Rewrite of Season 6--A very different Buffy returns from the afterlife, and things are going to get really interesting....

Much Thanks to my excellent betas, Megan_Peta (through chapter 12) and BloodyTearsOfLife Have faith, this will be a bitey fic--it'll just take a while. All the usual disclaimers apply, re: Joss Whedon, ME, etc.

Feedback is greatly appreciated.

Based on the Pink Floyd song "Learning To Fly"--all disclaimers to rights to this song

This is intended for entertainment purposes only.

Many Many Thanks to my talented friend Karyn (aka kargrif) for the gorgeous banner...she is a true gem of a friend!

Nominated for Best Revamped and Best AU at the VKAwards! :O Nominated for The Passion Award and the Dead Things Award at the Breathless Awards! :)

 
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Buffy's friends continue with their quest to resurrect her.

See chapter one for all disclaimers.

My deepest thanks to Megan_Peta for betaing chapters 1-12, and BloodyTearsOfLife for continuing with 13 on...They are the cream of the crop

 
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Spike is learning to live without the Slayer--or so he thinks
 
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A glimpse of Giles, a look at a day in the life of Dawn and Spike, and they get a visitor....
 
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Another glimpse into the whereever....
 
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Spike thinks and dreams, Tara acts, and the plot thickens....
 
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Willow has everyone fooled...and does her worst.....
 
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The aftermath--three couples, three conversations, some heartache and angst...another Tuesday in Sunnydale... A/N: I know, it's not Monday...but it is somewhere.... :)
 
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The Scoobies have a meeting, and Buffy gets really blunt.... Karyn--the banner shows now....
 
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Willow sulks, Xander rants, Anya tells the truth, and Spike listens to Buffy...
 
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Dawn gets a surprise, and Willow is desperate....
 
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The truth about "that night" comes out, and another little problem comes to light.... *Nominated for Best WIP and Best Revamped awards at Vampire Kisses!!!*
 
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The Scoobies are finding out how much they meant to each other...
 
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A warm fuzzy feeling, a warning, and a mystical pronouncement....
 
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Some answers and a warning....
 
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Research, hugs, comfort, and love--isn't that what being a Scoobie is all about?

This chapter dedicated to Richard X, for his kind letter of encouragement....

 
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Buffy and Spike have a heart to heart talk, and Spuffy ensues!!!
 
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Willow wakes, Xander blows, and Spike has a heart-to-heart....
 
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Xander has an epiphany, and Buffy dwells...
 
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Loud noises in the night--oh, and an unexpected apology...
 
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An unexpected visitor, a confrontation, and an unusual suggestion from an unlikely source... This chapter dedicated to ZoeGrace, who just can't sit still, can't take later for an answer, and I can't resist...here you go, Zoe!
 
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A visit from D'Hoffryn provides more information about Dawn....
 
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The truth, and a homecoming
 
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Memories haunt Spike and Buffy on patrol, and they attempt to make new ones....
 
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All surprises are not pleasant ones...
 
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Willow makes an error in judgement and pays the price...as do others....
 
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Honesty shared, and some questions answered...
 
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Spike reminisces and asks advice, and Willow still hasn't given up hope...

WARNING: Hints of an unconventional relationship in this chapter--do not flame, you have been warned!
 
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Re-connecting....
 
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Heading for a wedding...
 
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Finally, the wedding...and what comes after a wedding? The wedding night, of course....
 
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Some are left behind....
 
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