lol...so they're using the bomb idea...pretty cool...i love buffy's teasing spike about being a pretty boy...lol great chapter, loved it :)

oh my - Sam rigged a bomb! This rocks - I wonder what is going to happen - to harmony to the vampires there - this is such a good story! i love it!

Please stop apologizing for not updating fast enough. You don't owe us readers anything; it's a privilege just to read the remarkable story you've written. Thank you for writing one of the most believable and heartfelt spuffy relationships I have ever read. Sorry for not posting reviews for the previous chapters, but I just read Orgins and Revelations in two days, and wanted to wait until i got to the end. Now, please update quickly, because I'm desperate for more.

Right. I've just spent a few days (well, sleepless nights, mostly) catching up on this story. I can't go through and review every piece, nor can I tell you everything I *love* about this. So I'll babble about my favorites.

-Where *did* Dawn come from? It makes so much sense that it'd be Spike, since the monks chose Buffy because she could protect her. Plus, if you're going to hide energy in a person, they'd better be damn strong...
-Tara's alive! (so far) Yay, because killing her was much of the bad. And I always felt robbed of time with her. And her and Oz ('she's pack') fit so well together, whatever their relationship.
-Giles isn't a judgemental bastard (as I seem to being seeing a lot lately).
-And Wesley! That's all I can say really, as I'm starting to drool on the keyboard...
-Anya. She's still annoying (but in a makes-you-smile sort of way), still funny, still ever so human.
-Faith. Yay! And to see her *thinking* about her decisions, tempering her instincts with her experience, well, you do it beautifully. And now that she gets the whole Slayer-Vamp thing (which makes total sense if you buy the whole 'knocked up by demon dust' Creation of the Slayer Theory - they are two sides of the same coin, to use a much over-used phrase), who knows what's in store...
-I'm still holding out hope for Xander to get his head out of his arse before he loses it, but obviously that's not my call!

And Spike and Buffy. I love that the angst isn't *from* them, but around them. And I like seeing Buffy accepting love, returning it and being open and honest about it. I would've liked to see that revelation play on screen. (And may I please have points for not mentioning, in detail, how much I dislike the cookie speech?)

Generally, you've gotten me into each and every character's head, which I appreciate immensly, as you've got quite a cast you're juggling.

I also like the Celtic mythology and characters, so that's really exciting for me.

It seems like this has been a real struggle for you, but I just wanted to say that, for my part, it was worth it. I'm just really awed and so completely in love with this story, you've no idea. So, please, take your time and keep it up!

Thanks again for the great entertainment (and lots of new ideas in my own head...),
Christina

EXCELLENT update ... I look forward to the next chapter to see what happens. I've always said this is an awesome story, and I always look forward to more.

Need to see what happened to Willow when she went all emotional magic wonky, etc.

great chapter :D

I've only caught up with this mammoth over the last week or so and have to say it is superb. Brilliant plotting and sharp characters have carried it from quiet beginnings to masterly excitement now. Kudos to you!

Gah, I love your writing! I cant wait to see what happens next and how they will deal with Willow. She really deserves a good punch to the face to knock some sense back into her. Update soon!

Glad you got that writer's block under control. *knock wood* Excellent chapter. I love the character development with Lawson. He was an intriguing character on ATS and I felt cheated that his time was so short. I also like the sparks (and I'm not imagining them right?) between Faith and Jenner. I would love to see that play out. Nice Spuffiness in theis chapter. It was needed. As always, looking forward to the next chapter.

awesome chapter. I am glad that at least for a little while Buffy and Spike are having this time. Love Lawson, and hope he can get to "enjoy" his unlife to the fullest. Spike should be a great teacher. Faith really wanting to follow some rules and work with the group. Just so much..... What do they all have in store next???

Go Sam!! Just got caught up with this fab tale. And so it begins . . . ??

As you can tell, it is very late for me to be writing a review, but i just want to say that these past few chapters have been really great. I want to commend you on working through your writer's block, and doing so well. We (your fans) support you everystep of the way:)

excellent update, thank you. this is an exceptional read. layers, within layers. fun . love it.

Great Chapter. I'm so glad that you brought back Lawson. I really like the way you are using all of the characters to build up the tension. It's tricky handling so many plot threads, but you are doing a great job. Thanks!

This story keeps getting better and better. can't wait to see what happens next. Wonderfully written, every word.

So glad for the update, it was great. Good thing I had neither ice cream nor waffles in my freezer as I had a very late dinner. Loved the way you described Spike's fearlessness, just like a vampiric James Dean. Who was Lawson thinking about...Spike or Buffy? How'd Harmony get into the mix? Tell your muse how much your fans love this story, maybe it will help? Update when you can, we'll be waiting.

And so it begins, indeed! Looking forward to a lot of excitement coming up soon!

ooohhh Sam is so freaking cool. I've really liked how you've expanded his role. Interesting confusion on Faith's part about Willow. Still wondering about that scene in the last chapter with the Huntsman's master.

ooo here it comes, yay! another great chapter as usual

I can't wait for the big confrontation. You've been building up to it for quite a while now.
Oh, and I'd love to see a Faith and Jenner fic sometime in the future. :)

So glad to see an update of this story as it happens to be a favorite of mine. I love what you've done with Lawson. You've taken a character that made a brief appearance in one episode and have made him into a very real personality. And you always give us such warm, touching scenes between Spike and Buffy. And now you have Harmony making an appearance. That's kinda neat. Knowing Harmony, she won't take kindly to any punishment Angelus decides to dish out. Might even go over the the Slayer's team. Looking forward to the next installment. :)

I'm starting to feel sorry for Harmony. I don't think she realizes how seriously fubar Angel is. Maybe she'll get lucky and go up with Lawson's bomb before he has time to do any serious damage.

Ooh, that was beyond fantastic...it was splendid!! I loved every word of it! And that Spuffy scene was too adorable. Oooh, can't wait for more!!

Ooooh... I sense an impending final showdown.

alright, who has the baby? i hope it was tara or dawn, but i do not thinkg so (opem window), although no alarm going off. great update as always.

I love this story, it makes me very happy when you update! Keep working through the writers block, it's worth it!

wow awesome chapter. can't wait for the next one

*snorts* I am begining to like Sam :P

So glad to see this story taking off again, have been reading it from the beginning and really like it!

YESS! Too cool of Sam. Love the interactions you've created. Love your original characters. Love this story. Love you. Anything else? Oh, yes. Would love another update! :)

OH brilliant as usual...I wait with great anticipation.