It has been about thirty years since Buffy jumped off a tower to save the world. Her world and her friends have changed in her absence. Not knowing how or why she's back, Buffy still has to find a way to become one of the living again.

R for now, probably NC-17 or hard R later.

In our second installment Buffy rises from her stupor.

In our third installment there are at least a few answers.

In our fourth installment Tara and Buffy chat and Buffy patrols.

In our fifth installment Buffy learns more about Anne and Xander opens another can of worms.

In our sixth installment Buffy meets Angel.

In our seventh installment there is much backstory.

In our eighth installment Buffy does some dancing and thinking, and then a familiar face makes an appearance.

In our ninth installment Buffy spends some time with the new Watcher and Spike takes her out for dinner.

In our tenth installment there is a massive vampire attack.

In our eleventh installment, the aftermath of the battle and the kissing. Warning: If you thought the curtain was going to rise on a make-out session… not exactly. This chapter contains some unpleasant imagery.

In our twelfth installment Buffy and Spike spend more time together and Jess reflects on recent and past events.

In our thirteen installment the vengeance demon expert comes to town.

In our fourteenth installment, Tara has a moment of inspiration and there is an unpleasant development.

Warning: This chapter contains a character death.

In our fifteenth installment the Big Bad makes his presence felt, and our story comes to an end.

A brief wrap-up