Second Youth by Ariel Dawn

01/30/2014 12:59 am
Squish         
Great time travel story - I really love how you took Buffy back with the great gift of her second chance at having her love and life with Spike and at the same time not having the story go through the past events.  The events you chose were just right to touch back to some of the most significant events for all the characters in the history of the series and still making this read like new adventures.  

Well Done - it's not every story that you re-read that gives you as much enjoyment as the first reading.  

08/04/2012 10:48 pm
Squish         
Great reading this one again - I've read this three times now and enjoyed it just as much.   One of my favorite time travel stories.

08/27/2011 03:39 am
Squish         
This was just what I needed.  A funny, touching story where Buffy asserts herself, enjoys herself and is just as full of life as she always wanted to be.  I laughed out loud so many times... it was great.  Very uplifting and lighthearted without being sugary 'air'. 

Thank you

Blue

09/11/2010 02:43 pm
Squish         
LOVE IT

Eskarina
10/14/2008 07:51 pm
Squish         
I enjoyed reading all of Second Youth with all my heart. luckily my first -complete- reading was on a weekend. I could barely step away from my computer, even if my eyes hurt :D
I'm guessing you are a professional writer or a very,very  tallented amateur teen. anyway, wow! 
just wow

Eskarina
10/12/2008 09:06 pm
Squish         
great stories. this is all I've been doing this Sunday, reading "Second youth" 

LCF
10/06/2008 05:41 am
Squish         
Just discovered this fine Spuffy fic, & I have only two tiny complaints: One of course is that it ended. Two? would have been a lot more fun if Spike had thrown Angel a beating as he did in "Destiny". As for Riley..? humilation would have to suffice. (would've been nice if Buffy staked him with a plastic stake...) You're handling of Warren, however, was beyond brilliant!! Sending him to prison with Spike's chip..? PURE GENIUS! On the Spuffy scale of 1 to 10..? 13.75.

Bravo!

LCF

04/10/2008 02:55 am
Squish         
Great second reading - and I like your happy ending for Buffy and the solution to The Slayers - First Evil arc.
Thanks!

Jason Barnett
04/02/2008 12:43 am
Squish         
Why, exactly, did you choose to have what happened to Willow happen?

I can't help but notice that this story the same thing that the real season 6(and earlier) had.  They talk AT Willow instead of with her.  They lecture instead of teach.  They warn of vague boogeymen instead of legitimate problems.  No one ever mentioned people like Rack to Willow.  In fact I think Buffy nearly killed him, but doesn't even mention him to Willow that I saw.  It's like people expecting Reefer Madness to be an effective anti-drug message.

How exactly does a "witchy" Buffy, who knows what happened to Willow justify keeping it a secret  instead of working with her?
I'm not going to try and excuse myself.  I didn't set out to fix everything in the sixth season, and I felt that it would not be true to Buffy's character if she could fix everything.  I'm sure there are those that would debate that point with me.  There are flaws in all the characters, that's why we write about them.  In this particular fic, my goal was to have Buffy attempt to fix her life, but given the enormity of the task, and reliving the past that she was so nostalgic for, presented certain blinders. 

Thank you for your review. 

Strawberries
07/17/2007 04:38 pm
Squish         
Despite the fact I really don't like the ending, it's a good fic :)

Again: you can be proud of yourself!
Thanks!

Jags
05/24/2007 03:06 am
Squish         
Absolutely loved it. keep up the good work
Thanks!

smlcspike
04/16/2007 12:38 am
Squish         
Oh that was great.
Thanks!

tina
01/12/2007 03:14 pm
Squish         
I read the whole thing last night in one go. Totally hilarious! I was laughing out loud over & over again. This will definitely be bookmarked. Thanks!
Aww you are too sweet!

12/19/2006 11:55 pm
Squish         
Excellent fic!
Thanks!

skyz
10/21/2006 06:19 am
Squish         
Yo, great fic here. Happy!Buffy is a good Buffy. I really liked the angst wasn't hard core and Buffy was light and happy. Spike was good in this as well. Loved that you made Buffy and Anya be better friends too. All around this was a damn good fic. Awesome.
Thanks!

All4Spike
10/18/2006 05:00 am
Squish         
This is one of the funniest and best fics I have ever read... and I've read a lot! So wonderful to have a cheerful carefree Buffy willing to own her feelings... what a difference it made! If only it could have been Amanda... or Rona... or Vi... Molly's accent was atrocious!
lol, but I liked Molly!

08/26/2006 07:17 am
Squish         
lol...good ending to a well-told story...love that they managed to avert disaster with the first....great story all around :)
Thanks!

Emily
08/20/2006 08:41 am
Squish         
I had trouble believing you were going to be able to make a happy season six, but congrats you did. Great fluffy goodness:D I have finished this story in this one day; i had trouble walking away. Sorry for the short and quite possible incoherent review, but going on 3 and a half hours of sleep is wearing me down. Great job, and I'm sure ill be reading more of you soon:D
So happy you liked it! Thanks for reading!

02/14/2006 02:16 am
Squish         
LOL, just wish it had been VI :(
take that back wulfie!

01/23/2006 12:21 am
Squish         
well, only several months or so behind everyone else i've finally finished this! loved this fic so much and i'm off now to read the sequal! yay!
So glad you liked!

