very good read, thank you. dawn's reaction proves how human she is (definitely a teenager.)spike and buffy's attitude is why i read fanfic.

Love the segueway into Season 5! Is this the end?

I was afraid that you would be wrapping up this wonderful tale, but it appears that you've set yourself up to continue nicely. Bravo!

Whew - I was afraid you were going to end the story.

Are we going again? Are you going to continue the story (either in this fic or a sequel) about S5 with a Spuffy relationship, or will you be ending it soon? I will support either decision, author knows best, but I would love to see more of your writing, either with this story or a new one.

Great chapter once again, super explanations of Dawn, and understand from the group.:)

I do feel for Dawn but I am just glad that she has support from the family. And that Spike is an integral part of it.

Haven't been around for a while, I know. My bad. But I like the way your are integrating this with the rest of the season.

Wonderful segue into S5! Poor Dawn, I always felt she had good reason for acting out on the show for many reasons.

Maybe now they can all concentrate on what's important and get off Buffy and Spike...nah, didn't think so *G*.

Excellent update.

Kathleen

Oh, wow! It was nice to see all of their reactions to this one, and very good that Dawn was INVOLVED in the big reveal, this time around. Absolutely wonderful, you captured the heightened emotions of a distraught teenager beautifully. It's also nice that you still showed how Buffy and Spike's relationship is progressing. I loved it!

Neat exposition on Dawn - you captured her reaction perfectly.

Off they go for the real battle. ::chuckle::

At least she didn't cut herself. Yet.

Don't keep us waiting too long with the epilogue, right? Pretty please?

Just an epilogue after this, eh? Yet another story is just beginning...

poor Dawn...it's a lot to assimilate. She'll adjust, though. She's stronger than anyone gave her credit for.

So the truth is out and another apocalypse is on the way.

Fun!

So the truth is out and another apocalypse is on the way.

Fun!

*whimpers* I see another hundred chapters coming.....

Just when I'm afraid this fic is drawing to a close, you add another twist (or three)! I'm so glad, and I am very much enjoying this fic. Please keep it going strong!

Thank you for sharing your muse, it's much appreciated.