Second Chances by pfeifferpack

UncagedMuse
11/17/2012 05:53 am
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*Wipes tears* Still an absolutely beautiful piece of fiction and I wanted you to know I still love this short so very much. Maybe one day a sequel. I can hope.

09/01/2011 02:28 am
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hmmm...  I like the idea... however, it is a bit.... vague.  One thing I really do relate to is the huge need that Buffy had to people please.  It was one of her fatal flaws, as well as a strength.  Though she was very self centered, she also really cared about her friends, but unfortunately, she cared too much about their opinion.  she didn't judge when they made surprising choices...  Anya, Kennedy... even Cordy and Oz... I mean, Oz was a werewolf and Cordy at the time Xander got involved with her was almost pure bitca...  Yet they judged her relentlessly and unfortunately, she let them.  This is the cautionary tale.  I do wish I'd seen what happened next... some hint that things had really changed, but I guess that's a different story.

Blue
Ah yes...this is another with a sequel planned.  

I wanted the reader to be able to decide (until I do write that sequel) if Buffy would use what she had learned or if she would need further nudging to prevent a re-do of the mess she made the first time. I left it with hope and fully intend to explore what I think she'd do.

ITA about how she accepted her friends choices without batting an eye but really was too interested in their opinions when it came to her own life.  Perhaps it's residual from her terrible choices with Angel that led to so much tragedy.  She stood up to them then and in her mind that way led to death and pain.  She lost her confidence at least with her love decisions.  I'd like to think she'd get that confidence back especially knowing they were terribly wrong and she suffered for it.

k

09/11/2008 02:08 pm
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I'd also love a sequal to this. I wanna see how Buffy will change her future. And I have no doubt her friends will support her once she admitted to herself that Spike is the one. :)
Thank you!  Yup a sequel is in the works and once I have completely finished it I will post it.    Glad you enjoyed the story!

Kathleen

08/10/2008 01:34 am
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My tears are flowing freely.  Wonderful tale!
Delighted that you enjoyed the story!  I plan a sequel to this in time but it may  be a slight while as my muse is insisting on a couple of others first.  Thank you for the review.   Kathleen

alým
03/23/2008 01:35 am
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:(:(This was indisputablly the best time-travel fic I've ever read.
I admire your talent,don't ever doubt that and don't think that I'm just being an adulator of yours.No,I'm not exaggerating anything in any of my reviews,I'm quite sincere. I've been sobbing for the last ten minutes.This was just so intense,so necessary,so familiar and so blue yet hopeful,but enough to prevent my breath by the sobs and tears it caused. I can't imagine a reality which I won't spill a few tears when remembering this or will forget it all completely.No,this beauty of your will always be on my mind,make me feel the very core of the Spuffy love.Thank you so much for bringing this piece of perfection to the reality.
*blushes*   Thank you!  I wanted it to end bittersweet....hopeful that Young Buffy would change everything but not deal with what she does until the sequel.  I am honored at your praise and delighted you enjoyed the story.   k

02/24/2008 09:22 am
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What a lovely story!

So sad that Spike had died without ever realising that Buffy really did love him, and that Buffy had to live with her regrets and without her vampire for so long.  I'm so glad she took the chance and went back to try to make things right! *crossing fingers that it works!*

Oh, and the reason I kept thinking I'd read this story was that I was getting it mixed up with your fabulous 'What You Wished For'. *head desk*
So pleased you liked it!  Yes I could see (especially from the bloody comics) that Joss was likely going to never have her realize what she had there so I fixed it *G*.  Love that power.

k

12/12/2007 08:56 am
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fun read, thank you.
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it. k

DizzyB
10/13/2006 08:06 am
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Loved it - very intriguing - hope for a sequel?
I do plan a revisit in time but it may be a while. Thank you.
k

09/25/2006 08:57 am
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i know i'm horrible but i so want a sequel to this too lol. I gotta see the action. :)

08/12/2006 11:31 pm
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i would so lovve to see where things went from here, though i feel content to think i already do :) this would be great with a sequel, i think ;) lol great job :)

SpikesDeb
02/25/2006 03:58 am
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That was just lovely, and I like how you've explained TGIQ so well with the Giles/Angel engineered vision of Buffy dancing. I like that explanation and it's the one I'm going to believe. Thanks for this story.
It made a sort of sense that nothing else really did without making Buffy an unredeemable bitca IMHO. Thank you and you are welcome. K

Woodstock
02/14/2006 05:03 am
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Wow, I really really really liked this!
Thank you. K

01/28/2006 05:40 pm
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grrrrr arrrrrgggghhhh still want a bleedin segual you evil wench :P
There'll be one, but after the sequel to From These Seeds. *G* Thanks.

