Hey! Bring ON that sequel!!!
Hell yeah we want it!
Don't'cha see us salivating, slobbering for it????
I've personally had such a hankering for post-Chosen and particularly post-NFA fics lately, and not just cos
Buffy the comic S/8 is out. I've been hitting sites and ferreting out bunches for future reads. (Those and time-travel Victorian tales).
And for MONSIEURRIPPER and other work vs reading fic challenged individuals....a TIP!!! Use the internet browser on your cell phone. Some phones do java and read true html (depends on how intricate and graphics heavy a site is I think, or how large) and you can go to sites straight on by typing in the web-address. However, I find that a lot of phones if not palm tops don't convert page size to fit the phone screen.
You can use the Google browser (Medianet if you have Cingular/AT&T) and actually switch from mobile browser to real Google if you look around on it, which will find your results better. Hunt up your fave sites, like TSR, BSV, EF, VK, AFF.net, FF.net, whatever, and bookmark them to favorites.
Then you can go back to your sites and read text only (usually will on newer phones fit the screen or give option to resize to fit, and show minimal graphics like banners and such, & you may have to fix it in your settings to allow graphics & java. Clear out cache/temp internet files & cookies often so it doesn't lock up.
Once you're checking your sites for updates you can bookmark interesting looking stories for future read, stories you're reading, where you left off in a story, etc.
Important tho', if you're gonna do this upgrade your phone plan to something like unlimited data use or something similar...when charged per Kb it is EXPENSIVE. My unltd; plan is an extra $20/mo, and for palmtops it's something like $44/mo. I've used it a lot over the last few months in my probs w/Dell fixing my laptop (had an overheating lemon---in general it's been down more than I've been able to use it.). So I at least got to read some fics via the phone browser. BTW, non-java enabled phones will not letcha read fics, usually those rated NC17 or R or AO that carry a pop-up warning---it just doesn't handle the pop-up window...once I got a new phone (right now a Samsung Sync) it was pretty smooth sailing on any fic & rating.
Just a tip for those wanting to cheat at work if cells allowed or to get in a bit of reading on lunchbreak, bathroom breaks, have boring jobs , etc....just to help ya get yer fic on.
Keeo 'em coming gal! Like I said, Yay! Sequel!!!!
~~K.~~
~~fyreburned~~
fyreburned@yahoo.com

Author's Response: Cool! thanks!! Will start posting it soon!

Mabel, you´re the absolutely best for posting so swiftly. Thank you so much. And yes, you really made up for the beginning what with the babe and all the spuffy loving.
Sorry to read the last two lines, though. Spike revamped by some unknown twit and bound to some lackey as his sire? Ugh, hope it doesn´t come to that. Well I guess, it all went too well for a while, right? I hope Buffy kicks her ex´s ass to another dimension.

Author's Response: Finally sussed how to copy and past!! No Angi I'm bit worried about you so will give little spoiler, Spike goes through the mill a bit from now on! May have to change ratings! But happy ending guaranteed.

Sorry Mabel , but in my insane hatred of Helen (not really ,just don't somewhat like her) I didn't read everything she said and totally missed the line about rhe Immortal, your good, it never even occurred to me that it might be him. Can't wait for Spike and Buffy to kick his ass.

Author's Response: Got some gory stuff coming up!!! Watch out!!

I expected perhaps a jealous or more crazed than usual Drusilla, but not The Immortal to go after Spike...I thought TI was just a done deal, passing mentions...didn't know TI was a vamp or had vamps in tow working for him...that doesn't seem like something Buffy would tolerate/condone just for somebody who could throw the leg...!
OK, wow, unexpected (not so much that somebody would go after Spike, or Buffy, that's a given, even vamping him, but it to be TI and vamp minions threw me for a loop!) and boy, golly, you got my attention.
Figured Helen for vampmeal, just figured it'd be random in the hospital parking lot or somesuch. Didn't figure Spike would keep up a friendly relationship w/her either, that it'd be awkward. Now she's Xanderbait isn't she???
Hoping for more updates soon!
~~K.~~
~~fyreburned~~

Author's Response: Posting rest of story today, as for Helen + xander? You'll be needed to read sequel for that!! Tee Hee In Angel it never really said what The Immortal was so I've put him a demon not vampire.

I have been reading this and around about the 10 or 11th chapter, I got totally sucked into this story.
Your writing style is pretty good. The idea of the story is excellent. I wasn't sure about reviewing in the beginning because it flow as well in the first few chapters but it's come along very well.
I can understand some people's reluctance to read this as most tend to want Spuffy right away and don't want to read about anyone especially Spike with anyone else, but I think you pulled it off. You might want to consider putting the summery that Spike is with someone else but just temporay. Just a thought.
Anyway, I hope you update soon.

Author's Response: Cheers Shelly, that might not be a bad idea on this site but I hate giving out spoilers!! Posting last of it today! Got sequel to it but will only put it up if looks like it'll be enjoyed!! Tee hee!