very good chapter, thank you. really enjoy your take on both dawn and faith. they are both coming across as strong.

Loved the fight scene. Reading Buffy's thoughts throughout the chapter was also enjoyable. Nice use of Faith too, I like how she stood up for Buffy. :) Fantastic update!

I don't often like Faith but I'm really enjoying her presence here. I feel like she's growing up a lot b/c she's in a situation where she finally gets to have Buffy's life and is realizing it's not all she thought it would be. I think it's great for Buffy that since she couldn't be a normal girl she can at least be a semi-normal vamp. Can't wait to see how Willow reacts!

Oooh, really loved the twist where B may not have her Slayer powers anymore; she's just a regular fledge; that's so cool!!! Wonder why she kept her soul then? If she's not the Slayer.... Hmmmm; it'll be interesting to see what happens next; please update again soon!