Chris
01/12/2006 03:32 am
Squish         
This was recommended in livejournal's buffyverse top 5. Once I started reading it, I couldn't stop - it was that good! I read it all in one go. Made me laugh out loud several times. Loved the characterisations. Well done!
Thank you so much!

Molly Rosenberg
01/09/2006 09:10 pm
Squish         
I know I've already read this but I had the sudden urge to read it all again, fabulous! You really are a very talented writer.
Thanks so much!

12/30/2005 06:41 pm
Squish         
Hee, I really liked this story! It was very fun to read. :D
Thanks!

das_confusion
11/17/2005 07:36 am
Squish         
Great story. And yay Molly!
Yay Molly Indeed!

11/07/2005 05:07 pm
Squish         
that's the end? great story...but...that's the end? :(
That's the end...there will be a sequel

10/16/2005 01:10 pm
Squish         
yes I loved it but I desperately need a sequal :P
Yes, and as ever, no Second Youth sequel until Wulfie updates!

Strawberries
07/17/2007 04:21 pm
Monsters in the Closet         
Yay! Andrew is fun!

And: I've read a lot of fics in which Dawn has all kinds of mystical key powers and such, but it was never with the opening-doors-thingy, it's original and cool!
Thank you!

08/26/2006 07:12 am
Monsters in the Closet         
awww...i love dawn's growing affection for andrew...too bad willow's learned nothing thus far, though...great chapter, on to the last :)
Thanks for reading!

02/14/2006 02:11 am
Monsters in the Closet         
LOL, poor Andrew :P
lol

Strawberries
07/17/2007 04:07 pm
A Willow in the Land of Denial         
Oh I was really hoping this part could just be avoided...

Despite the fact that I don't like the situation in itself, I really like the way you handled it. Great chapter!
Thanks!

08/26/2006 07:09 am
A Willow in the Land of Denial         
i hope willow actaully listens to her this time...hope it all works out..and i'm so glad taht anya dumped xander at the altar this time...she needed to have that sort of control over her own life, not cowtowing to his every desire...great chapter :)
Glad you like!

02/14/2006 02:08 am
A Willow in the Land of Denial         
yeah Willow is an idiot. :P
lol

08/26/2006 07:03 am
Wedding Jitters         
yeah, willow managed to get everybody settled down...but i'm a bit worried about her, too...this could get bad :( great chapter though :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 02:03 am
Wedding Jitters         
and the Black Magic keeps coming :P
yep

Eskarina
10/12/2008 05:39 pm
Scantily Clad Men...uh Demons         
"“You aren’t on the guest list man,” said Murray. “And it’s the Slayer who’s hired us all tonight.”

“Who, is my bloody mate, mate.”

“Makes no difference, Spike,” said Murray. “She’s the freakin’ Slayer.”
"

PRRRiCELESS! :D 

Strawberries
07/17/2007 03:31 pm
Scantily Clad Men...uh Demons         
This chapter was such fun to read!
It's like weddings and birthdays and christmas in fanfics, I love it!
Thanks for reading!

08/26/2006 06:59 am
Scantily Clad Men...uh Demons         
uh-oh...that could spell trouble for anya and xander's relationship..but that could actually be a good thing...maybe they *should* split up...great chapter, pet :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 02:00 am
Scantily Clad Men...uh Demons         
Pooor inadequite xanderwith his overly small penis and lack of stamina :P
lol

Excellent
04/01/2010 03:15 pm
Soldier Girl         
 

Eskarina
10/12/2008 05:33 pm
Soldier Girl         
fabulous turnover of "As you were". thank you, thank you, thank you for making up a happy Season 6.


08/26/2006 06:54 am
Soldier Girl         
wow...i loved seeing their reactins, but not so sure as to the wisdom of telling as much as they did to sam and riley...great hilarious chapter though :)
What they tell sam and riley has concequences in the sequel

02/14/2006 01:56 am
Soldier Girl         
“What a bitch,” said Willow.


And they took this long to figure it out ?:P
apparently

Strawberries
07/17/2007 02:39 pm
Bite Me         
Good chapter!
This is a really nice fic, even more so now that I've rid myself of the butterfly-effecty feeling that kept screaming: "You shouldn't alter the future! Aaaaargh!" :)
Thanks!

08/26/2006 06:48 am
Bite Me         
cant wait to see riley's reaction when he sees who her husband-to-be is...great chapter :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 01:52 am
Bite Me         
OH my god can we kill Riley now??
heheheeh

crimsinsky
06/30/2013 08:09 pm
The Big 1-2-3         
This chapter is perfection! Happy tears.

Eskarina
10/14/2008 07:45 pm
The Big 1-2-3         
a delicious read eventhough second time around, but I bet it'll be so the thirtieth time around. you write really really well.  the lines on those cards really made me hold my breath and relive those key moments in their relationship !and the way you plotted things, is just incredible. 



awww, thanks so much!

Eskarina
10/12/2008 05:01 pm
The Big 1-2-3         
I've been trapped in front of my computer since the fisrt of these stories and when I thought it couldn't get any better it did. And I've only just finished reading "The Big 1-2-3" and there's more! And it's all full of surprises. you really made my day. 
:) yay!

Strawberries
07/17/2007 02:20 pm
The Big 1-2-3         
That was such a nice and sweet chapter! Allthough Xander's blind-joke, not so nice and sweet, but hey, it's not like he knows it's not that funny :P
Thanks for reading!

