choose you.”

I love this line.

Pin
12/27/2008 03:41 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Delighted to see this update; you do great cliffhangers - chapter - after chapter - after chapter! Great story, thanks!

12/27/2008 10:23 am
Run, Spike, Run!         
So pleased to see this update.  The title is perfectly apt, maybe one day poor Buffy will get things right.  Until then, it's one step forward, two steps back!

Mel
12/27/2008 08:38 am
Run, Spike, Run!         
Absolutely, bloody brilliant!  As per usual.

Thanks so much for an update.  This story just continues to amaze me.  I don't want to wait another month for another chapter - but I'll wait forever if I have to.  You have captured Buffy so nicely, but you've also made her your own.  She seems more mature contemplative - granted she has a wicked lot to think about.  I love the way she and Spike are relating to each other - so tentatively and cautious, yet so completely dependent on each other.

kim
12/27/2008 02:14 am
Run, Spike, Run!         
Lovely Christmas present, thank you!
Oooo, big chapter. And uh-oh.....portal now, or nothing. No pressure, haha.

12/26/2008 11:15 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Nice to see another update to this fic. Poor Buffy!

12/26/2008 09:10 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Great chapter! I loved it! Cant wait for more!

ya_lublyu_tebya
12/26/2008 08:31 pm
Run, Spike, Run!         
Oh dear! :-s Great update. Looking forward to the next.

12/14/2008 02:23 am
The Prosecution         
amazing story so far! i'm absolutely in love with it! i really hope you update this soon! =]

09/02/2008 05:45 am
The Prosecution         
I am totally hooked to this story - Love it!  I can't wait for more :-)  I hope you haven't abandoned it completely.  Not fair to leave us hanging :-(

07/03/2008 01:41 am
The Prosecution         
not bad first day on the stand.  was sure buffy would have responded in a way to help the prosecution. very good read, thank you.

sirc
07/01/2008 11:10 am
The Prosecution         
Great chapter!

06/30/2008 09:06 pm
The Prosecution         
Great chapter!  I can't wait for MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!

06/30/2008 07:34 pm
The Prosecution         
Thank you for another exciting chapter. I hope Buffy doesn't really plan to wait to talk until the end of the trial. How about RIGHT NOW?

06/30/2008 04:32 pm
The Prosecution         
A suitably tense examination by the charming Miss Porter, hamming it up big time in her starring role as the Prosecution.  I'm so pleased Spike made his declaration!

06/29/2008 08:24 pm
The Prosecution         
so funny!  Buffy in her bra at the window!  And the suspense is killing me...

:-)
05/23/2010 04:52 am
Spike & Bette Midler         
 

sirc
07/01/2008 10:58 am
Spike & Bette Midler         
Well done!

06/30/2008 08:36 pm
Spike & Bette Midler         
It's nice to see them talking to people in a fairly open way, but when, oh when, will they talk to each other? It's so odd to see this reasonable, rational version of Angel. The parent/child teasing was well done, too.

06/13/2008 08:35 am
Spike & Bette Midler         
They had a vacuum that did the work on autopilot but ever since it had gone berserk one time and chased Mya around the room she hadn’t trusted it.
Definite laugh out loud moment :D Great chapter. I love that Angel and Buffy talked about Spike. And I so love Mya. She's a cool kid.

06/10/2008 03:14 am
Spike & Bette Midler         
mya has done what she can. unfortunately it is up to the two of them to communicate. very good read, thank you.

kim
06/09/2008 03:20 pm
Spike & Bette Midler         
These two are hopeless and silly and thank goodness for the intervention!

06/09/2008 11:01 am
Spike & Bette Midler         
Great update- times two! :-) Love that they're both so scared to talk to each other. I really like Angel in this - feel kinda bad for him. It's nice they can talk to him though. Look forward to the next update.

:-)
05/23/2010 04:47 am
The Accused          
 

05/15/2008 12:10 am
The Accused          

That was a really good Q&A.  Buffy handled the questions well, but I wonder how she'll fare with the prosecution.  I look forward to it.

05/13/2008 03:36 am
The Accused          
the defence did well. waiting for the cross. spike should have a time deciding exactly what "i still do" means. very good read, thanks

isabel
05/11/2008 07:58 pm
The Accused          
Excellent chapter as usual. I think Norman did a great job. I can't wait to see what's gonna happen when the other lawyer cross examines her.

Deb
05/08/2008 11:22 am
The Accused          
Another great chapter.  Amazing how Lawyers can take the same scentence and twist it to how they want it presented.  Ugh!  But good this time around!  Yeah updates!

Cas
05/08/2008 03:15 am
The Accused          
Thanks for the update.  An honest Buffy - what a rare occurance!  Guess it must be the under oath part.

05/06/2008 11:34 pm
The Accused          
Quite a bombshell she dropped there. Maybe not to anyone else, but for Spike it would be.  And yet, he goes right to her when he senses that she needs some support.  *sigh*

05/06/2008 11:11 pm
The Accused          
Go, Norman! Seriously, he's doing just great :)

Lea
05/06/2008 10:04 pm
The Accused          
L-O-V-I-N-G this :D It's original, and true to character and simply wondeful. A delight to read. I just want them to kiss again, damnit. :D

05/06/2008 03:43 am
The Accused          
OH you meanie!  making us wait for the cross-examination!!

05/06/2008 02:23 am
The Accused          
As always, waiting for the next chapter.  :D

Em
05/06/2008 02:14 am
The Accused          
Hey! mini cliff-hanger ending - so not fair! I love it so far, please update soon.

05/06/2008 12:54 am
The Accused          
Oh Buffy PLEASE tell him you meant the words!  God he deserves that and she NEEDS it. 

I always get so excited when this updates.  You've created a fantastic and wonderful world here and I am enjoying every single word.  The Spuffy lover in me can't wait for them to finally get together but the good plot part of me is delighted with each piece you put together in this lovely puzzle.

Kathleen

kim
05/05/2008 11:04 pm
The Accused          
She did very well, and so did Norman.

ya_lublyu_tebya
05/05/2008 09:56 pm
The Accused          
Wow, admitting your love in the middle of a courtroom... brave. I'm starting to think maybe Buffy might get through this... I hope I'm right :-s Can't wait til the next update.

11/25/2011 07:58 pm
Fighting Him         
Wow.  That was...  quite the fight.  what's the chance you're gonna finish this sometime?   I'm reading, but I know it's not done and I'm scared I"m gonna get left high and dry... 

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

10/16/2010 07:06 pm
Fighting Him         
Amazing fight scenes! Great strategy!

Sweet. :-)
05/23/2010 04:25 am
Fighting Him         
 

06/30/2008 02:15 am
Fighting Him         
just gotta say... excellent fight scene. been a long while since i've read one that good.
oh, good story too. im just in a hurry and not reviewing every chappie in faovr of reading more!

Deb
05/08/2008 11:15 am
Fighting Him         
Loved this chapter.  Filled with great action and a semblance of a peace offering as well.  Balm to wounded souls.  Excellent.

Isabel
05/08/2008 08:33 am
Fighting Him         
That was amazing! Best fight scene I've read. It was hot, sexy, powerful and playful all at once. I think I stopped breathing for a minute lol. And I loved the ending of the chapter too. Just the fact Buffy finally cares about what he wants. Very intense and fun chapter.

ya_lublyu_tebya
03/29/2008 12:40 pm
Fighting Him         
Great update!! Some hot fighting. Worried about the trial though. :-s More soon, please!

03/27/2008 08:46 pm
Fighting Him         
very, very good fight sequence. great chapter ending. thank you!

03/27/2008 08:27 am
Fighting Him         
I just read this whole story and it's excellent, such a fabulous concept in so many ways.

I totally bounced when Spike changed his hair back and he totally needs to go back to it permanently.  That would excellent.  For me, mostly.

Nikkoleq
03/26/2008 04:15 am
Fighting Him         
Amazing!

kim
03/24/2008 08:38 am
Fighting Him         
Wow, she offered an olive branch, a chance....very fun fight.

03/24/2008 12:47 am
Fighting Him         
I'm going to go ahead vote this Best Fight Scene of 2008.  Aside from the glorious action sequence, the ending was incredibly tender.  Loved it.  Can't wait to see where these two go next. 

03/23/2008 10:57 pm
Fighting Him         
he he he he he he

Great chapter!

03/23/2008 10:00 pm
Fighting Him         
Oh this was a lovely development!  I was reminded of the Smashed fight without the genuine anger of course.  Well written fight scene. Kudos!  Not an easy task.

This may be the first time Buffy and Spike have felt "normal" around one another since her return (maybe even from HIS return from Africa for that matter owing to when she disappeared in this story).

“Show me, Spike.” ...........
“Show me.” ..........
She hit him again. “Show me”.......
When again he disobeyed she made a move to strike him again. This time he stopped her fist before it connected, holding on to her wrist. Spike looked her in the eyes..........
“You can show me,” Buffy said quietly......
He blinked. Regarded her for a long moment. Then he obliged."

NICE sequence.  First the demand, one that he did not obey.  Finally her tone changes and it is no longer a demand or a request but nearly a plea, a welcome and he does as asked.  The part of him that he KNOWS she said was "beneath her" has been called out in WELCOME and he responds.  I don't think even they know fully the implications of that or of his demon not going for the kill even when in the drivers seat.

I think it's very interesting how she desired him to vamp out during the fight.  He rarey did when they fought before (except that first time I think although I could be wrong).  It is as if a part of her that she isn't even aware of is saying that she accepts ALL of him...man and vampire.  Even she says it to herself without understanding fully what this means, "Spike as he was meant to be seen. Without the suit, the tie, the responsibilities and the heartaches. Just a man. Just a vampire. "  I note she mentions the MAN first and that is after "stripping him " of the human trappings of the suit and tie self he has presented thus far.  She WANTS all of him not just a part...she's MISSED the wholeness of Spike, the vampire as well as the man.  I hope she thinks a bit about this because I believe he will be as he strives to come to an answer to her quesion.

EXCELLENT update.  So many layers going on here!  Yes she is fighting him but she is also fighting herself and losing handily.

Kathleen

03/23/2008 07:11 pm
Fighting Him         
Terrific fight, I could really see it - just what they needed too.

03/23/2008 06:51 pm
Fighting Him         
Oh, well worth the wait!  Wonderful Spike and Buffy re-learning what they do best.  And she's laid it out there for him now, hasn't she?

03/23/2008 06:32 pm
Fighting Him         
DAAAAMMNNN!  Bravo!

10/16/2010 06:34 pm
Buffy's type         
Lucy Porter is a major bitch!  It was slimy for Buffy to have been followed, yeah, but that is something the group should have foreseen and not let Buffy be alone with all the attention on her.  I like how she is becoming more aware of her surroundings and the lay of the culture.

And last, I agree with Buffy, that men can be stupid.

Grin. :-)
05/23/2010 04:01 am
Buffy's type         
 

isabel
03/11/2008 05:22 am
Buffy's type         
lol men are stupid. Or is it just Spike? Clueless. I hope the portal works this time. I hate that lawyer woman. Everything she read from Giles' diary was taken out of context. Evil lawyer chick :(
 

April
03/08/2008 09:56 pm
Buffy's type         
You NEED to write more on this story ASAP!!! I'm DYING to find out what happens next!!! I've been reading this all week & it's the only story I can think abt! I can;t even work on my own! Please update soon!!!

03/04/2008 07:21 am
Buffy's type         
lol...clueless spikey *pats him on the head* hehe...wonderful chapter, love :) love how they're all banding together to help her...that lawyer lady was good, though, knew her stuff...hope they can get buffy out of this one...thanx for another wonderful chapter, love :)

03/02/2008 07:07 am
Buffy's type         
I just love this story - great update - saved my reading until I could enjoy a few new chapters at once - completely enjoyed them.  Really like how you have changed the world Buffy is in now - and I really liked the part where she menitoned how she had killed a child father- made us feel even more sorry for her, but also brings in the feelings of how people are living in this timeline -  One of the things that I disliked with the series was the auto mode on Vampires are evil, disgusting animals -

deborahc
02/28/2008 11:58 pm
Buffy's type         
I think I started reading this story nearly a year ago, then stopped for some reason I can't recall, and just stumbled upon it again the other day. I was happy to find it again and quickly read through about twenty or so chapters to catch up.

That said, I have to say that the premise was and continues to be a real stumbling block to my enjoyment, albeit one I've made a conscious effort to overcome in order to enjoy the good story and writing.  First, even if I accept the change in law to recognize vampires as people endowed with all the rights and privileges accorded to humans, I can't credit  the overwhelming acceptance of vampires by humans in a mere thirty year period. The slaves were emancipated in 1865 but 143 years later racism persists in our society.  The legalization of abortion did not lead to wide spread acceptance; on the contrary, opposition has never wavered and has successfully fought to erode the legal protection of choice. I can't believe that there wouldn't be significant mainstream opposition to and fear of the vampires among the human population (apart from organizations like Riley's) . Thirty years on, there would still be countless people who had lost loved ones to vampires, and would be unlikely be so forgiving and disposed to let bygones be bygones.

Beyond that, it doesn't make sense that Buffy would be prosecuted for murder given her circumstances. Her disappearance thirty years before would be recorded in Giles' Diaries and in the CoW's records. Her birth certificate would be on file in LA and/or Sacramento. LA would also have school, medical and dental records from before her move to Sunnydale. Proving her identity and physical age would seem to be a simple solution that, once established, would preclude the prosecution from pursuing their case against her. Therefore, believing in the threat to Buffy is a challenge to my suspension of disbelief.

That said, I want to assure you that on the whole, I'm enjoying this fic and am very pleased to find that it was updated so recently. I'm really glad you're still writing this story and am definitely looking forward to seeing what happens next.


Deb
02/28/2008 12:52 pm
Buffy's type         

Excellent banter even in the midst of the trial!

02/26/2008 07:29 pm
Buffy's type         
Tee hee...he didn't catch that she's jealous!

How funny, the "good boyfriends" (soul Angel/hero Angel and Riley the wonder soldier) are black marks in this time.....quite the turn around.  Good thing for her she had her bad boy too!

Really am enjoying this world.  It reminds me so much of how we P.C. the past when you have to take things in context. 

Excellent

Kathleen

02/26/2008 06:28 am
Buffy's type         
"'Instead she chooses to align herself with a vampire! A dangerous and unpredictable one at that. I don’t know how it has come to this.’”

Well, doesn't that kind of vouch for the fact she doesn't hate vampires?  I'm not sure how that helps the prosecution--that entire last bit she read could be construed for the defense, really.  Buffy totally needs Alan Shore for her closing.  Norman's bloody stupid--he totally should have redirected!  A lawyer has to be prepared for those curve balls.

02/26/2008 04:10 am
Buffy's type         
LOL - Spike's being a bit dense, isn't he?

02/26/2008 02:22 am
Buffy's type         
very good read, thank you. poor spike  "I was just asking!"

kim
02/26/2008 01:53 am
Buffy's type         
*whack!* Spike! DUH! It's that you inferred that you've seen more than the legs? Dumb ass. LOLOL

Ah, yes, the subjectivity of personal scribing......Taking words out of context means they have no context, and are therefore invalid. They mean nothing.

Well, setting the shadow puppets going will either do something, or it won't....I have a feeling they won't activate without a Slayer in the room, though.

02/26/2008 12:41 am
Buffy's type         
Funny Spike -  'I was just asking'.  Duh!

02/25/2008 09:38 pm
Buffy's type         
he he he he great chapter!  can't wait for MORE MORE MORE!!!!

:-)
05/23/2010 03:42 am
Compromise          
 

03/04/2008 07:14 am
Compromise          
awwww....so glad she was finally open with him, shared with him, talked to him like an equal and admitted that she counts on him to support her, even if she couldn't quite admit that she needed him to...
excellent update, love, can't wait for more ;)

Isabel
02/12/2008 03:06 am
Compromise          
This is the only WIP I still follow and you didn't disappoint. Each chapter is better than the one before. Good job.

02/07/2008 02:36 am
Compromise          
"... moody, selfish, sarcastic, self-righteous –” that partially covers it. very good read, thank you.

Mel
02/03/2008 06:23 am
Compromise          
Thanks so much for the update!  I swear, I can't get enough of this story.  I love these character chapters.  I love the emotion and subtext that is running through everything they do or say.  You do such a great job with the awkward/sexual tension between them.  Can't wait for the next update.

