This was absolutely fabulous and compelling. I loved every word. I think you are a very talented writer! You have a terrific way with diologue.

sooooo glad I found this story! Thanks you!!

Heather

Lovely. This was beautifully written. The conversations were realistic, the characterization was spot on. Really, really well done. I've read published mass market books that were nowhere near this caliber -- I hope you are in or are pursuing a career in writing!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the story!

I'm in love with this story! It's so well written and a great idea !!
BTW I know it's been ages but are you going to finish the sequel? Cause I'd love to read it after I finish reading this :D

Author's Response: Hi! Sorry for the late reply. I am going to finish the sequel. I feel awful that it's been hanging for so long! But I will finish it! :) I'm glad you like this story, and thanks for writing!

Loved reading this story from beginning to end. Thanks!

Author's Response: Thank you so much!

This story was wonderful. I am so glad you finished it. It had me hooked from the get go. I am so happy that you won so many awards. You certainly deserved it. Awesome job. Keep writing. I am looking forward to the second interlude.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for the kind words! And thanks for reading!

Hey I really like this different spin on the Buffy Series. What i am waiting for is when Willow, Xander, and Giles meet Spike and find out his relationship with the Slayer. Keep up the good work.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying!

wow! i just finished and i....you have such talent it boggles me. There are just too many things to say about this story...i mean, how wonderfully you captured Spike and the struggle he had adopting the human way...(ie-not killing) i mean...he really didn't always get why buffy reacted certain ways and you really communicated that so well. I felt it was really authentic, too, because too often you see fics where spike quickly becomes "good" and leaves his vampirism behind like it was easy. It wouldn't be, and you conveyed that expertly. Bravo. Really amazing.... your characterization was wonderful and your story kept me interested ... all 92 chapters!! Thanks so much for writing this and sharing it :)

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I really did want Spike to struggle with changing. Because I don't think it's as easy as loving Buffy and automatically seeing other humans as people as well, or loving her and doing whatever she wants just like that. It's more than just changing what he eats, it's changing everything he is. Spike really doesn't get why Buffy reacts the way she does sometimes, and as a vampire, I don't think he sees killing as wrong (but does it anyway), I think he sees killing for food as just how things are. I'm glad you enjoyed the story, and thanks for reviewing!

Finally reached the end of the story or rather, sadly I have reached the end of this story. I'm just going to have to read it all over again. It was such a fabulous, rich, and great story. Your character interpretations were so well done I'm just bummed I that it's all over. I really did love this story. Hope you continue writing stories!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it so much! It was a lot of fun to write, and I'm glad readers enjoyed it just as much. I do intend to keep writing, but I don't think I'll tackle anything this epic for a while, LOL.

This story was excellent from the beginning to the satisfying conclusion. Thank you.
I just love a story that keeps me up late at night despite knowing I have to get up very early in the morning.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it so much! And hearing that it kept you up is the best compliment I can get, LOL.

Long time reader of the story, first time reviewer. I really enjoyed this story. I think it is great Buffy and Spike ended up living together. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! And thank you for reviewing!

*sniff* Last chapter now.
Ah didn't think of the Treasure. So that's Spike's 'legal' money. It's indeed better to keep the Gem a secret. Not with Buffy's friends but other demons could go after Spike, hoping to gain it.
So what if she had to slay for the rest of her life? It would be a long one, and she wouldn't be alone. Having a partner like Spike will make things better for Buffy. Even (or especially) the slaying.
Sad to see it end (I'll miss it) but I enjoyed the read a lot. Thank you.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the story! Having a partner like Spike is really the right thing for Buffy, I think. He understands the Slayer part of her, and he can be involved in everything in her life.

Spike taking Buffy to see the treasure was light hearted and fun. I coud totally hear Buffy being creeped out by the small, dark entrance, and it's hilarious where she'll draw the line some times. Spike being rich and still wanting to work makes sense. he's got decades in front of him, sitting around would get boring. It got Buffy thinking about the future, too. I really enjoyed this window into a happy domestic routine that I can see stretching on for years to come.

This gave me a laugh: The one thing Spike had put his foot down about was the glass kitchen table she liked; he said that they couldn’t have sex on it. After considering his point, Buffy started looking at other tables. Ver y pragmatic, Spike! Also, I was grinning at his lack of interest in the furniture shopping. I'm pretty sure that's just a guy thing, not a vampire thing.

Thanks for wrapping up this well written, emotional journey. Your attention to detail made for a vivid, entertaining read. This was a real pleasure and I enjoyed each and every twist and turn.

Author's Response: Buffy may be the Slayer, but she still has to have some fears, LOL. Crawling into small caves might be one of them. And I'm sure lack of interest in furniture is totally a guy thing and not a vampire thing. :) Spike has a point about the kitchen table, though. I wanted to end on a domestic note, and have the very last scene be just that, since most of their relationship has been about can they have a life together. I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for reviewing!

I can't believe that this is over. It's been a story that I always looked forward to being updated and it's weird to think it's come to an end. This has been a fabulously involving story and what you've done with Buffy and Spike has been so very enjoyable You explored gray areas in ways taht didn't drift into melodrama, where it could easily have. Your editorial hand always stopped the scene, grabbed for the good stuff, without it becoming too much. I've loved this exploration and I also love that this doesn't end on easy answers or perfection. It ends on understanding, it ends on genuine love, it ends on an involved and special relationship that you have created and I hope you're proud.

And now.... I get to read it all again!

I do hope you'll share some more of your writing with us again. Til then, your audience will be waiting patiently (well, kinda ;) )>

Author's Response: Thank you so much! It feels weird to me too that it's come to an end. I was just writing it for so long that it feels odd that I don't have another chapter to complete. I'm glad you liked the way I handled Buffy and Spike's relationship! I did want to have them talk about gray areas, but I tried not to be too heavy handed about it. They see things differently, and that's always going to be a conflict. But they love each other enough to work through it, even if it isn't always easy. I am working on writing some other things. And there are a few things up on my livejournal that won't be posted here. Thanks for reviewing!