a terrific sequel - I do feel very sorry for your Bella at the end - she would have lived a terrible life always feeling her unrequited love all those years and also having sold herself for all that money. 

NICE Spuffy ending - plus I love your putting Anya and Div'vid together at the end -

I wanted to read some of your work so I have read the two Arabella stories and enjoyed them so much.  Love how you worked Hope into being Dawn. I will be reading more of your work soon as I have time.

God i love this story!, My blind hatred towards Dawn actually eased off a bit wich is pretty big considering i`ve been wanting her dead for eight years now (I live in europe so Buffy ended in 2005).... Hope seemd so sweet so that kinda made me like her just the tiniest bit moore:). By the way, can you make a sequel with Arabella being skinned by Willow???, please?:).... Thanks for the wonderfull read...
Love,
Julie...

Well done on this i reckon it was great.

It took me ages to get a chance to read this, but I'm so happy that I finally did! It's a wonderful story, with great characters and a fabulous new world. And what a happy ending! I'm delighted about Buffy, Spike and Dawn, but I'm absolutely thrilled for Anya and Div'vid!

Just found this sequel, I read ccusin Arabella on another site awhile back and was thrilled when I saw their was a second part. I am now anxious to see how this plays out. Arabella must seek her revenge, perhaps through Dawn/Hope. Very crafty since Spike and Dawn have always had a strong connection to make her the sister. I can't wait until the muse strikes and you are typing away with the sequel to this story.

Just read both stories and loved them! Grr...hate that Arabella and love the idea of her spending an eternity trapped in a nightmare.

I think that the names Dawn and Hope are similar. Not the appearance but the meaning. To me Dawn means Hope. Very fitting! I truly love this story even if it has some parts that I disagree with.

The perfect ending to what's been a terrific ride. Happies all round! Really enjoyed this one.

Dawn is hope, lovely idea. Yes Anya and Div'vid definitely a match made in heaven

LOVED THIS STORY!!!!

So this is what you had in mind all this time. Did a wonderful job of creating the Arrangers. With Spike leaving the locket behind, Anya and Div'vid won't be able to go back to that world, will they? Love it that it was Dawn all along, fit perfectly. All of Dawn's actions toward Spike had been a bit of a mystery all along. Wonderful story and a perfect ending for Arabella. Enjoyed it so much, thanks for sharing with us. Looking forward to your next adventure.

Thank you for giving Spike back his Hope - what a great concept for a story.

I do hope this will now turn into a trilogy

Thank You

fitting ending to a fascinating tale. the most magical pairing has to be anya and div’vid, loved it. leaving arabella there, is so just and provides an opening for a sequel. thanks for the fine read.

I'm SO glad I checked BSV today! I missed your last update, ane since this is the end, I would have NEVER known what happened!!
Maybe the Arrangers will figure out what to do with Arabella in time. Give her a better future.
Dawn=Hope - I never guessed. Good one! :)

Awesome!!!

Nice explanation as to why things looked like they did. Nice answer to the "where is Hope?" question. I really enjoyed this--especially the way things were arranged for the better.

Wonderful story! :heartfic: It's been one entertaining ride, and I've enjoyed every minute of it! Your characterizations were awesome, and the plot was fantastic. Thanks for the great read! :)

Great story. loved how you had us gussing what happened to Hope until the end. Half way through this chapter I realized that Dawn was Hope. Really enjoyed this, and am please to what happened with Arabella.

Such a perfect ending for the story! I absolutely loved it. I think what happened to Arabella is better than just dusting her. She deserves what she got, big time. And Dawn... makes perfect sense. Loved it. I'm sad it's over though.

*happy sigh*
love it when those types of girls actually get what they deserve :P great story, i loved it, so glad it all turned out like that, and i never saw the end coming, with dawn being hope and all...very excellent work, love, loved it lots :)

Enjoyed... Hope is Dawn.. nice.

Oh, that was great! And somehow, Dawn being Hope doesn't seem like a surprise. I like these Arrangers very much.

 

It's all just falling to place isn't it? Even if I disagree with the pairings I still love how you wrote it. I don't disagree with Spuffy of course!

