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Reviewer: Caz Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/01/2004 - 12:12 pm Title: The Warning

Just started reading this story today and I must say that I am impressed. Unsouled Spike had a lot of potential that ME ruined with their black/white concepts. This is a brave re-telling of the story of season 7 that is consistent in terms of characterization. Thankyou for getting the Spike/Dawn big brother/sister relationship back on course. I'm glad the Buffy is warming up again to Spike. Lovely story.

Reviewer: ilpopi Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/01/2004 - 10:04 am Title: The Warning

I like the story very much and I'm hoping we'll get to the Spuffy part soon.

Reviewer: Chymera Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/23/2004 - 08:24 pm Title: The Return

Sigh. Poor Spike, he just can't win. Please don't let them be off having sex. Update!

Reviewer: Caroline Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/23/2004 - 09:03 am Title: The Return

Simply fabulous ! I was so happy to see how Dawn threw herself in Spike's arms.. they always had a sweet connection , that was totally spoiled in season 7 , and it remains one of my deepest regret : not have seen them friends again.. Dawn knows that she almost lost someone dear , and she acted according to her heart. Buffy , now.. At fisrt I felt relieved to realize her inner joy , but I admit that I found her fury exaggerated.( Nonetheless the moment when she realized he's soulless again was beautifully written ) Spike made a sacrifice for her , and brought her this incredible weapon , damnit !! And now i wonder where they are ..What happend to them ? Did their fight turn into a wild and hard sex session ?! I beg you for the next part .. :)

Reviewer: Cali Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/22/2004 - 10:12 am Title: The Scythe

I love that your chapters get longer each time. More is good. There is no sign of a cop out in this chapter. Love this..."Almost covered his demon eyes to shield himself from the shining goodness of it, but he didn’t. No light, no matter how bright or benign could shine more brilliantly than his slayer’s golden radiance."...soulless Spike is more worthy than he knows. I really like that you make it Spike's choice to give up his soul...that he is not forced to do it. The shock ...“Vampire?” she asked, with a disbelieving shake of her head."... & the laughter..."Then she laughed—a tinkling, youthful laugh—and held out her hand to him palm down"...of the Guardian is amusing. I like that you have Spike deemed worthy without the soul. Jeez...you really scared me here...“Buffy. We’ve made a terrible mistake.”...I am not to sure about Giles' "we" there...Giles is still making me itch. The conversation between Wiilow & Buffy on the porch is harsh but there is a ring of truth. This...“Angry that he left, angry that he dared to come back.”...is a perfect way to illustrate Dawn's conflicting feelings about Spike. It is perfectly natural to/of Buffy to shut down when she thinks Spike is dead/dust. I hope the fact that Spike's death is greatly exaggerated will overshadow her instinctive reaction to Spike's lack of soul. I am a bit more worried about Spike..."He felt his good mood evaporate, leaving self-loathing burning like acid in his mind. “Not so much,” he told her with a bitter shake of his head."...self-loathing is never a good sign. Love...love...love the last line...makes me laugh. Just can't wait to read the next chapter.

Reviewer: Chymera Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/21/2004 - 07:40 am Title: The Scythe

Fascinating read. Can't wait for more.

Reviewer: Caroline Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/17/2004 - 01:39 pm Title: The Choice

Powerful and captivating chapter . I especially liked all the different scenes presenting themselves in front of Spike's eyes, demanding him a difficult choice ..And you left us with a damned evil cliffhanger ! I love your writing style : the descriptions are just brilliant , and I enjoy so much when Spike is given such trials.

Reviewer: Cali Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/17/2004 - 02:27 am Title: The Choice

Yummy...a even longer chapter which always makes me very happy. I am very glad that you survived your battle with the beast. You & April are my heroes. I can feel Buffy's "need to do something" frustration. Giles may be right but he makes me itch. The last challenge is terrific. Excellent stuff. The idea of the mirrors reflecting momentous occasions that changed everything. I love seeing Spike stop to think about & feel for the plan of action. Did I understand right...Willow is dead & Spike is about to be staked as a result. Wow. Intense. Can't wait to see where this is going. Dying for the next chapter.

Reviewer: Cali Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/17/2004 - 02:07 am Title: The Challenge

Playing catch up here...very happy with this chapter. It is a nice long chapter too. I really feel for Buffy. I get that she doesn't want Spike to indure any more pain from his soul especially for her. Her horror for Spike & her guilt is heart breaking. Buffy is in for a shock where Spike's soul is concerned, huh? I love her domestic fantasy of Spike..."Wait, why was she painting her room pink? Right, to annoy Spike." ...sexy & amusing. You mention writers block...why do I think Spike here...“As challenges go,” he addressed the empty room in a conversational tone, “yours really need some work.”...is kinda you talking to yourself? I like the challenges. I really like the twist that the challenges are set up for a human just based upon the assumption that a soul means human. OH & The Spike soul twist was a surprise just a bit earlier than your actual reveal. You are delievering a top notch story.

