Ah, brilliant! Wonderful fic! I love vampires a lot more than humans, I love Spike and Buffy together and I love Angelus and Darla together, I love Vamp Willow and I simply adore the "I hate you but I'll kill anyone who touches you" conection between Spike and Angelus. I'm a bit disappointed by the lack of our gorgeous Dru but it was still perfect! I adore your Vamp world, the vamps-Inittintive war and The Circle. Slavery fics are just a week spot of mine and I couldn't resist this-good thing I didn't! Thank you for the fabulous read!

good read. thank you. love the hopefully ending. be great if you revisited this two somewhere down the road (theirs or yours.)

Oh my God! I love AU stories and this was SO beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I really hope there'll be more of this universe, a sequel would be great! thanks again!

~ Tanja ~

Very Neat story - it is pretty difficult to pull off a Slayer-Spike Vamp tale - yours works.

They have a chance that I never thought they'd have -- an enjoyably different story.

The End? Ah nooooooo

The End?! Awwwwwwww.....

"Silently, Spike cursed whatever god seemed to want to keep him from being laid." *chuckles* I loved this *chuckles again*
I loved every single chapter of this story (though I've been following in SR and I'm glad I noticed the update here, cuz there wasn't one there:P) And I know I'm greedy, but I'd looooove a sequel! LOL!!!

Thank you for this great story!!!

hey, loved hte story very much :)
I thought they would never get out of the Circle for a moment there :P
And then Darla and Angelus; I thought with Angel back with the "us", Spike and Buffy would have a harder time getting away.
Reading the last three chapters, I could see the possibility for a sequel.
Obviously, you're the writer and your's the muse; so I can only hope for a second act of this story ;-)
Until your next story.
Hugs,
messy

Definite progress!!

fun read, thank you. love “Probably, luv, but it’s better than being normal.”

I'm glad Spike put himself out there since Buffy clearly has a lot of insecurities. It's probably also a good thing they got away from Angelus.

Love it. Can't wait to read more!

yea!!! he got her away from there! not sure how it might turn out though...wonder if angelus would follow them...very sweet chapter, love, looking forward to the next :)

I'm glad they got out of town. Spike really is good for her self-esteem. Buffy shouldn't hide from life, and he's the most alive dead guy you'll ever find.

They're so cute together. Love the little no drama (for now) chap.

Hope you can update soon. I just love this story.

they're so cute together

What a nice interlude for them, and a good prezzie for us! Thanks for the update.

What a tender and loving chapter! Love this interlude. That's our Spike, going for broke but this time it has paid off (YAY). Just lovely.

Kathleen

Leave it to Spike to say exactly the right thing to comfort an insecure Buffy.

oh man...now angelus is on the loose again...this could get ugly...great, exciting chapter, love, on to the next :)

AHA protective Spike!

Giggled myself silly with Spike's thoughts about the cables and where to apply them (not to mention the remarks about brain size that in canon were always addressed to Spike).

Happy to see an update! Still loving this.

Kathleen

Shock him some more! lol

Dun-dun-dunnnn...He's baaaaack.

Buffy can take care of herself in a fight, but Spike's right to worry about Angelus' more trecherous methods. And it's sweet that he's so worried. :)

Oh an update! Awesome! I've missed this story and was hoping that you hadn't abandoned it. Yay!

Lovely holiday surprise to see this story updated. I love the way you've taken it too.

very happy to see this update. thanks. doubt angelus is as patient as spike recalls.

Good to see you continuing with this storyline! Hopefully Spike can protect Buffy from her own cluelessness.

so far, so good. hope it is as easy as they planned. hope after a month xander is chipped, be fun to see how he likes it. very good read, thank you.

Always like the pairing of Vamp Willow and Vamp Xander! Good to see Buffy using her head since she is smarter than she thinks she is.

O. I hope Xander is chipped so he can see what fun it is. Wonder has he spent his entire vampire existence in the iniative, and if so, were they the reason he got vamped in the first place? Just suspicious I guess. Great twist.

wow buffy *did* come up with a good plan :) great chapter, so sweet how glad spike was to see her....excellent chapter, very much looking forward to more :)

great chapter

I really am enjoying this story and love to see updates! This one was good. Xan and Willow vamped is interesting. The hellmouth went to hell without Buffy!

Awesome! An update! I love this story! [br]I was hoping for a bit more carnage though during the escape route...especially if you're going to involve that Walsh hooker :grr:. But eh...I guess you can't win 'em all huh?[/br] I hope you can update soon!!!

YAY!!!

Xander's a prick.

Cool action from Buffy to the rescue! I wonder who sired Xander.

Awww, they saved Spike.... why'd they have to save Xander tho? ew lol

*shakes finger at you* Don't you dare my Angelus and Darla likeable! *pouts*

oh i hope they get there before the initiative manages to do anything to spike :( great chapter, love, i'm glad spike's family is concerned for him...can't wait to see more ;)

Hee hee hee....it's so funny seeing Buffy like this with the Aurelius gang...great stuff. And she's having to grow up right now. I hope they're in time! Those Initiative types can be damn fast about their damage.

Wow Buffy actually listening to Spike -- I like it. And it's a big step for Buffy to ally herself with the vampires. Neat chapter.

woo. Go Buffy with remembering to get backup. Though it's interesting to see Spike's family actually rallying around to help him for once.

