The Fire Within by Eowyn315

02/24/2013 04:39 am
For Now         

Wonderful - this could have been an episode of the series.  Well Done.

05/09/2009 10:22 am
For Now         
Great! I liked it so much!Thank you!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

sister cuervo
03/01/2009 11:40 pm
For Now         
 Well deserving of many prizes--excellent use of music and song lyrics to enhance the story.

m.
12/04/2008 03:56 pm
For Now         
Oh my goodness! I fell completely in love with your story! You clearly put in a lot of work into it, no wonder it won several awards! Thank you for such a masterpiece!
Thank you so much! Sorry it's taken me forever to respond to reviews, but it's just that time of year. I'm so glad you enjoyed the fic!

Tanja
01/05/2008 04:30 pm
For Now         
This story was simply amazing! I think you did a great job in adapting the lyrics to fit the story. And now I have to re-watch the "Phantom of the Opera"... again. Not that I mind watching Gerard Butler of course. ;) And maybe I'll watch "300" too... Gerard is so yummy in that movie. Eh eh. I can't wait to see "P.S. I love you"... James and gerard in the same movie? That's the finest treat ever. :) Anyway, thanks for sharing this beautiful story with us, it was an wonderful ride. ;)

~ Tanja ~
Hee, thanks! My goal was to get everyone to watch more musicals. :) Glad you enjoyed it!

09/17/2007 12:11 pm
For Now         
Great job.
Thanks!

09/16/2007 02:44 pm
For Now         
I'm so sad it over :(

Thanks so much for sharing, I just loved this story :)
Aww, don't be sad! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. :)

Alien
09/14/2007 10:27 pm
For Now         
very nice I like it realy.Just giles is selfish but I can survive
Thanks! I don't really think Giles is selfish, though...

09/14/2007 05:18 am
For Now         
Nicely done. You set yourself a challenge and met it well.:)
Thanks! :) I do kind of feel a sense of accomplishment at having finished it. Glad you liked it!

09/14/2007 12:04 am
For Now         
lol...great ending to a wonderful story, love, the songs chosen were perfect..so glad tara and willow are both okay and buffy's not blaming her feelings for spike on the spell...great chapter, great story, thoroughly enjoyed it :)
Yeah, I went with the happy ending. :) It is a musical, after all. :) So glad you enjoyed it!

09/13/2007 10:50 pm
For Now         
Oh I loved how it ended.
Thanks, glad you liked it!

kim
09/13/2007 06:24 pm
For Now         
yay, happy ending. I commend you for all that work finding the right songs and making them work with the characters!
Thanks! It helps that I had a pretty big pool of songs to choose from... I've seen a lot of musicals!

09/13/2007 05:42 pm
For Now         
Wonderful job....so perfect fitting the songs to the story in this way. I don't know of any other fic like it. Excellent.

Kathleen
Thank you for the lovely review! You're so sweet. :)

09/13/2007 04:51 pm
For Now         
That was a truly great piece of writing. I thouroughly enjoyed every chapter. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

08/25/2007 09:40 pm
Preparing for Battle         
oh man the others need to hurry getting up there before willow gets hurt...that song was perfectly appropriate for spike and buffy...it's so sweet and sad, how he's never known real love before, at least not aimed in his direction, so he can't quite bring himself to trust it...but buffy will help ;) great chapter, love, looking forward to more :)
Glad you liked the song... it was a last-minute choice after I watched the movie version of Rent, so I'm glad you think it fit them so well.

08/24/2007 11:40 pm
Preparing for Battle         
Oops naturally Sweet is with his bride.

Loved Giles' remark about the heart attack...I can sympathize!

Great song choice again and lovely update.

Kathleen
Heh, thanks for the review! Glad you liked it.

08/24/2007 01:26 pm
Preparing for Battle         
Showtime!
Yep. :)

08/24/2007 01:23 pm
Preparing for Battle         
Oh looks like they found Tara, wonder how they will get her out.
Gotta wait and see! ;)

08/24/2007 12:03 pm
Preparing for Battle         
I think Willow's prettier than the witch of the West :P

Let's hope Buffy and Spike reach her soon :)
Yeah, Willow's prettier, lol. And I don't think she melts in water. :)

Veronica
08/24/2007 10:15 am
Preparing for Battle         
Way to go on this chapter. Now the big showdown begins!

btw, great songs! i absolutely love rent!
Thanks! I just watched the movie, and it reminded me how much I love Rent, so I wanted to include it in this story.

kim
08/24/2007 08:36 am
Preparing for Battle         
wicked witch...LOL

At least Buffy's not backing out yet.
Yeah, looks like Buffy may finally be okay being with Spike. :)

08/12/2007 10:13 pm
All Manner of Hells         
lol...quite an amusing and intriguing chapter...can't wait for them to save tara...very much enjoyed it, love, looking forward to more :)
This ended up being sort of a "comic relief" chapter. Glad you liked it!

08/11/2007 01:06 am
All Manner of Hells         
The only song for Willow to sing here. And I loved the princes from "Into the Woods" Everyone would be singing here, hope not to many burst into flames! Warlow did a fantastic job on this song. He is one of the greats. I have to tell you that Spike and tree branches are definitely, not mixy! Glad to have you back from vacation and writing again, thanks for the update.
Thanks for the review! Hell's more fun when people burst into flames, isn't it?

LindsayH
08/10/2007 02:18 am
All Manner of Hells         
Another blood ritual, cause these always go so well. And Spike cracks me up, yeah, act casual man, maybe they didn't notice. I am wishing there could have been a Buffy and Spike up-a-tree scene on the show, lol. The Tin Woodsman, eh? Bet they made him cry til his joints froze up. It's what I'd do anyway, skip all the messy fighting part. And thanks a lot, now "We're Off to See the Wizard" is stuck in my head! lol
Ha... Buffy and Spike up a tree would be fun to see. And no fighting with the tin man... they made a deal. :) Willow's magic comes in handy.

08/08/2007 06:08 pm
All Manner of Hells         
Nice chapter.
Thanks!

08/08/2007 05:56 pm
All Manner of Hells         
It took a while to read this chapter because I got as far as "Spike, who had apparently turned into a monkey..." and was rolling on the floor with the visual! PRICELESS!!

Wonderful chapter, again with te excellent song choices. Love the land of fairy tales (hum.....now visited by Goldilocks herself as well as the Big Bad!). Highly entertaining.

Willow is perfectly in character still trying to "fix things" with magic. Sigh....I'm with Giles.

Kathleen
Hehe! Glad you liked Spike the monkey. :) Thanks for the review!

08/08/2007 12:40 pm
All Manner of Hells         
Oh I loved it, and can under stand why Buffy is afaid of hieghts now.
Yeah, jumping off a humungous tower to your death will do that to you... lol.

kim
08/08/2007 10:31 am
All Manner of Hells         
The fairy tale aspect was unexpected.....but fun. And Spike is a riot! LOL It's good to see him have fun, eh?
It is nice to see him have fun. When you think about it, he's really on top of the world right now. Buffy loves him, he can frolic in the sun, and he's gonna get to kill demons soon. What could be better?

LindsayH
08/10/2007 02:09 am
Walk Through the Fire         
I prefer the long version, myself. I am wondering, will Dawn get a red Team Spike shirt? Cause I would probably want one, too. From Cafe Press. And why do I get the feeling Willow is incredibly stupid? Oh, yeah, I used my super enhanced vampire eyeballs.
Ha! They so should have t-shirts made. That'd be awesome.

07/24/2007 08:03 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
Great chapter and what a twist at the end. Thanks for finally getting Buffy to step up to her friends and own her feelings. Looking forward to more.
Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed it.

07/21/2007 06:02 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
Well, that went well now, didn't it? Did a great job with the songs. My class did "Fiddler on the Roof" one year, I'd almost forgot that song. Glad Xander broke the news to Anya this way, soooo much better. Poor Willow, they're all so caught with thier own lives to remember about her. They do have Tara to rescue and they can get to it now that the air has cleared. Wonderful chapter, thanks.
Thanks for the review! It was definitely better for Xander to bring up his concerns *before* they actually got to the ceremony! And yeah, I think it's time they rescued Tara. :)

Dee
07/21/2007 09:10 am
Walk Through the Fire         
I just read all 17 chapters but did not listen to the songs. I have to say I am completely and totally impressed. I had passed over this story for a while. You actually pulled this off. A musical fanfic. This has got to win an award somewhere for most original plot. It is well done and I enjoyed it! Looking forward to the finish.
I'm glad you decided to give it a chance! I know a lot of people are turned off by songfics, but this is pretty different from the usual. Thanks for the kind review!

kim
07/21/2007 02:01 am
Walk Through the Fire         
Disappeared? As in teleported to another place?
Heh... well, or completely wiped out of existence. But I think that'd probably be bad, so we should probably hope for your option. :)

07/20/2007 07:16 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
what? why did they disappear? what stupidity has willow gotten up to now? the songs were lovely, pet, i could just picture it, just like an actual musical, and it was awesome!!!! great chapter :)
Thank you! I'm actually quite happy with the way Walk Through the Fire turned out. One of my better attempts to change the lyrics, I think. :) Glad you enjoyed it!