08/26/2006 06:44 am
The Big 1-2-3         
another great chapter, beautifully romantic....love spike's way of proposing, very well done :)
Thanks so much!

02/14/2006 01:49 am
The Big 1-2-3         
Xander is an ass :P
yep, that he is

Strawberries
07/17/2007 02:00 pm
Exposition         
That's nice of you, to let them have the good parts but make the bad parts go away (to prison in this case :P)

That was a nice conversation about Halfrek, the way you describe these things makes them really good to read :)
Thank you!

08/26/2006 06:42 am
Exposition         
wow...that was unexpected...lol..not so much, actually...i hope they can avert the whole deal with the first, that would be great...great chapter :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 01:46 am
Exposition         
LMAO, at the bacony sex bit :P
Thanks!

Nikkole
01/17/2006 02:41 am
Exposition         
OK, that last line from Anya was just pricless!! Sorry I haven't reviewed until now, I was so into the story that I forgot. Forgive me please?? I really like this story.
Thanks

Strawberries
07/17/2007 03:19 am
Recognition         
Yay! As you offcourse know, in the series Halfrek and Spike actually meet, recognize each other and then there's no further mention of the fact that Hallie is in fact Cecily. I really hated that because it would've made a good episode...
Glad you put it out there for all to enjoy...
Can't wait to read it!
Thanks!

08/26/2006 06:39 am
Recognition         
well, in reality -- so to speak -- his reaction wasn't that bad...so i wonder why she's so worried this time...but i hope that hallie doesn't hurt spike again in any way....great chapter :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 01:44 am
Recognition         
Wish he would just kill her
lol

11/27/2008 12:31 am
Warren         
Really enjoying this!
Glad you like!

08/26/2006 06:34 am
Warren         
lol...warren's getting away...very slowly...lol...that totally cracked me up...very good chapter all around, thoroughly enjoyed every bit...great job :)
Thanks so much!

02/14/2006 01:41 am
Warren         
LOL, great chappie :P
Thanks

Strawberries
07/17/2007 02:53 am
Singing Spike         
Cool chapter!
Nice work with the social service lady visit :)
Thanks!

08/26/2006 06:30 am
Singing Spike         
lol...spike cracks me up with the singing...i'm glad the visit seemed to go somewhat better this time around...and the whole "buffybot parts" under willow's bed, thing? yeah, creepy....off to read more, love...great job :)
lol, I love to make SPike sing! Thanks for reading!

02/14/2006 01:39 am
Singing Spike         
Lmaqo, Willow is the ditz :P
hehehehe

08/26/2006 06:25 am
Mole Girl         
lol...poor buffy, getting ragged on about the dirtiness...lol...i hope anya and xander can work it out :)
Thanks for reading!

02/14/2006 01:36 am
Mole Girl         
LMAO, smart assed kids :P
lol

Totally smiling here!
04/01/2010 02:15 pm
Thanksgiving with the Summers         
 

Strawberries
07/16/2007 05:10 pm
Thanksgiving with the Summers         
Whahaha Spike/Xander-bonding is just too fun to handle :P

Caprice seems really cool!
(Much better then step-thing-Valery from your other fic!)

And again: really good chapter!
Thanks!

08/24/2006 08:59 pm
Thanksgiving with the Summers         
i love the awkward, grudging okay-ness developing between spike and xander...and i love the scene with her dad...great job on this fic, love :)
Thanks so much!

02/14/2006 01:30 am
Thanksgiving with the Summers         
LOL, damn women are manipulative :P
yep :)

Strawberries
07/16/2007 04:28 pm
The Crantanouk Champion of Sunnydale is...         
Wow, that's a good idea! With the scythe and the one slayer!

You're really good at making everything dear mr. Joss tourtured us with better :P
Thanks!

08/24/2006 08:55 pm
The Crantanouk Champion of Sunnydale is...         
i love xander's reaction....made me sigh though...that boy will never learn...great chapter though :)
No, he will never learn. But such is the way of Xander

02/14/2006 01:27 am
The Crantanouk Champion of Sunnydale is...         
And the evil dad shows up
yep

Strawberries
07/16/2007 04:15 pm
Naked Challenge         
Whahaha, nice working the demon into the dentist appointment. And I like the fact that Buffy is doing mundane things like going to the dentist, she doesn't do that kind of stuff on the series :P

You described the fight-for-the-mate really well, and witchy-Buffy is way cool!
Thanks!

08/24/2006 08:51 pm
Naked Challenge         
lol...love her visit to the dentist, very funny and cute ... i feel bad for the poor dental hygienist....lol..great chapter :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 01:22 am
Naked Challenge         
LOL, Buffy and her bloody teeth :P
lol

Kathy
09/22/2005 06:00 am
Naked Challenge         
Got hooked on this when another author (I've actually forgotten which one), mentioned it in one of there back to the past stories. I have thoroughly enjoyed. Really hope you do a sequel. Glad Molly got it, though Vi was my first choice. Thought Molly was hilarious. Would definitely like to read some of her slayer adventures...
and so you shall!

margaret
09/22/2005 05:59 am
Naked Challenge         
great story, i hope you do a sequel because i love the buffy from the future, i love that she knows what she wants and how to get it. also bonus points for tara not dead kennedy not there warren punished! thanks
Thanks for reading!

