Buyer Beware by just_sue
Chapter: 18

pfeifferpack
04/18/2017 11:42 am
Oh Sue I keep hoping and hoping that one day you come back to finish this one. 

So well written and so many possibilities with where it was going.

Kathleen

Fitz
11/07/2012 01:32 am
Oh for Pete's sake, please finish this fic! It is so entertaining and well-written.
Please try to update and/or complete this fic soon.
Great job!

Brit Girl
10/30/2012 12:36 pm
Forgot to give my email address!

bezziemate@gmail.com

Brit Girl
10/30/2012 12:35 pm
Dear Just_Sue,
 
You are not "Just Anything!" I have read a lot of fics on here and a lot of really good ones but your imagination and turns of phrases and eloquence at creating believable (To the point that I can see it in my mind's eye) is second to none! I understand that RL gets in the way but this is a masterpiece and at some point you really must finish it. I have never seen so many comments for one story as yours has achieved!
 
I am jealous of your imagination and talent. Shocked at what Angel was capable of but he has been a rapist in other people's stories. They hadn't gone into such cruelty with implements though.
 
I am a Brit just like you and I might be biased but even some of the talented ladies who are American who have written good stories can't compare to this. I wish it had stopped at a sexy bit between Spike & Buffy with his hair grown back (Liking the idea of his natural dark blond hair coming through) but that aside, the story itself has me gripped. Proof of a naturally talented writer that I don't want to just be titilated! 

Please let me leave my email address and if you could kindly reply and tell me and I'm guessing many others if you will ever return to this fic. Maybe you have become an actual author by now. I am telling you I would read your books. 

Light & Love
Brit Girl
(Jill)

darcs
05/15/2012 12:05 am
Come on, now! Finish this fic - please. It's one of the best I've read (and I've read a lot). Carve out some time to give this fic a proper ending. If you do, I'm sure many of us will send you happy thoughts.

jarot
09/08/2010 03:14 am
 Please - update and/or finish this fic, it's great!

So wish it was finished!!! Thanks :-).
05/27/2010 10:41 am
 

nojiri23
01/30/2010 09:49 pm
 please, please be writing more?  love what you've written thus far!

Jags
12/23/2009 09:34 pm
That was great!

09/17/2009 08:28 am
I'm glad to hear WR&H did something to Angel to make him more Angelus-like.  That way I can hate him but still like the "real" Angel at the same time and feel sorry for him falling into the hands of the Initiative...tho' I still like Spike better!

Please, please, please tell me you haven't abandoned writing this story!  It is truly one of the best, most complex, well-written, intriguing fanfictions I have ever read.  I have to know what happens next!!!!

08/26/2009 07:37 am
Please, please, please continue the story!

08/12/2009 10:55 pm
Oh no! Please, do not let this wonderful and twisted and strange and lovely story end here. It has so much potential, I really want Spike to come through to happiness after all you put him through here.. Please?

08/12/2009 10:41 pm
Oh no! Please, do not let this wonderful and twisted and strange and lovely story end here. It has so much potential, I really want Spike to come through to happiness after all you put him through here.. Please?

Jelly
03/01/2009 11:59 pm
I really am enjoying this. I would love to read more!

notwhomever
02/11/2009 08:12 pm
 update soon please

duke6665
11/26/2008 04:25 am
i really hope you update this one soon. i really love this fic so far.
Thank you! I hope to update soonish myself! So glad you liked. BFN!

Lal08
09/22/2008 01:07 pm
I just started to read this story and absolutely fell in love with it. It is very different, to see Spike like this. I hope you will update it soon...

Fyrefly
09/21/2008 09:25 am
More, please, please!

INWEN
09/05/2008 09:34 pm
Whoa! You can't just leave me hanging like that! 

Must finish story!

