So glad you got this fantastic response. A more-then-human Spike and a younger Buffy, a win-win situation. Love this Buffy before she became so jaded. It's going to be fun finding out about this nearly extinct race. Giles will be in heaven as the watcher in charge of researching Spike. Wondering why he feels the need to get drunk, and with his good looks, why the women aren't beating down his door? Excellent beginning!

Author's Response: You're like my dream reviewer. :D Seriously, you just completely clarified things for me with this review. One of the main reasons I had this set early is because I recently watched season one and the first half of season two (up until Surprise/Innocence). While that may seem weird, because the show is at its height the second half of season two, I saw all that blind adoration that Buffy was giving Angel. I mean, she was taking every curveball he threw at her. And she even kissed him while he was vamped out. I just became fascinated with this unjaded Buffy, to the point where I said "why can't I have Spike like that?" Well, people have already made "Spike in the place of Angel" fics, and I wanted Spike not entirely human, but powerful, and thusly, this fic began. Dragon transformation thing stems from childhood memories. And yes, Spike drinking does have an undertone that will probably be described later. ;)

I'm certainly interested in see where you'll take this story. I think it's a great start!

Author's Response: Thank you. With these kind words, I begin writing on a high note. =]

My interest is piqued, it's not everyday that someone writes a fic where Spike isn't a vampire but actually a dragon! I hope that you'll continue with this story! Good luck!

Author's Response: Hehe... true. I really wanted him as a human but still Buffy's equal, and thusly, this ensued. And, hey, dragons are in! Eragon should be living proof of that. ;D

Oh, more, more please. This looks like fun!!

Author's Response: Heh heh... one bumpy, fun ride coming right up! Thanks for reviewing! ;)

Okay you have my interest. I like to read different stories like this. Not that I ever get tired of my favorite vampire. It would be neat to read about him being something else.

Loyal reader here.

Author's Response: Yes, I know the feeling. =D Although we love our Spike and could write about him for ages, sometimes something new is something cool. Thanks for your support, it's much appreciated. ;)

deffinately piqued my interest! continue continue do not toss...please

Author's Response: :) I will. So long as you pinky promise to stick with me to chapter two. =D

Haha, love that Xander references Shrek, Willow comes back with Beowulf and Buffy: “We had a Winter Reading list?”

Tweedless day was funny too :)

Spike's such a cute baby dragon.






Author's Response: =D Thank you. I do want to have my fair share of comedy in this fic, and that's actually pretty easy to do with Xander and Willow. And, yes, Spike is an adorable baby dragon. Small, determined, and blue. ;)

Good start... like it. A dragon huh.

Author's Response: Yeppers, trying to go a unique route. I wanted Spike a human in Buffy's world but with some superhuman qualities. And I wanted that with no Angel and in season two, so we can experience the Buffy pre-Angelus happiness on the show through Spike. ;)

Definitely continue.

Author's Response: Thanks for your vote. =D

It is good so far. To be honest I 'm not a fan of your other stories. Too much angst for me. So, since you said that there won't be a lot of angst in this one then I'm trying it out.

Just please don't have Spike be love's bitch so bad. And has to win buffy affections.

Author's Response: Yeah... I kinda got tired of Black myself, which is why I stopped writing it. Rest assured, though, that in this fic I'm writing a completely different Spike. True, I always have to try to keep him true to his character and make him reckless and somewhat of a romantic, but I really want to make this Spike a mature, patient, and experienced human being. I definitely wasn't trying to go for that with Spike in Black. And, yes, definitely not going the way of Spike trying to win Buffy's affections; we might see a little of Buffy trying to win Spike's affections, but like I said I don't want that much angst, so neither of them will be the true problem in the relationship. Just rest assured, guest, that this fic won't be a Spike as a complete jerk that changes for Buffy. Spike is a human that is compassionate in his convictions.

Definitely peaked

Author's Response: Haha. Thanks. ;)

*waves* You have my interest. I like the start, it's definitely different. I can tell this Spike will already be lots of fun...lol! And I like young Buffy, before all the hell that Angelus put her through. I definitely don't mind that he doesn't exist here. Can't wait to read more=)

Author's Response: Thanks, Tammy. Means a lot coming from you; you're one of my favorite authors. ;)