Home | New/Updated | Completed | Authors | Titles | Search | Sweet Temptation | TopTen | Betas | Challenges | Tools | Chat | Help | Login Learning To Fly by spike_spetslayer   Verda Chapter 32--Misfit I 06/24/2006 12:02 am Wonderful story. Are you going to perhaps one day,write a sequal? Always loved that song as well. Thank you for your wonderful words.   savard.p@videotron.ca Chapter 32--Misfit I 04/30/2006 04:38 pm I just finished reading "Learning to fly". Very very good. And also very different of everything I read so far. You go a lot further than everybody. Not only that, the story is full of insights close to psychology or mythology. Congratulations. I understand you're planning a sequel, Willow being a vengeance demon and all. So far, I didn't find any. Could you tell me it it is so and what is (or will be) the title. Thanks for writing it and keep up the good work, please. Pierrie I am planning a sequel to LTF, but it took so much out of me (writing it) that I just can't right now...this story consumed me alive, inside and out, and since then I've even taken time off from writing (but now I'm back to it)...I'm so very glad that you liked it and found it different, that's kind of what I was looking for... As of yet, the sequel doesn't have a title, but I will definitely post it here on the BSV...thank you for your review, and hope that you take a look at some of the other wonderful fiction posted here on the BSV... Dede   Emilee Chapter 32--Misfit I 03/04/2006 04:25 pm Oh wow. I liked that alot. I appreciated the focus on Willow's lust for power as opposed to the "addiction" angle. Also the Egyptian mythology. Extremely creative.   Athenewolfe Chapter 32--Misfit I 02/05/2006 03:29 pm NO... not the end ... nooo.. *starts chant* sequal sequal.... i need to know what happens when Willow becomes a vengence demon there has to be more... *bats eyelashes* please? *looks hopeful*   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 32--Misfit I 02/01/2006 04:52 pm Excellent ending to this story. You left it open perfectly for a sequel if you ever choose to do one. This was an enjoyable story, even with some of the unconventional parts in it. You had sme very unique ideas in regards to Dawn, and I liked that.   Wicked Angel/Cass Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/26/2006 07:51 pm Wow. This story has easily become one of my favorites. I loved it. The beginning concept was great, and it all just kept getting better. I like how you really bonded Anya and Tara in; it always seemed they were being ignored as attachments rather than the core which didn't seem right. I also like how you took Willow and took her down this path that is very believable for her to have gone down to become Wilheminda. I greatly enjoyed the Tara/Dawn pairing as well. I'm pretty sure it was the first time I've seen it, but I liked it. The whole plot and everything was very well done. In general, I just loved this story!   angelic_amy Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/23/2006 10:16 am I can't believe it's over! And Willow! OMG! Ity was a wonderful ending to the story, and I love how together the gang is, how supportive of Buffy and Spike. Excellent story sweetie! *hugs*   just sue Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 03:21 pm Absolutely excellent! I have loved this story so much and the ending was perfect. BTW your AN at the end had me in a little sentimental haze! Thank you so much. xxx   Lou Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 01:12 pm A terrific story - I particularly liked that you stuck to your guns and there was no last minute reformation for Willow. Thanks a million for writing!!   jane Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 10:54 am Excellent ending, it would have been interesting to see if Willow enjoyed her new role as much as she thinks she will.   Richard Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 08:06 am MARVELOUS. I would beg for a sequel but I know your muse doesn't work on request. I'd rather another perfect gem like this than a continuation of merely great quality.   Sevvy Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 08:05 am Willow is just so creepy in this story. Aww but it was so wonderful as a whole. I'm sad to see it go. *pout* Love all your stories, hope there's a new one in works? Heehee. =)   Sevvy Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 08:05 am Willow is just so creepy in this story. Aww but it was so wonderful as a whole. I'm sad to see it go. *pout* Love all your stories, hope there's a new one in works? Heehee. =)   Karyn Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 04:10 am very cool ending, loved the whole fic! very imaginative twist on season 6, and one i have to say i hadn't really seen before! great job!   Esther Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 03:24 am Whoa, great ending!!! Man, you've taken Willow 'fall from grace' into such a scary level...I LOVE IT!!! Will there be a sequel? I hope so, it's too good to end like this. Great story!!!   MarzBar Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 02:36 am WOW!! I guess Willow didn't understand that she would have to do vengeance for other people, not for herself. Thank you for sharing.   UncagedMuse Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 02:03 am Wonderful! I immensly enjoyed every moment of reading this fic. Thank you for writing it.   redwulf50 Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 01:29 am YOU are freakin evil I love this fic. Seeeee they should have listned to me and just staked Willow, Xander and Angel   maryperk Chapter 32--Misfit I 01/20/2006 01:22 am Great ending. Although it really makes me think that the gang hasn't seen the last of Wilheminda.   Verda Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 06/23/2006 11:38 pm That was a beautiful wedding and Dru showing up with her premonition of Willow I'm guessing, but I've been wrong about what you've got up your sleeve before. Where did you get the name Darling? Please don't say Lady and the Tramp!!!*giggles*   Athenewolfe Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 02/05/2006 03:26 pm i love dru! I am glad she is in this ficcy heheheh appy stephy!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 02/01/2006 04:47 pm Beautiful and passionate chapter. I loved the addition of Dru in this chapter. She fit right in, and it was nice for Buffy and Spike to get her blessing. I know they wouldn't have expected it or asked for it, but it made everything complete in my eyes. I wonder if it was Willow that she was talking to when she left. I see there is one more chapter left to this story. I'm heading right away to read it.   angelic_amy Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/23/2006 10:06 am Awww.... beautiful smut! I loved that Giles got teary and walked Buffy down the aisle, and was pleasantly surprised by Drusilla! Excellent chapter!   Karyn Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/20/2006 04:04 am awwwww, so sweet , and ohhhhh the mysterious wedding guest...lol, hmmmm who could that be?   Lou Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/19/2006 02:40 pm Ha! At least this mother-in-law seems to be happy for her baby! Can't say the same for Willow. I'm sure she'll have an interesting reaction!   jane Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/19/2006 08:13 am Great update nice to see the mother of the groom at the wedding.   Sevvy Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/19/2006 06:34 am Awww just as I delurk, you say it's almost done. *pout* That was so beautifully written. =)   Tamara Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/19/2006 05:48 am A wonderful wedding and an even better wedding night in spite of the probably red headed lurker in the bushes.   MarzBar Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/19/2006 05:11 am What a wonderful wedding and wedding night! It's every girl's dream.   LiquidVamp Chapter 31--A State Of Bliss 01/19/2006 04:51 am AW that is a most wonderful chapter! I just loved it.   Verda Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 06/23/2006 10:24 pm The way you described Tara and Dawn is so beautiful. It doesn't matter that Dawn is technically a teen, her soul is ancient. Since it doesn't look like you're going to have Willow a vengence demon, Will it help for Tara,Dawn,Buffy and Spike to cleanse her? Guess I'll have to wait and see. Great chapter.   angelic_amy Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/23/2006 08:58 am OMG Willow, you stupid, stupid girl. I can't believe she did that! Seems my earlier assessment of her being not of the good was right on the money. I like the Dawn/Tara developments and the fact that Tara stood up for herself.   Karyn Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/20/2006 03:48 am wow, intense, somehow seeing a big showdown in the near future....lol   MarzBar Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/15/2006 07:43 am Willow is getting pretty creepy. I hope Rack can't give her enough power to actually hurt anybody. I'm looking forward to the wedding.   Esther Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/15/2006 05:57 am Just finished reading all 30 chapters, and no words I write will do them justice. Gorgeous.....just gorgeous!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/15/2006 03:59 am Uh oh ... when Willow is scorned things always get bad. I wonder what is going to happen next. Look forward to seeing what you come up with.   redwulf50 Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/14/2006 03:48 pm Oh god Willow is insane, can we kill her now   jane Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/14/2006 11:11 am Fabulous can't wait for more.   just_sue Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/14/2006 10:12 am Cracking chappie! Willow is making my skin crawl and I sniff bad times ahead! Wedding plans are so much more fun! Looking forward to more. Thanks.   UncagedMuse Chapter 30--Suspended Animation 01/14/2006 06:20 am Love it as always! Will be waiting as patiently as possible for the next chp.   Verda Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 06/23/2006 09:37 pm With a new life awaiting them, can't help but feel excited for them, but also waiting for the other shoe to drop! Sorry that you're close to finishing this. Just another one of your amazing tales.   angelic_amy Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/23/2006 08:47 am Excellent chapter. All about Buffy and Spike and it was super sweet.   Karyn Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/20/2006 03:37 am wow, dawn and tara huh?...have to say i didn't expect that...cool....lol....great chapter pet!   Nikkole Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/13/2006 07:31 pm RL sucks sometimes, doesn't it? It would be so much easier if they would just invent a tree that groes money, and the miracle pill that makes children behave and listen well! Yah, I'm holding my breath here, think I'm turning blue! Great chapter, I like the nonchalant(sp??) way Buffy says they need to start knocking, very funny there!   bubble_blunder Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/08/2006 02:13 am Wonderful update, dear. Hope RL starts looking up for you soon! -Lisa   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/07/2006 11:09 pm I hope that things get a bit easier for you IRL and less hectic. {huggles} This was a good chapter update. {Smiles} Look forward to more when you are able.   Lou Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/07/2006 07:26 pm I'm happy to wait as long as it takes for such a fabulous story   slaymesoftly Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/07/2006 03:28 pm Take your time, sweetie. We'll still be here when RL gives you a break.   jane Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/07/2006 01:50 pm Great update keep it coming.   just sue Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/07/2006 10:31 am Loved the chappie, especially now I seem to have gotten my head arund the strangeness that is Dawn and Tara. Good luck with all the RL stuff and will be glad to see more when you're ready. Thanks.   UncagedMuse Chapter 29--No Sensation To Compare 01/07/2006 06:51 am No worries about us thinking you've left sweets. RL always comes first. Love the chp too and will be good and not nag while waiting for the next one.   Verda Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 06/23/2006 09:09 pm So many things happening all at once. Spike reliving his past thinking of his future. Asking for Angel's advise. Willow needing to get back her power, at any price. Fantastic chapter.   