this is one amazing story. i have been looking for a vell written spuffy fic so thank you.

Great so far!   I can't wait for the next chapter!!!  Thanks for sharing your talents with the rest of us.

Very good thus far!     I like the idea of Spike having the Scoobies on his side (mostly), while Buffy is completlely clueless. . .but then again, Buffy was always clueless where Spike was concerned!    It would be great if Angelus got out, and scared Buffy witless, but is stopped before he kills Ms. Calendar.   I would like it even more if Angel never gets the chance to claim that he isn't responsible for the things that Angelus did.    Angel is in my opinion, the WORST thing that could have happened to Buffy; he destroyed her faith in all males, and convinced her that Spike was a worse vampire than Angelus ever was!    I would really love it if Spike managed to embarass Angel/Angelus royally in front of everyone!

Also, Spike needs to buy a clue; he is moping for Buffy, while at the same time, his actions/non-actions are pushing Buffy right into Angel's arms!    At this point in time Angel is well over 200 years old, so he is acting like a pedophile going after Buffy like that!   Can you tell I don't like Angel much???     

Extremely good so far, and I can't wait for the next chapter!   Thank you for sharing your talents with the rest of us!

 

I see a fine dose of 'I told you so' looming, but Spike is wise to keep out of it all and prepare.  More soon please!

You handled Jesse really well.

Thank you for giving Spike a spring in his step after all the down stuff.  And I love the dreams Buffy is having. 

All work and no play isn't good fo I'm glad Spike has found a friend... and where does Buffy get off suddenly deciding to be Xander's protector?  If it wasn't for her dreams, I'd be writing her off as a complete dud.

I really enjoyed this story so far!     I hope you will be able to add to it soon.    This was the first story that I have read where Spike is sent back to the very beginning like this, and I loved it!       Other authors had Spike going back to when he was chipped, or found the Gem of Amarra, but never before Angel arrived.   

I have honestly liked Spike since the first time he showed up in Sunnydale, because he was really there; he offered help to Buffy during the Acathla mess, and actually fought on her side - Angel never did.   I never  liked Angel because he was never fought aslong side Buffy, he just gave her  the cryptic warnings and left.   Not much of a hero.   

Thus far, you are the best of the fan fiction writers whose work  I have read.   I sincerely hope to continue to enjoy future chapters and stories you write.

Thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us.

Yipee the gangs almost complete. Didn't see Cordy's conversion coming so soon, but she's a strong character and will be a useful addition. And it's great that Willow now has a proper mentor who will ground her in the rules of magic. I suppose it was inevitable that Buffy would fall for Angel's tormented soul routine. This Buffy is very naive and without information to the contrary why wouldn't she believe everything he tells her. Although  this version of Buffy is infuriating in many ways, I do feel sorry for her. I understand why Spike and Gile's don't want to interefere but by not challenging Angel's lies they're setting her up for a big fall. One this Buffy isn't equipped to deal with, emotionally or slayer wise. At least the Scoobs are in better shape to deal with Angelus this time around. They don't have the same emotional ties to Buffy or Angel and they're much better warriors. Grest update, looking forward to more.















 

For a second there,  I thought Buffy could actually see through Angel but darn it all! (LOL)

I am loving this so far, I understand where you going with Buffy. The original Buffy has the weight of the world on her shoulders since she was 16 as you said in the previous comments, she had to grow up faster due to her responsibility as a Slayer. I am looking forward to when she realises that she wants to start being a slayer again. I get why Spike is being catious around Buffy and allowing Angel get the girl. But honestly, Angel never deserved Buffy and as much as I wanted to scream at the television at the cookie dough remark and the kiss, it was hard to watch, part of me thought that Angel believed it was him. It would be so Angel to think that. Angels character is nothing but a big ape, and I like the way you made him be so pushy towards Buffy, that will put her off wanting him around.. Also, I am looking forward to how you going to bring Cordy into it. When you mention about the Powers, telling Giles to gather the Warriors of the champion and the Slayer. I thought that was very smart, pairing them. But I do wonder who is the Disgrace? *Disgrace and Vengance*... either way all this to look forward to. I am so glad that you have continued writing this story and not leaving it as WIP. I have read all of your work on this site, and your one of my favourites. So please continue. 

Poor Spike, you can't blame him for believing Buffy can never love him. As we all know, even if she wasn't going out with the immortal. She allowed Spike to believe she had moved on with another souless demon, rather than acknowledge she knew he was back. Alll that crap about snuggling on the sofa, that was really cruel, a low blow. And it actually really upset me that it was delivered by Andrew. Spike getting the brush off by someone who wasn't fit to lick his boots. No one seemed to question Andrew's conversion into the ranks of the Scoobies. But Spike proved himself again and again, and it never mattered. Still this Buffy is certainly not that of canon.She may be living her normal life, but she seems to be missing out on a lot too. Being the Slayer added an extra dimension to our Buffy that she's sadly lacking. She's having to make a lot of compromises that are chipping away at her real self. Still evil goes on and it's great to see Oz in the mix. I like him and Dawn as a couple, to me makes much more sense than Dawn and Xander. A great adddition to the group, can't wait to see them in action. Super update. looking forward to more.   