07/20/2007 06:26 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
disappeared??
Way to make a cliffhanger!!!
Still loving this story. I thought the way you handled Xander talking to Anya about the wedding was well done.
Thanks! It was an awkward conversation to write (probably because it's an awkward conversation to have!) so I'm glad you liked it.

07/20/2007 05:06 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
Oops....I think they are about to find out just what Willow has been up to!

PERFECT choice for Spike and Buffy (and one of my favorite songs in one of my favorite musicals too).

Actually proud of Xander for his honesty with Anya about marrying her. Now if he'll just open his eyes where Buffy and Spike are concerned....no chance huh?

Kathleen
I was actually in Fiddler in high school. :) That song was one of the first ones I picked out to use in this fic, just been waiting for the right place to work it in. Thanks for the review!

07/20/2007 02:26 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
They've all gone to Sweetland? Lovely! Thanks Willow.
They've all gone *somewhere*, that's for sure! :)

07/20/2007 12:54 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
Awesome chapter! COuldn't stop reading. I wonder what Willow's done ...
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

07/20/2007 12:20 pm
Walk Through the Fire         
Oh that was great, she stuck up for Spike and admitted she loved him.

Wonder if they will find Willow.
That truthy music sure comes in handy, doesn't it? :)

LindsayH
08/10/2007 02:00 am
Running Away         
So screaming was the best option, huh? I would've ogled for a few seconds first, but to each her own. And yay! Xander and Giles are doing the right thing!!!
Hee... I probably would've done more of a "squee." And yeah, definite ogling.

07/13/2007 04:05 am
Running Away         
Sorry I didn't get back to this, got on YouTube and got lost for a few hours listening to musicals. Loved that Dawn saw Spikes butt, it is a great ass-et, ha ha! Good choice of song for them. They look much better too, though Xander can barely sing a note. Learned how to use the favorite feature and now I can get updates. Really enjoying this great work, thanks.
I've been known to get lost on YouTube a time or two. :) I was actually really happy with this video, since it's taken from the DVD of the show that I own. A lot of times I have a specific vocal tone in my head, from listening to my version, but I can't find a matching one online.

The favorite feature is an awesome thing... I'm glad to hear that I'm one of yours. :)

07/12/2007 09:00 pm
Running Away         
Great solution to the Giles leaving and Xander walking out on Anya situations! Good song choice as well.

Love the nekkid ass of Spike moment too! LOL

Kathleen
Hehe, thanks! I'm allll about nekkid Spike ass. :)

07/12/2007 07:19 pm
Running Away         
How in the world do you find these perfect songs? I sit in awe.
Beautiful chapter.
This is such an amazing story. Thank you.
By listening to every single musical known to man. No, seriously. :) All of them are from shows I've seen or at least listened to the soundtrack. Some of them just seem like they were written for these characters, don't they? That's how this fic started, with me thinking, "I could picture Buffy and Spike singing that..."

I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for the review!

07/12/2007 03:22 pm
Running Away         
That's a whole lot more logical than what really happened in the show...

And your Dawn made me laugh so much!!!
Haha, thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!

07/12/2007 02:18 pm
Running Away         
Great chapter.
Thanks for the review!

07/12/2007 01:43 pm
Running Away         
aww, that was so melancholy and tragic...but i'm glad that xander decided to stay, anyway...though it's sad that giles might be leaving..great chapter, love :)
Nah, Giles isn't leaving anymore. (He ripped up his plane ticket.) Gave himself a good talking-to. :) Thanks for the review!

07/12/2007 11:44 am
Running Away         
So GIles was leaveing but somehow, Xander stopped him with what he was doing to Anya.

Dawn seems happy that they are together, can't wait to see what there talk will be about.

Love it more please.
It's funny how sometimes helping someone else with their problem can help you with your own. Yay for Giles and Xander bonding moments. :)

kim
07/12/2007 10:25 am
Running Away         
Ah, interesting....

Dawnie! LOLOLOLOL
Heh, thanks for the review. :)

LindsayH
08/09/2007 06:07 am
Across the Universe         
Ah, l'amore! Talk about epic. Ok, gotta go, still reading!
Yeah... Buffy and Angel have the star-crossed thing going, but I think Buffy and Spike are epic in their own way. A much more fun way. :)

07/12/2007 11:54 pm
Across the Universe         
If I Could Only Dream this World Away, was so over acted. It's the first time I didn't know any of the songs and had to listen to them, thank god for Michael Crawford, I could listen to anything of his. One of the greatest tenors of our time. A perfect song for all but loved Buffy's the best. He finally got to hear his hearts desire. Sorry I missed this, rushing to read the next one, thanks sweetie, really enjoying this.
Heh... my general advice is just listen, don't watch! Some of those videos are weird...

I'm impressed that you got this far without getting a song you didn't know... some of the musicals I used are a tad obscure. :)

07/04/2007 08:10 pm
Across the Universe         
awwww, that was so beautifully romantic, love :) great song choices, great scene between buffy and spike...excellent work :)
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

07/03/2007 11:26 pm
Across the Universe         
so Willow, used a link to talk to Tara wonder what the others will say when they find out, and Buffy and Spike are all with the Spuffy.
Loved it more please.
Thanks for the review!

BT_
07/03/2007 07:52 pm
Across the Universe         
That was beautiful. Loved how you've brought Spike and Buffy together in the truth of the songs.
I'm a bit worried about Willow, now that she knows that Tara is alive, what will she do to get her back? How much damage will she cause?
Looking forward to more! :)
Thank you for the review! Guess we'll just have to wait and see what Willow will do. :)

07/03/2007 06:16 pm
Across the Universe         
Really tender loving chapter from Tara and Willow connecting across the dimensions to Spike and Buffy finally removing all but the verbal barrier. As always the song choices were excellent. You have really crafted a unique, well plotted story here.

Kathleen
Thank you for the sweet review! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story.

07/03/2007 05:53 pm
Across the Universe         
All I can say is that GO Buffy for finally getting your man.
Yeah, it was about time, wasn't it?

kim
07/03/2007 09:09 am
Across the Universe         
Yay! Yay! Yay!

Poor Tara....
Heh, mixed emotions there?

07/03/2007 07:09 am
Across the Universe         
Poor Tara!! All alone in the castle in the clouds.

And yay! for Buffy. Finally she did it!!!!

Still lovin- this :)
Thanks for the review! Glad you liked it.

Esther
07/03/2007 06:12 am
Across the Universe         
That was splendid!! Loved the whole thing, but the Spuffy scenes just had me in tears. So beautiful!! Can't wait for more!
Thank you so much for the lovely review!

veronica
07/03/2007 02:56 am
Across the Universe         
hopefully willow and tara will be able to be reunited soon. they really were, in my opinion, one of the best couples in the Buffyverse. also, I really enjoyed that scene between Buffy and Spike. great update, thanks!
Yeah, they were a great couple... Willow's definitely determined to save her, let's hope she can use the magic properly to do it.

02/23/2013 09:52 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         

Outstanding scene for Spike and his struggle of transformation from all beast to both human and demon.  Well Done.

08/05/2008 09:23 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
You are very clever to put all of the music and the story together this way. I am really enjoying it.   I have only seen Dance of the Vampire  in German.  It was BAD. LOL. 
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it! I only saw Dance of the Vampires in English, and it was pretty awful. :)

LindsayH
08/09/2007 05:58 am
Confessions of a Vampire         
Now that was awesome. Can't talk, gotta read!
Hee, well, don't want to keep you! Thanks for the review.

Deb
06/27/2007 12:47 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
Just found this fic and read up to this point. What a great spin on the continuation of the music from Sweet. Very well done. I think what's most inspiring is the way that you've melded the dialogue with the backstory and then upped the ante with the continuation of the truth disclosing songs. So very smart. Looking forward to your updates!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it.

06/21/2007 06:19 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
wow. that was beautiful - intense - burning. LOVED it. The song was _perfect_. Thank you for such a lovely update.
Thanks for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

zanthinegirl
06/20/2007 07:24 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
Man, you really rip right down to the heart of things here. Very well done!
Thank you! The music just strips down to the truth - good or bad. I think some brutal honesty is what Buffy needs to get over her hurdles.