angelic_amy Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/23/2006 08:41 am Excellent chapter! I loved that Spike called Angel, even if the older vamp was an ass to begin with. And I wasn't all that shocked by the Tara/Dawn development. It works for this story! Very nice wrok!   Karyn Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/20/2006 03:29 am uh oh...see trouble in the near future for willow...ugh! doesn't the girl ever learn?   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/03/2006 07:04 am I see darkness on the horizon again for Willow. She just doesn't learn. {Sighs} I disagree with another reviewer on Spike and Angel. The network didn't like the idea of a Male/Male type relationship that might be implied for Spike and Angel. Hence the changes later. In any case, I didn't see Spike really as being submissive to Angel in this chapter at all. It was an excellent ritual from Childe to Sire. Even if Angel wasn't his direct Sire, Dru turned away from him when he searched out for her. So, he sought the next one up. Angel is still in the heirarchy of the Aurelian house. Spike sought the advice of someone that through the ritual words gave him a chance to ask without Angel being as pompus. It broke at Angel to to have to tell Spike what he needed to know, but it helped Spike a little bit more to know that Angel would not stop them. I don't think someone should give up on a story because of one chapter anyways. Though I have stopped reading some chapters at times for other stories because they got too dark, and I needed a break, I usually came back when I could handle the darkness. If everyone that didn't like one thing about a story stopped reading it, it would be a sad world. Don't lose hope. This is a great story, and I look forward to your continuation of it. The whole Guardian and Steward aspects are unique, and I love it.   bubble_blunder Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/02/2006 05:27 pm Lovely chapter, hon. Love it when Angel actually acts like a sire to his childer. And Tara and Dawn together is a pairing I've never seen and definitely didn't expect. More soon, please. -Lisa   riam Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/02/2006 03:13 pm Ohnoooooo nooo Dedra, 28 chapters and i find something i didn't like. One thing i can never stand is Spike being submissive to angel. When he says in canon of angelus being his sire, he is talking about how he taught him to be a monster. Something i don't think he would fondly remember on. Also asking for advice? Angel is the last person he should ask advice from, i will always see him as a digusting pedophile for sleeping with Buffy. He saw a bright young girl and damaged her(mentally) in ways that would forever haunt her(in canon). She might have been a slayer but she wasn't mature for her age. end rant... So i'm signing off,but keep up on writing for your fans. You have a fantastic way of writing. seeya ps: Liked the Dawn and Tara bit.   Lou Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/02/2006 02:59 pm Lovely update! I do hope there's more Willow badness.   jane Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/02/2006 12:02 pm Brill update I think Tara and Dawn will make a great couple.   Tamara Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/02/2006 05:27 am I think Willow's gonna be a huge problem.   UncagedMuse Chapter 28--Roof Of The Night 01/02/2006 03:18 am Excellent chp! Will be waiting for more.   Verda Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 06/23/2006 08:27 pm Uncle William? That's a hoot! The pledge was a beautiful one. Sorry about mispelling Ammit's name. Love this story.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 01/03/2006 06:51 am Excellent chapter. Spike being related to Giles is always great in my book. {grins} I always thought those two had more alike in their pasts than they would like to admit. Loved the chapter all around   Demonica Mills Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 01/01/2006 02:24 am Okay, your indulgance of the 8th sin was well deserved. This fic rules! I love the Egyptian mythology you put in here. I can't wait for more   bubble_blunder Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/29/2005 09:32 pm Wonderful chapter, dear. SO much new information. Dawn and Tara as deities was definitely a bit of a shocker. -Lisa   MarzBar Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/29/2005 08:44 am WOW!! Spike really is 'Randy' Giles? Teeheehee! I hope Travers gets judged soon. He can't be weighing heavily on the side of good. Love this story and just got caught up.   Richard Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/29/2005 06:42 am Umm, when Spike flashes back to Giles giving the chip back, that's kinda confusing. Otherwise, it's a delicious chapter. Not one but two revelations. Are you running a two for one special? ;) It's strange how inverting so many cliches in BTVS fic (Dawn's boy crushes, Giles as Spike's father or uncle) makes everything make more sense. You've a keen mind to discern so many opportunities.   Richard Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/29/2005 06:41 am Huh, and I'd forgotten that you provided an explanation for why Spike is so laid back, which works better than assuming he's better controlled. Not that most fics bother to address the issue at all even if they're situated for it. So that's three rather creative points in a single chapter. And then there's the wonderful mythology. Sigh.   Richard Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/29/2005 06:17 am Umm, when Spike flashes back to Giles giving the chip back, that's kinda confusing. Otherwise, it's a delicious chapter. Not one but two revelations. Are you running a two for one special? ;) It's strange how inverting so many cliches in BTVS fic (Dawn's boy crushes, Giles as Spike's father or uncle) makes everything make more sense. You've a keen mind to discern so many opportunities.   angelic_amy Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/29/2005 04:45 am Spike is an uncle to Giles? LMAO! This chapter was excellent, really explained a lot plot wise and I can't wait to see what happens next.   Carmie Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/28/2005 10:54 pm Eep! Love it. William Giles afterall.   Confused Muse Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/28/2005 10:45 pm Fantastic mythology development, plus wonderfully original takes on the relationships at work. Loved it sweetie!   UncagedMuse Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/28/2005 10:39 pm Great chap! Love the Giles ancestral family pledge of marriage.   redwulf50 Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/28/2005 10:03 pm When Spike remained silent, Giles spoke softly. “It was an ancestral family pledge of marriage, Buffy. The Giles' familypledge, to be exact.” *snort* poor Giles his multile times great uncle looks younger than him Damn good chappie   maryperk Chapter 27--A Dream Unthreatened 12/28/2005 09:53 pm Great Chapter! Love it.   Verda Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 06/23/2006 07:28 pm That was freaking amazing!!! Are Annit and Bes real mythological beings or are they your's alone. So now I guess, Willow is going to become a vengence demon. How sad because she won't be happy either way.   bubble_blunder Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/29/2005 07:15 pm Wow! Lovely update. Off to read the next chapter. -Lisa   Richard Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/29/2005 05:57 am It only just occured to me that in the series the trio never got punished for anything they did. Warren got killed for an accident, Jonathan for nothing, and Andrew got a pat on the back. Unlike most fics, you didn't absolve them of guilt. Way to go!   angelic_amy Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/28/2005 09:10 am WOW! That was a powerful chapter. Spike having his chip removed, the judgements... I'm so proud of Dawn and Tara! Willow however, I know her 'good behaviour' was too good to be true. I feel truly sorry for what happened to her but to fly off the handle like that? I'm glad she has had her powers stripped. This was beautifully written and I can't wait for the next chapter.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/22/2005 01:13 am This was an AWESOME chapter update. Way cool. I loved the handling of the trio. Willow still doesn't get it. {Sighs and shakes her head} Excellent use of Buffy and Spike as the right and left hand to carry out judgments. Spike's chip being gone ... yeah!!!!! Look forward to more   Richard Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 09:21 pm Ooooh, the Steward does something useful. And quite impressive too. Spike's tracking abilities seem overpowered and way too easy to use. I doubt even dogs are that good.   Nikkole Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 05:05 pm Very good chapter! I can't wait to see what comes next!   Lou Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 10:32 am Oh dear - chipless Spike, please spare us Xander wetting himself!! Very interesting Dawn development.   sue Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 09:07 am Now that was different. And kinda spooky. The shift in the characters - Dawn becoming almost a stranger etc - is intriguing. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks.   BloodyTearsOfLife Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 07:20 am One of your best chapters yet. I can't wait for you to send me the next chappie.   Tamara Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 07:08 am Buffy and Spike's role in the judgement is not something I would have thought of. Unique .   maryperk Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 01:39 am Interesting chappy. Uh oh, I bet Xander goes ballistic knowing Spike has the chip out, which is stupid, because without the chip there's nothing to make Spike not thump Xander over the head like he needs. Sometimes, I swear, Xander needs to use his brain for thinking rather than a hatrack.   Ariel Dawn Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 01:29 am K, a little on the freaky side with the judgement. I seriously thought Willow was gonna get a worse tongue lashing with her interruption of the whole thing....She really needs to let go. Big yay about Spike being chipless.   MarzBar Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 01:19 am Way kewl chapter. It is so gratifying to see a story where the three shitheads get their due. And thank you Tara for the chip removal. Buffy and Spike may have a chance to stay alive.   redwulf50 Chapter 26--My Watering Eye 12/19/2005 12:02 am damn good chappie, hmmmmm wonder what Willow will be up to next   Verda Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 06/23/2006 06:43 pm Glad to know that this not the end of them because I wanted to know how Eden reacted to Spike since she was a "soldier" and trained "never allow a vampire to live!" You know I love it.   angelic_amy Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/28/2005 08:50 am I HATE Quentin Travers. I can't believe the nerve of that guy! GRRRR... Excellent chapter Pet!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/22/2005 12:58 am Excellent update. I so don't want the COuncil putting their foot into things, but I hope all goes well. Quentin has always ticked me off. I hope Eden and Fitzpatrick don't turn out to be total assholes.   Confused Muse Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/19/2005 11:41 am Oooh, the plot, she gets thicker and thicker!   Nikkole Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/17/2005 05:13 pm Loved it! I think that maybe Buffy will find an ally in Eden?   Lou Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/16/2005 02:11 pm At least the new Slayer seems normal, right? Willow needs a brain transplant.   jane Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/16/2005 11:30 am Interesting development I wonder how the new Slayer will fit in.   MarzBar Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/16/2005 10:19 am YUCK! The Wankers are back and they must desire to off Spike and Buffy. I hope they get out of town real quick. They can bring Dawn and Tara and have a family.   sue Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/16/2005 09:46 am More complications. And Willow is still a bit of a loose canon. Loved the update and still gagging for more. Thanks.   bubble_blunder Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/15/2005 10:00 pm Can Spike kill Travers? Please Please Please! Wonderful update, hon. If I stop reviewing til after Christmas, don't worry. We are leaving for my brother's tomorrow and I don't know what kind of computer access I will have there. -Lisa   maryperk Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/15/2005 09:37 pm Nice chappy, Pet. Not quite as sexy as the last one, but nice anyway.   