Brittany
09/22/2005 05:59 am
Naked Challenge         
SEQUEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok

Heather
09/22/2005 05:58 am
Naked Challenge         
Amanda was my fave potential, but Molly was good too. I'd love a sequel. Please, write one. You did such a great job on this one. It just doesn't seem complete and if you don't continue there will be this hole that never got filled. :)
lol

~*~Tasha~*~
09/22/2005 05:58 am
Naked Challenge         
I am ALL for NO Kennedy for Season 7. I hated that bitch. She was annoying, bossy, and I just hated her. I loved this story front to back. It is always nice to see things turn out better and without so much angst. Very nice. Loved it. I always look forward to your next story. I've been reading Living Vengeance even before it posted to the BSV. Look forward to where you go with that one too.
Thanks!

Strawberries
07/16/2007 04:02 pm
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
Aaargh! My head! Pictures of naked Angel burned on the inside of my skull! Aaaargh! Get them out! *cringing*

You'd better get me a naked Spike in the next chapter :P

Sorry, no naked Spike :(

08/24/2006 08:46 pm
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
oh wow...i'm all nervous now...i hope spike doesn't get hurt...great chapter :)
I wouldn't let Spike get hurt. Thanks for the review!

02/14/2006 01:19 am
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
“Don’t do anything stupid out there,” she warned.

“Me? Never.”


Shyeah, right. :P
hehehehe

daisy
09/22/2005 05:57 am
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
hey i hope you do a sequel. awsome story and i wanted to say i'm glad you found a way to keep everyone alive. more please.
Thanks!

Confused Muse
09/22/2005 05:57 am
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
Wow, nicely done, and all complete. Did I mentioned I like happy endings? :) Sequel couldn't be bad, especially with a little more growing up form some of the less mature Scoobies (mentioning no Willow's or Xander's)
Thanks!

chanel 5
09/22/2005 05:56 am
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
congrats! what a great story!!! :) thanks.
Thanks for reading!

Franchesca
09/22/2005 05:56 am
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
Doubel Happy Dance. I LOVED the ending. What could be better than alive Tara and no Kennedy?
Not much in my books

Rae
09/22/2005 05:56 am
Frost Monsters and Stupid Vampires         
Would definetly love a sequel! Getting a happy season 7 with Molly training Spike and Buffy lovin' and Tara would be fantastic. Great ending to a great fic.
Thanks Rae!

Strawberries
07/16/2007 03:51 pm
Manic Monday         
Gheh, so she just forgot about the trio of wannabe-evil losers then? What, she couldn't remember to lock up the guys that are killing Tara if she doesn't?
I'm thinking she brought 122-year-old-forgetfullness with her :P
Maybe, maybe not :)

08/24/2006 08:41 pm
Manic Monday         
good...get the nerds taken care of before they can do too much damage...i am seeing a trend, here, though...and i'm thinking that buffy may find out there are some things she just can't change.... :( great chapter, though :)
It's a distinct possibility

02/14/2006 12:56 am
Manic Monday         
LOL, enter the Troika, exit the troika. :P
LOL

02/14/2006 12:49 am
Manic Monday         
LOL, enter the Troika, exit the troika. :P
Hehehe, yep

DK
09/22/2005 05:55 am
Manic Monday         
Great ending! Really did like Molly so I am glad she is back or here? Anyway, thanks for not calling Kennedy. How about sequel, without losing Spike? How about Angel or Dru volunteering?
Hmmm, I don't know if I'll have Angel and Dru make an appearance in the sequel, it's an intriguing idea though

MarzBar
09/22/2005 05:55 am
Manic Monday         
Hey, the ending surprised me somewhat (not expecting it yet) so YAY, sequel. Definitely an alive Tara is good. No Kennedy, YAY.
Very big yay for no Kennedy!

tiff
09/22/2005 05:54 am
Manic Monday         
loved it !! sequal please your staory was so great
Thanks!

karyn
09/22/2005 05:54 am
Manic Monday         
season 6 was so much better your way...lol yep! a sequel would have lots of new options!
Yep, that it will!

~*~Tasha~*~
09/22/2005 05:54 am
Manic Monday         
And WIllow screws things up again. {Sighs and shakes her head} She did it before they were ready. Crazy Willow. Tara has a right to be ticked. When will Willow learn. {Growls} Excellent chapter update.
Thanks Tasha!

Strawberries
07/16/2007 03:38 pm
Lazy Sunday         
Yay! Parties are good!
Though I hope no-one is stupid enough to say 'I wish...' :)
we can only hope

08/24/2006 08:36 pm
Lazy Sunday         
lol...i love how buffy has all this knowledge and is able to help them..it's sad, but realistic, though, that she probably wont really be able to help xander and anya...xander's got to get over his issues on his own i think....great chapter :)
Thanks for reading!

02/14/2006 12:43 am
Lazy Sunday         
Halfrak???? Buffy you are sooooo screwing up. :P
lol

MarzBar
09/22/2005 05:53 am
Lazy Sunday         
Willow is getting dangerous fast now. How will Buffy fix that?
Will she fix it all????

Oracleholly
09/22/2005 05:53 am
Lazy Sunday         
*up to chap 28* Great stuff, honey! Anya's elevation was a nice touch. Xander really needs to make up his mind about Anya -- and go her with demanding respect. Love it. Chap 28's happy day -- seemed like a spell also -- was wondering if Trick was about or something Willow cooked up.
Thanks for reading OHolly!