06/20/2007 07:09 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
Excellent choice once again (even though I've never seen this one the words to the song as you've arranged it are perfect). Completely loved the ending, of the song and Buffy's reaction. VERY emotional....powerful and passionate. Lovely!

Kathleen
Don't worry, I think most people have never seen this one... (and that's probably for the best).

Thanks for the lovely review!

06/20/2007 05:00 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
awww, that song was perfect to describe spike's conflict, and i'm glad buffy finally came around enough to at least understand where he's coming from there...great chapter, love :)
Thanks, DoS! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

06/20/2007 03:03 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
Great chapter. I just hope Buffy won't regret it afterwards, and hurt Spike again.
Thanks! I hope so, too...

06/20/2007 02:47 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
Oh, WOW, that was breathtaking...
Thank you for the sweet review!

06/20/2007 02:42 pm
Confessions of a Vampire         
She'd better not punch him and run off after that soul-baring!
Or soulless-bearing, technically, lol. But I definitely agree... they're way beyond punch-and-run now.

Esther
06/20/2007 07:52 am
Confessions of a Vampire         
Ooh, this was just....GAH!! I've got tears from this and Spike's song; the emotions from both, the yearning, pleading, everything. Superb chapter!
Aww, thank you, sweetie! I'm so glad it moved you.

06/20/2007 05:26 am
Confessions of a Vampire         
She finally saw him for what he'd become for her. That was great, Angelus had a soul to change him, Spike had her. Loved the way you ended this chapter, thanks.
Thanks, Verda! It was time for that revelation to come. Glad you liked it!

06/20/2007 04:04 am
Confessions of a Vampire         
Very affecting. Loved the "falling into jelly" being inconvenient. LOL
Hee, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

06/20/2007 03:48 am
Confessions of a Vampire         
Oh that was good calling her on that like he did.
Thanks... it's time for Spike and Buffy to get to the heart of things, I think. :)

LindsayH
08/09/2007 05:48 am
Falling Apart to Half Time         
Man, Willow is overwhelming me with her sensitivity towards Buffy. I also like how she can't seem to put on the brakes for two seconds and fully research the plan. It's got "train wreck" written all over it.
Heh... but it'll be an entertaining train wreck. Probably.

07/08/2007 01:31 am
Falling Apart to Half Time         
Nicely on-cannon. I can really see how all of this could have happened on the series. Like the rollercoaster of emotions between Spike & Buffy - from passion to pain in one chapter. Fabulous writing!
Thank you! Passion and pain seem to go hand in hand when it comes to Buffy and Spike, don't they?

zanthinegirl
06/20/2007 07:18 pm
Falling Apart to Half Time         
Oooh! More of this story-- cool!

I do feel for Spike in this chapter, but it's kind of hard to blame Buffy too much. After all, it has only been four days! Not knowing herself what she feels seems very realistic to me. Stories where Buffy does know exactly how she feels about Spike-- especially season 6 stories-- usually don't ring true to me. Buffy is in too much emotional turmoil to know, and she needs some time. That said, good for Spike for forcing her to be honest with herself!

I'm intrigued by Willow's idea, and fascinated by the changing dynamic between Willow and Giles. It's hinted at in canon, "You rank, arrogant amature"; but it's nice to see it further developed.

And I see you have another chapter for me to read-- cool! Bring on the plotty goodness!
Yeah, I rarely make it easy for Buffy to get together with Spike. I think the musical spell definitely helps - she can't lie to Spike when she's singing, and she can't lie to herself. Plus, she knows Spike is being honest, too.

Thanks for the review!

06/16/2007 07:20 am
Falling Apart to Half Time         
I don't blame him one bit for not wanting to be her "dirty little secret." I hope she soon realizes that Angel never made her feel this way, it's Spike and Spike alone. Looking forward to your next update, thanks for the wonderful story.
Yeah, I don't think Spike will last very long with the "secret lover" thing going on. Especially when there's truth-singing going on! Thanks for the reviews - I'm glad you're all caught up.

06/12/2007 11:16 pm
Falling Apart to Half Time         
no singing :(
poor spike. :(
update of great story! :)
It's just the way the songs worked out - didn't really have anything that went with this scene. But don't worry, the music will be back next chapter. :)

Izzy
06/11/2007 11:48 pm
Falling Apart to Half Time         
Enjoying this so far a lot more than I expected. I thought the singing would make it a comedy fluffy story, but a real plot and deep emotions are coming through clearly. I love how the singing is like a truth spell, leading people to not only speak the truth but for others to hear it and know it isn't lying or posturing. I hope Spike stands up for himself, no matter how painful it is, because seeing how Buffy twisted him on the show was awful. I have a little sympathy for Buffy's plight but Spike has my backing all the way! Look forward to the conflict of the next chapter.
Heh... I don't think I'm capable of writing a fluffy story. I'm too into the plotty goodness. Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

06/11/2007 09:48 pm
Falling Apart to Half Time         
I hope she doesn't break Spike's heart again. thanks for the read.
I think we all hope that. :) Thanks for the review.

06/11/2007 08:58 pm
Falling Apart to Half Time         
oh poor spike....she's at least giving him more hope than she did in the show, but i'm not sure that's a good thing... :( i think she's just going to let him down again...poor thing :( buffy's making me really mad right now...great chapter, love ;)
Aww, poor doubting DoS - maybe Buffy will surprise us all. :)

06/11/2007 05:15 pm
Falling Apart to Half Time         
Oh Buffy.....it never occurred to her (on the show) that NOT loving him and continuing on as they were really spoke ill of her character. Not just making her what she would have called a ho bag (not IMHO, but hey.....her "moral code") but knowing HE loved her it made her cruel as well. Your Buffy is more in tune even if not saying it yet.

Excellent chapter....VERY Willow...consequences be damned she's going after Tara with or without their help so they'd best help out.

Kathleen
Yeah - I find it hard to believe, even with the heaven excuse, that Buffy let herself treat Spike that way. She's never really been the type to have sex with someone she didn't love, and using someone that loved her was really cruel. Plus - the singing helps her understand her true feelings, since she can't lie to herself. :)

06/11/2007 11:49 am
Falling Apart to Half Time         
So she is going to let Spike tell them once the singing is over. I wonder what Willow will do with her storming out mad, will she recall Angel or go ahead and just do it, maybe Dark Willow is coming out to play.
Well, Buffy didn't say that exactly. Part of her wants to tell, but most of her is confused - so she thinks waiting until the singing is over will make things clearer.

kim
06/11/2007 09:11 am
Falling Apart to Half Time         
Freakin' coward! I'm glad Spike is standing up for himself. Buffy, you'll be miserable your whole life if you live it to please other people. If they really love you, they won't leave you just because they disagree, and if they do leave, then they weren't worth the time in the first place, because it was all always a lie. Nobody needs "fairweather friends".

I really like that Willow worked it out with the brain trust at A.I.
I think it's a lot easier to say that than it is for Buffy to believe - but maybe Spike can get through to her.

veronica
06/11/2007 07:20 am
Falling Apart to Half Time         
good update. hopefully buffy will be able to admit her feelings to her friends, to spike, and to herself.
Well, I think the truth-telling music might help with that. :)

LindsayH
08/09/2007 05:41 am
Not the End of the World         
That Willow, I think she's up to no good, I tell ya. Although I'm intrigued to know what Lorne is going to say. Just cause I love Lorne!
Lorne is awesome. Except I think he's very hard to write... hence vague mentions without him actually appearing. ;)

07/08/2007 12:06 am
Not the End of the World         
Oh, nice. Loved the revelations of Willow's true motivations & feelings through the song. This is very well written! I'm really enjoying it.
Thanks! The songs are a good vehicle for getting the truth out. It's a fun thing to play with in writing.

06/16/2007 07:08 am
Not the End of the World         
So Giles is going to leave her again knowing that things are such a mess, including his slayer. You've got me curious as to just what Willow thinks Loren can do. One more to go, I'm enjoying this so much.
I think Willow was thinking, "Singing demon problem... call a singing demon!" And yeah... Giles is still leaving. It was really hard to get that to make sense (since I really don't think he should leave), but I tried. :)

06/08/2007 11:26 pm
Not the End of the World         
OH oh....got a baddddddd feeling here. Willow just does not learn!

good music choices once again. Admirable job you are doing with this.

Kathleen
At least she's not doing it on her own... Thanks for the review! I'm so glad you're enjoying it.

06/08/2007 08:52 pm
Not the End of the World         
Great chapter.
Thanks for the review!

