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Reviewer: Cate Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/27/2008 - 12:25 pm Title: Paint It Black

This chapter is written absolutely wonderfully. I think I counted at 20 allusions within it and could draw rock from every single one of them. The thing, however, that I don't get with the teens of my age, is the whole "emo" concept (Although outwardly I may fit under the whole "emo" concept, with my open devotion to rock and clear, yet not outragously evident, anarchist attitude, even though I am in a "popular" group at school, even though popular has a much different meaning in Australia than America); most of these idiots wouldn't know depression if it hit them in the face, but maybe I've been grossly uninformed of what an "emo" is, however you have encaptulated an extreme empathy for these "outcasts"... I really can't get enough of this story

Reviewer: Verda Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 09/01/2007 - 07:58 am Title: Paint It Black

It is a bit weird. Is he having a nervous break down or something? And what is Riley doing, taking her back, just like that. To get back at Spike or because he has real feelings for Buffy. If that's the case, maybe you should have them go there seperate ways. I really don't see them getting past this. This has gone way beyond any thing remotely, resembeling love, for either of them. I'm a Spuffy shipper, without a doubt but even I think it would be better for him to find Dru and try to life out his life loving her. Somethings are beyond repair. Maybe if they had a connection before, something to build on but they don't, they have nothing. I'm sorry, it's just how I feel. I understand you've always intended for this to have a Spuffy ending. I hope you can pull it off and it still feels right. You weren't kidding when you said this was dark. *roots for a Spuffy ending* A fantastic fic, to be sure, thanks Andrew.

Author's Response: Yes, he is. Riley just looks at Buffy as a possession, a prize, something he won over Buffy. I'm very glad you brought that up so I can set it in stone in future chapters. As for how to get this to love, it'd be awesome to talk fully with you about it. Look at your email on your yahoo account. Thanks for reading, it means a lot. :)

Reviewer: Jaime Bee Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 09/01/2007 - 07:23 am Title: Paint It Black

Spike is scarying me.

Author's Response: Exactly what I wanted. :)

Reviewer: Ariadne Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 08/25/2007 - 07:07 pm Title: Paint It Black

So, Spike will be William for a while... Or?

Author's Response: Maybe forever; I definitely want to put some William back in Spike.

Reviewer: lucy Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/05/2007 - 05:54 pm Title: Paint It Black

this is such a great story. It gave me an idea for my rs essay and i got an A so thanks : )

Author's Response: What was the essay on? Glad that you got an A... didn't know I could incite ideas with this behemoth. ;) Thanks for the feedback.

Reviewer: lucy Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/05/2007 - 05:54 pm Title: Paint It Black

this is such a great story. It gave me an idea for my rs essay and i got an A so thanks : )

Author's Response: Thank you for your kind words. :)

Reviewer: OMG Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/22/2007 - 11:51 pm Title: Paint It Black

C'mon you can finish this piece. I love it and you're an awesome writer so get through whatever is taking so long and continue writing

Author's Response: Thank you for your kind words and attempt to get my butt in gear. I'll try. :) Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: squawks Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/12/2007 - 08:06 am Title: Paint It Black

I think I really need to say: I did not see that coming. Seriously, I would've guessed that like Spike died or Buffy dies or Angel died (you get my point) before Spike reverted back to William. Brain fit? Firing chemicals gone wrong? You're gonna have to add a new chappie soon.......................

Author's Response: Heh heh, that's definitely a way to put it. "Brain fit." He's so disgusted with himself that he wants to be someone else, anyone else, to get away from himself. Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: anon Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/06/2007 - 11:11 pm Title: Paint It Black

great update, at first i was disapointed that buffy wasn't in it but i enjoyed the bonding between angel and spike. I thnk its a great idea bringing william back, Spike was depressing. please update soon.

Author's Response: This whole fic is kinda depressing, that's why I stopped writing it. :( I'm glad you liked the Angel/Spike bonding; not many people comment on that. Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: annie Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 04/05/2007 - 07:42 pm Title: Paint It Black

okay, i totally understand for it to get good it has to get worse, but come on. spike has no excuses and should suffer a bit (but not too much, don't want him going crazy on us) and buffy sooo deserves better. come on now, make with the happy! love the story though, don't worry ( but if i dont see some happiness, i may have to do some bodily harm *wink*) hugs and kisses

Oh, least I forget; UPDATE SOON! ;D

Author's Response: He will suffer a bit, and happiness is on the horizon. We still have quite a bit of plot to get through, though, to make that horizon. Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: J Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 10:08 pm Title: Paint It Black

Ok, that chapter was very confusing, so I don't really know what to say about it. But I have seen Donnie Darko, and have to say that it really is a good movie, not to mention Jake Gylenhaal is a real cutie. So I guess I'll be waiting on your next chapter to give me insight to just what the hell happened in this one. Please don't take this as a bad review, I just didn't understand it all that much, maybe I'm just not that smart.

