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Reviewer: Blue Eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/20/2012 - 01:36 am Title: Stairway to Heaven

I hate you. Not really but kind of. I hate that instead of saving them she killed them. Or should I say gave their lives to help her. If you didn't want a threesome I would have been okay with that but to have everyone die. I cried I'm still crying. I hate stories with character deaths. I had held on to hope even with the prospect of Spike making it through but you killed that too. Can't wait for next chapter.

Author's Response: Hi Blue Eyes - you aren't alone. I hate me sometimes too! Your dire disappointment in the lack of another threesome has deeply touched and inspired my muse, however, and one day ... in a while, he promises (with a 'Spike promise') to have another one (at least one more time). If you hate stories with character deaths, I may get more reviews like this one that start with 'I hate you' ... {eek!} Thanks for hanging in there - don't lose faith.

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Date: 05/19/2012 - 10:37 pm Title: Stairway to Heaven

It is official I hate your Muse (kidding, kind of). Each time I read a chapter I swear that I am not going to read anymore until it is done. But everyday I am checking for a update. The only thing that keeps me going is that you always manage to bring the entire family together at the end. They take their issues and problems and grow together stronger as a unit. You are an amazing writer. I may read the next few chapters heavily medicated.

Author's Response: You aren't actually alone in your hate of my muse - I kinda hate him sometimes too. He definitely loves to make me cry! And, since I hate to cry alone, I must share this torture with you! This story won't be 'done' for a while - up to about 30 chapters now and still writing ... :O So, keep the meds handy and be sure to have lots of refills available! Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment (the 'amazing writer' bit, not the 'hate your muse' part ... although he's quite happy with that!)! I very much appreciate it! Don't be shy - even if you just want to tell me how well your meds are working (or not working) or tell me how much you hate my muse... Love hearing from U!

Reviewer: Melly Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/19/2012 - 03:15 pm Title: Stairway to Heaven

Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, breathe Melly, breathe…. Right now I lack the words and the breath to tell you how you and your muse have reached a higher (or should I say lower?) plateau of evil with this update. Dawn was never one of my favorite characters but I really hated for Spike/William to have to do what he did however merciful it was to do so. Tara even redeemed herself and of course Oz was his usual, wonderful Oz-self. More soon please.

Author's Response: Deep breaths, Melly ... you may want to have a paper bag handy to breathe into later - I'll tell you when! I struggled with Spike/William's decision regarding Dawn just as much as he did, but I didn't think he would leave her there basically unprotected and, in the end, he felt that was the most humane thing to do. Keep practicing the deep breathing ... slowly inhale/exhale. Very good - you're gonna be alright! Not so sure about Buffy and Spike ... or anyone else, for that matter. EEeek!

Reviewer: Blue Eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/18/2012 - 12:46 am Title: Jealous Guy

I am so glad that Riley is dead and by Spike's hand. I do like the idea of Spike going back and saving the day the only thing that keeps me from loving it is that it will make it so that Spike of this world has a chance to have Buffy of this world which normally great, bbbbbuuuutttt you have awaken the threesome lust bunny in me and I was really hoping for a Buffy sandwich with the two Spikes as the bread.

Author's Response: I think it was fitting for Spike to take Riley out - he created him, after all. I love the idea of Spike going back and fixing things, too, which doesn't mean my muse will let him. :( I promise (again) to find a way to satisfy your hunger for a double Spuffy sandwich ... you may have to wait a while for it, but I'll work on that. Thanks Blue Eyes! Love hearing from U!

Reviewer: Vette Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/17/2012 - 10:18 pm Title: Jealous Guy

Rack being in this universe to remind Buffy of her short fallings - hope Buffy is stong enough to stand up to him. Rack may come in handy but he is quite the manipulator, I think Spike can see past his evil intentions - I hope! Anyways, Riley trying to rape Buffy was all kinds of bad, glad he got dusted, he was a wild card who was getting out of control. Thank goodness for Andrew. What's next in your evil muse's mind? Glorificus shows up trying to prevent any further portals to be opened least she be ousted again out of her own dimension? The knights of Bizz...whatever come back into town to sensing opening of dimensions? The sea monsters made from the swimming team come back looking to spawn? Argh! Too much angst!