I didn't think it could be done but you've created a Buffy even more blinkered than the original... no wonder Spike is so down!  Really enjoying this/

Oz and Dawn? Weird.  

So pleased with the update. Well it's taken time but glad to see Buffy finally beginning to question the choices she's been making. Can't believe she's stuck it out with Cordy and her band of bullies, Buffy's a hero. Wish Gile's wouldn't let the evil souless vampire comments just pass without a challenge, Buffy's let Angel into her life on the basis he's been cursed with a soul, whereas Spike's a self made champion. Hopeing she's gonna hea something that will make her think. She's stubborn but I hope not stupid. Great update.  

So glad to see the update. I am loving it. Looking forward to more. 

TextI am so glad that this story is being posted. I love your writing. Please write more stories. Will Buffy come to her senses anytime soon please. This particular version of Buffy is annoying.

Looking good. :)

Well I really enjoyed this. Hope you can continue looking forward to read some more :D

Well I really enjoyed this. Hope you can continue looking forward to read some more :D

When are we going to get more Buffy?   After waiting this long (9 chapters) for the Buffy part to get going and hardly moving on her part  is wearing thin on me.   I really want them to get fighting verbally with each other, get on each other nerves, fight each other physically.   I found this story mostly dull and lacking because there is hardly any Buffy in it.

I think as well as fighting lessons Spike needs to give Xander some man lessons. At least then he won't be at risk everytime he sees a pretty face. Great update.

That was so much fun!  Xander not making a fool of himself is a big plus... nearly as big as no-show Angel. 

# I don’t want anyone to hate Buffy. I don’t hate her. There were times on the show when I actively disliked her but I never hated her. I don’t hate her here either. I feel sorry for her and that was what I had wanted everyone reading to feel also.

That's because you're a Gaian personality type who values continuation. Buffy had a life which she was enjoying (a Gaian quadrant value) and she tried desperately to continue it (another Gaian quadrant value). And she had two romances (another Gaian quadrant value). She is a-okay in your book.

The fact she's a Narcissist with values: showiness, importance, special, melodrama (romeo & juliet), exhibitionism, sycophancy (to and *from* Willow and Xander), and much more. The fact that she's a *sociopath* incapable of empathy, that simply doesn't register for you. You may believe empathy is important but you wouldn't kill someone for lack of empathy.

Whereas I would. Because I'm not a Gaian personality type or any Neutral personality type. I'm Good. And I don't have level 3 values like romance, I have level 8 like Intensity. I burn strangers with my Presence. And just so you have an idea, level 8 Gaian has knight-templar. That's what I mean by Intensity. Knight-templars are intense people.

Except I'm not level 8 and I'm not Neutral like you. I would burn Buffy Summers to death for daring to exist. Her and every other sociopath across the world. All 200 million of them. To be Good is to despise Evil. And narcissists are Evil. Also extremely stupid. So are the 2 billion Right-Wing Authoritarians, they're Evil too and deserve to die for what they are.

And you? You're burning right now under the fire of Truth and Understanding. Except you're a Gaian, you don't value truth or understanding at all. The flames will seer over you, hurting and burning, and leave you unchanged. Still eager to delude yourself and others about the nature of Evil. Still believing that narcissists like Buffy Summers are a-okay even though psychopaths like Angel aren't. Even though both are sociopaths. Even when Buffy's xenophobia (her "love of humanity") is staring you in the face.

Oh and Spike? He's mostly a Gaian like you. With bits of RWA thrown in, like the mollycoddling / mama's boy thing. And the desire for achievement (slayer of slayers). And his always going after women above his station is extremely suspect. So I get why you're rooting for him. And I understand why you turned him into an emo (crank up romance two levels and you have emo). Even though I hate emo.

Buffy is trying to hang on to her girl from Hemery past but I have hopes she's starting to wake up to realityl  Spike is doing well to steer clear, while Willow and Xander are doing surprisingly well!

Super update, sounds like Willow and Xander are really coming into their own. I think Buffy might be impressed when she sees them in action, hope it happens soon. Might realise what she's missing.

I love the way you write Angel as a creepy lecherous type.  In hindsight,  it's so much more apparent than when the show began.  Really feeling sorry for Spike at this point.  Buffy is going with her initial attraction to Angel and will soak up his dismissive remarks about Spike.  

i sort of really, really, really hate this buffy! why would she believe anything from a stalker rapist? spike has the right idea with giving up on her from the beginning, and maybe giles need to listen to him and do the same.spike, xander, willow and whistler can more than handle things. since he came early to help buffy(who doesn't deserve it) could he go save tara and bring her on board early or something? if he 's going to make someone life better atleast let it be someone who deserves it. maybe giles could get her to come there as an exchange student? idk how but she is a lot more deserving than buffy is of a second chance. 