BloodyTearsOfLife Chapter 25--Out Of The Corner 12/15/2005 09:04 pm It was great Dede, but you already knew that! *hugs*   Verda Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 06/23/2006 05:11 pm OMG!!! have to say that was THE best BJ I've ever seen in print. Wow, the ice melted in my glass! Having Buffy want to do and show him all these things, a man can't ask for more. Amazing!   angelic_amy Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/28/2005 08:39 am Hot, hot, hot! Very nicely written chapter. I loved the teasing at the beginning, with Buffy running off like that!   Nikkole Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/17/2005 04:24 pm OMG WHAT A CHPATER! Hot and smutty for sure! Good job!   Lou Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/16/2005 02:02 pm You should put a warning at the head of the chapter - ciggie required reading! Hot or what?   Confused Muse Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/15/2005 09:52 am You're not the only one that needs a ciggie, lol. Bravo, cherie!   sue Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/15/2005 09:38 am Now that was a right cracker. Loved everything about the chappie from the hot smut to the Buffy explainations. So looking forward to more. Thanks so much.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/15/2005 07:21 am Excellent update with a great chapter. I enjoyed this one immensely. I like seeing how she reflects back and makes a point to voice her realizations to show Spike and others that she has changed. The Scoobies might not like it, but I definitely do. Look forward to more   ZoeGrace Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/15/2005 06:47 am hehe. Nice! Thanks for updating so fast. Love this story!   bubble_blunder Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/15/2005 05:50 am GAH! *reaches over to turn the fan on and light a ciggie*. Wow! Awesome chapter, and you were right, my head just might explode! Thank Goddess my hubby will be home tomorrow. -Lisa   maryperk Chapter 24--See My Shadow Fly 12/15/2005 04:22 am Nice chappy. Enjoy your post climatic ciggy, pet. LOL   Verda Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 06/23/2006 04:40 pm Wander if Willow will take D'Hoffryn's offer? She may not be a witch anymore but at least she can have power as a vengence demon. Interesting to see what you have her do. Love to see that Spike and Buffy's aura's are connected. Great chappie!   Athenewolfe Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 02/05/2006 02:58 pm that was an awesome chapter - I can't wait to see what willow is up to   angelic_amy Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/20/2005 06:40 am Very interesting chapter! I hope Willow doesn't fall for D-Hoffryn's ploy.   Nikkole Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 10:26 pm HMMM, looks like DeHofryn knows how to get to Willow, maybe. She may be a "null" now or whatever, but will she be more suseptable to OTHER evils maybe? I like how Tara caught it, and will look into it later. GREAT chapter and I can't wait for more!   sue Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 09:35 am Sometimes I think that Willow will never learn - no matter how many chances she's given. Looking forward to more. Thanks.   bubble_blunder Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 06:51 am Oh, I love this chapter. Of course, it presents some very interesting new info. And your D'Hoffryn is awesome! -Lisa   UncagedMuse Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 06:50 am Willow and Hoffy! HMMMM Can't wait to see what you do with this!   redwulf50 Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 05:37 am lmao, more soon pleas   redwulf50 Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 05:01 am lmao, more soon pleas   redwulf50 Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 04:19 am lmao, more soon pleas   Tamara Chapter 23--Across The Clouds 12/14/2005 03:34 am Loving Dawn's new power. It could've come in handy in season 6 or any season really.   Verda Chapter 22--Empty Air 06/23/2006 04:12 am Must type fast. Need to find out more,BFN   Lou Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 10:17 am Very clever lore invention - smartypants you!   angelic_amy Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 06:08 am Wow! That was sooooo well written. I like D’Hoffryn and am intrigued by the plot line with the feathers and the weighing of hearts. LOL. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us next.   slaymesoftly Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 03:33 am It's always fun when D'Hoffryn puts in an appearance. And he has provided some good information. I hope your knee feels better!   Nikkole Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 03:21 am Very nice! Very nice! I also like the part about the repressed souls! It fits Spike to a T! Can't wait for more! AND, speaking from someone who has damaged her knee beyond repair, I hope you feel better VERY soon!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 03:20 am Awesome twist and addition with Hoffie. Love it! Nice mythology there too. Excellent work all around. Sorry to hear about your knee. I've had a couple knee surgeries. So, I know that kind of pain is not a fun one. I hope yours isn't because of a surgery or a need of one. Look forward to more.   Tam Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 01:28 am very cool twist...the fic i mean...not the KNEE lol   kat Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 01:12 am That was a most intresting chapter. lots of 'new' information   bubble_blunder Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 12:45 am I LOVE this chapter. Now you're delving into things that I know a little bit about. Hope your knee feels better! -Lisa   sue Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/13/2005 12:00 am Liked the whole soul thing and hope your knee is better soon, if not now. Thanks and looking forward to more.   MarzBar Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/12/2005 11:48 pm WOW!! Great Egyptian mythology thrown in here! Good thing for the Slayer to have a good barometer. It's also a good thing for the crap about souls to get straightened out. Love this story and look forward to more.   redwulf50 Chapter 22--Empty Air 12/12/2005 10:55 pm damn nice chappie I love the fact that the plot doth thicken   Verda Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 06/23/2006 04:03 am Nice Angel bashing, myself, I would have loved to have it drawn out a little more, maybe even a spot of violence. He got off easy. Just love this.   Confused Muse Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/14/2005 09:43 am Well that certainly showed Angel (and I bet wulfie's happy! lol) Glad to see BUffy and Willow actually bonding and working through it - god knows, if she'd done that in the series, we might have avoided all the angst/bad Willow rubbish. Beautiful, involving, and touchingly humourous - loved this chapter   Nikkole Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/11/2005 04:04 pm Another great chapter! I love it when people bring in DeHofryn (however thats spelled! To early for me!)! He is also one of my favorite characters that is not used enough. Keep up the great work!!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/11/2005 09:10 am Wulfie must be doing his own version of the Snoopy Dance on this chapte.r {chuckles} Love seeing Angel get kicked to the curb in this one. Her knowing about Cordy was an excellent way to keep things very plausible. Of course if she saw everything and everyone else, she would know about Cordy and Angel. Bravo!!! Love this chapter.   Chanel 5 Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/11/2005 08:53 am Great updates! liked the repentant Xander.   angelic_amy Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/11/2005 05:25 am Excellent update as always. Loved that Buffy went and saw Willow but if it were me I don't think I would have been so forgiving. Intrigued by the thing with Dawn - hope we find out more about it soon! You know that old saying, amy--keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer....   Richard Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/11/2005 03:00 am Buffy opening the door and disinviting Angel? From Dawn's accidental invitation of Harmony on the show, it's obvious that you can't disinvite a vamp simply by saying something. Having to open and keep hold of the door might be the smallest possible requirement of a full ritual. Which makes me wonder whether it's you that's so clever or whether it's your subconscious that's so clever .... You know, you go from hot to cold, keeps a girl confused.... Yes, I realize that in the Jossverse, there are magics involved in the disinvite spell...but didn't you ever notice that nobody just tried revoking their invitation? Nobody ever said anything about it being unable to be done...and if something as simple as what Dawn said in season four was enough to invite them in, couldn't a disinvite be as simple? Don't read so much into things...take them as they come...because it clearly states on the top of my story that this is an alternative universe...and a disinvite may be all it takes.....in my world... After all, nothing else is the same in this season six, now is it?   Jeni Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/11/2005 12:37 am Pet I really like how you are exploring the aspect of the key. I always thought that Dawn should have a more central 'use' for lack of a better word. the key opened portals to other deminsions, but after Buffy's death/resurrection Joss just kind of made her normal. She could have played a larger role.   kat Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 08:01 pm This story is addictive. I can't stop reading it. Which i guess is a good thing for you. lol. I am waiting for more lol   maryperk Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 05:29 pm Good chappy.   MarzBar Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 04:59 pm Nice little Angel punishment; just enough to be really irritating. Looking forward to finding out more about the Stewardship.   murph Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 04:41 pm ok that was awesome. there can never really be enough Angel spanking. good job!   Judy Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 03:48 pm Great chapter. With this story, I think I'm actually beginnng to like Xander.   redwulf50 Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 02:02 pm lol, thank you, this is a great way to wake up on a Saturday morning   jane Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 12:53 pm Awesome chapter really enjoyed it. For a big hero Angel has no qualms about pushing little girls around. Let's not go into how he treats poor Cordy. If she had any sense she'd kick him into touch as well.   Tamara Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 11:59 am I am loving this chapter so much!The soul convo was needed to be in canon. I love that Buffy realized that Angel sees her as Property and he really has no manners at all , does he?   UncagedMuse Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 10:42 am MORE! Most fantastic!   ZoeGrace Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 09:57 am Oh squee! Hoffie! yay...and it's gonna be slayer central just like when the potentials were all there. YAY.   sue Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 09:23 am I'm so happy - Buffy kicked Angel into touch! Happy sighs. Loving this and looking forward to more. Thanks.   bubble_blunder Chapter 21--Vapor Trail 12/10/2005 09:17 am Yay! I actually like D'Hoffryn a lot. He is one of my favorite underused characters, and it's nice to see him even mentioned in a fic. Great chapter update. -Lisa   Verda Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 06/23/2006 03:43 am This was the best chapter so far.The line about four pair of dark-rimmed eyes... that was so funny and Alexander Harris became a man and of course Spuffy sex. Like I said the best chapter so far.   Emèraude Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 01/21/2006 08:39 pm I just love the way you made Xander and Spike make up Much better than killing Xander or making him go away... Great story!   Lou Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/10/2005 12:09 pm Good to see Xander acting like a grownup at last! Nicely done.   