Work in Progress by Scarlet Ibis
Chapter: Guiding the Blade

01/17/2016 09:28 pm
You do an excellent treatment on how the rape has effected Spike in such a fundamental way - to be helpless in the face of fear and danger from someone in your life is so horrorible and dangerous for the victim. 

alým
02/24/2008 01:18 pm
"Better to be a coward than a victim.":D
Loved the philosophy here along with the chapter.
There's nothing wrong with running.  I saw in this one film "Never mistake stupidity for courage," and maybe that would've been nicer to say here...but since it's from Spike's perspective, yeah, he kinda viewed it as an act of cowardice, when it was really the smartest thing he could've done.

02/20/2008 01:53 am
If nothing, Spike is highly intelligent.  I'm glad he ran.  I'm enthralled by this story.
Yeah--our Spike's no fool.  Self preservation and all that.  Oh, and totally glad you kept reading :P

06/20/2007 04:30 am
It's good that the people closest to Buffy and Spike should know about Riley. I hate that Spike feels like a victim, he's a powerful demon and to be reduced to that, has to be the hardest thing for him to accept. This Chris should do nicely to help Harmony to exact her revenge for Spike, kinda feel sorry for her when she finds out about Buffy. It's been awhile since I've read this, forgot how good it is and how much I missed it. I wish they had an update notice here. Yup, best for Spike to run. Now to get caught up.
Ah yes, losing her Spikey bear... Muse is not certain how that will play out. Glad you missed :) This is so much more fun than reading how you'll stop reading now (sorry, I got my second one today). Anywho, curious to hear your thoughts on the latest update, thanks for reviewing :D

05/25/2007 11:36 pm
Mean writer. Can't Spike think up some way to make a Crispy Critter out of Riley without getting a migraine?
Well... it's kinda pointless putting in a proper response since I know you read the last update. *sigh*

sirc
05/10/2007 10:00 pm
Great chapter
Thank you :D

Lou
05/04/2007 10:43 am
Poor guy can't even go out for a ciggie!!!! I'm so glad he ran though! A wise move! I think Riley deserves a double dose of what he gave to Spike -- only worse of course! Harmony's plan is going well and Chris sounds the perfect recruit!!
Oh Riley... what to do with him? Thanks for reviewing, and hope you enjoy the update :D

05/03/2007 11:46 am
wtf? riley got spike-dar, can track him to the ends of the earth? great update.
Lol- he's still got a few of those soldier gadgets up his sleave. Thanks for reviewing :D

05/03/2007 03:19 am
excellent update, thank you. love the last line.
Thank you :D Still, don't you just wish he stayed in the house?

05/02/2007 05:18 pm
He's just had it painfully and intimately proven to him that he is helpless against humans. So, why not go outside where Soldier boy can have another go at him? I know it's worked for him in the past, but right now impulsive is not the way to go.
He's Spike- he's stubborn. I know, I know... but that doesn't mean that everything will be bad, though. Hope you enjoy the update to some extent. Thanks for reviewing :D

05/02/2007 06:35 am
Great chapter.
Thank you :D

05/02/2007 01:26 am
Scarlet, Congrats on your nomination! Thanks for another good chapter. I really liked the peek inside of Spike's head; and I totally love the bit about Harmony. I'm really looking forward to seeing what she's got planned! :)
Thank you, though I probably won't win :D I hope I don't dissapoint...

05/02/2007 01:07 am
Smart decision! The chip makes fighting impossible so he made the wise decision. Being smart is not being a coward.

Good reaction from Joyce...fearce protection of her own.


Don't have any problem with any plan Harm may have (suspect a bit ove tit for tat payback will be in order soon.....GOOD).

Kathleen
Exactly- too many mistake stupidity for courage. Not our Spike :D Thanks for reviewing :D

kim
05/02/2007 12:42 am
Live to fight another day....and you're much faster than any human.

Perfect Anya.

Nice Dawn and Joyce scene.
Yes, Spike is swift. Thank you- I do try with Anya, cause she isn't always easy to get right... Dawn and Joyce won't be in the update, but we'll see them soon.

pretty_in_fangs
05/02/2007 12:25 am
Oh shit oh shit. I had a feeling heading out for the fags was going to be a bad idea.

Though I am loving seeing Joyce in Momma Bear mode and the race to vengeance.
lol, yeah, addictions will get you into trouble eventually... And Joyce- I coudln't see her any other way. Thanks :D

Dreamsofspike
05/02/2007 12:14 am
oh, poor spike...you've described his emotions very well, heartbreakingly well, and i can't wait to see riley pay for his crimes...great chapter, love ;)
Oh Riley... yes, he will pay. Thank you (for many things) :D