The Bloodshedverse :: Spuffy with Bite

time of change

10/28/2006 04:04 pm

Ch 6 - Revelations

I'm hooked. I had my doubts before taking a look at this story, but this crossover works for me. I like the plottiness and the characterizations and the OCs are very good.

I totally get that. There have been several stories that just didn't appeal to me based on the description, title, etc. Then I read a chapter or two and was totally hooked myself. Thanks for being so honest. I like that you were willing to give me a chance and I like what you have to say. Hope I can keep up the quality. :P

sirc

10/27/2006 03:29 pm

Ch 6 - Revelations

Loved it :D

Love you, you good reviewer, you! :)

SpaceLord

10/26/2006 07:08 pm

Ch 6 - Revelations

Love the story great to see an update to it. Love the fact that it takes place in LOTR but you don't rush into the whole ring thing. I hope u have them cross path but on some level keep Spikes and the Scoobies adventure somewhat separate

You know, that's actually one of the plot points I'm trying to determine at the moment. I know where a few Scoobies have to end up for storyline purposes, but there are a couple that I just don't know what to do with yet. And I've got a few more chapters to decide all that, but it just hasn't come to me yet. It will, a story always goes where it's supposed to go...it's just that sometimes that direction can suprise even the author. Thanks for reviewing! :)

DreamsofSpike

10/26/2006 07:05 pm

Ch 6 - Revelations

like the way you stated each persons thoughts on the matter so clearly...if i would make one suggestion on this very well done fic, it would be to break the paragraphs up at bit...a huge paragraph can be a bit daunting for some readers (namely me :P) but other than that it's wonderful...and i love xander's little epiphany, especially :)

I do tend to be a bit wordy at times. Actually, I swear my whole life is composed of rambling run-ons with very little breathing space. Whew! I appreciate the input and I'll keep that in mind when I forget to breathe! :)

Seriously thought, thanks for taking the time to review and for the kind words. Glad you're liking Xander. More soon. :)

Dihcar

10/26/2006 12:03 pm

Ch 6 - Revelations

Very nice indeed, the people that tell the story are the ones that call his deceased wife, his true love. I do think that Spike loved her very much, but he doesn't just call anyone his true love. Being deceived once and thinking that it was Dru for a 100y, and with Buffy they really didn't get that far enough.
I like your Spike more then season5 Spike who was quite pathetic imo. Yours is a true hero, deciding to fight on his own.

Seeya

I've always liked the idea of Spike deciding to be his own man and doing it for the right reasons. As far as true love goes, I'm not going to weigh in just yet - mostly because I'll probably give it all away if I do. :P Wait till you hear from Spike or some of his friends who were around back then, and then I'd be very interested to hear what you think on the subject. Thanks for taking the time to review and for the gracious comments. :)

kim

10/26/2006 10:41 am

Ch 6 - Revelations

Revelations, indeed.

I like that - a nice succinct reply. As you can see, I'm not so good with the short stuff myself. My friends laugh at me because even the simplest of text messages ends up using up the limit of allowed characters when I'm writing it! :P

Angi

10/26/2006 10:18 am

Ch 6 - Revelations

So, let me get this straight, Spike moved on a few years after jumping into the portal, giving up on ever returning, and after losing his wife he didnÃ‚Â´t move on for fifty years? Well, he mustÃ‚Â´ve loved Buffy bunches, right?
Aside from that, I know, this is going to be a long tale and you have lots of plans with this. And I know I will follow every word and wait anxiously for every chapter, because I am already hooked on your tale and because I like that you take your time and you are developing this slowly.
But as of yet, this Spike is a stranger to me, and that he moved on from Buffy quite easily and his elven wife was his one true love he never moved on from doesnÃ‚Â´t sit well with me at all, and despite knowing, for once, Spike was loved, I donÃ‚Â´t know how you are going to work this out for them. I believe that you can love more than once in your life, but that there is only one true love. So if Spike had that already, it is like Buffy is only second best, and that saddens me, because itÃ‚Â´s the worst feeling of all to be the solace price or weak substitute.
But I trust you to come up with something amazing, this story so far proves that you have great ideas. Guess I have to wait what you have up your sleeve.... Just donÃ‚Â´t wait too long to have Spike and Buffy talking a few things out, please. Or just ignore me and do what you want, IÃ‚Â´ll gobble your words up anyway :-))

Wow. This may be the longest review yet! Awesome. I know a lot of people have their doubts about the 'true love' bit. Trust me - I've heard from them!

