Loved the twist of Riley being Darla's "big, dumb and Irish"childe!

Interesting. I always thought Riley would make a creepy, dumb butt vampire.

Terrific chapter,don't know how I missed it. Love Buffy's decision making process! Also, Riley the minion, great touch.

Please write more-I asked nicely

Interesting twists that you're taking with the story. I'm missing Buffy with Spike already. Guess they will have to be thinking of how they miss each other and can be together. After all Spike has something to "prove" to her about his skills. Enjoying the story!

I can't tell who got the gift you or me, becuase that chapter was just great. It is a wonderful twist on the story.

Love the twists in this chapter. Excellent!

Hum, this is getting even more intriguing and I wouldn't have thought it possible. Lovely update.

Love the reason Buffy sold Spike, actually nobel. Hope he finds out in time.

Kathleen

very good read, thank you. buffy's decision making process was as screwed up as in canon. maybe i meant consistent? doesn't matter, had to have the sale to continue the tale. enjoying the read. thanks, again.

Is Angel their puppy again? heehee

hmm so Buffy decided to let him go because she didn't want to break his spirit or seperate him from his family the way she had been. Very interesting. So is the idea of Spike being Darla's champion and helping her deal with the initiative. How much do I love the idea of her turning Riley, and then Spike beating him senseless to teach him his place. Curious to see what happened to Angelus and how Spike will handle all the changes

Sunnydale, the Mayor...the Initiative...oooh, has Angelus been chipped?

I wish Buffy would seize hold of her options and just go live! She's 18, her life should be just starting, not chained to that dreadful place. I can't wait for her to go after Spike.

Looove where you're taking this. Surprised that she sold him but I understand why she did, and she's right to think that he would end up like her. She care's enough about him not to want that for him. Can't wait to see who goes after who first, Spike for her help or Buffy since she misses him. I can see Angelus fighting with the scoobies without a slayer, if that happens, Spike's going to have to switch over to the other side. Darla won't be happy about that. Wasn't Riley already in the Initiative during this time line? Is that why the vampire's have the gun's? Oh the possibilities! Great work IM, thanks. Please update soon, can't wait to see what else you have in store for us.

Excellent Riley bashing.

Oops! I got it Buffy is totally broken. But Spike will find his way to unbreak her, won't he? And I wonder with whom Darla is at war? Looking forward to more!

hmmm...intriguing...wonder what's been going on outside the center...very interested in seeing how buffy fares without spike...maybe she'll get out of there for good...looking forward to your next update, love :)