Forward to Time Past by Unbridled_Brunette
Chapter: Chapter Forty-Three

Alexandra
08/28/2007 03:53 pm
Amazing! You're writing is absolutely amazing. Poor Spike. And I can't help but wonder what Buffy is feeling, I'm sure I'll find out soon enough. I've been reading this story for a while and realized that I haven't reviewed. So it is about time I told you how beautiful this story is. Buffy-time-travel stories have been done before but this is the best one I have ever read. I loved how in the second part you concentrated on Spike and his journey, compared to other author who just skip forward to the reunion. Again, I LOVE this story and can't wait for more!
Thank you so much! I'm extremely flattered to hear that you're enjoying my story that much. I really appreciate your taking the time to tell me so. :)

ghost writer
08/27/2007 05:28 pm
Willow's kind of single-minded about the hell-dimension theory, doesn't she?
Well, if Buffy's been in a hell dimension and Willow got it out ... that makes Willow a hero. ;)

08/27/2007 12:47 am
fine read, thank you. spike and dawn sparkle. maybe dawn can deflect most of the mess angel will cause.
I *love* the relationship that Spike and Dawn had in season 5 and early season 6. It still makes me angry to think about how the writers just dropped that storyline because they thought it looked "inappropriate" for JM and MT to have scenes alone together, because of their age differences. I definitely want to explore their friendship in this. Thanks for letting me know I'm doing a good job so far. :)

08/26/2007 07:35 pm
I had a few chapters to catch up on and I have to tell that I read them with bated breath. Please, update soon, because leaving us like that would be too cruel!
Thanks so much for catching up, and for letting me know you're still enjoying the story. :)

08/26/2007 03:38 am
Wonderful chapter. You just keep adding layers to this story, and it just gets more and more intriguing. And I love the way you're portraying all of the characters. You've caught the nuances of the individual personalities so well - the good the not so good aspects of each of them. You're keeping them true to themselves. I love it when an author doesn't resort to character bashing. It mekes for a much more believable fic. And this fic feels like canon. Can't wait to read more.
Thank you so much! One thing I dislike in a story is character bashing. None of the characters on BtVS were perfect, and they all had some very low moments where they did very bad things. I'm trying to walk that fine line between showing their flaws and maintaining their positive qualities. It's good to know I'm succeeding so far. :)

fanxstitch
08/25/2007 10:52 am
Your story continues to be wonderful. I'm just catching up after being in Wales for 6 weeks. Love what you have done with Spike's backstory and with Buffy's return. Look forward to more.
That's great to know you're catching up and that you're still enjoying it. Thanks for taking the time to tell me so. :)

08/24/2007 11:33 pm
You did it again UB! Such a beautiful chapter. The flashback dream was wonderful. I know its been done a hundred times and in different ways.. but please let your muse be merciful to our William..it would be so beautiful if Buffy is..expecting.

* He felt a fierce sense of possession as he emptied himself into her, filling her body with the very essence of his life.* **Squeeee** So excited with the posibility.

Again, love Spike and Dawn. She is just so smart. Now if only the other idiot's would catch on. I hope you post soon I'm so excited for the Spike/Buffy/Angel confrontation. Please let Buffy still be wearing Cologne de Spike. :)
lol. I'm afraid to say too much in response to your review for fear of giving something away. So, I'll just tell you that I greatly appreciate your taking the time to leave me feedback. As always, thank you! :D

Shanna
08/24/2007 05:42 pm
Beautiful chapter....from the memory/dream to Dawn's loving care. The only down...Angel.

Can't wait to see how this wonderful story plays out.

As alwaya, thanks for a great read.
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. :)

08/24/2007 04:33 am
Ugh, and in come Captain Forehead, lol. Oh, well, I guess he has to come and start trouble. I wonder if he'll smell Spike on her? oh, oh, oh, I can't wait to find out.

And when will Buffy get off her butt and go to Spike? i hate when she acts like this. Dude, Spike there with her now. Go to him idiot! lol

He shook his head. “After. Drugstore now. I’ve got a bit of cash in my left front pocket; you can get it out if you promise to steer clear of the knackers.”

She laughed. “Pedo.”


That tickled me to no end. Listed me up too! Can't wait for more.
I'm so happy I could brighten your day. Thank you very much for taking the time to review! :D

08/24/2007 03:58 am
“I think hell dimensions must be handing out some really nice clothes these days.” - LOL - is Dawn the only one who isn't a complete idiot. Hot dream.
Someone has to have a grain of sense in that house, don't they? lol. I'm glad you liked the chapter. Thanks so much for taking the time to review it. :D

08/24/2007 12:14 am
Please keep going!!
Don't worry. I will! :D

08/23/2007 11:46 pm
Wow! You were busy while I was gone. Nice job of bringing it into the "present". Angel should throw a real wrench into the already messed up works. Can't wait to see where you're going to go from here. Love your Dawn.
Yep, I've been a busy little bee. I just hope I can keep it up! I'm glad you liked the new chapters. Welcome home and thanks for reviewing. :D

08/23/2007 10:53 pm
I just hope that Spike and Buffy can get it together and at least see each other before Angel shows up. And how dare the scooby's again try to make decisions for her. And I am so glad that Dawn is there to be a buffer between Spike and Buffy without even knowing it.
The Scoobies are such an interfering lot, aren't they? lol. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for taking the time to tell me so! :)

charmingkarla
08/23/2007 09:39 pm
YAY!!!!! OMFG!!!!
When are you gonna post more? soon I hope because this is getting soooooooooooooo good ....OMG, continue please sweetie.
hugs

Karla
Aw, thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it. I shouldn't be too long in finishing the new chapter. I hope you enjoy it when it comes. :D

08/23/2007 09:02 pm
*groans* We know how Angel's return is going to help...NOT!