Sorry I missed this chapter, Linda. The doorway they opened sure poured some serious magic around them that they all are connecting like that. Can't beleive this is over. Going to read it now, thanks for another fantastic chapter.

Amazing chapter. I absolutely loved it. I don't know what this room, or the two white shapes in it did to them, but I like it lol. I almost wanted to sing "ding dong the bitch is gone" when Arabella left ;) can't wait for more.

Hopefully it's coming up soon; the suspense is killing me. Or if you wanted to work on Strip Snap, that one's at a "I need to know what happens, NOW!" point, too.

How very interesting, that the magic world is making matches.....

So long Arabella, and good riddance!

Cool magics -- they seem to be seeing the truth about themselves. Not before time!

Whoa! What interesting turn of events. I can't wait to find out what happened to Hope. Gotta say I love how everyone is pairing off and poor ol' Arabella is the odd woman out. Fantastic chapter!

everyone is sorting things out. even arabella, who is not happy. fun read, thank you.

everyone is sorting things out. even arabella, who is not happy. fun read, thank you.

Something weird's going on. Excellent update. Anya/Div'vid? Yes please. Willow/Xander? Do you have to?

and whatever they are, they're seriously messing with their minds...though not necessarily in a bad way...i always liked the idea of willow/xander (xillow? wander?) like how this fic is coming together, love :)

Great chapter! I'm glad that everyone is getting sorted, and that somehow Arabella is left out of the happiness. Now, who are these new folks???

 

Okay... I so wish I had patch of chocolate chip ice-cream right now.

Great chapter :D

Just took up reading both stories and wanted to say...I'm hooked!

div and anya would own the universe. fun read, thank you.

Good thing that Buffy was with them. So happy that Spike decided where his true loyalties lie. Poor Div'id, now Anya will have to listen to the poor creature looking for his wife. Now to find Hope! So anxious to see if she's aged or how much. Thank you for the update LH, love this series.

oooh... i like this update.. arabella doesnt exist? hmm.. does that mean that buffy and spike dont either??

what??? that sounds too good to be true, honestly!! lol...excellent chapter, and i love anya and div'vid together...that would be awesome...he can be free of evil arabella, and anya can be free of wanker xander...excellent work, love :)

I'm glad to see more of this story. FINALLY, Spike starts to get it. I'm wondering if people see what they 'deserve' to see--cosmically speaking.

huh. So Chip and Dale took them off to another world? One that they feel love and belonging...like Heaven?
I love your world that everyone sees differently. Nifty idea.

Wonderful update! Gotta give Arabella the credit she's due... that was quite an impressive acting job! Loved the exciting end to the chapter! Can't wait to read more! :)

Good chapter -- what a cliffhanger! You are a tease.

*“Buffy!” Spike sounded hurt and Buffy thought grimly that if he didn’t let go of Arabella’s hand in the next few seconds, she would cheerfully stake both of them* Jealous much?

*...for all she knew they were all wrong and it was a great patch of chocolate chip ice-cream they were gazing at!* LOL.

Loved Anya and Div'vid's buisness plan. Wouldn't it be great if those two got together? Update soon, please.

New dimensional pocket, eh? And I'm very glad to see Spike finally trusting Buffy about this. Div'vid and Anya are so funny with all their business talk.

Fool's Gold is properly named Pyrite, in case you really are wondering. :)

 

Gasp! *runs off to the next chapter*

Well done :D

hope to see more soon!

Good that she lost the locket, hopefully Spike or Buffy will find it. I'm wondering will they find Hope or her remains. Can't wait to see what will happen. And will Anya leave Xander for Dav'vid?

very good update, thank you. enjoyed buffy and spike actually having a serious coversation.and anya as part of a herd,lmao. even though i love arabella, the beginning to burn was fun.

Looking forward to updates!

wow....wonder what just caused that to happen? i hope for spike's sake that hope is still alive...at least he's finally opening his eyes to arabella's nature...though she may easily fool him again if she gets the chance... *sigh* ... love this fic...hope to read more soon :)

So Anya and Div'id are thinking about each other, that's an interesting twist. Of course, she would never want to be part to a threesome, at least not on a permanent basis, like he's thinking about! Maybe by the time that Spike and Buffy are finished with this journey, she may be able to use the word that's in her heart for him...love. I'm hoping that Hope is still alive and still young, someone that Spike and Buffy can add to their little family. Prehaps time stands still there. Please continue to update this wonderful fic, thanks LH.

