I know this story has been posted for a while, but I really enjoyed it and just wanted you guys to know.
Sweet and entertaining, just a perfect read. Great work!

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That was completely wonderful fic! I'm really sad to see it end so soon. I was kinda hoping to see how Spike kept Buffy from having to sacrifice herself for her sister. But I guess I'll have to just imagine it. lol Great work I look forward to reading more from you. And whoever does your banners kudos to them too they are Really awesome! ~ZLB

Author's Response: Thank you very much. We decided to end the story there. I can tell you that the solution to the Glory problem would be to have Spike or Giles kill Ben. Then Buffy wouldn't have to jump off that tower. :) The banners were all done by me, Dawnofme. Thank you so much for the kind words about them. I enjoyed writing this story with Mabel so much that I was inspired to do all those banners. ~ Dawn

*claps* you guys did great. Enjoyed every chapter :)

Author's Response: Thanks so much. We're so happy that you enjoyed our story. ~ Dawn

Nice piece. I think you did a fine job of crafting a plausible Buffy who, without exposure to Angelus, as yet hadn't become a user and defensively manipulative. Your Spike is equally good: smart but impatient, putting his foot repeatedly in his mouth but finding the right words when caught in a quiet place with his better emotions. Nicely plotted, reasonable selection of incidents, and a smirk-inducing end to the Initiative. Could have wished for a bit more glints of character from the others--Giles in particular seems kinda flat--but it was already a long piece, and I can see why you'd want to keep the focus where you did. Thanks for writing it!

Author's Response: Thank you very much for your detailed review. We can't tell you how much we appreciate it. I have to agree that we did gloss over Giles and some of the other characters. It really was a focused piece. We both tend to write long stories, so it was our goal to write one at a reasonable length to kept interest all the way through. Thank you so much for reading it and being thoughtful with your review. *hugs* ~ Dawn

Wait what, the end? I don't want it to end :/ Now you're definitly evil x)

...I have loved the whooole story, excellent work:)
And smart idea that with the protest thing against the initiative :)

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Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad you liked the story enough to not want it to end. We figured we could keep going on, but it would only drag it out. It's nice to leave a little to the imagination. Or perhaps a sequel, if we ever get around to one. ~Dawn

Great ending ladies! Loved how the Initiative was taken down by protesters lol. Buffy and Spike are happy, and Spike is accepted as Buffy's bf.Finally Giles believes him and Dawn won't have to go thru the Key trauma. YAY!! What a great, great story!
And Spike's thought about protesters,---> These people needed to get laid or something OMG LMAO... too funny!

I'll miss this story, thanx for sharing. =)

Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked the protesters angle. We really wanted to do something fresh and different with this story. Thank you for the kind words about the story. We're so happy you enjoyed it. ~Dawn

Loved how Spike got rid of Kathy! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Glad you enjoyed the chapter. Thanks for letting us know :D Mabel

So does this mean Spike is living in the dorms with her? ;) Bye Bye Kathy. Are you going to do Fear Itself or Beer Bad next? Spike doesn't exactly know about those shindigs...haunted house and Buffy's drinking spree. Would like to see cavegirl buffy and spike. :)

Author's Response: Spike's spending the nights there when he can :D Thank you for commenting . I hope you enjoy the final chapter. Mabel

oh so sweet. Glad they finally got it on, and it was just how it should have been. I am very sad story is almost over, but curious to see what Spike has planned for the Initiative.

Author's Response: I am willing to bet that you don't guess how the Initiative get taken down! LOL! I can't believe we have only one more chapter for you! Mabel

Well you're still evil x)

Really, really loving this story and can't wait for more :D

How sweet is it that Buffy trusts Spike more than Giles (: (: (:

Keep it up and update ASAP ;)
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Author's Response: Thank you very much. Mabel

Oh this is so GOOD! Of course Giles doesn't believe him but Buffy does. And going to the Bronze was so sweet. I'm glad the gang is accepting him. I liked the end. Buffy is revving to go but Spike is being so cautious. Very unSpike like. lol.

--> You were too young. I didn't want to be your first love or your high school sweetheart. I want it all .I want the real thing and I was willing to wait until the time that you were old enough for that. Beautiful line and so true. Of course another souled vamp thought differently didn't he? God , I love this Spike.

Great chappie, can't wait for more. :)

Author's Response: Thank you so much for such lovely comments. Mabel

That's just mean! Now I really want to read more and you just leave it at that :/

God I love this story ! (:

Keep it up and update ASAP
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Author's Response: Thank you very much! : D Mabel