

Date: 11/17/2006 - 06:29 pm Title: Ch. 25
PS to banner:
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Check both out; I don't know 'which one is better' or if you like a certain artist.
Author's Response: :) Thank You for the links. (My stories are very personal to me. Asking someone to interpret the story and make a banner would be very intimidating.) But, Thank You!!!

Date: 11/17/2006 - 06:13 pm Title: Ch. 25
So it was indeed a set-up of Spike for Buffy's sake. Well Spike is running that tells how good he took it.
And Buffy can understand Joy just as good as Spike does. Wonder what makes the difference, her being 'close to Spike'? Because it can't be a slayers thing.
Anne was there.. and she has a point for Angel not taking a phone and trying to call.
Your Kar-Hool is an interesting character. Cute how he played with the children and yet dangerous if his clan is in danger. Looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: Spike telling his 'truth' was for Dawns benifit. But Joy set it up so that Buffy could hear Spikes 'truth' too. Yeah, Spike didn't handle it to well, he didn't want Buffy to know his 'truth'. There were probably a lot of things that Angel could have done, should have done, but didn't do.

Date: 11/17/2006 - 05:45 pm Title: Ch. 01
It is so much fun to reread these chapters. I am enjoying this story even more than the first time. Great job! And Joy is a wonderful original character.
Author's Response: Thank You!!! I'm happy that your enjoying the story a second time. :)

Date: 11/17/2006 - 02:34 pm Title: Ch. 25
WOW...MUSTVE BEEN A REAL BIG DEMON, well atleast all thts covered up...at first i thought the roaring was Spike throwing a tantrum LOL. I hope he works things out wiv Dawn, and Buffy. Erm is there going to be more about Joy and Spike AND Dawn, Faith and Buffy cuz there lyk one big fam. Faith n Buffy being sister slayers. oh well write more plyz!!.
Author's Response: Think of the Beast from Beauty and the Beast. Then think 8 ft tall, on mega steroids. :)

Date: 11/17/2006 - 02:18 pm Title: Ch. 25
Great update more please!!
Author's Response: Thank You!!! Later tonight or in the morning. ;)

Date: 11/17/2006 - 02:11 pm Title: Ch. 25
I am really, really enjoying your story. I always look forward to your chapters.
Author's Response: Thank You!!! I'm very happy that your enjoying the story. :)

Date: 11/17/2006 - 12:41 pm Title: Ch. 25
made my day again
it would be neat if you could find someone to make a banner for you i wish i new how
great update as always
Author's Response: A review like yours, it makes my day too!!! :) It would be nice to have a banner, but like you, I don't know how to make one. :( Thank Your for reading and reviewing!!!

Date: 11/17/2006 - 11:36 am Title: Ch. 25
I just found this story 2 days ago and it's wonderful. I'm really enjoying it. Please continue I'm looking foward to the next chaper.
Author's Response: Thank You!!! I'm glad that your enjoying the story. :) Next chapter will be up tomorrow. :)

Date: 11/17/2006 - 01:29 am Title: Ch. 24
This Spike seems to run away from a lot of things. What is it that he's done by letting her know, aside from really give her something to blame herself for? Poor Buffy. Where can they possibly go from there? Powerful chapter. I bet Joy has something to do with all this. Hope she talks to Buffy. Please, update soon.
Author's Response: Joy has everything to do with what happened, she set it up. Buffy needed to hear Spikes view of their past relationship, but Joy knew that Spike could never tell Buffy directly. Actually, Spike doesn't run away from hardly anything. But Buffy, having her near, messes with his head and heart, he's reacting on any emotional level without thinking clearly. (Glad your still liking the story!) ;)

Date: 11/17/2006 - 12:59 am Title: Ch. 23
Holy crap! Loved the meeting with Giles, and Andrew, and Angel, but with Buffy. How can he still think anything remotely like that. What has happened to our poor hero? And Joy, she knows, I'm glad she knows. Poor Buffy.
Author's Response: Spike has spent the past 7 years telling himself that Buffy doesn't love him, that she has moved on with her life. That the only way for him to help make her happy was to stay out of her life. Now, to hear that Buffy missed him and loves him, he's a bit confused and over reacting.

Date: 11/17/2006 - 12:47 am Title: Ch. 24
wtf??? he's already not trusting of everyone, and they decide that to find the truth that they should trick him??!! oh man, i cant wait to see what happens..seems like they broke a moment, and it was meant for Dawn and Joy to hear, not the whoke entire group! grrrr!! anyways, cant wait to see what comes next! pls update soon!
Author's Response: It's OK, really. ;) Dawn, Buffy and Joy were the only ones to hear Spikes confession. Joy gave Buffy a charm to hide her presence in the room. Everyone else was upstairs in the warehouse, they didn't hear Spike.

