Jay
12/01/2013 08:01 pm
I am loving this so far, I understand where you going with Buffy. The original Buffy has the weight of the world on her shoulders since she was 16 as you said in the previous comments, she had to grow up faster due to her responsibility as a Slayer. I am looking forward to when she realises that she wants to start being a slayer again. I get why Spike is being catious around Buffy and allowing Angel get the girl. But honestly, Angel never deserved Buffy and as much as I wanted to scream at the television at the cookie dough remark and the kiss, it was hard to watch, part of me thought that Angel believed it was him. It would be so Angel to think that. Angels character is nothing but a big ape, and I like the way you made him be so pushy towards Buffy, that will put her off wanting him around.. Also, I am looking forward to how you going to bring Cordy into it. When you mention about the Powers, telling Giles to gather the Warriors of the champion and the Slayer. I thought that was very smart, pairing them. But I do wonder who is the Disgrace? *Disgrace and Vengance*... either way all this to look forward to. I am so glad that you have continued writing this story and not leaving it as WIP. I have read all of your work on this site, and your one of my favourites. So please continue. 
First let me just say that was one of the kindest reviews I have ever had. So thank you. Do worry about it being a WIP I have plenty of chapters in reserve! RL has been kicking my butt lately and that's why I haven't been posting. But I realized that this is the one thing I can control so I'm not going to let stuff get in the way.

I'm glad you see where I'm going with Buffy and Spike for that matter. Self involved airheads (which Buffy was before she got called) rarely stop being self involved airheads without a major life changing occurrance. Spike giving Buffy an out from slaying means she doesn't have to change. But life has a way of messing up the best of plans. And Spike never was any good at planning!

Jane
12/01/2013 06:56 pm

Poor Spike, you can't blame him for believing Buffy can never love him. As we all know, even if she wasn't going out with the immortal. She allowed Spike to believe she had moved on with another souless demon, rather than acknowledge she knew he was back. Alll that crap about snuggling on the sofa, that was really cruel, a low blow. And it actually really upset me that it was delivered by Andrew. Spike getting the brush off by someone who wasn't fit to lick his boots. No one seemed to question Andrew's conversion into the ranks of the Scoobies. But Spike proved himself again and again, and it never mattered. Still this Buffy is certainly not that of canon.She may be living her normal life, but she seems to be missing out on a lot too. Being the Slayer added an extra dimension to our Buffy that she's sadly lacking. She's having to make a lot of compromises that are chipping away at her real self. Still evil goes on and it's great to see Oz in the mix. I like him and Dawn as a couple, to me makes much more sense than Dawn and Xander. A great adddition to the group, can't wait to see them in action. Super update. looking forward to more.   

Buffy always ran hot and cold with her emotions it can be hard to tell what she really feels. Spike made that mistake once before in the bathroom and he's is determined not to make it again. So determined in fact that he is sacrificing his own happiness this time around. Yeah this Buffy isn't canon Buffy. Yet. It will be a slower road for her though. Dying at 16, even for only a moment, really changes a person. This Buffy didn't have that happen. She isn't relied upon to save the world every night. The maturity she gained from slaying is going to take a while.

There have been tons of romantic Dawn pairings that were a little odd. I've seen Dawn and Giles. Dawn and Xander. Dawn and Wesley.. And even a Dawn and Spike. Out of all of them I think Dawn and Oz works well. I'm glad you agree!

Lou
12/01/2013 11:55 am
I didn't think it could be done but you've created a Buffy even more blinkered than the original... no wonder Spike is so down!  Really enjoying this/
The choices we make in our lives create who we are. Every decision has consequences good and bad. Those consequences shape the person we become. The Buffy from canon made decisions that shaped her into the person we love. But those choices came mostly from slaying. They were hard choices and because of them she grew up. Fast. You have to when your life and the life of every person on the planet is depending on you. This Buffy, thanks to Spike and Giles, hasn't had to make those same decisions. As a result it's taking her a bit longer to grow up.

I'm glad you are enjoying this!

Joyce
11/30/2013 11:04 pm
Oz and Dawn? Weird.  
I think they'd make a cute couple. But it isn't everyone's cup of tea.