06/08/2007 07:13 pm
Not the End of the World         
I loved the insights into Giles' character. And the ending...didn't see THAT coming. I can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks. :) I still don't like Giles' reason for leaving, but we'll see if we can't sing a song and change his mind, lol.

zanthinegirl
06/08/2007 05:32 pm
Not the End of the World         
Wow, you continue to fascinate and amaze me with this story! IMO this is one of the very few "song fic" type of scenarios that actually makes logical sense, and you are one of the *very* few to even attempt something this complex! And you're pulling it off beautifully-- again, Wow!

I like the way you inter-cut Buffy/ Spike and Tara/Sweet. Neat technique; and it really worked. Nice contrasts on descents into "Hell"; either figurative or literal.

Love Giles POV. His action in season 6 (and later in season 7) have always seemed kind of out of character to me; and this nicely illuminated his motivations.

Looking forward to the next chapter!
Thanks for the lovely review! I knew it was a unique fic, and I figured it would either work out great or be a total disaster. I like to think we're leaning toward the first one. :)

The Giles section was SO hard to write! I hated his reason for leaving on the show, and I was sort of stuck with it because of "Standing" in OMWF, but I tried to make it work. :) Glad you liked it.

06/08/2007 04:35 pm
Not the End of the World         
oh that last line just gave me a sense of relief, though it may be a bit premature...but after willow's train of thought took her in such a negative direction, i was thinking, "oh, man, this is gonna be bad"...until she mentioned talking to lorne...maybe he can set her straight???? great chapter, love, looking forward to reading more :)
Heh, that song was definitely negative, wasn't it? I think most of it was Willow's frustration at screwing up and not being able to help Tara (also perhaps some valuable self-realization about seeking good or seeking attention), but yeah, in the end, she's looking to responsible people for help, so when she does act, hopefully it won't be the disaster she usually causes... Thanks for the review!

nmcil
06/08/2007 04:29 pm
Not the End of the World         
I am so "just waiting" for the new addition -
Glad you're enjoying it! :)

06/08/2007 04:07 pm
Not the End of the World         
lorne? That was a shocker! Still enjoying this fic - the singing is so interesting, how the truth comes out. Nice work!
Makes sense, though, doesn't it? If you've got a singing demon problem... why not ask a singing demon? Thanks for the kind review!

06/08/2007 02:46 pm
Not the End of the World         
oh Willow has gone off the deep end, it is her fault Tara is gone, they are working on finding her why can't Willow be patient.

Giles better not leave now, it did no good in the show and won't do good here now. They need him and he needs to help Willow, she needs to lose her magic for a while, till she learns control.

LOved it more please.
Well, like Anya pointed out, if it were *my* lover who'd just been kidnapped and taken to a hell dimension, I don't think I'd be very patient, either. :) Thanks for the review!

kim
06/08/2007 05:47 am
Not the End of the World         
Well....that's an interesting development.....
Why, yes. Yes, it is. :)

LindsayH
08/09/2007 05:24 am
Music of the Night         
Hmm, intriguing, a hell that somehow doesn't seem very hellish. I mean, unless one really doesn't like feeling like royalty and emerald cities.
Nope, not very hellish... but it's not all sunshine and daisies...

07/06/2007 07:35 am
Music of the Night         
Brilliant! This gets better & better with each new chapter. I love how imaginative & surprising this continues to be. Just excellent job.
Thank you. :) I'm glad you're enjoying it.

06/16/2007 06:56 am
Music of the Night         
A beautifull evening our couple to share, not for our littlest witch though. Can Sweet win over Tara with his song? Go against her nature? Will Buffy realize that she can and does love Spike? It's all the Music of the Night.
Lots of questions! (No answers!) :) Thanks for the review!

nmcil
06/08/2007 04:16 pm
Music of the Night         
terrific chapter - love the interesting place and twist you have done with Tara going into the underground realm -

thanks for this new story and hope that you can bring us updates soon -
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you liked it.

05/31/2007 02:35 am
Music of the Night         
This was a fantastic chapter. There's real brilliance in the way you use the lyrics, and weave the music in with the narrative. I'm just loving this so much, Eowyn.
Thank you, Alia! My mother always said I was brilliant, but I figured mothers are supposed to say that. ;) I'm so glad you appreciate this fic!

05/30/2007 10:57 pm
Music of the Night         
hmmm....interesting twist on the deal with sweet...wonder how tara's going to react when she's given the chance...and the songs with buffy and spike were heartbreaking, beautiful...perfect :) great chapter, love :)
Well, to quote Spike in one of my fics - "Not all hells are fire and brimstone." Wouldn't it be terrible for Willow if she rescued Tara from "hell" only to find that Tara enjoyed it there? Heh... but I don't think I could be that cruel.

05/30/2007 02:50 am
Music of the Night         
Perfect song for Spike! LOL... and the fact that Music of the Night is one of my absolute favouritest songs in no way influences that opinion *blinks innocently*

Oh dear! Someone needs to rescue Tara--Willow, maybe?
Of course not! We're not biased. ;) And yeah, I think Willow will be pretty determined to rescue Tara...

05/29/2007 03:00 pm
Music of the Night         
Hell doesn't seem so bad. Loved how Buffy kinda gave in during Spike's song. Wonder how she'll be afterwards.
Hell doesn't seem so bad... for now. ;)

05/29/2007 03:29 am
Music of the Night         
OOooooo I Dreamed a Dream is one of my favorite numbers in Le Miz! I weep...it really fits too. Then you bring in another favorite with Music of the Night....sigh....... You sure can pick 'em!

Considering what happened on screen with Willow....maybe Sweet isn't such a bad deal *G*.

Very visual chapter, nicely done.

Kathleen
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the music. Some of my favorite songs as well. :)

kim
05/29/2007 02:40 am
Music of the Night         
Ah,yes...I have no idea why they recorded two different versions of Music of the Night - one is on the Highlights album, the other on the Full Score. Think of Me is different, too.

LOL - now I have Christine's retorts from later in the musical popping up in my head.

And Les Mis.....good choice for Buffy. At least with the music, she's actually talking to Spike and not just shutting him out. And she's confirming to him what he suspected about how she's so screwed up...screwed herself up.
I've heard a variety of different versions - they keep tweaking the lyrics. ALW does that with a lot of his shows. Every time "Tell Me On a Sunday" or "Starlight Express" is performed, it's different.

It's definitely a good thing that Buffy is singing - it's the only way she's able to tell Spike everything she needs to.

05/29/2007 01:43 am
Music of the Night         
Oh that was great.
Thanks for the review!

05/28/2007 11:37 pm
Music of the Night         
I WANT Spike to convince Buffy, but not as much as to forget about Tara *worries nails*

Somebody IS going to rescue Tara, right?
I don't think Willow will stop trying to rescue Tara, do you?

LindsayH
08/09/2007 05:17 am
Unexpected Consequences         
Wow, two twists in one chapter. I guess I just assumed Spike knew the chip didn't work on Buffy, not that he assumed it didn't work at all. Schpedoinkle! Personally, I kinda wish Sweet had taken Willow.
Nope, he figured it didn't work at all... even though he said, "Maybe you came back wrong," he was just being an ass. He didn't really have a reason to suspect it was just her. And schpedoinkle is an awesome word.

07/05/2007 11:51 pm
Unexpected Consequences         
Ooooo! Very nice twist! I can totally see how this might have happened on the show. Very in-character writing. I can see why you've won so many awards :)
Heh, thanks... but I haven't actually won anything yet, just been nominated. :)

06/16/2007 06:42 am
Unexpected Consequences         
You don't need a big song and dance number in every scene. Poor Buffy, now only does she have to deal with her problem, but Willow allowed Tara to be captured as well. Glad Giles is being hard on Willow, she needed it then and needs it now. Wonderful chapter.
Yeah, Willow caused quite the disaster, didn't she? But she'll be pretty determined to fix it, with Tara's life at stake.

05/24/2007 04:40 am
Unexpected Consequences         
good! Willow just HAS to interfere. Maybe she might learn her lesson now? Doubtful, but...
I liked the Xander thwap. :)
And the singing continues... yay!
Heh, never miss an opportunity to hit Xander. But, of course, it means no good for Buffy, since he just proved she came back wrong...

05/23/2007 04:32 am
Unexpected Consequences         
stupid willow :( can't believe she did that....well, actually i can, but...*sigh* ...great chapter, love, and very much eager to see what happens next!!! this story is really incredible ;)
Thank you so much! Willow's got a hard lesson to learn - but this might just do it.

05/23/2007 12:11 am
Unexpected Consequences         
Whoa...did not see that coming. I love the way you've captured Willow's Season 6 weaknesses in this story, and the way you make all the characters three-dimensional, not just Spike and Buffy. Great job! Now PLEASE make them go rescue Tara... *sniffles*
Thanks, Alia! I'm an equal-opportunity writer, I like to use all my characters. :) Don't worry, they'll start planning the rescue soon....

