Blood Bound by DreamsofSpike

Buffy Convet
08/29/2014 03:09 am
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Texti LIKED THIS BOOK QUITE A LOT, BUT i DID SKIM OVER SOME OF THE 'AWFUL' PARTS. i'M GLAD YOU MENTIONED A SEQUEL! lOVE TO EXPLORE dAWN'S LIFE!

Annie
12/20/2012 04:56 am
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Great read!! 

maipigen
04/09/2009 11:23 pm
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This story was breathtakingly wonderful. I thought about it every time I couldn't read it and the whole complex story line is aweinspirering.

I really hope you'll go through with the sequel! Hopefully Anya will knock some sense into Xander, Joyce will NOT die and end up with Giles, whose gonna accept Spike and Oz will somehow magically reappear and be back together with Willow again. I liked tara, but I love Oz lol.

Please consider writing another story!

I love it! Best Buffy fiction ever.

Happy future writing
Mai
If you will respond? My mail is Maipigen@forum.dk

spuffy chick
07/19/2008 12:26 pm
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Great story!... Couldn't wait to read the sequel... please, hurry? :)  You're amazing!

Angel
09/14/2007 12:34 am
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awesome fic
hope there is a sequel look forward to reading
thanx so much, love :P

Rachel
08/06/2007 06:08 am
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That story was so incredible it only took me two long nights of staying up til three am to read it!

The plot line was INCREDIBLE!! This is what fanfiction is all about! Well thought out, detailed story lines keeping the reader intrigued!

You should be amazingly proud of yourself - one of the most original stories I have read in years (and I read a lot of fanfiction!) I just cannot say enough how sensationally fantastic this story was to read.

You have an amazing gift, keep up with your writing!

- Rachel
awww, thanx so much, love, you're so sweet...so glad you enjoyed this fic... :) i got very mixed reactions to it when I posted it :)

Melissa
06/06/2007 11:42 pm
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Ok wow this took me three days to get through! Very well written! Not to mention descriptive and the flow was nicely done. I do have to admit though in the beginning I was horrified and actually became rather pissed with Buffy. So I kept at reading it as much as it got bothersome. Then I was floored when after they completed the ritual that we got to see that softer side of Buffy while with Spike I was in tears throughout the ending. I really hope you do a sequel! Question though from watching Season 5 though I'm actually very curious as to how you will end that considering um what if Buffy dies. Mated with Spike would leave him devastated would you play it out differently? Yes there were some loose ends but they were minimal and necessarily didn't leave you hanging...except for I want a sequel :) One question for you and I was wondering if you play it like some other books I have read regarding eternal mating...when you say is eternal would that have made Buffy immortal then? Through some Books I have read ok yes somewhat trashy romance but vampires indead they had this eternal mating ritual as well and this changed their human mate. Is this how you saw Buffy with Spike in an eternal sense? Because if this is the case then that will change my outlook on if you do a sequel. Because I picked up during her accepting his claim she said she felt strange...so this would mean did Buffy change? Love the story could not leave it no matter how hard some of it was hard to read. Please do a sequel!
thanx so much, love, i'm so glad you battled through the hardest parts of it :P thanx so much for your kind review....i didn't intend to make buffy eternal with the claim, actually...though if that works for you, it's not outside the realm of possibility :)

sister cuervo
03/23/2007 11:59 am
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I really enjoyed this long, strange and harrowing trip. You did such a marvelous job with painting a picture of a horrifying scenario and still bringing them out, battered and nearly broken, but victorious.
Looking forward to the next installment, and maybe a little Ganya action.
thanx so much, love, so glad you enjoyed this story...it's been a while since i wrote it, and it's nice to get feedback on it again :) thanx so much for your kind review ;)

Deb
02/26/2007 11:33 am
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This story has been compelling to read and a great portion of that is that you are good with description and even better at phrasing. It's well written. This story has had its tough times for me because of the very heavy angst and Spike is essentially tortured. I've ready some of your other fics since you started Blood Bound and there's a pattern in that you take your characters out and play with them in some pretty tough scenarios. Despite that, they come through it a little battered and bruised but better understood. You did an excellent job writing and I look forward to more fics.
yeah, that does tend to be my MO, to use a CSI/Law and Order term... :P lol...glad you enjoyed this fic, thanx so much for all your kind words, love :)

Faythe
01/23/2007 08:44 am
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Okay, so this fic is amazing. Haha. I haven't read anything with this amount of thought in a very long time. I really enjoyed it. Mostly cause...it was real, and the ending was very well thought out. Not happy fluffy, but a real ending that didnt suck for once. haha. So Kudos to you! It was a very good read.
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it...it really couldn't end with happy fluff after all they went through...

11/15/2006 06:28 pm
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Beautiful ending!
thanx :)

Lou
11/13/2006 11:39 pm
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What a saga! It's been such a tortuous journey -- for all of us But Buffy has more than redeemed herself. I sense plenty of fallout to come from Xander, and a definitely dodgy Willow. A big thank you for all the hard work.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

BT
11/13/2006 02:55 am
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Sigh...
It's done. I'm so glad to see things mostly worked out. And sad that the ride is done. Glad to hear that I can get back in line to go again!
So well done, characterization so true, good action scenes, loved Dawn (and that's hard to get me to do!), and Buffy finally finding her won footing. I usually skip the sexier scenes, but nice tender moments.
Thank you so much!!
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

Emily
11/13/2006 02:17 am
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I have enjoyed it. Thank you for the adventure:)
thanx, love :)

Celest
11/12/2006 07:21 pm
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Oh, wow! THat was amazing! I loved your story, and the epilogue was amazing. It's nice that you did allow afew loose ends. Personally, I love how it stands on its own as is, but would love to see what could happen in the sequel, with the group being fractured as it is, and Spike being such a central part. Not to mention Joyce's most-likely increased involvement. I never could understand why she wasn't more involved with the Slayer-aspect of her daughter. If she had been, Buffy probably wouldn't have denied it as hard as she had. Anyway. . . I loved your story, this and Belonging as well. Kudos on writing two emotionally-charged stories at once. They were fantastic!
thanx so veyr much, so glad you liked it...yeah, this isn't the sort of story you can sew up neatly in the end...

Shan
11/12/2006 07:12 pm
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I adored this story. Simply wonderful and you didn't loose my attention once despite being 111 chapters long and despite being a WIP for the majority of the times i read it. I'm impressed. I loved it and i can't wait for the sequel- i'm so glad you've said your planning one.
thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

11/12/2006 05:19 pm
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great fic, thanks for the read!
thanx :)

11/12/2006 04:01 pm
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I'm actually glad you left a few loose ends. Gives me hope that there will be more to follow. It's been a long, bumpy ride for everyone--especially Joyce and Spike. I hope they at least get a little fluffy downtime with the partner of their choice before the next crisis arrives. (No, I'm not against a Giles/Anya pairing, but it could be interesting to see Giles scramble between the two women).
eventually there will be...and i'm looking forward to the interesting joyce/giles/anya element...though *not* in the threesome sense...ewww... :)

11/12/2006 01:52 pm
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Absolutely wonderful. I've been hooked on this fic since chapter one, and I gotta say, it's amazing. So much emotion. I loved it. Would definitely love to see a sequel too. :D
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

Inzey
11/12/2006 11:04 am
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This is one of the best stories I've ever read. In some of the earliest chapters I sat and cried while reading the story, but couldn't stop, because I loved it so much. Can't wait to read the sequel (if you decide to write it).
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :) your kind words are very flattering, much appreciated :)

Catrine
11/12/2006 10:49 am
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Wonderful,such a captivating story,from the beginning to the end. I can`t wait to see what you write in the sequel:D I love your work!!!
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

11/12/2006 10:10 am
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I love this story! Even though parts did make me cringe, I decided to keep reading because it was just too good a story to stop. I'm glad I kept reading and I like how you ended it. Now I'll have to wait with everyone else for the sequel. =)
i'm glad you did keep reading...thanx for the feedback :)

11/12/2006 08:04 am
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great work. i really hope you do write a sequel to this.
i will, at some point..glad you liked :)

11/12/2006 07:46 am
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I definitley enjoyed it and I hope you will have the time to do the sequel somewhere in the future.
eventually i plan to, but i've got a few other things in the works first :)

11/12/2006 06:58 am
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Nope, didn't enjoy it at all... never. LoL
lol :) thanx :P

Lynda
11/12/2006 05:56 am
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Thank you for giving us a wonderful ride and finishing this beautiful tale. I am looking forward to the sequel.
thanx so much, glad you liked :)

11/12/2006 05:50 am
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Terrific story, Dreams. Thanks so much.
thanx :)

11/12/2006 05:19 am
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Fantastic story. Lovely ending. You tied up most of the loose ends very nicely, while still teasing us with the promise of a sequel. I can't wait!
thanx so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

FetchingMadScientist
11/12/2006 04:05 am
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Almost is good enough for me...:) But I will be waiting to see what happens next.
thanx :)

11/12/2006 03:52 am
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Oh this has been a wonderful ride. Can't wait for the follow up but will savor the "taste" of this one until you get to it (I know how that goes.....so many sequels so little time *G*).

I love the realistic aftermath but the hope you held out. Love the wicked thought of a manage a weird with Joyce/Giles?Anya, even if it's only a wicked thought (but picture Buffy's face!).

Love Buffy really knowing Willow isn't quite there yet and wiling to make Xander make his own choice. Yea!!! Strong, independent Buffy.

Just wonderful all around, hon, you did so well in the face of a lot of worried feedback (and squigged readers....NOT me, mind you). You always prove worthy of the faith your readers put in your ability to hit it out of the park.

Excellent.

Kathleen
thanx so much, so glad you liked it...your thoughtful reviews mean so much :)

Anne
11/12/2006 03:01 am
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loved every minute of it can't wait for the sequel looking forward to anything you write
thanx so very much :)

kim
11/12/2006 02:55 am
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Yup, cuz now it's the big Dawn worry...which hopefully they have some time to prepare for, since it takes a bit for Glory to actually show up in town. They haven't even dealt with the Initiative being in town yet. And it'll have to come up just because Spike did have the chip...and the commandos are still combing the town.
But hey, all you have to do is get rid of Ben!

And sending Willow off to the coven now would be a great relief. She's at the turning point of either going to the dark side of power, or being open to learning better ways.

A triangle of Joyce, Anya, and Giles? Oh, that could get funny...and Giles is usually so oblivious, that both women would have to hit him over the head with their feelings before he would notice! Either way, Anya can definitely do better than Xander.
yeah, the sequel should be very interesting, looking forward to writing it...but some other stuff to write first...glad you enjoyed it, love :)

Carol
11/12/2006 02:36 am
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A good ride - looking forward to more of your work!
thanx :)

DizzyB
11/12/2006 02:05 am
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Will eagerly await your sequel to this wonderful tale.
thanx so much :)

Tamara
11/12/2006 02:01 am
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Great epilogue . And I'm glad to hear that a sequel will be coming even if it takes a while.

Great contrast between the Scooby way of dealing with things and the way Spike put it.

The Scoobies have always gone for complete denial or a quick fix that lets them pretend damage wasn't done. Spike's way is the way to truly heal a rift.
yeah, a few other projects to do first...glad you enjoyed it...it will of course take time, but buffy and spike can mend the hurts between them :)

11/11/2006 05:49 am
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very good read, thank you. dawn's reaction proves how human she is (definitely a teenager.)spike and buffy's attitude is why i read fanfic.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/08/2006 11:34 pm
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Love the segueway into Season 5! Is this the end?
yep :)

DizzyB
11/08/2006 03:56 am
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I was afraid that you would be wrapping up this wonderful tale, but it appears that you've set yourself up to continue nicely. Bravo!
wrapping up this one, but sequel soon :)

11/08/2006 02:50 am
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Whew - I was afraid you were going to end the story.
almost, love :)

Emily
11/08/2006 01:32 am
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Are we going again? Are you going to continue the story (either in this fic or a sequel) about S5 with a Spuffy relationship, or will you be ending it soon? I will support either decision, author knows best, but I would love to see more of your writing, either with this story or a new one.

Great chapter once again, super explanations of Dawn, and understand from the group.:)
story's about over, there will be a sequel though :)

11/07/2006 10:25 pm
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I do feel for Dawn but I am just glad that she has support from the family. And that Spike is an integral part of it.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/07/2006 07:29 pm
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Haven't been around for a while, I know. My bad. But I like the way your are integrating this with the rest of the season.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/07/2006 06:21 pm
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Wonderful segue into S5! Poor Dawn, I always felt she had good reason for acting out on the show for many reasons.

Maybe now they can all concentrate on what's important and get off Buffy and Spike...nah, didn't think so *G*.

Excellent update.

Kathleen
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Celest
11/07/2006 02:56 pm
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Oh, wow! It was nice to see all of their reactions to this one, and very good that Dawn was INVOLVED in the big reveal, this time around. Absolutely wonderful, you captured the heightened emotions of a distraught teenager beautifully. It's also nice that you still showed how Buffy and Spike's relationship is progressing. I loved it!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Lou
11/07/2006 01:45 pm
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Neat exposition on Dawn - you captured her reaction perfectly.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
11/07/2006 01:43 pm
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Off they go for the real battle. ::chuckle::
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Tamara
11/07/2006 09:14 am
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At least she didn't cut herself. Yet.
lol..she won't :)

11/07/2006 09:00 am
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Don't keep us waiting too long with the epilogue, right? Pretty please?
thanx, glad you liked it :)

kim
11/07/2006 08:56 am
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Just an epilogue after this, eh? Yet another story is just beginning...

poor Dawn...it's a lot to assimilate. She'll adjust, though. She's stronger than anyone gave her credit for.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/07/2006 08:27 am
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So the truth is out and another apocalypse is on the way.

Fun!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/07/2006 08:27 am
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So the truth is out and another apocalypse is on the way.

Fun!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/07/2006 08:25 am
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*whimpers* I see another hundred chapters coming.....
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Sharon
11/07/2006 07:40 am
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Just when I'm afraid this fic is drawing to a close, you add another twist (or three)! I'm so glad, and I am very much enjoying this fic. Please keep it going strong!

Thank you for sharing your muse, it's much appreciated.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/11/2006 05:21 am
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very good chapter, thank you. giles is wrong again at the end of the chapter. fortunately, buffy is learning. enjoyed the read,
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/05/2006 04:45 am
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Ah, Dreams. Giles should have gotten the job.

lol...yeah, but would the council have believed that travers would have chosen giles? :) thanx, love...

Emily
11/05/2006 01:14 am
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Yay for Giles! :D:):D:)
thanx, glad you liked it :)

kim
11/03/2006 10:44 am
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Who's the mysterious "friend"?

Wasn't expecting another story before Dawn's...makes things a bit different, to hear them before Glory comes to town.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Lou
11/03/2006 10:15 am
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Well at least Giles has redeemed himself somewhat. This has been the best putdown of the Scoobies I've ever read!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/03/2006 10:07 am
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She's the key and she used up so much energy helping Buffy that she's gonna die in two days, muahahahahaha
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/03/2006 04:25 am
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wow, nice chappie and look how tricky giles can be. ;-)
thanx, glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
11/03/2006 04:13 am
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Well. Mark one up for Giles, though I doubt it'll be as simple and easy of a transition as Buffy currently thinks. Still, a definite step in the right direction. And a definite step towards healing the breach between Buffy and Giles, as well. I think what she said needed to be said, and he needed to have his complacency shaken up (which this whole series of events has done), but I hate to see them on the outs. They need each other.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/11/2006 04:03 am
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that was a very entertaining and emotional read, thank you. would love to have the truth slap xander about the head much more, except for what it does to anya. thanks again.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/08/2006 11:08 pm
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Absolutely beautiful chapter full of raw and honest emotion. I cannot recall ever reading any fic that spelled out so clearly Xander's conflicted feelings.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/01/2006 04:02 am
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Whew! You're making me feel sorry for Xander here. What's he done but moon over Buffy for years, not unlike a certain vampire?
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Lou
11/01/2006 12:08 am
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Very clever! Xander dug his own hole beautifully.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

kimberly Adams
10/31/2006 07:54 pm
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just finished the new chapters and love them!!! I have to admit that this story was so hard at first but has gotten better and better! Thelevel of emotion is awesome and Buffy finally grows some...you know what...:) I can't wait for more!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/31/2006 02:06 am
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All I can say is that Xander just never learns. I am really sorry that Anya was put in that position but I agree with Spike. It is good to get it out in the open.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Lynda
10/31/2006 01:05 am
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It's about time. Let everybody know how bad they treated Spike and now they can accept it and move on.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Dar
10/31/2006 12:48 am
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There was a reason ..oh yeah I was so caught up in action sign of geat chapter and story. Thumbs up
thanx, glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
10/31/2006 12:28 am
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Wow, was there? I can't remember any more. (:

And I'm so proud of Anya. Standing up to him when her heart is breaking.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Catrine
10/30/2006 05:54 pm
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EXCELLENT!!!!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/30/2006 09:25 am
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What? It's over? No more Scoobie-kicking? *Pout* Great chapter, hope you finish next Chapter soon.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Emily
10/30/2006 07:01 am
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Hehehe! It's been what, 5 chapters since they came over? Wow, I am surprised that I remember they actually had a reason to come over other than to be lectured.

Very nice, and I am looking foward to seeing things continue:)
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/30/2006 05:56 am
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Ooo, this better be good Giles.
lol

Nichole
10/30/2006 04:48 am
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Man i wish that could have been a scene in the show..i would have loved to see Buffy stand up to her friends and watcher..great update...N
thanx, glad you liked it :)

kim
10/30/2006 04:20 am
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Knowing Giles, that might not be a change of subject...

Or has he found out about Dawn?
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Emilee
10/30/2006 04:20 am
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That confrontation was well done. Very well done. Now I can't wait to see what Giles says...and he'd better say it very carefully. :) Great update.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

badia
10/30/2006 03:35 am
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Wow I was just wondering what Buffy was going to say to Xander, and a update appears! Great update I love it when someone points out the doubly standards in Xanders thinking and his not so hindden lust for Buffy.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

11/01/2006 03:57 am
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to get Spike out of your bathroom - okay can't exactly blame Giles on that. Fun chapter. Lots of good Buffy ass kicking.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Bridget
10/27/2006 03:04 pm
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Wonderful chapter. I am glad that you let Anya speak to Xander first. You have done a great job expressing Buffy's anger and the emotions and reactions of Giles, Willow and Xander. I am glad that Spike is just the observer in Buffy's tirade. It would be interesting to know what he is thinking.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/27/2006 07:20 am
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Love the Buffy rant. Looks like she's gonna dish out some home truths to each and every one of them. Although, so far, it looks as if Giles might be the only one she's getting through to even the least little bit. Can't wait to see how Xander fares. Have a feeling it's not gonna be pretty.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

BT
10/26/2006 11:06 pm
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well, this wasn't a TOTALLY evil cliffhanger, like some you've left us on! Thanks?
I think I'm not in a universe that can have Buffy mad at _me_. You'd think that they'd realize that they should maybe just shut up, even if they disagree...A furious Slayer across the room and YOU're the focus? Nope, shut up and hope to get out unscathed. Deal with what she said later...perhaps on the phone, from another continent.
Still a great story!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Dar
10/26/2006 09:56 pm
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GO ANYA! GO BUFFY! Love this chapter
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/26/2006 04:21 pm
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Doing the happy dance here! WONDERFUL chapter where Buffy says much that I would have. Giles needs to THINK, use that brilliant mind of his and look beyond the propaganda (on the show he seemed inclined to do this until Angelus killed Jenny...then he went party line). The others need a wake up call, maturity and compassion too. So happy you had Buffy admit her own selfish reasons too. This is great and will go far in healing the problems with Spike.

Yeah you!!! Great update.

Kathleen
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/26/2006 09:23 am
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Buffy's revelation finally has Giles and the rest of the scoobies something to think about. I can understand Spike wanting to keep her friendship with her friends. He loves her so much that he doesn't want for her to regret her tirade later. Ooo, Xander's in up to his ears in it, isn't he. I love it! Between her and Anya, I think he may come through this better off if he realizes his prejudices and changes his attitude. Really great chapter, thanks.
yeah, he's kinda staying out of it to let her say his piece...maybe xander will eventually come around :)

eve
10/26/2006 09:18 am
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Oh I like it very much, foremost how all of them get a piece of Buffy's mind and get all their faults presented on a silver plate and how buffy doesn't exclude herself from it.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/26/2006 05:02 am
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Love Buffy putting Giles in his place. Willow really needs to learn. Anya as always was a hoot. So will Xander make the right decision or will he let his prejudice get in the way??
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/26/2006 03:59 am
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excellent read, thank you. wonderful job of handing out truth to the egocentric three. bit of a question if any of them heard the truth. and use the shovel to firmly get his attention, often.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
10/26/2006 03:56 am
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“Maybe you’d better grab a shovel.”

Ohhoho... ::evil snicker:: This should be good. And I always love seeing Anya stand up for herself.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/26/2006 03:53 am
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OOOO go BUFFY!

Now I may be completely off-base here...

Xander is scared of turning into his father... too late he already IS his father... his need to control the women in his life, is so far limited to verbal abuse and emotional black-mail, but its still abuse (like his father is portrayed as being on the show) Someone needs to smack him with that shovel and make him understand that... *grin* let Spike beat the crap outta him.

Great Chapter... but... I WANT MORE!
you're so right, love...glad you liked it :)

Emily
10/26/2006 01:33 am
To Find the Truth         
Woot! Go Anya! I love Xander to bits, but the way he treated Anya made me soooo angry. Love the way you did this chapter, and I am glad that you wrote Buffy as somewhat more understanding to Giles because of the whole CoW thing... although it would have been very interesting to have Spike almost 'justifying' Giles's actions because of the Council's brainwashing instead of the break in her tirade. Anywayzz, the way you did it was super as is. Can't wait for more:)
thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

Lou
10/26/2006 12:47 am
To Find the Truth         
Great chapter - I like how Buffy kept it together - Giles was sorely in need of the wake up call. And Anya letting rip too! Perfect.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/26/2006 12:47 am
To Find the Truth         
Can we beat him to death with that shovel?
lol..could be fun :O)

10/25/2006 11:59 pm
To Find the Truth         
Great chapter! I'm really looking forward to the verbal flaying of Xander. Unfortunately, I don't think any of the three of them are capable of taking her criticisms on board. We'll see if Giles reverts. Excellent assessment of his failings.
hope you enjoyed xander's dress-down, he really needed it :)

kim
10/25/2006 11:46 pm
To Find the Truth         
Goodness, that's a tense room.

I'm glad Anya saw a chance to express how she's been feeling all this time.
thanx :)

10/27/2006 10:50 pm
Weight of the World         
very good chapter, i enjoyed it very much.
thanx :)

Nova`
10/25/2006 02:30 am
Weight of the World         
oooh!


I wanna hear the rest of the conversation!!!
coming right up, pet :)

BT
10/23/2006 09:46 pm
Weight of the World         
OHH boy. Buffy's losing her temper with them now. (Actually, she's shown a lot of restraint up to this point...)
Can I hide, till it's over? :)
yeah, she's not gonna get too bad :)

Dar
10/22/2006 05:11 pm
Weight of the World         
Loved the chapter and you certainly left me anxiously waiting for this Buffy to let it rip.
thanx so much :)

FetchingMadScientist
10/22/2006 01:37 pm
Weight of the World         
I think the Ripper was already ripped a new one!:D Can't wait to see what more she has to say.
well, she hasn't really focused on him yet....he and xander still need their turns!! :)

10/21/2006 08:55 am
Weight of the World         
Love how you're giving her a chance to voice her wants, needs wishes and her heart. Can't wait to the what she's got on her mind for them. Buffy and Spike are totally right about Willow and her magic. She is an amature and Giles had no right to allow her to do magics unsupervised. I'd always thought that was weird that she got to do magic without any help from anyone. It was like reading a book to perform brain surgery. Giles, of all people knew that magics are dangerous. This next chapter will be very interesting. Love what you continue to do with this fic, thanks.
yeah, she needs to just let it all out... :) thanx

10/21/2006 04:16 am
Weight of the World         
And so we begin, another hundred chapters. LoL
not likely, love :)

v ladt
10/21/2006 02:39 am
Weight of the World         
excellently written and a joy to read, thank you
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

Lou
10/21/2006 02:03 am
Weight of the World         
Fabulous putdowns all round. And the cheek of Giles!! I hope she lashes him bigtime - he deserves everything he gets! Love it
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

Emilee
10/21/2006 01:06 am
Weight of the World         
I like this Buffy sooo much! :-)
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

10/21/2006 12:13 am
Weight of the World         
You've perfectly captured Giles at his most pompous. I really enjoy seeing Willow brought to task too.
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
10/20/2006 10:43 pm
Weight of the World         
They're never going to be the same again. ::grin::
probably not :)

10/20/2006 10:21 pm
Weight of the World         
Yes, yes, yes, yes! ~~~does happy Giles smack down dance~~~ As guilty as Willow is, Giles is that much more so. At least Willow is young and naive. Giles has been involved in magic and the supernatural for YEARS. Also....he was the one who got so tired of the chipped vamp in the tub that he suggested a highly unnecessary and meanspirited spell so he could be let "free". He though nothing of enslaving the vamp who had come to him for help and wasn't even given a meal for over a day when he turned up half starved! Oh yes, I long to read Buffy's response to Giles! Excellent chapter here!!!! Sooooo in character all around.

Kathleen
you're completely right...giles has been evil to spike from the beginning...and now he's gonna hear about it :)

10/20/2006 09:54 pm
Weight of the World         
That was so great! Please update soon, I'll love it when buffy is pissed off and not at spike. LOL
that will be nice, yeah? thanx :)

Emily
10/20/2006 09:31 pm
Weight of the World         
Wow, very impressive chapter. I'm glad that Spike butted in to the conversation. Willow and Giles's reaction to the magic issues are very believable, especially the way Giles acted towards her mentioning his less than stellar behaviour.

Just one note I am a tad confused about. I understand that Spike has been fairly quiet in this whole meeting, but is it more of a smug quietness or more of a withdrawn quietness? Not a huge issue, nor one that I expect anyone else has, but just a small query.
Once again, JL (or i guess DreamsofSpike), you have impressed us with your great storytelling:)
thanx so much, glad you thought it was believable...as for spike's quietness...he's mostly just aware that this is a very sensitive situation, and trying not to make it any harder for buffy than it already is...

kim
10/20/2006 09:26 pm
Weight of the World         
Oh, and poor Dawn...she's getting the s*** end of the stick in that explanation. Buffy did a really poor job of relaying their connection to the group.
well, honestly, buffy doesn't quite understand it herself yet...she and dawn both *felt* the connection...putting it into words is a bit harder :(

kim
10/20/2006 09:24 pm
Weight of the World         
Yes, Giles could have been properly teaching Willow since she first showed an interest in magic, and he never did. She was a child playing with nukes, and he never did anything but scold her after she messed up. Willow's whole approach to magic was wrong, as she thought of it as an exercise in power. No thought to respecting the forces of nature, to balance, to defense, to healing....it was all about power and making herself the most useful with that power. Power corrupts, and great power corrupts muchly.

Giles has been an idiot....he has more magic ability than Willow at this point, and never did those spells himself, when he easily could have.
so right...giles is more at fault here than willow, but it's so easy for him to blame her...

Catrine
10/21/2006 02:07 pm
Decisions         
I can only say one word; Wow!!!
thanx so much :)

BT
10/18/2006 11:30 pm
Decisions         
Yikes. I think this is the first time I've been *glad* that a chapter has ended! Not because it was a bad chapter - on the contrary - it was amazing. I just need to catch my breath and prepare for the next one.
great job.
lol...hmmm....i'm hoping that's a good thing...more soon :)

10/18/2006 01:32 pm
Decisions         
Really powerful, dreams. See Buffy grow up.

her *intentions* were good
Were they? They never are. Buffy needs to take her to task over this some more. Not to mention the rest of these bums.
yeah, willows usually selfishly motivated, even if she thinks its the "best thing" for everyone...

Lou
10/18/2006 11:49 am
Decisions         
Brilliant chapter. Though I think Buffy's let them off far too lightly. And Giles!!! The man is mental - he's not even acknowledged he was any way at fault! And as for Xander -- I speet on hees grave!! HA!
oh buffy's not done yet! thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

10/18/2006 08:07 am
Decisions         
great chappie!
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

10/18/2006 04:14 am
Decisions         
love the chapter. I am just glad that the chip issue is out in the open. But they still don't seem to get the fact that Buffy is with Spike and there is nothing that they can do about this.
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

lynda
10/18/2006 03:07 am
Decisions         
I do love the assertive Buffy and the now chip-less Spike who still would never hurt her or her family.
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

Kimberly Adams
10/18/2006 01:47 am
Decisions         
loved this chapter! This story just gets better and better!
thanx so much :)

All4Spike
10/18/2006 01:02 am
Decisions         
Oh good girl Buffy, that's telling them! Might be a good idea to give them a bit of time to get used to the idea though....
you may be right...it's quite a bit to adjust to, isn't it?

valdt
10/18/2006 12:37 am
Decisions         
very good read, thank you. i'm reasonably sure that at least one of the egocentric trio is not hearing what buffy is saying.
thanx :)

10/17/2006 11:48 pm
Decisions         
SO glad to see her standing up to her 'friends'. You do a great job of showing their self absorption and very limited way of thinking about things. I think they should all be driven off with stakes! Great job.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

Catrine
10/17/2006 08:32 pm
Decisions         
Awesome!!! Like this side of Buffy,standing up for her guy.Lovely
thanx, glad you lke :)

Emilee
10/17/2006 02:11 pm
Decisions         
Woo Hoo! That's telling them! Go Buffy.
:}

pretty_in_fangs
10/17/2006 01:30 pm
Decisions         
You know, I really feel kinda badly for the gang. Buffy's gone and changed the rules on them, without any notice. A few days ago, she would've wholeheartedly agreed with any of the things they're saying.
Since they weren't with her on her while she was learning, they've probably got whiplash.
true...but she's been through a lot to change in the past few days...it's a bit of a rude awakening for them, but they kind of brought it on themselves with their gung-ho "let's kill spike!" announcement immediately following all that's happened...

10/17/2006 12:06 pm
Decisions         
I won't be sorry to see those three go. Nope. *shakes head* Bye-bye annoying twits
lol

10/17/2006 12:03 pm
Decisions         
Fantastic job! Perfect chapter. She's right, the only decision left is their's. Just perfect, thanks for the update.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

10/17/2006 10:15 am
Decisions         
really fantastic chapter!
thanx :)

10/17/2006 09:35 am
Decisions         
Great chapter, I hope you'll have time to update soon.
lol...hopefully :)

10/17/2006 09:24 am
Decisions         
Lovely! Naturally I'm pissed at their bull headed reactions but it is in character. They haven't a clear mind between them! It's like they just can't think beyond "vampire bad, must kill vampire" and actually realize what happened right before their eyes! Yeah, Anya though....a REAL friend in the making, one that allows Buffy to pick and choose for herself. Yup, well written.

Maybe after the non neutered vampire saves their collective butts a few dozen times they'll start to have that moment of clarity. On the show it looked like Xander was getting there just before Spike died.

Kathleen
you're so right unfortunately :) glad you're still into it :)

kim
10/17/2006 08:46 am
Decisions         
Sure took the roundabout way of getting all the cards on the table...At least it's down to their decision now.
yep, pretty much :)

10/18/2006 02:36 am
Confessions         
Oooo, great mean Willow twist. Buffy should just line up her three so-called friends and kick ass.
lol...might not be a bad idea :)

BT
10/17/2006 05:58 pm
Confessions         
uh-oh!
You DO like to keep us jumping, don't you? :)
uh-huh :)

vladt
10/17/2006 12:19 am
Confessions         
wonderful chapter, thank you.
thanx :)

Lou
10/16/2006 09:30 pm
Confessions         
Suitably vile Xander - blood-boilingly so! Grrr. And as for Willow - I'm speechless. She's not as clever as she thinks!
thanx :) glad i made xander hate-able...willow's one of those academically genius people who has *no* common sense...lol

kimberly adams
10/16/2006 11:22 am
Confessions         
just finished the update and this has truly been a challenging story to read and extremely good!
You are a powerful author and I hope you have a new story to start when this one finishes.
thanx, so glad you're still into it...hope you like the rest :)

10/16/2006 06:32 am
Confessions         
Wow! This chapter packed quite a punch. Love this new defiant Buffy who's willing to stand up for Spike and their relationship. And the Willow revelation - just awesome. Can't wait for more.
thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

Nikkole
10/15/2006 12:01 am
Confessions         
Hmmmmm......interesting turn from Willow there. I know I haven't reviewed in a while. I just caught up on the last 6 chapters. They were all very good. I am glad that Angel got beat down, he needed that, and so did Spike. I am glad that Buffy and Spike are finally working through this. I am VERY glad that Buffy stuck up for him against Giles and her friends! I can't wait to see the next chapter!
thanx so much, so glad to see you're still enjoying the fic :)

Nova
10/14/2006 11:44 pm
Confessions         
Ooooh..... neat.

Loving the bashing
thanx :)

10/14/2006 02:43 pm
Confessions         
Finally the truth about the tweaking! And those words sound very ominous for the future of our fave couple. Cant wait to see if there are any more repercussions or have the effects petered out.
we'll see :)

10/14/2006 05:43 am
Confessions         
I say kick all three out and keep Anya... possibly throw boiling acid at the assholes...
lol...again i say...seek professional help, love :)

margaret
10/13/2006 08:26 pm
Confessions         
wasn't expecting that! this story has so many twists and turns, i just love it thanks
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

Emilee
10/13/2006 07:44 pm
Confessions         
Oh thats nice. Like that wording doesn't have the possiblity of far reaching consequences. Dumb Willow. And good lord are her friends bigoted. I can't wait for the reaming to continue. Excellent chapter.
lol...yeah, willow's kinda dumb :)

pretty_in_fangs
10/13/2006 07:01 pm
Confessions         
Oops.
lol

Lynda
10/13/2006 04:41 pm
Confessions         
Great chapter. I like this confrontation with all the Scooby gang. Didn't I understand that Spike's chip does not work anymore. So Spike can defend himself if he wants to.
thanx, glad you liked it :) yeah, he's all chipless now :)

10/13/2006 04:21 pm
Confessions         
OMG, I can't wait for more. Loved how Buffy finally stood up for herself and told everyone to back off and let her decide what was best for her life. Go team Buffy! So this spell, hope no more negative side effects happen, but this is Willow we're talking about. Guess I'll just have to wait for more. ^_^
thanx so much, ,so glad you liked it :)

10/13/2006 02:50 pm
Confessions         
Wow! Excellent explnation. Of course I would love to see Buffy pound Willow, Xander, and Giles into the ground for their arrogance and generally bad behavior, but I'm so glad to see Buffy taking charge and puttingthem in their places. Looking forward to more!
thanx so much, so glad you liked it..there probably wont be much physical violence aimed at the scoobs, but she *will* tell them like it is :)

Cas
10/13/2006 01:51 pm
Confessions         
I guess none of the Scoobies will ever learn what they don't already know,or think they know.
*sigh* you're probably right :(

10/13/2006 10:34 am
Confessions         
Snort, and so it did didn't it! That Slayer turned on Buffy like a rabid pit bull! I really hope Buffy and her family make it abundantly clear that she is in her right mind and determined to be with Spike out of love and they need to accept it or get out of her life. GOD I hate Xander! Actually I only started to like him again on the show in S7 when he seemed to be actually maturing (that hand on Spike's shoulder in LMPTM as an example). He was such a bigot, rude even to Anya who he proclaimed to love. I digress....

Love the contained fury and protective determination Buffy is showing. Can't wait until Spike shows how fangless he's NOT and the control he does have. Scooby smackdown by the mated pair if only by implication.

Kathleen
yeah, willow caused a lot of damage...but buffy's learned through it all, and she's not gonna let her friends wreck her life again...

Tamara
10/13/2006 10:17 am
Confessions         
Anya is right about how Xander always tells her to not say what she thinks yet he says whatever pops into his head.

I wonder if Willow will manage to get through the next chapter witout her blood being spilled.
thanx so much, so glad you liked the chappie :)

kim
10/13/2006 10:13 am
Confessions         
That bitch!!! She hid those words????!!!

I'd be perfectly happy right now if Buffy cast those three out of her life and just kept Anya around. God, the destructive power of those idiots!!
yeah, they cause a lot of damage with their "good intentions" sigh

10/13/2006 10:13 am
Confessions         
God! that was awesome! That was one hell of a chapter. Love take control Buffy and Spike does too! I'm so excited about the next chapters. What they all will learn, but Willow spell was so bad. Sounded like something Giles would have wanted her to do. i know he didn't but it sounds like him. I hope Joyce shows up here soon, Buffy could use more support. Great read, thanks.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it...joyce is there, just being silently supportive and letting buffy speak her piece :)

Tonia
10/13/2006 09:55 am
Confessions         
Oh that stupid girl. Granted if it takes finding out Willow deliberately messed with the spell to cause outrage amongst the Scoobies, then they are all pretty stupid. Not Anya, of course. She actually knows what she's talking about. She really needs to dump Xander.
yeah, they're not terribly bright...and anya could do so much better than xander..*sigh*

10/13/2006 09:50 am
Confessions         
oh, can someone please kick some willow ass, please, pretty please? Thanks for the great update
she certainly deserves it< doesn"t she?

10/13/2006 09:05 am
Confessions         
Great Chapter. I hate that it's ending in the middle of a conversation like this argh. But I was glad there was a chapter here to come back to. The only concern I have now is that Willow might try to do a spell to "fix" buffy so they can hurt spike. They all really need to just back off.
oh this conversation will last several chapters... :)i"m pretty sure at this point though willow wasn"t to the point where she couldnt say no to the magic yet >>> just at the point where she totally sucked at it!!! lol

10/13/2006 08:30 am
Best of Intentions         
Great chapter! I love the whole Giles coming in thing and then Buffy finally realizing he's right behind her. LMAO! And I can't believe he would suggest she kill him. I mean what's the freaking big deal? Even if the claim WAS making them snuggly wuggly, he's not a threat, he's not hurting her. Jeez. I'm curious as to why he seems to think that he can determine the source of feelings. I mean how does anybody know why anybody feels a certain way for someone. *Fumes* (not at you...at Giles lol.)
lol...so glad you liked it...yeah, giles just has this certain way of seeing the world...*sigh*...but she'll tell him

Catrine
10/12/2006 07:08 pm
Best of Intentions         
Yet another excellent chapter..how do you do it??Love it. Like to see the look on Xander`s face..hihi
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

FetchingMadScientist
10/12/2006 07:07 am
Best of Intentions         
*show of hands* Who wants to kill Giles for what he's suggesting...? Me! Can I do the honors? Pretty please...It'll be nice and slow; I promise!
oh, yeah -- he'd certainly deserve it :)

10/12/2006 04:32 am
Best of Intentions         
Just love the Dawn interaction with Buffy and Spike. And to have Giles come in and not even ask what happened it with Buffy and Spike is irresponsible of him. But glad that Joyce is there for back up and it seems as if Giles is really going to get a taste of the real slayer when her mate is put in jeapordy.
lol...glad you like it...i needed a little humor break here, i think :)

10/12/2006 04:26 am
Best of Intentions         
Beat him up, beat him up! Death to the Giles!
lol...wow youre violent :)

10/12/2006 12:01 am
Best of Intentions         
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! You stoped there. Can't wait to see everyone's reactions when Buffy tell them that she returened the claim, and they are mated mated, yay!
lol...hopefully by now you've seen it :)

Wanna Slay Librarian
10/11/2006 08:08 pm
Best of Intentions         
Ooooh! Imminent confrontation!
yep :)

Bridget
10/11/2006 06:58 pm
Best of Intentions         
I hope that Buffy tells the complete story to Giles and everyone. I can't believe how heartless Giles is that he would suggest staking Spike with him sitting there. Good chapter.
she's through hiding things...the truth will all come out :)

pretty_in_fangs
10/11/2006 06:54 pm
Best of Intentions         
And it's time for the rest of the sh*t to hit the fan.
pretty much :)

10/11/2006 05:17 pm
Best of Intentions         
I liked the "We-get-Dawn-from-couch"-thing, it was cute, are you sure you are alright, that was really fluffy, no angst.lol ;-)Just making fun. Great chapter and Giles is so blind, tsk tsk. Can't wait for next chapter.
lol...glad you liked that bit...yeah, i know, weird about the fluff, huh? :)

BT
10/11/2006 04:05 pm
Best of Intentions         
oh.my. This is SO not going to be of the good.
hopefully it'll turn out ok, though...
You continue to amaze me with your ability to turn around and put us through so many different wringers. So well done.
well...not for the scoobies :) lol

Lou
10/11/2006 01:05 pm
Best of Intentions         
Come Buffy - gird your loins and kick some ass. I've been waiting for this for a hundred chapters. Nice title - best of intentions. Ha!
lol...coming right up, pet :)

kim
10/11/2006 10:57 am
Best of Intentions         
Giles is walking on very..fine..glass at the moment.
yep, pretty much :)

10/11/2006 10:19 am
Best of Intentions         
So VannaBuffy.....light up those AEIOU's (and sometimes Y)! God I really, really want to wack Giles for a week or so! He's the idiot that started this mess to begin with and now he's so arrogant that he talks of staking Spike with him RIGHT THERE! I hope Joyce dumps the tray of hot beverages all over him as a prelude to Buffy giving him a taste of what Spike's dealt with lately. Okay, no Giles violence I guess.....sigh....it's satisfying to think of at least.

Really REALLY want these idiots put firmly in their place and wish they'd look at Spike and actually see him and not prejudiced opinions for a change. Is that too much to hope for in time *G*?

Great update, loved the exchange on the sofa.

Kathleen
buffy may not get violent, but she will definitely put her friends in their place :)

Tonia
10/11/2006 10:08 am
Best of Intentions         
Great chapter! Can't wait for the fireworks to begin!
thanx, coming right up :)

spikes_heart
10/11/2006 07:23 am
Best of Intentions         
Atta girl, Buffy. Grow a pair for your vamp!!!
lol...thanx :)

Tamara
10/11/2006 07:10 am
Best of Intentions         
I think the Scoobies are about to gety thier minds blown.
I think youre probably right :)

vladt
10/11/2006 07:06 am
Best of Intentions         
excellent, thank you. really hope that the last line indicates that buffy is going to enlighten giles and the scoobies. hopefully give giles some of what he has earned.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

10/11/2006 06:53 am
Best of Intentions         
Yeah, they don't have a clue to what it took to bring the slayer under control. Yup, it's about time they did. You can't blame Giles from thinking the way he does. This is going to be great, Can't wait to see them as the story is told. Thanks DoS,you continue to pour out this fantastic fic.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

10/14/2006 01:58 pm
Healing         
So glad this chapter ended on an upnote...but just wondering what could be the problem now with the Council?
we'll see :)

vladt
10/11/2006 06:40 am
Healing         
sweet read, thank you. buffy and giles so have earned some payback.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

10/11/2006 04:08 am
Healing         
Awwww! That was just perfect. Want more, but I have a feeling that the meeting with Giles might mean there's bad news.
well, maybe not bad news...but definitely a confrontation

10/11/2006 04:05 am
Healing         
baby steps and I am so happy to see it. I am at least glad that they got this small time together before the rest of the world showed up. And Buffy is taking the hints and backing off. Maybe they both learned some hard lessons here.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

Catrine
10/10/2006 07:51 pm
Healing         
It`s so nice to see them joking with each other. Still such a wonderful story. Wonder what info Giles has...
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
10/10/2006 07:47 pm
Healing         
A chapter that left me smiling. What a wonderful way to head into class (if one has to go to class, that is). (:
thanx, glad you liked it...our lovers are headed in the right direction, at least :)

Lynda
10/10/2006 05:37 am
Healing         
More healing please.
coming up soon :)

10/10/2006 03:37 am
Healing         
great chapter!
thanx ;)

BT
10/09/2006 02:41 pm
Healing         
Yay - an update! :) Another nice chapter to go between "bind the slayer" and "deal with the scoobies." I liked how you dealt with Buffy - she's learning.
thanx...glad you liked it :)

10/09/2006 01:28 pm
Healing         
Why do I have a bad feeling about Giles' important meeting????? Oh do I want Buffy to do a smack down on him, Willow and any other mouthy scooby....

Excellent chapter, believable and touching. Far more realistic than instant Spuffy sex after all that happened. Well done!

Glad the favorites is prompting me of updates again....HATE to miss any of YOUR stuff!

Kathleen
it wont be that bad...the smackdown will come, if only verbally...glad you liked this chapter, i wanted to show that they *are* reaching toward healing....but its not gonna be instant

10/09/2006 12:29 pm
Healing         
Again a great chapter. I hope they can work it out soon. Keep the updates coming ;-)
thanx so much....hopefully i can keep up with them... :)

Lou
10/09/2006 10:33 am
Healing         
The Slayer really did a number on him - all I can say is 'get well soon'!!
with some love and support from his family and his mate -- he will :)

10/09/2006 09:16 am
Healing         
Awww sweet... I hope the stupid scoobies don't ruin the sweetness.
they won't...too much :)

Tonia
10/09/2006 08:36 am
Healing         
That was so sweet! Wonderful chapter! =)
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

10/09/2006 05:58 am
Healing         
I'm glad you had Spike refusing her advances, you're showing just how shattered he is and that it will take more then a few hours for him to cope again with a intimate relationship with her. He needs her for physical closeness but not intimacy. Fantastic read, thanks.
well, there's no way in the world that he'd be ready to just go to bed with her, a day after her body basically raped him, and tortured him for hours...*so* not happening...

10/09/2006 05:13 am
Healing         
Yay, that was great. Now I can't wait to see what's so super about meeting with Giles, and the scoobies reaction to Spuffy!
we'll see soon :)

Cas
10/09/2006 05:04 am
Healing         
Very sweet, super important indeed.
lol..thanx :)

Emily
10/09/2006 03:36 am
Healing         
**stands up and claps loudly, cheering** Yay:D So happy, so good. :love
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

kim
10/09/2006 02:40 am
Healing         
Giles has important news, huh? Uh-oh...

Nice interlude.
yeah, could get ugly :)

10/09/2006 02:14 am
Healing         
That's it...slow and steady wins the race. Let Spike take his power back- and then- stand back, Jack! ;)
right...spike needs some time to feel like he's in control again :)

10/18/2006 03:16 am
Calm After the Storm         
Spike can process me anytime.
huh? a bit lost, pet :)

vladt
10/11/2006 05:27 am
Calm After the Storm         
sweet read, thank you.
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it ;)

10/07/2006 01:39 am
Calm After the Storm         
well they finally made it back to Sunnydale. And I for one am glad that Buffy asked for the scoobies to leae them for the night. I just hope they do give them the time they need to figure out who they are as a Summer's family unit before the outside world barges back in.
yeah, they needed a break...more soon :)

MARGARET
10/06/2006 05:38 pm
Calm After the Storm         
SAFE HOME AT LAST! GREAT CHAPTER THANKS
thanx :)

BT
10/06/2006 04:25 pm
Calm After the Storm         
Don't you mean "calm in the middle of the storm"? We still have to get through the scooby meeting, after all. I'm glad they get a moment to rest, though!
well, the worst of the storm is over anyway....the end is in sight :)

pretty_in_fangs
10/06/2006 03:49 pm
Calm After the Storm         
It's nice to see them finally obtain a little peace.
I hope you get this review. not all of mine have gnoe through since the problems with the website.
(also, am I completely oblivious? when did your penname change?)
oh, it's been about a week now i think? lol...glad you're enjoying the fic :)

10/06/2006 01:16 pm
Calm After the Storm         
Sweet chapter. I'm glad it's finally over and they can start recovering. Looking forward to the talk the next day.
thanx so much, so glad you are enjoying it...the talk should be interesting...

Lou
10/06/2006 10:31 am
Calm After the Storm         
Small wonder they're exhausted. It's been a long ride for us but you tend to forget that all this trauma has taken place over days, not weeks and weeks. And I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to this Scooby slapdown!
yeah, it's been a lot for just a few days...coming right up, pet :)

10/06/2006 05:38 am
Calm After the Storm         
I really liked this chapter. Made me smile at the end. Great update!
thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

Lynda
10/06/2006 05:19 am
Calm After the Storm         
Finally, some much need peace and love. God I love this story.
thanx so much, glad you like :)

10/06/2006 04:45 am
Calm After the Storm         
Wonderul calm, they need it so much right now, all of them. Glad that you had Joyce told W/X to wait till tomorrow for the interrogation to begin. Very satisfied that Buffy knows her place is with Spike no matter what her friends say. Wonderful chapter, thanks, DoS.
thanx so much, glad you're liking it...buffy will prove herself by standing up to her friends..

kim
10/06/2006 04:37 am
Calm After the Storm         
Sleep for a week would definitely be good.
lol uh-huh

10/06/2006 04:34 am
Calm After the Storm         
Nosy Dawn... *swats at her* She really doesn't like not being the center of attention, does she? *rolls eyes*
lol...you only have to put up with her a little longer...my next fic wont have her in it...no promises as to joyce though...

10/06/2006 04:28 am
Calm After the Storm         
Sweet, touching, and... kinda cute. Nice little respite before the two of them have to face the scoobies. Don't think that's gonna be a pleasant little meeting.
thanx, glad you liked it....

Vas
10/06/2006 04:11 am
Calm After the Storm         
Must have been fast...
lol...they didn't do anything, pervy one :)

Emily
10/06/2006 02:32 am
Calm After the Storm         
Sweet chappie! A nice, calm little interlude before what's sure to be a screamer soon. Can't wait for Buffy to stick up for Spike, and hopefully some happy fluffly Spuffy goodness:D
yep...thanx, glad you liked it :)

vladt
10/11/2006 05:19 am
Into the Light         
very good read, thank you. spike should have dusted him, angel is not capable of change.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it....you may be right about angel...but i dont think either spike or buffy would really be capable of dusting him at that point

10/07/2006 10:02 pm
Into the Light         
Yea, truth comes to light!
finally, eh?

10/06/2006 01:09 pm
Into the Light         
She's still being too generous. I was hoping that Spike would stake him. Good chapter!
lol...i thought more people would think so, but apparently not :)

Lou
10/06/2006 10:35 am
Into the Light         
Terrific chapter. Surely Angel will realise his true nature now, or maybe he always did. Excellent Buffy.
maybe you're right :) thanx

10/05/2006 04:44 am
Into the Light         
Brilliant chapter. Just amazing.
thaxn :)

10/04/2006 06:02 pm
Into the Light         
Wonderful chapter. Now on to the scoobies.....woo hoo.

Nearly missed this with your name change. Can't find it or your new penname in the favorite's list so I'll just keep looking for updates. Don't want to miss a chapter of this gem.

Kathleen
it should be on there? *frowns* hmmm...weird...well thanx for the review, pet, glad you're enjoying the last few installments of this out-of-control never-ending fic...lol..i'm gonna see about getting my name fixed :)

10/04/2006 08:38 am
Into the Light         
Wow, great chappie, luv! Spike was the better vamp, as we all know. *grins* Can't wait for your next update.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

10/04/2006 07:04 am
Into the Light         
Are we any closer to the happy ending???
very, pet :)

kim
10/04/2006 06:02 am
Into the Light         
Good job.
thanx :)

10/04/2006 03:22 am
Into the Light         
Loved the part where Spike sucked the big Wanker's blood. Ewwww.
lol thanx

Emily
10/04/2006 02:23 am
Into the Light         
Althought these last few chapters have been very poignant (and righteous:)) it's nice to be able to leave Angel. After all the retrobution, I think itll be nice just to leave him (and it looks like possibly never to return):P

Great job, and I'm looking forward to more!
i know what you mean...on to the spuffy healing :)

Wanna Slay Librarian
10/04/2006 01:00 am
Into the Light         
100 Chapters! Yeesh!
I love this story! I love the speed of the updates! I love you!
But the cliffhangers...they're killin' me! ^_^
thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

10/04/2006 12:55 am
Into the Light         
Yup! Angel past, Spike future. She's got right for the first time. Excellent exchange between S/A and B/A. Maybe he will come to terms, now he knows how to do it if he wants to. Fabulous chapter, thanks.
thanx, glad you enjoyed the chapter...i think angel will face the truth now, but it might take some time :)

RandiGiles
10/04/2006 12:14 am
Into the Light         
wow.
:) thanx

BT
10/03/2006 11:35 pm
Into the Light         
Wow. That was amazing. I'm dumbstruck. Wow.
thanx so much :)

Lynda
10/03/2006 10:13 pm
Into the Light         
I understand that Spike finally regained his self confidence towards his abuser. At first I thought that he was forgetting the Slayer's abused. But then I remembered that Angelus mistreated Spike over a period of 20 years and Angel had a dominance claim even during his soul having. The dominance claim was now void by the mating claim. Spike wanted to tell Angel(us) that he no longer had to follow the commands of his Sire. That gave him some power back and the Slayer's abuse was so much less in comparisson. I am yet to see how Buffy will be forgiven for her sins considering towards her mate. She now understands all the pain from his past and she has to make amends.
thanx so much, so glad that all came across right...angelus represents the abuse of the slayer in spike's mind, because it was so very similar....now for the healing for buffy and spike...

10/03/2006 09:28 pm
Into the Light         
Great update. You did a really good job. :-)
thanx :)

10/03/2006 11:55 pm
One and the Same         
Don't know what happened to my review from last week so I'll do it again. Kinda surprised that Buffy's hasn't realized how long Angel's been living in Egypt. He's never wanted to take responsiblity for Angelus, why would he start now? He'd always been a liar and a coward. Now for Spike to take back what's his. Fantastic chapter, DoS, thanks.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

BT
10/03/2006 02:35 am
One and the Same         
evil, evil, evil!! that's what you are!! AGH!
great chapter - the truth is what will beat angel. nice touch.
of course, love :) you say that like you're surprised ;)

10/01/2006 05:10 am
One and the Same         
excellent read, thank you. very therapeutic for spike and buffy. hopefully angel gets, a least part of what he deserves.
oh he will :)

Cas
09/30/2006 05:24 pm
One and the Same         
Wonderful. This must have been such a hard scene to write - at least it would be for me. You're doing a great job!
it actually *was* a hard one to write, though i had no idea why at the time..still don't...*sigh*...and the latest one is taking me a while, too, not that it should be that difficult...can't get the muse kickstarted...lol...

Dee Bradfield
09/30/2006 07:00 am
One and the Same         
Oh! *kneels and worships this fic*
lol...wow

09/30/2006 06:48 am
One and the Same         
Wow! What a fantastic chapter! Looks like Angel is determined to keep right on floating down that river in Egypt. Doesn't look as if anything anyone says is going to get him to acknowledge the darkest part of himself and take responsibility for the things he's done. So glad to see that Spike has regained his self-confidence and is ready to take on Angel again. Go, Spike! Want a ringside seat for the next chapter.
yeah, he is..but they'll face the truth about him even if he won't...

09/30/2006 05:44 am
One and the Same         
Awwwwwwww, Nooooooooooooo, you stopped there. Darn you! You're evil,lol. Great chappie! Can't wait for more!
lol...more soon :)

FetchingMadScientist
09/30/2006 04:52 am
One and the Same         
ME's little world of denial was the reason that horrible bathroom scene occured. Because according to the writer's Spike "needed" a soul to be good. Angel and Angelus are the same...? Can I just say...DUH!!
yeah, i agree with you on this one...obviously :)

09/30/2006 04:43 am
One and the Same         
See, told you that you were going for a hundred chapters *points accusing finger* Now stake him now that you reached your goal so that we can have our happy ending
lol...i'm gonna pass 100 chapters, honey...but probably no stakage for angel...

09/30/2006 03:20 am
One and the Same         
oh Spike just couldn't shut up but I am glad that he got his footing back. I just hope that Buffy really sees what is happening and she means the words that she spoke.
yeah, things should only go uphill from here...maybe ;)

09/30/2006 01:11 am
One and the Same         
Excellent expression of Buffy's line of thought!
thanx, pet :)

Emily
09/29/2006 09:46 pm
One and the Same         
YayL) It's about time that Spike gets his retrobution, as well as Angel getting a talking to. You did it wonderfully, and dragged out the suspense once again. Can'[t wait for more:)
thanx so much, so glad you liked it...more soon :)

09/29/2006 09:32 pm
One and the Same         
excellant chapter - loved angel's dress down - that was excellant!
thanx so much, so glad you like dit :)

Lou
09/29/2006 09:13 pm
One and the Same         
Oooh how I love this strong enlightened Buffy dishing it to Angel. Now it's Spike's turn!!
yep :)

Dar
09/29/2006 08:26 pm
One and the Same         
Great Chapter, But I'm with Spike
“I believe I’ve waited long enough for this.” want to read Angel butt kickage



thanx, pet...coming up soon :)

kim
09/29/2006 08:25 pm
One and the Same         
Now that was just mean..LOL.

Yay for Buffy's epiphanies.

If you don't manage to dust Angel here, he's really going to need his team after this. All of his "truths" shattered...that's a heavy thing.
thanx so much, glad you liked it...yeah, angel's gonna be in bad enough shape as it is after this...not sure if dusting would be more meanness or actually compassion.. :P lol

09/29/2006 06:40 pm
One and the Same         
Oh yeah....therapy for Spike, therapy for Buffy and even therapy for ME! Woo hoo!!!

God, if only Buffy had matured to this level on the show how much better it all would have been. You NAILED, NAILED, NAILED Bangel in all its fantasy! FX network just aired "Angel" where Buffy learned Angel was a vampire when he kissed her (and as that kiss deepened he not only went game face but actually snarled at her!)...I had to say "Yup, Angelus right there." Spike didn't go game face when she beat him to a pulp!...okay, off soap box.

Yeah You, Yeah Spike, Yeah Buffy and kick some butt Spikey!

Kathleen
thanx so much, so glad you agree...seems we have some similar ideas about angel and the relationship and all... thanx for your kind words :)

09/29/2006 04:53 pm
One and the Same         
TAG! YOUR IT!

Gotta love tag-team Buffy+Spike. Hope like hell they stake they egotistical pedophile!

Great Chapter! MORE!
lol...interesting way of looking at it :)

09/29/2006 03:33 pm
One and the Same         
Another really good chapter. Good progress in trying to make Angel understand. Looking forward to seeing Spike finally triumph.
thanx so much, glad you're enjoying it :)

10/01/2006 04:28 am
Fighting Dirty         
very good read, thank you. wondrful title selection.
thanx so much, so glad you liked :)

09/27/2006 05:53 pm
Fighting Dirty         
I just want Spike and Buffy to get Angel back so bad.... And for Buffy to now have to talk down Angel while Spike works his magic is great. They are a team and he needs her support to get through this. Spike is so much stronger that Angel even anticipated.
yes, angel deserves it :) as a team they will take angel down a peg or two..

09/27/2006 03:54 pm
Fighting Dirty         
Oh yeah! I love this chapter - angel needs to be in pain!
completely agreed :)

Lou
09/27/2006 11:10 am
Fighting Dirty         
A terrific fight that had me thinking dust him already! But this way will play much better - especially now the true Angel has been revealed to Buffy. Excellent chapter
thanx so much, glad you're enjoying it :)

09/27/2006 10:29 am
Fighting Dirty         
Now if Buffy will only realize it isn't a complete lie it will help her that last inch of healing. It was the immature love of a woman-child who never really even knew the "person" she loved! She never knew Angel and he never knew her if you watch that relationship, each was in love with an image of the other.

Sigh.....much as I hate poor Spike getting the tar beat out of him I love that he's facing his nightmares and holding his own. This will be so theraputic for him when it's all over. It may even help him deal with his remaining problems with Buffy.

Excellent.

Kathleen
so right....as my next chapter will go deeper into :) thanx so much :)

Verda
09/27/2006 09:25 am
Fighting Dirty         
Wow, I'd thought that it was Angelus too! Nothing like the woman who said she loved you tell you that she never did. Go Buffy! Very exciting chapter, thanks for the read.
lol...thanx so much :)

Emily
09/27/2006 07:22 am
Fighting Dirty         
It looks like fighting dirty is just what we need. I can't wait to see Angel go down! Good update, and im anxiously awaiting the next chapter:)
thanx so much :)

09/27/2006 07:08 am
Fighting Dirty         
Bwahahahahaha, now kick him in the balls and stake him
lol...you little sadist you...

kim
09/27/2006 06:30 am
Fighting Dirty         
Oh, I know...I'm just feeling like the devil's advocate today, considering all feelings. It's a lesson he needs to learn, definitely, but I still feel sorry for him for how clunt and brutal it has to be.

No problem with Spike or Buffy here at all.
totally understood, pet :)

09/27/2006 06:02 am
Fighting Dirty         
Clever and intriguing! This just keeps getting better. I think this is a conversation that Buffy has been wanting to have with Angel for a long time. And I think that Spike is really gonna appreciate hearing whatever she has to say. Don't think Angel is gonna like this little heart to heart at all. Can't wait for the next update.
no, he's not gonna like it :) hehe

kim
09/27/2006 04:59 am
Fighting Dirty         
As much of an ass as he's being, I feel a bit sorry for Angel. This is a lot to spring on him out of the blue, no?
well, yeah...but angel's never faced up to what he did to spike, at this point, even in canon (which this story most definitely is not :) ) spike just needs to be able to deal with this in order to feel like he's got control of his own life back, after all he's been through...and angel's the one who's choosing to make things go on as they did in this chapter...he could have let it go when Spike tried to in the last chapter...true, spike made a smart mouth remark, but angel allowed it to get to him enough to let Angelus take control and start the fight up again...

09/27/2006 04:54 am
Fighting Dirty         
hehehe. nice :)
thanx :)

FetchingMadScientist
09/27/2006 04:04 am
Fighting Dirty         
*Whew* I was worried there...for a minute.
breathe, pet :) 's all right :)

09/27/2006 03:58 am
Fighting Dirty         
“I *never* loved you, Angel.”
That was dirty. Could you maybe stake Angel in 10 or 12 chapters. Please please please?
well, he's probably not gonna get staked..but he's gonna have to face up to his responsibilities...
as for buffy's "dirty pool"...she has to get him distracted enough to let up on spike, to give him a chance to recover enough to fight back....

09/27/2006 03:15 am
Fighting Dirty         
OOOOoo

Great chapter!
thanx :)

margaret
09/27/2006 03:03 am
Fighting Dirty         
great! playing head games with angel! serves him right. thanks for the update
i agree..thanx :)

margaret
09/27/2006 03:03 am
Fighting Dirty         
greta! playing head games with angel! serves him right. thanks for the update
thanx :)

Tamara
09/27/2006 02:49 am
Fighting Dirty         
He's not the only one who's going to love watching it work.
lol...probably not :)

Cas
09/27/2006 02:39 am
Fighting Dirty         
I must admit I'm a little confused. Is it angel or Angelus? Or some weird combination of the two? Maybe I'm just too tired tonight for subtle. I'm sure it will all come clear in the next chapter.
it will be clearer in the next chapter...but in my verse, for this fic anyway...i'm trying to get across the point that angel *is* angelus...or angelus is always a part of angel....true, he has a soul, but the demon is always still there...he is still the same person who wreaked a century's worth of mayhem and bloodshed...it just matters to him now that it was wrong...but having the soul doesn't mean that the personality traits that made him want to cause pain and play vicious mind games have suddenly vanished...he's still the same person at heart....

Dar
09/27/2006 02:37 am
Fighting Dirty         
no I'm on the floor kicking and screaming (tantrum..major) you can't stop there. GREAT CHAPTER...Excellent
lol..more soon :)

09/25/2006 09:23 pm
What He Deserves         
oh you can't stop there - unfair *chants more more more* great chappie
lol...more soon, pet :)

pretty_in_fangs
09/25/2006 08:20 pm
What He Deserves         
Oh my, oh my. You do like to throw in those last-minute swerves when we're not expecting them, don't you?
oh yes, of course i do :)

09/25/2006 05:00 pm
What He Deserves         
Spike really showed what type of man he was when he let Angel go. And Angelous never learns. He is out of his league with Buffy and Spike being mated. But I am glad that Spike is going to be able to face and look down at the person who did all of that to him.
yeah, spike's a better person than angelus was...he's not as controlling or dominating, and therefore doesn't feel the need to do to angelus what he did to him...though angelus just might push it too far...

vladt
09/25/2006 07:23 am
What He Deserves         
great chapter, thank you for the fantastic read.
you're very welcome, and thank *you* :)

09/25/2006 03:11 am
What He Deserves         
Great fight. I'd love to see this filmed.
thanx :)

BT
09/24/2006 06:35 pm
What He Deserves         
hmmm... what DOES angel "deserve"? I don't really know at this point.
You've got me so twisted up about what Spike should do that...well, like Buffy, I'm just gonna have to watch and see what happens!! I hope the wait isn't too long! :)
well, in my opinion, he deserves whatever spike decides to dish out...after all, angel is responsible for angelus' mistakes, in my opinion...they're one and the same...but that's just me.. :)

Dar
09/24/2006 05:55 pm
What He Deserves         
Love it! I just want Spike to be the better MAN
of course ;)

09/24/2006 01:56 pm
What He Deserves         
Damn, he unleashed Angelus! Wow, good for Spike, now he can get the revenge he deserves. The only bad thing is, Buffy's got to look at him too. I hope he puts an dominance claim on him since it would upset Buffy to see him dusted. Great chapter, fantastic read, thanks.
yep....but there may be another solution...thanx :)

Catrine
09/24/2006 10:11 am
What He Deserves         
Even better!!!Incredible chapter.
thanx :)

09/24/2006 07:40 am
What He Deserves         
STAKE HIM! STAAAAKE HIM!!
lol

09/24/2006 07:19 am
What He Deserves         
Go Spike, Go! Bite him, make him pay! Of course he will taste horrible, but it will be worth it. I'm thinking the dominance claim is justly deserved.
lol...yeah, angel deserves whatever he gets :)

09/24/2006 06:50 am
What He Deserves         
GO SPIKE! *cheers with pompoms*

lol... :)

Cas
09/24/2006 04:01 am
What He Deserves         
I absolutely love it! Great jpb, I didn't know how you were going to pull this one off. Loved when Spike questions who Angel is more upset about losing claim over. Terrific. very well done. Can't wait to see the rest.
thanx so much, glad you liked that bit...because really angel is losing twice in all this...

09/24/2006 04:00 am
What He Deserves         
Intense! Not to mention kinda evil, leaving us with another cliffie. Want more - soon, please?
lol...soon, pet :)

Lou
09/24/2006 02:13 am
What He Deserves         
Bloody marvellous chapter! Angel is excelling himself.
thanx :)

09/24/2006 01:48 am
What He Deserves         
i hope the brings angel under a dominance claim. I know he's got enough control not to lord it over him, but he could order him to stay away from them.
yeah, that could work...we'll see what happens...

kim
09/24/2006 01:33 am
What He Deserves         
Hmm...not sure what I want now, lol. I was hoping Angel would let it go, when he was trying to....oh, well....rather not see him dead, though...don't mind anything else Spike has up his sleeve.
yeah, angel kinda messed things up for himself this time :)

09/25/2006 09:21 pm
Taking It Back         
oh please tell me angel will be beat down!
but of course :)

09/25/2006 03:04 am
Taking It Back         
Yes. Spike needed to deal with Angel, not Buffy. Glad you turned it that way. Not that Buffy doesn't deserve to get in a few licks with the child molester.
yeah, it's spike's fight...buffy does deserve to get in a shot or two, but spike's the one who *needs* to do this...

margaret
09/23/2006 06:42 am
Taking It Back         
glad buffy stood back and let spike take care of things
yep :) thanx

Nova
09/23/2006 05:37 am
Taking It Back         
Lets hope Spike wins
of course he will :)

09/23/2006 05:24 am
Taking It Back         
let me just say that I just can't wait until Spike kicks Angel's ass... I am just glad that Buffy is standing by his side during this and giving him the support that he needs to confront him.
thanx so much, glad you're liking it :)

vladt
09/23/2006 05:20 am
Taking It Back         
fantastic read, thank you. who is this buffy that realized "Spike had to do this himself."

lol....she's not *always* dumb...

09/23/2006 01:01 am
Taking It Back         
I certainly agree with that last sentence..and the realization process that Buffy went through to discover it. Excellent chapter!
thanx so much, glad you liked :)

BT
09/22/2006 04:58 pm
Taking It Back         
Yay Buffy!!!
:)

Bridget
09/22/2006 04:47 pm
Taking It Back         
Great chapter. Look forward to reading how you write the fight.
thanx so much :)

pretty_in_fangs
09/22/2006 03:53 pm
Taking It Back         
Good maturity on Buffy's part; I think this'll help Spike lay to rest a lot of his old demons. Metaphorically speaking, of course. ;)
i think so....maybe more than metaphorically? :)

FetchingMadScientist
09/22/2006 03:25 pm
Taking It Back         
Oooooh, smackdown! :) I can't wait. No one's better at "fists and fangs" than Spike!
yep :)

09/22/2006 02:58 pm
Taking It Back         
Wow, Angel being evil without being Angelus. Go Spike.
yep....in my opinion -- as i will follow through in the rest of this part -- angel and angelus are no different...

Catrine
09/22/2006 02:37 pm
Taking It Back         
Excellent chapter!!Go Spike,kick Peaches to the ground.
yep, he sure will :)

Lou
09/22/2006 01:52 pm
Taking It Back         
My god, could Angel be more of a git? He's going to dig himself a big hole with that mouth of his! Grrr!
yep....he certainly is....and he's not done digging yet :)

Dar
09/22/2006 12:47 pm
Taking It Back         
Great Chapter can't wait ti read about this fight and Spike taking back a little
thanx so much, glad you're enjoying it...fight scene coming up :)

09/22/2006 07:29 am
Taking It Back         
Stake him, STAKE HIM!!
*sigh* prolly not, pet :)

09/22/2006 07:20 am
Taking It Back         
Yes! Spike needs this almost as much as he needs to work things out with Buffy. I hope that they all get to watch Spike take back what Angelus took from him. This fic maybe coming to an end, and you're still pouring out this great story with as much passion and thought as the first chapter. Thank you for this wonderful fic.
i dont know about all of them...not really sure exactly how the rest of the fight will take shape yet...thanx so much for your kind words, glad you're still enjoying it (95 chapters later)

Lynda
09/22/2006 06:21 am
Taking It Back         
Yes, Please more.
:)

Tamara
09/22/2006 06:06 am
Taking It Back         
Angel is SO toast!
yep :)

kim
09/22/2006 05:59 am
Taking It Back         
*sigh of relief* Oh, good...you had her realize that. I was worried, but hopeful. This, more than anything, IS Spike's fight.
:) gotcha :P

golddrake
09/22/2006 05:53 am
Taking It Back         
great chapter
thanx :)

09/22/2006 05:53 am
Taking It Back         
Glad that Buffy realized that this is Spike's fight and backed off for once. Guess she really is growing up and becoming more thoughtful. Since I don't completely hate Angel (just didn't think he was right for Buffy), I hope that Spike and Buffy can make him understand just what he's done wrong. I want him to do a little soul searching. Simply kicking his butt (while quite satisfying and fun) isn't enough. He needs to feel guilty about what he's done in the past to both Spike and Buffy. Hopefully, once he truly understands the error of his ways, he can do like Buffy and Spike and move on with his life and do better.
yeah, she's learned a lot through this...and don't worry, i don't plan on being *too* hard on angel...of course, that could change as I write the chapter :P

09/22/2006 05:52 am
Taking It Back         
glad to see buffy let spike get some of his own back against angel. great work .can't wait till the next chapter.
thanx so much, glad you like the story...

09/22/2006 05:46 am
Taking It Back         
OOO *dances* angel gets smacked around!

*begs for angel-dustage*


LOVED IT!
lol...we'll see :)

09/22/2006 05:28 am
Taking It Back         
very nice chapter!
thanx so much :)

vladt
09/21/2006 05:03 am
Poetic Irony         
enjoyed the chapter, thank you. looking forward to a therapeutic update.
thanx so much, hope you like it :)

BT
09/21/2006 02:13 am
Poetic Irony         
I wish I could reply to your reply, but...
I understand now about Buffy not really returning to her bossy ways. Thanks!
I went back, and the Slayer did generally use "baby," not just any random pet name. It was another way to put him down, really. I didn't even notice the first time around! :)
Thanks for the great sroty! Can't wait for the next chapter, although I'm not so excited for the Angel-whuppin' to come.
thanx, glad it clarified things some....you might be surprised, it might turn out differently than you expect :)

Emily
09/20/2006 02:24 am
Poetic Irony         
One of the best last lines possible! Yay Angel bashing:D:D
thanx so much, so glad you liked :)

09/20/2006 12:48 am
Poetic Irony         
Oh, wow! I can totally understand why she's upset-she's feeling guilty about her own actions, and like others have said-she can't rightly hit herself. But at the same time, she needs to understand that Spike and Angel are VAMPIRES, not human, and that they don't live by our rules. What she dealt with is what they, or at least Angel-are dealing with on a constant basis, and that Angel shouldn't be held responsible for Angelus's actions BEFORE the soul. She saw what he did to Drusilla: why is she so shocked about Spike?

well, now they're mated, so she's going to be that much more protective...plus she's trying to deal with what she did...and in my opinion, angel *is* responsible for what angelus did...