Reviewer: Vette Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/17/2012 - 10:07 pm Title: Helpless

Riley sure is insecure as a vamp as he ever was in life when it comes to love. All of a sudden Buffy went from the love of his life to the one who will steal his new object of obssession. Annie getting hurt was hard to read, too bad she does not have any special "key healing" powers. She is made of mystical power that obviously can be manipulated (TV series version) - so I wonder if her "energy" can be focused to healing her ravaged legs. Loved Oz in protecting Annie. Such a drama!

Reviewer: Catrine Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/17/2012 - 08:41 pm Title: Jealous Guy

Oh my god, I suspected that one of the Spikes in the dreams were from this dimension, but I never suspected that Riley was the other one. Poor Buffy, like she hasn't got enough on her plate. I'm so glad that Spike dusted Riley, but I feel sorry for him. Now he knows what Spike has in the other dimension, Buffy as mate, and that has to hurt so bad. I really hope that they can manage to send Spike back in time. Brilliant idea!!:) can't wait for the next chapter

Reviewer: Catrine Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/17/2012 - 08:08 pm Title: Helpless

Poor Annie!! I was fighting my tears when Buffy demanded Spike give her an order, just something to make it better. Gut wrenching. And if this is supposed to be a warm up towards the angst,- will loose the battle against my tears.

Btw, I really want to see Buffy kick Riley's ass!!!! That inconsiderate bastard

I have to say that this Universe you have build up is amazing. Each new story is as captivating as the last and gets me to check the site several times a day to see if there's an update. Keep up the incredible work. I'm now continuing to the next chapter (and I seriously hope that Annie will show some improvement *fingers crossed*)

Reviewer: Melly Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/17/2012 - 12:18 pm Title: Jealous Guy

Yippeeeeeee!!! So, so glad Riley’s dead!!! I still kind of wish that Oz had slowly ripped him apart making puppy chow out of him but it really doesn’t matter so long as he’s dead!! Now I have Rack to worry about and I’m thinking he may be more of a danger than Riley. I hope Spike can help Buffy deal with the truth about their dreams. You’ll notice that I’ve decided to take a trip on that river in Egypt when it comes to Annie in this chapter. Thanks for another great update, more soon please.

Reviewer: bridget Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/17/2012 - 03:48 am Title: Jealous Guy

I appreciate the backstory of what happened during the fight with Glory. It explains a lot about Xander and Tara. Rack was an unpleasant surprise. I only hope that the channeling of his magic works. I am glad that Riley is dust he had to go. I was thinking that maybe the time in the wishverse goes by faster than in Buffy and Annie's dimension. I know youhave been writing about the wishverse but I can't imagine that the baby would be left alone so long. Thanks for the great update.

Reviewer: Melly Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/15/2012 - 05:11 pm Title: Helpless

I just caught up with the last two chapters and I’m really disappointed that Oz didn’t make “puppy” chow out of Riley! I’m also a bit ticked off at Spike for chastising Buffy for how she spoke to Riley. She was worried about Annie for heaven’s sake and considering what he was saying and how he was acting I think he should have been chastising Riley. I think it is past time for Spike to realize how evil Riley really is and therefore a serious danger to Buffy and Annie. If the angst is yet to come I’m really worried about how much longer I can keep reading. You know what a wuss I am and just having Annie so seriously hurt is almost more than I want to deal with, please get your evil muse under control before I reach critical mass on the angst.

Author's Response: Hi Melly! LOL! Oz could've easily made puppy chow out of Riley! Maybe next time! Spike's kinda trying to keep the peace between Riley and Buffy - I'm quite certain that he chastised Riley, as well, for butting in when he told him 'not now', if nothing else. I cannot make any guarantees about the depths my muse will go to make me cry. He's gotten quite used to all the tortures I've laid on him over the last months ... Barry Manilow, The Backstreet Boys, even Barney ... have little effect on him now. :( Eeek! Hope you can hang in!! It will be bumpy, there will be some breaks in the angst so we can restock the tissues. Thanks, Melly! Just remember to breathe ... I think that helps keep your heart from exploding during the really sad bits.

