I don't know how to make a banner; if you like I can ask somebody that makes them. Just 'beep' me if you found in that case. Maybe you made one yourself or found one already who makes them.
Cryptic message Susan brought. I wonder if that means they'll both dead soon.
In Elizabeth's case I wouldn't trust Jenny... the influence of her husband is too high. Mmmh thought so. Jenny isn't her mother.
Oh that's what the vision was all about and Giles knows the reverend.
What a cliffhanger! So Elizabeth is pregnant and who is the one that was listening to the conversation? *crosses fingers and hopes for the best*

Author's Response: Thanks again for answering my banner question--I sent you a message about it. : ) ...Dead soon? Nah I'm not that evil lol. Yep trusting Jenny is not the best idea. Even Dawn's a bit brain-washed...The relationship between Nathan and Giles will be explained next chap. Thanks for the review!!

William and Elizabeth's situation is so tragic, I can't wait to find out what happens to them next. I liked Giles' passionate speech, gotta say I'm pleasantly surprised he didn't get arrested for witchcraft too. And after reading Susan's diary entry I can't help but wonder if Elizabeth is suffering from more than just stress. Fantastic chapter as always!

Author's Response: Thanks, MidnightGirl! I'm really happy that you're still liking the story. And good guess about Elizabeth, though my lips are sealed. : )

Feared so... Giles speech didn't help; and now it's even worse. Witchcraft.. a bad word back then.
*sigh* so sad... sounds as if there isn't a way out yet.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Cordykitten! Witchcraft was defintely the worst crime imaginable back then. Silly Puritans.

Oh my... I don't think Elizabeth should trust her uncle. *bites nails*
I'm not sure how or if they (Elizabeth and William) can get out of the situation.

Author's Response: Well, Elizabeth isn't really trusting her uncle so much as making her own plans. : ) Thanks for reviewing, Cordy!

My first thought, upon reading the diary excerpt, was that Giles was somehow behind the capture of William. That he had colluded with or simply contacted Nathaniel and betrayed William and Buffy. After all, you have not revealed the details of the existing "agreement" between Nathaniel and Giles. And having Giles be a turncoat with regard to William would harken back (or "forward") to Season 7 history.

My second thought was, shallowly, wondering whether they allowed poor William to dress, or if they took him in chains naked for a day-long ride back to town. I spent several minutes pondering how odd that may have looked - not to mention how uncomfortable it would be for William.

More an observation than than a complaint, but I had to fight to remain in the tale while reading William's casual, almost Spike-ish speech patterns in this chapter. I understand he grew up in the slums of London and is very distraught and resigned at the present moment, what with his life in Nathaniel's hands, but he uses proper Queen's English in his diary even! Hearing him speak so informally and "slang-y" really threw me. Or possibly, it's past my bedtime and I'm being uber-critical. Sorry ~ still happily reading and enjoying.

Author's Response: Interesting theory...I like it. : ) As far as poor William and his nudity--I should have made it clearer, but I meant to imply that yes, after he was torn from Elizabeth, he was allowed time to dress. With William's casual speech--I assume you mean the way he conducted himself in court. I intended the speech there to be in part, defiance, revealing his frustration at this society and not being able to be honest, in his own defense and also to imply that he is simply exhausted. The language in his journal entries is meant to contradict the way he speaks, because he hides his intelligence and his true, more sensitive nature behind a very Spike-ish mask...Thanks for reviewing!

YES IM SO HAPPY THAT GILES IS SPEAKING FOR HIM AND IS REALLY THE TRUTH!! i LOVE this story and am so happy that u updated. i CANT believe wat a bastard nathan is and i hope he burns in hell. also i REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hope that william gets off and that nathan gets was he deserves. PLEASE update as soon as u can, i CANT wait to read more. THANX SOO MUCH!!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Sarah! Haha Nathan will get his, I promise!

Holy hell.... What a powerhouse chapter! Brava!

Where do I start with my thoughts and praise on this? *Loved* the references in Giles' books that helped Elizabeth decode Susan's cryptic message. It also reminded me that this entire story started in quite a different time and place (S6 Spike returning from Africa) and brought the two threads back together again.

William's opening diary entry and his heartfelt words of eternity during his proposal, which tie into Susan's "He'll remember for you" comment in Elizabeth's earlier dream. Wonderful.

The *dreams*! The terrifying glimpse of William the Bloody and Drusilla with commentary by future!Giles. The sick feeling of foreboding that preceded the entrance of the Wethersfield contingent. Oh Elizabeth! Yes, the sex was brilliant (and it always will be - lucky you!), but never let it blind you or allow you to fog out on those gut feelings of doom. I honestly can't blame her, she's new to the "seer" business and the sex *would* be quite distracting, but I just ached for them as it all fell apart when the thugs from Wethersfield broke in.

And finally, those Wethersfield folk! Couldya have made their re-entry into the story any more dramatic? I think not, and I both curse and praise your inventiveness. Hearing 'ole Uncle Nate telling her "not to fear".... yeah, good luck with that, Lizzy.

You'd better post again soon or I'll..... I'll..... Dammit! Don't leave us hanging like this!

Author's Response: Thank you for such a well thought-out review Thundercat! Always look forward to hearing from you! : ) I'm so happy the pieces are making sense and coming together. And it's so awesome to hear that you're finding the thematic connections with where Spike is at the beginning of the story leading to where he will be at the end. haha William!sex would distract me too...Next chapter's coming soon!

No, no, no, no!! My heart is already breaking for them. I realize that you are moving towards their future incarnations but I'm going to miss these incarnations terribly. I can't wait unitl you update again. Great chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks, Francine! The Elizabeth/William story is far from over! I'm really happy that you liked the chapter!

Damn annie, wwhat happened , were they too happy for you? you had to throw in the Puritan morons, Where's giles , he needs to go in there with a pitchfork before they can take William, or have Elizabeth use it on them. Update soon please i love this fic.

Author's Response: ahahaha! Pitchfork! That would be amazing! Damn, I should've used it lol. Yes they were indeed too happy for me. : ) And Joss always peeved me for that very reason. Glad you're still liking it, and thanks so much for reviewing!

I'm feeling so bad for William and Buffy right now, looks like pain and tragedy are hot on their heels. :( After reading this chapter and re-reading the prologue suddenly everything seems a bit clearer, can't wait to see where you take this next. Great chapter as always!

Author's Response: Thank you MidnightGirl! Some rough times ahead, though it won't all be painful...Yep, the little tidbits in the prologue should all come together by the end of the story...So happy to hear that you enjoyed the chapter! : )

Oh goodness. This just left me baffled-- which is a HUGE FRUSTRATION!! I want to be able to figure out what Susan's telling Elizabeth, but every idea just doesn't seem to fit! Grrrrrr you're sneaky, you. Cannot wait for the next update!!!!

Uh-huh... William is taking a great risk but they don't have much chances now, with an unknown demon hunting them. ~ Oh nice twist, so the dreams Elizabeth gets means that she is a seer. Can be a helpful gift.
Yet the dream she had now? It's worrisome. Even if it has hope.
Looking forward to more. It's very mysterious. :)

Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Cordy! Glad you enjoyed the twist! Being a seer is defintely both a gift and curse for Elizabeth.

oooh, it gets even more mysterious. I like where you're going with this, I could kind of see Buffy being the Slayer coming but I this still maintains a good amount of intrigue. As always, look forward to more!

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing NeomeBuffy! It's great to hear from you! As far as slayer-buffy...maybe not what you think. : ) I'm so happy that you're liking it!