Change Partners and Dance by dreamweaver

10/07/2016 02:08 pm
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I love this story - it's been super nice reading some of your works again - 

05/04/2014 08:11 pm
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Fantastic!
Oh, thank you! I always wished that Spike had turned up first. He would have been so much more useful and helpful to Buffy, even without a soul, and he would never have damaged her the way Angel did.

04/06/2014 01:23 am
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this has to be the most skillfully done season one retell I've seen.  And I'm glad you resurrected the angel beast so he could have his destiny... (I like him, just not for buffy).  Also, I kind of enjoyed having the two blond warriors wipe the floor with Angel and Whistler... 

"What, no Acathla?  Let me fix that..." 

"Uh, how about NO!" 

Sometimes singlemindedness can be a very bad thing.  One must never suspend one's faculties and just follow along on the script.

Good one, luv,

Blue
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Totally with you -- Angel’s fine in L.A., far away from Buffy.  :D  It always seemed to me that even without a soul Spike would have been a lot more useful and helpful to Buffy.  That’s what this story was about.  Thank you for liking it!

Emily The Weird
05/21/2011 09:26 pm
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Have to just say wow!!! All of your stories are amazing. I love your Spike. He isn't a whipped dog like in season 7. I also like how Buffy in your stories is more assertive.

11/10/2010 12:18 am
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04/11/2010 01:18 am
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Loved it, esp standing up to the PTB
I couldn't resist having Angel's patron saints back up Buffy and Spike this time instead of Angel. *g*  I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!

01/14/2010 06:30 am
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beautiful
I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  This one was so much fun to write.

01/14/2010 06:20 am
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beautiful
I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  This one was so much fun to write.

slinkz
09/25/2009 05:33 pm
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Absolutely loved it, especially whiney Angel *giggle* 

Thanks very much
I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  And I couldn't resist kicking Angel about a little!  :D

07/26/2009 06:32 pm
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Lovely resolution and ending!
Spuffy girl forever here.  :D  The two of them  together for always is the only right choice.

07/20/2009 01:31 am
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Loved it!
Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked it!

07/20/2009 01:31 am
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Loved it!
Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked it!

illona
07/18/2009 12:57 am
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that was so very good! awesome! keep up the good work
Thank you!  Evil Spike is so much fun to write!

06/19/2009 02:47 am
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 Oh, this was just...beautifully written! I couldn't even bear to stop reading between the other chapters to write a review, I was seriously hooked.  This is a great plot! Very interaction.  It would have been nice to have more of Giles/Xander/Willow/Everyone else.  But still, it was great.  Thanks for the read.  

BTW - Is there a sequel in mind? =D?
Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked it!  It was fun exploring an Evil-Spike.  I tend to ignore the others because I'm so caught up with the Spike/Buffy dynamic, but they do get more attention in some of my other stories.
People have asked for a sequel, but I'm a little unsure of that.  Spike and Buffy discuss what could be done differently in 'Changes' and in 'Running Wild' Spike actually makes some.  A sequel depicting them might be repetitious.  But I am considering it.

pearlseed
06/15/2009 04:49 am
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lovely story--liked the first chapters a bunch becos the dialogue is so fine and Spike was so funny and snarky.  Much enjoyment, thanks.
Thank you for liking it!  Those first few chapters were so much fun to write - I love playing with Evil-Spike!

06/15/2009 12:32 am
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So sorry for not leaving a review earlier, - as always this was just perfection. That was so the right way^^! I really loved the song quote in the ending, really set the mood :)
Oh, I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  I always thought if Buffy had met Spike first, none of the betrayals and abandonment would ever have happened.  That song started playing in my head the minute I thought of Spike taking Angel's place - I'm so glad you thought it was appropriate!

astrodex
06/12/2009 04:17 pm
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 What an awesome story. You did an amazing job weaving in canon and dialog. I was totally blown away at the end when you revealed that this was actually a prequel to the series in a way. I absolutely loved it.
Oh, I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  I was worried because of how close I had to stay to canon in the beginning.  But then I was able to veer off.  Thank you for liking it!

Niori
06/04/2009 07:13 am
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Me again!
I loved your season 1/2 more than the real one (lol). Your evil Spike was so much fun to read, and totally in character too. 
Again, great story.
I wanted to show that Spike at his most evil would still be more helpful than Angel at his most good.  And evil Spike was so much fun to write!  I'm so glad you enjoyed it!  Thank you!

Doni
05/22/2009 03:23 am
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Great story!  Absolutely loved it!
Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Gill B
05/22/2009 12:10 am
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 Absolutely wonderful as always - will you write anymore of this version of the Buffyverse?  It seems to me that this one could run and run...
It does have potential, doesn't it, with all of Seasons 3-7 to go.  I'm not sure.  I'll have to work out how the twists will go.  I've got two WIPS that need to be completed and the sequel to 'Running Wild' that I promised everyone to do first.  I'm so glad you liked this!  Thank you!