Oh, the irony!

love buffy's attitude. excellent read, thank you.

GO Buffy! What an interesting turn in this universe....Buffy seeing the evil that is the Initiative because she doesn't have that inborn prejudice of human = good, demon = bad. Even not liking Angelus, Darla and Willow she can see the differences and the morality for that matter. Excellent.

KAthleen

How odd, to see her on the other side. Strangely satisfying, too. Loving this story, many wonderful twists and turns.

Just love that last part....and never harm another vampire again.....can you imagine something like that coming out of Buffy's mouth on the show? Just cracks me up.

"I'm not letting those bastards torture Spike. That's my job."

- lol. That is so Angelus.

Great chapter. lets hope they save Spike before they chip him.

Damn, not him too? They have to go in before they implant him too, I just hate a chipped Spike who can't defend himself. I hope Buffy can remember in time. Thanks for all the updates, I love this story.

excellent read,thank you. loved darla putting angelus in his place. lovely chapter ending, if you like evil. seems spike is in deep.... and buffy is not suppose to remember.

Well, at least it looks like they'll only take SPike, and not Buffy too. Hopefully she has the wit and loyalty to go back and tell Angelus/Darla what happened. Wonder if chipped Spike will be next?

Yikes -- that was unexpected! Spike back to square one?

Oh crap now they have to deal with the Initiative boys too. Like they didn't have enough on their plates. How much am I wishing they could have just taken off and left everyone else to sort out their own mess. I'm really hoping someone rescues them before anything too bad happens.

There goes Spike, and with no smitten Riley for Buffy to use to infiltrate the Initiative. Let's see how well this goes.

Scary scenario for our duo. I like your Spike. Hope that you don't have plans to weaken him at all. Morally ambiguous Buffy is an interesting twist and makes the story interesting. Have fun writing.

Oh oh! Looking bad for Spike....I just know Buffy will come to his aid though.

Nice scene between he and Buffy but LOVED Darla's reaction to Angelus' arrogance LOL. So visual!!! So in character too.

Kathleen

Oh, no! I was afraid this would happen if they were outside.....

I hope Buffy kicks their ass...es.

DAMMIT!

oh man...poor spike... :( they're gonna chip him, aren't they? :( i hope buffy does remember it all when she wakes up, and knows enough to go and try to help him...great chapter, love :)

I love your treatment of The Initiative and use of Angel instead of Spike. In fact, I really like your creation of The Center and how the demon society and your slayer's life are connected - excellent use of series character within a new setting -

Well that was an unexpected turn of events, and wonderful twist, now for Spike to find Buffy. Glad to have another chapter, don't know how I missed this one, thanks, Great chapter.

aww I love it!

Mmmm,

Have been reading for a while, love your story by the way. Very different and I cant wait for the next chapter!!

:)

really enjoy buffy becoming aware she needs more. even if she does not what. very good read, thank you

Now that was a fight. Not only did Angel kill Riley and revert back to Angelus, but Buffy is leaving. It's understandable that she would be freaked by all the things she doesn't understand about their society but I wish she would talk to Spike. I wonder if he'll go after her when he realizes she left. I also wonder how Angelus will respond if she does come back.

Awww poor Buffy! Spike is going to kick himself once he figures out what the girl is feeling. If this Spike is half as intuitive as the one we saw in canon universe he'll figure it out in time.

Excellent update. I do love this universe and even like Darla for the first time *G*. And ..... Riley dusting.....always a good thing LOL.

Kathleen

oh no....i'm getting a really bad feeling about this... i mean, i think it's good for buffy that she got out before angelus could do anything to her, as damaged as she already is...but what about spike? something tells me things aren't going to go so well for him now :( great chapter, love, very much enjoying this awesome story :)

Well, well! Definitely a different turn....how's Angelus going to be post soul? Hope he's not end-the-world-crazy this time.

And Buffy's trying for a new start....about time she figures out she can have it.

Aawww. Poor Buffy. I'm glad she's at least looking out for herself tho. If she's leaving, then she's at least showing some... perrogative? self? I'm not sure of the word. But anyways - I liked thta you wrote it that way! Lovely chapter. ;)

Ew, so did not need the visuals of angel and darla boinking *covers eyes*

But awww at Buffy. Dumb-assed Spike

Can't wait to see what happens with Angelus back and Buffy gone.

Cool vamp action.

Spike really is clueless. At this rate everyone is going to know about Buffy's feelings for him before he does. Why doesn't he make a move, since clearly he's interested as well? It will be interesting to see Buffy kick Riley's butt, not to mention the idea of him in a dress for a week. Talk about humiliation.

Darla's right, never thought I'd say that! They do need an little tough'n tumble, Spike and Buffy I mean, it might lead to a lot of rough'n tumble! Once Riley heals, Spike needs to have a go with him go! Let the fledge knows what it's like to go up against a master, the twit. Thanks for the update, it's one of my favorites, the next one should be a whole lot of fun!

Not that I particularly care about the Riley fight - but the aftermath might be interesting. But please, please try to update more often. This is such a fun story.

"He should have challenged you directly," darla is much sharper than previously portrayed. she is "living" up to her age. very good read, thank you.

oh this should be good!!! lol...i can't wait to see riley get his rear handed to him...great chapter, building up the tension and drama, and the characters as well...very much looking forward to more ;)

Riley's in for such a surprise!

