In Harm's Way by dawnofme

Amber
11/09/2017 07:08 pm
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What a fantasic story! I loved the way they found each other, you see the struggle, but it feels so right because you took your time telling their story. I love the way you used the Gem of A...there were so many potential story arcs the writers never took advantage of! I have to admit...I NEVER guessed the baby angle! Well done!

04/03/2014 12:30 am
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I've now managed to read all of your stories... so this means you must write more!!! 

thank you for sharing your work with us.  This turned out to be a very exciting and fun story -- and probably the best season four Spuffy interpretation I've seen.

Peace,

Blue

alya
03/17/2011 12:04 am
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Text Loved this!

Yingxs
08/31/2009 04:20 am
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Thank you for your wonderful story :-D It was a pleasure to read .I hope you never stop writing! 
:)  Thank you for reading the story and taking the time to let me know you enjoyed it.  You've made my day with this review.

I'm just about to start posting a new story.  League of Souls, so I am still writing.  *hugs*

buffyconvert
03/27/2009 05:26 pm
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     Some of my favorite scenes in this novel were the conversations that Willow and Buffy had concerning Spike.  That's one of the things I missed during the latter part of the series. I laughed out loud when Willow got Buffy's dander up by telling her how nice Spike smelled!

     I adored this story so much that I have to tell you something that I'd rather not.  You should take a vacation from writing Spuffy and create a book with non-copywrited charactors.

     But not a permanent vacation!
What a sweet thing to say.  I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the story. 

Your encouraging words about my writing is very much appreciated.  I've written two original novels and I'm currently editing the second one to get it ready to submit for publication.  The first is with someone who knows the publisher that I want to submit it to and I'm nervously waiting to hear back from them.

That you've read my work here and think I'm published author material is very exciting.

I'm currently posting "Not My Reality" on my LJ and on Spuffy Realm.  It's all human so can't post it here.  I have the fourth installment of my vamp!verse in the works and I'm working on a time travel fic with my good friend.  We will start posting in about two months.  So, there is still more Spuffy in me to write.  But I will keep working on the original stuff as well.

Thank you so much for reading!

12/11/2008 11:21 pm
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I'm just getting to this ending right at the appropriate season. This chapter could almost be a stand alone Christmas ficlet. 
Thanks for reading the story.  I debated about if I should even write an epilogue.  I rarely think they are needed, but I was in a gushy mood when I got to the end of this story.  :)

olinka
12/02/2008 10:28 pm
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aw :) Great story, and thanks soooo much for not giving all those pregnancy/labor details.
LOL!  Thanks for reading.  And yeah, I could never do write the labor.  I've done that five times.  There's nothing romantic about it.  It's too real for me and I'd have all the girls who've never had kids vowing to never have any.  Some things are just best left unwritten.  :)

nea
10/16/2008 05:19 am
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What an absolutely wonderful story.  I enjoyed it immensely.  Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much for reading the story.  I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

10/13/2008 01:37 am
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Hon I just got caught up and have to tell you how much I loved this entire ride.  I really do think you wrote Spike in character and had he been put in these circumstances he would have acted just as you have portrayed him to act soul or no soul, chip or no chip.  In fact every character was spot on IMHO.

You put a smile on my face with the happiness here at the end and I was delighted that Annabella got a MyTwinn doll (I assume that is the company you meant.....we have a few in our collection including one of me at age 5 and Jim at age 8)....a perfect gift.  Love that you continued that relationship too.  It added a lot to show him interact with the child BEFORE he found out he was a daddy to be.

Excellent from start to finish.  I especially love the irony of how it all began.  Harmony wanting to get rid of Buffy to have Spike for herself instead led to her end and the beginning of Spuffy....delicious irony!  The Gem's properties made COMPLETE sense!  Really well thought out use of that plot device.

Wonderful and worth savoring more than one time.
Kathleen
I'm so glad to see you were feeling good enough to sit up and read :)  I wish you a speedy recovering!

I'm so glad you enjoyed the story.  Your review made me smile in delight.  I'm thrilled that my characters seemed in character and that you enjoyed my Spike voice.  I just love that vampire.  :) 

I'm so glad that the Gem's properties were believable.  I haven't read very many Gem of Amara fics so I have no idea what other authors have done.  I just went with what seemed logical to me. 

Most of all, I'm so happy that you found my story to be enjoyable. 

10/03/2008 06:40 pm
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Just too cute!  (In a good way!)
:)  Thank you so much. 

10/03/2008 06:14 pm
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Beautiful ending to such a fun story.  Thanks

Thank you.  :)

10/03/2008 07:24 am
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lovely wrap up to a lovely read. thank you.
Thank you so much.  I'm glad you liked it.

09/30/2008 09:55 am
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That's the perfect ending for this tale, plenty of sweetness after all that sour!!  It's been a great ride and thank you for writing it.
I'm so glad you liked it.  Thank you for faithfully reading it!  :)

09/30/2008 05:47 am
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As they say in girlville - "oh, how cute" - wonderful Spuffy Ending - Joyce got to be a grand mom after all - NICE to have Buffy and Spike find happiness and love together -

Hope you take a little time off  and then come back again with another work and help keep The Buffyverse and Spuffy alive for all the FF community -
LOL!  Yes, I can't believe I went for an unber-sweet  ending.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  I'm sure you'll be seeing more from me in the future.  :)

ya_lublyu_tebya
09/29/2008 08:00 pm
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AWWWW. That was so sweet! Lovely story, Dawn. I enjoyed every chapter, every sentence. Thank you for sharing.
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the story!  Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to review. 

09/29/2008 05:22 pm
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Aww, thanks for the little glimpse into the future - lovely, sweet ending.  I'll miss your updates - hope you have something new in the works.
Thank you.  I'm so glad you enjoyed the story.  I do have something in the works with another author, but we are still in the planning stages.  Here's hoping we'll have something to post soon.  :)

zombiegirl
09/27/2008 01:49 am
30. Always         
Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!

ya_lublyu_tebya
09/26/2008 06:14 pm
30. Always         
Awww, Spike's such a big softie! I love him!
:)  Me too.  I just want to hug him and then rip all his clothes off, shove him on my bed and...  Oops.  Got a little carried away there.  LOL!

lilashannah
09/26/2008 04:56 pm
30. Always         
Wesley and Willow? Oh Wow! I love it!
I am so Glad that Giles acted Grown-up about Buffy,Spike and Baby.  I am sorry your comming up to up the Epilogue as I would love to see more of this story.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read the story and to leave a review.  :)  I'm sad to see this story end as well.  I really had a great time writing it. 

Hopefully you'll see more stories from me in the future.

09/26/2008 03:56 pm
30. Always         
Great wrap up! And that's the way I define the speed limit too LOL.
LOL!  I'm glad I'm not the only one.  Thanks for reading!

Angie
09/26/2008 03:06 pm
30. Always         
Wonderful.  I really loved the way you ended things with Buffy and Giles, and I've always like the idea of Willow and Wesley.
Thank you so much.  I'm  so glad you enjoyed it.

09/26/2008 10:43 am
30. Always         
Throughly enjoyed reading your this story - Like how you ended it and left your readers to imagine their continuing story - look forward to your epilogue -

Thanks for the wonderful Spuffy read -
Thank you so much for taking the time to keep up with my story.  Getting to know faithful readers who review, like you, has made all the writing worth while.  :)

09/26/2008 10:20 am
30. Always         
Even Giles' less than thrilled reaction couldn't sour the happiness.  Lovely!!
:)  Yep.  It was fun to give them a happy ending that they never got in canon.  :)

09/26/2008 07:37 am
30. Always         
That was very cute, but I'm sad to see it over.  Love the Wesley/Willow though!  I giggled a little last chaper when you said he got her number, but I didn't think it was actually gonna lead to that.  I'm glad it did, they are just the most adorable couple.
LOL! at not seeing that bit of foreshadowing with Willow getting his number.  I really was trying my hand at foreshadowing with the story. 

I'm sad to be at the end of this story as well.  I loved writing it and getting such wonderful reviews from readers such as yourself.

09/26/2008 04:01 am
30. Always         

Sad to see the story's over - looking forward to the epilogue. Thanks so much for sharing!

You are very welcome.  It's truly a pleasure to share my writing with people who enjoy it.  I'm sad to see it end as well.  :(

Mark Evans
09/26/2008 03:41 am
30. Always         
I've loved every chapter of this story :D .  Thank you for sharing this with us!  I can't wait to read the epilogue.
Thank you so much.  I'm so glad that you found every chapter to be entertaining.  :)

10/03/2008 07:06 am
29. What Would Buffy Do?         
that is joyce. very good read, thank you.
Thank you.

09/26/2008 01:41 am
29. What Would Buffy Do?         
Touch and go there for a moment but I think Joyce just wanted to make them sweat.  Wonderful chapter.
:)  Yep.  It's a mother's right to make her kids sweat when they give her shocking news.  :)  Thank you.

All4Spike
09/23/2008 07:19 pm
29. What Would Buffy Do?         
Getting better and better... yay for an understanding Joyce. They just need to tell Giles now........
Thank you so much.  I'm so happy you are reading and that you are enjoying it.

09/23/2008 11:56 am
29. What Would Buffy Do?         
Squeeee -- that went perfectly.  Loved it!
: )  Thank you.  I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Tamara
09/22/2008 11:05 pm
29. What Would Buffy Do?         
Very sweet chapter.
Thank you.  :)

09/22/2008 08:40 pm
29. What Would Buffy Do?         
Lovely chapter - glad Joyce took things so well, now we have to hear from Rupert. Thanks, as always, for the update.
Thank you for the review.  I'm glad you enjoyed the scenes with Joyce.  :)

09/22/2008 08:31 pm
29. What Would Buffy Do?         
Awww, yay! I'm glad Joyce was supportive. Lovely update
Thank you.  *hugs*

09/20/2008 05:32 pm
28. Never Doubt It         
So glad that Buffy made it in time.  The suspenseful dialogue kept me on the edge of my seat. With that ending bit, anxiously awaiting the next chapter!
Thank you.  I'm glad that the dialogue was done well enough to keep you in suspense.  :) 

09/20/2008 01:35 am
28. Never Doubt It         
wonderful read, thank you.
:)  Thank you!

Shelaweena
09/19/2008 05:30 pm
28. Never Doubt It         
i spent most of this chapter grinning like mad!  Wonderful.  Can't wait for the next.
Thank you!  Your review had me grinning.  I'm so happy that you liked it.

