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The Truce by Eternal_red
Chapter: Chapter 4
sirc
02/13/2008 05:01 pm
Psst...! The word order and punctuation in this sentence - "Even the comfort offered by Droo and Anjell, his grieving sister, hadn’t been enough to calm the rage and anguish" - makes it sound like Anjell is Spike's sister, but I remember you keeping him male :P
Other than that, great chapter, as always :)
Other than that, great chapter, as always :)
Eeek! Thanks for pointing that out - you're absolutely right - will change as soon as I work out how - am pathologically afraid of messing with my posts as I always seem to cause chaos when I do. Its either a mac thing or a stupidity thing - my money's on the latter.
Brunettepet
02/13/2008 12:31 am
Spike waiting on Buffy, biding his time until he can wrest control of the relationship out of her unwary hands is devious and perfectly in character. The sad bit of back story about his mom garnered my sympathy, but holding a grudge over all humans doesn't bode well for Buffy.
Like Buffy, I was lulled by the passive fauna and the beauty of her surroundings. The attack came as a real shock. The underwater fight was exciting and vivid.
Like Buffy, I was lulled by the passive fauna and the beauty of her surroundings. The attack came as a real shock. The underwater fight was exciting and vivid.
Buffy has a few grudges of her own too - they've both got a lot of reassessing to do yet. Pleased that you were lulled and startled by the snake scene - was really hoping it would come over well.
02/08/2008 06:30 am
seems hating is falling of the radar. very good read, thank you.
Hi Vladt - its two steps forward, one step back for our dancing couple. Glad you like so far.
02/08/2008 03:49 am
I really like this story so far. It's different from other AU stories that I have read. I just had one question though. Did you mean to spell 'Angel' and 'Drusilla' wrong?
I did - it's just me being playful. Hope you can spot all the other 'aliens' as they appear.
02/07/2008 07:06 pm
Great chapter. I'm simply enthralled by your story, and I can't wait for more.
Thank you so much Inzey.
Deb
02/06/2008 11:38 am
Love this story. So very exciting to see them as strangers to each other, wary and yet hopefully intrigued by the others mannerisms. You've nailed a unique perspective and it's a joy to read. Am anxiously awaiting updates.
New chapter in the can as we speak - will post on Spuffy Haven first - after all I grabbed the plot on the Art before fic Challenge there. Thanks for being patient.
02/06/2008 02:54 am
Fantastic chapter! I ADORE this story....so imaginative and a wonderful take on our characters. For a Sci/Fi - Fantasy fan like me this is a gift. The characters are a perfect fit and the story is compelling.
Love how Spike didn't hesitate when Buffy was nearly a footnote to his life story. He is being wonderfully patient with her. She'll have a bit of trouble keeping her feelings for him neatly in the hate category after this (or so I hope....fair is fair).
Kathleen
Love how Spike didn't hesitate when Buffy was nearly a footnote to his life story. He is being wonderfully patient with her. She'll have a bit of trouble keeping her feelings for him neatly in the hate category after this (or so I hope....fair is fair).
Kathleen
Am going all gooey as I re-read your review. Yes Spike is pretty patient but he's still capable of being pretty devious too. To say that they're both going to be a bit conflicted about their feelings is an understatement - but you understand that very well with your own lovely fics. Thank you.
02/05/2008 07:21 pm
It's great having Spike and Buffy in this new environment - wonderful to see how the Buffyverse Fan Fiction writers are expanding the Buffy realms and experimenting with Buffyverse characters as established literary works also.
Hope that you can have an update for us soon -
Hope that you can have an update for us soon -
Thank you nmcil
02/05/2008 07:21 pm
It's great having Spike and Buffy in this new environment - wonderful to see how the Buffyverse Fan Fiction writers are expanding the Buffy realms and experimenting with Buffyverse characters as established literary works also.
Hope that you can have an update for us soon -
Hope that you can have an update for us soon -
Is quite liberating to try on a different world for them - am actually finding it easier than if they were in a more traditional environment. I do owe this setting to Liliaeth on Spuffy Haven - who's Art/Fic challenge I happily pounced on. Thank you nmcil.
BerMH
02/04/2008 11:32 pm
I think this one is my favorite so far. I love the dreams Buffy keeps having, and I can't wait for her to see the similarities in her dreams and her husband. And, of course, Spike will take excellent care of her. I love it! Can't wait for more.
Thank you BerMH - glad you like the dreams - I hope these little interludes will make things clear and not confusing as the story progresses. Hope there are no dream analysts out there too or I'm in big trouble (not to mention the snakes!).
02/04/2008 02:13 pm
Hey - am in middle of lunch break, so just a quick review. Loved it as ever - drowning bit was wonderfully remeniscent of series 1, and wil hopefully lead to Buffy feeling a bit guilty about her "unfortunate accident" musings, even if it does turn out that Spike had an ulterior motive. V cool.
Love the idea of you eating your sandwiches and reading this - am honoured!
Reb
02/04/2008 08:06 am
This is lovely. A whole new world, and still Buffy manages to drown at the beginning. I wonder if Spike will become curious how this small girl came to be part of the elite guard, and I wonder if Buffy will find a gal-pal to help her understand what's going on. Also, nice slayer dream! What was Spike's other hand up to before she woke up?
Damn I wish I'd wondered about Spike's other hand! Lets just say he's being a gentleman - for now.
IT
02/04/2008 07:51 am
Another great chapter! I wonder how long it will be before Buffy remembers her conversation with Droosilla. I loved "Now she was lying on his fishing rock...and he wasn't pleased." Such a man. lol
Very territorial is our Spike - in any corner of space. Buffy will be doing a bit of wondering about Droo's words - eventually - wonder if Spike will get his way before she does? (evil laugh)
LadyforSpike
02/04/2008 06:31 am
Oh I love this story.
Nice work and promising plot.
I can hardly wait for the next chappy.
Nice work and promising plot.
I can hardly wait for the next chappy.
Am frankly amazed that people are enjoying this so much - and delighted too.
02/04/2008 04:25 am
This story seems fascinating so far and I love the cultures created, but still understandable compared to canon ideas. Hearing that Spike shook off his human features, like the vampire were the regular, was new and pointed out the main difference of viewpoint very well. I can't wait to see how Spike reacts to her power and awakening predatory instincts. I wonder if drowning will have an effect on her 'slayer' side now that she's mated to him?
Looking forward to finding out! Please update soon!
Looking forward to finding out! Please update soon!
Glad that you don't mind the switch in venue or the playing around with ideas. You're right that they are both linked in some pretty serious ways now. Thank you for your thoughtful review.
jessica
02/04/2008 02:22 am
awesome keep it coming. Aww spikey seems to be on his way towards being hopelessly devoted
Not quite yet - but then that's half the fun.
02/04/2008 02:10 am
I just love how you're handling this story; it' such a unique perspective on the Spuffy relationship, and I can't wait to see where you take it; please update again soon!
Sorry about the delay - in responding to you and for not updating as fast as I'd like. New chapter ready as soon as I can wrestle it from my beta.
02/04/2008 01:33 am
I'm enjoying the lustiness of the dream sequences and the constant tension between the two in their waking moments. Fun read, looking forward to the next chapter.
Glad you like the dream thingies - its easier than literal sex scenes - which I suppose I'll have to get to sooner or later (buries head in hands). Thank you pennydrdful.
02/04/2008 01:07 am
Outdoor toilet - EWWWW. Big snaky water things EWWWWW. Spike must like her a little if he saved her.
Oh yes - the horrors of the great outdoors! And Spike is saying one thing and doing another? Well he's not really in control here - poor mixed up creature.
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