Nova
09/19/2006 09:55 pm
Poetic Irony         
:)

Yay! Angel bashing!!!

God what a broody asshole, anyway love the two new chapters. I'm glad they worked out their feelings out for one another. It's so nice, going to be looking for another chapter soon.

Nova
thanx so much, so glad you liked it...more soon, with angel bashing :)

09/19/2006 08:47 pm
Poetic Irony         
Oh yeah......THIS is good therapy for both of them. She can wail on Angel since she can't on herself. HE was in charge of his actions back in the day unlike EvilBuffy.....payback can be a bitca.

Kathleen
exactly....but we'll have to see how it plays out :)

09/19/2006 07:45 pm
Poetic Irony         
I can't wait! Looking forward to seeing how that confrontation takes shape.
coming right up, pet :)

B.
09/19/2006 06:39 pm
Poetic Irony         
I like this story I really, really do but when is Willow going to have to answer for her part in this? She changed the spell and then denied doing anything when they realized something had gone wrong. I think Buffy & Spike have suffered enough. Making Angel pay for Angelus' actions against Spike doesn't seem fair either. Angelus was stronger and more dominant so he dominated and controled Spike when he was younger. To paraphrase a less wussy Spike, "Boo Hoo. Angelus was stronger - that's what stronger vampires do."
well, in my opinion, angel *is* angelus, and he's kind of behind all buffy's and spike's emotional issues, at the root....buffy's kind of needing to do this because she's still trying to deal with what *she* did to spike...oh well...you'll just have to see how it plays out, maybe you'll like it better then :)

Lou
09/19/2006 02:43 pm
Poetic Irony         
Can't wait - I also hope Angel's not the only one cruisin' for a bruisin'!
maybe the only one crusin' for a *physical* bruisin....well..maybe xander too...that could be cool :)

Catrine
09/19/2006 11:03 am
Poetic Irony         
Beating the crap out of Angel...what a wonderful picture:D
isn't it? :)

Jamie
09/19/2006 09:39 am
Poetic Irony         
absolutlt brilliant, I have followed this story from the first chapter but because of a disability i find it v hard to type so dont usually leave a review but I had to with this chapter, I was hoping to see willow and her spells and xanders attitude raked over the coals but even better Angel getting an arse kicking, cant wait for the next chapter!!!!!!!!!!!
thanx so much, i'm so glad you're enjoying it...yeah, willow and xander, and giles for that matter, are going to have to answer for what they've done...but angel's sort of at the root of *both* our heroes issues, isn't he? thanx again for your thoughtful comments :)

Dee Bradfield
09/19/2006 08:17 am
Poetic Irony         
As much as I enjoy seeing Angel get smacked down, I can't really agree with Buffy's reasoning for it. Finding a way other than violence to work through her feelings would probably be more beneficial. For everyone.
yeah, you're very right...buffy's solution is always violence...but you haven't seen what's actually going to happen yet, just what she intends... :)

09/19/2006 07:46 am
Poetic Irony         
Oh, Angel's getting a beat down. Yes! Sooo deserves it. Thanks for putting him to her next order of business. Can't wait. Thanks for this great story.
lol...i couldn't resist...

09/19/2006 07:17 am
Poetic Irony         
And good gawd, I've seen the same person or two complain about every chapter. (and not in the teasing way i do) Why is she still reading??!!
lol...well, i don't know...i don't see it so much as complaints about the story as about the actions the characters are taking...someone can like the story and still be like, "Wow, Buffy's acting like a moron!!"...lol...and that's how i choose to see those comments...personally, i like not so positive reviews...keep things interesting.. :)

09/19/2006 07:16 am
Poetic Irony         
ooo oooo Angel stakage??!! Please!!! *bounces and claps her hands*
lol...maybe...

pretty_in_fangs
09/19/2006 06:55 am
Poetic Irony         
Darn tootin!
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
09/19/2006 06:54 am
Poetic Irony         
:)

09/19/2006 05:56 am
Poetic Irony         
Looks like Angel's going to have to face some really "painful" truths. Looking forward to having a ringside seat for this little fireworks display.
Actually, might do Angel aa world of good to have to take a long, hard look at himself (both the past and present version).
you're so right...he has to face up to the things he's responsible for....and in a way that's both spike's issues *and* buffy's issues...

09/19/2006 05:50 am
Poetic Irony         
hehe i like! :)
:) thanx

Tonia
09/19/2006 04:24 am
Poetic Irony         
:::cheers loudly::: Down with Angel! I can't wait to see Angel get his self-righteous butt kicked. =)
lol...again, wow with the mixed opinions... :)

09/19/2006 04:04 am
Poetic Irony         
Goody - another ten chapters while Buffy smacks Angel around.
i'm really gonna try and be done by 100... :)

kim
09/19/2006 02:53 am
Poetic Irony         
Okay...I get that Buffy wants to go all righteous fire on Angel....but if anyone's going to punish him for Spike's past, shouldn't it be Spike? Because really, this is his battle...his power to take back, his respect to earn...
Angel doesn't even have a clue that Buffy would ever learn about his history with Spike, or care if she did...because the tortures he inflicted were as Angelus, and she always gave his soul a free pass.

I don't feel right about her doing this...Spike doesn't need to have all his battle fought for him like he's a helpless child.
all i can say is...this scene has not played out yet, and no telling as to exactly how it will...and yes, angel thinks of himself as a different person...though he's not, really... he's responsible for all the things angelus did...otherwise why would he need redemption?

BT
09/19/2006 02:36 am
Poetic Irony         
You know, I think if I were Spike, I'd ask her to avoid any cutesy names - the Slayer used them, and isn't that what tipped him off that it wasn't Buffy in the shower?
Spike doesn't want Buffy to go, he's told ehr that and she is still going. Does that mean she's not listening to him, just like before?
I'm so confused...
well, the Slayer specifically focused on "Baby"...whereas buffy's called him lots of other pet names throughout...so i don't think it's gonna be an issue, though that is a good point...and spike's not really that strongly against her going, and he told her it's okay...she asked him and waited for his response, and he told her yes, even if it was with some misgivings...

09/19/2006 03:59 am
Facing Demons         
Very tearful, JL. Maybe Buffy will find she likes not having to be in control all the time?
maybe so.. :)

BT
09/18/2006 02:58 pm
Facing Demons         
I wonder what woulld happen if Buffy and Spike ever went into relationship therapy. (Probably send the counselor into therapy, I suppose.) But it might be useful...
lol...now there's an idea for a funny spuffy fic...i might have to try that...

Briidget
09/18/2006 02:37 am
Facing Demons         
Great chapter. I am glad that Spike and Buffy were able to talk to one another without hurting each other.
yeah, that's difficult for them...but they'll be able to work this through...

09/17/2006 10:27 pm
Facing Demons         
Touching, intense - just perfect! Want more.
more soon, promise :)

Nikkole
09/17/2006 06:07 pm
Facing Demons         
That was a very nice chapter. I like that they were finally able to talk to each other with out hurting each other, be it with actions or words. I can't wait to see how it all ends. I REALLY can't wait for them to confront Willow especially.
thanx so much...yeah, that's coming right up :)

Catrine
09/17/2006 02:34 pm
Facing Demons         
LOVELY!!!I have tears in my eyes
awww...thanx so much :)

Tonia
09/17/2006 11:49 am
Facing Demons         
That was a great chapter. I hope they keep going in the right direction. It will be hard but I hope they make it.
you're so right...thanx :)

vladt
09/17/2006 06:33 am
Facing Demons         
excellent read, thank you. a huge step in the mending process. now, the scoobies(or angel) can try to screw it up.
lol...wow you're optimistic :P but you're probably right lol

09/17/2006 06:04 am
Facing Demons         
That was amazing. Everything they need to start anew. Very powerful and heartfelt, tender and gut wrenching, a sea of emotions, thanks for the ride. You know we're all waiting for some of that Spuffy lovin' don't you? Soon? Hate to have all that angst hanging around for too long. Love this as you know, update soon.
thanx so much, so glad you like it....*sighs with relief* i was afraid i might not be able to pull that off....yeah, there'll be some spuffy lovin', though it'll be more along the lines of "sexual healing" than the wild raunchy stuff these two usually get :P

vladt
09/17/2006 05:15 am
Facing Demons         
excellent read, thank you. a huge step in the mending process. now, the scoobies(or angel) can try to screw it up.
lol...wow you're so optimistic... :P

09/16/2006 10:34 pm
Facing Demons         
YAAAY! *pounces Spike*
happy now?? :P

kim
09/16/2006 09:14 pm
Facing Demons         
Well, that was pretty easy, compared to all the rest....lol. Now, her new resolve has to be tested. Seeing her friends again is really going to be a litmus test, since Xander and Willow are completely in the dark about what's had to happen the past couple days.
yeah, once they just sit down and talk it out...they can work out their problems...but you're right, her actions around her friends will prove her words or not :)

09/16/2006 08:13 pm
Facing Demons         
Wow that was wonderful.
awww..thanx :)

Lynda
09/16/2006 08:04 pm
Facing Demons         
My eyes are full of tears and I am moved beyond words. What a beautiful chapter.
that is one of the highest compliments you could have just given me...thanx so much :)

Lou
09/16/2006 07:03 pm
Facing Demons         
Beautifully paced. The calm honesty was something they've never had. Buffy has plenty to think about.
yep...thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

09/16/2006 06:45 pm
Facing Demons         
very very sweet. I'm guessing this isn't the end? I'm wondering about the other scooby reactions to all this :)
oh their reactions will be seen..not the end yet :)

09/16/2006 06:42 pm
Facing Demons         
“I love you, Spike,” she whispered. “Thank you – for trusting me. I promise you –I’m never going to make you regret it.”


*snort* Why do I doubt her??
skeptic :P

09/16/2006 06:33 pm
Facing Demons         
WOW, just wow. Great chapter and a long way towards healing. Of course all those problems (on both sides and not all about each other or this terrible experience) will be an ongoing struggle. That's true to real life too....we all have baggage that messes up the love. Just beautiful. You are such a fabulous emotional writer, you reach in to the heart and wring it for all it's worth!

I've always imagined most of William's experience those 20 years with Angelus were much like this as well as that aweful few months when Angelus reappeared. That dominance and arrogance were a part of Liam, not just Angelus and showed in later Angel too. Spot on!

Still looking forward to sorting Giles and Willow and wonder if Angel will get dealt with in some way as well (maybe a verbal smack down if he tries to interfere with the new mating.....he'd do it just like he showed up to "check out" Riley on the show). Would love Buffy to let her ex know she sees him as he is and put him in her past!

Great update.

Kathleen
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it...i was going for reality here, in a surreal situation...it's not like this would be fixed overnight...and yeah, i always thought that william's time with angelus had a profound effect on his later life, and it was probably awful for him....there will be words at least with giles and willow, and angel probably wont get away scott free either, now that buffy knows about his history with spike...thanx again for the great review, love :)

pretty_in_fangs
09/16/2006 04:45 pm
Facing Demons         
Sweet, sweet chapter. Some very necessary, albeit apainful, healing.
thnax, glad you liked it...they really needed that, didn't they?

Katie
09/09/2007 03:20 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
my favourite line from this whole fic.... "you just – saw me naked, and couldn't help yourself -- thought, ‘There’s a rare fine specimen of manliness – bloody sexy, too – think I’ll just take that home with me"

lol
I dont think mere words can describe how amazing this story is... the intricate plot, the characters voices... fabulous. This is the second time I've read Blood Bound btw, and I have loved every paragraph. Again. :) my favourite story of yours by far! :D xox
lolol...glad you liked that line, love...thanx so much :)

09/25/2006 09:18 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
good chapter
thanx :)

09/16/2006 01:35 am
The Heart of the Matter         
There’s a rare fine specimen of manliness - Well, yeah!

This is terrific JL - best chap yet. I love the way you bring out the Buffy bad side and get her to admit it. Obviously she needs to cry some more to bring Spike around.
lol....yeah, maybe...i think he's being quite understanding, all things considered...but he never could stay mad at her for long...

Catrine
09/15/2006 08:58 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
Finally she has come to her sences. I hope Spike will be though on her,but that she will come through it at the end:) An really excellent chapter,I had almost forgot that it startet with Buffy`s sick wish to control Spike. Great to return to that,and make her realise that is why Spike is so angry.Great job:D
yeah, that was the disturbing issue from the start of the story...but she's finally learning her lesson...

09/15/2006 08:32 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
One thing that I can say is that at least they are talking. For now I will take what I can get.
lol...i hope that's a good thing :)

Lou
09/15/2006 07:24 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
Superb! Everything out in the open at last.
thanx so much :)

09/15/2006 06:28 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
Oh my...  Buffy is going to get an earful, now!  *L*
yep...and doesn't she deserve it!!

Lynda
09/15/2006 05:02 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
The healing has begun. Thank God.
:)

Bridget
09/15/2006 03:37 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
Good chapter. I am glad they are speaking to one another without so much anger. I know Spike needed to say those things but in order to reach some type of resolution and for Buffy to understand her dark side he needs to be kind.
thanx, glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
09/15/2006 03:16 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
I'm so proud of Spike in this chapter.

I did find it amusing, reading the reviews from last chapter, how everyone seemed equally divided into thinking Spike was behaving horribly and thinking Buffy was behaving horribly. I thought you wrote them both quite well, and neither knew exactly what to do.
lol...i did too, pet...thanx, glad you liked it..i too, am taking neither side...as i said before, they're both right and they're both wrong in this...

09/15/2006 03:14 pm
The Heart of the Matter         
Very interesting chapter with a big breakthrough for Buffy.
thanx, glad you like :)

09/15/2006 08:01 am
The Heart of the Matter         
hehehe naughty leaving it there! :) I'm glad they are talking though. They'll be ok...eventually. :)
:)

09/15/2006 08:01 am
The Heart of the Matter         
hehehe naughty leaving it there! :) I'm glad they are talking though. They'll be ok...eventually. :)
thanx, pet...appreciate it much :)

Tonia
09/15/2006 05:33 am
The Heart of the Matter         
I like this chapter. They are finally talking and listening. That's good. Though knowing them, it won't last long. Those two could have a fight over how to drink properly. ;)
thanx, glad you like it ;)

09/15/2006 05:31 am
The Heart of the Matter         
Perfect title for the chapter, that's for sure. That last line was pure Spike. Sooo happy that they're getting this out in the open. It's just what they need. Amazing chapter, thanks. Update when you can. I needed some Spuffy lovin'!!! Soon!
thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

vladt
09/15/2006 05:16 am
The Heart of the Matter         
absolutely wonderful read, tkank you. thought it would take several chapters to accomplish what you did in this marvelous read. thanks, again
thanx, glad it worked :)

Mr_Chaos
09/15/2006 05:10 am
The Heart of the Matter         
A very, very nice chapter. And I don't think some of the Spike Haters can get mad. Spike showed compassion, and healso showed tenderness. And he is working.

As is Buffy, I'll admit. Though, granted, a wish a comment would be made about why would it havebeen so bad if she was part demon? She's mated to a vampire. What isthe bigdeal?

UNless she's a bigot. Which,in some ways, she isto demons.


LOok forward to next part.
well, as the slayer, she kind of has to be a bigot toward demons...she has to kill them as her calling...so it would be difficult for her to accept...

Dee Bradfield
09/15/2006 04:36 am
The Heart of the Matter         
Bravo. All the torture in the previous chapters was almost worth it just so we could get to this point - to give Spike the power he needed to make Buffy realize how arrogant her decision was.

There's going to be some major fallout from this, I'm guessing. Especially in regards to Giles and Willow, who aided and abetted.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

FetchingMadScientist
09/15/2006 04:19 am
The Heart of the Matter         
I was wondering when the "R word" was going to be mentioned. I'm right with Spike in this. And isn't it just like Spike to try and deflect the emotions of this to try and make things better for Her? I'm not sure I would do that. But, that's Spike.

Also, I have read other comments on other sites and here as well, and quite frankly... I am not sympathetic to Buffy...at all. Maybe that will change as I read on. Now though, I am completely in Spike's corner in this. Good chapter. :)
yeah, what she did to him was definitely a violation in more ways than one....it's funny, the reactions seem pretty much split down the middle, buffy's camp, spike's camp -- but i'm just trying to write their reactions objectively, how i feel they might react in this scenario...they're both right and they're both wrong...

09/15/2006 03:26 am
The Heart of the Matter         
Very intriguing, thought provoking chapter. You really go right straight to the heart of the matter, don't you. Buffy's really never had to face the darkest part of herself before, has she? That's gotta be tough. Spike's had a lot of experience dealing with dark side of himself, not to mention others, so maybe he can help her with that. If he wants to, that is.
yeah, it's gonna be a hard, but necessary, step for her to take...

09/15/2006 03:19 am
The Heart of the Matter         
Hey, watch it bub *narrows eyes at Spike* or you won't get anymore slap and tickle

And totally loved this line: “I was telling myself it was more like you just – saw me naked, and couldn't help yourself -- thought, ‘There’s a rare fine specimen of manliness – bloody sexy, too – think I’ll just take that home with me’.”
lol...i thought you might like that bit, pet :)

kim
09/15/2006 02:22 am
The Heart of the Matter         
Thank you!!!! Every point of his was spot on...what I've been thinking the whole time...but you know that by now. :)

As for her last question....that requires a long answer. One flaw is that Joyce and Hank raised her as a spoiled little girl, so Buffy has always felt entitled to what she wanted, even before she was the Slayer. 2) After becoming the Slayer, she took that fight instinct and made it a part of how she dealt with all problems, i.e. punching people in the nose just for being annoying. Instead of growing as a human being and dealing with issues in a more mature fashion, she used her fists if she didn't hear what she liked. 3) That constant internal lie and denial crap. I've never seen someone so resistant to becoming self-aware. 4) Enough with the "I have to be stupid because I'm blond" routine.

And therapy for those abandonment and insecurity issues would really be a good idea!! She took that crap way to close to heart, when it really had nothing to do with her.
oh yeah...and a long answer she will get... :) there's a lot of deep-seated issues here that need to be dealt with....

09/15/2006 02:18 am
The Heart of the Matter         
Letter perfect in every way! This could have been a season 7 conversation for that matter. This is absolutely true to character, not just your story. Bravo!

As to the story alone portions....hope she has a sit down with Giles too. After all his motives were even more frivolous for this than hers. At least Buffy had her deeply submerged desire for Spike at the core....Giles just wanted his bathroom back and Spike out of hs responsibility! For that he was willing to subject Spike to servatude at the least! Then there's Willow and her Angel like holding back of the truth......

Wonderful as always but this chapter in particular is stellar.

Kathleen
friended you on the LJ BTW....Welcome!
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it...

09/25/2006 09:14 pm
The Truth Hurts         
ouch and yep how true
isn't it, unfortunately? :(

vladt
09/15/2006 04:57 am
The Truth Hurts         
excellent, thank you
thanx :)

BT
09/14/2006 07:03 pm
The Truth Hurts         
oh! How awful! I think Buffy just needs to get out of there, and take a bus home or something. Give everybody some breathing room.
yeah, they need a little bit of space...but maybe this can work, too...

kim
09/14/2006 09:46 am
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Yup...and being mated doesn't really help at the moment, since they didn't go about it in the "traditional" way - friends, lovers, mates. They are mates by "decree", not by bond, if you catch my meaning....like a marriage based on money, in that they HAD to finish the bond like this just to save the world.
And this Buffy and Spike definitely aren't friends, yet. The most accurate term we can use so far is 'lovers', or even f@*k buddies. Yes, they've made a chemical connection, but there's no personal intimacy...not yet....because there's so much they have to learn about each other, especially on the Buffy knowing Spike side..and that's part of the problem right now. She doesn't know him.

They're trying to deal with majorly heavy issues when they're still in the infatuation stage. You've really set up a lot for them to rise above, JL.
well, let's see if i can handle it or not :P lol hope you're still enjoying it :)

09/14/2006 09:06 am
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Ow, ow, owee! Big, bad hurts coming for the both of them now; hurts of the heart and psyche that are harder to heal. I had a nice time tonight, catching up with the story.
yep, they've got a lot to work through...glad you're enjoying it

09/14/2006 07:14 am
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Damn! I could kick them both in the ass. Everytime her confrontational slayer side comes out, how else is he suppose to feel? She is the slayer but she's also Buffy, something he should have recognized. He knew he was talking to Buffy just then, he should have acknowledged that. They're mated, they have to try harder to work this out. They both love each other but not everything that easy to fix, but since there is no divorce from a mating they do have to fix this. After all...this is a Spuffy fic! Great job with their conflict, thanks for the fabulous read.
well, spike does know, in his mind, that she is buffy...but that's his problem...he's having trouble separating buffy from the slayer who abused him...in a way, he feels like doing as she asked and calling her "buffy" as if she *wasn't* the Slayer, is like absolving her of guilt...does that make sense? you're right, they have to fix it

09/14/2006 05:46 am
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Man, do these two have some real issues to deal with before they can move on. Love to see how you're going to untangle the mess that their lives have become now. Not that their lives were all that neat and tidy prior to Willow's little ritual from hell. lol Of course, now that they're back on a more or less equal footing, they might at least have a chance of working things out between them.
yeah, they've got a lot to work through, and a lot of pain standing in the way of their doing it...but they'll work it out :)

Nikkole
09/14/2006 04:56 am
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Hmmmmm....I really don't know what to say about this chapter, honestly. I am kind of torn on how I feel about it. I understand that she wanted him to look at her, and she "should" have backed off when he asked her too, BUT, he DOES know that it isn't the slayer demon, so, on one hand, I think he needs to relax a bit. BUT, on the other hand, he has been traumatized by her hand, and she should not have FORCED him to look at her. BUT, on the other hand (yes, yes, one to many hands, I know), he shouldn't have refused to call her Buffy. I think that he needs to understand that while he got the brunt of the abuse, she had to WHACH herself do it, and not be able to stop the demon. He needs to see that she needs help and support from him, and much as he needs it from her. They both need to help each other to work through the issues, and I think it would go much quicker for them both. Otherwise, they will push each other further and further away.
honestly, pet -- that's kind of the reaction i'm going for...at this point in the story, they're both making mistakes ... neither one is going about this all right...but i'm just trying to reflect how their feelings might be, how they might respond in this situation...
buffy is used to using force to solve her problems -- and that *is* her problem in this scenario...she sees that spike's deal is that he's having trouble seeing her as *her* and not the slayer, so naturally, her solution is, "Make him see *me*"...even if she has to force him to do it...
spike, on the other hand, knows buffy isn't really the one who did it to him, yet it's her body, her face, her hands, that did...and he's seriously trying to keep from freaking out, but it's hard to do...also, there's the knowledge that it *is* what buffy did in the first place that has brought them here....
anyways, i am kind of aiming for an "undecided" when it comes to who's right or wrong between them...
glad you enjoyed the chapter pet,and thanx for the thoughtful feedback :)

Mr_Chaos
09/14/2006 04:34 am
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You can't win, can you? You have Spike being wimpy and I am pissed. But you have him stand up and Elizabeth Anne Summers is pissed.

Though, personally, I'm rather gladI'm happy :P
lol....i know, right? can't please all the people all the time..but then i've long since stopped trying...i pretty much know how i'm gonna write a fic when i start it, and i know some people will like some parts (or the whole thing) and others wont...but that's the way it goes, it doesn't bother me really :)

Emily
09/14/2006 12:24 am
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*sob* I dont know how much more of this angst I can take:( Poor Spike! Poor Buffy!!:(
thanx, pet :)

Mandi
09/13/2006 11:59 pm
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Haven't reviewed in quite a bit, though still avidly reading each update!

I agree with the review by Bridget. (and that's all I'll say about that. *grins*)

As always, looking forward to the next chapter!
thanx so much, pet :)

09/13/2006 11:22 pm
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JL twists the knife. You are awful and mean and excellent.
tahnx :)

09/13/2006 09:48 pm
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That's it. I say lets stake Spike and get her a new vampire boytoy... big jackass....
*shakes head in disbelief* i'm speechless, pet...speechless....

Lou
09/13/2006 08:46 pm
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Ain't that the truth!!
:)

Catrine
09/13/2006 07:21 pm
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I understand Buffy wanting to make things right,but don`t push it,even though it`s obvious that Spike wont get over it without starting seeing her as Buffy...this story really gets me.I can`t wait to read the next chapter!!!Excellent story (still!!)!!!
yeah, she's kinda messing up here.. .:(

09/13/2006 07:08 pm
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awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww oh my god, how long til they work something out? Do you know you've written three novels here? This is a freaking SAGA
lol

Mr_Chaos
09/13/2006 06:54 pm
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Good chapter. Someone mentioned that The Slayer Buffy is like a souless Buffy, which is a very good comparison. It also works into my reasoning for people saying Spike needs to back off because he killed people before.

Spike and the Slayer are two different animals, as it were. Spike is a killer with honor. He sought the strongest being and fought them, knowing he could die too. Yes, he was wrong, but one must understand that what he did was not the worst he could have done.

The Slayer went after the week, did not kill them but decided to TORTURE them. That is the big thing I think people miss in your story. Spike was tortured. By a violent, arrogent creature that wanted to break him.

Correct me if I am wrong...but the Slayer demon is exactly like Angelus.

I wonder if that is a factor: We know Angelus tortured Spike in his fledgling days. Could this be one of the reasons Spike is having trouble? That through Buffy's mistake, he just relived his weakest moments in life at the hands of Angelus?
you're very right...i agree one hundred percent...and more along those lines will be revealed next chapte r;)

09/13/2006 06:17 pm
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oh no. That didn't go too well.
nope :(

FetchingMad Scientist
09/13/2006 05:16 pm
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Special Ed Buffy! When will she learn to just Back Off? She can't convince him that she's changed while she has him pinned against a wall and is giving him orders, for crying out loud! :(
yeah, not so much with the great idea, buffy...

pretty_in_fangs
09/13/2006 03:54 pm
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That chapter had tears in my eyes. Thank you for the quick update.
thanx so much :)

Emilee
09/13/2006 03:34 pm
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Ouch! And we all know how well Buffy handles the truth. I hope she doesn't hit him, since we know that's her first response to Spike. Can't wait for the next update.
isn't it? :( but i dont think she will this time

Bridget
09/13/2006 02:52 pm
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I know that Spike has been hurt. But I think that he has to remember that he has a demon side also and that he has also hurt people and Buffy (pre-chip) Spike's view of Buffy is somewhat unfair because he wanted her to accept the same qualities that exist in him. He has to do the same. I will be interested to see how you get them back together because I think that Spike is also playing poor pitiful me. Look what you did to me. Great chapter. What will be done about Willow? She after all was the cause of the slayer side coming out. Great chapter.
i see your point...but in this case, i disagree...spike has been tortured and violated and had his mind all twisted around and emotionally abused since the claim...which is very powerful...and he's not blaming buffy, he simply cant see her without seeing the Slayer demon...

kim
09/13/2006 02:47 pm
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And there's the heart of the matter. Because the "Slayer" was an exaggerated version of Buffy's own personality. *We* know enough about Buffy, that if she was soulless and evil, that's how she would have been in the same situation. And Spike's studied her long enough, from an outside perspective, to know it.
pretty much....a bit more extreme than buffy ever would have gotten, but she has those tendencies to be violent and controlling, all on her own....

Dee Bradfield
09/13/2006 02:42 pm
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Ooh! Spike snaps back. Good on him - he really needs to do this for the sake of his own recovery.

I'm glad that Joyce is being the support they both need. She really is a tower of strength whatever her eye colour. :)
(Sorry about being so anal about that BTW - it just really is a pet peeve. I'm an artist, so the first thing I always notice is people's eye colour).
yes, he does... :) thanx

Dee Bradfield
09/13/2006 02:37 pm
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:)

stacy
12/09/2007 08:13 pm
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I say we give Joyce a cape and tights and start calling her "SuperMom". Oooooh! And then there could be a spin-off called "The Adventures of SuperMom and Ripper"!
hehe...that could be awesome! :P hehe

09/25/2006 09:12 pm
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heheh good the man can walk
yep :)

kim
09/13/2006 12:59 pm
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Well, based just on the show, I thought James' eyes were brown, too, because of the low lighting, so trying to tell from BTVS alone is really hit and miss.

And I acknowledge Buffy's efforts to try now to make it all right, but she can't, really....even therapy can't help a person unless they want it to, so until Spike's ready to deal with all the consequences of that week, she's going to have to think not of herself, and back off. We speculated about this chapters ago, thinking at the very least, Buffy's going to have to change her appearance for a while just to help his association of her vs. the Slayer.

There's really no quick solution. I wonder what Xander and Willow are going to say when they get the full story? Any remorse at all?
yeah, he's kind of in for a bit of a struggle to get back his confidence and trust in her at all...

09/13/2006 04:49 am
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This chapter just made my heart ache. Joyce is one heck of a woman - understanding and strong. And Dawn is wise beyond her years. Buffy and Spike are both so broken, but they couldn't be in better hands than with these two. Awesome chapter.
thanx :)

Emily
09/13/2006 01:30 am
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I am thrilled with the way you wrote this chapter. You were able to make me feel such intense emotions, particularly about Buffy and Spike. I am so glad that you talked about Buffy and what she went through. Although it may not be *quite* as bad as what Spike experienced, it was kinda hell for her as well. Sure, Giles came up with the idea, but you could say that it was essentially her fault that: she was possessed by the slayer demon, Spike was tortured numerous times in numerous ways, Giles was beaten up, Dawn and Joyce were in immense danger, and generally a lot of shit. If that isn't reason for a huuuggee amount of guilt, I don't know what is. Buffy didn't want it to happen, and she has tried her best to be good to Spike, so I feel for her.

Despite all that, ppoooorrrr Spikey!!!! :( It must be sooo horrible for him, being afraid of the touch of the woman he loves, and all the baggage that has come with this terrible misadventure. You have described his feelings so well, it just breaks my heart (despite the fact i was thrilled with the chapter....) Great job, once again, and I think I'll go take a few minutes to sob for our favorite blonde couple. :(:(
thanx, so glad you liked it...your kind words are much appreciated... :)

FetchingMadScientist
09/12/2006 10:10 pm
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Umm...I'm not sure how this can end anywhere near happily. But I trust you.

Buffy shouldn't even have to look in the car's mirror. Through the bond, she should be able to feel it. Personally, I don't think she should be in any condition to drive because if the shared emotions.

As much as I like "Ripper," I think Giles needs to have his butt kicked for even *sugesting* that stupid rite!

Let's hope it gets better; because as someone might say, "Where do we go from here?"
well, spike is trying to block her out a bit...he doesn't want her to feel him right now...and buffy is the queen of hiding her emotions....it will get better, but it will not be easy

Dar
09/12/2006 07:14 pm
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Go Ripper..Giles. Go Joyce and Dawn they will smooth the path for healing. Great Chapter
thanx, glad you like it :)

Dee Bradfield
09/12/2006 03:25 pm
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Um, hi. *waves sheepishly from her soapbox* Sorry to be harping on this, but I've been researching the subject. I've found this link: http://www.buffyguide.com/players/joyce.php where it states that Kristine's eyes are brown. It's also quite clear in the linked photo gallery.
I always remember wondering why they cast Michelle as Dawn, because her eyes ARE blue. Spike is sometimes written in fics as being Dawn's father because she has no genetic resemblance to Buffy or Joyce.
lol...thanx for the fax, hon... :) i was sure they were blue...i guess from that tylenol commercial...maybe she wore contacts???? :)

09/12/2006 03:05 pm
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love Ripper, he's so great.
thanx :)

Bridget
09/12/2006 03:03 pm
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Good chapter. It is still very sad about Buffy and Spike. The scene your wrote was heartbreaking. On the other hand the scene with Giles and Thoreau was delicious. Great job.
thanx, glad you liked it ;)

09/12/2006 03:00 pm
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Love Joyce. She is such a mom to all of them. Dawn finally having a glimpse of the stuggle that Buffy was going through as well. Ripper was back and making his point of keeping his family safe. Now the real work begins for Buffy and Spike. They have a lot to go through.
yeah, buffy needs her family's support too....they have a lot to work through :(

Nikkole
09/12/2006 02:04 pm
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LOL! Good for Giles, although, I think I would have killed him, honestly. This was a good chapter. I am glad that somone noticed Buffy's pain. She did have her body stolen and made to do some horrible things.
yeah, i think he was most likely thinking, he'd been where that guy was, nearly - blind obedience to travers as the all-knowing head of the council - and travers was the one really at fault for all of it...and yes, buffy needs some compassion, too :)

kim
09/12/2006 10:26 am
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Joyce's eyes are very blue. You can see it in a Tylenol commercial Kristine Sutherland did, where they close-up right on her face.
thanx for that, pet...that's what i thought :)

kim
09/12/2006 10:25 am
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Love Joyce.

Go, Ripper!

Still don't really feel sympathy for Buffy. She might have been possessed against her will, but she is not a victim here. She caused this situation with her arrogance.
spike is definitely the victim of the situation...but buffy does know what a mistake she made now, and she's trying to make it right

Tonia
09/12/2006 09:46 am
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You made me cry again! I love how this story is playing out. I'm glad that things are not going to be so easily fixed. Great chapter and I can't wait for more.
thanx, i try not to ever go for the quick fix :)

vladt
09/12/2006 09:02 am
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great chapter, thank you. love dawn and joyce in this update,. thanks again.
thanx so much, pet :)

Kittenuno
09/12/2006 08:46 am
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Great chapter. My admiration for your storytelling keeps growing. I adored the scene between Dawn and Spike...Joyce and Spike..Dawn and Buffy. Just beautiful!
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it :)

09/12/2006 08:43 am
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What an emotionally draining chapter. They will all need each other in the coming days. Bless Joyce and the love she has for Spike. Thank god that Dawn figured out that Buffy needed her support and not her anger. Thoreau is a very lucky man, Ripper doesn't usually play that nice. That was an amazing chapter. Thanks for the update.
yes, it will be hard on them all...buffy's hurting nearly as much as spike is, just in a different way...

09/12/2006 08:10 am
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LoL, good on you, Ripper
:) thanx

Dee Bradfield
09/12/2006 06:41 am
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Hooray for the return of the Ripper!
Some wonderfully heart-wrenching stuff in this chapter. I really wanted to comfort Spike too. :)

Just a small point - I don't think Joyce's eyes are blue. I remember them being kind of a hazel colour. (Ignore me if I'm wrong - correct eye colour in fics is a pet peeve of mine).
yeah, they're definitely blue.. :) i checked that out first...but glad you liked the chapter, pet :)

09/12/2006 06:33 am
Loose Ends         
oh this chapter was so sad it made me cry. I really hope these two can work it out (buffy and spike, not giles and the other watcher lol)
eventually they will, (i hope)...and i knew what you meant ;) :P lol

09/25/2006 09:09 pm
Aftermath         
I really like the way you wrote dawn in this chapter and story!
thanx so much, i like writing her as a sympathetic friend to spike...he had so few in the show :(

Lou
09/12/2006 09:59 pm
Aftermath         
Brilliant chapter - they've a long way to go. Joyce is formidable.
yep, joyce can be a help to them though :)

vladt
09/12/2006 08:35 am
Aftermath         
excellent read, thank you. we have joyce suppling the voice of reason; dawn, compassion; giles,suggesting magic (is that not how we got here?) and buffy, channeling willow (i want to make it right, NOW)
yeah, they're pretty much all in their places...

kim
09/12/2006 03:59 am
Aftermath         
As I've expected....
the inevitable breakdown?

PassionFish
09/12/2006 12:03 am
Aftermath         
Awww - :: sob ::
:(

Bridget
09/11/2006 05:42 pm
Aftermath         
Great chapter. I feel so sorry for Spike. The heartbreak is evident. "What are we going to do". So sad.
thanx, glad you liked it...i wanted it clear, it's not all about buffy-hate...lol...he wants to have a good relationship with her as his mate, but just doesn't see how at this point

09/11/2006 02:22 am
Aftermath         
Yeah, cause this whole ordeal has been so good on Buffy, too *rolls eyes* Just like in previous chapters, hate that its like he and others forget she was a victim too...
no, it's been hard on her, too...but spike's the one who was tortured and violated, and it's not that he doesn't forgive her -- it's just a lot to get past...can you blame him for not wanting her to touch him at the moment?

09/11/2006 02:14 am
Aftermath         
Gee, never a landfill around when you need one. Okay, JL has made Spike and Buffy miserable again with no end in site. Love it.
lol...that could be a good thing...glad you like the sadistic way in which i treat these two...lol :P

09/10/2006 09:52 pm
Aftermath         
Intense, gut-wrenching chapter. Just awesome.
thanx so much :)

spacemonkey
09/10/2006 07:13 pm
Aftermath         
I don't get it, everyone is supposed to forgive Spike because he has changed and granted he has but he still killed other people, other peoples sisters, family and friends, is this not supposed to matter because "we" don't know them. he was a mass murderer. but I digress. I love Spike. I forgive him to. but because I forgive him for what his demon did and everyone else is expected to forgive him too, shouldn't Buffy be given this same treatment. yes he needs time but Buffy has gone through hell too, put yourself in her shoes, she can"get over it"? If that had happened to me and I did those things to a person I love I'd have gone insane. so I guess treating her like crap and telling her to grow up is ok, she doesn't have the right to feel sorry or try to fix it. I guess it's not the same thing as Spike constantly in HER face saying "I've changed"and her family saying she should accept it because they do and them choosing him over her. they have both been traumatized, why do her feelings get invalidated.
well, the issue here is not so much with forgiveness...spike knows in his mind that it wasn't buffy...but that doesn't change the fact that the hands that she touches him with are the hands that tortured him...the face, the scent, the feeling...all the same...it's not that he doesn't forgive her, but it's hard for him to get past it...and yes, buffy's hurting too...but most people's natural reaction in a scenario like that would be to sympathize with the one who ended up most hurt, not the one who did the hurting -- even if it was against their will to do it and very traumatic for them as well...hope you like the rest of the story :)

pretty_in_famgs
09/10/2006 06:52 pm
Aftermath         
I'm so glad that Dawn is there.
me too :)

09/10/2006 05:21 pm
Aftermath         
Sweet Dawn, Spike really is in a bad way. His heart is so shattered.Thanks for a great chapter.
yeah, he's very broken right now, and dawn might not be able to understand all he's going through, but she knows instinctively that he needs her support :)

Emily
09/10/2006 04:34 pm
Aftermath         
::Sob:: :( it's .... *sniff* so...:(:( saadddd! ::sob::
:( sorry, love

BT
09/10/2006 03:43 pm
Aftermath         
oh my!! It's all so heartbreaking... I feel bad for them both.
On a happier note, Ripper gets to come out to play for a bit - yay! :)
yeah, that should be interesting :)

Emilee
09/10/2006 03:35 pm
Aftermath         
You've written College Buffy very well. Love the hint of imaturity(or is it naivete?) that characterizes her behavior. She's really just a little spoiled if she can't see and respect that saying Sorry isn't gonna cut it. I gotta admit, I'm losing hope for there to be a happy ending here. Maybe therapy? Can't wait for the next update.
thanx, that's what i was going for...there will be a happy ending of sorts...but it will be a hard road...buffy's gonna have to face up to the consequences of her foolish choice to attempt to dominate spike... :(

Nikkole
09/10/2006 03:32 pm
Aftermath         
Wow. Poor Spike. I feel horrible for him. He wants so badly to not feel the way he feels, and yet he has every tight to. Buffy wants to make everything better, but doesn't seem to understand that she is the one who did thid to him, even if it wasn't her in control of her body. It is going to take a LONG time to get over this.
yeah, but he really couldn't help feeling that way...it's gonna take 'em a while, that's for sure :)

Mr_Chaos
09/10/2006 03:12 pm
Aftermath         
Very nice chapter. Good to see someone address Willow,and goodtoseeJoyce once again defending Spike...though I am still mad at her for her sudden lack of faith from before.

Will you also address the fact that while the Slayer demon isn't in control, it is still in Buffy? Spike's tormentor is inside the woman he loves, granted bound, butstill there.
well, it's understandable that joyce might have a moment's doubt or two...this is her *daughter* we're talking about....and yes, that second issue will definitely come up...it's a good portion of what spike's feeling, even if he hasn't put it to words yet :)

Catrine
09/10/2006 01:52 pm
Aftermath         
My heart ache so much for the blonde.I feel sp sorry for him,and so mad about Buffy who`s only thought is "to fix things"...Lovely chapter,I really like to se the loving side of Dawn as well
yep, it's tough on both of them, though...buffy wants to make it right, but it's gonna take time :(

09/10/2006 12:05 pm
Aftermath         
He's going to need alot of time, isn't he? Buffy should understand some of what he's going threw. She went threw the same thing with Angel/Angelus, but Angelus didn't torture her and try to killer on several occasions like the slayer did. Poor Spike, I hate that he's still being tormented even now. I see that the Ripper has come out to play! Great chapter, wonderful story, thanks for the update.
yeah, it's very similar to what she went through, but buffy's the kind of person who wants to fix things, wants to know what to *do* now, to make it right again...and this just wont work that way...and yes, ripper is about to have his fun :)

09/10/2006 11:55 am
Aftermath         
Great chapter! It would be nice if there was a demon psycho-therapist, cause Spike sure needs one! I'm so glad he has Joyce and Dawn.
he could definitely use some help getting through this...

09/10/2006 11:16 am
Aftermath         
He's still being a punk *pouts*
i disagree, pet...after all he's been through, forced through most of it to just keep his mouth shut and take whatever abuse came his way -- i think he deserves a little bit of distance....

Tonia
09/10/2006 11:08 am
Aftermath         
::wipes tears:: Poor Spike. Giles and Buffy still seem to have a few things they need to learn. Thank God for Joyce and Dawn. ::sniff::
yeah, they don't understand what this is like for him...at least he does have some support :)

LeeAnne
09/10/2006 07:49 am
Aftermath         
There are hardly words to describe how this story makes me feel especially this chapter. The only think I could come up with was heartwrenching. Simply brilliant.
thanx so much, so glad that you're enjoying it...your kind words flatter me :)

ariadne
09/10/2006 06:37 am
Aftermath         
*gods*
that was heartbreaking and painful and tender and beautiful all at once!
i loved this story...more please. :)
thanx, glad you liked :)

09/10/2006 06:08 am
Aftermath         
awwwwwwwwwwwwwww I hope these two work it out. I know this is horrible of me, but I can't remember, has spike claimed buffy back or did she just claim him? If he's claimed her back at least that's something on the road to healing because they would be equals then. If not, maybe Buffy could let him do that. But I know it's your story and you likely already know what you're gonna do. ;)
he claimed her back...it was necessary for the ritual to go off properly...they're gonna have to work at this, it won't be easy :(

09/25/2006 09:05 pm
Taking Responsibility         
good chapter sweetie!
thanx :)

Lou
09/12/2006 09:54 pm
Taking Responsibility         
Yay Spike!!!
:)

Lynda
09/10/2006 05:53 pm
Taking Responsibility         
I am truely sadden by Spike's feeling. I understand and I grieve for him. How does someone forgive the one who caused them so much pain and humiliation. Buffy migth offer to submit to her mate, let him become the alfa mate.
yeah, it's not going to be easy...something like that might be in order :)

Lynda
09/10/2006 12:43 am
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Oh. That is so sad. Spike can't touch Buffy. He remembers all the pain the SLAYER did to him. It's hard for him to disassociate his mate from the one who caused him so much hurt.
yeah...it's gonna be tough to get past what the slayer did to him.. :(

vladt
09/09/2006 11:50 pm
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great chapter, thank you. now buffy has a lot of work to do.
yep :)

09/09/2006 10:53 pm
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oh that's so sad. But he shouldn't blame her really. It's not her fault it was the slayer demon. Buffy never wanted to hurt him, not like that.
well, that's easy to *say*...but when he's looking at her face and seeing the monster that terrorized him...he can tell himself that all he wants, but that doesn't mean he's gonna want her touching him... :(

Nova
09/09/2006 10:44 pm
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Well at least travers is dead. Now we just have to wonder about Buffy and Spike.

Hmmnm
not for long :)

09/09/2006 06:15 pm
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Yeah, they really do have a lot to work through. It's not gonna be easy. I feel so sorry for both of them. The Council is probably gonna be out for blood once they hear about Travers' death. I imagine there will be more complications to come.
yeah, hopefully giles can help with that...but buffy and spike will have to work through their issues :)

09/09/2006 05:57 pm
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Loving the angst!
thanx :)

09/09/2006 05:32 pm
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I feel so sad for them both, so much pain....
Thanks for the chapter!!!
yeah, they've got a tough road ahead :(

Emily
09/09/2006 01:04 am
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I am so happy that you haven't made Buffy and Spike fling themselves into each others arms and live happily ever after. This is a great story, and it deserves to have a proper and complete ending. I hope that they will be able to pull off a healthy relationship, but until that time, I am glad that you are sticking with them. Super job, and I can't wait for more.:)
no...there's been too much pain for that...it's gonna be tough on them to get things right, but possible :)

09/09/2006 12:53 am
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JL - I knew you were going to do something mean, but this caps it!

Thanks ever for killing that old goat Travers and for another excellent chap.
thanx :)

09/08/2006 06:29 pm
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They both need a time out to sort the events (and also deal with Willow and her secret and Giles and his stupidity). This makes perfect sense. Spike doesn't even know what HE is right now sans chip without throwing in a relationship with one who had been his enemy then loved one and torturer. Buffy has lots to deal with too. Yup, a time out followed by Spuffy lovin' You're just the writer to give it to us good too! Excellent and believeable.

Maybe Giles can redeem himself by covering wth the Council of wankers....hum....

Kathleen
yeah, they've still got a bit to deal with...and spike is gonna have to work through his issues with her now...thanx so much :)

09/08/2006 06:22 pm
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oh no.more please!
soon :)

margaret
09/08/2006 06:16 pm
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just keeps getting better- how isa buffy ever going to get past the emotions that spike has ? can't wait to see!every time i think i see where this story is going you add more dimension to it .
it's not gonna be easy..thanx so much :)

Catrine
09/08/2006 05:15 pm
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Keeping the Spuffy fans on edge. A naturally reaction from Spike of course,but still...Want a happy ending:)
you'll get it, love... :)

Mr_Chaos
09/08/2006 05:06 pm
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Now this is what I have been waiting for. Finally the tables have turned and we get to see Buffy in a bit of pain. About time.
glad you're happy :P

Emilee
09/08/2006 03:32 pm
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Ouch. Well, the danger's past, but will their relationship survive? Can't wait for more.
thanx :)

Dee Bradfield
09/08/2006 02:52 pm
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*gapes* Good Lord! What a powerful, gut-wrenching chapter!

I completely understand Spike's reaction. After everything they've been through, there's no way they can slip straight into the sweetness and light.

My guess is that's gonna take a couple more chapters. ;P
thanx so much...yeah you're estimate is about right :)

Nikkole
09/08/2006 01:29 pm
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I understand why he feels that way, BUT, it still made my heart ache for her, and him alike. I really don't know if they can ever regain their love. The demon put Spike through way to much, you know? What a powerful chapter!
it's gonna be hard...but they can do it :)

pretty_in_fangs
09/08/2006 01:27 pm
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So sad. But she should have expected something like that was on its way.
yep :(

09/08/2006 01:07 pm
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Poor Spike, he's so torn. Had to kill Travers left the other one to live, all the torture he's been through. So much to deal with and to top that off he's not chipped anymore. Emotions running all over the place, she has to give him space no matter how much she what's to hold him. Thanks for letting her beat the crap out of him anyway, at least he suffured a little before he was put down like the scrum that he is. Very emotional chappie, thanks for it.
yep, he's kind of in a bad place right now, not sure what to do...but it will all work out ;)

Tonia
09/08/2006 12:11 pm
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Poor Spike. ::sniff:: So much damage done and in such a short amount of time.
:(

09/08/2006 11:55 am
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Oh! :'(

Great chapter though!
thanx :)

kim
09/08/2006 09:09 am
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Yep...the weight of all he went through was bound to drop soon. Crisis handled and averted, so it all catches up with him now...every hurt her body visited upon him. Every cruel word that came from her voice and face.

And there's nothing she can do to change her touch, without changing bodies.
yep, exactly....they're gonna have a hard time getting through this one...now that the pressure of the fight is over, he has time to think about the pain... :(

09/08/2006 07:47 am
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Spike is a JERK!!
what?? i cant believe you'd say that!! he's been tortured and raped and abused for days by a monster wearing buffy's body...i'd say he's being incredibly understanding, all things considered... *sigh*...oh well...can't win 'em all :)

09/09/2006 06:02 pm
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Wheee! I love your cliffies! Thanks for another intense, amazing chapter.
thanx, glad you liked :)

09/08/2006 12:00 am
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Wow, I guess Travers never thought that Buffy would do this. But I am glad that she and Spike are together on this. And Spike is doing whatever hs has to in order to protect his mate. Love the chapter.
nope..thanx so much :)

09/07/2006 08:10 am
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it'd be worth it at least....
yep :)

09/07/2006 06:29 am
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Awesome Chapter jl, really great dialogue! :)
thanx :)

vladt
09/07/2006 05:00 am
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wonderful read, thank you. very evil place to stop!
thanx ;)

Emily
09/07/2006 12:31 am
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*eek*
:)

09/06/2006 06:12 pm
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Oh, oh oh!!!! Is the chip gonna work? Huh huh? ::waits breathlessly:: More please!!!
we'll see :)

BT
09/06/2006 05:52 pm
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GAH!! Your cliffhangers are going to KILL me!
I loved the line"Spike grinned at the picture his girl made, all fury and power and danger – bloody intoxicating, she was…" Beautiful.
lol...thanx so much...so glad you liked that part ;)

Bridget
09/06/2006 05:05 pm
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Another great chapter and another cliffhanger. I hope they still have the upper hand.
thax :_)

09/06/2006 02:59 pm
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I still hate Travers. Can't wait for the next update.
we all do :) thanx

09/06/2006 01:50 pm
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Yay! Great chapter, as always :)
thanx ;)

Nikkole
09/06/2006 01:30 pm
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Sorry about that, my computer has been acting up. Very good chapter. I can't wait to see the next one!!
thanx :)

Nikkole
09/06/2006 01:29 pm
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:)

Tonia
09/06/2006 11:35 am
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You have got to update soon! Please!
okay, okay! :)

09/06/2006 11:27 am
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oh you tease - update soon please that chapter was to die for *giggles* Loved it!
:) thanx

Lou
09/06/2006 11:17 am
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You just love to keep us on tenterhooks don't you? So exciting!
yep :)

Catrine
09/06/2006 10:16 am
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Wonderful!!!Can`t wait to see what happens...and whether the chip is inactive.
coming right up :)

kim
09/06/2006 10:14 am
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Over...and yet, not.
exactly :)

Dee Bradfield
09/06/2006 07:50 am
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Excellent, excellent chapter, but really not nice of you to leave it there. GRRRR!!
sorry :P

09/06/2006 07:49 am
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That's quick thinking from Spike. Though I've hated all that he's been through it's great to see him standing up for Buffy. Great chapter but I wanted to see Travers really get it and not just shoved up against the car *pouts* Love the read, thanks.
yep, he's getting back to himself a bit ;)

09/06/2006 11:24 am
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*grin* Good chapter *chants for bloody death*
lol :)

09/05/2006 06:31 pm
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Oh goodie. Can't wait for the next chapter.
thanx :)

Nikkole
09/05/2006 01:41 pm
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That was a great chapter! I can't wait to see how it all ends!!
thanx :)

Lou
09/05/2006 01:37 pm
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Super suspense! Cavalry Buffy can save the day and hopefully Giles will get what for, seeing as the whole debacle was his fault!
we'll see ;)

09/05/2006 11:39 am
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Come on Buffy :P
:)

vladt
09/05/2006 08:15 am
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very good chapter, thank you. well, except for the evil cliffy.
thanx :)

09/05/2006 07:30 am
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Gah! Woman! Stop stalling! Are you going for a hundred chapters or something?? *falls over dead*
lol...maybe :)

09/05/2006 05:52 am
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Yikes!! Is Buffy on time? What will she do to the Wankers? Can I help torture them? I'd be willing to kill Travers any time anybody needs my help. I have been loving this story.
lol..we'll see :)

FetchingMadScientist
09/05/2006 05:09 am
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LOL Travers could stake him and not even bat an eye...and all Spike is worried about- is his * car?* Gotta love 'im! :D
lol :) that's our guy!!

09/05/2006 04:43 am
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Yea!!! Hope there is some butt kickin'!!!
:)

kim
09/05/2006 04:24 am
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Well, relatively here, since they're going to hear that engine when it pulls up.

Um, Travers? You're a moron! The Slayer line passes through Faith, now. It hasn't been with Buffy since she died the first time.
lol..i dont know, i always kind of thought that if buffy were to die, another slayer would be called....since the line was supposed to be *split*...but oh well :)

09/05/2006 04:10 am
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Please please please let Buffy beat the daylights out of Travers. Great chapter - esp the part about Spike running them around in the desert.
coming right up pet ;)

Bridget
09/05/2006 02:56 am
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Another cliffhanger. I can't stand it. Please update soon. Great chapter.
thanx :)

09/05/2006 02:35 am
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Poor Spike! I really hope that the chip is no longer working. I really want to see him beat the crap out of Travers and his goon. Although once Buffy arrives, the sight of Buffy and Spike together as a team might well be enough to scare Travers to death. We can only hope. :)
thanx for the review

09/05/2006 01:42 am
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Yes! Yes! Yes! *giggles* Buffy's there and throughly kick some watcher ass! Can't wait to see this final battle. I'm looking forward to Buffy and Spike being able to concentrate on their new relationship. Fantastic chapter, exciting read, thanks.
lol...hope you liked it :)

Nova
09/04/2006 11:35 pm
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Looking foward to a hopefully dead travers, and a living Spike
:)

09/04/2006 11:15 pm
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A small error.

Travers would never have received a call in the first place. Faith is the current slayer, not Buffy. Only by killing Faith would a new one be called, no?

Also, do we really need to pull out the ol' "Spike isthe Damsel In Distress" card? Seriously?

There better be somereally goodBuffy and Co groveling to spike chapters coming up, after all of this.
i always felt that since the slayer line was divided, as stated in the show, there should have from that point on been two slayers at any given time, rather than one, one following after buffy and one after faith....
and spike's not so much the "damsel in distress" as the willingly self-sacrificing decoy, who chose to put himself in that position so that buffy could be returned to her body....after all, they dont know if the chip's still working or not, yet, do they? :)

Emily
09/04/2006 11:07 pm
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Yay:D Although it is hard to be happy when Spike is getting beaten up by a bunch of Watchers, you have managed to give us lots of to look foward to. It's looking really good. I cannot wait for the Spuffy loving that should be coming soon:)

.... I just hope that you haven't led us astray... again:P
yeah, it's been tough on him...but things will be good soon...

09/04/2006 11:06 pm
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yay! :)
:)

Catrine
09/04/2006 09:26 pm
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Let the bloodshed begin!!!Please let Spike`s chip be inactive,the revenge would be sweet!!!:D Yet another captivating chapter!
we'll see soon :)

09/04/2006 08:50 pm
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*sings* Travers gonna get his ass kicked...

Great chapter!
yep...nobody messes with buffy's man :)

09/04/2006 08:22 pm
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Oh thank God! Now to get that bloody gun away from the twit and remind the Council where the real power is! Excellent. Soon the pain will be past and Spuffy lovin' can commence. Wild ride here, but well worth it.

Kathleen
yep...it's almost over now...final showdown, coming up :)

09/06/2006 11:20 am
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Lovely chapter - glad that buffy has her body back now - still hopeing that travers dies a slow and paiful death .....please.....
dont know how slow or painful...we'll see :)

margaret
09/04/2006 03:19 am
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thanks for all the great chapters! hope spike can keep teh council bad guys from hurting him
thanx :)

Lou
09/03/2006 10:31 pm
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Very smart work Dawn!
:)

09/03/2006 07:42 am
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Yahoo!!! The Summers women strike back! Now they have to save Spike from Travers; no they have to save the world from that icky wanker. More story please.
yep, they're on their way :)

09/03/2006 05:34 am
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Absolutely love this chapter. Go team Summers! You are gonna let us know what's going on with Spike and Travers in the next chapter, aren't you? Travers is a coward and not nearly as intelligent as he would like to believe he is, so I figure Spike will be more than holding his own when the Summers calvary rides to the rescue. Happily anticipating the next update. :)
lol...they make a good team, dont they? yeah, spike can hold his own mostly...but the chip could be trouble...buffy needs to hurry and get to him...

09/03/2006 03:38 am
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Yeah it really is good to be Buffy.
yep :)

Nova
09/02/2006 06:59 pm
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finally, I was wondering what was going to happen with Buffy. It's good she finally got back into her own body.

Now I'm just wondering about Spike. Hope nothing bad happens.
yep, she's okay now...now they have to go save spike...

09/02/2006 05:29 pm
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Love it. What an entrance.
thanx :)

09/02/2006 04:34 pm
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I really love the last line! Says it all. Did Spike take Travers to the desert in Traver's car? Can't wait to read what happens there.
yeah, they went in travers' car...buffy will have his to use...*evil grin*...lol

BT
09/02/2006 04:26 pm
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_SO_ well done!
I'm loving that Dawn is strong and capable, instead of just annoying (and she can be that, too - you are just so good!) Great job! You're gonna get those migraines taken care of, right? After the council gets their slap-down...
thanx, glad you like this version of dawn, i always liked her but felt the show didn't really do her justice :)

Neart
09/02/2006 04:20 pm
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Loved the last line, could picture Buffy silouetted in the door way all battered and bruised and grinning. No wonder Spike loves all the summers women, I almost feel sorry for the council men, well except for Travers!
thanx, i was hoping for that reaction, all the way around :)

Catrine
09/02/2006 09:12 am
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Excellent!!!Way to go Dawn.
thanx :)

09/02/2006 08:47 am
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Mwahahahahaha!
lol

09/02/2006 08:42 am
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Go Dawn!
:)

Emily
09/02/2006 08:22 am
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And now we get to see how our dear chip-full (?) Spike is doing, right? Although, yeah, happy days and all for Buffy being back to normal, I still want to see Spike. He has, after all, been the victim (or has been the victim the most consistently) throughout the story. Great job, as usual, and I can't wait til the next one, as usual. :love
yep, spike's been through a lot, and it's not quite over - though almost...buffy needs to hurry and ride to the rescue... :)

09/02/2006 06:53 am
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It is good to be her, most of the time anyway. Now let's find Spike and give Travers what he deserves. Way to go Dawn!!! Thanks for the update, exciting chapter.
thanx so much, glad you liked it...more soon :)

kim
09/02/2006 06:39 am
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It's like a TV show!
thanx :)

vladt
09/02/2006 06:32 am
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very good read. thank you. dawn did her part, now it's buffy's turn.
yep :)

Nikkole
09/02/2006 05:47 am
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HELL YEAH!! What an entrance! Nice chapter. You wrote Joyce and Dawn so well. It was an amazing idea for them to have Joyce pass out. I can't wait to see what happens to Travers....I hope it is bloody and painful!
thanx, glad you enjoyed it...more soon :)

09/02/2006 05:25 am
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Nice to see Buffy back.

But isn't it nice that she is more concerned with making agrand enterance then saving Spike? That's soconsider, leaving her mate out in the desert without (Possibly) a way to defend hismelfagainst the council goons...just so she can march into a hotel room.

Yea, I just LOOOOVEEEE Buffy now! *rolls eyes*
lol...well, to give the girl a bit of a break, i *was* kind of going for a flippant remark to cover the fact that she really just kind of needed a moment to compose herself after all the craziness...and she only stayed behind like, a minute... :) oh well...bufffy can't win with you,can she? ;) :P lol

rayan
09/02/2006 05:22 am
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wuhuu
time for some mayheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem
yep, right away :) hope you like the next one :)

Bridget
09/02/2006 04:40 am
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Great chapter. Now to see what happens to Spike and Travers.
right away, love :)

pretty_in_fangs
09/02/2006 04:28 am
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::laughs loudly:: Fun chapter!
:) thanx, glad you liked :)

09/02/2006 04:01 am
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Completel wonderful!

Not a complaint, love, but is the Council thug named Jenkins or Jeffries? I admit I am not eide awake and that may well be the trouble.

At any rate, Love Dawn's plucky move and that last line by Buffy was enough to make me stand and cheer! Now, where is Spike?

This has been a difficult story to tell with all the tense moments, pain and hurt but you have handled it like the master storyteller you are. Excellent update.

Kathleen
lol...his name is jenkins, i guess not everyone would catch my pop culture reference...dawn called him "jeffries" in reference to the stuffy british butler on the TV show "fresh prince of bel air"... :) s'pose it's a bit of an obscure reference at this point.. oh well :) thanx so much, glad you're enjoying the story :)

Lynda
09/02/2006 03:01 am
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I am addicted to this story.
thanx so much :)

09/02/2006 02:50 am
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Kick council arse... then kick traver's arse... then kill travers...

can you tell... I'm blood thirsty
lol...thanx :)

Emilee
09/02/2006 02:50 am
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YAY!!!! Council butt whuppins all around. Can't wait for more.
coming right up, pet :)

09/02/2006 02:22 am
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very nice. when are buffy and spike getting together? it's been a long time and she hasn't had a chance to really "be" with him as just her yet.
oh things will all be over soon...but i have to say, there probably wont be much more smut this fic....i think even once things are finished with the council and the slayer business, it's gonna be a bit before spike will be ready to be intimate with her...we'll see what happens :)

09/02/2006 04:12 am
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Wonderfully plotted! Clever girl Dawn and so brave our Spike. Really love how you are resolving this. I can but hope that Spike will leave something/body behind in the desert on this trip. ...:::coughTraversCough:::...

Kathlern
yeah, he's taking a risk, here...but hopefully buffy and the cavalry will make it in time :)

09/01/2006 11:17 am
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LOl Buffy the hitchhiker - loves it!
thanx :)

09/01/2006 08:39 am
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Oh this is a clever twist. :) nicely done. :)
thanx so much, glad you like :)

09/01/2006 05:28 am
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Wow! What a wicked, convoluted plot twist you've given us. Just gotta love it. Hope Dawn can mangage to get Buffy back into her own body before that coward Travers tries to torture Spike to death. Although now that Dawn and Joyce are plotting together, I'm sure that the two of them will find a way to get Buffy back quickly. Can't wait for the next update. Hurry, please! :)
oh these two together make quite a team :) should be able to take down travers with no problem :)

vladt
09/01/2006 01:20 am
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excellent chapter, thank you.
thanx :)

08/31/2006 05:34 pm
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Oooooh! And the plot thickens :P Great chappy!
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/31/2006 05:08 pm
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I wonder if all this body switching is getting Buffy dizzy...

Fabulous chapter by the way.
yeah, she's gonna be glad to get back to her own body :)

Bridget
08/31/2006 04:19 pm
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Wow, this story has so many twists and turns. How will they get out this mess. Great idea transferring Buffy to Dawn. Kudos to you. Wonderful chapter.
thanx so much :)

08/31/2006 03:03 pm
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Love the turn around.
thanx :)

08/31/2006 02:55 pm
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Of course, duh! Dawn's the one to put Buffy back in her body. Now all she's got to do is get away from the guard, that's going to be interesting to see how they do that. How long will Spike be able to put them off before they just try and dust him? Even if they think he's chipped again. Very exciting chapter, thanks for the read.
well, they do need to hurry...once travers figures out he's being detained, spike is gonna be in trouble...they need to get buffy back in her body and go after them...but the guard might be a bit of an issue :)

BT
08/31/2006 02:44 pm
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WOW!
Youo know, this story is just SO well-written. The characters ring true, the action is great...gotta admit I skim the toruture (because it's too good, I guess - too real) and the sexual stuff, but you really are amazing.
thanx so much, your words are so kind...i'm so glad you're enjoying it, even if my fics do get a bit intense -- well, *most* of the time... :) thanx again, pet :)

08/31/2006 01:44 pm
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Very nice chapter, and a cunning plan.

Ofcourse, now I dislikeJoyce very much. She knows Spike loves Buffy, she knows that he is in a tough spot...yet she,likeeveryone else,believes he returned to the souless killer once more.

I really hope, afterTravers is sortedout,Spike goesfor a little walk and Dawn andJoyce begin to realize that they, likeBuffy and her friends, have been too harsh and mistrusting of Spike. There needsto be chapter with everyone trying to make things up to Spike.
a *chapter*? try ten or so! :) lol...yeah, everyone's been hard on him....but keep in mind that spike is being very convincing...and there would have been a strong chance that, hypothetically speaking, spike might have *had* to hurt buffy to get away from the situation in the desert....i wouldn't judge joyce too harshly either, she's stood by spike throughout this fic....i think a moment or two of doubt is understandable :)

Deb
08/31/2006 11:14 am
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Great update!
thanx :)

Lou
08/31/2006 11:09 am
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Excellent twists -- really well done!
thanx :)

kim
08/31/2006 10:36 am
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Yeah, that's what I figured....Buffy would have had to do the transfer with Dawn, for Spike has another job to complete. He's the decoy.
yep..now they just need to get her into her body so she can help him before travers finds out he's the decoy :)

08/31/2006 09:42 am
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EEEEEEEEEE!!!! *bounces around excitedly* hurry hurry
okay, okay :)

Catrine
08/31/2006 09:10 am
A Deadly Risk         
Incredible turn,wasn`t expecting this one. Spike really played his role perfectly. Excellent chapter, keep `em coming:D
thanx, he's a good actor :)

09/02/2006 04:05 pm
Rising Tensions         
Ooh, I missed the gun in the previous chappie. Never mind....
lol.. :) thanx

09/01/2006 11:13 am
Rising Tensions         
oh please let them kill travers - please?
lol...hmm...maybe...we'll see ;)

09/01/2006 05:16 am
Rising Tensions         
Is there anyway at all to insure that Travers dies a slow, painful death? If so, I think that Spike and Buffy should be the ones to insure that he is brought to justice. Although I'm sure that they wouldn't mind at all if Joyce, Dawn, and Giles wanted to help. Awesome, intense chapter. Can't wait to read the next one.
oh i think they'd all like to help :)

08/31/2006 04:56 pm
Rising Tensions         
Finding it hard to sympathize with Giles getting a thorough thrashing. He doesn't deserve Joyce. Also, I wouldn't start up with Joyce. A person could end up with an ax in their skull. Another great chapter, JL
lol...oh well...i was going for working toward redeeming giles, but if its not working..*sigh*...thanx for the kind review, pet :)

08/31/2006 08:37 am
Rising Tensions         
Evil cliffies. However, I got to read several chapters to get caught up and that was well worth it; especially if you give us more story soon.
thanx, so much, so glad you like it :)

Bridget
08/30/2006 08:16 pm
Rising Tensions         
I hope that Travers gets what is coming to him. I hope we don't have to go through a lot of cliffhangers before it happens. But however you decide to write it I will keep reading. Great chapter.
no, it will be pretty soon :) thanx ;)

PassionFish
08/30/2006 05:37 pm
Rising Tensions         
Oooooh - I hope they kick his ass :P
they will, they will :)

08/30/2006 03:42 pm
Rising Tensions         
Travers has no idea how he is messing with. And how dare he strike Joyce. I am just hoping that the chip is still working so that Spike can help protect his family.
you're so right :) we'll see about the chip... :)

08/30/2006 03:04 pm
Rising Tensions         
I always hated Travers. Still do. Good job of writing him.
thanx glad you enjoyed it :)

Tonia
08/30/2006 12:23 pm
Rising Tensions         
I'd ask if Spike could eat Travers and his men but I wouldn't want Spike to get food poisoning. So maybe a little maiming and dismemberment perhaps?
Great chapter!
yeah, buffy and spike will take care of them :)

Catrine
08/30/2006 11:31 am
Rising Tensions         
That f******* bastard,who does he think he is!!!!!? I really hope that the chip is still inactive, and that Spike, as well as Buffy,will kick his as.....and become dinner..What a creep!
travers will pay...promise :)

08/30/2006 11:12 am
Rising Tensions         
How can those men that work for Travers think it's just fine to murder innocent women and children? We all just hate him so much. Now how is Buffy supposed to get back in her body? Maybe the chip won't activate again, kinda doubt it though. Great job, thanks.
the chip..no comment yet :) thanx for the review :)

Lou
08/30/2006 10:35 am
Rising Tensions         
Bloody Hell! I hope they've got a decent plan worked out!
we'll see :)

Deb
08/30/2006 09:55 am
Rising Tensions         
Quentin has to go!
yep :)

vladt
08/30/2006 07:23 am
Rising Tensions         
excellent update, thank you. travers didn't have to wait long. and why do i know he is going to be extremely unhappy getting what he wanted. thanks for the fine read.
lol...yeah, he's not gonna like his prezzie much :)

Tamara
08/30/2006 06:31 am
Rising Tensions         
Travers is SO gonna get his ass kicked. Especially if Joyce gets ahold of a weapon.
yep...he's got almost everybody wanting to take him down :)

kim
08/30/2006 06:09 am
Rising Tensions         
And just how is this going to work with Buffy's body a limp noodle? Dawn has to be able to make the transfer, and that's going to be terribly hard to do with Travers and his men in the way. They're going to try to kill Spike on sight when they see Buffy's limp body.

Do you see her body as being in suspended animation? Because without a consciousness inhabiting it, it's dead. There's nothing to drive the functions, without artificial machinery.

And it is very likely that Spike is back to pre-spell chippedness. He can dodge and defend, but never attack, so if the chip is back in action, then they're really screwed. He's basically just a meat shield, until someone pulls out a stake.
it will be tricky, i'll admit...you'll have to see how it's done...and as for spike's usefulness, being possibly chipped...give our boy a *little* credit for being more than muscle :)

08/30/2006 06:07 am
Rising Tensions         
Maybe they got guns... like Spike said, guns would work, hehe
for once, might not be a bad idea :)

Nikkole
08/30/2006 05:50 am
Rising Tensions         
I HATE it when you cliffy us like that! It is just maddening! I still love this story, though! I can't wait until Travers gets his stuck up, stupid azz kicked all over the hotel!
lol...sorry *hehe*...more action coming up :)

08/30/2006 05:28 am
Rising Tensions         
Great chapter! Looking forward to finding out how you're gonna get buffy back in her body.
should be kinda tricky...i'm kinda looking forward to finding out myself :P lol

09/02/2006 03:42 pm
Final Conflict         
Another goodie as usual! You write the best Quentin Travers I've read sort of like Anthony Hopkins which is so chilling. My only bone to pick is with Joyce's opinion "...against someone so much older than them, and therefore not capable of defending himself against them. " I am older than both the characters/actors of Joyce/Giles and can/have defended myself against younger men so I take a bit of umbrage there. That is your opinion as a young person.
i am sorry, didn't mean to offend...but i *do* think that as a general rule, *most* men of giles' age probably wouldn't do very well against two large, strong, young armed men...of course that is a generalization...but i was mainly trying to get across the unfairness of the match...how despicable it was for the men to have beaten an older gentleman like they did....did not mean to offend, love ... sorry *hugs*

karla
08/29/2006 07:49 am
Final Conflict         
wowwwwwwww

I love it, where is the next part? Come on...I am waiting here....Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
coming up soon, love...i'll post wednesday morning :) thanks for the kind review :)

08/29/2006 07:01 am
Final Conflict         
Whew! That was just... beyond intense. Can't wait for the next update.
thanx so much :)

08/29/2006 04:52 am
Final Conflict         
This better be the happy ending finally... well for that part of the plot... now they can go save Joyce and Dawn from the wankers.
yeah, they've beat the slayer...now for the council...

08/29/2006 12:58 am
Final Conflict         
ohhhhhhhhh yummy
:)

pretty_in_fangs
08/29/2006 12:14 am
Final Conflict         
Wow.
*grin* thanx :)

Nikkole
08/28/2006 11:20 pm
Final Conflict         
YAY!!! And yet, I still have that bad feeling hanging around. I am glad she finally submitted, BUT, I wonder what happens now. Great chapter, by the way!
yeah, they've still got a fight ahead of them, even though the slayer's back under control :)

Catrine
08/28/2006 11:10 pm
Final Conflict         
YES!!!!! I can hardly sit still, what a fight!!!Now...let Spike tear Travers apart, the wanker deserves it! Excellent chapter,you have kept me captivated through the whole fight (through the whole story also) I really hope Buffy return to her body,that the idea was sucessful:D
lol...yeah i think buffy and spike both deserve a turn at travers...

08/28/2006 10:46 pm
Final Conflict         
wow, can't wait for more.
thanx :)

Lou
08/28/2006 10:41 pm
Final Conflict         
Bloody hell - that was gripping!! They must have done it this time??
yep :)

BT
08/28/2006 09:51 pm
Final Conflict         
yikes!! I'm reallyhoping here that the Slayer said the right thing for the ritual to be completed the right way this time.
Now we're back to dealing with the Council. Whew - what a rollercoaster you've got us on - but I'm loving it! :)
yeah, it's done...the council's the main obstacle nowl...oh yeah, and getting buffy back into her body :)

Emily
08/28/2006 09:30 pm
Final Conflict         
Holy Shit! You did it! They did it!

