Im with Buffy in this one. We have to remember that Spike is in the redemption path too. Or we are going to forget the one hundred years of killing thousands of people. If Xander was my friend I would tried too understand why he did what he did and help him. If he was my best friend I would never send him to death. We have to remember that Xander was always a constant in Buffy life. He left a normal life to help her and risk his life so many times. The idea of kill him never cross my mind and reading the reviews I cannot believe how easily you forgot about everything Spike did and how many times Xander help. You know how I think, this is not my type of fics and Im so tired of this weak Spike, how many time you will drag him down?? But well, I stil like the way you write

What's Xander gonna do now? Will they find Spike in time? Update soon please!

So, um, I'm just wondering. If you plan to have Xander kll his parents or at least get into some violent confrontation with them, from the looks of things it seems as though you plan to let him get killed. I certainly don't know if that is exactly what you are planning but as far as forcing Buffy to deal with him, Xander's death will certainly make things more convenient for her.

I hate to be cruel but I was thinking about it after reading the last chapter. Ever since Buffy has suspected Xander of this atrocity, she has progressively moved from her earlier vows of retribution, which even had Anya a tad worried, to a more tempered "let's consider other options" approach now that she can no longer deny Xander's guilt. Understandable - no one wants to hit to switch on the electric chair with their best friend in it.

But this now puts Buffy is an awkward position, or even more awkward than the one she's going to be in when they get Spike back and he realizes that she doubted him still. In true to Buffy form, she will want to save Xander, again understandable given their history, but in saving Xander she may lose Spike.
Assuming Xander kills his parents and it were only the parent murders to consider (not that they aren't important but let's face it they made Xander a monster) then something along the lines of the rehab Willow is undergoing might be appropriate considering she also killed someone - again if in the end Xander was only guilty of killing his parents. That is not the case however. Xander is without a doubt guilty and what he did to Spike he doesn't even have Angel's excuse of losing his soul. Xander set out in cold blood to hurt and torture him. He kept him around for months for his sick pleasure, intentionally slowing his healing to prolong the fun. Spike has been so traumatized that even now in Xander's basement he doesn't seem to know that he can fight back. On some level, irreparable harm has been done to Spike and the fact that Buffy is even suggesting "other options" is going to have a major effect on whether Spike can be around her or not - unless those other options include chaining Xander in the initiaive caves in the manner Spike was and allowing Spike and Angel to have a go - but somehow I think not.
So how does Buffy keep Xander around, even if it's in merry old England, without damaging her relationship with Spike? And does Xander stay in England forever or will he at some point in the distant future be reintegrated with the scoobies? No matter how many eons pass, there is no way Spike can ever forgive this and work with him. And I can't see him being too understanding of Buffy either. Buffy may not be able to do it herself but if she gets in the way of others who try to take Xander out, that will also be another betrayal to Spike.

The only way out for Buffy is to take it out of her hands completely. If Xander gets killed during a confrontation with his parents, her hands are wiped clean. Yes, she'll mourn him but she won't have to choose between her once best friend and the supposed love of her life. And yet the sad thing will be that Spike will know that she wouldn't be able to make the choice - between him and the *human* who destroyed him.

Of course, it doesn't have to go this way, you surprise us all.

UPDATEEEEEEEE!

Good chapter. While I'd hate for Xander to resolve his issues with violence, at least he sees where his problems began. My only thing is whatever Xander does to his parents, I don't want Buffy to feel responsible for that. Knowing her she will but these are Xander's choices - including taking and hurting Spike. IMO, Buffy's guilt lies in knowingly giving him the opportunity to do so. I hope she can separate where her failure and responsibility ends and his begins.

While I'm glad that Willow got the group to focus on the task of finding Spike since obviously they were all wasting time arguing, her logic simply explains Buffy's need for further proof of Xander's guilt, which is understandable but not the careless way she went about in getting it. Sure, she made a mistake, a colossal mistake but in light of how well Buffy's plan went down exactly how are Dawn and Angel supposed to react when their objections and rather valid points of view were completely ignored and rejected? Pat Buffy on the back for a job well done? Sit back silently fuming at her arrogant assumption that she could risk two people she loved (one of whom happens to be nuts) and handle it herself? Simply saying someone made a mistake does not in any way take away the consequences of their actions or the resentments that may result. Buffy still has to live with it. Dawn is still angry over being ignored and fearful for her friend and so is Angel. I'm not saying they're perfect or that they should waste precious time berating Buffy but their feelings are valid and once Spike is rescued they should be voiced. Just because people can't stand them doesn't mean they shouldn't be heard. And yes, Buffy was acting with the best of intentions but you know what they say about the path to hell ...
And btw, if the roles were reversed and Dawn had acted the same way to defend Spike, it would make her loyal to one friend, uncertain of her love but just as arrogant and careless as Buffy has been portrayed.

In any event, what is up with Giles? It seems all he can talk about is Anya. I realize they've hooked up and she is his priority but my goodness, she's a vengenace demon - a bullet can't kill her. He says the group isn't focused on the task, what about him? He seemed to play no role in formulating the "plan of the year" with Buffy, he feels they're wasting time yet I don't see him rallying them into action - I mean he's waiting for Willow to do a location spell? Can't he do one? I have no idea what Giles is there for, I mean other than his chat with Anya he seems to be terribly sidelined.

cant wait to see what happens next!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Ooh Buffy feels guilty. NEWSFLASH.
She. should. feel. guilty.
Sorry I feel no sympathy for her I'm with Dawn and Angel. And Willow should not talk. It's her fault, that Xander even had the means to carry out his plan.
Ooh and the whole argument only escalated because Buffy and Willow think they shouldn't harm Xander. That's typical Spike would get the stake but Xander's human I can't hurt him. It's time for a wake up call. Why can't the slayer hurt a human, of course she can. She had never problems pummeling Willie to the ground. No she just doesn't want to like Dawn said because it's Xander.

While I'll admit that I was hella pissed off at Buffy at the beginning of the story, this whole blame game thing has got to stop. Dawn and Angel are making me want to stake them both. God, stop pointing fingers long enough to see the big picture! But there is one thing that I agree with.... die Xander DIE!

Wow.... What is that crazy mofo going to do? Glad to see Willow taking charge-- it doesn't seem like Buffy can handle taking the blame for things any more. Can't wait to see what happens next, you must update soon!!!

So we have a spell to find them, but what is Xander going to do. More please.

WHOA!!!! I'm so glad somebody (Willow) finally knocked Dawn down a notch or two and off her little tirade with the questions. That was pretty sweet im glad SOMEBODY FINALLY came to Buffys defense and realized what she did was a MISTAKE and she feels horrible for it. I really loved this chapter :) yay!!!

Oh no...Xander's going nuts! Will Spike be able to save himself?