Meret knows where they have to go..
Loved Buffy's teasing when Spike asked her if she trusted him.
I was too busy reading.. very thrilling written. When even the sewer reeked of magic, that was indeed no good sign. And Meret is angry too because she thinks of Giles as her family too. And the birds coming to live? Not good sign...
But loved the chapter :)

Author's Response: I promised (my own twisted brand) of action and romance in this story, and by gum, I'm going to try my darndest to deliver! Glad you're liking it! Thank you!

Another vividly described, deftly plotted chapter. From the opening sentence, this chapter grabbed on and never let go. The building tension left me breathless. The scene with Elaine made my skin crawl. This chapter flowed beautifully, and Spike, Buffy and Meret working together was a joy to read. This story keeps delighting me with its humor and attention to detail - The Build-a-Bear store harboring the necromancer? Brilliant! Buffy's stunned reaction to Giles is in character, but it's made her vulnerable...I can't wait to read what you have in store for us next.

Author's Response: I was a little worried about this one, because I went from humor to almost romance to horror all in the same chapter. Just ask my betas! I think if I ask them "Does this flow well?" one more time, I'm going to get beat. I'm so glad you liked the end result! Thanks!

great chapter

Author's Response: Thank you!

Yay! an update, YAY!

Author's Response: I'm trying to get these last few chapters out. Real life is just smacking me round a little at the moment. I'm just glad I haven't chased you all off. Thanks!

HI there! I just *knew* you couldn't have killed Meret! I just knew it... So, ok i panicked a bit but I knew a fellow McCaffrey lover wouldn't have done that. Right. And, yes to the offering of Xander bit for Meret's sake *grin*
This was great! I just love it when Meret messes up with Spike!!! I love that little Coalt! lol I can just see her nosing around Spike's curls! lol
Anyway, the plot is back (and scaringly) on track.
cheers
mikim

Author's Response: Yeah, I love her too much. ;-) Plottiness and action will abound for the next little bit. Hope you like it! Thanks for the review!

This chapter flowed beautifully, and was rife with emotional moments. Meret's pilfering was a very funny resolution to what I thought was a perilous predicament. The shared vision was creepy, and the details of Giles' hands sewing up and moving the starling was nice and creepy.

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked this one. The last few chapters have been challenging to write, but fun too. Thanks!

And we're running. Next chapter please.

Of course, I love that Buffy insisted on Spike AND Meret staying upstairs, but she busts down there anyway. I really like this Buffy...very mid to late season seven--chill minus the crazy baggage at times. Hopefully you know what I mean by this. :-)



Author's Response: Hypocracy, thy name is Buffy. I'm actually really flattered by that description of my Buffy. I've been trying to angle her into a healthier frame of mind, so chill without as much baggage seems to be right on track!. Thank you!

Glad Meret is only sheepish, not harmed. (Can a reptile be sheepish? I suppose if a human can...) And as much as I like the Spuffy, I'm glad they're getting back on task to find and rescue Giles. (And aww, curly Spike.)

Author's Response: My academic advisor says that most reptiles only have two emotions: indifferent and enraged. I like to think that Meret can elaborate further and include sheepish, affectionate, devious, and sometimes even apologetic. ;-) More giles coming up very soon. I promise! Thanks for the review!

Meep. Meret. Meep. Why did she let go?

Author's Response: Hee! Sorry, now I'm just being sadistic... Thanks for the review!

This was an exciting, vividly described chapter. Spike's time in Meret's body was lovingly described, and I actually had vertigo when she dove toward Buffy. The silent "fight" with the T'kinians was also well detailed, and the shirt+bourbon+stake scene was inspired (both Spike and Buffy wordlessly bitching about the loss of their precious commodities made me laugh). But now you've left Meret in danger!! I'm on pins and needles!

Author's Response: Thanks! I love writing the two of them throwing diva fits. ;-) I'm glad you liked the chapter, and I'll be posting the next one soon.

First: lol, loved your answer to my comment and you're totally right *gg*
Oh Spike used Meret like a video camera, he used his connection to her to keep in touch with Buffy, watch over her. (No wonder he wasn't in the mood to talk.) ~ Loved the Dawn&Spike talk and Tara teasing (Sir Galahad). Spike was very eager to go and join Buffy and Meret; seems (the sound) that they have indeed found something.
*grins* They both felt sorry for the loss: Spike for the Bourbon and Buffy for the Shirt, just from their point of view it was a big loss.
Oh indeed, BIG cliffhanger! Seems the demon's treatment of the walls made it high flammable too. I guess the weight that presses Spike down is Buffy, but what about Meret now? ~ Looking eagerly forward to the solution of this riddle.

Author's Response: Yup, bourbon and shirts can be serious treasures depending on your point of view. ;-) I'll be putting the next chapter up soon. Thanks!

Oh goodness
Please don't kill Meret. Pleaaaaase don't! Take Xander instead but not Meret!!! You were totally right your betas! Not very happy with them right now! That cliffanger is completely demonic there is no other explanation! Mereeet!!!
xxx
mikim

Author's Response: LOL!!! Wait, let me get this straight. You're offering up a canon character as a sacrificial goat in order to save one of my OCs? Bwahahahaaa! I'll be posting soon, so we'll see if you like my cliffie resolution then. Thanks for the review!

*bites nails* That was a very evil cliffhanger. I hope Spike and Meret are okay. Aside from that, excellent chapter as usual. Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Thanks! I'll be updating soon, so maybe that'll take away some of the cliffie's sting.