Great update. Clueless Spike *G*. Darla has Buffy figured out though. Riley in a dress is a LOL image...I'll be giggling all day.

Hope the muse sticks around and RL lets you have time to take advantage.

Kathleen

Aww...Spike reminds me of a big kid. I was estatic when I saw you updated!

Go, Buffy, Go!!

I really do enjoy this story. The plot is so interesting. I liked The Circle. I always enjoy an update.

Riley's gonna get his ass kicked....

How funny is it that Buffy got along better with Harmony than with Willow and Riley. Makes sense since Harmony seems in her own world while Willow and Riley make Buffy feel like she's lunch. I'm thinking it might not have been so smart of Buffy to admit her crush to Harmony since she went back and told Darla. And Darla does not seem thrilled by the idea that Spike might reciprocate those feelings since apparently she sees Buffy as disposable.

but...but...it's a cute obsession! aww they are sooo adorable!! UPDATE!!!!!!...please? I'll give u a puppy!

Yay! An Update. Excellent chap. Loved it. It's soo cute to see Buffy crushing on Spike. Kinda a nice change from canon. Are we going to get a peek inside Spike's head? Buffy likes him, Darla's convinced he's obsessing, but the last I remember is that he was planning to kill her...eventually. Can't wait for more.

Oh yes, UST! Great update. Look forward to this one. Love Harmony in this and hit with the realization that she would have been perfect with Riley! Considering his habits on the show her being a vampire would only make it even more a perfect match.

Kathleen

Who knew Harmony's nattering could actually be useful? Wow, Darla can be intelligent if she tries.

Can't wait for Spike to see Buffy in some of her new things. Still having a hard time thinking of Willow as a vampire. Thanks for the update IM, eagerly awaiting your next chapter.

oh this could get complicated, all the varying motives and all...very interesting chapter, and i actually like your version of harmony, love... :) great job :)

Buffy and Harmony getting along is hilarious!

fun read, thank you. darla is not missing anything with harmony around.

Wow, you made Harmony really likeable. Well, she could be likeable at times, anyway, when she wasn't whining. I'm glad she was so helpful to Buffy.

Buffy needs to figure out that she can be in the regular world, on her terms, and that there's no need to be insecure or fake, really.

just raed the story it is really good please update soon i wanna know what comes up next please hurry!!

please update soon maybe u can add 2 or 3 chapters at a time?? i know it is too much to ask for it but i really cannot wait to read what happens next!!!

just read the whole story it is fantastic i cannot wait to read more please update soon!!!!

Ew, Harmony, and yum at Buffy in lingerie strutting about for Spike... can't wait to see if she actually wears it for him and what his reaction will be, heehee

great chapter! I actually really liked Harmony - an amazing accomplishment! Like the way you portray Buffy; look forward to seeing how the Spuffiness evolves. Thanks!

Clever. I'm really enjoying the twists and turns in this story - and to have Willow back, and still be well-intentioned trouble? What a bonus. Off to read more ...

excellent read, thank you. so many possibilities.

one word 'YAY'!!

Hey, girl, thanks for updating. Can't believe that it's almost been a year since I first started reading this fic. The slayer's come such a long way since you first begun this fic. Spike is someone that you can't easily replace. He's definately one of a kind. He'll have to keep her close and away from the rest of them, which is all the better for us! Now they can meet on equal ground. She has less to feel guilty about. Maybe he can mark her so that no one else tries to take her. She may be the slayer but she's dealing with Willow now and even Darla realizes her potential. Great job, thanks.

Oooo, Spike is free and offering Buffy some fun. Its a very intriguing twist, and I can't wait to see where you go with it. Hope you continue soon ;)

Oh, this should be an interesting confluence of people.

It's been awhile since I've read this. I'm surprised with Spike getting out, but I like the direction you are going in. I hope to see more.

Interesting that Spike went back for Buffy to convince her to help him fight the Initiative. Even more so that she went, and admitted to herself that she missed both the fight and him. It will be enlightening to see how she gets along with Darla, Willow and Harmony. Those three could be scary for three different reasons, and I'm curious to see how Buffy interacts with them after so many years of isolation.

Okay, that's more like the Darla I remember. Vamp!Willow, huh? And possibly chipped Xander. Looks like things are going to get interesting.

Wow this is shaping up to be one heck of a tale! Loved it all so far but this twist is a doozie. Oh yeah, can see Willow taking on Darla for the "Evil Bitch with the Biggest Balls" award...and winning! This will really be worth following as Buffy starts to fight for a cause. Wonderful, just wonderful.

Kathleen

Yay! Finally an update. This was an interesting development. Can't wait to see what happens next.

This should be intense. Great Chapter

Nice twist -- Darla is pretty cool in this.

Ah, well done showing Darla's mindset.

And Spike's roped Buffy in...easy enough, since she's never been educated about the Slayer way...

Interesting. Having the Slayer join up with a group of vampires but without the ingrained mortal enemy relationship. I wonder how that will turn out.

Also, love vampire Willow!

hmmm...i think there's more to the plan than spike's telling buffy up front, isn't there? loved the chapter...can't wait to see what happens next :)

Awwww, bad Spike for leading Buffy into a trap

I like the way you build up the family life of the vamps. "They were just as tainted with love as he and Dru had been" Spike knew that Darla wanted Angelus back and he didn't hesitate to help. 