09/18/2008 08:17 pm
28. Never Doubt It         
What a great Spuffy Chapter - It made my little Spuffy Heart feel a great big Happy Spuffy Moment -

Totally enjoying your story - Maybe Angel could borrow that ring sometime and have some joy come into his life too.
:)  Thank you.  I seriously doubt Spike would give that ring up for Angel, but you never know.  He got the girl and the life Angel would love to have, so maybe he could see it in his cold, dead, evil heart to share on occasion.  Ummm...NOT!  LOL!

ya_lublyu_tebya
09/18/2008 07:46 pm
28. Never Doubt It         
Haha. Great update, Dawn! Loved her declaring  her love in front of everyone.
:)  Thank you.  It was  fun chapter to write.  So, I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

09/18/2008 05:36 pm
28. Never Doubt It         
Good! I love it! still I see no reason for Angel being in there... but anyway.. cant wait for an other chapter
:)  Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it anyway.  Angel was in there so Spike could rub it in his face.  Because that's fun and goes along with the feel of my fic. 

More coming very soon.

09/18/2008 04:47 am
28. Never Doubt It         
Great chapter, Love Angel and Spike banter!!!!
Thank you.  I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Cas
09/18/2008 04:32 am
28. Never Doubt It         
Especially loved the scene between Spike and Angel.  Very well done.  Thanks for the fun!
Thank you.  So glad you enjoyed it. 

09/18/2008 03:45 am
28. Never Doubt It         
oh, love it! adore it! it was everything i was hoping for and more!!!! cant wait to see what happens next!!!!! and nice comment, cordy... :)
LOL!  Thank you.  I'm so glad you liked it that much!

Mark Evans
09/18/2008 02:50 am
28. Never Doubt It         
What a great chapter :D !  I loved the scenes with Spike and Angel, too funny, lol.  Thanks for the update.
:)  Thank you very much.  I'm so happy you liked it.  It was a blast to write.

09/18/2008 02:40 am
28. Never Doubt It         

I so needed to read this fabulous update after the day I've had! Thanks for posting!

Aw.  I'm so glad that my words can give you a lift!   Makes writing worth doing.

09/20/2008 01:17 am
27. Mr. Crankypire         
great ending to a very good chapter, thank you. never really enjoyed angel on btvs. on his show, he was much more enjoyable. (even the worst writer should recognize the title of the show.) have always enjoyed the spike -angel, spike- angelus moments.
I agree with you.  Loved Angel on his own show.  Loved him better with Spike and loved him even more when he was Angelus.

09/18/2008 07:42 am
27. Mr. Crankypire         
This is why I never used to read WIP"s - Now I have to wait until your next update to find out what is going to happen.  I sure hope that Angel does not destroy the ring - Spike and Buffy are going to need that ring.

Wonderful new chapter and great to have Cordelia as part of it - NICE job with her character and Xander's too.
:)  Well, thanks for reading my WIP.  There's just a couple of chapters to go and it won't be long for the next update. 

09/15/2008 04:43 pm
27. Mr. Crankypire         
I'm not very big fan when people put Angel on the middle of the story when is not necessery.... i still think your story is one of the best wips at the moment though... I will keep reading and hope you ahve an interesting twist now....
Thanks for saying you will keep reading. 
Putting Angel in the middle of the story was "nessacary" for me, because it's where my mind took me.  I can only write true to myself.  :)  


09/15/2008 12:07 am
27. Mr. Crankypire         
I like that you've got Xander being supportive without making him completely out of character, which is a very hard thing to do.  When there's so many other obstacles in the way of them getting together, I think people often overuse the friends thing, so I'm glad you've got them on her side.
I totally agree about the overuse of the "evil" friends thing.  And I'm thrilled that you think Xander is in character!  Thank you for saying so.  

sanityfair
09/14/2008 11:24 pm
27. Mr. Crankypire         
Fabulous update, as always - can only imagine what he wants from Angel!
Thank you, Sanityfair.  The "as always"  make me smile.  I hope you enjoy the next chapter : )

09/14/2008 10:32 pm
27. Mr. Crankypire         
great.... spike went to angel. well, as long as angel doesnt kill him, buffy should be able to find him there. and maybe there she'll tell spike she loves him and is carrying his baby! oh, that would be hilarious! to see angel's reaction.... lol! lovely chappie. go xan man.
: )  Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it. 

09/14/2008 06:58 pm
27. Mr. Crankypire         
I don't blame Spike for going, Buffy won't listen to him anyway.  Only a Scooby's word is to be believed.
:)  I don't blame him either. 

01/18/2010 03:29 am
26. Messed Up         
Maaany paint Xander as Overly obtuse and prejudice in many stories but I like that he isn't, in this one :) you are a more original writer and I am enjoying your story. thank you! you are very talented
Thank you very much.  :)  I must admit that Xander is one of my least favorite characters on the show.  But, I don't see the point of character bashing.  He wasn't all bad.

09/15/2008 10:04 pm
26. Messed Up         
what? xander trying to stop buffy from dusting spike? very good read, thank you.
:)  Didn't see that coming, did you? 

09/12/2008 05:27 am
26. Messed Up         
I hate you for leaving us here - Great Update.  Buffy and Giles can be really their own worst enemies at times.   

Thanks loads for giving us another chapter - I like that you Spike trying to live without the ring, more to prove to himself that he can control himself than his proving it to Buffy and her friends. 
LOL!  I know, I have a habit of doing cliffhangers.

Thanks for reading!

09/12/2008 01:48 am
26. Messed Up         
save spike xander! do it! do it! brilliant chappie! cant wait to see how this one goes over! and i really cant wait for buffy to tell spike shes preggers and hes the daddy... loved it!
Thank you.   So glad you liked the chapter.  More to come soon.

09/11/2008 09:21 pm
26. Messed Up         

What  riveting update - certainly looking forward to the next!

:)  Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it.

09/11/2008 08:21 pm
26. Messed Up         
From bad to worse - and all Giles' fault.  I hope he gets to regret his actions, big time!  And Xander has a chance to redeem himself.  Please... but Buffy has so little faith in Spike: that's sad.  Fab chapter.
Thank you.  More to come soon

09/11/2008 08:20 pm
26. Messed Up         
aaah!  why is your story so amazing?  how do you keep making it better and better with every chapter? 
What a nice thing to say!  Thank you so much.  Your comments have topped an already good day!
More to come very soon.

09/11/2008 08:13 pm
26. Messed Up         
 god could you leave us with bigger hang over any way good chapie
:)  I know.  I'm very very bad.   I'm glad you liked the chapter and more coming very soon.

ya_lublyu_tebya
09/11/2008 08:00 pm
26. Messed Up         
Dawn, you are evil. You better update soon, missy - that was just cruel!
*crackles*  I knew I would be called evil for this chapter's ending.  and I love it.  I think Spike would be proud.  But more on the way very soon.  Thanks for reading!

Bridget
09/11/2008 07:59 pm
26. Messed Up         
You must update this immediately.  It is so sickening that Buffy always assumes the worst about Spike.  It is really tiring.  Please let them have a real conversation sans sex.  Unless it is after the conversation.  However, it is your story and you do with it as you will I will keep reading and waiting.
:)  Thanks for reading.  Yes, things will be coming to a close, very soon.  I have just four chapters and an epilogue to post.  And there is a happy ending. 

Shiko
09/11/2008 07:22 pm
26. Messed Up         
Oh, come on. She is gonna stop just in time, right? Just above his heart? Or she is gonna miss. Or Xander is going to push Spike away, so she'll miss. Something like that XD Waiting for the next chapter.
LOL!  Thanks for reading. 

09/20/2008 04:45 pm
25. No Act         
We need an airing out!  They both have secrets.
Yep.  :)  Thanks for reading.

09/15/2008 09:48 pm
25. No Act         
come on spike, buffy isn't that good an actress. very good read, thank you.
We know it, but poor Spike has been put through the wringer in relationships and I don't think he has much confidence in the area of love. 

ya_lublyu_tebya
09/07/2008 06:36 pm
25. No Act         
Oh no! Poor Spike. She finally gave in and he thought she was faking it. :-( Can't wait for our next treat of an update, Dawn. Love this story.
Thank you.  I'm so pleased that you are reading and that you like the story.  :)

09/07/2008 11:29 am
25. No Act         
If only Spike could have told Buffy about what he'd heard - please make Giles and Xander pay!  They ruined a beautiful moment for him.
: )  Yes, they've made things difficult for or heroes. 

09/07/2008 09:28 am
25. No Act         
So bittersweet! If only they would talk to each other. Of course, we readers have to have our fun, too.
LOL!  Yes the readers have to have some fun and the goodness will be all the more sweeter because of the long road to get there.  :) 

09/07/2008 06:35 am
25. No Act         

Great to have this new chapter - such sorrow and hard-times for our favorite vampire - like the way you have him being so in control while he is bringing so misery to himself.  Pity Buffy didn't make it to telling him the truth -

I hate to think of the what tremendous blow-up might come soon from his misunderstanding of the true situation.  It is hard for me to think that Buffy has some justification for thinking she should keep his being the father a secret - glad to see that she may have changed her mind.  Look forward to your next chapter.

Thank you.  I'm so glad you are reading this story.  :)

09/07/2008 03:12 am
25. No Act         
Poor guy - still stewing uselessly! Thanks for a fabulous chapter - looking forward to the next.
Thank you.  I'm thrilled that you liked the chapter.

Grace
09/07/2008 02:13 am
25. No Act         
Oh, no. Poor Spike. When will she tell him, damnit?! :) Lovin' it!
LOL!  Thank you. 

Bridget
09/07/2008 01:35 am
25. No Act         
Please let them talk things out soon.  Good chapter.  I can imagine that this is very difficult for Spike because of what he overheard.  Please update soon.
Thanks.  I'm glad you liked the chapter.  I'm updated twice a week now until the story is complete.  :)

09/07/2008 01:29 am
25. No Act         
poor spike! fix it buffy, fix it! loved the new chappie!!!!!
: )  Thank you.

fangfaceandrea
09/07/2008 01:11 am
25. No Act         
Arghhh why can't he just act angry and spill the beans so that she can spill some beans of her own??
: )  Because he's dysfunctional and so is she?  : )

09/07/2008 01:10 am
25. No Act         
 buffy better not be acting and spike better tell her what the guys said soon buffy also should tell spike soon about he baby
I can tell you that she's not acting, but I won't tell you want happens next.  :)

Lovin it :-)
04/19/2010 11:28 am
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09/20/2008 04:30 pm
24. Appearances         
Love the chapter!  My one beef is the use of the term  "karate moves".  By "slicing her hands",I can only assume you meant a knife hand strike (shuto-uchi) but it also sounds like she punched.  If you or your betas don't know martial arts, just use generic kicks and punches. We readers will get the idea.  But we martial artists do not like generic terms for non specific techniques.  
LOL!  Yeah, sorry about the poor fighting terms.  I'll admit that it's laziness on my part and bad writing, not to do research in this area.  I have no clue about martial arts and any set of waving of the arms in fighting looks like karate moves to me. 