02/02/2008 03:10 am
Compromise          
Ah lovely!  This is really in keeping with the S7 Spike who didn't say the I Love You anymore until the last few days. 

What a perfect chapter, so worth the wait.  They needed this talk and need to deal with the emotions and mixed signals too.

Spike's talk to her reminded me of EOD and his "Hell of a woman" speach.  If she hasn't snapped that he does love her she needs to think about why he'd say those things otherwise.

His comment about no innocent PEOPLE or vampires was dead on.  Past a certain age if one is mentally functional we make choices...vampires in this society as well as people in RL as well as the story.  The REASONS for those choices vary but the choices are our own and we are responsible for the outcome.  It is wonderful however that she IS starting to get with the program about this new society, that it was likely that vampire was a loving father...that a vampire is CAPABLE of being a loving father and that Spike IS a loving father.  Lots of progress there, lots of maturing.

Really wonderful update.

Kathleen

02/01/2008 03:43 pm
Compromise          
Wow - that was quite the conversation. 
I loved : 'Buffy shrugged slowly, looking down at nothing. “The one I count on.”'

02/01/2008 02:17 pm
Compromise          
Argh! Will they stop tiptoeing around the issue and kiss already :P

This story is just all kinds of awesome :)

IT
02/01/2008 09:29 am
Compromise          
Just stayed up way too late reading the whole thing.  Wow, the relationships are really complicated!  Looking forward to more, thanks. 

02/01/2008 12:10 am
Compromise          

Nice chapter.  Buffy needed to open up.

kim
01/31/2008 10:38 pm
Compromise          
Yup, had to get Buffy past the fatalistic attitude.

:-)
05/23/2010 03:33 am
Cake         
 

01/19/2008 05:39 am
Cake         
well done, faith! very good chapter, thank you.

01/14/2008 08:23 am
Cake         
wonderful to have an update I really have enjoyed reading this work -

01/13/2008 07:03 am
Cake         
go faith!!! so glad she thought to do that...they were inches from a breakthrough when she interrupted before, so i suppose it's only right she fix it :) excellent chapter, love, can't wait to see what happens next :)

Mel
01/13/2008 06:51 am
Cake         
Oh, Christ! I love this. I love that you're still writing this. This is beyond brilliant.

01/13/2008 12:18 am
Cake         
It's about time. They really need to lay it all out on the table, every last confused bit of it.

Love how you show that all the S7 things happened in some way even without Buffy being there. Yes, Giles would still have helped Robin IMHO his distrust was that high.

Always love updates on this.

Kathleen

kim
01/13/2008 12:15 am
Cake         
Time to grow up and stop avoiding, Buff.

Faith is a hoot!!

01/12/2008 11:37 pm
Cake         
Can't wait to see how this goes!

01/12/2008 11:37 pm
Cake         
Loved the Spike/Mia banter. I can't wait to see them "talk", so update... Please?

01/12/2008 10:27 pm
Cake         
he he he he

he he he I can't help but giggle I am so happy you updated! MADE MY DAY! I love this story! I can't wait for the next!

:-)
05/23/2010 03:27 am
Monsters         
 

12/31/2007 11:55 pm
Monsters         
Great job by Spike. Good to see he hasn't lost his touch.

12/24/2007 08:47 am
Monsters         
awwwww....i love how he did that...may have made all the difference in the world for her case, we'll see...excellent writing, love, i'm just adoring this story :P

12/06/2007 01:02 am
Monsters         
spike should have changed some opinions. love the last four lines. very good read, thank you.

12/05/2007 04:08 am
Monsters         
LOL Glad to see another chapter of this fic. Just the right touch of flirty Spike. :)

Cas
12/05/2007 03:42 am
Monsters         
"will you be cooking? Okay then." Great line. Loved the chapter.

12/05/2007 01:33 am
Monsters         
Yes! She's admitted to herself that Spike is not a monster in her eyes. That is an important first step

Love his use of shock treatment on the witness stand. Everyone has forgotten how things were in all the Kumbaya's of how it is now....he set that right.

Kathleen

12/04/2007 02:39 am
Monsters         
thank you. please help contribute to my addiction by writing more...

:P

kim
12/04/2007 12:53 am
Monsters         
Very good....Spike rocked the courtroom, and the pick-up lines were hilarious. He's right, though...gotta live while you're able.

12/03/2007 10:03 pm
Monsters         
Thank you so much for the update. I love the way you have Spike turn the tables an dopen up their thinking. Very nice interaction between Spike & Buffy - a possible glimpse of the future??

fangfaceandrea
12/03/2007 09:10 pm
Monsters         
Ah finally more Spike XD
Also, loved her thoughts on Spike not being a monster to her.


12/03/2007 06:07 pm
Monsters         
When I saw on my mail box information about BNW update, I was all *squeeee!* You have no idea, how happy it made me. Every chapter of BNW is like a christmas present :) Keep giving us them!

Pam S
12/03/2007 05:33 pm
Monsters         
Spike.. reminded the people what a vampire was/is like. Good shock value to prove a point. Great lawyering.

And who is going to cook?

Enjoying.

12/03/2007 05:27 pm
Monsters         
he he he he GREAT CHAPTER!!!!! I just loved it ! can't wait for MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!

Always got to love Spike turning up. :-)
05/23/2010 03:21 am
Character         
 

11/05/2007 05:38 pm
Character         
oh this should be sooo good...and i can't believe you cut that chapter off there :P it was excellent, loved willows and xander's testimonys, but can't wait to read spike's!!! :)

nmcil
11/05/2007 01:47 am
Character         
great to have the update - looking forward to Spike's, I am sure will be, interesting and exciting testimony - A good way to show what Buffy's time perspective would have been -

10/31/2007 07:03 am
Character         
Oh, come on! You can't stop there!! What's he gonna say?

10/30/2007 08:46 pm
Character         
Yay! Spike is back. Not that he was gone, but you know what I mean lol. Great chapter. Glad you updated.

10/30/2007 12:32 am
Character         
Cooool!!! I hope he's going to give them a demonstration.

myrabeth
10/29/2007 09:35 pm
Character         
fabulous! and better every chapter! Keep Writing!

carryline
10/29/2007 12:29 pm
Character         
Wow, just read all this in one go. It's great!! Can't wait to see what Spike does. Update soon, please!

Mel
10/29/2007 06:00 am
Character         
I was so worried that I had lost this story and then so thrilled when I found it again on this website. This continues to be one of the best Buffy stories I've ever read. You've built the story and these characters so well. And oh, God - Buffy's Spike is back. I didn't see that coming at all. But I'm thrilled nonetheless. Thanks for continuing this.

10/28/2007 12:59 pm
Character         
"Her Spike."

Aaaa! I love it! It's going to be so much fun, having the Big Bad back! Oh, he's going to give Lucy Prter and others living in a denial about vampires' nature a hard time!

Oh, I wish you updated soon!

kim
10/28/2007 08:02 am
Character         
Whoa....Big Bad's back. Yes!

10/28/2007 06:08 am
Character         
that is what she needs "Her Spike," whether he helps the case for the defense or not. very good read, thank you.

Diesa
10/28/2007 03:28 am
Character         
Great been following this story from the start and I Love It

10/28/2007 02:57 am
Character         
oh no! nonono! You can't just leave it THERE! COme on - have pity on us poor readers.

Cas
10/28/2007 02:36 am
Character         
Of course he is. But why did you have to end it there? I want, the, uh, cross examine.

10/28/2007 02:15 am
Character         
Oh, awesome twist - and brilliant of Spike. Scare the shit out of them - that'll do it!

10/28/2007 02:10 am
Character         
Ooooo cool idea on Spike's part (and I have a hunch he might have hunted down that bag too). Good for Willow bringing up Buffy's boys, that has to make her look a bit better to this world.

LOVE THIS STORY and even love this future you paint.

Kathleen

clarityfades
10/28/2007 12:51 am
Character         
aww, "her spike!" glad to see this updated, loved the chapter

Veronica
10/28/2007 12:13 am
Character         
I've been following this story for a while now and I just want to say that it's very very interesting to see characters 30 years in the future.

A wonderful chapter, as always!

10/27/2007 10:43 pm
Character         
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! I can't stand it!!!!!! you HAD to end it there!!!! I'm dyin over here!!!!! Please update soon!!!!!

Pin
10/27/2007 06:39 pm
Character         
Hmmmm, no wonder he was late! Great update, thanks! I love this story and am really looking forward to seeing what rabbit they are going to pull out of their hats next.

10/27/2007 06:27 pm
Character         
What a coincidence: I logged on this morning thinking, "When's the last time there was a BNW updat?" And voila! Now, I'm gonna wish for a million dollars...

"...black duster unfurling around him...pleased little smirk on his face...He was dressed all in black and his hair was dyed white in stark contrast. And he was Spike.

Her Spike."

Awww! He dons his coat to save Buffy just like he did when she went through the portal 30 years ago. :-)

Pam S
10/27/2007 05:48 pm
Character         
Things are looking better for our heroine.

And Spike is back.

Enjoying.

Way good. :-)
05/23/2010 03:16 am
Faith the Genius         
 

09/19/2007 02:50 pm
Faith the Genius         
Awwww. Spike has definitely lost his moxie!

Pin
09/19/2007 01:18 pm
Faith the Genius         
Great update; thank you! Love the Buffy & Faith conversations, and you write a great older, but not altogether wiser Xander. Thanks!

09/19/2007 10:05 am
Faith the Genius         
Very good chapter. I was so sorry that it had so little Spike in it, but his characterization at the end was so good, with such a great point that I don't regret his part was short. Good to know there's someone he can't deceive, despite anything.

Write more soon!

09/19/2007 07:16 am
Faith the Genius         
spike admits to himself mya is right and still does not listen. very good read, thank you.

09/19/2007 05:22 am
Faith the Genius         
GREAT CHAPTER!!!!!!!!!! more more more more please!! THANK YOu!

kim
09/19/2007 04:02 am
Faith the Genius         
Dawn saw same as Mya. Poor Spike...hurt too many time to want to be vulnerable anymore.

Shadowmen! Yes! Faith is still being pretty cool.

09/19/2007 02:49 am
Faith the Genius         
just wanted to say "thanks" always great to get a new chapter - Very much like this piece and the questions it brings up about the nature of guilt and context of warriors and the realities that surround war - especially timely in today's tragic Middle East conflict -

09/19/2007 02:36 am
Faith the Genius         
poor spike has been hurt so much, it's not easy for him to trust, is it? :( great chapter, love, i hope they can get what they need and get the portal to open ... excellent chapter, love, this was awesome...can't wait to read more :)

09/19/2007 12:43 am
Faith the Genius         
Spike and Buffy really need a long talk. Great of Faith to bring up the needed key. Leave it to Willow to think she could just do it her way.

Excellent.

Kathleen

dicecanntcry
09/19/2007 12:39 am
Faith the Genius         
Love chapter It was very enjoyable!

However, I feel I must do this...

*thumps Spike upside the head*

Sun
09/09/2007 08:31 pm
Not Ready         
I rarely read WIPs, but yours sucked me in from the very few paragraphs. Awesome [alternate] future universe, great interaction between characters :) I love your 'almost there' Spuffy :) Can't wait to read new chapters.

09/05/2007 04:01 am
Not Ready         
do you believe the defense is not going as smoothly as it was in the previous chapter? now, i could understand this, in the tales by some of the most evil writers in the fandom. my mistake, (lord, i really have a problem saying that) you are one of THEM. very good read, thank you.

09/03/2007 09:34 pm
Not Ready         
oh oh oh, don't leave it there!
you mean cliffhanger author, you!

:(

also translated as; I loved this update, written as brilliantly as usual - the flow of the characters and dialogue, and want more! Maybe Spike could let out whatever it was he wanted to say and we could have a portal opening?

open sesame, perhaps?

09/03/2007 06:52 pm
Not Ready         
Oh. My. God. I knew it. I just knew that you're not going to make things easy for them. That's why I love this story so much - it's different from the others, the plot is much harder to foresee. I'm absolutely happy that you updated so soon, but I also wish the chapter was longer...

I hope that you'll give us more sooon!

09/03/2007 03:54 pm
Not Ready         
oops. didn't expect that...
I liked the banter, Spikes thoughts.

09/03/2007 08:58 am
Not Ready         
oh man...no!! this could be so bad!! why won't it open??? i hope they manage to fix this right away, they have to save her!!! you handled spike's emotions in this beautifully :) loved the chapter and can't wait for more :)

09/03/2007 06:13 am
Not Ready         
wait what??? NOOOooooooooo no fair no fair no fair!!!!!! It HASsssss to open cuz otherwise she might lose! Then Spike might not tell her how hes feeling and they can't you know living happily every after..... But but but PLEASE fix it!

09/03/2007 04:07 am
Not Ready         
Oh oh....not good! They really need that portal to open to prove her case to the court.

Love this story. Love the world you have written into existance.

Poor Spike oddly matured and not so impulsive. Not sure what to say or feel. Poor Bufy caught between two worlds, two sets of rules.

Kathleen

kim
09/03/2007 03:17 am
Not Ready         
What happened? Who blocked it?

Poor Spike.....time to be young again.

09/03/2007 12:20 am
Not Ready         
Thought things were looking a little too optimistic -- nice chapter. Spike's self-confidence still wilts before his Buffy!

09/03/2007 12:01 am
Not Ready         
Oops! That's an interesting development. Looking forward to more of this - I love that Spike is fighting so hard not to give in to what is already there.

isabel
09/02/2007 11:41 pm
Not Ready         
Oh no. What the heck? They were so counting on that portal to prove their point. What went wrong? Can't wait for more.

10/16/2010 05:21 am
Trial         
Go Norman!

:-)
05/23/2010 02:56 am
Trial         
 

08/26/2007 06:15 pm
Trial         
Great, great chapter. Buffy's inner voice is so well-written. This part has only one fault - it's too short! Please, update soon!

Devon
08/24/2007 05:25 am
Trial         
Amazingly well thought out. Can't wait for more.

devon_kmiller@hotmail.com

08/09/2007 07:31 am
Trial         
I missed this story so much! Loving the trial. Go Norm! lol Can't wait for more. I want to know what's going to happen when they open the portal.

08/06/2007 05:56 pm
Trial         
wow....so glad the judge is going for it...things seem to be going all right so far...just hope nothing goes wrong with the portal opening business...but then, what are the chances of it actually going right? :P lol...great chapter, love, can't wait to read more :)

veronica
08/06/2007 05:12 am
Trial         
i was afraid that you had forgotten about this fic. great update, thanks! :) hopefully with the opening of the portal, they will get Heaton and Lucy to shut up.

clarityfades
08/06/2007 12:38 am
Trial         
excellent chapter. i really like that norman is doing well as a trial lawyer. can't wait to see what happens when they open the portal! keep up the terrific work!

nmcil
08/05/2007 07:30 pm
Trial         
Wonderful story - I have enjoyed reading it very much - great chapter - and while this is the perfect "leave them begging for more" - please don't make us wait to long - NICE WORK

Aeryn
08/05/2007 09:13 am
Trial         
Great update

08/05/2007 09:06 am
Trial         
I'm impressed. You succeeded in making the trial both interesting and believable.

08/05/2007 03:30 am
Trial         
things are going well for the defense. maybe too well? very good read, thank you.

08/05/2007 03:20 am
Trial         
Woo hoo...perfect defense. Go NORMAN!!!! Things are looking up a bit anyway.

So happy this is being updated, it is always worth the wait.

Kathleen

08/05/2007 02:43 am
Trial         
ha ha ha ha THATS GREAT I can't wait for the next update!!!!

08/05/2007 02:11 am
Trial         
Awesome! Can't wait to see what happens next. (And for the continuation of Spike and Buffy's convo. lol)

08/05/2007 12:17 am
Trial         
*claps* Yes, Go Norman! Thanks for updating, this must be killing Spike. Having to listen to them talk about her that way. Hope you update again soon. Love it!

LindsayH
08/04/2007 11:18 pm
Trial         
Dun-dun-dun!! A cliffhanger-curses! Keep up the good work, and please update soon if you can!

kim
08/04/2007 11:03 pm
Trial         
Oooo, here we go....