05/20/2009 11:09 am
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Thank you so much for a beautiful re-write of season 1 and 2 ... I am tired now, as I just couldn't stop reading!

An amazing writing of Canon, yet not.

Brilliant!
Oh. I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  I wanted to show that Spike at his most evil would be better and more effective than Angel in canon. :D

05/20/2009 03:43 am
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wonderful, thank you.
Oh, thank you for liking it!

BuffyConvert
05/19/2009 06:00 pm
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     "It's simple. Don't  kill anyone but demons, fight by my side, drink only from me, ask if you're not sure. What's so complicated about that?"  Every woman's fantasy!
     The only thing wrong with this story is that it has come to an end.
Spike really is every woman's fantasy!  :D  I'm so glad you liked the story!  Thank you!  Already halfway through the next.

05/19/2009 12:24 am
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Well you've done it again, another quite excellent ,unique story. You have a gift for taking the mythos of spuffy in a new direction.
I was taken aback when at first Spike was evil, I didn't see how it could be believably done...Oh me of little faith!  , I know the quality of your work and couldn't resist another look.  You are the real deal. I cant.think of another spuffy writer that I enjoy more, and there are so many good ones. Thanks for the great stories and all the effort that goes int writing them. N
Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you liked it!  No effort, just so much fun!  I wanted to explore the differences between Spike's methods and Angel's - that even evil, he would be more effective than Angel ever was in canon.

Elena
05/18/2009 06:59 pm
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Wow!  That was incredible.  I thought you did an exceptional job of characterizing Evil Spike falling in love.  It was so believable and so HIM.  That was a fantastic, beautiful story and I can't wait to read more of your work.  Oh, also, I thought you did a fantastic job with Joyce--I totally believed her liking of Spike as an individual looking out for Buffy but also leery of Spike's feelings for Buffy--and then her growing acceptance.  I just can't convey how exceptional I thought the story was.  I enjoyed it so much and thank you for sharing your talent and imagination with us all.
Oh, thank you so much!  I'm so glad you liked it!  Evil Spike is such fun to write and I'm very fond of the friendly and affectionate dynamic that always exists between Spike and Joyce.  Thank you so much for enjoying the story!

verito
05/17/2009 09:02 pm
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awww  what a ending...for a moment there, i thought that you were going to put buffy in the begining of the serie again... jeje 
I'm a hardcore Spuffy girl - I wouldn't do that to them. :D  I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!

05/17/2009 07:51 pm
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my only complaint is, this ended too abruptly!

i would have liked more, about angel trying something (of course he will!), how the thrall affects giles and xander, the council finding out, etc...
I couldn't stretch it out longer because the essential things were in place:  Buffy admitting she loved Spike and choosing to stay with him, and the two of them claiming each other.   Angel can't kill or hurt Spike without hurting Buffy because of that claim, however angry he is.  Giles and Xander can do nothing since the thrall holds them and they're not even aware of it.  And the Council doesn't matter - when did it ever?
I'm so glad you liked the story!  Thank you!

05/17/2009 05:47 pm
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Thanks so much for sharing trhis wonderful story! I certainly enjoyed it!
Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked it!

Dreylin
05/17/2009 08:15 am
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I really enjoyed this story, and that last scene with Whistler and Angel was hilarious.  I'm looking forward to your next story.  Keep it up!
Thank you!  Couldn't help kicking them a little bit! :D  I'm working on a new story an hope to have it up soon.

Belle
05/17/2009 04:47 am
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Nooooooooooo it's over! T_T What a great story! Really enjoyed reading this! Always glad to see that happily ever after! Gotta admit, I thought the claim might have something to do with stopping whatever Whistler had planned to do but I like your way better (^.^) Look forward to any future stories you write!
Turning back time would have reversed any claim, since it would never have happened.  No, Buffy had to confront Whistler directly.  I'm so glad you liked the story!  Thank you!  Working on the next right now.

spikes_heart
05/17/2009 04:21 am
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I'm so glad you didn't let the reset take place. Spike deserves so much better than that. Hell, Buffy deserves better than that... as you so wonderfully concluded.

Excellent story, hon. Brava!
Those two belong together!  I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!

Sharon
05/17/2009 03:27 am
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You scared me sill when Whistler showed up last chapter, but as always, you came through.

Thank you for a terrific story!

I'm so sad that it's over...
Oh, I'm so glad you liked it!  I'm working on another one right now and hope to have it up soon.

All4Spike
05/17/2009 01:48 am
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I'm heaving a big sigh of relief here! Perfect ending except for the fact that I didn't want it to end....
Oh, I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  Working on the next one right now.

05/17/2009 01:30 am
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Holding my breath there for a minute - I didn't check first to see whether or not the story was "complete" yet and I wondered if Whistler would turn time back . . .