...hehe, now what? Great job, even though there was that 'final conflict', I still feel that there is some trouble already brewed, just ready to pop out. Can't wait for more of your writing1
yeah, it's kind of a mislead...it's the final conflict with the slayer, but there's gonna be more to do :)

kim
08/28/2006 08:46 pm
Final Conflict         
Well....about time. One hurdle down, umpteen more to go.
yep :) that about sums it up :)

vladt
08/28/2006 08:43 pm
Final Conflict         
great read. thanks. waiting to see how you get buffy back in her body, with travers holding dawn. should be a very good read. thanks, again.
yeah, should be tricky too :) thanx

08/28/2006 08:21 pm
Final Conflict         
That had to be majorly weird to have invaded the body but knew the person inside wasn't his mate. Of course Travers has no emotional nor professional bond to Giles. He's a cold hearted B%#*!#D. Buffy definately is not out of danger nor is Spike, but then they'll be able to take out these wankers in a heartbeat. So glad that this slayer will never be able to hurt Spike again. Great chappie, fine read. Thanks.
yeah, travers is pretty bad...but the slayer is taken care of...now they just need to get back to the motel and get buffy back in her body...the council are wankers, but they probably would have come prepared to deal with a vampire, knowing spike was there...they need both of them to win this :)

Bridget
08/28/2006 06:29 pm
Final Conflict         
Finally. Now to deal with Travers. I hope they will check the voicemail. Good chapter.
they will...they're not stupid...usually...thanx :)

08/28/2006 06:14 pm
Final Conflict         
Gah! What? I need an update! So, so good! And I truly do hate Travers. Such a nasty little snot. More soon, please!
yeah, he's pretty bad...more soon :)

08/28/2006 05:00 pm
Final Conflict         
Intense. That was awesome JL.
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it :)

Dee Bradfield
08/28/2006 04:09 pm
Final Conflict         
Woo Hoo! *cheers, bounces, waves pom-poms*
Now, let's get Buffy back in her own body so she can go kick Travers' ass...
lol...yeah, travers definitely needs a lesson :)

08/28/2006 03:12 pm
Final Conflict         
About

Bloody

Time.

*Cheers for Spike*

Now, allow him to kill Travers
lol...i hope you're happy now, mr!!! ;) :P lol

08/28/2006 03:09 pm
Final Conflict         
okay... NOW can we kill Travers? please? I'm willing to beg!

Great chapter!
lol...we'll see :)

08/29/2006 12:55 am
Complications         
lovely chapter
thanx :)

vladt
08/28/2006 03:52 am
Complications         
complications. really. great read, thank you. thank you, even for the evil chapter ending.
thanx so much, glad you like it :)

08/28/2006 03:39 am
Complications         
Went away for a few days and came back to a couple of action-packed, downright acary chapters. Wow! I can hardly catch my breath. Looks like this wild, rollercoaster of a fic is just about to plunge off another evil cliffie! Don't know how I'll make it to the next update. :)
thanx so much, glad you're enjoying them...the next one will be soon, promise :)

08/27/2006 10:34 pm
Complications         
Geez, you just had to go and distract him didn't you? Hurt him enough for her to get the upper hand. And Giles still believe's that the Council is there to help Buffy? Foolish man! The slayer may have the upper hand at the moment but Spike's not down for the count just yet. Another exciting chapter, great read, thanks.
you're so right....he's down but not out...thanx for the kind review, pet :)

Emily
08/27/2006 08:54 pm
Complications         
Argggghhh!! I am so sick of this bloody nonsense from this sicko slayer and her council! Because of your previous incredibly stories, I trust you JL, but this is starting to wear on me. There has been set back after set back followed by complications. Near the 30th or 40th chapter i thought we might resolve the problem, and yet....

Your chapter is suspenseful and beautifully written as always. I'm not trying to sound like I am giving you flack for the fact I dont have a happy fluffy Spuffy ending. I believe in your work, I am just a tad nervous about how everything is going. Cant wait for more!
lol...sorry...it's all gonna work out, promise...just taking a bit to get there...can't resist the cliffies, pet...so sorry *hehe*

08/27/2006 08:47 pm
Complications         
GEEZ woman! Are you trying to kill your readers? I'm on pins and needles here!
lol...i just cant help it!! :)

08/27/2006 08:02 pm
Complications         
So dragged it out for another chapter eh, JL. Can Buffy beat up Quentin. He needs a beating, bad.
when she sees what he's done to her watcher, she probably will :) thanx

Lou
08/27/2006 04:20 pm
Complications         
Yikes - that's torn it! Suitably nasty Travers
yep, he messed things up big time :(

Nikkole
08/27/2006 03:16 pm
Complications         
OMG! You have a geniusly evil mind don't you?! I hope you update again soon, cause the suspense is killing me!
lol...thanx so much, more soon, promise :)

08/27/2006 03:02 pm
Complications         
OH, NO! Say it isn't so! You once again brought up a conveniently forgotten spot of trouble hovering in the background.
lol...thanx, glad you enjoyed the chapter :)

kim
08/27/2006 09:49 am
Complications         
Okay, you're really mean!
i know :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/27/2006 09:46 am
Complications         
I hate Travers. I really really f**ing hate that man.
wow...i'm provoking quite a bit of anger and profanity from my readers...wonder if that should worry me? ;) lol

Tamara
08/27/2006 09:17 am
Complications         
That's once heck of an accurate chapter title!
lol

Catrine
08/27/2006 09:09 am
Complications         
Travers always have to screw things up!!!Im sitting on an edge here,hoping that the fight will soon end....In Spike`s favor of course:)
very soon, promise :)

08/27/2006 08:58 am
Complications         
GODDAMN YOU! Now you're just being EVIL!
hey...now that's not nice :P

Dee Bradfield
08/27/2006 08:27 am
Complications         
GRRRAAAAARRRRGGGHH! *tears at hair*
I swear to God I'm going to be as bald as Kojak by the time you get to the end of this. Cliffhangers! Grr!

Also, I hope Travers and his goons die a horrible painful death. Soon. :)
lol...that seems to be the general consensus :)

08/29/2006 12:54 am
The Price of Freedom         
lovely chapter cant wait to read more
thanx so much :)

08/27/2006 10:25 pm
The Price of Freedom         
Way to do Spike, beat her down and forget that it's his girl. She deserves everything that he dishes out. Great chappie enjoying the read, thanks.
lol...that's right...thanx, pet :)

Catrine
08/26/2006 08:44 pm
The Price of Freedom         
Get that bitch back to where she came from.GO Spike!!He`s doing an excellent job!!:D
thanx :) yeah, he'll beat her in the end :)

08/25/2006 06:31 pm
The Price of Freedom         
Woah!
:)

Bridget
08/25/2006 02:56 pm
The Price of Freedom         
Please just do the dominance ritual already. I can't take it anymore. Good chapter.
lol...all right, already...the fight's ending soon, promise :)

Lou
08/25/2006 12:37 pm
The Price of Freedom         
God I hope she submits soon. Good battle.
soon enough :) thanx :)

Tonia
08/25/2006 07:54 am
The Price of Freedom         
::cheers for Spike:: More please! =)
coming up, pet :)

vladt
08/25/2006 07:49 am
The Price of Freedom         
great chapter, thank you. the slayer cannot take the physical pain, but refuses to accept going back. spike cannot losing or the pain of winning. great update, great tale.
thanx, glad you like it...yep, they're both in bad situations :(

08/25/2006 04:14 am
The Price of Freedom         
Will this insanity ever end?? :P
eventually :)

kim
08/25/2006 03:19 am
The Price of Freedom         
And then....
lol

08/25/2006 03:17 am
The Price of Freedom         
OOOO that was mean, JL. You better make it up to Buffy with some gonzo Spike sex.
lol...we'll see :)

08/25/2006 02:16 am
The Price of Freedom         
Yay, Spike!  Stupid, Slayer bitch deserves any pain she gets.  Loved the chapter.
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/25/2006 01:43 am
The Price of Freedom         
Chilling. Very well done.
thanx :)

08/24/2006 11:40 pm
The Price of Freedom         
Wow very intense but I loved it.
thanx :)

margaret
08/24/2006 10:54 pm
The Price of Freedom         
wow! every time i think you can't write a better chapter, you surprise me and out do yourself. great story
thanx so much, ,so glad you like it :)

Emily
08/24/2006 09:32 pm
The Price of Freedom         
You are truly dragging out all the suspense for it's worth! I am incredibly eagerly awaiting your next update, and I have not one doubt that it will be as thrillingly written and compelling as this one. Great job:)
thanx, i'm trying..glad you like it :)

dragontiff
08/24/2006 09:31 pm
The Price of Freedom         
love it love it love it
thanx :)

Nikkole
08/24/2006 08:35 pm
The Price of Freedom         
She is going to go down fighting. I have a VERY bad feeling that Spike is going to have to kill her, and then, where does that leave Buffy? They are a long way from Dawn. Update again soon!
we'll see what happns...not answering any questions yet...but its all about to come to an end... :) thanx

08/29/2006 12:51 am
Mastery         
lovely chapter
thanx :)

08/25/2006 03:12 am
Mastery         
Bossy Buffy. Imagine having your girlfriend nagging you from inside your brain. Love it.
lol...yeah, so not fun... :)

Lou
08/24/2006 01:38 pm
Mastery         
It's good Buffy has finally realised how badly she's always treated Spike. It's been a long time coming!
thanx, glad you liked it...now she's got to actually act on it :)

Nikkole
08/23/2006 11:57 pm
Mastery         
Wow, I have feeling this is going to be spectacular by its ending. You make this more suspensful by the chapter, and you write it so well, that you can see everything in your head as if you were seeing it in a movie. Great chapter!
thanx so much, glad you're liking it...more soon, i promise...hope it lives up to the incredibly high expectations you seem to have *hides in a corner and bites nails*

Dar
08/23/2006 07:04 pm
Mastery         
Mastery the whole key...great chapter
yep :) thanx

Robyn
08/23/2006 03:31 pm
Mastery         
Thank you for the update, I really enjoyed it.
thanx :)

08/23/2006 06:39 am
Mastery         
I'm glad that Spike was able to get some of that off his chest. He maybe in love with her butshe's hurt so much, he's got alot to deal with. Well, here we go! Thanks for the great chapter.
yeah, it's gonna take a bit to get past it all :(

08/23/2006 04:47 am
Mastery         
Loved the last three paragraphs.  They painted a sharp emotional and visual picture.  Loved the chapter and am looking forward to see what happens next.
thanx so much, so glad you liked it, i wasn't sure about the end of the chapter :)

BT
08/23/2006 04:02 am
Mastery         
Aaagh! And you leave us with ANOTHER offhanded mystery at the end! I have a theory...
That there might be a little spike/buffy brewing that the Slayer has noticed within, and she's gonna spring it on Spike at an inopportune moment.
more soon?
we shall seee...probably nothing as complex as all that... :) more soon :)

Lynda
08/23/2006 02:02 am
Mastery         
I am sitting on edge of my seat, again. I just can't wait. What a great chapter. What a great story.
thanx so much, so glad you are enjoying it so much...more soon :)

Emilee
08/23/2006 01:03 am
Mastery         
Not nice to leave a cliff hanger life that. Can't wait for more. I wanna see this resolved. And was it just me or was there something sinister about Joyce's hangup? Even stressed I can't see her doing something like that. Just what they need. A dominated Slayer and a Master Vampire with two conciousnesses against Council folks. Like I said, can't wait to see what happens next.
hmmm....we'll see...but i think the stress that joyce is under, she might would have hung up...thanx for a thoughtful review :)

08/22/2006 11:47 pm
Mastery         
Hummm wonder what she is up to? Thanks for the update!
it's not complicated :) thanx

08/22/2006 10:36 pm
Mastery         
Okay, someone has to win this decade already...
patience, love ;)

vladt
08/22/2006 09:33 pm
Mastery         
very good read, thank you.
thanx :)

Emily
08/22/2006 08:40 pm
Mastery         
It all comes down to this, doesnt it? Although I am worried about this fight, I am more concerned about Buffy and Spike's relationship. The amount of stress that there is between them is enough to make them break, and even if they are mated, i dont want to see that. Once again, great chapter, and i cannot wait for more.
absolutely...their relationship is going to have to stand a lot of trouble, if they're going to make it :(

08/22/2006 06:03 pm
Mastery         
Wow. That was an awesome chapter. Can't wait for the next.
thanx :)

FetchingMadScientist
08/22/2006 05:41 pm
Mastery         
Let's see how long Buffy's new leaf stays turned. She has no right to feel in the least slighted bt Spike's words.
i agree, he has every right to feel that way

MARGARET
08/22/2006 05:30 pm
Mastery         
GREAT WRITING, I FEEL LIKE I'M IN SPIKE'S MIND WITH THEM, AMD I'M ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT- CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT UPDATE
thanx so much, glad you're enjoying it :)

Bridget
08/22/2006 05:16 pm
Mastery         
What is Spike not aware of? I hope it isn't something bad. You are slowly killing me with this cliffhangers. Good chapter.
we shall see :) thanx

pretty_in_fangs
08/22/2006 05:14 pm
Mastery         
So many levels to this battle. I can't wait to see how this goes.
thanx so much :)

kim
08/22/2006 03:06 pm
Mastery         
Something about the Slayer he's not aware of? Now, what?

Buffy really has to remember that fixing Spike's hurt and angry feelings is going to take time. And even when he softens towards her, there are still all the memories of what the Slayer did to him in her body that are going to haunt him for a long time. Buffy will always wear the face of his tormentor. The very best possible relationship would have a hard time surviving that, let alone theirs.
Perhaps she should change her look when this all done? It might help him to associate "Buffy" with different eye and hair colors than "the Slayer"....at least for a while. Anything to not look exactly the same as the being who tortured and degraded him.
you're absolutely right...very difficult for both of them to deal...thanx for a thoughtful, insightful review :)

08/25/2006 03:07 am
Blurring the Boundaries         
It's creepy having Spike beat up "Buffy" even if she isn't there, not to mention enjoying it. Save her quick evil writer.
yeah, a bit disturbing, isn't it? but she doesn't need saving yet :)

Lou
08/24/2006 01:30 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
Very dramatic!
thanx :)

BT
08/21/2006 05:16 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
AAH - so that's how your're going to keep the police at bay!
I"m glad Spike isnt backing down! Great chapter!
yeah, getting them away from all other innocent parties...thanx for the review :)

Nikkole
08/21/2006 04:59 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
This has got to be complette torment on both of them! Buffy has to see herself get bearten by him, and he has to beat on Buffy's body. I hope they will be able to recover from this after all is said and done.
it's not gonna be easy, but they'll eventually be able to be happy again...thanx for the review :)

08/21/2006 01:58 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
good chapter i enjoyed it!
thanx :)

08/21/2006 10:15 am
Blurring the Boundaries         
just hope he doesn't take to long because she's got sunrise on her side. He can't keep it up for that much longer, not in the desert without protection from the sun. Excellent chapter. great read.
that she does....we'll see what happenes :)

08/21/2006 09:08 am
Blurring the Boundaries         
Ouch! I bet Buffy is looking forward to inhabiting her body again soon. It should be lovely shades of blue, green and yellow. More story please..
lol...yep...but no more than she deserves... :)

08/21/2006 08:30 am
Blurring the Boundaries         
Ooooo where's he taking her??
we'll see :)

vladt
08/21/2006 04:41 am
Blurring the Boundaries         
great read, thank you.
thanx :)

Robyn
08/21/2006 03:49 am
Blurring the Boundaries         
I love how Spike keeps getting a little more back from the Slayer after everything she did to him. Spike is smart in taking the fight away from people, and property damage, that way he can concentrate completely on her. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.
yeah, he's starting to get back some of his own.. :)

kim
08/20/2006 11:43 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
Oh, yeah...she's got a lot to feel guilty for. And she's probably coming to the realization of just how dangerous Spike was when they used to fight. It's all too clear how she got off easy by using her friends' help or distractions.

Dawn's really trying to get dead, with all that curiosity of hers.
yeah, she's gonna have a new respect for him by the time this is all over... :)

08/20/2006 10:12 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
Talk about action packed - that was wild, not to mention downright scary. Looks like Spike gonna have to find someplace that pretty well deserted to finish this. Out in the middle of the desert, maybe? Seems like Spike's got a little problem with that scenario. Doesn't Dawn need to be close by in order for Buffy to be able to return to her own body when this is all over? Can't wait to see how work this out. Another evil cliffie to keep my poor little heart just pounding away. Update, soon. P-l-e-a-s-e!
they've still got a few hours until dawn...and after they finish the ritual, he can just take her back to where Dawn is... :) but it *does* kind of put some time restraints on the whole thing, doesn't it? ;)

08/20/2006 09:08 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
Is Spike enjoying this a little too much? Hanging by my fingernails on the cliff.
lol...maybe *innocent*...more soon, promise :)

vladt
08/20/2006 09:01 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
great read, thank you.
thanx :)

Bridget
08/20/2006 08:44 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
I really can't take much more of this roller coaster. Great chapter.
lol...almost over, pet :)

08/20/2006 08:37 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
Good to see her getting some of what she gave Spike back, good for Spike. Great update!
yep, and she's got more coming her way :)

08/20/2006 08:35 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
That must have been hard for Buffy to watch.
yep :(

Lynda
08/20/2006 07:53 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
I was actually scare for Buffy's body. I just can't wait until Buffy is back to her normal self and Spuffyness comes to play.
yeah, things could get a little rough on both of them... :( but it's almost over :)

Emily
08/20/2006 06:25 pm
Blurring the Boundaries         
Oh, I can't wait for more. This story is starting to become incredilby highly suspenseful, and i cant wait for more. Great chapter :)
thanx so much, more soon, i promise...next chapter's almost finished :)

Lou
08/24/2006 01:23 pm
Shocking Revelation         
Come on Spike - kick her ass!
:)

08/20/2006 04:37 am
Shocking Revelation         
You really love to keep us on the plot rollercoaster, don't ya? Fantastic chapter! You've got me hanging on that cliff edge by my fingernails. Which, by the way, I've bitten down to the quick while reading this little epic. lol :)
thanx so much for your kind words....can't promise any resolution in the next update, but it *is* coming up soon :)

Nikkole
08/19/2006 03:33 am
Shocking Revelation         
Oh, I KNEW she was faking! I can't wait to see how this all plays out! Keep it coming!!
thanx, i will have more up as soon as i can get over this mini case of writers block...hope you like the rest of the story :)

08/18/2006 05:17 pm
Shocking Revelation         
Please update soon. Can't wait.
coming up soon :)

Robyn
08/18/2006 01:59 pm
Shocking Revelation         
Poor Dawnie not only worried about Spike but also having questions about how real she is. Thanks for the update I really enjoyed it, and I am really looking forward to the next one. :)
yeah, it's a lot to take in all at once...and then to know that spike's going back to face his enemy and she cant help him...but there will be more soon :) thanx for the review

Tonia
08/18/2006 08:36 am
Shocking Revelation         
Go Spike! Kick that demon's butt!

Can't wait to see what happens next!
lol...coming up soon :) thanx

kim
08/18/2006 05:55 am
Shocking Revelation         
Eeep!
lol

08/18/2006 02:51 am
Shocking Revelation         
That was weird for Dawn and I hate that she feels so alone, not really knowing exactly what she is. Now "Let's get ready to rumble!" I'm just bouncing in my chair, can't wait for this to happen. Hate that Spike's going to get hurt in the process but this is a fight he has to win and if there's one thing I'm for, it's for Spike to get what he wants. Excellent chapter, fine read.
yeah, it had to be hard for poor dawnie....this could get ugly...but it'll all work out :)

08/18/2006 02:45 am
Shocking Revelation         
All I can say is LET THE GAMES BEGIN... I am so wishing that Spike and Buffy can get through this with the least amount of hurt.
yeah, that's the tricky part :)

08/18/2006 02:19 am
Shocking Revelation         
She *really* did not want to die again. - Yeah, dying is so tiresome. LOL.

What a dilema. Spike's going to have to beat the daylight's out of Buffy's body. Too bad she can't drink some vampire blood to recuperate when she gets back in.
lol...yeah, could get tricky :)

08/18/2006 01:50 am
Shocking Revelation         
Aw right, The Fight! Can't wait to see how much damage gets done.
hopefully not *too* much...but then, on the other hand..hmm....

Pam S
08/17/2006 11:57 pm
Shocking Revelation         
Don't hold back Spike...
yep :)

vladt
08/17/2006 10:10 pm
Shocking Revelation         
very good read. now it is up to spike, and then, dawn, thanks for the fine read.
thanx so much :)

golddrake
08/17/2006 09:54 pm
Shocking Revelation         
great chapter
thanx :)

maragret
08/17/2006 09:22 pm
Shocking Revelation         
wow, a lot of "in theory's " in this plan, great chapter. can't wait for the next one
yeah, that's a bit unsettling, isn't it?

08/17/2006 09:09 pm
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*puts on her cheering outfit and cheers Spike on* go spike!
lol.. :)

08/17/2006 08:15 pm
Shocking Revelation         
:)

Bridget
08/17/2006 07:29 pm
Shocking Revelation         
It is not a surprise that the Slayer regained her strength. I hope their plan works. Good chapter. I don't think I can take any more beatings of Spike, but I can't stop reading.
thanx so much...no, i don't think spike's gonna get beat any more...not much anyway :)

Emily
08/17/2006 06:18 pm
Shocking Revelation         
I am very glad that you updated early. The fight is on, and i am so exited about what will happen. Great job! If this had been anyone else, I would be worried about getting the next chappy, but you are so great about it that I'm not concerned. Thanks for always being so consistently ready to put up:D
thanx so much, glad you like it, more soon :)

08/17/2006 05:04 pm
Shocking Revelation         
great chappie loved it
thanx :)

BT
08/17/2006 04:31 pm
Shocking Revelation         
Eek! The fight's finally on!
Now, HOW is it that nobody in the surrounding rooms is going to hear this battle and call the police??
hmmm...that could be tricky... ;) lol

Catrine
08/17/2006 04:25 pm
Shocking Revelation         
This has to become one h*** of a fight!!!Can`t wait:) Go Spike!
coming right up :)

08/17/2006 03:06 pm
Shocking Revelation         
*blink*

EVIL WOMAN YOU!

I want MORE NOW!

nice chapter... but... MORE NOW!
lol...love your reaction...thanx for the review :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/17/2006 02:56 pm
Shocking Revelation         
Here goes. I can't wait.
coming up soon :)

08/20/2006 04:28 am
Taking Cover         
That was just intense. I've had a few computer problems so haven't been able to read this fic for several days. It was great to come back to such an emotionally wrenching chapter. Fantastic. Gotta go read the next chapter now.
thanx so much, i'm so glad you enjoyed it...i always try to go for the intense emotional reaction :)

08/18/2006 05:14 pm
Taking Cover         
Oh so glad the next chapter is there for me to read. Off to it.
lol...hope you enjoyed both updates :)

Dirktavian
08/17/2006 07:01 am
Taking Cover         
Now I wonder if Buffy is going to jump ship and go into Dawn? A good update-- It's just so strange to see Spike so openly emotional. While there is no doubt in my mind that his character is incredibly emotional, he still likes to keep up the facade of the Big Bad. Seeing him weep in Joyce's arms seems a little counter-character. Still, great update-- If only all in the BtVS world could have expressed their emotions to the full extent-- Imagine the possibilities!
yes...but then, i'm of the opinion that he was always open emotionally, to a point...and i must admit, though joss also had a penchant for tormenting spike, i dont think he was ever quite so hard on him as i've been in this fic...:P lol...i think he's just kind of reached the limit of what he can take...and as the new update shows, he can turn the facade back on when he wants to...there's just no need to when it's just joyce and dawn...
again, thanks for your thoughtful review...hope you like the rest :)

vladt
08/17/2006 06:38 am
Taking Cover         
very fine read, thank you. buffy should feel guilty, she is.
you're so right...thanx for the review :)

08/17/2006 03:04 am
Taking Cover         
HMMM Jl has her complicated stick out and is stirring the plot. Anxiously waiting....
lol..you won't have to wait long :)

08/16/2006 11:34 pm
Taking Cover         
Oh indeed… I understand that Joyce was worried for her daughter Buffy but she hurt Spike deep with her mistrust. The end of the chapter? Left me wanting to read on! I’m really curious.
yeah, it's understandable...but poor spike :( it'll be okay in the end though

Nikkole
08/16/2006 10:55 pm
Taking Cover         
You have an amazing story here! The things you come up with are AWESOME! I am worried about the sadness Buffy feels, and I know they are going to have a lot of work to do when this is all over. But I can't wait to see how you work it all out!
thanx so much...glad you're enjoying it... more soon :)

ariadne
08/16/2006 10:41 pm
Taking Cover         
MORE.....MORE....MORE....this is such an interesting story. i really love it and can't wait for more. :)
more soon :) thanx :)

08/16/2006 10:19 pm
Taking Cover         
Poor Spike, I feel so bad for him....good update!
thanx :)

Bridget
08/16/2006 09:30 pm
Taking Cover         
You just keep us hanging on. Great chapter.
thanx :)

08/16/2006 09:15 pm
Taking Cover         
nice chappie - can;t wait to see what happens!
thanx :)

08/16/2006 09:03 pm
Taking Cover         
Damn! Spike keeps getting kicked even if it's not physically. Poor thing. This is going to be weird right? Emotional chapter yet again and it's so great! Great read, thanks.
yeah, poor baby keeps getting hurt...but it will all be okay in the end :)

08/16/2006 08:03 pm
Taking Cover         
okay, now for spike talking like buffy *nods*
lol...i don't know about that, hon... :)

Emily
08/16/2006 07:29 pm
Taking Cover         
Oh! You're so good at that! You make us into a false lull, we concentrate on the emotions, and then throw us one line of intense plotty action to make *killer* cliffhanger. If I wasn't so jealous at the effect you are able to make, I may actually get a tad piffed about it=P All the same though, great chapter, and can't wait for more.
thanx so much for your very flattering words...glad my style is so effective :) thanx again :)

margaret
08/16/2006 06:25 pm
Taking Cover         
wow, this great story just gets better and better thanks for the update
thanx so much :)

golddrake
08/16/2006 05:55 pm
Taking Cover         
great chapter
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/16/2006 05:33 pm
Taking Cover         
very very interesting
tahnx :)

Robyn
08/16/2006 05:14 pm
Taking Cover         
My heart broke for Spike with Joyce’s even momentary suspicion of him. Him breaking down and the comfort he needed from Joyce shows how much has been taken from him. Buffy and Spike are going to really have a lot of issues to work out once the Slayer is taken care of. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.
yeah, it's understandable, though...but spike and buffy are going to have a lot of work to do once the battle is over... :(

Catrine
08/16/2006 04:02 pm
Taking Cover         
I really wonder what they are going to do..it would have been neat to use the keyness of Dawn...can`t wait for the next chapter
we'll see what happens, more soon i promise :)

kim
08/16/2006 02:37 pm
Taking Cover         
I can understand Joyce's temporary suspiscion...if things had gone wrong, and Spike wasn't in control of his actions, then she and Dawn would be in potential danger...and it is unsettling to not see her daughter there with Spike if things were supposedly going well...and she just got woken up in the middle of the night.

I wouldn't mind seeing part of a chapter highlighting what Giles and the others are dealing with at the same time as all this drama.
we may get an update on that soon..or not...not sure yet...but yes,joyce's reaction is understandable...still hard for spike to take though, given the circumstances ... :( thanx for the review :)

Lou
08/24/2006 01:13 pm
The Plan         
Spike's not the only one who's had bloody more than enough of her!
you, and all the readers, i'd bet :) thanx

Robyn
08/16/2006 04:44 pm
The Plan         
I enjoyed the Slayer’s surprise when Spike informed her that Buffy was no longer in residence and I loved that Spike was able to use her words against her and her shock at hearing them and recognizing the truth of them.
lol....thanx, glad you liked that, i did too :)

Lynda
08/15/2006 05:29 am
The Plan         
What a great chapter. This story is so well though of. I just love how you develop the plot.
thanx so much :) glad you like it :)

08/15/2006 05:02 am
The Plan         
I just knew another complication was gonna come up before this dominance ritual could be completed. You are so good with the wicked plot twists. I have great faith that Spike, Buffy and Dawn will come up with a solution. Now, I just have to wait for the next update. The anticipation may well do away with me. :)
thanx so much, glad you like what i'm doing with this story...more soon :)

vladt
08/15/2006 03:15 am
The Plan         
very good read, thank you. so buffy must talk to dawn. dawn must be the key to buffy returning to her own body.
thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

08/15/2006 02:14 am
The Plan         
Love how he's getting some payback here and how he threw her own words back in her face. Yup gotta talk to Dawn she's the key to this somehow. Just love this fic, thanks for the great read.
well he's got a bit more payback to get yet :) thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

Nikkole
08/14/2006 09:24 pm
The Plan         
Interesting. I can't wait to see this. It was a very good chapter, and I really liked how he threw her words back in her face, LOL!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Emily
08/14/2006 08:59 pm
The Plan         
For a bit there I thought that Spike had nearly gotten back to his old self, but it looks like he still is quite weary. All I'll say today is that I am looking foward for more, and great chapter, as always:)
thanx, glad you liked it :)

08/14/2006 06:28 pm
The Plan         
Hummm..I am wondering how Dawn fits in...good update!!!!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Bridget
08/14/2006 06:26 pm
The Plan         
I hope that the slayer does not get the upper hand. I also hope that Buffy and Spike know what they are doing. Great chapter.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

08/14/2006 05:59 pm
The Plan         
Oooo can Buffy take over Spike's body like the demon did hers? That would be hilarious! LoL
thanx, glad you liked it :)

BT
08/14/2006 04:59 pm
The Plan         
I can't wait to find out how you handle Buffy talking to Dawn through Spike.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/14/2006 04:47 pm
The Plan         
I'm intrigued to see if Buffy can take over Spike's body to speak to Dawn. I'm sure that's be a little disconcerting to watch.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

08/14/2006 04:27 pm
The Plan         
greatbchapter = hope everything works out
thanx, glad you liked it :)

08/14/2006 03:32 pm
The Plan         
Verynice chapter. Nice to see an echoof the slayer'scomments used against her. Very nice.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Cas
08/14/2006 03:18 pm
The Plan         
Not my favorite chapter, but I can see why it needed to be there.
thanx for the review :)

Emilee
08/14/2006 03:10 pm
The Plan         
I think I might feel sorry for the Slayer what with Spike having all that repressed anger to work thru. Nah. Although I think I feel sorry for Buffy though having to get back into a beat up body. If the dominence ritual ends in forced sex...I'm leary of that personally. It may not be Buffy but it is Buffy's body. I would think that would be weird/potentially traumatising for both Spike and Buffy. Especially sharing a consiousness like they are. I'm interested to see where you're going to go with it. Can't wait for the next update.
yeah, things could get a bit hairy...whatever happens, they've already got tons of issues to work through *sigh* thanx for the review

kim
08/14/2006 02:32 pm
The Plan         
How is Buffy figuring all this mystical stuff out all of a sudden? It's like she's been given the whole playbook.

And Joyce is just sleeping through everything?

Poor Dawn's going to freak.
more will be revealed later... :) thanx

Dee Bradfield
08/14/2006 02:18 pm
The Plan         
So, Dawn is the 'key' to getting Buffy back in her own body. Huh. That's an interesting twist.

Can't wait to see how you play it out.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lou
08/24/2006 01:08 pm
Turned Tables         
God I hope they straighten Giles out after all this!
yeah, he needs to face up to his responsibility in all this

Kimberly Adams
08/14/2006 09:55 am
Turned Tables         
This was a great chapter and I am liking this story a lot more than before. Do my comments mean anyhing to you? I would appreciate a yes or no at
linnea2sweet@yahoo.com
Thanks
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/14/2006 12:21 am
Turned Tables         
Woooweee! Love it. While I hope that Spike doesn't have to do any serious damge to Buffy's body, I sincerely hope that he teaches the demon a lesson that she'll never forget. I really want to see Spike get just a little of his own back. Lots of action in the next chapter, maybe? :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

vladt
08/12/2006 09:22 pm
Turned Tables         
fine read, thank you
thanx, glad you like it :)

BT
08/12/2006 04:47 pm
Turned Tables         
Brilliant!
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/12/2006 07:13 am
Turned Tables         
Is Buffy having any fun with Spike's body when the demon is not tormenting it? (Just a filthy little thought.) Happy to see hope for Spike now.
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/12/2006 02:27 am
Turned Tables         
Nice twist, I am so excited!
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/12/2006 02:18 am
Turned Tables         
Can't wait to see what happens next, poor frighterned demon *cackles*
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/12/2006 01:31 am
Turned Tables         
Wow! That threw me for a loop. Yet again, you are the best at setting your tangents and backing them up logically.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lynda
08/12/2006 12:38 am
Turned Tables         
So that is why she was able to speak to Spike without the Slayer hearing her. She is in Spike. Right?
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/12/2006 12:30 am
Turned Tables         
That was downright sneaky, JL. Can't wait for Spike to defeat the demon.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Robyn
08/12/2006 12:15 am
Turned Tables         
Buffy's current location, I should have guessed, came as a complete surprise and yet makes perfect sense. I love how this frees Spike up to not only take revenge on what was done to him, but to also do the dominance ritual without the Slayer being able to escape into Buffy. Thanks for the great update. :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/11/2006 11:03 pm
Turned Tables         
AHA!  I *knew* it!  I was starting to second guess myself, thinking that maybe she had somehow gone into Dawn, when the slayer asked if the little girl was dead, but up until then, for the last few chapters, I've had a good hunch that she'd gone into Spike.  Yipee!

Wonderful chapter, as always, hon. :D
thanx, glad you like it :)

kim
08/11/2006 10:54 pm
Turned Tables         
I'm with Spike's demon on this one. :)
lol

Bridget
08/11/2006 10:13 pm
Turned Tables         
How did that happen? Unbelievable. This is a great story. Great chapter. I would never have guessed that. Please update soon.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
08/11/2006 09:57 pm
Turned Tables         
I really hope this turns out well. Because if someone happens to wander in to the room while there is some Buffy torturing going on, things won't be looking too peachy.
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/11/2006 09:10 pm
Turned Tables         
AWESOME!!! That's so cool, how did they do it? That surprised tha hell out of her! She so didn't expect that. Can't wait for your next update. Kudos jl, you ROCK! You really pulled it off! Thanks.
thanx, glad you like it :)

rayan
08/11/2006 06:34 pm
Turned Tables         
wha?????.....he said WHAT!..........8O....GREAT CHAPTER heheh keep it up
thanx, glad you like it :)

08/11/2006 06:20 pm
Turned Tables         
Love it. That was so perfect an ending for this chapter. Great job.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Dee Bradfield
08/11/2006 05:50 pm
Turned Tables         
HA! *chortles* I KNEW IT!!!

More please! *bounces eagerly* Time to kick that Slayer's ass!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Catrine
08/11/2006 05:24 pm
Turned Tables         
What a turn of events..I was wondering about the Spike hearing Buffy thing. Incredible unexpected!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Tamara
08/11/2006 04:42 pm
Turned Tables         
Great chapter. And I love the logic behind why she'll fold quickly.
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/11/2006 03:20 pm
Turned Tables         
I hope that taking his revenge on the Slayer in Buffy's body will go some way towards easing his apprehension around his mate. Still, I can't imagine it'd be easy to be around the body that tortured him, even if Buffy is animating it.
yeah, it's gonna be tough for them to get over... :)

08/11/2006 03:19 pm
Turned Tables         
I would pay... to see the look on slay-bitches face with that last line... *CACKLE* evil woman you!
lol...she's definitely got some payback coming her way ;)

Nikkole
08/11/2006 02:56 pm
Turned Tables         
HUH? I don't get how that happened. Very good chapter, and I can't wait for more!
thanx...hope it makes more sense later :)

08/11/2006 02:41 pm
Turned Tables         
Very nice chapter. Thefact that Spike doesn't feel bad about beating on buffy's body makes this, in my mind, the moment we all wanted: His revenge, untainted. Now, I hope we get soem very nice Slayer/Buffy torture.
lol...yeah, having buffy not actually in her body makes it easier to do...he can be unrestrained, not worrying about her safety...only the slayer demon has to take the torture :) thanx

08/11/2006 02:28 pm
Turned Tables         
Beat her up! Beat her up!
patience, please :)

Lou
08/24/2006 01:01 pm
Letting It Go         
Well handled!
thanx :)

08/11/2006 08:51 pm
Letting It Go         
Poor Spike!*sniff* He'd been through so much. Now that Buffy's finally realized how much she does love him, that knowledge will help him through the claim. Exhausting chapter, so glad this part is over. Great read, thanks.
yeah, things are lookng up for here...but it's not gonna be easy for him to get past all this :(

Catrine
08/10/2006 09:06 pm
Letting It Go         
Incredible...the way Buffy has opened up her eyes (even though they opened during one h*** of a situation),it`s so nice. A really godd way of showing Dawn`s concern for the blonde vampire. Nicely done:)
thqanx :)

08/10/2006 12:26 pm
Letting It Go         
Awwww, Spike... I hope this means happy sappy ending soon *nods*
thanx :)

08/10/2006 08:59 am
Letting It Go         
WTF is it that has taken Buffy's body? Was the Slayer demon actually a coward and a sadist? It's good to know that whatever it is, it's chained and weakened for a while. More plan - er, story - please.
we shall see...thanx :)

Lynda
08/10/2006 05:54 am
Letting It Go         
I just cannot wait to read the update. What is the plan? Will Spike be able to look in his lover eyes and forget the evil she once did?
we'll see :)

08/10/2006 04:50 am
Letting It Go         
What an emotionally wrenching chapter! Now all Spike has to do is finish the dominance ritual, right? Somehow I don't think it's gonna be that easy. I just know that you're gonna subject us to one of your evil plot twists. lol Waiting with bated breath for the next update. :)
thanx...you'll see :)

rayan
08/10/2006 01:12 am
Letting It Go         
poor spike....stupis slayer....im gonna rip her apart when i get y hands on her...hehe k maybe not...but you get the idea...........fantastic chappie keep it up
thanx :)

08/10/2006 12:26 am
Letting It Go         
You made me cry...I almost never cry....very well done.
thanx :)

08/09/2006 11:19 pm
Letting It Go         
I really liked this chapter. Despite it being Buffy's plan, I do like it that it was Spike that delievered the final blow. His words were of Goodnight were great...but it would ahve been so much sweeter had he said, "Say goodnight...baby." Just to mock her.

Alsoreally like ti that Spike is not, seemingly, letting Buffy off the hook. he went through a rough night, and despite what anyone says, despite that they are now two different entities....the Slayer Demon and Buffy were once somewhat merged. The Slayer demon is merely Buffy on super overdrive...and it should be very hard for Spike to forget that...that when they do this, the slayer is going back into Buffy. It's not liek the Slayer is dying...she merely gets to sleep.

I hope you take a cue from Trusting You and make Buffy have to work to gain back Spike's trust.
hmmm....*jealously considers idea and wishes she thought of it*...i like that better than what i did.... :P *pouts*...lol...thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

08/09/2006 10:34 pm
Letting It Go         
wonderful chapter.
thanx :)

kim
08/09/2006 09:09 pm
Letting It Go         
Ironic how those sounds made Dawn feel she could leave, when something totally different was actually happening inside.

Even when this is all over, he's not going to be able to look at Buffy's face the same for a while.
lol... :) thanx

Bridget
08/09/2006 08:56 pm
Letting It Go         
Great chapter. I hope the remaining part of the plan will be unveiled in the next chapter.
more soon :)

vladt
08/09/2006 08:54 pm
Letting It Go         
fine chapter, thanks for the excellent read.
thanx :)

Emily
08/09/2006 08:23 pm
Letting It Go         
I realize that it isnt over, I also realize that there were some parts in there that arent really all that happy, yet I am still more glad about this chapter than any other. I was so bloody worried about whether their plan was going to go to hell. I know it isn't over, but you'd need to work awfully hard to be able to get her out of those chains without Spike restraining her. Yay:)

Once again, your chapter was maturely written, and was able to show a great deal of plot without making it emotionless. The fact you are able to do make someone stand at a door and still make it relevant and relieving shows how talented you are. Great job:D
understandable....things *are* looking up...thanx :)

08/09/2006 06:50 pm
Letting It Go         
Beautifully written. I love the emotions Spike is emitting.
thanx so much :)

Robyn
08/09/2006 06:13 pm
Letting It Go         
Poor Spike, I can only imagine how confusing and painful all this is for him. I like that Dawn overheard what she did, and her reactions, not only did she stay safe but she also didn’t do anything that would have interfered with the plan. Thanks for the update, I am really looking forward to the next one.
glad you like it, more soon :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/09/2006 05:28 pm
Letting It Go         
It feels good to watch him letting some of that pain out. Lance the wound, a little.
thanx :)

08/09/2006 05:04 pm
Letting It Go         
I finally got a chance to read the last couple chapters all together. GREAT updates. I am just glad that Spike got a chance to release his emotions before it got the better of him. And to have Buffy right by his side so to speak was great. Hope they can really get the rest of the plan together before the Slayer wakes.
thanx :)

Nikkole
08/09/2006 03:37 pm
Letting It Go         
Poor Spike! He is just getting the brunt of all of this. I feel so bad for him! I hope this is all drawing to an end. It has been an exaughsting roller coaster of emotions just READING this story! I can't wait for more!
it is drawing to an end...and the worst is over...hope you like the rest :)

08/09/2006 03:06 pm
Letting It Go         
Interesting chapter - I can't wait to see what happens next
thanx :)

Lou
08/24/2006 12:57 pm
Necessary Evils         
Thank god! I thought she was never going to get bored with the torture!
yeah, she's pretty sadistic :(

08/09/2006 09:10 am
Necessary Evils         
Ooh, this is torturous!  Always leaving off just before anything big actually occurs!  Arg!  Ah well, thus is the way of a good cliffie.  Will be watching for the next update.  :)
lol..thanx :)

08/09/2006 03:09 am
Necessary Evils         
Bitey is not evil. Bitey is good.
lol :) right

08/08/2006 04:42 am
Necessary Evils         
Whew! What a powerful, emotionally wrenching chapter. Fantastic. Man, has Spike got a dilemna on his hands. He's really walking a fine line here. Caught between not only the need to do physical damage to the demon in order to weaken her, but also his own demon's desire for revenge and all the while not wanting to hurt Buffy's body. And now he's also got to deal with the pressure of finding a way to keep Dawn safe. You are a wicked author, and I can't wait to see how you pull this off! :)
you're so right :)

Deb
08/08/2006 04:38 am
Necessary Evils         
Great job of getting Spike and Buffy able to defeat/subdue the deamon. Go Spike!
thanx :)

08/08/2006 04:34 am
Necessary Evils         
Evil jl! Making us think that it was holy water! So relieved that it wasn't, I can handle only so much angst. Looking forward to their revenge against her. Better chapter, less angst. Thanks.
thanx :)

Bridget
08/08/2006 04:30 am
Necessary Evils         
I hope this works. Good chapters
thaxn :)

Lynda
08/08/2006 02:38 am
Necessary Evils         
Yes. It is time for Spike to take command. It's time to bad Buffy entity to say bye,bye.
i agree :)

Robyn
08/08/2006 01:52 am
Necessary Evils         
You really are evil with the cliff hangers. I was so worried about Spike drinking from the bottle because the Slayer is cruel enough to force him to drink holy water, and yet what happened makes perfect sense, it would take him far to long to heal from such an injury and she wants Dawn dead now. Thanks for the update, I really enjoyed it.
thanx :)

Nikkole
08/08/2006 12:41 am
Necessary Evils         
NICE! I love you, but your cliffies are killing me here! I hope that him biting over the other mark works. I think it will, but hopefully it will be enought to allow Dawn to get to and weaken her. Really good chapter, and getting better and better! Keep it up!
thanx :)

Kimberly Adams
08/07/2006 10:59 pm
Necessary Evils         
This seems a bit more hopeful and I can handle it more and it is still a great story. I look forward to the next installment and will look in the next couple of days.

:) :)
thanx :)

Emily
08/07/2006 09:31 pm
Necessary Evils         
Great job! Although last chapter i did not feel this way, I find that this update it would be a near impossibility to mistake Buffy's objective as anything else other than win this battle with as little damage to *anyone* as possible. It was great to read another one of your chapters, and I'll be biting my nails until next time:)
thaxn :)

08/07/2006 09:27 pm
Necessary Evils         
great update, thank you. as i've mention before you are evil. what a wonderfully evil place to stop.
thanx :)

kim
08/07/2006 08:07 pm
Necessary Evils         
Finally getting to the draining.

I've always thought that if a vampire wanted to, they could drain you in seconds, at least enough to where you'd be ineffectual.
thanx :)

08/07/2006 06:58 pm
Necessary Evils         
i can't read it if he drinks the holy water i'm going to cry
just read it :)

Catrine
08/07/2006 06:36 pm
Necessary Evils         
I so hope this is going to work.Awesome sequels,I really love this story!
thanx :)

08/07/2006 06:12 pm
Necessary Evils         
Wow that was great.
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/07/2006 05:12 pm
Necessary Evils         
Ooh! oh! oh! ::bounces in place:: I can't wait to see them get back at that rabid rancid bitch.
thanx :)

BT
08/07/2006 04:15 pm
Necessary Evils         
GAH! Tap water? You are really, really evil. You do know that, right?
And stopping like this? Now I KNOW you're trying to drive us all crazy.
Seriously, this is a great story. Thank you.
lol thanx :)

08/07/2006 03:51 pm
Necessary Evils         
A tasty plan indeed! Excellent.

You finally had Buffy realize and admit the major issue of this entire story....yeah you!
he would not be going through this, any of this, right now, if not for her terrible agreement, in the beginning, to Giles’ plan to bring Spike “under her control” – to take a creature already helpless and further violate his dignity and free will.

And the whole thing had been so utterly, completely unnecessary and destructive.

*…I’m so sorry…*


Giles and his needless plan just because he was tired of chaining Spike in the bathtub! Willow and her "improvements". Buffy and her insistance on seeing Spike as the evil vampire all for no real purpose and all leading to great pain and suffering especially for Spike. She needed to see and admit this. So glad you had her do so!!

Keep it coming. Looking forward to all getting their just reward.

Kathleen
thanx, glad you like it... i felt like she needed to feel that :)

rowanfairy
08/07/2006 03:36 pm
Necessary Evils         
please don't take this the wrong way but i read your stories like i watch horror movies...with my hand over my eyes, peeking thru my fingers to avoid the icky parts...your stories captivate me yet wig me out...i need to know what's going on and how it ends but the journey is somewhat disturbing...kind like life though, i guess...keep writing you go a unique voice and i'll keep reading with my hands over my eyes
lol...i understand :)

08/07/2006 03:10 pm
Necessary Evils         
OHHHHHHHHH but but you cant stop there - that is evil and cruel and just plain mean! You wicked woman, now I am going to have bitey fantasies all afternoon! I loved this chapter and how you are wrapping it up, I was terrified for Spike with the water and am so glad it is plain tap water now. Thank goodness, I can't wait to see what will happen next and how you are going to wrap this up. Thanks for the good read!

P.S but that was still an evil evil cliffhanger *Giggles*
lol...thanx :)

08/07/2006 02:35 pm
Necessary Evils         
Better chapter. Much better. I wonder if that part ofBuffy Angst was just for little ol' me?
lol...oh, but you flatter yourself! ;) lol

08/07/2006 02:33 pm
Necessary Evils         
Rip her throat out!! I'm sure there's some magical way to give Buffy a new body... yeah...
um...or not :)

08/09/2006 03:04 am
Secret Rendezvous         
Ick!
yep :)

Robyn
08/07/2006 07:28 am
Secret Rendezvous         
This chapter was just painful and it's really sad that the only way for Spike to keep those he loves safe is to go through the horror and torture from the Slayer. I am really hoping that his torment will all be over soon. It’s nice to be caught up again and I am really looking forward to the next updates.
thanx :)

08/07/2006 02:44 am
Secret Rendezvous         
ouch how evil - can't wait to see how they bind the demon
more soon :)

08/06/2006 06:42 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
Way creepy. You really know how to pile on total badness.
thanx :)

Nikkole
08/06/2006 04:31 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
You have a very interesting mind to come up with all of this stuff! OMG, HOLY WATER?! I hope that Dawn stays back for a while. I don't want her to get hurt. It seems that the dominance ritual didn't work, so that is good, I hope. Looking forward to more!
thanx :)

Deb
08/06/2006 12:15 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
Ouch...this hurts. Hope you have some soothing coming quickly. She's a real meanie.
i do, i promise :)

08/06/2006 07:34 am
Secret Rendezvous         
Aaaarrrrgh! WTF is wrong with this slayer demon? Is she really Angelus in disguise?
unh-uh...she's just evil :( but she's wanting to make him do something he wouldn't do ever unless he had no choice, to prove it worked ..sigh...looking up soon though :)

08/06/2006 07:15 am
Secret Rendezvous         
Oh, no! Not another evil cliffie! How can you be so cruel to your devoted readers? Guess the slayer demon took lessons from you, huh? lol Hope you hurry and update soon. The suspense is killing me. :)
lol...thanx

08/06/2006 04:05 am
Secret Rendezvous         
Grrr argh!
lol

08/06/2006 12:50 am
Secret Rendezvous         
I love angst, don't get me wrong. I even write a good bit of it. But, *seventy* chapters, and not even a little break? I'm still with ya, not quittin' now. Just gotta say...I'm holding out for a BIG payoff- in a good way, if you know what I mean. :) Pretty please...?
all my fics are heavy on the angst though, but the darkest part of this one is about through... :) thanx for the review

08/06/2006 12:06 am
Secret Rendezvous         
OMG jl! that's so twisted! Relieved that Buffy was there for him. That is one sick bitch. Making him drink holy water, just sick! Make me nauseous just to think about it. It'll destroy his vocal cords and voice box. You are evil jl! Hee! Hee! Trying to get over the angst of it and find some humor here. Angst filled but great. Thanks.
yep, she's scary...um...trying to find humor in it though, that's scary in itself! :P lol ... no, i'm going for sheer angst ..but it's almost over...thanx :)

vladt
08/05/2006 11:00 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
very evil, very fine read. thank you
thanx :)

kim
08/05/2006 10:56 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
Drinking holy water?????

Can I say how much I really hate this plan??!!!
yep....not so much with the plan like-age here, either :(

Shanna
08/05/2006 10:11 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
I've been following this story since you started and I can only hope that the Spike torture stops. I think he has more than proven himself and his love as well as his loyalty. Please no more torture. I am ready for some healing and Spuffy love...maybe 10 chapters worth!!
thanx :)

Shanna
08/05/2006 10:09 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
I've been following this story since you started and I can only hope that the Spike torture stops. I think he has more than proven himself and his love as well as his loyalty. Please no more torture. I am ready for some healing and Spuffy love...maybe 10 chapters worth!!
it's about to stop, i promise :) thanx

Emily
08/05/2006 09:46 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
::eep::

uhhh, what can i say that won't have already been said? I guess all I can do is reinforce the YOU MUST UPDATE LIKE YOU NORMALLY DO!!!!!!

...please?
more soon :)

ilpopi
08/05/2006 09:28 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
I like the story but the endless torture is getting a bit boring by now.

I don't really get why Mr_Chaos is thinking Buffy doesn't care and she is so horrible. I find her quite the opposite. Very compassionate, loving and understanding in the later part of this story.

The ongoing ritual seems to be the ONLY way to defeat the demon and it is something they absolutely don't want to do but they just don't have any options left at this time. They both agreed to it and Buffy is trying to make it as easy as possible for Spike.

No. I don't get the idea at all that Buffy somehow wants Spike to be raped and humiliated.
dont worry, the torture is almost over...next chappie things start looking up....i agree with you, buffy is trying to make a painful, horrible situation as bearable as possible...thanx for the kind review :)

08/05/2006 08:51 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
yes that would be awful if he has to drink but I guess we must wait for the next chapter before we find out.
yep :)

Emilee
08/05/2006 08:30 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
Oh bummer. Poor Spike. I hope that something good happens soon. Excellent update, can't wait for more.
it will, next chappie things start loooking up :)

08/05/2006 08:04 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
ROFL at your warning. You really think if anyone was easily squicked, they would still be here? LOL - I know you needed to add the extra warning, it just struck me funny considering the whole fic. *is bad*

About time for that bitch to get sent back to hell where she belongs, isn't it? *looks around anxiously for the next chapter*
lol..good point :) very soon , veyr soon :)

08/05/2006 08:04 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
Ugh!  That sadistic bitch makes me wanna toss my cookies.  Can we kill her now?
very soon :)

08/05/2006 06:34 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
ACK! God she is sadistic.
yep :(

pretty_in_fangs
08/05/2006 06:28 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
::whimper:: You write so well, I can't help feeling like I'm there.
which might not be such a good thing :(

08/05/2006 02:53 pm
Secret Rendezvous         
Ok, so for once I am not going to complain aobut Spike being stripped of his manhood.

I am going to say something else: I hate Buffy.

And I don't mean, "I hate the being in Buffy"

No, I mean I hate Buffy Summers.

Except for part ofa paragraph in this chapter, she has never felt sorry for what she is currently doing to Spike. I don't sense any remorse, any saddness, any regret. When she tells him to let himself be raped by the Slayer, she isn't sorry, she isn't going, "I feel so bad about this."

She's mad that HER MATE is sleeping with the demon. She's mad...yea, and I'm mad that her ass hole little friends that she still defends did this to Spike. Does that mean we can all force her to f--- Clem? (...well, that's an interesting image)

Hell, I sense more of her desire for the demon to rape and beat him then I feel sorrow from her. I don't know,maybe the comments about what she will do to Spike later, in her mind (look, i'm acting like she's a real person!) are a form of apology.

They ain't.

They are more empty promises: YOu face horrific torture, be raped by our enemy, dothings you don'twant to do and loss your dignity, and when this is over we can boink in the woods! Yea!

Notice the sarcasm.

Maybe I am spoiled in Trusting You, where Buffy has to pay the Piper. In that story, she has to fight to prove herself to Spike, fight to gain his acceptance. Here,she is hurting him, expects him to befine with it, shows no emotion other then anger and demand. I can only hope that when Spike beats the Slayer, and buffy comes out, she does not find a happy Spike.

I really hope that, as a writer, youwill not take the cheap way out. Buffy has to pay the emotional piper here, and there is alot more story to be told: Willow, Giles...they both need to be dealt with. Dawn's story needs to be wrapped up...and Spike...

After everything done to Spike, you owe him a chance to glare at Buffy,tell her that he loves her but needs time, and then have HER work her hardest to make it up to him.

Please, don't do a, "We beat the dmeon, Spike is super happy, story ends." You are better then that.
i completely agree with you in some ways...but you must understand that at this point they're kind of out of options...there's nothing else they could really do, so she's just trying to make it as easy on him as possible, to make him forget what's happening so that they can *both* survive....thanx for the review, hope you like the rest :)

Lou
08/24/2006 12:29 am
Victory in Defeat         
God that was painful.
um...thanx...i think...sorry :(

Robyn
08/06/2006 10:52 pm
Victory in Defeat         
These past few chapters have been hard to read yet knowing that there is a plan and a purpose to what Spike is going through, as well as Buffy’s support and encouragement, have helped.
thanx :)

08/06/2006 06:32 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Intense, but why can't Dawn be with the demon now? I know, evil writer will reveal all in six or seven chapters.
you'll get it soon :) thanx

08/06/2006 07:03 am
Victory in Defeat         
Had computer problems and missed this chapter when it was first posted. This is just... intense. Gotta go read the next chapter - NOW.
more soon :)

08/04/2006 10:19 pm
Victory in Defeat         
wow is all I can say
thanx :)

Nikkole
08/04/2006 03:44 pm
Victory in Defeat         
WOW, what a chapter! I am really worried about what happens now. Where is Dawn? I know she was on her way, wasn't she? Can't wait for the next chapter!
yep...she was on her way...more soon :)

08/04/2006 03:29 am
Victory in Defeat         
Now get to the better times *pouts*
yes, ma'am!! :P

08/04/2006 03:11 am
Victory in Defeat         
So looking forward to an explanation of this hopefully effective strategy. I'm gripping my seat.
coming right up, pet :)

08/04/2006 02:43 am
Victory in Defeat         
jl, Love the story, just can't read some of it . I'll just skim over the hard parts, kinda like watching a horror flick through your fingers. Just wanted you to know. Wouldn't miss the end for the world. *hugs*
that's fine, hope it's not too hard for you :) thanx

08/03/2006 11:31 pm
Victory in Defeat         
oh that all im saying that was not what i excepted!
good ;)

Emily
08/03/2006 11:04 pm
Victory in Defeat         
::Bitting my nails:: too .. stressed .. to .. type.... AHH!!
lol...thanx :)

Bridget
08/03/2006 09:23 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Good chapter. I can't wait until you explain why Spike had to accept her claim.
very soon :)

08/03/2006 08:54 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Gah!!!! No!!! I am gonna have a heart attack, I love this!
thanx so much :)

vladt
08/03/2006 08:53 pm
Victory in Defeat         
tough and excellent read, thank you. still questioning if buffy really knows what she is asking of spike.
thanx :)

kim
08/03/2006 07:48 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Buffy's awfully sure of herself, so having no true establishment that this will really work. Let's see how she'd do with all this torture in reverse. Geeze, Spike has to do all the freakin' work....just reminds me whose stupid idea got them in this mess in the first place.
you're too right...poor spike...but it will all work out in the end :)

08/03/2006 07:48 pm
Victory in Defeat         
NOOOOOOOOOO even faking NOOOOOOO okay I have to see what is going to happen next
lol..coming up soon :)

08/03/2006 07:46 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Heck,how can I be for sure any of this is happening!?!? You have pulled so many surprises, it'spossible to truely tell what is going on.

I guess that's why I have a hard time believing that this is all a plot by Buffy and Spike to beat the Slayer and have a happy ending: with so many "Who is talking now?" scenes, it's too the point that I can't trust anything face value. That's not an insult in the slightest to your writing abilities:The chapter makes it clear that this is a trick by buffy and spike. But, with this type of story, expect people toquestion what is going on. If this were to have happened in another story (Like Trusting You), then yea, i would take it at face value. But here...oh no, dear author, not falling for any of your tricks *wags finger*
lol...oh no...you're on to me!!! :P

08/03/2006 07:37 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Ok, rereading it, I can see where this COULD be a trick on Spike's part. Do I still like the idea that Buffy's only idea was to have Spike reduced to a puddle of goo while she watches on calmly in his head? Nope. Maybe the next chapter we will actually see how hard this is for Buffy, but right now,it seems like she is throwing him to the wolves so she get's her body back.

Also, do I trust you as the author? Hell no. You've yanks us around so many times that at this point, i don't even trust that it's Buffy we are hearing in Spike's head. Don't know if that is a good or bad this, though :P
lol...it is hard for buffy too, though spike definitely got the worse end of the bargain...and her plan may be the only way they could defeat the slayer...
as to trusting me...you shouldn't, love... :P ;) lol...i'll take that as a compliment :)

Kimberly Adams
08/03/2006 06:30 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Just finished the very painful new chapters in this story and see a ray of hope I have been looking for. I still like "Trust.." better but I am determined to finish this one as well. Are you getting my reviews?
You are such a superb writer, the very best so far and my favorite.
I so very much appreciate the fast updates. Gives me something to look forward to.
Kim :)
yes, hon, i'm getting your reviews, and responding to every one that's posted at this site...i only respond at this site, since it's my favorite..hope you read this :P lol...again, thanx for your kind words :)

08/03/2006 04:49 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Well I for one have found this story completely brilliant and unique. You have done a fabulous job of taking the reader from hating Buffy to slow understanding then rooting for her to triumph. Your Spike is as devoted and protective as we know him to be...willing to put himself on the line for his women. Can't wait for them to beat the devil and then whomp a bit on Giles and Willow for the lame ideas and doings that caused this mess to start with! Maybe they will feel guilty enough to lay off of Spike from then on. Well done....you have written this beautifully.

Kathleen
sorry I haven't been commenting....still iffy with the net access, but I've been reading religiously.
thanx so much for your support, hon...glad you're enjoying it...i personally dont think my spike is so out of character as some seem to think...he ended up on the "victim" end of the stick over and over throughout the show, yet everyone seems to think its strange...*sigh* oh well :) glad you're enjoying it :)

BT
08/03/2006 03:59 pm
Victory in Defeat         
OK, I'm really hoping now that you're a "happy ending" kind of fic writer, not a "everybody dies in misery" kind...
Then again, maybe you just like to torture your dear, devoted readers? :)
my fics usually stay really dark throughout, but end well, just so you know :) thanx for the review

Shanna
08/03/2006 03:03 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Please tell me that this is the end of the 'Spike beating'. I don't think I can take anymore!! I couldn't take this chapter. Poor Spike....what he has to go through to prove his love and devotion. I am looking forward to the next chapter to see how the Demon Slayer gets her ass kicked!!
thanx :)

Shanna
08/03/2006 03:01 pm
Victory in Defeat         
Please tell me that this is the end of the 'Spike beating'. I don't think I can take anymore!! I couldn't take this chapter. Poor Spike....what he has to go through to prove his love and devotion. I am looking forward to the next chapter to see how the Demon Slayer gets her ass kicked!!
it's coming to an end...but he's still got to go through the end of the ritual, unfortunately...and after that...not telling yet :) thanx

08/03/2006 02:57 pm
Victory in Defeat         
I hope this is over soon I can't take him in pain much more, I understand that it's important to the story but it's too hard. Guess I'll just skip over the next chapters, can't see him in pain. The chapters are great, just not for me.
well, at this point it's all deliberate...he and buffy know what they're doing and there's a reason for it...resolution will be occurring within the next couple chapters, so....sorry you're not enjoying the story, i know it's intense...hope you dont miss the ultimate victory :\

08/03/2006 02:55 pm
Victory in Defeat         
In Saving Grace, atleast you gave Spike dignity. Here, he is worse then Xander.
um...i hope it's clear, it's supposed to be, that his submission in this chapter is deliberate, a deception...if that's not clear then i guess i didn't write this chapter too well... :( oh well....thanx for the review

Robyn
08/06/2006 09:12 pm
Not Alone         
I feel so bad for Spike and I really hope that Dawn's doesn't get hurt, but I love that Buffy has found a way to Spike that the Slayer demon doesn't know about. I also love how he pointed out the truth of Joyce’s and Dawn’s strength and that they would fight back.
thanx :)

08/06/2006 06:25 pm
Not Alone         
More JL greatness.
thanx :)

08/04/2006 03:04 am
Not Alone         
Ok, I'm confused. You are so good with the tangents which make me think!
lol...i hope it's not too confusing... let me know.. ;)

BT
08/03/2006 06:30 am
Not Alone         
I can't seem to help myself - another rediculously late night up reading this story. I have to admit, I skimmed the torture scenes, though. Sorry!
You've built the tension up beautifully, can't wait to see what you do with it!
lol...so glad you're enjoying it :)

08/02/2006 10:22 pm
Not Alone         
Ohhh, somethings up! Lovin' it!
thanx

08/02/2006 05:07 am
Not Alone         
Guess I'm a little slow cos I'm not exactly sure what's going on here. However, I have faith that all will soon be made clear. Whatever's going on, I'm sure it's gonna lead to some interesting developments. Now I just hope that if Dawn bursts in on this ugle little scene, that she's armed and takes the psycho demon by complete surprise. You're really building the suspense here. Are you absolutely certain that you want to be responsible for the nervous breakdown I'm sure to have while waiting for your next update? lol :)
it's supposed to be a bit unclear, but not complettely....but dawn might want to stay away..with buffy in spike's head and not her own...the whole "double power" thing that happens when she and dawn get together kind of couldn't happen, ya know? :\ thanx for the review

08/02/2006 03:28 am
Not Alone         
Hello Kitty pajamas. - Yummy sushi pj's are so much more effective.
lol...yes, but that's why the slayer wears them, not her little sister :P lol

vladt
08/02/2006 02:22 am
Not Alone         
very good read, thank you. buffy, somehow, joined with her mate. dawn is on the way. the odds look much better. thanks again.
thanx :)

08/02/2006 01:45 am
Not Alone         
Hmm... Okay what's the deal.  She's not there?  Did she somehow manage to merge with Spike?  Waiting anxiously for the next chapter.
more revealed soon :)

08/02/2006 12:09 am
Not Alone         
Guess at a time like this being tortured by Angelus made this easier to endure and with Buffy's love and support it helped him to win this fight and maybe Dawn will step in at just the right moment and help bring out Buffy. Great chapter. Update soon!
you're very right...except for the part about dawn...she may actually not be needed at this point :)

Lou
08/01/2006 11:38 pm
Not Alone         
They can do it!!
yep :)

Emily
08/01/2006 08:18 pm
Not Alone         
I am really feeling hopeful about this story from this chapter, and it is so nice to be able to be happy about Blood Bound. It has been close to constant angst or anxiousness, and this little ray of hope has developped nicely. I am just a bit concerned with what will happen when Dawn comes a-rising. Good job, it is quite a feat to make me enjoy a chapter in which Spike is being torture ( :( ) but you have somehow managed to do it. Bravo!
lol...thanx for the back-handed compliment :P ;) glad you're sort of enjoying it :)

kim
08/01/2006 06:46 pm
Not Alone         
Had a feeling...so Buffy traveled across the bond to Spike's head...

He seems to be forgetting that he has the power in his words not to become the Slayer's slave. He has to accept her dominance out loud, he knows that, and that's something Spike won't ever do...so he needs to focus and remember that the Slayer can't truly win. And can he at least get some pants on before starting to fight?

Dawn's finally on her way...quite a scene she's going to barge in to.
well, it wont be much of a fight, the shape he's in, unless something changes soon...dawn's showing up might not be for the best...thanx :)

08/01/2006 05:41 pm
Not Alone         
sounds interesting. can't wait for more to see the big confrontation.
coming up soon :)

Nikkole
08/01/2006 03:25 pm
Not Alone         
This is all coming to a head now! WOW, I can't beleive that I wasn't really into this story at first, but I am glad I stuck it out with you! I can't wait to see the next chapter, and I hope Dawn gets her little butt over there soon!
lol...i'm glad you did, too :)

pretty_in_fangs
08/01/2006 03:24 pm
Not Alone         
Interesting. Very interesting.

But how will SpikeBuffy react to the sudden appearance of Dawn?
we shall see :)

08/01/2006 03:14 pm
Not Alone         
so lemme get this straight...

BUFFY jumped into Spike... *grin*
and Dawn is on her way...

OOO this is gonna be good!
pretty much... :)

08/01/2006 02:24 pm
Not Alone         
wonder what is going on - can;t wait to find out
i dropped some hints...but things will become clearer as the chapters progress :)

08/01/2006 01:57 pm
Not Alone         
oooOOOOoooo
great chapter :)

Dee Bradfield
08/01/2006 01:55 pm
Not Alone         
Oooh! Cool twist. And now Dawn's finally decided to make a move, too. It's the beginning of the end for that Slayer Demon bitch. Can't wait for the next chapter, though I suppose I'll have to. :)
you could be right :) thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

Robyn
08/06/2006 09:03 pm
Fighting for Love         
I am so glad that with everything else Buffy made sure that she told Spike how she felt during her few moments of consciousness.
thanx, glad you like that :)

08/06/2006 06:20 pm
Fighting for Love         
She had inadvertently managed to awaken something in Buffy’s repressed spirit - Well yeah - when the Demon threatened to cut off the Spike manly shagging bits. Isn't there a rule on BSV about this sort of thing? Really love the pyscho Buffy switches.
lol...thanx :)

08/02/2006 03:23 am
Fighting for Love         
Psycho Buffy, yeah. Could someone call Dawn now?
as you will see soon...that may not actually be the best idea :)

spikesmrs
07/31/2006 09:38 am
Fighting for Love         
go buffy fighting back against the demon . spike can always depend on her to fight to the best of her abilites. even though she tired shes getting the best against the demon. another brilliant chapter and not to squicky
thanx, glad you like it...i think the squickiness is mostly over after the next chapter... :)

07/31/2006 08:32 am
Fighting for Love         
The anticipation is killing me!
good :) lol

07/31/2006 07:49 am
Fighting for Love         
Finally! So beat her!! *grips desk tightly*
soon :)

07/31/2006 04:54 am
Fighting for Love         
Hope! Oh, thank god! LOL. More, more, more!

This story is tearing me up inside...in a **good** way. **wry look** Can't wait for more.
lol...thanx...i think :)

07/31/2006 03:40 am
Fighting for Love         
Again with the growing suspensefull cliffhanger! Anxiously waiting to see what Spike will do now! I hope it's a doozy.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lou
07/31/2006 03:24 am
Fighting for Love         
Thanks for the heads up. It wasn't as gruesome as I was fearing. And the tiny glimmer is appreciated.
thanx, glad you like it :)

vladt
07/31/2006 03:13 am
Fighting for Love         
fascinating read, thank you. another plan. ok. (see, i didn't go: yeah, right. thanks for the fine read.
thanx :)

Bridget
07/31/2006 01:40 am
Fighting for Love         
Interesting. I can't imagine what will happen next. Also, where is Dawn? Didn't her curiosity get the best of her yet?
not quite yet...more clues as to the plan next chappie :)

kim
07/31/2006 01:38 am
Fighting for Love         
Hmmmm.....

Yeah, Slayer demon's pretty evil, but also pretty dumb.
lol...well it's not like their plan is obvious...is it? :P lol

07/30/2006 09:53 pm
Fighting for Love         
Not as bad as I thought it would be but anytime Spike's in pain it's bad enough. Good to know that they have a plan. Very curious to know what that is? Glad you update often. Dark but still a great read. Thanks.
thanx, glad you're enjoying it...yes, is a bit dark, but looking up :)

07/30/2006 09:13 pm
Fighting for Love         
Ok dark but necessary. Can't wait for more.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/30/2006 09:13 pm
Fighting for Love         
Of course Buffy would come up with the plan. Can't have Spike think of it, now can we? Just have Spike do the grunt work and Buffy be the master mind.