Norman's doing a good job so far.

10/16/2010 05:05 am
Small Talk         
I love that Spike exhibits a lot of control when before he was so impulsive.  Thirty years of cumulative changes will do that.  But it really sinks in as seen through Buffy's eyes.   He's his own man now which is extremely attractive in a man!  

:-)
05/23/2010 02:46 am
Small Talk         
 

06/20/2007 11:55 am
Small Talk         
I hope that you fought that nasty writer's block and that you'll give us more of BNW soon!

06/19/2007 10:53 pm
Small Talk         
well at least they're finally beginning to talk about it, the dopes!! i hope the rest of buffy's trial goes better than the first part!! :( great chapter, love :)

06/19/2007 08:15 pm
Small Talk         
Good job with the preliminaries - dry and matter of fact. And a glimmer of Spikeness -- love it!

06/19/2007 07:28 pm
Small Talk         
That was a great chapter. I loved the spike/buffy interaction at the end.
I hope you update soon - suspense is killing me! :)

06/19/2007 04:51 am
Small Talk         
very, very good read. thank you. wonderful conversation and he walks out the door. loved it.

kim
06/19/2007 04:19 am
Small Talk         
Go, Spike! I loved that!

06/19/2007 03:37 am
Small Talk         
awesome chapter! Almost ALMOST got it all out huh.... Finally Buffy might start to get it now.

Hope she finally decides that its worth fighting to stick around.. make a new start with Spike,, he deserves it,, pining away for her or greiving her however you want to look at it,, not moving on

Great chapter GLAD your back!!!!

06/19/2007 02:13 am
Small Talk         
LOL - about time somebody was honest with somebody. Typical oblivious Buffy not to have noticed that he still cares...a lot. Thanks for the update.:)

06/19/2007 02:02 am
Small Talk         
"He was always her Spike, always and never."

That's sums it up nicely. He was never hers, and she was never his. But they always belonged to each other :-)

I started reading this story awhile back. I came to the part where Buffy finds out that Spike is a widower and almost stopped reading. The very thought of Spike with someone else just makes me all grrrrr. But, the story was so well written, I just couldn't help but to keep reading. Now, I'm always glad to see an update :-)

06/18/2007 11:47 pm
Small Talk         
AHA but he's still HER sneaky bastard LOL. Loved the interplay between the two of them. Loved stubborn and proud Buffy proclaiming who she is in the face of that era's PC situation. Now if she'll just get with the times she can get on to being happy.

Glad your muse is back this is a wonderful story.

Kathleen

06/18/2007 11:07 pm
Small Talk         
That was the most meaningful dialogue they've had in a very long time. Was he afraid of her answer to his question? They both need to lay their cards on the table. Loved Buffy's response when she stated her name. She is the slayer. Her destiny, even if society had changed.And he was dead long before she meet him. Thanks for the update, hope your muse stays around for a while longer, it has to be close to the end. Enjoying this so much.

:-)
05/23/2010 02:24 am
Three         
 

LindsayH
08/04/2007 11:07 pm
Three         
I think I like this Spike that doesn't lay all his feelings and thoughts out for Buffy's perusal. He's definitely a healthier person, and I like that she's trying to get used to the world as it is.

05/07/2007 11:02 pm
Three         
Interesting for Buffy to be seen as the evil one. Can't wait for the trial.

05/07/2007 10:11 pm
Three         
spike has a plan, how reassuring. very good read, thank you.

05/07/2007 08:52 am
Three         
Can't wait to see what he's got up he's sleeve! Xander couldn't let go even after thirty years, how sad. This is a very different Spike. Her disappearence had a profound affect on him. thanks for updating, very nervous for her. Looking forward to more.

05/06/2007 11:11 pm
Three         
Great new chapter. And with a chilling finish with that reminder of what Buffy is to many people. Can't wait to see what Spike's new plan is, though. :)

05/06/2007 02:49 pm
Three         
you made me cry... again. I want to give Buffy a hug and whop Spike over the head. Silly people.

Great chapter :)

05/06/2007 07:02 am
Three         
A Spike who decides for himself....okay but we all know he is still a fool for love and that love is for Buffy. He can run but he can't hide.

Love this story and glad to see more of it. Looking forward to the trial and Spike's plan.

Kathleen

05/06/2007 05:56 am
Three         
WOWZERS! Great chapter! I just love this story! I can't wait for the next update! Thank you!

kim
05/06/2007 02:48 am
Three         
Wouldn't be Buffy if there weren't self-doubt.

Think I know what Spike is up to.

05/06/2007 01:34 am
Three         
oh man...well, now buffy is getting a taste of what it was like for spike, perhaps....great chapter, love the bonding going on beetween them...can't wait to see more, love :)

Terra
05/06/2007 01:08 am
Three         
I was just thinking about this story today, how perfect was that? Glad to see the plan slowly coming together. I have a guess at what Spike's plan may be...

:-)
05/23/2010 02:13 am
The Crazy 88         
 

LindsayH
08/04/2007 10:58 pm
The Crazy 88         
wow, awesome action sequences! i could really see the fight in my mind's eye, great job!

Nikkoleq
04/10/2007 06:16 pm
The Crazy 88         
I liked this chapter very much! I hope you update again very soon!!

04/10/2007 11:41 am
The Crazy 88         
*claps* Goody for Spike, that little brat needed it, he's a Travers all right. Did Spike train with the new slayers after Buffy left? They did listen to him and being slayers they normally would want to dust him not listen to him. Now what does this mean for Buffy? Thanks for the update, excellent work.

kim
04/10/2007 05:01 am
The Crazy 88         
Exposition again?! LOLOLOL....hm, quite.

04/10/2007 04:43 am
The Crazy 88         
very good update, thank you. just love that twenty or so slayers did not even attempt to go to cain's aid.

04/10/2007 03:31 am
The Crazy 88         
Ah - was worried for Buffy for a minute there - although, I did figure out who/what they were before she did, so go me!

Are things looking up a bit now,then? *crosses fingers*

Deb
04/09/2007 08:51 pm
The Crazy 88         
Excellent writing. Love this story!

04/09/2007 07:05 pm
The Crazy 88         
Love Spike in action here! Enough indeed! The Travers sniveling gene survived I see LOL.

Plucky Buffy though to have a bring it on attitude in spite of it all.

Kathleen

04/09/2007 05:47 pm
The Crazy 88         
Are there any 'I love Cain despite the fact he's an annoying kid' T-shirts? 'cos I want one!

Great chapter :)

04/09/2007 03:36 pm
The Crazy 88         
lol....somehow i dont believe the boy...i don't know, maybe he would have stopped them, but it might have made things a bit easier from his perspective if the "original" slayer just happened to be accidentally killed... :P
great chapter, great fight sequences, and so glad that spike saved her, because i'm not sure she could have handled that...looking forward to more, love :)

04/09/2007 03:15 pm
The Crazy 88         
I loved this chapter! Seems the counsel hasnt' changed any but what do ALL these girls do now I wonder?

Great update thank you!~

Lou
04/11/2007 12:28 am
A Rude Awakening         
Well that'll give Buffy's mind some focus!

DoWnEr
04/09/2007 02:38 pm
A Rude Awakening         
Ummm..... it seems your overlooking something obvious.

Willow is like a goddess now right? The world knows of the good the Scoobies did so wouldn't their opinions sway the public?

Also this may seem so easy you just rejected it because you wanted to make the story more dramatic but they can manipulate space and time to open up a portal to another dimension but they don't have truth spells? They don't have mind readers that could find out the truth from Buffy's mind? No advanced lie detecter test?

It just seems you avoided any of the simpler means to prove her innocence and decided to make things more complicated then they have to be.

04/04/2007 10:16 pm
A Rude Awakening         
very good read, thank you. very confused buffy and frustrated spike.

04/04/2007 12:23 pm
A Rude Awakening         
He's comforted her in the past, why not now? Nice they're all together. Once again Buffy's got to be a bitch. Guess it's closer now, maybe she start to get some perspective on her future or lack of it soon. Thanks for the update and wonderful read.

04/03/2007 06:31 pm
A Rude Awakening         
oh man...this could be bad...very interesting chapter though, i loved his reaction when she reached for his phone...lol...you write the emotions so very well, so real and believable, you can so relate with the characters the way you've written them, excellent work, love :)

04/03/2007 04:06 am
A Rude Awakening         
Glad you're back with this story. I really missed it.

04/03/2007 01:27 am
A Rude Awakening         
Now I'm worried....Thanks for the update!

dicecanntcry
04/03/2007 01:24 am
A Rude Awakening         
Poor Bufy, I feel so incredibly sorry for her. :(

I'm trying desperately not to try & slap Spike upside the head. I find it very difficult to like him in the stories where Buffy comes back from the dead.

But otherwise, great chapter! ;)

04/03/2007 01:17 am
A Rude Awakening         
Great Chapter! But then they have all been great chapters!!! SO glad your back and thank you for the update!

04/03/2007 01:09 am
A Rude Awakening         
Right now I'd say push Buffy back in the bloody portal until she has sense enough to look around and see reality! LOL

I've missed this story and glad for the update (excellent at that) but understand RL....having that problem myself at the mo.

Kathleen

kim
04/02/2007 11:08 pm
A Rude Awakening         
That's Buffy's problem, right there - she causes way more pain for herself than necessary because she won't deal, and won't share. Thing is, she *could* try. *Could* learn...and it would help. But, instead, she has to be a stubborn idiot.

Poor Spike.....his life has gotten really complicated.

02/18/2007 10:43 pm
An Offer         
wow....you make riley actually true to character, not overly evil as would be very tempting :) i can see his points, and how his offer would be tempting to buffy...but i'm glad she made the choice she did...can't wait to see if the plan the others are coming up with actually works :)

Nikkole
02/18/2007 04:20 pm
An Offer         
Good for her. I am glad that she is giving HU a chance to make the world a more equal place, but can she really give up slayng? Maybe she could work for the jail and carry out death sentences or something, you know? I hope you update again very soon, I really like this story!

02/18/2007 11:02 am
An Offer         
Interesting. Good for Buffy. She's learning to see shades of grey - even though you had to chuck her through a portal to make that happen.

02/18/2007 09:49 am
An Offer         
silly riley... i wonder what happened to sam?? hmm

02/18/2007 08:23 am
An Offer         
What are the HU doing about the vampires that are still killing? They all aren't safe and Buffy still didn't know that but opening a portal is a good idea. Of course Riley would still be working for an organization that kills demons. Somethings never change, huh. Another great chapter. Liked that the last of the scoobies are together again. Thanks.

02/18/2007 06:23 am
An Offer         
hope we've seen that last of finn, trust even less than xander. good chapter, thank you for the fine read.

kim
02/18/2007 12:07 am
An Offer         
Yes, open the portal and send her through! Maybe, just maybe, she's seen enough for the Shadowmen to think it's made a difference...maybe.

Cas
02/17/2007 10:41 pm
An Offer         
Oooh, you've left it a mystery. I was so sure that Finn had carried her off against her will. Sneaky author.

02/17/2007 10:20 pm
An Offer         
Buffy, Buffy, Buffy!!! Still with the vampires = evil in spite of current evidence! Evil doesn't adopt and love children like the one she killed (yet she still called him evil!).

Xander is an ass still. In front of Mya he's even a jerk! He learns nothing!!!!

Great update. Would love those Shamans to get a load of the brave new world.

Kathleen

charisse
04/19/2011 10:10 pm
Old Habits         
1.  Riley?!  This can't be good

2.  Buffy and Spike finally kiss and, what?  They still can't get on the same page with how each feel for the other?  Arggghh!  (Some things never change, even after 30 years!)

DoWnEr
04/09/2007 02:27 pm
Old Habits         
Man Spikes an idiot. I know he wants to think she won't go to prison but doesn't he think it MIGHT happen and that if it does he won't ever have a chance to be with her physically again?

Hope he gets staked.

Although the whole Buffy screwing another guy angle that seems to have popped up with Riley showing up is something i hope doens't happen.

DoWnEr
04/09/2007 02:27 pm
Old Habits         
Man Spikes an idiot. I know he wants to think she won't go to prison but doesn't he think it MIGHT happen and that if it does he won't ever have a chance to be with her physically again?

Hope he gets staked.

Although the whole Buffy screwing another guy angle that seems to have popped up with Riley showing up is something i hope doens't happen.

MARGARET
02/10/2007 03:17 am
Old Habits         
THANKD FOR THE GREAT UPDATE! OF COURSE RILEY HAS TO MAKE AN APPEARANCE!

Richard
02/06/2007 09:47 pm
Old Habits         
Kinda surprised Spike didn't become offended. Buffy apparently wants a shag or two before she's locked up forever. Exploiting his feelings as she always did. That's pretty repulsive.

02/06/2007 07:50 pm
Old Habits         
oh man...what does riley want? and surely he's not all on the yea!vampires! bandwagon, is he? hmmm....hope buffy doesn't do anything stupid...but then she probably already has just by talking to the git...if spike sees them together, that will only further complicate matters...
its very true to the characters, to the point of being emotionally painful to read, the way that fight went...each of them just not knowing how to say what it is that they mean..most of all buffy :P
great update, looking forward to more :)

Lou
02/06/2007 04:44 pm
Old Habits         
OH YUKKKKK!!

02/06/2007 12:27 pm
Old Habits         
They're both idiots! Can't say the right thing to save their lives. What's with Riley showing up? Is he a friend or foe after all of these years? This is an interesting twist to this wonderful story. Thanks JMF, update as soon as you can.

RandiGiles
02/06/2007 06:56 am
Old Habits         
Oh just Eff it all to Heck now!!!...(I mean Riley, not the chapter) more updates please :)

02/06/2007 05:20 am
Old Habits         
was a fun read, 'til finn. thanks for the very good update.

Nikkole
02/06/2007 04:22 am
Old Habits         
Uhoh...I can see Riley being a bit crazy in his old age! Very good chapter, I hope you update again VERY soon!

kim
02/06/2007 03:27 am
Old Habits         
Well, that's an interesting loop to throw in. That Riley would be in town?

She still doesn't understand Spike.....still saying stupid things and assuming stupid conclusions...well, this is the girl who waited until he was dying to declare how she felt, so we can't really be surprised.

How about that portal....

Cas
02/06/2007 02:54 am
Old Habits         
Oh, just what she needed. An aging Riley Finn! Ugh what a horrible thought.

02/06/2007 01:21 am
Old Habits         
Ah - just what she needed! :) Great job with the inevitable misunderstanding and fighting.

dicecanntcry
02/06/2007 01:17 am
Old Habits         
this is by FAR the best chapter you've written so far. I adored the spike/buffy angst & am so thankful you're letting them have their 'moments' without the little tike running around & getting in the way.

Awesome job :)

02/06/2007 01:16 am
Old Habits         
Ick......the return of the one dimensional! LOL

Buffy JUST does NOT get it! A species hasn't "changed" in 30 years....she was WRONG, the Council was wrong all the time.

Say, that would be one way to "prove" she had been in the other dimension....to have her return to it in the courtroom! Maybe one of the shaman's could wack her with their staff when she goes back....knock some sense into her *G*.

Excellent update. Love this story. It is so very unique and well written.

Kathleen

Spikes Slayer2
02/05/2007 11:24 pm
Old Habits         
*gasp* whaaaaaaat???? man that was so not expected!!

akarinacj
02/05/2007 11:14 pm
Old Habits         
Great chapter, eventhough Spike´s a little bit frustrating. But well, it´s understandable after 30 years... Let´s see what Riley Finn will bring...

02/05/2007 11:04 pm
Old Habits         
OH MAN! Great! Now Riley is going to screw everything up even worse!

I really do love this story even if i do want to slap Buffy upside the head!

charisse
04/19/2011 10:05 pm
Everything         
Ahhhh, finally!  (Nice scene)

Yay. :-)
05/23/2010 01:49 am
Everything         
 

01/16/2007 06:25 am
Everything         
yes, she is an idiot. fortunately spike isn't listening to her. very good read, thank you.

01/15/2007 10:22 am
Everything         
OOOOOHHHH!!!! this is getting steamy!!

Lou
01/14/2007 03:47 pm
Everything         
At last!!! Phew -- for a minute there I thought they were going to blow it!!

