Even though I was half-asleep from pure exaustion last night, I read the entire thing and absolutely loved it. I've admired your writing since I first stumbled into the Bittersweetverse- something I go back to over and over again, and which I dream for more sequels and prequels to fill in the gaps between 'Where they have to take you in' and "A crazy gorram story". I hope more than anything that you will continue to write more beautiful, captivating stories as you've given us already, and that you won't ever disappear from the Buffyverse for too long. All my highest regards, Chels.

Miz Herself, I'm writing and wiping tears from my cheeks. I'm so happy, gobsmacked, glad and torn...how have you brought this perfect story of the beloveds into life? The sex was supberb, sublime, devastating, and hot--merciful bean soup, I shudder, quiver, (pick a perfect adjective/verb, if you have any left in your agile brain). Just call me Re-read tomorrow for a while. I had no clue I could be so mortally frustrated--the whole of chapter one, so deliciously passively eviserating, ripping heart and brain to shreds. Damn damn double damn triple damn hell! I wanted to hurt William/Spike. I wanted to comfort Buffy and felt so very close to her because she finally said what was--lying is high crime for me, harder to bear than anything, soul or no.

Do you come from a family of high wire writers who can balance perfectly the long pole of plot suspended high above the crowds?
Bless you for Faith,freed from some of her pain--she's so beautiful and hurt. Bless you for Buffy, who grew and fulfilled her potential as a fine woman/slayer, who learned to love her demon. Bless you beyond any words I might record for Spike, glorious irreverent fierce arrogant "lordly" Spike, who scared me silly when he returned. I was so afraid he would prove false and my belief in the original story is so strong, would have broken my heart. You got their voices right, the looks, the desire, the passion, the absolute, in that without a doubt, no change, no situational nothing mathmatical kind of absolute being of themselves. Did right fine by the battle, since that wasn't the story. Did right fine by Oz, Dawn, Xander, Willow, and Giles--good for Buffy to be able to say her piece in front of him without a flinch or question. I did not, do not like Julia. If you ever re-work this story, would you consider having her tragically whatevered, becos of her own stupidity of course?

I've read fan fiction roughly everyday for the last 8 months or so, just found it you see. Finally realized your name means Godiva chocolate quality stories. Thank you for reading my long winded Dawn-squee love letter to you for making good and sharing. I drop deep curtsey, full floor, to honor you--glad I learned to read, very happy you learned to write.

great continuation and continuation - I felt as much good feelings for Buffy and Spike as I felt despair and loss of hope for them, especially human Spike, in the first part.

A great story and treatment on the ending of NFA and future Buffy & Scoobies - very much like your work - hard to read because of the intense darkness of their story, but excellent piece.

It has been a reall pleasure reading your work again.

Wow.....you took me through every emotion available, in this fic. Very happy with Willow and Oz making a second go, too.

Man, I really wasn't sure about the new Spike that popped up. I don't think I could put aside that he killed innocent people as easily as Buffy did. Even as it still bothered her if she thought about it. It is sad, in a way, that he gave up the soul he'd fought for. I guess it was his to give up, too, but it is a shame, since he earned the possession of it.....and he certainly could have done something different with the Shanshu.

Still, things seem to be going on for the best now...though he hasn't said the words like he used to. She knows that he loves her, but he doesn't say it anymore, while she keeps repeating it...

I'm babbling, sorry. :) Your story tumbled me about, and I'm trying to say it was really, really well done. Thanks.

Whenever I see your fics mentioned, it always makes me want to reread them, so your posting here may spell the end of my productivity. :) I loved rereading this one - I must have read it a while ago, because there was a lot I didn't remember, but as always, it's beautifully written, with deftly handled emotion.

Just as wonderful as I remembered it. Such a combination of angst and joy. Thank you.

I almost fell over when I saw you had posted a few of my all time favorites of yours here. Every fan of Spuffy fiction should be exposed to your talent. Will you post "Let's get lost" here? and how is the sequel going?

I continued to be mystified by the small amount of reviews for this work - It is such an outstanding story and exploration of how Spike losing his vampiric powers would effect him.  It's so much more than Spike not being a vampire but Spike being flung back to his human status of a powerless weak human who is a victim of his social status and one of the "misplaced" people who are simply not where they should be to give them a good chance at finding happiness and fulfilled lives.  William was his "good man" but also a weak man within the milieu of social circle - Spike is a logical new man out of William.  For Spike to be forced back into, as he saw William - weak, powerless - how does one manage that?  

Well anyway - I suck at reviews and writing never can seem to put into words what I want to express.  This continues to be one of the Buffyverse fanfiction works that has always been one of my favorites and most emotionally powerful stores I've read.  

You are one hell of a writer - 

This is brutally, gutwrenchingly good.

Blue

I like it, Xander/Dawn is sickening imo so hopefully the last chapter doesn't go into detail with them =/ the only other problem is Spike, I hope he becomes normal this last part.

This was so bad in a good way that I was on the brink of tears several times... You're amazing.

How very very grim and tragic, and utterly human. You certainly don't skimp on the reality, do you? The sights, sounds, even the smells.

Depressing story, can't help but wonder if Spike could ever be restored...

Oh. Please finish this story!

I am so happy to see your work posted here. You are a remarkable storyteller.