A Switch in Time by coalitiongirl

04/06/2013 05:48 pm
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Love your Story :) really Great ^_^

Neinka
10/03/2012 01:14 am
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That was perfect!! Thank you so much for sharing! 

09/12/2011 03:39 pm
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Well... as somoene who loves the great empowerment, I'm usually not so keen on 'unmake the slayers' sotries, but this one is great, and amusing and I love Buffy/Anya, (the non slash version, because euwwww! for that particular slash combo!).  Not sure I understand how Willow screwed up, but it all seemed to work out well.  I do wish that you'd saved the Tara, but live sucks sometimes.  Anyway, thanks for a good time!

Peace,


Blue
http://www.tthfanfic.org/authors.php?no=12717&list=profile

Deb
07/16/2010 10:59 am
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Very enjoyable story.  Thought that you did a fresh perspective of time travel and mixed it up a bit.  Thanks!
 Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my time travel twist. ;)

Excellent. Thanks. :-)
05/04/2010 05:45 pm
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 Glad you liked it!

01/24/2010 09:05 pm
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Wonderful alternate reality!  Your writing is improving exponentially.
Glad you liked it! 

eyghon
01/15/2010 04:49 am
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Hilarious, how "Willow got it wrong" all along and Buffy might have been stuck in the past and everything else. Nice touch with fhe end picture!
 Yup- when has Willow ever done a successful spell, anyway? :D Glad you liked the pic, too!

Niori
01/15/2010 01:01 am
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Okay, I've been meaning to read this for forever, but my laptop was in the shop (for a freacking month! They said a week!) and I just got it back, thus internet access.
Gotta say, I adored this story! Anya is my second fav character, and I loved Buffy seeing how crappy they treated her. I also liked it because I'm a fan of the Spike/Anya potential friendship. Even if it was Buffy in Anya's body, it was still fun reading Spike's persecptions of Anya. Hopefully the two stayed friends after future Buffy hit the road- but then again, since they commited murder together, I'm thinking that might just be the case. Nothing brings people together like homicide. lol
I'm sad Tara still died. Poor Tara.
Again, great story (I'll get to reading Prodigal soon too! I have so much catching up to do!)
 Aaand Niori's back! You poor thing, m laptop was once broken for a DAY, and I swear, I broke with it... :D

Anya's also my #2 (to Spike, of course!), so a fic about her was something I'd wanted to write for a while...even if she was barely in it. :D 

And I can totally see Spike and Anya plotting together to kill Ben... (Oh, great, now i want to write another fanfic about that :D) LOL to your homicide comment! 

I still had to let Tara go because no true happy ending can really be perfect... :( I thought about killing Willow, Giles, or Dawn, too, but decided against it. At least most of them survived...

Thanks for your reviews! They're always the best!  :D

Fangfaceandrea
01/14/2010 02:24 pm
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I absolutely loved this. Great Fic!
 Thank you! :)

01/13/2010 05:55 pm
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The perfect epilogue.  It was great to hear all the news from Anya and oh boy, Buffy's about to have the best wake up ever!
 Glad you liked it! I'd spend months in the past also if I were going to be awakened by my very own Spike! :D

01/24/2010 08:53 pm
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Wow!  I suppose that was the paradox.  Good thing Buffy was able to keep up the charade enough to make a difference. 
Of course, the way Willow tells it, once past!Buffy figures it out, everything's undone. So Buffy doesn't know that! :D

Kate
01/12/2010 07:29 pm
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Awesome!!  I love that there were consequences to PastBuffy realizing who "Anya" really is.

I am a little confused though on the Joyce situation.  Could FutureBuffy not change anything because A) she couldn't change the past that dramatically or because B) nothing could be done for Joyce.  If it is A - not changing the past dramatically I get it.  But if it is B - nothing to be done for Joyce I don't get it.  "Anya" could have told them and they could have taken her to the hospital to be checked out at least.  I just wasn't sure which it was.