01/14/2007 09:01 am
Everything         
lol...just what she needed to do to convince him! :) poor guy, so uncertain, even after thirty years, because of all the badness that passed between them...that scene was so beautifully, emotionally written...loved it :)

dicecanntcry
01/14/2007 08:20 am
Everything         
Geez Spike about stinking time! honestly surprised he wasn't a complete dopehead enough to just let her wa;l out the door.

$20 says he regrets it first tho - cuz he silly like that.

01/14/2007 05:13 am
Everything         
Oh boy. For a second there I thought they'd blown it. :) Nice build up.

01/14/2007 05:12 am
Everything         
Neither one of them ever were the "brain's of the group", That was Willow and Giles job, but I think they can come up with something! At least Spike can! You wrote that perfectly. Of course with Spike being cautious, that hesitation would spook her. He loved someone enough to marry her and was happy, raised a daughter as his own, so yeah, she would totally think that, in that moment. Thanks for not letting Spike miss it. They may not have alot of time but they have now. Something they didn't have then. Another great chapter, can't wait to see how far you take them. Thanks, JMF.

Cas
01/14/2007 03:29 am
Everything         
Thank goodness you didn't let her get out that door!

kim
01/14/2007 02:46 am
Everything         
Hello, Buffy! He's trying to be a good guy about this....

And he has a good idea about the Shadowmen. She's being stubborn and short-sighted. The Shadowmen *wanted* you to learn, Buffy! How easy she forgot what she wrote down.....

01/14/2007 01:53 am
Everything         
oh i love this story! Thank so you so much for updating

ITS ABOUT TIME THEY KISSED!!!!

YEA!!!!!

01/14/2007 01:36 am
Everything         
Hells yeah!! Now they're making out, they're gonna have this figured out in no time. Excellent update!

tucker_t
01/14/2007 01:24 am
Everything         
Haven't commented before but am really enjoying this story and the way you've let Spike evolve since Buffy and now with her. Keep it coming!

01/14/2007 01:16 am
Everything         
Poor guilty for no reason Spike! Finally Buffy shows some sense. Good update. Smart daughter Spike raised.

Kathleen

Nikkole
01/14/2007 01:15 am
Everything         
FINALLY! GEEEEZ! I liked this chapter. I hope that she doesn't freak out, or Mya walk in or the lawyer, you know? I am really into this story, and would love to see another update soon. Feed that muse!

:-)
05/22/2010 06:19 pm
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
 

01/11/2007 03:34 am
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
very good update, thank you. mya is doing all she can, someoneelse will have to point the way.

01/10/2007 08:10 pm
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
Know wonder Spike love's Mya so much, she has to remind him of his Dawn, the little match-maker. Got a kick out of Spike's assesment of Angle, big forhead...little brain. Wondering if this "date" will be any better then the last time they were together. Thanks for the update, JMF, great chapter.

cee
01/10/2007 02:43 pm
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
I love the bit about Angel's big forehead/brain mass...hee. (don't we all love the potshots taken at Angel's expense, tho?) I sure hope that Buffy and Spike can "brainstorm" something...

Nikkole
01/10/2007 01:48 pm
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
Mya is playing little miss match-maker, isn't she? LOL! I just got caught up with the last few chapter, they are all very good!

kim
01/10/2007 03:31 am
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
Subtle, Mya!

Ah, pictures....

Angel's idea works in thory..if Wes was around, he'd know how to do it.

Still say just mojo Buffy back to her own time. If she can come one way, she can go back.

01/10/2007 02:16 am
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
Ok, love Mya, wasn't sure about her at first, but yeah, she's awesome. And Angel? So over-rated. Too bad Willow can't just do a spell and zip her back to just after she disappeared. Anyway, keep going, wanting to read more!

Cas
01/10/2007 01:56 am
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
Oh, those photos are so sad... and funny. I love Mya, and the comparison to Dawn is apt in so many ways.

01/10/2007 01:06 am
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
I really enjoy Mya as a charater. I'm sure that you've based her on Dawn, but she does have subtle differences. She's a little bolder, but any kid raised by Spike would have to be.

One thing to note, though: Sam Finn gave Xander the idea for the disposable cameras when he asked her about wedding photographers in "As You Were."
Thanks for the tip! :)

01/10/2007 12:41 am
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
You have to love Mya for trying to get them together. Nice moments between the Scooby gang, especially the teasing of Xander. I also liked the relationship between Angel and Spike and that there seems to be more of a sibling rivalry than anything else. i really do wish someone would just come up with a great solution to this problem

01/09/2007 11:05 pm
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
LOL at mya's brilliance... :) i love her, she's great....love the little nostalgia session, too, very sweet...very much looking forward to more :)

01/09/2007 10:35 pm
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
A little matchmaker! How Dawnlike and sweet. Love this update.

I don't see the problem if they can prove (testamony) that Buffy was in another dimension. She can't help that times and laws changed while she was gone. Now that she knows the rules she can vow to abide by them. I think a jury would buy that.

Funny to think that Buffy disappeared before finding out that Spike killed Robin's mom (I always thought she was a slow take not to put two and two together.)

Excellent update. Loving this story still.

Kathleen

Lou
01/09/2007 10:09 pm
Nostalgia and Brilliance         
They'll need to get thinking, pronto. The photos could swing it.

10/12/2010 02:50 am
Breaking and Entering         
My only objection is the snoring vampire. ?!

12/28/2006 05:19 am
Breaking and Entering         
Well if his daughter can see it then it's out there for everyone else to see too. Faith's taste in sleping arrangements haven't changed that much in all the year's that we've known her. Anywhere to hang your hat, kind of girl. Buffy's just going to have to deal the best that she can, which is really hard to do. While everyone else is thirty years older, Buffy's not, she's the same old pain-in-the-ass Buffy. Excellent work, hope too, that you'll be updating soon. Thanks, JMF.

12/24/2006 07:57 am
Breaking and Entering         
very good read, thank you. my money is on mya to come up with the way to get buffy off. both ways!

12/24/2006 03:09 am
Breaking and Entering         
I'm thinking the situation with Buffy and Faith living in the same place is going to be a little difficult, but maybe they can find a way to work it out. I love Mya and her interactions with Spike. Trust his daughter to bring up his feelings about Buffy

12/24/2006 01:13 am
Breaking and Entering         
lol.. not everything is attractive :P

12/24/2006 12:31 am
Breaking and Entering         
i love mya...you write her so well, i can almost visualize her, and she really seems like spike's daughter would be..another excellent chapter, lookin forward to more :)

kim
12/24/2006 12:15 am
Breaking and Entering         
Humility would be a good thing about now, Buffy.

Mya rocks.

12/24/2006 12:12 am
Breaking and Entering         
Great update - I love the caring, supportive relationship Spike is building with Buffy - and that she seems to be willing to let it develop.

12/23/2006 11:30 pm
Breaking and Entering         
Okay - I'm struggling here.. Your totally gonna use faith as the 'voice of reason', arn't you. *cringes* oy.

You know, it's totally your fault I have gotten such an emotional attachment to these characters & feel a need to voice my stupid opinion. all, I keep thinking is 'yeah, they had it bad, but buffy had it so much worse'. I mean, they've had years to adjust, she's had what? days? And I just know if Faith tries to tell Buffy to just 'grow up, deal with it & go to him'... it's totally gonna kill me. IT'S BUFFYS LIFE DAMNIT!! AAAHHH!!

okay - sorry - just ignore me...

pfeifferpack
12/23/2006 11:27 pm
Breaking and Entering         
Still reading and enjoying this tale. Hope Buffy gets her head out of her butt where Faith and Spike are concerned. She needs to really see them as they are. Such an interesting story, very well told.

Kathleen

12/23/2006 11:24 pm
Breaking and Entering         
brilliant. Loved the last two lines from Buffy and Spike and all the banter in general! cant wait for more and for someone to come up with an ingenious plan

Cas
12/23/2006 11:08 pm
Breaking and Entering         
Glad to see an update to this story. They will both be miserable without one another. And Faith? That's unattractive.

Fran
12/23/2006 10:44 pm
Breaking and Entering         
I think I love Mya more and more each chapter. Very sweet of Faith to be so hospitable to Buffy.

12/28/2006 05:04 am
Kick or Lick?         
Feeling like forever since I last read this, so nice to get back to it. Spike was alway's about grand gesture's. Kinda hoping they'd spare for a bit and maybe fall into each other's arm's, but I hope you're saving that for another day, just call me a romantic. Faith is different from them and still is but for Buffy's sake, I hope she can pull it off. Great chapter, thanks, JMF.

Lou
11/28/2006 11:31 pm
Kick or Lick?         
'No you don't' -- exactly what I was thinking! Good luck with the new roomie.

11/26/2006 08:05 pm
Kick or Lick?         
Although Buffy is quite thick when it comes to the soul/souless thing, I think that Spike willingly getting a soul because he felt remorse after hurting Buffy would at least open her up to the possibility that Spike had a conscience both pre and post soul.

However, I think Buffy's biggest grudge with Faith has nothing to do with redemption, or slaying, or vampires with/without souls. Buffy hates Faith because she messed with her boyfriends--sleeping with Riley and trying to steal Angel. I don't think Faith could ever redeem herself in Buffy's eyes for that :-)

Deb
11/26/2006 11:03 am
Kick or Lick?         
Great update!

11/26/2006 09:12 am
Kick or Lick?         
God you'd think seeing how much alike Souled and Unsouled Spike were Buffy would buy a clue! LOL Same ole Slayer (okay, she hasn''t had time to fully process, I'll give her that).

Love the update, missed the story. Yes, I can see Spike with the grand gestures. Buffy need to see it's more than that. He still loves her and he won't let her go again easily.

Kathleen

11/26/2006 06:44 am
Kick or Lick?         
very good read, thank you. love spike's gesture, even if buffy claims she doesn't.

11/26/2006 06:22 am
Kick or Lick?         
oh that scene was so perfectly in character for both of them...just like spike to make a gesture like that...and the dialogue was flawless, very well done, very much enjoyed it :)

kim
11/26/2006 04:54 am
Kick or Lick?         
She's such a dope...she's still believing that bull about souls? It's not about soul or no soul, Buffy...it's about choice. Free will. Talk to Faith about it. Grow up a little.

Cas
11/26/2006 03:47 am
Kick or Lick?         
Glad to see this up. And I liked the points Spike made about Faith. But I agree with Buffy - Spike shouldn't quit. Having a man on the inside can only help.

:-)
05/22/2010 05:34 pm
Crater of Embarrassment         
 

Stella
11/13/2006 07:26 pm
Crater of Embarrassment         
WOW! Ingenius story! Amazing job with the characters and their emotional traumas. There were definitely a couple of times that you had me in tears just with your imagery: Buffy seeing the holograph of Giles and Buffy seeing Angel for the first time. But the most moving part to me was the way you described Angel finally getting his freedom to be imprisoned. WOW! That sentence still gets to me as I write this. Can't wait to read more. :)

10/23/2006 03:50 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
very good chapter, thank you. faithhaving buffy under house arrest shoul be very entertaining.

Dar
10/22/2006 05:13 pm
Crater of Embarrassment         
Buffy/Faith = TNT. Look out Brave new world. wonderful chapter

sirc
10/22/2006 09:06 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
Well done :D

10/22/2006 08:02 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
I can completely understand Buffy's upset over Spike quitting for her. Faith, what an interesting person to call. Thanks so much for the update, I really enjoyed it.

10/22/2006 03:14 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
What else could he do except refused the case but that doesn't mean that they would have let him. Now Buffy can't live with him anymore which really sucks in it's self. How are they supposed to get together now? Poor Norman, that was mean of Buffy to tease him like that. Yup Faith would be the only one left. Wondering how that's going to go. Great chapter JM thanks.

10/22/2006 01:27 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
LOL.....wonder what Faith grabbed then *G*.

Excellent update. Poor Spike between a rock and a hard place. Stupid Buffy not to reward 30 plus years of devoted love....sigh......then again it's only been a short time for her.

Kathleen

10/22/2006 01:02 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
Awesome chapter! I love the line from buffy, that complete dead panned: "yes, we're secret lovers." hahaha.

I feel so bad for Buffy and for Spike. I really wish they'd just run away together and hide out somewhere, get new identities or something. Surely there's somewhere they can hide. Maybe they could travel back in time to the past or something and escape that way. OK shutting up now, i know it's your story and I trust you with it.

Lou
10/22/2006 12:34 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
Good thinking!

10/22/2006 12:11 am
Crater of Embarrassment         
lol...that last bit with faith cracked me up...oh she and buffy are gonna make *great* roommates!! looking forward to your next chappie, pet :)

charisse
04/19/2011 09:52 pm
Stay         
Two generations later, and "Travers" still equals "evil jerk" 

:-)
05/22/2010 05:21 pm
Stay         
 

vladt
10/17/2006 07:09 am
Stay         
love the update, thank you.

Lou
10/16/2006 10:02 pm
Stay         
That's a shame - just as things were looking up too!!

Lynda
10/16/2006 01:49 am
Stay         
I am so sad. Spike has to get Buffy convicted. I know that there is only sorrow that will come from this development.

Nikkole
10/15/2006 11:36 pm
Stay         
Oh, that just.......SUCKS!! Great chapter!!

Immortal Beloved
10/15/2006 08:48 pm
Stay         
When I first started reading this story, I almost decided not to continue since the idea of Spike with anybody but Buffy--even if she was presumed dead for 30 years--usually leaves me feeling less than warm and fuzzy. But, I kept reading because I enjoyed your writing. Now, I'm hooked on this story, but one more cliffhanger like that...Are you TRYING to kill me?

10/15/2006 06:26 pm
Stay         
Cain Travers is certainly an evil little jerk. I loved the interaction between Spike and Buffy and the fact that Mya didn't seem to have a problem with them together. Thanks so much for the update, I really enjoyed it.

akarinacj
10/15/2006 11:41 am
Stay         
Great chapter. You really like to complicte things, eh? I really hope that if what you are saying happens, that Spike resigns from his job...

10/15/2006 06:39 am
Stay         
OMFG! OH god i can't believe Spike has to argue against her. Oh god...this is really really bad. Poor Buffy. Poor Spike.

(and btw the story isn't bad, in case that wasn't clear lol...i'm just being shocked lol.)

RandiGiles
10/15/2006 06:15 am
Stay         
Dang Travers is a manipulitve twerp isn't he????

10/15/2006 05:11 am
Stay         
:o

10/15/2006 05:04 am
Stay         
Oh - very evil cliffhanger! What a terrible thing to do to Spike. Obviously being evil runs in the Travers family.

10/15/2006 04:50 am
Stay         
oh.my.gosh. this is awful...except...he could do a little legal maneuvering a la "sleepers" -- did you ever see that movie, where brad pitt is a lawyer playing both sides? -- that could be cool...i can't decide whether this is a very good development or a very bad one... *sigh*...this *is* a very good chapter, though... :) love it, can't wait for the next :)

kim
10/15/2006 04:06 am
Stay         
That bastard!! He's a Travers, alright.

Oh, just get Willow on the case and send Buffy home. Magic got her here, magic can send her back.

Cas
10/15/2006 03:18 am
Stay         
Oh yeah, permanent house arrest - In Spike's house! LOL Arrest me too...please?

10/15/2006 02:40 am
Stay         
Don't know who's more cruel, Cain, who knows that Spike's the one they'll want or you for letting us think that they did more then "sleep" together. Evil JMF *grins*. Love it, thanks.

SpaceLord
10/15/2006 01:28 am
Stay         
Hmm wouldn't that go pretty much against every sort of rule when it comes to laws, trials and such? I mean he's biased and should be disqualified for this particular job.
Pretty much, yeah. :P
But I never said he wouldn't be disqualified, did I? :)

charisse
04/19/2011 09:49 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
GREAT line: "I guess I could just dance on you."  

And Spike runs scared. (teehee)

:-)
05/22/2010 05:11 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
 

10/07/2006 05:59 am
2003 and Beyond!         
loved the chapter, thank you. glad to see giles' narrowmindedness is secure in history. the “Balderdash,” paragraph is a joy. thanks, again.