Reviewer: Catrine Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/14/2012 - 07:17 pm Title: Red Solo Cup, Part 1

Too long...not at all!! It was a perfekt start for what I can only assume will be an angsty story about our favorite family. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us. I was so pleased to see another Unexpected Universe story, and I'm so happy that I have several chapters ahead of me. Have to say that Spike coming for Annies rescue is one of my all time cutest spike scenes. Such a caring and devoted father, and such a typical man. I laughed out loud reading that :) good thing because knowing your muse the angst will follow soon enough.

Author's Response: Hi Catrine! You assume correctly! There are only rare cases that my muse comes up with something without angst. It's his favorite hobby - making me cry! Glad I got some good laughs from you - Poor Spike ... he's surrounded by women ... on the other hand, he probably loves that. Even if it means venturing into the Hellmouth of Walmart: the feminine hygiene aisle! LOL! Don't be a stranger - love hearing from U!

Reviewer: Sibb Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/14/2012 - 05:52 am Title: Helpless

Poor Annie! I love Oz's character in this universe. His calm steady personality is a welcome breath of fresh air in an otherwise terrible world.

Author's Response: Hi Sibb! I'm soooo glad you like Oz! I've never written him before, so I was a little scared of it. I'm glad he came across as the calm and steady guy he always was. Thanks so much for stopping in! More to come! We'll see how Annie does....

Reviewer: bridget Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 05/14/2012 - 04:13 am Title: Helpless

Ihope the angst does not include Annie losing her legs that is beyond cruel. I never liked Riley and I like him even less in this universe. Of course I like Oz he is stoically cool. Please update soom.

Author's Response: Hi Bridget! Glad you like Oz! He's a character that I've NEVER tried to write before. He was in the UNI at the very beginning, but never had one single line! LOL! I finally got brave and let him talk! :) We'll see what happens with Annie, hopefully, they can get her 'home' and the doctors there can fix everything. Got ya a new update ... Thanks so much for reading and stopping in!

Reviewer: Vette Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/13/2012 - 07:24 pm Title: You and Tequila (Make Me Crazy)

Are the Jacks afraid of the water because comparable to the witch from “The Wizard of Oz” they melt in water? If so, bring on the water super soaker guns. Riley coming from “The Initiative” really hasn’t suggested experimentation on the otherworldly demons? Capture a Jack alive and wonder why it is afraid of water and werewolves. Does a werewolf bite kill it? If so, let’s go and make more werewolves from volunteers. As far as the leeches, perhaps they could be sucked up and used as water balloon grenades against the Jacks. Let them screech then. Glad that Annie made it out alive and how brave she was to protect her mother. Yay Annie! Spike of this world at least is sampling his crumb from an otherworldly Buffy, should that be sufficient or stoke the flames of despair who knows, but at least for a few fleeting moments he got his crumb. What about the baby? Evil muse!

Author's Response: LOL!! You have got the best ideas!!! You should be a Slayer! No, the Reds don't melt in the water, they just don't like it. Riley never was the experiment type, he was the wham-bam type - which is what he still does. The problem with making more werewolves is that Oz has spent many, many years learning to control the wolf - think about it. He left in May of 2000 to go back to Tibet to study *further* (this is after he came back from studying once already) on controlling the demon and he's spent more years here, living alone, working on that skill. So, just having a bunch of undisciplined werewolves that can only change on the full moon and not control the demon wouldn't really help - much(?). Annie is a brave little soldier! Spike is getting his crumb, but I think it will leave him only feeling worse for the taste. We will get back to the baby, I promise - it's just gonna be a while. Patience ...

Reviewer: Blue Eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/13/2012 - 06:14 pm Title: You and Tequila (Make Me Crazy)

I know I posted recently and to this same chapter but I can't help it I'm dying for the next issue and although I know life can get in the way of writing please hurry I am beyond anxious for this story to continue.

Author's Response: Ok, Blue Eyes - I'll try to see if I can get another chapter ready today for you. It's written, but needs screencaps, which can be time consuming... I'm glad you're anxious though - a wonderful compliment! Thanks!