01/27/2008 02:17 am
I just stumbled across this fic this afternoon, and wow! I love it. The amount of detail and attention you've put into setting up the world you've created here, and making it so authentic, is just breathtaking. You've definitely cut no corners. And the interactions and development between Spike and Buffy? Gah! So lovely and torturous. And I mean that in a really, really good way.

Judging by the date on when this was last updated, I don't really have any hopes of seeing more chapters. But if you ever do continue it, know that you have at least one fan sitting here, waiting for it.
Thank you! This story is not abandoned, not by a long shot. Things Happened that sort of drove teh muse into hiding, and he's just starting to peep out again. I'm chuffed that you enjoyed what you've read so far, and hope that when more appears you will continue to like. BFN!

Nikkole
01/25/2008 09:54 pm
That was a great chapter!! I am really enjoying this story!
Thanks, Nikkole! It may be a while until another chapter is up but the story has not been abandoned. So glad you liked!

Varin
10/04/2007 02:43 am
I just discovered this story and think it's great. If real life isn't too crazy, I hope you can update it someday. I'd really like to know what you're going to do with Angel and Giles. Can the slayer save the world? I believe that most vampires would rather be staked than enslaved.

Sotia M.
08/24/2007 02:21 pm
Hi there! I again managed to pull an allnighter reading a story that was not completed... and I don't feel sorry for myself, I just feel longing to read the rest of it!!!

Please keep writing it, the angst has me chewing on my lips and chainsmoking!

Devon
08/21/2007 05:13 am
Amazing, wonderful! I wish there was more!

devonkmiller@gmail.com

Avalon
02/18/2007 12:38 am
Argh, what a cliffhanger!!!

Lovin' this. More, please, soon XD

02/07/2007 02:41 am
I'd love to see an update for this. Thanks, hope RL isn't kicking you in the butt.

angelic_amy
12/08/2006 03:25 am
Sue this chapter was brilliant! I re-read over a couple chapters today to refresh my memory on what's been going on and I realised I hadn't left a review for this one!

I LOVED the fierceness with which Buffy wanted/need to protect Spike. It was so genuine and perfectly written. Tara was great as always and I loved how Spike was able to trust the doctor based purely on Buffy's word. It shows how much he's changed.

Great chapter as always and I can't wait for more! *squishy hugs*

Dene
11/28/2006 10:21 pm
This story is awesome! Keeping me on the edge of my seat! Hope you update soon

11/15/2006 09:26 pm
Oh God Sue! Can't wait for RL to let you update this one again. I ADORE this story (as I've said before)......so many yummy bits waiting to be explored (Dru's dust usage, dimension openings, Ethan/Giles/Initiative/W&H plots...Spuffyage....Spuffyage and did I mention Spuffyage???) So amazingly well done as always.

Gotta love death by "Spontaneous Human Combustion" snicker..

Kathleen

DeanSamWinchesterfan
11/01/2006 10:09 pm
Good chapter.Update soon.I would have reviewed earlier,but I couldn't get onto the site for some weird reason.
Thank you! Just good to know you read and liked, hun. *hugs*

10/27/2006 09:08 pm
i really enjoyed this chapter hun. so much happened can't wait to read more.
Thanks, sweetie! So glad you enjoyed. *hugs* xxx

sirc
10/27/2006 12:27 pm
I loved the scene with Graq - especially *how* everything was said, the wording so realistic for their species

Well done! :D
Thank you! As Graq is a species from another dimension he has learnt English for communication purposes. Learning Miv's language as well might come in time, but they seem to be muddling along all right for now.

Thanks for the review, hun. BFN

missus_grace
10/27/2006 08:28 am
Buffy to the rescue! Smith going up in flames was a fitting end, and I love the way all the officials (minus the Initiative gits) are finding no fault with Spike.

And I love Graq and Miv.
*grins*

I must confess to enjoying myself when finishing off Smith. So glad you liked Miv and Graq as there will be more of them in time.