I'll keep you comments in mind for future stories if with fight scenes in them.  :)

09/15/2008 09:38 pm
24. Appearances         
very good read, thank you. be a good time for buffy to tell all before things get worse.
Thank you.  :)

09/05/2008 03:59 pm
24. Appearances         
Hi Dawnie

I spotted it was on 199 and I gave you review 200 in SR so here I am doing it again!

I know I'm listed as a beta but I can still let you (and everyone else) know that I love this fic!

*hugs*
LOL!  Thank you for helping me break 200!

I'm so glad you enjoy reading this. Helps when beta'ing if you like the story.

fangfaceandrea
09/04/2008 03:42 am
24. Appearances         
oh poor crushed Spike. Hope he says something soon so that Buffy can clarify . Don't want him to hold it in and then have it blow whe the tie is n0t right
Thanks for reading.  I know, it's awful what he thinks, but it makes for good reading :)

09/04/2008 02:21 am
24. Appearances         
Anxious to see where you take this bit of news! Thanks, as always for the update!
Thanks for reading and for leaving a review.  More coming very soon.

09/04/2008 01:33 am
24. Appearances         
Nice plot advance  - knew something was going to go wrong  - One thing that really needs to happen for Spike is that with that ring he has to understand that big responsibility comes with it -

Hope that he can control his rage and talk to Buffy about this plan of action for getting that ring back instead of having everything that is starting to go right for them turn into a huge fight -
Thank you.  :)

Mark Evans
09/03/2008 11:58 pm
24. Appearances         
Aww, poor Spike, always getting his heart broken.  Great chapter, I can't wait for the next update :D .
Thank you, Mark.  I'm so glad you enjoyed it.  More coming very soon.

09/03/2008 10:40 pm
24. Appearances         
Sigh. Secrets. It never works out people!

A very exciting chapter! Some good action, a little romance, some flirting and now a new demon to fight! Plus, the required misunderstandings . . .
Thank you.  I'm glad you enjoyed all the elements.  :)

lee
09/03/2008 10:12 pm
24. Appearances         
please don;t make spike lose the ring, that happens in EVER story . be original and let the vampire be able to keep his only means of walking in the sun
I haven't read too many Gem of Amara stories, so I have no idea how most of the end.  But, I won't give any spoilers away.  I'll just say, please keep on reading.  :)

sammi
09/03/2008 09:37 pm
24. Appearances         
ugh, i can't believe what an idiot giles is.  buffy told him she couldn't do that, and he just assumes that her getting closer to spike is just an act, well, i hope he gets very disappointed when he finds out it's not.  he's helping them out, and giles still thinks that spike is a threat, dumbass.  i hope giles gets a taste of reality soon, before spike does really do something stupid.  him and buffy just need to have a decent conversation, and she needs to tell him that she's pregnant.  i'm waiting impatiently for that.
Giles is just being the watcher he is.  :)

Bridget
09/03/2008 08:38 pm
24. Appearances         
This is awful.  I hope that somehow Buffy and Spike talk this out.  Things were going so well.  I have faith that something good will happen.. Nice chapter even with the hurt feelings.
Thank you.  Yes, it's awful, but I promise to make it better. :)   Thanks for having faith in me.

ya_lublyu_tebya
09/03/2008 08:30 pm
24. Appearances         
Awww, poor Spike. She loves you really!! I hope she gets a chance to explain. Great update, Dawn!
:)  Thank you. 

I know, I pulled a Joss on you all, but I promise not to turn into him completely.  I'm a true Spuffy fan.

09/03/2008 04:53 pm
23. Yes!         
What a neat Buffy-Spike and Scoobies story you are giving us - I really like how you varied The Initiative and that ever wonderful Gem of Amara.  Bringing in a history connected to it is another very nice touch. 

Now that I have all the chapters read, I will be sorry to have to wait for new posting - look forward to seeing the next chapter. 
Thank you.  I hope you enjoy the read of the story.  I've had a lot of fun writing it. 

I promise not to make you wait too long in between updates. 

verito
09/03/2008 05:52 am
23. Yes!         
i love this story....

Thank you.  I'm so happy that you let me know.  Really makes my day!  And it's my birthday, too.

09/01/2008 02:31 am
23. Yes!         
fun read. things are going well. so it must be time for buffy to screw up. or is it spike turn. think my money would be on buffy. thanks for the read.
LOL!  There is a bit of a bumpy road on the way, but I won't say more. 

Thank you for reading!

fangfaceandrea
08/31/2008 04:58 pm
23. Yes!         
 Yay things are going well! .. of course that can only mean they're bound to go bad soon.

 Nice to see Buffy coming out of denial though.
Yes, Buffy can only be in denial for so long.  Who could resist Spike for too much longer?  Not I.  :)  Thanks for reading.

ya_lublyu_tebya
08/31/2008 10:59 am
23. Yes!         
Nice update. It's looking fairly likely that Spike is the father - wonder how long Buffy will keep denying it. And by the way, HOT kiss.
Thank you.  I'm glad you liked the kiss :) 

08/31/2008 08:12 am
23. Yes!         
“And I don't know what I want.”

That about sums it up. This is a fun chapter. I like all the gentle jibes from Clem and Willow to their bestest buds. You may love your friend, but it doesn't mean you don't see through their smokescreens.

And hey! Look! Buffy and Spike are going on an actual date! Progress! Until the next crisis . . .
I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter.  And it's true.  Your friends see through the smokescreens and real friends will tell you the truth.


08/28/2008 08:53 pm
22. Breaking Xander         
fine read, thank you. love the lines: “You broke Xander.” and "She knew it was wrong...."
Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it!

08/28/2008 03:21 am
22. Breaking Xander         
Wheee!  I get all mushy.
: )  I'm glad that I could get you to feel all mushy.  LOL!

Elysenotelsie
08/27/2008 03:02 am
22. Breaking Xander         
Awesome! I'm really into this story, and the timely updating :-)
Thank you so much.  I'm so glad you like my story!  I'm trying very had to have at least one chapter up every five days or so. : )

08/27/2008 01:22 am
22. Breaking Xander         
yay, kissage is good! lovely chappie. i just really can't wait til she tells him about the baby... which we all know is his... :) loved it!
Thank you.  I'm so glad that you liked the chapter.  :)  Thank you so much for reading and letting me know that you liked it.

08/27/2008 01:00 am
22. Breaking Xander         
Catching up on all my favorite stories!

Well Buffy is at least admitting she finds him attractive!  Boy is she thick as a plank at times.  Everyone else can see Spike's emotions...EVEN Xander!  She needs to get past her issues for the baby's sake.  Willow's words were well said, Spike is not Angel!  Time Buffy start to admit what she really already knows.

Loved the encounters with Giles and Xander as Spike's feelings go public.  So stupid to think that Xander and Anya were acceptable backup for a targeted Slayer...Giles is a doofus so often.  Spike will be her shadow no matter what the others think of it.  His girl will be kept safe and when he figures out about the baby there will be no force on earth to stop him from taking out every demon that might pose a threat.

Love the roomie situation with Clem and that Spike's little friend is going to remain a part of his day to day life.....oreo's included LOL.

Just wonderful as always.  Excellent updates.

Kathleen
Thank you, Kathleen.  I'm so glad you are enjoying the story.  Even if Buffy is a little slow to step on board the Spike train. 

fangfaceandrea
08/26/2008 10:27 pm
22. Breaking Xander         
yay for the smoochies, and Buffy's being cute  with her worries about the baby.  She has to tell someone other than Willow though.

LOL Xander was sweet.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the "smoochies".  LOL! 

08/28/2008 04:26 am
21. Off & On's         
spike in his element and buffy in the land of egypt. very good read, thank you.
:)  Thank you.

08/23/2008 01:03 am
21. Off & On's         
Buffy is being spectacularly stubborn - completely aggravating.  I'm glad Spike's having a good time - he needs to blow off some steam even more than I do!
:)  Yes, Buffy is one stubborn female.  You know she'll come around.  Thanks for reading :)

08/22/2008 10:31 pm
21. Off & On's         
Man I do love a snarky self confident Spike!
Me, too!  But, I'm guessing that you knew that by my writing.  I love softy Spike, but only if he's allow to be manly in the process.   He can be both.  :) 
Thanks for reading and for the review!

HAHA
08/22/2008 10:18 pm
21. Off & On's         
I love spike-gets-to-keep-the-gem fics, beserker!spike is awesome
LOL!  Thank you.  I hope you enjoy the rest of the story as well. 

08/22/2008 09:33 pm
21. Off & On's         
Oh, what a good boy he ain't. And, how long does Buffy plan on not dealing? Oh right, forever, apparently.
Yes, Buffy is very stubborn, but this is a Spuffy sight, so you know she'll come around soon.  Thanks for reading.

08/26/2008 03:34 am
20. Moods         
the ring should help or  help get his nose broken). very good chapter, thank you.
LOL!  Yep, one or the other.  Thank you.

Cate
08/22/2008 02:18 pm
20. Moods         
Awww, I love this story. The courting is so sweet and I can't wait for Buffy to finally remove that stick out of her ass! lol Well Done.
LOL!  Thank you, Cate.  I'm so glad that you are enjoying the story.  And, I'm with you.  Buffy is very stubborn, but she'd be out of character if I wrote her jumping into his arms too easily.  :)

Cas
08/19/2008 03:13 am
20. Moods         
I remember mood rings!  Great gift idea - and I loved Spike's explanation, LOL.  Loved Buffy's reaction too.  Can't wait till she sees him in the blue, and hears about the house.  Did you mention where he's getting the cash (i might have forgotten if you did)? 
Thank you.  :)  I had fun with the mood ring.  And I had one that my was my mom's and I loved it. 
In a previous chapter, I wrote a brief couple of sentences about Spike going in to a pawn shop in LA with some of the treasure for the Gem of Amara crypt.  You know Harmony had to have stashed some of that away and she certainly didn't need it any more; what with being dust and all now.  :)

I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter.  Thank you for the review.

ya_lublyu_tebya
08/18/2008 10:06 pm
20. Moods         
Hahaha! Buying her a mood ring so he can keep up. Good plan. Loved it as always, Dawn. More please!
Thank you so much.  LOL!  I know, Spike gets an idea and runs with it.  I doubt he'll lose that color card anytime soon.

