well done :)

I knew what I wanted And, it's about time. She's going to become a pretty demon isn't she?

Oh no!  Spike, bite her!  Claim her!  All Grr like and leash that demon back up!  *L*  Oops... I got a little carried away.  Love this story.  :)

Another scary revelation right at the end of a chapter. You REALLY know how to draw out the suspense, don't you? Kinda evil, that. You gotta hand it to Willow - when she screws up, she doesn't fool around. Can't wait to see how they handle this situation. Fantastic chapter - can't wait to read the next.

I love that Buffy admitted that she was the one that wanted to claim Spike and that she realized and was able to let Spike know that he was only claimed by her and not by the demon. Thanks for such and engrossing story.

finally some real open dialogue. I just hope that they can figure out a way to "contain" the demon from her "essence". Spike and Dawn have worked so hard with not triggering her. Hope Giles can figure something out and can someone SHUT XANDER UP!!!!

Oh nooooooooooo!! *runs in circles with arms flailing*

OMG! THAT is definately not good! You are writing this in such a way, that it is almost impossible not jump up and down when I see that you have updated! I can't wait to see another chapter, and I can't wait to see how they plan on separating Buffy and the Demon.

If I didn't feel so sorry for Buffy, her family and Spike, I'd say good enough for Giles and Willow, let the demon take over. That's what they get for playing with magics. I'm gonna put Xander in it as well, since he's got this thing about demons. Heh Heh Heh, evil me! Another one in the plus column.

Yow! Angst galore! I look forward to the solution of the demon becoming Buffy problem (or is it Buffy becoming the demon?) More story please.

wonderful roller coaster ride. thanks for the fantastic read.

Brilliant chapter! And just when things were looking a little better! Maybe Giles has got it wrong - again.

Great chapter. I can't imagine how this will be resolved. Will Willow ever tell the truth?

Angsty..it hurts. Make it better please. Great update.

oh! everyone give xander around of appluse for using his brain for once brill chap more please

Very intense chapter. I loved it and can't wait for more.

Oooh that sounds bad. Excellent. Lots of good plot going around. I liked that Xander at least finally seemed to pull his head out of his butt to be able to apply himself effectively to the problem. Also Buffy admitting that SHE wanted to claim him, not copping out and blaming the "demonic influence". Excellent chapter. As always, am anxious for more.

please, please, pretty please -- could somebody *PLEASE* hit xander?!!

preferably bad-slayer-buffy, but anya or joyce would be good too!

(bonus points for smacking down giles and/or willow too )

Great update! Interesting line of thought about the essense of the slayer - nice job!

Oh no! Poor Buffy and Spike - that would be tragic! *hugs* good update!