Thank to the Guest - when I've read what the Guest wrote I remembered these two stories by enigmaticblue,
The "Alive" Saga (human Spike):
The Great Advantage of Being Alive ~PG-13 Long, long story. Set in S4 of BtVS. What if the Initiative changed Spike into a human, rather than giving him a chip? Let's just say the transition isn't all that easy on him, or anyone else for that matter. Will he finally discover the great advantage of being alive? *Complete* All the Graces of the Dawn ~
PG-13 Buffy's trying to figure out what it means to be the Slayer. Spike is trying to figure out what it means to be a man. And Glory is ready to throw a monkey-wrench into the whole thing. (A decidedly alternate Season 5) *Complete* or:
Avocation SagaAvocation ~PG-13 The gypsies cursed the wrong vampire, and by the time they rectify their mistake, Spike has been fundamentally altered. Now, the Slayer needs help stopping the apocalypse, and there's only one man for the job. Of course, he's not real interested in taking it. Begins around Becoming, Part 2. CompleteA Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes ~PG-13 An interlude: We all know that Anya found it suddenly impossible to grant wishes in Avocation. What you don't know is what Spike's experience in the Wish-verse was.Under the Sun ~PG-13 Buffy's off to college, Spike and Wesley are working together, and Giles and Joyce's relationship is progressing nicely. Unfortunately, change is on its way, and it's anyone's guess as to who will be left standing when it's all said and done. *CompleteBut all her writings are good; have fun reading. And thanks for the Guest to remind me.