Wonderful

Super Great to read this story again - Too bad that you don't do original work based on this dimension.  Even without the more Buffyverse character; with just Anya, you have a great world and characters to work with.    

I love this story.  I like both your alternate dimension stories, but I think I like this more because of the Quenya.  You have a great talent for creating believable other worlds with interesting characters who really feel as though they live there.

You also did the BtVS characters proud, all very much themselves, except of course Xander.  I can see why you pushed so hard and emphasized the negative points of his character to help promote Anya's story, but I did miss his genuine ability to care and sense of humor.  I hope you revisit someday and we can see how everyone's doing.

This story rocked.
The awesomness of Spuffy was great, but not gonna lie, what you did with Anya was my fav part. That girl was so under appreciated! I mean, after how long she;s been around and they never listened to her (same goes for Spike). And Xander was just a jerk to her plain and simple. I have no idea why she even stayed with him. And on that note, it;s mice to see that there is someone else out there who hates him as much as me.
Again, great story and all that!

loved this, one of the best Spuffy stories i have read

Loved it, absolutely loved it. The shfters were great way to express Buffy that everything is not black and white. I was interested in Anya's storyline as well. To show resemblance to Buffy through Anya and Rihar was very smart. Great story...

Another beautiful story.   This world was simply breathtaking.  Your descriptions of each separate society were so complete and so well thought out.  I've read stories involving shapeshifters before, but I absolutely loved the twists you added.  The entire social structure being based on a lion's pride or a wolf pack ... brilliant.  I also loved Rihar and all of your other original characters.  I was almost as involved in their stories as I was in the Spuffy!  And of course, it goes without saying, the Spuffy was beautiful.  You handled their relationship delicately.  I enjoyed each subtle shift from enemies, to allies, to friends to lovers.  Each step of that journey was so well written and wonderfully conceived.  Lastly, I really enjoyed Anya's storyline.  I think her demon nature was something that could have been handled differently on the show.  Spike was always treated as evil and Anya was treated as human.  She was a demon who didn't know how to act, but her soul and her past were just sort of glossed over.  And I'm certainly no fan of Xander's, so I very much enjoyed her love affair with Rihar.  Another fine tale.  Thank you ever so much for sharing!

what a great way to end this tale. thank you for the fun read.

What a wonderful story!  Thanks so much for sharing it with us.  I'm anxious to check out anything else you've written in the Buffyverse now.

The alternate dimension was so well-realized and *complete*.  The natives weren't just minor obstacles to be avoided at all costs.  You really took the time to flesh them out - the characters and the societies.  I appreciate the level of detail and the effort involved in doing that.

What a wonderful story!  Thanks so much for sharing it with us.  I'm anxious to check out anything else you've written in the Buffyverse now.

The alternate dimension was so well-realized and *complete*.  The natives weren't just minor obstacles to be avoided at all costs.  You really took the time to flesh them out - the characters and the societies.  I appreciate the level of detail and the effort involved in doing that.

As I was reading your story, I was thinking how much I enjoyed the sci-fi, totally different dimension touch and how its creativity was so much like that of another author whose story A Different Light I adored so much.  Then I checked back, and discovered YOU are the author of both of them!!!!  I love how much depth and detail you give these fantasy worlds, how realistically the characters evolve and grow, and how you have such great plots.  I also really liked Anya finding her strength and leaving Xander--something Joss never let the poor girl do!  Is "do the running" a Canadian expression?  I hadn't heard it before although it is obviously the same as our "running after someone" phrase.  Love your stuff--hope you'll write more!

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed that story - couldn't put it down.

So glad Buffy had the courage to find a way to be with Spike.

Thank you.

This has been a great story. Thank you for writing it.

 wow i coudnt stop reading lol i love how you write

Just saw in another review that you are thinking of a revisit to this dimension...YAY...I vote yes!

Anya could come back and ask for help for something and the gang rally to go to their aid (maybe Xander will have grown a bit like he did on the show when he lost Anya and will be decent...maybe even fall for another "demon" as he has a habit of doing....you know that sister of Rihar might just handle the Xan-man! LOL)......just a thought.  Truly, I'd LOVE a revisit as I truly enjoyed this world you created and those who inhabit it.

Kathleen

Awwww man! It's over! T.T Great story!! Really enjoyed reading it! Hope to see more of your works! :D

Thank you very much for this! Your characters are spot on (especially Snarly!Spike in the beginning!), and the whole plot is wonderfully rich in detail and imagination! The portrayal of the Quenyas and the rest of the world could be a novel on its own.
You truly are a dream weaver! :)
And the Spuffy was wonderful as well ;)

Anya deserved to be loved and cherished like Rihar did in his own dimension so it was lovely to see them going back there together.
Very sweet end satisfying ending , I just like  the moment of awe when Spike realizes that he's loved like he  has waited to be for so long.
Thank you very much for another beautiful story!