ZoeGrace Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/10/2005 08:43 am I love this story, with this new more commandery buffy...and also a Dawn who's "key power" is being used.   angelic_amy Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/10/2005 06:22 am Oh that's too funny! They woke everyone. LOL. Very nice chapter - loved the reconcilliation with Xander even though I still think he acted like a butthead. Looking forward to more.   redwulf50 Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 11:24 pm LMAO, I pity your Spuffy if they ever have kids, gawd the trying to really enjoy it and be quiet   SpaceLord Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 11:21 pm Great chapter, lots of things happening and loving the story. More soon plz   bubble_blunder Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 08:57 pm Good on Xander! Love this whole chapter. -Lisa   Confused Muse Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 07:55 pm Gah, drool much? Yeah, I did. I really, really did. Going for a nice, cold drink, right now....   MarzBar Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 07:38 pm Whew! Nice smut and great WAFF! Tara is so wonderful. Hard to believe what a short time she was with them. More story please.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 07:06 pm I think you did a great job with Xander's apologies to everyone. They were believeable and seemed very heart felt. Nice work. Excellent sex scene as well. Loved the little magic bubble spell. {chuckles} Look forward to more.   UncagedMuse Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 06:51 pm Loved the hotness of S/B up there and Xander's apologies were great! Fantastic chp!   sue Chapter 20--My Grubby Halo 12/09/2005 05:44 pm Apart from the nice noisy smut I really liked the way you handled Xander's apology and the reaction. Very well done indeed. As always, looking forward to more. Thanks.   Verda Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 06/23/2006 03:14 am At last! Spike and Xander connected, not because Buffy really or Dawn or saving the world or fighting demons, no they bonded because they both were geeks? Whoda thunk it. Really remarkable characterizations.   Nikkole Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/10/2005 05:09 am Very good chapter! I enjoyed Xander's thought process, and him beating his head on the table...that was pricless!! Can't wait for the next chapter!!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/09/2005 02:29 pm Sweet chapter. Loved the romantic side of it. Got a kick out of Spike and Xander's little talk too. Hope he really does get it this time and comes back to apologize to Anya.   Confused Muse Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/09/2005 01:05 pm OH my god! Xander growing up ?*double takes* This is so wonderfully alternative, it's not high school kids playing at adults like the series (and boy, didn't that ever smart). Loving it, utterly loving it!   Lou Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/09/2005 11:14 am Was that really Xander? - hope he thinks the same when he sobers up! Lovely confessional.   Chanel 5 Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/09/2005 08:12 am sweet   angelic_amy Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/09/2005 07:48 am Gah! I almost missed this chapter. Beautifully written as always. LOVED Buffy's little confession to Spike. Looking forward to more.   MarzBar Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/09/2005 05:52 am Lovely WAFF. Will there be mating soon?   bubble_blunder Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/09/2005 02:25 am Still loving this story and the fact that you update so frequently! -Lisa   UncagedMuse Chapter 19--A Wing And A Prayer 12/08/2005 11:53 pm So sweet! Love this chp!   Verda Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 06/23/2006 02:57 am Not as good as a beating but it will due. Spike sees the truth in everything. Great read.   jl1980 Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/11/2005 02:15 am I love this chapter...your Spike voice is perfect, and I love how Xander will...hopefullly...now start to get it....okay on to the next chapter now   angelic_amy Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/09/2005 07:40 am Wow! That was VERY big of Spike! I hope the little convo knocks some sense into Xander's head. Now I'm all caught up and I'll have to wait again for more chapters. Gah! You're doing an excellent job of this fic sweetie and I can't wait to read what happens next.   kat Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 07:52 pm Amazing wow loved it all   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 05:29 pm Hmmm ... will Xander get the point? Will he finally start to make some progress and see what is right in front of his face. Very brave of Spike to be telling Xander about Cecily. Look forward to more.   Lou Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 12:32 pm Spuke has the decency to set Xander straight but I hope they don't start hanging out together! Ugh!   Judy Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 12:26 pm Loved the update. Hopefully Xander will start listening, but then again, he is pretty stupid.   sue Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 10:26 am Nice to see that Spike shows more humanity than Xander and understands emotions a damned sight better. Hope Xander continues to listen and learn. Great chappie and will be waiting for more. Thanks ever so.   bubble_blunder Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 05:46 am Another wonderful chapter! I love the way you are handling things with Xander and with Willow. -Lisa   Opal Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 05:16 am Nice update! I like the way the chappie ends.   Richard Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 04:52 am Heh. That was original. Very obvious since I've been waiting for someone to write it, but original since I've been waiting for someone to write it. I was afraid that I scared you away...you knew that it would be me, didn't you? *writing that particular scene*...wait until the next chappie...BTW, did you read the previous chapter description? you should--it might surprise you....   SpaceLord Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 03:33 am Great chapter, love the spike and xander "bonding". Now if only Xan could get his head out of his asshole things would probably get better   spuffylovingjess Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 03:08 am Hey, I'm finally all caught up with this story and I just havta say you're doing an awesome job! Loved the update, can't wait to read more!   Nikkole Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 03:02 am Loved it! Keep up the good work!   MarzBar Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 02:58 am Spike is such a compassionate being. He's suffered so much himself and manages to be wise enough not to turn his suffering into intolerance and hate. Beautiful chapter.   redwulf50 Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 01:45 am LMAO, still can we just stake Ang..... I mean Xander Great chappie   Ariel Dawn Chapter 18--Earth-Bound 12/08/2005 01:45 am awww Spike Xander bonding... Still want to whip xander with a wet towel though, grrr. Looking forward to the next chapter!   Verda Chapter 17--Circling Skies 06/23/2006 02:43 am Another great chapter filled with passion and pleasure.   angelic_amy Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/09/2005 07:26 am Very, VERY HOT! Loved the chapter sweets.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/08/2005 05:22 pm Loved the intimacy. There always was a question of if the Slayer does heal everything that gets torn, cut, blah blah blah ... would that heal too. I like your take on that. Excellent chapter.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 09:56 pm Nice Pet... Beautiful, sensual and hot with out being just down right smut...terrific....keep it coming Pet we luv it!   Lou Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 04:14 pm Phew - where's an ostrich-feather fan when you need one! Yum.   SpaceLord Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 01:42 pm Gotta love it. Willow and Xander on their own little powertrips and Giles hoping that they aren't the noisy types is fun. I also love Anya, Dawn and Tara they are fun characters that should get attention more often in stories.   sue Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 10:29 am Oh my. Wow. More please. Thanks.   bubble_blunder Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 08:03 am So sweet and beautiful and still really really hot. Awesome chapter! -Lisa   Mandythemusician Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 02:48 am Beautiful...intelligent, well-worded but passionate and awe-inspiring. This is how sex scenes should be handled. There was no crudeness to this. It was pure ambrosia in word form.   Mandythemusician Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 02:48 am Beautiful...intelligent, well-worded but passionate and awe-inspiring. This is how sex scenes should be handled. There was no crudeness to this. It was pure ambrosia in word form.   slaymesoftly Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 02:23 am Nicely done - very tender and yet sexy.   MarzBar Chapter 17--Circling Skies 12/07/2005 01:49 am Love the WAFF. More please.   Verda Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 06/23/2006 02:19 am Just love it, and of course Giles is living in the land of dreams.   angelic_amy Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/09/2005 07:18 am Ohmigod Giles! That last little line cracked me up. Very well written chapter. Loved Anya's frankness about not caring that Tara was a lesbian and would share a bed with her. LOL   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/08/2005 05:18 pm ROFL!! Praying that they weren't the noisy types. That was funny. Poor giles and everyone else in the house unless Tara puts up a sound barrier. LOL.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/07/2005 09:45 pm Sounds like a girl who knows what she wants...nice touch with Giles   Nikkole Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 11:48 pm I just found this story, and I couldnt stop reading it! I think you are writing everyone spot on! I also enjoyed how you wrote Anya when she was going back to her apartment alone.I wish they would have shown more of a friendship in the series. Can't wait for the next chapter!!   sue Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 09:32 pm A cracker! Go, Buffy, go! Thanks and looking forward to more.   jane Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 07:47 pm About time Buffy showed Spike she means business. Great update.   Lou Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 11:46 am This is just delicious - thanks for making such a cool Buffy!   MarzBar Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 04:05 am Buffy has been so kind in this chapter. Darling to Tara and Spike in the same hour! Still waiting to hurt Xander.   maryperk Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 03:26 am Another great chappy.   Ariel Dawn Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 03:24 am yay spuffy! Poor Tara feeling all guitly. And once again, Love how you write Anya! Looking forward to the next chapter!   kat Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 01:16 am hehehehe nice Giles moment. Loved it. Actually love the whole story   bubble_blunder Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 01:14 am I love your Anya and your Giles. "Who cares that she's about to have sex with a soulless vampire, let's just hope they can be quiet about it." It's great! Looking forward to the next chapter. -Lisa   redwulf50 Chapter 16--Condition Grounded 12/06/2005 12:53 am LMAO, poooor giles gotta hear the Spuffy sexcapades   Verda Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 06/23/2006 02:03 am Creepy scary Xander. Useing Anya this way is great. Always liked her character.   angelic_amy Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/09/2005 07:11 am Dangerous Xander and crazy Willow! You're really making me dislike the two of them in this fic - kudos to your writing pet!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/08/2005 05:13 pm Ignorant, self-righteous prick Xander. Very good chapter. I like how you are expanding out more to her full potential. I always felt she was underplayed. She would have been such a great source of information so long as the Scoobies got off their high horses about things and were willing to accept more than what the Council told them about demons.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/07/2005 09:37 pm Keep it coming Pet you've got us all sucked in...lol   Confused Muse Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/05/2005 11:49 am Oooh, more hefty plottage I'm sucked in completely - tell me more!   Tamara Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/05/2005 06:37 am Anya's right about Xander being obsessed but she's wrong about not being worried.   