MarzBar
09/22/2005 05:52 am
Lazy Sunday         
Love this old smart Buffy put into young stupid Buffy body. I hope she can actually fix some of the bad things (like save Spike and Anya) and not mess up other things. More soon please.
Thanks for reading!

Henke
09/22/2005 05:52 am
Lazy Sunday         
Great chapter. Really looking forward to the next
Thanks!

Tam
09/22/2005 05:51 am
Lazy Sunday         
TRIBBLES!!!!! Oh Gawd LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
hehehehe

Strawberries
07/16/2007 03:13 pm
Male Posturing         
She shouldn't be telling Will about the future! And then: she doesn't know if that'll even BE the future, since she's probably changing all of it. Damn I'm getting a butterfly-effect-vibe from this fic.

Me like :)
Thanks!

08/24/2006 08:32 pm
Male Posturing         
newlyweds, indeed...i have to say, i'm with spike...very relieved that the wanker has gone home!! :) great chapter :)
aren't we all? Thanks for reading!

02/14/2006 12:38 am
Male Posturing         
lol, great chappie loving the confident Spike :P
yay!

Oracleholly
09/22/2005 05:51 am
Male Posturing         
*up to chap25* Such a great rewrite of 'As You Were' - god, if onlyh it had been like that. Love that Xander defended Anya & that Buffy blurted out Dawn's keyness. also TRIBBLES!!! lol
Tribbles are fun!

chanel 5
09/22/2005 05:50 am
Male Posturing         
ok, this version is sooo much better!!! :)
Thanks!

~*~Tasha~*~
09/22/2005 05:50 am
Male Posturing         
I loved hot As You Were went this time around. LOL. Very funny!!! Definitely better than it did on the show. Look forward to the next update.
Thanks!

Superstes diligo
09/22/2005 05:49 am
Male Posturing         
*chuckle* she had to get the last word didn't she? ;) that was brilliant! "Oh Riley?"
hehehe yep

Elizabeth
09/22/2005 05:49 am
Male Posturing         
Loved it!! the Spike/Buffy/Riley/Sam interaction was absolutly wonderful. I can't wait to read more. Post soon, writes lots, BUT don't work to hard. Liz
Not a problem!

Bloody fantastic
04/01/2010 01:35 pm
The Return of Happy Buffy         
 

Strawberries
07/16/2007 03:00 pm
The Return of Happy Buffy         
Whahaha, drunken Spike was just too fun for you to pass up on wasn't it? :P
yep, it really was

08/24/2006 01:18 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
lol....that last part had me literally laughing out loud....tooo funny...and poor dawnie.... :) great chapter :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 12:33 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
LOL, poor Spike ravaged while he's drunk :P evil slayer :P
yep, that she is

10/16/2005 11:29 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
lmao, but still no angel Dustage :(
Wait for the sequel Wulfie, perhaps there will be Angel dustage there

DK
09/22/2005 05:48 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
I’m not the one that’s tracking a demon OB/GYN, that's priceless. Love the humor, when does Angel get his dose?
hehehe, So glad you like!

LindaM
09/22/2005 05:48 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
I know I keep saying this, but, this story is so much fun. '“Oh right, hostile seventeen, right?” asked Sam. “I prefer Spike,” he observed.'
So glad you like!

BloodyTearsOfLife
09/22/2005 05:47 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
SO I got my comp back and guess what was the first thing I read. Yup, this. Great chapter! Update soon!
Thanks!

Superstes diligo
09/22/2005 05:47 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
oooh! can't wait for the spike and riley show-down!
lol, thanks!

littlelady
09/22/2005 05:46 am
The Return of Happy Buffy         
*cheers* yes, I love it. I can't wait to see the Riley Spike interaction...*looks wicked* are you going to have Spike and Buffy caught in the crypt again? because that would be totally awesome and completly and utterly hilareous. Keep up the good work, to work to hard and have fun writing. Liz
Thanks!

Strawberries
07/16/2007 02:50 pm
Not Happy Buffy         
Go Giles! Woohoo!

And: those watchercouncely people are losers! He's gonna save the damn world, which is partly (mostly, I daresay) because of his relationship with Buffy! They're stupid!

But then again, it's not like they've seen season 7 so can't really blame them can I? :)

Good chapter!
Thanks!

08/24/2006 01:16 am
Not Happy Buffy         
i'm glad giles actually backed them up...another great chapter here :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 12:31 am
Not Happy Buffy         
LOL, Nate is a dick, why oh why did Buffy marry him??
lol, cause she didn't have Spike... that's why

10/16/2005 11:26 am
Not Happy Buffy         
Love the fic, but cab we stake angel, soon pweeeeeease
I promise nothing Wulfie, Wait for the sequel

~*~Tasha~*~
09/22/2005 05:46 am
Not Happy Buffy         
Usually end up reviewing this one at the SR because it posts there first, but SR was down when I tried to check it earlier. Glad to see an update. Love this story. Eager to see where things head with the whole Sam and Riley showing up this time. Look forward to the next update.
Thanks!

BloodyTearsOfLife
09/22/2005 05:45 am
Not Happy Buffy         
Great chapters Ariel, I can't wait to finish reading this. Update soon!
Thanks!

Opal
09/22/2005 05:45 am
Not Happy Buffy         
he he he...lovely update! good job.
Thanks!

Iona
09/22/2005 05:45 am
Not Happy Buffy         
aaw, great job with the proposal! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!