Fran
10/03/2006 01:06 am
2003 and Beyond!         
The more I think about it the more I may be inclined to side with Giles. I like to think that Spike (and Angel) are unique vampires that rose above their lot in (un)life to turn to the good side. I do, however, like the fact that Spike is being treated like a person so there is an upside. I can't wait for the next chapter for the Spuffy dance or "dance."

sirc
10/02/2006 07:51 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
Loved it :D

Nikkole
10/02/2006 06:49 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
I like the whole talking room concept! It was a very good way to give us a run down of the last 30 years, without taking up to much story time, you know? I still hope to get some more details, but I am really liking the layout of the story.

akarinacj
10/02/2006 01:16 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
Great chapter, as usual. Please update soon

Lou
10/02/2006 11:40 am
2003 and Beyond!         
A step in the right direction !

Robyn
10/02/2006 08:39 am
2003 and Beyond!         
The history lesson was very interesting. I loved how Buffy got Spike to dance. Thanks so much for the update, I really enjoyed it.

kim
10/02/2006 04:28 am
2003 and Beyond!         
This whole "new world" is creeping me out, too.

10/02/2006 02:28 am
2003 and Beyond!         
I like Zoe idea, if they convict her turn her, make her his for eternity. So they're back to where it all began. Him watching her dance, this time he can feel her dancing, touching him, rubbing her body up and down him. Grinding herself into him and then after they have the house all to themselves. It's ch.23. we do need some Spuffy lovin'. Great way for her to catch up on what's happened in the last 30 years. Wonderful chapter. Thanks JMF.

10/01/2006 10:23 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
the look at the time she missed was very interesting...and i'm with buffy...spike needs to wake up and see that his life just suddenly got a lot better....now that she's back and she's treating him right...*and* he's a legitimate member of society...what's he got to be so down about?
but then...it's all gotta be kinda hard to adjust to, doesn't it?
great chapter, pet, looking forward to more ;)

10/01/2006 09:50 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
hehehe. there is a part of me that really really wants buffy to get back to her own time. I do NOT like this whole vampires are like people and should have rights and stuff. It's not fair for Buffy. Also I hate the sanitized way slaying has come about. It's not you or your story, I just don't like the circumstances.

10/01/2006 09:50 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
hehehe. there is a part of me that really really wants buffy to get back to her own time. I do NOT like this whole vampires are like people and should have rights and stuff. It's not fair for Buffy. Also I hate the sanitized way slaying has come about. It's not you or your story, I just don't like the circumstances.

fallen_angel
10/01/2006 08:49 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
"They couldn't get enough of the damn moon." Loved this line.

Cas
10/01/2006 06:50 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
Loved the hologram museum, but the techno club rules.

10/01/2006 06:01 pm
2003 and Beyond!         
How wrong is it that I love the idea of Giles being seen by history as another Hitler :P

:-)
05/22/2010 04:56 pm
Clean Slate         
 

Deb
10/03/2006 10:56 am
Clean Slate         
Great fun on the horizon!

sirc
09/26/2006 03:46 pm
Clean Slate         
Cranking up the UST, I see :)

Great chapter

vladt
09/25/2006 05:08 am
Clean Slate         
very good read, thank you. bonus points to mya. buffy and spike still can't communicate.

09/25/2006 12:18 am
Clean Slate         
lol...oh this should be interesting...can't wait to see their night out...i feel bad for them, you've conveyed their feelings very well...

Robyn
09/24/2006 11:17 am
Clean Slate         
Thanks for the update, I enjoyed it.

09/24/2006 06:24 am
Clean Slate         
Wow, I just love this playful Buffy. Going out is a good idea, give them both a chance to let their hair down and have fun and be more comfortable together. Great chapter, thanks for the read.

09/24/2006 03:53 am
Clean Slate         
hehe oh come ON I need these two to boink. I NEED it like fish need water, also can you please pretty please make buffy a vampire? I mean they must have anchored faith's soul because you KNOW she's getting groiny. Then spike and buffy can be together forever. :)

09/24/2006 03:09 am
Clean Slate         
LOL

kim
09/24/2006 12:40 am
Clean Slate         
But sending her back in time would be the right thing, yes? She doesn't belong here.

09/24/2006 12:38 am
Clean Slate         
Good, some fun for Spike and Buffy. They need some time to unwind. Thanks for the update!!

Catrine
09/23/2006 09:43 pm
Clean Slate         
I hope they have fun. I really like this story,such a nice twist. Spike needs to tell Buffy his feelings!!:D

Nikkole
09/23/2006 08:57 pm
Clean Slate         
I liked this chapter....they are going to go and try to have a good time, but I think Buffy is going to have a hard time of it when she sees vamps and people together.

Cas
09/23/2006 08:36 pm
Clean Slate         
Come on, get them together already! Future Spike is so cute - hoovering? Really, quite domesticated. Wonder what his idea of going out will be like.

Lou
09/23/2006 06:07 pm
Clean Slate         
They deserve a bit of lighten up time

Deb
10/03/2006 10:51 am
Style, Charm and Abs         
Rolling..."death by Shania". You have a great talent for the snark that we just love in Spike! Mya's a hoot of a character as well.

fallen_angel
09/20/2006 01:18 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
I like Mya. Reminds me of Dawn (when she wasn't whining or threatening Spike)

Nikkole
09/17/2006 07:57 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
I love Mya! She is just too funny! I was very happy to see an update, and I hope you update again soon!

Robyn
09/17/2006 06:41 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
I do like Mya. :) Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.

09/17/2006 05:42 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
I love the fact that Mya is just as snarky as Spike was in the past. Loved the chapter, great work!

ChrissieLinnit
09/17/2006 01:32 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
...“Well, if worst comes to worst you could always go on the lam. You and Buffy – the Bonnie and Clyde of the generation. It’d be a tale of two misfits just trying to make it in a world that wants nothing to do with them.”

Spike arched an eyebrow.

“Or, it could just be really hot,” Mya shrugged...


Sounds like a great plan to me! Soooo happy to find your Muse is called Maya, pet. ;p But, one of them is going to have to make a serious move to burn a major denial bridge first, aren't they? Spike and Buffy are being so formal around each other, and Buffy has yet to cool her indignation, adjust to the realities of living in this particular timeframe, and.... see Spike for who he is and not what she expects him to be... Hopefully, Maya is the catalyst.

Dirktavian
09/17/2006 10:19 am
Style, Charm and Abs         
I love the rapport between Spike and his daughter-- very cute interchange of snarkiness! I'm so glad to see you had posted again-- I was totally missing this story. I hope you have more soon, please!

09/17/2006 10:07 am
Style, Charm and Abs         
Mya is really making this story fun, with all the drama all around. Norman reminds me of Wesley, when he first came to town. Glad you got to update, I love the story. Thanks for the read, can't wait for more.

vladt
09/17/2006 03:23 am
Style, Charm and Abs         
very good read, thanks. love mya's solution.

Lou
09/17/2006 12:32 am
Style, Charm and Abs         
Cool legal chat.

09/16/2006 11:36 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         

Buffy and Faith together again...Spike with lusty thoughts...things are looking up. lol Even if the council is being a collective prick.

09/16/2006 10:36 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
lol...i like mya...she rocks....this story is awesome, pet...i hope they can get buffy off on thee charges, though....and i kinda like faith, too...great chapter :)

09/16/2006 09:57 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
“Or, it could just be really hot,” Mya shrugged.

LMAO she is sooooo Spike's kid

kim
09/16/2006 09:51 pm
Style, Charm and Abs         
Mya rocks.

They're keeping big things in that Labyrinth. Eeep.

Can't Willow send Buffy back in time? She's supposed to be uber powerful with the mojo, after all. They can't put Buffy in prison if she's not in this time.

charisse
04/19/2011 09:38 pm
The Chosen Two         
I'm *loving* this fic--around every corner, there's something unexpected. And yet, the people are still themselves--not completely the same as they were 3 decades ago, but still recognizably themselves. Recognizably themselves, and yet, not caricatures.  It's a fine line to walk, but walk it you do . . . you *dance* along it, reveling in creating complexity so your readers can revel in their turn.  

:-)
05/22/2010 04:13 pm
The Chosen Two         
 

Robyn
09/05/2006 01:55 am
The Chosen Two         
Faith's driving sounds as scary as Spike's driving was. Buffy getting used to Faith, this Faith, sounds intriguing and I am looking forward to it. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.

sirc
08/30/2006 07:12 pm
The Chosen Two         
well done :D

Nikkole
08/21/2006 05:18 pm
The Chosen Two         
LOL! That was a funny chapter. I was wondering what had happened to Faith. I hope you give a little back story on how she got turned, this chapter was a bit vague on that.

08/21/2006 01:55 pm
The Chosen Two         
oh i adore this chapter! Faith the Vampire with a soul - I adore it - great concept and vamping!

08/21/2006 08:24 am
The Chosen Two         
Well Faith kinda did come on to him when she was in Buffy's body and no doubt would have in the basement if Buffy hadn't come down stairs. So I'm all caught up now, and must wait like everyone else for updates. hope you do soon. Very interested to know where this is going. Great chapter, thanks.

08/21/2006 04:42 am
The Chosen Two         
Oh my... Why do I have the strangest feeling that this "joyride" is going to end badly?

vladt
08/21/2006 04:40 am
The Chosen Two         
fun read, thank you.

Cas
08/21/2006 03:06 am
The Chosen Two         
Dragged my feet on starting this one, because it looked like it would be long, but it really is very exciting and well done. Can't wait for more. Oh, and a contract signed by a 15 year old is definitely not binding; since this society seems very set on its rules, that should still be one of them - and even if they later changed it, it would have been in law in effect on the date the contract was made - so not legal.

08/21/2006 02:38 am
The Chosen Two         
Which one - the car or Buffy? Great chapter and I love the way the shocks just keep coming! Can't wait to see what happens next. This should be a fun ride; it will be virtually the first time Buffy gets to talk to someone else.

08/21/2006 01:47 am
The Chosen Two         
LOL, this was a good chapter..I loved Faith.

kim
08/21/2006 12:04 am
The Chosen Two         
Faith the Slayer Vampire...and Spike cursed her.

Buffy's vampire tinglies must really be broken, not to sense it in Faith. She should have been setting off bells and whistles.

I wonder if Faith visits Angel? He did a lot of good for her.

08/20/2006 10:20 pm
The Chosen Two         
:::grins::: I always loved Faith!

akarinacj
08/20/2006 10:04 pm
The Chosen Two         
So full of surprises!!!!Great chapter. Please update soon.

vladt
08/20/2006 09:08 pm
The Chosen Two         
fun read, thank you.

fallen_angel
08/20/2006 08:27 pm
The Chosen Two         
You should update often like this. Can't wait for the next chapter.

08/20/2006 08:24 pm
The Chosen Two         
Just wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying your tale. Keep up the good work. :D

08/20/2006 07:54 pm
The Chosen Two         
oh this could get really interesting!!! great chapter, love that faith was turned....good twist...can't wait for your next update :)

Cool. And u r still updating. Excellent. !! :-)
05/22/2010 04:06 pm
The 4th Floor         
 

Robyn
09/05/2006 01:47 am
The 4th Floor         
Cain is an ass just like his grandfather. I loved the last line in this chapter and who said it. :)

Sirc
08/30/2006 06:59 pm
The 4th Floor         
Ooh! Faith! I had almost forgotten about her. This is going to be interesting :D

Lou
08/23/2006 11:49 pm
The 4th Floor         
The snappy dialogue was excellent.

08/21/2006 08:10 am
The 4th Floor         
Another Travers, guess it's in their blood to be wankers. And now Faith, all we need is Andrew and that'll be all of them. I think. What! the Council's not going to help her? she's a slayer because of them! Really like this fic, even though some is hard to take emotionally, I'm enjoying it, thanks.

08/19/2006 11:29 pm
The 4th Floor         
good to know that some things never change - the council is still run by a prick!

vladt
08/19/2006 08:51 pm
The 4th Floor         
fun read, thanks. adding faith to the mix should be entertating.

08/19/2006 08:27 pm
The 4th Floor         
lol...love the last line..can't wait to see what happens...hey..where *is* faith in this world, anyway? the council sure has changed!! excellent chapter, though :)

akarinacj
08/19/2006 10:22 am
The 4th Floor         
Interresant chapter. I hope there is some spuffiness soon.

fallen_angel
08/19/2006 09:53 am
The 4th Floor         
Whoa!Faith's here! Me aproves!

08/19/2006 05:43 am
The 4th Floor         
Ohhhh, Faith!!! Wow, wonder what she's like now...GREAT READ!!!!!!

08/19/2006 04:20 am
The 4th Floor         
Get out! Faith! What an awesome way to end the chapter and make us want more lol. And I also loved Cain Travers. Just like his grandfather, but rougher around the edges. Old Travers would be proud :) Great chapter.

08/19/2006 03:37 am
The 4th Floor         
eeeeek!!! OH MY.... This is going to be all kinds of amusing, funny, serious etc etc I CANT WAIT!!!

Nikkole
08/19/2006 03:22 am
The 4th Floor         
OMG! FAITH?? I can't wait to see how this goes. I guess, technically they can try and pull the other slayer out as a weapon. I am glad she is still alive though. It means that she did ok for herself after Buffy was gone. I love this story and can't wait for the next update!

kim
08/19/2006 03:19 am
The 4th Floor         
Old Faith?

And a contract?

Norman brought Faith...how does this help?

Cain's in charge, as a teen? And the Council has been reduced to piddling?

Crazy, messed up world.

08/19/2006 02:34 am
The 4th Floor         
“Yeah, B,” came a voice from behind them. “You can never have too much Faith. lol great chapter

rayan
08/19/2006 01:54 am
The 4th Floor         
FAITH..............WHAT THE.....................???

08/19/2006 01:28 am
The 4th Floor         
lol, but I'm pretty sure that any contract that Buffy signed at 15 isn't viewed as legal or binding :P
Oh, don't worry. That'll come up in future chapters. Future chapters..about the future. :P

Lou
08/23/2006 11:39 pm
Dishes         
Time hasn't mellowed either of them.

08/21/2006 07:51 am
Dishes         
Xander always the bigot, at least Buffy got her say in anyway. Now the watchers. Hope it goes better for her. What if they want to keep her prisoner there since they don't need slayers anymore. Guess I'll see for myself. excellent chapter, thanks for the read.

Robyn
08/19/2006 12:31 am
Dishes         

I loved Buffy’s insight that no matter the mistakes Willow and Xander had made and been forgiven for they would never forgive Spike for her disappearance. I’m glad that she let Willow and Xander know that had considered Spike a good man even before she disappeared. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.

08/13/2006 11:20 am
Dishes         
Just wanted to drop a note and let you know that I think this story is fabulous!  I wasn't sure, going by the summary, if it was the type of story that I could get into, but was excited to find that I was hooked from the first chapter.  I'm so glad I decided to check it out.  I am SO looking forward to the next update. :D

vladt
08/12/2006 10:59 pm
Dishes         
fine read, thanks. age does not, automatically, bring wisdom

Nikkole
08/12/2006 02:33 pm
Dishes         
Stupid Xander, always being so judgemental! I really hate him sometimes, you know?

akarinacj
08/12/2006 09:55 am
Dishes         
Great chapter as usual. Hate Xander by the way.:-)

08/12/2006 07:56 am
Dishes         
that should be an interesting meeting...i cant believe xander's still such a jerk...oh wait...yes i can :) lol

fallen_angel
08/12/2006 07:41 am
Dishes         
30 yrs. and Xander is still hopeless. Update soon

08/12/2006 05:02 am
Dishes         
All that time and Xander is still being an ass? What a jerk! Poor Spike.

08/12/2006 03:04 am
Dishes         
*sigh* damn xander and his hatred to all things spike! god, cant he just get over it! and OMG the watchers council?!? please update i cant wait!@!!!!

kim
08/12/2006 02:47 am
Dishes         
How disappointing that Xander hasn't learned or grown in that way. And Willow's picking and choosing her forgiveness...

I hope all of this helps Buffy see what's truly inside the people she's known and held close back in Sunnydale. I hope she'll end up back in the present just so she can do the right thing and support the right people, for once.

08/12/2006 02:11 am
Dishes         
great chapter - *shakes head at xander - can't believe after 30 years Xander still can't let things go. He will never learn. Shakes head

08/12/2006 01:58 am
Dishes         
Excellent chapter! I love this fic so much. Thank you for writing it.

ace
08/12/2006 01:42 am
Dishes         
You are doing a wonderful job with this story. It's heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. I hope it has a nicer ending than scars, though.