Don't kill off Arbella she'd too good(in a villany way). The falling in love discussion..very interesting. we should discuss it at the forum.

mmmm. What has devious Darla done now with the spells on the lockets? And I certainly disagree about Hope.

Glad to see another chapter!

Silly Buffy...might as well admit it, since you already are.

I enjoyed Spike and Buffy's talk. And the Anya/Div'vid scene was wonderful. I loved how their thoughts were so similiar, Div'vid's musing about having a herd was hilarious. :lol: Gotta say the Arabella burnage was fun, she so deserves a bit of discomfort for all the trouble she's caused. Fantastic chapter! :)

I'm glad to see more of this story. Hoping the mystery of the dimension will be explained eventually. Buffy and Disneyesqe is just plain weird.

nice little herd. LOL.

Goodo!! Just what Madam Arabella needs -- a bit of a singe.

 

Arabelle is freakily obsessed with William. That sort of "love" isn't healthy. Yuck!

I'm happy Buffy and Spiek are seeing eye to eye, now only if he can get past the whole family and sire/childe thing things will go great.

Sorry I missed this update but you know I couldn't help it, just glad you'd finally gotten back to it and this next update. Now thing's are clear, for me, even if it's getting darker for Spike. At least she doesn't want to hurt Hope, I was afraid that she might to get back at Spike. So Buffy's butterfies were really bats? Poor Spike, he could see them but not her, how weird is that world! Really surprised that Buffy's being so level headed about his childe and I loved that she admitted to him that she's jealous of any female that gives him the eye. Almost feel a little sorry for Arabella, being the third wheel with her family but only for a moment, Spike has already "bagged" this slayer and she's hands off! Great chapter, thanks.

Gotta love Arabella. At least she is honest to herself.

Poor Buffy, forced to say nice things about Cuz Arabella. That's just not right.

Great chapter. I'm glad you updated. I was so happy that Buffy admitted to being jealous. About time! lol

very good read, thank you. when did buffy become mature? for her sake, i hope div'vid is the one to set his erring wife straight.

Great story, Lilac. The dimension that looks different to each character is a very interesting idea.

man, just when i was starting to feel sorry for her, she reminds you that she's all evil...lol...cant stand that girl, but i have to say the way buffys handling herself at the moment is very impressive, not being petty and trying to think the best of arabella, for spike's sake...great chapter, looking forward to more :)

Glad to see more on this fic. I just love to hate Arabella, and I feel sorry for everyone who gets dragged through her "show William how much he can't unlive without me" schemes.

sheesh...Buffy is right... arabella IS a ho...

Great story!

great chapter :)

Arabella makes my blood boil - though I suppose we can't blame her for wanting Cousin William. She'll just have to join the queue!

I liked the pep talk Buffy gave to Spike. It was so great to see her being so caring and supportive.
Arabella is such self-centered brat, it would serve her right if Div’vid saw through her act and decided to divorce her. Can't wait to find out what happens next. Loved the chapter!

Sick evil bitch.

I'm glad Buffy is using the think first approach. Much more adult behavior than what we saw that season. And even thinking of Spike's feelings. Almost declared her own, too.

 

Whoa, scary Spike! This is getting more and more exciting!

About freakin' time Spike. You've seen her true colors. One question, I forgot that Spike was her sire. Can't he open the Sire/Childe link and track 'Bella. Or at least smell her?

very good update to an excellent read, thank you. absolutely love spike responce to the situation.

Well I hope she gets what she deserves!

I'm happy that Buffy is getting a clue. Love the interaction between Anya and Div'vid. Good chapter!

Oh no!!! I ran out of chapters! I sure hope you'll update this soon. I just love it. Maybe here Buffy will acknowledge her feelings for Spike. Great chapter. Wonderful read, thank you for this fun and exciting fic.

u know the recaps would be a good idea. Iloved this chapter. Div'vid's bit about what he was gonna do to Xander...LOL. Anya was as amusing as ever. Arbella's a bitch but I love her! Maybe u shouldn't dust her anytime soon. thnnx for the great read.