Ok chapter, just sad that more and more, Spike's chance to get his vengence will not come, and he will be left following Buffy's lead...again
well, considering that the plan has to do with stuff that's all in the demon's head, and buffy's the one with the front row seat...she'd kinda *have* to be the one to know what to do...and spike will get the chance to fight back, but it'd be kind of hard to really take a lot of pleasure in it since it's buffy's body he's gonna be beating on...
sorry you didn't care for it...can't say that i'm surprised, though
thanx for the review

Emily
07/30/2006 08:11 pm
Fighting for Love         
I wish that I could be as confident as Buffy and Spike, because without knowing the plan, it looks like there is a grand possibility that this 'perfect plan' will be like all the other 'perfect plan's that they have had earlier. Oh, and if the next chapter is only about what is happening in Dawn and Joyce's room, there is a good chance that I (and most likely many others) will go absolutely freaking mad:) Just to let you know, and great chapter, nice to have a little happiness in there for Spikey-poo.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/30/2006 07:40 pm
Fighting for Love         
Wow! Scary chapter. But it's nice to know that the evil, egomaniacal bitch demon isn't quite as smart and all-knowing as she obviously thinks she is. Haven't a clue as to what Buffy's plan could be, but I can't wait to find out what she and Spike are gonna do next. Waiting on pins and needles for your next update.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Bookchick of the Novel Clan
07/30/2006 07:28 pm
Fighting for Love         
Oh, this is getting so good, I was cringing from the visuals. Loving it!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/30/2006 06:43 pm
Fighting for Love         
I wonder what the plan is - *looks curious* nice chappie
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/30/2006 06:30 pm
Fighting for Love         
ACK!! Evil cliffie! What's the plan? How will Spike and Buffy defeat the demon bitch? More soon please.
thanx, glad you like it :)

MARGARET
07/30/2006 05:59 pm
Fighting for Love         
AGAIN ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT..NEARLY FALLING OFF. CAN'T WAIT TO SE WHAT THE PLAN IS! GREAT UPDATE
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
07/30/2006 04:26 pm
Fighting for Love         
Excellent update. Definately interesting developments. I can't wait to see what Buffy's plan was. Looking forward to the next update.


















thanx, glad you like it :)

Dar
07/30/2006 04:14 pm
Fighting for Love         
Man talk about channeling your inner demon...what a place to leave off...excellent chapter can't wait for more
thanx, glad you like it :)

Nikkole
07/30/2006 03:14 pm
Fighting for Love         
You had to leave us right there, didn't you? Oh well, at least it won't be long before the next update! Can't wait!
thanx, glad you like it :)

rayan
07/30/2006 03:14 pm
Fighting for Love         
what....what?....how......damn it.......tell meee hoooooooooooooooooooow?...hehe anyway once again great chappie
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/30/2006 03:13 pm
Fighting for Love         
Okay - not as bad as I was expecting. A bit of hope there at the end, yes? Although, it might have been helpful if Buffy had used those few seconds to reach for the phone! At least let Dawn know, even it it wasn't safe for her to come in just then. Poor Spike and Buffy. They are in mess, aren't they? But it sounds like they may find their way out of it on their own.
:)

07/30/2006 03:13 pm
Fighting for Love         
Okay - not as bad as I was expecting. A bit of hope there at the end, yes? Although, it might have been helpful if Buffy had used those few seconds to reach for the phone! At least let Dawn know, even it it wasn't safe for her to come in just then. Poor Spike and Buffy. They are in mess, aren't they? But it sounds like they may find their way out of it on their own.
well, i was trying to convey, all she told him passed in like, an instant...she wouldn't have even had time to press the numbers...and what she did, though it's not totally revealed yet, will prove to be much more helpful :)

Robyn
08/06/2006 08:54 pm
Strong Enough         
It really is startling to consider that the Slayer’s powers derive from such a malevolent demon. Her final comment and the implications of it are really scary.
yep, pretty scary :) thanx

08/02/2006 03:15 am
Strong Enough         
Not the exacto knife! Does Walmart really sell all that good stuff?
yes...only most people aren't psychotic enough to use it in this sort of way :P

08/01/2006 01:30 pm
Strong Enough         
OKay JL that was just plain mean.
:( sorry :) hehe

vladt
07/31/2006 03:01 am
Strong Enough         
looks like the slayer is not going tomake the mistakes spike and buffy made. hopefully spike will come up with something. or dawn. thanks for the interesting chapter. good read.
yeah, she's pretty bad...thanx :)

07/30/2006 06:34 pm
Strong Enough         
poor spike - the demon is just an evil creature isn;t she - i hope dawn rescues them quickely
thanx, glad you like it :)

rayan
07/30/2006 03:03 pm
Strong Enough         
THAT BITCH.....arrggghhh.....i want to strangle her.....ok ok breath....breath....ok im back...where was i?...ah yes...she needsto get a taste of her own medicine...and SOOOOOOON....anyway great chapter....*tihi*
thanx, glad you like it :)

Tonia
07/29/2006 03:13 pm
Strong Enough         
Great chapter! I'll just cover my tender eyes for the disturbing parts. ;)
thanx, glad you like it :)

Catrine
07/29/2006 01:08 pm
Strong Enough         
Psyko demon!!!I hope Dawn follows her gut instinct and that very soon. What a psyke bitch the Buffy demon is.Loved the last three chapter,they are really starting to freak me out.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/29/2006 07:49 am
Strong Enough         
Oh, my gosh - you've already got my skin crawling here. The psycho demon is just too creepy - beyond scary. Just hope that Dawn follows her intuition and is both smart and resourceful. You've got me biting my fingernails down to the quick. Update soon, p-l-e-a-s-e!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
07/29/2006 04:20 am
Strong Enough         
I have been away on vacation for a week and apparently I missed a lot (as well as very little). Although i was lucky enough to be able to read 4 or 5 new chappies in a row, somehow it was not able to apease my appetite for this fic. I am waiting on the edge of my seat for the next update.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/29/2006 03:15 am
Strong Enough         
You're correct; this is squicky again. I'm reading it because the sheer malevolence of the demon in Buffy is fascinating. I hope to see Spike slap her down eventually.
oh he will in time :) not much time, actually :P

RJ
07/29/2006 01:51 am
Strong Enough         
Further proof that walmart is evil?
lol

pretty_in_fangs
07/29/2006 01:30 am
Strong Enough         
But he doesn't have to win, right? He just needs to resist accepting her claim.
well...that's true...but she wouldn't stop until she's won or he's dust :(

07/28/2006 11:34 pm
Strong Enough         
i drove halfway across london so i could read this update because my homer pc and lap top are in crashes all i can say it was well worth the drive brill up date jl hope i can keep up with it while i'm waiting for engineer spikes mrs
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 10:38 pm
Strong Enough         
Yup, you're right, I know it's important to the story, just very hard to read. Love it, but not these particular chapters. Disturbingly good.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 10:15 pm
Strong Enough         
Wow. she really is pyscho bitch slayer isn't she?
pretty much :(

07/28/2006 06:45 pm
Strong Enough         
As always, I remain impressed by the logical scenarios. Good job!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Shanna
07/28/2006 05:10 pm
Strong Enough         
Your warning at the top of this chapter made my stomach do flip flops at what to expect. Eeep. I want Dawn to show up but, most of all, I want Spike to reach out through the claim and call to Buffy and then have Buffy's love be strong enough to protect her mate. Hope that made sense. **bites fingernails until the next chapter**
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 05:04 pm
Strong Enough         
Oh NO! Poor Spike,I feel like I should help him...lol. Great writing, I am on the edge of my seat!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Bridget
07/28/2006 04:49 pm
Strong Enough         
Good chapter. I am really tired of psycho Buffy. Please end this soon. I can't take anymore.
soon :)

Nikkole
07/28/2006 03:58 pm
Strong Enough         
I had a feeling this is what she had planned. I hope that Dawn listens to her intuition and goes to check. Maybe she can surprise them and catch the demon off guard. This story just gets better and better ever chapter!
thanx so much :)

kim
07/28/2006 03:37 pm
Strong Enough         
But he still has to yield to her out loud. That's why Buffy's never worked in the first place. He never said the right words. Spike - if you have to, bite her and drain her again once you're free. Dawn and Joyce's lives, as innocents, are more important than Buffy's, and she'd feel exactly that way. She'd rather die than allow them to be hurt or killed. If you have to drain her to the point of needing the ICU, then do it.
yeah, you're so right, if he gets the opportunity...but he's kinda tied up at the moment, so...

07/28/2006 03:30 pm
Strong Enough         
Got to go with Lou.
what a surprise :P lol

Lou
07/28/2006 02:54 pm
Strong Enough         
Buffy the Vampire Torturer is becoming a little tired. Spike should have known he'd be in for more of the same old same old. I'm hoping they get their heads sorted soon.
yeah, he was kind of lulled by their success with the claim...:(

07/28/2006 02:50 pm
Strong Enough         
You are EEEEVIL!! Bad bad woman!!
lol

Robyn
08/06/2006 02:52 pm
A Battle of Wits         
This is not good, this is so not good. I can understand his fear at being told that he is going to be made to kill one of the people he loves the most.
nope, not good at all :( poor spike

07/30/2006 06:30 pm
A Battle of Wits         
Why doesn't she just shoot her? Would make it much easier to kill her? You know Spike will not do it - that is for sure!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 10:10 pm
A Battle of Wits         
again i say oh no.
lol

07/28/2006 06:36 pm
A Battle of Wits         
This is one of the best chapters of all!
thanx, glad you like it :)

vladt
07/27/2006 11:47 pm
A Battle of Wits         
yeah, that'll work. good read, thanks.
lol...right...thanx :)

07/27/2006 09:46 am
A Battle of Wits         
I bet you leave us hanging on purpose. =Þ
Update soon please! I want to see how they are going to fix this whole mess. =)
lol...me? *innocence* no!! thanx ;P

07/27/2006 08:02 am
A Battle of Wits         
Rotten, evil slayer demon.  What makes her so certain she can get Spike to hurt Dawn?  Can't wait to see what happens next!
more soon :) thanx

07/27/2006 02:14 am
A Battle of Wits         
Oh, noooo! This is so not good, but I figure Spike will come up with some way to get around the demon. You don't get to be a 120 plus year old master vamp unless you've got a few smarts! And on top of all that he's more motivated than he's ever been in all of his unlife. Looking forward to seeing how you get them out of this. :)
he may already have come up with his way out ;) you never know...yeah, he's got a few tricks up his sleeve... :) hope you like the rest of the story :)

07/27/2006 12:36 am
A Battle of Wits         
GAH! Cliffhanger! I need more, you are evil!
lol..more soon, i promise :)

Nikkole
07/26/2006 11:43 pm
A Battle of Wits         
Oh HELL NO!! How the heck is she gonna pull THAT off? I can think of a few ways, but you are the writer, and there fore 10 times smarter than myself! Can't wait for the update!
you'll see what she's thinking in the next chappie...thanx for the review :)

07/26/2006 11:39 pm
A Battle of Wits         
Okay, kill Dawn *giggles* And shoot Joyce too! LoL

But geez, get to a happy spuffy ending soon or my head is gonna bust!!
lol...i dont know who's eviler, you or evil buffy :P lol

07/26/2006 10:55 pm
A Battle of Wits         
GRRRR AAAARRRGH. WTF is wrong with the mating claim and will Dawn figure something out?
nothing is wrong with the claim, no word yet on what dawnie will do...glad you like it :)

07/26/2006 10:29 pm
A Battle of Wits         
no she can't make spike kill dawn can she i thought the mating claim stop him having to take orders from the demon or buffy even as always great update

it did...you'll see what she's thinking next chap...thanx :)

07/26/2006 08:31 pm
A Battle of Wits         
At least she's not beating him at the moment, so hard to read it. Just wondering how she thinks she can get him to do it. We know he'd rather dust then hurt any of his girls. Feeling sorry for Dawn, she feels something's wrong but knows that they're suppose to have an intimate evening, very hard for a young girl. Great update, looking forward to your next one. Thanks for the read.
yeah, it's a hard sitch for all of them :) thanx for the review

~*~Tasha~*~
07/26/2006 08:09 pm
A Battle of Wits         
{growls}
lol

Bridget
07/26/2006 07:16 pm
A Battle of Wits         
Another cliffhanger. How will they get out of this. Please update soon.
thanx :)

DizzyB
07/26/2006 04:10 pm
A Battle of Wits         
The only thing that's bothering me about this story - the one thing that I find not that plausible - is the fact that Spike & Dawn keep being stupid enough to trust that it's Buffy talking. They've seen how suddenly the slayer can overtake her and they've seen how sneaky she can be about it, not to mention what a vicious bitch she is. The smart thing to do would be to chain her up and keep her tranked for the duration. They're smart people, so why aren't they being smarter about this? Still enjoying thih story thoroughly, but getting tired of the split slayer bit - ready for the truth to come out about Willow's spell. Can't wait for that to happen! Great job as always.
well, spike is kind of feeling safe just because of having the mating claim done -- and spike very convincingly told dawn -- twice -- that he and buffy were just going to -- er -- consummate their union all night.. :P lol...so....i get what you're saying though...hope you like the rest of the story :)

Emilee
07/26/2006 03:23 pm
A Battle of Wits         
Wow, and the utter baddness continues. (Plot badness, not writing quality badness, b/c I think you're stories are awesome.) Darn cliffhangers! Can't wait for the next update.
lol..thanx :)

kim
07/26/2006 03:23 pm
A Battle of Wits         
Yeah, right, bitch!! There's no way that's happening. No way you can make him do that.
we'll see :)

rayan
07/26/2006 03:14 pm
A Battle of Wits         
WHAT!!!!!!!!.......shes joking right....right??????.....she cant be serious....*nervous*....hehe anyway great chapter as always
oh she's serious.... :) thanx for the review

07/26/2006 02:14 pm
A Battle of Wits         
Sigh. Just...sigh. Nothing else I can say about it.
sorry if you don't like it...hope you like the rest :)

just forfun
07/26/2006 02:07 pm
A Battle of Wits         
That was evil! :)
than x:)

Lou
07/26/2006 02:01 pm
A Battle of Wits         
I think the claiming's pushed psychobuffy over the edge into megalomania!
could be :)

Shanna
07/26/2006 01:59 pm
A Battle of Wits         
I'm exhausted!! Poor Spike with all the beatings!! Buffy's demon needs to go down, so here's hoping Spikey comes up with a plan and Sawn figures it out.
than x:)

Shanna
07/26/2006 01:59 pm
A Battle of Wits         
I'm exhausted!! Poor Spike with all the beatings!! Buffy's demon needs to go down, so here's hoping Spikey comes up with a plan and Sawn figures it out.
tahnx :)

Shanna
07/26/2006 01:53 pm
A Battle of Wits         
I'm exhausted!! Poor Spike with all the beatings!! Buffy's demon needs to go down, so here's hoping Spikey comes up with a plan and Sawn figures it out.
thanx, glad you like it, more to come :)

11/06/2008 02:52 pm
Dangerous Bond         
Chapters have been good sense my last review(dunno wat chapter) but the possessive/jealous demon Buffy gets confusing. In the beginning she actually liked Spike (i think) a little bit and didn't even want nobody touching him. Also after demon Buffy gets through with Spike it seems like he stops listening to Buffy(or is it just me?) and well thats wierd but the story is great!

Robyn
08/06/2006 02:41 pm
Dangerous Bond         
What a frightening ending particularly knowing that the demon possessing Buffy’s body has every intention of killing Dawn. I hope Willow will have to answer for the problems she has caused.
yeah, that could be bad... :( willow may not be able to help so much, but it should all work out in the end :)

08/02/2006 03:11 am
Dangerous Bond         
Totally unfair, JL.
lol :)

07/30/2006 06:26 pm
Dangerous Bond         
poor dawn - she has no idea what they have planned for her to they - love the explanation - hope everything works out
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 10:06 pm
Dangerous Bond         
more please.did i miss 64 and 65?
umm...maybe...i don't know :)

07/28/2006 06:22 pm
Dangerous Bond         
More theories that make since. You are brilliant!
thanx so much :)

07/27/2006 07:53 am
Dangerous Bond         
Ahh!  Hurry up!  Dawn to the rescue...  Er..  Spike to the rescue...  Oh, where's Joyce with a shovel when you need her?
lol...yeah that would be good :)

kim
07/25/2006 07:50 pm
Dangerous Bond         
Eeeep!!
lol

07/25/2006 09:51 am
Dangerous Bond         
Go save them Dawn! Then finally find some way to get rid of the bitchy thing!!
thanx :)

margaret
07/25/2006 06:30 am
Dangerous Bond         
ok can't wait to see how you get them out of this! every time i get my hopes up , they're dashed. love the story
lol...glad you like it :)

07/25/2006 01:34 am
Dangerous Bond         
Okay, this is just... cruel. Every time we think our heroes might be just about home free, you hit 'em with another whammy. You do know how to write a roller coaster of a plot! Love the way you're revealing the secret of Dawn's being the key. Hope you update soon. I don't deal well with suspense. It takes a real toll on my fingernails. lol
come on....did you really think the slayer was gonna lay down without a fight? :) thanx for the review :)

spike's mrs
07/24/2006 11:49 pm
Dangerous Bond         
ps why is chapter coming up as 66 i counted them thinking i'd miss two i only counted 64
i accidentally posted this one three times but i fixed it already hehe :)

spike's mrs
07/24/2006 11:47 pm
Dangerous Bond         
it doesn;t seem to looking that great for spike at the moment but i know your going to fix it so i'm not worry about spike i just hope dawn doesn't get hurt first as alway great update jl gave yourself another A+ plus i think a gold star this time LOL sorry that just my inner teacher coming out well done though
thanx, glad you enjoy it so much :)

Nikkole
07/24/2006 11:44 pm
Dangerous Bond         
Crap. was it Buffy or the Demon that gave the command not to listen to any other command. This is SO not of the good!
well, it was buffy...but it doesnt really matter now because now he's not bound to obey *anyone* .. the claim is equal, so the whole mind control thing is out, either way.... thanx for the review :)

Verda
07/24/2006 11:43 pm
Dangerous Bond         
That's why Dawn can calm her, makes sense. Very scared for Spike right now, she can do so much damage and not kill him. Very angsty chapter. She's so evil. Great job!
thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

vladt
07/24/2006 08:38 pm
Dangerous Bond         
well, she's back. come on spike do something. great update, thank you.
he cant do much...but he'll manage to outsmart her yet :)

07/24/2006 06:10 pm
Dangerous Bond         
I hope I didn't miss anything by not thoroughly reading the three chapters that seem to be the same, just re-posted. Anyway, that was a cliffie ending. When is Spike going to give Buffy a good hiding? More story please.
you're right, i fixed it already though :) thanx for the review :)

07/24/2006 03:32 pm
Dangerous Bond         
Good chapter, but more and more something is bothering me.

Spike has not done a single thing to show how strong he is, how powerful he is...other then stand in the way and let Buffy beat the shit out of him.

I guss my problem is, he is a master vamp, trained by 3 of the most deadly vamps that ever lived. Yet every turn, you've made him helpless. When he should be taunting the demon into becoming rash and stupid, he sits there and takes it.

Yes, I get that the bond is powerful. And I get that Spike loves Buffy. But he isn't, pardon the expression, Xander.

I have a horrible feeling that in the end, Buffy and Dawn will beat back the demon, and Spike will be reduced to, as he has said in the story itself, a ponce, a wanker, a sniveling mama's boy.

It's a great story, well written and with twists and turns. I enjoy reading it. But there is no much of Spike being a victim, too much of him being passive. Give the vamp his manhood back soon and maybe, jsut maybe, you can bring his charecter back the way it should be. Otherwise, I think, while being a great story, it will end up lacking.
i understand your point...thus far though he hasnt had much of an opportunity to stand up for himself, due to the power of the claim...and you will be surprised as to how spike comes through in the end...hope you enjoy the rest :)

Nikkole
07/24/2006 02:56 pm
Dangerous Bond         
I left the review on the first of the triple chapter.
thanx :)

Emilee
07/24/2006 02:26 pm
Dangerous Bond         
First off, excellent chapter. She had a bit of a James Bond moment didn't she? You can tell she's an ancient primordial demon, or she'd know that you never soliloquey about your evil plans b/c then you get beat. ;) Can't wait for the next update.
lol..so right... glad you're enjoying it :)

Lou
07/24/2006 02:08 pm
Dangerous Bond         
Triple dose of more nasty - I hope Dawn is smart today.
we'll see :)

tamisnead
03/21/2017 10:54 pm
The Morning After         
I'm really enjoying your story "Blood Bound" , but I've gotten through chapter 63 and chapters64& 65 are missing!  Could please send me an email with those chapters or possibly a link to them?

Robyn
08/06/2006 01:25 pm
The Morning After         
I knew it was too good to last and the demon has really become good at the sneak attacks.
yep...they should have thought of that, but they were too...um..distracted :P

Cherie
07/31/2006 07:29 am
The Morning After         
Cant wait to see this one through to the end, really had me, every chance i have had since last night i have been at the comp reading it ;) keep up the good work, cant wait to see more!!!!!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/30/2006 05:48 pm
The Morning After         
Wicked JL hasn't lost her touch.
lol..thanx, glad you like it :)

07/30/2006 01:15 am
The Morning After         
oh nooooooO! Wails - she can't win - nooooooooo - runs to the next chappie!
lol

07/28/2006 10:05 pm
The Morning After         
oh no
hehehe

07/25/2006 09:23 am
The Morning After         
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I hate YOUUU!!!! That is EEEEEVIIILLLL!!! I am gonna find out where you live and come after you and make you actually come to a happy ending!!! *flails and screams immaturely*
um...should i be scared? :P lol

vladt
07/24/2006 03:03 am
The Morning After         
very good update to a very good tale. and a very evil place to stop. thanks for all of the previous
thnax, glad you're liking it :)

Bridget
07/23/2006 12:36 am
The Morning After         
I can't believe how reckless Spike and Buffy are. Why would they be so foolish? I certainly hope they will get out of this mess without Spike getting killed. Please update soon.
well, the demon's getting better at deception...they both thought they were safe for a little while :( thanx for the review

kim
07/23/2006 12:23 am
The Morning After         
Knew it was the demon, as soon as she said wait until morning.

Crap, crap, crap!

Spike's in a hell of a world of trouble.
he sure is :( thanx for the review

Verda
07/22/2006 09:59 pm
The Morning After         
Oh crap! that sucks! He won't be getting any help either. Hope you update soon, the suspense is killlliiinnnggg meeeeeeee! Thanks for the read.
i'll be updating soon as always :) thanx, glad you liked the chapter...yes, things not looking too good for our boy :(

07/22/2006 09:34 pm
The Morning After         
Knew that little lull was just the calm before the storm and way too good to be true. Can't understand why Buffy didn't sense the slayer demon stirring and resist the way she has in the past. Were both she and Spike just a little too happy and complacent - not on their guard? Hope either Joyce and/or Dawn will question the whole waiting til morning decision or this could be really bad. Speaking of bad, there you go being all evil and leaving us with another cliffie. lol Please update soon. Not sure I can handle the suspense. :)
well, the last time it kind of crept on her gradually anyway, and the others all saw it because she was in such a mood...this time, it was all sneaky about it and she didn't sense it, and neither did spike because she was faking so well...more soon i promise..we'll see what happens :)

Emilee
07/22/2006 08:27 pm
The Morning After         
Oh that is remarkably not good. I can understand his reluctance to wave their sex life in Joyce's face, but really, in times like these you have to cast aside those squicky feelings and just do what needs to be done. Can't wait for the next update.
you're so right...but she had told him that she felt all right, so he thought they had a little bit of time to work with :-\

07/22/2006 08:07 pm
The Morning After         
Oh dear. How will Spike get out of this one without major injuries? More story please
very carefully :)

Lou
07/22/2006 07:54 pm
The Morning After         
Yikes! Deftly done. At last Spike has a chance to dominate! He'd better wake up quick though!
yeah...he *would* have a chance...if he wasn't sleeping the sleep of the knocked unconscious... *sigh*

spike'smrs
07/22/2006 07:07 pm
The Morning After         
Poor Spike!Just when he thought he was safe, nothing seems to be go as it should, but has the slayer demon been really playing with him all the time. Or just after she joined Spike in the shower! I sit here wondering!!! As always another brillant update!!
not the *whole* time...but longer than you might think...oh, we'll see...thanx for the review :)

Catrine
07/22/2006 06:57 pm
The Morning After         
Sneaky demon!!I don`t like the way this story has turned. Make Spike the hero he is:) Loving the story!
hope you continue to like it :)

Nikkole
07/22/2006 03:38 pm
The Morning After         
OH SHITE!! I knew something wasn't quite right. But he is as strong as her now, so "hopefully" he will be able to fight her off.
yeah...except for the whole unconsciousness thing :(

07/22/2006 02:37 pm
The Morning After         
Aargh! The bitch is back! Another cliffhanger beautifully timed.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Robyn
08/06/2006 01:14 pm
Saving the World         
There was a real beauty to their claiming and how much they both wanted it. I am now extra worried because if Spike is really feeling safe then something has to go wrong.
thanx, glad you liked it ... you may be right about the danger factor :)

07/30/2006 05:41 pm
Saving the World         
Finally. I admit it was worth the wait, but suppose you're going to do something else wicked.
now what would ever make you think that? *innocent wide eyes* :P

07/30/2006 01:10 am
Saving the World         
ohhh that was great! I love this - great chapter
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 10:01 pm
Saving the World         
Very beautifully done.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/25/2006 08:34 am
Saving the World         
Ooooooo yay, happy yummy hot smut
lol glad you like :)

07/21/2006 08:13 pm
Saving the World         
Took long enough after they decided to do the claim. Lots of chit chat. What will happen now and where will they go? The Wankers want to kill them.
well they still have to finish before they go anywhere... :)

07/21/2006 05:12 pm
Saving the World         
Whew! (Fanning self.)
:)

Nikkole
07/21/2006 03:47 pm
Saving the World         
I liked this chapter. I am glad that they are finally equals, maybe they have a good chance of fighting the demon now! Great job, and I can't wait for more!!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/21/2006 10:00 am
Saving the World         
Wow...  What a way to save the world.  Tsk, tsk, tsk...  Tough break.  Hehehe :D
lol thanx

BT
07/21/2006 09:58 am
Saving the World         
no!!! no no no no!!! I just stayed up till 3am reading this GREAT story, and I don't get to read the rest??? AGH!!! Help me jl1980 - update soon!!

Ok, that was a bit over the top, but it's a really good story, and I'd like more - please?
lol..coming up soon...hope you like the rest :)

Verda
07/21/2006 08:33 am
Saving the World         
Yes! that was great! They're equals now, and now maybe He can help her with the slayer's demon as well. I'd be careful though, she can still kick his ass. Great build up to the claiming. Hope Dawn and Joyce are doing ok as well. Great chapter, thanks for updating so soon.
thanx, glad you like it...but they could be looking at trouble if they dont get the ritual finished soon :(

vladt
07/21/2006 07:28 am
Saving the World         
wonderful update, thank you. did they both go brain dead? they are only half way there. love the tale . thanks, again.
well, they're kind of out of it with passion... :P lol...so i guess that counts...

07/21/2006 06:12 am
Saving the World         
Whew! That was just...hot! Kinda afraid that Spike's being a little too complacent here. Sorta waiting for the other shoe to drop now. Things went just a little too smoothly - gotta be too good to be true. Hurry and update, please!
you may be right ;) they still have the dominance ritual to complete, and the slayer demon wont be pleased.. :)

07/21/2006 05:00 am
Saving the World         
well they are on equal footing now. And I am just glad that Buffy and Spike were finally able to go to sleep with each other without this threat over their heads.. Wonder how long she "slayer" is going to wait until she tries to make a move.
yeah, but going to sleep like that might not have been the wisest thing to do... ;)

Tonia
07/21/2006 12:46 am
Saving the World         
Finally something actually goes right for Spike!(for now)
Can't wait to find out what happens next.
thanx :)

kim
07/20/2006 09:45 pm
Saving the World         
I'm imagining a rested Slayer demon starting a naked fight with Spike once she wakes up. She's going to be raring to go...
lol..interesting mental picture :)

Lou
07/20/2006 07:11 pm
Saving the World         
You've got me so used to Buffy turning on Spike that I'm still waiting for something bad to happen! It can't be that simple, can it?

Dare I hope for some grovelling from the knowalls?
you might be right to be suspicious...we'll see ;)

Emily
07/20/2006 05:41 pm
Saving the World         
Awh! Great chapter! I'm in an incredible rush, but greatness and i LOVE you:D
thanx :)

KImberly Adams
07/20/2006 05:27 pm
Saving the World         
Fantastic chapter and thank the heavens the claim was completed! Now, is all hell going to break loose? Guess I will just have to wait and see! I am eagerly awaiting updates of both this and Trusting you..hint hint :)
lol...thanx for the great review, more very soon :)

Bridget
07/20/2006 04:57 pm
Saving the World         
I am surprised that the claiming was accomplished. Of course something must be wrong with their theory. I only hope it will not be too bad.
well the claiming was done, but the slayer can still take over buffy's body...she just cant make spike obey her and control him like she could before :)

Emilee
07/20/2006 04:15 pm
Saving the World         
Sleeping next to schizo-Buffy unchained? Seems dangerous. Excellent update. Can't wait for more.
maybe it seems that way because it *is* dangerous :)

pretty_in_fangs
07/20/2006 02:55 pm
Saving the World         
:;sigh:: Lovely. Absolutely lovely. Though something tells me that the Slayer will be the first to wake.
you might be surprised :P

spike'smrs
07/20/2006 02:51 pm
Saving the World         
NOOO! Don't fall asleep the demon in side Buffy will surely come and try and ruin things. Once again another brillant chapter jl, if only we could all write as well as you .Well done please update soon.
we shall see :) thanx so much for your very kind words :)

Robyn
08/06/2006 01:05 pm
Possession         
I do like the care that they are taking, and I hope that if things do go wrong that the reasoning that any command coming from Buffy should over-ride one coming from her body is correct.
thanx :)

07/30/2006 01:07 am
Possession         
lovely update!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 09:59 pm
Possession         
Can't wait to read the next.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/19/2006 09:22 am
Possession         
Gah!  UST!  You have left us with UST!... again!  *points finger*  Evil!  *L*  Wonderful chapter.
lol...claim chappie is up now, torture is over :)

kim adams
07/19/2006 07:28 am
Possession         
great chapter and such a fantastic story! I don't have words. Send more! Thanks!
thanx, so glad you like it :)

vladt
07/19/2006 05:55 am
Possession         
loved the read. thanks. am worried that buffy's explanation of why the other back off is way to easy. thanks,again.
you might be right to worry...thanx for the review

07/19/2006 05:29 am
Possession         
heehee, kinky spuffy bondage, yay!
lol yep

07/19/2006 03:16 am
Possession         
Fantastic. Smart thinking on the part of Buffy and Spike - sort of a preemptive strike. Love it. And please tell me that we're finally getting to the smutty goodness. lol
thanx, glad you like that idea...claim next chatper :)

Verda
07/18/2006 09:31 pm
Possession         
Sooo evil, jl! Must have Spuffy lovin NOW! We've waited for this the whole story!!! Pleeease update soon! you know I love it!
it's up now :) thanx

Emily
07/18/2006 09:05 pm
Possession         
Oh, you are *evil*!! For how long must you drag this out?!? Please, please, sympathize with us and give us some damn satisfaction!!
i'm done dragging...here ya go :)

sirc
07/18/2006 08:45 pm
Possession         
well done :)
thanx :)

Bridget
07/18/2006 08:17 pm
Possession         
I understand the need for foreplay, but this is ridiculous. I think Spike is playing with fire. He should just do the ritutal. You would think he wouldn't want to be beat up anymore. Good chapter.
yeah, but he's thinking he's pretty much safe because he's bound to obey buffy's command to claim her, and she's chained to the bed so she cant hurt him..thanx for the review :)

Nikkole
07/18/2006 05:41 pm
Possession         
Something doesn't seem right here. How could that order make him immune to the slayer demon? I guess I am being blonde here, but if it is in her voice and such, then how can he say no?
it didn't make him immune...it's that *buffy* is his actual claimant, not the demon...so naturally an order buffy gives him has more power than an order that the demon gives him in her body...so she just ordered him to perform the claim and not let her go until he had, no matter what the demon ordered...does that make sense? :)

kim
07/18/2006 03:02 pm
Possession         
Tease!

Interesting idea, though. They're finally learning to take the advantages in the situation.
yep thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
07/18/2006 02:54 pm
Possession         
AHH! This is becoming cruel, stringing us along like this.
lol...claim next chappie, promise :)

Lou
07/18/2006 02:41 pm
Possession         
Blimey - he's chancing his luck a bit with the delay tactics isn't he?
somewhat..but they're thinking they're pretty safe now since the demon backed off...she cant effectively command him now with buffy's command in place...so they *should* be okay, theoretically speaking :P lol

spike'smrs
07/18/2006 02:38 pm
Possession         
stop torturing us claim and sex now pleaseeeeeee!
yes ma'am! :) next chappie

09/20/2006 03:47 am
Choice and Sacrifice         
Yay, claimy goodness on the way, I hope. Just let them get through this without that demon slayer popping her head up. Off to the next chappie!
right away, pet....we'll see about her showing up, though :)

Robyn
08/06/2006 12:55 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
I really liked what Buffy said to Spike after he asked her if she wanted to do this. Her wanting him stronger is smart.
thanx :)

07/30/2006 05:31 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
AAAARRRRGGGGHHH. Tease tease tease
lol

07/30/2006 12:55 am
Choice and Sacrifice         
i till say what a hardship lol -- drools at the thought of naked spike
lol

07/28/2006 09:58 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
Beautiful
thanx :)

pramen
07/18/2006 02:27 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
I started to read your story just a couple of days ago and it is really amazing! You're such a good writer! Please update soon.
thanx, so glad you like it :)

Lou
07/17/2006 09:52 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
Yikes - the tension! Really good - I keep waiting for Buffy to snap.
we'll see :) thanx

sirc
07/17/2006 02:50 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
well done :)
thanx :)

07/17/2006 10:10 am
Choice and Sacrifice         
Oh, jl, you are bad!  Stringing us along, like this!  GRR!  ARG!  Want next chappie!  Hehehehe
coming up soon :)

07/17/2006 09:19 am
Choice and Sacrifice         
gaaaah, stop drawing it ouuuuuut
lol :P

spike'smrs
07/17/2006 09:08 am
Choice and Sacrifice         
Time to save the world again goody,but this time with sex and a claim. This is just getting better with every chapter can't wait for next update.
yep :) thanx

vladt
07/17/2006 04:27 am
Choice and Sacrifice         
sweet and tender read, thank you. but that is not what we are all waiting to read. rant, rant, rant. ok, better now. thanks for the sweet update, but get to it.
lol...seems to be the general consensus...update coming up soon :)

07/17/2006 12:54 am
Choice and Sacrifice         
Awwww, this is so sweet. Love it. But still looking forward to the smutty goodness.
thanx :)

07/16/2006 09:49 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
Hot hot hot, JL.
thanx :)

Verda
07/16/2006 08:27 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
Warm and tender chappie. So glad they have the chains though, just in case. Thanks for the read.
yeah, they'll definitely come in handy :)

Emily
07/16/2006 08:18 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
You're just delaying now, aren't you?? Well, I suppose that you do update often enough that i'll let that one go, but I want the good stuff!
lol...not really, but we'll have an update soon :) thanx

pretty_in_fangs
07/16/2006 07:24 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
yay! :;grin:;
:)

Catrine
07/16/2006 04:19 pm
Choice and Sacrifice         
Lovely chapter.Really sweet explanation by Buffy:)Can`t wait to see what happens during/after the claim:)
coming up soon :)

09/20/2006 03:32 am
Out of Time         
:)

08/28/2006 01:32 am
Out of Time         
heh i'm loving this story. I would review every chapter but I'm too impatient to get to the next one...but I had to stop here and comment cause I LOVE this last line about "time to save the world" cracks me up. Yep poor buffy, having to sacrifice her body like that. heh.
lol...thanx...i liked that...what a sacrifice, eh?? :)

Robyn
08/06/2006 12:45 pm
Out of Time         
I loved Joyce’s reaction to things her reluctance more because of the step it is for her little girl then any other reason.
thanx, glad you liked that... :)

07/30/2006 05:26 pm
Out of Time         
Ok JL you've teased us just about long enough.
ok, ok! :)

07/29/2006 08:30 pm
Out of Time         
Oh yeah --- great sacrafice --- isn't it time for me to save the world *bats eyelashes at spike*
lol

07/28/2006 09:56 pm
Out of Time         
Can it be my sacred duty to have sex with Spike too? Great chapter.

lol..sounds like a plan :)

sirc
07/17/2006 02:32 pm
Out of Time         
great chapter
thanx :)

07/17/2006 12:53 am
Out of Time         
Sneaky, evil slayer demon. Glad that Spike and Dawn outsmarted her. What a way to save the world! But I guess these sacrifices just have to be made. Evil leer. Moving on to the next chapter. Can't wait! Hoping for lots of smutty goodness.
lol...coming up soon :)

07/15/2006 10:40 pm
Out of Time         
*snort*  "You're all with the big sacrifices, arencha?"  *snort* I love that!  I could think of much worse ways to save the world.  Yum.
thanx, glad you liked that part :)

Nikkole
07/15/2006 04:49 pm
Out of Time         
Ooo, now on to the really good part! I hope they get the ritual complete befroe the demon comes back....although, we all know it isnt that easy in any of your stories!
nope, never easy :) thanx

Tonia
07/15/2006 10:03 am
Out of Time         
Hell of a way to save the world! Now if they did not have to worry about the demon it would be a lot of fun. ;)
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
07/15/2006 07:04 am
Out of Time         
"Well, you know…sacred duty and all that,” she shrugged with a cheeky smirk.

::snicker::
lol :P

Verda
07/15/2006 03:12 am
Out of Time         
Oh yeah, such a sacrifice! Hopefully the Council still thinks that they're dead and isn't still looking for them. Still going to be a nervous until she's totally back in control, hate seeing Spike in so much pain, just want him to have his reward. Great chapter, update soon.
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

07/15/2006 01:56 am
Out of Time         
loved how they tricked Buffy and the demon. And what is Joyce thinking knowing what Buffy and Spike are about to do. Can't wait for the ritual.
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

07/15/2006 01:43 am
Out of Time         
So gettin tired of Joyce delayin them when time is of the essence and all that... gonna have to start making "shut up joyce" icons like the "shut up kennedy" ones i've seen, lol
lol :P

vladt
07/15/2006 01:26 am
Out of Time         
great update. love the "…sacred duty and all that,” exchange between dawn and buffy. thanks for the fun read.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Catrine
07/14/2006 11:31 pm
Out of Time         
Gotta say,what a way to save the world!!!! Wouldn`t have minded at all:)
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

Lou
07/14/2006 10:22 pm
Out of Time         
That's it, Buffy, lie back and think of the world!
lol :P

kim
07/14/2006 07:23 pm
Out of Time         
Time to make this a quickie. No time to go all night - too much on the line. Just bite her and have her say the words, already.

I had a feeling that was the plan...it was a good way to go. They couldn't attempt the claim with the demon just sitting in wait.

Poor Joyce is really having to fight off the gray hairs.
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

Emily
07/14/2006 06:54 pm
Out of Time         
Oh, i cannot wait to see what happens next. Although this was kinda a filler/explanation chapter, it was clearlt written, and definitely makes me wanna read the next one. Good Job!
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

07/14/2006 06:48 pm
Out of Time         
Whee! Your last line was perferct!
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

07/14/2006 04:45 pm
Out of Time         
Sigh, the things Buffy has to do for the world...ROFL. Nice chapter - I hope it works!
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

spike'smrs
07/14/2006 04:14 pm
Out of Time         
at last thing seem to be going right but will they that the unanswered question i like that dawn hasn't got to be in room while they do claim hooray
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

Sharon
07/14/2006 02:53 pm
Out of Time         
Very nervous here. While their plan may just work, we all know that it won't be easy. So love this story, can't wait for the next chapter!
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

07/29/2006 08:26 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
ohhhh poor spike - buffy going pyscho - hope this gets resolved soon
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/28/2006 09:50 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
I'm back and I see you have been busy. Loved this chap. off to read more.
thanx, glad you like it :)

vladt
07/13/2006 09:42 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
very good read, thanks. everything moving along according to plan. spike's plan, now, that is scary.
thanx :)

07/13/2006 08:18 am
Secrets and Schemes         
OMG!! What's the plan?? Evil cliffie writer.
more soon :)

Robyn
07/13/2006 06:01 am
Secrets and Schemes         
Spike really is taking a chance, I hope the plan works. I got a real kick out of Buffy and her behavior, I realize that the demon is influencing it and making her over-react, but it still struck me as quite funny.
yes, he is, but it just might work :)

07/13/2006 03:40 am
Secrets and Schemes         
Okay, what's up? I've gotta admit that I'm absolutely clueless about whatever it is that Spike's planning to do now. Loved Dawn's comment about preferring that the demon just kill her rather than be scarred for life except for wanting to save Spike. In a way, Buffy kinda deserved that little dig. Please hurry and update soon. Not sure that I can stand the suspense. :)
lol...thanx, i'm so glad you liked it :)

Verda
07/12/2006 10:57 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
Anxious to find out what's the what. Looks like a very dangerous situation. Sitting on pins and needles here 'til the next time. Great chapter.
yep, very scary sitch... :) thanx

07/12/2006 09:29 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
*glares at joyce and throws rabid hyenas at her*
what did joyce do *now*? *exasperated sigh*...lol....the woman just cant do right by you, can she? :P

Emily
07/12/2006 08:25 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
Ahh! I wanna know! It's *my* turn to be the grouchy hormonal teen, and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON!!!!!! Other than that tho, great chapter, and superd suspense.:)
lol...thanx, glad to keep the suspence up :)

kim
07/12/2006 07:19 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
God, could she act like more of a spoiled brat?

Buffy knows that her emotions give the demon a way out, and yet she's still indulging in a childish little tantrum, with the potential to kill all she holds dear, and rack up one hell of a motel bill in damages! You're 18, bitch. Start acting like an adult, for a freaking change.

Why is Spike even bothering? She's just gonna sulk as long as she feels like it. Why not have Joyce call her on her actions, hmm? As a mother should properly chastise a sulking child?
um...maybe i didn't make it clear enough, but her sulking insecure behavior in this chapter is supposed to be a sort of melding of her feelings, played upon the demon...basically, she's taking it harder than she would normally because of the demon's influence, it's trying to take over again...

Nikkole
07/12/2006 04:29 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
Wow, I hope this works. If not, she WILL kill Spike and probably Joyce and Dawn. I don't know what they are planning, but I hope they do it soon, so they can beat back the demon. MAybe they are TRYING to get the demont o come out so Dawn can burst back in and sap it's strength; that's what I would do at least!
we'll see...you may be right ;) you usually are :P

spike'smrs
07/12/2006 02:38 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
oh! my god has spike lost his mind tell dawn and joyce to leave when buffy near to freaking out again or is he just try to wear down the demon within her story just getting better by the chapter completely addicted now more soon please
thanx, glad you're liking it.. :)

Lou
07/12/2006 02:38 pm
Secrets and Schemes         
Playing with fire, kiddies!
yep :)

07/29/2006 06:45 pm
Wake Up Call         
I knew the Council was up to no good - I can't believe they were just going to kill her - not even give her a chance! Of all the **** lol now i have to read the next chapter and find out what happens next !
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/15/2006 12:55 am
Wake Up Call         
Giles is a doofus. What does it take for him to figure out that the Council works on its own agenda and doesn't give a hot damn about Slayers. Good chapter.
he'll figure it out soon enough :)

Robyn
07/12/2006 08:00 am
Wake Up Call         
What a shock, Buffy really did the right thing getting everyone moving so quickly. I feel sorry for Giles he had questions before, but what a way to have the last of his blinders removed.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

vladt
07/12/2006 05:03 am
Wake Up Call         
very good update, thanks for the read.
thanx :)

Emily
07/11/2006 07:59 am
Wake Up Call         
Go Buffy! It really looks like she understands Spike a little better now. Great chappie, keep it up:)
yeah, she's getting there :)

07/11/2006 03:43 am
Wake Up Call         
Fantastic chapter! Gotta love it when Spike gets all growly and protective. It's kinda sweet. Poor Buffy. The council really does consider her disposable. And, dare I say it? Poor Giles. Finally got the wake up call in a big, bad way. And lastly, go Buffy! Great to see her fighting the demon on her own and beating it back. Please update soon. This is just too good!
yeah, giles kinda had to learn the hard way :(

07/11/2006 02:34 am
Wake Up Call         
I just hope that Buffy can beat her back.. And Spike was really just trying to protect his family. Now Giles finally got to see what the Council was all about.
thanx for the review :)

Catrine
07/10/2006 11:56 pm
Wake Up Call         
Another excellent update. I can`t wait to see how they will perform the claiming ritual. And,why is Giles always so naiv about the Council,shame on him!
as always, though.. *sigh* thanx

Lou
07/10/2006 10:26 pm
Wake Up Call         
A fearsome wake-up call for Giles!
yep :(

spike'smrs
07/10/2006 08:59 pm
Wake Up Call         
hate council of wankers whoops watchers trying to kill spike and buffy let spike have revenge kill them all even giles i think he's bluffing and trying to locate them to finish job well done to buffy for controlling demon but why is spike waking dawn up after threat is over??? has joyce been walking round with eyes shut not to see that spike worshipps the ground buffy walks on
yeah, giles isnt too bright sometimes.. :)

07/10/2006 08:28 pm
Wake Up Call         
Hum....wonder what effect it would have for the Council of Wankers to try to redo the original ritual??? Wonder how the nasty moving in on Buffy would react to that? Excellent update (and woopee I can comment at the moment!!!)

Kathleen
interesting thought...we'll see :)

Verda
07/10/2006 08:01 pm
Wake Up Call         
Damn the Council, they where there all along. This will definately put a crimp in Buffy and Giles' relationship. To quote M.L.King "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance or conscientious stupidity". Great chapter.
you're so right...thanx :)

07/10/2006 07:38 pm
Wake Up Call         
No sympathy for the G-man....
thanx

hotlipedjen
07/10/2006 04:11 pm
Wake Up Call         
OHHHH! Good update!
thanx :)

Emilee
07/10/2006 03:24 pm
Wake Up Call         
Poor Giles. Poor Buffy. Stupid Council wankers. Can't wait for the next update. Keep up the excellent storytelling.
thanx :)

07/10/2006 03:18 pm
Wake Up Call         
Just what I needed. Great chapter. =)
thanx ;)

Bridget
07/10/2006 03:04 pm
Wake Up Call         
Good chapter. stupid Giles. Will he ever learn.
apparently not :(

pretty_in_fangs
07/10/2006 02:38 pm
Wake Up Call         
Well, wakign Dawn will either help them fight the Slayer back or enrage her enough to keep fighting to come forward. Hmm.
we'll see i guess :)

07/30/2006 05:11 pm
Power Play         
Ewww sex in front of your mother!
too right! :P

07/29/2006 06:26 pm
Power Play         
I can't wait to see what Giles will have to say for himself. This should be good!
thanx, glad you like it :)

sirc
07/17/2006 02:07 pm
Power Play         
well done :)
thanx :)

vladt
07/12/2006 04:55 am
Power Play         
very good update. can't wait to hear what giles has to say. thanks for the fine rread.
thanx :)

07/11/2006 03:27 am
Power Play         
Cute, slightly smutty fun. I love it. Enjoyed hearing Spike and Buffy explain to Joyce how they're gonna beat this thing, and I particularly loved Joyce's comment about Dawn not being in the room with them when they complete the claim! I really hope Buffy turns the phone over to Joyce so she can tear a strip off Giles! Moving on to the next chapter now. Can hardly wait.
glad you liked it :)

hotlipedjen
07/10/2006 04:02 pm
Power Play         
I was wondering how they were gonna do the claim too without Dawn being there!
that would have been too weird... lol :)

Robyn
07/10/2006 09:45 am
Power Play         
Some kinks to be worked out but at least they now have a game plan, poor Joyce she really does have a whole lot to take in. I am looking forward to the conversation with Giles. Thanks for the very entertaining update. :D
yeah, it would be very hare on poor joyce...glad you like it so far :)

Emily
07/09/2006 09:11 pm
Power Play         
Its soo nice to see Spike happy! Let's keep it up, shall we (...you)?
thanx...we'll see :)

07/09/2006 12:37 pm
Power Play         
Arg!  Suspense!  Wonderful chapter, but now I gotta wait for the next one.  Ahh!  *L*
thanx so much,so glad you liked it :)

Verda
07/08/2006 11:52 pm
Power Play         
Another great chapter! Kept waiting for the demon to come out with their "playing". Very interested in how you're going to do the claim without Dawn. Thanks again for the great read.
thanx for the review :)

07/08/2006 09:20 pm
Power Play         
Great chapter. I liked that it was a more lighthearted in their conversations since they have been so intense. Great job.
glad you liked it, thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
07/08/2006 08:18 pm
Power Play         
OH, that's a conversation I can't wait to hear. ::evil grin::
comin right up :)

Nikkole
07/08/2006 08:02 pm
Power Play         
That's what I was thinking! EWWWW!! I can't wait for the convo between Buffy and Giles! He is going to be so pissed at her!! I like the way that you worded everything with the claims. How one could not overide the other one. I think that it was EXTREMELY smart how you worked it out that way. Can't wait for the next chapter!
thanx so much, so glad you like what i'm doing with this :)

07/08/2006 07:36 pm
Power Play         
What will Giles have to impart? Useful and helpful information? I do worry about Spike trying to claim Buffy properly. Her demon is so cruel and violent. More story please.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/08/2006 06:36 pm
Power Play         
Toss the cell out the bloody window!!! gah!
lol

Lou
07/08/2006 06:28 pm
Power Play         
The claiming is going to be real battle! Can't wait!

Oh and don't answer the phone!
should be interesting :)

Bridget
07/08/2006 05:53 pm
Power Play         
Good chapter. I am glad that Joyce asked the question. I can't wait to read how you fix that problem.
thanx :)

spike'smrs
07/08/2006 04:41 pm
Power Play         
so glad i wasn't the only one confused but it's all clear now hope that they get to do the claim soon before the demon has another temper tantrum more soon please
thanx, glad you're enjoying it :)

Emilee
07/08/2006 04:17 pm
Power Play         
Nice fluffy Spuffy stuff. It lightened things up nicely. I am interested to see how they go about completing the mating claim, because... Dawn in the room? Speaking as both a mother and a sister, eewwww, icky and wrong. I can't wait to see Giles reaction to The Summers' doing a runner. Excellent update. Looking forward to more.
i was in the mood for a bit of fluff, thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

07/29/2006 05:34 pm
The Answer         
i am glad that they think they have the anser - can't find out what happens next!
thanx, glad you like it :)

sirc
07/17/2006 11:00 am
The Answer         
great chapter
thanx :)

07/09/2006 12:23 pm
The Answer         
Yay!  And the best part about this chapter is that there is already another one for me to read!  Whoo-hoo!
lol :) thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
07/07/2006 09:40 pm
The Answer         
Hallelujah! All we need to do now, is to fix the millions of things that will most assuredly go wrong from now on, and then will be scot-free:D There seems like an awful too much hope in this chapter, but i will appreciate it for as long as i can. Thank you!
lol...too right :)

pretty_in_fangs
07/07/2006 05:48 pm
The Answer         
About time! Yay! (I'm not impatient with you, just them.) Now, of course, I have no idea how they'll complete the claim without the Slayer rising up to dispute. After all, it's not like they can do it with Dawn in the room. Ew.
I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve.
it will be complicated..thanx :)

spike's mrs
07/07/2006 08:25 am
The Answer         
yeah it's clearer now i've read again without any whinning kids in my ear just should of just read when they were in bed but couldn't wait for the update thanks for explining it spike's mrs
good :) thanx

Robyn
07/07/2006 05:32 am
The Answer         
Dawn's a whole lot smarter then Buffy's demon gives her credit for. :) I like that Buffy didn't choose her friends and that she realized the problems they represented for her, I also like that she did consider Anya and wants her there to help. Glad that they are on the right track for stopping the demon, looking forward to how they figure out how to make it happen.
yep...i think they'll do better without xander and willow around... :)

07/07/2006 03:34 am
The Answer         
Great chap, JL, but I don't think Buffy would know a good bottle of wine if Spike cracked her over her skull.
lol...maybe she asked the gas station clerk.. :P lol thanx

07/07/2006 03:15 am
The Answer         
I hope Spike's plan works.
:)

07/07/2006 03:12 am
The Answer         
Awesome chapter. Dawn is one sharp little key. No wonder the demon hates her so much. Soooo, is Spike gonna get a chance to return the claim or something gonna happen to stop them from carrying out their plan? Are they gonna let Angel know everything when they call him? Can't wait to see what happens next.
we'll see...they're gonna have to think of something to keep the demon from attacking...more answers next chappie :)

07/07/2006 01:51 am
The Answer         
Well that was on way to find out a way to get the better of Buffy's demon. Glad that Dawn still stuck near the door. Love the nice family unit they have. Love how they wanted to include Anya as well.
lol...yep thanx

vladt
07/07/2006 12:47 am
The Answer         
very, very good read, thank you. is going to be difficult to accomplish, even though spike and buffy are all smiles right now.
yeah, sure is :) thanx

07/06/2006 10:31 pm
The Answer         
Wonderful idea. I love it.
thanx :)

Catrine
07/06/2006 09:35 pm
The Answer         
How??? Need to know:)
lol..reread the chappie, hon :)

Lou
07/06/2006 09:11 pm
The Answer         
Phew - thank god that wasn't prolonged! Spike was so brave there.
lol...thanx, no, he's been trhough enough for a while...but when they actually go through with this plan, things could get touchy.... :-/

Neart
07/06/2006 08:34 pm
The Answer         
Liked Buffy putting herself and family before her well meaning friends for once, looking forward to the next chapter. Great stuff.
thanx :)

Verda
07/06/2006 07:49 pm
The Answer         
So glad you brought up how self the Scoobies are. Now that has told her that he needs to claim her back, can't wait to see how they're going to accomplish that without Dawn being there? Another great chapter.
yeah, it will be difficult :) tahnx

spike'smrs
07/06/2006 07:02 pm
The Answer         
what explain it in small words please my brains gone into retirment i thought the demon had claim him or have i read it wrong tell you what i'll read back a few chaps maybe i'll get then it still great though glad the council haven't shown up with giles yet i still hope buffy gonna give gile a smack though
the demon didn't claim him, just buffy...the demon wasn't strong enough to act on its own then...but it wants to finish the dominance ritual that buffy started since it feels like they're the same person, but it cant since spike is powerless to resist b/c of the one-sided claim....so spike's thinking, even the odds up by making the claim even, so he can actually fight back, and then finish the dominance ritual like the demon wants...except he plans on winning :) hehe ... that clearer?

07/06/2006 06:11 pm
The Answer         
*bounces* yummy claimy goodness! yay yay!
yep, coming up soon :)

Emilee
07/06/2006 05:57 pm
The Answer         
So Buffy's willing, but now the question is how to get her to submit, because I don't forsee the demon just holding still for this. And if Dawn has to be in physical contact for Buffy to stay in control...can you say awkward? Can't wait for more.
yeah, that would be a bit...awkward, to say the least :)

Nikkole
07/06/2006 04:35 pm
The Answer         
GREAT! I keep wondering though, how are they going to get far enough for Spike to return the claim before the demon comes out to stop them? Update soon!
should be tricky :)

Bridget
07/06/2006 04:07 pm
The Answer         
I am glad that Dawn was close by. How will they do the claim without Dawn's assistance. Good update.
it's gonna be hard... thanx :)

kim
07/06/2006 03:38 pm
The Answer         
Ah...AtS hooked me before BTVS did, even though I started watching both at the same time.

It's going to be hard to let Buffy give the right answer to the claim, with the Demon fighting against it so much. If the claim will have enough weight without sex, then Dawn can be there at the same time to hold Buffy's hand. Otherwise, this isn't going to be easy.
Also, finishing the dominance ritual - Spike's going to have the fight of his life, if the claim doesn't keep Buffy in control. The Demon is going to be fighting for its very survival, and she's not going to put out anything but her best. He's going to have to be in perfect shape.

Will Buffy say the submissive words for the ritual just to get rid of the Demon's hold, right after they do the claim? Thei isn't going to be easy on *her*, even for this particular cause.
yeah, it's going to be tricky, to say the least...we'll see what happens :)

09/19/2006 09:22 am
Trust Me         
I know I haven't posted in a while, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm still very much with you, and still very much loving this story. Great, great, great!
thanx so much, so glad you're enjoying it, pet :)

07/29/2006 03:41 am
Trust Me         
i love how devious she was with the not trusting the watcher and the council. great twist of the story!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/07/2006 03:26 am
Trust Me         
Perfidious Albion a/k/a Giles. Betrays her every time.
seems that way, doens't it? :(

07/06/2006 10:19 am
Trust Me         
Good plan, Buffy.  Bravo!
thanx :)

Badia
07/06/2006 12:17 am
Trust Me         
Yes finally a Buffy who realizes her watcher is not one to trust completely.
she should have all along :)

vladt
07/05/2006 09:41 pm
Trust Me         
very good update. red is still lying, giles is still an ass, and the slayer seems to know what not to do. thanks for the great read.
thanx :)

Nikkole
07/05/2006 08:35 pm
Trust Me         
I know that it is probably a good idea to get away from Giles also, but I think they should have waited and done the spell first. It might have helped a bit in figuring out some other things. I can't wait for more of this story. It is definately one of my favorites!
they may still do it... thanx for a great review ;)

Bridget
07/05/2006 05:15 pm
Trust Me         
Buffy is smarter than she appears in this fic. I hope nothing bad happens in the mean time. Good chapter. Why won't Willow fess up?
thanx, glad you like it...will's always too concerned about everyone liking her to do the right thing for once *sigh*

Robyn
07/05/2006 06:07 am
Trust Me         
Very unexpected and hopefully very smart move on Buffy's part. I'm glad that she realized that she can't trust Giles in this. Thanks for the update.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/05/2006 03:41 am
Trust Me         
Buffy's getting real foxy. Nice snow job on Giles. More story please.
thanx :)

Emily
07/05/2006 02:28 am
Trust Me         
I hate to see Giles going bad, but it really does seem almost likely... just because of Spike though. Normally he can fairly clear headed when it comes to Council matters, but you have handled this in-good-faith-yet-still-a-betrayal situation very well. Kudos!
yeah, he's not meaning it to be harmful...he thinks he's helping...but they always all thought they knew better than buffy did what was good for her, and usually they were wrong

Verda
07/05/2006 01:29 am
Trust Me         
Thanks for showing that side of Buffy. We know that she loves him but also is sure that he thinks he knows what's best. Hate that they're going to Angel's though. I think you'll find most of us do. Honestly don't know what he can do, but maybe Wes can. Great chapter.
glad you liked it...but in case you missed it, buffy and her family aren't going to angel's .. just willow, xander and anya... :) just so ya know :)

07/05/2006 12:24 am
Trust Me         
go Buffy. I am just glad that she was able to see through Giles. I can't believe he would put her in the Council's hands. Glad she is getting out of town.
he thinks he knows what he's doing...but he's wrong...glad you liked it :)

kim
07/04/2006 10:45 pm
Trust Me         
Angel didn't have the hotel yet in Season 4(1). That wasn't until Season 5(2). They're still using his basement apartment and the office upstairs.

Hmmm, she's not trusting Giles at all...well, he earned it...

The binding is so simple! Complete their bond as mates, make them equal...why isn't anyone thinking of that, yet. It's got to occur to Spike, even though he'll be sure she'll never go for it, in all his insecurity.
oh...well, i was never big on angel the show...or the character...lol...oh well ... yeah, it's not that complex, but the scoobies sure wouldn't think of it, and spike's been too insecure to mention it so far...which is understandable what with the way buffy's been treating him...thanx for the review :)

07/04/2006 09:58 pm
Trust Me         
Yay Buffy!!! Smart Buffy! But I still wanna know whats up with Willow...
lol...thanx :) soon enough :P

07/04/2006 09:54 pm
Trust Me         
Thought at first that Giles was starting to show a little common sense, but I guess that was too much to hope for at this point. Even Xander is acting more intelligently, and boy, is that weird or what? Hope going to Angel gives them the break they need to deal with this thing. I'm really impressed with Buffy now. She's using her head and taking control in a big way. Great chapter - looking forward to the next. :)
thanx, glad you're enjoying it...buffy is a more complete slayer at this moment than any slayer in history, and she's starting to act like it :)

Lou
07/04/2006 08:56 pm
Trust Me         
Good move. Giles is a liability at the moment - the spell is a must though. Very exciting!
you're so right thanx :)

spike'smrs
07/04/2006 07:42 pm
Trust Me         
bad giles i hope buffy gonna give him a smack great chap more please
he deserves it dont he? :)

pretty_in_fangs
07/04/2006 07:13 pm
Trust Me         
Splitting them all up, huh? I wasn't expecting that. I can't wait to see how they solve it on their own. Should be fun.

Oh, and I can't believe (well, sadly, yes, I can) Willow's childishness is trying to stop them from doing something that she knows they think could save Buffy's life, just because she's scared of people knowing she's done something wrong.
yeah, should be interesting...but that was typical willow, wasn't it? :) thanx

Cas
07/04/2006 07:13 pm
Trust Me         
Oooh, sneaky Buffy! But I would like to see Angel's reaction to the situation... and how Spike and Slayer Buffy would deal with it...
we may see it yet :)

07/04/2006 07:11 pm
Trust Me         
Hah! Take that, Giles!
lol

Dar
07/04/2006 06:36 pm
Trust Me         
Sounds like Buffy's Demon helps her see the truth and trust herself. Can't wait for next chapter
seems like, doesnt it? ;) thanx

Emilee
07/04/2006 05:46 pm
Trust Me         
Excellent chapter. Giles perfidy is revealed. But it's unfortunate that they're seperating themselves from the researchers. And Willow is a nasty little liar. I'm surprised that someone hasn't called her on her uber suspicious behavior. Can't wait for more.
thanx, glad you're liking it :)

07/04/2006 05:27 pm
Trust Me         
Very good chapter. Looking forward to the revealing spel and what we will find out. Interested in seeing where they go. Glad Buffy doesn't trust Giles - she shouldn't! Looking forward to more.
yeah, it should be informative to say the least :) thanx

sirc
07/17/2006 10:37 am
Becoming Me         
well done :)
thanx :)

07/07/2006 03:17 am
Becoming Me         
I knew what I wanted And, it's about time. She's going to become a pretty demon isn't she?
lol...something like that... :)

07/05/2006 10:15 am
Becoming Me         
Oh no!  Spike, bite her!  Claim her!  All Grr like and leash that demon back up!  *L*  Oops... I got a little carried away.  Love this story.  :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/04/2006 01:28 am
Becoming Me         
Another scary revelation right at the end of a chapter. You REALLY know how to draw out the suspense, don't you? Kinda evil, that. You gotta hand it to Willow - when she screws up, she doesn't fool around. Can't wait to see how they handle this situation. Fantastic chapter - can't wait to read the next.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Robyn
07/03/2006 11:04 pm
Becoming Me         
I love that Buffy admitted that she was the one that wanted to claim Spike and that she realized and was able to let Spike know that he was only claimed by her and not by the demon. Thanks for such and engrossing story.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/03/2006 04:37 pm
Becoming Me         
finally some real open dialogue. I just hope that they can figure out a way to "contain" the demon from her "essence". Spike and Dawn have worked so hard with not triggering her. Hope Giles can figure something out and can someone SHUT XANDER UP!!!!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/02/2006 10:40 am
Becoming Me         
Oh nooooooooooo!! *runs in circles with arms flailing*
hmm...you might wanna see someone about that problem :P

Nikkole
07/02/2006 08:35 am
Becoming Me         
OMG! THAT is definately not good! You are writing this in such a way, that it is almost impossible not jump up and down when I see that you have updated! I can't wait to see another chapter, and I can't wait to see how they plan on separating Buffy and the Demon.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Verda
07/02/2006 05:58 am
Becoming Me         
If I didn't feel so sorry for Buffy, her family and Spike, I'd say good enough for Giles and Willow, let the demon take over. That's what they get for playing with magics. I'm gonna put Xander in it as well, since he's got this thing about demons. Heh Heh Heh, evil me! Another one in the plus column.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/02/2006 05:57 am
Becoming Me         
Yow! Angst galore! I look forward to the solution of the demon becoming Buffy problem (or is it Buffy becoming the demon?) More story please.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/02/2006 05:37 am
Becoming Me         
wonderful roller coaster ride. thanks for the fantastic read.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Lou
07/02/2006 01:16 am
Becoming Me         
Brilliant chapter! And just when things were looking a little better! Maybe Giles has got it wrong - again.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Bridget
07/02/2006 01:13 am
Becoming Me         
Great chapter. I can't imagine how this will be resolved. Will Willow ever tell the truth?
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Deb
07/01/2006 11:49 pm
Becoming Me         
Angsty..it hurts. Make it better please. Great update.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

spike'smrs
07/01/2006 08:59 pm
Becoming Me         
oh! everyone give xander around of appluse for using his brain for once brill chap more please
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/01/2006 08:29 pm
Becoming Me         
Very intense chapter. I loved it and can't wait for more.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Emilee
07/01/2006 06:48 pm
Becoming Me         
Oooh that sounds bad. Excellent. Lots of good plot going around. I liked that Xander at least finally seemed to pull his head out of his butt to be able to apply himself effectively to the problem. Also Buffy admitting that SHE wanted to claim him, not copping out and blaming the "demonic influence". Excellent chapter. As always, am anxious for more.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/01/2006 05:36 pm
Becoming Me         
please, please, pretty please -- could somebody *PLEASE* hit xander?!!

preferably bad-slayer-buffy, but anya or joyce would be good too!

(bonus points for smacking down giles and/or willow too )
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/01/2006 04:53 pm
Becoming Me         
Great update! Interesting line of thought about the essense of the slayer - nice job!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

07/01/2006 03:37 pm
Becoming Me         
Oh no! Poor Buffy and Spike - that would be tragic! *hugs* good update!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

sirc
07/17/2006 10:25 am
Origins         
More and more excitement every new chapter. :D Well done
thanx :)

07/07/2006 03:03 am
Origins         
Excellent development. For an educated person, why is Giles always wrong? He really should have learned to listen to the Buffster by now, let alone, Spike and Anya. Love it.
lol...good point :) thanx

Robyn
07/03/2006 10:54 pm
Origins         
Wow, the origin of the slayers explains so much and your characterization of everyone's reactions is perfect.
thanx :)

07/01/2006 04:38 am
Origins         
what a story for Spike to tell the group. Just glad that Dawn was there to help stabilize Buffy since the "demon" didn't want the rest to know. I just hope that they can figure a way around this whole thing. I would hate for Dawn to have to stay in complete contact with Buffy to keep everyone safe.
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/01/2006 01:19 am
Origins         
I can't believe I missed this yesterday. I loved it. What a great explanation for all of what has been happening.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/30/2006 11:31 pm
Origins         
Very well put together chappie. Extremely logical!
thanx :)

Gillypod
06/30/2006 11:18 pm
Origins         
just getting better and better - hope she treats him nice soon
soon :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/30/2006 09:25 pm
Origins         
well, then, gee, maybe they should have her submit to the dominance of another, like, oh, how SPike did? Grrr..

I do love this story. I can tell by how I keep arguing with the computer screen like this.
lol...thanx :)

vladt
06/30/2006 08:39 pm
Origins         
very good update, to a very good tale. thanks
thanx :)

Verda
06/30/2006 04:54 pm
Origins         
Finally! the truth is revealed. Of course Xander has to be an ass!Thanks for the great read.
of course :) thanx

spike'smrs
06/30/2006 02:09 pm
Origins         
another great chapter when willow screws up she screws up well she should be working for the first wiping out the slayer line ? what type of demon was used to make the slayer possiably a pure vampire
thanx :)

06/30/2006 10:34 am
Origins         
Wow - no wonder the council wants there hands on Buffy - this could be catstrophic for them - excellant update!
yep :) thanx

Lou
06/30/2006 10:21 am
Origins         
Well the Scoobies are sticking true to form. Giles bigotted, Willow - know all, and as for Xander!!!!! don't get me started! Brilliant stuff.
yes, of course...thanx so much :)

Tamara
06/30/2006 09:02 am
Origins         
Wow. When Willow screws up a spell , she really does it big!
sure does :(

Emily
06/30/2006 08:38 am
Origins         
Holy crap. After a long line of your amazing characterizations and heartfelt chapters, this one really makes your plot strong. And scary, despite what premonitions we had before hand. Delt with supremely well, this development looks super.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
06/30/2006 08:38 am
Origins         
Holy crap. After a long line of your amazing characterizations and heartfelt chapters, this one really makes your plot strong. And scary, despite what premonitions we had before hand. Delt with supremely well, this development looks super.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
06/30/2006 07:56 am
Origins         
Nasty ramifications to the noble sacrifice idea. But we still don't know about how Willow did her "tweaking". Poor Buffy, poor Spike. Can't wait for more.
thanx :)

06/30/2006 07:10 am
Origins         
Bad Willow! *beats her with a stick*
lol

06/30/2006 06:21 am
Origins         
Cool! What a fantastic revelation and well worth the wait. So Glad to see that some of the scoobies are starting to use a little common sense and are actually listening to Spike. Even Giles is finally starting to get a clue. Willow still not taking responsibility for her actions. How typical. Can't wait to see how they finally figure out how to put the genie back in the bottle. Update soon. Please!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/07/2006 02:54 am
Laying Down the Law         
JL that was beautiful. And, our Buffy coming to her senses as an added bonus. Mmmmm mmmmm mmmmm.
thanx so much :)

Robyn
07/03/2006 10:39 pm
Laying Down the Law         
I love that Buffy finally took a stand for both herself and Spike and that she has realized how much he means to her.
thanx :)

Gillypod
06/29/2006 06:57 pm
Laying Down the Law         
No, No, No, you cruel cruel woman - don't leave us like this. I think I speak for all that the next chapter needs to be there soon - pretty please
more soon promise :)

06/29/2006 02:07 am
Laying Down the Law         
Go Buffy... Way to put ppl in their place. I just hope that everyone is willing to be open to what Spike is going to tell you and them.
thanx :)

spike 'smrs
06/29/2006 01:08 am
Laying Down the Law         
another great chapter buffy should bloody well cry the way she beat the crap out of spike though i hope with dawn there now he's not going to get too many more beating from her jealous other side perhaps they should lock her up in the nut house again
yeah, you're right...thanx :)

06/28/2006 10:24 pm
Laying Down the Law         
This fic really has kept me on the edge of my seat... Thank you.

Finally we come into the "good stuff" even though I guessed early on that "the Slayer" was a part of the problem. But will Giles believe Spike?
And will the others accept him like Joyce and Dawn have?

Good questions, I guess I have to wait for the next chappies to find out...

Keep up the good work!
-mts.tyra-
thanx, glad you're liking it :)

vladt
06/28/2006 09:32 pm
Laying Down the Law         
good update. spike's explanation is not going to make anyone happy. thanks for the fine read.
nope :P thanx

Nikkole
06/28/2006 08:03 pm
Laying Down the Law         
I knew it had to do with the origins or original slayer. She is part demon after all! I was very happy that Buffy stood up to everyone about Spike, GOOD FOR HER!! I hope the other side of her doesn't try to come out and play.
GREAT chapter! I can't wait for your next update.
thanx :)

Bridget
06/28/2006 06:17 pm
Laying Down the Law         
Good chapter. I am glad the Spike and Buffy had a moment to themselves. Hopefully, when Spike tells them about Buffy they will believe him. Although, I think Giles should know this.
thanx :)

06/28/2006 01:56 pm
Laying Down the Law         
Ah ha! Now it comes out!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/28/2006 12:43 pm
Laying Down the Law         
God - Xander makes me want to slice and dice!! Great job with all the vile Scoobies!
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/28/2006 12:06 pm
Laying Down the Law         
evil evil leaving it there... I must know what is going to happen! *begs for more*
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
06/28/2006 10:02 am
Laying Down the Law         
This is one of the few times I have been compelled to say this: You GO Buffy!!!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Verda
06/28/2006 08:47 am
Laying Down the Law         
Glad that Buffy's finally getting it right for a change.At least Spike knows how much she cares for him. Great update.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/28/2006 08:25 am
Laying Down the Law         
*pets Spike* poor little willy...
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
06/28/2006 03:56 am
Laying Down the Law         
Oooh yeah getting to the good stuff. I wonder how loud Giles will scream in denial :) Can't wait for more.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/28/2006 03:49 am
Laying Down the Law         
At last we get to the nitty gritty. And once again, you leave your faithful readers just hanging. You are cruel and merciless! lol Love this chapter (go, Buffy!), and can't wait to read the next one.
thanx, glad you like it :)

golddrake
06/28/2006 03:30 am
Laying Down the Law         
great chapter, but what a place to stop.
thanx :)

kim
06/28/2006 02:50 am
Laying Down the Law         
I don't think it will make Buffy angry, but she's going to be shocked that a demon was originally used as the source of the Slayer's power. The SlayerDemon sees Dawn as a binding agent, and because of Willow's spell, it will be able to take over Buffy if Dawn is out of the way. So, SlayerDemon probably won't be happy with all the knowledge Spike is going to pass on.

Buffy really has to keep a lid on her insecurities, her negative emotions...they allow the Slayer to take hold of her.

About time she cares enough to set the others straight. I hope Dawn watches her closely to see if she starts to struggle. This is still going to be messy just because Giles, Xander, and Willow are not going to take the news well - for many different reasons, of course.
thanx, glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/28/2006 02:35 am
Laying Down the Law         
Oh this should be fun.
yep :) thanx

06/28/2006 02:12 am
Laying Down the Law         
sooo bitchy!buffy is really slayer!buffy... hmmm but why would slayer!buffy wanna kill dawn...

*scratches head in confusion*

btw... I think Xander needs a slap upside the head with a tireiron....

Great chapter!


MORE!
answers soon...i agree, xander needs slapping :)

sirc
07/04/2006 03:23 pm
Healing         
great chapter
thanx :)

06/28/2006 12:03 pm
Healing         
ohhhhh I can't wait to find out Spike's news!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Robyn
06/27/2006 11:52 am
Healing         
I loved the sweetness and caring of this chapter and how well you mixed it with the pain and sorrow over what had happened.
I am really enjoying this story and it feels really good to finally be all caught up. :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

margaret
06/26/2006 06:58 am
Healing         
great update, hope spike can make bad buffy go away for good!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
06/26/2006 06:40 am
Healing         
Excellent chapters. Just cought up after being out of town, and I am on the edge of my seat. So many unanswered questions. And please tell me when the Scoobies start acting like human beings?
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/26/2006 03:40 am
Healing         
Wow, JL that was awesome. Nobody spins it out like you. I loved the whole blood sharing thing. Great!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Verda
06/26/2006 03:08 am
Healing         
Such an emotionally powerful chapter. Both of them so afraid of the other, yet they need each other just as much. Thank you for the great chapter, please update again soon.
thanx, glad you like it :)

vladt
06/26/2006 02:15 am
Healing         
wonderful read, thanks. this buffy is crushed by what "she" has done to spike. anya is so much fun. i hope she explains more, in great detail for joyce and, especially giles and xander. thanks, again, for the great read.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/25/2006 10:46 pm
Healing         
That was something for Joyce and Dawn to watch... Love Anya being so blunt in this story. And I just hope that Giles and Xander will LISTEN.. And that they have time to come up with some type of plan.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/25/2006 10:17 pm
Healing         
Terrific chapter - full of tension waiting for Buffy to snap.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Bridget
06/25/2006 07:53 pm
Healing         
Great chapter. Spike is so good.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Gillypod
06/25/2006 12:17 pm
Healing         
You are an evil mean person keeping us all on tenterhooks for the next chapter, but I just know it will be worth it. Please keep this one going as I am sure I am not alone in needing my daily fix.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
06/25/2006 08:47 am
Healing         
Great, powerful chapter. Cant wait to see how Spike is gonna explain everything. Keep up the awesomeness!
thanx, glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/25/2006 07:26 am
Healing         
That was very sweet. Thank you.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/25/2006 06:32 am
Healing         
Painfully, emotionally wrenching and somehow sweet and touching at the same time. You are an awesome writer! Can't wait to find out what terrible, scary secrets Spike's gonna reveal. The terrible suspense may well do away with me before you post the next chapter. :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

golddrake
06/25/2006 06:12 am
Healing         
great chapter. It's nice to see some lighter things between Spike and Buffy.
thanx, glad you like it :)

kim
06/25/2006 04:51 am
Healing         
Truth time comin'....