10/10/2010 07:21 pm
Visitor         
Passions still on?  Some things never change.  Loved the reunions!

sirc
08/30/2006 06:45 pm
Visitor         
*giggle* At least Spike hasn't gotten over his Passions love. I wonder how it's still running. Re-runs?

Great chapter

08/21/2006 07:35 am
Visitor         
So awkward for them all, glad to see Buffy wanting to have Spike with them. Maybe he'll start to see that she does care about him after all. Wonderful chapter.

fallen_angel
08/12/2006 07:31 am
Visitor         
Good to see the gang again

Robyn
08/11/2006 03:14 pm
Visitor         
The last line did make me laugh, Spike and his ‘Passions’. Xander and Willow, but both in a good place is a nice change after that morning. Thanks for the updates, I really enjoyed them.

08/07/2006 02:51 am
Visitor         
lol - I loved it ... Passions is on --- so is that reruns are a 30 year old run? LOL Enjoyed it very much - great chapter!

Nikkole
08/06/2006 03:09 pm
Visitor         
Hmmmm, interesting chapter. Not a whole lot in this one, but good still. I am happy they finally had their reunion. I wonder who else is going to pop up, there are no more original scoobies left. I hope you update again soon, I am very into this story!

08/06/2006 01:08 pm
Visitor         
thirty years and passions is still on? :P lol...love the reunion..i think i'm as glad to see willow and xander as buffy is! thanx for another great update...more please :)

08/06/2006 04:53 am
Visitor         
lol of all the moments to bring up passions.. :P

vladt
08/06/2006 03:15 am
Visitor         
enjoyed the update, thanks for the read. passions is still going?

kim
08/05/2006 10:45 pm
Visitor         
Passions is still on?

Nice to see Willow and Xander happy and healthy. Can't wait to get their opinions of this place.

Spike's falling back into old habits...it's his house. There's no reason to leave. No reason to hide that he and Buffy are on friendly terms.

Maybe super witch will be able to figure out how to send Buffy back.

08/05/2006 09:45 pm
Visitor         
Wow. Thirty years and Passions is still on the air. Scary. You'd think they would have run out of story lines. They probably have aliens on the show now... and vampires lol.

08/05/2006 09:45 pm
Visitor         
Wonderful!

:-) love the ménage a google
05/22/2010 03:39 pm
Menage a Google         
 

08/21/2006 07:18 am
Menage a Google         
Menage a google? that was cute! Now Willow's here, this should be good. That's for the read.

Robyn
08/11/2006 03:06 pm
Menage a Google         
Totally understand Willow’s shock at getting a call about a friend that she thought dead. I loved Buffy’s reaction to the couple and agreed with her and her curiosity. I felt bad for Spike having to deal with Buffy’s upset and questions over why he didn’t help Angel and yet I also felt for Buffy and her not really understanding Spike’s position.

TuesdayWriter
08/05/2006 04:10 am
Menage a Google         
What an absolutely amazing story. Exciting, well executed plot. I can't wait to read more. Truly, a job well done.

Nikkole
07/31/2006 04:14 pm
Menage a Google         
WOW! I can't wait to see Buffy's reaction to how much Willow has changed. I am sure she is going to have an interesting adjustment period. I can't wait to see the next chapter!

07/31/2006 03:15 pm
Menage a Google         
Wow a lot has happened in thirty years - I guess that is to be expected - look at the difference between 1950 and 1980 - large differcens in many things. Just seems so strange. Great ficcie so far

Lou
07/31/2006 01:20 pm
Menage a Google         
This is going to be wierd!

07/31/2006 10:21 am
Menage a Google         
:o.. oh my.. this is interesting!!!

fallen_angel
07/31/2006 09:21 am
Menage a Google         
Kindda agree with Buffy. Crtain things are more special wen they private. Nice chapter. Update soon please

vladt
07/31/2006 03:20 am
Menage a Google         
good read, thanks

kim
07/31/2006 01:49 am
Menage a Google         
Morality, or at least human morality, seems to have gone by the wayside with this "new wave" of thinking.

And now Willow's here...what will have changed about her, that Buffy will hardly recognize? Everybody else has become so different...

MARGARET
07/31/2006 01:02 am
Menage a Google         
THANKS FOR THE UPDATE. YEA WILLOW IS COMING, LOVE THE WAY BUFFY DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO AROUND SPIKE. GREAT STORY

Tamara
07/31/2006 12:49 am
Menage a Google         
Spike with a soul is really the last person Buffy should try the Angel/Angelus dodge on.

07/31/2006 12:48 am
Menage a Google         
Why is Willow surprised? Doesn't she know Buffy is a murderer now, not the Slayer?

07/30/2006 11:14 pm
Menage a Google         
oooh! i'm all excited now, can't wait for the other players to come onto the scene!!! i completely understand spike's reluctance to help angel...after their painful history...love this update, and cant wait for mroe :)

08/21/2006 07:08 am
Angel, Imprisoned         
What can you do or say with something like that. I just hope that Spike won't be to scared to help her. Great chapter, thanks.

Robyn
08/11/2006 02:33 pm
Angel, Imprisoned         
More changes for Buffy. She really is holding up well considering everything that has been thrown at her, but then she really hasn’t had time to absorb it all and she is naturally good at denial. Her meeting with Angel was really sad for all of them.

07/31/2006 02:00 pm
Angel, Imprisoned         
I sure hope they figure out a way to help Buffy get off the charges. I couldn't bear for her to be locked up - I guess we will see

Nikkole
07/24/2006 02:36 pm
Angel, Imprisoned         
Wow, I wasn't expecting Spike to be so nice when it came to Angel and Buffy. I wish it had been Spike to Shanshu, but lets see where you take this! Hope to see more from you soon!!

07/24/2006 07:56 am
Angel, Imprisoned         
angel as an old man gives me the wiggins.. thats just too bizare..

vladt
07/24/2006 07:19 am
Angel, Imprisoned         
interesting chapter. like the read, thank you

07/24/2006 05:53 am
Angel, Imprisoned         
Whew! This is definitely a weird AU. What will Buffy do there? Her calling seems to be illegal. More story please.

07/24/2006 02:13 am
Angel, Imprisoned         
that was so real and raw and painful...but beautiful..just as i would have imagined their reunion, all things considered...now she needs to go reassure her vamp, though...ps...like angel being "richard gere-like" -- also just how i would have imagined him at 50 :)

Lou
07/24/2006 01:31 am
Angel, Imprisoned         
Old human Angel - that was wierd!

akarinacj
07/24/2006 01:21 am
Angel, Imprisoned         
Loved the chapter.!!!!! More please.

kim
07/23/2006 10:55 pm
Angel, Imprisoned         
Ouch.

Nice to see Angel in good spirits, though. He's realistic, but he seems to be making the best of it.

Catrine
07/23/2006 09:02 pm
Angel, Imprisoned         
So nice to see a good tone between Angel and Spike,without any grudge. Really liked this chapter,and can`t wait to see what happens next.

08/21/2006 06:51 am
Exposition Part 2         
Why didn't Spike tell her he was human? Geez, that's a hell of a thing for her to be hit with. This is a very intriguing story. Thanks for the read.

07/31/2006 01:54 pm
Exposition Part 2         
Oh my what a twist. I laughed my but off when I read the part about Angel being in prison for being a seriel killer - it was to funny - but to find out that he had become a human just to end his life in prison. What a great update!

Robyn
07/21/2006 09:32 am
Exposition Part 2         
Great update with a shocking cliff-hanger. I am really looking forward to the next update.

Lou
07/17/2006 10:26 pm
Exposition Part 2         
Stranger and stranger!

vladt
07/17/2006 07:46 pm
Exposition Part 2         
very good read, thanks. (even though it has nothing to do with the tale, it would be fitting if giles was angel cellmate.)

Richard
07/17/2006 04:44 pm
Exposition Part 2         
Have to say, that I really appreciate what you had Giles say. When people start talking about "darkness" (or "light" or "purity") then you know they're psychos. Good and evil then they're fanatics, right and wrong then they're moralists, but light and darkness then they're utter psychos. Thank you for that.

07/17/2006 11:12 am
Exposition Part 2         
:o you cant leave it there!!!!!! please please please update!!!

Richard
07/17/2006 03:26 am
Exposition Part 2         
Every page it seems more and more of the potential of this story is lost.

> Buffy shook her head. “Vampire’s don’t have consciences.”

Spike's reply to that little gem ought to have been "What do you know? You're just a serial killer."

Spike isn't doing Buffy any favours protecting her from the crisis of conscience that will inevitably assail her.

An even better reply might have been "You never had a conscience, Buffy." assuming that 'conscience' isn't synonymous with 'critical superego'. And also that it *does* have something to do with consciousness, as it should since both concepts are 'conscience' in French. Buffy simply isn't introspective enough to have ever developed a conscience.

> He looked at her. “You agree. I knew you would. Its okay, Buffy, it’s not in you to trust vampires. I know that.”

> “No. I’m just picky with the vampires I trust.”

Just like racists are picky which niggers they trust. You know, there are KKK members who have black friends. Buffy is certainly unthinking enough to maintain that level of hypocrisy.

And Spike shouldn't be encouraging Buffy in her racism when she's going to be prosecuted for a hate crime.

There's more. Like when Buffy claims that the concept of vampire rights is strange to her. Well of course it would be since she has no concept even of human rights. She's an apolitical American of the late 20th century. The concept of human rights, as opposed to civil rights, only became widespread in Europe and then only lately. Buffy wouldn't have any clue.

Spike, being European, would be much more familiar with human rights. And it's as unlikely for Spike to consider vampire rights "strange" as for him to whine about "those damned kids" playing rock music. Spike doesn't live in the past. At least he didn't used to, but hey maybe that soul fucked him over?

07/17/2006 02:41 am
Exposition Part 2         
Well, that's a twist!!!!

Richard
07/17/2006 02:29 am
Exposition Part 2         
Wow, even though Buffy is totally dependent on Spike and her fate is literally in his hands, Buffy is still a bossy, whacko, uber-bitch. You've certainly got her character nailed.

What bothers me is that even after 30 years' time in which to acquire some perspective and distance, Spike is still a lame, whipped, weak-minded little sub. What's his problem?

Because when Buffy interrogates Spike about his resurrection, I would have said "Back the hell off, Bitch!" SHE thinks she should determine what's important for her to know about Spike's private life? I don't think so.

And when Buffy gives that pathetic whining excuse about how she "told Dawn it wasn't his fault", the obvious reply to that little bit of self-deceit is "you obviously didn't do it convincingly".

Come on people, since when does Dawn take Xander's word for anything Spike-related. Or Buffy's for that matter. But Xander's over Buffy's? Yeah right. Buffy obviously meant for Dawn to blame him. "Read my lips; No New Taxes!"

And the thing is, Buffy's actions are spot on, because she is a self-righteous bitch in canon. And Spike's actions make sense for Spike *of 2004*. But 30 years have passed. Spike had to learn to live without Buffy or Dawn as well as raise a daughter. You'd think he would have gone through SOME amount of personal development.

Spike *could* have been giddy with relief / guilt when Buffy showed up. But it is pretty much impossible for him to still be blaming himself for Buffy's penchant for unsafe, insane, and non-consensual BDSM. Because let's face it, victims of abuse *do* eventually recognize the situation they were in once they're out of it. And Spike has had 30 years to do that.

What does it all mean? It means that this fic ignores its own premise. The premise is that 30 years have passed, but either all of the consequences haven't been worked through (or really, any consequences at all) or the premise is being ignored when the consequences become inconvenient to the story.

07/17/2006 12:37 am
Exposition Part 2         
wow...did he get his shanshu in spite of everything? excellent update, explains a lot...wonder if she's going to get back in touch with giles and the others...fascinating! more soon please! :)

07/17/2006 12:17 am
Exposition Part 2         
Oh yeah you paint a picture of a very screwed up Giles and Angel, but it is sooooo in character for the two of them. Both know better than anyone else and would refuse to change even if it was illegal to carry on. It's funny how you actualy give rights to the Vamps, is it just them or other demons too?? Please continue I love the way you think.

07/17/2006 12:12 am
Exposition Part 2         
AH hah! Continue to love this story. Very intriguing chapter; looking forward to more.

07/16/2006 11:43 pm
Exposition Part 2         
Woah, that's a hell of a cliff hanger. It brings up a lot more questions. Angel is human? Yet another shock for poor Buffy. That was a great update. Really amazing story.

SpaceLord
07/16/2006 11:20 pm
Exposition Part 2         
So Angel is locked up and he got the shanshu thing but keept on killing. I guess that makes sense since he could only judge vampires from himself and he was a cold one.

10/10/2010 06:46 pm
Exposition Part 1         
I'm enjoying how croggled Buffy is and how calmly Spike keeps speaking on the matter.  Turnaround is fair play.

Very different. Good read. :-)
05/22/2010 02:59 pm
Exposition Part 1         
 

09/24/2006 03:18 am
Exposition Part 1         
lmao @ spike's last line there. hahaha. Awwwww he missed her, he loves her still.

08/21/2006 06:13 am
Exposition Part 1         
Of course, Spikes scared, but with his love for his wife we don't know yet what will happen as far as Buffy's concerned. Thanks for the great read.

07/31/2006 01:48 pm
Exposition Part 1         
Nice explanation! I am enjoying the story very much so far and look forward to catching up on some chapters i missed while on vacation

Robyn
07/09/2006 08:32 pm
Exposition Part 1         
I liked finding out what HU stands for and Spike's comment about the name. I am enjoying the talk with Buffy and Spike and the back-story that is coming with it.

07/08/2006 01:03 pm
Exposition Part 1         
I loved the explanations and interactions between the two. can't wait for the next chapter!

07/08/2006 03:30 am
Exposition Part 1         
Very good all the things I was wondering about...

spikes slayer2
07/08/2006 03:03 am
Exposition Part 1         
oooohh.. cant wait for the next chapter!

Nikkole
07/08/2006 02:14 am
Exposition Part 1         
Very interesting! I can't wait to hear how all of this came to be, in more detail at least!

07/08/2006 01:28 am
Exposition Part 1         
Loving this story so much. Can’t wait for the next episode.

07/08/2006 12:42 am
Exposition Part 1         
i love spike's way of telling things... lol...an excellent chapter, very believable explanation for the changes...poor buffy, it'd be a lot to take in...can't wait for more :)

07/07/2006 10:47 pm
Exposition Part 1         
This gotta be hard for Spike... Buffy being back after so many years. So much has happened in his life since she disappeared. But you're dealing with the emotions so well. Very well written. I loved the part where Spike was thinking about all this at the beginning of the chapter. And the Spuffy lover in me doesn't even rebell when Claire is mentioned anymore lol Proof that you're doing a great job. Excellent chapter.

07/07/2006 10:34 pm
Exposition Part 1         
finally answers!

08/21/2006 05:14 am
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
First degree murder? wow! they're serious about vamps having rights. What do they do to Sire's of fledglings, they committed to created them by killing humans, how do they feed? So many questions? Great chapter, thanks for the read.

Leslie
07/04/2006 04:54 am
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
Very interesting. I'd love to read more.

Robyn
07/04/2006 01:15 am
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
Thanks for the explanation of why Spike blames himself for Buffy being gone for so long. I completely understand her confusion on their relationship, he has lived so much while she was gone for a few hours. Loved her last line. Thanks for the update. :)

07/03/2006 09:50 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
very good read, thanks . love buff's exit line.

07/03/2006 07:18 am
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
wow..that just broke my heart for spike...poor baby...going through all that and blaming himself...i can just imagine how the scoobies must have acted...another great update, can't wait to read more :)

Spikes Slayer2
07/03/2006 03:26 am
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
hmmm... cant wait to see what he says..

Mel
07/02/2006 11:16 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
Hee. Take clothes off:)

fallen_angel
07/02/2006 08:14 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
so we finally get to find out the whole vampire-not-so-evil-anymore- mystery. Update soon

Nikkole
07/02/2006 07:41 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
I liked the ending remark, it was funny. I can't wait to hear the explaination of how the world got to be the way it is now. Update soon please!!

Lou
07/02/2006 07:01 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
I like the back story idea.