I'm going to ask that you be patient with where I'm going on that track and let it develop. I think it will be satisfying for everyone...or so I hope anyway.

But let me ask you this one question on that topic: What represents true love to you? Is it how you feel about soemone else, how they feel about you, a grand gesture of sacrifice, a feeling of safety, stormy passion? I would venture that true love means different things to each person, and with that in mind, hope you are satisfied with how this pans out.

As for Spike being a stranger... I'm thrilled that you feel that way! He should be a stranger to everyone after 60 years. Bravo!

Thanks for the confidence and I'll try to get the rest out soon so you have more to chew on. :)

kim

10/26/2006 09:53 am

Ch 6 - Revelations

So, do they think he's of Numenorean blood, to be long-lived and not aging? Aragorn was well over 200 when he laid down his life...
Have you read The Silmarillion as many times, too?

Hmm. Interesting theory that bears consideration. Strider is coming within the next two chapters - promise!

Totally love all the Tolkien books. He was such a genius. Have been re-reading them annually since I was twelve and that was...let's see...longer back than I realized. Scary. :P

sirc

10/27/2006 03:11 pm

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

Ooh!... Intresting development! :D

Read on and let me know what you think. :)

valdt

10/27/2006 03:47 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

excellent update, thank you. anya as practical as ever; xander growing up; tara channeling earthmother; dawn seeing a way to unite her best friend and her sister; and then there is red, as egocentric as ever. very enjoyable read.

Thanks. I'm still enjoying writing this one. Glad you like it. Some people really do come by change on their own...while others react in a healthy manner by considering ideas or events that challenge the way they think...while still others never change, because nothing is ever their fault. Willow always fell into that last category to me. She didn't like negative consequences, but always wanted to thing that she knew how to 'do it right this time.' :P

Stella

08/20/2006 05:26 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

WOW! Amazing story. Great crossover idea. I hope you will update again soon because I can't wait to see the Scoobies meet Strider. :)

And that is coming soon - within the next 2 chapters! Thanks for the awesome review. Appreciate your continued patience as this story unravels. It's been on the backburner while I completed the next section of The Path Less Traveled which should be posted within a week. Once that's up, look for more updates here. Thanks again! :)

margaret

08/02/2006 12:38 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

the plot thickens. loving this story. lovely to see spike as a hero

Thank you so much! I'm having fun writing this story. It's been on the backburner while I was working on the next section of The Path Less Traveled. It's almost done and will be up soon. As soon as I post that, I will be back on regular intervals for updates here. Thanks for being patient! :)

SpaceLord

08/01/2006 07:14 pm

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

Oh Spike had a wife....sweet....hope this story is updated soon this just got way more interesting.

So sorry for the long delay in updates. I had to put my other WIPs on hold to finish the next section of The Path Less Traveled. You can expect to see that up within a week or so and then this should begin updating shortly thereafter. Thanks again for reviewing! :)

BerMH

08/01/2006 06:15 pm

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

Oooh! Clifhanger! This chapter was worth the wait, and if you explain a little bit more, I know the next chapter will be, too.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I know you've already waited quite some time now, but I promise to start updating again soon. I'm almost finished the next section of The Path Less Traveled and once it's done, I'll be back on track here. Thanks for the kind review and for your continued patience! :)

dihcar

08/01/2006 12:03 pm

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

I really do hope that he had a wife who he truly loved. Spike hasn't had someone truly love him unconditionly in all his life/unlife except his mother but that was a different kind of love. And Buffy has no right to be jealous, she still thinks that vile angel is her true love in canon.