Reviewer: Caroline Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/04/2004 - 02:52 pm Title: The Challenge

No worry for taking your time, if you need it , do as you feel! And this chapter was perfectly satisfying. I enjoy fearless , unpredictable , dangerous Spike.. and I really think that he can be loveable and valuable without a soul..Buffy will have to learn how exceptional he is and always will be. Spike has enjoyed his vampiric nature to the top of his bent , and during these trials , he seemed like his old self..I look forward to his return to Revello. Totally hooked , that's what I am!!

Reviewer: yvonne Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 06/04/2004 - 01:56 pm Title: The Challenge

This is really edge-of-the-seat stuff. I can't wait for the next chapter. Love your Spike - both the tortured, soulled Spike and the demon. You have him pegged.

Reviewer: Caroline Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/28/2004 - 02:49 pm Title: The Toll

I love soulless Spike , of course , I love him soulful , too. Chapters 3 and 4 were so intense ; I felt sharply Spike's determination to do " the right thing " , as painful as it can be , in the name of his devotion for Buffy. His beautiful , soul-burning devotion .. I was thinking that , perhaps Buffy would be there in time , but I understand that the purpose of your story is a soulless Spike acting bravely , courageously , always as the fierce and fearless warrior that he is. His poor soul.. the scene in the temple was heart-wrenching - not because Spike would lose a part of his humanity - but bc the sacrifice he made a year before in Africa , this extraordinary gift he wanted for Buffy , is now for nothing .And Buffy's woe brought me such emotions. Excellent work !

Reviewer: shadowsbabe Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/28/2004 - 12:15 pm Title: The Toll

Thank you for saying what I've always believed. Buffy should have loved Spike 'soul' or 'no soul'. He loved her all the time, even when she was at her worst and hurting everyone who cared about her. He never put limits on when he would love her. Buffy has to face the fact that Spike is not Angelus. He is capable of loving her even without a soul. I've always hated that she treated him like something beneath her love because he had no soul. Just because Angel wasn't capable of loving Buffy without a soul doesn't mean that the same rule applies to Spike. William's romantic nature has never been too far from the surface of Spike no matter how hard he tried to hide that fact . One day I want to see and hear Buffy tell Spike that she realizes that she loves him with or without his soul. And that's the day I'll know that Spike and William will be loved as they truly deserve.

Reviewer: Cali Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/28/2004 - 10:25 am Title: The Toll

How much do I like getting double chapters? Uhmmmm...quite a lot. How about multiple reviews & many thanks for you instead of a biscuit? I had a feeling that Spike was going to do what he did. I am way with you on the Spike without thing but it was still so sad. Spike was so sad to have to give it up. Gotta love feeling conflicted. He did an amazing thing to get it for Buffy. Now he has done an amazing thing with it for Buffy. Hope she can come to see it that way. You have me feeling the angst...know there is more to come. I can't help but feel for Buffy. The guys did conspire behind her back...with good reason but still. Can't wait to see the fallout on all of this in the coming chapters.

Reviewer: Cali Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/28/2004 - 09:59 am Title: The Plan

You are slipping the chapters pass me left & right. I still have that bad feeling in my gut. Don't think Spike is planning on returning beyond getting the scythe to Giles after he does the dirty deed..."One last glance at the house where he had once dreamt he would find happiness and he was gone, speeding away from all his dreams and false hopes, with promises to keep and miles to go"…very poignant line. I have gut feeling that I know what Spike has planned. Nice twist on when Giles tried to distract Buffy in the episode. Buffy is going to be one unhappy camper. Lucky me...gotta another chapter to read.

Reviewer: Cali Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/28/2004 - 09:48 am Title: The Price

Why am I getting all kinds of feelings of bad from this chapter? Well, at least Spike & Giles are working together...Buffy won't be happy about it in so many ways. I feel you pulling me up cliff here.

Reviewer: Caroline Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/27/2004 - 03:52 pm Title: The Price

Your story is truly captivating! There is a real potential for writing differents events from S.7 canon , and I think you're having a wonderful imagination , and a real talent to make us suffer for Spike..! Great beginning .

Reviewer: Lara Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/27/2004 - 02:07 am Title: The Prize

Oi! Its you! i was readin this thinkin "this is good, who wrote it?" then i found out ur the one who wrote one of my top 3 fav fanfics--what you wanted. this is awesome! write fast, slut!

Reviewer: Cali Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/26/2004 - 05:40 am Title: The Prize

Here is something for you to growl about...excellent start. I am very excited to find another of your stories to read. A happy dance was performed. I cannot express my joy at finding a writer that can balance romance, angst, action, plot and humor in a well written story while maintaining the characters that I love or love to hate...all the reasons that I adore BTVS when the writers get it right. You slipped me right into the story seemlessly...not a moment felt off. Love that you have the core group doing research with books & by all that is BTVS...finding answers in the books. GIve me more...please.

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