Date: 05/16/2005 - 02:13 pm Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
I'm happy Spike talked to the girls about hitting Buffy- that's a step in the right direction, I think. That sucks about Angelus' plan, but that just adds more to the plotline. I just don't want him to step in and think he can control Buffy, too. But she's not losing her edge or fighting heart yet, so that's a good sign. She'll survive this, emotional scars and all
Author's Response: She's headed for darkness, though. I guess you could still call that edge ;) Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 05/16/2005 - 11:09 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
Awe, update! You're welcome :) So the attack happened - and nobody knows you did it - except Buffy. And Spike gets a bit softer when Buffy is concerned, huh? ;-) Looking forward to the training.
Author's Response: Thanks :D
Date: 05/16/2005 - 10:23 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
Aaah, peer pressure does get results :-) Love the title of this chapter, by the way- very fitting. And you can really tell Buffy's slow change and Spike's very subtle feelings. Now, when can we expect the next chapter ;-) I'm sure you'll be hearing from me later today LOL!
Author's Response: Glad you liked the title ;) Took me a while to think of it...repeat after me: beating pj up for chapters is wrong!!
Date: 05/16/2005 - 10:18 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
And the reluctant softening begins......Poor Spike, always the lover never the loved.......LOL
Author's Response: So true! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 05/16/2005 - 09:57 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
just got caught up and love love LOVE this fic!! but then i guess i'm just a sickie coz I think mean Spike is soooo HOT
lol
Author's Response: Thank you! Don't worry - bad ass Spike IS hot!
Date: 05/16/2005 - 09:01 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
I love it!!! =D Pretty please update soon`?
Author's Response: I'll try! Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/16/2005 - 08:46 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
Buffy is toughing up, I like it. ..Stupid Todd dude....and I love Faith :D she's my hero *happy sigh
Author's Response: Here's a mini spoiler, Buffy is 'darkening u' also. Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/16/2005 - 07:14 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
Poor Spike, he's getting his foot, oops, make that his heart stuck again, isn't he? Tee hee, he deserves it.
I love this story.
Luv, Spuf
Author's Response: He sure does deserve it! For now anyway ;) Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/16/2005 - 04:09 am Title: The Dark Light at the End of the Tunnel
Spike's quite the jerk in this story - he has some major redeeming ahead, hopefully . . . but anyway this is a really interesting story. I love the way you build up all the tension - great job and I can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: I can't forget the redeeming ;) but it's a long way to there. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 05/06/2005 - 10:07 am Title: Saving Face
Great chapter, PJ. I think I loved it waay too much if that's even possible. And yeah, Spike is being an ass right now but there are familiar stirrings of concern for Buffy. Really looking forward to more. Good luck on your mid-terms. Thanks.
Author's Response: Can you love it too much? lol. Thanks though!! Glad you liked it :D
Date: 05/04/2005 - 09:39 pm Title: Saving Face
wow, i am so happy that Buffy didnt magically get skills after one fight. I cant wait to find out why she didnt fight harmony. Im hoping its so that she learns faster and better from illyria. I like that Cordy shows small bits of compassion here and there, maybe they have more in common than they think. I also like that you get glimpses of a softer side of Spike, a side i cant wait to see. Wonderfull update and i cant wait for more!!!
Author's Response: I think the story would have plummeted if she just magically acquired skills, lol. Good thing you agree ;) Also good that you seem to be noticing the small details, because those are the only crumbs we get from the gang right now. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 06:52 pm Title: And the Winner Is...
Hey I just wanted to say that I absolutely love this story and I'm so glad that you updated!!
Author's Response: I'm happy that you like it! Thanks for reviewing :)
Date: 05/04/2005 - 06:17 pm Title: Saving Face
Tsk, tsk, tsk - thought you were going to put the Spuffy interaction in this chapter *sigh* LOL! Just kidding :-) Expect much prodding for the next chapter when midterms are over *wink, wink* And I think it's expected (or it should be) that Spike is an ass right now- although the little bit of sympathy that was hinted at was a very good decision to leave in. Can't wait for more :-)
Author's Response: LOL, I knew you would be sad! That's what happens when I tell you something ahead of time and then don't get it it :X Anyway, I'm quite sure you'll be on my ass to write ;) Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 06:01 pm Title: Saving Face
Ok, so even this isn't the best situation and there's been mondo violence in her young life - at least she's starting to feel again (too bad it all seems so painful). Hopefully things will get better soon (just keep her away from Angelus until she can defend herself a bit). Cordy seems almost nice in this fic (well, compared to everyone else). I love it and would like more real soon please! Thanks for writing/sharing.