This is creepy. And, not even being able to kill rats? That's just too harsh.

Wow so Angel was captured by the initiative and turned into this crazy person. Explains why Darla needs help, and why she turned so many initiative people. Seems Willow and Xander were also turned and have a strange relationship to Angel. I wonder what Spike will do to try and help them. It's telling that they all do thing of trying to help one another even if they want to deny having feelings for one another

Ain't family life grand even for Vampires. Good Chapter

interesting world you present and a very good read, thank you. being an angel hater, your tale forces me to feel sorry for the poof.

Really a chilling account of the Initiative (and my mind went to our Spike and how we only saw a glimmer of what had to have happened to him before escape).

Love the name Darla of the hard eyes (how fitting)! But love her two sides best.

So Willow and Xander are vamps heh? Tee hee....yup, Vamp Willow DID love to play with the puppy. Nice parallel to that dimension.

Excellent as always.

Kathleen

awww...poor angel...you made me feel so bad for him....and darla, you've written her flawlessly....looking forward to the next chapter :)

Oh oh! I'm sorry, I didn't realize that might come across as maybe meaning how you wrote him. You did good... I just meant I never liked Angel... I'm a rabid Angel-basher and most people know that, lol

An excellent twist, chipped Angel -- who'd have thought it?

Nice twist IM. Figured it was the Initiative but Angelus was the twist. To bad Willow and Xander are vamps Don't see how Buffy will be helping this new family of vamps, definately not all of them anyway. So now you've really got my curiosity peaked, as to how they can get together. Great work, thanks for the update.

Interesting perspective, mixing the Initiative with the Wishverse.

poor mad, soulful Angel.

YAY!! Poor Angel...but will Buffy and Spike ever see each other again? What's gunna happen to Buffy now that Spike is gone? Is she gunna continue in the circle competition? If she is who's gunna replace Spike? I personally hope she continues the competition or replaces the guy darla killed and becomes head honcho in the Demonic world and cuz she's human some stupid fuck thinks she's not worthy of the position and challenges her where after some odd years Spike is in the crowd and sees her beat the shit out of the guy and realize that's she's become more harden, more demonic, more feral. A totally ruthless Buffy: too human to be demonic and too demonic to be human...yeah...that'd be awesome!

icky pathetic angel

I almost feel sorry for Angel with a soul and a chip - and a lot worse chip than what Spike had, although come to think of it, we never did know if the pain only came for humans, or other living things (assuming that demons can be classified as not alive). Wondering how you are going to get Buffy back into this.

Loved the twist of Riley being Darla's "big, dumb and Irish"childe!

Interesting. I always thought Riley would make a creepy, dumb butt vampire.

Terrific chapter,don't know how I missed it. Love Buffy's decision making process! Also, Riley the minion, great touch.

Please write more-I asked nicely

Interesting twists that you're taking with the story. I'm missing Buffy with Spike already. Guess they will have to be thinking of how they miss each other and can be together. After all Spike has something to "prove" to her about his skills. Enjoying the story!

I can't tell who got the gift you or me, becuase that chapter was just great. It is a wonderful twist on the story.

Love the twists in this chapter. Excellent!

Hum, this is getting even more intriguing and I wouldn't have thought it possible. Lovely update.

Love the reason Buffy sold Spike, actually nobel. Hope he finds out in time.

Kathleen

very good read, thank you. buffy's decision making process was as screwed up as in canon. maybe i meant consistent? doesn't matter, had to have the sale to continue the tale. enjoying the read. thanks, again.

Is Angel their puppy again? heehee

hmm so Buffy decided to let him go because she didn't want to break his spirit or seperate him from his family the way she had been. Very interesting. So is the idea of Spike being Darla's champion and helping her deal with the initiative. How much do I love the idea of her turning Riley, and then Spike beating him senseless to teach him his place. Curious to see what happened to Angelus and how Spike will handle all the changes

Sunnydale, the Mayor...the Initiative...oooh, has Angelus been chipped?

I wish Buffy would seize hold of her options and just go live! She's 18, her life should be just starting, not chained to that dreadful place. I can't wait for her to go after Spike.

Looove where you're taking this. Surprised that she sold him but I understand why she did, and she's right to think that he would end up like her. She care's enough about him not to want that for him. Can't wait to see who goes after who first, Spike for her help or Buffy since she misses him. I can see Angelus fighting with the scoobies without a slayer, if that happens, Spike's going to have to switch over to the other side. Darla won't be happy about that. Wasn't Riley already in the Initiative during this time line? Is that why the vampire's have the gun's? Oh the possibilities! Great work IM, thanks. Please update soon, can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Excellent Riley bashing.

Oops! I got it Buffy is totally broken. But Spike will find his way to unbreak her, won't he? And I wonder with whom Darla is at war? Looking forward to more!

hmmm...intriguing...wonder what's been going on outside the center...very interested in seeing how buffy fares without spike...maybe she'll get out of there for good...looking forward to your next update, love :)

Interesting chapter. Darla is pretty cool

Interesting...seems there's more to the Darla situation that she is currently telling. It also seems like Spike is unsure of her motives and his a complicated history with her. I wonder what happened to Angelus and how Buffy will respond to the offer to purchase Spike

Hmm once again the Master rises in a Sunnydale without Buffy but I'm surprised that Darla did him in but the logic makes sense. I'd like to know what is going on in Buffy's mind. She seems awfully reticent re "thoughtful". Has being in the Circle affected her natural ebullience or doesn't her character have that in her in this fic? I love seeing Spike's POV...just want to see more of Buffy re her motivations.

