I've been away from the internet for a week and am playing catch-up again! *sigh*

Aaron not having a chip was interesting news... I am glad Buffy accepted it as easily as she did.

Gah... worried about Spike... off to read the next chap.

Oh, another great chap! I'm glad Buffy still doesn't let Spike fight with her, and Aaron was a nice surprise! I liked that he said he didn't *want* to hurt humans, something that would have been impossible in the show (without a soul). You really investigate the vampire/human nature a step further.

oh no! great update! *huggles* I can't wait to see where you take this!

I have a feeling that Aaron is not all that he seemsj. He has no chip and although he says that Giles had changed his veiw on hurting Humans, I can not shake the feeling that he may be the "leak". I can see where Spike would feel very helpless where he can not go and help to get Anya back. I can also see that he is kind of nervous about Aaron also. I want to believe that he is all he seems, but when you said he turned to leave with a smile, it set off some bells for me. I hope I am wrong. I REALLY hope I am wrong. You are doing a very good job with this story, and I can not wait for the next chapter! I have gotten into the routine of waking up in the morning, getting my two schoolage children their breakfast befor school, and turn on the computer just to see if you have updated. I know that you do every other day or so, and I will be very sad when this story is over!

While I had recently been reading & reviewing over at the Spuffy Realm, I decided to start reviewing on this site since you are so kind as to leave Author's Responses to feedback-- I really appreciate that! Let me start by saying that you have done an amazing job at giving Spike his stones back, and then, in true Joss fashion, playing on Spike's insecurities again. That is what makes Spike such an interesting character, and this is the most true to cannon feel of both Buffy and Spike-- Buffy, ready to head-off, "guns ablazing" to defend the weak and right the wrongs...like the bloody cavalry. And Spike, his usual bravado changing into smoldering anger because of his insecurities, and because he can't always get what he wants. He is restored to his glorious, hot-headed self-- Thank you! A really great chapter, and although I tease you about being evil, I do like the way you end the chapters on a cliffhanger so that you have our interest piqued, and we are rabid for more. Keep 'em coming!

good chapter. could spike have done something rash? no, not spike. looking forward to next chapter. thanks for the enjoyable read.

Good chapter. Why can't anyone ever listen to Buffy? I hope Spike has not done anything stupid.

oh no! cringes, just knew something bad was gonna happen as soon as she left the room...aghh!

Thank you for Aaron's story, I have been wondering about him. Please, please, please have Spike be okay. Poor Spike, he loves to fight, and is one of the best fighters and because of a piece of plastic in his head it does no good. Thanks for the great update.

*hyperventilate* oh my god.. no spike how can you be so silly???


um.. i cant remember if you explained this.. did dawn go to live with hank.. or what happened? was she written in this story.. ?

Spike needs to lay off those stupid pills. Good chapter.

Hmm...Mr. Impulsive acting out again?

I didn't expect Aaron to not be chipped, but it makes sense.

so aron has no chip. that was a surprise. hope spike doesn't do anything stupid and get hurt, love him too much.

NO! no more hurting spike...you know I just have to make it up to him in my fics don't you...You really do take angst to a whole new level!

More please, 'cause its brilliant as usual:)

omg......dont tell me he left..crap...anyway u better update soon or im bullying you into giving me the next chapter...cuz well ...you got me all riled up now...hehe...anyway good chappie...keep it up

Oh dear....impulsive Spike takes center stage!

Love Aaron and all that the character implies. Nice surprise and fits canon (think Harmony, only less inept).

I could understand both Spike and Buffy's side of the issue so well. I wouldn't want to be in either's place.

The natural solution to the dilema, if they had the time and resources would be to remove Spike's chip. That would also be a wonderful testament to her trust of him as well.

Excellent update.

Kathleen