Fantastic ending!! (Maybe a bit more of physical pain for Angelus but ... I have enough with his pale face when verifies to who chooses a grown up Buffy) n_n
A naked Spike and Buffy in the bed with this three wallheads in the same room. And a happy ending for Anya too...traduction: a lot of orgasms!! -_-
It´s a pity that´s was the End...or not?
Promises, promises...

Thanks a lot for this awesome story Dreamweaver and waiting for the next!!

Your stories are always so amazing. I absolutely loved every minute of this. Can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!!

“Buffy!” Giles exclaimed. “How could you!”
"Well Giles you emotional retard,I love him!"
Just what the hell did he think she would do it for? A lark? yes let's bind ourselves to a vamp just to piss of my friends.

Oh and Anya and Rihar.So perfect! Do you think you'll do another story with the gang going to vist? I think I like Rihar almost as much as Spike.(Please note I said Almost)
you got Angel,Giles and Xander bashing in and a Happy Spuffy,Anhar ending. it was purrrrfect!

love it, love it, love it! can't believe its over already!!! great story you have here, through and through. a real joy to read.

What a satisfying payoff all round.  Gee where to begin....

Love the Quenya view of our society/world.  It would horrify them how we have completely undone the natural order.  See...you made their world so real I could see the comparison right along with Rihar.  VERY WELL DONE INDEED!

Loved that Anya went with him (and a possibility of vacations back with her friends is nice too).  Xander lost her with his inability to accept her as she really is (I never understood why she accepted the BOY telling her how to behave!  She was over a thousand years old and an adult when she was made a demon and she allowed such disrespect! ).  So glad she will be where and with one who DOES respect her.  He loves her too...enough to do the challenge early so he could have her even risking his life.  Anya deserves this sort of love.  We can only hope that in time Xander will actually THINK about all that has happened and grow up (as he seemed to in S7 after losing her that way).

Love the touch of having Angel there to witness this.  Really liked that his reaction (along with Giles and Xander) finally made Buffy realize how she felt and made her look into ways to keep Spike safe.  I believe her that she would ahve let him leave to keep him safe and that shows how much she DOES love him.

Love how Spike tied up the loose ends with Doc and Ben/Glory....in character and necessary.  It allows safety to Dawn and Buffy AND the whole world and Giles and company should understand that in time.

Love Buffy's words to the trio of judgment when they cam in and "caught" them (and how typical that Xander had spurred that on!).  Every word rang true and I am so glad she let them know that the biggest reason was because it was her choice, her desire!

I like claim stories unlike a few very vocal readers but I have to say that in this one, especially, I like how you used it as a PLOT device...not just something tossed in to up the ante with sex or the love story.  She had a REASON for it....to keep Spike safe permanently.  Now the only possible enemy would be the Council who have a habit of seeing Slayers as replaceable anyway.  This made the use of a claim logical and not just "fluff".  WELL DONE!

This really was your best yet IMHO if only for the rich details.  I can't believe you told it all so well in only 10 chapters!  (Maybe I'm too wordy LOL).

Excellent on all points.  I've recommended it on my LJ and plan to at CDS too.

Kathleen

You are fast becoming one of my favorite authors - I love that when you start a story you just keep chugging the chapters out until its done.  And the stories you tell are always so wonderful and full.  Well developed characters - interesting plot twists and engaging dialogue.

Please keep up the good work - this story was AWESOME!

First rate ending! I love how Rihar risked his life so he could be with Anya and only Anya. I don't think she'll be coming back .

Great move having Buffy be the one to think up them mating. I love how she stood up to the 3 killjoys too.

Enjoyed your story

Yay, two happy endings. Very nice.
Love it when everything turns out to be all fluffy Spuffy.
You almost made me get all watery eyed when Buffy told Spike she loved him.

Great story. The last chapter seemed a bit rushed imo but still good. Only disappointing thing is it's all over =( but id definitely read again at a later time.

awesome ending. only complaint i have is that its over. never wanted this one to end.. more please??? great choice with anya kicking xander to the curb and keeping the nice kitty lol

*sighs*  Wanted to wait until the end before I commented; you just get better and better!  I've pretty much stopped reading anything in the Buffy'verse; I've been swallowed whole by Supernatural, but when I see YOUR name come up in my inbox, that's it!  Everything on hold while I read your latest; and my GOD it was worth it!!!  You are totally amazing, and I hope you continue to write Spike & Buffy for a long, LONG time; I can't wait to see what you come up with next!!!  Loved the Quenya, and their pragmatic view of the world; was SO glad Anya wound up with Rihar; she totally deserved somebody who would love her for herself, and of course, thank you so MUCH for the Spuffy ending!!!!!