

Date: 05/23/2006 - 02:44 pm Title: His
oh my days please let Spike come back! I feel so sorry for Buffy! really good, angsty stuff. made me cry :'(

Date: 05/19/2006 - 10:56 am Title: His
Your story touched me, and I nearly cried in the end. I was whispering a mantra of "Let him appear let him appear" while reading the last few lines of the this chapter, holding out hope that he would. And when he didn't... my heart broke...
This is one hell of an amazing fic. It's beautiful. It'll certainly tugged my heartstrings... I hope there's more of this fic from you.

Date: 05/19/2006 - 12:06 am Title: His
loved it. sad but i loved it. post soon.

Date: 05/18/2006 - 11:44 pm Title: Hers
wow. that was...sad. loved it. though. sorry about the people that you lost that day. i still remember it so vividly.

Date: 05/18/2006 - 01:01 pm Title: His
A good chapter, Nia. Why? Because the story brought me to tears. Beautiful written. And it seems we will get another chapter though you that this story had only two chapters. But the status says "not finished". So I'm looking forward to the next part.

Date: 05/18/2006 - 12:31 am Title: His
OMG, he so can't be dust. Can't wait for the next update!

Date: 05/17/2006 - 07:36 pm Title: His
This is just so beautiful. Her grief is almost tangible. It breaks my heart reading it how she lights a lantern for him just as he lit the candles for her.
THIS was my most favorite line:
"She made it as far as the car before her knees started wobbling and her belly clenched with repressed tears. Not gonna be a good night at all . . . "
Gawd how beautifully accurate. Only someone who has genuinely grieved could know that it hits you in a moment and the reaction is a physical one.
So lovely, so sad. Exactly the kind of thing that reminds you the heart is a muscle - and the pain is so very real.
Wonderful Nia. Can't wait for more.
Cheers,
Nina

Date: 05/17/2006 - 05:28 pm Title: His
Well I started my review like 10 times and earased it,because my words could not come out right to say what it is to say. I guess it's not until we lose someone we love that we think "if I only said, did,etc.." But still as the silly big brained humans we are, we still continue to not say what it is we feel inside to those we should say all those precious words too. Then we just wish and bargain Buffy exhibited such behavior, as most of do when we lose that special person in our lives. As always Nia you brought those emotions to the forefront, giving us her pain, her grief, her hope and her memories. Though in Spike's case things are different. Hope is not a a pipe dream to be given up. Lighting a candle as a path way for the soul to see you are still wanting their presence in your life and to let them know we remember them. I am sure at this point I have babbled on. But in the end is it not a way of telling us don't be as Buffy was, letting it be too late to know how she felt and let it out. he has shown her time and time again how he felt. He never faulted for her. If she gets her wish and hopes to be with him again, I hope that she like so many don't let that moment go. Tell the person how you feel, tell them you love them if you do. So Nia, I won't let this moment pass to tell ya I love ya my sister. Now move that pen,because I want to you to tell me more stories.
*grins*

Date: 05/17/2006 - 09:02 am Title: His
Wonderful story. I like the symmetry of their pain and the emotional investment of the shared ritual. I really hope you plan on more. Thanks!

Date: 05/17/2006 - 07:03 am Title: His
Heartwrenchingly gorgeous.
I didn't have the time to read but I started and couldn't stop.

Date: 05/17/2006 - 12:41 am Title: His
You know I love this, Nia. But, god, you're breaking my heart here.

Date: 05/17/2006 - 12:21 am Title: Hers
So poignant. Such an amazing gesture. A beautiful idea. Lovely...

Date: 05/17/2006 - 12:16 am Title: His
Love that one. Such amazing emotion she goes through, such an amazing mirroring of and amazing ritual. And I can't help but think, why can't love be enough? Such a beautiful story.

Date: 05/16/2006 - 08:20 pm Title: His
Oh God! So very sweet and sad! Is there going to be a part 3? Goodbye to grief, maybe? Please!!!

Date: 05/16/2006 - 07:22 pm Title: His
oh gods spike.....please come back!!!!!
that was incredible Nia....more please

Date: 05/16/2006 - 07:10 pm Title: His
Sequel?Please? *whimper*
I want Buffy and Illyria to be right. I want Spike to get to be with grown up Buffy.
Beautiful writing . as always.

Date: 05/16/2006 - 06:42 pm Title: His
Painful. Very nicely done.

Date: 05/16/2006 - 04:43 pm Title: His
Heartrendingly beautiful...
Thank you

Date: 05/16/2006 - 04:17 pm Title: His
Well, if I could stop crying long enough to tell you...LOL!
No, really, it was wonderful and I hope the next chapter will be entitled...'Theirs!'
Hint, hint...
spuf

Date: 04/17/2006 - 05:48 pm Title: Hers
Look! I'm finally reviewing! LOL Lovely story, Nia. Really beautiful. The emotions are so true and raw, and the details of Spike's ritual are so wonderfully presented. It's heartwrench and gorgeous.

Date: 04/14/2006 - 06:37 am Title: Hers
*sniff* This is very sad. But very good written, don't get me wrong. I wish I had words to express myself better but I haven't. Very moving. *hugs you* I'm sorry for your loss.

Date: 04/13/2006 - 07:29 pm Title: Hers
How incredibley poignant. The way you traced his steps and actions while narrating his thoughts, it made you really feel like you were right there with him as he made his sojourn to her grave every night.
"It was those memories that had started his ritual – the dead honoring the dead. How the ritual of prayer and candle eased his mother’s pain." - I loved, loved this. It made me feel that while Spike is vampire, it is the man that is in mourning - mouring and in love and honoring her the way a human would while grieving.
I love it. So much depth of feeling it is almost too bad it is going to be a short fic. However, with such styling it will definitely make for a memorable fic. I can't wait for another update!
Cheers,
Nina

Date: 04/12/2006 - 12:55 pm Title: Hers
Very nice. And I'm so sorry for your loss!
I saw Everlast and Santana do this one live-- they were opening for him , and he came out and did a duet. Very moving!

Date: 04/11/2006 - 10:46 pm Title: Hers
So beautiful. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing your story, and Spike's.