Summary: Continuation from Part One - Wishes. The story picks up one week later, with the Scoobies throwing an end-of-summer party. A new threesome of ancient vampires arrive from Rome with dark plans for the city of London. Angel, not one to surrender lightly, decides to stay in the UK. And somewhere deep in the Amazon rain forest, a Priestess creates a little minion boy... Winner Best Saga, Best Original Plot and Outstanding Original Character (Judge's Choice - Maya) in Round 11 Spuffy Awards
Rated: PG
Categories: Serial Fics Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Action
Warnings: Violence, Sexual Situations
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 41 Completed: Yes
Word count: 161011 Read: 96915
Published: 06/13/2006 Updated: 06/18/2006
1. Family by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 5] 
(3400 words)
*Nominated at the SunnyD Awards for Best Angst, Best Characterization (Andrew, Yay!!), Best Original Character (Lalaine), Best Original Character Pairing (Maya/Xander), and Best Original Plot. Nominated at the Lost In Spike Awards for Best Written,Best Love Story, Best Long Fiction, and Best Plot.*
A special word of thanks for Mattallicarock, my beta reader, for his continued support and encouragement.
2. Stasis by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 3] (2612 words)
3. Lost by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 2] (3021 words)
4. Hunger by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 3] (4985 words)
My apologies for the slow posting. I'm house-sitting for my parents and they have dial up. But, as always, thanks so much for reading.
5. Wake Up Call by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 4] (2817 words)
There is one disturbing bit in the chapter, which made my brother go, "Eww" when he read it.
6. A Hole in the World by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 2] (3012 words)
Song lyrics to Sundown by Jesus and Mary Chain.
7. Fight the Fight by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 2] (1846 words)
Thanks to everyone for the feedback. It helps in so many ways!
8. Demons at the Door by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 3] (4298 words)
I love the thought of Spike reverting to some of his former Victorian ways.
9. In Between by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 3] (2733 words)
I wrote this chapter in Scotland, so nods to Stanley, Des and Christian for the inspiration. You guys were unforgettable.
10. Triumvirate by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (5550 words)
This is one of my favorite chapters... I love Buffy and Spike getting all dressed up.
11. Regroup by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (4697 words)
Some bloodplay in this chapter in the form of a flashback to Season 6.
12. Tumble and Fall by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 5] (3692 words)
Special thanks to Robin_Blackburn for her help with he Gaelic words used in Giles' incantations. Maya's spells are completely fictional. Nod to my beta, Mattallicarock - he once had a D&D character who offered everyone figs.
13. Tests by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (3403 words)
My apologies for the return of Kennedy.
14. Time by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (4015 words)
Thanks to everyone who's been reading and giving such yummy feedback. It's magic!
15. Change by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 3] (2598 words)
16. Circle by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 2] (2345 words)
Feedback: Yes, please! I'm feedback greedy.
17. Bloodlines by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 3] (4480 words)
Many thanks to Ginny Lindsey for her Latin-to-Gaelic-to-English translations, and for her insight into the legend of Boadicea.
18. Fight or Flight by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 2] (2387 words)
Wanted to again thank everyone for the encouraging reviews. It keeps me going.
Nod to Big Man Brad, aka Curtis, for lending his name to the NY Watcher. Bradley's one of the reasons I started watching Buffy.
19. Hooks by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (2728 words)
20. Protection by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 2] (2426 words)
The identity of The Priestess is revealed in this chapter... I'm hoping it's a surprise.
21. Completion by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (6317 words)
Regrets was nominated for Best Characterization of Andrew at the SunnyD Awards.
I *heart* Andrew!
22. Triangle Part One by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (2833 words)
Due to a recent loss in our family, we'll be going out of town for a while. I'm hoping to get as much of this story posted as possible before we have to go.
**Thanks everyone for being so supportive and wonderful. It means everything to me.**
23. Triangle Part Two by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (8724 words)
***Additional Warning: This chapter contains some brutal content. It's also the longest chapter in the story. ***
24. Triangle Part Three by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 2] (1043 words)
Song lyrics to Witness by Sarah MacLachlan.
25. Settling by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (2898 words)
Special thanks to Ginny Lindsey for her Latin translations. Also, Maya Rose was nominated best original character at the the Spuffy Awards! Xander and Maya were nominated for Best Original Character Pairing at the SunnyD Awards.
26. Duality by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (4519 words)
Warning: Kennedy bashing.
27. Awaken by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (2834 words)
Additional Warning: Character Death.
28. Regrets by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (3181 words)
29. Ties That Bind by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (3273 words)
30. Grace by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (5004 words)
This was the hardest chapter to write. It's the darkest hour in this story. Warning - character death. But to paraphrase Imhotep: Death is only the beginning.
31. Evolution by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (3128 words)
Nod to Mr. Bosch, who lent me his special ed. classroom this year.
32. Execution by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (3309 words)
33. Wake by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 1] (2192 words)
34. Faith by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (8638 words)
The Countdown begins.
35. Conduit by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (2400 words)
36. Found by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (4779 words)
37. Last by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (9033 words)
38. Fear by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (3735 words)
39. Full Circle by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (6747 words)
This is the really big battle at the end.
40. Circles, Doors and Keys by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 0] (5668 words)
Warning: character death.
41. Epilogue by Celeste_Avonne [Reviews - 8] (3711 words)
This is the final chapter to my very long Buffy saga. If you've stuck with me this long, I just wanna say thank you so much! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing it.