bubble_blunder Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/05/2005 05:53 am Another wonderful update! I love to see Anya being treated well and taken seriously for a change. Looking forward to the next chapter. -Lisa   redwulf50 Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/04/2005 11:32 pm *does happy dance* Xander gets beaten down sooon Yippiiiiiie, great chappie   redwulf50 Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/04/2005 11:30 pm *does happy dance* Xander gets beaten down sooon Yippiiiiiie, great chappie   Ariel Dawn Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/04/2005 11:18 pm oooh Dawn's a conduit, fun! And grr at Xander! Looking forward to the next chapter!   MarzBar Chapter 15--A Soul In Tension 12/04/2005 11:10 pm Thank you so much for the latest. Xander is dangerous and they need to think of something to thwart him before he gets started. Can Spike eat him?   Verda Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 06/23/2006 01:49 am Awesome. Buffy + Spike = Balance. Put that in your Watcher's pipe and smoke it! Gotta love it.   redwulf50 Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 03/12/2006 05:45 pm I think you just love having Dawn fall to the floor lol. You caught me! Bad Wulfe!   Athenewolfe Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 02/05/2006 02:07 pm LOL - may I say poor poor dawnie! I feel so bad for her - she really is an oracle   angelic_amy Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/09/2005 07:04 am I love Dawn being all insightful girl. EXCELLENT!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/08/2005 05:09 pm Poor Dawn ... keeps getting taken over and knocked out. Really cool that she is the PTB's conduit. Helps to get the rest of the Scoobies to accept things I hope.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/07/2005 09:33 pm Great input with Dawn...it's about time we see more of this underlying layer of her.   Nichole Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 09:30 pm great update...i'm curious about one thing..maybe i missed it..but is this the key talking through Dawn or the powers..i think i'm going to go back and reread the whole story again and maybe i can answer my own question...great story look forward to more..N   Judy Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 01:10 pm Nice to see the Scoobies finally caring about Anya. Good chapter.   sue Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 10:36 am Love Anya's role in this and Dawn is getting a bit bruised from all her 'sights'. Looking forward to SPuffy and more. Thanks.   UncagedMuse Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 07:36 am Love Anya in this! She's always so Anya lol. Can't wait for the next chp!   Kat Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 04:45 am AWwwwwwwwwwww MASIVE great chapter. gotta luv dawn.   MarzBar Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 02:54 am I'm so glad Buffy brought Anya to her house. They need to care for her as much as anybody else. And nice oracle work by Dawn. Hope it doesn't cause her pain or drain her strength to much. Love this story.   Ariel Dawn Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 01:07 am I love Anya, even when she's sad she's forthright. Love the chapter!   bubble_blunder Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/04/2005 12:06 am Love it love it love it! Another wonderful update! -Lisa   jane Chapter 14--Turned To Stone 12/03/2005 11:39 pm Thrilled with the quick update but not with the cliff hanger< you naughty minx< More soon please   Verda Chapter 13--Empty 06/23/2006 01:41 am Finally! someone remembered about poor Anya. Loving your 2.0 of S6.   Athenewolfe Chapter 13--Empty 02/05/2006 02:05 pm This made me want to cry = poor poor anya. I wish they would have noticed sooner, but thank goodness Buffy did. *sniff* I hope things work out!   angelic_amy Chapter 13--Empty 12/09/2005 06:55 am I loved Anya in this chapter. She's so very likeable and much wiser in this story than she was in the series at this point. Really well written chapter, *hugs*   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 13--Empty 12/07/2005 09:27 pm Doning a great job Pet...Keep it coming cutie. ;)   romero Chapter 13--Empty 12/03/2005 04:43 am I glad that Buffy remember Anya was alone and went to see her. Anya has so much knowledge to give and it's nice to see her accepted by Buffy.   jl1980 Chapter 13--Empty 12/03/2005 04:18 am Oh my gosh....I'm still absolutely loving this story...the end with Anya brought tears to my eyes...poor Anya...i love her she's one of my favorites....can't wait for your next update!!   Kat Chapter 13--Empty 12/03/2005 12:51 am Amazing chapter. wow. awww poor Anya. I love Anya. You are amazing at writing her   redwulf50 Chapter 13--Empty 12/03/2005 12:16 am LOL, poor Anya I like her better than I like Xander, but that could be cause she has boobs Great chappie.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 11:00 pm That was great that you had Buffy seek Anya out. Pretty cool. Anya can be a wealth of information if they can look past her bluntness and quirkiness to see her worth. She could be so much more than "Xander's ex-demon girlfriend". {Smiles} She was around for over a thousand years afterall. The part with Willow retreating more into her mind was well writtin. Of course she'd never understand that the PTB could have wanted it to happen as it did. She always was so selfish ... Willow that is. Look foward to the next chapter.   Richard Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 10:39 pm So not only did you comment on Anya's extreme isolation but you did something about it. You realize you're ruining me for other stories, right?   bubble_blunder Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 09:45 pm Oh, poor Anya! Glad that Buffy at least thought about her and went to her. I always have loved that character. And I love the characterizations you have going of ALL of them. Looking forward to the next update. -Lisa   jane Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 06:45 pm Ah sweet chappie, I like Anya I'm glad Buffy made the effort to seek her out.   maryperk Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 05:40 pm Poor Anya. Glad Buffy went to check on her.   Sarah Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 04:56 pm I am enjoying this so much. You are doing a great job with it. Looking (eagerly) forward to more!   Ariel Dawn Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 04:26 pm Yay! I'm so glad that Buffy finally realised that Anya was all alone. Poor Anya!   Confused Muse Chapter 13--Empty 12/02/2005 04:05 pm oh god, everyone being lonely apart from Buffy? Now *that's* a mirror image. Nicely done, sweetie.   Verda Chapter 12--Unladened 06/23/2006 01:30 am Great chapter! Now the Powers are in on it too? Freaky.   Athenewolfe Chapter 12--Unladened 02/05/2006 02:02 pm OMG this story is sooo good. I love how willow lost her powers, I felt sorry but angry at Xander in the last chapter - when will those two ever learn. I love buffy is this fic and the secene with dawn was neat!   angelic_amy Chapter 12--Unladened 12/09/2005 06:48 am Ohmigod! DAWN! I loved how Tara and Spike stood up for each other. *runs off to read next chapter*   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 12--Unladened 12/07/2005 09:21 pm OOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhh You can be cryptic at times Pet...We luv it...keep it coming.   jl1980 Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 02:59 pm Oooh...creepy ending....i am loving this story so much and can't wait for another update!! Thanx for writing!!   Lou Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 01:38 pm Yikes - that was a surprise - Dawn the Messanger of the Powers!   jane Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 08:18 am Wilow's paid the price for her arrogance, she shouldn't get her powers back.   Richard Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 07:43 am Ooooh. I hope you have a good theory about the Key. Who am I kidding? I'm certain you do.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 07:41 am Wow and COOL! Dawn was the messenger. THat was so awesome. Made sense too since she is the Key. Do you realize that before this review you have 145 reviews for only 12 chapters of work. You should be very proud to have a faithful and continous following of reviewers that keep checking on this story. That is a compliment to your work. {Smiles} Look forward to more of this one.   UncagedMuse Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 05:30 am Loved Dawn as a messanger. Will be awaiting the next update.   Karyn Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 02:32 am oh, cryptic message from the powers, cool...lol...great update! poor tara, so broken up!   Niamh Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 02:04 am I am liking this take on season 6 very much. Nice twist to everything.   bubble_blunder Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 01:55 am Whoa, what was that? Need more please! Wonderful update, btw. -Lisa   Jeni Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 01:51 am Wow, Pet, Dawn is coming into her own power now and we know (sorta) what happened to Willow. Good Chappie--need more, please with chocolate and a naked Spike on top?   MarzBar Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 01:51 am Is Dawn becoming the conduit for the PTB? There always was a conduit in LA for Angel but never one for Buffy. More story please.   Kat Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 12:53 am oh wow Dawnie seems to be connecting more and more to who and what she is. I loved the chapter   maryperk Chapter 12--Unladened 12/02/2005 12:29 am Good chappy   Verda Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 06/23/2006 01:21 am So glad to see Buffy stickin' to her guns. Kinda wished that Xander would get himself into a situation where he needed Spike's help and said Spike told him "remember I'm evil," and walk away. I know, now I'm being evil. Just love these characters!   angelic_amy Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/09/2005 06:42 am Stupid Xander... *shakes head* He never knows when to shut his mouth.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/07/2005 09:16 pm Xander doesn"t know when to quit...Good chap Pet.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 11:18 pm Xander is a fool, blind, and an idiot. He won't give at all or even try to look for anything good in anyone that he doesn't self-righteously thinks deserves it. I am glad that Spike and Buffy told Dawn the good news. That was great. It is sad to see Willow in such a bad place, but she is bringing it upon herself. She is so addicted to the magic already that being without it has caused her to come to this. That is so sad. Look forward tp seeing what happens next.   Judy Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 01:14 pm Good chapter. Xander really needs a to be hit upside the head.   Confused Muse Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 11:20 am Poignant disintegration, and the strain of growing up and changing shown so beautifully here, you can feel the awkwardness and the pain and anger. Awesome job with this chap, babe.   jane Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 11:03 am Excellent chappie. I'm glad Buffy could put her anger aside to try and make up with Willow. She doesn't deserve it but it's good to see Buffy hasn't changed deep down. I'd say Xander's coming to the end of his second chances. Love it.   sue Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 09:35 am It gets increasingly difficult to find redeeming attributes in Xander at times. Like now. Great update and looking forward to more. Thanks.   Tamara Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 08:36 am Xander's pretty much a freak, isn't he? The fact that he noticed that her reaction was normally to wither says a lot about the fact that he realizes he has been bullying her.   slinkypsychokit Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 07:26 am Is it just me, or is Xander becoming more and more twisted up by the day? Great story, by the way. =>   Jeni Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 03:34 am OMG-what is Xander's problem? Well besided the obvious? I can't wait to see where this goes...hurry Pet! I can do this knee beg thing again if it will help?   redwulf50 Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 12/01/2005 01:02 am can we beat Xander around the head and shouldes till "I" feel better??? Great chappie   MarzBar Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 11/30/2005 11:29 pm Good grief! Willow is killing herself because she has no power to use irresponsibly and Xander is determined he can live without Buffy, Dawn, Anya or Tara. If Willow dies, he will be totally alone. Pretty grim for the Scoobies. More story please.   