Reviewer: Theresa, momnesia@yahoo.com
Anonymous
Date: 07/09/2016 - 09:12 pm
Title: Chapter 18
Very good! And very well done! My only question(s)? What about Xander? Does he finally get what he so richly deserves? And what about Angel? Does he ever learn that he is not as great as he thinks he is, and get taken down a couple dozen pegs? That is something I would definitely read! Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us.
Reviewer: Jane
Anonymous
Date: 03/16/2016 - 06:45 pm
Title: Chapter 18
So so happy to see an update of this fic. I've been checking for ages then you snuck it in without my noticing. Excellent chappie, I so wanted Angel to get a good whooping. Didn't cry any tears when he got dusted, but I guess It was always too good to last. Blast those darn powers. Michael's a nice addition, thst's one for the watchers diaries. I love Spike and Tara's interactions. He was completely right about her being about life. Loving this fic...
Reviewer: Jones103
Anonymous
Date: 02/16/2016 - 10:28 am
Title: Chapter 1
Great story. Please continue with the excellent character development and unique story line. Trying to patiently for the next chapter.
Reviewer: magnus374 Signed
Date: 02/14/2016 - 10:58 am
Title: Chapter 18
Buffy really told off Angel, good to see. A lot of great things were said in this chapter. It was also great to see Michael and of the four horsemen. They gave of a powerful feeling. A grest chapter indeed.
Reviewer: PaganBaby Signed
Date: 02/13/2016 - 10:36 pm
Title: Chapter 18
Thanks for the shout-out, sweetie *hugs* It made me all smiley ^_^
OMG, Buffy dusted Angel to protect Spike! *does happy dance* heehee There are no words for how awesome that was. Yes, he was brought back right at the end, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the dusting of Angel :)
I was just as surprised as the characters were when Spike said Michael should bring Angel back. I didn't expect him to say that! lol S2 Spike would've done a dance on Angel's ashes, but I can see why, at this point, he would consider having Angel back as an ally. I guess I'd be okay with Angel coming back, just as long he doesn't make googly-eyes at Buffy or try to hurt Spike. I just hope Angel comes back from Hell with some clothes on this time lol
Everyone defending and protecting Spike was wonderful. And the fact that it was Angel they were protecting him from made it even better! Oh how I dreamed of seeing even a little bit of that on the show.
Buffy telling Angel off (before the awesome staking :D) was absolutely priceless. She said so many things us Spike fans have said when defending our favorite vamp. Bravo!
The introduction of Michael (and his pals, the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse) was an unexpected, cool twist. I never would've seen that one coming!
I also enjoyed the touches of humor throughout. Anya, Buffy, Spike and Dawn each had a moment or two that made me laugh. And the characters' voices were spot-on, it was so easy to hear them saying their lines. Stories like yours are so vivid and well-written that it's like watching a new episode!
Thank you for another thrilling chapter! You never disappoint. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next :)
Reviewer: Passion4Spike Signed
Date: 02/12/2016 - 11:26 pm
Title: Chapter 18
I love Buffy defending Spike, and someone from the PTB finally acknowledging his uniqueness, his ability to love and control his demon with no intervention from gypsies! Unlike Angelus! I also love bringing Michael and the 4 Horsemen into it. That was unexpected and pretty cool. I hope that Buffy and Spike don't end up regretting this decision to bring Capt. Forehead back! Hopefully, Angel will be sacrificed to save Spike and/or Buffy during the next Apocalypse!! Or, you know, maybe Tara will just burn him up in his sleep sometime. :) Great job, DH!
Reviewer: katkot81 Signed
Date: 02/03/2016 - 12:42 pm
Title: Chapter 17
Please update soon...anxiously waiting.
Author's Response: Hi, KatKot. Sorry that you're anxious about it, but I wanted to let you know, I just finished my next chapter, so once it's beta'd, with some small tweaks and polishing, it should be up. I just hope you like it. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment, I appreciate them, I really do. Now, you take care, and hopefully, in a few days, enjoy the next chapter. X
Reviewer: Chrissel
Anonymous
Date: 01/19/2016 - 01:00 am
Title: Chapter 17
I just found this story tonight and I'm loving it! I so hope you mean it when you say that you are planning to finish it!
Author's Response: Hello, Chrissel. So, I'm glad you like the story, and I wanted to say thanks for your kind words. I also wanted to let you know that yes, I will finish this. I have just finished the next chapter, and it's off with my beta at the mo, so hopefully, not too long, and it'll be up. Maybe some polishing and small things, and it'll be done, and we'll have another chapter.