Thanks for reviewing, hun. BFN

Araedhel
10/25/2006 10:44 pm
I adore this story, please update soon!
Thank you! Will be a little while before next update, but not too long I hope! BFN

valdt
10/24/2006 11:03 pm
excellent read, thank you. several new players, rapidly moving story and great ending line. hope you enjoyed the vacation. the pause between updates gave me an unneeded excuse to reread this fine tale. thanks, again
Ah, Valdt! You are such a constant reader and reviewer. I had to read again myself - and quite liked it! LOL

The thanks are all mine, really. *hugs*

TwilightChild
10/24/2006 07:22 pm
Love the story, and so glad you updated. It's wonderfully well written and definately keeps the interest peaked.
Thank you, hun! I try my best and am glad to have entertained. More in not too distant future. BFN

Deb
10/24/2006 12:55 pm
Just ran across this and am completely captivated by the story. Excellent work!
Thank you, Deb! Is always lovely to have a new reader - especially one who reviews! Shall endeavour to keep your interest in future chapters. BFN

DizzyB
10/24/2006 05:12 am
Intrigued, to say the least. Can't wait for more.
Intrigued is good, right? More when it's ready. BFN

10/24/2006 04:21 am
Ack! No harm to my Spikey!
*pets*

Spike safe...for now!

10/23/2006 10:19 pm
Whoot! I'm reading this on my lunch break so I don't have a whole lotta time, but I just wanna say YYYAAAAAYYYY! I loved it. Can't wait for more!
Ah, Coquine! I thought of you often when I didn't update. Sorry, hun. But will always get back to this, never fear. *smooches*

kim
10/23/2006 10:10 pm
Old quippy Buffy's back..

Ho, ho...taking Angel, and with the spell affecting his soul removed...well, it's about time he learned some lessons....dumb ass should have never taken up with Wolfram and Hart.

Good thing that Spike's going to get some care for those wounds. I still find it so funny that Willy's become a respected member of the community. I was really worried at the opening of the chapter..but Buffy and Tara were there and not leaving until Spike would be released, so whew....Mr. Smith burning up in flames, of darn - not! Graq and Miv had some very interesting things to say...I liked them.

So glad you updated!!!!
You are so right about Angel! Has to learn some harsh lessons now. What a shame!

Willy will explain all soon. Might not be exactly as you think. *grins*

Am so glad you liked Graq and Miv - they will be back.

Thanks for your kind words and reading. BFN

jemjem
10/23/2006 10:03 pm
I loved the new chapter.The characterisations of Spike and Buffy are wonderful,I am hoping,however, that now we know Angel has been under a spell, he is not forgiven for everything he did.The problem with the tv series was that Angel was never held accountable while Spike was never able to be forgiven.It is a personal peeve of mine.I am looking forward to the next chapter.
Thank you! I do not forgive as easily as they did on BtVS, so Angel will have to do some payback. Anyway, he is almost out of this fic and won't reappear until the sequel! Hee!

Many thanks for reading and reviewing, hun. BFN

pretty_in_fangs
10/23/2006 09:08 pm
Wow, oh, wow. So glad to see an update, and what an update it was! Things are moving along in so many unexpected ways. Now if I just knew what was happening to Giles...
*grins*

So happy you liked. Giles will be putting in a brief appearance in next chappie - if all goes to plan!

Glad you're still reading, hun. BFN

Bridget
10/23/2006 07:38 pm
Thanks for the update. I have been patiently waiting for it. I am glad it was not abandoned. Now to the story. This is quite interesting. Interesting characters Miv and Grag. I wonder how they will fit in. I hope that in the next chapters Buffy will be more open with Spike. I can't wait for more.
Sorry to keep you waiting, love. Will never abandon, promise. But am a slow so and so. Glad you are interested in Miv and Graq - they will have bigger parts in time. Um, Buffy being more open? Maybe. We'll have to wait and see.

Thanks for the review, hun. *hugs*

10/23/2006 07:02 pm
Loved the update, so good!!!