05/22/2007 08:58 pm
Unexpected Consequences         
So very typical of Willow to "help". I knew she wouldn't want to be anything but the star of that magic show, not as she is now. Excellent use of character flaw there.

Unexpected consequences for all the characters around...Willow interfering, Spike's chip functioning, Tara being taken...that last one unexpected even for the readers *G*.

Kathleen
Thanks... as I've said in a couple responses now, I was really disappointed they dropped that character flaw in favor of the magic drug plot. Willow's desire to be important and useful has been noticeable since early on (probably overcompensation for feeling like an outsider), and if we were gonna get a big Willow arc in season 6, it should've been that.

05/22/2007 04:41 pm
Unexpected Consequences         
Willow can't let anybody do things on their own two feet without interfering. Let's hope we get Tara back safe and sound *glares at Willow*
I think Willow's probably more concerned about Tara than anybody, so I'm sure she'll be rushing to fix this as soon as possible.

05/22/2007 01:32 pm
Unexpected Consequences         
oh that was good. So his chip still works but not on Buffy.
MOre please we need Tara back.
Yep - chip works the same as on the show. I've tried to keep some of the basics the same, to preserve the continuity of canon - i.e. the things that would've happened, still happen, except they're singing about them instead of the regular season.

05/22/2007 10:04 am
Unexpected Consequences         
Maybe this will teach Willow to stick to the plan. She's so full of herself!
Yeah - that was one of the character traits that I saw, pretty early on, which made it surprising when they took the magic in the "drug addiction" direction, rather than dealing with Willow's hubris.

05/22/2007 07:58 am
Unexpected Consequences         
Willow deserves the guilt she's feeling. Stupid girl trying to 'help' with the spell.
Yeah, but I think this, more than anything on the show, should teach her a lesson. She's hurt a lot of people with her magic, but losing Tara, she's finally hurt herself.

zanthinegirl
05/22/2007 06:43 am
Unexpected Consequences         
You know, I normally hate character bashing, but I just *love* Bad!Willow. Maybe because she is so close to canon season 6; I can easily see the "real" Willow trying something like this.

This is *such* a fun story! I'm really enjoying the ride, and looking forward to seeing how they get Tara back.

Also curious to see what the consequences of Willow's actions turn out to be-- They can't be ignored now, especially by Willow herself!
I don't think it's character bashing. That's (as I understand it) when a character the author dislikes is written way out of character for the sole purpose of making them look stupid, evil, etc. This is pretty much just canon Willow screwing up.

The one difference here is that Willow's "addiction" to magic is actually just hubris and a desire for control. I think it's actually more in keeping with her character, and what we've seen of magic on the show, than the whole "magic is a drug" thing.

kim
05/22/2007 03:25 am
Unexpected Consequences         
Maybe THAT will finally get it through Willow's thick head?!?!

It's part of "All I Ask Of You", but the melody is different, as the Phantom added his mournful realization that he was losing her. Michael Crawford sings parts like that so well...really raw and tender.
Yeah... *sigh* If he weren't old enough to be my grandfather, I'd so have naughty thoughts about Michael Crawford (that voice...).

daniel_nieves
05/22/2007 03:16 am
Unexpected Consequences         
This fic is phenomenal, and I just can't get enough. Hopefully Willow gets hers or she actually becomes of use. Can't will till the next chapter.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it.

LindsayH
08/09/2007 05:11 am
Memories         
I can't write much because I am a little weepy. Ok, a lot weepy. I'm hoping Xander can overcome his fear, because I really like Anya, but I think Tara's better off without Willow. Moving on now, and hoping the next chapter isn't a weep-inducer! (Actually, I kinda am hoping it'll be weep-inducing, I'm kinda sick like that)
Aww... well, this was a sad chapter. But if you want weepy, read my other fic, Shadows of a Brighter Day (shameless plug). I dare you to make it through without tissues. Thanks for the review!

07/05/2007 11:45 pm
Memories         
So sad! Very movingly written & touching. Nice job.
Thank you!

06/16/2007 06:30 am
Memories         
Excellent rewrite of the original scene. Perfect lyrics for Xander. Does this mean he's not even going to show up at the church? Maybe I'll find out before I finish this tonight. Wonderful job sweetie, thanks.
Well, they won't ever get to the church in this fic - I'm not rewriting the *whole* season! But they will make a decision about whether or not to still get married before we're done.

daniel_nieves
05/18/2007 12:00 am
Memories         
Great chapter. Wow...
The last part where Xander was singing was enough for me eyes to water up and everything. Your writing style as well as the details was great. Thanks for the awesome read.
Aww, thanks! I aim to make people cry. :) Okay, not really, but I'm glad you liked it.

05/17/2007 11:35 pm
Memories         
actually, as heartbreakingly sad as that was, i think it'll be better than in canon...xander should have stopped the wedding before it actually started, and tara needed to leave willow...excellent chapter, love, very touching :)
Thanks... there's still some heartbreak, but it's a musical, so happy ending, right? :)

05/17/2007 10:44 am
Memories         
Great chapter.
Thanks for the review!

smlcspike
05/16/2007 12:56 pm
Memories         
That would be interesting seeing, them both do the song.
Yeah, it would, wouldn't it?

zanthinegirl
05/16/2007 06:53 am
Memories         
Oh, very cool take on that song! I've always thought that one of Xander and Anya's fundamental problems was that Xander was just too young. He needs to figure out how to not become his dad, and he needs to grow up a little more first.

Very nice look at Xander's childhood. Completely believable!
Thanks - and I agree, Xander was so not ready to get married. If he'd just waited, he and Anya could've been happy, but they rushed into things and screwed it all up.

05/16/2007 05:44 am
Memories         
You are doing a beautiful job with this story. Keep it up! :)
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it.

05/16/2007 04:27 am
Memories         
Well done flashback with Xander. He had lots of issues that's for certain.

Kathleen
Thanks... he does have issues. It doesn't excuse all of his behavior, but it helps to understand motivation.

LindsayH
08/09/2007 05:04 am
Always Be There         
This chapter made me cry. I wasn't expecting Buffy to feel bad that she couldn't say she loved him. Thank you for letting me like Buffy for a little while again.
You know, I've always felt more sympathetic toward Buffy than most... I enjoy making her likable. Hopefully, you'll like her longer than a little while!

07/05/2007 11:40 pm
Always Be There         
Oh wow. This just keeps getting better & better. Very tender, sweet chapter - showing us all of Spike's heart & vulnerability. Amazing job.
Thanks for the lovely review!

06/16/2007 06:20 am
Always Be There         
This was heartbreaking for me. Knowing how much he loves her and will be there for her no matter what and knowing that she can't let herself love him, at least not yet. Very approprate when Spike called Tara "the good witch." It suites the situation to a tee. Well done, this it becoming a wonderful musical.
Yeah, that's Spike... stalwart despite what little she gives him. Thanks for the review!

05/12/2007 06:52 pm
Always Be There         
Really, really lovely...romantic (at least on Spike's part :) ) and VERY sexy. Great update!
Spike is such a romantic. :) Thanks for the review! I'm glad you liked it.

05/12/2007 03:36 pm
Always Be There         
oh i dont think telling the scoobies about the chip is a good idea...they'll want to stake him!!! great song choice, great chapter, loved their dialogue, very true to the characters with very genuine emotion...great job :)
Yeah, staking is a definite possibility - but Buffy would never keep something like that from her friends (unless, of course, it meant confessing her secrets, lol). Glad you enjoyed the chapter!

05/11/2007 09:32 pm
Always Be There         
Buffy really needs to get herself sorted out! I theink that the honesty in their singing is helping her do that, though. You -might- have thought that you were just doing the singing bit to see what would happen if they'd never stopped, but I think you've found something powerful here. Buffy avoided the truth for so long, but the singing thing doesn't let her do that. Even when she isn't breaking out into random song, she seems to be learning to be honest with herelf, at least.
Haven't they figured out that they only sing the truth? If one of them is hiding soething, I'd think they'd stay away from the others as much as possible.
What's going on in the rest of Sunnydale? Is everyone still singing all over town and bursting into flame?
Thanks! I think the truth aspect helps move things along - a lot of it is similar to the show - Buffy and Spike getting it on, Willow and Tara breaking up, Xander and Anya's marital implosion. But thanks to the truthiness, it's all accelerated (and some things end up slightly different).

I think Buffy is definitely facing some truths because of all of this, which means eventually she's gonna have to confront her feelings about Spike. :)

05/11/2007 02:42 pm
Always Be There         
Oh dear, I am hurting for both of them!

Wonderful chapter, sweetie!
Thanks! I'm glad you're so into it. :)

smlcspike
05/11/2007 11:43 am
Always Be There         
So she wants him but doesn't want him.
MOre please.
Isn't that always the way? Thanks for the review.