UncagedMuse Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 11/30/2005 10:58 pm I can't wait to see what you do with both Willow and Xander in this fic. Excellent chps! Sorry I haven't reveiwed the last couple but I have been running in and out.   bubble_blunder Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 11/30/2005 10:31 pm Oh, Goddess. I don't know what to say here. Awesome update, and I can't wait to read more, but this is just horrific. The Scoobies and their controlling manners tend to drive me up the wall, but the thought of them all being estranged just tears at the heartstrings. Update again soon, please! -Lisa   Karyn Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 11/30/2005 10:27 pm wow, radical decline in Willow, and god won't SOMEONE please kill Xander for me, then bring him back and kill him again...lol. great update, waiting to see what happens next.   Lou Chapter 11--Guide My Way Home 11/30/2005 10:14 pm Creepy Xander. I'm liking forthright Buffy.   Verda Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 06/23/2006 12:40 am Buffy takin' charge! and that means Spuffiness is soon to come. No pun intended. Boy, is Willow out of control or what. Another great chapter.   Verda Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 06/23/2006 12:40 am Buffy takin' charge! and that means Spuffiness is soon to come. No pun intended. Boy, is Willow out of control or what. Another great chapter.   Athenewolfe Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 02/05/2006 01:57 pm Wonderul! Go anya! Made me so happy to see her standing up for herself!   angelic_amy Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 12/09/2005 06:37 am Very sweet! I LOVED that Buffy came to Spike for once, instead of Spike having to chase her. And Willow! GRRR! I wanna kick her butt!   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 12/07/2005 09:11 pm I love this chap Pet...a long time coming. Hit's close to home...;)   maryperk Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 05:35 pm Nice chappy   Confused Muse Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 01:12 pm Oh, that was gorgeous, sweetie! So touching, and fragile, and honest.... And ending a chapter on a high note is always a good thing in my book *cheer*   Judy Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 11:40 am Enjoying seeing Buffy finally getting it. Anya leaving Xander -- good!   Opal Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 07:16 am Yeah! The warm fuzzies are here for Buffy & Spike. Kudos to Anya for kicking Xander out, and tough cookies for Willow! Nice update.   Carmie Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 05:55 am I love this story, please update! I'm so glad that Anya is walking out on Xander for a change. I love it!   Tamara Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 01:34 am Yay for Anya finally get sick of Xander's obsession with Buffy! And Yay for Buffy going after her vamp.   Kat Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 01:08 am Amazing chapter as always. Finially spike is getting it.   MarzBar Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 01:01 am Good to see Spike getting out of the basement. This is truly different Buffy than I have ever seen. More story please.   MARGARET Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/30/2005 12:13 am I LOVE THIS STORY THANK YOU FOR THE "BUFFY REALIZING SPIKE LOVES HER-NESS" OF THE FIC AND FINALLY SPIKE GIVES IN MORE SOON PLEASE MARGARET   Richard Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/29/2005 11:11 pm Honeysuckle. Ha, take that vanilla! I love all the little things you do that break convention.   sue Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/29/2005 10:46 pm How scrumptious was that! This fic is making me feel all kinds of good. The Spuffyness is top notch. Thanks for the ultra regular and swift updates. The story flows so well because of your thoughtfulness. xxx   bubble_blunder Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/29/2005 10:42 pm Yay's all the way around! For Anya for finally telling Xander off, and for Spike and Buffy finally talking, and especially for more chapters coming soon! Love this story! -Lisa   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/29/2005 10:39 pm Wonderful! Sweet chapter. {Beams happily} Nice pick me up. Loved this chapter update. Look forward to more.   Ariel Dawn Chapter 10--Unheeded Warnings 11/29/2005 10:21 pm awww that was such a sweet chapter!   Verda Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 06/23/2006 12:23 am Willow sure has a stick up her ass, doesn't she? So happy to see Buffy defend herself to everyone. About time!   Athenewolfe Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 02/05/2006 01:55 pm I love this story so far - willow being a magical null and buffy being so wonderful strong! Excellant excallant story!   angelic_amy Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 12/09/2005 06:30 am Excellent scene. Willow with no magic? Wow. I wonder if it's permanent. I kinda hope it is. I can't believe how bitchy she's being! And I love this strong side of Buffy, very well written.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 12/07/2005 08:59 pm Buffy is growing up...and she's not in Kansas anymore...sounds like shes trying to show auntie Em and uncle Henry a new perspective...you go girl   Confused Muse Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 02:50 pm The mature outlook from Buffy is brilliant here, I did always wonder if she was ever going to grow up. But you know I love your writing anyway   riam Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 02:17 pm good chapter, i have alot of respect for your spike and buffy. seeya   Lou Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 10:25 am Hot damn! That's telling them - in no uncertain terms! Will they accept it though?   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 08:29 am Glad Buffy is being assertive in the right direction for once. I wonder what Willow is going to try to do, and I wonder if Tara and Spike will fess up to anything. Spike knows what happened. Tara has a good idea how he did it or at least with what. I hope Spike can find peace with Buffy loving him. Look forward to more.   Kat Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 08:08 am Amazing chapter. I love assertive Buffy. I will be waiting   Tamara Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 05:23 am Great chapters. I love how both Anya and Buffy are standing up to the Scoobies about things.   Karyn Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 02:50 am wow, look at buffy, so take charge and in control, and not just in battle but in her personal life...love it! *whispers* by the way the banner didn't show up...lol....leave it to me to notice.   UncagedMuse Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 02:08 am Love it! I like the new Buffy a lot.   bubble_blunder Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 01:51 am Wonderful update! I really like this Buffy! So wish this is how it had played out in the show. Can't wait for more. -Lisa   Nichole Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 01:13 am great update..like how Buffy told them that she realized that she had inner strength to fight the battle on her on if need be..Willow is a spoiled child who likes to run things..i look forward to see how and buffy will interact..   sue Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 12:58 am That cleared a few cobwebs out and got who's on what side of the fence sorted. Onto the 'good' stuff! Thanks and looking forward to more deliciousness.   Richard Chapter 9--Ice Is Forming 11/29/2005 12:24 am Short but necessary scene. A perfect continuation of your style. I like it.   Verda Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 06/23/2006 12:07 am Wow!didn't except for Spike to feel that way, love it! and Xander the little jerk, good for Anya and even though Tara is relieved about their break up you know that it's going to hurt. Now they're all alone! Great chapter.   fallen_angel Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 03/26/2006 02:47 pm go Anya! oh and somebody kick Willow Oh, I think that the PTB are going to kick Willow hard enough for all of us...thanks for the review!   Muffy Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 03/03/2006 03:48 am This is wonderful I am so lovin this story keep up the great work and I want to read all of your stuff. I Love the Spuffy Fics on this site and yours are some of the best I have read.   angelic_amy Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 12/09/2005 06:22 am Wow! I'm REALLY liking how you're writing Tara in this story. It's nice to see her be so strong.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 12/07/2005 08:33 pm Nice chapter Pet...lots of twists and turns. A lot of opportunity to go in a whole new direction. Keep it coming luv.   jl1980 Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 12/02/2005 02:45 pm Wow I just started reading this story and it is really incredible!! Very well-written and super-emotional....just like I like it!! I love the way you're writing Buffy...it's ominous but it's not obvious why....and I'm scared about psycho-Willow....lol...ok gonna keep reading now   Richard Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 06:22 pm So Willow doesn't like being dumped but she has no problem dumping someone? How surprisingly not a surprise! And Anya being competent and practical? It's a relief frankly. That's the way she should be. You've got lots of excellent ideas about the show and I'm glad to be here to benefit.   PulchraNex Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 04:27 pm No complaints here about the quick update! Love the new buffy! *come on Spike! be happy! ;-)* lol   Judy Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 12:00 pm Great chapter. Looking forward to more.   bubble_blunder Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 09:41 am Love it! More soon please! -Lisa   jane Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 09:40 am Wheeee well you said the next chapters would be eventful and you weren't kidding. Bloody hell that was so great. Love it.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 05:23 am I'm still laughing over Willow getting her face slapped. Poor Spike being speechless. I hope that he gives them the time to work it out. He did say that he still loves her. That is good. Tara is probably on her way to the house after Willow kicking her out. I look forward to seeing her reunion with Dawn and what else happens next.   Shady Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 04:26 am *squee* Buffy's back..and hot for Spike..and she stood up to the Xander-ass!!! woot!   Nichole Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 01:45 am hey you love reviews and i love updates..so lets make it a mutual love affair....you update and i review...wonderful story i look forward to more...i'm glad to see that it looks like Buffy came back more confident and seems to have a new inner strength..lets hope she continuses to stand up to the Scoobies and Giles..   sue Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 01:15 am And the love for this just keeps on coming. I now confess to being addicted. Please feed me? Thank you so much for all the pleasure. Update any time you like. Tomorrow?   Opal Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 12:57 am Awesome update!   Kat Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/28/2005 12:07 am Amazing chapter wowowowow. I loved it and am so glad that you didnt wait to post   Jeni Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/27/2005 11:53 pm I'm so glad you didn't wait, Pet! This was a powerful chapter. Can't wait to see what happens next!   MarzBar Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/27/2005 11:52 pm WOW! What did Tara actually do to Willow? What did Spike put into the magic circle? Anya is her usual wonderful self and dealing with the Whelp as he deserves. More story soon please.   Karyn Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/27/2005 11:44 pm Wow, very intense, and holy role-reversal batman! willow turning tara away and anya leaving xander...*eeeh!* Loving the Spuffy interaction...and Spike being the one to back away and Buffy being all go to girl...lol...loved it! and squee banner looks so pretty!   Confused Muse Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/27/2005 11:21 pm Fantastic! The rage and power thrumming through this chapter are awesome, and for once, it appears as though none of them has scales over their eyes. Alternative, original, and thoroughly gripping. Who cares if it's not Monday?   