Good that the PTB, at least, have enough sense to listen to their slayer, even if their ill-dressed little representative decided against it.

Lovely as usual.

Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you got involved and liked it!  Working on the next one right now. :D

07/26/2009 06:04 pm
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In the back of my mind, I knew this was just too good to be true. Poor Spike.
It had to happen.  The PTB didn't let Angel stay dead in canon and Buffy had to be given a choice.

05/20/2009 03:27 am
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very good read, thank you. love your joyce. was greatly enjoying the chapter  until the appearance of the btp's champion. that made me nervous (and nauseous) until i recalled on which site i was reading this fine tale.
It scared everyone, it seems!  :D  But, hey, hardcore Spuffy girl here!  Thank you for liking the story!

BuffyConvert
05/19/2009 05:31 pm
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     "You Summers women are really scarey & it's a vampire telling you that!" Love it, love it, love it!
Couldn't resist that joke!  Thank you for liking it!

05/16/2009 09:19 pm
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No, don't let Spike just assume he's lost out to Angel. Buffy doesn't even know Angel, feels nothing for him, and she knows what Spike feels for her and how he has been willing to help her in so many ways! Maybe Spike will lay low and mull over his insecurities for a few days and give Buffy a chance to compare Angel's methods to his and figure out who she likes better... I'm trying to find a bright side, but I'm so worried about Spike! Don't let Buffy let him go and hurt him! And who cares about who was supposed to be there? Make your own destiny!
(I'm a little overexcited. Can you tell? )
Please update soon! I can't wait.
Love it when people get overexcited.  :D  Thank you!  Next chapter coming right up!

Belle
05/16/2009 04:28 pm
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DUN...Dun...dun...and he's back! Booooooooooooooooooooooooo darn PTB don't know when to quit. Honestly! Who would bring in someone else to replace the one person who's actually been helping and improving the Slayer?? Great chapter! Always liked Willow before she when she was younger. You know before she got hurt by Oz.
I like Willow too before she got into that witch thing.  Angel did come back in canon, soo...Next chapter coming up.

All4Spike
05/16/2009 01:38 pm
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Yay for Willow! Xander & Giles acting just the way they would in season 2. Oh no! That's a nasty twist! What's Whistler going to do to our Spike? *Bites nails in anxious impatience*
Next chapter coming right up.  Couldn't resist the cliffhanger!  :D  I'm so glad you liked it.

05/16/2009 12:19 pm
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No, no, no!!! Oh my God... I`m seriously dying here.. Holy shit.

Kill Angel again!, and Whistler. Stupid stupid stupid.

That was a plot twist I really wasn`t expecting! :P, great job^^.

Now you really need to make everything all right again before I die.

MORE!!!... Um, please. But seriously, I`m in love with this story.

Angel did come back again in canon, soo...:D  Next chapter coming right up.

05/16/2009 08:02 am
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God, I so didn't see that coming!  In hindsight I probably should have -- he didn't stay dead in canon either.  This is going to put a bit of a wrench in things, innit?
Oh, yeah.  Fun, isn't it?  :D  I'm so glad you're enjoying this!

05/16/2009 07:34 am
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Heh. When Spike first called out to Amber, I thought he was trying to feminize Xander. Then I thought Xander would of course be attracted to Amber, with his demon magnet problem and all. So, my brain went off in a totally different direction...

This was a great chapter, with lots of ups and downs for Spike. Still love your Joyce, and Willow was great fun, as was Amber. I am very worried about what's going to happen now, though. Will his training of and history with Buffy make all the difference? So far, it has, but with the PTB involved, it could go wacky!
Trouble coming, yeah.  Angel came back in canon.  With Whistler in the mix, it becomes a serious problem for Spike.  I'm glad you're liking this!

verito
05/16/2009 06:44 am
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GOD!!!! you can´t leave it at like that ...!!!
please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But Angel came back in canon - and this isn't the way things are supposed to go, right?  ;D

05/16/2009 06:43 am
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GOD!!!! you can´t leave it at like that ...!!!
please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But Angel came back in canon - and this isn't the way things are supposed to go, right? ;D

05/16/2009 03:39 am
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you can't be serious, please tell me you're not going to change things and have buffy end up with angel?  are the powers really that stupid?  do they not know what happened after buffy and angel hooked up?  they want him to end up losing his soul and go on a killing spree?  she's better off with spike, i really hope this isn't going where i think it is.  i was finally just starting to like this story.
Angel came back in canon, so...I'm sorry you haven't liked the story.

Dreylin
05/16/2009 03:34 am
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I believe the saying is: "Oh noes!"  Angel always increases the tension in any Spuffy story.  I'm pretty much never happy to see him there, but he does serve a purpose.  I actually enjoyed the character far more on his own show.
He really was better on his own show, but even there tended to manipulate people, taking away their memories and maneuvering them into choosing to die with him or watch him die.  But Angel came back in canon, so...:D

05/16/2009 02:17 am
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Wow! What a twist to this already fascinating story!
Thank you!  Angel does come back in canon and I couldn't resist the cliffhanger.