05/11/2007 10:52 am
Always Be There         
This could be really bad....get all wooden objects out of Xander's reach for certain.

Nice chapter and nice view into Spike's mind.

Kathleen
Yeah, Xander probably won't be too happy about the chip not working... even without the knowledge of Buffy boinking Spike. ;) Thanks for the review!

kim
05/11/2007 10:11 am
Always Be There         
Silly Buffy....

And Spike, you're too loyal for your own good.
He is loyal... but it's good for Buffy.

05/11/2007 09:00 am
Always Be There         
Great chapter. I liked how Buffy wasn't a total bitch.
Hee, thanks! I like it when she's not a bitch, too. :)

LindsayH
08/09/2007 03:12 am
Dangerous Game         
Ok, that's it, I'm building a DeLorean time machine, we're going back to the summer of 2001, and this chapter is going into "Once More With Feeling."
Awesome. :) Thanks!

07/05/2007 11:35 pm
Dangerous Game         
Best chapter yet! Smouldering! Whew...
Heh, glad you liked it. Now go take a cold shower. :)

06/16/2007 06:10 am
Dangerous Game         
Bravo! *claps* A fantastic scene! I just loved it. *claps* Thanks for sharing it.
Aww, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

05/08/2007 12:39 am
Dangerous Game         
Wow...lovely and intense and VERY hot. And a perfect song choice.
Thanks! That's exactly what I was going for. :)

05/07/2007 05:26 pm
Dangerous Game         
wow...that song was soooooo appropriate...i feel bad for spike, because she's so mean to him...but i feel bad for her, too, because she's hurting so much...excellent update, love, looking forward to more :)
Thanks... I heard that song and thought, "This is sooo Spuffy." :) Sometimes the scenes just write themselves...

05/07/2007 04:15 pm
Dangerous Game         
Wow. That was amazing.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. :)

smlcspike
05/07/2007 12:19 pm
Dangerous Game         
Oh I love it.
Thanks for the review!

05/07/2007 10:03 am
Dangerous Game         
whew hot! Hum, wonder what Buffy will do now that this coda has been sung *G*.

You are really doing a fine job matching songs with scenes. Excellent.

KAthleen

05/07/2007 10:03 am
Dangerous Game         
whew hot! Hum, wonder what Buffy will do now that this coda has been sung *G*.

You are really doing a fine job matching songs with scenes. Excellent.

KAthleen
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it.

kim
05/07/2007 09:18 am
Dangerous Game         
Interesting turn....
Thanks!

05/07/2007 05:53 am
Dangerous Game         
He bit her...oh my, why do I have a feeling that righteous!Buffy isn't going to be happy about that. *chews nails*
Uh-oh... better get yourself a manicure. :) Thanks for the review!

LindsayH
08/09/2007 03:06 am
Planning         
"That...wasn't the spell. I just like the...gang violence." Rofl! I just have to say, I love your characterizations, especially Anya in this chapter. She's hard to write, but you write her so well!
Thank you, I'm glad you think so!

06/16/2007 06:00 am
Planning         
That's one musical I haven't seen and would love to. Would have loved to see Spike doing a number from West Side Story, it's definately one for him! I doubt Willow will keep her spells to herself. Great rewrite, thanks.
Which one, Wicked? I haven't seen it either, but I love the soundtrack. And yeah... West Side Story seems like a very "Spike" musical - besides the fighting and bloodshed, it's based on Shakespeare, which must appeal to his poet's heart.

zanthinegirl
05/04/2007 01:29 pm
Planning         
Oh sure Spike, you're all with the manly, in-your-face rebeliousness. That's the Dead Kennedy's and the Stiff Little Fingers you're playing in your crypt, not cheesy musicals! Sure, I believe you! :D

Very nice character bit there! I can easily see Spike watching West Side Story. You're right, he'd totally pretend it was for all the manly violence when he's caught out!
Especially since it's basically Romeo and Juliet (and you can't tell me Spike's not a Shakespeare fan) - I can see the appeal. Plus, the gange violence *is* kinda cool...

05/04/2007 03:42 am
Planning         
Poor Anya...I hope things work out a little better for her this time around.

LOL...Spike was fabulous... very cute..I mean funny, and sexy and manly (*wispers* CUTE!!).
Haha... it's okay to admit Spike is cute (I promise I won't tell him). Thanks for the review!

05/03/2007 05:49 pm
Planning         
LOL I can just see Spike in West Side Story mode *G*...AND the group's reaction to it. tee hee.

Great update. Like the idea of bringing Sweet back in the mix for some questioning.

Kathleen
Spike's a closet musical fan. :) At least it's not Barry Manilow, lol.

05/03/2007 04:14 pm
Planning         
Somehow, I don't thing this plan is such a good idea...
Especially since the king of the botched planning likes it.
And what's up with Xander?
Still enjoying this!
Well, if the plans always went off properly, we'd have no plot! :)

05/03/2007 02:58 pm
Planning         
that song is perfect for the xander/anya relationship at that time...and spike's random line from west side story...lol...too hilarious!!! his excuse for it was even funnier!! great job with this chapter, as with the rest of this awesome fic, love ;)
Thank you! I could just picture Spike almost saying he liked it for the love story or something, and then quickly stopping himself and finding a more manly reason, lol. Thanks for the review, DoS!

smlcspike
05/03/2007 02:11 pm
Planning         
Oh I love it.
Thanks!

kim
05/03/2007 09:03 am
Planning         
Poor Anya....

Yeah...no spells for Willow!
Heh... good luck keeping her away from the magic, though.

05/03/2007 08:04 am
Planning         
Great chapter.
I can't help feeling sorry for Anya, cause it doesn't seem like Xander want to be married.
Thanks! I think they both seemed to have a touch of cold feet in "I'll Never Tell" but we'll have to wait and see what kind of issues Xander is dealing with.

LindsayH
08/09/2007 02:59 am
Can't Go Back         
Ok, chapter 4 had such a cool ending that I forgot I was mad at the Scoobies! Yeah, thanks a lot Giles, Xander, and Willow, make the depressed girl feel even worse because you all are so petty! Grr, but I'm glad to see Xander's a little worried about everything too. And Tara's departure made me very sad, yet another perfect song to compliment the tone. I really need to start seeing theater.
Haha! That's quite a compliment, that it made you forget you were mad! And yeah, I highly recommend the theater.

07/05/2007 11:25 pm
Can't Go Back         
Very poignant chapter. I really feel for Tara here. This is such a great read :)
Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it.

06/16/2007 05:51 am
Can't Go Back         
What a wonderful song for them. I don't remember that song being so sad before. I guess putting it in a different context, really changed the meaning for me. Wonder what Willow has up her sleeve for them? I can't beleive you've posted this much. I'm so far behind in my reading. Been in and out of the hospital twice in the last 5 weeks and you guys have been posting up a storm latey, just put me in the weeds and I've finally cutting through them. Can't wait to get caught up.
In context, the song is about a woman coming out from under her husband's wing, so it's sort of female empowerment. But yeah, put it in this context, and it's pretty sad. Sorry to hear you were in the hospital! I hope you're feeling better now... glad to have you back!

04/30/2007 04:50 pm
Can't Go Back         
Poor Tara.
The arrogance that is Willow.
Glad to see Xander standing up to her and telling her that she is wrong. She may not be listening, but it is SO much better than on the show, when everyone ignored what she was getting into, and Xander thought she could do no wrong.
Yeah... it's good to have someone to rein Willow in and keep tabs on her magic. Thanks for the review.

04/30/2007 03:01 am
Can't Go Back         
Willow is going to do something really stupid, isn't she!? *sigh*

Fabulous chap, my dear... loved Tara's song.
Well, it's Willow, so yeah. ;) Thanks for the review!

04/30/2007 02:09 am
Can't Go Back         
wow...that song was priceless....perfect for the chapter, love, perfect for tara's situation....excellent choice, excellent writing, loved it ;)
Thanks! The song's actually a woman singing about her husband, so I had to edit out the manly references, but this was one of the first songs I thought of when I came up with the idea for a musical. Glad you liked it!

kim
04/30/2007 01:27 am
Can't Go Back         
Poor Tara....
Yep... I think you may be saying that a lot in this fic...

04/29/2007 10:24 pm
Can't Go Back         
"Willow had become a different person – she’d ceased to accept the world as it was and depended on magic to change it." Really a perfect description of Willow in Season 6. Nice update...hope to see another one soon! Alia
Thanks, Alia! Glad you liked it.

smlcspike
04/29/2007 05:57 pm
Can't Go Back         
Oh I love it. more please.
Thanks for the review!

