[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 01:39 pm Title: Chapter Thirty-One
The cold, harsh truth of his reality, as told to him, surprisingly enough, in amiable but nevertheless forthright terms, by Angelus. A person of blood and murder and a cold, cold body: even the mirror refuses to reflect such an existence. What would she think of her beloved William now, would Miss Buffy? Yes, the cold, harsh truth.
This is the life. But not in a good way; he may revel in the screams of his tortured human acquaintances and drink with the merriment of a creature beyond the law, beyond all expectation and certainly beyond love -
Yes. This is the life. Just not the life that William, vampire or no, ever wanted.
Sobering chapter; for him as well as us. Right there with him. Great.
Author's Response: What an insightful review, sue. Thank you for putting so much thought into it. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 11:43 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
another wonderful chapter. I am still very much enjoying this story. I can't wait for another update
Author's Response: I'm working on an update now, so hopefully, it won't be long. Thanks so much for the kind review; I'm glad you are enjoying the story. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 10:45 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
Oh my. I so love this whole story, please keep going!
Author's Response: I couldn't stop if I tried. Thanks. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 09:58 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
Yes I think she would understand and still love him, I can't wait for them to reunite, what will he think when he sees her again.
I know we still have 100 years + to go.
More please.
Author's Response: I'm glad you like it. Thanks for reviewing...and for understanding how important these chapters are for when they finally *do* reunite. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 09:04 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
youre focusing on spike too much. what happend to buffy? was she send back to her time how long was she gone??? i wanna know that kind of stuff. love to read more !!!!!
Author's Response: No, I am not focusing on Spike too much. I am focusing on William's transition into Spike. I left ample warning at the beginning of Part II that Buffy ***will not*** resurface until Part III. I'm sorry if you have a problem with this, but I don't see it as a flaw in my writing at all. Thank you for your feedback, even if I don't agree with it.
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 08:05 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
poo william, well on the way to becoming Spike. Loved the torture bit. does that make me sick?
looking forward to more
Author's Response: Nah, it doesn't make you sick at all. In fact, I wrote it with a cheerful tone, so that readers *would* enjoy it. I was hoping to show the draw that violence has for William, so they can better understand his actions. I'm glad to hear that its working. Thanks for the review. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 07:33 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
That was yet another fabulous update. I listened to the music and the picture it conjoured up was of a gleefull William tapping out his revenge and I smiled. Not sure if that's how you meant it to be but that's certainly how I interpreted it.
Even though William is becoming Spike he is still far more "human" than other vampires. The book is just tangible but he always hangs on to part of who he was before being turned. As for who he is, he's loves bitch isn't he! He becomes part of the Scourge of Europe but is that just to fit in. He doesn't seem to do well on his own, either as William or Spike. Will he find out who he is when he meets Buffy again?
That is the longest review I've ever left so I'm off but I LOVE THIS STORY.
Author's Response: Sam, that was exactly how I meant for the reader to feel. Although we know William's actions are evil, I wanted to convey the pleasure he derives from them, so we'll know the draw it has for him. Glad to know I succeeded in this. You're certainly right about the book. Although its loss was devastating to him, it was the loss of a symbol of his humanity, not the loss of his humanity itself. Somewhere, far away, that remains intact.
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 06:38 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
Oh god it just makes you want to hit Drusilla over the head with a blunt object. gah that was heartbreaking - the one thing he had left of her gone, oh so sad.
wow, the violence is rather graphic! I love the way you tell it, because its not like ripping and slashing and bloodplay sort of thing, but he takes his time with it and it almost seems more fitting for a heartbroken man to do it that way for some reason.
Anyway, loved the chapter as always, can't wait to see more! xx
Author's Response: I'm trying the toe the line between graphic and obscene, because I want to convey the realism and horror about what's happening, without disgusting my readers and chasing them away. Glad to hear I'm succeeding so far. Thanks for the kind review. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 06:30 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
Great chapter once again... as much as I like Spike it is very sad to see the demise of William... it was heart wrenching that her gift to him had been destroyed at least he still has the ring... This chapter made very sad... Update soon!!
Author's Response: I'm sorry it was sad for you, Inarra, but I'm glad you enjoyed it despite the angst. I'm working on a new chapter now, so hopefully the update isn't far behind. Thanks! :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 06:07 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
So the transition into Spike begins. :) I swear, I have a sixth sense for when you're going to update. I just knew when I checked tonight that I was going to get to read a new chap for this, and I am not disappointed!!! Wow, every single chapter makes this better and better. I felt terribly for William when Drusilla destroyed the book, and essentially destroyed the man he once was. He's falling deeper into the darkness, and it seems like it'll only be a short time longer until he's completely consumed-- and becomes entirely Spike. :) Ah!!! Can't wait to see them get run out of London, and Spike's (as he will be at that time) endeavors of killing the Slayer. :) Ah! Loving this so much. It's just so well-laid and perfect.
Author's Response: I'm so glad you like it, Devin. And it's good to hear your sixth sense is serving you well. Thanks so much for the kind review. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 04:57 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
I love seeing William become Spike as we all know and love him. It takes a while to make it all happen but that is a gift from your imagination to ours. I assure you it is well worth waiting for.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Toni. I'm glad you appreciate the significance of these chapter and are enjoying them. I appreciate your taking the time to tell me so. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 04:57 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
Oh lordy what a spectacle! The song link was great btw - nothing like reading the chappie with it playing in the background to help stimulate the visuals, LOL. And so yet another link to William's human life is gone huh? Somehow I doubt this will erradicate the humanity from his soul. It's that which made Spike seem unique amongst the other characters on the show...even his inhumanity was motivated by truly human emotions. Loving it!
Author's Response: lol. I'm glad you liked the link. My beta was concerned that not many people would be familiar enough with the song to regonize its title, so I thought the link would help. I like your predictions about William, but whether they come to fruition remains to be seen. ;) Thanks so much for the review. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 04:30 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
wonderful william chappies! i can't wait to read more! update as soon as you can? i can't wait until they meet up again (if they do) pretty please?
Author's Response: I'm glad you like William. Buffy will reappear in Part III but beyond that, my lips are sealed. ;)
Thanks so much for reviewing. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 04:29 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
The man in the mirror cannot stare back at William because he is no longer there. Great to put that into this chapter. Living as a vampire with the memories of his human life haunt and torment him reflecting the tormenting he has done to those who wronged him in his human life. He is burying his past with each of his kills, each victim who remind him of who he was is eradicated representing just who he has become. Loved reading this chapter - very powerful.
Author's Response: Aptly put, Vette. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and thank you for your thoughtful review. :)
[Report This]Date: 04/10/2007 - 04:29 am Title: Chapter Thirty-One
OH THAT BITCH!!!!!!! god i hate her, she toom the only real reminder of elizabeth away from him. i love this story so much and am so happy that u updated. also i hate angelus, william is still who he was before he died and he better realize that. he has to realize that elizabeth will love him no matter what. omg im dying to read when buffy and spike meat up and how they btoh react to each other, i know its going to be a while, but i cant help anticipating it. i really hope that everything works out and that he keesp holding on to the william inside him. please update as soon as u can, i cant wait to read more and see wat happens next. thanx
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter, sarah g. Thanks for taking the time to review it. :)
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