redwulf50 Chapter 8--Tongue-Tied and Twisted 11/27/2005 11:17 pm Well yeah me likey, when is the Angel Dustage???   Verda Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 06/22/2006 11:47 pm This is an amazing version of S6. Should have figured that Spike may have wanted her back as well, since he was having the dreams. BFN   fallen_angel Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 03/26/2006 02:39 pm Buffy slapped Willow? wonder how she will react. why take Willow's power only to return it? Who said she gets her powers back? Keep reading and find out...and thanks for the review!   Emèraude Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 01/21/2006 07:48 pm Hi! Love your story You've made a small mistake in this chappie, though.. An Athame is not for physical things... Especially not slitting someone's throat. If you would want a knife to use for things in the physical world, you would use a Bolline. And seeing as Willow probably isn't a Wiccan like Tara is, she would use an ordinary knife.. Lots of love, I'm gonna read the rest of your story!   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 12/07/2005 08:25 pm Buffy should have let Red have it even more than that... I wish it would have been closer to this than on the show   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/28/2005 05:22 am Loved the chapter update. That would have been so much better to have happened this way on the show.   Judy Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/25/2005 12:36 pm Excellent chapter. Looking forward to the next one.   Shady Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 02:56 pm Monday! Ack! Loved it! Ha @ Willow! So great that Tara sees Spike, will be good when Buffy comes home. This is quickly becoming my fave story. Is it monday yet? No? Damn!   Confused Muse Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 01:27 pm Go Buffy Awesome, gripping chapter, with a fantastic sense of doom building up until the spell's done. I'm really, really gripped...   sue Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 09:49 am Loved it when Buffy let Willow have it - hope she continues to do so. Have a good holifday and Monday can't come soon enough. Thanks.   UncagedMuse Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 06:23 am BRILLIANT! Can't wait until Monday.   Kat Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 06:12 am Amazing chapter. Have a great weekend and I will be waiting for the next chapter come next week   angelic_amy Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 04:51 am Oh! Absolutely fantastic sweetie. Excellent, excellent chapter. I can't WAIT for the next one. Buffy slapping Willow... incredible. It needed to be done.   bubble_blunder Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 02:01 am That's one pissed off Slayer there! Look forward to seeing the fallout on Monday. Awesome chapter! -Lisa   Richard Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/24/2005 01:03 am Nice, very very nice. I wonder where exactly Willow partially derived her power from that she lost part of it when she cut up that fawn. If that's what actually happened.   redwulf50 Chapter 7--How Can I Escape This Irresistable Grasp? 11/23/2005 11:06 pm OMG LMAO, I bloody love it, so like it should have been.   Verda Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 06/22/2006 11:29 pm Strange dreams he's having and I wonder what Giles will say? Poor Tara, how hard it must be for her,the love that she has overpowered by fear. Another great chappie.   Spuffy Luv Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 06/05/2006 02:22 pm DIRTY!!!!!!!!!!! Don't know if that's good or bad, but thanks for letting me know what you think...   fallen_angel Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 03/26/2006 02:29 pm okie ready to have my sock blown off*looks down to realize isn't wearing any and runs off to fetch a pair* you know, you don't have to wait very long...socks flying everywhere, just grab a pair! Thanks for the review, too!   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 12/07/2005 08:19 pm Ohhh GOOOOOOO Tara.... it"s about time. Keep it coming luv   angelic_amy Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/24/2005 04:41 am Go Tara! About time someone did someting about Willow and her abuse of magic. And poor Spike, all worried about his dreams...   jane Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 07:06 pm I was on the edge of my seat as it is, now you've got me climbing the walls. MORE. Please   Confused Muse Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 01:22 pm Tara's all cunning and planning - I love your version of passive aggression from her Can I be Mr Gordo for a little while?   Shady Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 12:49 pm See! Reviewing! Not liking those dreams of Spike, I'm with him on the wondering why she would stake him. Loving the sneakiness of Tara, but wondering what kind of effect it will have on the resurrection spell.   sue Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 09:25 am That was a tease. Good for Tara and will be impatient until the next update - even if it's soon. Thanks.   bubble_blunder Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 08:51 am Short, yes, but oh so insightful. I'm really loving this story. -Lisa   Richard Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 07:19 am Oooh, Tara not only doing something but doing something underhanded to save her life. I like that a lot.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 04:41 am Good thinking on Tara's part. Bravo. Can't wait for the next chapter.   slaymesoftly Chapter 6--Fatal Attraction 11/23/2005 04:14 am Clever Tara!   Verda Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 06/22/2006 11:15 pm She wasn't before but she is now in hell, waiting for her "friends" to betray her. Wonderful story.   falle_angel Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 03/26/2006 02:24 pm huh what's going on? sorry its 2 am and my mind is sleepy i'll just move to the next chap you will see, dearheart...thanks for the review...   bloodshedbaby Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 12/12/2005 11:49 pm Why did I wait so long to read this? Jeez, I'm an idiot! Fantastic story. *rushes to the next*   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 12/07/2005 08:15 pm Good chap Pet...Rushing back for the next chapter ...Thanks for writing for us all   angelic_amy Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/24/2005 04:28 am WOW. *hurries off to read more* I can't WAIT to see what happens next. Excellent chapter.   slaymesoftly Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/23/2005 01:48 am Love this take on Buffy's state of mind. I can't wait to see what she's like when she gets back.   Jeni Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 11:40 pm ARGH! Pet! Need more now! *begging on bended knees* Please, please now?????   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 09:06 pm Excellent chapter update. I really like the idea you have fleshing out here. I look forward to when her, Spike and Dawn actually come face to face ... Spike and Dawn both realizing that their dreams were real (Spike's) or visions of the future (Dawn's). Look forward to the next chapter.   Judy Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 07:16 pm Enjoying this one. Can't wait until Buffy and Spike see each other.   sue Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 01:36 pm Go, Buffy, go! Loving this so much. The concept is great and the ride is sooo sweet. Give me more please. Thanks so muchly. XXX   redwulf50 Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 01:24 pm LMAO, freakin awesome chappie   Confused Muse Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 12:56 pm Peace...but for how long? Beautiful thoughts and reflections on her would-be friends (although the emotions leading to movement is putting me in mind of Peter Pan's "Think happy thoughts!")   jane Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 10:39 am Brilliant now you've got me wondering if Buffy will beat Willow to the punch. Update soon can't wait for more.   Richard Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 10:30 am That's a really novel take on it. That Buffy had to cooperate to get out of heaven. I like that. I mean, Willow isn't a god after all. I also like the "if Buffy wanted to, she would have come back from hell on her own" argument. That's a fair amount of original ideas so far.   UncagedMuse Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 08:42 am I can't wait to see what happens when she either finds Spike or he finds her! Love your fics.   Kat Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 07:36 am Amazing chapter and one of my favorites so far   bubble_blunder Chapter 5--My Senses Reeled 11/22/2005 07:21 am So I type a review requesting more, check the recently updated page, and, like magic, there's more! *Does a snoopy dance* Awesome chapter! -Lisa   Verda Chapter 4--Standing Alone 06/22/2006 11:07 pm You're doing a fanastic job with this characters. Love what Dawn is bringing to the table. It's great.   fallen_angel Chapter 4--Standing Alone 03/26/2006 02:21 pm physco Dawn? what's with the dreams? Read on, MacFallen_Angel, read on! Thanks for the review!   lilkittykat_27 Chapter 4--Standing Alone 01/05/2006 08:28 am Lovin this so far!   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 4--Standing Alone 12/07/2005 08:12 pm I like seeing Dawn mature and her relationship with Spike... Also you know I absolutely luv your "platelet" references...it must be the true vampire in me Pet...Thanks for the chapter   angelic_amy Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/24/2005 04:24 am Fantastic! No whining Dawn - big plus. It's nice having her be insightful and not bratty for once. And Spike and Tara - I always wished they could have had more screen time together, they were starting to become friends. Wonderfully written as always.   bubble_blunder Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/22/2005 07:17 am I just got a chance to read this one, and wanted to let you know how much I'm loving this story, especially since you are using a favorite song of mine. I can't wait to read the next chapter! -Lisa   romero Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/22/2005 04:56 am This is a great update. I like the relationship between Spike, Dawn (thank god she's not so whiny) and Tara. Please update again soon. I really like your story.   Carol Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/21/2005 06:43 am Just started this fic and I'm glad I did. I love the relationship between Dawn and Spike and I'm glad they're including Tara. I'm interested in seeing where you're going with this.   sue Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 08:20 pm And the thick plottens! Love the layers in this and glad Tara told Spike and Dawn So looking forward to more. Thanks so much.   Confused Muse Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 03:39 pm About damned time Giles took some responsibility, and way to go Dawn for growing up (well, a bit). The air of melancholia and doom you have through this is wonderful, hun.   PulchraNex Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 11:25 am ooh I love the new more 'Wise' Dawnie ;-) keep the chapters coming!... please?   jane Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 11:10 am Oooh the plot thickens really exciting. Love it.   UncagedMuse Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 06:26 am Great chp! I will be waiting for the next one.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 05:29 am Still with you and following along. Now that they know Willow is going to try and do it, how are they going to stop it? Willow isn't just going to give in. Dawn having dreams about digging out of coffins and such ... wow. Both of them are dreaming of Buffy. Look forward to the next chapter.   MarzBar Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 04:42 am ACK! What are they going to do and not get flayed alive by Willow? It seems that Buffy already knows she has to come back. Can she warn Dawn and Spike in the dreams? More story please.   Kat Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 04:37 am oh wow another amazing chapter. and yet i have to wonder where the first chapter fits in.   slaymesoftly Chapter 4--Standing Alone 11/20/2005 03:12 am Liking this more all the time.   Verda Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 06/22/2006 10:55 pm Damn it girl, he had to have Mr. Gordo didn't he!*sniff sniff* now I have to go blow my nose. Grateful that she can come to him in a dream. Love this story already.   