08/18/2008 02:18 pm
20. Moods         
The mood ring is a great idea, I hope it has a colour for living in denial!
LOL!  Thank you.  I'm sure there is a color for that.  Would it be a murky muddy color like the river? 

Bridget
08/18/2008 04:30 am
20. Moods         
Very nice chapter.  I am glad that he is living in a house and not a crypt.  Loved the Spike and Buffy interaction. 
Thank you.  I'm very glad you enjoyed it.  I never understood why Spike didn't take some of the treasure for the crypt where he found the Gem of Amara and sell some of it.  Easy to do.  You know Harmony had to go back and stash some of that treasure.  :)

08/18/2008 03:04 am
20. Moods         
I just read through this entire story at once and loved it. The spell at the beginning and Spike's reactions were terrifically funny and then the night of making love was perfect. You did a great job of keeping the comedy in the story without taking away from the serious parts of the plot with Adam and made the build of feelings between Spike and Buffy realistic, and everyone's thoughts and reactions about Spike getting the ring fit in neatly.
This latest chapter was great, with Buffy arguing about Spike's feelings but without anger or hate. The mood ring and how Spike gave it to her and her words about his smile were all so wonderful and funny and I can't wait to read more! I'm sure it will be changing colors later too.  Good luck writing!
Looks like your review got posted twice.  I'm so pleased that you liked the chapter!

08/18/2008 03:04 am
20. Moods         
I just read through this entire story at once and loved it. The spell at the beginning and Spike's reactions were terrifically funny and then the night of making love was perfect. You did a great job of keeping the comedy in the story without taking away from the serious parts of the plot with Adam and made the build of feelings between Spike and Buffy realistic, and everyone's thoughts and reactions about Spike getting the ring fit in neatly.
This latest chapter was great, with Buffy arguing about Spike's feelings but without anger or hate. The mood ring and how Spike gave it to her and her words about his smile were all so wonderful and funny and I can't wait to read more! I'm sure it will be changing colors later too.  Good luck writing!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read the story and leaving a review.  : )  I'm please that you enjoyed what I have up so far.  I'm so glad that the humor is not over powering the other emotions.  I was really hoping to go have a well rounded story.  :)

08/18/2008 01:16 am
20. Moods         
Thanks for such a fun chapter; the mood ring was a hoot!  It will be interesting to see Spike as the new neighbor!
:)  I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter.  I wish I had a mood ring of my own again.  My mom gave me hers years ago and I wore it everywhere. 

08/22/2008 05:21 pm
19. Saying It!         
(Swoon). Wishing that a man would use that attention getter on me! (Fans self.)  Loving the build up.  Buffy can't hold out much longer, now ..can she?
:)  I don't know how she can resist at all!  LOL!  I'm so glad you are enjoying the story.  Thank you so much for your review.

08/14/2008 03:10 am
19. Saying It!         
that is what she wants to hear. but it will be awhile before she admits that.  she is nearly as stubborn as spike. but she has moments when she weakens. fine read, thank you.
Yep.  She does have moments when she weakens.  She in to him and she's sort of spooked by that. 
I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter.  Thank you.

08/11/2008 11:05 pm
19. Saying It!         
OH yeah!  If she doesn't get it she needs to think and think long on how he has behaved.  All those things he "should" be doing if he didn't love her, didn't want to change from cardboard evil; all those things he's NOT doing....speak volumes.  Angel and Giles may have filled her head with crappola but she is not stupid.  Of course he can love...he clearly loved Dru (think of his letting the room full of walking lunch go and turning down Buffy Brulee  because Buffy held a stake to Dru's heart). 

Lovely chapter in all ways.  Love her headstrong determination to get OUT of the hospital.  Love the hospital's typical stance on that.  Love Spike's threat to Troy (expected Spike to call him Nurse Nancy) and picking Buffy up in lieu of the wheelchair.  Joyce and Spike's comradery is a treat too.

Excellent!!!

Kathleen
Thank you.  I'm so glad you liked it. 

08/11/2008 11:51 am
19. Saying It!         
Buffy is continuing to act like a spoiled brat and can hardly bring herself to give Spike the time of day!  He has the patience of a saint, but if Buffy belittles his declaration, I hope he walks.
Yes, Buffy's being Buffy.  She's been through a lot with fighting Adam, surgery, and being stuck in the hospital.  Then fighting her own attraction to a vampire who may also be the father of her child.  Girl's all messed up in the head.  :)

The thing we know about Spike is that he's pretty tenacious.  

08/11/2008 08:39 am
19. Saying It!         
Poor Troy. I love the image of Spike carrying Buffy everywhere. She'd be so steamed! But deep down . . . heh.

I am looking forward to seeing how they resolve all their issues. Hopefully more quickly than in canon. If they ever really resolved them.
LOL!  Yes, deep down, Buffy's gotta like being swept off her feet. 

Thanks for reading!

Cas
08/11/2008 01:52 am
19. Saying It!         
Oh, what a place to leave us!  Great characterization of them both in the hospital, although I'm not at all sure if Spike would have carried through on his threat or not.
Thank you.  I guess will never know what Spike would have done.  : )

08/10/2008 05:52 pm
19. Saying It!         
Loved this chapter and am looking forward to the next.  I can just imagine what her reaction will be!
Thank you.  I'm so glad you liked it.

Lea
09/07/2008 01:25 am
18. Nurseries & Biology         
I am in the midst of reading this story, I can't believe I've missed it completely! Just wanted to say that I love it :)
Thank you.  I so glad that you found the story and that you are enjoying it so far!  (*hugs*

08/08/2008 04:50 am
18. Nurseries & Biology         
as confused and concerned buffy is, i'm glad she didn't rush to embrace giles' plan. good chapter, thank you.
Thank you. 

June
08/06/2008 09:42 pm
18. Nurseries & Biology         
I like how you aren't following a lot of fics of Giles being the indignant, huffy parent-figure saying Buffy shouldn't lower herself to consorting with Spike, and instead have him be a practical, heartless Watcher idea of using Spike's feelings-- it gives Buffy an excuse to be nice to Spike in front of him without Giles jumping on her and yelling. I get the idea that the Gem allows Spike to father children, but I'm looking forward to seeing Willow explain that and anything else that might come with it! Great writing.
: )  Thank you, June.  Yes, Giles sometimes has to be the cold thinker and even doer (Think of how he killed Ben in season 5), but I don't like he portrayed as a total jerk.  He cares about Buffy and he takes his job seriously.  :)

I hope you like the next chapters.

Bridget
08/06/2008 08:29 pm
18. Nurseries & Biology         
I certainly hope that Buffy will not toy with Spike's feelings for her.  That would be all kinds of wrong.  I hope that Buffy does not live in the land of denial for long and develops a backbone.
I hope you like where I take the story.  :)

Cas
08/06/2008 03:53 am
18. Nurseries & Biology         
Poor Buffy!  Not only stuck in the hospital, but doing homework too!  I like Willow's rosy outlook too - its sad that she seems to lose it later on in the show, albeit for good reason.
LOL!  Yes, Buffy was certainly stuck there.  :)

08/05/2008 11:21 pm
18. Nurseries & Biology         
lovely chappie. loved giles and joyce's visit. buffy's either in serious deep waters of da Nile river there, or is actually convincing herself that spike stil cant father children even when he has all his bodily functions!!!!! anyways, loved it!
Thank you.  Choice number two is more like it.

08/05/2008 11:13 pm
18. Nurseries & Biology         
Being in hospital certainly isn't helping Buffy's thought processes.
No it hasn't.  : )   Meds and surgery will do that to a girl. 

sam
08/05/2008 10:55 pm
18. Nurseries & Biology         
if buffy or anyone else talks about spike's plan to kill her one more time, i'm gonna have to go into your story and beat them all senseless.  what part of he doesn't wanna kill her do they not get?  it's wrong of giles to have buffy toy with his feelings just to get the gem back, i hope she doesn't go through with it.  i really don't like your buffy, she annoys the hell out of me.  i wish that just for once she could give into her feelings and not care about what her friends think.  i'm really hoping that things get better before i pull my hair out.
Well, keep in mind that this is season 4.  Before Harmony's love spell, he's pretty much been all about killing the Slayer with the exception of helping her so that he could get Dru back.  Even then, he shrugged  and left  her to fight Angel alone, because he'd gotten what he wanted, even though he thought that Angel was going to kill her. 

His whole reason for getting the Gem was to kill her. 

So, of course they're not going to jump on the Spike band wagon, even if he did help them and save them from Adam.  It would take more than that, I think. 

I'm sorry you don't like my Buffy :) , but I don't write pure fluff.  I like a meaty story with conflict and emotion.  But, if you stick with me, I promise a satisfying ending.

Oh, and please don't pull your hair out.  LOL!  It's only fan fiction. 

*hugs*


08/08/2008 04:40 am
17. Gift Giving         
fine read, thank you. lol at the "I need to buy some grapes."
:)  Thank you. 

07/31/2008 03:59 am
17. Gift Giving         
Fantastic chapter!  But what's up with the grapes?
Thank you.  The answer to your question will be address in the very first paragraphs of the next chapter, but it has to do with Spike being English.  :)

akarinacj
07/30/2008 12:02 am
17. Gift Giving         
I have just  read this story on one go and I really love it. Every chapter has been delightful, and your potrait of Spike is just perfect. Exactely the way I like him. I really hope you update soon this story because it´s really great. :-)) You´re a wonderful writer.
*jumps up and down*  I'm so thrilled you found my story and that I was able to keep you entertained with each chapter.  Here's hoping I can continue with that.  I'm so glad you like my unsoulled Spike. 

I have been doing fairly well with the regular updates, but only doing about one chapter a week.  I'll try to keep that up and leave you or the other readers hanging for too long.  :)

Thank you so much for reading and letting me know that you enjoyed it.  *hugs*

07/29/2008 10:08 pm
17. Gift Giving         
Heh. I had wondered why he didn't bring grapes from the start. Worth it for the punchline. I'm very excited to see where this is going to go. Spike is obviously and understandably enjoying the ability to wreak violence, and to no longer have to take the abuse being served to him. Buffy can't physically stop him, either. Will he be able to stop himself, without the years of practice he got in canon?
Thank you.  I'm glad you enjoyed the punchline. 

As for his restraint with the violence.  In Canon, he let loose on the demons to get his violence in.  And, being love's bitch as he is, I think the way he feels about Buffy will be motivation enough to play nice.   Maybe.  LOL!

fangfaceandrea
07/29/2008 08:19 pm
17. Gift Giving         
HEEEE Spike rocks!!!!