Good ol' Anya's like a walking demonic encyclopedia, in plain English, of course. She really is good at putting this stuff in simple terms for people to grasp. I have a feeling she'll be able to confirm at least part of what Spike is about to say.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/25/2006 04:04 am
Healing         
Lovely scene - and we're learning more about Dawn, aren't we?
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/25/2006 03:29 am
Healing         
hehe... just happen to send Xander on an errand to the magick box where 'oh no' the watcher wankers find him, lol
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/25/2006 03:20 am
Healing         
oooo nice chappie...

*has a feeling its a glory inside buffy*

MORE!
thanx, glad you like it :)

07/31/2006 05:09 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Another great chapter, this one really let us see again how bad Buffy is feeling. In the beginign, I feared that Buffy would become to much of a monster to see just how bad things had gotten. But, she didn't, and this chapter is proof enough. Her own ability to realize that she can't cry for herself ntil she's cried for Spike is wonderful, and her "little girl lost' attitude when seeing everything that goes on...it goes a long way to hellping us see that she is not a monster
yeah, at the start i had a lot of people who like *hated* buffy and i was like...whoa!!....gotta make it more clear that she's *totally* out of control here... :) glad it's clear by this point that she really does care about him and is not in control of her actions.... thanx for the review :)

sirc
07/04/2006 03:16 pm
Blood Sacrifice         
great chapter
thanx :)

06/28/2006 11:55 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Go buffy and joyce - I can;t believe that Xander is so calllous, can't wait to find out what is going on in Willow's head!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Robyn
06/27/2006 11:47 am
Blood Sacrifice         
I loved how Joyce put Xander and Giles in their place after their comments on Spike. I like how Joyce included Anya in staying to help. I am looking forward to finding out what is up with Willow and her reaction to doing a healing spell. And I like that Buffy is willing to truly give of herself to help Spike heal, it shows how much she really has changed in her attitude towards him. I am also really glad that Xander, Giles, and Willow are not there to see her actions.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/25/2006 03:20 pm
Blood Sacrifice         
I like seeing Joyce take control of the situation to make everything clear to the rest of them and keeping all parties in control.

Still wondering why Willow is so secretive about the spell. Does Anya know what she did? Hmm, this mystery deepens.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/25/2006 06:21 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Poor Spike! But at least now Buffy seems to be not only in control, but more considerate of Spike than she's ever been. I sincerely hope that Joyce rips into Giles and the rest of the scoobies. Giles and Xander in particular would benefit from a good smack upside the head. Just to help focus their attention and maybe knock a little sense into both of them.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Deb
06/24/2006 09:42 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Engrossing story. Just ran across it and have read straight through. Must admit I am hating Buffy at this point because of her abuse. Am very concerned for Spike and everyone else as Buffy is so volatile. When will true help arrive for Buffy? Can she let Spike claim her and would it allow some measure of Spike helping to her to control herself? Wonderful writing...just feeling despair at all the angst.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Deb
06/24/2006 09:42 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Engrossing story. Just ran across it and have read straight through. Must admit I am hating Buffy at this point because of her abuse. Am very concerned for Spike and everyone else as Buffy is so volatile. When will true help arrive for Buffy? Can she let Spike claim her and would it allow some measure of Spike helping to her to control herself? Wonderful writing...just feeling despair at all the angst.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Gilllypod
06/24/2006 03:50 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Started this story on VK but could not wait any longer for an update so I came here. This story is just getting better and better and I can't wait for the next installment - it should be a doozy
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/24/2006 03:00 am
Blood Sacrifice         
:)

Emily
06/24/2006 02:40 am
Blood Sacrifice         
I am kinda worried about how this will turn out, but the meaning of the act of blood sharing *can't* be lost on her, so i cant wait to see how it will end up. And I must say, I am really impressed and happy about how consistent your updating is, it really brightens my day to see someone that loves writing so much, and the dedication. We all really appreciate it!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
06/24/2006 02:40 am
Blood Sacrifice         
I am kinda worried about how this will turn out, but the meaning of the act of blood sharing *can't* be lost on her, so i cant wait to see how it will end up. And I must say, I am really impressed and happy about how consistent your updating is, it really brightens my day to see someone that loves writing so much, and the dedication. We all really appreciate it!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Bridget
06/23/2006 07:11 pm
Blood Sacrifice         
Great chapter. I hope that Willow's dastardly deed is discovered soon.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/23/2006 03:35 pm
Blood Sacrifice         
lovely story
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/23/2006 02:47 pm
Blood Sacrifice         
Excellent chapter. I adore your Joyce and love her moral righteousness. Perhaps she cn finally teach Giles, Xander and Willow some essential truths about ethics. Looking forward to the revelation of Willow's arrogant magic. Thanks!
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/23/2006 02:28 pm
Blood Sacrifice         
Wow - It's been years since I sat up late trying to finish (or, in this case, catch up) a story. I'm finally here! So, you can go on with the next chapter now. LOL. Great story -
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/23/2006 02:04 pm
Blood Sacrifice         
Joyce is the only voice of reason amongst the whole crew!
you may be right :) thanx

06/23/2006 11:28 am
Blood Sacrifice         
'bout time she offered somethin' up!  Looking forward to the next chapter. :)
thanx :)

spike'smrs
06/23/2006 11:10 am
Blood Sacrifice         
wonderful chapter more please
thanx :)

Dreylin
06/23/2006 06:33 am
Blood Sacrifice         
This story just keeps on getting better.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

golddrake
06/23/2006 05:27 am
Blood Sacrifice         
great chapter.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/23/2006 05:21 am
Blood Sacrifice         
I say we let the council wankers have Giles and Xander... *nods*
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

vladt
06/23/2006 04:48 am
Blood Sacrifice         
ecxcellent update. thanks for the wonderful read.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Verda
06/23/2006 03:59 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Another awesome chapter. Xander and Giles, are they ever going to learn? Thank god for Joyce. So glad that she wanted Anya to stay and help. Thanks for the quick update.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/23/2006 03:45 am
Blood Sacrifice         
OH NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! IT'S THE MOM VOICE!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH.Runs away in terror!

Should she even be trusting this man at all? Not.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/23/2006 02:17 am
Blood Sacrifice         
Okay that was perfect. I was thinking she was gonna have him drink from her to get his strength back. Great chapter.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

07/31/2006 05:04 am
Discovery         
Decided that I have been a bit mean, as of late, so I wanted to go back and review a few chapters that I nevert got around to reviewing, and tell you how much I loved them. A bit of an apology for getting a bit snippy about some of the more recent chapter (ok, ALL of the recent chapters)

This chapter began an arc of chapters that I really, really enjoyed reading. This one starts off great: Dawn goes to Spike, and as Buffy approached, you can almost hear the Jaws theme begin to play. Even though we all know that Dawn will not die, there is that moment where you go..."oh my god, is Buffy really going to do it?"

Xander and Giles reactions, followed by Dawn, are perfect. You are almost screaming with Dawn as they roughly drag this poor, poor vamp into the room (Hey, just noticed that even when Buffy ISN'T around, Spike is being hurt. I pity your version of Spike...I'd stake myself after all fo this mess...but I guess that makes Spike stronger then me)

The end with Joyce thinking what we all are thinking: That it's very hard not to see Buffy as the villian (I still havealot of trouble with it, which maybe explains why I get so made when she breaks down and Spike conforts her) but she is a victim.
lol...i am glad there are some parts of the story that you actually enjoyed *grin*...yes, i actually get a lot of comments from people who dont like how i write spike...i'm sorry, but i actually see a lot of vulnerability, a lot of emotional hurt in the character (probably that darn psychology training :P) and it tends to come out in my writing...thanx for your kind words....hope you like the rest :)

sirc
07/04/2006 03:03 pm
Discovery         
great chapter
thanx :)

06/28/2006 11:52 am
Discovery         
Xander is such a jerk in this! He just can't see why anyone should care about Spike... heck I would even treat a dog the way they were treating this vamp... they are the evil people!
well, they always treated him so badly in the show, i only think this is a *slight* exagerration :(

Robyn
06/27/2006 11:34 am
Discovery         
I second Dawn, huh? I am really looking forward to the explanation for his comment. I loved how Dawn was able to help Buffy fight back from the possession and that she was able to see what is affecting Buffy. I also loved Joyce’s comment to Xander and Dawn’s comment to Xander and Giles over their treatment of Spike.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

06/25/2006 06:09 am
Discovery         
Had some computer problems and missed reading this fic for a few days. Wonderful chapter. Go, Dawn! Gotta go read the next chapter now. Can't wait.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Verda
06/23/2006 03:36 am
Discovery         
Very exciting chapter. Could kick Xander myself, so glad that Spike has Joyce and Dawn. Great read.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Catrine
06/22/2006 10:16 am
Discovery         
I feel so sorry for Spike,and can`t sympathi with Buffy quite yet. It`s such a great story!!!!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

06/22/2006 03:26 am
Discovery         
A real honest to goodness light show? Oh, goodie, goodie! I really appreciate your quick updates.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

vladt
06/22/2006 12:26 am
Discovery         
excellent read. love the tale, thanks. to heighten enjoyment of this fine tale, you could kill xander and giles, or let them exist in physical pain and mental suffering for a few decades.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/21/2006 07:16 pm
Discovery         
God! Can neither of those idiot males get the fact that all of Spike's injuries are a result of him trying to keep Buffy away from Dawn? GRRRRR!
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Bridget
06/21/2006 05:54 pm
Discovery         
Another great chapter. It appears that the demon inside Buffy is no match for Dawn and Buffy together. Will Xander ever grow up? The writing was unbelievable. I was on the edge of my seat. Can't wait to read more.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Nikkole
06/21/2006 05:42 pm
Discovery         
HMMMMM....I wonder what exactly is going on here. I guess we will find out soon enough. I wish Anya would just smack Xander upside his stupid little head, he just pisses me off sometimes. I look forward ato the next chapter.
P.S.- I am glad that you are putting in more of what Buffy is feeling and trying to struggle against. It helps to know that this is NOT how she wants to treat him, although she will have a lot of trust to build up once they kick this thing out of her, or make it go dormant again.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/21/2006 02:47 pm
Discovery         
I was really afraid for Dawn but she just might be the key to keeping "Buffy" here. And I hope Buffy realizes what Spike did to try and help her and Dawn as well. Glad Xander is being put in his place. Great chapter.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/21/2006 12:49 pm
Discovery         
oops - and if the Scoobies don't get a earful after this, there's no justice! Especially Xander and Giles!! Grrr!
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/21/2006 12:15 pm
Discovery         
Spike for sure does not deserve any more badness! Please!
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/21/2006 07:19 am
Discovery         
dammit... lol
lol

golddrake
06/21/2006 03:13 am
Discovery         
Sometimes I really hate Xander. Great chapter.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/21/2006 03:01 am
Discovery         
whatever happens to him has a profound effect on Buffy - as usual nobody cares what happens to Spike. Sighs.

Excellent chapter JL
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/21/2006 02:46 am
Discovery         
forgot to add, could joyce or dawn *please* tell the self-righteous xander and giles that spike is getting hurt trying to protect dawn and joyce from *buffy*??!!!

seems the least they could do as a thank-you is make clear he's acting selflessly and heroically!
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/21/2006 02:42 am
Discovery         
Oh you can't leave us like that, it's too mean. Please update soon.
thanx :)

Emily
06/21/2006 02:38 am
Discovery         
Damn. Impressive, can't see what comes up next.
thanx, glad you like :)

Tonia
06/21/2006 02:31 am
Discovery         
Kick their asses! Down with the Scoobies! Go Joyce! Go Dawn!
Let Anya have a go at Xander. =)
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/21/2006 02:28 am
Discovery         
Excellent chapter, although Xander and Giles continue to be particularly irritating with their stupidity. Looks like we are getting closer to a revelation. Can't wait to see how Willow screwed this up.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

06/21/2006 01:39 am
Discovery         
xander *so* needs a dose of being on the receiving end of evil-buffy!

please please pretty please?

(and giles too!)
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

sirc
07/04/2006 02:53 pm
Out of Control         
great chapter
thanx :)

Robyn
06/27/2006 11:24 am
Out of Control         
Whatever is controlling Buffy is so frightening and unfeeling in any good way. And wonderful, poor, brave Spike, it is really too bad that the Scoobies can't see what Joyce and Dawn see, his true character.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/21/2006 12:14 pm
Out of Control         
Please god that's the end of the gruesome torture!
mostly ... i think :P

06/20/2006 07:47 am
Out of Control         
Ugh!  Never get out of the car! Eeek!
right :)

06/20/2006 07:47 am
Out of Control         
Ugh!  Never get out of the car! Eeek!
too right :)

06/20/2006 03:50 am
Out of Control         
Edge of my seat here!!!! Thanks!
no, thanx *you* :)

06/20/2006 12:09 am
Out of Control         
oh no. Please let Dawn be safe.
thanx :)

06/19/2006 06:45 pm
Out of Control         
I just hope Dawn can pull Buffy back. And I am hoping that Spike was able to get through to her on some level. What is it that Buffy's slayer nature knows that she was not really sharing about Dawn. Come on back Buffy.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/19/2006 03:01 pm
Out of Control         
ahhhhh.........
:)

06/19/2006 01:50 pm
Out of Control         
Intensely creepy and scary - Great Chapter! Fascinated to see what happens next.
thanx, glad you think so :)

Emilee
06/19/2006 05:49 am
Out of Control         
Oh not good. So when is the cavalry gonna get there? And GOD she's being nasty in this. Well written. Can't wait for the next update.
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

Verda
06/19/2006 04:32 am
Out of Control         
That got me in the pit of my stomach and to end it right there, you are *evil*! but I love it. Update soon!
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

06/19/2006 04:20 am
Out of Control         
Muahahahahahaha, bye bye dawnie!!
lol nope, sorry :P

Typerbabe57
06/19/2006 04:03 am
Out of Control         
OMG!!Unless Buffy gets back in control, I can't imagine how anyone can stop her. This chapter gave me goosebumps!
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

vladt
06/19/2006 02:48 am
Out of Control         
frightening read, thanks
thanx :)

Lou
06/19/2006 12:54 am
Out of Control         
God she's scary!
thanx :)

FetchingMadScientist
06/18/2006 11:34 pm
Out of Control         
Okay...much as I HATE this idea, in fact I can't believe I'm even posing it- maybe the way to get through to "good" Buffy is to lay it all on the line for Dawn. "Bad" Buffy thinks Spike is hers, but doesn't really want to see him hurt. So it follows that- if Spike were to put himself in, pardon the pun, "mortal" danger- perhaps "bad" Buffy would be gone for good? Here's hopin'! *crosses fingers*
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

06/18/2006 11:32 pm
Out of Control         
Wow! It doesn't get any creepier than this. Hope the part of Dawn that is the key can find a way to come to the rescue. Think it's all up to Dawn. Even if the scoobies show up, at this point I don't think there's much they can do. Might make the situation that much worse. Of course, it wouldn't hurt for them to actually witness psycho, possessed Buffy in action. Another cliffhanger. I think you're just cruel even if I am loving this. Looking forward to the next installment.
thanx for the review, glad you liked it :)

Emily
06/18/2006 11:31 pm
Out of Control         
Scary. Very very scary. (so of course, very effective writing, and clear portrayal... so very very scary.)
thanx :)

06/18/2006 09:45 pm
Out of Control         
Yep,I agree it's good and scary all right.
good :)

06/18/2006 09:22 pm
Out of Control         
i wonder what is going to happen next
you'll see :)

Nikkole
06/18/2006 08:59 pm
Out of Control         
Youa re so EVIL! I can't believe you left it there!! You know, I can just picture you sitting there, writing these chapters, and giggling like a maniac when you know that ending with the cliffies you do , is going to throw all of us readers into a tizzy!! But thats ok, I still love reading your stories!!
lol...kinda yeah :) thanx

pretty_in_fangs
06/18/2006 08:26 pm
Out of Control         
Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.
lol

Bridget
06/18/2006 08:01 pm
Out of Control         
I can't imagine what will happen next. I am really tired of cruel Buffy. When will she get her comeuppance. Great chapter.
thanx :)

06/18/2006 07:48 pm
Out of Control         
Oooo, that's a creepy chapter, JL.
thanx, glad you think so :)

golddrake
06/18/2006 07:31 pm
Out of Control         
great chapter.
thanx :)

Robyn
06/27/2006 11:06 am
The Key         
What a fantastic and scary development, I hope that Spike will be able to help or that Buffy will somehow be able to fight back this entity.
we'll see :) thanx

vladt
06/18/2006 03:45 am
The Key         
wonderful read, even if it destroys my thoughts of what was going on. great read, thanks
lol thanx :)

06/18/2006 01:00 am
The Key         
Nice interweaving of S5 with an S4 setting. I'm once again sitting on the edge of my seat. Bravo!
thanx :) glad you like

pretty_in_fangs
06/17/2006 11:55 pm
The Key         
Oh dear. This does not look good.
nope

sirc
06/17/2006 08:27 pm
The Key         
ooh! Interesting development :D Looks like The Entity is something similar to Glory, but at the same time it doesn't have enough of the same feeling to actually *be* Glory or some other god.
Great chapter
could be...or ... not at all :)

Lou
06/17/2006 06:15 pm
The Key         
Every cloud has a silver lining!
yep :)

Lou
06/17/2006 06:14 pm
The Key         
qEvery cloud has a silver lining!
yep :)

Nikkole
06/17/2006 03:49 pm
The Key         
Ok, that was just...creepy! I wonder why the entity in Buffy knows about Dawn while Buffy does not. Maybe the thing is crazy enough that it can see that Dawn isn't real. Great update, you have me waiting on edge for more!
we shall see :) so glad you are liking it

06/17/2006 10:57 am
The Key         
Ooh, creepy!
thanx :)

06/17/2006 07:38 am
The Key         
for once, i agree with evil buffy... kill the annoying brat... lol
i knew you would say that! *slaps up side the head* bad! and free the evil thingy? as bad as it is now, that couldnt possibly be good! *Think*, woman!!! :P lol

06/17/2006 05:12 am
The Key         
This is just downright scary! I've got a really bad feeling. Hope Spike can help Buffy regain control or that Joyce can do something to bring her back to herself. And you're a wicked, evil author to leave with your faithful readers with a cliffhanger like this!!! Please hurry and update soon. I don't think my ppor heart can stand the stress of waiting to see what's gonna happen next.:)
lol...sorry bout the cliffie...i love 'em, though :) thanx for a great review

Verda
06/17/2006 04:32 am
The Key         
Wow! that was so powerful. Buffy and Spike each trying to fight the battles they both have inside. Your writing was so vivid. Great job! Looking forward to the next chapter.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

Emily
06/17/2006 04:14 am
The Key         
Holy shit. ahh.


good chappie. but damn scary.
lol...glad it's scary, thanx :)

06/17/2006 02:29 am
The Key         
Wow, JL. Very exciting. Maybe sex would help her get a grip. It's been at least two chapters.
lol...some of that coming up :)

06/17/2006 02:16 am
The Key         
very intriguing - i wonder where you are going with this - look forward to figuring it out!
more explainy coming up :)

sirc
06/17/2006 08:19 pm
Finding Refuge         
great chapter
thanx :)

06/17/2006 02:23 am
Finding Refuge         
Buffy seemed too caught up in her own worries to notice his pain - as usual. I'd like to take a hammer to her head. And, does this girl ever use a phone?

Nice scene about them coming to mutually trust each other. Personally, I wouldn't trust Giles as far as I could throw him.
no overnight changes...lol...not usually in the series, as to the phone -- but in this fic surprisingly yes :)

vladt
06/16/2006 06:37 am
Finding Refuge         
great update. giles is still an ass. thanks for the entertaining read.
thanx lol :)

06/16/2006 12:47 am
Finding Refuge         
at least "regular" Buffy is still in charge and can tell when Spike is trying not to anger her. I just hope that he can get Joyce and Dawn to the mansion before anyone can figure out that the gang has moved. And I am so sorry that Giles seemed to be on the Councils side for even a minute. Hope all works out for them and Joyce is so pissed off..
yeah, they're learning how to manage it :-\

Nikkole
06/15/2006 07:50 pm
Finding Refuge         
Hmmmmmmm, interesting! I can't wait to see how this conversation goes. We already know that Xander will be an a$$ about it. Giles is not so trusting either. I hope that the beast in Buffy will not come out to play, update soon please!
should be interesting :) thanx

Bridget
06/15/2006 06:29 pm
Finding Refuge         
Good chapter.
thanx :)

06/15/2006 12:38 pm
Finding Refuge         
Oh i want more, more I say! How lovely suspensful this story is - I can't wait to see what the explanation is!
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/15/2006 12:34 pm
Finding Refuge         
don't forget the duck tape, spike... for dawn's mouth *nods* especially if you're going to be stuck with her for who knows how long... maybe you should get some rope too *nods*
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/15/2006 10:50 am
Finding Refuge         
Poor baby needs a big boost of confidence!
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Verda
06/15/2006 08:09 am
Finding Refuge         
Another great chapter!Love the way they all are starting to trust one another. That's a big step especially for Buffy. Now all we have to do is worry about Nancy and Angel because he knows about the mansion. The excitement is really building now. Update soon PLEEEASE!
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Tonia
06/15/2006 05:42 am
Finding Refuge         
Oooh! Please let Joyce rip Giles and the Scoobies to pieces! (and let Dawn get a few hits in too!)
Update soon please!!!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Kat
06/15/2006 05:17 am
Finding Refuge         
I amsorry that i havent reviewed in a while but my computer crashed during a lightning storm. actually it is still crashed i am on my sisters computer. I loved the last few chapters. Buffy being a bit more in control and now some info that is most needed. I am excited to read the next chapter
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

Emilee
06/15/2006 04:43 am
Finding Refuge         
Getting them in one place will certainly open their eyes to Buffy's little psycho problem. I'm anxious to find out what Spike knows. Hmmm. Has there been other Slayer/Vamp claims before? And will Willow finally come clean with her "tweaking"? Excellent chapter. The urgency really came thru. Can't wait for more.
thanx for the review, glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/15/2006 04:36 am
Finding Refuge         
At lesat most of the Summers women know to trust Spike implicitly when it comes to their safety.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/15/2006 03:17 am
Finding Refuge         
Love this buildup to a possible showdown.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/15/2006 02:20 am
Finding Refuge         
Oblivious Buffy. Of course, she wouldn't think about how Spike would feel about going back to the mansion. *Sigh* Well, at least she's getting a little better about trusting him. Giles! What is his problem? For an intelligent man, he sure can be stupid when it comes to dealing with the council of wankers. "Angry Mom" has got to be even scarier than brassed off Slayer. Gotta love how Joyce and Dawn don't ask questions. They just trust Spike and get on with what needs to be done. Wonderful chapter. Can hardly wait for the next one. :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

sirc
06/17/2006 08:13 pm
A Small Victory         
great chapter
thanx :)

vladt
06/16/2006 06:27 am
A Small Victory         
wonderful chapter. red unleashed the first slayer. thanks for the read.
thanx :)

Nikkole
06/15/2006 07:08 pm
A Small Victory         
I guess she will be finding out about the source of the slayer's power. I am still very much into this story,a dn can't wait to see more!
thanx, so glad you're enjoying it :)

Verda
06/15/2006 04:28 am
A Small Victory         
Yay, Spike figured it out. For a watcher, Giles is a heavy sleeper!This is getting really exciting. Love it!
thanx, glad you like it :)

bearfacedcheek
06/14/2006 02:07 pm
A Small Victory         
ooooh how exciting
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/14/2006 03:35 am
A Small Victory         
well well Buffy is really trying to fight her way back and not letting things get Too far. And I just love that Spike is really taking the initiative to get them out of town. I just hope Buffy can hold it together long enough to get out of town or away enough to outrun the council. HOpe Buffy is open to what Spike might have to tell her.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Coquine
06/14/2006 12:27 am
A Small Victory         
For some now completely unknown reason to me, I was never really interested in reading this story. Nothing personal, I'd just glanced at it, and it didn't really 'call' to me, so I moved past it. But a few days ago I had some time on my hands and picked this fic to start reading. And oh. my. god. I am a moron. After every chapter, I kept asking myself "and you haven't been following this story the whole time...WHY??" I gotta say, though, it's tearing up my insides reading some of this all-out anguish! When, oh, when will it end? Or at least ease up a bloody bit?! Stupid unleashing of Buffy's stupid Slayer self, getting all extra violent and demonic! Stupid Council! Stupid Scoobies! And stupid freakin' Buffy! Man it's hard to sympathise with her in this fic. It's all so frustrating! But still so good! I feel like Spike does; even though I know it's all stressing me out, I can't help but want more! I NEED it!
lol...so glad you decided to give it a try :) glad you're enjoying it :) yes, some of it is hard, but by this point you know we're into a safer place :) (sort of hehe) thanx so much for your kind words :)

Bridget
06/13/2006 06:23 pm
A Small Victory         
Good chapter. I bet Spike knows that the claim must be returned and that it is her demon that is coming out.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/13/2006 11:00 am
A Small Victory         
Oh no - what is happening - can't wait to gind out!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lou
06/13/2006 10:58 am
A Small Victory         
I think we are turning the corner - and I'm so glad Spike's the one with the knowledge. Please tell me the Scoobies will pay for their careless actions!!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Taylormaid
06/13/2006 07:42 am
A Small Victory         
This just keeps getting better and better! Looking forward to more!
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/13/2006 07:22 am
A Small Victory         
Just toss her over your shoulder and run, you dufus...
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/13/2006 05:55 am
A Small Victory         
Way to go, Buffy! And Spike coming to her rescue in spite of everything as usual. She ought to know better than to trust the council by now. For that matter, what was Giles thinking when he told all to them? Looking for help is one thing - being stupid about it is something else altogether. Wonderful, suspenseful chapter. Want more, please!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
06/13/2006 05:36 am
A Small Victory         
Ooh what does Spike know?? Loved it. Looking forward to more.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Nova
06/13/2006 05:28 am
A Small Victory         
Nice,

Keep up the good work, I was starting to get afraid of reading this story in case something Really bad happened, but now I think I understand more, espically about this bit about the council and the Slayer.

Looking foward to the next update,

Nova
thanx, glad you like it :)

kim
06/13/2006 03:58 am
A Small Victory         
Ah, thank you for having him not be completely clueless. If anyone should be an expert on Slayers and all that goes with them, it's him.

Ooooo, she's going to freak when she finds out where the Slayer power first came from!
thanx, glad you like it :)

golddrake
06/13/2006 03:34 am
A Small Victory         
great chapter. I knew things couldn't be fixed that easily.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/13/2006 03:16 am
A Small Victory         
Run Buffy. Don't let those Watcher Wankers get you. Can she let Spike have a little bite next chapter. Please please please?
thanx, glad you like it :)

MARGARET
06/13/2006 02:35 am
A Small Victory         
YEAH FOR BUFFY! GREAT IDEA- OF COURSE THE COUNCIL WON'T HELP- GOTTA HATE THOSE GUYS! HOPE BUFFY ACCEPTS THE IDEA OF HER SLAYER DEMON BEING THE CAUSE OF ALL THIS(I'M GUESSING THAT'S WHERE YOU'RE HEADED!). COULDN'T SPIKE CLAIM HER BACK AND EVEN THINGS OUT CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emily
06/13/2006 02:33 am
A Small Victory         
I'm worried that all this forcing the 'slayer demon' back will make it extra strong. This is just my thinking, but i have always thought that Angelus was a sadistic bastard, but the soul made it worse (you know, ending the world and all). Maybe the thousands of years the demon has been forced back will make even more strong than Angelus. Just a vague little guess tho.

Anywayz, great chappie, and thx for all the consistant updating:D
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/13/2006 02:21 am
A Small Victory         
Great chapter. Should have seen it coming but you fooled me into thinking a piggy backed thingie very convincingly...to your credit as a writer.
thanx, glad you like it :)

sirc
06/17/2006 08:06 pm
Silver Lining         
great chapter
thanx :)

vladt
06/16/2006 06:08 am
Silver Lining         
excellent read. thanks. but i fear buffy has won a battle, not the entire campaign.
you are so right :)

Nikkole
06/15/2006 06:49 pm
Silver Lining         
Hmmmm....I am not sure I believe her. Maybe she was able to fight it because she KNEW what it was doing. But I am worried that she is going to end up having a mental break if she has to keep fighting it.
sort of...more answers soon :)

06/12/2006 12:31 am
Silver Lining         
Don't even think about pulling an amnesia stunt, JL. And no one believes Buffy has really won over the demon. Not yet anyway. Another excellent Chap
lol..not completely...can't see how amnesia would really work, anyway... :) thanx for the review

06/11/2006 01:38 am
Silver Lining         
I just hope that they are able to talk before the "next" time. I hope Buffy now really sees what her violent side does to Spike with the way he was acting with her when she woke up. I am just hoping also that Buffy doesn't think she ahs truly and finally won. Just hope they can get some things cleared up at least for a while.
oh they will :) i think buffy is starting to get it now, and she has definitely made some progress :)

06/11/2006 01:04 am
Silver Lining         
Lovely, moving chapter. Buffy in control is a wonderul thing. Hope it lasts, but somehow I don't think it will. Just hiope that when this thing is all over at last, she will have learned something from the experience.
oh she will :) and though the victory may not be total, she is making progress in learning how to fight this :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/11/2006 12:29 am
Silver Lining         
I really really REALLY hope that Giles woke up when Spike was trying to wake Buffy, so that he could have a chance to truly *understand* the sheer terror that Buffy has managed to induce in Spike.
thanx :)

Verda
06/10/2006 10:49 pm
Silver Lining         
What an emotional chapter! Does this mean no more, abused Spike? Hate seeing him treated like that. Good read and update soon! What some Spuffy lovin'!!!
thanx :)

Emily
06/10/2006 10:47 pm
Silver Lining         
A superb, interesting, awesome and *intense* chapter you have there. Great writing and as for the plot, quite simply: YYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY :D :D :D

thanx :)

Bridget
06/10/2006 08:28 pm
Silver Lining         
Nicely done. There is a silver lining.
thanx :)

Lou
06/10/2006 07:20 pm
Silver Lining         
Excellent suspense. She really has won....right?
we'll see :)

06/10/2006 11:12 am
Silver Lining         
yippee - maybe she can heal! Does happy dance at thought of better buffy
thanx :)

Kat
06/10/2006 09:35 am
Silver Lining         
awwwwwwwwwwwwww *sniff* that was an amazing chapter
thanx :)

Lynda
06/10/2006 09:14 am
Silver Lining         
I just love your story and look forward to the updates. I think it is time for Buffy to take control. I hope Spike claims Buffy and becomes her equal -- mate. It is time for Spike to be the master vampire that he is (even if he is love's bitch).
we'll see what happens :) thanx

06/10/2006 06:53 am
Silver Lining         
Go girl! fight that inner baddy. Show em who's the boss!
lol

06/10/2006 06:14 am
Silver Lining         
But for how long...
:) we'll see :)

06/10/2006 05:17 am
Silver Lining         
Oh I want to know more. Please update soon.
more soon, promise :)

sirc
06/17/2006 08:01 pm
A Crowded Mind         
great chapter
thanx :)

vladt
06/16/2006 05:55 am
A Crowded Mind         
very good read, thanks. still curious what it is that dawn, joyce and even sometimes spike,do that moderates buffy's behaviour.
answers soon :)

Verda
06/10/2006 10:24 pm
A Crowded Mind         
Poor Spike, when are they going to figure out that the demon part of Buffy is who they're dealing with? Another good chapter.
thanx :)

akarinacj
06/09/2006 12:47 pm
A Crowded Mind         
With Spike´s luck, for sure Giles is going to come in and blame Spike for Buffys unconsciousness... Poor him. I realy hope this turns more positive for them both. Can´t wait to read the next chapter. Great as usual.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/09/2006 04:44 am
A Crowded Mind         
All I can say is wow! Now if only Giles would come in to witness this scary little scene.Where is a watcher when you really need him? Sleeping on the job? He really does need a wake-up call. Of course, if he were to come in at this point, I'm sure he would assume that Spike had attacked Buffy and was to blame for everything that's happened. Waiting with bated breath for the next update.
thanx for the review :)

06/09/2006 04:03 am
A Crowded Mind         
well I am glad that Spike was the one who helped Buffy get control. Only by him standing up for her...
thanx :)

06/09/2006 02:41 am
A Crowded Mind         
Demon Buffy is really mean. Maybe she needs an exorcist. Great chappie, JL.
lol thanx :)

06/08/2006 11:55 pm
A Crowded Mind         
Another sterling chapter! I was concerned thought about Giles not waking up but then I remembered the extent of soundproofing on the walls.
thanx, so glad you enjoyed it...yeah, that's why she had him close the door :)

06/08/2006 07:40 pm
A Crowded Mind         
Good for Spike for telling Buffy's demon he wasn't hers. That was great!
thanx...glad you liked that...whether he's actually right or not :P

Bridget
06/08/2006 05:46 pm
A Crowded Mind         
I am thankful that you did not have them engage in violent sex.
I hope the solution is discovered soon.
unh-uh...solution is slowly being pieced together...and the story's about to take a bit of a more positive turn :)

Lou
06/08/2006 03:38 pm
A Crowded Mind         
Good - can you keep her that way for a bit as I don't think I could take much more of the torture!
lol...no more planned right away, i don't think...a positive turn coming next chapter :)

06/08/2006 03:28 pm
A Crowded Mind         
Oh now that was interesting. Can't wait for more.
thanx :)

Nikkole
06/08/2006 03:02 pm
A Crowded Mind         
Well, Buffy must be having one hell of an internal struggle right now, you know?
I can't wait to see more!
she is :) but it's going better than you might think :)

06/08/2006 01:35 pm
A Crowded Mind         
Oh i wonder what the heck happened here - good update!
more revealed next chapter :)

06/08/2006 11:32 am
A Crowded Mind         
You're possesssed Buffy is so evil. I hope they have and Evil Buffy month on good_evil (although I doubt they would) just to see this story on it.
thanx, i mean her to be...that would be great :)

kim
06/08/2006 09:30 am
A Crowded Mind         
Effectively, Buffy is dealing with multiple personality disorder. The Slayer essence is enough a part of her that it has all the memories, etc., but since it was created from a standard demon at the time, it isn't exactly nice and wholesome. But everything is Buffy.

Yeah, I know he doesn't know until S7, but it's still crappy Watchership. He should have found out when Buffy was asking about where her power comes from, etc., after facing Dracula. Hell, if anyone had asked Anya, she probably could have told them. Dracula knew her power was rooted in darkness, long before he came to Sunnydale. The demon world is well aware of the Slayer history, in the right circles. I'm sure Spike knows more about Slayers, too - they were his passion. His specialty. Anyway, Giles just never tried hard enough.

Meanwhile, I'm sure the Council's answer is going to be taking out Buffy and her mate, when they figure out why Giles is asking about the origin of the Slayer. They're not going to give him that info without wanting to know why he needs it all of a sudden. There's no reason for Quentin to save Buffy. The line goes through Faith, so they can get rid of both Slayers, since they are such 'disgraceful examples', and start with a fresh potential. This whole fiasco gives them the perfect excuse to start the Slayer line over.
pretty much... :) thanx for the review :)

Kat
06/08/2006 07:21 am
A Crowded Mind         
Well she managed to fight back but yikes. super emotional chapter here
thanx, glad you liked it :)

06/08/2006 06:37 am
A Crowded Mind         
intence chappie, more soon please.
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/08/2006 06:26 am
A Crowded Mind         
These chapters are always so emotionally exhausting. You write so vividly.
lol..thanx i think :)

FetchingMadScientist
06/08/2006 05:56 am
A Crowded Mind         
Still not sold on this whole "posession" thing. Sorry JL, I think this is just Buffy getting off on the power she has over Spike now. She's still a...well-the word rhymes with "witch."
well, that's not quite the case with buffy...but you may be right as far as the whole "possession" thing :)

06/08/2006 05:34 am
A Crowded Mind         
Please say there will be goodness soon...
oh yes, very soon :)

sirc
06/17/2006 07:52 pm
Struggle         
great chapter
thanx :)

Lou
06/08/2006 03:32 pm
Struggle         
Lamb to the slaughter?
pretty much :(

Nikkole
06/08/2006 02:53 pm
Struggle         
This can not be good!
it's not :(

vladt
06/08/2006 02:48 am
Struggle         
very good chapter. maybe giles will try to get between buffy and spike? we can hope. thanks for the excellent update.
we'll see :) thanx

06/08/2006 01:47 am
Struggle         
I am glad that at least Spike had some peace for the day becuase it seems as if Buffy is on the war path now... I just feel so bad for everyone but I just love all of the interactions. What are they going to do if someone comes between Spike and Buffy now that he is on his way.
yeah, could get scary...thanx for the review

Kat
06/07/2006 05:10 pm
Struggle         
oh no oh no oh no. yikes.
yep :(

06/07/2006 03:17 pm
Struggle         
Wow want turmoil they are going through. Let's hope they can survive this.
thanx :)

06/07/2006 01:01 pm
Struggle         
poor spike - he can't resist her commands yet this could end very badly for him. shakes head - good update!
yep, poor spikey :(

06/07/2006 09:40 am
Struggle         
Ack!  Don't do it!  Evil spot to stop! Can't wait to see what happens next.
:) thanx

Emilee
06/07/2006 06:53 am
Struggle         
Not good. Maybe Giles will get a ring-side seat to the monster that is Buffy? Great addition.
thanx :)

06/07/2006 04:37 am
Struggle         
Well, the promise of maybe smut... but still very bad... bad bad bad...
yep :)

Bridget
06/07/2006 04:01 am
Struggle         
Why can't anything ever be easy.
I hope that Spike won't be hurt too much this time. Abusive smut is not interesting to me. Well written chapter.
no abusive smut, i promise :)

06/07/2006 03:36 am
Struggle         
Wonderful, scary, edgey chapter. Seems like neither Buffy nor Spike can resist the bond even when both seem to be fully aware of just how dangerous it is. I would guess that the fact that Dawn is the Key and that the monks used Buffy to make the key human has something to do with the fact that she can keep Spike somewhat calm. Guess all will be revealed in due time or just as soon as you drive us poor readers crazy as we try to follow your wicked plot twists. lol
thanx, so glad you're enjoying it :)

06/07/2006 02:44 am
Struggle         
the keys left carelessly lying on the table had been an accident, That was no accident - that was the wicked demon writer JL tormenting our darling Buffy who only wants to beat the daylights out of her own vampire. And, Spike, duh, wake up Dawn. Great angst, JL.
you caught me :) lol

06/07/2006 02:23 am
Struggle         
Damnit Dawn - WAKE UP! Wow - another great chapter.
lol...thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/07/2006 01:25 am
Struggle         
OH dear. Oh dear oh dear. On the upside, something tells me Giles might wake up to a *real* wak-up call about how Buffy treats Spike. Maybe that'll shake him out of his complacency where Spike is involved.
could be...thanx :)

Eden
06/21/2009 04:14 am
Bits and Pieces         
just a note that Giles' eyes are not blue. They are green, and he has a large patch of brown on the left side of his left pupil.

(Anthony Stewart Head is partially heterochromic)

spike'smrs
06/22/2006 01:39 am
Bits and Pieces         
slightly upset that buffy and spike are being kept apart at the moment has everyone been listening to xanders mad ravings
they're just trying to keep her from hurting him...thanx :)

sirc
06/17/2006 07:42 pm
Bits and Pieces         
great chapter
thanx :)

Lou
06/08/2006 03:26 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Excellent stuff - it's enough to give me apoplexy!
thanx...i think :)

Nikkole
06/07/2006 11:57 pm
Bits and Pieces         
The sorce of her power is the demon......but they wouldn't know this until S7...so..OOPS!!
lol...right :) thanx

vladt
06/06/2006 10:04 pm
Bits and Pieces         
wonderful read, thanks. it is a miracle buffy's egocentric watcher and "friends" didn't kill her more often. great update. thanks again
you're so right :) thanx

06/06/2006 09:11 am
Bits and Pieces         
lovely update!
thanx :)

06/06/2006 04:39 am
Bits and Pieces         
Wonderful chapter. At last, it looks like some progress is being made - in spite of Willow's attempts to downplay her screw up. I really can't believe that Giles didn't lay into her good for her usual hurried, ill- researched use of magic! Maybe Joyce will get a chance to give the girl a good talking to - hope she puts the fear of God (or at least the fear of a slayer's brassed off mother) into her! Looking forward to the next update. In other words, I can hardly wait to see where this goes next.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/06/2006 03:28 am
Bits and Pieces         
all I can say is that Willow never learns. I just hope they can figure this all out before Slayer Buffy has enough of being chained up...
we'll see :)

06/06/2006 02:56 am
Bits and Pieces         
Oooo, someone needs to take away Willow's learner's permit. What would a spell be without Willow screwing it up? Can't Buffy have Spike? She is chained up, after all. We need Spike.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Joyce
06/06/2006 02:17 am
Bits and Pieces         
Ah, a pre canon inkling of the First Slayer. Makes sense. Great chappie.
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/06/2006 01:49 am
Bits and Pieces         
Things are definitely starting to move along here.
thanx :)

06/06/2006 12:21 am
Bits and Pieces         
Oh, dang, I have to say I do feel bad for Willow, I know she was just trying to help. Geeze though, that went really wrong huh? Poor Buffy and Spike.
yeah, but her problem is she always thinks she knows what's best for everybody else without asking... :( thanx for the review :)

akarinacj
06/05/2006 07:58 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Great chapter, but I want to see Spike and Buffy together soon, please.
spuffiness next chapter, promise :)

06/05/2006 07:37 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Someone needs to point out to Giles (the total pillock) that HE is the one responsible for it all! Fine thing to blame WIllow, the apprentice witch! HE wanted the d@mned spell (sooooo unnecessary and only really wanted because Spike annoyed him as a house guest) HE should have used his years of sorcery and knowledge to pick the d@mned spell!!!!! Even with Willow tweaking it you can't really blame her, unless you're Giles of course.

Please let Joyce, Buffy, Willow and Spike all gang slap him before this is done *G*.

Why do I think Giles' solution will be to stake the now chip free Spike?

Excellent update...really explains so much.

Kathleen
i think willow definitely messed up, big time...but giles is much at fault too, i agree... thanx so much for the review :)

kim
06/05/2006 07:31 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Tell Joyce and Dawn exactly what's going on, and I'm sure one of them will come up with the easy solution - Buffy has to accept Spike's claim. Spike will recognize the situation, too.

How can Giles not know the origin of the Slayer? He's a really crappy Watcher.

Send Willow to Althanea and be done with it. Stupid girl.
thanx for the review...as for giles, though, remember, even in the show he didn't know that...they didn't find out about the origin of the slayer until the shadow box in season seven .. :) thanx for the review :)

Kawaki
06/05/2006 07:12 pm
Bits and Pieces         
I can't believe Willow wouldn't come completely clean given the circumstances. Buffy's in chains and Willow still wasn't going to tell the truth.
i know, she's pretty self-centered :(

Bridget
06/05/2006 07:07 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Great chapter. So it appears that Willow's spell unleashed Buffy's demon which I believe was the original source of her power.
I hope that Willow will come clean soon about what she added in.
that would be of the good :(

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
06/05/2006 07:00 pm
Bits and Pieces         
'Splainy goodness all the way around! Wonderful chappie! (Even though it was lacking in smut....wow, color me surprised)
smut coming up, promise :)

06/05/2006 06:43 pm
Bits and Pieces         
*throttles willow with a big stick... with pointy thorns on it... and acid dripping from the thorns... yes yes*
wow....psycho much? ;)

Pam S
06/05/2006 05:12 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Well, at least Spike is not around for the physical abuse.. Glad Buffy is trying to come to grip with her violence and need to dominate and control our poor boy.

Waiting to see what Giles and Willow come up with. Not of the good. What will "equal up" the playing field for Spike?

we shall see :)

Kat
06/05/2006 04:41 pm
Bits and Pieces         
great chapter. and willow yikes not even telling the whole truth. oh dear
yep, she's just making things worse :(

Emilee
06/05/2006 03:46 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Another great chap. Looking forward to the Council's input on this as well as the Joyce/Giles face to face confrontation. And exactly what did Willow "tweak", because I didn't catch it. All I understood was that she performed the spell without proper research or understanding, but I didn't catch her admission to any changes. Bad Willow! The only way this is gonna work is for the claim to be equalized isn't it?
you didn't catch her admission becuase it wasn't there :) she's not being honest with them, and didn't tell them what she changed :)

06/05/2006 03:23 pm
Bits and Pieces         
Oh no Willow messed up again. How are they gonna fix this?
thanx for the review :)

06/05/2006 03:05 pm
Bits and Pieces         
1. Great Chapter! Loved it.

2. Willow so needs a good swift kick in the ass.

3. Looks like Buffy and Spike need to complete the mating ritual *GRIN*
agreed on all points :)

stacy
12/09/2007 02:22 am
Tell It Like It Is         
"Umpires are people too!"

Funniest line I've read in a long time! And I can just hear Anya say it, too.
hehehe....so glad you enjoyed that line, i liked writing it :)

spike'smrs
06/22/2006 12:12 am
Tell It Like It Is         
wow scary joyce and once again willow screws up a spell nothing seems to change there then oh by the way so glad joyce fed spike last chap seeing as no one had fed him for about three days loving it so far
i love scary joyce .. hehe.. thanx :)

sirc
06/17/2006 07:35 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
great chapter
thanx :)

Lou
06/08/2006 03:20 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
Bravo Joyce - deadly and eloquent!! I hope she gives Giles loads more tomorrow! And don't get me started on Willow!!
thanx :)

Nikkole
06/07/2006 11:33 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
WOW! Big shocker here...Willow blaming someone else for her mistake?? NO, THAT never happens (please note the dripping sarcasm)! I wonder what Willow did to make Buffy win, did she invoke something? Maybe she did truly bring out the first slayer. Off to read more!
lol...you're so right...thanx for the review :)

Bridget
06/04/2006 06:54 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
Great chapter. Could Willow really be the cause of this? How will they ever find a solution if Willow won't be honest. Good writing of Joyce. Please update soon.
we'll see ;) thanx, glad you liked joyce ;)

06/04/2006 02:09 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
Aha! The truth begins to emerge! *hugs* great update! I can't wait to see what will happen next!
thanx, hope you like it :)

06/04/2006 06:38 am
Tell It Like It Is         
You go, Joyce. Giles needs his butt kicked on a regular basis. And, you'd think Willow would give up on spells after all the times she's screwed up. Love it.
it'd be a good idea :)

06/03/2006 11:48 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
Aha! I figured it was something like that..and the rationalizations just keep piling up...the genesis of an addiction. Love the phone conversation between Joyce and Giles. Nothing like an angry mom to grease the wheels.
yep, will is an addict all right :) thanx

pretty_in_fangs
06/03/2006 11:20 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
God. Someone jsut needs to tie tht girl up and keep her away from everyone so she can't hurt people. And I don't mean Buffy.
lol...good point :)

06/03/2006 11:03 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
great chapter again.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Kat
06/03/2006 05:57 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
you know what willow needs a truth spell put on her or they are never never going to get the whole story. my goodness. Good chapter
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/03/2006 01:44 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
Oh good lord, not a scooby power trip... *grumbles* if you won't let us maim joyce or the brat, could we at least maim the scoobies? *puppy dog eyes*
thanx, glad you like it :)

kim
06/03/2006 01:07 pm
Tell It Like It Is         
Joyce is awesome!

And oh, god...control-freak Willow...like there isn't enough to deal with. Stupid girl...you can't tweak spells!! They were written how they were written for a reason!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
06/03/2006 09:58 am
Tell It Like It Is         
Oh ho. Very well done, although frankly, Joyce let him off lite by just calling. And now Willow. This is just getting uglier and uglier. Frankly, the way I see it is Giles will, eventually and with much dragging of feet, come around and start acting more humane, but Willow is going to end up the ultimate bad guy here. Am I right? :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/03/2006 06:50 am
Tell It Like It Is         
damb Willow and her tweaking I just want to strip her of her powers most the time at least untell she grows up enough to be responsibe for her actions!

More soon please :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/03/2006 06:16 am
Tell It Like It Is         
before someone got hurt.

Because, of course, Spike isn't a someone! Grrr Giles....I'd like a shot at reaming him. Go Joyce! About time some folks put Giles in his place.

And of course there's Willow.....sigh....

Excellent.

Kathleen
thanx, glad you like it :)

Tamara
06/03/2006 05:39 am
Tell It Like It Is         
Giles so deserves to be raked over the coals by Joyce. Go , Joyce!

I hope Anya's realizing that she deserves to be treated a lot better than she is by Xander.

And Willow NEVER admits she's wrong , no matter how big the damage.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/03/2006 05:07 am
Tell It Like It Is         
Way to go, Joyce! Always knew she could kick butt, and Giles is seriously in need of an attitude adjustment. Speaking of which, once again, Willow "messes around" with a spell, and guess what? Something goes wrong, and she lies and denies all responsibility. Boy, have you got these characters down pat! As usual, I'm waiting on pins and needles for the next update!
thanx, glad you like it :)

vladt
06/03/2006 04:44 am
Tell It Like It Is         
great read. giles! (same as last review) good job joyce. please let her do again with a large audience. and it appears the witch has done it again. thanks for the wonderful read.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/03/2006 04:42 am
Tell It Like It Is         
please tell me willow is gonna get her ass kicked... preferably by buffy AND joyce...
thanx, glad you like it :)

Laura
06/03/2006 04:11 am
Tell It Like It Is         
Go Joyce!
thanx, glad you like it :)

sirc
06/17/2006 07:26 pm
Speculation         
great chapter
thanx :)

06/03/2006 04:58 am
Speculation         
Nice interaction between Giles and Buffy, but I still think she's holding back. She finds it so easy to let Giles think that she couldn't possibly have any real feelings for Spike. I don't know if it's really that she cares so much for the others' various opinions or it she simply can't acknowledge her feelings even to herself. Anyway, lovely, well-written chapter. Gotta go read the next one now. :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

vladt
06/03/2006 04:32 am
Speculation         
very good update. giles is such an arrogant ass. buffy can, at least, accept the guilt. thanks for the great read.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
06/02/2006 09:01 pm
Speculation         
Something tells me that restraining her Slayer self is not going to make for puppies and christmas when she's finally released. Giles can be such and ass. I cannot wait for Joyce to tear him a new one. For somebody who is supposed to WATCH he really can be blind.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Nova
06/02/2006 05:51 pm
Speculation         
Again I say that I really do like this fic, sorry it's been a while since I have been online so I haven't been able to check for updates all that recently.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/02/2006 04:30 am
Speculation         
Really love this chapter with the throwing out of various ideas. Sounds like Willow and Giles will have their work cut out for them.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/02/2006 02:52 am
Speculation         
well at least she told Giles the truth. I just hope she can keep it together so they can figure all of this out.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/02/2006 01:34 am
Speculation         
a feeling that he had never been able to drive back What a git Giles can be. Why would he want to stop loving Buffy. He can be such a big jerk, no wonder Buffy doesn't tell him anything. This is puzzling, JL - is Buffy being controlled (when she's being psycho Buffy) by and outside source or is this part of the unrealized mating claim? Reader waits semi-patiently for the author to reveal all. Excellent chapter.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/01/2006 05:50 pm
Speculation         
excellant update as always
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/01/2006 03:23 pm
Speculation         
So glad she confided in Giles. Now let's see what they do.
thanx, glad you like it :)

akarinacj
06/01/2006 03:08 pm
Speculation         
More, more, more, please. What else can I say? I want to know how Spike is taking the separation and if he´s going to try to get over to her.
thanx, glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
06/01/2006 02:36 pm
Speculation         
“But Buffy – you must remember – the only one that is truly you, under your own power and with your own true feelings, is the third one."
Grrr... Stupid Giles. I know he means well, but.... Grr.
thanx, glad you like it :)

kim
06/01/2006 11:21 am
Speculation         
Buffy still has much to tell. Giles still isn't completely getting it.

And of course, it's not as simple as "the only real Buffy is the old Buffy". Giles is a moron. He's still not truly considering the original dominance ritual as a bad idea!! Bastard! These people are only feeling guilt because something bad happened. Their arrogance is revolting.

I'm sure Willow tweaked something about the spell. She never leaves well enough alone.

Can't wait for Joyce to talk to Giles!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Kat
06/01/2006 08:13 am
Speculation         
Buffy is being smarter then Giles now that is a beautiful thing to see. And buffy realizing that even though she is not in 'total control' that it is still 'her' and still her fault. I hope things dont get to much worse before they get a bit better. Great chapter.
thanx, glad you like it :)

06/01/2006 08:12 am
Speculation         
Awwww, thankfully Giles is nice to her
thanx, glad you like it :)

sirc
06/17/2006 07:18 pm
Revelations         
great chapter
thanx :)

Lou
06/08/2006 03:09 pm
Revelations         
Giles is being remarkably dim!
lol

Nikkole
06/07/2006 10:39 pm
Revelations         
Its about damn time she realized she needs help!
yep :)

vladt
06/03/2006 03:58 am
Revelations         
wonderful chapter. love whatever makes dawn capable of calming both spike and buffy. giles really is an ass. looking forward to joyce's conversation with him. thanks for the enjoyable read.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/31/2006 04:26 am
Revelations         
At last, confession time! Hope Giles really tries to help instead of dismissing everything that's happened and finding a way to blame Spike for it. And I sincerely hope that Joyce gives Giles pure hell! It's about time someone opened his eyes to a few things. Can't think of anyone better than Joyce to show him the error of his ways. Great chapter! Please keep 'em coming!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Joyce
05/31/2006 03:20 am
Revelations         
Awesome power you've given Dawn. It would have been wonderful for her to bestow clarity on everyone...but where's the fun in that?LOL

Good to see Buffy consciously taking forceful steps to stave off her behavior finally. I really do not want to see Spike hurt more but suppose it's necessary for the plot.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/31/2006 01:52 am
Revelations         
well well well. I am just glad that Spike has someone to stop him before he really hurt himself. And what is the deal with Dawn and her abililty to stop them?? And finally Buffy comes to a decision to ask for help..
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/31/2006 01:38 am
Revelations         
yes, of course, giles -- buffy beating spike to death would be just *fine* with you! it's not like she'd maybe feel bad about it later, right?

just like it's just fine for dawn and joyce to watch buffy berating spike, beating him, biting him, and drinking his blood. nope, wouldn't traumatize dawn or joyce one bit -- and if it did, wouldn't matter to giles anyway, right?

after all, it's not like *giles* would ever interfere with buffy abusing spike, so it's not like *giles* is in any danger from getting in buffy's way.

i wanna see joyce tear into giles!! pretty please?
thanx, glad you like it :)

Bridget
05/31/2006 12:59 am
Revelations         
I am glad that Buffy is seeking help, but it appears that Giles is too stupid to figure it out. I hope the solution will be readily apparent. Good chapter.
thanx, glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/30/2006 11:21 pm
Revelations         
Well, I'm glad to see that she's starting to acknowledge the degree to which she needs help. And that she's no longer buying the distinction of "No one - human".
thanx, glad you like it :)

Maggie
05/30/2006 07:53 pm
Revelations         
Interesting chapter. Even if Buffy is thinking Spike deserving of a bit more concern than Giles wants to give him, she still somehow forgot to point out to Giles that Spike saved Joyce from her wrath at great cost to himself. So she's still protecting her ego at Spike's expense here. And that's BUFFY, not the mysterious evil force in her.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/30/2006 06:13 pm
Revelations         
excellant update cant wait to see what happens next
thanx, glad you like it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
05/30/2006 06:11 pm
Revelations         
Oh boy....chains!!!!

*minds goes off to a very dirty place....heehee
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/30/2006 05:00 pm
Revelations         
At least Buffy's acknowledging she's crazy. What will Giles have to say when he hears the truth? ... ooh the suspense
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/30/2006 03:20 pm
Revelations         
Wow another great chapter. Hopefully they can get see what is causing all of this.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/30/2006 01:24 pm
Revelations         
There should be some in the back of the refrigerator Every home should have an emergency supply of blood. Giles seems to be slacking in the research dept. What is he thinking? Waiting on customers when his slayer is about to go thermonuclear? Good chapter.
thanx, glad you like it :)

samson28
05/30/2006 01:07 pm
Revelations         
Oh wow! Can I say how much I love the Dawn/Joyce/Spike interaction!

I really hope Joyce gives Rupert a chewing out of a lifetime!

Brilliant chapter as always. :)
thanx, glad you like it :)

Kat
05/30/2006 08:47 am
Revelations         
wow yay for smarter buffy. Dawn is all witht the calmness. Poor buffy poor spike. And Joyce is still seeing mostly spike is the abused one in a relationship (which he TOTALLY is) and not really understanding the claim part of it. I love this story. I truly never really know what to expect or what i will see next.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/30/2006 08:42 am
Revelations         
Kinky bondage! woot woot!!
yea :)

sirc
06/17/2006 07:11 pm
Taking Control         
great chapter
thanx :)

Nikkole
06/07/2006 10:29 pm
Taking Control         
Well, Dawn is quite obviously a major player in keeping Buffy sane! I'm off to read more!
yep :) thanx

vladt
05/30/2006 04:35 am
Taking Control         
fantastic read. dawn still has some influence. spike and joyce were magnificent. thanks for the great read.
yep..dawn's influence has yet to be fully revealed :)

05/30/2006 02:37 am
Taking Control         
I knew Spike would protect Joyce and Dawn. Time for Buffy to actually think, think about it all not just about herself. Excellent as always.

Kathleen
you're so right...of course he wouldn't let her hurt them :)

05/29/2006 11:43 am
Taking Control         
good update = cant wait to see what happens next very ntense
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/29/2006 04:49 am
Taking Control         
well Joyce did stand her ground when it came to letting Buffy take Spike. I can't believe that Buffy was going to strike her mother, but I am glad that Spike stopped her. And what is going on with Dawn's affect on Buffy?? Glad that at least Spike knows that Buffy is not abandoning him, but she is doing this for his own good. OHHH, I am so in love with this story.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Bridget
05/29/2006 02:26 am
Taking Control         
Great chapters. It was really scary reading the confrontation between Buffy and Joyce. Of course Spike would save the day.
What is the connection between Dawn, Buffy and Spike? Did the monks create Dawn out of the essences of Buffy and Spike? Please update soon.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Lou
05/28/2006 11:38 pm
Taking Control         
What a confrontation! Riveting. Brilliant chapter.
thanx, glad you like it :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/28/2006 07:03 pm
Taking Control         
Good chapter.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/28/2006 06:39 pm
Taking Control         
Wonderful chaper - scary and moving at the same time. How do you do THAT? Now, who's gonna finally call Giles and tell hime the WHOLE sorry story? Joyce and Dawn are good, but they obviously need reinforcements. Waiting on pins and needles for the next installment.:)
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/28/2006 05:39 pm
Taking Control         
Excellent chapter, but isn't Spike going to freak being away from the Buffster?
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/28/2006 03:55 pm
Taking Control         
Another table gripper chapter. I am so concerned with the thing that has taken over Buffy and I really felt for Joyce's predicament in this chapter. You will do anything possible to help a child without regard for your own safety.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Emilee
05/28/2006 02:44 pm
Taking Control         
Another excellent chapter.
thanx :)

Kat
05/28/2006 07:06 am
Taking Control         
*sniff* wow this chapter made me cry. From spike protecting joyce, to dawn stopping the slayer to buffy coming back into full control and the pain they ALL felt. this was an amazing chapter
thanx so much, glad it could touch you :)

05/28/2006 06:17 am
Taking Control         
Intence! :o
thanx :)

05/28/2006 06:15 am
Taking Control         
Stop being mean to Buffy *kicks you in the shin and pouts*
lol...*kicks you back and laughs*

05/28/2006 05:31 am
Taking Control         
Wow that was intense. Great chapter.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

05/28/2006 04:26 am
Taking Control         
and i bet nobody (except maybe joyce and dawn) will give spike any credit for the major risk he took to stop buffy from hurting joyce -- not exactly the act of an evil monster, more like a real hero!

*please* let joyce give giles and the scoobies hell! pretty please? :-)
no one ever gives him much credit, do they? the scoobs'll just be all freaked that he hit her, more than likely

kim
05/28/2006 03:48 am
Taking Control         
I hesitated to breathe through most of that chapter...so scared for Joyce. Dawn usuing a little Key influence?
Knew as soon as Buffy drew her fist back that Spike wouldn't let her touch Joyce.

Buffy never seemed to learn the old addage "What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." Lying NEVER makes it better. NEVER comes out right, and good. Her pride and secrets have been causing nothing but pain.
glad it could be so moving to you...yes, dawnie will prove to be the "key" in this story in more ways than one...you're right, she could have made things a lot easier by being honest right up front :(

FetchingMadScientist
05/28/2006 03:41 am
Taking Control         
Not sure if the tears in my eyes are from anger at Buffy-yet again walking out and not dealing- or from empathy for the loss that Spike is feeling now. Either way, they're there. Good job JL!
thanx, glad it had such an effect... thanx for the thoughtful review :)

sirc
06/17/2006 06:59 pm
A Difference of Opinion         
great chapter
thanx :)

Nikkole
06/07/2006 10:19 pm
A Difference of Opinion         
Uhoh! For a second I thought that Joyce was going to get throught to her.
she almost did, but not quite :(

05/29/2006 11:44 am
A Difference of Opinion         
oh no = how will bufyf react to this - this story is so intense -vey well done
coming right up...thanx so much :)

05/27/2006 07:13 am
A Difference of Opinion         
Uhh-ohhh, wow, keep it coming!
thanx :)

vladt
05/27/2006 01:00 am
A Difference of Opinion         
great chapter, loved joyce. thanks for the fine read.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

Emilee
05/26/2006 10:30 pm
A Difference of Opinion         
Go mama bear! Wouldn't it be nice if we could write our own mothers? This confrontation about leaving with Spike could get really ugly, I'm on pins and needles waiting for more.
that would be nice...yeah, it certainly wont be pretty :)

05/26/2006 05:45 pm
A Difference of Opinion         
Whoa......danger Will Robinson! Joyce may get a whole new view of Slayer strength soon. Gaaahhhhhh. Really looking forward to a gang tongue lashing (and not the fun yummy kind) directed at Giles of the brilliant unnecessary plans! Great update.

Kathleen
well, definitely a whole new view of the slayer...the tongue lashing will be coming up...next couple of chapters :) thanx

05/26/2006 03:15 pm
A Difference of Opinion         
AGain I say Go Joyce. Let's hope she can stop Buffy this time.
we'll see :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/26/2006 02:15 pm
A Difference of Opinion         
I appreciate how you show the automatic reaction of the abused to assume that if they're being mistreated, it's because of something *they* did, even if they were nowhere near the abuser when the abuser flew into a rage.
very very true...glad that parallel came through.. :)

Lou
05/26/2006 10:23 am
A Difference of Opinion         
Yikes - very exciting!!! Joyce is one tough mamma, isn't she? And thankfully perceptive!
oh yeah :) thanx for the review

05/26/2006 10:21 am
A Difference of Opinion         
OH no all getting a bit scary in the Summer's house.

PS thatnks fo rthe review for my "Best of Freinds " story, its always great when you get reviews fro teh people you read
thanx, glad you enjoyed it...i love "Best of Friends", would love to see more fic from you :)

Kat
05/26/2006 07:17 am
A Difference of Opinion         
oh dear. hmmmmm this could be an INTRESTING turn out. yikes. I meen yikes
yikes is right :)

HPfan
05/26/2006 05:50 am
A Difference of Opinion         
WOW! What an intense, grab you by the throat and not let you go chapter! And you went and left it as a cliffhanger. You are SOOO bad, but you're so good. This a a great fic. Biting my nails til you post the next chapter.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :) you can stop biting now :)

neo_trinityknot
05/26/2006 03:29 am
A Difference of Opinion         
Sounds like someones gonna get hurt.
probably :(

05/26/2006 03:24 am
A Difference of Opinion         
But – she had threatened to hurt Dawn Buffy shouldn't take this as a sign, everybody wants to slap Dawn. You aren't going to let Buffy beat up her own mother are you?
lol...good point...you'll see :)

05/26/2006 03:15 am
A Difference of Opinion         
Hello, there's another door... and she can knock you on your ass, you old bag... *rolls eyes*
oh come on!! she's trying to help spike! do you *want* buffy to take him off somewhere alone where she can...oh wait...never mind :)

05/26/2006 02:58 am
A Difference of Opinion         
Awesome last line.  So very Joyce, and it made the whole chapter that much more intense.  Anxious to see what happens in the next chapter!
thanx, glad you liked it :) coming right up

Tamara
05/26/2006 02:06 am
A Difference of Opinion         
I hope this foesn't get messy.
oh it will :(

05/26/2006 02:03 am
A Difference of Opinion         
OOOO- smackdown anyone? It's about bloody time!
i agree :)

sirc
06/17/2006 06:49 pm
Confrontation         
great chapter
thanx ;)

05/29/2006 11:45 am
Confrontation         
go joyce! I hope she can knock sense into buffy
lol..we'll see :)

05/26/2006 03:17 am
Confrontation         
Good Buffy and Dawn scene. How much longer will it take for Buffy to figure out how to fix things? Since it's you JL, only 30-40 more chapters.
lol...oh this story's still got lots to go...can you believe i've only written like, 2 or 3 days in this verse?? lol :)

vladt
05/25/2006 07:05 am
Confrontation         
dawn seems to have chipped away at buffy's woe is me attitude. perhaps joyce can finish the job. thanks for the fine read.
she can certainly help :) thanx

05/24/2006 05:45 pm
Confrontation         
Thank you, its nice to know Buffy does feel guilt and pain over her actions and not just the bond, its good to see her owning up to it. Great update!
she does...the problem is her utter lack of control...thanx for the review ;)

Nikkole
05/24/2006 04:18 pm
Confrontation         
Well, I am glad that Joyce is going to help, but it does seem that Buffy is on the verge of a revelation, an epiphany even. I hope she sticks with that train of thought adn helps get things back on track for her and Spike.
yeah, she's starting to make some progress...joyce should be able to help somewhat

pretty_in_fangs
05/24/2006 01:14 pm
Confrontation         
oh boy.
yep :)

Lou
05/24/2006 10:35 am
Confrontation         
So Buffy's copping on to herself at last! Surely Giles deserves some blame for the mess!
definitely!! :)

05/24/2006 09:35 am
Confrontation         
Ok that is a ggod thing Buffy is thinking of it from Spike's POV
yep...progress :)

Kat
05/24/2006 07:34 am
Confrontation         
great chapter. I meen totally amazing. I loved how dawn was starting to get it and buffy was getting a clue. but now she is going to have to go through it again with joyce. In my last review i said something about joyce not understanding buffy. I didnt really meen this situation particularry i ment in general. I know, and hey even buffy knows, that her thinking is wrong but it is hard to forget all that you have been taught when that is WHAT you have been taught. she was taught to see in black and white and it is really hard to see all the colours in between. She honestly has this believe that demon=bad and human=good. and it will be incredibly hard for her to be able to explain that thought patteren to her mum.
again great chapter and will be waiting for the next update
thanx, glad you enjoyed it so much...you've gotta understand, all joyce and dawn had seen before talking to buffy is the results...shaky, scared, beaten up Spike...not exactly conducive to Buffy-sympathizing... but once they know the whole story they'll be more sympathetic :)

kim
05/24/2006 07:32 am
Confrontation         
Yes...Buffy really has to let go of her pride. I don't think this is a possession by an outside force, as much as it's the Slayer acting on pure emotion. Every time the Psycho has come out, it's been brought out by the beginnings of a negative emotion in Buffy - jealousy, insecurity, defensive anger. She does only make it worse by fighting the claim all the time - it's a side effect of that which is making itself known, since she's been trying to go against everything a claim is supposed to be, supposed to mean.

And they have no idea how bereft Buffy and Spike will both feel if/when the claim is broken - the loss will be like a death. But, I think the only way to "break" the bond is to have another person come in and challenge Buffy for the right to the claim, and win, transferring Spike's ownership to the new person.

And Buffy has to at least admit she felt attraction for him a long time ago. They haven't had the time for her to develop anything else from before then, but attraction has always been there in the simplest way. 'Cause he's hot.

Can't wait to hear Joyce's take. She's the only one that can look at the big picture once she has both sides of the story. The only person loving both people involved in the claim and thinking with an adult perspective. I wonder if she's already forming a specific plan??
i'm trying not to comment on people's speculations, so as not to give the story away too soon :) ... but i will just say that your ideas are at the very least intriguing...thanx for the thoughtful review :)

05/24/2006 06:39 am
Confrontation         
eat them, eat them!!
aaauugghh!!! NO!!

HPfan
05/24/2006 06:33 am
Confrontation         
So glad to finally see Buffy beginning to get a grip on herself. Looks like she's gonna take that first step and not only accept responsbility for what's she's done since the bonding was initiated, but also for the way she's treated Spike in the past. Although Buffy really deserved to get a good tongue lashing from Dawn, I was afraid that if that happened she was gonna end up physically hurting Dawn. Glad you didn't go in that direction. Now that Joyce has arrived on the scene, maybe Buffy will come clean to Giles so he can help. Although, I'm guessing that the only way to make the bond equitable for both Buffy and Spike is for Buffy to reciprocate by accepting Spike's claim. In any case, this was a lovely chapter and I can't wait for the next installment!
yep...she's getting there...but yes, she has things to answer for from before the claim was ever initiated...joyce should help make things come out a little more in the open...thanx for the review :)

05/24/2006 05:40 am
Confrontation         
Again I say "Go Joyce" Great update.
thanx :)

Cas
05/24/2006 05:20 am
Confrontation         
I really do like to see both Dawn and Joyce written as strong and compassionate characters. So often other aspects of their personality are stressed and these traits are overlooked. Good job.
thanx, that's how i like them as well :) glad you enjoyed it :)

Emilee
05/24/2006 05:00 am
Confrontation         
Ouch, first dragged over the coals by her little sister, and now for the smackdown from her mom. Good for them.
yep...as she justly deserves :)

05/24/2006 04:46 am
Confrontation         
Ewwwwwwww, Buffy's in trouble, Buffy's in trouble... God, I can't wait to see how this one ends!
much deserved trouble :P thanx

Nikkole
05/22/2006 10:35 pm
The Painful Truth         
GOOD FOR JOYCE!! I think that if anyone can get through to Buffy, it will be her. I hope she is able to pull out whatever it is that is controlling her more possesive side, and get rid of it, or at least a handle on what, or WHO it is. Maybe then they can get Buffy some help.
i agree, joyce has more influence over buffy than some of the others...thanx for a great review :)

cheryl
05/22/2006 10:19 pm
The Painful Truth         
I really think that this fic is dark, and normally I do not like dark ones. However, this is so well written! And, for some reason it is like a really good chocolate bar that you just can't put down - more, more, more please? Thank you for your hard work!
thanx, glad you are enjoying it...most all of my fic is pretty dark...thanx for the luscious comparision...i like my chocolate dark, too :) thanx again

05/22/2006 01:56 pm
The Painful Truth         
Wonderful understanding joyce can't wait for her talk with the slayer
thanx, glad you liked it...slayer talk coming up too :)

05/22/2006 08:37 am
The Painful Truth         
Go Joyce!  I love her spunk.  Mama Summers is takin' charge.  Wonder what's happening with Buffy and Dawn?
oh yeah :) glad you liked it, thanx :)

05/22/2006 01:41 am
The Painful Truth         
Oh good lord *rolls eyes*
:P lol...oh quit whinin' j/k lol *hugs*

05/22/2006 12:57 am
The Painful Truth         
I am just glad that he was honest with Joyce and that she is willing to stand up for him. I just hope that she knows what she is getting herself into when she speaks with Buffy. And finally all of Spike's true feelings are known. Love the update.
thanx, glad you are enjoying it :) the conversation with buffy is coming up ;)

HPfan
05/22/2006 12:51 am
The Painful Truth         
Think Spike's got himself quite a champion in Joyce. You do the relationship between these two so well. Still wondering what's going on with Dawn and Buffy upstairs and what will happen when Joyce joins them. Great Chapter. More, please!
thanx, so glad you like it ... more on dawn and buffy next chapter :) thanx again :)

vladt
05/21/2006 11:23 pm
The Painful Truth         
spike and joyce conversation was wonderful. should be interesting mom-slayer conversation, after dawn - slayer conversation. thanks for the fine read.
thanx, glad you liked it..yes, the upcoming conversations should be interesting :)

DeanSamWinchesterfan
05/21/2006 11:22 pm
The Painful Truth         
Good chapter.Poor Spike.I can't wait to see what Joyce does.I hope the Scoobies see that Buffy has broken Spike.Update soon.
Joyce is going to make them see more than they want to :) thanx for the review :)

Tamara
05/21/2006 09:55 pm
The Painful Truth         
I don't think Buffy's going to wiggle out of this one. Joyce is gonna tear her a new one.
nope...no wiggle room here ;)

Kat
05/21/2006 09:07 pm
The Painful Truth         
i dont know. This chapter was good but i dont quite agree with joyce. i understand why she thinks the way she does but then she doesnt really get buffy at all. lol maybe i am too emmotionally attached to buffy lol.
no, she hasn't heard it all yet...but you have to admit buffy *does* have quite a bit to answer for :(

05/21/2006 08:48 pm
The Painful Truth         
I love Joyce. Thanks for the new chappie.
you're very welcome, glad you liked :)

05/21/2006 07:55 pm
The Painful Truth         
secretly in love with Buffy and trying to work up the nerve to kill her to get over it - Yeah Spike, that wouldn't exactly enhance Mom's warm and fuzzies.