Reviewer: BuffyRat Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 05/12/2012 - 06:02 am Title: You and Tequila (Make Me Crazy)

Glad they were finally able to have a bit of a heart to heart without doing anything either would later regret. (Plenty of time for that later when its been a real long time that she stays stuck in this world.) Gotta wonder about the second dream Spike, if it isn't hers. One of them is clearly the Spike of this world, but who's the other one? So many questions, and we've got little Mac, still without answers. Update soon, answer questions. :)

Author's Response: Hmmmm ... who is that second dream Spike? We will find out later. Not sure if any questions are answered yet, but got another update for you. The answers will come, Grasshopper, you must have patience. (Who exactly made the rule that says patience is a virtue? Dumb rule!). Thanks BR!

Reviewer: Blue Eyes Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/12/2012 - 12:35 am Title: You and Tequila (Make Me Crazy)

As much as I want Buffy to whisk Spike away from this world it would be too cruel to the others. Buffy has to find a way to save the day. Then she can take Spike and live happily ever threesome.

Author's Response: ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE the idea of bringing Spike back for a permanent threesome! YUM!!!! I wonder what would happen with two ACTUAL, RL Spikes in the room - would they share or argue? Would one find fault with the techniques of the other? Would they compete to see who really was the 'Marathon Man'? heehee! So many possibilities! I think I'll just sit here and think about them for a while... Thanks Blue Eyes! Love that idea!

Reviewer: Vette Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/09/2012 - 09:26 am Title: King of Anything, Part 2

Intense fighting seems rather humbling for Buffy to be so diminutive in strength even with the scythe against the tall Jacks. With all the demons going for her neck to bite her, maybe she should sprinkle holy water on her neck and wear a holy cross (do those work on the Jack’s?) If that works, Annie should also do the same. Again, do these Jack’s honor the claiming or marking by other vampire demons? So far, Buffy’s mark from her Spike seems to mean nothing. At this point, with her blood being so prized by the Jacks, if she is not gobbled up by the sea monster and survive, she should bag some of her own blood and use it to toss and distract the demons – have them fight each other off for the sample. Then kill them by infusing holy water into the blood. *Glares at your muse for not leaving a priest behind* Did Annie make it? Did Spike? Will your muse look up recipes for cooking Bob the big bug? Cliff hanger time! No Fair!

Author's Response: Oh, what wonderful suggestions! Bottling her blood and using it to distract the demons is an excellent idea! Too bad Buffy doesn't think of it... :( We will find out later if holy water/crosses will work on them or not, so I'm not gonna comment on that idea just now, you'll have to wait and see. My muse's 'people' are in contact with Andrew Zimmern's 'people' for bug cooking recipes. If you see a rather large, bald man with a knife and fork in his hands looking lost, send him this way - Andrew's obviously come for a taste of some very Bizarre Food! I think many of your questions are now answered in the next chapter, which is up! Thanks, as always! Love all your ideas! Too bad Buffy didn't think of the blood thing ... that might've come in handy later.

Reviewer: Vette Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/09/2012 - 08:59 am Title: King of Anything, Part 1

Riley really is soul-less, his death wish toward Buffy and Annie is evil, whatever love he ever held for Buffy has turned poisonous reminiscent of Angelus. Obviously Spike leads but does not really trust anyone - Riley he can control, the others he can subjugate or toss them out on their ear outside of their facility. It speaks volumes when he cannot leave Annie alone in the Initiative headquarters. I do have a question though. Vampires seem to be a dominant species where claiming and possessing becomes territorial as per vampire laws. Do the other-worldly demons recognize and abide by those rules? Spike could always bite Annie and mark her as his so that Riley and other vampire can see that she is protected. But, as traumatizing as that may be to a child, Annie is now in a hell where her innocence is quickly dissolving. Just the mere fact that Spike taught her to kill a vampire is a lesson she must learn and I have to love how he had her taze Riley for the near death threat via botulism. Poor Annie, she has made a mistake and now she must quickly learn to “grow-up” and survive through guile and stealth. Her vampire sister could easily fit in this world, now it seems that Annie is going through her own rite of passage into a harsh world where innocents get preyed upon and if lucky killed painlessly. Your muse really needs to be tazed for placing Annie in harm’s way.