Now, once again, thank you for your kind words, and I hope you take care.
Reviewer: 2Shay
Anonymous
Date: 12/27/2015 - 02:31 am
Title: Chapter 17
This story is amazing. I hope you continue soon!
Author's Response: Hi, 2Shay. Thanks for the review. As a first timer, it means a lot to me. I'm glad you liked the chapter, and seem to be liking the story. To let you know, I have finished the next chapter, so once its been beta'd, it'll be up, so I shouldn't think you'll have to long to wait. I just hope you like it.
Once again, thanks for your kind words. Take care.
Reviewer: AgentKalGibbs Signed
Date: 08/02/2015 - 03:51 pm
Title: Chapter 17
Oooooh!!!!! Angel's gonna get his arse handed to him!!! And gee, I wonder who called him to Sunnyhell...? Hmm. Can't wait for more, please tell me you have plans to update soon...?
Author's Response: Hi Kal. Yeah, I hope Angel's arse is gonna be chewed too! Heehee. And as for the speculation as to who may have called him... well, I don't want to spoil that for you. Now, I wanted to say thank you for your kind words and comments, and to assure you that there will be an update soon, I hope. I have finished the next chapter, and it's with my beta at the moment, so once that's all done, and some polishing, and it'll be up. I just hope you like it. Once again, Kal, thank you for your words. I do appreciate them. You take care. X
Reviewer: AgentKalGibbs Signed
Date: 08/02/2015 - 03:07 pm
Title: Chapter 16
Holy fuckin hell, I love this!
Reviewer: magnus374 Signed
Date: 07/10/2015 - 12:54 pm
Title: Chapter 17
Good interaction and the sword training was something I liked. Now it's time deal with Angel.
Author's Response: Hey Magnus. Sorry for the delay with the reply, but I wanted to say thank you very much for your comments. I'm glad that you liked the chapter, and enjoyed the sword training. Also, I wanted to let you know that I have finished the next chapter, and it's off with my beta at the mo, so it shouldn't be too long for another update, I hope. I juts hope you like the next one as well. Once again, thanks for your comments, Magnus. You take care.
Reviewer: Passion4Spike Signed
Date: 07/09/2015 - 04:09 pm
Title: Chapter 17
I loved Spike teaching Buffy the ways of the Jedi ... or ... well, whoever! It was quite interesting and something that I didn't think they explored enough in the show -- Spike knew how to fight in lots of ways!! He could've taught them all a lot, but they saved it all up for the Potentials. :/
Anyway, I digress! I really enjoyed that sparring / teaching session, but now you've left us with a HUGE CLIFF HANGER! Who will take out Angel??? Or at least knock him down a peg? Buffy? Spike? TARA? JOYCE!!! I can't wait for more! I hope your life calms down a bit so you have more time to write and let us know what happens next!!
More, please!!!
Author's Response: Hey, P4S. :-) Glad that you liked the chapter, and the fighting. Spike teaching Buffy was kinda cool to write, and I enjoyed doing it. It was cool doing the research to, I learned a lot as well.
Now, as for the cliffhanger, I do apologise, but I have finished the next chapter, so I guess we'll see how I go as to getting the next chapter up, and then, maybe we'll see what happens with Angel. I just hope you like it.
Once again, thanks for the comment, P4S. I'll try to get the next chapter up ASAP for you, and everyone else. Take care. X
Reviewer: PaganBaby
Anonymous
Date: 07/08/2015 - 12:22 am
Title: Chapter 17
Yay for another chapter! I loved it! It had your usual wonderful mix of funny stuff, hotness, surprises, and sweetness :)
I'm touched that you dedicated the chapter to me, I'm all verklempt ^_^ I'm proud to have inspired someone as cool and talented as yourself *HUGS* And thanks for pimping my fics ;) lol
I enjoyed Spike's angry tirade towards Giles. How he quickly went from angry, to sweet (with Dawn and Joyce), to passionate (with Buffy) was just so Spike lol As usual, you did a great job capturing the voices of the characters.