05/16/2009 12:30 am
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What a shocker!!!  Brilliant.
Couldn't resist it!  :D  Thank you for liking it!

05/15/2009 11:06 pm
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The chapter after this* ^^ And now I`m spamming you again, lol.
Not spam!  I'm just delighted that you like it so much!

05/15/2009 11:05 pm
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I loved everything about this chapter!! :D, the heart to heart between Buffy and Joyce was so sweet, and the end was just perfect.

I love the way you write Buffy and Spike!, they stay som true to their characters.

*Runs to read chapter two*.
Oh, thank you!  They're all so real to me.

Belle
05/15/2009 03:19 pm
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Excellent chapter! So glad she gave him a chance! But Spike makes me sad. He'll accept anything from her no matter how small.
You know Spike.  Even a crumb will do.  Love the man.  I'm so glad you liked it!

TIme of Change
05/15/2009 03:16 pm
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Great story.  I love the passion, and the Firoud.
I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  I'm fond of those Firoud and keep putting them in.

All4Spike
05/15/2009 01:11 pm
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Oh yes! Wonderful. More please. I want to 'see' Xander's head explode when he hears! And what's Giles going to say?
That's coming up!  :D  Thank you for liking it!

05/15/2009 07:48 am
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Wow, that was hot. I am really enjoying this story. Thanks!
I'm so glad you like it!  Thank you!

05/15/2009 02:40 am
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Really love these characters. I like the vulnerable Buffy, never tried a fic set early in the series but this one's caught me. Keep it going!
Thank you!  I never thought of writing a Season 1 fic because Spike wouldn't be in it, then the idea of Spike being there and how his methods would compare with Angel's grabbed me.  I'm so glad you like it!

dustyelle
05/15/2009 02:34 am
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Wonderful, simply wonderful.  I wonder what will happen when the rest of the gang find out-will they be accepting of Spike of try to slay him?  Looking forward to the next update!
You know the gang - always trouble.  I'm so glad you're liking this!  Thank you!

05/15/2009 02:33 am
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love joyce's talk with buffy. very glad to see buffy not wallowing in denial. very good read, thank you.
Joyce's words and Spike's vulnerability reached her.  Thank you for liking it!

05/15/2009 02:13 am
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I say again: well. This is wonderful and passionate and filled with just the sorts of little misunderstanding (and understandings) that would be likely to come up.

It was inevitable that I should love you.” His lips twisted. “I have, you see, a fatal attraction to the best.

His vulnerability and openness make her equally vulnerable. She can't be hard in the face of his softness.

I love the Buffy/Joyce interactions in this. So cute!
Spike was always so vulnerable and open that I never could understand how canon-Buffy could be so hard.  Here, at least being young and undamaged allowed her to act better.  Thank you for liking it!

slinkz
09/25/2009 05:10 pm
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Wish I had a Halloween like that - much better than candy!
Oh, yeah! :D  I remember the first time I watched that ep - I wished that Buffy and Spike would make out instead of fighting. *grin*  So I had them do that.

07/26/2009 04:53 pm
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Wow! Only a saint could have resisted that. As much control as soulless Spike has, this dream was just too much of a temptation. And what a dream!
A Vamp-Buffy with no inhibitions was such a delicious idea and utterly irresistible for Spike.  It was so much fun to write!  I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

BuffyConvert
05/19/2009 05:02 pm
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     Oh, this is too good. Could any healthy teen age girl resist  Spike? She must  feel a deep bond with him to have such restraint.
That bond's there, even if she doesn't admit it!  I'm so glad you like it!

05/15/2009 01:54 am
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when buffy's brain is function, hope she recalls who did what to whom. very good chapter, thank you.
It's Buffy, right?  Even that might make her angry. :D  Thank you for liking it!

05/15/2009 01:18 am
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Well. That's a fine mess. And I do mean fine. I hope she'll be somewhat understanding. The circumstances where extremely extenuating. And, I hope she doesn't forget everything. Xander didn't, on the show.

I love how vamp!Buffy just can't stop telling Spike how pretty he is. And, that they both think he feels wonderful.
Well, he is pretty! ;D  And VampBuffy wouldn't have missed it!  Thank you for liking it!

All4Spike
05/15/2009 01:11 am
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Perfect. I can believe that Spike wouldn't be able to resist such a seductive VampBuffy but that he wouldn't want them to be claimed unless she was in her right mind.
Can't wait for the repercussions...
Oh, I'm so glad you like it!  I wanted to have fun with an aggressive Buffy!  :D

05/14/2009 10:16 pm
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Oh I need more story :(... (Sorry for being annoying^^)
More coming!  Not annoying at all!