What a great Mom and Spike scene. What an ass kicking our Buffy is about to get.

MORE MORE MORE
nope...wouldnt go over well at all...glad you enjoyed that scene :)

05/21/2006 07:52 pm
The Painful Truth         
Go Joyce! She might not get through to Buffy under the circumstances but she can sure give Giles an earfull. Still worried about Dawnie up there with her out of control sister too.

Excellent.

Kathleen
giles deserves it, doesn't he? and buffy will get her share.. :)

Thianna
05/21/2006 07:09 pm
The Painful Truth         
really enjoying this story.. can't wait for more.
thanx, glad you are liking it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
05/21/2006 06:41 pm
The Painful Truth         
I sure hope Buffy doesn't, I don't know how much more my little heart can take!
not anytime soon, anyway :)

05/21/2006 06:05 pm
The Painful Truth         
Go Joyce. What a mom!
:) thanx :)

kim
05/21/2006 05:02 pm
The Painful Truth         
Ohhhhhh, Mama Bear's full of righteous fury, now....Slayer's in for the tongue lashing of her life. Buffy has a lot to answer for, even without the whole "possession" thing. I don't know if I've loved Joyce any more than I do now.
i agree...thanx, i'm glad you're loving her...i always did :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/21/2006 04:53 pm
The Painful Truth         
Oh dear. Please update soon. I'm scared of what Buffy is going to do to her mother. Not to mention to Dawn.
maybe you should be more worried about buffy :P lol

05/21/2006 04:23 pm
The Painful Truth         
Go joyce, go joyce, go go go joyce... does happy dance!
:) lol

stacy
12/09/2007 01:34 am
Taking Comfort         
Wow. I am just lurving these Spike/Joyce scenes. She's like the anti-Scoobies.
awww, thanx, love...yeah, spike needs a mom figure in his life :)

05/21/2006 02:44 am
Taking Comfort         
Loved how Joyce took control of the situation - go mom!
thanx :)

05/20/2006 11:45 pm
Taking Comfort         
Yay, Joyce!  And, Ooh... Dawn is pissed!  Can't wait till the next chap.
coming right up, love ;)

rayan
05/20/2006 09:32 pm
Taking Comfort         
i went away in chapter 17....but now im back...i read all the chapters...and well ive got just one thing to say........the most involving, passionate, psycotic (in a good way) story ive read in long time.
and hurry up with the next chappie will you...buffy better get whats coming to her soon or ill just..pop! hehe
glad you're enjoying it again :) gotta ask...did you leave off reading cause of the subject matter or other stuff? just curious :) anyways, glad to know that you're with me and enjoying the story :)

Shanna
05/20/2006 03:30 pm
Taking Comfort         
Great chapter. Love Joyce and Bit and their connection to Spike. Can't wait for the next chapter!!!
thanx, glad you like it :)

sirc
05/20/2006 09:58 am
Taking Comfort         
great chapter
thanx :)

05/20/2006 02:10 am
Taking Comfort         
I just love Joyce taking charge. Glad that Spike was able to let it out and he knows that someone is on his side.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/20/2006 12:18 am
Taking Comfort         
I fell horrible for Spike, but now Joyce is here, he has some one to protect him, at least a bit. Thank you for the update!
yeah, now he's not so alone in all this :)

vladt
05/20/2006 12:00 am
Taking Comfort         
very good chapter. joyce, at least for the moment, is in control. dawn is going into the lion's den, spike is a wreck, and the scoobies just are. thanks for the fine read.
great accurate assessment of the situation :) thanx for the review :)

05/19/2006 10:13 pm
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Mom to the rescue. yeah Joyce.
:)

05/19/2006 09:45 pm
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Yay for Joyce! Can Spike tell her the whole truth about what is happening? Will she get to see 'possessed' Buffy? Somebody other than Spike needs to see this vicious demon. More story please.
we shall see :)

Nikkole
05/19/2006 06:35 pm
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Hmmmm, interesting turn of events. Maybe Dawn and Joyce need to take turns being in the same room with him so that the "thing" inside Buffy can't come out and hurt him until they figure out what is really going on.
that might be a good idea :)

05/19/2006 05:33 pm
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it's won derful to have first dawn and now joyce (yay, go, joyce!) show up.

i hope dawn gives buffy hell, i hope joyce gives buffy hell, and then i *really* hope joyce gives giles and the other scoobies hell -- giles for thinking of this stupid plan, and the other scoobies for letting the abuse of spike continue.

unlike some comments left, i do blame buffy -- whether or not "she" is the one abusing spike, or whther something is occasionally controlling her, it is definitely buffy herself who keeps making the decision that she'd rather continue taking the (very likely) chance of abusing spike rather than face the potential embarassment of telling giles and the scoobies what's happening and ask for their help in figuring out what's going on and how to control/stop it.

i'd really hate for buffy to get away with the typical scooby "but [insert demon, spell mind-control, hurt feelings, good intentions, etc] *made* me do it" so nothing is ever their own fault.

joyce is the only one who'd never fall for that line, which -- besides her obvious friendship for spike -- is why i love and miss her so much!

so, go joyce!! :-)
don't worry, buffy's not gonna get away with the typical scoobie excuse -- which by the way i always hated too -- you will see what i mean ast he story progresses...had to bring joyce and dawnie into it, just had to :) thanx for the kind words :)

Pin
05/19/2006 03:42 pm
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Thank God Joyce is finally in the picture and wants to protect Spike from Psycho Buffy. Great but angsty story - looking forward to more!
thanx, so glad you are enjoying it... :)

Bridget
05/19/2006 03:26 pm
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Great chapter. I am glad that at least Buffy for now listens to her mother. I hope the confrontation that will occur between Dawn and Buffy won't be violent.
yeah...we'lll see how long it lasts...and i'm not sure which summers sister you should be worried about ;)

Lou
05/19/2006 12:37 pm
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The two of them are in a right mess, aren't they? Bring on the exorcist?
lol...maybe not :)

Shane!
05/19/2006 11:57 am
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I totally love this story to pieces! I have long thought it to be really strange that the only problems in "getting involved" with a demon are external ones. Like questions of ethics and so forth yet I have read a number of stories where Buffy has gained a direct connection to either Spike´s demon or to her own Slayer Demon with no behavioural changes at all.

This situation on the other hand really rocks as far as describing issues with "The Demonic Connection". The problems with Buffy´s dual personality are extremly well written and thought out in a way that keeps you guessing what will happen next. The pace of the story moves effortlessly between the dramatic, the fascinating and the glowing,smoking HOT!

I damn near get abstinence problems between chapters.

Best Regards!
so glad you are enjoying it...lol...i'll update soon, don't worry :) thanx for the kind words :)

05/19/2006 11:36 am
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Every day there are updates from you. How do you do it. Not that I'm complaining, nope, no complaining here.
lol...well not *every* day...life's getting a bit hectic...but close :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/19/2006 08:25 am
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Not sure what I typed to get that pacing frowny face, but it was unintentional.
lol...thanx for clarifying :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/19/2006 08:23 am
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::sigh:: I could just feel the catharsis Spike got from that mim-breakdown just flowing off the page... er.. computer screen. Nicely done. Joyce knew just what to say.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

neo_trinityknot
05/19/2006 07:58 am
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Squee! I wanna know what Dawns gonna do!
:) soon :)

HPfan
05/19/2006 06:17 am
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Always knew Joyce could be scary if she wanted to be. lol Not even the slayer wants to confront an angry mother. Nice interaction between Joyce and Spike. Dawn's gonna confront Buffy, huh? This could get really ugly. Great chapter. Can't wait for the next installment.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

FetchingMadScientist
05/19/2006 05:22 am
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I was wondering when the touchy subject of spousal abuse would come up. I think it's about time Buffy took responsibility for her actions. "Cave Buffy" and "Nice Buffy" are still just Buffy. Grow up Buffy!
i am making a very deliberate parallel in this story to spousal abuse...i dont know who all has noticed it, but i'm glad you did :)
even to the point of it sometimes seeming as if the abuser is "a different person" -- which is buffy's case is *somewhat* true -- them taking no responsibility, something or someone else *made* them do it...that sort of thing :) thanx for the perceptive review :)

Kat
05/19/2006 05:20 am
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I would love to hate buffy but I dont. so far I have been mad at her but i cant hate her and i am not sure if it is the way you are writing or my own internal feelings. And I feel for buffy, I really do, she made a MASIVE mistake but she IS paying for it. it is destroying her and her relationships with everyone else.
that is exactly how i would hope you would feel...she messed up big time, but it's not been exactly easy for her either

05/19/2006 05:16 am
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Poor Buffy... I like that lately you finally made it clear she doesn't have control over this and isn't to blame... though Joyce and Dawn think so *gags at them* Only good point is the Spike coddling with those two
yeah, everyone was starting to genuinely hate her :P but be nice to my joycie and my dawnie...i love them too :) lol

Typerbabe57
05/19/2006 04:43 am
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I loved this scene. Always liked Joyce and the fact that she was one of the few people to show Spike a little understanding.
yes, i always loved joyce :) thanx for the review :)

05/19/2006 04:03 am
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Really sweet Joyce and Spike and I liked the way you've turned on sympathy for Buffy.
thanx, glad you noticed that :)

kim
05/19/2006 03:00 am
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I LOVE Joyce here....absolutely awesome.

Dawn's got the righteous anger going...and she really shouldn't confront Buffy now...it's too dangerous. Buffy's going to get defensive and lash out at Dawn for ratting her out to their mom.

Chaining Buffy in the basement would really be a good idea about now. She's more demon than girl lately.
yeah, dawnie could be putting herself in danger....chains sounding better all the time ;)

05/21/2006 02:43 am
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I am glad Joyce came to the rescue - can;t wait to see what she says/does next!
you'll soon see ;)

05/20/2006 03:28 pm
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Ooh, a piggy backed entity! It makes sense even though Buffy can be a major bitch all by herself at times.
could be :) we'll see :)

05/19/2006 10:10 pm
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oh i can't wait for the next chapter and since I have to catch up i will go read now. Yeah.
lol...thanx :)

Nikkole
05/19/2006 06:25 pm
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Ok, so I had a thought. Maybe this isn't so much a part of the slayer side, so much as maybe just an entity or spirit that possesed PART of Buffy during the ritual. Maybe this "thing" just saw an opportunity at a moment of weakness on her part, and took the leap? It just doesn't seem to be the slayer side of her, so much as just very primal. Maybe it is the embodyment of our deepest most cave man like (primal) desires? I have no idea what I am talking about do I?? LOL! Great chapter...off to read the next one!
no comment yet on exactly what it is...:) your theories are interesting though :) thanx for the review :)

05/19/2006 04:29 pm
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Oh yeah....excellent update. Whew! Finally some folks who care about Spike have seen the truth. YES! Now Joyce can go kick Giles' pale (although shapely), ignorant, arrogant ass for the ill thought out plan to make Spike even more at their mercy than the chip made him. She can help Buffy figure things out too. Oh yes, excellent additions to the story with Dawn and Joyce (read the next chapter too....love the comfort but a bit worried for Dawn).

Kathleen
PS been trying to reply to your kind comments on my fic but having computer problems that is making it difficult at best. Able to read BSV fic through "favorite story" links but cursor acts like a Mexican jumping bean on crack when I go to the site.....hence I "select" on everthing BUT what I want....anyway, thank you so much I've read the reviews and am thrilled you enjoyed What You Wished For. I am always especially chuffed when authors I admire like my stories!
sounds like a plan to me :)

and about your awesome fic...it's okay, i totally get computer troubles... :P an it *was* an awesome story :)

sirc
05/18/2006 08:53 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

05/18/2006 03:12 am
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man, Spike just can't keep 2 days without things getting out of hand. But at least we now know something is really in control of Buffy. Go Joyce.. So glad she is now home.
nope, because *buffy* is out of hand...but progress was made as far as knowledge of what's going on, anyway... thanx for the review :)

Emilee
05/17/2006 05:45 pm
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please continue. i can't wait to see how this plays out. is the force "controlling" Buffy her 'inner-slayer'? you really like to see Spike in pain don't you? I can't really blame you, he's beautiful when he's suffering. Your stories seem to bring out my sadistic side.
you'll see what it is...hmmm...not so sure that's a good thing ;P lol thanx for the review :)

Bridget
05/17/2006 04:14 pm
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What is going on with Buffy. Who or whatis she possessed with? I certainly hope that Joyce will be able to get to the bottom of this.
she will at least be able to help somewhat :)

Lou
05/17/2006 11:58 am
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Is this the Last Chance Saloon for Spike?
not quite :)

akarinacj
05/17/2006 08:43 am
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You and your clifhangers. ARggggh!!!. Please update soon. Great as usual.:-)
thanx, glad you liked it :)

05/17/2006 08:08 am
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Ya! Joyce to the rescue!
:) thanx

05/17/2006 06:32 am
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Smack down at the Summers home!!
yep :)

HPfan
05/17/2006 06:31 am
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All I can say is wow! What a chapter. The calvary in the form of Joyce has finally arrived and just in the nick of time. Can't wait to see how bringing Joyce into this volatile situation is gonna change things. At least we know that in Joyce, as with Dawn, Spike has someone who will actually listen to him. That is, if he's allowed to say anything. Looking forward to the next update - soon, please!
all i can say is it *will* change things :) thanx for the review :)

vladt
05/17/2006 06:24 am
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wonderful update. love the honesty between spike and dawn. and joyce can calm the monster. looking forward to more. thanks for the great read.
thanx, glad you like spike and dawn...i love their friendship :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/17/2006 05:55 am
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WEll, not only do Dawn and JOyce have calming affects on her, but at least now they can report how she's acting, so the Slayer can be brought back under control.
yep, there's evidence...they'll be able to help her a little better now :)

Kat
05/17/2006 05:43 am
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its like the first slayer or the slayer demon or something right. I meen that is all I can think of. lol and knowing this you probally wont say. Good chapter, some nice spike/dawn bonding and the ending was great.
you'll see in time :) thanx for the review :)

05/17/2006 05:23 am
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busted! bout time. lol
yep :)

kim
05/17/2006 04:43 am
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Psycho-Slayer is a full-fledged personality, now...and not even Dawn matters to it. Geez, JL...she's gotten seriously scary.

Joyce to the rescue! I hope Dawn spilled all she knew over the phone, so that Joyce steps in immediately upon seeing what Buffy is doing to Spike. And stop hitting him in the head!

Chain Buffy up! Chain Buffy up!

Loved the conversation between Dawn and Spike, though...their bond is very clear...and leave it to a young girl to cling to honesty, and absolute loyalty.
yep, joyce will not be pleased with what she's just seen...help is coming up :)

05/17/2006 03:14 am
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"wondering how long he would have to enjoy it this time" - Poor Spike, Buffy is back to her Linda Blair imitation. I was hoping Dawn would be able to control her, but Evil JL says no.

not yet, anyway :) lol thanx for the review

05/17/2006 02:22 am
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Uhh Ohh. Wonderful, as always!
thanx :)

Nikkole
05/19/2006 06:14 pm
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I think that was one of the best chapters yet. I was really worried that her little alter ego was going to come out at the last minute. I am glad that she was able to open up a bit more for him and admit that she did have feelings for him, even if she wasn't sure when or where they came from. Great chapter!
glad you enjoyed it :) yeah, they needed a few minutes of peace...even if it was a bit sad :)

sirc
05/18/2006 08:43 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

05/16/2006 09:11 am
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awesome chapter! And yeah for non-bitchy buffy for once! Altho I know she is so very necessary to the story. As always, looking forward to more.
yeah, there wouldn't really be a story without her, unfortunately :(

HPfan
05/16/2006 06:52 am
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Gosh, this was a nice break from all the violence and chaos of the binding that went wrong. So nice to see Buffy try a little tenderness. Thanks for the timely update. Looking forward with bated breath to the next one.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

HPfan
05/16/2006 06:48 am
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:)

vladt
05/16/2006 05:21 am
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wonderful change of pace. but spike will be even more vulnerable. how/why does dawn presence moderate buffy's behavior? great read, thanks
in a way, yes...you'll see about dawn in time :)

05/16/2006 05:03 am
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Beautiful chapter.  Touching and sad.  Buffy needs to snap out of it, and put them on an even playing field.  It's pretty obvious that he couldn't do anything against her, no matter what.  Looking forward to the next update.
yep...but she wont for a while, unfortunately :(

05/16/2006 04:27 am
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Your writing so does not suck re your tag comment. This is a very loving tender scene written expertly.

thanx, glad you like it...in my more secure moments i know it doesnt suck...was just having a bad day :P thanx so much for your kind words :)

05/16/2006 03:16 am
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I am so not ready for Buffy to be open with her feelings but I am just glad that she was. Hopeing that they can work through this and what an awesome move to make herself submit to Spike in any little way.
thanx glad you liked it...she needed to try to make some move to make it up to him, but if you'll notice even then she had to keep in control to be able to do it... :-\ thanx for the great review :)

05/16/2006 02:08 am
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Heehee yummy yummy smut!
lol glad you like :)

05/16/2006 02:02 am
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Finally got home and had a chance to catch up with all my favorite stories. Worth the wait.

Nice softer moment between them after all the violence.
And what sort of a message was he sending her, what was he telling her about the abusive behavior that was becoming more and more frequent, if he could give himself to her like this so easily, when less than an hour before she had been viciously beating him in an alley, bruising and breaking the flesh she was so tenderly caressing now?...interesting flash to the alley scene in canon Dead Things....what DID that say (other than he was so hopelessly in love that he accepted whatever she offered and that he had low self esteem issues??).

Dawn seems to pacify Buffy, could it be something about Dawn's existence if at the root of the primal Slayer outing?? Just keep writing, this is really compelling (as are all of your stories).

Kathleen

thanx for the review...yeah, this story is deliberately a reflection on their abusive relationship from season six...and in the end, accepting such behavior just tells the abuser that it's okay..acceptable...no comments yet on dawn's role, but it will be important :)

05/16/2006 02:01 am
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JL that was wonderfully sweet and sexy. Feeling a little sorry for Buffy at this moment. She's getting mentally whipped around as much as Spike. Should a vampire call on God? Seems a little oxymoronic somehow.
thanx, so glad you enjoyed it...wanted to remind everyone that buffy's not meaning to act the way she is...i wondered the same thing too, about spike using "God" as an exclamation...he did in the show, though, so.... :) thanx for a great review

05/15/2006 07:06 pm
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Great chapter.
thanx, glad you like it :)

Bridget
05/15/2006 05:59 pm
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Nice chapter. For once there was not any violence. I wonder how long that will last.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :)

05/15/2006 03:32 pm
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Wow what a great chapter. Finally Buffy is being kind.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

05/15/2006 03:10 pm
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This made me tear up ya know, Spike being so timid , Buffy being unsure. It was nice to see her try to replace some of the hurt she dished out with some caring. I still don't forgive her, and I hope Spike doesn't either, at least not for a while. Your on my list of nummy faves forever for this update!
no, she's not deserving of forgiveness just yet, and she hasn't regained enough trust for him to forgive her yet...glad you liked this update :)

Lou
05/15/2006 02:34 pm
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Some kindness at last! Thanks you. I just hope it lasts as I'm not sure he'd survive another change of mind on Buffy's part.
buffy's not completely in control yet...but dawn's being around is going to help...not saying just how yet...and the fact that they're beginning to actually communicate...also of the good :)

05/15/2006 11:34 am
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ahhh how sweet!
thanx :)

pretty-in_fangs
05/15/2006 07:58 am
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::trembling sigh:: Oh, that was a happy chapter. A soft chapter. I think it'll make some of the future chapters a little easier to bear. For me and for them, as long as they rmember it.
hopefully...i thought they both needed a bit of a respite :)

Kat
05/15/2006 07:53 am
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awwwwwwww sweet and unsure buffy was back, even if just for a bit. It was a great chapter
thanx, so glad you enjoyed it...she was in control, at least for a little while..hmmm...wonder why? ;)

sirc
05/18/2006 08:30 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

05/12/2006 11:14 pm
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So loving this! And what a cool new turn things have taken!
thanx, so glad you like it :)

05/12/2006 07:58 am
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Oh boy! Mama Slayer is comming home. Buffys in for it now!
oh yeah :)

HPfan
05/12/2006 04:34 am
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All I can say is WOW! What a chapter! Is Dawn's presence and her knowledge of what's going on gonna make the whole situation more or less complicated? Can't wait to find out. Hope you update again soon.
probably going with the more complicated...but maybe still better than the way things are right now :) thanx for the review :)

05/12/2006 02:09 am
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lol she called in the big guns: Joyce!
yep :)

05/12/2006 01:01 am
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Go Dawn! Calling for reinforcements! Does happy dance around the page!
lol...thanx :)

05/11/2006 11:21 pm
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Yes! Dawn seems to know how to put her feelings into action instead of just floundering around. One reason I love fanfic! You can so change the character for the better.
yep....i love writing dawn as insightful and smart, not shallow and spoiled brattish...lol... and she's gonna be a big help to spike in this story! :)

05/11/2006 08:04 pm
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very good chapter, go dawn. thanks for the fine read.
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
05/11/2006 06:55 pm
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I love it! Much nicer Buffy. Wondering if I can guess the reason Buffy came back to herself. Hmmm....
we'll see :)

Bridget
05/11/2006 06:50 pm
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Good chapter. I am glad that
Dawn knows the whole story. Maybe something good will come out of this.
it should certainly help :) thanx for the review :)

Bridget
05/11/2006 06:49 pm
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Good chapter. I am glad that
Dawn knows the whole story. Maybe something good will come out of this.
ditto :)

Bridget
05/11/2006 06:49 pm
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Good chapter. I am glad that
Dawn knows the whole story. Maybe something good will come out of this.
ditto ditto :P

Kat
05/11/2006 05:45 pm
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oh wow i do have to wonder what is going to happen.
thanx :) glad i've held your interest :)

05/11/2006 04:52 pm
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wow... I really thought that the last voice the last chapter was Joyce. You so got me. and it is great that Spike had someone that he could actually talk to about this. I just hope that Dawn is able to help stablize Buffy in some way until they can get this all figured out. Hope Spike does not regret going with her upstairs. Just love the chapter.
so glad you liked it...at the very least, dawn's friendship will help spike a lot...but there's probably a bit more to it than that.. :) thanx

05/11/2006 03:27 pm
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Oh wonderful update. Joyce to the rescue? We'll have to wait and see.
what do you think ? ;)

05/11/2006 01:39 pm
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Great stuff. We need more Psycho Buffy.
wow...dont hear that often... :P

05/11/2006 12:16 pm
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Buffy's gonna get it now :D
yep :)

Lou
05/11/2006 12:08 pm
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This is getting kinda sick, isn't it?
a bit, isn't it? but it's meant to be disturbing, at this point it's a very unhealthy relationship :-/

kim
05/11/2006 12:07 pm
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Love this chapter.

Oh, in the last one, you wrote that Dawn's eyes were green. She has blue eyes, like Joyce. Very blue.

Can't wait for Joyce to come back. God, when is Buffy going to start thinking about the big picture, here, and look beyond her friends knowing about her sex life. Hello! You're going psycho, and you could kill all your friends! Isn't that worth fixing as soon as possible?!
i didn't really remember which color her eyes were, but i assumed they were like buffy's...oh well...yeah, buffy's gonna get a wake up call real soon :)

05/11/2006 10:00 am
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Dawn's a knight in shining armour. welll sort of. Gr8 chappie.
lol...sorta :)

05/11/2006 09:40 am
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Dammit, first Dawn and now Joyce too.... *sighs*... we gonna have smut though soon? *looks hopeful*
oh yeah :) sorry, i love joyce and dawnie...so deal with it :P lol j/k :P...
PS...thanx for editing for me, Marie... *hugs*

Tamara
05/11/2006 09:39 am
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Good idea. Call in the reinbforcements!
yep :)

stacy
12/09/2007 01:00 am
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Thank you for the lovely moments with Joyce and Dawn. Gives a dark part of the story a little warmth and fuzziness.
aww, thanx, love...had to give spike a support system, didn't i? :)

spike'smrs
06/21/2006 08:29 pm
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has dawn just arrived or did i miss something
yes, she's just arrived... :) but of course, they remember as if she was there all the time :)

sirc
05/18/2006 08:14 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

05/10/2006 11:12 pm
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okay. I am just glad that at least even fake, Spike has someone on his side. Wonder what Joyce is going to do when all of this comes out. So happy to see someone in the way of having Spike just about killed all of the time.
let me just say without giving anything else away that dawn is not fake...joyce's reaction should be interesting :) thanx for the gret review :)

Kat
05/10/2006 09:58 pm
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oh wow i loved it. I love spike being big bad but still being caring towards the summers women. Oh what are they going to tell dawn
yeah, i love writing spike interaction with dawn and/or joyce...always have loved that friendship...thanx for the review

05/10/2006 06:13 pm
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This is so sweet, he finds comfort in Dawn. Great chappie!
thanx :)

05/10/2006 12:11 pm
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Actually had a long review but it got ate by computer gnomes. Sigh. I love your use of Dawn in this fic. It is excellant - I can/t wait to see how you develop this plot point.
lol...i'm sure it was very good...glad you like my dawnie, she's going to figure very highly in the rest of the story :)

kim
05/10/2006 11:31 am
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Nice retrospective.

I'm thinking that Dawn's here now, instead of later, because the Monks saw that her protectors have a new, unexpected, bond. If they have a seer in their midst, they should know how much Spike will want to protect her, too. His memories could have been altered to think of her as no more than a bratty kid, but instead, he holds great affection for her. The monks inserted Dawn in their lives in the exact way it would benefit the safety of the Key most. Quite an extraordinary spell.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it :) no comments yet on your ideas, you'll see as we go how correct or incorrect they might be ;) thanx again :)

05/10/2006 11:19 am
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I have a feeling I am going to like Dawn in this fic.
thanx :)

Lou
05/10/2006 10:04 am
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Dawn seems pretty sensible so far - long may it last.
it will :)

05/10/2006 09:48 am
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Eat Dawn! Eat Dawn! Happy meal on legs!
um...psycho much? ;) lol

akarinacj
05/10/2006 08:55 am
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Ok,that was a twist in the history, and a good one. I like this little interlude explaining Spike past history with the Summers women. Please update soon.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

05/10/2006 07:39 am
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yay dawn! I was wonreing if dawn was going to be ib this story. Perfict timing, if you ask me.
More soon please.
thanx, glad you think so :)

05/10/2006 05:29 am
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Oh I can't wait to see how Buffy explains this. Thanks for the update and can't wait for more.
thanx so much :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/10/2006 05:01 am
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Oh good. If anyone can step in and try to pull this together a bit, it'll Joyce and Dawn.
And I like the demonstration of Spike's feelings pre-chip.
yep...they're gonna be able to help him...thanx for the review

05/10/2006 04:33 am
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It's looking like Dawn will have a mitigating effect on them both. Eagerly awaiting the next chapter!
thanx :)

vladt
05/10/2006 04:29 am
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good chapter. maybe dawn can aid spike, considering buffy's reaction. love the story. thanks for the read.
thanx :)

05/10/2006 04:14 am
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LOL I love your Spike Dawn interaction.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/10/2006 03:47 am
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Perfect choices (I read Joyce as an ally even if she hasn't appeared yet). Don't mind a bit if "Dawn wasn't really there yet"....perfect fit for this story. Perhaps in making Dawn (if you are still going to have her be the key), Buffy lost a part of herself and that explains her uber bitch from hell personae. Great update, really, really made me smile.

Kathleen
you're right, she will be :) thanx for the review :)

Cas
05/10/2006 03:37 am
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Interesting backstory. Didn't much care for it coming all at once like that - it would have been easier to read broken up - but perhaps that's the way Spike suddenly "remembered" everything that had happened? Still loving the story.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it...and yes, i was deliberately presenting spike's *memories* of dawn as a whole... thanx again :)

05/10/2006 03:16 am
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I’ve never seen you do anything seriously wrong when it wasn’t about Drusilla, Spike.”

Wait a minute Ms Author - what about the time Joyce had to pop Spike on the head with an axe. How quickly we forget.

Like the way you've woven Dawn into the backstory.
oops....hehe *sheepish grin*...nice catch...now go away....

no, just kidding! :) thanx for the thoughtful review...

12/06/2008 04:19 pm
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Stupid Dawn, I like her but she made the Slayer leave =/

11/05/2008 06:22 pm
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I'm reading on my PSP(On computer now) so I can't review every chapter which I do most of the time. Anyway the story is great, possessive, mean, sweet and tender Buffy all in 1 is kinky. And the end of this chapter I didn't expect at all but I like Dawn so thats a good thing.

sirc
05/18/2006 08:03 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

05/10/2006 10:38 am
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wonderful update! I love your introduction of Dawn here - glad she stopped Spike from becoming battered again.
thanx :) so glad you're enjoying it :)

05/10/2006 12:14 am
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Gahhhhh, I am on the edge of my seat! I feel so bad for Spike, at this point I wish someone would stake Buffy......Great writing!
thanx so much :)

Kat
05/09/2006 04:23 am
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oh wow ok now that was unexpected. I have no idea what so ever where you are going with this story. I meen wow I have to keep reading just to find out where you take it. hmmmm so could dawn have something to do with it.
you'll just have to wait and see ;)

05/09/2006 02:36 am
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“Besides – it’s not like any of them would care to help you anyway.” - Doesn't that just sum up Spike's entire relationship with the gang. Buffy's getting really ugly - blaming Spike when she flips out. Chill. Love it
thanx, glad you are enjoying the ride :)

Joyce
05/09/2006 02:06 am
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Wow! What a very disturbing depiction of the mind of a domestic abuser. I'm hoping that this was not from some direct experience.
nothing as intense as this...but i will say there's a reason why most of my work centers around this sort of theme :-\...you write what you know ...

Nikkole
05/08/2006 10:03 pm
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I am glad that Spike has another person to confide in. I don't think that Anya will have much time to help, since Xander is such an ass when it comes to Spike. I am glad that Dawn has the ability to placate (sp??) the beast that Buffy seems to become. Maybe that is a good thing, and a clue to how to keep her under control, cause you know Dawnie will not let anything happen to him. Great chapter, and, here comes the original part, can't wait for more!
you may be right, anya will try, but dawn will soon be a devoted ally who will put his situation first... :) thanx for the review

vladt
05/08/2006 09:03 pm
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love the update. very glad to have dawn appear. thanks for the fine read.
thanx, glad you like it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
05/08/2006 07:01 pm
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Yay Dawn!

I was getting weary from the abuse. Whew!
dawn will help, i promise :)

05/08/2006 03:22 pm
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Dawn to the rescue? Can't wait to see what happens. Great update.
coming up soon :)

05/08/2006 12:55 pm
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ok, Buffy is going crazy :P
pretty much :(

05/08/2006 11:16 am
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Ack! Dawn! Wow can't wait to see where this is going
should be interesting to see :)

05/08/2006 11:07 am
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That's a twist. It's high time for something to happen!
I got kinda tired with Buffy pushing Spike around like that and Spike being so helpless.
But still I like the story very much. ;)
yeah, she's being quite the bitca...but the story's about to take a bit of a turn :)

Lou
05/08/2006 10:35 am
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More cruelty and another temporary reprieve. The poor guy should get himself a sleeping spell till it's all over!
not a bad idea all things considered

05/08/2006 10:26 am
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Hmmm. How will Buffy 'splain things to Dawn; like the terrible injuries on Spike; why Spike should stay in their house; why Spike is acting like a mouse instead of a master vampire?
it won't be easy...next chapter should be interesting :)

05/08/2006 09:41 am
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Ew no... Dawn? *gags*
but i love dawnie :( *pouts* ... lol :P

Tamara
05/08/2006 09:25 am
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Classic abuser mindset. It's look what you made me do instead of look what I did.

And good timing for Dawn to appear. Spike needs all the help he can get.
yep, and he's about to get it...dawn's not as scared to tell buffy off as her friends are.. :)

05/08/2006 09:19 am
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whoa where did Dawn pop from! oh yah monks, right? Thought about getting Buffy that room in the mental ward yet?Update soon.
Oh and loved this part: *the prospect of the Slayer being locked up for domestic violence was somewhat entertaining.*
thanx, glad you liked that bit :)

kim
05/08/2006 08:51 am
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As for the Scoobies not caring...I don't think that would last if they saw that Spike was showing up really damaged, and a serious reduction of his former personality. Neither Giles nor Willow are completely void of potential compassion, when faced with evidence. Willow was decent to Spike on that night he found out he couldn't bite, and Giles owes him his life from Dru and Angelus. They are not such horrid people that they wouldn't care when faced with atrocities.

You're story takes place before Giles proposed to Spike that he might look on the chip as a chance to change his ways, since that conversation took place after Spike found his crypt. Hence, Giles would still be feeling that way at this point in time...a consideration in mind. I'd rather see him as that multi-dimensional thinker, than - not.
i agree with you mostly...i think at this point giles would probably just be beginning to consider the possibility of spike's reform...this is *early* season four, beginning just after thanksgiving, right after spike came to them, so he wouldn't be up to "looking for the good" just yet probably...but give him time
you're right, both willow and giles are compassionate people, but havent really seen a lot of evidence yet, and are still at the stage of "last time we saw this guy he tried to kill us" especially willow, who was attacked by spike very recently...
what i'm saying really is, give them a chance :) they'll come around

kim
05/08/2006 08:37 am
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Dawn?!!! A year early?!!! Whoa!!!! Why now? Did the Powers prod the Monks to do it now to get Buffy back on track? Because the timing is just too much to be coincidental. She shows up just when Buffy is losing more of herself and Joyce is out of town? And of course, Dawn will be on Spike's side...she practically worships him.

Quite a twist you've thrown in. I'm glad Spike remembered that Anya was still there for him. You know, he could make a vengeance wish...I'm sure there's a demon out there who wouldn't mind making the Slayer suffer.
more on dawn will be revealed later...spike needed an ally badly, and you're right, the timing (just in time to save him) probably not coincidence ;) thanx for the great review :)

05/07/2006 05:49 pm
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This is excellently cold JL - I love this mean Buffy, telling Spike he could speak, while controling him mentally; Spike getting no protection from the Giles and the gang although he plainly needs it and LOL at Anya's big mouth. More more more, please.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it ... i know its terribly cruel but i think it's what would have happened...the scoobies honestly didn't care about spike at all during that time..more coming up soon :)

05/07/2006 02:59 pm
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Poor Spike. I hope Buffy or Spie has some sort of inner revelation to ward off some of the violence. I love the building suspense!
thanx, glad you like it :)

DizzyB
05/07/2006 12:12 am
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I've enjoyed your stories so far, and I'm trusting you here, but have to admit that this one presents a very disturbing picture of Buffy. Really hoping you won't take the easy way out and have Spike forgive her after a "heartfelt apology" or some such nonsense. Would love to see her get a comeuppance...Ooh, maybe Angel could intervene and trounce her ass for a change. That would be interesting! Wishful thinking on my part, but will stay tuned to see where you go next.
thank you for trusting me on this one, and buffy's behavior is meant to be disturbing...and even if it takes me 70 chapters... :P lol... i will make the eventual turn around believable, no easy endings here, i promise.. :) Angel may make an appearance yet, no promises either way...but i do promise a bit of a surprise next chapter...let's just say spike will be gaining some of the support he needs :)

Lou
05/06/2006 09:10 pm
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I can't believe no one's going to help him out. Are they all that mean? Silly question.
weren't they always? :(

05/06/2006 08:00 pm
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PLEASE make her at least start to care about how she is hurting him emotionally! I know Joss and co. never did, but oh please let her see it and care.

Anya should dump Xander (as she should have on the show). He wants Buffy and is emotionally abusive to Anya no matter how anyone wants to twist that to make it sound better.

Tense episode...excellent.

Kathleen
buffy will start to open her eyes at some point, i promise...and xander is a jerk in this, i know...things will get better for anya too :)

Cas
05/06/2006 06:13 pm
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No idea what you are planning, except that Spike is probably in a lot of trouble. I think it that it may take Xander seeing what is going on to really bring it home to the scoobies. Could he walk in on them maybe? I'm sure that then he would have pity for spike, as he did after Glory.
yeah, poor spike is probably in for a hard time over this one :(

Maggie
05/06/2006 05:22 pm
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Also not thrilled with what seem to be the upcoming rounds of more abuses. You're a compelling reader (hence with the reading!) -- but I am getting worried on this one. How can Spike feel 'hurt' when she 'rejects' him? Yeah, yeah, there's the claim -- he can't really fight back. But are we supposed to think he has feelings for this raging bitch? This is a season 4 fic. They have no history beyond UST -- and that just doesn't seem like enough for him to be retaining any positive feelings for her at this point. So I'm hoping the 'hurt' is also just an aspect of the claim -- and that the 'real' Spike is totally out of there the minute he is free of the bond.

If not, this is really kind of sick, I'm afraid. Least, that's how I read it now. I just don't see a Spuffy ending here. There just is no foundation in anything positive to justify the HUGE amount of work these two would have to do to move to anything remotely resembling a decent relationship. Well, maybe you will surprise! I really have liked all your other work. And this is, at a minimum, interesting.
thanks for the thoughtful review... let me say that their feelings are both being heavily influenced by the claim, as well as other magical forces at work which have yet to be revealed... i am coming from the viewpoint that spike had feelings for buffy already in season 4, just had not acknowledged them...and vice versa...but there will be no easy endings here, as i said before...i'm going to endeavor to makes the changes realistic, even if it takes a while... hopefully you will trust me and stick with it a bit longer, changes are on the way :)

Dar
05/06/2006 03:41 pm
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Poor Spike but Dense people talk about rage then send Spike with her. Great Story. Hope the ostrich scoobies at least feel guilty. Great Chapter
they are dense but their main problem is they just dont care about spike, unfortunately :(

Nikkole
05/06/2006 03:02 pm
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Oh, I also wanted to say, at first, I was feeling bad for Buffy, not being able to control the rage inside her; but now, after that conversation, I am not feeling so bad for her anymore. She is very self centered (well, we all knew that), and seems more inclined to keep as much of the truth as possible hidden, than to just suck it up, and have some help figuring out what is wrong with her. Those violent tendencies came out against Xander, and almost Anya a few chapters ago. Maybe she should start thinking about what might happen if she goes off the deep end on one of her friends. Is it going to take someone dying before she finally admits that there is something REALLY worng here?
yeah, the thing that is controlling buffy is gaining some strength at this point, but buffy herself tends to be naturally selfish...she will get a bit of a wake up call very soon though :)

Nikkole
05/06/2006 02:58 pm
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I think Spike is in BIG trouble when they get out of sight from everyone else. I am glad that SOME of it is in the open, but I am preparing for a very violent next chapter. Great job on this one.
you're right, spike is in for trouble...but the next chappie might hold some positive developments too :)

missmaximus
05/06/2006 02:10 pm
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I don't comment everytime because I'm reading your story from an archive, but I want to check in and say how much I am loving this.

Hits all my buttons. Can't wait until the next chapter.
thanx for the review, glad you are enjoying it :)

sirc
05/06/2006 02:01 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

05/06/2006 01:22 pm
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Buffy ans Xander need to do some self reflectin. don't ya think?
definitely!!! i totally agree! :)

dragontiff
05/06/2006 01:05 pm
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poor spike..
:(

05/06/2006 12:28 pm
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loveley chapter - poor spike I hope anya notices that Spike left with Buffy and stops it before he gets beat again
anya's reaction *is* still unaccounted for, isn't it? ;)

Miski
05/06/2006 06:43 am
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You are good writer and have good stories...but I don't think I can take much more of this story. It makes sick to think what Buffy will do to Spike and that no one cares. It's just aweful how she is this possessive person with no feelings for another being. It doesn't feel like she's being possessed by anything...it seems like she's acting that way because she can and the claim gave her that freedom...I don't think I can read anymore...
i am sorry that the story is disturbing you, though in a way not as it is meant to be disturbing as far as buffy's behavior is concerned... and the reason it may not seem so much like an actual possession will be revealed soon... also spike will be gaining a bit more support than he has now, i promise.. :) i'm sorry if you need to stop reading, but i hope you can stick with me til things start looking up :)

05/06/2006 06:02 am
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Oh dear, oh dear. Poor Spike, me thinks he's guna get it.







me thinks you're right :(

05/06/2006 05:53 am
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ARGH!! More abuse coming up! Only Anya had any idea about what Buffy was doing to Spike. Giles and Willow keep their heads firmly stuck where the sun don't shine. I hope something changes soon.
yep, they're all blind as far as buffy is concerned...but i will be bringing a few characters in soon who were not always so blind ;) stick with me here, change is comin' :)

kim
05/06/2006 05:51 am
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And here we go with the abuse again. Yay. I'm so thrilled...

Oh, and maybe Spike can get bashed around the head a lot so there's evidence for the Scoobies next time.

Poor Anya - she can do much better than Xander. And hey - she warned Buffy not to do this ritual.
the problem is ... evidence wouldn't help, because aside from anya, at the moment, they simply dont care...and yes, anya could do a lot better than xander i believe :) maybe she will ;)

vladt
05/06/2006 05:49 am
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enjoyed the update. am getting tired of abusive buffy, but i was tired of it in cannon, too. come on get someone on spike side, please. thanks for the fine read.
coming right up ;)

05/06/2006 05:40 am
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Oh please be nice Buffy. Great update.
good luck with that :P

05/06/2006 04:55 am
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Run Spike RUN! Cling to Giles or Willow or Anya!! Probably Giles since Buffy will get pissy about girl clingage
except that he can't, unfortunately :( thanx for the review :)

Kat
05/06/2006 04:31 am
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oh god. that is not good at all.
nope :(

05/06/2006 03:54 am
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Kill the bitch, drive a stake into her heart and dance on her corpse.
sounds good to me at this point :P

pretty_in_fangs
05/06/2006 03:47 am
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I love this story and I love your writing, but I fear I may need to wait a few chapters before I read again. I have a sick little ball of pain in my stomache at the moment, and something tells me it'll take more than one chapter to get past it.
you might not want to skip the next one, it might be a bit rough but things should take an interesting turn, possibly in Spike's favor...your words i actually take as a compliment, as its kind of the reaction i was going for...thanx for the thoughtful review :)

05/05/2006 07:03 pm
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"Unless of course, Buffy -- you have something to hide."

Oh darn right she does. can't wait for more of this one.
:)

Kat
05/05/2006 06:48 am
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lol the problem is she DOES have something to hide. I meen really isnt that the whole point behind her not knowing. Great chapter. i loved the different diologs
yep :) thanx, glad you liked it

05/04/2006 11:02 pm
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oh Buffy has something the hide alright.... Great job for Anya to step up and force the truth out there. I just feel so bad for Spike right now. To want the claim to continue but others trying to break it. Love the chapter.
yep, anya is good at that...and poor spike is in a bad place...but things will get better

Taylormaid
05/04/2006 10:42 pm
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I LOVED every bit of this chapter!!!! And GO Giles!! Cannot wait for the next update!!!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

Bridget
05/04/2006 10:11 pm
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Great chapter. I am glad that Buffy was forced to come clean.
I hope that Spike does not hold back.
does he ever? :)

vladt
05/04/2006 09:25 pm
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great update. really don't want spike to tell the story, theywon't believe him. make buffy tell it. thanks for the read.
lol...you're probably right, they would naturally take her side :(

Nikkole
05/04/2006 05:47 pm
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This is just so reminisent (sp?) to S6 Buffy I can't even begin to say how much! She needs to just stop be afraid of what Giles and her friends think and tell them what is going on. Ahe also needs to except that she cares for Spike more than she lets on, and help him, and not so much herself all the time. Great chapter, can't wait for more!!
yep, i agree on all counts :)

sirc
05/04/2006 05:43 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

05/04/2006 04:54 pm
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Hmmm. Will Giles be able to manipulate Buffy into telling the actual truth about her serious abuse of Spike? I don't know why she's worried about it; the Scoobies usually think he's less than a thing. More story please.
you're too right, unfortunately :(

pretty_in_fangs
05/04/2006 04:41 pm
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::happy squeal:: I love this story. I can't wait to watch the rest of this conversation.
thanx, glad you like it :)

05/04/2006 04:12 pm
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Excellant - I love how this is playing out - the way that it is all coming to light and how buffy and everyone is reacting to it. Giles last line was perfect!
their reactions might not be so good, actually :(

Peyton
05/04/2006 02:14 pm
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First, the praise...I am compelled to read this story as soon as you publish each chapter. You certainly know how to hook a reader. Now the concrit (which is really just my confused thoughts as I read along)...Here's the thing...this is early season 4 so Spike *is* still a bad guy. It's just that now he's a bad guy *and* a victim to Buffy's weird psychotic behavior; which I'm hoping you explain soon. Is it a strange side effect of the mating? Because it's out of character. I hope you also address Spike's bad guy status soon as well since the Scoobs really *don't* have a reason to take the side of a guy who has repeatedly tried to kill them and has yet to make even the first step towards redeeming himself. I feel bad for his situation but quite honestly, I understand completely if the Scoobs simply *don't* yet. That said; I am immensely enjoying reading this story!
it will be explained soon, i promise...and that is actually a problem for him in this, because they don't really believe him or want to take up for him because as far as they're concerned, he's still their enemy, just harmless :( .. thanx for the review

05/04/2006 12:34 pm
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cat's out of the bag! i feel a kind of vindictive pleasure.
:)

akarinacj
05/04/2006 11:21 am
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Wow, So good the scooby gang knows about the blood bound. It´s going to be very interresting to see if Buffy lets Spike speak and if so what he has to say about it. Can´t wait for the update!!!!!
yeah, she sure doesn't want to! lol :)

Lou
05/04/2006 10:22 am
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She still can't admit the truth, can she? And please do something nasty to Xander.
probably will :)

HPfan
05/04/2006 05:26 am
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This is great stuff! I can't wait to see where this is all going. Please, please, please, keep the updates coming!
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

05/04/2006 03:16 am
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Eeeee! Tattle on her Spike!
lol :)

Tamara
05/04/2006 03:08 am
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Looks like Anya is getting sick of Xander's obsession with Buffy. She can do such much better than the way he treats her.

Very clever way to keep her from refusing on Giles part.
she really can :) thanx for the review

Nova
05/04/2006 03:01 am
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Well well well, finally.

I was wondering if the secret keeping was going to go on forever or not. Of course there is more to tell. I'm looking foward to that.
nope, had to come out...can't guarantee good results though :(

05/04/2006 02:47 am
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Oh, yes, let's hear from Spike. Great Anya blurting out and Buffy gets outed as the bad girl she is. All around great chapter.
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

05/04/2006 02:39 am
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Hide? Please, like Buffy ever hides anything from her friends, shes the picture of honesty. NOT! Girls guna get it, so guna get it. ROFL!
yep :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
05/04/2006 02:10 am
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Ooooh....the plot thickens.
*evil grin*
:)

05/04/2006 02:05 am
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Oh yes, Buffy is beginning to get hers, of course somehow they will swear this is all Spike's fault.
probably :)

05/04/2006 01:56 am
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Oh wow. Now I really can't wait for the next chapter.
thanxx ;)

05/03/2006 03:56 pm
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thank goodness Giles knows - and I loved Spike in this chapter... good update!
thanx, glad you liked it :)

05/03/2006 02:59 am
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Ooh busted!
yep :)

Nikkole
05/02/2006 09:11 pm
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yeah, Buffy, tell them!! HEHE!! Tell them EVERYTHING!! Great chapter, you are making this story more and more interesting as the chappies goes by! I wasn't so sure about it at first, but I am completely into it now!
thanx, so glad you are enjoying it :)

05/02/2006 07:17 pm
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Ha! Finally, Buffy has to tell the Watcher and maybe stop being such a self-righteous bitch. Really, someone needs to kick the crap out of her.
yeah, i'm feeling that :)

05/02/2006 12:41 pm
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Oh lord now the 'cats outta the bag' what will the scoobies think?

Another great chapter love.
thanx so much :)

Lou
05/02/2006 11:58 am
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Yaay! Now she'll have to fess up. Maybe Spike should do a runner while she's distracted.
might be better for him :)

05/02/2006 08:50 am
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Good for Spike!  Buffy deserves to be called out on the carpet.  Yay!
definitely :)

akarinacj
05/02/2006 08:48 am
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Yes Buffy, how are you going to explain this???? Poor Spike that is recieveing all the kicking, but I loved the way he taunted her mentally. Please update soon.
thanx, glad you enjoyed it... he's doing all he can at the moment, poor spike :(

05/02/2006 08:17 am
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Muahahahahahaha, my Spikey plays dirty!
hehe

05/02/2006 07:56 am
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So Spike successfully goaded Buffy into showing her psychotic self to her Scoobies and her watcher. What will she tell them?
we'll see :)

05/02/2006 07:12 am
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Go Spike! He manages to make her lose it by just thinking! Now she is trapped. Wonder how she'll get out of this one.
yeah, he's good at that :)

Kat
05/02/2006 06:18 am
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oh dear oh my. Ok I have been all suporto girl of buffy but she is even starting to piss me off. Although spike is egging her on I get it. yikes. I love this story because i really have NO idea where you are going with it
yep, she is pretty evil at this point :)

Shanna
05/02/2006 05:46 am
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Great chapter!! Here's hoping Giles will tell Buffy that she must have been attracted to Spike all along and she as well as Slayer Buffy feels him as her mate. Hope Spike gets some delicious crumbs and then the WHOLE cookie soon.
hmmm....maybe eventually, but unfortunately not yet :(

Shanna
05/02/2006 05:45 am
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Great chapter!! Here's hoping Giles will tell Buffy that she must have been attracted to Spike all along and she as well as Slayer Buffy feels him as her mate. Hope Spike gets some delicious crumbs and then the WHOLE cookie soon.
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/02/2006 05:15 am
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Ha ha! I knew I could count on Xander to blame it on Spike. ::rolls eyes::
This story jsut keeps getting better and better. I love it.
yeah, xander's a jerk :)

vladt
05/02/2006 04:28 am
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fantastic update. don't let her wiggle out of it. very good update to a very good tale. thanks for the read.
thanx :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
05/02/2006 04:03 am
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Tell him Buffy! Tell him!

*Twirls around the room*

Great chapter!
thanx so much :)

05/02/2006 03:59 am
Revelations         
Oh No! Now the cat is out of the bag.
yep :)

Bridget
05/02/2006 03:44 am
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Good chapter. Thanks for giving Spike his spine back.
you're most welcome :)

05/02/2006 03:26 am
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If either of you were to attack the other, I believe she would have the same reaction. - I doubt that. I think she'd let Spike give Xander the beating of his life. Which, I am looking forward to.
yeah< the watcher"s a bit off on that one>>>lol :)

05/02/2006 03:10 am
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Dun ta dun dun. Busted!
Dont think she'll be able to get out of telling now.
no, probably not :)

05/02/2006 03:09 am
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Go Spike and Anya for pulling the wool over Buffy's eyes this time... I am glad that Buffy really had to come clean. ANd I am sorry for Any but maybe she will get really through with Xander now. Wonder how Buffy is oging to try and talk her way out of this one..
thanx for the review :)

kim
05/02/2006 02:57 am
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About time Spike wins an argument. About time Buffy is called on her lies. About time the Scoobies learn that she isn't the pristine, golden Warrior for Good they like to think her as. Selfish little...

Can we get some Joyce in here, along with Anya? This story is so unbalanced with enemies against Spike, and he shouldn't have to live like this. I bet he'd turn down her challenge in a heartbeat with what he knows now. Never let the damn ritual take place, in the first place.
that's a very strong possibility, kim :) thanx for the review :)

MIski
05/02/2006 02:49 am
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I am sooo glad that Spike finally outed Buffy and her behavior to her friends. I hope Giles will help her figure out what is going on. But I am afraid for Spike, I am sure Buffy is very mad at him. I hope she doesn't hurt him =(
oh she's ticked all right...could get a bit scary :(

05/02/2006 02:48 am
Revelations         
Oh yes, make the bitch tell.
lol :)

12/06/2008 05:45 am
Dirty Little Secret         
I always wondered if that was the slayer that said that or Buffy? "Don't ever touch him"?

Reira
12/15/2007 03:42 am
Dirty Little Secret         
I'm unsure as to why this story is so popular. I'm sorry but this is as far as I can read.

It's not that your writing is terrible, but the story as a whole has been unbelievably repetitive - and bluntly put boring. The majority of the story so far consists of Buffy demanding control and Spike incoherently babbling that he was hers, and only hers. I don't believe you needed to repeat the scene so many times to reiterate your point. In my opinion, this story would be a lot better if you trimmed off the dominance-submission scenes and went on with developing the story.

It's been chapter 22 and the story hasn't moved at all.
i'm sorry that you feel that way, love...but if i "trimmed off the dom/sub scenes", there wouldn't be much story left, love...this is a dom/sub *fic*...and there's not much getting around that....

the whole point is the power plays between buffy and spike, and whether or not she'll maintain mastery, both of him and of herself...i'm sorry if it's not your thing, but the plot progresses, just not in the way you might like to see it...

thanx for reading this far, sorry you didn't enjoy it

05/03/2006 03:51 pm
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Wow - go Buffy! :-) To bad we didn't really hurt him that bad,,, heehe
lol...oh xander will get his, too :)

05/02/2006 03:17 am
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Love it! Can these bone heads figure it out? Where's Anya - we need some major blurting out right about now.
probably not...lol... :)

05/01/2006 09:50 pm
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Hehehe  Whoops!  Loved this chapter.  Sorry I've been review slacker, this week.  Can't wait to read more. :)
that's okay :) thanx for the review

05/01/2006 06:22 pm
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I'm reading your story at the Crypt, but I had to find a way to give you a little love back.

I absolutely love this fiction. It's my favorite in a long time.

I see it as a magnification of the s/p relationship in season 6. Spike is obseessed with Buffy and is her "slave." Buffy wants Spike but can't help hurting him. She is also possesive and secretice at the same time.

So it is the same dynamic as the show, but you've given it new life by intensifying it. Now the dynamic is more of a physical forse that neither can escape.

And it's hot! I love a dominent Buffy.
thanx, i'm so glad you are enjoying it, it's making a lot of people mad *tucks head sheepishly*... that's kind of how i see it as well, an intenser telling of what happened in season six... thanx for the review :)

sirc
05/01/2006 11:53 am
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great chapter
thanx :)

pretty_in_fangs
05/01/2006 06:42 am
Dirty Little Secret         
Oh my. But will they wait for an explanation? Or will they presume that he's somehow got *her* under control?
they would, wouldn't they? :(

vladt
05/01/2006 01:50 am
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the defense of spike would be so much better, if the personality defending wasn't so severely abusing him. still this is a very good read, thank you.
i agree :) thanx

05/01/2006 12:36 am
Dirty Little Secret         
Oh I can't wait for the next update to see what happens next.
:)

Nova
04/30/2006 11:46 pm
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I have to tell you I've been enjoying this very much.

Espically this chapter.

Well, I've been rushed
later
thanx, glad you like it :)

kim
04/30/2006 10:18 pm
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As if Buffy's treatment of him wasn't bad enough, now Xander wants to beat him down? And of course, he had a chip before, you morons. Vampires don't show up looking half starved if they've been able to feed!! Where's the scientific logic Giles and Willow are supposed to possess, hmm?

I don't think tripping would necessarily set off the chip, anyway, since in itself, it is not an attempt to harm. It is a prank for humiliation. Biting, hitting, pinching - those are attempts to cause pain. Tripping someone isn't, 99% of the time.

I hope Anya will intercede with that famous no-bull way with words she has. The whole Scooby group needs to be shamed into next week.

This story pretty much just makes me angry, for Spike mostly. I( don't know if I can continue reading his debasement.
yep, the scoobies tend to be pretty dumb when it comes to spike...chip works on intent, and he *definitely* wanted to hurt xander... lol :P...anya will be interceding... thanx for the review

Kat
04/30/2006 09:35 pm
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oh dear. poor spike. awwww great chapter. :)
thanx :)

neo_trinityknot
04/30/2006 09:11 pm
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oops! Xander strikes again.
lol

04/30/2006 07:08 pm
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I am really starting to hate Buffy in this. No, not because of her abuse of Spike...I can see that it is likely the primal in her and out of her control. What is pi$$ing me off royally is how she does NOT see how her WORDS are ripping him apart! She has NO regard for his emotions at all. She is only barely feeling guilty for the physical abuse and that isn''t the worst of it by far. It's all about HER as usual. I hate her for that in this story. Spike was better off in the hands of the initiative, at least THEY were open about the torture they had planned.

Excellent update....hope SOMEONE calls Buffy on her emotional abuse but it's more likely Spike will be blamed somehow.......sigh.

I love this story even if it is making me want to bitch slap Buffy for the next month.

Kathleen
yep, but that was always typical of buffy...she will eventually wake up, though it may take a while :(

Lou
04/30/2006 07:04 pm
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Bloody brilliant!!
thanx :)

Lou
04/30/2006 07:04 pm
Dirty Little Secret         
Bloody brilliant!!
thanx :)

04/30/2006 07:02 pm
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Buffy, Buffy, Buffy, how are you going to get out of this little predicament?

More soon please.
not very easily :)

04/30/2006 06:57 pm
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Good grief! I always thought Buffy should have protected Spike in many ways from Xander but that display may tell Giles something she doesn't want him to know. More story please.
oh yeah, things are gonna come out now! :)

Bridget
04/30/2006 06:52 pm
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Great chapter. Can't wait to read what will happen next. Although as stupid as the scoobies are I am sure that Buffy will be able to explain her reaction and they won't have a clue.
thanx, glad you like it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/30/2006 03:59 pm
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Ooh!!!!!!!!

A little redirected anger makes Amy a happy girl! :o)
yeah, and xander has it coming ! :)

Nikkole
04/30/2006 03:14 pm
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GOOD! She needs to stop be so self centered and thinking that you can just hide things away that you don't like. That is not how the world works.
yep, she's about to get a bit of a wake up call :)

04/30/2006 01:47 pm
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yup, secret's gonna come out. Oh and Bufyy's a ...um you know..um ..
lol...thanx :)

04/30/2006 12:23 pm
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Two words: Oh snap. :O

Can't wait to read more!
lol..thanx :)

04/30/2006 10:59 am
Dirty Little Secret         
Now maybe someone can help them!!
hopefully :)

05/03/2006 03:47 pm
The Secret         
poor spike - Buffy does not deserve him, she shouldn't keep it a secret even if they would react badly to the news
but she always did, didn't she? :(

sirc
05/01/2006 11:43 am
The Secret         
great chapter
thanx :)

05/01/2006 03:03 am
The Secret         
Oh no, Buffy. Let's not tell Giles what you've done. Let him find out in some spectacularly awful way! LOL about Buffy and Spike exercising self-control. Better and better JL
lol...not too bright is she? :) thanx

Bridget
04/30/2006 01:56 am
The Secret         
Great chapter. I really feel for Spike. I don't dislike Buffy as much but she can really be hurtful with her words although I believe it is unintentional.
you're right, it is unintentional...she's just incredibly self-centered...but she'll learn :)

04/29/2006 01:27 am
The Secret         
Eagerly awaiting the meeting with the Scoobies to see how or if they can keep this a secret!
we'll see :)

04/28/2006 11:23 pm
The Secret         
Buffy is a Bitch plain and simple :P
:)

vladt
04/28/2006 07:40 pm
The Secret         
buffy seems to have a talent for making a bad situation worse. fanastic read,thanks
always did, didn't she ? :)

04/28/2006 05:04 pm
The Secret         
fantastic chapter! Wah! I wanna know what is going to happen at the meeting...
comin up next chappie :)

04/28/2006 04:35 pm
The Secret         
MAN... they finally were getting a chance to talk but they both never really took the steps to tell the complete truth. I am so glad that at least they did open some communications...Hope they can keep this all in check before the others find out the hard way. Great chapter.
yep, they have communication problems :P lol... you'll have to wait and see as to the rest :)

04/28/2006 03:36 pm
The Secret         
Poor Spike. I feel so bad for him since Buffy isn't being very considerate of his feelings, as usual.
nope, she's all centered on her own problems :(

pretty_in_fangs
04/28/2006 03:03 pm
The Secret         
:;whimper:: It hurts me when real Buffy hurts him.
yep, she's just being very selfish about it :)

Lou
04/28/2006 02:50 pm
The Secret         
Any sympathy I might have had for Buffy has gone right out the window. She's doing my head in now! Me me me me me! Nothing new there but she's so nasty! Grrrr. And wasn't it Giles's bright idea in the first place?
yep, she's very self-centered about it...yeah, it was giles' idea, but he knew nothing about the sex or the biting or claiming or anything like that...

Nikkole
04/28/2006 01:38 pm
The Secret         
I hope she is enjoying her swim in the Nile! Poor Spike! Very good chpater.
lol

kim
04/28/2006 10:02 am
The Secret         
I just can't feel sorry for Buffy here at all. If she had been trying to do something with honorable intentions, and it went wrong, leaving her this way, that would be one thing. But this whole idea was ridiculous and completely unnecessary, and therefore...she made her bed, and now must lie in it. It's her own damn fault for not approaching this kind of ritual with all seriousness, and the mature thing to do now would be to own up to the mistake and get it put right, including removing herself from harming those around her until the matter is resolved. Some warrior for good! Bah!

Where's Joyce to give Spike a good hug when he needs one? Poor thing...he's brought up some very good points, and she's too selfish to look at them logically for the good of the big picture. I want some of the truth to come out at that meeting, at least. I want Buffy to be forced to admit what's going on...and Giles can share in the guilt for bringing the idea up in the first place. Abusers get away with that crap because they can do it in secret. No longer!!
no, she's not handling the situation right at all...but then in my opinion her morals in the show were always a bit skewed....and i agree that the others need to see what's happening here...as to whether or not they will...we'll see :)

04/28/2006 08:58 am
The Secret         
Would it be possible for Buffy to inadvertently absorb some of Spike's intelligence while she's doing her mind reading tricks?
that would be cool, wouldn't it?

Kat
04/28/2006 08:55 am
The Secret         
oh dear. I read this and I feel for them so much. Both of them. I can totally understand spike's feelings but he doesnt understand buffy's so that makes them feel hurt by eachother so much and it is sad. I see it that was even if it isnt your intention. I see it as buffy hating that she is so crule (kinda) that she doesnt want giles to know. I meen i am sure she doesnt want him to know any of it but it would be hard to talk to your father figure about the fact that you had sex with the 'evil' vamp and then claimed him and went all psyco on him. I dont think I could do it.
Amazing chapter it really made me emotional
yeah, it's just a lot of misunderstandings...more will be revealed soon :)

04/28/2006 08:51 am
The Secret         
forgot about the meeting. wonder how's it gonna go.
we'll see :)

04/28/2006 08:19 am
The Secret         
//And Buffy was utterly unaware as once again his heart shattered in pieces at her feet.//

And ours break right along with him.

Poor Spike. Hope Anya finds a solution soon.
yes, poor baby :(

04/28/2006 07:51 am
The Secret         
Ohhh the poor guys... someone help them!! Can I go help them? I wanna jump in there and wring their necks...
yeah, they always did this sort of thing, didn't they?

05/03/2006 03:43 pm
Communication         
I am so glad they are talking - Huggles Spike
:) thanx

sirc
05/01/2006 11:31 am
Communication         
great chapter
thanx :)

04/29/2006 12:12 am
Communication         
Great chapter, you tease. Isn't it about time for Giles and the Friends to find out and have a big group tantrum?
coming right up hon :)

Bridget
04/26/2006 10:30 pm
Communication         
Good chapter. I am glad it did not turn violent and that Buffy was able to exercise some self control.
yeah, they're both learning :)

Bridget
04/26/2006 10:30 pm
Communication         
Good chapter. I am glad it did not turn violent and that Buffy was able to exercise some self control.
thanx :)

04/26/2006 09:29 pm
Communication         
I just hope that they can figure out what is going on. Great job of Buffy trying to hold off on the anger. And great job of Spike to help in the end. Love the update.
they're both figuring out how to cope with this..glad you liked it :)

04/26/2006 03:23 pm
Communication         
Usually review at TSR but caught this chap here and I love it. Great communication between Buffy and Spike. Can't wait to see what happens.
thanx so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

04/26/2006 12:54 pm
Communication         
after so much of mean Buffy sweet Buffy is heaven, don't u think?
i totally agree.. :)

Lou
04/26/2006 10:16 am
Communication         
Please no more changing her mind every two minutes - it's too gruelling.
no, she's starting to get a bit more control, now that they're figuring out how to deal with this...

04/26/2006 07:35 am
Communication         
Ohhhhhh, this was such a nicer chapter... even without the nice smut!
thanx :) glad you liked it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/26/2006 06:34 am
Communication         
Lovely chapter, I'm getting all misty-eyed. *sniff*
thanx so much, so glad you liked it :)

kim
04/26/2006 06:24 am
Communication         
God, this is so messed up. My heart's bleeding for Spike now...it's so terribly unfair. This *child* went into something so *unnecessary* just because they found Spike a little too annoying. These *humans* that think themselves so righteous. Bah!! Makes me sick that they think they have to right to do such things to other sentient beings! The Initiative is bad enough.
yep...buffy and the scoobies messed things up big time...but that seemed to be her attitude through much of the show unfortunately :(

Typerbabe57
04/26/2006 05:21 am
Communication         
Haven't reviewed in a while--sorry!--but I've been with you all the way. Awesome story, very powerful and compelling. I even find myself enjoying the dominance theme quite a bit (who'da thought?), but hope things get better for Spike eventually.
thanx, glad you are enjoying it :)

FetchingMadScientist
04/26/2006 05:18 am
Communication         
Sorry, but I've been hiding under my bed the last few chappies. *Whew* It looks like it might be safe to come out now, so I am. Looks like things might be getting better. Or will I have to hide again? I love this story! Just thought you'd want to know I'm still here. Just barely, mind LOL but here. Good chapter!
lol...yeah, there are still gonna be scary points but they're starting to work things out :) thanx for the review :)

04/26/2006 05:12 am
Communication         
Glad Spike figured out how to calm her down, it should help tell they figure ou how to even out the playing grond.
yep :) thanx for the review :)

04/26/2006 05:07 am
Communication         
Okay she's starting to do more than just think about what this is doing to Buffy....Yea! Looking forward to Giles finding out what his idiotic suggestion has wrought. SPike got it right, what was the big need to totally dominate him when he was virtually harmless already....birk!

Excellent update.

Congratulations on your win for Belonging on the Fang Fetish Awards....very deserved.

Kathleen
yep, i agree on all points...thanx for the review and thanx for your congrats! :)

Kat
04/26/2006 04:56 am
Communication         
oh wow that actually managed to work though an angry moment without loosing it. hmmm now what will happen next
yep...yea for progress :P thanx

04/26/2006 04:44 am
Communication         
Sounds to me like Ms. Buffy has a VERY dark side... either that or the damned slayer in her has decided that Spike is IT... and refuses to take no for an answer... poor Spike...
could be both or either :) thanx for the review

12/06/2008 03:50 am
Mastery         
I love when you make Buffy bite Spike

stacy
12/08/2007 02:50 am
Mastery         
dammit. I knew you were going to do that.evil.
yeah, i have been called that before :P lol

05/03/2006 03:39 pm
Mastery         
poor spike
:(

DeanSamWinchesterfan
04/25/2006 01:20 am
Mastery         
Good chapter.I feel bad for poor Spike.I hope that the Scoobies try to help him more than they try to help Buffy.Update soon.
how likely is that, really? :\

sirc
04/24/2006 11:40 am
Mastery         
great chapter
thanx :)

04/24/2006 04:43 am
Mastery         
Another amazing chapter. I am not liking the mean Buffy, but it only makes nice Buffy that much nicer.Looking forward to the next chapter!
thanx, glad you like it :)

04/24/2006 03:43 am
Mastery         
man does Spike never learn. I am just so sorry that Buffy's alter keeps making him pay. I just hope that "his" Buffy stays around long enough now to talk this out. Love the chapter.
yeah, he's slowly learning how to deal with her

pretty_in_fangs
04/24/2006 01:38 am
Mastery         
::whimper:: And the rollercoaster ride continues.
lol thanx

vladt
04/23/2006 09:46 pm
Mastery         
good read. part of buffy is out of her control, that doesn't leave much to discuss. thanks for the fine read.
you might be surprised :)

fallen_angel
04/23/2006 11:30 am
Mastery         
gr8 update. starting to like Buffy again. poor girl, she does seem to be trying.
she is, just not hard enough :(

akarinacj
04/23/2006 11:14 am
Mastery         
More, more, please, and it can not go fast enough!!!!
coming right up :)

04/23/2006 09:28 am
Mastery         
I'm interested to see what they could actually "talk" about.
should be interesting :)

Kat
04/23/2006 08:08 am
Mastery         
oh dear. *tears up* poor poor spike. I dont even know what to say other then i totally feel like crying
sorry :(

Phishie
04/23/2006 05:42 am
Mastery         
I'm just keeping my fingers crossed in hopes that Spike eventually lets the demon slip completely when Buffy goes too far and gets some of his own back.

I'm guessing that its worked this way because the ritual was flubbed, so its a bit of both dominance/mating claims, but without her supplication to his claim the forces of the bond are *way* uneven.

I can't get enough of this story, I'm all kinds of addicted. Too long without an update and I might start getting the shakes. I'm thanking my lucky stars for such awesome and speedy chapter uploads!

Now get back to writing. *Insert ominous whip-cracking sounds here*
yep, they totally screwed it up...more will be revealed soon :)

04/23/2006 05:08 am
Mastery         
Ohhh.... so close...
and yet so far :(

Bridget
04/23/2006 04:54 am
Mastery         
I had so much hope for this chapter. Buffy started out as a loving person. But alas it was not to be. It appears that the primal part of Buffy needs to dominate and control. She needs a way to merge her two selves I think. Sort of like the way Spike can control his demon. I don't really know what good talking will do but I hold out hope for the next chapter. Good job.
yep..that might help.. thanx for the review :)

Nikkole
04/23/2006 04:00 am
Mastery         
OH! SO close to getting her to say it! You really know how to build up tension! I am glad that you put that although she had no control, she knew what she did and what had happened. I think that is pivotal here, I just don't know where.
it will be :) thanx for the review

04/23/2006 03:52 am
Mastery         
Wow, JL I am in total awe of your ability to crank out this way steamy stuff.
thanx, so glad you like it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/23/2006 03:36 am
Mastery         
Wow.

I don't have the words.

Oh wait, yes I do.

HAWT!
lol...thanx :)

kim
04/23/2006 03:27 am
Mastery         
ALMOST!!

Thing is, Buffy the *girl* would love to belong to a guy that would treat her right. It's the nasty Slayer demon that's the problem...

Gotta drain her some so she's too weak to resist you if you're going to pull that trick, Spike. And it's not even like he wants to trick her. He just wants to be on even ground again. He totally wouldn't mind staying with a nice Buffy.

What's talking going to do when you'll just get mad at him if he's himself, Buffy? Bitch. Chain her up and throw away the key until Giles and Anya can fix this.
you're precisely right...buffy herself isnt the problem really... at least not her *whole* self...if that makes any sense...lol :P...chains keep coming up...hmmm.... ;)

04/23/2006 03:23 am
Mastery         
Man! Do they ever need to talk.
yep :)

Bleck
04/23/2006 03:18 am
Mastery         
Yeah, and after he just kills Buffy, he should stake himself in shame at being portrayed as such a weak-willed pansy.
to spike's credit in this story, it's the claim that's making him behave the way he is, mostly...not really his fault...