LOL!  Yes he does.  *hugs*

ya_lublyu_tebya
07/29/2008 07:27 pm
17. Gift Giving         
HAHAHA. Awesome! I'm thinking Riley was close to wetting himself.... and then that last line. Brilliant chaptr.
Thank you.  I love to leave a good last impression.  LOl!

07/29/2008 06:46 pm
17. Gift Giving         
Okay, that part made me laugh.  Not something I expected him to say.  Their conversation didn't go too bad, but I have a feeling Buffy's not about to tell him she's pregnant anytime soon.  I don't think she trusts him enough for that yet, even though I know the baby is his.  Since he was wearing the gem when they were together, and he's now able to have some human abilities like going to the bathroom, then maybe it was the gem that made it possible for Buffy to get pregnant.  That's the only explanation I can come up with.  I do hope she wouldn't resist him for much longer, I hate how she's always worrying about what her friends think, like they have any real say in her life.  He could have let all of them die.  Anyway, I was glad to see a chapter so soon after the last one.  More please!
Thank you.  I'm glad I could get you to laugh.  :)  More coming soon.

07/29/2008 09:04 pm
16. Visiting Hours         
Tread softly, Spike!
Indeed.  LOL!

07/28/2008 09:20 pm
16. Visiting Hours         
More more more!! Love it. Lots of catching up to do - and it was brill. I love how sweet Spike is being - he bought her a bear!! Awww. Can't wait for more.
Thank you so much.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  More to come soon.  :)

07/28/2008 09:12 pm
16. Visiting Hours         
very good read, thank you. sorry to hear of the real world being cruel. quality writing, such as yours, is how i escape the real world until i put things in perspective.
I'm just floored that you would call my writing quality.  Thank you very much for saying so.  It really lifted my spirits.  *hugs*

Cas
07/27/2008 03:27 am
16. Visiting Hours         
Thanks for the great chapter!  Sorry about your house fire, but glad it was little.  We had one of those too a few years back.  Scary stuff.
I'm so please that you liked the chapter.  We were lucky that my husband was in the right place at the right time so the fire could not spread. 

07/26/2008 02:50 pm
16. Visiting Hours         
Another great chapter.  One thing I really like about this tale is that Spike retains the in-your-face facet of his character. 
Thank you so much.  I personally loved the bad-ass Spike and I love to write him that way, so I'm glad I'm coming across with that.  *hug*

07/26/2008 09:07 am
16. Visiting Hours         
ohhhhh... left us hangin here!!! great chappie.
oh my gosh, is everyone alright? hope no extremely extreme damage was done either... but mostly that no one was hurt. my, my... look at you! posting still when such things happen! you're amazing.
and, story wise again, this was a fabulous chappie!! can't wait for their talk! and til buffy finds out the baby's spike's.... c'mon, the baby is spikey's right? =P I hope so!
:)  I'm not saying anything spoiler like.  LOL.  But thank you for the kind words about the chapter.  I'm so glad  you liked it.

All is well at our house and no one was hurt.  My husband was in the right place at the right time and put the fire out.  Just some electrical damage that needed to be fixed before we could move back in.  We're home now.

kamla
08/26/2008 10:05 pm
15. Not Possible?         
"What?” Buffy gasped, keeping her mouth open in shock.  Kamla was just as surprised, for she was not expecting this to be a baby story, hummmm.
LOL!  I can promise you, this story is NOT a baby!fic.  While she is now pregnant, you will find as you read the story that it's just one small aspect of it.  It's a huge surprise that I didn't want to announce in a warning, and I couldn't say baby!fic in a warning because it just isn't.  But, I'll totally understand if you decide not to read further.  We all have things that we just hate to read.  I have a list of those myself.
Thanks for taking the time to read up to this point.

07/22/2008 04:05 am
15. Not Possible?         
love it. spike;s reaction should be very entertaining. thanks for the fun read.
Thank you.  I'm glad you are enjoying the story.  :)

Shiko
07/17/2008 04:54 pm
15. Not Possible?         
ups sorry, that review just now was me.
Thanks.  *hugs*

07/17/2008 04:52 pm
15. Not Possible?         
ha! I knew it! I knew she would be pregnant! And there is no way that idiot parker is the father.
You're sharp.  Most people didn't see it coming.  Well, at least those that I've talked to.  Thanks for reading.

Cas
07/16/2008 04:09 am
15. Not Possible?         
Nice addition - literally.
:)  Thanks!

kim
07/16/2008 02:34 am
15. Not Possible?         
Wellllll, that's a surprise!
LOL!  I'm glad you didn't see it coming.  Thanks for reading.

fangfaceandrea
07/16/2008 12:32 am
15. Not Possible?         
 god poor Buff, such a shock. But hey at least I 'mpretty sure you're gona make this interesting XD
great chapter
I'll be my best to make it interesting.  Thanks for reading.

07/15/2008 10:28 pm
15. Not Possible?         
Well that's certainly adds another interesting element to the story! As always, looking forward to more!
Thank you.  Yes, and anyone who knows me and the type of stories I like to read, would be very surprised by this twist.  LOL!

07/15/2008 09:59 pm
15. Not Possible?         
oh, love the new twist!!!! woohoo! cant wait til spike finds out! its sooooooooooooo his! oh, i love baby fics!
: )  Thank you.  I'm very glad you like it!

Deb
07/25/2008 01:08 am
14. Surgery         
Very entertaining story.  Love where you are going with it.  Please keep up with your updates!
Thank you : )  I'm going to try to post one chapter a week. 

ladyenchanted
07/11/2008 03:19 am
14. Surgery         
awwwe.  That was good.  I love how he realized he loved her : )  I always like the interactions between spike and joyce ... very sweet.  Well done!
Thank you.  I'm so glad you liked it!

07/09/2008 10:04 pm
14. Surgery         
always enjoy the way spike relates to joyce. very good chapter, thank you.
Thank you.  I'm so please that you liked it.  :)

07/09/2008 08:39 am
14. Surgery         
hey, cool. but with the ring, wont spike just heal right up if they cut through him? i suppose he could take the ring off for the surgery, put it right back on afterwards, and heal right up. i thought it was very sweet how spike thought of having buffy wear the ring to get better... wonder if the same rules apply to a human and a slayer.......???
anyways, fabulous chappie!
Hi there.  Yes, he can get around the surgery issue and getting the chip out is important to Spike.  Even if it doesn't stop him anymore.  He knows that he's lost the ring before and it can happen again.  Best to get that chip out asap. 


No comment on the ring with slayer thing.  LOL!

Cas
07/09/2008 05:29 am
14. Surgery         
Loved  the idea that maybe the ring would work on non-vamps as well.  Still, he never did try it on Buffy, did he, and she's not exactly human.  So like Spike, great idea, bad execution.
LOL!  I'm glad you liked that idea.  I can't say anything more about it :)

zombiegirl
07/09/2008 05:02 am
14. Surgery         
Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to more.
Thank you :)

June
07/09/2008 12:09 am
14. Surgery         
So happy this updated, and loved how Joyce reacted to seeing Spike, even her hesitance at first and telling him she was supposed to be careful. Great chapter, can't wait to see what happens next, with the Scoobies knowing Spike is indestructible and Buffy getting a very persistent vampire determined to show her they'd be good together.
Thank you.  I'm so glad you enjoyed the chapter.  More to come, very soon.

sammi
07/08/2008 11:34 pm
14. Surgery         
What's the point in getting the chip removed now?  he doesn't need to since he has the gem, that worries me a bit.
Well, the big reason is because he knows that the ring was taken from him in the past.  If you recall, when he called the Doctor about getting it removed, because he got the ring back again, they mentioned that he could be paralyzed from the surgery.  He wouldn't want to go through that again.  Even if he would eventually heal.

Now that he has the ring on, he knows that he will heal right away.

07/09/2008 09:55 pm
13. Peas         
love to see spike in his element. very good chapter, thank you.
Thank you.  This chapter was tough to write because of the action scenes, but like you, I love to see Spike in his bad ass mode!  :)

07/05/2008 10:41 am
13. Peas         
Woohoo! Go Spike! Awesome fight! Glad you didn't split it up. Wonderful chappie.
Thank you!  So glad you liked it.  Thanks for letting me know.

07/03/2008 07:37 pm
13. Peas         
Your action scenes were well written...kept me on the edge of my seat.  Looking forward to the next chapter.
Thank you so much.  I find the action scenes to be a real challenge and being the stubborn person I am, I want to learn to get them right.  So very pleased that it worked for you.  Thanks for letting me know.

07/03/2008 05:05 pm
13. Peas         
I love yout fic! I hope u update soon!
Thank you so much.  New chapter is up now.

07/02/2008 01:25 pm
13. Peas         
*grins*  Eeeee, this was a fun battle!  Gotta love Scoobies flying about every which way.  Also liking how Spike leads the Initiative on a merry chase to distract them from the gang.

The peas!!! OMG!  The peas!  I couldn't figure that part out in the earlier chapter ... the freakout over the peas, but now it all becomes clear!
LOL.  I'm glad you liked it.   It was fun to write, but also very challenging.  I have to admit, it was fun writing Scoobies flying about every which way. 

I'm glad the peas thing was a surprise.  I was being really obvious with the freezer being the place that Buffy had kept the ring, but I knew some wouldn't see it.  LOL!

07/01/2008 11:32 pm
13. Peas         
That was one hell of a fight - gruellingly brutal.  Good to see Spike saving the day.
Thank you.  I was going for action packed and brutal.  :)

07/01/2008 01:17 pm
13. Peas         
Great chapter; glad she finally got smart and gave him the ring.  Here's hoping....
Thank you.  Took her almost dying to give him the ring, but she did it.  :)

07/01/2008 05:30 am
13. Peas         
That fight scene was awesome.  Loved Spike's joy in the fight.
Everyone coming together to fight Adam, even without the joining spell was also wonderful.
Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it.  :)

07/01/2008 05:05 am
13. Peas         
Wow, what a chapter! So many questions...glad Adam is done for.  Looking forward to answers
Thanks.  Yes, a lot was happening.  I hope you like the next chapter.

07/01/2008 03:54 am
13. Peas         
Exciting chapter! The fallout should be very interesting.
Thank you.  Yes it will be.  :)

Mark Evans
07/01/2008 02:56 am
13. Peas         
What a great chapter :D ! I loved Spike saving the day.  I can't wait for the next update though, I'm sure Buffy is gonna be okay.  Thank you for sharing.
I'm thrilled that you liked it :) Thanks for letting me know.
I've just posted chapter 14. 

07/09/2008 09:45 pm
12. No Deal         
shame buffy isn't as trusting as joyce. but that would shorten the tale. am not in favor of that. very good read. thank you.
Thank you.  Yes, if Buffy was more trusting, the story would be over and not very realistic, either :)  I'm so glad you are enjoying the story.  Thanks for reading.