Author's Response: Hi Vette! Oh, that's an excellent question about the 'claiming' with the scars. I'm gonna have to go with saying the Reds aren't abiding by any of those rules, since Buffy had Spike's scar the whole time and it didn't stop them from trying to kill her. I'm thinking also that soul-less Riley is gonna care less and less about following any rules - very much like Angelus, as you said. You may want to do more than TAZE my handsome, evil muse before the story is over (the angst has not yet started) ... {{eeek!!}} Thanks for always insightful and entertaining reviews!

Reviewer: BuffyRat Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 05/09/2012 - 05:07 am Title: King of Anything, Part 2

Wow, that really didn't go as planned, did it. Feel like Spike, the fearless leader could stand to give a tiny bit more instruction to the newbies. She may not be in charge here, and fight him every step of the way, but it's all new. Poor boy so focused on being cold and protecting his heart... And keeping Riley in shape. I foresee some pretty massive problems in the future should Riley ever decide to get out from under Spike's thumb, and Buffy is just the lever to push him... Always more to come. Update soon!

Author's Response: Oh, BR ... very perceptive of you re: big problems if Riley decides to fight Spike and Buffy being just the thing to push him over the edge. Spike's so used to saying something and having everyone do it that he forgets that Buffy just isn't gonna fall in line. Buffy, on the other hand, should bow a bit to his experience here. The pig-headed meets the bull-headed. As it has always been and probably always will be. :) Thanks so much for reading and stopping in!

Reviewer: BuffyRat Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 05/09/2012 - 03:33 am Title: Love The One You're With

I've got to say, that Spike and Riley together, in this hell world is kind of one of my favorite twists. Who better to understand Spike's loss than Riley. Kinda got the feeling he was the left behind one based on the greeting he gave Spike at the end of the last chapter. Hope Buffy, gives him a bit of a break on the whole vamping Riley thing... Hard to let go of someone you know when so many have gone before...

Author's Response: Yay! Finally someone not scrubbing their brain over Spike and Riley! :) I feel so bad for Spike, Buffy does need to look at things from his POV and give him a break. Maybe he can make her understand his mood swings soon. Thanks BR!! Love hearing from you!

Reviewer: Sibb Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/08/2012 - 11:39 pm Title: King of Anything, Part 2

Loving this one! And new information on the Gem--could this be how to make another one?

Riley is being a creep (big surprise), I still feel sorry for Spike (in spite of him acting like a big jerk) and I hope that Buffy and Annie, and yes, Spike make it back to safety!

Author's Response: Oooooo - Finally, some small glimmer of good might come from this! Info on the Gem and perhaps how to make another one for Bess! Yay! Oh yes, Riley is a big jerk - apparently an even bigger jerk in 'death' than he was in life. Got more for you - we can see how they did! Thanks so much for stopping in here!

Reviewer: Melly Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/08/2012 - 04:44 pm Title: King of Anything, Part 2

I am in awe of the evilness of you and your muse. Is a really quick update too much to hope for? Knowing your muse this is where the evil beast will decide to check in on Spike and Bess. Oops! I hope I didn’t give him any ideas – please don’t let him read this review, I beg you!! Thanks for the update, more soon please.

Author's Response: Hi Melly! Hope it was a quick enough update ... You will be happy to know that my muse will not cut back to Spike and Bess, along with MacKenzie and everyone else, for a bit. We will stay with Buffy and Annie, so at least that won't make you wait any longer to see what happens here. Got more for ya ... Will try to keep the updates coming fairly quickly, life permitting! Thanks so much!

Reviewer: Bridget Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 05/08/2012 - 04:38 pm Title: King of Anything, Part 2

This chapter was action packed. I wish that Buffy would just listen to Spike sometimes. I know they will get out of this mess but I can't imagine how..

Author's Response: Hi Bridget! Buffy really should just listen to him once in a while, especially here, where he knows what he's doing and she doesn't. But ... probably wouldn't be Buffy if she listened and obeyed! :) Thanks for stopping in!

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