Oracleholly
09/22/2005 05:44 am
Not Happy Buffy         
AD - great, simply great!!! the cards with the sayings - oh my! you had me at card #1
awww thanks oholly!

Strawberries
07/16/2007 02:33 pm
Doctor Buffy         
Ok that was the most unceremonial claim I've ever read. It's different, I like it :)
Thanks!

smlcspike
04/15/2007 06:44 pm
Doctor Buffy         
Oh that was to good.
Thanks!

08/24/2006 01:12 am
Doctor Buffy         
oh, yea!!! now we have happy newlywed spuffy!!! yea yea yea!!! i'm a bit excited....loved this chappie...more now :)
:)

02/14/2006 12:27 am
Doctor Buffy         
LOL, damn good chappie :P
Thanks!

11/07/2005 03:09 pm
Doctor Buffy         
"Oh, there was a spell involved, made her think I was Darla giving her a quiz. It was good times" fucking hilarious!
Glad you like!

Pulchra Nex
09/22/2005 05:44 am
Doctor Buffy         
hahaha... loved the romantic scene! that was really something! Need more!
Thanks!

Elizabeth
09/22/2005 05:43 am
Doctor Buffy         
*squeals happily and bounces giddily with excitement* it was a wonderful post. I love how he did the cards. That was a really orignal idea, great work *pats you on the back* go you !!! I can't wait to see what happens next. Liz
Glad you like!

Elizabeth
09/22/2005 05:42 am
Doctor Buffy         
Quotes from fic: "Where are they going?" -Xander "Balcony sex," -Tara calmly "Damn it, now it's occupied. We are next though K" -Anya *falls over laughing and clutching sides in painfilled pleasure* oh god, that's too funny. That whole part is just absolutly brillant. I cannot wait to read more. *sits patiently but beings to bounce excitedly* post soon. But don't work to hard. Liz
lol, not a problem!

Rhonda
09/22/2005 05:42 am
Doctor Buffy         
Man I missed this story. I can't believe how things are going so smooth right now. I just know that there is another shoe that could drop. Great update. can't wait for more.
Thanks!

Superstes Diligo
09/22/2005 05:42 am
Doctor Buffy         
*walks to Anya* Yes, Anya, your reservation still stands and you are next.... *snickers* Loved it Ariel! please update soon!
Thanks!

08/21/2006 02:56 pm
Tabula Rasa - Tuesday         
okay...now she's gonna have to keep spike from killing the council wanker...lol...great chapter :)
Thanks for reading!

02/14/2006 12:07 am
Tabula Rasa - Tuesday         
and the plot thickens *grins*
Yep

Freddie
09/22/2005 05:41 am
Tabula Rasa - Tuesday         
I love this story, it's really cute and light all round. A refreshing change from the angst ridden fics that seem to be so popular lately!  Apart from the fact that i can stop picturing the Slayer as a granny she really is, i think it's great. I love how you made her smart and have magick. Can't wait for more!
Thanks!

chanel #5
09/22/2005 05:40 am
Tabula Rasa - Tuesday         
MMM. Very ...Cute.
Thanks!

GoldenBuffy
09/22/2005 05:40 am
Tabula Rasa - Tuesday         
Noooo, Buffy can't stop being a slayer. She is THE slayer,lol. Not Faith, ewww, that uis wrong. Wrong on so many levels its not even funny. *end mini rant* Loved the chappie, public/ semi-private sex, yeah!
Thanks!

BloodyTearsOfLife
09/22/2005 05:39 am
Tabula Rasa - Tuesday         
Oh, I'm sensing some foreshadowing. I think Hallie just needs to get her butt kicked. I can't wait to see Spike's reaction though, so hurry it up with the next chapter!
lol, thanks

~*~Tasha~*~
09/22/2005 05:39 am
Tabula Rasa - Tuesday         
Uh oh ... sounds like a set up for disaster. I always liked the Hallie and Cecily angle of things. Look forward to the next update. Always love this story. FYI ... I met Kali Rocha a couple weeks back. She said that the Hallie/Cecily was something Josh intentionally put into the Season 6 script where Spike and Hallie see each other. {Smiles} Just a little tidbit of info there.
Cool!

Strawberries
07/16/2007 04:27 am
Monday         
Whahaha Spike on a date is already fun, and it hasn't even started yet :P

On a different note: She'd better find a way to get him out of the Hellmouth alive this time or I'll kick you :D

(I believe that's the second time I've threatened you with the kicking... sorry... I get carried away sometimes ;))
lol, don't worry. I believe in happy endings

08/21/2006 02:44 am
Monday         
i love how she's helping her friends through the troubles before they happen...great chapter :)
Thanks!

02/14/2006 12:00 am
Monday         
“I’m going out on a date with Spike!” Buffy giggled.


Gawd I love silly Buffy :P
lol glad you like

Stephanie
09/22/2005 05:38 am
Monday         
Great update! Can't wait to see what happens next in the life of Buffy = this is such a great fic. Sigh.
Thanks!

GoldenBuffy
09/22/2005 05:38 am
Monday         
Hey MORE! lol j/k great chappie loved it. Can't wait for more. :)
thanks

BloodyTearsOfLife
09/22/2005 05:37 am
Monday         
Hey you, great chapter. Glad the whole nerd mess is taken care of. I'm really interested in this whole Dawn/Andrew thing. Get the next part up soon!
Thanks!

