How does anyone survive in a world gone mad? An Au/AR story set after Season 4. Spike and Buffy have never met in my world until now. 01/26/08 "Story on hold pending rewrite."

Let the story begin. Any characters not in the Buffy fandom are mine. =)

In the depths of hell, strength can be found in suprising ways.

A small ray of hope finds a place in a dark and lonely heart.

In a dark and horrific place, betrayal and aguish are remembered.

Three lives all affected by the actions of each other.

Never judge a book by it's cover. What is inside might just surprise you.

A look at the world out side the Citadel's walls.

Some have the answers. Others are left with only pieces of a much larger puzzle. Authore's Note: This one was like pulling teeth, so let me know what you think. I reserve to right to rewrite it later. (maybe)

Time moves forward and momentum gathers on both sides. Side Note: Some content taken from Fool For Love.(if I got the dates wrong please let me know) Also the Iniative showed up in 1999/2001 and it is now 2010. I'll post part of my notes when the story is finished.

Plans are made and finalised. One line in the interlude is taken from a Godsmack song. AN: Just a short interlude for now. I'd have posted sooner but....I got to see Hinder and Godsmack live last night! (does happy dance) If any of you get the chance to see them, do it! Don't worry, I'm going to start on chapter 9 tonight.

Let the battle begin.