I totally get that. Season 7 was depressing. Here are some of my favourite Post-Chosen Fics.
Prior Claims by Dorians KittenSet post ATF, spoilers through Chosen and Never Fade Away, goes AU after that. Buffy is once again mourning the loss of the men she loved when she receives an unusual visitor. It appears she may have a second chance (or should we call it a fourth or fifth chance?). Will she take it? Does he want her to?http://spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/viewstory.php?sid=30004Drawn to the Fire by BuffyXenaDQFan + the Sequel
"Let it burn"After the events in "Chosen," Buffy and the gang go their separate ways in order to start building the Slayer army. When Buffy discovers that she's carrying Spike's child and a very heavy burden, she seeks out an old friend for help.http://spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/viewstory.php?sid=32982Wake up, I love you by slaymesoftlyWhat if the drug Dana gave Spike put him in coma? What if he couldn't or wouldn't wake up? What if Angel went into his mind and found out exactly how Spike felt about Buffy? Who would he call?http://spikeluver.com/SpuffyRealm/viewstory.php?sid=26562One of my all time favourites is definitely
Chelle's "The weight of Love" and its sequel
"The weight of forever" which are not exactly fluffy-happy but a great read with a good spuffy ending and not too angsty just very realistic. If you want to read a good Post-Chosen fic you should try these. You can find it over at Elysien Fields.
Hope you like the recommendations and haven't already read every single one of them.
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