Excellent!  This has been one of the best fan fiction stories that I have read thus far.   What I liked most about this story is that you did not rely on a Buffy/Spike sexathon, but rather relied in real STORY TELLING!!!    Truly the best story I have read in months.    Thank you so much for sharing your talent with the rest of us.

Theresa
momnesia@yahoo.com

Pleasure reading this story again - so glad that you have a sequel.  This is one of those stories that you just want more of.  

"You're William Pratt?" 

Oooh boy!  That was fabulous.  I've spent several days working my way through your epic serpenty tales...  and really enjoying it, even though I'm not overly fond of snakes. 

I especially liked the fact that Spike developed -- in a believable way -- a non adversarial relationship with the scoobies, and they instead fought real enemies...  It's rare that there isn't some big dust up with Xander, Giles or other scoobs and I'm sooo tired of all that, so this was refreshing for that reason alone, as well as a whole bunch of other reasons, such as a lovely story.

Thanks,

Blue
http://www.tthfanfic.org/authors.php?no=12717&list=profile 

If this was your first fic I just have to read the rest of them.One hell of a story!

Wheee! That was an incredibly fun story. I still don't get what happened to change Buffy so much, though. And, like Spike, I'm curious what she said to the Scoobies.

I adored Meret, by the way. Exactly what Spike needed, and so cute! I also loved Tara's relationship with Spike.

Wonderful job. Can't wait to read some of your other stories, esp. the sequel!

Very impressive first fic!

For a first fiction this was a beautiful story. I enjoyed it so much. I expecially loved that it was in spikes view point all the way thru. Your spike was a revelation. Now onto the sequel.....YAY

I finally started reading this story earlier today and couldn't stop. I love the idea and characterization of Meret. She rocks! About to start the sequel now. Thanks for this tale.

LOVED IT!!!

I really enjoyed your fic! Your writing style is excellent! I'm getting ready to start on the sequel and I can only hope that Buffy and Spike become 'closer' in it. Thanks for a great read!

ABSOLUTELY FRICKIN'AWESOME! I want a coatl now :) More please!

Hey! I really loved this fic. The characterisation and story, the humour and everything! Thank you for a great story! :)

loved this story. Thank you

I somehow missed this chapter until now, sorry about that.

Fantastic final scene for this story. The Christmas presents were all perfectly chosen and arranged into a very touching array.

*laughs* William Pratt. I think Will has some explaining to do. Leave it to Anya to let that go.

This fic was great. Meret was utterly adorable. I like how you made Spike and Dawn really become a part of the Scoobies. I also like the sorta Spike/Anya friendship and how she helped curb Willow's magic problem. I can't wait to read the sequel.

Wow - it's hard to believe that this is your first posting. What a great, original story. Please keep writing.

this is one of my favorite stories....yeah you heard me!!...ill be waiting for that sequel....hehe good job...keep it up

gr8 story. loved it to bits! Dawn's present was soo sweet. plese write a sequel. wanna see the scoobies army of coatls.

the tale was a fine read. look forward to reading and enjoying the sequel. thanks for the fun read.

Thanks for a delightful story. Looking forward to the sequel!

Good ending.Start the sequel soon!
I like that Buffy found out.

What a beautiful prophecy poem. And I say again, "William Pratt"? Poor Spike.

I'm certainly pleased that your friend got you to publish this story.

That was wonderful. A fully realized story - with great interaction between the characters. You got their voices down and, I keep going back to the plot, the story line was really really good. I certainly hope more threats of violence won't be necessary to make you post more of your work. I'll certainly be reading it.