04/23/2006 03:06 am
Mastery         
just kill her Spike and get it over with, please :P
lol...she is pretty awful, isn't she? :P

12/06/2008 02:37 am
Reclaimed         
I would of liked this chapter better if it was actually still the slayer in Buffy at the end =D but still good.

stacy
12/08/2007 02:43 am
Reclaimed         
Um, while I'm hopeful that Spike is finally gonna get some TLC, is Buffy going to go all Evil and ruin it? sigh. You do realize that I now love/hate you, right? You're kinda like Joss in that way.
well, buffy will be periodically going evil throughout this fic, thats sort of the nature of her problem...lol...and what a compliment, love!!! :D *hugs* thanx so much :)

06/21/2006 04:28 am
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Wow! Had started this, but only read the first couple of chapters and then forgot I was reading it, apparently. Now I'm playing catch-up and having a hard time tearing myself away. Amazing story - really. Scary Buffy (or first Slayer or whatever it is in there), but at the same time I see eerie similarities to their abusive relationship in season VI. Nicely done - I will finish catching up tomorrow, I hope.
thanx, glad you are enjoying it.. :) glad you re-found this fic...that's kind of what i intended, reflections of season six, but to a major extreme :)

05/03/2006 03:37 pm
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i hope anya figures out what is wrong - this is just to cruel of buffy
she will in time :)

Esther
04/23/2006 12:52 am
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Oooh, great update!!! Wow, glad that Buffy changed her mind at the end....can't wait to find out what happens now!!
thanx :)

psycheps
04/21/2006 11:41 pm
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Great update!

I love how Anya was trying to protect Spike.
I hope things get worked out soon, I hate to see spike in such emotional pain.

can't wait fo more

they're going to gradually get better...and worse...oh it's hard to explain so just keep reading :)

Lou
04/21/2006 10:23 pm
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Poor crazy mixed-up Buffy. She's in a bit of a mess.
oh yeah :(

Bridget
04/21/2006 06:48 pm
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This chapter was not as bad as I was expecting. I was expecting Buffy to be extremely violent. I am glad she was not. Good for Anya standing up to Buffy. Good chapter.
yeah, the reason she was not was because spike was smart enough not to challenge her...he's learning how to deal with her...

04/21/2006 04:35 pm
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I love pyscho Buffy. I'm glad that "just" Buffy is going to do her duty to her pet vampire. Heh heh.
thanx, glad someone does :P

fallen_angel
04/21/2006 03:01 pm
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Buffy needs a mental ward like right about now! She's possessed i tell you and poor Spike. Loved Anya for standing up for Spike. I always liked her but Xander like Buffy was way to daft to appreciate what he had.
yeah, buffy's in a bit of trouble :)

pretty_in_fangs
04/21/2006 07:20 am
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And I'm intrigued to see if the rest of hte gang would believe Anya about how Buffy's acting without seeing it in person. If, that is, she decides to tell them, though as freaked out as she is now...
we'll soon see :)

pretty_in_fangs
04/21/2006 07:18 am
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Oh my. I'm glad things might soon be looking up, but I think I need to go sit in a corner and shake for a bit now.
lol..sorry

Kat
04/21/2006 06:24 am
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hmmm good chapter. I enjoyed the end alot. I have no idea what is going to happen next and that makes me happy since it meens that i am excited for the next chapter.
thanx :) glad you liked it :)

04/21/2006 06:19 am
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Hmm, slayer strength valium?? lol
might be a good idea :) lol

sirc
04/21/2006 06:11 am
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great chapter
thanx :)

kim
04/21/2006 04:55 am
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*big sigh* Buffy's moments of compassion are so short. It's really hard to read what she's doing to Spike.
changes coming soon :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/21/2006 04:46 am
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Making up???

SQUEE!!!!

*rips open new package of undies*

.....*and throws down a few towels on the bed before going to sleep for good measure*

(As you can probably tell by now, I REALLY liked this chapter!)
wow...i'll take that as a compliment :)

04/21/2006 04:33 am
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Thank god Buffy comes back to 'herself' because she'd be hard to take if she didn't! Great chapter. Poor Spike!
yep, evil!Buffy is scary

04/21/2006 03:36 am
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great update...sigh..the tightness in my chest lifted slightly with the ending...lol
thanx :)

04/21/2006 03:04 am
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Man Anya has guts, but I am glad that Spike stepped in. I know that Buffy would hate it if she really did something to Anya and all Anya was trying to do was help. And I do hope that Buffy can stay in control long enough to help make things up to Spike. I so love this story.
yeah, buffy would never forgive herself :( thanx for the review :)

vladt
04/21/2006 02:57 am
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great read. buffy is going to lose it completely soon. i'm sure you will work it out. and i will enjoy that read, too. thanks for the fine read.
thanx :)

Nikkole
04/21/2006 02:41 am
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I am glad that she realizes that she wants him to, but I wish Anya had been allowed to see what happened so she would understand more of what is really going on. Poor Spike! So confused over his feelings. Knowing he wants her, but not the things she is doing to him, and yet knowing that he doesn't want to be rejected by her, and loathing the feelings the whole time! Poor Buffy for not being able to control whatever it is, wanting to leave so she doesn't hurt him if she changes again, and yet still feeling responsible and staying to care for him. I really enjoyed this chapter, and I hope they find some answers soon, and before it is to late. What if this "other side" of Buffy decides NOT to retreat when she gets submission? Then how will they get Buffy back? The good side of her, that is.....
yes, they're both so confused and hurting right now...they need to find a solution...more will be revealed to anya and the other scoobies as the story progresses :)

04/21/2006 02:08 am
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It seems Buffy has a dissociative disorder of some sort. Spike seems to be learning how to handle her lunacy. More story please.
yeah, he is learning to deal with her better...of course he should be good at that sort of thing, shouldn't he?

04/21/2006 02:02 am
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Damn....don't know who I feel sorriest for (mad as hell at Giles for suggesting something so volitile but not researching well enough to get it right!!!)

Funny but we DID see a glimpse of this primal Buffy from time to time in S6. This is just amped up a bit and there's less control in her.

Excellent update.

Kathleen
yeah, i agree...buffy had the potential to be this way all along

DeanSamWinchesterfan
04/21/2006 01:55 am
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Stupid mean Buffy.At least she's back to normal.Update soon.
for the time being :(

12/06/2008 01:38 am
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Good ole Anya, I can't believe I'v been reading this story and 'white magic' over and over again =/

11/12/2006 05:50 am
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oops, Buffy's not going to be happy
thanx :)

08/28/2006 09:34 am
Friends         
My god, this story is bloody addictive! I was supposed to be asleep 2 hours ago... But here I am, reading away! I love the wicked Buffy, but I want her to get lost in him as the real her too. Where's this going? Off to read!
its gonna be a while yet before she is "lost" -- before her true nature is even revealed...hope you like the rest :)

05/03/2006 03:32 pm
Friends         
nice update
thanx :)

Esther
04/23/2006 12:31 am
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Great chapter!! Love that Anya and Spike are becoming friends; their scene was wonderful. Ooh, seems Buffy's pissed again....gonna read the next chapter now.
thanxx, glad you like the spike/anya friendship.... :)

04/21/2006 04:28 pm
Friends         
Great Anya, that is if Buffy doesn't kill her in the next chapter, o evil writer.
could happen ;)

sirc
04/20/2006 06:26 am
Friends         
great chapter
thanx :)

DeanSamWinchesterfan
04/19/2006 09:00 pm
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Good chapter.I want to see Possessive!Buffy.I wonder why Spike's chip isn't working.Update soon.
thanx so much :)

Bridget
04/19/2006 04:02 pm
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Nice interaction between Spike and Anya. I don't like Buffy in this story because her domination over Spike is abusive and that is not a healthy situation. I will be glad when Anya figures out what is wrong with her. Nothing good can come from this type of relationship.
so far, i dont like her much either....they've got a long way to come before they can have a good relationship here

Pin
04/19/2006 03:45 pm
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Great chapter - thanks for the info and I'm glad Spike is actually getting some support. Sounds like PsychoSlayer is on the move again, ut oh.
thanx, glad you like it...and yeah, buffy's gonna be a bit of a problem :(

falen_angel
04/19/2006 01:56 pm
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we've already seen the possessive Bitch..oops, i meant Buffy so now bring on the jealous Buffy!
lol...there might not be much difference between the two...

akarinacj
04/19/2006 08:44 am
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Very nice chapter. Loved the interaction between Spike and Anya. And it´s going to be very interresting to see how Buffy reacts to all this. Please update soon!!!!
thanx, glad you liked it ... buffy's reaction? not. good. lol thanx for the review :)

psycheps
04/19/2006 07:47 am
Friends         
Aghhhhhhh....

Great update, love the spike anya interaction

evil cliffhanger
thanx, so glad you liked it...i enjoyed writing that conversation :)

neo_trinityknot
04/19/2006 06:42 am
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Eep!
yep

04/19/2006 05:11 am
Friends         
ut oh! Looks like jelous Buffy just made an aperance.
yep :(

kim
04/19/2006 04:59 am
Friends         
I've been thinking for a while that this new version of Buffy is a danger to more than Spike, and she's about to prove it. Gee, who's really the soulless demon in the room right now? Angelus would be so proud.

Can we chain her up, please? Or send her to Siberia? Where's a vengeance demon when you need one?
yeah, things could get a bit dangerous here...chains would be good...could be in the future somewhere ;) lol

pretty_in_fangs
04/19/2006 04:55 am
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Oh no.
exactly :)

04/19/2006 04:31 am
Friends         
uh oh... Spike is in trouble...
uh-huh...possessive buffy is back

04/19/2006 04:22 am
Friends         
Oooo Anya, you better get your hand off her man! lol
lol...precisely the problem :)

04/19/2006 03:37 am
Friends         
oh mama! Got a feeling that Anya is about to meet EvilBuffy in person. This could be very, very bad.

Excellent update. Love that the chip isn't working on more than Buffy.

Kathleen
thanx...that will help to even the scales out a bit..eventually :)

04/19/2006 03:30 am
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EEEEEK!! Spike's in trouble again and I doubt Anya can come up with something soon enough to save him from getting beaten again. Buffy is acting like Angelus. ICK
yeah, this could be bad...but for the record she hasn't actually beaten him...not unless you count the fight...and i don't... :P

04/19/2006 03:24 am
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Oh, shit. Slayer's back. This can not be a good thing.
definitely not a good thing

fangfaceandrea
04/19/2006 03:06 am
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Hee Buffy is so scary right now :)
isn't she? thanx

Nikkole
04/19/2006 02:56 am
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You know, I feel really bad for Spike, and I also feel bad for Buffy, even hough I think she is a raving lunatic at times right now. I hope that Anya can help. although, I think she (Anya) is about to get a taste of Buffy's posessive demony-bitch side. I have a feeling changes are a-coming, but they ae not going to be very good!
Anya will be able to help, and yes, she is about to see a bit of buffy's evil side here... thanx for the review :)

Kat
04/19/2006 02:48 am
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you know I read some of the reviews and the people are 'mad' at buffy and all I can feel for her is sadness. When i think about not being able to control her reactions added to the fact that every important guy in her life had majorly hurt her mentally either by leaving or crule words or mis-deeds and then add in the fact that she knows that she is hurting spike but cant seem to stop it, they are lucky that she hasnt completely lost her mind. And although i DO feel for spike it is, currently, buffy that i feel for more
i appreciate your unique view on this...though i'm actually mad at buffy myself for the way she's treating spike, it's not completely her fault, and there also should be a measure of sympathy, because this isn't easy for her either, as you've pointed out...my choice to write mostly from spike's pov kind of makes that tough for readers to remember i think...anyways, thanx again for a thoughtful review :)

Kittenuno
04/19/2006 02:31 am
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'Blood Bound' - I can just imagine Spike describing this tale as a bloody roller coast. It has amazing high points, incredible twists and beautiful emotional dips. 'Blood Bound' is a great work in progress.
thanx so much for your thoughtful review... :)

04/19/2006 01:55 am
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oh no!! eck! now i'm worried for anya and spike! damn she's scary!buffy
yep, she's pretty scary right now...and pretty pissed...

04/19/2006 01:54 am
Friends         
Can we kill Buffy's arrogany ass yet??? Damn she is turning into queen Bitch :P
she deserves it, doesn't she?

12/06/2008 12:42 am
Resistance         
I am really loving Buffy atm(only dark Buffy =p)

[Quote]“What do you think you’re doing?” she asked in a dangerously soft voice{/Quote] My favorite line in this chapter/1 out of the whole story.

12/06/2008 12:42 am
Resistance         
I am really loving Buffy atm(only dark Buffy =p)

[Quote]“What do you think you’re doing?” she asked in a dangerously soft voice{/Quote] My favorite line in this chapter/1 out of the whole story.

05/03/2006 03:29 pm
Resistance         
i really dislike buffy at the moment - she is acting vile. I hope they figure out what is going on soon!
they will in time :) thanx

04/29/2006 12:01 am
Resistance         
Nit pick point on the "Ow" door breaking. As a karateka, I don't think the Slayer would hurt like that over wood breaking. I don't and I'm only human. We humans are able to focus up to 6 times our body weight on one point if trained.
yeah, but she didn't go at it like deliberately trying to break it...she accidentally put her fist through a wooden door, splintering it...much like xander's hand through the wall in "The Body"...her strength wouldn't matter so much in that case....in my opinion :)

Nikkole
04/19/2006 02:42 am
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I am thouroughly (sp?) confused by Buffy right now. Usually I can figure a story out and what is coming....you have me COMPLETELY stumped. I know it has something to do with the wrong ritual being completed, but I have no idea what is coming. GREAT JOB!!
you're not supposed to get it all yet...though i wouldn't be a bit surprised if you had figured it out already, as perceptive as you usually are!! :) thanx for a thoughtful review :)

DeanSamWinchesterfan
04/18/2006 01:31 am
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Good story.Stupid Buffy being mean to Spike.I started reading this today because the premise sounded interesting,and I liked it.Do you watch "Bones" or "How I Met Your Mother"?I love David Boreanaz in "Bones".I can't watch anything James Marsters is in, because he sounds so weird without the British accent and he has normal hair.He freaks me out.
Alexis Denisof guest starred on "HIMYM" and I didn't even recognize him without his British accent.He didn't freak me out though.I can't wait until tomorrow.Pizza Hut lunch & then the book store.The book store has movies,but they don't have the one I want.Hopefully,you can order movies like you can order books.I want the first season of "Fraggle Rock".I can't find it anywhere,and just decided to order it.I may be a teenager,but I still love "Fraggle Rock".You can never be too old for "Fraggle Rock".I miss watching it,even though I don't remember much of it.Morning kids shows used to be good,but now they suck.I wish they'd put our old shows back on like "Dinosaurs"(The first two seasons are coming out on DVD in May,and I'm getting them),"My Little Pony(I'm too old to watch that,but still),and countless others.I miss the kids shows of the early nineties,even though I barely remember the early nineties.Update soon.
thanx for the review :)

~*~Tasha~*~
04/17/2006 09:34 pm
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Okay Bitchy Buffy has got to go. I swear if she doesn't get knocked down a peg or TEN, I'm going to scream. I keep hoping that this will get better with every chapter I open. Now it just seems to keep getting worse. {sighs and shakes her head} Sorry, JL. Your writing is phenomenal though to be able to evoke such high emotions in people. I just can't handle any more for now.
sorry, tasha, my stories are just majorly angsty...but this one will be looking up, gradually...the next chapter actually begins that path, with spike getting some support and friendship in his situation from anya... thanx so much for your thoughtful reviews, and hope you can continue to enjoy the story... :) *hugs*

Esther
04/17/2006 09:04 pm
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Oooh, great chapter!! Man, at least Spike resisted this time, but I agree....wonder how long it'll take before he gives in. More please!!
probably.not.long... :)

04/17/2006 07:05 pm
Resistance         
That's a helluva a time to answer your cell, Anya.

Poor Spike, left alone to the Slayer's mercy. Poor Buffy, left alone with Spike to the Slayer's mercy. Hope there's something Anya can do besides tell Giles. I can just imagine Buffy's embarrassment at that. No to mention, Giles' guilt. After all, wasn't this his idea to begin with?
yep, poor spike's in trouble here...but anya will be more help in the future, i promise ;)

idk5743228
04/17/2006 05:10 pm
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I'm still thinking Bitchy Buffy is channeling Angelus more than the 1st Slayer. Needlessly cruel and really enjoying it sounds like something more from Angelus' resume. The 1st Slayer was all about kill the demon and move on. Again, excellent writing. I'm really looking forward to see how you come up with explaining/justifying Buffy's current attitude.
the first slayer's main thing -- in this story anyway -- is power...so if she's needlessly cruel, it's as a means to the end of making spike submit .. thanx for a thoughtful review :)

Kat
04/17/2006 07:09 am
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oh god i hope something gets worked out soon cus this is tearing at my heart.
there will be changes coming up but the heart tearing out thing? maybe gonna keep up a bit longer... :-\

04/17/2006 04:56 am
Resistance         
Fantastic! I just started to read this two days ago at the crypt and I was afriad that it was one of those many wonderful WIP that were last updated in 2003. I am so glad I stopped back to check! And now I know where your fiction lives.

I love your Buffy. Often I don't read Buffy fiction because I feel that authors magnify her flaws. Which is common for all of the characters, but I'm especialy protective of Buffy.

Your Buffy is great. I have a dominant-Buffy kink a mile wide and you have made her dominent actions toward Spike entirely believable with the concept of the bond. I've gone back and read the kitchen scene several times now. So hot!

It was heart-wrenching to watch Spikes desperate attempt to salvage something out of this nightmare during this latest chapter. He is truely on the edge of loosing everything.

I love suspense!

Great story!
i'm so glad you're enjoying it, and glad you like my buffy; everybody seems to hate her *innocent look*..actually I'm not liking her much myself at the moment...anyways, as you're protective of buffy, i'll take it as a compliment that you still like her in this story :) as will be revealed later, there *are* reasons for her bad behavior toward Spike...thanx for the great review :)

vladt
04/17/2006 03:01 am
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good read. buffy is becoming very annoying, though. thanks for the fine read.
i agree about the annoying thing...lol...thanx

Lou
04/17/2006 12:04 am
Resistance         
Anya was a real big help - she didn't even see the wounds!
give her a second, she just walked in the door!! :P lol

pretty_in_fangs
04/16/2006 10:31 pm
Resistance         
OK, this tension is really getting to me. I hope they find a way to rein in the Slayer demon sometime soon, cause I'm not sure how much more Spike (or I) can handle.
they will, they've gotta figure out what it is they're even dealing with first though :)

04/16/2006 08:43 pm
Resistance         
I've got a theory that Buffy is channeling the first slayer in her horrible treatment of Spike. I just wish the part of her that isn't a flaming bitch would feel worse about how she is treating him (and notice, really see him kinda notice, how she is tearing him apart emotionally). Anya should bitch slap her on principle.

Excellent update, interesting story.

Kathleen
your theory may be right...i agree about the slapping...might do her good... she will notice soon, too, what she's doing to spike, i promise

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/16/2006 06:06 pm
Resistance         
Oooooooh......cryptic!

Please update quickly! Pretty please, with sugar on top? And a nummy cherry too? :o)
coming up :)

04/16/2006 05:22 pm
Resistance         
Man, Buffy was making an effort to stop the madness and have Anya around but that just had to be the time that Spike was trying to exert some independance. Man, what a pair they are. This is going to be a long lesson for the both of them. Great update.
yep, their timing sucks don't it?

04/16/2006 04:05 pm
Resistance         
Hot stuff JL - Maybe Buffy needs to accept his claim before she gets the Miss Cruelty of Sunnydale crown.
that might help ;)

sirc
04/16/2006 12:50 pm
Resistance         
great chapter
thanx :)

fallen_angel
04/16/2006 12:44 pm
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what's with Buffy? she gone nuts right? i like it when Spike stands up 4 himself afterall he is a master vampire.
oh she's definitely in need of help ... thanx

samson28
04/16/2006 12:27 pm
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Looking forward to Anya and how she is going to assist. :)
anya was always awesome, wasn't she? :)

neo_trinityknot
04/16/2006 09:41 am
Resistance         
SqueeSquee!Aw, poor Spike.
yeah poor baby :(

04/16/2006 09:25 am
Resistance         
Waah, I'm totally hating mean-Buffy. Why is she so cruel to him? :(

I'm dying to read more! Hope you update soon.
she's not really herself at the moment...more soon :)

04/16/2006 08:47 am
Resistance         
Ugh! She's still nasty when nobody else is looking. How will Anya be able to influence Buffy's better nature (such as it is) to treat Spike as well as she would a dog.
yep...buffy needs to get control and fast :)

04/16/2006 08:36 am
Resistance         
gooooo, Spike you gota do it man. For the sake of hen pecked hubbies everywhere :P
lol..think he can hold out?

04/16/2006 08:25 am
Resistance         
Oh Anya, help my Spikey! .... so they can get back to the kinky smut.... *shifty eyes*
lol...yeah she's gonna help him... :)

12/04/2008 03:43 pm
The Discovery         
Cruel Buffy is good to =)

stacy
12/08/2007 02:20 am
The Discovery         
Well, darn! You had me all Buffy-Hating and then you take it away! I felt like stepping in and taking her Spike away until she learned to treat him better.....What am I sayin? I'd never give him back!
lol...yeah, it's not all her fault, poor girl, though in some ways it is...thanx so much for your kind review, love :)

shanyce
06/03/2007 06:59 am
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you are a really talented writer and i'm not judging you are anything but your story makes me hate buffy and i really don't wanna hate buffy dislike maybe but not hate so i will recommend your story to people but i don't think i can read it anymore but because your such a good writer and i hate unfinished stories i will finish it i hope that buffy gets better because it's not going to good for me right now
lol...so you pretty much just talked yourself into finishing in the course of writing this review, is that right? :) if so, i'm glad, but i understand if it's too much for you...i know it's very very dark, but it does get better...thanx for your kind review :)

11/12/2006 05:37 am
The Discovery         
ooh, curiouser and curiouser
thanx :)

Emily
06/06/2006 02:25 am
The Discovery         
Holy Crap! I realize that you very well may not be checking as you are already 15 chapters later, but this is incredible, and i need to review now! The was this is being done reminds me of season 6 buffy (obviously) but the way that you make there be a distinct line between uber-Bitchy!Buffy as opposed to normal kinda-Bitchy!buffy is incredible. It's almost as if her resurrection blurred the line between the feral side and the normal side. I am not quite sure if this is what you were getting at, or i am just taking this a couple steps further than i should; but either way this is amazing. Great work, and i cannot wait to read the next chapters.

Emily
thanx so much for your review...yes, that was quite deliberate actually, for the most part...this is an exagerration and an exploration, to a certain extent, of some of the issues in season six :) glad you enjoyed the chapter :)

05/03/2006 02:52 pm
The Discovery         
Oh nice - why hadn;t the chip fired - ohhh very nice update
you'll see :)

04/16/2006 03:58 pm
The Discovery         
Great twist JL - I can hardly wait for Buffy to explain this to Giles.
thanx ;)

04/16/2006 01:31 am
The Discovery         
ohhh, wonder what that means exactly...hmmm, all kinds of things running through my mind...lol...will wait to see how close any of them are...lol
we'll see ;)

psycheps
04/14/2006 10:36 pm
The Discovery         
OOoh, love great updates at work, make the day slightly more tolerable for a little while.

Oh poor spike, I was aching for him this chapter. What is going on with the Buffster, I won't even begin to try to guess and I will patiently (biting my nails) wait fo rthe next update.
yeah, she's treating him pretty bad, huh? but there is a reason for it and it will be revealed soon

rayan
04/14/2006 10:24 pm
The Discovery         
damn it....im gonna kill her myself...bloody evil bitch....i dont think ive ever wanted to strangle buffy before...spike yes but BUFFY noo...this is all new to me....so please if anyone is feeling like me...please tell me...cuz well i think we need to start some kind of help program for tramatized victims *lol*...kiddin there people...ok maybe not...but thats not the point..here *shifty eyes*...heh anyway gREAT job with this chappie...KEEP IT UP
lol...yeah she's being pretty evil...are you kidding?? I wanted to strangle her all the time!! she's pretty much evil to him all the time in the show... :) lol...thanx for the review :)

vladt
04/14/2006 07:44 am
The Discovery         
intense, sad, frightening. wonderful read thank you.
thanx :)

04/14/2006 05:43 am
The Discovery         
OMG! That slayer demon, or whatever it is, seems to be closely related to Angelus with the cruelty. I hope Spike finds a way to level this playing field.
yep, she's being pretty evil isn't she? thanx :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/14/2006 03:51 am
The Discovery         
Wow, I almost cried for Spike. Poor baby. Maybe he should come over my way and I'll kiss it better. Heehee
lol...me first :)

04/14/2006 01:03 am
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Some one needs to get her Demon under control. Poor Spike, Hope he gets his.
you're so right...thanx :)

galata
04/14/2006 12:26 am
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Okay, now we're getting somewhere! Can't wait to see when you go with this.
thanx :)

Kat
04/13/2006 08:50 pm
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oh god poor buffy. I meen i totally feel for spike but Buffy has no real idea what is going on and it is hurting her too. oh dear
yours is a rare and refreshing opinion :) thanx lol

vampkiss
04/13/2006 07:00 pm
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Just goes to show what an amazing writer you are that you had me cringing throughout the chapter, yet on the edge of my seat awaiting the next. More soon? Pretty please? *bats eyes*
thanx so much, kind of the reaction i was going for :)

daisy
04/13/2006 06:47 pm
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okay i love you, but cut spike a chance here. i can't wait to see what he does with this info(chip not working. more soon please.
oh he will use it to his advantage ;)

Shanna
04/13/2006 06:32 pm
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I'm a Spuffy because I adore Spike and I so wanted Joss to do something more positive with this relationship. IMHO, this love story could have matched or transcended all other love stories in print or on the little and big screen. I have to tell you that Buffy was my least favorite character on BTVS way before the series finale. Couldn't take her bitchiness and her denial. Maybe that's why I like Spuffy fanfic...Buffy is a better character most times as treated by fanic writers. This chapter pretty much made me cringe with her 'primal bitch' side Here's hoping Anya and Giles help her control her freaky possessive and cruel side. Hope Spike beats the crap out of her too. The Primal Slayer needs a lesson. Love the story but I just cringe at Spike's pain and Buffy's brutality. Make it better soon so I think there can be a love bond here that both characters feel.
things will get better soon....but she was never very nice to him even in the show..even in season 7, in my opinion...she may very well have a butt-kicking coming her way...lol :) thanx

Nikkole
04/13/2006 06:30 pm
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Interesting turn of events in this chapter! I was truly cringing throught the whole thing! Now, it is obvious that Buffy has no control when whatever it is that happens, happens. BUT, she changes back to herself after the dominance is asserted. Is she going to say that it is THAT side of her that is at fault? Will it be like Angel? "oh, but he didn't have a soul then". Cause that is a big load of BS. I think this is just a hidden part of Buffy, that is able to come forward when she is trying to be dominant with Spike. I hope he bite her when he sees her next. Let him drain her a bit, take the power away and see where things go then. Maybe the chip doesn't work on her, because whatever this other side of her is, is less than human enough to not make the chip fire! I can't wait for more!!
i agree that the whole angel/angelus thing was a load of crap...i pretty much agree with you here, but i'm not saying for sure how this story is gonna come out, but you're at least partially on the right track :) thanx

Amarysso
04/13/2006 06:11 pm
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I wanted to introduce Buffy to hot pokers or something like that for how she was treating Spike. Good to hear it was her primal side and not both sides coming one, I was scared that was happening. I feel so sorry for Spike.
lol..again, kind of the reaction i was going for there...thanx for the review :)

idk5743228
04/13/2006 05:27 pm
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Let's see, for some reason I'm hearing the demon made me do it, It wasn't me! Maybe I'm wrong but for some reason I'm seeing a great simularity between Buffy telling herself it wasn't her and Angel/Angelus using that excuse. Please tell me I'm wrong. That was probably one of the most disturbing chapters I've ever read. Well written, but disturbing.
i agree with you, i never bought that excuse either...a parallel will be drawn though...it was supposed to be disturbing, so thank you :)

FetchingMadScientist
04/13/2006 05:17 pm
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Dramatic tension, I can take, done it myself. But this...If you meant for us to "see red," than I am sooo there! Gonna go breathe now. I hope this gets better for Spike, and soon!
i did mean for you to "see red"... but then, i always go for the dramatic emotional reaction...lol :P thanx for the review :)

kim
04/13/2006 04:05 pm
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Forgot to say that at this point, I want Spike to get his power back, and then his freedom. 'Cause honestly, how is Buffy going to control the Slayer demon so she doesn't behave like this anymore? How would *this* ever turn into a healthy, equal relationship? It won't. If he happened to drain her dry right now, I wouldn't be the least bit sad. No means no.

Let's see how Buffy likes it, huh?
well, i have to say i disagree on one point...buffy could learn to control her demon in much the same way that spike learned to control his...he went from killing on a consistent basis to changing everything...for love...hmmm...let's see how things pan out for buffy ;)

Pin
04/13/2006 03:31 pm
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This cotinues to be an intriguing, but very troubling story. I'm really hopeful taht things will even out soon between the two of them.
thanx for the review :)

~*~Tasha~*~
04/13/2006 01:58 pm
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Okay how many times does Spike have to say stop before the bitch STOPS! I want to back hand her so far that I'm shaking with rage right now. Stop means stop. That word isn't a game for her to play with. Stupid bitch. She needs a serious wake up call. This is beyond domination when she takes it to cruelty of that magnitude. The bitch needs to be taken down a peg or ten.
i agree with your anger, she is treating him very cruelly...and she will be taken down a few pegs :)

pretty_in_fangs
04/13/2006 01:37 pm
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I think I sense an impending change in the winds...
::grin::
could be :)

fallen_angel
04/13/2006 01:33 pm
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ok ... so either Buffy is not so human anymore or chip is still deactivated. and i'm dying to know which. are u gonna make us wait real long 4 the answer like the other times? it's funny one moment Buff's all mean and i want her punished, next she's sweet and i think she should have spike. glad spike finally stood up 4 himself
:)

04/13/2006 12:20 pm
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shit I loved it, but damn i hated it too :( it scares nme
thanx, kind of the reaction i was going for :)

04/13/2006 12:14 pm
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Now that's an interesting development. Question is: Why didn't the chip fire? Faulty spellcasting -as is business as usual when it's a Willow-cast spell. Or is there something more sinister at work here? Guess we'll find out soon enough.


And WHOA, intense barely begins to describe it. You have certainly mastered the extremely difficult task of bringing out the darkness in your characters. I'm not afraid to admit that my heart was pretty much in my throat as I read this chapter. Each new paragraph made me want to look away; look anywhere but at this picture being painted. Buffy's cruelty, Spike's tears. Chilling.

Oh yes. Intense barely describes this.
we shall see...thanx, i'm glad you're enjoying it....that's exactly the reaction i was looking for :) thanx again

Lou
04/13/2006 11:16 am
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Hopefully Buffy has realised that she's the one who needs to be controlled. Tragic for Spike though.

You've got us all stirred up here - brilliant!
thanx so much, got a bit more reaction than i was hoping for actually...lol.. thanx

kim
04/13/2006 10:51 am
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Whoa! Oh! Either she's too much demon now to be recognized as human, or that chip is wonky now because of the spell. Yes! Get some of your own back against that horrible bitch Slayer, Spike. If you can hurt her, you can make her pay for raping you. She needs to go down, hard.
not telling yet about the chip...spike will use this to his advantage, i promise...he's just got to find a way around the claim first... :)

sirc
04/13/2006 10:41 am
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great chapter
thanx :)

04/13/2006 09:13 am
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Oh no, he's free of the chip at least where she's concerned!
yep :)

Esther
04/13/2006 08:34 am
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Oh, my poor Spike!! I've got tears running down my face after that....man, that was hard. Oooh, but you end it with the chip not firing. Whoa, please tell me there'll be more soon!!!
yep, she was quite hard on him wasnt she? poor baby...there will be more soon, i promise :)

neo_trinityknot
04/13/2006 07:38 am
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Woah, psycho Buffy!
yep :)

neo_trinityknot
04/13/2006 07:38 am
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Woah, psycho Buffy!
yep :)

04/13/2006 07:31 am
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ooooh... :)
:)

12/04/2008 01:22 am
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Liked this chapter to. Well I do like all of them but I like the darker sides the best, this is like my 3rd time reading this story, I'm not going to read the whole thing again just the darker side of Buffy parts =/ don't get mad?

stacy
12/08/2007 02:07 am
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AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

Anybody else besides me wanna throttle Buffy till she comes to her freakin' senses? I know, I know. Keep reading.
lol....oh, it gets worse, love :(

05/03/2006 02:46 pm
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some spelling errors i noticed -

hint of dnager
seriously thatn that

Poor Spike, I think I hate Buffy at the moment
yep, you're about to hate her more i think :(

04/12/2006 11:57 pm
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I'm not sure I left a review for this chapter yet. I skipped it a bit because I was so late before... so maybe I didn't. So only a short one today: Loved it! Spike noticed too that Buffy had claimed him. Awe, and when he thought he was unwanted, he wanted to leave but Buffy didn't let him. Looking forward to the next part!
thanx so much for the review :)

04/12/2006 01:30 am
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I’ve really tried to like this Spike, honestly. The story is beautifully written, but I can’t take him being so ‘wet’.
sorry you dont care for it...thanx for the review :)...but there *is* a reason for his behavior, and buffy's, as is revealed later in the story...

sirc
04/11/2006 09:00 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

rayan
04/11/2006 08:09 pm
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spike in a turtleneck...is anyone else drowling?....cuz i got a visual in my head!!!...*blusches*.....so umm what i meant to say was great chapter
lol...yes i enjoyed that visual very much myself :)

fallen_angel
04/11/2006 06:39 pm
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spike has weak resolve and will power not that i mind the smut and all but would love to see him actually stand up againts Buffy just once in this fic though. gr8 chap.
coming up soon, love :)

pretty_in_fangs
04/11/2006 05:22 pm
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I'm amused that so many people are so pissed at Buffy for cting like she is, when you make it perfectly clear in the fic and in the comments that she's basically being controlled by her own demon, and presumably the same people didn't have problems when Spike is controlled by *his* demon and acts all primal and possessive.
i was wondering about that, if i'm not making it clear enough that she's not really in control... lol :P thanx for the great review :)

sueworld
04/11/2006 02:41 pm
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Hmm, I'm finding it a little odd that some folks are shouting 'Bad buffy making Spike a sex toy' here. Didn't anyone watch season 6 of Buffy then? :)

As far as I'm concerned she's treating him as well as she did during then, if not better, because at least she feels gulity/confused about here behavious towards him, which is more then she ever did during that point in the show!

Still loving this love, and I look forward to the next update.
yeah, it's her typical behavior...but i agree she's treating him very badly, and i thought she did in the show then, but here she *does* actually have some room for change...thanx for the review :)

04/11/2006 12:15 pm
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hmm......
:)

04/11/2006 11:45 am
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Poor, poor Spike.  What yucky position to be in!
yeah, poor baby :(

Lou
04/11/2006 11:13 am
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Are you sure this isn't Faith inhabiting Buffy's body? What a cruel bitch - it's worse than S6!
yep...not faith...but there's definitely more here than just buffy :)

04/11/2006 08:46 am
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Poor Spike. He's bound to a woman who might treat him worse than Dru.


















quite possibly...if she doesn't get things under control...

~*~Tasha~*~
04/11/2006 08:26 am
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Dang. Buffy jsut loves to torture him? {sighs and slaps Buffy} Here is Spike being willing to dust himself because of what he heard ... is she really that stupid that she doesn't realize that was why he was leaving? He has feelings too, and she needs to start realizing them. {kicks Buffy in the ass}

Well written chapter. I'm just really wanting to kill Buffy even more.
its gonna take her a while to get it...she's very self-centered anyway, and now there's the effects of the ritual to consider, too, that are affecting her behavior...thanx for the review :)

DizzyB
04/11/2006 07:08 am
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I love this story. The emotional roller coaster just keeps on rocking and I am so along for this ride. Great job keeping us guessing what the final score will be! :)
thanx, so glad you like it :)

psycheps
04/11/2006 06:59 am
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great update!
thanx :)

04/11/2006 06:16 am
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Oooo SMUT SMUT SMUT
lol

04/11/2006 04:58 am
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Poor Spike! Boy wonder what Giles is gonna say...
he wont be pleased, obviously :)

kim
04/11/2006 04:32 am
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Yuck. Still don't like how she's treating him, either.

Spike really should have listened to the whole convo. Even better, he needs to have a private talk with Anya, too.

It's so not fair to use the claiming mark against him. Spike used to be a powerful warrior, now he's just a sex toy.
yeah, i agree...dont worry, he and anya *will* have a talk... i agree that buffy is being a creep at this point, and it does not completely excuse it, but she is not completely in control here... thanx for the review :)

Taylormaid
04/11/2006 04:28 am
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Looking forward to seeing what everyone's reaction will be! Good update!
coming up soon....after a little smut-break :) lol

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/11/2006 03:54 am
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Great.

Another pair of underwear ruined.

*sigh*

(Considering investing in Victoria's Secret stock...lol)

Thanks for another lovely chapter!
lol..wow...your reviews are always so...vivid... :P lol ;) *hugs* thanx, glad my story could have such an...um...effect...on you :)

Nikkole
04/11/2006 03:04 am
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HMMM, interesting turn of events. Does she want to undo it if she could or not? Kind of confusing, and yet still a bit of that "not quite Buffy" Buffy. Did that make sense? I am still at odds over this story, I am just not sure where it is going, but I do enjoy reading everything you write, so, of course I will stay with it and see where it goes!
she really doesnt want to undo it...of course her immediate reaction when she finds that she has entered an eternal "marriage" sort of bond, the mating claim, completely by accident, is going to be "can we undo it"...but really, she doesn't want to...there is a definite reason for her bad behavior toward Spike too...as will be revealed later...hope you enjoy the story as it goes along :)

Bridget
04/11/2006 02:51 am
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Good chapter, but I don't like how Buffy is using Spike. She knows that he can't resist her but he has no inkling of how she feels about him.
no, what she is doing is totally wrong...but there are reasons for it, as will be revealed later :)

04/11/2006 02:50 am
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I really really love this fic...althought this chapter has several typos, just some inverted letters....
my dyslexic side coming out :) thanx for the review

Esther
04/11/2006 02:39 am
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Wow, great chapter!! Oh, my heart breaks for Spike and his pain...feeling that she doesn't want him. I tell ya, he's one character who's pain makes me cry at the drop of a hat. You captured that soo well....and I love it!! Can't wait for more!!
thanx so much, so glad you like it...yeah, this one almost hurt to write, poor spikey...but things will get better soon :)

Kat
04/11/2006 02:27 am
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This story makes me want to cry. Poor Poor spike. *sniff*
yeah, poor baby...things aren't too great for him right now...about to get a bit better though ;)

04/11/2006 02:02 am
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ok, I loved it, but Spike needs more wiggle room :P
do you mean that in a literal sense ;) ? lol

stacy
12/08/2007 01:55 am
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I really like how you laid out the terms of a mating claim. And your explanation that a vamp drinking blood is actually taking lifeforce makes sense. Explains a lot of things.
thanx, love...that's always how i've thought of vampire lore, and spike pretty much says as much in late season 5, when he explains why glory's ritual had to need dawn's *blood*...anyways, thanx so much for your kind review, love :)

05/03/2006 02:41 pm
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I really like anya's role in this ... I don't feel sorry for Buffy she is kinda scary at the moment but can;t wait to see what happens next
yep, she's acting pretty messed up isn't she?

04/10/2006 05:18 pm
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so can't wait for more of this story. I am at least glad that she has Anya to talk to but so waiting for the fireworks when the rest of them find out.
yeah, should be quite a show ;) thanx :)

04/10/2006 03:21 pm
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Awesome update! :)
thanx :)

04/10/2006 12:58 pm
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Hehehe  Buffy's really done it, this time!
oh yeah...:)

fallen_angel
04/10/2006 12:23 pm
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finally answers!*runs around the room doing a celebration dance*. wow the Buffy and Anya team thing is great! they are kind of good for each other. no Spike in this chapter but hope to see plenty of him in the next one.
thanx, glad you like that...oh yes, plenty of excellent Spikey-goodness in the next chappie :)

Lou
04/10/2006 11:32 am
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It looks Spike's played this the most wisely for once!
kind of...buffy definitely acted rashly.... :)

04/10/2006 01:03 am
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Whew, Buffy, you're up to your a** in alligators now. You'd better let Spike bite you again to relieve the pressure.
lol...that would actually solve a lot, wouldn't it?

rayan
04/10/2006 12:36 am
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hahahha serves her right!!!....buffy f***ed up!!hahaha big time....love it when that happens
yep...things are gonna get interesting...

vladt
04/09/2006 10:45 pm
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love the update, love the tale. disagree with anya, but then i never understood buffy's overwhelming need for the xander, red and giles' seal of approval. thanks for the fine read.
yeah...i agree and disagree with anya...i dont think the lying thing is wise...thanx for the review :)

Nikkole
04/09/2006 10:13 pm
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Very good chapter! I really like this story, and I am glad that Anya wants her to be truthful about everything to Giles and her friends. She (Anya) is right, it will come back and bite her in the ass if she lies, but you know Buffy, its easier to deny things than to admit them and have some moral support from her frinds!
buffy lived in constant denial, so...no surprise here...lol...thanx for the review :)

Nova
04/09/2006 09:09 pm
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Oh, I so love this fic.

I can't wait to see what happens in the next chapter!!
thanx so much :) coming up right away :)

neo_trinityknot
04/09/2006 09:09 pm
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Mmm, claimy goodness
lol :)

Bridget
04/09/2006 07:52 pm
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Good chapter. Good explanation of what happened. It will be interesting to read what happens next between Buffy and Spike.
thanx, glad you liked it :)

04/09/2006 07:30 pm
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Anya's freaking. Buffy's freaking.
Giles is gonna freak.

It's a freakfest!

Great chappie, JL!
lol..that's one way of putting it :)

04/09/2006 06:11 pm
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So, Buffy's slayer demon knew what to do and the significance of what was happening the night before. How long can she stay away from Spike now? More story please.
my guess..not long :)

~*~Tasha~*~
04/09/2006 02:31 pm
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So now Buffy knows that it sounds like a mating claim. She didn't really get the effect of her rejection of Spike's claim ... what it would do to him. Look forward to the next update. Really want to see this one turn around.
thanx for another great review :) yeah, anya really didn't say much about that, so she doesn't get it yet...but then where would all the angst come from if she wised up this soon?? :P lol

Pin
04/09/2006 02:14 pm
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Progress and knowledge - yeah! I really like your Anya; she's what Buffy needs because Buffy sure blunders a lot. Still hoping the counterclaim business gets sorted out. THanks!
thanx so much, glad you like Anya...i find her tough to right...eventually it will get sorted but sortage means end of story, so ... not for awhile :)

sirc
04/09/2006 01:30 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

hobbituk
04/09/2006 10:47 am
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I'm really enjoying this story, but you know what? I'm also kind of sad that Spike's claim got rejected. Yet again he's sort of second best... I guess I just like him as an equal partner. *shrugs*
yeah, it's sad for him...but it will get better in time :)

04/09/2006 08:37 am
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oooohhhh---more please :)
coming up :)

pretty_in_fangs
04/09/2006 08:14 am
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::snicker:: Oh, her whole house of cards is falling in around her now, isn't it?
And you'd think she'd learn the evils of tring to keep this sort of thing from the others.
yep...she always has to learn the hard way :)

04/09/2006 07:56 am
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All ya need is Spike tra lala la la
All ya need is Spike tra lala la la
Yes! I knew it! Buffy may be confused but the layer sure aint. :D
lol... :)

04/09/2006 07:37 am
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Now get back to the smut! hehe
yes ma'am!!

Esther
04/09/2006 06:59 am
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Hot damn!! A mating claim!!! Woohooo!!! Great chapter and I can't wait for the next one!!
yep...cool huh? ;) thanx for the review

Taylormaid
04/09/2006 06:46 am
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Great chapter!! Can't wait to see how all of this will play out!
thanx, further answers coming up soon :)

04/09/2006 06:43 am
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oh yeah, damned good chappie :P
thanx so much :)

04/09/2006 06:37 am
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awesome chapter! I like this Buffy, LOL! And I like the way you did the claim thing too. Great job!
thanx so much, glad you like it :)

04/09/2006 06:29 am
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Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!! *shakes head* Silly, silly Buffy!
yep...lying is gonna get her in trouble, as usual... :)

12/04/2008 12:40 am
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This chapter was good but I like the Dark!Buffy and Slave!Spike chapters the best, i dunno why but I just like reading your abusive relationship stories, with the abusive parts my favorites.

05/03/2006 02:36 pm
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AHHHHHH that was evil! EVIL I say... i loved it now what happened?
you'll see :)

04/28/2006 07:51 pm
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Hmm, wonder what the downside is from Anya's expression?
you'll see :)

sirc
04/09/2006 01:21 pm
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great chapter
thanx :)

Mali
04/08/2006 08:41 pm
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"She cared. It mattered to her. What they had done was not meaningless, not merely a way of enslaving him to her, as he had feared."

I worry for Spike.
you are probably right to be worried ... thanx for the review :)

Mary S.
04/08/2006 01:06 pm
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That is a cruel cliffhanger! Please do update soon. I adore these bond/claim type stories, the hopeless romantic that I am. This is one of the best I've read.
thanx so much, so glad you are enjoying it :)

Lou
04/08/2006 11:42 am
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Evil incarnate!! Keeping us dangling - has she reduced Spike to Yesman or is he kidding her?
neither really :) thanx for the review

Wilder
04/08/2006 11:22 am
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ARG!! that was like the worst cliff hanger ever! i have been waiting to see if they claimed each other or something and bam, i have to wait more... *pout* oh, but great story by the way, totally loving it!!
lol..so glad you are liking it, sorry to keep you waiting :) *hehe*

Esther
04/08/2006 07:08 am
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Oh crap!! I wanna know what Buffy did!! Ooh, great chapter!! Love the tender Spuffy moments, especially her trying to show compassion towards Spike. Oooh, more please!!!
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/08/2006 04:31 am
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ACK!!!!!!

*rubs ass around on the carpet like a bitch in heat*

Double ACK!!!!!
um...thanx...i think...lol :)

Nikkole
04/08/2006 04:03 am
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Ok, that chapter was no help what so ever!! Darn you and your evil cliffhangers! grrrrrr!! LOL! Anyway, I am very glad that you let them have a caring, sensual moment. I was really worried there for a bit that we were going to start seeing some of that evil S6 Buffy. Thank you for that!
lol...sorry not to have helped you out there much...buffy's not gonna be all sunshine from this point on, but she's not gonna be all evil either...more explanation of what's going on next chappie :)

04/08/2006 12:59 am
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This is great. Now Buffy has him, what is she going to do with him. Besides the obvious.
i was bout to say.... ;) ... i've got a few ideas... :P

margaret
04/07/2006 09:04 pm
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wow... what has she done great story
we will all soon see ;)

fallen_angel
04/07/2006 08:58 pm
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AHHH EVIL CLIFFIE! dying to know what they've done. tell us please.
next chappie more -- but not all -- will be revealed :)

psycheps
04/07/2006 07:40 pm
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Aghhh, evil place for a cliffhanger.

I am really enjoying this fic and looking forward to more as soon as it is convenient for you ;)

And if that's the next time I check in an hour, than I won't mind.

:D
it will be this weekend at some point, i know that...next hour...probably not.. ;) thanx for the review though :)

neo_trinityknot
04/07/2006 07:39 pm
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What! What did she do? Tell me!!
patience, patience :)

rayan
04/07/2006 07:01 pm
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hahaha serves her right.....hahahahahaha i cant be happier....buffys gonna get it!buffys gonna get it! *singsongs*....anyway good chapter AS always
she so does deserve it doesnt it? and the truth is gonna come as a shock to her... thanx for the review :)

04/07/2006 05:59 pm
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No!!! I've been left hanging....
If that chapter wasent a big tease I dont know what is. It's your falt, you, you chapter teasing type person, you.
I gess I'll just have to dangle here untell the next chapter is up. I hope you dont leave me like this long, My finger tips arnt that strong.
lol...but it wouldnt be *my* story if there wasnt a cliffie...would it?? ;) thanx for the review, wont keep you waiting too long :)

04/07/2006 05:30 pm
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Love the morning between them. I just hope things stay calm. But what in the world will Anya say to Buffy now. She has really peaked my interests.
calm? not likely...but things should even out a bit...though we havent seen the last of dom-Buffy...though things will get a bit more complex from here on out :)

gaillee
04/07/2006 05:19 pm
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Alright, enough! You are writing this so well; my emotions have been jerked around so much. So, I'll be eagerly waiting to find out if this is a mating claim. I did like the tenderness from Buffy. But I do hate it when Spike is weak and fearful...he should not be weak with Buffy. Thanks for another update.
jerking around of emotions...check...my work here is done ;) thanx for the great review...as to our poor boy...you'd be a bit apprehensive too after the night he's just had and the way she treated him, wouldn't you?

Pin
04/07/2006 04:31 pm
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What! What did she do??? Can't wait to see what all of this means. Great story. Thanks!
coming right up :) thanx for the review :)

04/07/2006 04:13 pm
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What did she do? What did she do? Tell me tell me tell me!!
okay okay okay!!!

04/07/2006 04:09 pm
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omg, can't believe you left it there..rofl..evil!!! great update! and i loved the little bit of tenderness after the roughness of the night!
yeah, he kinda needed that didn't he? maybe we all did... lol... thanx for the review :)

Fangfaceandrea
04/07/2006 03:23 pm
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What did she do??!!!
hee, excelent chapter, I'll be waiting for more :D
coming soon i promise, thanx :)

04/07/2006 03:16 pm
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I wanna know...What Did Buffy Do?! Don't leave me haging here!
i wont...not for long anyway :)

Bridget
04/07/2006 02:54 pm
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Good update. It was terrible that you left it hanging like that. I can't wait to read Anya's explanation to Buffy.
lol..everybody hates this particular cliffie for some reason...hmmm... *innocence* ;)

pretty_in_fangs
04/07/2006 02:13 pm
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Eep! Evil cliff! grr..
lol thanx :)

04/07/2006 12:20 pm
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LOL, damn great chappie and excellent cliffie :P
thanx so much; as always, your approval encourages me :)

04/07/2006 11:20 am
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Damn...neither do I...What? What has she done...please don't leave me hanging???? More please :)
lol...i will reveal more soon....how soon? you'll have to wait and see ;)

samson28
04/07/2006 11:02 am
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This story is just killing me ded!

So very good. :)
thanx so much :)

kim
04/07/2006 10:21 am
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Is it totally sick of me to want Joyce to find out how her baby girl is acting towards Spike? Whether Buffy was in control of her actions or not, she still has quite the attitude that needs to be humbled, and there's nothing like a mother to set a girl straight.

Underestimating Anya's perception and knowledge again....I can't wait for Anya to lay out the truth for bitchy Buffy. Stupid immature little brat...where was I? Ah, yes, the full truth coming into play...please let it be shared to all, 'cause Buffy cannot be allowed to continue this behavior without consequence.
yeah, she definitely has an attitude...and anya's revelation will make her change the way she sees things a bit...but we havent seen the end of dominant buffy yet...there are gonna be consequences of what she's done..

just sue
04/07/2006 10:12 am
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Oooh! Bet we all know! LOL

Super chappie, hun. Am so looking forward to the fall out from this. *grins* Thanks ever so and looking forward to more.
bet you've at least got more idea than buffy does :P thanx for the review :)

04/07/2006 09:14 am
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Hmmm. When she finds out what kind of claim it is, how will she feel about her arrogant and careless attitude towards Spike; treating him like chattel?
definitely a bit different...but she's not gonna come around instantly.... thanx for the review ;)

04/07/2006 09:12 am
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oh god

it's one of those...things!

The thing all readers dread, though are helpless under its thrall...

The EVIL CLIFFHANGER!

Nooooooo!!

Awesome chappie, JL! But, dammit! **points to cliffie** Did I mention those things are evil? You're killing me with the anticipation, here!
lol...sorry...hehehe...killing with anticipation was kind of a goal though :)

04/07/2006 08:58 am
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uh oh....
:)

Kat
04/07/2006 08:56 am
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oh ok now that was just a totally unfair place to leave off. oh dear. what is going to happen now.
you'll see soon ... thanx for the review ;)

~*~Tasha~*~
04/07/2006 08:55 am
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Now we are getting somewhere with Buffy ... at least it looks like it. Anya is going to set her straight. YES! {Grins} Loved the tenderness shared between Buffy and Spike in this chapter. Warmed my heart. I look forward to the next chapter.
yes, she's starting to see some of the other effects of the claim(s) that they have made...glad you liked this chappie :)

12/04/2008 12:37 am
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I liked this whole chapter besides when Buffy became herself again =/ I like the slayer better...Damn I'm disturbing.

11/12/2006 05:16 am
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*giggles* loving this fic!
thanx :)

05/03/2006 02:33 pm
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oh I can;t wait to see what happens next. I love Anya in this and have this strange feeling of anticipation and dreadin my stomach ... great chapter!
glad i could get that reaction, kind of the one i was aiming for...thanx :)

Nikkole
04/08/2006 03:51 am
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I am still not getting this story I guess. I like it very much, and I am sure that you are MEANING to write Buffy and Spike a bit out of character, but it is hard for me to grasp. I can't wait to read about the talk that Buffy is going to have with Anya. I am sure it will clear alot of stuff up for us readers!
yes, the OOC stuff is deliberate...there are reasons for the way they are acting...the talk will reveal some of them :)

Esther
04/07/2006 06:26 am
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*eyes popping out* Boy howdy, that was.....whoa!! Man, wonder what kinda of claim Buffy did on Spike and whether it's her inner Slayer that's come out to play. Dang, that was great!! More!!
thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

04/06/2006 09:14 pm
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Well what a way for Spike to learn this lesson. And what is there for Anya to tell Buffy?? Love this chapter.
you'll see :)

04/06/2006 07:22 pm
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I’m trying to like this Spike, but not succeeding too well.
sorry :( hope you like the rest better

galatea
04/06/2006 06:55 pm
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I like the idea that Buffy is perhaps not totally in control of her actions. Spike's evil behavior is often attributed to the demon that lives inside him, and it looks like maybe Buffy has someone else residing in her as well.

I too hope that the blatant Spike torture doesn't go on too long, though. I tend to like it more when the chapters flip flop the upper had in the struggle.
thanx, glad you're enjoying this...spike's gonna have a time trying to get the upper hand here...but things will start toward evening out soon

rayan
04/06/2006 05:57 pm
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*gulps*....so uhmm...uhh...i think...i think i need a drink.....uhh..ill be...i..ill be right back!!...hehe this chappter literally blew my socks of..heheh i love it when that happens hehe
lol... thanx so much :)

04/06/2006 05:19 pm
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Is it amazing that the Valley Girl thought she could initiate a claim that would have no repurcussions on herself? I hope Anya sets her straight. More story please.
lol...not really...don't worry, anya will help :)

pretty_in_fangs
04/06/2006 03:55 pm
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Oh my oh my. I shouldnt' be allowed to read such things first thing in the morning. That was wonderful. I've gotta admit that I love dominated Spike, but at the same time I can't wait until they realize that she's his, too. Should be just as fun.
lol...thanx, glad you're enjoying this... :)

FetchingMadScientist
04/06/2006 03:47 pm
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Um...can I say, kinda creeped out by Buffy just now. Shades of Faith, complete with the "popping cork" speech.

And can I say...if Buffy doesn't want to give Spike what he needs, *blushes shyly* may I give it a go?
yep, you're supposed to be a bit freake out by her actually :)

04/06/2006 03:46 pm
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'But, boy, was it *good*!'....oh, boy, was it! Incredible...what the hell were you worried about! Hell Yessssss...More please :)
thanx so much, so glad you are enjoying it :)

Lou
04/06/2006 02:03 pm
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Poor Spike - it's very sad to see him completely emasculated and reduced to saying nothing but 'Please ' to PsychoBuffy. He'd be better off going sunbathing!
yeah, he's in a bad way at the moment...just why will be revealed later :)

04/06/2006 08:29 am
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Um...wow. Very dark, but really good. Can't wait to see what happens now in the light of day. Wonder what Anya'll have to savy about it.
thanx so much, glad you're liking it despite the darkness :)

vampkiss
04/06/2006 07:21 am
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Whoa! Buffy is quite the little dominatrix, eh? I can't help feeling for Spike throughout the whole thing. As always, eagerly looking forward to the next update. :)
yep, she can be a bit on the scary side...and feeling for spike, quite what i was hoping for...he's kind of the wronged party in this little situation :(

04/06/2006 06:31 am
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*giggles at all the yummy smut then passes out*
lol...interesting reaction..thanx for the review and the beeeyootiful banner!!!! you're the bestest!!!

04/06/2006 05:50 am
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wow! giggles at the sudden shyness...wonderful update!
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

04/06/2006 05:44 am
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LOL haha!@!!!!
hmmm....funny?? wasn't quite the reaction i was going for...lol...

Kat
04/06/2006 05:07 am
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I so feel for spike but i feel for buffy too but spikes perdiciment is going to make me cry
yeah, they're both kind of in a tricky place right now...but buffy definitely has the upper hand at the moment...

neo_trinityknot
04/06/2006 04:07 am
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Squee! Cant wait for more!
thanx, glad you liked :)

~*~Tasha~*~
04/06/2006 03:52 am
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Holy moly. That was pretty strong and involved. She has definitely found her inner Mistress Bitch Buffy.

I hope that Anya sets Buffy straight on just what kind of claim she did. Cause I'd love to see Spike get back some of his own here. That kind of play is all fun if it is truly what both want, but Spike wants Buffy to understand what its like on his side too. She isn't just the first under his feet.

Hope the next update comes pretty soon.
Anya will definitely help her understand a little better what she has done...and Spike will get back some of his own...but things are gonna stay a bit uncomfortable an on or over the edge for a bit :)

Bridget
04/06/2006 03:48 am
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I sort of understand why these chapters were necessary but I hope that Spike comes back to being his own person or that Buffy realizes that this is not a dominance claim. I don't think I like Buffy being a mean dominatrix and Spike not having a spine.
he will; she will...they will figure everything out in time :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/06/2006 03:38 am
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Holy canoli!
Are you trying to kill me?
Cuz I'm dyin' here.
*THUD!*
lol...i'll take that as a compliment :)

btvsfreak@yahoo.com
04/06/2006 03:38 am
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Holy canoli!
Are you trying to kill me?
Cuz I'm dyin' here.
*THUD!*
and repeat :)

04/06/2006 03:24 am
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LOl, OMG! Is she so ever going to freak when Anya tells she what she did! roflmao!
more please. :D
well...anya wont know everything...they're gonna hafta figure some things out as they go...but it's gonna be an interesting conversation that's for sure! :)

04/06/2006 03:14 am
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WOW you out bitca'd the canon LOL. Buffy deserves some serious payback for torturing our boy. Much as I love the image of him in chains and love H/C fic I can't imagine having him in my power and wasting the time hurting him *G*, at least not REAL pain.

Love the story. Interested to see the effect on Buffy and wish she'd just be his too. sigh........ungrateful Slayer.

Kathleen
oh she will get payback...yeah, i wouldnt have done what she did either...but it's kind of not just her at work here...as will be revealed :) thanx for the review :)

Mugworth
04/06/2006 03:03 am
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I'm with Kim.
i'm with you both :)

04/06/2006 02:54 am
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Careful, Buffy. Spike might go into spontaneous combustion. Buffy is going to have to be punished. Love the Banner EAS.
lol...she will be i promise...in time :) thanx

04/06/2006 01:59 am
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I really loved this chapter and I thought that Buffy’s fear of herself when she realized some of what she had done the night before was great. I really hope that Anya can help her understand better what is really going on. I found Spike’s thought of how this claim of Buffy’s most resembled the type of claim his sire has over him and not a dominance claim interesting. I am really looking forward the exploration of the questions that some of the thoughts in this chapter raised and the also finding more out about the primal part of herself that Buffy has unwittingly tapped into and that something in Spike recognized with ‘a sense of dread and terror’. I am really looking forward to the next update. :)
yeah, i'm hoping to go pretty in depth here with some of these concepts...hope you continue to enjoy :)

kim
04/06/2006 01:58 am
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That was...revolting. Wait - I'm not meaning it as a flame, but how she was acting...okay, Spike's smarter than this. Spike's the kind of guy who would have read anything, talked to anyone, to learn his vampire heritage. Especially knowing how Angelus operated, and what a lying controlling bastard he was. Spike's the kind of guy to seek out the truth on his own. He doesn't go for bullcrap.

Yes, you had him figuring out some things here, but...I'm just really tired of seeing his power taken away all the time. He deserves better. He is better.

I hope Anya will straighten the BOTH of them out on this claim, because I'm this close to wanting some major pain to happen to Buffy. She's disgusting, and she only starts to think about it in the light of morning? Ugh.
i agree about Buffy's behavior... though some of the reason for it will be revealed in time... Anya will help them understand quite a bit of it, and in time things will change...but buffy's behavior was intended to be a bit on the disturbing side :)

04/06/2006 01:48 am
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oh shit this is scarily good, but Spike still has some wiggle room :P
yep...and he's gonna use it, that's for sure! :)

12/03/2008 08:54 pm
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The middle to the end was my favorite part in this chapter, the dark side of Buffy.

stacy
12/08/2007 01:40 am
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Makes sense that she would have a real problem with him leaving. Look what happened after she had sex before. Oh yeah, and I'm really enjoying the dom!
hehe...so glad you're enjoying the domme buffy element :) i love writing sub!spike...thanx, love :)

disappointed_reader
06/03/2006 08:36 am
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FUCK YOU
all right, that's quite out of line...if you don't care for the story then don't read it...but the personal comments are unnecessary ... i'm sorry you feel you have to sink so low to express yourself :(

05/03/2006 02:25 pm
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YOu know Buffy just seems to be a little bit insane.... nice update!
yep...something is definitely up with her... :)

Lou
04/06/2006 01:56 pm
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What a bitch!
at this point...yeah :)

treadingthedark
04/06/2006 10:38 am
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I absolutely love this story. It is so incredibly hot. Yikes. Seriously one of the sexiest stories I have ever read.

I've been reading it on the Crypt but I don't know how to feedback over there. So I was glad to see a link to it on Darker Spike.

Awesome!
thanx so much, so glad you like it :) appreciate the positive feedback :)

fallen_angel
04/06/2006 08:42 am
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awww he got caught! i don't know if that's a good thing or bad
um...both maybe? ;)

04/05/2006 06:32 am
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Ok, you’ve got me addicted! Great smut wrapped up in an intriguing story. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
thanx so much, glad you are enjoying it :)

sueworld
04/04/2006 07:36 pm
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When it comes to my Spike 'kinks' we must have been seperated at birth love! 'Helpless Spike' hits me 'right there' I'm afraid. *g*

I don't care if your Buffy isn't 'cannon' (a misused phrashe if ever I heard one, as by it's very nature fanfic isn't cannon) But I'm more then happy to stick around for the ride and see what Buffy has in store for our wee vamp next.



lol...thanx, glad to know someone else likes slave!spike :) lol... and canon--forget canon!! i laugh in the face of canon!!! hahahaha!!

okay...over it now... *sheepish*
thanx for the supportive review :)

Bridget
04/04/2006 06:16 pm
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This was a really good chapter. It is interesting how Buffy is acting. So dominating. It is funny that she does not realize how she is also tied to Spike. It will be really interesting when she finds out what type of claim she has.
she will realize soon enough...what will be more interesting will be when *spike* realizes it!! :) thanx for the review :)

rayan
04/04/2006 06:03 pm
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holy moly....*big eyes*....uhhm...i know you warned us...i just didnt see the belt and the chains coming heheh....
lol...good, i kinda figured *evil grin* hehe...hoped to pull out a surprise or two

04/04/2006 03:54 pm
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OH MY!!!!!!!! Spike is really in for it now. And I wonder what Buffy is going to think once she really does get a few minutes away from him. And oh yeah HOT!!!!!!
yeah...getting a few minutes away to think might be good for our girl right about now...lol...thanx for the review

pretty_in_fangs
04/04/2006 01:32 pm
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OOohh... Good chapter. Will be waiting breathlesly for the next.
thanx so much, glad you liked it :)

04/04/2006 12:39 pm
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oh wow...powerful stuff there...didn't know Buffy had it in her! LOL

Loved it...More Please. :)
neither did she... :) thanx for the review :)

04/04/2006 12:06 pm
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Thank you for this very "hot" update. I love that Spike doesn't realize that his claim, even though it was denied, is still valid. I am really looking forward to the next chapter. :)
thanx so much, so glad you enjoyed it :)

just sue
04/04/2006 10:57 am
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Guh! Off for shower - and it's all your fault! LOL

If Spikey wasn't enjoying this so much I'd be worried, but as it is am probably more concerned with the effects on Buffy. Hope she doesn't bite off more than she can chew - in a manner of speaking! Loved it and am so looking forward to more, sweetie.
lol, yeah so far he's having fun...but if this goes too far they could both end up in trouble...and that's all i'm saying for the moment ;)

04/04/2006 10:56 am
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Hmm... Buffy's got some twisted mojo workin! Intersting! *L*
doesn't she? lol...things are gonna get interestin' :)

04/04/2006 10:52 am
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Ok, not sure that I like the idea of Buffy giving Spike a belting... and it certainly doesn't seem very Buffy-like behaviour... so maybe an effect of the claim?

I'm intrigued to see where you take this from here... I do hope you give Spike back his balls though.
no it's not very like her is it? yes, the claim is effecting them both...just how will be revealed later...dont worry, spike will get back a bit of his own :)

04/04/2006 10:02 am
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Looks like there's gonna be a whoopin'!

Sorry, big guy. But like she said, you shouldn't have left.

Naughty boy.

lol...dont say sorry...he might not mind too much :)

psycheps
04/04/2006 08:58 am
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Wow just wow. I'm addicted and I need more. If I lay here and stare at this page will the next chapter appear?

I wonder if, "I was up late reading Blood Bound" is an acceptable reason to be late to work.

Hope there is more soon.
lol...something's telling me...no... :) lol

galatea
04/04/2006 07:37 am
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Spike has been a baaaaad boy! He's gonna get it now - and somehow I think he's going to like it. :-D Feel free to continue with the kink-a-roni, 'cause this reader is loving it.
lol...thanx for the permission, don't mind if i do!! :)

04/04/2006 07:07 am
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YUCK! I hope Spike figures something out soon. She will go as black as Willow with her lust for power if somebody doesn't figure out how to shorten her leash.
yeah, she's a bit power mad at the moment, isn't she?

04/04/2006 07:07 am
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dum dum dummmmmmmmmmmm!!! lol thats excellent chappy :) do u still want a banner?
yes yes yes!!!! still want pretty banner, thank you!! :) thanx for the great review *hugs*

04/04/2006 05:36 am
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Posesive much there Buff? Now if we can just get her to except his clame and make it oficial. Good luck with that. lol :D
yeah exactly...lol...good luck with that...it's gonna be a while on that one i'm afraid

04/04/2006 04:50 am
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I saw you didn't have a banner and I made you one ^.^

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/Elizabeth_Anne_Summers/bloodboundbanner.jpg

And I like seeing a dom Buffy for once since Spike is usually the one written as the badass dominant, hehe
ooooh!!!! YEA!!!!! *jumps up and down*....beautiful banner, thank you so much!!! now if only i could figure out how to get it up on this site, can't seem to get any of my banners to come up here :(
thanx for your kind comments, personally i think there's enough fic out here that my little -- okay, not so little -- slave!Spike fetish only is a drop in the bucket next to, as you said, all the many stories that portray spike dominating buffy...both are quite delicious, depending on your mood...hehe... *evil grin*...i just tend to write mostly -- okay, all -- one of the two ;) thanx again :)

Nikkole
04/04/2006 04:13 am
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Very interesting. And what the hell is wrong with Buffy? Obviously she is going a bit off the deep end here, is it a consequence of the mating/dominance ritual that happened? Maybe since she claimed him, but he didn't submit to her for the original ritual, something in her brain went a little haywire? Or maybe she is channelling some of his demon? Very good chapter, and I can't wait for more!!
yes, something is definitely wrong with her...as will be revealed later...thanx for an insightful review as always :)

SpaceLord
04/04/2006 03:25 am
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Hmm the thing that bugs me about this story/claiming is that to me it feels like this Spike is someone who would submit to anyone. I mean for all I can read into his actions he would submit to Angelus if that were the case. I mean he hates Buffy in this period of the show maybe not as much as Angelus but still, the way she is dominating him is similar and I just can't picture the Spike I've seen on the show bending to anybody like that. Sure after he falls in love with her he would do it no questions asked but I don't really see him falling in love with Buffy in this story yet.

If you had just put something in the earlier part where he was falling for her for some reason or another I don't think I would have so much trouble with it.

As the man said himself "he's loves bitch" but I doubt he would be anybody elses bitch no matter how much of an inner slayer Buffy pulls out of her ass. She might have an inner slayer that is some watered down demon from a long time ago but Spikes got an actual live demon in him.

I know that it's not canon but to me the story is just changing from the time point of the start of this story and uses all that has happened on the show before that as it's background and thus making Spike the same as he was on the show. If that is not the case feel free to point that out, real soon. Based on all this to me Spike is just doing the total opposite of what I would expect him to do and to be honest I can't see a real good reason in the story yet as to why he would do it. If you had created original characters they would come with backgrounds that hopefully would explain why they do what they do but since using BtVS characters and fairly canon too, all my knowledge comes from the show and how they acted on that.

I really like your writings in general and some of your other stories are some favs of mine so it's definetly not your writing I'm complaining about, although I seem to recall you forgetting to put a "c" in black in this chapter ;). I just wish that if you make such changes to the characters from the show that you give a background to the changes and why they would do certain things.

Actually if the claim had been because they were having an intimate moment and not fighting for dominance I would probably have bought it.

To me I think she should just break him and then toss him aside cause this is a really weak Spike and not much use to her as I see it. He would undoubtedly give up Dawn if tortured by Glory and give in to the first without much effort. He's obviously very weak and therefor more of a liability than anything.

Thats probably what it comes down to for me in this story. Spike is weak I mean really weak compared to the Spike I saw on the show. Except for the fact that I don't much care for this Buffy (not that the show Buffy was much better) I can't really say that this Spike is filling me with the same compassion I had for the vampire on the show. In this story you have stripped him of one of the key things that made him Spike, the way he never breaks and that he never gives up or in to some one in authority or in a dominating position. To me I think that Spike is really closely related to the Marlon Brando in "the wild one" when asked what he's rebelling against "what have you got" paraphrasing here :). To me Spike can be divided into 2 parts the fighter, rebel and general trouble maker that don't give in to anybody but a person he loves. He might not win every fight but he will never surrender or give in. The second part being his big heart and how he loves so completly and utterly once his love is given.

So to me it comes down to the simple thing of cause and affect. I see no cause in this story for Spike to accept Buffys claim. He does not believe that she is having sex with him cause she cares about him and he don't really care about her so why would he break and accept it? When dealing with Spike and making him do as she wants there are only 1 way to go, love first then pushing him around. Once he's in love he will do whatever Buffy tells him but to get him to surender to her domination without love to me is about as believable as Tom Cruises son running through a wall of fire and coming out alive on the other side unharmed in "war of the worlds" or that the same aliens who planned that invasion for what appears to be at least a couple of hundred years can't be arsed to read up on biology and germs. That has to be the dumbest movie I've seen in a long time and it takes it self seriously too.

So in Spikes case I would say that the saying of "you catch more flies with honey than with vinegear (sp?)" is really true.

Hopefully the coming chapters will give me something that will change my mind or maybe you could point out in the story something I missed that would make it make sense to me. I have no doubt that this will be (is) an excellent story and will have a nice happy ending but still until I read the end I don't know how much this will bug me. Hopefully I can see the logic behind it soon or else I'll probably just stop reviewing since I don't think me beating a dead horse is very constructive.

I prefer character driven stories and as such I need to know why a character does certain thing and if they are acting "out of character" it really bugs me so I hope you forgive me for giving you such a hard time with it. I hope you understand my concern, it's not that Buffy beats up on Spike or that she dominates him. Even though Buffy is out of character the "inner slayer" (no matter how lame I think that is) explains what she is doing. But there is no "inner weakling" that would explain Spikes behaviour, maybe they should have put that in the challenge. Spike gets cursed and becomes a nancy boy who give in at once, just an idea I'm tossing around here.

