Spike being concerned enough to ask what's going through her head brought her worries into focus. It would be completely overwhelming to be handed the keys to a whole new destiny and then just looked upon to save everyone. It's lucky she has Spike to talk to. Somebody who sleeps over. It's like they're girlfriends.

Author's Response: Hehe! Buffy has her very own vampire BFF... :) Buffy did need to have that talk. It helped her realize a few things. Glad you liked it!

I finally got around to reading this and I must say, it's simply brilliant darling. Love how you started it out on one note and now it's all twisted, well, 'Sideways', lol. Can't wait for the next update. It will be interesting to see how Spike handles, his, erm, family matters along with the obvious UST you have going on here, the first shag aside, of course.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you're liking it so much! Hmm, UST after sex... Post first time UST, maybe? PFT UST. :) They definitely have some of that going, but the biting will take care of it slowly.... Next update coming very soon, and thank you for reviewing!

To your A/N: A Spawn fic? No, I don't read them. I'd rather skip. But to the new chapter here:
So Buffy has doubts now; it's sounds as if she is on her way to a death wish. I hope Spike can talk her out of it (or is she just getting depressed?).
Oh right, with the ring Spike can train her in daylight too. I forgot about that for a moment.
And Spike even took her offer :) It's easier this way as long as Joyce doesn't check on her and discover Spike.

Author's Response: No, not a Spawn. It's just not really a friendship fic, since Spike isn't friendly. It's how I could see Spike and Dawn could have met in Becoming. Well, Joyce has already left for work, but she will be seeing Spike sometime... :) And Buffy wasn't having so much of a death wish as doubts, especially once she found out who the vampires were, and when she thought Spike wouldn't help her. Thanks for reviewing!

I -really- like the way you write Spike. He's seems very mellow and insightful...as if he always has something in the back of his mind. But still in character and interesting to read.

Great job :)

Author's Response: Thank you so much! It's always nice to hear that people think I'm keeping them in character! I suppose Spike could be described as mellow--as long as no one is hurting Buffy! :) Thanks for reading!

That last part was the best, and I can't wait to read more.

Author's Response: Hehe, glad you liked!

I loved their very insightful conversation, the reassuring each other, clearing the air, so to speak, so they're both in the same page. And he stayed! Wonderful chapter, I'm looking forward to more. :D

Author's Response: Yes, the air is all clear right now... Glad you liked that he stayed, because he really is going to get his own place soon! Thanks for reading!

Love this fic!!!!!!!!

Author's Response: Thank you!

Oh that was good, wonder what Joyce will say to him being there.

Author's Response: Well, she already left for work, but she'll be seeing Spike sometime... :) Thanks for reviewing!

Loved this and Spike coming back was lovely.

Author's Response: Thank you!

Great chapter! It seems like S and B are heading in the right direction now, being more friendly with each other and so. To me, B seems to be a natural as leader, but I'm glad she is opening up to S. Good work.


Author's Response: Spike and Buffy definitely have a direction they're headed in... And yeah, Buffy is going to be the leader, whether she realizes it or not. Thanks for reviewing!