A Penny Saved by benslilbug

calminthechaos
12/09/2009 05:58 am
Behind The Madness         
This was adorable! LOVED it!

I liked this a lot and would not mind seeing more
06/24/2009 01:28 am
Behind The Madness         

03/13/2009 05:18 pm
Behind The Madness         
The claiming was lovely.  However, still feeling sorry for poor Joy.

kw
06/21/2008 02:07 am
Behind The Madness         
cute

sister cuervo
03/23/2008 01:03 am
Behind The Madness         
 Cute & funny.  I really enjoyed this story lots!  What a surprise, too--well done.

03/07/2008 07:33 am
Behind The Madness         
Glad to see this finally finished!  It really is one of a kind!  Love how Spike's secret came out because little Joy was just too smart.  Not surprised by Buffy's reaction though after her declaration of love.  Glad you added in that extra bit to give a glimpse into the future.  Great ending!

03/04/2008 12:04 am
Behind The Madness         
Thank you for this story, I've really enjoyed it .  Keep on writing!

Mr. Chaos
03/02/2008 04:44 pm
Behind The Madness         
I never realized for a second this was based on my challenge! That just made this even more of a wonderful surprise!

03/02/2008 05:15 am
Behind The Madness         
This was a fantablous story.  Keep up the great writing...And is there going to be a sequel?...maybe.

Jace

12/21/2007 08:43 am
Lucky Dame         
*Mental happy dance (cause I'm at work:-P)* So glad you updated! And isn't Joy a clever little thing, seeing what grown ups don't? Really enjoying this story!!! Need more, please:-P

Have a very Merry Christmas, and thank you for making me smile!

XXX

12/21/2007 07:33 am
Lucky Dame         
Yet again Spike is taking care of his girls, even the new one he's not quite acquainted with yet. Love the twist with Joy recognizing Spike as Bill Gates, can't wait until that little secret comes out! Mentally preparing for the Dawn squealing I will no doubt be forced to imagine next chapter...

Mr. Chaos
12/21/2007 04:56 am
Lucky Dame         
Forgot to mention, I really hope Spike was able to find other Gems of Amara (bracelet, earrings, whatever) to give Joy.

Mr. Chaos
12/21/2007 04:48 am
Lucky Dame         
I was just thinking how I wish you would do another chapter.

Clever, clever Joy...wonder if the little one will be smart enough to blackmail her pony out of Spike for not letting on about Billy.

12/21/2007 04:29 am
Lucky Dame         
Happy that this updated, and that Buffy hasn't changed her mind about Spike. It's a shame he can't trust her enough just yet to trust she won't give the Amara gem to Angel instead of him and that he can't tell her where the money came from. Still, I'm looking forward to see how he acts with Joy, who recognized him as Bill Gates. Sometimes kids see a lot more because they aren't taken in by the assumptions and denials of adults. Plus, a kid with vampire senses? Can't wait.
I wonder if Spike will be as much as a pushover as I think he will and get the tiny vampire a pony?

buffyconvert
06/24/2009 12:19 am
Front Page News         
oh you are a right bonkers chit, yeah?

11/30/2007 03:48 am
Front Page News         
Loving magnanimous Spike!

11/22/2007 12:04 am
Front Page News         
Hmmm - what next? Spike is being very clever.

11/21/2007 09:15 pm
Front Page News         
great chapter

Mr. Chaos
11/21/2007 02:40 pm
Front Page News         
No idea why more peoplearen't reviewing. This story is not only original, it takes a crazyidea and makes it believable.

And Joy is just the icing on the cake
Hehe thanks! I've often wondered why I don't get many reviews...it's okay though...I'm not bitter...>:/ lol. But thank you so much for your review!! I came up with the idea way out of the blue...I think it was some time between yelling at my Windows for crashing (again) and watching some lovely Spuffy videos on YouTube. ;)

11/01/2007 08:54 pm
A Hundred Billion Decisions         
I'm loving every chapter of this story.

BuffyConvert
06/23/2009 11:33 pm
Generosity         
o.k. I know I promised no more reviews, but it was so cute - Buffy trying to take care of a little kid - a little undead kid. Never seen any other undead little bits, come to think, well, not that interacted with the Buffster or Angel.

11/22/2007 12:00 am
Generosity         
Cute baby vamp.

Kawaki
10/22/2007 08:17 pm
Generosity         
Is Spike planning to fake his death and leave all his money to Buffy? That would seem a bit odd. Why doesn't he just pay off her mortgage? The bank doesn't care who pays it and it's not like Buffy could return it. Or Spike could fake some life inurance policy to pay it off. Did Willow use Buffy's mom's savings to pay her and Tara's tutition?
Buffy refused to take Spike's money in the previous chapter because she sees it as "stolen" or "dirty" money (which, I suppose, even his earnings as Bill Gates' are, considering he killed him and all). I doubt that Spike wants to incur the wrath of Buffy, so he's taking a more complicated route, that he thinks will wind up better for everyone else in the end. Remember, Spike isn't much of a thinker, he goes on impulse. And yes, Willow used up all of Joyce's savings to pay bills, including college tuitions, hense the no money left. College can be pricey. Thanks for reading! The next chapter should bring more answers! :D

Sensei
10/22/2007 12:06 pm
Generosity         
Just when I think the plot has become more simple and straight forward, you throw in yet another intriguing element. You're so clever! Can't wait to see what you do with Joy and what Spike's mysterious will is all about. Keep writing!!!!