Looking forward to more.
Hmm, the Joyce situation...I admit it, I tweaked canon a little here- we don't know if Joyce's aneurysm was sudden or not, but here I chose to make it something unpreventable, because I wanted Joyce to die and I wanted this scene, without the angst of Anya!Buffy realizing that it had to happen. So I ask you to suspend belief and pick the option that suits you best. :D

01/12/2010 06:16 pm
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This was really a wonderful chapter - I loved the time you gave Buffy and Joyce together before her death.   This is one of my favorite chapter thus far.   Excellent use of the series characters -

Thank again for the qucik updates -  it is such a pleasure when writers can update their works regularly and with no long periods in between -  Your Readers do appreciate it.
 Thank you! When I realized that this fic could overlap with Joyce's death, I knew that I wanted to include a scene like that. I'm glad it didn't fall flat. 

Thanks for appreciating the speedy updates! I set up a deadline for my fics or I know I'd stop writing, so it helps me, too. :D

eyghon
01/12/2010 11:55 am
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What an amazing chapter!!! Thrilling really. Wonder what's gonna happen next. The Joyce/Buffy scene made me cry, it was beautiful, and I especially loved that Joyce figured it out.
 I'm glad you liked it, and especially the Joyce scene. It was a tough one to write! :D

01/12/2010 09:44 am
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Brilliant chapter... you handled the Joyce business very well.  But what next??
 I appreciate that- I can't tell you how many rewrites it took before I liked what I'd done with it... :)

01/12/2010 08:26 am
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This story really picked up speed and gets better and better.  I am anxiously awaiting the next chapter.  :)
 Thank you! :)

etoile4
01/12/2010 04:44 am
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Incredibly good! Really sucked me in.
 Thank you! :)

Fangfaceandrea
01/12/2010 01:42 am
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no no no no!!!  I thnig I hate (in an- I think is genius - way) that time paradox.Just cause I wanted more fic of course :)  What a  remarkable chapter. Really great.
Lol I'm glad you're enjoying! I kind of want to write more of this, too, so I feel your pain... :D 

01/24/2010 08:26 pm
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Aww, so sweet!  Just right. 
You caught me- I have a weakness for Spuffy fluff, as long as it's believable... :D

01/06/2010 07:58 am
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Loved this new chapter and how you incorporated the events from the series, especially the temptation of Buffy/Anya for Spike - he can't help but be pleased that someone cares about him.

Thanks for a wonderful story -
 Thank you! Anya!Buffy's still the Buffy that Spike loves, and she seems far more likely to have a healthy relationship with him, so he's naturally inclined toward her... :D Thank you for your review! More coming tomorrow!

time of change
01/05/2010 01:00 am
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still loving this!
 Glad you like it! More coming soon!

01/24/2010 07:50 pm
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It's great how changing a few reactions can change outcomes.  Loving this!
 Thanks! Glad you like! :D

12/30/2009 05:38 am
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Just want to say how much I have enjoyed this - Love the Buffy/Anya treatment.  It gives Buffy a great way to better understand this character and it sure is a very effective twist for using both Buffy and Anya - brings in an interesting perspective for dealing with the issues that I think were poorly used in the series with Anya - having Buffy be the voice looking back and living as the outsider that Anya and Spike both had to experience is a very interesting way to show the development of all the characters. 

Did a perfect segue into the next part of your story - Let's you  save Buffy having to break Xander's heart and ego. 

Very excited with your new story and I hope that you will be able to bring updates on a regular basis.  Can't wait for the next chapter -

Best Wishes to you for the coming year -
Thank you for the feedback! Anya and Spike are my two favorite characters, and it's fun to give them both some preferred treatment here. :) My other goal here was to knock some sense into the "main" Scoobies without outright bashing, so hopefully I'm pulling that off, too. :) Next chapter coming on Monday! Happy New Year!

