That was a original idea how to fight the first. Nice the way all the scoobies , Angel and Spike bound themselves to Buffy to help increase her strength.

Love the story very nice spin on season 7.

I loved the chapter , and i loved the idea of concentrating the power in Buffy.. could we have a better twist of Chosen? HopefuL... Glad that you've updated!

It's "price"

Author's Response: Nah. The Prize is the first chapter (The Scythe). The Prize is the second chapter what has to be paid for it.

Hee, I was just thinking about you last night wondering if an update was in the future. I should think about updates more often. I love their interaction at this point. It's tentative but I have hope for them. As always, looking forward to more!

Brilliant chapter , brilliant and captivating twist on the fight between Caleb and Buffy , with Spike possessed with the need to kill his Slayer.. The power of your descriptive style is just as exciting as ever. Great interaction between Angel and Spike : I never understood why the writers didn't show how much he was in pain after all he had lost. Looking forward to the next part.

well, in my wishverse; cordy wakes up...and I am strongly urging writers in a s6 angel group I'm in that if angel shanshues to give him back cordy as a reward...it's the romantic in me wanting a happy ending...and you did perfect on the timeline..i didn't watch ats until I wanted to be more informed being a part of this writers group. And great job on understatement of giles and thanks for not having him be a jerk! Now if you could only help S/D relationship this would be perfect.

Ok, I will start getting my humble requests in now. Please save Spike from dying. I know you can do it. You are wonderful, insightful and full of great ideas. If this praise is not enough, I promise to review every chaper with outmost praise if you save Spike. lilpuff

Wow. Amazing chapter again! I loved the intense action in the beginning and the introduction of a new force - the black and amber scythe. Wonderful twist! My goodness, where do you come up with these? My jaw dropped when Caleb came out of the shadows with a twin scythe in his hands. You just know how to ratchet up the angst yet another level, don't you? Incredible angst moment, when Spike caught the twin scythe too. I knew you wouldn't let Spike kill Buffy, but it was still harrowing seeing his internal struggle. He shows, yet again, what it means to love. I wonder if Angel could handle that weapon, even with his soul. Especially in the head space he's in now, after experiencing so much loss. I think you wrote Angel beautifully. The heavy weight of grief, sadness, despair, and loss came through loud and clear. I'm so glad DreamGirl inspired and reminded you of A/C, so that you could include that in this chapter. The inclusion of that, which was neglected on BtVS, just made this an even richer chapter. You have a way with action, dialogue, imagery, characterization, and human emotion. The fact that you can capture all of that and provide us with amazing plot twists and turns just boggles my mind. Brilliant update again! I can't wait to see the next turn in the bend for these warriors, and the next confrontation with this stronger Caleb.

Really excellent chapter! Peace overtures and a new scythe. I like the depature and look forward to seeing where you go. Thanks!

Loved this chapter! Finally, Buffy is willing to let Spike close to her again - she neds him to much to hold him back like that. Great story!

Blind Buffy - still very frustrating. I think its interesting that they assume the right to curse Spike, as if he has no rights to chose. Such arrogance - and you capture it so well!

This is the Buffy I hate - the one who is so balck and white and can't see anything but her narrow view, the one who doesn't ever appreciate Spike's sacrifices. Arghh!