Buffy's thoughts were delightfully dirty heehee I love that she's unfurling her freak-flag. Best of all, she doesn't feel bad and guilty for it like she did in s6, she's embracing the naughtiness :)
The training session was very well done! You obviously know your stuff, or you did a lot of research - either way, kudos! The moves Spike was teaching Buffy were neat, it was educational as well as fun to read. I thought Spike doing all that fancy swordfighting stuff and being so knowledgable was pretty hot too :P heehee
I was like "Oh hell no!" when Angel showed up at the end lol That set up some good drama for the next chapter though. And I loved, loved, loved Joyce and Tara(!) moving to protect Spike ^_^ Why oh why couldn't the show have been like this? lol
Loved the chapter, hon! It was worth the wait :)
Author's Response: Wow, PB! Talk about me being late, huh? Still, better late than never, right? :-) Right, well, first up, I'm glad you liked the chapter, with the hotness and sweetness. And as for pimping your fics, any time, PB, I promise. Now, as for dirty Buffy, gotta love it right? Eventually, we'll see how dirty her and Spike can be together, I'm sure. I'm glad you liked the fighting. I did have to do some research, but I hope it came out well. And yeah, I enjoyed Spike teaching Buffy too. And as for Angel, don't worry, we'll find out what's gonna happen to him soon. I just finished the next chapter, and it's off with my beta, so hopefully, not too long for another update.
Right, well, I'll call it there, but once again, thanks for the review, PB. I'm glad you liked the chapter. You take care, PB. X-X
Reviewer: Asharah
Anonymous
Date: 07/07/2015 - 08:23 pm
Title: Chapter 17
Let me guess, Xander called Angel and told him Spike had Buffy and everybody else under his thrall.
Author's Response: Hey, Asharah. Thanks for the comment. I hope you liked the chapter. As for Xander and Angel, well, I wouldn't want to spoil things for you, but to let you know, I have finished the next chapter, so hopefully, you won't have to wait too long. It's off with my beta at the mo, but when I have it back, a few polishes, and it should be up. I just hope you like it. Once again, thanks for the comments. You take care, Asharah. X
Reviewer: Jane
Anonymous
Date: 07/07/2015 - 05:32 pm
Title: Chapter 16
Brilliant update, well worth the wait. I've been dying for the gang to launch into the little twerp and I wasn't dissapointed. Sadly it didn't take, maybe a few kicks to the head would be more effective. Just a thought....Loved it
Reviewer: Jane
Anonymous
Date: 07/07/2015 - 05:06 pm
Title: Chapter 17
Yaaaaay...So chuffed to see an update, almost given up. Fantastic chappie, learnt a lot about sword play, you must have done tons of research. Loved everything about it. The finale was brilliant. Go Tara.
Author's Response: Hi, Jane. Glad you liked the chapter, and that it was educational. Gotta love Spike teaching Buffy his skills. Now, I am sorry for the delay, both with my response here, and the next chapter. My life has been a bit chaotic as of late, so all I can do is apologise. But, that said, I have finished the next chapter, and it's off with my beta at the moment, so I should have it up soon-ish, I hope. I just hope you like it. Thanks for the review, Jane, and your kind words. You take care. X
Reviewer: Melly
Anonymous
Date: 07/07/2015 - 10:11 am
Title: Chapter 17
An update more than worth waiting for!! Love Tara stepping up to protect Spike and looking forward to your next update.
Author's Response: Hi, Melly. So, I'm sorry for the delay, but my life has been anything but calm as of late. Still, I wanted to take the time to say thank you for your comments. I'm glad you liked the chapter. Just to let you know, I have finished the most recent chapter, and it's off with my beta, so I would hope to have the next chapter up soon. I hope you like it.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to tell me your thoughts. Take care. X
Reviewer: Jane
Anonymous
Date: 03/21/2015 - 02:58 pm
Title: Chapter 15
Love this fic, really looking forward to an update. Pretty Please..
Author's Response: Hi, Jane. Sorry for my absence, but things have been a little busy for me as of late, and I don't have the free time that I used to. However, that said, I do promise to, A) finish the story and, B) to reply to ALL my reviews, even if I am a little late. Glad that you like what I've written so far, and I hope that you liked the last chapter as well. I'll try to update ASAP, so rest assured, there is more coming, I swear. Thank you once again for stopping in and telling me what you thought. It means a lot to a first-timer like me. :-)
Take care. X
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 02/25/2015 - 04:24 am
Title: Chapter 13
A lovely idea for a first date - totally romantic. NICE that he had help from Clem.
Author's Response: Glad that you liked the date. Pretty nice, right? For a first date? :-) I hope that, by now, you've read all that I've posted, and that you like where I'm going with it. I hope to be able to update soon, as I am currently writing the next chapter, so once it's finished, it'll be posted. I hope you like that one too. Thanks for dropping by, and letting me know what you thought. It means a lot. Take care. X
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 02/24/2015 - 12:27 pm
Title: Chapter 5
love this line -
He loved her. She didn't love him. That was his existence now.