12/30/2009 04:48 am
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Great chapter, liked how Buffy still didn't let Spike in for her birthday.
Yeah, I don't think that Buffy would be so quick to accept Spike, whether or not she jumped his bones. Plus, abandoned!Spike is so adorable... :D

Fangfaceandrea
12/29/2009 06:23 pm
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heeeee , that was the best possible answer!! And nice to see how the spuffy is developing . Grat stoy! i'm really enjoying it.
 Yep- I avoided breaking my own rule of them not finding out that it was future Buffy, even if I cheated a little. :) Thank you for reviewing!

eyghon
12/29/2009 11:08 am
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this is so exciting! Yay! Good job, looking forward to more, and I hope they make it in time.
 Thank you! More's already written and ready to be posted on Monday!

12/29/2009 03:15 am
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Okay. Now THAT was a great way to throw in a plot twist. This is very, very good. Please, keep up the great work!
 
 I'm glad you like it! More on Monday...

12/29/2009 12:43 am
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Good Lie
 Yup- we'll see where it goes...

01/24/2010 07:22 pm
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Ugh, Riley!  That line "Unless you give me a reason to stay" says it all IMHO.  
Ugh, Riley indeed! I hated how the show gave Riley a hero's sendoff, right after he was exposed as a cheater and a coward who just gave up instead of sticking around...

01/12/2010 07:13 am
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I really enjoyed the end of this chapter.  Loved how Buffy went to the crypt. 
 Glad you liked it- Riley got off way too easy in the actual show. They gave him a hero's sendoff when he was really just being a coward :(

Fangfaceandrea
12/29/2009 05:57 pm
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So far  I'm finding this story awesome. Just to let you know.
 :)

Fangfaceandrea
12/29/2009 05:55 pm
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So far  I'm finding this story awesome. Just to let you know.
 Thank you! I'm glad to hear it :)

12/23/2009 04:17 am
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Lot of good scenes - you should have extended out that Buffy cleaning Spike's sucking chest wound. 
 Lol I wanted to, but I was already laying on the Spuffy a little too thick, a little too soon. :D Thanks for reviewing!

Dreylin
12/22/2009 07:28 am
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This is becoming one of my favorite WIPs.  Possibly the only way it could be better is if it actually was Anya trying to play matchmaker and confidant.  Not that future-Buffy isn't very enjoyable, as she most definitely is.  In fact, never mind.  Actual-Anya wouldn't be better.  Though I do think that would have been fun too.
 OMG you're totally right *wishes there were such a fic because it would be hilarious* :D except Anya would probably end up pretty OOC in a fic like that :(... But thank you! I'm glad you like it!

Kate
12/22/2009 05:19 am
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Awesome!  Another great chapter.  The Buffy as Anya and Spike interaction is so adorable.  I love the connection between them and yet not sexual chemistry.  You've done a great job on writing them.  Looking forward to more!!
 Thank you! It's a funny relationship, because she loves him but doesn't want to sleep with him at this point... kinda reverse season six :D 

12/22/2009 03:58 am
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 lovely chapter....
 Thank you! more to come soon...

12/21/2009 11:26 pm
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Another great chapter, with a lot developing. Xander and Willow had a funny scene, but Willow talking with Anya at Spike's showed her feelings and thoughts that fit her character really well. I love the friendship developing between Spike and Anya, but I'm a sap who thinks friendship is important in a romantic relationship. Spike's thinking of Anya as a mellower Buffy shows off hsi insight and his obliviousness at the same time.

I love how things are going and I can't wait to see how this story moves forward. Great premise, writing, and chapter!
 Thanks! I tried to keep it all pre-Triangle Willow, who really doesn't like Anya at all, but I hope she didn't come over as too mean... Spike and Anya!Buffy do have a really fun relationship...things would be so much easier if we were just pairing them up ! :D But I do love softening up S5 Buffy to Spike... :) Yup, Spike gets it without getting it. But why would he ever guess that it wasn't Anya? :D

Thank you for your feedback! More to come soon!

:-)
05/04/2010 04:21 pm
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And a :-) for you, too. :D

01/24/2010 06:50 pm
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Definitely enjoying this!  Good to see Buffy taking another tack on the situation ...seeing it as a vacation... since she has to play it out.  And I can't believe I'm saying this but...Poor Xander!
 LOL When I started this fic, I thought it would be all about bashing Xander, but once I started writing, I realized that it was just the opposite. :D Thanks for all your feedback!