Loved Williams memory of of their last night together and how you've set up the possibility of her being pregnant, which you know, I've been hoping for from the beginning.

I wonder if Joss had any idea, how he's portrayal of Dawn, would contribute so much to Spuffy fanfiction. Between Joyce and Dawn, Buffy and Spike wouldn't have been able to cross the bridges they have. A fantastic chapter, UB, I can't wait for more.
Poor Angel. He ain't getting no love from any of my readers. lol. Thanks for the review. It's great to know that you're still enjoying the story. :D

08/23/2007 08:37 pm
AAAAAAGH! 'nuther cliffhanger. ::whimper:: I love your voice for Spike. He's so snarky and miserable and in character and... and... you made me ache for him. I'm holding my breath for when they meet again. But I want to smack interferring Willow and... wanna just put Spike and the Bit and Buffy on an island and let them work it out. Lovely writing as ever, on so many levels.
Thank you so very much for the kind review. I hope you continue to enjoy future chapters as much. :D

08/23/2007 07:25 pm
I love that Spike is being given a smidgen of hope but is Angel going to dash water in his face? Definitely awaiting next chapter!
I'm glad that you are. Thank you! :D

Miss. Onyx
08/23/2007 06:33 pm
Wow!......I loved the Spike and Dawn scene. It was, I dunno maybe "Softly Powerful?" is a good term. There was a lot of feeling there.

LOL, i liked the "Damn, damn, double damn" thing....it makes Angel really sound like a rickety old man!

Fantastic Chapter. I can't wait for more!
"Softly powerful" is a very flattering way to describe it. Thank you! :D

08/23/2007 05:14 pm
The more I see Willow and Xander, the more I understand why Dawn was "the bratty kid sisterTM" for so long. It was so nobody could see just how controlling and arrogant the Scoobies were.
I vastly prefer your perceptive Dawn, unswayed by the Scooby version of democracy in action. "We think it's in your best interest, and there's more of us, so *you* don't get a vote."
I'm glad you like my portrayal of Dawn. She was so underused in the series, and I thought she really started out well. I mean, she was a brat, obviously; but she was also young. And I thought she matured nicely during the course of season five. Unfortunately, she seemed to seriously regress come season six. Then again ... everyone regressed in season six. Thanks so much for your review. I really appreciate it. :)

08/23/2007 01:17 pm
More of this fabulous tale - it just gets better and better. Terrific writing. Who'd have thought Xander knew what caveat emptor was!!!
lol. Probably he didn't in the series, but I just couldn't resist adding that line. :P Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you're still enjoying the story. :)

kim
08/23/2007 12:50 pm
She wasn't in a hell dimension, stupid Willow!!!!! Can I just kill her please?

YAY Dawn's a smart cookie. She's already figuring everything out, and the last thing she said has GOT to spark a tiny bit of hope in Spike that it was real. He wants it to be, of course, but he's come to expect too much pain in his life. But Dawn said too much about Buffy now to let him keep hiding behind the "it was just a game to her" line. I'd been hoping she or Buffy would be the one to help him with his hands.

Hmmm, if Buffy hasn't showered, yet, she's going to have a bit of William lingering on her....potentially. Something for Angel to notice when he comes? I do hope you'll be fair to Angel, as you were with Angelus. He can be a dope, but he tries. Never was a good fit for Buffy, but a really good one with his team.

I hope this will jumpstart Buffy into saying what she needs to.
Don't worry about Angel. I definitely will *not* be engaging in any character bashing. I agree with you about his being a good-hearted dope. He's selfish; he's immature; and he's full of flaws. But then again, so is Spike. So is everyone on the show, in fact. I promise you I will not write him in any way that isn't in character for him. :)

Thanks for the review!

Katina
08/23/2007 10:58 am
Gosh, another great chapter. Thanks for continuing to work on the story. Although, I'd almost hate to see it end.
Thank you so much! And don't worry; we have quite a few chapters to go before the ending. I hope you continue to enjoy the tale as it unfolds. :)

veronica
08/23/2007 07:37 am
oh man... stupid Angel's gonna ruin everything! extraordinary writing as always!
Why thank you. How nice of you to say! :D

08/23/2007 07:32 am
Thanks for the update - I was really hoping we could avoid Angel, although perhaps he might recall the just turned William and his feelings for Elizabeth. You write a great arrogant Willow - I can almost hear her whiney voice.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it :D

08/23/2007 06:13 am
wonderful connection with Dawn and Spike - and a wonderful transition from William into Spike and their history with the Spike of now. Greedy little me wants a new chapter asap.

Wonderful story
I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you! :-)

08/23/2007 05:19 am
Caveat emptor, huh? Seems like Xander's been eating Smarties while Buffy was away. And yay! for Dawn. Beautiful love scene. Oh, the foreshadowing at that one point...And oh, poor Spike. "Hope is the thing with feathers" I suppose. Love your Angel. "It. Never. Frigging. Ends." Good job on that, awesome job on the chapter!
lol. Yeah, I considered removing that line on the grounds it might be OOC for Xander. Then I justified it by telling myself he heard it from Anya, who, as a shopkeeper, would probably be familiar with the term "buyer beware". Probably grasping at straws there, but I just did not want to remove that line. Silly, stubborn me! Thanks so much for the review! I'm glad you liked the chapter. :)