07/02/2008 01:31 pm
12. No Deal         
Comment:  D=  I like Spike's plan.  Silly Buffy ... just take it.  It's not like you can't either kick his butt or seduce it right back off his finger.

Crit:  x.x  Parker? What?  Why is that in there?  Why on god's green earth would she accuse him?  There's a jillion vampires in Sunnydale.  It could have been anyone!  (Like a chick he tried to pick up!) 
I can't remember who's pov this chapter was in, but if I am remembering correctly wasn't it in Spike's?  Buffy had a feeling it was Spike who got Parker and she just threw that out at him to see if she was right.  His reaction told her she was. 

All4Spike
06/30/2008 11:45 pm
12. No Deal         
I can understand Buffy's reasoning in not giving Spike the ring, but just how beat up are they going to get without it?
You said it.   :)

spuffy chick
06/30/2008 04:44 am
12. No Deal         
oh no, oh no! please, let there be more...soon?  i really, really enjoy reading it....
:)  I'm so glad you are enjoying it!  I'm hoping to have an update soon.  I've been trying to get one chapter up every week.  Thanks for reading and for letting me know you like it.  It means a lot to me.

06/27/2008 10:53 pm
12. No Deal         
Loved the anticipatory build up!  Looking forward to the fight.  Wondering how they will get out out alive.
Thank you.  I'm glad you like how I'm writing this.  More to come soon.

06/27/2008 04:43 pm
12. No Deal         
I love how realistic this is. I mean, as if Buffy could trust him THAT fast. Also, I love every part of this. :D
Thank you so much.  You don't know how much your comment about it being realistic means to me.  My betas help me keep it that way, but thank you.  I'm so glad you are enjoying it.

06/26/2008 04:05 am
12. No Deal         
Oh Yeah well and truly buggered doesn't even cover it!!

Loving this, truth serum was genius.

And hiding the ring in the freezer.... lol... well she never thoguht he'd be in her freezer....
I'm so glad you are enjoying it.  :)
Thank you!


LadyEnchanted
06/24/2008 09:48 pm
12. No Deal         
yay update!  I have a feeling she might be showing him her secret in the freezer soon if Adam's coming ... ; )
good work!
I'm glad you liked the update.  Thanks for reading.  Stay tuned for the next chapter.  I think you will like it :)

Cas
06/24/2008 05:10 am
12. No Deal         
Really liked Spike's solution of fighting fire with fire.  Why can't Buffy be reasobable!  Oh, yeah, she's Buffy.
LOL!  Yep, she's Buffy.  I so want to break her out of character and have her do what I want her to, but I'm trying to keep things believable.  : ) Thanks for reading.

06/24/2008 01:22 am
12. No Deal         
Oh ye of little faith, Buffy. 
Thanks for the review : )

Mark Evans
06/24/2008 12:29 am
12. No Deal         
I completely understand why she wouldn't give him the ring, but I still wish she had, lol.  I think she'll give in (at least I think so).
Thanks for reading and for the review.  I don't want to give away what happens next, but stay tuned to find out.  :)

06/24/2008 12:00 am
12. No Deal         
She's definitely a stubborn one! I can't wait to see how this plays out! 
Isn't she though?  Stubborn and in denial.  Thanks for the review.

06/23/2008 11:53 pm
12. No Deal         
aw, dang. that was a brilliant plan of spike's... why didn't buffy just go for it?!!? ok... so i know why. but still, she doesnt know that spike wouldnt hurt her.
loved it. cant wait to see what happens next!
~dl
:)  I'm so glad you like the story.  More coming very soon.  Thanks for reading and leaving reviews.  Means a lot to me.

sara
06/23/2008 08:31 pm
12. No Deal         
man, she's really getting on my nerves, he even goes in there to help get her out, and they still treat him like he can't be trusted.  she'll be singing a different tune when she's dead.
LOL!  I don't think she'll be singing if she's dead, but I get your point.  I've tried to keep the characters in character as I saw them in canon.  Buffy gets on my nerves often as well.  :)
Thanks for reading.

07/09/2008 09:29 pm
11. Staying In         
even if joyce sprung for cable buffy would find more entertainment on her computer. very good read, thank you.
Hi.  Yes, now there is much more fun on the computer than on TV.  I don't think Buffy even had a personal computer in her home?  I only saw Willow there with her on laptop.  :)

06/18/2008 05:15 pm
11. Staying In         
I really like this fic! The shower scne was very sexy ;) and I cant wait for Buffy to give in!


I hope u upate soon!
Thank you.  I'm so glad you like my story.  *hugs*

06/18/2008 04:43 pm
11. Staying In         
Ooh, I'm loving the steamy feeling building within Buffy!
Thank you.  :)

Ladyenchanted
06/18/2008 07:18 am
11. Staying In         
Brilliant!  i love that Spike put on her hair products : ) the banter between Buffy and Spike was really cute : )
Thank you.  : )  I'm so glad you liked it.

All4Spike
06/18/2008 04:13 am
11. Staying In         
Typical, when Buffy relaxes around Spike they get on really well, but as soon as she realises what she's doing and starts with her usual cutting remarks it all goes wrong. Oooooh naked wet Spike! How could she resist?
I know I couldn't resist LOL!

06/18/2008 03:11 am
11. Staying In         
Thanks for another great update--looking forward to more soon!
You are very welcome.  Thanks for reading.

06/17/2008 10:54 pm
11. Staying In         
Okay. What's in the freezer that's got Buffy so worried?

I'm enjoying this story quite a bit. Naughty Spike. Silly Buffy.
I'm not telling, but if you think real hard, you might guess it.  It will be revealed in the next chapter, so not much of a wait on finding out.  : )

I'm very glad you like the story.  Thank you.

06/17/2008 10:15 pm
11. Staying In         
must say this is a great chapter...and give you mad props for referencing Johanna Lindsey and Warrior Women...great book and author....keep up the good work...
:)  Thank you!  I'm so glad you liked this chapter.  Johanna Lindsey is responsible for my love of romance novels and my fascination with Scotland.  Warrior Women is a little different from what she had written before, but I really, really liked it.  Figured Joyce wouldn't have anything real deep lying around.

06/17/2008 10:03 pm
11. Staying In         
Poor Buffy's practically chewing the furniture and Spike had a happy daydream - I love it!
LOL!  That about sums up the chapter.  I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

07/09/2008 09:18 pm
10: House Mates         
very good chapter, thank you.
Thank you!  I'm please that you liked it :)

ladyenchanted
06/16/2008 02:55 am
10: House Mates         
oooo!!..this is great! 
: )  Glad you are enjoying it!

ladyenchanted
06/16/2008 02:51 am
10: House Mates         
oooo!!..this is great! 
: )  Glad you are enjoying it!

06/15/2008 06:33 am
10: House Mates         
oh, goodie!!! i love it when spike's a guest in the summers home!
cant wait for more!
~liz
:)  Glad you like it.

All4Spike
06/14/2008 01:47 am
10: House Mates         
Oops! Everyone has to gang up to defeat Adam a bit earlier than in canon... oh, and what about Ethan, he hasn't turned up yet!
Yes.  A bit earlier and things will be just a little different.  Here is where I veer off out of canon and into really AU.  Not saying anything about Ethan.  :)

06/13/2008 11:30 am
10: House Mates         
That's a very grumpy Buffy!  It's going to take more than sweet talk to improve her disposition!
Yes.  I think more than anything, she's being grumpy with herself.  She liked that kiss a little too much and it's wigging her out.  who better to "beat up" on than our Spike?

Cas
06/13/2008 12:07 am
10: House Mates         
Good twist about Adam.  Liked the description of Buffy's phone call too - would drive Spike out of his mind.
: )  Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it.

06/12/2008 11:00 pm
10: House Mates         
Spike won't think of leaving now.  No one kills his Slayer but him (*cough*).  Love that you had him point out to her that those terrible spells were as intrusive on him as her!  It ISN'T all about Buffy (hope Joyce sets her straight about that and about how Spike has never tried to hurt her without the chip.  In fact when Buffy trusted Spike to leave town after they cleared things up with Angelus and headed to LA she left her mom open to attack by him if he so chose because of the open invitation!  He had all that time to harm Joyce and never did it ... never!)  Oh dear, I do rant!

She is really rattled by the kisses and her reactions (not to mention the truth serum reply).

He's really rattled by his protective urges where Buffy is concerned.  He is actually having to CONSCIOUSLY make up other reasons because he knows well the real ones.  LOL

Excellent.

Adam and his last orders are a perfect scary threat towards Buffy.  The threat toward Spike being his value as escaped "property" of th US government and their official plans for their lab rat.  These two are both at serious risk.

Kathleen

Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it.  I like my Spike to have some balls, so I had to have him getting in Buffy's face.  That's one thing about my story that will be different than canon.  No making a clown out of our hero.   )

06/12/2008 08:48 pm
10: House Mates         
Glad to see the update...can't wait to see what's coming next!
Thank you.  Glad you liked it.

06/13/2008 11:33 pm
9. The Truth         
Great action! Can I say I hate Xander?!
Thank you.  And yes you can.  Xander's not my favorite of the characters either.

06/12/2008 10:30 pm
9. The Truth         
Can't remember if I commented cause I read this rushing to get ready to work but even if it's a second comment it's worth it!

Great action sequence with just the right amount of action.  You can feel the urgency.  Nice well executed rescue and just in time.  Buffy would not have survived Adam.  Glad she's not only met him but had him "explained". 

Always love Dr. Walsh getting her just rewards.  Interesting answer under the truth serum (kinda wish Giles had been there to hear it LOL).  Hope Buffy thinks a bit about what Spike might well have endured at their hands.  Glad she went to his "defense" as not some animal too.

Love Spike answering truthfully about why he helped even if he didn't really realize it was the truth as the words left his lips.  The kiss drove it home to them both I think even if they deny it later.

Typical Xander....accept Spike's help then turn on him...sigh.  Jerk!

Excellent chapter.

Kathleen
Thank you.  I'm so glad you liked it. 

06/10/2008 03:26 am
9. The Truth         
nice rescue. shame xander couldn't have been a casualty. thanks for the update.
Thank you!  I could have easily written his death, yeah?  LOL!  What fool runs away from demons with his gun waving in the air?  Xander, that's who.    I've promised myself not to let my Xander dislike show too strongly in my fics, but every now and then, I slip in something silly.  : )

06/09/2008 06:44 pm
9. The Truth         
lol. nice xan.
HA! buffy and spike are so goners! now, they just gotta give in.........
loved it!
~liz
: )  Giving in?  Our heroes?  They've got to torture themselves a little first LOL!.  Thank you.  I'm glad you liked it.