Author's Response: I'm glad you like it so far, but I should warn you it's not looking so good for Buffy anytime soon :( Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 03:11 pm Title: Saving Face
i really love this story. please update soon, i cant wait for more
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 03:08 pm Title: Saving Face
Hank is an ass**** - how could e say something like that to his daughter? He was the next to hurt her. Wonder if Buffy will take long to learn to fight ... and if she'll tell what she overheard.
Author's Response: Funny thing, I tried to see if I could make Hank into a nice guy, but it just wouldn't fit no matter how I thought about it. Hence, elevate him as a jerk! lol. Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 01:28 pm Title: Saving Face
i'm LOVING this fic! Buffy's mix of emotions are perfectly normal in this sort of situation. We've been learning about hostage situations and emotions in my Psychology class, so everytime we discuss things like how hotsgaes feel, i always think about this story. i hope Buffy gets to kick some ass soon! i think Buffy may open up to Spike about what happened to her mother, and this may break through the steel encasing around his heart that Buffy's already made a dent in. Well thats my theory any way! I guess i'll have to wait and see. UPDATE SOON!!!!
Author's Response: You've been learning about hostage emotions? Uhh, want to tell me what you learned? LOL. I'm just making it up as I try to imagine what it would be like, but it's not like I had a gang experience myself :P Glad you liked it though! Thanks for reviewing :D
Date: 05/04/2005 - 12:44 pm Title: Saving Face
Nice work sparky, very nice. I like the interaction between the 2 gangs. I love this story!
Author's Response: Glad you like it! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 11:05 am Title: Saving Face
aww how sad i dont like that spikes so mean bput i understand that they have to evolve into a realationship. im so happy that u updated, this is a great story and i love reading it. please update as soon as u can, i cant wait to read more and see wat happens next thanx
Author's Response: I'm really glad you're enjoying it - angst aside. Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 10:17 am Title: Saving Face
Spike may be an ass, but I think letting her train and learn how to fight is pretty giving of him. In a strange way, I have a feeling he's going to protect her at some point, and her being able to fight will help matters quite a bit. If she eventually becomes part of the gang, I think that'd be pretty cool, too. Hank's an ass, by the way- he should have something vicious done to him:)
Author's Response: Lol, your review proves that if I ever get too angsty for other people, I'll always have 'Ashlison' still reading - LOL! At least when Spike keeps being mean, I know you'll see the tiny shred of niceness in it, lol. Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 07:48 am Title: Saving Face
Hey
I hate Hank more then Spike.....he's her father and can't even act like one.........Spike iswho he is for a reason.....and Buffy will either lay with the dogs eventually or make Spike realize their is more to life then violence and crime........she could show him what love is all about, and he can heal her soul.
Author's Response: Good observations - I'm glad you see that he's that way for a reason ;) Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 07:19 am Title: Saving Face
Great interaction between the gang and Buffy. I wish Buffy would have kicked I.'s face in! Never liked her character, sorry. That's one of the reasons I didn't watch ATS too much, if at all.
Okay, anyway, I hope Spike feels like shit soon and realizes what he's doing to poor Buffy.
Luv, Spuf
Author's Response: Well she'll eventually get some skills, but it'll take a while, and even then, I'm not sure she would be able to beat Illyria since on AtS I know Illyria kicked EVERYONEs ass. As for Spike...patience is a virtue :) Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 05:13 am Title: Saving Face
I LOVE it!! I love all of your stories, and I really hope that you'd update soon. Pretty please? =) You're one of my favourite authors and I absolutely adore this story. It's so cruel, and angsty, but still very Spuffy, since Spike's starting to soften a little bit... Really little, but still.... Just wanted to tell you this. Not that I'm alone of thinking this, but whatever. =P
Author's Response: What a great review loaded with compliments! :D Thanks so much for letting me know, and I'm really glad you enjoy all of my fics! (granted, there's only 3 so far, lol)
Date: 05/04/2005 - 04:12 am Title: Saving Face
Great story! It has a very unique plot.
Author's Response: Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: 05/04/2005 - 04:04 am Title: Saving Face
great update i loved it and i cant wait for the next one keep up the good work
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed it!