What's Darla up to? Is Buffy really going to give up her prized vampire? Is Buffy going to have another accidental sex episode? Inquiring minds want to know.

Ensouled Angelus, perhaps? This really puts a great twist as to her interest in Spike. Wondered how the real world was handling things without a slayer since Buffy's there. Nice touch that it was Darla who closed the Hellmouth this time. Wonder if any of the scoobies are still alive, since she obviously killed Jesse by now and had been to SunnyD. Wow, the thought really blows the mind. Great chapter, IM. Thanks for posting.

Love the falshback with Darla....that seemed so believeable even though I've never really pictured Spike and Darla while he "loved" Dru. It makes lots of sense the way you describe it. Great update.

Kathleen

Closing herself off again...

Angelus not well? Soul issues..poison..crazy-making visions? Darla's an interesting one for loyalties...she's unpredictable.

Of course, I do want to see Spike free.

Aww.... don't sell him, Buffy

I could see Darla just shoving the Master into a Hellmouth like that. I'm eagerly awaiting more. I like the concept and the way it's told.

hmmm...she seems to be softening to him...i wonder if she'll agree to darla's offer...and if spike will really want to go...another fascinating chapter, looking forward to more :)

No idea if you even read reviews but this story is really engrossing and that is from someone who rarely reads distopian stories like this.
Thanks,
Blue

they were no longer fighting but grabbing at each other and ripping each other's clothes off. Boy I hate it when that happens.

Happy Birthday and thanks for the excellent chapter.

oh god, oh god, oh god! don't let him be selled! Darla will get him with the collar and be nasty about it! BTW I like that when you explore realms of submission and dominance you still let your chareacters have a free will. I don't like "doormat-spike" very much. nor unfeeling buffy using him and once realising her bully nature, forgiven fearily easily. I love your stories.
update soon!

oh god, oh god, oh god! don't let him be selled! Darla will get him with the collar and be nasty about it! BTW I like that when you explore realms of submission and dominance you still let your chareacters have a free will. I don't like "doormat-spike" very much. nor unfeeling buffy using him and once realising her bully nature, forgiven fearily easily. I love your stories.
update soon!

Loving the story so far. I'm wondering what Darla is up to since she and Spike are not friends.

Didn't see that one coming. Never did like Darla, but after that I could learn to.

Well that was an interesting turn of events. I wonder what Buffy will do about Darla wanting to buy Spike. I also wonder if Daryl's death will come back on Buffy. Hoepfully enough people saw Darla do it that Buffy won't be blamed.

UPDATE!!! please? *insert puppy eyes*

Well, THAT's an interesting twist.

excellent way to get rid of daryl. now how does buffy get rid of darla? very good read, thank you.

You can't let her have him!!

wow...i wonder if this is a good development or a bad one...how exactly does darla feel about spike in this 'verse? and where exactly was spike during that whole exchange...another wonderful update, that's left me wanting more!! :)

Wow. What a completely original & interesting storyline! I can't waot to see what happens next!

Happy Birthday! fellow Sagittarian, mine was the 13th. When you give a twist you do it up right. Wow, hope Spike gets to Buffy before Darla can strike a deal, but then Buffy isn't one to jump into something without thinking about it, a very long time. Thanks for the posting on your b-day. Hope you had fun. Thanks for the fantastic fic, hope you can update again soon, Icemink.

Oh, and Happy Birthday!

Unlikely allies - or enemies? What does Darla want Spike for, and how will Buffy react? Interesting turn of events.

Happy Birthday! Have a lovely day!

Thanks for another super update to this story. Was very surprised to see Darla appear on the scene and am looking forward to finding out what happens next. Thanks ever so.

Darla's here? Hmmm....is she purchasing Spike for the good of family, or does she have wicked plans for him? And obviously, buffy hasn't realized she's dealing with a very old vampire, yet. Actually, she really doesn't realize much of anything that's truth, yet, like what her power is, and should be. To be afraid of a little weasel like that, when she could snap him like a twig? The girl certainly doesn't have much imagination. Or ambition. She could make a life outside, if she wanted it bad enough.

Anyway...Spike got her another time, eh? But she's confused about why he wants her that way....he doesn't fear who she might send him to, but she doesn't seem to understand a vampire's nature, or Spike's strength of will. Still young and naive. Spike's going to have his jaw on the floor to see Darla there!

Darla! What a cool twist.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! Hope you get lots more than just the great reviews this story deserves in its own right.

Love the update. Wow....DARLA!! And doing somthing I highly approve of too...I think I actually like her and that amazes me!

Naturally Buffy shouldn't sell at any price. I sure wouldn't.

Excellent update and love the story still.

Kathleen

 

I think Spike is deluding himself just as much as Buffy was about why she had taken that step with him. His reason's for not killing her go far beyond what he will admit to himself. And I'm afraid that she will let Daryl have his way, because of what will happen to her if she refuses.

