a long and winding road... with a satisfying ending.

thank you,

Blue

http://www.tthfanfic.org/authors.php?no=12717&list=profile

Squeee!!! This was a fantastic piece of work!

I loved it! This is the first spuffy fic I've read in a very long time (having been in the Potter word up to my eyebrows for ages). I got swept into this by the third paragraph and had to force myself to stop reading to do even the most basic daily functions like cook for the family and what not. Brilliant work!

 

I found this story though seeking spike lj community - and I just wanted to leave a review for what is a beautifully crafted story. I really enjoyed reading this, and the plot was wonderfully interwoved into a fabulous story, that really drew the reader in. Thank so much for writing and sharing.

nice to read this again - thanks for the great story

Great to read this story again - wonderful and beautiful Spuffy Tale -

Oh I love it, now I need to start the next one.

*happy tears* Angsty & romantic with hope and joy for good measure. Great job.

What a beautiful way to end this part of their story. Manner's is right, Angel has a lot to think about. I liked that they lit candle's for Sister Edith and William but I'm most surprised that Joyce made sure that they shared a soul, they trully are soulmates. Now to start VP.

awwww...lovely ending :)

Wonderful story - and the Mothers In Heaven, nice touch. Really like your work.

I came across your fics because I was attracted to your name that was left at one of JL's review pages. I must say i really enjoyed this fic. Yay Spuffiness:)

76 Trombones....how totally perfect!

Going to head to the sequel tomorrow. I've been a bad girl and reading when I should be writing (it's all your fault you talented minx you).

This is really a gem of a story. Lots of tears both of sadness and joy.

Kathleen

Great story, I'm in the process of reading the sequel. I loved it. It's teary how sweet Buffy and Spike's relationship is!

Thank you for the wonderful story. I am now going to try again to read the sequel. I tried to read it before but didn't know about this one.

So much to lose in only a few moments but Spike is so much more then the vampire he was before he loved Buffy. Wondering what Joyce is going to do and how she can help. Maybe she can get his soul back. Buffy's love for him doesn't depend on if he has a soul or not, neither does it to Dawn. Glad that crazy nut job is gone but it's not over since Holland want's Angel's soul as well. I can't wait to find out how Angel got Shanshued and Spike didn't. He's the real hero here, alway's meant to be. Now to help them heal. Fantastic story FMS, can't say it enough.

wow...intense, pet...on to the end :)

Perfect end of the chapter....just when Spike despaired of Dawn's love, there she is! This is really so very well done.

Kathleen

This was very, very good. I found out about it when I saw the sequel, and I had to read it before I could read the sequel.

 

No, in my mind, I do not equate softness with being an airhead. I'm not an idiot, I know the difference. But like Buffy wouldn't know what a yin/yang symbol was? Everyone knows what that is. And it's the words you use to describe her that make her sound dumb. Like when you say she "whimpered." You make her sound like a two year old.

What happened to the smart, intelligent Buffy I remember from the show? She seems kinda like a dumb airhead in this story. Gotta say, that takes away from my enjoyment of it.

This is so mind blowing, so much happening. Just a little worried about what Spike said about his soul. Glad he had it because his demon wanted to take over and have Buffy. So glad he rallied the troops and so grateful to Illyria for helping him to think straight. Hope what Cordy's done won't muck everything up. Wonder what Cordy think's of her "champion" after he take's Joni. Wish I could read more but I'm beat, A very tightly knit story you've written here, still can't believe this is your first, kudo's to you sweetie.

man....angel is really a creep...glad spike caught him out...wonder what exactly the plan is.. :)

Gah and the fun just keeps on coming. BTW, love seeing Holland Manners in the story. He was always pretty chilling in a way because he looked so benign.

Kathleen

That was amazing! Now I get what Dru's trying to do, take Spike's soul, but she has no clue that Spike doesn't need his soul to love Buffy and for her to love him. Holland is a busy little boy. Glad that Cordy's there to help Angel figure out how to help Spike, but with what I already know, I'm guessing that Holland has something to do with Angel and losing it. Being a member of the Black Thorn must come into play at some point. I can't believe this is your first Spuffy fic. The character's are so real with such depth, it's really fantastic. Going to read one more chapter, great job, FMS.

okay, changed my mind...not so much with the dru love-age...lol.. :P ... i can't believe she tried to do that...but it'll all work out in the end... :)

Gaahh nothing like an unscheduled apocalypse indeed! Dru, Dru, Dru....I hate to admit how well she did learn from Angelus. LOVED the solo piece with Angel especially...Brilliant.