04/29/2007 05:33 pm
Can't Go Back         
Wow you are really researching a wide variety of musicals for this story...well done! Nice way to integrate the music.

Kathleen
Thank you, although it's not hard to research, considering I've seen almost every musical I've drawn from! And the ones I haven't seen, I have the soundtracks. I tried to use a variety, though some shows just lend themselves to Buffy-type stories.

LindsayH
08/09/2007 02:56 am
Sweet Tension         
That was awesome! It was so cinematic, the way you described the movement, and the parts splitting, then coming back together, just wow! It was like I could really see it. Plus, Dawn crushing on Spike is always great, because she thinks the things the audience is thinking.
Thanks! I'm glad the scene worked for you. I was actually a little concerned about Dawn crushing on Spike, because he's so big brotherly it can squick people... but it's so clearly an innocent girlish thing.

07/05/2007 11:22 pm
Sweet Tension         
Lovely. I really liked how you blended their three distinct experiences and emotions together. You've got me wondering how this is all going to work out. More please!
Thanks! The song really seemed to fit their situation.

04/27/2007 02:40 am
Sweet Tension         
I'm so impressed with what you're doing here. I loved the three-way scene with Spike and Buffy and Dawn (poor Dawn!). You weave the emotions in an out as skillfully as you do the music and the result is just...lovely. You choreographer-with-words, you! Please update soon!
Thank you, Alia, you're so sweet! I appreciate the lovely comments!

zanthinegirl
04/27/2007 02:36 am
Sweet Tension         
This is absolutely wonderful! Really enjoying it. I'm impressed that you're managing to work a credible plot into the story too!
Thanks, I'm glad you like it. The plot actually isn't so hard, as it's a lot like the actual season 6... just with singing and dancing. :) You just gotta find the songs to match.

04/26/2007 11:27 pm
Sweet Tension         
That little declaration from Giles to Buffy was very unexcepted, not at all what I would have thought he'd say. Poor Dawn, she hasn't got a chance. It's hard at any age to be in love with someone who doesn't feel the same way but especially for a teen. Looking forward to finding out what's still making them sing and what kind of spell it is. wonderful chapter, thanks.
I was actually surprised that Giles on the show didn't make a bigger deal out of Buffy lying about heaven. He's supposed to be her Watcher - shouldn't he be concerned about something like that? Thanks for the review!

04/26/2007 08:00 pm
Sweet Tension         
I can't express how much I'm loving this story. The Dawn/Buffy/Spike song was great.
Aww, thanks! I'm glad you like it!

04/26/2007 06:30 pm
Sweet Tension         
Lovely musical triangle there. This is a challenging project and you are doing a great job with it.

Kathleen
Thank you! I appreciate it... sometimes it seems daunting, but as a musical nut, it's a lot of fun. :)

04/26/2007 03:49 pm
Sweet Tension         
awww...that last song between the three of them...how sweet...and perfectly chosen...i could see that being a part of the actual episode in question :) great chapter, love, i'm really enjoying this fic :)
Thanks so much. Glad you like it, DoS!

smlcspike
04/26/2007 12:16 pm
Sweet Tension         
Oh I love it.
Thanks for the review!

04/26/2007 10:13 am
Sweet Tension         
Please warn me if there's going to be any Spawn as it has an unpleasant effect on my digestion!
Don't worry, no Spawn in the works. I actually debated that song, because of the Spawny undertones, but I decided it worked because Spike shows absolutely no interest in Dawn. I definitely think they have a brother/sister relationship, but she's at that age where emotions and attractions can be confusing, and sibling-like affection for a non-relative can be mistaken for "boyfriend love." So, having a hot older brother figure like Spike around can make for some one-sided lusty feelings. But they are most assuredly one-sided. No Spawn! blech...

Inzey
04/26/2007 08:15 am
Sweet Tension         
Great chapter, loved when Spike, Buffy and Dawn sang.
Thanks for the review! Glad you liked it.

04/26/2007 04:47 am
Sweet Tension         
Buffy is starting to realise that she's been lying to herself? Poor Dawn, teenage crushes can be hard... but I am sure that she would be happy for Spike and Buffy if (when *looks hopeful* lol) they do get together!

I have a feeling Willow is still going to cause trouble... she certainly didn't take kindly to the chastisement.

Very nice chapter. Thank you!
Have hope! This is a musical! Also, a musical where everyone tells the truth, which could make things even more awkward for Buffy, but at least she can't keep hiding her feelings. :) Thanks for the review!

kim
04/26/2007 04:02 am
Sweet Tension         
Giles wants to talk to Tara, huh? What's up? Is it about what they sang in the Magic Box?

Stupid Buffy, poor Dawn, poor Spike.
I'm not sure that they could hear each other singing in the Magic Box (one of those conventions of musicals, you know?) but Giles definitely noticed something was up with Willow, and he saw the discomfort between Willow and Tara.

LindsayH
08/09/2007 02:51 am
In You Now         
Ok, A) I loved their inner thoughts, so funny and B)Your lyrics-changes were great (of course, I haven't heard the originals, so I'm biased towards you anyways) and C) you captured the dynamic that is Spike and Buffy so perfectly!
Thank you! Nice to hear you liked the lyrics changes. I'd recommend you check out the original... it's pretty good, too. :)

07/05/2007 11:16 pm
In You Now         
Liked the way you used the song for the story, it works well. This is a fun & clever read. Well done.
Thanks! Glad you like it!

06/12/2007 04:28 am
In You Now         
And a vampire for… whatever…” - LOL - I liked your lyrics. They are corn-free.
Thanks. :) Good to hear!

Devin
06/11/2007 06:23 am
In You Now         
And Into the Woods! Ah!! This fanfic is satisfying my musical theatre and Buffy obsessions all at once. :) Haha, it's great.
ITW is one of my absolute favorite musicals. :) This fic grew out of me being a musical nut - so you're just the audience it's written for!

04/26/2007 11:14 pm
In You Now         
You did a great job with the lyrics. She's back to being Bitchy Buffy again as usual. Very interesting twist, thanks for sharing. Are you still working on "Loves Bitch"?
Thanks! I am still working on Love's Bitch - minorly interrupted by my laptop having no power for several days, but now that we're up and running again, I should be posting a new chap tonight or tomorrow.

04/23/2007 10:08 pm
In You Now         
I knew Buffy would do a runner asap!! Is the singing permanent? Great fun. I hope Spike plays it cool.
Guess we'll have to wait and see if the singing is permanent. ;)

04/21/2007 10:46 pm
In You Now         
What a great job...especially with the lyrics. Please keep going!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!

04/21/2007 10:35 pm
In You Now         
Yes....why still the songs *G*. Buffy and her never ending attempt to talk herself out of enjoying what and who she enjoys is so in character. Buffy staking Spike with her words is as well.

Great update.

Kathleen
Hmm... why *are* they still singing? Guess we'll have to find out. Thanks for the review!

04/21/2007 09:30 pm
In You Now         
oh man, stupid buffy.... :P i don't like that conclusion she came to at all...great chapter though, and you're picking perfect songs, love :) great chapter :)
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you like the songs... I've tried hard to find ones that really match (and tweaking them when they're not quite right).

04/21/2007 03:34 pm
In You Now         
Finally somebody thinks it's strange that they are still singing.
I liked your "ands and ors" idea. Well put.
Thank you, although, sadly, the "ands and ors" bit is from the actual song, so not really my idea. I will admit to using it once as the reason my boyfriend and I should see other people! lol

smlcspike
04/21/2007 02:16 pm
In You Now         
Oh that was to great, he gets he worked up and then tells her to go, like she wanted to in the first place, wonder if her friends will be as stupid as they were on the show, they should have known what she was up too.
Yeah, he's got some power over her, can make her want him... let's see what he does with it. :)

LadyYashka
04/21/2007 11:46 am
In You Now         
Wonderful chapter. As usual, Buffy is acting like a twit.

You write her wonderfully. :D

I'm already looking forward to more. :)

Thank you! Glad you like twit-Buffy. :)

kim
04/21/2007 06:02 am
In You Now         
Stupid Buffy!

Poor Spike...
Ha... that seems to be the theme in most of my reviews lately...

04/21/2007 04:13 am
In You Now         
A much less destructive (both physically and emotionally) parting of the ways than in canon... maybe there is hope for a less destructive relationship all round!?

Nice chapter. Thank you.
Well, it is a musical, so it should have a happy ending, right? :) Thanks for the review!

04/21/2007 04:08 am
In You Now         
I'm glad Spike was able to get some of his own back and let her know that this thing between them isn't going to be a one off. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes before she goes back to visit him again.
Yeah, Spike's not gonna let her blow him off this time. And judging by her reaction to him, I don't think it'll be long before Buffy's back.