01/12/2010 06:45 am
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Anya held up a finger. “No stalking her.” Another finger. “No chaining her up and professing your love.” A third finger. “And no creepy Buffybots!”

LOL!  I'm liking Anya!Buffy and Spike's interactions.
Poor Spike must've been so confused... :D Thank you for all your reviews!

12/21/2009 01:10 am
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This is very funny.  Can't wait for more.
 Glad you're liking it! 

12/17/2009 01:30 pm
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 It a good twist buffy in anya´s body... the chapter is hilarious, can´t wait to the next chapter
 Glad you like it! More coming on Monday-ish! : )

12/15/2009 04:30 pm
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I really like this story, and the unusual idea of Buffy getting a new perspective of her friends from Anya's point of view. Already her insights remain true to Buffy's character but are something she might never have understood without being in Anya's shoes. I loved how you showed her interaction with Spike, and Buffy watching her past self and Spike. I do wonder how Anya standing up for herself, knowing she shouldn't be shushed and treated so condescendingly, will affect Xander. Can't wait to read more!
 I'm glad you're enjoying! Buffy's really an outsider here, more so than even Anya, but she's not the girl whose friends' opinions rule her anymore. Hopefully, she'll be able to change, not only past!Buffy and Spike, but everyone else as well... :D And I have big plans for Xander! No worries! :D Thanks for reviewing :)

12/15/2009 09:51 am
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Softly, softly, catchee monkey!  Nice to see Buffy realising how dismissive everyone was of Anya at that time.

Buffy's getting a new perspective... :D Thanks for reviewing!

Cool. :-)
05/04/2010 02:59 pm
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Glad you enjoyed! 

01/12/2010 06:22 am
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I'm a sucker for a time-travel fic and this first chapter was really good.  Love the unique twist with Anya.  I'm looking forward to reading more and seeing how you have it all play out. 
 Thank you! I'm glad you like it! :)

12/30/2009 05:33 am
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First of all, excellent concept for a fic. Also, excellent execution. And I’ve read so many post season 7 fics (mine included) that considered a Spuffy reunion inevitable if she knew Spike was alive. But you dealt with Buffy’s issues after the Angel finale in an unpredictable, and yet, extremely realistic way. I liked the fact that Buffy knew Spike was back, and yet never tried to contact him. It makes a lot of sense.  I'm looking forward to seeing where this one goes.
 

 Thank you! I've tried to reconcile Buffy's attitude in season 7 with how she acted the rest of the time, and concluded that once Spike wasn't around, she'd have probably just moved on. Though I could never write a Spike-less post-NFA fic. :) Not unless if I knew there would still be spuffy, like here. :D

12/21/2009 01:00 am
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LOL at Xander - please don't let her be pregnant.  Great start and very fun twist with Buffy as Anya. 
 Thanks for reviewing! :)

12/13/2009 01:15 am
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What an imaginative take on time travel!  And I'm right there with you on the ick factor of Buffy/Xander sex...
 Glad you like it! And I'm hoping that I won't need to put in anything even close to sex...Even kissing, if I can pull that off... 

eyghon
12/09/2009 09:48 pm
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oh please please please, more of this soon! This is so funny! why doesn't Buffy just reveal herself?
 I'll probably update Monday. It's already written, so no worries! And Buffy's reason will be explained in the next chapter. My reason is cuz it's more fun this way :D~!

Dreylin
12/09/2009 06:33 am
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I love it.  Please provide plenty more at the earliest opportunity.  I can't wait to see Buffy trying to play matchmaker for her younger self.  Or everyone elses perspective on "Anya".  Great concept!
 Glad you enjoyed! The next chapter is already written and on LJ, ready to be posted everywhere else, so expect it probably next Monday!

Max
12/09/2009 01:33 am
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Here's something I'd like to see, and feel free to use any of this, or none of it: As Spike says, magic always has consequences and so far Buffy's getting way too sweet of a deal... hehehe

As a result of whatever Buffy does to try to get her past self together with Spike... it ALL goes wrong! Like say...