Right, he's really going to kill her now, what a bunch of bull. He is so into her and he knows it no matter what happens with Daryl. Thanks for the Spuffy lovin' even if it was short and sweet. One more to go and I'm all caught up again. You all have been so busy while I was gone, again thanks for posting here. Love it, but I know that, don't you!

If he didn't care what other people did with his body, well, then she would be the first to do something to him. Yes, Buffy, a fine decision. Looks like Spike lost that round. Heh heh.

very good read, thank you. really thought spike's last reason for not killling buffy was hysterical.

Oh Spike.....funny excuses (and self delusion). THIS Slayer most certainly would take him to Daryl. Just as a soul doth not make a do-gooder, neither doth being a Slayer. *G*

Nice, nice chapter. Look forward to Spike worming his way into her heart (and discovering how much in his heart SHE is).

Kathleen

I love your story! I'm always so happy when I see it's been updated.

I like how despite Buffy's hardness, she still has remnants of the inherent goodness that we saw on the show.

I think for as old as Spike is, he's being incredibly naive. I can't wait for the next update, but I'll admit, I'm more then a little apprehensive.

Gotta love Spike's reasoning. Of course he may have made some miscalculations.

Uh huh, you keep telling yourself that, Spike.

And doesn't he realize she's likely to find a solution that involves keeping him and keeping him away from Daryl?

oh spike keep lying to yourself, poor boy...he's already hooked and it's too late to do anything about it..lol..i hope he's right though and buffy doesn't let anyone get their hands on him but her ;) funny how she thought of their little encounter and how he did were two totally different things...and excellent update, love, looking forward to more :)

Nice story. I just read the whole thing. Very original.

Yeah, she would have a skewed view if her only sexual contact had been forced by demons. Too young to really understand/know how it was between lovers.

Wonder what he has in mind for Spike and Buffy? Well some of the pieces are starting to come together but we know how many layers Buffy always has. It's never easy to figure her out. Spike has to think a little more before he makes his next move, that's for sure. Wonderful chapter, thanks.

Excellent fight, I really enjoyed that.

I wonder how Spike will respond now that he knows Buffy used to be a slave. Or what exactly Daryl wants with Spike and how he can cause such fear in Buffy.

excellent read, thank you. spike is starting to understand. let's hope is devious mind comes up with a plan, that works.

thank you for updating, liking this story

Oh goody! Now Spike can get a handle on Buffy -- he can be more help than she thinks.

This is so original! It is such a pleasure to find a story with a unique plot that is so well written. I enjoy reading AUs but many fall short. This little gem has me on the edge of my seat. I also appreciate how well in character you're keeping Buffy and Spike. Their situation is vastly different from the canon but they are still true to themselves. You've made a big fan out of me. I can't wait for the next chapter!

Terrific update. I like how the plot it moving along, Spike is starting to figure out things, and Darryl is just ugh! She ought not to give in to him and let him take Spike - and I'm beginning to see where she may get her squeamishness.

Great chapter! Looking forward to seeing what happens next.

AHA, Spike has a clue and that is all it usually takes him to figure things (and Buffy) out. I have a feeling that this Daryl has a "thing" for pretty fighters (and lots of power....I think HE'S the one who called the fight, so Spike could stay pretty). Methinks that Buffy had her "Angelus moment" with this creep and she already cares enough to not put Spike through it.


Nice update in a well crafted story. Always look forward to updates. Excellent.

Kathleen

LoL... well.... can't say I argue with the whole hitting is a sign of affection to him... lol

Just want you to know that this is one story that I anxiously look forward to finding another update. The plots thickens..and nicely. Thanks for a great read.

oh man..what does daryl want with spike? it cant be good, judging by the way that guy was talking...i hope she doesn't let him hurt spike...great chapter, looking forward to more :)

Yep, Spike...use that sharp brain of yours and work out a plan...

He was always a good demon fighter. The only beings that really messed him up were Buffy, Glory, and the Ubervamp. And the last was only because he'd been captured and tortured to begin with.

Bingbingbing! It all starts to make sense to Spike. And I presume from what was just said that Darryl requires a ... personal audience with all the attractive slaves sent into the Circle? Which included Buffy and includes Spike? And I'm guessing it's not all hearts and roses, either.

Really liking this story. Well written.

It might not have been the evening that he wanted but it was something and the name of the chapter is perfect. Now she has something to think about when she closes her eyes tonight. Excellent chapter, thanks for the read, Icemink.

Where is Giles! Good chapter adn excellent start to spuffiness.

Hmm I wonder how this change in their relationship is going to affect each of them. Spike is going to be in for a big shock if he thinks Buffy will be easy to seduce since her own trama makes her very guarded. I'm curious to see what the next day will bring after they've both had the chance to think on the kissing and the pseudo date

Wonderful chapter. Lİked it so far:)

And this story just keeps getting better. Thanks for the update. I am looking forward to the next.

very good read, thank you. love to see spike''s plan progress until he is caught in the middle of it.

Evil author, you never write enough! Terrific chapter.

Poor Spike... poor Buffy... *hugs them both... and cops a feel*

hmmm....i have a feeling whatever happened to buffy that has her so freaked is gonna be pretty awful, huh? :( i hope spike knows what he's doing, but i have a feeling he's gonna be in deeper than he wants to be very quickly... :) great chapter, pet, looking forward to more :)

Good chapter -- a little progress I think.

