Lovely story, liked the Spike Xander friendship that was a nice touch. Really wish that the slayers would have brought some heavy weapons to the fight, set traps and had some more modern day weapons. Flamethrowers would probably be a killer weapon to use against them :)

Love stories where Spike does'nt remember Buffy or rejects her ... Dont get me wrong I'm all about the Spuffy its just that I like it when Buffy recieves a wakeup call.
Adored the whole story and especialy loved how you made it Dawn that he remembered first.
And Buffy's jealousy over it.
Let out a large YES! when she chose to be with him, even minus the soul.
More long ones like this please...
You do it so well.

Wonderful story, it was great ! Thanks

Awesome story with a happy ending! So when are starting on your next masterpiece? :)

I knew Angel had it coming from the first line of this chapter. I liked that Buffy was practically dismissive of Angel's objections...no long drawn out scene. You made me laugh with this..."She guided a perplexed looking Spike to a free chair and plonked herself down on his lap, one arm around his neck."...then this...“Is that it?” Buffy interrupted incredulously, “No ‘what’s wrong with you Buffy?’ ‘Have you lost your mind?’ No ‘What have you done to her Spike?’ Not even a little ‘Buffy, do you really think this is a good idea?’”...adored this...“Plus” Xander continued with a magnanimous shrug, “Spike saved my life which puts him right at the top of my, ‘Demons who can date Buffy ‘ list”...last but not least this... “Can you lot pack that in” Spikes annoyed voice broke them apart after several long moments spent holding each other in silence, “it’s enough to make a fella nauseous”...giggle. Thank you for giving me a good dose of Sexy Spike...can never have too much of that...ever. Enjoyed the playful quality that you gave to Buffy & Spike. Loved that you had Buffy do this..."she felt the tension in his body, the residual uncertainty as he opened his mouth to speak. “I love you” she beat him to it, a hurried declaration designed to make his own easier." I found the rest of the chapter to have emotional depth while still delievering the sexy. Felt it was right that it should be more about making love the first time than the wild sex. I thought it was perfect. Thank you for another long chapter. I am sad that the story is at an end but so happy with the way everything turned out.

I am tearing...and I am supposed to be very happy! Good job in geting the same dialogue that Spike had for Buffy!

Hey its me again! My computer is totally down for the count, and so I was on hiatus,until withdrawl symptoms appered and my hubby put me on his lap, uh, i mean laptop! Anyway, so I have had alot reading to do, not like i am complainin'. You remember how I moaned bout the spuffy luvin' ! Forget it! This story is doin' so great I hate to see it end, but in the mean time you'll keep me busy right! You are the goddess of spuffy, i bow down toyour feet, and if i could i would give my first born, but i'm 3 too late! So have i sucked up enough for some treats! Kisses Lizzy

Wow...two chapters got by me. How did that happen? Thank you...loved both of them. This chapter was amazing. You managed to keep me right there with everyone in the battle & not lose the tension building & rolling through the chapter. There was an element of sadness too that so many of the slayers & others were losing...sacrificing their lives. You gave the scenes emotional depth by showing what everyone was thinking during the battle. My eyes were glued to my computer screen. I loved the small moments between Buffy & Spike...those moments revealed a lot. Loved this..."He was at her side when she came to her feet, hell he was always at her side, always had been"...followed a couple of lines later by this..."She followed him in; maybe it was her that was always at his side." A lovely moment of clarity during battle. Angel made me laugh & roll my eyes with scenes like these..."He moved to follow, drawn as always to protect her, his beautiful fragile Buffy." He is a bit clueless, isn't he? You created an excellent action packed & emotional chapter. I am more than “Ready” for more.

Bad Blind Buffy! Getting a bit upset at her with all of this "Spike needs a soul" nonsense. Don't blame her at all for needing to work through what Spike (the big stupid head) sprung on her about Dawn but thinking that a soul is the answer? Bad Blind Buffy...open up your eyes so you can really love Spike. Spike managed not to hurt Dawn even without his memories of her. Buffy thinks it herself right here..."His arms were not a prison around her sister's delicate frame but an unbreakable protective circle, his possessive growl claimed her as his, but not as prey, for she was his, his to love, to care for and most of all to protect. His Dawn, his little bit, no demonic instinct could overcome the unremitting protectiveness of his affection. He had proved it already, even with all memories of her eclipsed from his mind, still his heart had known"...I might add that you have Buffy think it rather gorgeously too. Would a souled Spike without memories yet fed a diet of hate by the Evil a Foot have attacked Dawn at all? Hmmm...Oh no...now I am having soul having thoughts. Spike is tearing himelf up enough...he doesn't seem to need a soul to do that at all. Spike is acting very much like his soul having self to me. If only Spike would regain his confidence/memories so that he can see his actions in a straight forward Spike way. Why wasn't he bothered by his actions with Dawn before Buffy/Buffy memories got involved? Could Buffy be acting as his soul? I really thought that Buffy had straightened out her "having a soul solves everything" thinking. Buffy redeemed herself a bit when right in front of Spike(whoo hoo)she stood up to Angel being his big old control freak self. I admit that the woman in Buffy is trying...think maybe it is the Slayer in Buffy that refuses to trust Spike's demon. Speaking of Spike's demon...Whew...Spike bite...lucky oops I mean poor Dawn. Time for battle with the Evil a Foot. OH no...a sense of forboding & unease coupled with nervous knots in the stomach is never good...never. Trying to scare me? You know this just makes me want the next chapter that much more, right? Of course, you do. This may have been my longest babble yet.

I think this chapter moved the story along quite well! You're building the excitement/nervousness for the upcoming battle and you provided us with a really good understanding of the slayers feelings regarding Buffy, Spike and the rest of the "Sunnydale gang". I think you did a great job and I can't wait to read what happens next! More soon please!

I thought this chapter did just what you needed it to do...setting the scene for the battle to come. This chapter had some parts that I really liked & others that I really loved too. I liked the scene with Dawn reassuring Spike then Willow & Xander thanking Spike. I loved this...“Starting without me pet?” His voice was honey and fine wine, suggestive and assured as he swaggered across the room towards the stage."...helloooo Spike... and this..."Buffy Summers was legend, William the Bloody was myth." Buffy's dream about baking cookies & Spike made me laugh. I liked Buffy being a strong woman by making the right decision in her personal life & being the slayer by putting aside her personal life to win. Hmmm...I think the story is moving right along. I am definitely still feeling the love...point in fact...I would love another chapter.

Oh so glad to see a new chapter. I was starting to get withdrawal symptoms. I loved...adored...really really liked Buffy reaction to Spike's lack of soul. Can't remember if I knew before then that Spike's soul was gone...it never seemed to matter much to me, I guess. Even better Buffy let Angel have it. It is really good to know that Spike will be on his feet again soon...I have to give Angel thanks for making that possible. Curious to see Spike's reaction to Angel doing that...even though Angel did it to prevent Buffy from doing it. Xander gives Buffy more really good advice...hope she is listening...think she is...maybe. Hmmm...why is Buffy still wearing the engagement ring? Things seem like they are about to get heated up & crazy in Cleveland...can't wait. Hate that things are getting crazy for you in real life...thanks for getting this chapter to me.