K

01/13/2006 07:23 am
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WHAT nonononononononono, you can't end it here I need more waaaaaaaaaaa pleeeeeeeaaaaaaassssssssssseeeeeeeeeeee. :P
Pretty much what my Beta said tee hee...Thanks. K

01/13/2006 07:23 am
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WHAT nonononononononono, you can't end it here I need more waaaaaaaaaaa pleeeeeeeaaaaaaassssssssssseeeeeeeeeeee. :P
This is also slated for a sequel. I'll be starting the sequel for From These Seeds first then this one. *G* K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 08:59 am
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I will look forward to a sequel to this one.
Yes, in fact my Beta is demanding one too *G*. I'll do a sequel to From These Seeds first though. I like to give my Spike a happy ending even if he has to slosh through angst first. K

SpaceLord
12/31/2005 12:33 am
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Like the idea of a sequel. I love these sad types of stories but that have a little hope, also love the tragic hero who does all the right things but never gets anything for it.
Oh I do love angst, but I love making Spike happy even more. I write schmoop too but my angsty stories have that silver lining at least. Can't just leave it all dark....sigh. Life offers few enough happy endings, I like my fic to at least offer the hope. K

Sara M.
12/30/2005 03:25 pm
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WOW! This was just... wow. Any hope of a sequel?
Yup. I have a couple of other projects to get done first but a sequel is pretty much a given. K

12/30/2005 02:08 pm
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Another great fic! I love what you did and am keeping my fingers crossed for a possible sequel sometime.
I'm most likely to do a sequel since my Beta will be on my case to do it (she wants one badly). I'd like to explore it further too. Thanks. K

alým
03/23/2008 12:48 am
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Loved the chapter,but I have a few things to say also.Personally,if an old lady'd grab me by the arm and tell me a story which is just like my past and not-so-'just like' my future,I wouldn't forget about it even for a minute.I'd think about the possibilities and at least keep my eyes open.Wouldn't you?
I sure would!  Still Buffy has to consider that in her world not everything is what it seems...she can't just believe this woman and no way to know how true her story is.  Buffy is looking, believe me!  k

08/12/2006 11:26 pm
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great turnaround on buffy's part...enjoyed that...now i hope spike can back it up...can't wait to see how it ends :)

SpikesDeb
02/25/2006 03:49 am
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Nicely done. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Thank you. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 08:50 am
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Things seem to be clicking into place for Buffy.
Sometimes it takes her a while! K

alým
03/23/2008 12:34 am
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"This man--once proud, confident, secure, and determined--was in many ways a shell of himself. She even publicly chastised him for exactly that and told him she wanted him to be as he had been when she had originally rejected him."
I can't believe this! I just watched "Get It Done",and you made me cry again! Sad thing that I have just two more chapters to read.Which one of your beauties is sequel of this one? Please do tell.
Loved it as always.
Sequel is being written.  I was thinking of Get It Done when I wrote that part.  k

08/12/2006 11:24 pm
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wow...i like that telling of the story...can't wait to see when buffy opens her eyes :)

SpikesDeb
02/25/2006 03:40 am
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Oh yeah, I'm loving it. Very succinctly put outline of Buffy's future. I love how you've portrayed Spike in his true light and given an interpretation to his actions that rings entirely true with me.
It felt right to me as well. Thank you. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 08:47 am
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This chapter definitely has you wanted to find the next chapter. Good explanations.
Thank you. K

alým
03/23/2008 12:12 am
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I loved the prologue so much and I don't think Buffy'd like it if she knew that she was calling herself "old bat":D
You got me here and I want a sequel even though I just started to read this beauty.Perfect!
This is another story that I am working on a sequel for.  It's a sentimental favorite of mine and will be done as soon as possible because I want to tell the rest of this tale too.  k

12/12/2007 08:10 am
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complete random story strikes again. good beginning, thank you. doubt even buffy could take sense into buffy.
Don't underestimate a desperate Slayer LOL. Thanks (and happy for the random story rec!). k

08/12/2006 11:22 pm
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is this like, old-age Buffy? come to help her not make her mistakes? great start...off to read more :)

SpikesDeb
02/25/2006 03:23 am
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Very interesting beginning! I think I'm going to like this...:)
I hope you do. K

~*~Tasha~*~
01/03/2006 08:44 am
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Good start on this one. I think that I've properly prepared myself for your bittersweet writings. {chuckles} I hope others have some happy updates after I'm done with all of these though. You write well, and your ideas are great. Just really hard to read one down story after another.
I'll never leave a story without at least a bit of hope! Thank you. K

12/30/2005 08:32 pm
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Wow that has to be one of the best time travel stories I've read. It made me blubber like a big girls blouse. Here's hoping that you decide to write a sequel, I would love to see what Buffy does with the information that the older her gave. Will she take the chance? or will she do what she does best and go into denial mode. It would make and interesting read especially as at this particular time Spike hasnt realised that he's in love with her. Hmm wonder how many ways that would change the future we saw?. anyway rambling now..... thanks for a fantastic though far to short read.
Thank you. Oddly enough, I was weepy in parts while writing (usually the characters are speaking and acting the story in my head as I type...they sometimes take me by surprise!). There will be a sequel in time. It won't all be roses but I always leave room for a happy ending. K

akarinacj
12/30/2005 08:12 am
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I liked your story very much, although it´s screaming for a sequel. I want to know how the reunion with Spike went. Please. How did she change the future, How did everybody react. Please. Don´t let it end it like this.
My Beta (Scarlett2U) begged for a sequel on this one as well. I will most likely revisit it sometime in the new year after I finish my current WIP and the other sequel I have promised. I'd like to take this further too. K