I think you'll appreciate where this story is going next. Sorry for the long delay in posting. I've been hard at work on the next section of The Path Less Traveled and that takes so much time to write that everything else has to wait in the meantime. Hope to begin updating again shortly. Thanks again for reviewing! :)

Angi

08/01/2006 10:49 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

Terrific chapter, at least until that last part. Now SpikeÃ‚Â´s true love was his elven wife? So Buffy is what? Noone, replacement, what? He forgot Buffy after diving into the portal? As fine as it is that he had someone, that true love part bothers me to no end.

Hopefully you won't be as bothered when you see how I lay all that out. Speaking of which, I realize you've been waiting quite some time to do just that! Sorry for the lengthy delay but all my spare time has been aimed at completing the next section of The Path Less Traveled which I plan to post within a week or so. After that I should be back on regular update intervals with this tale. Thanks again for your comments and for taking the time to review! :)

Tonia

08/01/2006 10:23 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

Great update! Willow needs to get over herself and I love Anya's way of looking at things. I wonder what the story behind Spike's wife is. Update soon, please?

I am so sorry for the very long delay in updating. I have been completely focused on finishing the next section of The Path Less Traveled which is my most demanding WIP and this has been on the backburner. I hope to have another chapter soon. Thanks for the review and your continued patience! :)

vladt

08/01/2006 09:41 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

amazing tale. anya true to character,figuring how to best fit in and profit. willow concerned more about the loss of power than anything else. and buffy is sure to be jealous of spike's dead wife. fantastic tale, thank you.

Amazing? Wow! Thank You! Seriously, I'm sorry it's been so long since I updated. I had to put everything else on hold so I could complete the next section of The Path Less Traveled which has been quite arduous. I hope to have that up within a week and promise to begin updating this tale again soon. Thanks for your patience and enthusiasm! :)

Pulchra

08/01/2006 09:36 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

yeah Buff, what now? I love this! (allthough I have a suspicion that it isn't exactly as she says... maybe he's just mourning Buffy ;-) and that elven wife was just a dear friend? lolz... or Buffy is going to have a jealous fit and it turns out it's all true... or it's something different alltogether....) anyway I'm still loving this story and eagerly waiting for an update!

Thanks for the wonderful review. I'm having a lot of fun writing this one. Sorry for the delay in posting. I wanted to get the next installment of The Path Less Traveled done and I can't focus on any other stories when I work on it because it's so demanding. Hope to post that within the next week and then promise to explain some of what's going on here. Thanks for your patience! :P

duke6665

08/01/2006 07:21 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

wow spike married? really loving this fic

Thanks for taking the time to review. Glad you're enjoying it & I promise I haven't forgotten this story. Sorry it's been so long since the last update. I've been hard at work on the next section of The Path Less Traveled and had to put everything else on the backburner as it is the most demanding story I'm working currently. I plan to post that within the week and will begin updating this story again soon. :)

DreamsofSpike

08/01/2006 05:41 am

Ch 5 - Learning Curves

hmmm...i think the lack of magic will probably be good for willow...if i remember rightly "magic -- for lack of a better word" was a natural part of the elves' makeup, right? not something someone could really "learn" or get by the means such as willow did...hmmm....interesting thought :)
i like anya's thoughts, too...very realistic to her character...i love anya :)
and wow! spike had an elven wife?? can't wait to hear more about that one!
excellent update, pet...can't wait for more ;)

Thanks for the generous review. Sorry it's been so long since the last update. I've been hard at work on the next section of The Path Less Traveled and had to put everything else on the backburner as it is the most demanding story I'm working currently. I plan to post that within the week and will begin updating this story again soon. Thank you again for your detailed comments. I appreciate reviews SO MUCH! :)

sir c

10/27/2006 02:46 pm