Yay! Spike is growing some balls. About time too! I so hope Arabella will do something to make him see she was lying to him the entire time. I doubt it because she's one smart evil chick, but one can hope, right? Can't wait to see what's going to happen.

Oh, about time he realizes she isn't all goodness and sweet affection! And Buffy's being so good about not saying 'I told you so' about Arabella.

Poor Anya's always second best...She and Xander should stay at the Magic Box. This place is too wonky for normal humans to help in. Who knows what dangers lie ahead?

Now I don't like his cousin and if she is keeping something from Spike. I really do hope he gets his hands on her. Oh her poor husband...

It's so satisfying to see Spike finally looking at Arabella in a different light. I can't wait to find out how or if the crafty Arabella weasels her way out of this situation. Wonderful chapter! :)

wondereful read, thank you. really enjoy an angry spike.

Great Chapter

*now* spike's talking sense! finally he's starting to see the truth about his cousin...hope that she doesn't manage to wiggle her way out of it...great chapter, and i can't wait to read more :)

 

I adore Div'vid! And that is one creepy place!

Oh yeah, the Magic Box is not the portal to the other dimension. Wonder what's going to happen next.

Love how your mind works girl, it keeps getting better and better with every chapter. Thanks.

Thank God for Div'vid! Maybe he'll slap some sense into his incredibly annoying wife... after being done with Xander that is lol. And will Buffy ever find a way to expose Arabella for the manipulative bitch that she is?

I absolutely love this story and coincidentally also, equally loathe "cousin Arabella", stake her, stake her now is the mantra I mutter to myself whenever she's in a scene. Please don't allow Spike to remain brainwashed for much longer as far as she's concerned;usually he's so astute. Love the "love" scenes between Buffy and Spike, great love should be passionate and hungry as well as steady and committed, the trick is to find the balance.Please wake Buffy up soon to that fact.::)) I think my favourite story of yours is "Forever and a Day"; I read over and over again the tales where Buffy and Spike are together and fighting a common enemy. To my mind , that's the best it can get. Mr. Weadon blew it by not taping into this. He wasted their chemistry, it could have really been something wonderful to watch, so I'm very glad that you go there in your stories. You're very talented and from the shear volume of your work quite prolific as well. As always I check on the websites your stories are on to see when you've updated (please update soon::)) and eagerly wait for your next installment.

was starting to share buffy's frustration until the timely appearance of div'vid. wonderful read, thank you

good!! take her home, div'vid! the little skank is causing nothing but trouble! I hate arabella, my heart is breaking for spike...poor baby :)

I'm hoping we see her true colours!

Things are getting very interesting! Update soon!

I continue to love this story and think Arabella is a marvelous Bad Guy. Looking forward to see what Div'vid does with his wayward spouse.

Yes, Div'vid - please straighten this out for us! Spike's not usually this dense when it comes to perception of people. It's like he's deliberately deluding himself to Arabella's true nature.

Wow! This dimension is really interesting. I can't wait to learn more about it. Loved the ending of the chapter, i'm so glad Div'vid has joined the adventure. Fantastic update! :)

 

Wow, this is an awesome chapter! Nope, it doesn't sound like Kansas to me!

So they got transported to his sister. I wonder just how friendly this world is. It looks nice so far. Stupid vampire, not letting Spiek believe Buffy. Die, Arabella, Die.

So cool! They're in the other dimension. So many questions. I'm heading off now, gotta see this place. Sooo exciting! Great chapter.

I love the plot of this story. It just keeps getting more and more interesting. And of course, there's Arabella. She's quite possibly the best vilain I've see in fanfiction. She makes me want to kill. Great chapter, as usual.

wow!!! this just took a fascinating turn!! excellent story...my heart breaks for spike, and i hate arabella for poisoning him against buffy...can't wait for an update, this is amazing :)

Aha, not so "Empty" after all! And I'm loving the the effect Bella is having on Buffy! Will you let the slayer loose?

