A New Day by Joyful Dayz
Chapter: Chapter 2 - Dawn

05/27/2007 05:45 am
Nice reunion ... a true reunion with Dawn and Spike. {Smiles warmly} I always hated that the Buffy didn't own up to her part in the whole mess from 6th Season. Nicely written.
Thank you! I couldn't believe Dawn and Spike didn't ever make up on the show. They were too close to just fall apart. I especially hated it that Buffy never told Dawn, at least, her part in the season 6 fiasco.

01/19/2007 03:22 am
Great chapter. I love Buffy's confession that her previous activities were partly to blame for what Spike did.
Thank you! I was so disgusted with her for her behavior towards Spike, and also for not ever setting things straight with Dawn that writing it was a catharsis for me.

01/16/2007 12:02 pm
Finally the truth! So glad it's out in the open and they all can get back to the wonderful supportive relationships that they all need. Wonderful chapter. Now to convince Xander of that! Thanks.
Thanks! I toyed with having Dawn be immature about it, but I'm ready for her to grow up some. :)

11/17/2006 06:38 am
apparently the mating instilled enough wisdom and courage for buffy to be able to actually talk to one of the few people who really love her. long overdue conversation with dawn.
Yes - That was one of my (many) issues with chapter 7. She never set things straight with Dawn.

Jessie-55
11/16/2006 05:16 pm
I love the sory so far can't wate to see more of it!!!

Please update on it soon...!
Thank you! I'm working on getting chapter 3 to beta now. :)

SpikesJo
11/14/2006 02:35 am
Yeah! I love Buffy and Dawn's make up. Long time overdue. And Spikes 'hurt the girl', poor baby.
Thanks. That was was a poignant part of the storyline to me.

marty
11/13/2006 10:42 pm
I love Dawn being more mature! I'm glad Buffy finally told her the truth.
Thank you. I agree it was about time, and that she wouldn't have been so hostile towards Spike after he came back if Buffy had done it sooner.

Tonia
11/13/2006 02:20 pm
That was great. I have always wished that Spike and Dawn had gotten to work things out. I honestly do not believe that Buffy ever told her the whole sordid tale. Also you assesment of Xander is perfect. He was too busy acting as judge and jury over Buffy's life that he never saw any of his own faults.
Great chapter and I'm looking forward to seeing the reaction of the others now that Dawn is on their side again. =)
Thanks so much! I also really think Buffy never told the whole story to anyone. She should have told Dawn at the bare minimum.