Glad you are bringing in the Guardians - this was such a big addition to the Buffyverse mythos - it's a pity that the Guardians was dropped so quickly and so entirely from the series.  Instead of all the nonsense in the comic books BS8 - Joss Whedon could have developed the history of the Guardians and the CoW and the ancient periods of the pure demons.  There was all the material just waiting to be developed and instead it was just totally ignored.  

I wish that some writers would take on the Guardians and their history - perfect Time Travel saga just waiting for some outstanding fanfiction writer. 

 

As much as I don't dislike Cecily,calling William a fop pissed me right off! Bleeding sneerry ...Hallie!  :B

Too bad Willow didn't have time to get more info.

Spike’s conversation with Dawn was interesting. I love that Buffy has admitted to herself that she loves Spike and that she ended up telling him that she loved him. I also like how she thanked him for taking care of her. Halfrek certainly gave Willow a bit of interesting information about the existence of the Guardians.

very intriguing with the guardians

Still loving the story. And I thought that Spike's thoughts in this chapter were really good. Can't wait for more.

very good update, thank you. can remember two sets of in-laws fondly (was my wives in-laws who were the pain....)

I am just happy that she told him even if it was a slip. But Spike had a clue since the conversation with Dawn. I am sorry that Dawn doesn't feel wanted though.

i wonder what they're gonna find out about the guardians...and i have to say i share spike's irritation at buffy's refusal to respond to his "i love you"....it *does* seem a bit manipulative on her part...but then, maybe she just doesn't wanna feel forced to say it...i dont know...excellent chapter, pet, looking forward to more :)

I'm glad Buffy admitted her feelings - even if it was kinda low key. Every Good Boy Deserves Fruit!

Sorry that the baby's sick. It makes it hard on everyone. Buffy said it! She said she loved him but he's right, he's no way of knowing what that will mean for him. Your right about the Guardians, they didn't even have their 15 minutes of fame. Most everything will be AU, so knock yourself out. What's Willow up to? Will be waiting for updates. Good luck with your in-laws. Thanks for the wonderful chapter.

I love that it was Willow that 'William' got outed to. It felt like a natural progression of the story , and it was believable and in character the way it came out. It feels kinda forced in most stories. While a lot of fanfic is stuff we wish might have happened, this felt like it really could have. Like an unaired scene.

Once again, great story you have here. I like your revamping of the story line (especially the Guardian bit, IMHO they should have elaborated more there). I hope that Baby get's better, I realize how hellish that is, and good luck with the in-laws as well. Can't wait to see more, as soon as you can get it to us:)

Very interesting story. I love the way you use Joyce exactly like they did on the show, she is there being a center of strength for Buffy.

Yeah, there's much potential with the Guardians...just enough info to give a hopping off point.

So, she said it. Good. First revving up its time-table. Bad.

Willow seems to still be doing relatively okay - very good.

I liked Dawn's conversation with Spike. She's not afraid to raise the uncomfortable questions...though I don't like Spike giving her the brush-off for Buffy. He had his Bit's affection long before Buffy could even stand him.

Yeah, having more time to consider the Slayer awakening spell does allow for all those hard questions. The girls should get a choice, though the hard part is that they won't be able to find all of them in time.

awesome chapter! I'm glad buffy finally told spike she loved him.