Peyton
09/22/2005 05:37 am
Monday         
Every update is a bright spot in my day! I hope this story goes on forever!
Awww Thanks!

GoldenBuffy
09/22/2005 05:37 am
Monday         
Love sining Spike, I only wish I could hear him,lol. Buffy bot under Willow's bed O.o..... do I see some smut on her part with a certain robot's hand? lol
lol, I'm not telling!

Strawberries
07/16/2007 04:14 am
Sunday         
Aargh, why can't I shake the feeling that she's messing with things she shouldn't be messing with?

The letter to the council was just great, smartypants Buffy = cool :P
Thanks!

08/21/2006 02:41 am
Sunday         
great cahpter, loved the convo with willow and taking out the demon lady...great job with buffy's to-do list...can't wait to read more :)
Thanks!

chanel 5
09/22/2005 05:36 am
Sunday         
everything about this fic has been so sweet. It's lovely to read a beautiful, lighthearted story about our two favourite characters. I loved spike singing, so funny, and with the white tshirt? yum! You know what I'd love to see, that top he wore when he went to the DMP in the episode DMP. I think that he looked so nice in that, and buffy didn't say anything. And that is why I like fanfic better then the actual show... :) Can't wait for the update!
Glad you enjoyed it!

BloodyTearsOfLife
09/22/2005 05:36 am
Sunday         
Heh. Sometimes the scoobies are just weird. So what the heck is Willow doing with Buffy bot parts? I love how you made Spike be kind of random, he makes me smile. And Anya, fiction wise, she's turning into one of my other favorite characters. Anywho, hope to more of this (and a certain challenge) soon!
:) Glad you like!

Kawaki
09/22/2005 05:35 am
Sunday         
I think the Buffybot being under the bed is weird too.
oh ya

Peyton
09/22/2005 05:33 am
Sunday         
Read from 1-18 todayand thoroughly enjoed it! You give great humor!
Thanks!

BloodyTearsOfLife
09/22/2005 05:33 am
Sunday         
I'll have you know that I stayed up late just to read your story. heh. Anywho, I wanted to say fab on the new chapter. I'm really liking the friendship between Buffy and Anya. Update soon!
*giggle* thanks!

08/21/2006 02:37 am
Saturday         
i like buffy calling spike "love"..nice little switch...great chapter...more now :)
Thanks!

02/13/2006 11:50 pm
Saturday         
Yerp still loving this one :P
Thanks Wulfie!

BloodyTearsOfLife
09/22/2005 05:32 am
Saturday         
“You tell anyone that I sat and watched Python with you I’ll bloody tear out your soddin’ throat.” I really loved the last scene. That so was Spike. I am so happy I got time to read this fic. The sugar daddy thing was very funny. And I know I mentioned it to you but the part were buffy sneaks into Spike's bed, I totally feel in love with that part. It was just so...I don't know how to describe it but it was one of my favorite scenes so far. I can just imagine Spike saying what he said. I really like it, different from any other fic I've read. The characters were very well written. Hope to see more of this soon!
Thanks BTL! *hugs*

lyn
09/22/2005 05:32 am
Saturday         
Fun Fun Fun
Thanks

~*~Tasha~*~
09/22/2005 05:31 am
Saturday         
Awesome chapter 17. Loved the Thanksgiving thing. I was laughing so hard when I read that Caprice was a Brownie. LOL! Hank's going to marry a demon. Too funny. Loved the little bonding session of sorts with Xander and Spike.
hehehe, ya I liked that part too!

stephanie
09/22/2005 05:31 am
Saturday         
WOnderful wonderful - you so rock! So fab! I love this story so so so sosososososo much! Can I say how much! I was in withdrawl from being on vacation! Love that Hank's girlfriend is a Brownie! he he you are so good!
lol, thanks!

chanel 5
09/22/2005 05:30 am
Saturday         
that was great! really sweet :)
Thanks

01/28/2014 06:37 pm
Friday         
I'm so glad that I decided to read this story again - I love your future wise, joyful and grateful Buffy.   Love the ending line. 

Strawberries
07/15/2007 09:44 pm
Friday         
Whahaha, Buffy as Head Watcher Chica is a nice little mental picture :P
I thought it was funny

08/18/2006 07:26 am
Friday         
wow...but i could so see that happening...i love the advice she's pouring out to everyone...great chapter :)
Thanks so much!

02/13/2006 11:43 pm
Friday         
LOL, damn good stuff :P
Thanks Wulfie!

Rhonda
09/22/2005 05:30 am
Friday         
This was just great to read. I can't believe how it all came out and I could just picture it within my mind.
Thanks!

Oracleholly
09/22/2005 05:29 am
Friday         
re: 15-16 Okay first ewwww with the naked Angel on the front yard. Geesh. But go Buffy with the white witchy power! And I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED the engagement party with the demons in attendance! And look at Willow with trying out the demon cooking. I fear Buffy's stomach will never quite be the same. I don't think Buffy has thought that whole Scythe thing through though. Having only one Slayer - would it kill Faith? would one of them only lose their powers? it's tricky and by her messing up that part of the timeline...that would fail to give Dawn & Andrew a real chance to become friends, hence the daughter & granddaughter that Buffy misses so deeply. Please update soon.
Glad you liked!

chanel 5
09/22/2005 05:29 am
Friday         
Daddy? don't remember this happening first time round. please update soon :)
Thanks for the review!

