Spike revelling in the notoriety was beautifully described, and you conveyed his sense of pride in his accomplishments without making me lose sight of his sense of William. His disconnect from Drusilla makes sense and is working in the context of the story. Angelus' brutality was vivid and awful, but its aftermath, Spike realizing the attack was calculated, chilled me to the bone.

This is a wholly different portrait of Spike, Angelus and Drusilla than I am used to reading, and I'm enjoying your take on the dynamic.

Author's Response: I actually really had a hard time coming to terms with this chapter. I finished it several days ago, but the scene between William and Angelus disturbed me so much, I had to take a step back before proof reading and sending it to beta. I know it was a hard thing to read about, as well. But things could go no other way between them. I'm glad you see that, and that you are still enjoying the story. As always, thank you for the wonderful feedback. :)

With all stories there are the higest highs and the lowest lows when you wanna snatch the people right out of the book and keep them from being hurt and this was one of those pages. You took a horiffic act and made it into something that will make a change in William to take a stand for himself and make some changes. This was hard to read with his morning Elizabeth and his exceptance of his current life and then end it on a tidal wave but all bad things can lead to better times a head.

I love reading this it is a huge underdating and you never disappoint.
Four stars in my book

Author's Response: Thank you so much. I'm incredibly flattered that you feel that way. :)

THat was a lot to take in and go through and it left me feeling so bad for new Spike I hope he comes back and gets even.

Author's Response: I know it was difficult to read (it definitely wasn't fun to write) but there was no other way it could have gone. I'm glad to see it hasn't scared you off, though. Thank you so much for your review. :)

I haven't left a review in quite some time I think, but I tell you right now your story still has my utmost attention. I really love that you are going into detail about William's transformation into Spike. His thoughts and dealings with Angelus are spot on--a great account of a character going from point A to B. Thank you for taking the time to do it.

Plus, great savagery . A personal highlight for me as it helps illustrate character change.

Author's Response: Thank you, B. I'm glad to hear from you again. :)

This is fascinating! What a compelling story!

Author's Response: Thank you! :)

I was wondering when they will stop being the best of pals. good chap.

Author's Response: Well, it definitely couldn't last forever. Thanks for the review. :)

"Unlike Angelus, who employed the method quite often, torture was something William reserved only for those who deserved it. "

Oh yes this makes William so much better than Angelus. Fanfic cliche #99483936859958

Author's Response: Flame: reviewer cliche #1 Unless you have something interesting to say in the future, I suggest you keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, I will delete your review. Interesting that you should think that I believe William is "so much better than Angelus." I actually love Angelus; he is one of my favorite characters. Yet CANON shows that he enjoys torturing and playing with his victims. Does this make him "worse" than William/Spike? Not necessarily. But it does make him different. If you can't distinguish the difference, I suppose that is your own problem.

I knew this was coming... but it does not make it any easier... great great chapter... update soon!

Author's Response: Thanks. I'm glad you liked it despite the dark content. :)

The poor horro and shock lying there on the floor as to what just happened to him even I wished someone would save him from having this happen. I knew sooner or later Angelus would go after him but I did cry for this to happen I hope lighter times are coming for him.

You always make me have a emotional reaction to reading your work and I want to thank you for it. Thank-you!

Author's Response: I know it was a hard chapter to get through, Gutter Glitter, but I'm so glad you are continuing to read. Thank you so much for the kind review. :)

I'm not sure who makes me want to throw up more Angel or Darla, and Drusilla is just everyones victim so it is hard to feel anything but bad for her I hope this hate for Angel fuels Spikes fire and he comes into his own. This was horrrible to see happen to William but that is the thing he isn't William anymore it is Spike with only small pieces of William left inside. I like your story of the William to Spike process and how you tell it. Great job :)


Author's Response: You're right. Dru is just a hapless victim in all this. For the moment, it's Darla and Angelus who are calling all the shots. Whether that continues or not remains to be seen. Anyway, I'm really glad you liked the chapter. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. :)

Even with all the horros going on Spike carries Elizabeths ring on him and it is good he guards it and does not let or allow them to take that one peice of himself or the brightness of what he did have away from him. No matter what anyone or thing does to him Spike will still have that one spot of goodness left inside of him and his love for her. Not even Angelus and his disgusting manner can wipe that out of William.
This is a story without measure on how good it is I love reading it.


Author's Response: Thanks so much, SpikesDeb. :)

Angelus is the evilest of evil and I thought his interest in Will was always creepy in his taking the time to teach him things and he is a goddamned psychopath and I cannot wait until Spike goes after him in some way.
I love reading your story its always more then I expect and that makes it all the more excitng



Author's Response: I'm glad you like it. Thanks so much for the review. :)