fallen_angel Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 03/26/2006 02:18 pm hey cheer up this was a good chap and i don't know french either. studidied it for like 3 years but 7 yrs of hindi kindda drove any traces of it from my mind. Thank you--I worried about the french, that's why there was an author's note...appreciate the review!   lilkittykat_27 Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 01/05/2006 08:24 am The french was good. Didn't even know it was french until I read a little more. At least it wasn't latin. Can't even imagine how fun that is to write, lol. Great chap! Onto the next!   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 12/07/2005 08:05 pm Ohhh the truth comes out with Mr. gordo? You are so twisted pet... thats why we luv ya so much.   angelic_amy Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/24/2005 04:12 am Oooh, and the plot thickens. I love how it's unfolding. I'm a fan in a BIG way of this story. 3 Chapters and I'm hooked!   Opal Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/19/2005 10:47 pm I wish I was that stuffed piggy all wrapped up in Spikey's arms. *sigh* Great Story!   Richard Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/19/2005 06:35 am You shouldn't have admitted to not knowing french. It would have been more interesting to claim that it was Middle French or a French-based Creole. The first one seemed to have the right cadence for it anyways, making the spell sound like it was Voodoun.   MarzBar Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/19/2005 01:19 am Teeheeheee on the French. Likewise on the Big Bad and Mr. Gordo. This was a lighter chapter. More story please.   Confused Muse Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/18/2005 10:43 pm Finally - someone getting some quality time with Mr Gourdo Seriously though - lovely chapter. Spike's anguish and his changed attitude to the bot was really well done.   jane Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/18/2005 10:17 pm Poor Spike really felt for him there. I hope his dream Buffy was real. Update soon.   Ariel Dawn Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/18/2005 06:15 pm lol, I'm not going to flame you for your interesting french translation. Though I did pause to raise an eyebrow. I love this fic! The last bit with Buffy coming to visit Spike was so sweet. The fact that Xander wanted the spell to be in klingon cracked me up. Looking forward to the next update!   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/18/2005 05:00 pm That was an awesome chapter. One thing about French ... might not mean anything, but it sure sounds pretty to speak. {Smiles} I took a few years of French in HIgh School. Always used to love how it rolled off the tongue. {grins} Excellent chapter. Spike hugging Mr. GOrdo was a priceless image in my mind. So, did he wake up with just a quick heartbeat and then gone, or did it stay a little? It is so touching that Buffy met him in his dreams. I can't wait to see what you have for us next. At the first chapter, I figured she'd be back by now ... I actually love how she isn't yet she is. You have a nice set up for everything.   sue Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/18/2005 04:14 pm Who cares about french? Lovely mysterious update. Poor old Bot, shoved in a cupboard. Loving this and looking forward to the next chappie. Thanks so much.   Jeni Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/18/2005 02:05 pm Pet this is really good so far. I can't wait to see where it goes. More soon please?   slaymesoftly Chapter 3--A Flight Of Fancy 11/18/2005 01:15 pm Hee! Neither do I, so I didn't even bother to try to translate it. Sounded like a good spell to me! So, does Spike actually have a heartbeat now? Or was that just a temporary response to Buffy's presence? Can't wait to see where you go with this, but love that she came to him and told him.   Verda Chapter 2--No Turning Back 06/22/2006 10:40 pm The way that you're portraying poor Tara's state of fear and the darkness that is swallowing Willow and that everyone's aware of it. Great read.   Verda Chapter 2--No Turning Back 06/22/2006 10:40 pm The way that you're portraying poor Tara's state of fear and the darkness that is swallowing Willow and that everyone's aware of it. Great read. Thanks!   lilkittykat_27 Chapter 2--No Turning Back 01/05/2006 08:17 am Liking this alot so far. Onto the next chapter!   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 2--No Turning Back 12/07/2005 08:01 pm Interesting Pet... keep it coming luv...always ready for more. Thanks   angelic_amy Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/24/2005 04:06 am Awesome sweetie! Very well written. I LOVE how you descried Tara's perspective of Willow's magical addiction. It was very believable. I don't feel bad for Willow at all... her magic use in Season 6 was beyond addiction and she really abused her power. This fic reminds me of that and I really don't like Willow already! So kudos to your writing.   Kat Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/18/2005 12:50 am HMMMM that was most intresting. I dont understand how people can be worried about something one moment and then totally get over it the next (tara's thoughts about dawn) I meen I know that she is just worried about other stuff too. But still. i cant wait to see more   spikeskat Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 10:00 pm Enjoyed the beginning of this. (Yay, I actually get a moment to read.) Can't wait to see where you're going. I like how you've set Willow up - and Tara's reaction to her girlfriend's misuse of magic.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 09:40 pm Eerie chapter. Good writing. I look forward to more.   MarzBar Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 09:17 pm How dangerous is Willow going to get before she drags Buffy back to Sunnyhell? Will Buffy come back with any powers to protect herself from Willow? I hope she comes back and appreciates Spike.   sue Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 08:58 pm Well, there's a turn - Willowis jumping on her power craze in a bigger and quicker way than canon. Creepy bird. Love the way Tara is trying to do as much as possible to curtail her, especially like her turning to Xander and Anya for support. I don't think any of them will have much of an excuse if they help Willow with the resurrection spell this time round. Looking forward to your next offering, as usual. Thanks for the read.   UncagedMuse Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 07:58 pm Really love the beginning of this new fic! Can't wait to see where you go with it.   jane Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 06:56 pm Well so far it's excellent. A bit dark but I like it.   Ariel Dawn Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 05:53 pm oooh creepy! loved the chapter!   maryperk Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 05:28 pm So far so good, Pet. Can't wait to see where you go with this.   Richard Chapter 2--No Turning Back 11/17/2005 05:14 pm The "Tara can do nothing" stance lacks credibility. Tara COULD burn every last one of Willow's spell books, ingredients, notes and her laptop's harddrive. This would set Willow back for a very long time. And as someone who's repeatedly lost their computer's contents, I know just how impossible it is to reconstruct a library from scratch. This is why most authors either make Tara a doormat without independent will, ignorant of what's happening, tone down Willow' Evil Quotient, or cut Tara out of the loop entirely. You've chosen none of those approaches and that makes me very curious how it will work out. Richard--I think that I must point out here that Tara, however ineffective she may seem, remembers and lives by the threefold rule...Willow is making her own way here, and Tara is fearful--that in itself should clue you in to the types of magic that Willow is involved in. Please, take a step back and keep reading...I think that you will be surprised.....and you know, sometimes it is not in the best interest to burn magickal books--God knows what could be released.....   Verda Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 06/22/2006 10:26 pm That was an intriguing way to begin a story, and has all the promise of another amazing tale. Thanks, Verda!   lilkittykat_27 Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 01/05/2006 08:11 am Now that's more like it! See, I like to think that Buffy wasn't completely content in heaven, that a part of her wanted to be alive, fighting the good fight. This is very well written! I'm running off to read the next chapter now!   Joyful Dayz Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 12/13/2005 05:44 pm Love the plot twist and mythology. I'm so glad you are updating frequently. Thanks!   Joyful Dayz Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 12/09/2005 05:50 am I love this chap. I loved Xander in the series during Season 1, then over the rest of the series came to hate him, but I hated hating him. Thanks for writing a Xander that realizes "what a dipshit" he's been, so that I can like him again!   Chanel 5 Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 12/08/2005 11:30 am Great story, well written   Joyful Dayz Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 12/05/2005 01:55 pm I'm loving this story! Glad to see Anya included, angsting about "evil" Xander, can't wait for more.   leather_n_lace060292@yahoo.co Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 12/02/2005 09:16 pm Good take on this...sending us off in a whole new direction. I'm going to keep on reading thanks...   Lou Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/24/2005 01:18 pm Terrific take on the resurrection - I love how Buffy knows how Spike has kept his promise.   angelic_amy Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/24/2005 03:58 am Incredible. I can't believe I didn't find this sooner! I've never read a fic which expressed Buffy in such depth when she was in heaven or that higher plain. Beautifully written. On to the next chapter! ::grins::   Joyful Dayz Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/23/2005 05:05 pm I'm loving this! I was going to try to wait until you finished it to read it, but you sucked me in. I can't wait to see what your resurrected Buffy is like.   Confused Muse Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 01:53 pm OH, and here it is I've been waiting for this one, sweetie. That chapter was beautiful. Ironic that peace still eludes her.   sue Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 09:43 am I'm hooked. Looking forward to your revised S6 with anticipation of another cracking good read. Thanks.   ~*~Tasha~*~ Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 05:50 am This is off to a great start. I look forward to future chapters to see where you go with this. {smiles} I like your view of how she felt and what she saw.   ZoeGrace Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 04:58 am Very Lyrical. nicely done!   slaymesoftly Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 02:31 am Off to an interesting start, Pet. Love the idea that Buffy was a touch bored with Heaven. lol I can certainly see that.   Richard Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 01:26 am Good start. I take it she remembers everything. It would be unconstructive if she didn't. Also interesting is that while hatred is impossible in heaven, it's very much possible on Earth ....   Kat Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 12:56 am Oh yum. What a great start. hmmmm Now to what she remembers and what she choses to do about it. I can't wait to see more.   MarzBar Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 12:24 am Great start! Will she remember this when she digs herself out of the grave? Will she remember how wonderful Spike compared to her "friends"? More story please.   spuffylovingjess Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/17/2005 12:18 am Hey you! Well you've definitely got me intrigued, as this is a very interesting start to this fic. Kind of dark and foreboding, and yet melancholy and nostalgic at the same time. Great job. Looking forward to seeing where you go with this. ~Jess   Ariel Dawn Chapter 1--A Ribbon Of Black 11/16/2005 11:41 pm Nice! good job.   Disclaimer If you are under the age of 17, please use your head and do not read fics that are labeled "NC-17". Parents, I cannot control what your children are reading, so please be advised that the majority of the fics archived here are NOT suitable for those under the age of 17. I do not own Buffy the Vampire Slayer and I am in no way making any profit from this site. This is for pure entertainment purposes only. 2004 copyright-bringonthebloodshed.com