Very disturbing, yes. I 'think' I get what you are hinting at. If I may... You're saying that Buffy has to toughen up, to survive in this world? Or that Spike's growing feelings for Buffy won't allow her to end up like that? Okay, hope that was all right. Anyway, I hope that Spike doesn't do something too stupid here. Great story, I always look for the updates! Luv, spuf

Author's Response: Those are good conclusions, as well as a few others that will be revealed later. You prob already know, but it will be clarified and admitted :) Thanks for following!

I see a few purposes.....it gives Buffy the incentive to fight and keep her body hers or Spikes........and a means to get out.....and for Spike to start and really question what Buffy really might mean to him and that she just might be more the a good fuck.......What I also kind of see is Faith being more liberal with the information......and explanations. I see Buffy being a major factor when the time comes with the gangs really have their throw down....Is Cordy a spy for the other team, is Doyle....or are they just lovers caught in the middle like Romeo and that Julie person, LOL. If the later will Cordy and Doyle feel obligated to help Buffy at a time she needs it for her keeping quiet about them....hmmmmm.....this chapter was great for setting thing up that can go many directions...great job......I hate Harmony, but I do feel for her here.....but it fits with her character to have sat back thinking she had it made instead of taking all the training and doing something with it....then the boys in in the laundry room would've been washing their own blood out of their clothes.

Author's Response: How perfect is your analysis of the ch ;) Thank you for that! I was suddenly wondering about the update and feeling insecure, but you hit it all right on, and even added more to the equation ala Cordy and Doyle. It should be addressed later ;) And yep, I def agree with the last sentence. Thanks for the review!