Oh good! Some of the truth is revealed! hee hee...I'd love for her to fun into a Watcher. Is this Spike not the Slayer of Slayers, expert extraordinaire? Or does he not want to give her too much info about the whole Watcher Council thing?

Is she still a virgin? I can't remember if you've said.....
And she could be a girl, if she wanted to. No one out in the real world knows who she is. She could go anywhere and make a life if she just wanted it bad enough.

Oh yeah.....kissage. Nothing like a serious snog to start the ball rolling. Interesting idea about the kitten exchange places (much as I love the little fluffers it was funny). Excellent update.

Kathleen

Looks like both of them learned something the day of the fight and not I don't blame Spike one bit for trying to get back to his world, "their" world. It's always nice to have a naked Spike to look at even if it's just his chest. So glad that your posting here, I still have trouble with the text at your site. Wonderful read, thanks.

Very interesting. Spike's got her number now.

Looks like seduction is the way forward for Spike.

This is a fascinating premis for a story. All that Buffy's been through and her consequent fear of the outside world...

I'm certainly looking forward to your next update.

spike seems to have a plan. he'll probably get caught in his own trap. fun read, thank you.

Delighted to see more of this cery unique story. Great update (and TWO chapters....woo hoo).

Spike is laying a trap that we all know he'll fall into himself, the dear boy...likely heart first.

I am enjoying the relationship that is building with these two warriors. Look forward to more.

Kathleen

That's my boy -- soon you'll be playing her like a violin!

Catch more flies with honey, Spike...now you've got the right idea. Ah, he has so much to teach her...she really is clueless.

i think spike's playing a dangerous game...buffy's so scarred by her own experiences that she's very suspicious...and she's hardened enough to be dangerous to him...still, i hope his plan works :)

great chapters

Clever demon, posing for the girl - it would work on me, Spike. Yeah, it would. Wouldn't have taken so long either.

Baaaad Spike, hehe

Oh yay! Finally an update. I really like this story. It was nice getting 2 chapters at once. I think she's in trouble if Spike's strategy is seduction rather then outright rebellion. I'd fall for it. Can't wait for more.

Excellent. I think she hit the right button.

If I am correct Buffy doesn't know what a Slayer is and how potent her blood is to a vampire. Great story.

am sure that type of "punishment" will be a great deterrent. very good chapter, thank you.

lol

like it so far, please update again soon

This Buffy is quite a mystery.

Very interesting.

I really love this story!!
Poor Spike should have thought about the consequences, before he tried to take her on. But an interesting way to get him off. (no pun intended)
Can't wait for more!

Love this story. It's so original! I'm a romantic at heart, so don't mind me hoping for a non-angsty spuffy end. I'll definitely keep reading though just to see where you go with it. Can't wait for more.

*the pervert in her is thinking of dirty thoughts about how to use that button on him*

I can't wait for her education.

Gonna be pretty humiliating to go into a room of demons for a fight smelling like that. LOL

Terrific! "..at least it would have been less messy." LOL What a clever girl this Buffy is.

well that was sneaky of her...lol...i'm a bit scared for him after the fight, though...she's probably plenty ticked off after his just trying to kill her *twice* in the space of about two minutes... personally...i think it was on purpose... ;) ...great chapter, and really looking forward to more :)

Great update! I'm thinking she hit the right button. Got a little worked up herself and since he's fighting again for her she wanted to give him pleasure. She probably hasn't been aroused maybe ever, so it's Something new for her to deal with. Hope they give him new clothes! Thanks again for the update, I've missed not seeing where this was going and how their relationship would develope. Fabulous read.

Nasty Buffy. Good Chapter.

I was not sure what to think about this Story in the first few Chaps, but it gets better and better with every Chap. Spike reminds me of Russel Crow in the first part of Gladiator. I really start to like this Story.
Please update soon.

excellent read, thank you. love spike's last comment.

I'm really glad you're going to continue this one. I found it a while ago and thought it wasn't being updated anymore. Even though it's so different than anything in the series you've really managed to catch the voices of Buffy (esp S6 and S7 Buffy) and Spike! Hope to see more soon.

I read all the chapters posted on this fic yesterday and I loved it. It is such a pleasure when someone can find the 'voices' of Spike and Buffy and put them in a whole new world and setting totally away Joss' unsatisfying manipulations.....so thank you. I look forward to more new chapters.

She's one tough cookie!

Love the new update. I really like this story and look forward to seeing how this works out. Thanks!

Thank you for updating this wonderful fic. Apparently your trip to Long Beach and seeing James got your muse going as well, that we all appreciate it more then you know. Hate that Spike's in the position that he's in, fighting for his life again. Can't wait for Buffy to take advantage of the training sessions after effects! Thanks again for this great chapter.

This is one hard Buffy! I have no doubt that Spike will find a way to get under her skin eventually though. He always had a way of getting into her heart after all *G*.

I missed this story, glad to see this excellent update.