06/09/2008 01:10 pm
9. The Truth         

Great action-packed chapter.  It's aA pity Xander had to be so crass at the end!

Thank you.  I know.  Xander has a big mouth.  : )

06/09/2008 11:09 am
9. The Truth         
Ohhh, great chapter dawn!! Some great action (and I don't just mean the fighting ;-) ) Can't wait for more.
: )  Thank you so much.  I'm thrilled that you liked it!

06/09/2008 04:15 am
9. The Truth         
Comment:  Always love new chapters.  I also thought that your idea of bringing in Adam was original.  So was the glamour on Riley.  Not to mention Xander and Spike sowing confusion ... really, the whole of the internment and rescue was excellent.  On a purely fangirl note:  looking forward to seeing the afterwards on this rescue! 

Critique:  The writing seem rushed rather than the action fast paced.  =/ 
Thank you for such a nice review.  : )   I very much appreciate your critique.  I'm going back and having one of my betas go back (because she was kind enough to do it) and see what seemed rushed and I'll try to watch that in the future.  Your critique is very valuable to me because I have hopes of getting original work published in the future. 
*hugs*

06/09/2008 02:34 am
9. The Truth         
What an exciting update--love how you're steering this! Can't wait for more!
Thank you.  I'm so glad you liked it! 

06/08/2008 03:19 am
8. Thay Had Guns!         
does riley want to help? even he should have been bright enough to know what would happen. very good read, thank you.
I don't think Riley would think that they would take Buffy.  He had no clue when Prof. Walsh tried to get her killed.  He thought they'd capture Hostile 17 and be done with it.

layenchanted
06/07/2008 05:11 am
8. Thay Had Guns!         
tee hee!  how cool was this?  thanks for the great update!
: )  Thank you much!  I'm so glad you liked it.

06/06/2008 04:42 pm
8. Thay Had Guns!         
OK.  I admit I'm confused by the ending but I'm sure you will clear it up in the next chapter.  Why did Riley ask the question  when he got what he was looking for?  Really excellent writing again.
It will be cleared up in the next chapter, but I'll say that Riley was not there looking for Spike.  : )

06/06/2008 07:20 am
8. Thay Had Guns!         
oh, nice twist! love it! and yay spike-y!
cant wait for more!
~liz
Thank you : )  More coming soon!

Cas
06/06/2008 06:43 am
8. Thay Had Guns!         
With TWO love sick swains rushing to her rescue (along with Willow and Xander) what could possibly go wrong?
LOL!  What could possibly go wrong, indeed! 

06/06/2008 03:16 am
8. Thay Had Guns!         
Wow, what great chapter...looking forward to your next! Can't wait to see where you take it!
Thank you.  I'm thrilled that you like it that much.  : )

06/06/2008 01:13 am
8. Thay Had Guns!         
WOOOO Didn't see that coming. Yes he is in denial but very much hers already.  Certainly surprised to see Riley there at the end.  Did he not expect them to take Buffy captive?  Grrr...idiot (I never did like him though).  Knew Spike had to help, can't let Buffy get hurt on his watch even if he can't admit why yet.

She' as bad....can't admit the feelings are real but she's closer than he is I think.  Not going with Riley will be better on her heart issues too as that only made things much worse IMHO.

Looking forward to the next installment but savored this one. 

Kathleen
Woooo!  I'm thrilled that you didn't see that little twist coming!  I've said it before in another reply, but it's tough to write something that readers don't see coming.  Especially avid readers who know all the tricks that writers use. 

Hopefully, I pull a few more "Oh, my!" type twists out of my bag of tricks.  : )

06/06/2008 12:57 am
8. Thay Had Guns!         

Nice twist.  And I loved Spike's 'plan'.  It lasted all of two minutes.

LOL!  Yep.  Poor Spike.  Things never do go the way he plans.  I'm glad you liked the twist  :)

06/05/2008 07:02 pm
8. Thay Had Guns!         
Ohhh, drama. Loved this update. Obviously, some spell-induced kissy-face would have been nice but I love how you're dealing with their reactions. They're both really not happy with the fact that they care for each other. Look forward to more!
Hi.  Yeah, I thought about writing out "Something Blue", but I loved the way that episode went in Canon, so I didn't want to mess with it at all. 

I'm so glad you are liking this so far. 

June
06/05/2008 06:46 pm
8. Thay Had Guns!         
Ha ha! Riley being around certainly seems to be drawing out jealous, possesive Spike and that's one of my favorite versions! I hadn't considered that the Initiative would take Buffy, forcing Spike into action without time to think about image or what he should be feeling. Great job and I can't wait to read the daring rescue!
Thank you, June.  I'm thrilled that so many people didn't see this twist coming.  It's so hard to write surprises for people how read a lot and usually know what's coming up next. 

I love Jealous Spike and frustrated Riley, too.  : )

Thanks for letting me know that you are reading.  *hugs*

Really enjoying it. Thanks.
04/19/2010 05:06 am
7. Tied Up         
 
Thank you!

Really enjoying it. Thanks.
04/19/2010 05:06 am
7. Tied Up         
 
/  I'm thrilled that you are enjoying it.

09/03/2008 11:05 am
7. Tied Up         
I have completely fallen in love with your story - having a wonderful reading it - Best of Luck with the rest of it - look forward to all your new chapters -
Thank you so much.  I'm thrilled that you have enjoyed it thus far.  :)

Richard
06/05/2008 10:24 pm
7. Tied Up         
Nice story. I like it.
Thank you, Richard.  I'm so glad you are reading and that you took the time to let me know you like the story.  That means a lot to me.

06/03/2008 02:49 am
7. Tied Up         
at least this buffy shows a little more compassion than canon buffy. very good chapter, thank you.
I was trying to keep her close to canon, but give her reasons to act differently : )  She wasn't all bad, but she's going to be a little better in my verse.  Just because Spike deserves better.

I'm glad you liked it.  Thanks for letting me know.

06/02/2008 09:13 pm
7. Tied Up         
I love this fic! I cant wait for another chapter!


Thank you.  I'm so glad you are enjoying it.

06/01/2008 12:45 pm
7. Tied Up         
Another brilliant update, Dawn. Surprised you have time with all you did (like making excellent banners!) Really enjoying this story and look forward to more.
Thank you.  I'm so please that you like your banner : )  And this story.  More to come very soon.

Ben
06/01/2008 03:34 am
7. Tied Up         
Love Spike's line at the end where he brought up the Gem: nice way to catch her off guard, if he keeps it up he might get her to accidently reveal where she has hidden the gem
Is this really Ben, or is this Glory?  Sorry, couldn't resist.  If you told me, I'd end up forgetting in a few minutes anyway, right?

Yes, Spike will do anything to get that Gem, now that he knows it's still in Sunnydale, : )

LadyEnchanted
06/01/2008 12:55 am
7. Tied Up         
awwwe.   she's all concerned for him - but she doesn't want to be ...*sigh*...
good work : )
Thank you much.  Glad you like it.

Cas
05/31/2008 08:15 pm
7. Tied Up         
Interesting conversation on the stairs.  Buffy is scrambling so hard to cover.  great story.  Glad you are writing ahead, please post often.
Thank you.  And yes, she's trying very hard to keep her squatters rights by the river of denial.  I promise to keep going with regular updates. 

05/31/2008 06:17 pm
7. Tied Up         
I always felt sorry for Spike in that episode - everybody sitting around having a nice dinner and he's forced to sit there and watch them eat.  Very rude of them. 
Good story you've got going here, by the way.  Believable characterization.  Good dialogue.
Thank you.  I felt sorry for Spike, too.  It's no wonder he ended up being a depressed shell of himself, later in the season.

I'm so glad you are enjoying the story so far.

05/31/2008 05:00 pm
7. Tied Up         
Thanks for yet another great chapter - looking forward to the next.
I always enjoy reading your fics!
Thank you.  I'm so glad you like this and the other's I've done.  More to come, soon.

05/31/2008 03:19 pm
7. Tied Up         
Poor Spike.  At least Buffy's having a little consideration for him!
I know.  They were really mean to him. 

05/31/2008 10:19 am
7. Tied Up         
another great chapter. i  can't wait for more
Thank you.  I'm thrilled that you liked it.

05/31/2008 09:10 am
7. Tied Up         
I am really enjoying this story. I like the little tweaks of canon events that show Buffy is actually thinking and not just folowing a script. Could she give Spike a pillow? As someone with back pain I have always cringed at the unthinking torture of that bathtub marathon poor Spike was put through.
Somehow, your name did not show up.   But, I'm glad you are enjoying the story.  I feel for you.  I have bad knees.  I know the discomfort of chronic pain.  *hugs*

05/31/2008 06:21 am
7. Tied Up         
yay! i like no ends in sight. long stories are of the good. especially when they're this good!!!
love the update.
~liz
Thank you, Liz.  I'm so glad you like the story. 

06/08/2010 02:17 am
6. Threshold         
i agree with the iowa part, being from iowa myself. cornfed and raised guys are evil..... plain evil. loving the story!
LOL!  About Iowa.  I'm sure there are some really good guys who are born and raised there. 

I'm glad you are enjoying the story.  Thanks so much for reading it and letting me know that you like it.  That means a lot to me.

05/30/2008 03:09 pm
6. Threshold         
Looking forward to next chapter!  What will it take for Spike not to spill it! LOL!
LOL!  He's a gentleman at heart, isn't he.  Would he kiss and tell?  I'm not telling....

05/29/2008 11:58 pm
6. Threshold         
enjoying buffy's reactions to angel being tortured and to riley. very good read, thank you.
LOL!  I knew you would.  Thank you.

LadyEnchanted
05/29/2008 07:27 am
6. Threshold         
oooooOOO!  cool!  very engaging ... i so want the next chapter!
: )  Thank you.  The next chapter will be up very soon.  I'm so glad you like it thus far.

Cas
05/28/2008 05:14 am
6. Threshold         
Interesting twist.  Loved the bit with Angel,,,even though Spike tended to believe him LOL.
Yeah, well, as long as he had the vamp in chains...might as well make the most of it.  LOL!

05/28/2008 01:30 am
6. Threshold         
YAY  update!  So Spike is chipped now.  This is good because Buffy will let him near her and we know that's all she needs to begin to see him.  SO glad she remembers and agrees that he showed her mercy before.  Really that is remarkable, he could have done exactly what Harm intended and instead she was as safe as houses.