It's nice they found themselves in a pretty place? Will they find the alleged sister and let Buffy dust 'Bella?

Thank you so much for the update and more story soon please.

I loved the exciting twist at the end of the chapter. I'm really looking forward to the search for Hope. Great update!

great chapter. love the tale, thanks for the fun read.

now you've left us hanging. Oh thanks ever so much for jealous Buffy i love it when Buffy's jealous over Spike! do update soon. last update was 2 months ago and forgot what happened and had to skim through the previous chap. maybe i should ask authors for recaps. Oh and Arbella's such a b**** but don't stake her cos i love the way she riles Buffy up.i know i'm evil

 

Such a sweet line, "ok, he was a soulless vampire but he was her soulless vampire":)
*SIGH*...

I'm all with Buffy here. I swear, I have all the emotion she does.

OMG, I so HATE Bella. I want to rip her eyes from their socktes.

I don't use this word very often but I will now. Delicious, this story is delicious and like a cat with a saucer of cream, I'm lapping it up. Marvelous Linda!

Buffy rocks! Time to play along with the vile Arabella! Buffy can give as good as she gets if she thinks straight.

::sighs in relief:: Good. Buffy made the right decision. I'm so happy she saw through Arabella's intentions at the last moment and ended up not breaking Spike's heart. I'm a little worried about what will happen when they open the portal, but we'll cross that bridge when she get there. Arabella. God do I ever want to rip that manipulative bitch's head off. She's good though. She manages to fool everybody except Buffy. God I hope she'll do something to make people--especially Spike--see who she really is and what her true motives are. Great chapter, as usual.

drop everything u are doing and write finish fic please*puts on Arbella's innocent pleading expression* i need to know what happens next

oh how beautiful!! love this chapter...you describe everyone's emotions so well...hate arabella...hope nothing goes too wrong with the portal and all...can't wait for more :)

Buffy should reconsider her promise not to dust Arabella. She needs it bad.

Hmmmm. Will this work to keep Buffy with the "in crowd" now that Arabella has cut her out of the herd. That vampire is one smart bitch. Thanks for the new chapter and I hope we get more soon.

good chapter. did buffy actually read someone correctly? can't wait to find out. thanks for the read.

Arabella certainly is a piece of work. That was one great performance she put on for the female Scoobies. Looks like she can play women just as well as she can men... she such a fantastic nememis for Buffy. Wonderful update!

Yeah, I wonder what motives Arabella really has... *thinks*

You care cause you love him Buffy. I think Bella is up to soemthing. I don't buy it that Darla would tell her something even if she was that drunk. Spike's sister was her and the Master's new pet. I hope Spike will finally see the truth about her and steak her himself. Men are so stupid at times.

Excellent chapter. Bella has no idea just how much Spike loves and trusts Buffy, can't wait for her to find out. Great read.

they gonna find hope sometime soon? can't beleive spike would go along with Angelus's kinky plans.

Ewww pliers and candles. I don't want to know. The button on Spike's coat and the clothes in the dryer parts are very nice. Interesting story.

Buffy's gonna help Spike bring his kid sis back for sure. I mean, she should be sympathetic to the whole 'I just found out I had a sister' thing and not at all jealous of the new relative. Arabella's trip to the Magic Box should be interesting... I hope she lets it slip about the Buffy/Spike sex-capades!

Another wonderful chapter. I can't wait to find out what happens when Arabella meets the scoobies.

I hope Buffy knows how to play Arabella. Spike is just working on emotions and Buffy needs to walk closely... Great update. I am just glad that Buffy is going to bring in the rest of the gang.

this chapter was awesome!! i hate how arabella is using his sister to manipulate spike...i can understand buffy's being hurt that he didn't trust her...but i can also understand his not trusting her!! i mean come on!! what does she expect?? like she's always been Ms. Supportive!!! ok, rant over... :) lol...can't wait for next chappie!!

it is really strang when buffy appears to see more clearly than spike. good update to very interesting story. thanks

Are they going to travel to another dimension? Will Spike insist that Arabella come along so she can try to kill Buffy while there? I'm still amazed thart Spike is so clueless about Arabella. More story please.