05/14/2009 03:47 pm
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Best damn smut ever! :D You were right, this chapter was big fun, haha. Tomorrow is going to be great^^.
Thank you!  I thought after the long wait, there should really be a payoff!

05/14/2009 03:14 pm
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Here's hoping Buffy remembers how she got there!
She's still fighting it. :D

Belle
05/14/2009 03:08 pm
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Noooooo bad Spike! *sigh* It's always something with him.
He does get himself into trouble. :D  But he really had no chance - couldn't resist!

Dreylin
05/14/2009 06:15 am
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Yeah, there was really no way he was going to be able to resist her like that.  He's a demon with a heart of something approximating gold, but Spike isn't exactly known for his restraint.  I hope he hasn't mucked things up too badly.
He couldn't have held back, even though he knew there would be repercussions.  I'm so glad you liked it!

01/14/2010 04:50 am
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all the chapters and the story in general are breat but <3<3<3s for this one :)
Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked it!  I'm sorry for the late response, but BSV didn't tell me I had a review and I only just found it.

slinkz
09/25/2009 04:59 pm
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Always loved the relationship between Joyce and Spike - lovely to see it honoured here even though he's now a Master Vamp.
I loved it too and thought Spike would fall into it again, since Joyce seems to remind him of his own mother.  I'm so glad you liked it!

05/15/2009 01:31 am
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joyce probably has a better idea of what is going to happen than buffy. very good read, thank you.
Joyce always struck me as naive, but very intelligent. :D

All4Spike
05/14/2009 12:04 am
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This can’t happen again.”
Yeah... right...
IMHO You've got the slow progression of their relationship absolutely perfect. I hate it when fics have YoungBuffy jumping straight into bed with Evil!Soulless!Spike. It should never happen that way.
Gotta be almost time for some real SpuffySmut though... or will discovery by the Scoobies come first?
Loving the whole thing....
Oh, thank you!  I agree with you that it makes no sense for her to be jumping right into bed with him.  She has to get to see and know him first.  Smut coming up!  :D

05/13/2009 04:46 pm
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So sexy and loving and just plain AMAZING. Oh, I need more story now...
Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you like it!  Next chapter's going to be fun.  :D

Belle
05/13/2009 03:36 pm
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Nooooo! Poor Spike! And why would anyone run screaming from being loved by someone like Spike?! Besides the whole evil vampire thing, he'd be a great catch! Wooooo must read more....
She ran screaming in canon (and was so callous and cruel about it.  I hated that!)  Well, she is a Slayer and he's an evil vampire who eats people.  Here she's not damaged by Angel, but she's still young and feeling her way and nervous.  But I think you'll like the next chapter!  :D

05/13/2009 12:15 pm
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*pouts*  Yes it can, Buffy!!!  It totally should!  But I'm glad she at least didn't reject him out of hand.  Much prefer your take on canon. Great update!!
And it will. ;D  Think you'll like the next chapter.

05/13/2009 07:47 am
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¡Yay! Our old friends, the Firoud, make an appearance. I love the matter-of-fact and worldly-wise Joyce, the approach on the Annointed One with intent, and the (whoa, hot!) dancing. The admission of Spike's regard was very touchingly done, with plenty of suspense on his behalf, not knowing how she might react. How lovely that she choose's kindness, but that's what she's been getting, isn't it?
I thought that this Buffy, undamaged by Angel and aware of Spike's difference from Giles' depiction of vamps, wouldn't be as cruel and dismissive as canon-Buffy, and would instead value his offering and be kind.  I'm so glad you liked it!

verito
05/13/2009 06:28 am
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Poor spike.. at least he will have a fare chance without all her emotional turmoil, ...stupid angel ...lol
Yes, it will be easier without Angel's legacy of hurt, but Buffy still tends to run for cover, doesn't she?  She wouldn't be Buffy otherwise! :D

Dreylin
05/13/2009 05:37 am
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I love the pace of this story.  Everything it moving along at a nice brisk pace, but it never feels rushed, and you always leave me wanting more.  You're pushing out the chapters at a breakneck pace too, and they're long chapters.  This is my favorite WIP at the moment.
Most people don't like WIPs, so it's a huge compliment that you're willing to wait!  The story's complete and I just have to clean it up for errors, which is why I can post it so fast.  Thank you so much for liking it!

05/14/2009 05:47 am
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very good read, thank you.
This chapter had to stay close to canon too, but now it'll start to swing off with Season 2.  Thank you for hanging in there!

Dreylin
05/13/2009 05:07 am
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This story's got great energy.  I'm loving every bit of it!
Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you like it!

05/13/2009 12:59 am
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Oh my God!, I`m so happy to see a new story from you again!
This was just perfect. I can`t wait for your update!
Thank you!  I'm so glad you like it!  Updating every day.

05/12/2009 09:34 pm
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Oh yeah!  He finally realized what has happened! 