Buffy Convert
06/23/2009 11:24 pm
Truth Be Told         
:+"Whwere the bloody hell would YOU expect a vampire to live?" Me, I'd pick the Summers' house.
 No more reviews for you - it interferes with my lmao.

11/21/2007 11:57 pm
Truth Be Told         
hundred thousand dollars in back taxes - I hope Buffy was exaggerating?

Spike has a will and he's dead. Too funny.

10/19/2007 09:08 pm
Truth Be Told         
Wondering what Spike has up his sleeve to get around Buffy? Will? Are you going to kill off Gates?!

BT_
10/19/2007 02:24 am
Truth Be Told         
This is such a fun story. I love how you have Spike being Bill Gates. Always knew he was evil...just a different channel for it.

ann
10/19/2007 01:22 am
Truth Be Told         
a really interesting and unexpected story i have enjoyed following. I wonder at everything that will have to be done with Spike's will and if Buffy will later prove to Spike that she meant it when she said she loved him.

Buffy Convert
06/23/2009 11:18 pm
Can't Buy Me Love         
During the episodic run, I did wonder why Tara & Willow didn't chip in. But , yeah - if it had been me (ha! Me the Slayer? Ha!) , I'd 've hit up Spike, Angel & Giles for cash. Gotta admit, tho, just like Buffy I would be too stubborn to ask Mr. Summers for help.
"I love you"? that was a surprize.

11/21/2007 11:54 pm
Can't Buy Me Love         
Good thinking Buffy - rich Spike and mortgage paying go together.

10/15/2007 04:32 pm
Can't Buy Me Love         
Whoa! That last declaration came out of nowhere.

Since Spike seems to be pulling money literally out of a hat, where is it kept in Sunnydale? Why hasn't Buffy noticed when she's whipping the clothes off? Just wondering.
He leaves his wads o' cash and ATM card in his Bill Gates ensemble, which in turn, is kept in the sarcophagus. :D

10/15/2007 11:36 am
Can't Buy Me Love         
Great chapter. Wonder what Spike will say to Buffy's 'little' revelation.

BuffyConvert
06/23/2009 11:05 pm
Microsoft is a Bloodsucking Corporation         
O.K. I love Tara & Anya. The Bill Gates thing, not so much.

11/21/2007 11:52 pm
Microsoft is a Bloodsucking Corporation         
eclectic - you mean eccentric?

Spike mooched $100 off Xander - love to know how he accomplished that.

Dreylin
10/13/2007 10:58 am
Microsoft is a Bloodsucking Corporation         
I love it! Just hilarious!

zombiegirl
10/13/2007 07:39 am
Microsoft is a Bloodsucking Corporation         
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So funny and entertaning.

Buffy Convert
06/23/2009 10:47 pm
A Distant Violin         
Oh, this is too funny! Bill GAtes? Sngrl-Buffy & Devil-Buffy? This is great stuff!

11/21/2007 11:47 pm
A Distant Violin         
“Horny! Horny, horny, horny! Horny Slayer,” LOL! The Angel and Demon Buffies squabbling is too too funny.

sandyrah
10/13/2007 02:40 am
A Distant Violin         
Ha ha! That totally reminds me of my favorite scene in "The emperor's New Groove." Where Kronk is talking to his angels, and the devil starts doing the one handed pushups, and the Angel says he has a point. Great update, and only Buffy's shoulder angels would get it on with Spike.
LOL That is seriously one of my favorite movies. Kronk is the greatest! teehee :D

Tamara
10/13/2007 12:36 am
A Distant Violin         
*SNORT*

Love the Angel and Demon Buffies with Mini Spike.

Inzey
10/13/2007 12:24 am
A Distant Violin         
Great update. I'm hoping for more soon *gives cookies*
Hehe, I've been trying to get these past few stories out ASAP. Had to take a semester off before starting grad school because my transfer was screwed up so I'm trying to keep the old brain wheels cranking for the winter! LOL So much more Spuffy-goodness to come! :D

buffyconvert
06/23/2009 10:38 pm
Cast Off         
Ha! If anyone ever deserved to be put out sans duds it'd be Buffy! Said he hadn't the stones! And again I say, Ha!

11/21/2007 11:43 pm
Cast Off         
You’re the Queen of Shag-Overs - ROFLMAO - loved Spike tossing her out with no clothes. Just what she deserved.

10/16/2007 03:22 am
Cast Off         
LOL at SPike tossing Buffy out without her clothes. Just what she deserves. Bill Gates?

Inzey
10/13/2007 12:14 am
Cast Off         
This seems like a real blast, can't wait for more.

10/12/2007 04:42 pm
Cast Off         
I'm rolling on the floor laughing! Really didn't expect that end scenario.

sandyrah
10/12/2007 06:33 am
Cast Off         
Hee hee. I'm hoping that he really is Mr. Gates, and not just pretending. And how is Willow going to react. . . I wonder, and can't wait to see. More soon please!

Kate
10/12/2007 04:09 am
Cast Off         
LOL...That's hilarious. I can't wait for more.

LadyYashka
10/12/2007 02:29 am
Cast Off         
Mr. Gates? :lol:
This should be very interesting.

Ann
10/12/2007 12:52 am
Cast Off         
Good start, and i like how teasing Buffy and Spike are here. i can't imagine what's going to happen next with Spike's board members and helicopter, but i'm gonna read to find out:)