Not disappointed it was Anne.. but vampire-dreams in relation to the attack.. and a stranger that helped her that her father knows nothing about. A slayer but not?
enjoying. and not quite quick enough it seems.. to get away with her bag..

Author's Response: Good to know! :) I really didn't want to make Joyce so evil. Some stuff has definitely been uncovered that Buffy doesn't remember once she wakes up. But something did happen that night that included vamps and being saved from them by this mysterious man. ;) Oh yeah, Buffy has not been quick enough to escape Spike's clutches. But you'll get to see his reaction soon. Thank you for reading and reviewing!!! :D

I'm actually relieved that you don't have Joyce as her mother. After reading this chapter I can understand why Buffy has blocked it from her memory. Is Spike the one that saved her? If so, what has made him reappear into her life like this? Was Anne able to fulfill her desire to become a vampire? Will she be making an appearance as well? Thanks for another great yet heartbreaking update. More soon please!

Author's Response: I'm happy to hear that. I just didn't want to make her so evil since I actually like Joyce. True, she hasn't always been perfect and she could have handled some things better but she was a good mom to Buffy. Definitely not as evil as Buffy's mother in this fic. Good question about Spike! He's got his own agenda by coming to Sunnydale and you'll find out what it is eventually. ;) And was he the one to save Buffy? You'll also find that out. I think it's safe to say Anne is dead. But there will be more twists in the future that you might find interesting. I promise more soon! Thank you for the wonderful review!!! :)

This story is amazing. I've tried to tell you that twice now but it keeps telling me the code is wrong. So, I'm afraid this review is much shorter than the previous attempts.

Thank you for the fantabulous story.

Mosaicmaker

Author's Response: I got your review for chapter three. :) When I review someone's story, the code always tells my I typed it in wrong even though I'm sure I didn't. That's why I now obsessively copy the review before submitting it. Captchas are evil!
I'm happy you like the story. Thank you for being awesome!!! :D

Can't get enough of this fic. Loving it and can't wait for chapter 4!

Author's Response: I love it that you love it. :D More will be up tomorrow. Thank you for being awesome!!! :)

Sort of confusing. I am guessing that Drusilla was her mother. I think this because Hank said she was crazy. although this story is different I can't imagine Joyce doing this. Spike is a different story. I don't think he is a vampire but what of the blood on the table but there were no observations that his touch was cold or she could have just been in shock when he touched her. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Sorry for the confusion, love! :) No worries, things will be cleared up little by little. I can't very well tell you everything at once, can I? Where would be the fun in that? ;) Yup, the identity of the mother is up for guessing at this point. You'll find out if you were right or not in the next chapter. Oh, Spike. He's shrouded in mystery right now. There have been hints as to what he is... human or vampire. His touch being one of them. I'm sure you'll figure it out very soon, as the story progresses. More soon, promise. Thank yuo for the ovely review, Bridget!!! :)

Author's Response: I meant thank *you for the *lovely review. Stupid typos.

Some things cleared up, some things still a mystery. Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: That's how I roll. Can't tell you everything at once, can I? ;) More shall be revealed in the next chapter. Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D

I'm really enjoying this story. Buffy doesn't feel like the girl from the show, but she's a unique, fully realized character nonetheless. Spike is so out of line threatening her there, it was a genuinely scary moment.

Author's Response: That makes me very happy, gorgeous! Buffy is a bit different than on the show, that's a given considering her different background. Still, I'm trying to write her as strong yet vulnerable character that is scared of loving and being hurt deeply, because that's how I saw canon Buffy... the post Angelus Buffy. Glad you find her to be fully realized anyway, that's great to hear! I agree that Spike has crossed a line here, he might cross it again in the future. Thank you for the great review!!! :)

Well, we've had Spike contact. Don't know why he's there or what it means, but we sure know he gets to her. And those dreams, and the locket. I'm thinking something is related. Ready for more. Update soon!

Author's Response: And there shall be an actual interaction in the next chapter. He does have an agenda, a reason why he's there, which will be revealed in the later chapters. O yeah, he definitely throws her off balance. ;) Love how your mind works, you'll have to wait and see what's causing the dreams. More tomorrow or on Sunday! Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D

*sigh* Harmony... but Buffy only did attack when Harmony didn't stop picking at her - wonder if the other cheerleader saw it.
Spike? I hope :)
As I hope too that Buffy doesn't have to find out how is it to live without a father (foreboding?).

Author's Response: Glad that you see things my way. :) Buffy tried to be the bigger person but there's only so much she could take. About the other cheerleader, yup, she saw it. And you know the character though I'm not saying who it is yet. ;)
There's a definite face to face Spuffy interaction in the next chapter.
Haha... it did sound foreboding, didn't it? Nothing's been decided yet, so everyone might survive. Who knows? I'm fickle. Thank you for being wonderful!!! :)

I for one would like to read more and quickly if at all possible! Very interesting start.

Author's Response: I really love hearing that, Sam! I promise more will be up very soon. Thank you for the lovely review!!! :)

Yes, I would LOVE to read more!

Author's Response: Then you shall, very soon. Thank you for being awesome!!! :D

Good start - important dreams, huh?
Wonder what caused Buffy's scars - something her mother did / caused? And yeah, definitely something supernatural here.
And a first meeting of Spike (I guess).
Yes, definitely more. :D

Author's Response: Oh yeah, very much pivotal.
I like it when you guess. ;) The way Buffy got her scars will be revealed soon but I'm not telling whether you're right or not. Though I have to bite my fingers so I don't. lol
Yes! That I can tell, it was definitely Spike. And he was all wet and stuff. No wonder Buffy ran like a big chicken.
Happy to hear it! Thank you, gorgeous, for being as lovely as always!!! :)

So ingtrigued. If do not continue this I will hunt you down with a ptichfork, and bring alng others.
In case you haven't guessed it ilike it very much so far.

Author's Response: LMAO! Only if you guys wield blazing torches as well. ;) Then I might be persuaded. Strangely, the threat of the woman-hunt makes for a good inspiration. :D Thank you for the awesome review, gopher!!!