Good update. I hope that Spike and Buffy won't be going on a wild goose chase. I don't like Arabella but I hope that she would not hurt Spike in this way.

 

As I said, I love to really, really hate Arabella, haha. The plot thickens! I must read more!

wait a minute -

"I needed - more burba weed. Run out. Got a visitor, haven’t I? Arabella likes the hot taste of it in her blood as well as me."

At this point - I thought Spike doesn't yet know Buffy has seen Arabella?

but good story, btw!

WOW, a sister out there waiting to be saved. See, Spike should have come to Buffy soon as he found out. SHE can help, not Arabella.

LOL - Poor Buffy, she's got it bad.

Bella thinks she's so smart, trying to get to Spike through a half sister? Can't wait for this to blow up in her face. This is so exciting. Thanks for this wonderful story.

*OMG* well i always wanted spike to have nice family and expected his dad to like that. this is getting interesting. what's with the locket?

Interesting twist on vampires killing their family - that the family member might weaken the vamp. Great Buffy, too.

hope, and the creditability of arbella, lovely chapter. thanks for the fine read.

Interesting chapter. I'm really loving the plot so far. I'm glad Spike confided in Buffy. I can't wait to read more!

Is this a ploy by Arabella to get her claws into Spike? Where is her husband hiding? More story please.

Now finally they talk. I hope she will help him and they both put Arabelle in her place.

Oh wow...poor Spike, what a lot to deal with! I hope Buffy can be there for him and I hope that they can stop Arabella's scheming... I am so in love with this story!!
I'm curious about one thing..does Spike not have the chip in this story? Cause they were talking about him hurting Ross...just wondering
Love the story :)

Well, Spikey boy - if you believe that floosie, you'll believe anything!

I can't remember who Hope is. It's been too long since I read these few chapters I actually did manage to read, lol. It's very exciting!

Arabella is one of those characters I just love to hate.

ok, who's hope, and why is she so life changing to spike? reading more.

What makes you pick and choose - A very interesting question.

Hope? another vampire for Buffy not to dust? or a demon? Guess I'll find out. Wonder what Spike's going to do the first time Bella tries to seduce him? Moving on now. Great chapter, thanks for the read.

who is Hope?what's with the locket? what's the secret?

Good update! I can't wait to learn more about the mysterious Hope.

Hope who?

Okay so I am unbelievably hooked on this story now and as much as I loved the first one I think I love this one more...I knew Arabella was there, he was acting like that...and I am dying to know who Hope is....can't wait for your next update!!!

 

Hee hee hee, so not only did Arabella stay so did her hubby.

You are an incredible writer I love your stories please keep them coming I especially like when there are series stories. Thanks so much for this gem.

Hey, anyone to make Buffy jealous and come to her senses. Poor Xander being terrified by the seven foot demon. Gotta get going, seven more chapters to get caught up. Love this story, it's just so much fun! Thanks.

the bitch is cack huh. we'll see how long buffy's will-be-happy-to-see-him-with-a-lady-friend attitude lasts. i can't beleive she dumped him.

Oh Boy, Cousin A is back. Love her and her stinky husband.

I hate Arabella!! That said, I look forward to the many ass-kickings Buffy will be dishing out!

They're backkk!!! Two of the most incredible characters are back, Cousin Arabella and her hubby, Div'vVid. Thank you Lilachigh for this sequel. Enjoying the funny twists that is Buffy and Spike's on and off relationship. When are you going to have Buffy totally surrender to the sinister attraction that is Spike???

Well, having Arabella back should be very entertaining. I'm just sorry for her sweet husband.

i hope that when Arabella is done Buffy's as green as Div'vid. Great start..hmm necklace

Fantastic beginning! I'm really looking forward to reading more.

Cool, the sequel. I was reading this at BSC, so I'm anxious for the chapters to come on again.

i'm sorry i didn't review the first story but i so love to hate arabella ! lol ! hope to see new chapter soon !

Great start to the sequel!! I'm wondering what it is that Arabella wants to show Spike... and stupid Buffy, being her evil little self and turning her back on him the minute they get home... she's just left a huge opening for Arabella!! Can't wait to see what happens next!!