LindsayH
08/09/2007 02:44 am
Too Far         
I really liked the songs you used in this chapter, even though Willow makes me go Arg!!
Willow seems to have that effect on a lot of people. :)

07/05/2007 11:11 pm
Too Far         
Wow. Great use of those lyrics - they fit beautifully here. Really enjoying this fresh, original story!
Thanks so much for the sweet review!

06/12/2007 04:25 am
Too Far         
Oh goodie. Willow's going to do something stupid. She ought to be figuring out a way to stop the singing.
Maybe she can do both? lol

04/26/2007 10:59 pm
Too Far         
These are great songs, well done. Now to see just how much magic she's willing to use? Great rewrite.
Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

zanthinegirl
04/18/2007 02:50 am
Too Far         
Eerily accurate season 6 Willow! She really does start out just wanting to "fix things"...
Yes, she does... but the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and all that...

04/17/2007 11:02 pm
Too Far         
oh man...she still doesn't get it, does she? *sigh* great story, i think these lyrics fit even better than in the last chapter...great job :)
Thank you! It's kind of fun trying to find lyrics that fit (you'd be surprised how many songs I could use without changing any words).

BT_
04/17/2007 04:37 pm
Too Far         
Yep, that's Willow for you. Just can't figure out that she can't fix it all *poof* - some things take actual work and pain to get through.
I love the concept of this story. The idea of a musical episode isn't new, but it's generally just some weird tacked on thing that doesn't make sense for the characters to be singing in. At least with the BTVS episode, there was a reason for the random singing. And I loved it. I'm glad you came up with this idea.
Shouldn't Willow and Tara have noticed that they are still singing, though?
Thanks so much! I'm thrilled that you like the concept - it's kind of a crazy idea, especially since musicals aren't meant to be read, but I'm hoping that it works.

As far as Willow and Tara - I think they were probably too preoccupied with breaking up to really dwell on the singing thing, but the Scoobies are definitely going to have to get to the bottom of it (just as soon as Buffy gets out of Spike's bed, lol).

04/17/2007 03:09 pm
Too Far         
Willow really doesn't listen does she? The fact that she lost Tara over abusing magic doesn't even register with her before she's off trying to do it again. What will it take for her to realize that just because things aren't the way she wants them doesn't mean they need to be fixed
Willow really doesn't get it... I think it'll take something *really* bad - her screwing up even worse than we've ever seen - for her to realize she can't fix things.

smlcspike
04/17/2007 02:07 pm
Too Far         
Oh I love it.
Thanks for the review!

Lou
04/17/2007 01:05 pm
Too Far         
Great job with the lyrics!
Thank you... I didn't actually write any of the lyrics in this chapter (they all came nice and ready-made) but in the next chap I'll be unveiling my first attempt at mangling lyrics to suit the story.

04/17/2007 12:03 pm
Too Far         
Oh, Willow...I think Willow losing Tara was one of the saddest things that happened on the show (and of course, since Joss likes us to really get to know the pain, he made us see that loss in the breakup way and then in the death way). Of course, the feeling sorry for Willow part is somewhat mitigated by my cringe of fear as she gets all set to "fix this"... :) Great chapter! Alia
Yeah, that was so sad on the show - and probably just as sad here, too. You're probably right to be worried about what Willow will do. :)

04/17/2007 08:24 am
Too Far         
Great chapter.
Thank you!

04/17/2007 06:57 am
Too Far         
Gah... will Willow never learn!? *sigh*
Fabulous chapter, my dear!
Thanks for the review!

LadyYashka
04/17/2007 04:49 am
Too Far         
Uh oh. Willow wants to "fix" things. Apparently she didn't want to hear a word Tara said.

I was right. This is going to be an interesting story. I'm looking forward to the next update. :)
Thanks for the review! I'm glad I've got you intrigued so far.

04/17/2007 04:06 am
Too Far         
She just didn't learn did she? You can't fix everything without stepping all over other people's free will. Willow was so insecure she feared anything she did not control. I never did understand why they all decided Buffy was in a hell dimension though. If her body had disappeared I could understand but as it was only Buffy's life force (soul) missing....why hell? I suspect the REAL issue was wanting Buffy back and that "belief" made it okay.

Kathleen
You're right about Willow's insecurity. I always thought that control was her addiction, not the magic itself. The magic was just a really good tool for "fixing" things.

Why they thought Buffy was in a hell dimension... here's a random thought - none of them are really religious, right? Maybe they thought of heaven as a religious concept (and therefore not real), whereas they do have some concrete experience with hell dimensions (Angel and Acathla - he went through a big swirly portal and ended up in a hell dimension, plus Buffy's experience in Anne and the Wishverse). Also, maybe they figured that Buffy would end up in Glory's dimension, since the whole thing was being done so Glory could go home.

LindsayH
08/09/2007 02:41 am
Just For This Moment         
The version too naughty for UPN!! Awesome start, Eowyn! Ok, I'm gonna go read the next chapter now.
Hehehe! Thanks for the review. I'm glad you liked it!

07/05/2007 11:07 pm
Just For This Moment         
Very nice! Great idea & fabulous start. Really enjoyed the first chapter & looking forward to more. Can't wait to see where you take this.
Thanks for the review! Glad you're interested. :)

06/12/2007 04:23 am
Just For This Moment         
Very clever, Eow, and I liked the comment about Xander.
Heh, thanks. Glad you liked it.

Devin
06/11/2007 06:14 am
Just For This Moment         
Wow!! You definitely did "As Long as You're Mine" justice with this chapter. :) And I am a huge Wicked fan, so there's no way to tell you how excited I was when I saw which song you chose. :) Reading on!
Thank you! I've never seen Wicked, but I love the music... I used a few other songs from that show later on. Glad you're enjoying it!

04/26/2007 10:50 pm
Just For This Moment         
What a beautiful night for them, but what happens tomorrow, that's the big question. Excellent song choice. Like this, can't wait to find out more.
Man, Verda, you must have had a busy day, reading all these chapters! Thanks for reviewing!

04/17/2007 11:00 pm
Just For This Moment         
i like the songs you've used, loving this little fic so far, love, please continue :)
Thanks! Glad you like it. :)

Lou
04/17/2007 01:00 pm
Just For This Moment         
Now that's what I call a musical!
Heh, thanks. But you'd be surprised how awkward it is to write a sex scene when neither character can use their mouth because they're too busy singing! :)

04/17/2007 06:52 am
Just For This Moment         
I know I still have to play catch-up on your other fics, but I don't have as far to catch up on this one! *grin*

Very nice chap... love the premise. Off to see what happens when Buffy comes back down to earth... hoping (but not really expecting) that she is nicer to him than she was in the show.
Hehe, I've been pretty prolific while you were gone. Glad you're enjoying this fic!

04/14/2007 07:50 pm
Just For This Moment         
Wooo hot and tender and the song is perfect.

Good point Spike had that if it was convenience Buffy was looking for it would have been Xander she would have turned to. So what if he was with Anya, everyone (even Anya) knows Xan would have dropped his fiance in a New York minute if he thought he had a glimmer of hope with Buffy.

Looking forward to more.

Kathleen
Thank you for the review! I'm glad to see you're enjoying it so far.

04/14/2007 02:48 pm
Just For This Moment         
well that musical number sure took them to an interesting place. I wonder how Buffy will react to this since the spell only made them sing and dance, not hook up. Clearly there's more there than she was willing to admit in the beginning.
Spike was definitely right - the music brings out what you really feel, the secrets you've been keeping. After that little number, Buffy's gonna have to 'fess up to her feelings for him sooner or later. :)

04/14/2007 02:17 am
Just For This Moment         
Got to admit - I wasn't sure about this when you said you were going to do it, but you're off to a rip-roaring good beginning.
Well, that's me - always doing the stupid thing. :) I know a lot of people don't like songfics (and this is the songficciest of songfics) but I have a musical obsession and a Buffy obsession, so, really, it was sort of inevitable. Glad you liked the first chapter!

LadyYashka
04/14/2007 02:04 am
Just For This Moment         
Nice start! Knowing you this is going to be a very interesting story. :D
Thanks for the vote of confidence! :)

04/14/2007 01:52 am
Just For This Moment         
I'm torn between mad that you're letting anything distract you from updating Love's Bitch again and being totally ecstatic with this new story. I've decided that you may be allowed to work on both as long as you continue to update Love's Bitch in a timely fashion. What a great first chapter this was...with the music and the sexiness...can't wait to see what's next!!
Never fear, my dear! Love's Bitch is still very much on the front burner, and will continue to be updated. But I've been sitting on this one for weeks now, and I didn't want to wait till I finished Love's Bitch. Glad you like it so far!