Spike realizes just how badly Buffy is treating him and says to hell with her... and notices "Anya's" makeover. :P

Spike notices "Anya" being in love with him and trying to hide it or he discovers "Anya's" attempts to get everyone to start treating him better and starts falling for the new and improved "Demon Girl"

... imagining Xander's reaction alone would make it all worth it and seeing Buffy trying to juggle dealing with Glory, trying to save her mom, giving her younger self a much need wake-up call, and having to try to steer Spike back to "Buffy" !

Oh what a tangled web that'd be!
 Funny that you suggest all this! Some of these aspects I've already toyed with in the second chapter, and others I've been considering for a while :D! So expect certain elements that you wanted to see in later chapters... :)

verito
12/09/2009 01:24 am
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 Great first chapter.... 
 Thank you! I hope you'll like the rest as well! ;)

Time of Change
12/09/2009 12:17 am
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Love this!
 Glad to hear it! : )

12/08/2009 10:13 pm
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What a fun idea!  Maybe this time Buffy will actually come to appreciate poor Anya.  I love all your stories, but this time I have one suggestion:  in the next chapter give a reason why Buffy cannot tell them who she is.  It seems like telling them would be the simplest way to getting their help, so tell us why she is pretending to be Anya and even went home with Xander.
Glad you like it! And Buffy's reason for not telling them will become very clear in a few chapters... :D

Kate
12/08/2009 08:57 pm
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I was hesitant to read this because of the premise, but I thought "what the hell" and gave it a try.  I'm glad I did.  Really love it so far.  And you put in an AWESOME obstacle to futureBuffy changing the past - no one would listen to Anya.  Can't wait for more.

 Glad you like it! I see so many time travel stories, but I wanted to try something new... hence, AnyaBuffy! Thanks for reviewing : )

12/08/2009 12:55 pm
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Well this is original. The possibilities for misunderstandings and the resulting hilarity are endless. I'm worried about Anya... has she gone to be in Buffy's future body and if so is FutureWillow working to fix it? Good for Buffy to see how Anya was marginalised and her knowledge largely ignored. And of course Anya is possessed... by FutureBuffy! Can't wait for the next installment
 Thank you! I'm missing Anya already... : (, but I'm sure she's fine somewhere. I'll probably address it at some point in the fic : ). Glad you liked it! Thanks for reviewing!

Sunshine
12/08/2009 12:30 pm
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wow, an interesting twist to an old theme!

I hope BuffyAnya at least try to confine in Spike, he will be able to belive the crazy story, and deserve to hear how she will feel about him in the future. Good look with the fic:)
  Thank you! Actually, one stipulation of the challenge is that they CAN'T find out until the end- it's too easy otherwise! But hopefully, Buffy can make the other Spuffy couple so happy together that he won't need to hear about the future to know she loves him :)!

Sunshine
12/08/2009 12:30 pm
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wow, an interesting twist to an old theme!

I hope BuffyAnya at least try to confine in Spike, he will be able to belive the crazy story, and deserve to hear how she will feel about him in the future. Good look with the fic:)
 Thank you! Actually, one stipulation of the challenge is that they CAN'T find out until the end- it's too easy otherwise! But hopefully, Buffy can make the other Spuffy couple so happy together that he won't need to hear about the future to know she loves him :)!

12/08/2009 11:10 am
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Oh dear, poor Anya (wherever she's gone) -- and Buffy's only been there five minutes and good old Xander's going to get Willow on the mojo!  Interesting start.
 Thanks for reviewing :)! More to come soon!

12/08/2009 09:20 am
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Very interesting premise... Buffy finds out just how poorly Anya was treated. And thank you for negating the Xander sex. Buffy (even in Anya's body) / Xander makes me want to heave. Can't wait for the next chapter.
 Yes, Buffy/Xander makes me sick, too. : ) Thanks for reviewing!

curtis
12/08/2009 03:27 am
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oh man that was funny I can't wait to read more.
 Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for reviewing!