Kathleen

I can't wait until he starts teaching her. Lets her know exactly what she is, what she was made for, her destiny. And yeah, he could even help her fit into the real world again.

thanks for the update! i thought maybe we weren't going to see any more of this fic. glad to see you back

Poor spikey-poo ^.^

Glad to see you update this story. I love the idea of the center, and how Buffy is ignorant of the possibilities life could hold. Please update more frequently.

excellent update, pet....i was so glad to see that you'd updated, i was beginning to be afraid id never see more of this great story...the backstory on buffy really helps a lot, helped to make everything make sense...poor spike, though...i feel bad that she chose, in the end, to punish him...she's still a slave to the world she lives in, isn't she? can't wait for another update, pet, this one was awesome! :)

Great chapter. I loved the little blood details, too.

Please update this story! It's awesome. You've pulled me in for sure. Please don't leave me wondering?

This is promising.

very good read, thanks

Yeah! I am so glad to see this fic updated again, I really enjoyed the first few chapters. I love your 'new' world with the Circle, etc and I can't wait until Buffy and Spike become closer. Great job!!

A couple of weeks ago, I wondered what happened to this story. Awesomely glad you're updating again. Great job on this new chapter.

Is Spike getting an idea about what Buffy wants to do with him (besides shagging him senseless)? Thanks for the new chapter and more story soon please.

excellent chappie

LoL, I hope she finds the cock ring... muahahaha yummy

Very good, can't wait for more!

great update...i love this hardened, world-weary version of the slayer, love the dynamic building between them so far...can't wait for another update...please make it soon!!! :)

glad to see an update!

Maybe Buffy better give her new slave a reward.

excellent tale. enjoying this buffy. you do know you left spike with a minor problem? looking forward to more of buffy's past and whatever she needs spike to do. thanks for the fine read.

Hmmm ... interesting storyline. Look forward to seeing where else this goes. This was an intriguing chapter.

please please please update soon!!! i love this story and i'm going into withdrawal!!! :(

Fascinating world you've created in this fic. I like the separation you've established between Buffy and real world. I like Spike's reactions to her and surprise. Look forward to more.

This fic has me on the edge of my seat wanting more!

Eep, be nice to Spike! hehe... and is she eventually going to help him with the problem in his pants??

I am enjoying this story. Very original plot. I don't think I have seen it anywhere before. I think you are also doing a good job with the flash backs.

Gadz. Can Spike take off the cock ring now or does he have to keep it on until she takes it off? Weird story but I want more please.

Still loving this story! I love the way Buffy revealed she was the Slayer to him...am intrigued as to just what exactly she has to do with him, why it's so important, etc...can't wait for the next chapter!!

YAYAYAY! Update! Cant wait to find out what she is doing

Well good chapter and I really do love the idea with the slave market and center. Works very well

Fantastic chapter!! I am really loving this twist you added by Buffy not knowing what she was. And Spike pretty much being canon Spike. Can't wait until you update again!!

Am loving this so far - and I don't expect to stop! You are painting a cruel, hard world with many interesting differences. Thanks ever so and hope to read more soon.

Very exciting, but Buffy shouldn't be complaining that she couldn't see what she was getting, under the circumstances.

MORE MORE! I can't wait to see what you do with this!

I like that. I like that "no-so-saint" Buffy. Hope you will not keep us without update for too long.
But is it so obvious that Spike is the one to be the poor little (sex) slave? This is the third story in the row with enslaved Spike. Ok, he's like made for it ;-)
But I'm waiting for something with enslaved Buffy and Master Spike. That could be fun too. ;-)

This is intriguing! The Slayer wants a vampire as a fighter? I'm too blonde to figure this out so I need more story please.

Nice chapter, I like this take on the challenge it feels like a really novel idea and it really seems to work.

Awesome chapter Icemink! I really love this story. I didn't even know I had a 'slave Spike' fetish until I began reading all these awesome fics. I like Buffy's history here, very believable!

Oooo pleasure button!! *grabs the bracelet and starts playing with the button*

LOL, is Spike in for a suprise.


Great chappie

I'm loving this, really! The bracelet idea is cool...very intriguing...and boy is he in for a surprise when he actually tries to get away from her! Poor Spike! I can't wait for your next update!!

YAY! Update! I love this story!

It could be amusing to see if he could even touch her arm before she ripped his off.

Oooh, I'm very intrigued; Buffy's the Slayer, but she's never seen a vampire dusted?? Hmm; can't wait to read more, and luckily there's lots of chapters! Hee hee!

she hated signing autographs - LMAO. Great start, but why hasn't Buffy ever fought a vampire? Will all be explained?

Interesting start, Ice, but why is Buffy famous?

Oh yeah loving this one

This is an interesting answer to the challenge, can't wait to see more.

ohhh great start. can't wait for more

I like it! I look forward to your updates. :)

very very good start...i am intrigued by this version of Buffy, and want to know what's gone on in her past...a very unique approach to this challenge... can't wait for your next update!!

Very promising start. I especially liked the fight at the end. The hints at Buffy's past are intriguing. Hope you continue this.

um the story line is a little confusing. if she's a slayer, then why is she surprised at seeing a vampire being dusted?? otherwise it has lots of potential. keep updating.

interesting start Please write more soon

Great start--this promises to be very interesting and I look forward to the next chapter!

*bounces* I love it, more please!

very nice start. A lot of people are responding to this particular challenge. I've got an idea brewing myself...a couple actually. don't know if i'll ever get around to them though.

Great fun - more please.