I finally made it through your epic.  It was uneven in places, especially early on, and rambled a bit, but I never lost the thread of love that Buffy and Spike had for each other and you are a great story teller. 

Although I'm very fond of Tara, I really do have to say that I was delighted that you didn't kill off Forrest the way so many people do, and that you paired him with Willow...  I don't think I've ever seen that particular pairing, but I think it could work.  They're both stubborn to beat the band and loyal to their friends. 

What can I say about your version of Anya?  Probably a lot more like Anya really would be without the filter of PG television!  A bit over the top sometimes, but funny.  Poor Xander!  Good on Joyce for her advice.

I really enjoyed your original character, Hal.  Interesting guy, good to see him get his humanity back...  I like that he was able to 'hear' Buffy and find his best self.  Maggie was even worse than usual, which is hard to imagine.  Michael was a scary little psychopath!

I loved the Giles - Buffy relationship you created.  Finally, I actually enjoyed Angel's role.  Well done.

Thanks for this!

Blue
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Oh that was sweet at the end with Lizzy being a ghost and seeing the child.

that was good. really good. i almost cried

This is quite an interesting fic you have here. You are a very imaginative writer, and I really loved your version of Spike's life and turning. Although there are many differences from what we discover later on, you have created a very nice, albeit slightly alternate, Buffyverse. Good job, I really enjoyed this fic:)

OMG, this story was amazing! That little epilogue is incredible, but I'm still wondering what Hal injected into Spike in 1984. And there were some parts where I almost felt like I was reading a Buffy/Riley story. I usually don't like Riley, but the Riley in this story was a LOT better than the 'real' one.
I just loved reading it, and hope you'll start a new fic soon! (that was a plea, in case you didn't notice...) :-D

OMG, this story was amazing! That little epilogue is incredible, but I'm still wondering what Hal injected into Spike in 1984. And there were some parts where I almost felt like I was reading a Buffy/Riley story. I usually don't like Riley, but the Riley in this story was a LOT better than the 'real' one.
I just loved reading it, and hope you'll start a new fic soon! (that was a plea, in case you didn't notice...) :-D

excellent story overall, i thoroughly enjoyed it :) thanx for writing :)

Ok, you know, there have only been a few stories that have ever given me goosebumps, and you just joined that list. The ending was WONDERFUL! I thouroughly enjoyed every aspect of this, and I am so glad I took the time to read it fully! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on how season 4 might have been! I amg oing to go check out what else you have written.

So much great stuff in this story I can't comment on all of it. I Really loved the few references to the Princess Bride, that was fun and Spike and Buffy really going full circle. And Lizzy saving the day in so many ways. A true guardian angel. Know there's a sequel. Looking forward to that one a bit later. Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous story.

I just found this story and wow I loved it. Your Anya was the best that i think i have ever read. And I wasnt really sure till the end who Buffy would end up with. I had strong hopes but not positivity. I really enjoyed this story and your writing style

Interesting rewrite of a season. I think it was much farther out than even Joss' writers could imagine. Thank you for sharing.

This was just 'wow' from go to whoah honestly. Really bought into the logic you created about how the demon banishes the human soul to the Ether etc and the dream sequences were fab. Also it was nice to be able to actually like Riley and your OC's were nicely fleshed out. Well done.

OH I hope he is going to be alright, and now Angel knows the truth is Angel understands then Buffy will.

please come back!!! poor spikey!! on to the conclusion! :)

Loved the whole Giles situation. Him talking the demons out of eating him and then going after each other. So very demon like. Glad, too, that Spike confessed his sin to someone, and the Angel is working to restore him. Great bunch of chapters.

Oh I hope everthing will be okay

this whole thing is so very wonderfully complex and well done...i am thoroughly enjoying this story :)

Diabolical bastard half demon idiot. So glad that Buffy seems to be nearing the realm of okay and that everyone seems to be okay with Hal. Gotta wonder about Michael though, a tough thing to go through, but damn, he turned out bad. Great bunch of chapters.

“I know who took Buffy and I have a pretty good idea of where he is taking her and why would Buffy come down here with a vampire to free another vampire? I hate this town.”

I so totally love this line!! I felt sorry for poor Riley a lot in this story...  he wasn't a bad guy, but he really had a rough time.

Blue

oh I can't wait to find out what Spike is and I hope they get it stopped and the gang finds her wonder what will happen when she see Riley and Spike together who she will go too.

wow...he's human now!!! how weird is that? more story now !

Just wanted to let you know I loved these chapters and the character of Hal. Pretty nifty that guy. Computer wouldn't let me leave a review last time I read it.

OH I hope they can get to Spike before he dies, did they manage to see each other, and I am glad that she got the inplants to give tow illow.

poor spike...they have to help him before its too late...poor thing, stuck down there just waiting to die...i hate it...but love the story :)

Hmmm... don't really care for that Michael fellow. Vengence is not always the wisest thing to pursue. Poor Spike, with the tale of his turning in this world, and that weird injection, and his Elizabeth... found her twice, I believe he could again... Great bunch of chapters.

Oh I hope she gets Spike out soon, and also not the humans being held.

i hate maggie walsh...she's evil....need more story now :)

Hmmm... wonder what Maggie has done to the poor people in the meantime. Another wonderful bunch of chapters. Hope to be back for more tomorrow.

OH I hope Spike does believe her, and I am glad Buffy is good a lieing.

i love the dream sequences...very difficult to do, but very well done by you...i enjoyed them very much in this fic :)

Got away, years ago? That sounds like lamenting a lost love. That sure would be weird. Great bunch of chapters.

Oh now that she has a way in I hope she can get Spike out.

Loved the Buffy initiation. Great details on the rock climbing especially.

i think i read this before at a different site...its just as good the second time around :) excellent work :)

Poor Helix. I don't even know what he is but it makes me sad. She should have had a little bit of an idea and they should have expected her to off it. Oh well, I imagine they have a top notch medical team. And in this universe, I wonder what our girl has gotten herself into. Lovely chapter. And I almost forgot how wonderful the bit with Walsh and Spike was. They really do aggrivate each other well.

OH I hope she does find him

LMAO at Spike's shrink test. Especially Michael Jackson. He is creepy.

I rally like the explaination of the word Initiative as used by them! That was very perceptive, and interesting. I had never thought about it before!

still loving this even though the stupid computer wouldn'tlet me review the last section. TIme for bed now, but I'll be back for more later.

i love the whole dream thing...you write it well and its great, and poor spike, buffy needs to hurry, now!!!

Oh that is not good, what is her dream trying to tell her.

LOL at Spike and Buffy's trashing Giles aoartment. Fun story.

oh poor spike!!! walsh is so evil!!! come on , Buffy, get him out of there!!!