Author's Response: :-) Hi, nmcil. Glad that you could pick a line that you liked. Kinda summed him up, didn't it. Once again, thanks for taking the time to drop in and let me know what you thought. I hope you liked the rest of the chapter, apart from that line! LOL.
Once again, sorry for my tardiness, but life is hectic and I'm doing the best I can. Rest assured, I'm not giving up, so I promise this will not be one of those fics that gets abandoned. I hat it when that happens,and seeing as this is my first one, that would not be a good start! Heehee. Thank you once again, and take care. X
Reviewer: nmcil Signed
Date: 02/24/2015 - 10:57 am
Title: Chapter 1
Oh how I love Dawn and how you started this - Looking forward to reading your work.
Author's Response: Hi, nmcil. Thanks for the review, I'm really pleased that you liked how things started, and that you took a shine to dawn. I really like the idea of a Spike/dawn friendship, as well as a Spike/Joyce friendship. I like the idea of giving Spike a place and a family, you know? Sorry for my delay in replying to you, but things have been a little busy for me, but I do promise to reply to all my reviews, so here I am. Thanks once again. Take care. X
Reviewer: Spuffy
Anonymous
Date: 09/10/2014 - 07:40 pm
Title: Chapter 16
Gee what a surprise Xander not taking responsibility everyone else's fault...
great at chapter can't wait for more
Author's Response: Hello, Spuffy. Thank you for the review. I'm glad you liked it, and I do promise to try and update. I am currently writing, but with my life and the new job, I don't have all that much free time any more, but I'm not giving up, so don't worry. :-)
As for Xander, are you really surprised? Heehee I mean, it's Xander, OF COURSE it's not his fault! It's everyone's fault but his!! Trust me, things will get straightened out, but as to what will happen to him... .. we'll just have to wait and see. :-)
Thanks once again for the review. Take care. X
Reviewer: Bridget
Anonymous
Date: 09/10/2014 - 12:45 am
Title: Chapter 16
Really great chapter. The confrontation was really well done. You could really feel the rage in Buffy. I am glad that she did not pummel Xander. This was perfect. Of course he could not accept responsibility and blames Spike. Look forward to the next update.
Author's Response: Hi, Bridget. Thanks very much for the review, and your kind words. I'm glad you liked the chapter. I do promise, here and now, that I'm still writing, but what with life and my new job, I don't the time that I used to. Still, as I said, I am in the process of writing the next chapter, but I'm afraid it'll be up when it's up, and I can't really give a prediction as to when that'll be, but I am gonna finish. That, I swear. Thanks once again for reading and taking the time to review, and I'm glad you liked it. Take care. X
Reviewer: PaganBaby
Anonymous
Date: 09/09/2014 - 01:21 am
Title: Chapter 16
The confrontation was really well done, so intense! It was easy to get caught up in the rollercoaster of emotions.
Buffy really tore into Xander! I totally thought she was going to beat the shit out of him lol You gave some good examples of Xander's bad past behavior. I said, "Hey.. that's true, he did/does do that!" a few times lol
I actually felt kinda bad for Xander at first... Not that he didn't deserve their condemnation, but it was just sad that it had to come to that. I felt less bad for Xander after he blamed Spike for the whole thing and started plotting to stake him, of course lol
Thank you for what you said in the notes ^_^ You always know how to make me smile *big hugs*
Author's Response: Hi, PB!! I'm glad you seemed to like the chapter, and you got caught up in it all, that's nice to hear. :-) And yeah, can you tell that I was struggling to keep Buffy from kicking his ass?!! Lol And as for Xander, what can I say? I don't like him. Never really have. Like I had Buffy point out, he's arrogant, manipulative and irresponsible. Not endearing qualities in my opinion!:-)
Sorry for making you sad for Xander, although I guess I should be pleased that I was able to take you on a little emotional ride. That's pretty cool, actually! YAY! Heehee. And good that by the end of it, you weren't feeling sorry for him. I know I've read some stories where they try and make him a sympathetic character, and justify his bigotry and such, but I just can't do that, I'm afraid. And finally, glad I could make you smile. I'll try my best to keep it up. :-) Thank you sooo much for the beautiful Banner as well, PB. I love it, it's so good and awesome and amazing. It's perfect. Truly, thank you.
Right, I'm out. Take care, PB, and thanks once again, for everything. You truly are brilliant. X