Wow, Buffy is a complete moron in this fic.  LOL!!  She leaves with Angel even after Giles stated he had raped, tortured, and murdered a young girl.  Plus the knowledge that Spike hadn't even been with Angel for more than 2 weeks, and she's going to assume anything Angel says is correct?  The guy was stalking her, didn't help in LA so she burned down a gym and ended up in a mental institution, and now she's sitting down having coffee.  I honestly despise the Buffy in this story and wish she'd fall in love with Spike and he rebuffs her.  That is the least she'd deserve.

Silly, silly girl, I know she's young, but she sounds like a fool. She needs to see what Spike and the Scoobs have been doing while she's been sat on her arse. Super update.

So Angel's arrived, that can't be good, though I am looking forward to seeing him get his arse handed to him. He's in for a shock this time round, Spike's a seasoned warrior and he's the wannabe hero. It's good Buffy's been having those dreams, she's less likely to become obsessed with Angel if she has a mystery dream guy to drool over. Roll on that meeting. I'm not surprised Joyce is suspicious of the Powers intent, she's nobody's fool. Looking forward to more, super update.

Wow, could Buffy have been more of a bitch, she seems to be channeling Cordelia. Willow and Xander never saw this side of her in canon, can't see them placing her on a pedestal this time 'round. She has a lot of fence mending to do and also a bit of growing up. No Slayer does not equal no evil. Good to see Joyce and Dawn in the mix, Gile's is right they're sitting ducks and needed to know the score. Looking forward to lots of cocoa evenings. Super update.  

Please update. I have enjoyed every word and syllable. It's a complete change from other alternate and time travel stories, it so unique, you got me checking everyday for updates. 

This is such a great change from most of the other stories I have read - super nice to have something this different.  And I love your idea of the alternative D Buffy's Soul wanting nothing more than to connect again with her Spike.  Good Job!

Yaaay, super update. I can't wait to see how you get the Scoobs to bond with Spike. I like the idea of them being friends with him before Buffy. I know Spike always liked Willow and she was really sweet when he tried and failed to bite her. Without the death threats and kidnappings, Xander has little real reason for hating Spike. He loves super heroes and Spike's definately up there with the best. Looking forward to seeing how Buffy takes to being left out of the loop. She didn't seem to like it when she was told she'd been replaced. She seems to think that because she's having a break, so is evil. I wonder if she can stand aside while people are dying around her. Which is like every day at Sunnydale High. 

Love it!  I hope Giles's strategy works without too much distress.  

# A soul might make it easier to empathize, find pity, even remorse but it was no guarantee that ones actions would be for the good. Desire, hate, love and jealousy were the feelings that powered decisions.

Actually, pity, remorse, desire, and hatred aren't feelings but emotions. Of the rest, jealousy is the only feeling, assuming it isn't an emotion. Love is a value state of +2 or +3, not a feeling. And empathy is none of those things but a principle: the one in slot 'Good neg-polar Submissive'.

You see it goes like this. There are principles. When you assign a number to a principle it becomes a value. When the value activates it becomes a feeling. And when feelings collide THEN you have emotions. And what causes decisions? Values. 2 steps removed from emotions.

When you stick a finger into an electrical socket you get electrocuted. And you don't get electrocuted because light bulbs give off light when electricity runs through them. You get electrocuted because the nuclear power plant 1000 miles away is pushing electrical current through a long wire.

The mountains cause the weather, not the weather the mountains. And values are very much mountains, whereas emotions are mere weather.

The billiard balls respond to the geometry of the pool table, they do not create the pool table.

I love Gile's in this fic, he's really trying to make amends. I like his plan for reuniting the Scoobs. Buffy was their introduction to the supernatural world, so everyone was measured against her. Interested to see how Xander reacts to Spike the super hero. It's good to have Dawn in this timeline and if she's only a year younger than Buffy, she'll be able to be a real member of the team. Great update. 

Really loving this please update soon.

Spiffin update, so glad to see Giles and Spike bonding. Angel was really big on the 'im a champion of the powers' gig. Wonder how he's going to represent himself this time around. Looking forward to more. 

This is looking terrific!   Poor Spike.  Too many downers...

great story idea - looking forward to more.

Spike's not thinking right. I know past events have got him down, but leaving  the field clear for Angel is not the way. He's the one that caused all the misery in the first place. Angel's already stalking Buffy and she's a child, he is not a good guy. Hope Buffy has some say in what happens. Great start.

Nice opening chapter.  So little has been done with Whistler in depth that it will be interesting to see his interactions with Spike, and how they work through this.