Well enough ranting now, I'll keep reading this story but I'll probably keep my reviews down to a few words from now on. The reason I felt the need to write this one is that "the inner nancy boy" seems to have completly taken over Spike, are we ever going to see the Spike we all know and love from the show?
Here's the thing though...as i mentioned earlier...perhaps i haven't made it clear enough, but at this point in "canon"...Spike already *did* love Buffy, just didn't know it yet...so when the claim came about, it would follow that he would at least subconsciously *want* to be her, because he *is* in love with her...
and from the moment that he accepts her claim in this story, much of his submission is a result of that claim...as will be revealed later in the story...
i hope that you continue to read the story, but only if you're enjoying it....
thanx for the thoughtful review :)

idk5743228
04/04/2006 03:20 am
The Consequences         
Well, I can't say I wasn't warned. I went ahead and read it anyway. So, I guess even if Buffy ever has the chance to deny that she's in anyway like Faith, she won't take the time to deny it.
no, she's a lot like faith in some ways...more on that topic later ;) thanx for the review :)

04/04/2006 03:14 am
The Consequences         
*big eyes* wow! great chapter! loved it! poor spike, i feel so bad that he feels his claim was 'meaningless'
he'll learn different in time :)

Esther
04/04/2006 03:13 am
The Consequences         
Whoa, mama, Buffy's getting a little agressive, huh? I love it!! Oooh, can't wait to find out Spike's punishment! More please!!
she's gonna get more aggressive... :)

neo_trinityknot
04/04/2006 02:42 am
The Consequences         
Squee! Squee!! SQUEE! I love the chap, so hot, can't wait to find out what punishment she has in store. Hope for another update soon! Love the primal slayer!
thanx so much for the great review :)

neo_trinityknot
04/04/2006 02:41 am
The Consequences         
Squee! Squee!! SQUEE! I love the chap, so hot, can't wait to find out what punishment she has in store. Hope for another update soon! Love the primal slayer!
thanx :)

04/04/2006 02:33 am
The Consequences         
LMAO, I lovves it, purrrrfect chappie
thanx so much, as always, glad you approve :)

~*~Tasha~*~
04/04/2006 02:25 am
The Consequences         
Oh my gosh. Wow. Glad that you put in there that his claim is still a valid one, even if they don't realize it ... etc. I hope to see more go into it and be reciprocated to put them on a more even ground. Buffy needs to realize that she is just as much Spike's as he is hers. Good writing.
yeah, they will definitely start to see more effects of both claims as things progress... :)

04/04/2006 02:02 am
The Consequences         
Whoa, Buffy, you slut. Reader fans herself.
but slutty buffy is fun, isnt she? ;)

Gabs
07/15/2012 08:35 am
Reflection         
Muahahahaha! ^____^ I´m still giggling, I loved it!

12/03/2008 08:45 pm
Reflection         
The ending part is my favorite part of this chapter, possessive Buffy =)

03/04/2007 03:17 am
Reflection         
Just thought I should let you know I was still reading- just bouncing back and forth between this and several other fics. All this reading is hard work, lol, but fun. Alas, now I see where the darkness comes in... But since it's finished, I'm hoping for a happy ending, right?
yeah, it gets darker ... but the end is happy, as happy as possible anyway...as you probably know from BHNM, i don't like to make things too easy in the resolution...but i think the ending is pretty satisfying...let me know what you think :)

05/03/2006 02:02 pm
Reflection         
wow I wonder what happened - I have my own thoeries - that seemed to be more like a mating then a ownership thing but we will have to see - great chapter!
could be :)

04/28/2006 07:27 pm
Reflection         
Loving primal Buffy and the fact that Anya is so important in this story. I've always thought that Anya should have more comaderie with Buffy because of their shared demonic/human situations.
yeah, i always loved anya... :)

Lou
04/03/2006 02:07 pm
Reflection         
If you've got any sense, Spike, you'll keep on running, before she emasculates you completely!
psychic much? ;)

rayan
04/02/2006 02:33 pm
Reflection         
buffy goes predator...haha im likinit..im liking it alot
thanx :)

04/02/2006 02:20 pm
Reflection         
I have a sneaking suspicion that neither of them have a clue of what they have done. My guess is they've mated (or something like it). Exellent update. I am enjoying this one very much.

Kathleen
no they really dont...but they're going to find out really soon :)

Nikkole
04/02/2006 06:10 am
Reflection         
Interesting. I think he left because he still couldn't believe that he had submitted to her. I can't wait for an update!!

Boy, Anya is going to be full of questions once she gets Buffy alone, isn't she? hehe
i think you may be right :) update coming up soon...and you're right about anya too... lol... that's gonna be an interesting conversation!!!

pretty_in_fangs
04/02/2006 05:12 am
Reflection         
And the hunt is on again.

Have I mentioned I love this story?
:) thanx

04/02/2006 03:22 am
Reflection         
LOL Slutty Buffy grows in office.
lol :)

Bridget
04/01/2006 10:12 pm
Reflection         
Good chapter. Good Buffy POV. I wonder where Spike has wandered off to? It appears that Buffy's bite was a mating bite and not necessarily a bite of dominance.
maybe a bit of both ;) we'll see :)

spikes slayer2
04/01/2006 11:48 am
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oooohh... cant wait for more chapters!!!!
coming up :)

SpaceLord
04/01/2006 10:06 am
Reflection         
So Spike pulled an Angelus did he ;)

yeah...buffy's not gonna like that is she? ;)

04/01/2006 09:19 am
Reflection         
OK...little twist...nice to see that spike is still in there and fighting back...thanks for a great read. More please
thanx so much...yeah he may be down but he's not out yet... :) thanx for the review

Esther
04/01/2006 08:17 am
Reflection         
WOW!! That was fantab!! Oooh, seems Buffy's feelings have changed....and now Spike's left? Oh man, don't know whether to feel sorry for him or be happy that Buffy's gonna claim him again. Hmmm..... Can't wait to find out!!!
thanx so much for the great review :)

04/01/2006 06:49 am
Reflection         
Thanks for the great update. I love that Buffy is not quite sure what's up with her new feelings towards Spike, and that it's Anya who she plans on going to. And what an ending to this chapter, I am really looking forward to how this goes. :)
thanx so much...yeah buffy doesn't really understand exactly what she's done :) thanx for the review

04/01/2006 06:15 am
Reflection         
ohhhhh, great update!!

hmmmm, feeling the ritual didn't go quite as planned...lol
feeling you're right :) lol

04/01/2006 05:47 am
Reflection         
Bad Spike! Bad bad Spike!
needs punishing, doesn't he ;) lol

04/01/2006 05:33 am
Reflection         
I love the affection Buffy is feeling for him. LOL And that he has taken the bolt. Go Spike!

thanx so much for the review :)

04/01/2006 04:51 am
Reflection         
This claiming business is so silly. I acknowledge that the Wankers were probably not forthcoming with a lot of information about claimings but to not know there has to be sex involved? Amazingly clueless. I think it's great that Spike took a walk.
gee...thanx... ;P lol...no really, it's buffy that's really clueless about it all...the ritual as she was *supposed* to perform it would not have been a claiming, it was an ancient ritual performed among *vampires* and the council wouldn't have a lot of detail on it...but buffy pretty much messed the whole thing up...lol...thanx for the review :)

Pin
04/01/2006 04:40 am
Reflection         
This is very interesting! I really want to see how this claim business sorts itself out.
it might not for a while :) lol

Typerbabe57
04/01/2006 04:29 am
Reflection         
Wow, this is sooo interesting! I never know what to expect--which is a big part of the fun! Lovin' it!
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

04/01/2006 04:28 am
Reflection         
Uh oh, Spike is on the run! I can't wait to see what Buffy has in store for him when she finds him!
should be fun ;) thanx :)

04/01/2006 04:20 am
Reflection         
good chapter, cast some confusion on who "won". very good read. thanks
thanx :)

sueworld
04/01/2006 04:17 am
Reflection         
Oh bad, wicked Spike giving her the slip like that.

So the 'hunt' is on again. Lets hope she takes the chains with her!
lol...hmmm...that could be interesting :)

04/01/2006 03:30 am
Reflection         
Oh yeah I loved it, was beautiful, guess Buffy has a few things yet to learn :D
she sure does...clueless girl :) thanx for the review

Cewcew
04/01/2006 03:05 am
Reflection         
Rofl! So not the right ritual!
Cant wait for the next update hope its soon.
lol...yeah, she's not exactly clear on what she did :) more soon i promise :)

~*~Tasha~*~
04/01/2006 02:57 am
Reflection         
I wonder where Spike went. I wonder what really happened with the claims. {sighs} She still thinks she won. We'll see what happens next. yeah, couldn't resist checking out the chapter still. I could kick myself, but I'm addicted to it JL. Had to see what happened next.
lol...thanx for stickin with me, tasha... *hugs*...glad you're still into it, even though you're disappointed...but there will be goodness to come of this eventually i promise :)

Kat
04/01/2006 02:56 am
Reflection         
oh dear. but still she does not have luck with guys does she lol.
lol...not so much...but then she's a bit pushy isn't she? ;) lol

neo_trinityknot
04/01/2006 02:52 am
Reflection         
Bad Spike! Running away from the Slayer like that.
i think he needs "punishing"... don't you? ;) lol j/k

12/03/2008 08:39 pm
The Struggle         
The ending part of this chapter was my favorite, darkish!buffy

11/04/2008 05:27 am
The Struggle         
Great start so far, been reading on PSP so I couldn't review but eh it's kinky...Possessive Buffy in this chapter was great.

02/27/2007 08:49 am
The Struggle         
Oh... damn. Somehow I thought that Spike was gonna win. I'm not sure which is good and which is bad, so I guess I'll haveta keep reading :D
well, spike not winning is definitely of the bad, as i'm sure you've seen by now if you kept reading :( i did lose a lot of readers halfway through this fic, because it gets very dark and gruesome in parts...hope you read and enjoy the rest as well, love :)

disappointed_reader
06/03/2006 08:23 am
The Struggle         
wonderful writing until i read this chapter :-(

the way you wrote it, the only reasonable outcome would have been a mating....
you realize, that men are more than simple characters ? why whould women be more in control while being on the edge of an orgasm as men ??????
and THIS spike we are talking about is not the willing slave of buffy because he's in love with her, so the outcome is irrational. at this point i'm close to say f... off, but the other reviews show me, that you still are a spuffy writer and perhaps there's still hope.
i'm sorry that you are disappointed..but yes, spike was already in love with buffy at this point, according to Joss (see FFL, scene with Dru and the chaos demon)...sorry if you're not enjoying it

05/03/2006 01:49 pm
The Struggle         
OH my god that was the hottest thing I think I have read in quite a while... fanning self - my oh my was that bite HOT!
thanx, so glad you thought so..but which one? hers or his? ;) lol..

Nikkole
04/02/2006 06:03 am
The Struggle         
NICE!! That was a VERY good chapter! You switched the power so many times, I wasn't sure who was going to win, to be honest with you.
thanx, so glad you enjoyed it...i was trying to keep everybody guessing :)

04/01/2006 01:13 am
The Struggle         
Waaah! I wanted Spike to win *pouts* lol... Oh well, I guess I'll juat have to have fairth and wait to see where you take it.
hope you like where i take it ;) lol :) thanx

Lou
03/30/2006 04:42 pm
The Struggle         
God I hope she's not going to be Mistress of Cruelty after that!
dont worry, she won't...not too badly anyway ;)

03/30/2006 04:09 pm
The Struggle         
Boy! *fans self* got left behind on this one, but wasn't catching up fun.

Can't wait for the next installlment. What will buffy do with him now she has him
lol...so glad you enjoyed it :) hmmm...that is the question, isn't it?

sueworld
03/30/2006 01:44 pm
The Struggle         
Oh bugger cannon, I just love what you're doing here.

Let's dominate that vamp!
lol...thanx... :) domination coming up :)

03/30/2006 01:33 pm
The Struggle         
my god.. well.. i dno about stones..?
lol...an undecided voter? ;)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/30/2006 11:15 am
The Struggle         
You know I love your fics, JL. You have a way of things twisting around to come back to things. That's why I made sure to say that I still think the writing is great. You know me ... I just can't handle all the up and down emotions sometimes.

Oh and as for the non-canon poke at you in a review that was left by one of your readers ... You're a Misfit, JL. {chuckles} Hmmm ... that must be why you're my sister Misfit. Besides just about every story that is out there can not be considered canon no matter how much you make the characters similar. Face it folks ... if you change the storyline at all ... you aren't canon. You may call it fannon, but that is as close as you can get.
yeah...i guess i dont have a lot of respect for canon...bad me... lol...you're totally right though...95% of fanfic is not canon... and the whole claiming concept was never once touched on in joss's world that i recall...we just kind of somehow adopted it :) lol
thanx for your support and a great, thoughtful review :)

SpaceLord
03/30/2006 09:11 am
The Struggle         
Hmm if I remember the Angel bite correctly he bit her more on the shoulder. The way I say that he bit her artery in the neck is because he wants to weaken her fast and that's what he would do if he did the neck artery.

I've been thinking about it and what really bugs me I guess is that I think Spike is so far out of character it's not even funny.

I mean here is the guy who never breaks for anything. He didn't break for Angelus during the initial 20 years of his unlife, Glory didn't manage to break him and the first didn't either. So now you tell me how it is that Buffy by squezing some nice muscles manage to break him in 5 minutes? That is what is truly bothering me. He is the ultimate rebel never does what anybody wants just on pure need to go against authorothy.

So signing up to be the slayers bitch is something that I can't ever see him doing unless it was his own will. He could loose the fight and even his life but I can't ever see him surendering willingly. To me this is just not in him, never saw him doing that in the show. He would choose death over that.

Hope that this makes sense and that I'm not just coming off as being upset about Spike loosing (which I am of course ;)) but that I feel it's not something he would do if you are doing this in canon.
you're right for the most part...but the one thing, if we're going to be strictly canon (which by the way, my writing is usually NOT) you're forgetting is this:
The one thing in the whole of the series that *was* ever able to break Spike....

was Buffy....

He fell for her and he fell hard and never, ever recovered...

Nuff said :)

SpaceLord
03/30/2006 09:07 am
The Struggle         
Hmm if I remember the Angel bite correctly he bit her more on the shoulder. The way I say that he bit her artery in the neck is because he wants to weaken her fast and that's what he would do if he did the neck artery.

I've been thinking about it and what really bugs me I guess is that I think Spike is so far out of character it's not even funny.

I mean here is the guy who never breaks for anything. He didn't break for Angelus during the initial 20 years of his unlife, Glory didn't manage to break him and the first didn't either. So now you tell me how it is that Buffy by squezing some nice muscles manage to break him in 5 minutes? That is what is truly bothering me. He is the ultimate rebel never does what anybody wants just on pure need to go against authorothy.

So signing up to be the slayers bitch is something that I can't ever see him doing unless it was his own will. He could loose the fight and even his life but I can't ever see him surendering willingly. To me this is just not in him, never saw him doing that in the show. He would choose death over that.

Hope that this makes sense and that I'm not just coming off as being upset about Spike loosing (which I am of course ;)) but that I feel it's not something he would do if you are doing this in canon.
see previous response :)

Esther
03/30/2006 08:27 am
The Struggle         
Whoa, you won't be getting stones from me. That was fantastic! Now I'm curious to see what's gonna happen next. More, please!!!
thanx for the no-stoneage... :) more coming up soon :)

Dirktavian
03/30/2006 08:14 am
The Struggle         
How could anyone want to stone you after that chapter? Heck, I just need a cigarrette! Great chapter, and I especially love Buffy's line about wanting him unlike anyone else. Ummm...How can he resist her?
lol...maybe i should have waited to say anything about stoning til my current chapter...lol :) thanx for the review :)

kim
03/30/2006 06:11 am
The Struggle         
His claim is there no matter what she says - it's just more on the possession level, than the mate level.

Since he returned hers, though, that's on a mate level.

She's his, period, whether she likes it or not. And this claiming has nothing to do with the ritual. That moment is already past. Buffy's in for a surprise.
you may be right...they are both in for a bit of a surprise...not saying exactly how this is gonna turn out, but they basically screwed the ritual up big time :) thanx for the review

03/30/2006 05:31 am
The Struggle         
Whew! A claim doesn't make the claimee a slave does it? If it does, please send poor Spike here; I'll treat him better than a slayer would. WEG More story please.
no, not exactly.... :) thanx for the review :)

03/30/2006 05:28 am
The Struggle         
damn woman!! that was intense!!! great update!!!
thanx, so glad you liked :)

vladt
03/30/2006 04:52 am
The Struggle         
excellent! very intrigued by your A/N. looking forward to next several chapters. thanks for the fine read
thanx for the review :)

03/30/2006 03:58 am
The Struggle         
I don't think this is what Giles had in mind. Loved the wild bitieness. What next evil writer?
no, giles will be a bit...put out... :) thanx for the review

03/30/2006 03:22 am
The Struggle         
Yay, GO BUFFY!! woot!
:) lol

03/30/2006 02:44 am
The Struggle         
Wow! You have me hooked! I can't wait to see what happens here next!
:) thanx, neither can i!! :)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/30/2006 02:42 am
The Struggle         
Course that isn't to say that there won't still be a mutual claim or something ... I'm just worried and bummed.
i'm sorry that you're bummed...and you may just have something there ;)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/30/2006 02:40 am
The Struggle         
I'm just going to hope that things really aren't how they look. I know you have your A/N saying it doesn't, but I'm going to wait for a better review until I read more chapters. I'm kind of bummed right now. Not that you haven't writte well, but I'm just bummed at the outcome because I really think that Spike won. Her rejecting his claim like that would have killed Spike inside William and all. She'd be on a list of all those others who rejected him. I have faith in your Spuffy though, and I'll review again after I read a few more chapters. I think I'll wait for a few more chapters to post before I read again. {huggles JL}
i'm sorry you don't like the way things are going...as for the rejection, not so much considering that she immediately claimed him herself after rejecting his claim...buffy's not ready to willingly give herself to spike yet...but all will be explained in time, hope you like it again as the story goes along :)

Cewcew
03/30/2006 01:42 am
The Struggle         
YES!
:)

03/30/2006 01:28 am
The Struggle         
LOL, I think it is getting verry good :P
thanx ;), glad you think so :)

SpaceLord
03/30/2006 01:15 am
The Struggle         
This sucks, do you have any idea how fast a human loses life if the artery in the neck is punctured. I think it's five breaths or five seconds. Now that would make Spike the winner by default no way would she be able to fight it, the blood loss would be too fast and too much for her to put up a fight. Somehow I don't think that Spike is a sloppy eater and would allow himself not to hit the artery. Once in it's game over really. So in any case she would just bleed to death really fast if she yanked his fangs out. No other way around it really.

So you really shouldn't have let Spike bite Buffy cause that just makes it non believable really :)

Unless he bit her somewhere other than her neck but that's not the impression I got.

No Spike is the clear winner you need to go back and do this chapter over again :)
okay here's the thing though....he wasnt trying to kill her, he was trying to subdue her and claim her, so he wouldnt have hit the artery, deliberately...also...angel drank from buffy's throat for longer than a few seconds and she lived...she's the slayer, not a normal mortal...
that's my defense...
so there :P
thanx for the thoughtful, in depth review by the way ;) lol

Pin
03/30/2006 12:15 am
The Struggle         
Gahhh....looking forward to seeing what happens next.
coming up :)

rayan
03/29/2006 11:56 pm
The Struggle         
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah......i think im having a heart attack......
lol...no! don't! :) you have to read the rest!! :)

fangfaceandrea
03/29/2006 11:52 pm
The Struggle         
whoa!!
that was hAWTT, can't wait for more.

I know you said things weren't as clear as they seem but I'll be doing my happy dance cause it was Buffy who did it anyway! :D
lol...thanx, glad you thought so...yeah, she did win...kind of...but there's gonna be more to this than she realizes... :)

03/29/2006 11:38 pm
The Struggle         
wow... lovely update and lots of bitey goodness :D
he really really tried to resist :)

and with your a/n you got me all kinds of curious now, I wouldn't be surprised if I get all nervous and twitchy tomorrow during endless hours of dull work :soon:
hope i have satisfied a bit of curiosity, though probably not much by this point :)

03/29/2006 11:31 pm
The Struggle         
That was good!!!! I really like this story, and the more I read, the more I like it. But there is a mistake when Spike takes control, you used through instead of threw. She threw her head. At least in my opinion;)
thanx for the tip :) and the review, glad you are enjoying it :)

pretty_in_fangs
03/29/2006 09:43 pm
The Struggle         
OH my. My oh my. ::fans self::
This should be interesting. How does he turn the tables from here?
we'll see :)

03/29/2006 09:26 pm
The Struggle         
I forgot to add, when I said owned I meant less in the dominant way and more in the heart and soul way. :P
i agree :)

vampkiss
03/29/2006 09:24 pm
The Struggle         
*gasps* Ahhh!

God, I look for updates on this constantly. And you never disappoint! Another amazing chapter. Can't wait to see where your going with this. (you would think it's clear cut and Buffy's the winner, but after your author's note....)
thanx so much, glad you like it :)

03/29/2006 09:22 pm
The Struggle         
There is only one word to describe this chapter, HOT. I loved the shifts between the two of them and how Buffy unwittingly drew on and became more in tune with her slayer powers. And with your little note at the beginning I am really looking forward to where you take it from here. And as for her winning this round, she might have been a bitch to him, but in the end all she did was formalize the fact that she already owned him. Please update soon. :)
thanx, so glad you enjoyed this :)

sueworld
03/29/2006 09:14 pm
The Struggle         
Yayyyyy!

Another great chapter love! Brilliant!
thanx :)

03/29/2006 09:07 pm
The Struggle         
I know I haven't reviewed the last couple of chapters, but I was reserving judgement to see what happened.

DAAAAAAMMMN! Excellent!
thanx, glad you are enjoying it :)

fallen_angel
03/29/2006 09:00 pm
The Struggle         
Buffy claimed Spike so it seems he lost. too bad slave Buffy would have been something new.
the struggle's not really over yet :)

neo_trinityknot
03/29/2006 08:28 pm
The Struggle         
Woah, hot stuff. Can't wait to see what comes with the claiming package, and how they'll deal with it and Buffy's slayer side.
should be interesting ;)

Kat
03/29/2006 08:24 pm
The Struggle         
ok then. He accepted her claim BUT it didn't really seem like a dominance thing now did it. HMMM I wonder what will happen next
nope...not quite... :)

just sue
03/29/2006 08:17 pm
The Struggle         
Hot damn! I mean...hot damn!

OK. Taking into consideration your A/N I will be keeping the most open of minds about what seemed to be a pretty convincing win. Really am so looking forward to what happens next. Thanks ever so, sweetie.
thanx so much for your great review...she did win...but there's a bit more to it than she thinks :)

Bridget
03/29/2006 07:29 pm
The Struggle         
I sort of expected that you would make Buffy the victor. I hope however, the claim is not going to work as she expects it to. Good chapter.
it wont quite...she doesn't really know exactly what she's done... :)

03/29/2006 07:28 pm
The Struggle         
OH wow...beautiful...I loved it

MORE PLEASE
thanx so much, glad you are enjoying it :)

03/29/2006 07:06 pm
The Struggle         
mmm bitey goodness
:)

spike'smrs
06/20/2006 10:15 pm
The Purpose         
spike being a little devious i like carry on
isn't he great that way? :) thanx

05/03/2006 01:45 pm
The Purpose         
ohh I love the twists and turns that are happening here - great challenge match!
about to come to an end :)

03/30/2006 03:53 am
The Purpose         
What do you mean he doesn't want the chains. He loves the chains! Great great great.
there may be more chains later ;) lol

03/30/2006 02:40 am
The Purpose         
This chapter was hot! I am surprised at how both of them are acting with each other and can't wait to see the outcome! Off to the next chapter!
thanx so much, glad you like it :)

Dirktavian
03/29/2006 09:19 am
The Purpose         
Great update-- this game only gets more and more interesting! Can't wait to see if Spike can think with the right head and try to turn the tables. It will be interesting to see whichever way you go with this-- whether it is Buffy or Spike who emerge victorious. 'Course, a draw would be truly fitting, since they are really equally matched. Keep these updates coming!
thanx so much, glad you are enjoying it :)

galatea
03/29/2006 07:08 am
The Purpose         
Steamy! I like, I like! But you are the evil mistress of cliffhangers, you know. Looking forward to the next chapter.
thanx :)

03/28/2006 03:27 pm
The Purpose         
I just hope that Buffy still comes out on top so to speak, but I can't wait to see what you put them both through. Great chapter.
she will...happy now? :)

lOU
03/28/2006 02:22 pm
The Purpose         
Looks like this contest could have two winners!
or two losers... :)

sueworld
03/28/2006 02:08 pm
The Purpose         
Oh good lord, more, more!

*drums fingers whilst waiting*
coming up :)

Pulchra Nex
03/28/2006 01:52 pm
The Purpose         
That's not fair! please update soon! I want to know how it ends! and if you don't update soon I'm going to use the 'Harmony-whine'! ;-D lolz... really love this story! please update soon?
please no! not that! ;p

03/28/2006 11:50 am
The Purpose         
lol.. thats funny!!
:) thanx

03/28/2006 10:49 am
The Purpose         
Ooh, this is wickedly suspenseful!  I'm absolutely loving this.  Can't wait until your next update!
thanx, so glad you're enjoying it :)

03/28/2006 10:33 am
The Purpose         
So hot, so steamy, so not ready for the chapter to be over. I love how Spike has to keep reminding himself of what he is suppose to be doing, because his desire for her keeps short-circuiting his brain. Thanks for the great update. I am really looking forward to the next one, and another seeming shift in their game. :)
lol...more soon :)

fallen_angel
03/28/2006 10:18 am
The Purpose         
now what's he up to?
we'll see :)

03/28/2006 07:58 am
The Purpose         
Good grief! How can Spike lose a sex game? Apparently by being totally besotted with Buffy. I hope he does better now.
wasn't he always though? :)P

03/28/2006 07:09 am
The Purpose         
Don't do anything stupid spike!!!!
too late :)

Cewcew
03/28/2006 07:08 am
The Purpose         
I must be at the Grand canion, with all the cliffs Ive been seeing, and upclose at that. Seeing as how I keep finding my self hang on them. Sometime I think your crule, or that you just love to be a tease. I feel like Spike. "Please...jl1980...please!"
lol...wow....thanx :)

vladt
03/28/2006 05:43 am
The Purpose         
can there be a loser in this contest? good chapter. thanks for the fun read.
not really, huh? thanx for the review :)

03/28/2006 05:23 am
The Purpose         
squeal!!! you are a naughty naughty missy!!! dont' know how much more my poor heart can take...lol...great update!
lol..let's find out ;)

pretty_in_fangs
03/28/2006 04:29 am
The Purpose         
Guh.

Maybe I'll reply later when I've recovered.
lol...i'll take that as a compliment :)

Tamara
03/28/2006 03:59 am
The Purpose         
I love how there's no real way to tell who's going to win.
not yet... :) thanx

~*~Tasha~*~
03/28/2006 03:54 am
The Purpose         
Go SPIKE! Show her how it is played, and make her realize that she did not WIN. She thinks she is just so clever. She really should learn to get every bit of information on any ritual before she does it. Stupid Slayer. I look forward to more. I want to see Spike win.
lol...he's still got some tricks up his sleeve..no promises though :)

Esther
03/28/2006 03:50 am
The Purpose         
Holy cow!!! Don't wanna seem like a blabbering idiot but.....GAH!!! More!!! Please!!!
lol...more coming up :)

Bridget
03/28/2006 03:47 am
The Purpose         
Great chapter. I can't wait to read who is the victor.
not long to wait now :)

03/28/2006 03:07 am
The Purpose         
grrrrrrrr I hate clifhangers.......
lol...then you might not wanna read my stuff ;) lol

Kat
03/28/2006 03:07 am
The Purpose         
I think i might just cry. An amazing chapter
lol...thanx :)

03/28/2006 03:03 am
The Purpose         
LOL, poor Spike, poor Buffy neither and both are gonna win I think :P
i think you're right, in a way :)

03/28/2006 03:03 am
The Purpose         
oooh this is so good...but I really think I need the next chapter...like NOW! Brilliant as usual...More please
comin right up, ma'am! :)

rayan
03/28/2006 02:57 am
The Purpose         
hahahaha who´s fooling who........bloody brilijant...im still luvin iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit
no way to tell yet ;) thanx :)

05/03/2006 01:33 pm
The Victor?         
oh uh "right" was not the magic words were they.... looks intrigued before running to the next chappie!
nope...sure werent :) lol

03/30/2006 03:47 am
The Victor?         
BOy, does Buffy fight dirty.
she sure does :) but it tends to work

03/30/2006 02:35 am
The Victor?         
Uh oh, doesn't she know, you never take your eye off the prize! I can't wait to see what Spike has planned! Off to read the next chapter!
lol...yep...not over yet :)

Lou
03/27/2006 01:10 pm
The Victor?         
Ooh! What's our boy up to now! This is a battle and a half!
you said it! :)

vampkiss
03/27/2006 07:50 am
The Victor?         
Ah! Your evil! Loving, loving, loving this story and on the edge of my seat awaiting the next chapter!
thanx so much :)

Taylormaid
03/27/2006 06:45 am
The Victor?         
Ooooo, watch out Buffy! Great stuff in this chapter! Can't wait to see how this will turn out!
got a little while to go yet :) thanx for review :)

just sue
03/26/2006 11:49 pm
The Victor?         
What a treat to come back home to! Just caught up and am on tenterhooks to find out which way this goes! Very yummy stuff, hun. Wnats more! *hugs*
thanx so much, so gld you are liking it....more soon :)

03/26/2006 06:58 pm
The Victor?         
Evil writer! Get back to writing.
lol...i'm on it already :)

rayan
03/26/2006 06:09 pm
The Victor?         
hahahahaha....shes in for it noow....i frikin love this chapter....keep it up
lol..thanx, so glad you like it :)

Pulchra Nex
03/26/2006 04:16 pm
The Victor?         
Oh come on! doesn't she know he still hasn't said it? ;-D he only said she was right... that could mean anything... lol! Love this story!
yep... :) thanx for the review :)

sueworld
03/26/2006 02:23 pm
The Victor?         
Woo Hoo, more, more!
coming up :)

fallen_angel
03/26/2006 01:15 pm
The Victor?         
i don't think this fight is over yet. wonder what's up spike's sleeve. update soon
nope, not over yet...just taking a different turn :)

kim
03/26/2006 12:39 pm
The Victor?         
Sneaky bastard...he's got a plan up his sleeve.

She's still underestimating him. Frankly, always will, since he's well over 100 years older than her. Her arrogance still needs to be wiped off the planet.

Please let Spike winn, if anybody does. I don't want to see him be a victim again.
oh yeah, he's definitely got a plan...not saying if it will work...but i will say this, whether or not he wins...he won't be a victim...;)

03/26/2006 11:28 am
The Victor?         
Yay, I'm so happy I finally got to your fic. I was on my "to read list", this is a really great story, can't wait for your next update!
glad you did get around to it, thanx for the great review :)

03/26/2006 10:58 am
The Victor?         
He’s got a plan - but then will it work. This is Spike!
his plans never went as planned, did they?

Dirktavian
03/26/2006 09:56 am
The Victor?         
Heh, heh, heh-- I can see that evil laugh just brewing in his brain! Great job on showing not only the struggle between the two of them, but within themselves. Looking forward to the next fabulous installment!
thanx so much, so glad you are enjoying it...these two are really very well matched...that's why they never really beat each other...

Cewcew
03/26/2006 08:23 am
The Victor?         
Ut oh! Shes guna get it, or he is, or..... they both are?
Lol, wondering and awaiting the next chapter.
well they're both gonna get *something* that's for sure!! lol

Esther
03/26/2006 06:23 am
The Victor?         
Whoa, mama.....more, please!!! This was great!!
more coming up soon !! :)

Max
03/26/2006 06:14 am
The Victor?         
:) "Pride comes before the fall" :)

This is great, can't wait for the next update.
lol...usually :) thanx for the review

03/26/2006 05:22 am
The Victor?         
Teeheehee! Please, come back soon and tell us Spike's take on his supposed concession of defeat. I think little Miss Superior just managed to forget he's still the Big Bad and he's evil.
i will, very next chapter :) yeah, she's always underestimating him...thanx for the review :)

vladt
03/26/2006 05:14 am
The Victor?         
challenging match, momentum swinging to and fro. the winner will be ...? hopefully you let the contest go forward for several chapters. really fine read. thanks
not sure about that, should be decided in the next couple chapters...but the fight is only the beginning :)

Kat
03/26/2006 05:06 am
The Victor?         
Oh no he didn't say she won he just said 'right' oh buffy you arn't the smartest one are you hunny. lol Amazing and I am still not sure 'who'if anyone is actually going to win
lol...not telling yet, either way will be fun though :)

03/26/2006 05:03 am
The Victor?         
Why's he smirking? Why's he smirking???!!
you'll see ;)

03/26/2006 05:02 am
The Victor?         
oh no.. he's gonna do something wicked.. *smiles* quick buffy change spots with me.. lol :P
lol...wicked is his middle name :)

03/26/2006 05:02 am
The Victor?         
uh oh! sensing something off here..lol..great update!
lol..very perceptive of you...yeah, something is definitely off.. :)

03/26/2006 05:01 am
The Victor?         
Their fight is getting very interesting. I love how it keeps switching as to who has the advantage, just like their fights always have. Silly Buffy didn't she remember that she has to take it all the way. Great chapter, update soon please. :)
yep, that's typical spike and buffy...yeah, she's planning on taking it all the way...but i dont think she wants to do it on the floor... ;)

galatea
03/26/2006 04:47 am
The Victor?         
I just came across this story - I love it! Great spuffy characterization.

You are evil to leave it there, but since it looks like you update often, I think I can make it.
oh i do update often...thanx for the great review :)

03/26/2006 04:45 am
The Victor?         
oh oh....did she for get something? Brilliant as always, more please!
maybe so :) thanx for the review :)

neo_trinityknot
03/26/2006 04:43 am
The Victor?         
Sucker! He didn't say the actual words!
:}

neo_trinityknot
03/26/2006 04:42 am
The Victor?         
Sucker! He didn't say the actual words!
lol ;)

03/26/2006 04:35 am
The Victor?         
LOL, poor Dumb Buffy :P

Why do I think the fight has just started :P
lol..you may be right ;)

03/26/2006 04:30 am
The Victor?         
you are soo evil!! stopping at the most important part...

i really liked the fight, and that both of them had the chance to land a few good blows

and we all know by now, that fighting seems to be their kind of foreplay, and i'll say so far it was a rather 'intense' fight :D
lol...oh yes, this fighting is definitely a form of foreplay...next chapter will prove :) thanx for review :)

05/03/2006 01:28 pm
The Conflict         
Ouch - What dirty and underhanded tricks they are playing ... how lovely and nice. *evil wicked grin* on to the battle!
but isn't it so like them though :)

Nikkole
04/02/2006 05:38 am
The Conflict         
OMG!! That made me laugh so hard! YOu are so good at adding humor into a serious story! That was so much in character, good job!
thanx so much, glad you liked that little light bit in the middle of this kinda dark story :)

Lou
03/27/2006 01:05 pm
The Conflict         
Buffy's playing him nicely..but I bet it doesn't last!
lol..we'll see :)

03/26/2006 06:51 pm
The Conflict         
Buffy cheated!
you sound surprised... :P lol

SpaceLord
03/26/2006 03:19 am
The Conflict         
LOL found this on UGO, it's a profile on our fav vamp slayer. Too bad there isn't one for Spike so we could compare :)

http://www.ugo.com/versus/profile.aspx?character=buffy
lol...yeah, that would be fun :) thanx

sirc
03/25/2006 09:24 pm
The Conflict         
great chapter
thanx :)

Pulchra Nex
03/25/2006 08:44 pm
The Conflict         
*That bloody bitch!* that's not fair! *pouts* get her spike! get her! (love this story!!! :-D please update soon!)
lol...neither one of them is really playing fair here :)

SpaceLord
03/25/2006 07:33 pm
The Conflict         
Hmm I think I put it in a bad way with my former review. What I really mean is that I have a hard time with him being distracted by Buffy actions. Something that is purely Spike is his very singlemindendness, very goal oriented approach to the things that he does and at this point in time he might have feelings for her but he's just as good as Buffy in the art of doing breast strokes in the Nile ;)

There is also the the whole thing with him being distracted and not going for the win when he's got the chance. This comes from my own experience when playing sports, you don't let up until the fat lady sings and with his experience I don't think that he would even give her a chance to do that if he had the opportunity to end it. It's something very basic and primal that you get when you start to focus solely on the task at hand, everything else kind of zones out. I've probably seen it done best in a Kevin Costner movie where he was a pitcher for a baseball team and how everything just faded away but him and the guy trying to hit the ball. Then there is the whole muscle memory thing, it's what you do on automatic without thinking cause you have done it so many times before and sinking his fangs into someones throat would to me be the best known one of all. I mean he's been doing it probably every night for the last 100 years or so. That is a lot of practice.

Of course my thoughts on the subject might be right on a technical level but that probably wouldn't make the story better :)

Just thought I'd give you something to think about for future stories.
lol...i see your point on a technical level...thanx for the feedback :)

03/25/2006 03:23 pm
The Conflict         
Buffy was working her feminine charms, I am proud of her. You use what you got! I can't wait to see what happens next~
lol....you know it girl :) thanx for the review

SpaceLord
03/25/2006 01:11 pm
The Conflict         
Hmm don't know if Spike would care at this point in time to be honest. I mean he's been humiliated for a few weeks or something like that. I don't recall him not wanting to kill her up until he had that dream in season 5. If I recall correctly just a few hours before that he tried to kill her. Although I guess he would be chocked I guess that's what he's feeling when Buffy pulls that stunt.
well i'm going off the canon premise that he *did* love buffy even back then even though he didn't know it...that's why dru left him, remember? and if she did something like that,initiating contact without a spell or anything like that, what might his reaction be? :) thanx for the review

Esther
03/25/2006 09:06 am
The Conflict         
Oooh, that's about the cruelest thing Buffy's ever done. Man, can't wait to see Spike's reaction and what happens next!! Great chapter!!!!!
repeat :)

Esther
03/25/2006 09:06 am
The Conflict         
Oooh, that's about the cruelest thing Buffy's ever done. Man, can't wait to see Spike's reaction and what happens next!! Great chapter!!!!!
lol...i agree thanx for the review :)

03/25/2006 08:32 am
The Conflict         
I've got to admit after what he pulled with the putting away their weapons the kiss and punch that Buffy pulled felt good. I was all for him kicking her ass, but now I'll be happy either way, or if they both come out ahead. :) His comments about her sexual prowess evened up a whole lot of her bitchieness toward him. Though that might just be because that is a sore spot with me. Looking forward to what's to come.
i agree...everyone's gotta remember, they *are* mortal enemies, and he *has* tried to kill her more times than not...her thinking is a little screwed up on what she's trying to do, but she *is* trying in her own way to actually not have to kill him...

03/25/2006 08:15 am
The Conflict         
OMG! She's not supposed to be evil like that! Now what?? I think a mutual claim is in order. More story please.
lol...we'll see :)

03/25/2006 08:02 am
The Conflict         
lol go buffy!!!!
:) lol

03/25/2006 06:53 am
The Conflict         
great chapter, loved it. thanks
thanx :)

Taylormaid
03/25/2006 06:44 am
The Conflict         
FANTASTIC update! The way you wrote Spike was perfect...just perfect! Can hardly wait for more!
thanx so much, so glad you like it :)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/25/2006 06:02 am
The Conflict         
JL ... I love your writing, but I really want Spike to kick Buffy's arse into next year. Yeah he did his whole fake on the drop thing, but did she really think he was that stupid? She was being foolish and naive. Plus she's taunted him incessantly. I'd want to kill her myself at this point.

She is pretty stupid to do that when Spike is just looking like he's having second thoughts. That is only going to infuriate Spike more, and I hope he pounds her into the ground at his mercy at this point. Stupid bitch.
true, true....but as i said in a different response, she really didn't know he was having second thoughts...he was going for her throat when she did it ... I think i've built up an excessive amount of Buffy-hostility here.. lol ;)

03/25/2006 05:34 am
The Conflict         
ROFLMAO!!!!!! *falls over laughing*


Omg, at this rate it'll be a tie.
lol...you may be right :)

Max
03/25/2006 05:12 am
The Conflict         
Oh yeah, smart one Buffy - just when he's having second thoughts about biting you after he won, you have to go and encourage him to do just that. She really thought that one out huh?
yeah...gotta remember though, *she* didn't know he was having second thoughts...she just saw him heading for her throat... :) thanx for the review

pretty_in_fangs
03/25/2006 04:58 am
The Conflict         
Gah! Bitch! Gah!

(not you, of course0
lol...thanx for clearing that up

03/25/2006 04:34 am
The Conflict         
devious! wonderful update! biting nails!!!!
thanx so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

03/25/2006 04:34 am
The Conflict         
Yeah, like she thought THAT out ...:::snicker:::... I think they are both going to lose AND win here very soon.

I am enjoying this one very much.

Kathleen
lol...yeah...i think you're right here...so glad you are liking it so much :)

Typerbabe57
03/25/2006 03:55 am
The Conflict         
Whew! What a great fight! It is a fight, right? Whichever, love the action and interaction. More soon please.
lol...more fight and other stuff to come soon ;) lol..thanx for review :)

03/25/2006 03:42 am
The Conflict         
Just found this... what a fun fic!!! Is it wrong that I am hoping Spike wins??
lol...no most people seem to be hoping that...no comments yet though :)

Cewcew
03/25/2006 03:04 am
The Conflict         
lol You go girl! That was a grate chapter. Even if you did leave me hanging on a cliff.
lol...sorry bout that...as sorry as i ever am :)

03/25/2006 03:01 am
The Conflict         
that was just mean, although I guess after his little "I’ll drop mine, if you’ll drop yours." lie they're pretty much even now

for a moment I thought Buffy'd truly lost, but then where would be the fun for her inner slayer to "tame" her vampire :nod:

so I'm patiently waiting for you to update soon ^_^
uh...yeah...he kinda deserved it...good point though as far as her losing though...she can't *completely* lose or, in my opinion, it kind of goes against the challenge... maybe it's just the way i'm reading the challenge...i don't know...anyway, thanx for review :)

rayan
03/25/2006 02:44 am
The Conflict         
hahahahahaahahahahahah bloody marvelous....i didnt see THAT one coming...u pretty much made my day withthis chapter really....keep it uppppppppp
lol...glad it could bring you so much...um...joy.... :) thanx for the great review :)

03/25/2006 02:36 am
The Conflict         
I think I hate buffy!

Brilliant...more please
she is cruel, isn't she? *evil grin* thanx so much

03/25/2006 02:08 am
The Conflict         
LMAO, "Spank her Spike!!" Buffy's being a bad girl :P
lol... :)

11/12/2006 04:43 am
The Challenge         
great chapter!
thanx :)

05/03/2006 01:24 pm
The Challenge         
i like how you wove the challenege and the mansion was a great place for it. Can't wait to see who wins!
thanx, glad you enjoyed :)

03/25/2006 03:19 pm
The Challenge         
And the fight begins....this really looks like it will be a killer fight! Off to read next chapter!
lol, it's gonna be quite the challenge for both of them :)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/25/2006 06:09 am
The Challenge         
Oh kick her arse, Spike. Please. She is over confident, cocky, and way too bitchy. She thinks she has this all wrapped up. I want to see Spike put Buffy in her plcae ... at his feet.
i agree, she is all of the above...lol...no promises as to what's gonna happen though :\ thanx for the review

03/25/2006 12:45 am
The Challenge         
Oh shit Buffy you screwed up and it be so funny, can Spike spank her???
lol...you and spankings...probably not any spanking this story, sorry :)

Pulchra Nex
03/24/2006 04:43 pm
The Challenge         
goody! Fight! *crossing fingers for Spike* oh I hope he wins! ;-)
lol...we'll see :)

pretty_in_fangs
03/24/2006 03:28 pm
The Challenge         
Oooooo..... evil cliff! Evil cliff! I can't wait to see this fight!
lol..fight coming up :)

03/24/2006 12:34 pm
The Challenge         
Love this story. Can’t wait for me. Whines. Did you hear - can’t wait!
lol...okay, okay...more coming up, right away!!! :)

03/24/2006 10:54 am
The Challenge         
Yay! A real fair fight! Will somebody end up as a love slave? WEG More story please.
lol...more likely than not :) lol thanx for the review :)

Lou
03/24/2006 10:06 am
The Challenge         
What a bitch - I hope he drains her!
well that is one option i can tell you will not happen...but i agree, buffy's attitude sucks... thanx for the review

03/24/2006 10:05 am
The Challenge         
Whoo!  I'm liking this!  I hope Spike kiss her ass, though!  *L*
i'm thinking you meant "kicks"?? lol :) though the other could be appropriate so i'm not sure... :) thanx for the review lol

Spikes Slayer2
03/24/2006 07:29 am
The Challenge         
HEHEHEHEHEHE... lol cant wait!!!
you have to!!!! muah-hah-hah-hah!!!! :) lol

03/24/2006 06:29 am
The Challenge         
ohhhhh!!!! squeals!!!! *hides eyes and peeks through fingers* i love a wicked spike smirk! i'm all nervous now!!!
lol...very promising, yeah? :) thanx for review :)

Typerbabe57
03/24/2006 06:16 am
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More! Quickly!! What happens next?!!
lol...coming up :)

Richard
03/24/2006 05:47 am
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Ahh, yes. That backwards, primitive throwback attitude so common in troglodytes and petty fascists. This would be Xander's egregious violation of common human decency in "protecting" his "tribe" against attacks by an "outsider". Beating on the helpless in defense of a Slayer!

And that doesn't even go into Xander's quite disgusting lack of empathy and sympathy for Anya, his nominal girlfriend but in reality cheap whore.

I salute your sharp acumen and insight. Most fans of the show prefer the head in sand option. They don't want to think S6 wasn't an anomaly but that every season is ugly in its own inimitable way. BTVS is about pretty ugliness, like those beautiful photos of stark poverty.
i agree, xander's bigotry always bothered me very much, especially in the way it affected his treatment of his girlfriend/fiance...and throughout the whole show there was a gradual opening of buffy's eyes...never really completed...to the idea that her black and white (bigoted) views were maybe not quite accurate... here, her treatment of spike is disturbing...but make no mistake that it is *intended* to be...thanx for a thoughtful review :)

03/24/2006 04:47 am
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“Yes, Slayer,” he said softly with a cold smirk. “I accept.”

Noooooooooo! Evil cliffie!! Arrg!

Awesome chapter, JL! Must have more!

:getwriting:
lol...me and cliffies, yeah? ;) lol...so glad you're liking it...i'm writing already, i'm writing!!! :)

03/24/2006 02:42 am
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Great chapter love that Spike is getting back his own. Can't wait for the next update.
thanx so much :)

rayan
03/24/2006 02:29 am
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oooooooh....im sooooo looking forward to the next chapter.....im practically fallin of my chair as we speak hehe lol keep IT UP
so glad you're so excited about it :) thanx for the review

Tamara
03/24/2006 02:26 am
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Y'now this could be a lot more interesting if it doesn't go the way Buffy plans.
oh it wont...maybe not how either of them plan :)

Max
03/24/2006 02:12 am
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I can't wait for Spike to get his own back - I hated how the Scoobies humiliated him once they realized that he couldn't fight back. Grrr.

:) **Please let Spike win** :)
lol...no promises...thanx for the review :)

03/24/2006 01:02 am
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ooo lovely! You know, remembering how nasty a tease Buffy was in S4 to Spike (and how cruel she was after Something Blue) I rather like Spike getting in some damage.

Looking forward to the next installment of this gem of a story.

Kathleen
oh yeah, she was always evil to him...her evilness here may turn out to bite her in the rear, though ;)

SpaceLord
03/24/2006 01:00 am
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Ohhh fight is on now biatch ;)
lol...you got that right :)

03/24/2006 12:58 am
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Ouchies!!!
yep...somehow i dont feel sorry for her though ;)

vladt
03/24/2006 12:51 am
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this will really be fun. thanks for the read.
thanx :)

03/24/2006 12:43 am
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poor spike, you had him pretty spooked for a moment there
but it promises to be fun :D
i'm still unsure whom i want to win :)

can't wait for a new chapter :hyper: :hyper:
yep...building up the tension ;)...so glad you're enjoying it :)

03/24/2006 12:37 am
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ooooh...very exciting...really, seriously need more of this! NOW!

Well done sweetie, you got me all excited! LOL
more just as soon as possible, so glad you are liking it so much :)

Aurelia
11/24/2006 09:48 pm
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Man, Buffy and Spike are so hot headed. And the ritual obviously isn't going to go well. I'm just a little nervous as to how bad it's going to be.
it'll be bad...to tell you the truth, i actually lost some readers on this one, love :) lol hope you like it anyway :)

11/12/2006 04:38 am
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ooh! exciting!
thanx :)

05/03/2006 01:17 pm
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Oh I wonder who is going to win this fight and it will be so interesting to watch spike's reaction once he ralizes what is happening. Does happy dance!
yeah the fight should be interesting :)

04/28/2006 05:41 pm
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Again with the really nice build up which keeps me reading.
thanx :)

03/25/2006 03:13 pm
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I can't believe that she is really going to go thru with it! Yay to Spike for really getting her going! Off to read next chapter!
yeah, he kinda got her that much more determined to do it :)

vampkiss
03/23/2006 07:42 pm
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Really enjoying the story so far! Though I'm sure all kinds of bad things will be happening once the ritual takes place. Hee! Can't wait for the next update. :)
lol...maybe bad...maybe not so bad...glad you are liking it :)

fallen_angel
03/22/2006 08:31 pm
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make buffy loose please!that would be real fun
we'll see :)

fallen_angel
03/22/2006 08:31 pm
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make buffy loose please!that would be real fun
we'll see :)

vladt
03/22/2006 07:46 pm
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excellent update, setting the stage for what,i expect, will not be the outcome the scoobies anticipate. thanks for the great read.
different from what anyone suspects :)

03/22/2006 03:54 pm
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Bring it on sister! No matter who "wins" they both will in the end. Oh yeah.

Excellent update.

Kathleen
i have a feeling you're right ;)

sueworld
03/22/2006 01:05 pm
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Oooooh lets dominate that vampire!

Great stuff! Can't wait for an update.
lol...coming up :)

03/22/2006 12:05 pm
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excellent I love itso far :D
thanx :)

Lou
03/22/2006 10:49 am
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This is going to be a fight to remember!
oh yeah :)

03/22/2006 08:54 am
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Difficult to see this bit of insanity going well for Buffy or Spike. Can she actually dominate a male to the point of rape? She would need lots of experience and cold bloodedness to do that. Spike has surely experienced this sort of humiliation from Angelus already. More story please.
you've got to remember also that according to the challenge :), buffy has a bit more on her side than that; she is the Slayer, with a primal force behind her that she really doesn't understand yet at this point, but that would certainly not take well to being dominated by a vamp...when it gets right down to it, her primal Slayer will come out :)

SpaceLord
03/22/2006 08:39 am
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Hmm I'm hoping for a draw sort of thing. I mean Buffys inner slayer and Spikes demon recognising their equal and match in each other and just deciding to mate ;)
that could be a good solution...:) you'll just have to wait and see what happens :)

Spikes Slayer2
03/22/2006 07:52 am
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ooooh this is getting interesting!!!!1
thanx :)

Esther
03/22/2006 07:51 am
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I absolutely LOVE this fic!! Now I'm waiting, biting my nails, for the action. More, please!!
thanx so much, so glad you like it...hopefully you won't have long to wait :)

03/22/2006 07:12 am
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Thanks for the update, it seems that Spike is going to get his wish, alone with Buffy and no chip. I am looking forward to what's coming up.
yep...we'll just see how it turns out :)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/22/2006 06:07 am
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Good update. Look forward to more. Curious to see where this goes in the next chapter.
thanx, glad you are liking it :)

Max
03/22/2006 05:37 am
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I can't wait for the fight :P

Someone should remind Buffy of the saying "pride cometh before the fall" - Spike isn't "The Slayer of Slayers" for nothing.
Yeah neither of them have really beaten each other before, but one of them has always gotten distracted by something or one of them ran off before the battle was over. Quite frankly, Buffy's mainly survived by luck so far, Spike was about two seconds from biting Buffy before Joyce whacked him upside the head with that axe and Spike would have bitten Buffy in Out of My Mind if it hadn't been for the chip :)
i will just say this...its not gonna be what she expects...but its not gonna be exactly what he would hope for either... :) i agree, luck has saved buffy more than once :)

Richard
03/22/2006 05:29 am
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Tried to kill them? That's a laugh. If Spike held grudges against Buffy, he'd have her tortured to death.

Buffy is responsible for Angelus (thus Dru) and Spike's broken back. The "it was an accident" excuse doesn't wash. Come on, it's a curse! Can you say desecrated?

When you look at everything that happened, Spike is a downright forgiving type. Makes Buffy look like a nasty bitch that she can't forgive his (mutual) attempts to kill her, which were just par for the course anyways.

Sorry I had to rant. You write Buffy very well and it turns out she isn't a very nice person.
yeah, IMHO, they are about even in the fighting realm, but buffy has done a lot more damage to spike than he has to her...of course that's not for lack of him trying...mostly...it's because its her show :P lol... i agree though, for much of the show, buffy was not a very nice person at all

neo_trinityknot
03/22/2006 04:36 am
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EEP! I can't wait to see who wins!
thanx :)

03/22/2006 03:25 am
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GET TO THE SMUTTY GOODNESS!! EEEEE!! :P
okay, okay!!! :)

03/22/2006 03:13 am
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oh god...you are soooooo good, the excitement levels that you build are amazing. Please tell me that the next chapter is the one!

More more more! :)
thanx so much, you build my confidence in your reviews so much *hugs*...thanx

Maggie
03/22/2006 02:57 am
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Fun premise! It'll be interesting either way, but I'm so-o-o hoping Spike will win. It would be fun to see him in control for a change.
yeah...i dont do that a lot, do i? ;) lol

03/22/2006 02:51 am
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*cue dramatic music...now* lol...great update! can't wait to see what happens in the big fight!
lol..thanx, coming up soon :)

Aurelia
11/24/2006 09:43 pm
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“That’s the act of dominance,” Anya explained. “It’s like saying, ‘I won, so now you’re gonna do what I say whether you like it or not. I’m in charge, and you’re gonna fall in line and submit. And the first thing you’re gonna submit to is my screwing your brains out.’

That was funny, but then Anya usually is. Also, doesn't seem like Buffy's thinking to clearly. This is gonna get bad isn't it?
lol...glad you liked that..and yes, this is going to get very bad, especially for poor spike...

11/12/2006 04:32 am
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oooh! I like how this is going. On to the next chapter!
glad you like it :)

05/03/2006 01:09 pm
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i love your use of anya - Buffy kinda scary there - she likes the thought of Spike as slave a bit to much!
buffy will get scarier, unfortunately :( and i love anya, i love writing her...thanx for the review :)

Lou
04/28/2006 12:38 pm
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This Buffy is doing my head in. She was always self-involved but she's gone too far now. Poor Spike can't win. And wasn't the whole mess Giles' idea in the first place?
yep, she's pretty selfish here...it was sort of his idea, but he was not expecting it to go anywhere near where it did :P

Nikkole
04/02/2006 05:05 am
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Boy, just READING this story is making me feel all giggly and evil!
lol...how do you think writing it makes me feel? ;) thanx for the review :)

rayan
03/21/2006 03:25 pm
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im begging on my knees for an update...like this minute would be fine.....pwetty pwetty pweaasee...with a cherry on top....quickly...no waiting ok? ok? promise...ok..good...ill hold you to that..*lol*...
lol...so glad you're so into it...hope you like the update :)

03/21/2006 12:42 pm
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hehehehehe... :P lol thats funny!!!
thanx :)

Lou
03/21/2006 10:37 am
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This'll be interesting - methinks he will not quite be a pushover.
methinks you're right :)

03/21/2006 10:10 am
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Wow! I bet I'm not the only one screaming 'Let the fight begin!'. And I'm having a little bet to myself which chapter it will appear in (or chapters it will take place over). *grins*

Thanks ever so and you just know I'm gonna be gagging for more.
lol...it's coming, it's coming :) glad you are enjoying it so much :)

03/21/2006 08:06 am
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There is a definite nastiness to Buffy’s thoughts and actions, her self involvement and lack of concern for others is taken to a new level with this idea from Giles. And poor Anya, Buffy doesn’t even hear her comment about Xander. Hope you’re able to update soon.
i agree...she's not even really thinking about spike in all this...just the effect it will all have on *her*...and poor anya, so ignored and insecure..thanx for review

03/21/2006 07:40 am
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heh. awesome! I like the way you had Anya change Buffy's mind, it really worked in this case!!!
thanx, glad you like it :)

Esther
03/21/2006 05:14 am
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Oh my, I actually fear for Spike's safety. Man, when Buffy is resolved to do something, she does it....and boy howdy, I can't wait till this ritual begins!! More, please!!!
you're right...he's in for quite a fight...glad you're into it :) thanx for review :)

03/21/2006 04:03 am
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hehe, make him eat his words! muahahahaha
lol...she plans to...as to what *I* plan...we'll see :)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/21/2006 03:21 am
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I am rooting for Spike to win the dominance thing. I honestly would like to see what Spike would do with it. I'm glad that you at least had Buffy stop to think for a couple about how much it sounds like rape. Excellent chapter. I look forward to more and seeing where you take it.
i agree, he should win it...not necessarily that he will...not saying yet :) thanx for review :)

neo_trinityknot
03/21/2006 03:16 am
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Hee!
:)

03/21/2006 03:15 am
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Poor Anya! I can't believe that Buffy missed what she had said about Xander letting her sleep with Spike before Buffy. I really wish that Xander would have treated her better than he did in the show!

I can't wait to see what pointers Anya gives Buffy to "dominate" Spike! Then again, I have a few ideas myself, lol!
i know, poor anya...xander was never really very good to her... thanx for review :)

SpaceLord
03/21/2006 03:08 am
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Hmm I don't know if my meomory of the fights between Buffy and Spike on the show are fucked but to me it seems that up to this point in the Canon there would be a tie in fights between them.

Hell I might even be inclined to say that Spike is ahead on points. He had a clear kill during their first fight but was interupted by Joyce. The church fight wasn't really a 1 on 1 fight but to me it was a draw with Buffy getting a "cheap shot" in on Spike as he was getting Dru out of there. Buffy won the fight with the gem of amara ofcourse, maybe Spike was just a little too cocky with it but he got away on his own so not really a clear victory for her.

I would say that it would be a 50/50 chance of Spike winning at least. It is the problem of judging a characters skill against another when all we have to go are their fights on show of which are made to fit the drama and not their skills really. The most obvious example of that is the discussion of skill of the jedi/sith in Star Wars Ep III, where Obi-Wan beats Anakin/Vader but gets thrashed by Count Dooku who in turn gets offed easily by Anakin. The same kind of argument can be made here and no real good answear can be found but I hate it when Buffy comes across as a sure thing over Spike cause that is not how I would interpret the things I see on the show. You also have the fight in season 5 when Spike thinks he's got the chip out, he's got a clear kill there too but the chip stops him.

All this is ofcourse made to make it dramatic and move the story forward but still to me Spike is just as good as Buffy. I mean the guy killed 2 slayers and I'm not sure about the whole 1 good day crap either. Once could be fluke but 2 then you are just good.
don't get me wrong...i agree...spike won at least as often as he lost to buffy...most of their fights came out fairly even, actually...no clear winner...but buffy sees them as wins, and anya has heard the stories from buffy, hasn't she?? thanx for the thoughtful review...again, i don't agree with every thing the characters i write say or do :) thanx again
Jessi

03/21/2006 02:52 am
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I just hope that Buffy really does understand what she is getting into. I don't know if Spike is really going to go through with this. Love Anya... She is such hoot!!
lol...we'll see...as for buffy...no, she doesn't have a clue :)

Richard
03/21/2006 02:28 am
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Well, I was thinking that it would be great fun for Buffy to fail and have to go back to Anya for pointers. Repeatedly. But the whole thing is squicking me out more and more.

See, no matter what platitudes Anya says, it IS rape. It's mind rape. Buffy is planning to completely rape Spike's mind and personality.

The only thing that can ever make me okay with this story is if the little bitch has the tables turned on her and she gets the violation she would inflict on another. Then it would be self-defense and also just desserts.

Either way, I think I should be pissed that this story doesn't have a rape / torture warning. Because it should.
to be honest...at this point it's kind of supposed to...
just because i'm writing a character's actions does not mean i agree with them, and i don't agree with buffy's actions here... but i do think they are typical of her and the scoobies at this point in the show, seeing spike not as a person but as a thing to be "dealt with" rather than a person to be helped toward the right path...

But that does NOT mean that i support that attitude!

and if and when a rape or torture warning is needed, i will apply it, thank you

03/21/2006 02:24 am
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buffy rationalizing has hit an all time low, even by the standards of the morally bankrupt scoobies. thanks for the read,enjoyed it.
i agree, her rationalization sucks, really...but i think it's typical for her character at this point

k
03/21/2006 02:19 am
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count me in as one who wants spike to win...but its your story and i love it.
lol...spike probably deserves to win...but not saying either way yet...

03/21/2006 02:11 am
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Bwahahahaha LOVE this. Funny, the whole dominance ritual /vampire lore part is ours (fans) made up but it FITS canon so well. I think of Smashed and it is pretty much what you had Anya describe. Spike and Buffy fighting for the upper hand and sex being the victors spoil. Spike, of course had already submitted to Buffy emotionally onscreen but after he SOOOO fit the "results" you give for it here. Spike's onscreen responses to Angel/us fit the imagined dominance that must have taken place when Spike was a fledge.

Again....excellent!!! Just keep the stories coming. I love having good stories to read while I play hooky from my own story (or as my muse is off getting some nookie and ignoring my orders he get to work!).

Kathleen
thanx so much, i agree with you completely...it really does fit with the world joss created...so glad you enjoy it...

03/21/2006 02:02 am
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*eyes wide* alrighty then...lol

kinda scared of Buffy....backing away slowly *grin*

great update! things like this have a way of blowing up in their faces...can't wait to see how!
lol...you're so right...the only thing certain is this *won't* go exactly as they plan!!

03/21/2006 01:36 am
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brilliant as usual...I love the little bit where Anya showed her unhappiness at Xander's concerns over Buffy...Its a bit sad that Buffy didn't notice it...can you say self-involved! lol

More Please
wasn't she always?? at this point in my story i want it to be noticed that buffy's self-involved...more concerned about how this whole thing effects *her* than anyone else...but that will change as the story progresses :)

03/21/2006 01:36 am
The Plan         
She would make his first “go” with her one to remember!


LOL yeah Buffy but I'm thinking you will seriously want a second go as well.
lol...i'm thinking you're right ;) lol

Dani
03/21/2006 01:32 am
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Personally, I wanna see Spike beat Buffy and have her being the one who has to do whatever Spike says - I know, I'm evil, but that would be soo great :)
lol...can't say exactly what will happen...but it will be different than buffy expects...

Aurelia
11/23/2006 01:14 am
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Stupid Scoobies. They have no right to try and "dominate" Spike. Good lord, he's chiped and harmless. And Willow doing spells is never of the good.

Sexual dominance? Could be interesting.
yep, they're very wrong to do what they're going to do...and it's going to have very bad results for our boy...hope you like the rest of the story, whenever you get around to reading more :)

11/12/2006 04:26 am
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hee hee...oh love how you write Anya.
thanx, glad you like :)

08/27/2006 10:08 am
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oh this is good! I like this. Very unique. I've never read one quite like it. Going on to read more now. :)
thanx, glad you like it so far...it gets very dark though...hope you like the rest :)

05/03/2006 12:45 pm
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oh sexual dominance - I like that *grin* how fun would that be with SPike *evil wicked grin*
oh yeah :) *hehe*

Nikkole
04/02/2006 04:58 am
The Solution?         
hehehe.....like we didn't see that coming! Good chapter!
of course you did...it's in the challenge! ;) lol :P

03/26/2006 06:25 pm
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LOL - Poor Giles - I'd drink to if I had to put up with this gang of morons. Great story. Are we getting some dominatrix Buffy?
oh yes, there will definitely be dominatrix buffy... :) lol...most likely in the next update :)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/21/2006 03:15 am
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Love Anya with the insight. I have to chuckle that Giles is so naive that he wouldn't realize that sex and violence go hand in hand for vampires. Dominance means dominance in all ways. Loved the update.
lol...you're so right, but isn't that kind of typical for him? glad you liked it :)

03/20/2006 09:33 am
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Great chapter I loved how Buffy finally realized that Anya might know something about demon rituals. How like Giles to know about the ritual but not necessarily know all the pertinent facts, or at least realize what they mean. :)
yeah, they should have all realized that a long time ago, that anya knew a lot more than they gave her credit for thanx for the review :)

Typerbabe57
03/20/2006 05:25 am
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Whoa.
:)

03/20/2006 05:12 am
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I can see why Anya wanted to tell Buffy privately! The guys would have had a cow and if Spike overheard he would have had a field day taunting Buffy! I can't wait to see if Buffy tells the others and if she actually goes thru with it!
oh yeah...giles and xander would have absolutely freaked out, and poor anya gets yelled at enough for her mouth...thanx for the review :)

Esther
03/20/2006 12:02 am
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Bwahahhaaaa, why the heck didn't this happen on the show! Dang, now that would've been one eppy I would've love for the rest of my life!! Love this!! Can't wait for the next chapter to find out Buffy's reaction to Anya's blunt response. Heheee!!!!
lol...yeah it would have been awesome!! thanx for the review, so glad you like it so far!

03/19/2006 10:27 pm
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Hmmmm. If I was capable, I would be willing to do the dominance for her and keep him with me. Teeheehee. Giles is pretty ignorant isn't he?
lol...so would i... :) yeah, giles is a little dense about things of this nature sometimes :)

03/19/2006 07:34 pm
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good chapter. great set up for the next update. more, soon, please. thanks for the read.
thanx ;)

rayan
03/19/2006 07:09 pm
The Solution?         
*wideeyed*...ooooh.....i soo totally didnt see that one coming...coool...keep it up!
lol...hope you like where this goes ;)

Bridget
03/19/2006 07:01 pm
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Well that is not surprising. It is amazing how dumb the scoobies really are. I don't know why they could not just treat Spike like a person then dominance would not be necessary.
there's a novel thought :) ... but you must remember that at this point he had given them no reason to think that he would do anything but try to kill them all the first chance he got ... :) thanx for review ;)

03/19/2006 06:41 pm
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Ha! I bet buffy is going to be soo surprised... Love this story so far!
lol...thanx so much :)

Karyn
03/19/2006 06:37 pm
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uh oh! *shudders* no, no that's wrong *shudders again* no really it's wrong *whimpers* bad bad thoughts! lol
keep trying to convince yourself :)

neo_trinityknot
03/19/2006 06:15 pm
The Solution?         
I'm all for sexual dominance
lol...me too

gaillee
03/19/2006 05:07 pm
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Oh, yeah? What an interesting beginning to your story. Thank you...I will be watching.
so glad to have caught your attention :) thanx for review :)

just sue
03/19/2006 03:55 pm
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Oh my! Oh yum! Oh more! Loving this and so loking forward to the next bit. Thanks ever so.
lol...so glad you like it...it is a rather yummy thought isn't it? ;)

03/19/2006 01:13 pm
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lmao, I love the way you do this :P poooooor Buffy :P
glad you liked it :) since it *was* your idea :)

03/19/2006 01:10 pm
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I love this. Write more at once! Please!!
LOL >>> workin on it :)

03/19/2006 10:15 am
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ARGGGHHHH lol thats funny.. trust anya to say that... this is an excellent chapter!!! :)
lol..yep...she's the perfect one to help buffy out on this :)

Richard
03/19/2006 09:17 am
The Solution?         
Good point about Buffy being a sexual neophyte. Will Anya be coaching her in the basics of BDSM? :p :p
lol...could happen... :)

Richard
03/19/2006 09:15 am
The Solution?         
Now why would Anyanka be reticent to talk about sex? Though obviously there's a lot more to it than that. I am eager to learn. :)
yes, there is a lot more to it than that :) more explanation next chapter :)

03/19/2006 08:36 am
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oh wow...sooo can't wait for the dominance! lol

Another winner JL...love it
lol...thanx :) glad you're enjoying this one :)

SpaceLord
03/19/2006 08:30 am
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Hmmm....I can't see how Buffy would be able to dominate Spike sexually. Not with her limited experience in the subject, to me she's just too insecure about that stuff at this point in the timeline. In season 6 sure because then she was in a completly different place but in early season 4 after Parker, I just don't see that side of her to be honest. I'm actually more seeing that it would turn the other way, Spike having been around for a hundred years and not in love with the slayer yet would probably have an easier time dominating her. Or maybe it could be a tie :)

That would sure make things interesting.
you'll have to wait and see how it turns out...you're totally right about buffy's personality at that time...of course there's always her primal "inner Slayer" to consider, according to the challenge ;) :P thanx for the review

03/19/2006 08:25 am
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Uh oh, Anya spilled the beans... is Buffy still going to want to do it??
we'll see ;)

Aurelia
11/23/2006 01:11 am
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A slow, thoughtful smile came over Giles’ face as he replied quietly, “I think I may have just discovered the solution to our problem. What to do about Spike.”

That doesn't seem like it going to go well. I guess I'll see. Anyway on to the next chapter. I kind of like that you've finished a couple stories. I don't have to wait anxiously for an update.
no, it's not going to go well...poor spike in this fic...glad that you've started reading it :)

11/12/2006 04:19 am
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Wow, ok so I noticed that this fic was finished, I thought I'd give it a whirl. Got me intrigues thus far...made me laugh out loud at least once. Continuing on...
oh good...glad it could make you laugh...though i can't promise a barrel of laughs ahead...hope you like it :)

05/03/2006 12:38 pm
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Ohhh intriguing - I wonder what the soultion will be... nice beginning of a story
thanx, glad you like it :)

04/28/2006 05:05 pm
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Great pacing with a good sequeway to the next chappie.
thanx so much :)

03/20/2006 09:22 am
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I love Anya pointing out the obvious. This is a good chapter and a great start for a fic.
lol....isn't that so like her? :) thanx so much :)

Richard
03/19/2006 08:19 am
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FLW, Giles, Famous Last Words.
lol...exactly :)

Dirktavian
03/19/2006 07:35 am
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Oh, evil mistress of fanfic-- You are a naughty, naughty girl for keeping me in suspense like this. Excellent beggining to what I am sure will be a fabulous story. You leave me wanting more!
lol...glad you like the start...hope you like the rest :)

kim
03/19/2006 03:03 am
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Uh oh...Giles? What did you find....and doing magical experiments on Spike is not nice, either.
lol...no its not very nice...but the scoobies were never very concerned about that, were they?? thanx for review

03/18/2006 11:56 pm
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“What *is* that heavenly fragrance you’re wearing, Slayer? Let me guess…essence of – ‘I-deperately-need-a-shag’?” That is one of the best freaking lines, ever!!!! Bwahahaahaa, I can totally see Spike snarking this line to Buffy on the show, too. Man, great intro!! Can't wait for more!!
lol...thanx...i could just picture it, thought it would work... :) thanx for the great review, more soon! :)

~*~Tasha~*~
03/18/2006 09:56 pm
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Excellent new story, JL. I couldn't resist taking a peak at this one during a quick break I was taking from catch up work. I look forward to reading the rest of Lying Eyes too. {Grins} Can't wait to see where you go with this new story (Blood Bound) too!
lol...get back to work!!! ;) thanx for the review, hope you like where i take this story... and this will be much lighter fare, though still angsty... (I'm surprised you even read lying eyes, as dark and scary as it got in places...) again, thanx :)

Typerbabe57
03/18/2006 09:46 pm
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Yeeeaaa! A new story! I'm intrigued already!
:) thanx, glad you are interested...hope to keep you that way :)

03/18/2006 09:35 pm
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The scoobies right? Blasphemy!
lol...it's a miracle, isn't it? :)

03/18/2006 09:16 pm
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Gimme more!!!!!! I want an update, I need an update, write faster dammit. I'm going crazy trying to find the solution;)
lol...i could just point you toward the challenge this is responding to...or you could wait and read it if that's more fun :) thanx for review

03/18/2006 08:23 pm
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I'm very excited about a new story from you. This is getting off to a rousing start. I think I suspect what Gliles has found and boy is he going to make things "worse" if I'm right (But worse in the best of ways *G*).

Great job.

Kathleen
you may be right... ;) lol... thanx for the great review, hope you like it :)

03/18/2006 06:25 pm
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Oh yeah JL is doing one of my challenges *G* great so far :P
glad you approve ;) hope you like it as it unfolds :)

03/18/2006 05:54 pm
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ohhhh, have a feeling things won't turn out to be quite the solution he thinks it is...rofl
i have a feeling you're right :)

03/18/2006 05:21 pm
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Ha! This is going to be priceless, I can tell! Awesome stuff!
lol...hope you like it as it unfolds...it wont all be a barrel of laughs, but it won't be too dark, i promise :)

SpaceLord
03/18/2006 04:58 pm
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Interesting start. I can only say that the title just reminded me of a song by the same name by Hammerfall.
lol...that's cool...thanx :)

k
03/18/2006 03:23 pm
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great start..wanna read more!
thanx :)

03/18/2006 03:03 pm
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Yay, I wanted to see this challenge done! And I'm already loving it:)
thanx, glad you're looking forward to it :)

03/18/2006 03:01 pm
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Good start.
thanx :)