Methinks Buffy is already feeling something for him and maybe she won't be quite the bitca she was in canon with the nasty comments and so on.
Excellent.

Congratulations on the nominations....very much merited.

KAthleen
Thank you, Kathleen.  The noms were such a thrill for me!

*hugs*

05/27/2008 11:21 pm
6. Threshold         
I wonder how long Buffy will be able to resist... Spike too.  And who'll be the most obnoxious?  Fun!
LOL!  The most obnoxious.  I'm not sure who will win that one, but they are both going for the title.  : )

ya_lublyu_tebya
05/27/2008 07:06 pm
6. Threshold         
Another great update! Poor Spike. I have a feeling Buffy's going to be taking better care of him this time round.
Thank you.  *hugs*

05/30/2008 02:51 pm
5. Wrong         
Ah, Buffy has an itch! An really nice sequeway to get Marcus into the story!
Oh, yeah!  Gotta have some Angel torture going on, even it Spike thinks it was a waste of time.  LOL! 

05/25/2008 03:37 am
5. Wrong         
neither of them will face the facts. very good chapter, thank you. may we have a long angel torture sequence?
LOL.  As much as I'd love to park there at an Angel torture session, I'm afraid it would slow pacing of this story down.  Sorry to disappoint.  I hope you like what I have instore, nontheless.

05/24/2008 02:53 am
5. Wrong         
lol, they both are goners. to bad they are still in de Nile..
great update, as always.
~liz
Thank you, Liz.  Yes, they are goners, but you know it's going to be a long river....  : )

ladyenchanted
05/24/2008 02:33 am
5. Wrong         
oh dear!  nicely done ; )
: )  Thank you.  *hugs*

Cas
05/24/2008 12:18 am
5. Wrong         
Great chapter.  Really enjoying this story.
Thank you, Cas.  I'm so glad you are enjoying it.  *hugs*

05/23/2008 06:14 pm
5. Wrong         
I'd love it if just for once Buffy told Willow to mind her own business.
But Willow is her very bestest friend.  LOL! 
Thanks for reading!  : )

05/23/2008 05:51 pm
5. Wrong         
Oh dear. The spell's over. But methinks it's not quite over yet. Far too many left-over feelings. Look forward to the next.
Oh, yeah.  Not quite over, to be sure.  Thank you.  : )

05/23/2008 05:49 pm
5. Wrong         
Even though it's following the logical path, all I can think is no no no no not the chip!

But still I long for more.  MORE.
Thank you.  I'm trying to stay close to canon for as long as I can while developing my own spin.  I won't say when I'm going to veer off on my own trail completely, but I think everyone will be able to tell.  : )

More coming very soon.  Thanks for reading and leaving a review.  *hugs*

05/23/2008 05:18 pm
5. Wrong         
Uh Oh, looks like trouble on the horizon! Thanks for the update!
You are very welcome.  And yes, trouble this way cometh.

:-) thanks !
04/19/2010 03:22 am
4.5 Missing Smut from Ch.4         
 
So glad you liked it!  :)

05/21/2008 02:04 pm
4.5 Missing Smut from Ch.4         
Mmm, nice smut. :-) I think Spike might just get addicted to being touched lovingly instead of hurt all the time. Can't wait for the next update!
*blushes*  Thank you.  Glad you liked it.

05/21/2008 04:12 am
4.5 Missing Smut from Ch.4         
repeat: poor spike. this could be a lose/lose situation for him. very good read, thank you.
Thank you.  : )

05/21/2008 12:30 am
4.5 Missing Smut from Ch.4         

Now you're talking!!  That was very sensuous yum.

Thank you.  : )  I'm always so nervous when I post smut, so I'm glad to know you liked it. 

Cas
05/21/2008 05:20 am
4. Sunrise Date         
Ah, so she IS getting to him too!
Yep.  Poor bewildered Spike. 

05/20/2008 08:09 pm
4. Sunrise Date         
poor spike. bet he wishes he didn't tell giles to fix her. very good read, thank you.
LOL!  I'm glad you liked it.

05/20/2008 02:49 am
4. Sunrise Date         
i love how it's buffy chasing spike....really quite good.  Spike's reactions to her advances are great : )  awesome work!
Thank you.  I'm so happy you like it.  I loved the idea of Buffy chasing Spike as well.  *hugs*

05/20/2008 01:42 am
4. Sunrise Date         
Oh, Dawn, I do like this new ficcie of yours.  *grin*
I'm so glad.  Thank you so much for the review : )  *hugs*

05/19/2008 06:44 pm
4. Sunrise Date         
oooh he loves her too! For all his swagger, he's just a big softy underneath! Excellent update - loved their banter and how hard he tried to resist her!
Thank you.  I so glad you liked it.  : )

05/19/2008 04:25 pm
4. Sunrise Date         
Awww. He just wants to be loved. But I dread to think of Buffy's reaction to this post-spell :-s
Thank you.  I hope you enjoy where I take this.  I'm trying to keep it believable.  As much as a fan fiction that veers off canon can be. 

05/20/2008 08:01 pm
3. Love is in the Air         
killed for her, not killed for her, but draws the line at holding her hand. only spike's mind works that way. fun read, thank you.
LOL!  Yep.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.  Thank you.

05/18/2008 05:27 pm
3. Love is in the Air         
Loving this. I'm thinking Spike might just come round to this idea... but then who knows what'll happen if/when the spell gets reversed. Great stuff!
Spike had always been the one to pine and moon.  I think he quite likes having someone chase after him : )  Even if it is only spell induced.
Thanks.  I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Cas
05/17/2008 08:50 am
3. Love is in the Air         
Poor Buffy - such a reluctant boyfriend!  Wonder what she'll think if/when she learns what happened to Parker?  and Harmony? 
LOL!  Yes, he's quite reluctant at the moment, isn't he. Thanks for reading.

05/17/2008 05:23 am
3. Love is in the Air         
Poor Spike really is trying to kid himself isn't he?  From not killing Xander, to killing Parker because of how he used Buffy to going with her to see his first sunrise it's clear he's feeling more than he's letting on.  Although I can appreciate the twilight zone comment since Buffy is much nicer to him than usual, what with being full of love and all
Yes, LOL!, Spike is a little discombobulated.  Thanks for reading!

05/17/2008 03:12 am
3. Love is in the Air         
That last line was great!
: )  Thank you.  I must admit, it's my favorite thing about this chapter.  So glad you liked it.

05/16/2008 08:33 pm
3. Love is in the Air         
That was fun - and watching the sunrise together...
Thanks.  I'm so glad you liked it!

05/16/2008 06:10 pm
3. Love is in the Air         
Spike, brash as ever; dusting Harmony before thinking she might be able to undo the spell.  Great dialog...loved that she wants to take him to see the sunrise and not just automatically jump him! Thanks for the update!
Thank you.  Oh, she wants to jump his bones, but she's sensing the reluctance.  Gotta soften the boy up some first.  : )


05/16/2008 04:36 pm
3. Love is in the Air         
This is so cute!  Poor Spike, unable to face up to what he feels, and Buffy, completely head over heels for him!
Thanks you.  I'm so glad you like it.  : )

05/20/2008 07:52 pm
2. Light of Day         
delightful read. thank you. "fix her." indeed.
: )  Thank you for reading! 

LadyEnchanted
05/20/2008 01:14 am
2. Light of Day         
lolol!  "Fix her!"  that was really funny to me...for some reason.  I could totally see Spike doing that.  Nice work!
Thank you very much.  The whole idea of this fic came from that last scene where he bites her and she says I love you, so he brings her to Giles and says "fix her"  I saw it as a funny moment as well.  I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

05/15/2008 10:59 pm
2. Light of Day         

I don't think the weirdness is behind Spike just yet.  Great fun.

You've got that right.
Thank you.  I'm so glad you are enjoying this.

05/15/2008 05:19 am
2. Light of Day         

Haha!

I started reading and had imagined Spike running to Giles to fix Buffy after she thoroughly freaked him out, gald to see that's what's happened: the only thing better would have been if Buffy had been chasing Spike and him begging Giles to hide him from the crazy bint.

-Ken

Hi, Ken.  Thanks for reading.  The chasing is just about to get started.  So stay tuned : )

Cas
05/15/2008 04:33 am
2. Light of Day         
Excellent start!  Loved Spike/Giles conversation!  And for once, their relationship starts off with Buffy actually declaring her love.  What a switch.
Thank you : )  I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 

dramionelurver
05/15/2008 02:37 am
2. Light of Day         
i really really like it!!! this is an awesome fic!! cant wait for more!
~liz
Aw, thank you.  So glad you like it!

Ann
05/14/2008 11:17 pm
2. Light of Day         
What a great turnaround! And I thought how you showed Spike obviously so reluctant to steal Buffy without sacrificing any of his Big Bad persona. Of course, he would then tell the Watcher, while standing in full sunlight, to fix his Slayer just so he could then kill her in twenty four hours! LOL
Great story, I'm really glad I found it. And there are so many ways you could take this! I look forward to seeing what you decide to do, and how you might describe some more interactions between Spike and besotted Buffy!
*smiles*  Thank you.  I really did have fun writing these first few chapters.  I truly hope that you like what I have coming up.  Thanks for reading and the very kind review.

05/14/2008 02:56 pm
2. Light of Day         
I love it! Evil, confused Spike! Can't wait to see what happens next, hope you'll have an update for us soon! Thanks for the 2 chapter head start!
I'm so glad you like it!  More coming soon.  Thank you.

Mark Evans
05/14/2008 02:41 pm
2. Light of Day         
I'm really enjoying this story :) . I'm sure Harm didn't have this in mind when she had that spell cast, lol. I can't wait for the next chapter. Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad that you like the story so far.  Thanks for reading and for the review. 

03/02/2009 06:36 am
1. Harsh         

LadyEnchanted
05/20/2008 01:04 am
1. Harsh         
super start.  You have Harmony spot on ... i love that she pants like a dog..lol
Thank you : )   I enjoy writing Harmony, because she's fun to poke fun of.  She wasn't all that bad, because she had enough sense to fall in love with the hottest vampire, ever.  LOL!  I have no idea where the panting like a dog thing came from, but it seemed appropriate for the moment.

I'm so glad you like the beginning of this.

05/15/2008 10:44 pm
1. Harsh         
Harmony and Bryan make a brilliant team!
LOL!  Don't they thought?  Thanks for reading.

05/14/2008 02:49 pm
1. Harsh         
Glad to see you have something new for us! Harmony doing a spell? I can't imagine how that could ever go right! Going to read the next chapter. Thanks!
Hi there.  Thanks for reading.  Yes, Harmony's not the brightest bulb.  Poor vamp.  : )