Companion? Prophecy? ??? Oh, you have a lot to explain coming up, don't you? Looking forward to it!!!

Going to put a chip in Angels head? How Nice! ;)

I loved how Buffy was thinking. She hasn't figured it out yet, but she knows that Spike is important to her and that she doesn't want to lose him, not after just finding him again.

Love it!!!
*gulps* I have plot coming out of my *coughs*, well, you know! But I do have answers! I think Angel is a dead duck, chip-wise. Now ain't that a shame!

Ah, Buffy. If that gal ever gets a spare moment to stop and think...her mind might explode! *grins*

All will be cool. Trust me! *hugs* And thanks so much for reviewing, hun. xxx

10/23/2006 04:47 pm
Whoa nellie! Quite a ride here. You KNOW how I love, love, love this story and you are adding layers like crazy here. The interesting interdimensional demons and the talk of prophecy.....Dru and her positive (!) influence on Angel.....why Angel has been an even bigger ass than usual.....this doctor and what her report says.....gaaaahhhhhhhhh.....Bring it on, hon. This is gold.

Kathleen
doing the happy dance to see an update (and blushing for the lack of same with my WIP)
Kathleen! *hugs*

Thank you, sweetie! Has taken three bloody long months to get this out, so am chuffed that you like! Am hoping for you to finish yours so that I can read 'cos I like to do in one big, delicious helping. So standby for lots of comments when you are finished, love. *hugs*

10/23/2006 01:15 pm
What a great update. I loved the little details like how Buffy commented on the bench she and Tara were sitting on then later Lieutenant Bradley thought about how uncomfortable it was. Buffy seeing the doctor and getting her to take a look at Spike’s wounds was so great, I hope this means that they can start healing. The compassion Spike had towards Angel when the commandos went for him was really remarkable after everything Angel had done to him and really shows his character. I love that Buffy showed up just in time and Spike’s reaction to it and I really enjoyed her comment to the commandos. Thank you so much for the update, I really enjoyed it.
Thank you, Robyn! Glad you enjoyed, hun.

Spike wouldn't want his worst enemy to be subject to the Initiative (whatever they call themselves!), not even Angel. Though he wouldn't mind a go at bashing him, given the chance! LOL

Happy you're still reading and reviewing. *hugs*

Irina
10/23/2006 12:09 pm
Welcome back! This was one amazing update! So many interesting things going on, it was definitely worth the wait.
I enjoyed the scene with Graq and Miv, those were two really intriguing characters. Can't wait to find out what happens next. Fantastic chapter!
Thank you, Irina! Am so glad you enjoyed, especially that you liked our new demon friends. *grins*

Hope to have more for you in not mega distant future. BFN

10/23/2006 12:08 pm
wow...this chapter was well worth the wait, very satisfying...and that ending!!! the visual was perfectly done, very exciting and suspenceful...hope the men don't give her any trouble...and am i right in thinking that this fanny may prove to be a major character in the rest of the story? great chapter, love, really looking forward to more :)
Thank you, sweetie! Fanny will defo appear a bit more, will have to see if the muse likes her enough to be a 'regular'. But the possibility is there.

So glad you liked and thanks for letting me know. *hugs*

10/23/2006 12:07 pm
Welcome back Sue, hope you had a wonderful summer. Thanks for updating this and giving us Angel's ass whipping, even through Graq's POV. Guess the Senoir Partners weren't to happy with Mr. Smith. Geez Spike almost got grabbed again. No body messes with her vamp! Great comeback chapter, thanks.
Thank you, Verda! Summer was cool but I feel bad for not updating in so long. Really glad you liked this offering and hope to have more for you reasonably soon. *hugs*

Lou
10/23/2006 10:42 am
Great to see this updated - action packed too! I may have to re-read the earlier chapters!
Thanks, Lou! Glad to be remembered and still read. *grins*

I had to read again from beginning (shh, don't tell anyone!) so know what you mean.

Happy you liked and thanks for letting me know. BFN