LOVE that he did the right things unlike Angel.  This is just exactly what Spike would have done (even telling her to destroy the bones).   Have a feeling he'll deal with the annointed one before he goes too.  He KNOWS he wants her and likely loves her.....oh my!

I think she has an inkling of her own feelings as well.

Loved every word, her fight with Darla, the gloating over Angelus, the realization that Jenny won't have to die, the fight with the Master....all of it!  Excellent.

Kathleen
Angel should have told her to destroy the bones, but of course he didn't.  Squanders every opportunity to really help.  Spike wouldn't.  Oh, I'm so glad you're liking this!  I was worried because the fic's so close to canon.  But now it will start to veer away.

05/12/2009 08:21 pm
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Oooo. Very exciting! I was worried that Buffy taking the crossbow on patrol would provoke Spike into a real attack. But he is already too involved, isn't he? Lovely re-do of Darla's death. I wonder if Spike would've done it if she hadn't been so cruel about Dru. He was already provoked by the unfairness of the Glocks, but that seems to have been the last straw.

The "Prophecy Girl" twist was very good. Spike's epiphany:

He didn’t want to kill her. What he wanted was for her to really be...his...And that was an appalling thought!

Is leading him to an uncharacteristic retreat. Powerful stuff. I wonder what he'll find as he licks his wounds?
He was too involved and just stayed away from her since he can't kill her.  He'd have killed Darla just to prevent her hurting Buffy, but the Glocks and Dru made it easier to tell himself otherwise - until that epiphany hit him.  :D

All4Spike
05/12/2009 07:22 pm
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Love the way you've twisted it all, making Buffy a much more confident skilled fighter and with the attraction to Spike instead of Angel. I wonder if he's going to deal with the Annoying one before he goes...
Looking forward to the next installment...
She's the Slayer; she shouldn't have been running away from the Three!  It bothered me.  I'm so glad you like the change!

Belle
05/12/2009 03:27 pm
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Woooooooooo! Excellent chapters! Awwww they're getting to close. Can't wait for the next addition!!
The romance is going to start heating up! :D

05/14/2009 05:23 am
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this tale just gets better and better. love seeing spike this way. very enjoyable read, thank you.
Evil, unsouled, unchipped, and not in love yet (he thinks) - so much fun!  Thank you for liking it!

05/12/2009 08:11 pm
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"I want more. I want to be loved.”

There was a small silence.

“Who doesn’t?”


and

“I’ve been used all my life. No big.”

“Well, I’m not gonna be. And I’m not going to use you either.”

Something shifted behind his eyes and he stared at her.


Aha! Now the student is the teacher! This was a great pivotal chapter. Joyce is (more or less) up to speed, Buffy has graduated and even had a bit of a post-grad make-out session. Plus, even Spike is having his eyes opened, and they were pretty open before.

She's getting to him and he's starting to realize that. :D  I'm so glad you like it!

sin_amatic
05/12/2009 03:46 am
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Such fun... You've woven a lovely "new" world sans Angel and your take on Spike is perfection.  He's not a fluffy bunny or some comic relief.  No he's a Master vampire who's never had anyone give a damn about using him.  Nice to think Buffy could show him there is more to "life" or "unlife" then mere existence.  

Please keep up the great work or if it's completed... Thank you for doing such a fantastic job. 

Ta  Shelby
Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you're liking this!  I wanted to contrast Spike's methods with Angel's in canon, show how much more effective he would be at his most evil than Angel at his most good. :D  It takes a lot of toughness and smarts to survive 120 years.  The story is completed, except for cleanup, and I hope you like the rest of it!  

05/12/2009 01:08 am
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ha ha, now you've got him, Buffy!!!  Bravo!  Amazing update; can't wait for more!!
That would hit him, down deep where he lives.  I'm so glad you like it!  Thank you!

06/11/2009 06:43 pm
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Shit, this is great.

But I really don't see Buffy cursing so much. even when she's uber pissed I don't think she would say "fuck you"... She's almost puritan in that aspect. And she's much more sensitive and emotional.

Just think of how Buffy and her mom treated Dawn like she was a fragile little 2 year old with a delicate mind.
That's prolly similar to Buffy's childhood.
I never had Buffy say it before, but everybody's capable of it if sufficiently provoked.  I thought it would show just how angry she was with Spike if it came out then.  Televison won't allow a female heroine to curse, but Buffy's emotional and human and mad - I thought it would burst out.  But I'm glad you liked the chapter anyway.

BuffyConvert
05/19/2009 07:22 am
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     Wow! This just gets better & better. I espcially liked how Buffy tried to distract him with Dru.
Whaic she's wondering about anyway! :D  Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked it!

05/15/2009 04:31 am
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I'm loving the contrast of this evil Spike, not in love with her, but intrigued by her none the less.You're doing a fabulous job! 
He's in over his head, but he doesn't know it. :D  I'm so glad you're liking this!