DK
09/22/2005 05:28 am
Friday         
This is a great update. Can't wait until Spike gets undressed for this fight. We need pictures of it.
mmm that we do

Kattie
09/22/2005 05:28 am
Friday         
Wounderful update! I can't wait for more plz update soon!
Glad you liked!

scarlett2u
08/17/2010 02:39 pm
Thursday         
I am so loving this story! Not that I'm surprised, seeing as how "Walking a Mile" is one of my all-time faves. I simply love your way with humor and dialogue. It makes me cheer and laugh out loud. In fact, I keep startling myself with the LOLing. Especially when Buffy tells Giles that a sacred duty won't keep her in gummy bears. Ah, good times. Thanks so much for writing this. I can't wait to read more.

Strawberries
07/15/2007 09:27 pm
Thursday         
Still, the 'itsnotright'-feeling continues to settle nice and comfortably into my belly...
while of course, the rest of me gets carried away with how great it is that Spike's got a chance to live and Buffy's got a chance to make everything turn out just fine :D
I'm glad you are enjoying the fic!

08/18/2006 07:21 am
Thursday         
hmmm..i'm wondering what she just did, and when did buffy get all with the magic? love how she's progressng with spike, and her list of things to do...great chapter ;)
Thanks!

02/13/2006 11:37 pm
Thursday         
Oh yeah you know this is a great fic, right??
Well you keep telling me that...

11/07/2005 02:34 pm
Thursday         
OMFG you are cracking me up with the "teeth" and the "sacred duty that isn't paying for my gummy bears" LMFAO
Glad you like

jennifer
09/22/2005 05:25 am
Thursday         
I want to see the author do a happy dance! Great update, can't wait for more.
lol, thanks!

Stephanie
09/22/2005 05:25 am
Thursday         
Really great update Ariel. I loved it as always (hence the reading it while sitting here in Poland! LOL) It was so fab! I loved her pulling down her teeth chcking to see if it real, and the problems she encountered with not wanting to tell Anja about the wedding or Dawn about her death. ::Sniff:: So wonderful! Anyway Love it love it love it. Need more please!
Thanks Steph!

tam
09/22/2005 05:24 am
Thursday         
Love, love, love this story.
thanks!

Stacy
09/22/2005 05:24 am
Thursday         
Wow! You've created your own little universe, haven't you? I love it. I love how Buffy's all wise and capable now. And I like the little snippets of what's to come. I love how Buffy's been married a bunch. In fact, there's not anything I don't love. One thing, If Spike doesn't get a soul, he can't use the amulet, so why hasn't Buffy realized that yet. Can't wait to read more. The party should be a blast!
Buffy has plans...

lovesbitca
09/22/2005 05:24 am
Thursday         
hey, i'm just loving this, it's great. I love hos Buffy is trying to do things differently, making Anya part of her inner circle. Please continue!
glad you like!

01/28/2014 10:55 am
Wednesday         
In for another great Spuffy reading of this wonderful Buffy comes back story.  This is one of my favorite Buffy-Spuffy stories.  

05/10/2010 05:35 am
Wednesday         
I love this story.  I love the Buffy in this story.  She's so light and breezy, the way she used to be before Angel got his talons into her.  And she's funny.  I think you pegged her very well.

Thanx for this story :)

04/08/2008 03:37 pm
Wednesday         
I love that line "Think about it Giles, I was a hundred and twenty two, what do you think I was doing?"
Thanks!

Strawberries
07/15/2007 07:17 pm
Wednesday         
This is really cute and all that... it's just... I keep thinking changing the future is of the not-so-goodie... I mean hey... hasn't she learned ANYTHING from Harry Potter and his stupid timeturners! All I'm saying here; maybe Buffy needs a little Dumbledore-y advice about leaving things to be as they're supposed to be.
Then again... maybe future Buffy is meant to be...
And I don't want Spike to die so I'm eagerly devoting myself to what you think is 'supposed' to happen :P
Thanks for reading!

08/18/2006 07:17 am
Wednesday         
oh this could be so good!! i don't see any reason why they'd have to send her back...great start, on to more :)
Thanks!

02/13/2006 11:33 pm
Wednesday         
lol, I am still lovin this fic
So Glad!

soxfan
09/22/2005 05:23 am
Wednesday         
Great story. I really like your writing style. It reads so fast -doesn't drag, ever. I love from the future Buffy. Friendship with Anya? Awesome. And Buffy's obsession with her teeth? The funniest thing I've read in a long time. Everytime her teeth are even mentioned, I literally laugh out loud. Thanks for the story
I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the compliment!

redwulf50
09/22/2005 05:23 am
Wednesday         
Excellent chappies lol, I love Buffy keeps checking her teeth :P
Glad you like wulfie!

lovesbitca
09/22/2005 05:22 am
Wednesday         
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! I love this fic, it's nice to see a 'Willow does a spell' fic that doesn't dwell on the spell, but focuses on enjoying the consequences! Great story so far, can't wait for the rest, dentures and all! :D
Thanks!

Kawaki
09/22/2005 05:22 am
Wednesday         
This is probably one of the funniest spuffy stories I've ever read. I love it. It's fun. I need a break from angst. Update soon!!!!
Thank you!

samson28
09/22/2005 05:21 am
Wednesday         
Very much enjoying this so far, nice to see a cheerful Buffy and loving all of the teeth comments!
Thanks!