07/02/2006 06:42 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
ROFL - way to leave him confused and, dare I say? aroused. Would love to have seen his face as she walked out.

akarinacj
07/02/2006 06:39 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
What can I say I love this fic. Please update soon.

07/02/2006 05:01 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
Lovely chapter! I enjoyed it!

Dar
07/02/2006 04:40 pm
Spike the Cryptic Guy         
Very good chapter

08/21/2006 03:20 am
Silver Bodysuits         
There he goes again, blaming himself like he always did. so Dawn got to know his new family,guess she liked them too, she wanted Spike to be happy, so it makes sense. Wonderful chapter, fine read.

Robyn
06/28/2006 11:12 am
Silver Bodysuits         
This fic has been very interesting and enjoyable and I have found the changes that have happened to the world during the time Buffy was gone fascinating. I am looking forward to finding out how some of them happened, like vampires being accepted as part of regular society.
I really enjoyed this chapter and love the ‘sun cream’ for vampires and Spike’s comments about the cream. :D I love Mya’s acceptance of Buffy and the teasing fun that she adds. I am really looking forward for Spike’s reason for saying that he is at fault that Buffy has been gone.

06/28/2006 04:33 am
Silver Bodysuits         
This is great. I'm so enjoying this story. After every chapter, I just want to know more. You make me crave updates. Good job.

vladt
06/26/2006 08:29 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
very good read, thanks

dare2differ
06/26/2006 04:11 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
how's it his fault?

kim
06/26/2006 11:34 am
Silver Bodysuits         
His fault?? Did he not get the demon back for the exchange, and he blames himself for it?

She still has to talk to him about what happened with the Shadowmen. They wanted her to see this, after all. She asked for something she didn't already know.

06/26/2006 05:42 am
Silver Bodysuits         
poor spike always blames himself...but it's *so* not his fault..is it? excellent update, loved it :)

ariadne
06/26/2006 02:34 am
Silver Bodysuits         
this is a great story. loved it and can't wait for the next chapter!!!

06/26/2006 12:27 am
Silver Bodysuits         
excellant update! I enjoyed it very much!

Lou
06/25/2006 11:31 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
Oh no! The demon exchange!

06/25/2006 10:26 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
Aw, it is so Spike, that ending part with him feeling guilty for not saving her.

06/25/2006 09:41 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
Uh oh, there's that guilt thing again. Poor Spike. Always thinks it's his fault.

Randie
06/25/2006 08:20 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
I love it!! Continue, ASAP!

fallen_angel
06/25/2006 05:29 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
How's it his fault? Update soon

06/25/2006 04:38 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
I really love this story and this chapter is great. I like the realtionships that you are building and the way the story moves a long a little bit at a time. Looking forward to seeing how things work out.

Nikkole
06/25/2006 04:35 pm
Silver Bodysuits         
He blames himself? That isn't right. Spike always did take things with Buffy to heart. I really enjoyed this chapter, I wonder if Buffy has any nieces or nephews from Dawn. That would be a good lifeline for her I think. Can't wait for more!!

charisse
04/19/2011 05:25 pm
Bongo Drums         
Wow! This is a powerful, powerful story. I am so overcome, I'm wordless!

10/10/2010 06:17 pm
Bongo Drums         
Somehow I just cannot picture Spike singing "Born in the USA" with his taste for punk.  Maybe he toned it down due to Mya?    Loving this fic!

 

09/08/2009 10:37 pm
Bongo Drums         
I love Neruda! And I love u 2.

08/21/2006 03:09 am
Bongo Drums         
So happy they're together again, makes it a little easier for them both I think. Happy that he had Mya in his life. Can't wait hear about the First and the Hellmouth, everything. Great chapter, thanks.

fallen_angel
06/23/2006 10:46 pm
Bongo Drums         
just wanted to add, there's another fantastic fic of yours that i've read that i wish you would continue:Bewitched, Bothered and Blundered

06/23/2006 09:45 am
Bongo Drums         
more! more! more! me want more!

06/20/2006 07:10 pm
Bongo Drums         
fun update I enjoyed it very much!

vladt
06/19/2006 07:45 pm
Bongo Drums         
very good read. spike has everything buffy thought she wanted, and he is not happy. thanks for the fun read.

06/19/2006 12:26 pm
Bongo Drums         
I really like the way you are having them relate to each other. Mya is a lovely character and I'm looking forward to seeing how they work through all of this. I think that Buffy's going to have to grow up a lot and really fast.

Nikkole
06/19/2006 08:12 am
Bongo Drums         
Very nice interaction with the 3. I liked how Mya admitted that Spike really wasn't happy. I am happy that Mya was not cruel to Buffy, I thought she might have been. I can't wait for the next chapter.

Isabel
06/19/2006 07:24 am
Bongo Drums         
That was so sweet. Maybe there's hope that she will get used to this. Mya might help. I really like her. It's ironic that Spike had this simple, normal life. The kind of life Buffy wanted. You know... married, kid, house, job. While she always thought she had no future with him. Proves her wrong. That's what she could have had with him. Exactly what she wanted. Yep, ironic. Update soon, I'm loving this.

06/19/2006 06:24 am
Bongo Drums         
Love the update. Thank you for sharing your fics.

06/19/2006 03:20 am
Bongo Drums         
lmao, poor Spike beset on all sides

06/19/2006 03:16 am
Bongo Drums         
Okay, now I'm all caught up and waiting eagerly for the next chapter.

Lou
06/19/2006 12:57 am
Bongo Drums         
Sweet chapter.

06/18/2006 11:26 pm
Bongo Drums         
the ending to this chapter was perfect..this story is so poignant and touching...i am very much enjoying it... :)

08/21/2006 02:58 am
Daughter         
That's a whole lot to digest. Hard for both of them. Wonderful chapter, fine read.

fallen_angel
06/23/2006 10:52 pm
Daughter         
i am completely in love with this fic. It's just the type of spuffy i've always wanted to read.

06/23/2006 09:40 am
Daughter         
love Mya!

Isabel
06/19/2006 07:12 am
Daughter         
I like his daughter. She's sassy. I liked this chapter a lot. You're doing such a great job dealing with the angst.

Lou
06/08/2006 12:30 am
Daughter         
Deftly done - very sad though.

vladt
06/06/2006 07:40 am
Daughter         
love the tale. love mya. have no clue where you are going, and i love that too. thanks for the fun read.

06/05/2006 06:17 pm
Daughter         
This story is way fun. I love Mya so far. I'm hoping Buffy can become part of the family.

Nikkole
06/05/2006 04:14 am
Daughter         
I feel so bad for her! I hope they are able to get this all straightened out, or find a way to send her back or reverse time or something, lol! yeah, right, I know...not happening!

Harry 4Eyes
06/04/2006 10:18 pm
Daughter         
Hmmm...wonder how they managed to adopt someone who from the description looks like a teenage female version of Spike.

I have to admit I originally thought you'd be planning on sending Buffy back to her time and things can be put right, but the future looks bright, and if Buffy goes back to her time, then Mya might not be adopted.

So i'm thinking Buffy stay in the future...but dude you killed off Dawn and Giles that sucks.

Well update soon
Harry

Maggie
06/04/2006 09:52 pm
Daughter         
I am just loving this. "Your What-er?" Thanks!!

06/04/2006 07:52 pm
Daughter         
this story is so unbelievably moving...i love spike's daughter...their reactions are veyr true to the characters and very well done...can't wait for another update :)

SpaceLord
06/04/2006 04:46 pm
Daughter         
Nice with Spike having a daughter, that is something special I would say. Are we gonna get more info on Spikes life with his wife and all that?

06/04/2006 04:38 pm
Daughter         
so is she, mya.. adopted or not? great update i really really REALLY cant wait to read more!!

06/04/2006 04:38 pm
Daughter         
Okay I love Spike's daughter! She is great!

09/24/2006 02:53 am
Flying Cars         
awwwwwwww i'm glad he's not married anymore...but he's got a kid...ugh...baggage...hope buffy can get back to her own time by the end of all this.

08/21/2006 02:49 am
Flying Cars         
What a daughter too? Now vampire's can procreate? this is a new world. and how could he possibly love someone more than he loved her? This is so weird. Very interesing chapter, thanks.

fallen_angel
06/23/2006 10:51 pm
Flying Cars         
either Buffy loses all or Spike does (and i have a softer spot for spike). This was a touching chapter

06/23/2006 09:34 am
Flying Cars         
He has a daughter!

Isabel
06/19/2006 07:03 am
Flying Cars         
Wow, and the surprises keep on coming. I would really, really hate to be Buffy right now.

06/19/2006 12:25 am
Flying Cars         
Wow! I had a lot of catching up to do with this one. This chapter brought tears to my eyes more than once. I ache for Buffy - finding out he loved someone else in what for her is a very short period of time, ache for Spike who has lost someone else he loved...just a lovely, angsty chapter.

Lou
06/08/2006 12:25 am
Flying Cars         
God -- can it get any worse for Buffy?

Dany
06/04/2006 08:33 pm
Flying Cars         
I kept wondering if Dawn was the mother . I'm curious to know how this Claire got to make Spike fall for her .

06/04/2006 04:31 pm
Flying Cars         
How does Spike have a grown up daughter - wait how does he have a daughter at all? Looks confused and intrigued!

mystasmom
06/02/2006 03:25 am
Flying Cars         
Creative idea & so well written but I'm haunted by its sadness and hopelessness. If Buffy gets back to her timeline she'll be knowingly taking away Spike's chance at reciprocated love and a family. If she stays in the future she's completely alone - no family, friends 30 years her senior, and no Spike (he's obviously still in love with his wife - wearing his ring even after 5 years - and we know he only gives his heart completely.) Thinking this through made me even sadder. Hmmm... Got a rabbit in your hat? (spoken with a glimmer of hope)

dAR
06/01/2006 01:24 am
Flying Cars         
OH MORE , MORE

05/31/2006 01:51 pm
Flying Cars         
oh god! i wouldnt be surprized if buffy completely broke down! Great Chapter! cant wait to hear about everything else that has happened!

vladt
05/31/2006 06:39 am
Flying Cars         
and the curves keep on coming. wonderful update, thanks.

Neart
05/30/2006 08:53 am
Flying Cars         
great fic, but feeling creeped out by Spikes wife/child, its only been 30 years...

Kendra
05/30/2006 07:27 am
Flying Cars         
What!? How the heck did that happen? And I was thinking that his wife might be someone we know like Dawn or Willow, I don't know. Wonder if Mya is still alive?

05/30/2006 07:06 am
Flying Cars         
I so new that he was going to have a kid! I so hate that I have to wait for an update, but I shall because this story is so worth it.

Nikkole
05/30/2006 05:18 am
Flying Cars         
Holy sh*t! I was wondering about that possibility....but I wonder how old she is now. I wonder how long it took him to get over Buffy...oh, so many questions!!!

kim
05/30/2006 01:25 am
Flying Cars         
A daughter??????

What the hell kind of crazy future is this place? You keep bringing surprises around every corner!!!!

05/30/2006 12:49 am
Flying Cars         
Ooooo Spike's a daddy! What an interesting world Buffy's joined. Look forward to further excellent updates to this one.

Kathleen

DizzyB
05/30/2006 12:14 am
Flying Cars         
I almost didn't read this chapter because I was convinced that Spike was married to Faith, but I totally love your take on it. Can't wait to meet Mya! :)

Harry 4Eyes
05/29/2006 11:35 pm
Flying Cars         
Whoa this story is full of surprises. first the whole jump in the futures part, though i'll admit I though alternate universe first. Then the whole Vamps are people too way of thinking. Looks like they won but how no idea...also sounds like the first is still around.

What else, Dawn and Giles dead...which gotta be depressing and the bieggest shocker of all Spike no in all black...lol That and the fact that not only was he married to a human he has a daughter as well....What's all that about? probably a teenager too so whole bunch of teenage anst going on there. Wonder why Spike didn't turn his wife?

Well this story is certainly interesting
Update soon
Harry

Maggie
05/29/2006 11:20 pm
Flying Cars         
Another great chapter in my current favorite fic. Thanks so much!!

05/29/2006 10:48 pm
Flying Cars         
Oh yeah, I'm loving this so far :P

time of change
05/29/2006 10:46 pm
Flying Cars         
Lots of interesting twists and turns. Great update. I like how you slowly reveal this new world through Buffy's eyes.

05/29/2006 10:44 pm
Flying Cars         
oh my gosh..so...how does he have a daughter? i'm falling more in love with this story all the time...excellent update...hope buffy can help spike heal now :)

Catrine
05/29/2006 10:31 pm
Flying Cars         
WHAT!!???Didn`t see that one coming.I don`t like the fact that Spike was married in this story(always a love`s bitch:) ),but it gives Buffy the little push in finding out her feelings and I like it. Can`t wait to see what Buffy`s reaction is,and getting to know how Spike could have a child.

08/21/2006 02:36 am
Blue         
His wife's not going to like it, especailly if she knows about her. Or is he a widower? Anyway It's just heartbreaking for her. Another emotionally packed chapter. Thanks for the read.

06/23/2006 09:25 am
Blue         
Who is xander married to? and Willow? And Spike?

06/22/2006 03:48 pm
Blue         
Dawn's dead. So sad. Who is spike married to?

Isabel
06/19/2006 06:52 am
Blue         
So sad.

vladt
05/31/2006 06:29 am
Blue         
good chapter. would have bet on dawn as his bride, until he couldn't remember the color of her eyes. thanks for the great read.

Nikkole
05/30/2006 05:11 am
Blue         
Who is he married too? This is drving me crazy...maybe its Anya? I hope not.

SpaceLord
05/29/2006 05:55 pm
Blue         
Very interesting, I can't wait to see how the world has changed and all that. Who is Spike married to? Is it someone we know and love/hate? I'm sure this will be a fun ride.

05/28/2006 01:21 pm
Blue         
poor buffy that is so sad= am enjoying the story perhaps an agnst warning is needed though, but really good story!

Kendra
05/28/2006 09:11 am
Blue         
Just found. Need more now. I can't imagine being in a world thirty years after you left it. Buffy's gonna have a hard time adjusting to everything and all these weird new rules. Oh, and when Spike told her it had been thirty years and she saw the wedding band, I totally flashed back to season 2 Alias:) And what is he doing being married?! She's supposed to be his forever.

05/28/2006 06:47 am
Blue         
aww... that is so not fair for her... i was like nearly sobbing..

kim
05/28/2006 04:06 am
Blue         
Magic sent you there, dear. Magic can send you back. The Shadowmen want her to learn from this time, though.

Pin
05/28/2006 03:08 am
Blue         
Excellent chapter. I'm thinking from the discussion of Dawn's eyes that Spike might have been a might closer to her than Buffy realizes at this point. Looking forward to see where you go next. Thanks!

05/28/2006 03:00 am
Blue         
Your story depresses me so much (which means you're doing a wonderful job) but I can't seem to stop reading it!

05/28/2006 02:28 am
Blue         
this chapter was heartbreakingly sad and sweet...the discussion about dawn's eyes nearly had me in tears...as did the end of the chapter...and well, pretty much the whole chapter :) excellent update, can't wait for more :)

Lou
05/28/2006 02:09 am
Blue         
Poor Buffy - it just gets worse.

06/05/2008 04:44 am
Thirty Years         
Harsh, the ending.  Spike is strangely in character while being totally out of character as far as the show extends.  I'm glad the two of them finally figured out the situation.  It's also nice to see how you've left room to include the junior-laywer, as a student myself.

01/09/2007 11:19 pm
Thirty Years         
Spike married Willow? Ick!

09/24/2006 02:44 am
Thirty Years         
oh god spike is MARRIED. NO NO NO NO NO ...FIX it FIX it. *screams*

Ok...I'm ok now...carry on with your story.

*cries*

08/21/2006 02:27 am
Thirty Years         
Spike married? Giles and Dawn died, now what's she going to do. Poor Buff, she's so lost! Gosh! I feel so bad for her. Very emotional chapter. Thanks for the read.

06/23/2006 09:22 am
Thirty Years         
Dawn's dead? I wanna cry.

06/22/2006 03:44 pm
Thirty Years         
Gone=dead?