05/14/2009 05:06 am
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spike at his best. loving your tale. very good read, thank you.
Evil Spike's so much fun!  I'm so glad you're liking it!

05/12/2009 07:59 pm
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Got a little distracted. You’re very distracting.

Well, turnabout is fair play, I suppose.

This is terrific, with the training, the teasing, the cutting in, the slow dancing leading to all sorts of new possibilities. I love that Buffy is so clear on what she wants (or doesn't want) in a way that isn't strictly vampire=bad, but about her own standards for herself.
With her interacting so much with Spike, Buffy's 'vampire bad' would be starting to wear thin, so she can think beyond it to what it might mean to her personally.  I never understood why Angel didn't train her.  But he never seemed to really help in canon, just squandered all his chances.

verito
05/11/2009 07:26 pm
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i love this story... a much nicer begining with spike..angel never really help her out...
 
That's what I thought.  Angel never really helped.  Spike at his most evil would inevitably end up helping.  I'm so glad you like it!

Bella
05/11/2009 04:09 pm
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Soooooooooo happy to see yet another of your stories! And this one is very amusing! Spike just likes to goad her doesn't he? lol Can't wait for another chapter!
Spike wouldn't be Spike if he wasn't goading her!  :D  Thank you for liking it!

All4Spike
05/11/2009 02:42 pm
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Better and better....
Thank you!  More coming.

05/11/2009 12:31 pm
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Phew, that was kind of sizzling -- and so much fun.  Heaven to read.
Oh, I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!  It was so much fun to write!

Dreylin
05/11/2009 09:32 am
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I love this dance they're doing, and not just the literal one, though that was pretty hot too.
Thank you!  I wanted to explore the difference in Spike's methods from Angel's in canon - soulless Spike being more effective than souled Angel.

sarah ault
03/05/2010 02:48 am
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it's a dame good story so far i really like spike in it
because he's helping buffy and her friends very cool.
Thank you for liking it!  I thought that even an evil Spike would be far more helpful to Buffy than Angel ever was in canon. :)

06/11/2009 06:23 pm
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I really love this story but i hate this season lol

I hope as it moves on, she kills the master very early and then we can go to season 3 :D
I never liked this season either and I never wrote a story for it before.  But then I thought of Spike taking Angel's place and the whole thing worked. :D  I'm so glad you're liking it!

05/14/2009 03:22 pm
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I'm enjoying this immensley! It taken me a while to start reading, but I'm very intrigued and so happy to see something new from you!
Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you're enjoying it!  Contrasting Spike's methods with Angel's was fun to write!

05/14/2009 04:25 am
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love it. thank you for the fun read.
Thank you!  This chapter had to be so close to canon that I was worried.

05/12/2009 07:39 pm
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Lovely. It's great that, although Spike is relatively "hands off" in the helping department, he's actively trying to teach her something. Strategy, the importance of knowing your enemy. Angel was cryptic guy, but Spike is a teasing teacher guy.
Evil Spike would still get irritated when he sees someone doing something dumb and would say so, inadvertently teaching her.  Thank you for liking it!

05/11/2009 12:16 pm
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It's so much fun to go over the early days - Spike's presence is proving to be a little more helpful than not.  Here's hoping...
I always thought that Spike at his most evil would be of more use than Angel at his most souled.  :D

Dreylin
05/11/2009 09:02 am
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Tremendous fun, and it looks like you're just getting started.  I can't wait for the next chapter.
Oh, yeah, I am just getting started! :D  Things will start to move now.  I'm so glad you're liking it!

05/11/2009 03:31 am
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yeh, okay, i really don't like this spike, he's pissing me off.  i hope buffy kicks his ass.
Oh, this is Evil-Spike, the pain in the ass.  But he' s going to get his comeuppance.  :D

Cas
05/11/2009 03:13 am
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Lotta action in that chapter.  You know, at first I thought Spike was gonna somehow get mistaken for the Souled one, but it doesn't look like that is likely.  This is probably more fun.  Thanks.
Spike would never be able to carry off being a good guy.  He just likes causing trouble too much!  And badass Spike is so much fun to write! :D

05/11/2009 03:10 am
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Love the story, especially the way you're weaving it in with canon and the way helpful Spike keeps popping up.  He's a lot more helpful being evil than Angel was being a goody good. 
That's what I thought - that evil Spike, amusing himself by giving out cryptic hints intended to cause trouble, would still be more helpful than Angel ever was. :D

05/11/2009 02:36 am
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I just blew through the first two chapters, and now I'm completely hooked on this fic.  I love the way you've taken early canon and put a whole new spin on it.  This is so well-done, very clever and original, not to mention intriguing.  I can't wait to see where you're taking this next.  You've done a great job of capturing the essence of all of these characters.  All the snarky quips are absolutely perfect.  No pressure, but, uh... I hope you update again really soon.
I'd never tried season 1 because Spike wasn't in it.  Then I wondered what if he was and how would his methods differ from Angel's.  I'm so glad you're liking it.  And I'll be updating every day.