Date: 11/16/2006 - 11:59 pm Title: Ch. 22
So typical of Angel... making it all about him in light of these big events. I do wonder what Spike really does think about him being back and what Angels influence did have on Spike avoiding Buffy. Angel may be a bit self centered but he's sure not wrong.
Author's Response: Angel did have 'something' to do with Spike never contacting Buffy. He fed Spikes self-doubts and insecurities. After years of repressing his feelings for Buffy, Spike is afraid to feel that kind of love again. :)

Date: 11/16/2006 - 06:32 pm Title: Ch. 24
oh my you have me crying this is too much (in a good way).................please more this is an awesome chapter
Author's Response: Thank You!!! :) The next one goes up in a few minutes. :)

Date: 11/16/2006 - 05:06 pm Title: Ch. 24
sniffle siniffle wipes tears away
plz update soon
Author's Response: (Big Smile) :) The next one will be in the morning.

Date: 11/16/2006 - 04:38 pm Title: Ch. 24
another excellent chapter, can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thank You!!! The next one will be up in the morning. :)

Date: 11/16/2006 - 03:29 pm Title: Ch. 24
Ah, don't remind me of the seven years. Too sad to think about it.
Told I read a bit more after the last chapter. It first didn't feel like it gets better because Spike is trying to run, to find a new location too.
Where did Buffy go? She was with Dawn and Joy before, being / feeling devastated. And now there is only Dawn, nearly having a break down. No, she did break down crying.
At last Spike said to Dawn he loves Buffy. But why does he think she doesn't love him?
Good written Spike POV. But I think he was wrong.. about Buffy still loving Angel, about choosing Spike to die. But it is Buffy's turn to tell him that.
Was Buffy there the whole time? But when, then she was crying and Spike didn't hear her. Or did he cry too loud? And there is Spike, running again.....
Author's Response: Joy worked her mental magic to get Buffy alone. Then set it up for Buffy to listen and hide her presence and everyone else too. She then brought Dawn to the room and called out to Spike to come help her.
Spike might be wrong, but it's in his mind that way.

Date: 11/16/2006 - 01:33 pm Title: Ch. 24
They set him up!!!? Spike will NEVER trust anyone at this rate.
More soon please, gotta know what happens next.
Author's Response: Spike will be okay once he knows that Joy did it and why. Spike and Buffy have a hard time communicating with each other. Joy was trying to help Buffy see her past from Spikes eyes.

Date: 11/16/2006 - 01:30 pm Title: Ch. 24
Oh no it ws a setup...in the good way i mean even Joy knew wht ws goin' 2 happen...did they do some majik 2 prevent him knoin' tht Buffy and the rest of 'em wre there. PLYZ PLYZ CARRY ON.
Author's Response: The setup was between Joy and Buffy. Dawn didn't know she was there. No one else but Joy was in the room. Joy made a magic charm to hide the presence of Buffy and everyone else from Spike but Joy.

Date: 11/16/2006 - 11:57 am Title: Ch. 24
Really powerful stuff, fantastic story.
Author's Response: Thank You! :)

Date: 11/16/2006 - 11:29 am Title: Ch. 24
Wow !!! That was so heartbreaking!!!(sobs to self) definite tissue warning!!! Please update soon!!
Author's Response: Thank You! Maybe a second one later today? I'm glad the chapter moved you. :)

Date: 11/16/2006 - 08:35 am Title: Ch. 23
I am crying, this was so good. I like Spike being able to stand on his own. I want him with Buffy, of course, but it's good to see him strong too. I know that he's hurt here, and I don't mean to say that hurt=strong, but I want the abuse by Buffy stage of their relatuionship to be over. Great job, very emotional, it worked. I loved it.
Author's Response: Thank You!!! It makes the muse happy that you liked this chapter and that it touched your heart. Spike is trying to be strong, but it is really fear that is pushing him away from Buffy. You'll see, in the next chapter. :)

Date: 11/15/2006 - 05:10 pm Title: Ch. 23
i must be crazy i just read all 23 chapters and in one day and now i cant wait for more plz update soon plz
Author's Response: Thank You!!! I'm happy you like the story. The next one will be up tomorrow. :)

Date: 11/15/2006 - 04:34 pm Title: Ch. 23
boring, boring, boring... *yawn* why do you annoy us with this crap??

Date: 11/15/2006 - 03:52 pm Title: Ch. 23
What the hell is wrong with Spike?!?!?! Loved the scenes with Andrew, Giles and Angel, but this thing with Buffy is driving me nuts! Even if he doesn't love her anymore, does he have to be so goddamn cruel about it???
Author's Response: Spike didn't mean to be crule. He's just to afraid to believe her. You'll see, soon. :)

Date: 11/15/2006 - 03:30 pm Title: Ch. 23
So they went all to the warehouse... yet things are different. No Spike to great them yet.
I thought first he was upset to see Buffy but it was Angel.
With Angel he made his peace, but Buffy *sniff*
I don't think he knows how deep he has hurt her now. Again not believing her, not wanting her.
*steals away to then next chapter for a mo*
Author's Response: Spike doesn't want to hurt Buffy, but he is afraid to believe her. :( For 7 years he's told himself that she doesn't love him, now she says she does??? Confused Spike. ;)