Isabel
06/19/2006 06:46 am
Thirty Years         
This is so horrible, you made me cry during the entire chapter. It's so well written that I can almost feel what she must feel. She's all alone is a weird future. And even the one person who loved her more than anything, is now completely different. And married?! That almost broke my heart. And Dawn? And Giles? All this because she wanted to find a way to save the world by going into this stupid dimension with the Shadowmen. So incredibly unfair! I want her to find a way to go back in time. I don't like that future with a Spike who is married to someone else damn it! (deep breath, calm down) Such an amazing chapter. I absolutely adore this story. So glad I started reading it.

vladt
05/31/2006 06:21 am
Thirty Years         
very good read. buffy adapting to all the changes will be challenging. hell, it will be a miracle if she doesn't come unglued in the next update. thanks for the entertaining read.

Emilee
05/23/2006 11:31 pm
Thirty Years         
OMG! HAHAHAHAH! I probably shouldn't find this story as funny as I do, but i truly love the irony of Buffy coming back her holier-than-thou self and checking chucked in jail. Great story. Please give us more. Like who Spike married and how the heck is that gonna turn Spuffy?

05/21/2006 01:47 pm
Thirty Years         
*gasp* oh no!!!! WHY!?!?!

05/21/2006 02:54 am
Thirty Years         
Oh no *wails* not Giles (well 30 years that is to be expected) but Dawn as well! Why! Why! *Wails and thows fists around*

05/21/2006 02:47 am
Thirty Years         
Poor Buffy! thanks for the update. I'm glad that at least Spike is still the 'same' spike!

dAR
05/20/2006 11:52 pm
Thirty Years         
Mind Blowing! So many questions that need to be answered can't wait for next chapter, Great Job

Lou
05/20/2006 10:07 pm
Thirty Years         
Poor Buffy - how's she going to get out of this?? Great story.

05/20/2006 10:04 pm
Thirty Years         
oh whoa...way to break it to her gently, spike...*rolling eyes*...that's rough, giles and dawnie *both* gone... :( *tear*... can't wait for the next update, this story is fascinating ;)

Nikkole
05/20/2006 08:57 pm
Thirty Years         
Wow! That was a really good chapter! It is just so sad that all of that time has passed and yet only a matter of hours for her! And who the hell is Spike married to?? I hope it isn't a friend that Buffy knows, cause I don't see that marraige lasting all that long now that she is back. Can't wait for more!!

05/20/2006 06:16 pm
Thirty Years         
Ya know I actualy feel sorry for Buffy :( No fair :P

Neart
05/20/2006 01:33 pm
Thirty Years         
Great fic, cant wait for more, dying to know who Spike is married to and what happened to everyone. more soon pls

05/20/2006 12:24 pm
Thirty Years         
I'm stunned about Dawn but pretty well accepted Giles would be since he never did well losing his Slayer. Dying to know who Spike married, naturally. I remember the vampire she killed had a child....wonder what other differences there are in this time period! Keep it coming.

Kathleen

05/20/2006 06:42 am
Thirty Years         
Oh, no...that's just going to break her...her own sister...

Spike married??? To who???

05/20/2006 04:44 am
Thirty Years         
This reminds me of Alias. Spike is married? I just can't imagine him married to anyone but Buffy. Unless he married Dawn and now she is dead, but he still keeps the ring on. I might be able to believe that. And Giles is dead too. So sad.

Pin
05/20/2006 03:37 am
Thirty Years         
Buffy's still not getting it, is she? I like the time traveler idea, nice way of putting the situation. Good Chapter.

equisetum
06/05/2008 04:38 am
Misunderstandings         
I will apologize up front for reviewing almost every chapter in succesion.
So...their first meeting is much as I'd expect.  The enmity, fueled by events already past.  Though I wonder what cultural revolution made Spike revert to his natural color...

01/09/2007 11:15 pm
Misunderstandings         
LOL at Spike with loafers.

09/24/2006 02:38 am
Misunderstandings         
This is REALLY good. I really like this. :)

Although Spike in a suit and with dark hair is kindof wiggy.

08/21/2006 02:15 am
Misunderstandings         
Damn! thirty years? Wow, Giles is very old, middle aged Willow and Xander, what about Dawn? Got tokeep reading? Fantasic chapter.

06/23/2006 09:13 am
Misunderstandings         
I like this story

06/22/2006 03:38 pm
Misunderstandings         
whoa! 30 years!

Isabel
06/19/2006 06:31 am
Misunderstandings         
Holy shit! That was so intense. Love, love, love it. I can only imagine what it must be like to think you've been gone a few hours and find out it was thirty years.

05/21/2006 02:51 am
Misunderstandings         
OMG _ 30 years! Well that actually is not to bad after all I thought it might be more. Can;t wait to find out more!

vladt
05/19/2006 11:35 pm
Misunderstandings         
very good read and a great setup for the last line. thanks for the fine read.

Lou
05/19/2006 10:42 am
Misunderstandings         
Holy moly!! V. exciting. So it's not a parallel universe!

05/19/2006 04:23 am
Misunderstandings         
O come on! Its getten good here. But it, it stoped! Wheres the next page? I, I need more. PLEASE! Need, need more, I need.....

Please update soon and stop my emotional melt down.

05/19/2006 04:03 am
Misunderstandings         
*again with the eyes bulging out* this just gets better and better!!! does he believe her now??

kim
05/19/2006 02:54 am
Misunderstandings         
30 years...thanks for the clarification. Knew this was some time in the future.

Yay, Spike believes that it's her...now, there's a lot of talking to do. Very believable reunion between the two. Buffy's going to be very upset at missing 30 years...Dawn would be a middle-aged woman now. And Giles would be ancient, if he's still alive.

But hey, there's nothing she and Spike can't solve when they're working together as a team. The Shadow Men wanted her to see all this for a reason.

Pin
05/19/2006 01:55 am
Misunderstandings         
Very neat concept, and I'm glad to get at least some of the explanation for what is happening. Looking forward to seeing what happens next!

Tamara
05/19/2006 01:03 am
Misunderstandings         
This is an unexpected development. I was thinking it was an alternate universe.

Randi Giles
05/19/2006 01:01 am
Misunderstandings         
OH HOLY SHITE!! I thought it was just gonna be an alternate universe. U surprized me there...gracias!

05/19/2006 12:44 am
Misunderstandings         
oh my God....that's kind of what i suspected...your dialogue between these two is awesome...flawless...i loved this chapter...especially these couple of bits...

--In fact he had probably thought she was the First at…first.-- simple but priceless

--“Am too!” She riposted. “I think I know better that I am her than you know that I am not her, her being me with me being Buffy is her…she…I? What?”--classic Buffy-speak....love it!! can't wait for the next chapter, this is so my current addiction-fic :)

05/18/2006 11:49 pm
Misunderstandings         
I just want to scream MORE! so bad. LOL I can't though cause you have been so great about updating really fast, but I absolutely love this fic so far.

spikes_heart
05/18/2006 11:43 pm
Misunderstandings         
Okay - now you've gone and shocked a comment out of me. And a demand for more fic. Now, please? **holds out bowl**

wonderful chapter.

05/18/2006 11:40 pm
Misunderstandings         
Wheeeee I was RIGHT (that doesn't happen often so forgive the shouting). What a great twist. Love this story and actually love this new world so far. Can't wait to see how Spike pullys Buffy's fat from the fire.

Kathleen

05/18/2006 11:05 pm
Misunderstandings         
This chapter was priceless. Priceless, i tell you!! Good stuff.

06/05/2008 04:34 am
Quicksand         
A great teaser end to this chapter!  I'm intrigued...

02/06/2007 07:27 pm
Quicksand         
Now THAT I didn't see coming. Moving to the next chapter with haste!

08/21/2006 02:05 am
Quicksand         
Spike! I was wondering when he was going to show and in what capacity. This is going to be very interesting. Great chapter, thanks.

06/23/2006 09:04 am
Quicksand         
What is HU? Is Giles dead?
Howcome willow moved

06/22/2006 03:33 pm
Quicksand         
What's H.U.? Good to see Spike though. Love this fic.

Isabel
06/19/2006 06:23 am
Quicksand         
Oh my God. Things are getting weirder and weirder. Great chapter. I'd leave a longer review, but I need to go read some more.

05/21/2006 02:51 am
Quicksand         
Yippee spike - someone needs to clue Buffy into the fact that something is seriously wrong with the world that she is living in!

Lou
05/18/2006 11:21 pm
Quicksand         
Eeeeepppp!! This is going to be good!

05/18/2006 08:23 pm
Quicksand         
Giggling like crazy!!!!! SPIKEE!!! Wonderful twist! Now to see if this is another dimension and this Spike doesn't know her or if it is the future and he has to save her stake happy arse.

Excellent.

Kathleen

05/18/2006 08:14 am
Quicksand         
Ooh, exciting! Will Spike know her in this timeline?

05/18/2006 07:42 am
Quicksand         
Dear god, I may combust if you don't update soon.

05/18/2006 06:45 am
Quicksand         
*eyes gape out of head* OMG..

vladt
05/18/2006 06:04 am
Quicksand         
excellent update. she is starting to realize how bad it is. and spike will probably confuse her more. love the tale, thanks

Richard
05/18/2006 04:51 am
Quicksand         
Oh this is good. Very good.

missus_grace
05/18/2006 04:19 am
Quicksand         
I just started reading this....most excellent premise! And evil cliffhanger! When's the next chappie coming out?

05/18/2006 03:52 am
Quicksand         
Spike? Is that good or bad? Can't wait for more.

kim
05/18/2006 03:34 am
Quicksand         
Oh, of course it's Spike. Who better to argue for humanoid rights? That's the word she was missing, there. Not "human", but "humanoid". Definitely in the future...well, if Spike is still a vamp, he's got to recognize she's a Slayer. Which means the mystical explanations could also be believed.

Need to know what he says!

05/18/2006 01:26 am
Quicksand         
whoa...now this is getting *really* good...i gotta like norman...he seems like he's pretty cool if buffy can make herself trust him...and the HU rep is Spike?? wow!! can't wait for your next update, love :)

05/17/2006 11:58 pm
Quicksand         
OMG! Evil cliffe! Aweseome chapter. I will be biting my nails waiting for more.

Nikkole
05/17/2006 11:16 pm
Quicksand         
Very interesting, and yet very strange! I wonder if she was with the Shadow Men for a lot longer than she thought. I can wait to see more!

08/21/2006 01:53 am
Complaints         
Apparently she's got something to worry about, geez! When I've got a story like this, I'm very glad that I'm behind with the updates. **doin' the "Happy Dance"** Great read, thanks.

dare2differ
06/23/2006 08:43 am
Complaints         
I totally love this!

05/21/2006 02:50 am
Complaints         
Lovely chapter - I enjoyed it and can't wait to see what happens next!

05/18/2006 03:49 am
Complaints         
need this case to prove myself - Worse and worse, a baby lawyer.

vladt
05/17/2006 05:14 am
Complaints         
fun read. buffy still doesn't realize she is not where she should be. thanks for the read.

05/17/2006 12:29 am
Complaints         
hmmm...very weird...things looking bleak for buffy...maybe it's all a big trick by the first.... or not....lol...wanna read more like, *NOW*... !! :)

05/16/2006 11:59 pm
Complaints         
I'm thinking that Buffy might be better off talking to Norman than sitting there silently hoping it will just get better by itself.

Thank you. I'm definitely looking forward to the next chapter.

05/16/2006 11:33 pm
Complaints         
I think Buffy better lose that attitude or she'll be in one big heap of trouble on top of the trouble she's already in! *G*. I am looking forward to seeing where this delight is going.

Kathleen

08/21/2006 12:45 am
Invalid         
Is she in a different dimension? This is wild. What if they don't know her, then what's she to do? Great fic. Can't wait to read more. Excellent read.

Isabel
06/19/2006 06:11 am
Invalid         
That's a scary situation. I wonder why they laughed when she asked for Giles. Great chapter

05/21/2006 02:50 am
Invalid         
Poor Buffy - I wonder when she is going to figure it out! Rather enjoyable second chapter!

05/18/2006 03:46 am
Invalid         
Oh no, Buffy is on Planet Vampiro. You'd better call Spike and forget about those other goofs. Wouldn't pin my hopes on that lawyer either. He might be Wesley's doppelganger.

05/12/2006 01:08 am
Invalid         
OHHH I wonder what you have in mind ... can't wait to see!

05/11/2006 09:51 pm
Invalid         
Ok, who is Holman Winters? I'm guessing Giles is famous or something now, or dead. Hmm. . . I'm interested.

05/11/2006 04:38 pm
Invalid         
Fabulous beginning... this is an interesting dimension she's found herself in. Looking forward to reading more about it!

05/11/2006 10:22 am
Invalid         
ok so the scoobies not exist in this world? or are they bad guys?

spikes slayer2
05/11/2006 08:28 am
Invalid         
aww.. are they like not real or something?

05/11/2006 07:15 am
Invalid         
This is still weird. Who is Rupert Giles in this dimension?

vladt
05/11/2006 05:43 am
Invalid         
very good update. buffy alway did need someone to research. and miss the obvious, much. love the read, thanks

Richard
05/11/2006 05:35 am
Invalid         
My, my. She is quite dim, isn't she?

neo_trinityknot
05/11/2006 04:58 am
Invalid         
Woah, what the hell did you do Buffy?

05/11/2006 02:14 am
Invalid         
wow..i am absolutely hooked..i'm guessing in whatever universe she's somehow ended up in, her friends...at least giles...are like, incredibly famous for some reason or something?? i can't wait to see where you take this, and where spike fits in...it'd be cool if he was in some very high position of power....can't wait for your next update!! :)

02/06/2007 07:02 pm
Brave New World         
Wow - what a start!

08/21/2006 12:38 am
Brave New World         
Amazing! So completely original. Excited to find out what this is all about. Excellent beginning, can't wait to catch up. Thanks for the exciting read.

Isabel
06/19/2006 06:03 am
Brave New World         
I love it when I first chapter makes me eager to read the rest of the story. Great start. I don't know why I haven't started reading this story before. The summary sounded interesting. I'm glad I gave it a try tonight.

05/21/2006 02:49 am
Brave New World         
I am enjoying the premise of this first chapter - I can't wait to see what happens and why the police are arresting Buffy,

05/18/2006 03:42 am
Brave New World         
No, listen, see – he was a vampire - That explanation always works. Poor Buffy, just when you thought it couldn't get any worse an Evil Writer comes along. Interesting start.

Nikkole
05/17/2006 11:06 pm
Brave New World         
Hmmmmmm, interesting. I wonder what the heck happened in transit.

Nikkole
05/17/2006 11:06 pm
Brave New World         
Hmmmmmm, interesting. I wonder what the heck happened in transit.

05/12/2006 01:08 am
Brave New World         
Very intriguing - I like this first chapter and can't wait to see where you take this!

05/12/2006 01:08 am
Brave New World         
Very intriguing - I like this first chapter and can't wait to see where you take this!

05/11/2006 09:44 pm
Brave New World         
Whoa, you have me completely confused and engrossed.

05/09/2006 10:39 pm
Brave New World         
whoa what happened? Totally fantastic first chapter. i'm hooked already.

Lilachigh
05/09/2006 06:14 pm
Brave New World         
So pleased the writer’s block has been dissolved. Love the beginning of this one. I am hooked already.

05/09/2006 12:39 pm
Brave New World         
OMG?!?! please update!!!!

N
05/09/2006 11:35 am
Brave New World         
very interesting start, hope to see more of it soon.

05/09/2006 07:53 am
Brave New World         
Weird! She's not in Sunnydale any more. More story please.

vladt
05/09/2006 06:43 am
Brave New World         
great opening chapter. your past tales tell me this will be a wonderful read. thanks

05/09/2006 06:34 am
Brave New World         
awesome start...cant wait to see where you take it from here :)

Richard
05/09/2006 04:22 am
Brave New World         
OMG, this is AWESOME.

And a hearty thank you for pointing out that large numbers of people really do win over individuals.

kim
05/09/2006 03:43 am
Brave New World         
Whoa...she ended up somewhere that vampires have become good guys...

Typical Buffy, though, act first and ask questions when everyone's dead.

Jess Marie
05/09/2006 03:20 am
Brave New World         
This is one of the most original ideas I've read in forever. Really excited to see where it goes.

05/09/2006 02:26 am
Brave New World         
OMG what the hell is going on! I love the beginning and cant wait to see where you go from here.