Kathleen

Dru does want her soul, Since her soul was a nun, wonder if she'll have a harder time of it or easier then either Angel or Spike? A little worried about that statement she made about making Buffy pay for making William cry. Hopefully she'll be too busy with her soul to do anything about it. So this is where Spike first put it out there that he want's to marry her. Glad Willow got to see what's in his heart and Buffy know's now too. That might be Giles' excuse at first for not telling Buffy about Spike but he could of asked or seen for himself after some time had gone by. He still did it because he didn't think Spike was good enough for her. Got to go to bed but will read more tomorrow. Excellent story, exciting and heart warming, great work.

You know what? i love dru....in spite of it all..i like the way she handled herself with angel...he deserves any penance he has to make for what he did to her...great chapters here, pet :)

Okay, I have to read the rest later (must have sleep even if I'd rather read great fic).....I had to rush over and nominate this a few places. This is utterly brilliant and emotionally true and moving.

Kathleen

Very tragic and beautiful. I loved the flashback to Prague, the way Spike acted with Drusilla. Spuffy lover or not, you've got to give a romance like that it's due.

Yeah, Dru knows that Spike needs her but that doesn't mean she won't be side tracked. And what's with the Orb? Is it for herself, she's such a flake anything's possible. Out of all of this, it's nice to know that the scoobies are together again and this time they're all on Spike's side. Angelus' has been really kicked to the curb by everyone. Glad he know's just how much he's disliked and just how loved Spike is. He's the real champion. Wonderful chapter, so exciting, can't wait to see how this all turn's out and what send's Angelus over the edge. Great work FMS, thanks.

wow...that last bit brought tears to my eyes...so very sweet and sad...hope they can help him in time :)

Say Wendy....trying to nominate this story several places and your e-mail address isn't working. Please e-mail a proper one to me at pfeifferpack2003@yahoo.com so I can nom this a few places *G*.

Kathleen

Oh and here's my reply to your mail via BSV it came back from the Mailer Deamon using the e-mail you have on your info and with 'reply' function:


It is my pleasure nominating such a wondrfully crafted story. I am working through all of yours and am so impressed with your talent!

I have a couple of other places I am planning to
nominate this particular story but have already
submitted it to Loves Last Glimpse in several
cateories to give it the best chance possible (will do the same at 3 other award sites where I think it would do well).

Someone from the site will e-mail you (I put your
e-mail as per requirements) and let you know of the nominations. It may take a day or so for them to do this. In a couple of cases you have to reply that you accept to have the nomination go through but others simply do a quick check of requirements and it's a done deal.

I have my apendages crossed for you! You are a
genuine talent. Your plotting is exceptional,
characterizations are spot on and your dialogue
believable. The award sites will draw more readers to your wonderful stories.

Kathleen

God this is brilliant! The imagery and the emotions are just heartbreaking. Not just Spike and Buffy but Dru and her firefly soul (and I adore William's reaction to his sire's question about it!). Xander is a treasure in this one and even Angel is finally growing into something of value. This is splendid.

Kathleen

I have been reading almost non stop now. I forgot to leave you a review last night, so here it is! I have read a lot of stories where Dru comes to help and just agrees that Spike should be with Buffy. I am kind of looking forward to her putting up a fight for him! You are an amazing wqriter, and I will continue reading until I am done!!

Autor, why did you have to make it so dark and unhappy for Buffy and Spike?
I mean the way showed their love is beatiful, but other stories, like Vanishing pint and Life on the Erth ((((
I do not like them to be in so much pain...Angelus was in charge of all of it(((It is great, and beatifull, but my heart break from your stories(((

Wow, what a story! It's fantastic. I was a little sleepy when I started it but I'm wide awake now. Spike can communicate with her and use her as a conduit to get info from Angelus. Not going to call him Angel, he deserve nothing less. They need Dru like she needed him when Dru was sick? Wonder if Angelus had anything to do with Spike not remembering that Buffy told him that she loved him in the Hellmouth? Wouldn't put it past him. Can't wait to read more, thanks sweetie, it's an amazing fic.

wow...i cant believe angel could be so...no...i can't even pretend to be surprised... ;P lol...great chapter, pet :)

What a wonderful story! pure excellence. can't wait to read more from you--going to the sequel right now, as a matter of fact....

I just found this story a week ago, and have been trying (I say trying because I am a full time student, mom of 3, and an Army wife who is sending her hubby to Iraq AGAIN soon) to find the time to read it. I am really enjoying it so far, and will continue to review as I finish chapters!