All4Spike
05/11/2009 02:17 am
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Love the twist on 'The Harvest'. Everybody totally in character and as close to canon as feasible given the lack of Angel and addition of playful EvilSpike. Excellent work. More please.
I was in fact worried that it was too close to canon and people might get bored.  But adding a mischievous Spike helped and from now on it will start moving off.  I'm so glad you liked it!  Thank you!

05/11/2009 12:36 am
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Oooh, I love snarky confident Spike, and you do him SO WELL!!!  Can't wait for more!
Oh, thank you!  I was a little worried about this chapter because it had to stay so close to canon, but from the next one on, things take off.

Ivy
02/27/2012 08:19 am
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Hey.

Thoroughly enjoyed your story. If only it had gone this direction in canon! Thanks for a great read!
Thank you for enjoying it!  I always wished Spike had gotten there first.  It would have been so much better.

sarah ault
03/05/2010 02:40 am
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pretty good so far.
Thank you!  I'm so glad you're enjoying it!

05/14/2009 05:37 am
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Good start. Good to see a actually good new story and hey from 1 of my favorite btvs authors too :) I love Spike's characterization another non-pussy Spike fanfic is always welcome in my book. I will read the other chapters when I get the chance (and review all them--hopefully) keep up the good work!
Evil Spike is so much fun to write!  Thank you for liking it!

Dreylin
05/11/2009 02:45 am
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Fantastic opening!  I loved Spike's reaction to Buffy's whole encounter with Angel.
Thank you!  I couldn't resist the joke and how Spike would react to it!

05/11/2009 02:09 am
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Great story and excellent Spike.  You need a little break of some kind where you switch to Buffy.  it was a little confusing. 
I'm so glad you like it!  Thank you!  I'll try to figure out a better way to do that switch.

05/10/2009 09:09 pm
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Wow. Off to a really exciting start. And a surprising one - dead Angel before he even gets a chance to tell her he has a soul. tsk, tsk. ;)
I was always surprised that Buffy, a Slayer, didn't know that Angel was a vamp.  And then he was so coy and didn't tell her he was there to help.  Of course she would dust him.  He'd be just another vamp to her.  I'm so glad you're liking it!

lynnalso
05/10/2009 05:07 pm
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Spike having a giggle fit and Buffy killing off Angel before he ever had a chance to romance her - priceless.
I couldn't resist the joke!  I'm so glad you like it!  Thank you!

05/10/2009 05:07 pm
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Spike having a giggle fit and Buffy killing off Angel before he ever had a chance to romance her - priceless.
I couldn't resist the joke!  I'm so glad you like it!  Thank you!

05/10/2009 05:06 pm
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Spike having a giggle fit and Buffy killing off Angel before he ever had a chance to romance her - priceless.
I couldn't resist the joke!  I'm so glad you like it!  Thank you!

All4Spike
05/10/2009 04:16 pm
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Oh what a wonderful start! I can't wait for more mischievous Spike, he's so adorably irrestistable!
Bad boy, trickster Spike is so much fun!  Thank you for liking it!

05/10/2009 04:09 pm
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*applauds*  Yay, new story!!!!  Awesome beginning, excellent twist on canon, and I can't wait to see what happens next!!!
Thank you!  I wanted to have fun with the differences in Spike's methods and Angel's in canon.  I'm so glad you like it!

05/10/2009 04:09 pm
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*applauds*  Yay, new story!!!!  Awesome beginning, excellent twist on canon, and I can't wait to see what happens next!!!
Thank you!  I wanted to have fun with the differences in Spike's methods and Angel's in canon.  I'm so glad you like it!

EveryLastDrop
05/10/2009 02:36 pm
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A great beginning, setting up the characters and their thoughts and reactions to each other so easily for the plot to flow forward. I loved Spike's reaction to Angel's dusting. That Spike should be able to convince Buffy to not turn her back on being the Slayer is realistic for both their personalities now and funny. And Spike's brand of cryptic comments and taunting were interesting enough, but then he kisses her! I can't wait to read more. Please update soon!
Oh, thank you!  I'm so glad you're enjoying this!  Chapter 2 will necessarily be close to canon and I'm worried about that.  But then things will start to change.

05/10/2009 07:07 am
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It was very exciting to see a new one beginning from you! It certainly doesn't disappoint! I'm glad Angel is out of the way, and that it was so amusing for Spike, but it just gives you a chance to really go for it. You've captured the trickster element of Spike's character very well. His stake in things is so very different from everybody else's! I enjoyed all his louche body language throughout.

Great start!
Oh, thank you for liking it!  I needed to get Angel out of the picture, but was worried that people might get upset about Buffy dusting him. :D  Spike's trickster quality was what got me intrigued with this idea - how different his method might be from Angel's canon one.