Author's Response: It was meant to be confusing, so no worries. I just wanted to get across that Spike was crazy because he was disgusted with himself. Donnie Darko is awesome. ;) Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: secretguest Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 09:43 pm Title: Paint It Black

Ooookay...that was a lil weird. What's gonna happen now? He'll stop being an ass or something? Update soon please!

Author's Response: Not exactly, but he's getting there (to be blunt). Hopefully I'll work on this again. Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: gypsy_jin Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 02:50 pm Title: Paint It Black

Holy wow, check this out. I'm reviewing! How's that for cool? =)

I completely love Paint it Black. It's on my iPod. Which is what? Proof that I love? Not a clue. But it's there and I listen to it on my way to work. So you still have a kick ass taste in music. ;)

As for Donnie Darko, I've been told way too many times to watch that movie and I never have. Not sure why. But since I technically own it (as in it belongs to my roomie) I should watch it. I think it was the whole giant bunny bit that kinda weirded me out. I'll have to see about that.

Really freaking good chapter. I'm guessing Spike is regressing as some sort of self-preservation technique. Like his brain went "Oh crap, not good,let's try this again." Then again, I may just be over-analyzing... again. I do that a lot.

Is it odd that I read this chapter and proceeded to get Come As You Are stuck in my head? Most likely.

I'm completely insane. You shouldn't listen to my ramblings. Except when I'm telling you that this is a freaking awesome story that is very well written. And it puts my witty banter to shame. Kudos.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, jin. You're truly an awesome person, always motivating me to write this story. Yeah, Paint It Black is one of my favorite songs. It's used perfectly at the end of Full Metal Jacket (spectacular movie). That's kinda why I put it in, because FMJ is somewhat about the crazies. Also because of the verse: "I look inside myself and see my heart is black." I think that line describes Spike perfectly. Donnie Darko is an amazing movie that has a cult following for a reason. I can't recommend it enough. As for Spike, yeah, that's a possibility. Come As You Are is about being yourself, which is a big part of this story. Thanks again for reviewing.

Reviewer: smlcspike Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 09:53 am Title: Paint It Black

Oh I thought he was going to kill him self with all the talk, I guess hitting his head so much has brought back William, this could be interesting.

Author's Response: It certainly looked like he might go that route. I wouldn't put it past him. Thanks for reviewing. :D

Reviewer: Alia Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 08:53 am Title: Paint It Black

There is so much emotion and fierceness in your writing...your Spike (while clearly being messed up) feels things so intensely it almost breaks him, even though he desperately wants to be above it all. Reminds me a little of Spike singing in Once More With Feeling, "If my heart could beat, it would break my chest." Your Spike wishes his heart were dead, but it's not...it's wrenchingly alive. I also enjoyed your book and movie references, perfect for a character as disconnected as Spike is right now. Your work reveals keen intelligence and powerful emotions...thank you for being brave enough to put yourself out there! Alia

Author's Response: This is probably my favorite review. When you say that Spike wishes his heart were dead, but it's actually heart-wrenchingly alive... that's exactly what I wanted to display in the story, the tragedy of it all. The emotion and the fierceness is something I lost, which is part of the reason why I couldn't continue writing this. But that is such an excellent description of my writing style in this story, you're just truly awesome for pinpointing it that exactly. The book and the movie references are also put in as a homage to their greatness. They are some of the things that inspired me to write this story, along with reviews like this. Truly, I thank you for your feedback.

Reviewer: jen Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 05:37 am Title: Paint It Black

...Put the video games down....and write! ;) Good update. Interesting turn of events.

Author's Response: :D I actually don't play video games much anymore. This thing just became too intense to write and I had RL issues. Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: Blax Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 05:13 am Title: Paint It Black

It's really not nice to torture your reviewers... Hmm. So Spike is being William for a while.. that is going be pretty interesting.
Maybe some more of what Buffy is thinking in the next chapter? pretty please? because going to Riley..? Not the smartest choice she has made.

Author's Response: It is not my intention to torture reviewers, although I guess with the story in mind, it might be. I'm sorry for not being consistent in my updates like I originally was; I had a ton of schoolwork and RL issues. It's definitely not the best decision for Buffy to go back to Riley, I agree. I don't think I go back to Buffy's POV next chapter, though. :( Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: PhotographyNut Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 04:59 am Title: Paint It Black

Is Spike going off the deep end?? Buffy going back to Riley isn't going to help her any....Can't wait for your next update!

Author's Response: Possibly. He's definitely in too deep. Yeah, Buffy reuniting with Riley, definitely a bad idea. Thanks for reviewing.

Reviewer: SarahandJamesFanatic Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 03/30/2007 - 04:02 am Title: Paint It Black

more please

Author's Response: More soon hopefully. Thanks for saying it. :D

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