One more thing occurred to me...I know you summarized this pretty damn well, but I am oh so very curious about this prophecy. Why was Giles and Angel dust in the wind? Honestly you left it to a point that you could continue this or you could not. I love stories that do this. I love how they give off this vibe like this could be done but *laughs evily* or it could not be done. You did a truly fantastic job with this. You inspired me! I personally love Spike in any incarnation well, sadly except humanized. If he is a male Slayer...then maybe but human not so much. Soul versus no soul...Couldn't careless - to me he was more or less the same. I loved how he was still very much the same but felt the soul...That was beautiful how he felt it and how he took it. I agree with you aspect of how claims are. This is very simple whereas some can really complicate it. Claiming to me symbolizes a set in stone committment that can never be broken. Whereas a human can break a marriage. This is done by blood and by a bond that literally tied them to eternity...*Sighs dreamily* I know you write some raunchy smutty scenes but actually I love them all. They are kinky but you don't get so caught up in the horrifying acts of harsh bdsm. You keep it on level whereas some writers can leave you feeling the weight and the emotion of the story of angst. You clearly are fluffy with very slim angst in your writing. Its very VERY good! I haven't gotten caught up in the votings or nominating anyone because well, I do this for fun. I can see why you have been nominated. Congrats to you Kitten. Ok I'm taking my sentimental self back to work! Kudos to you kitten!

Author's Response: I am so glad you took the time to let me know this moved you, The idea for this came to me in a dream and I worried how it would translate as it poured from my fingers. I liked the tenderness, I liked Buffy being stupid in the beginning, I liked Anya, being her friend. I liked the openness of the characters, al of them. I always wanted to write a claim, and I may not make this my last, but I thought the same. I dont like it when they "accidentally" claim each other, or its one sided. I wrote that Buffy initiated it and Spike was hesitant, not because of himself, but because he wanted her to be sure. As to the Kink, I love it, but I like the fun adventurous sidde of it as well. Pain/pleaseure being a fine line is ok, but there must be a line and I never want to cross it. Much Love to ya! ~Kitten

*giggles* Kitten! You are about to corrupt me with some kinky BDSM... Cuz I have never read any before... im too innocent for that! *shifts eyes* lol I'm really excited to go read some more!! I love it so far, and I loved how Buffy went to Anya for help, made my giggle! *huggles and smoochies!*

P.S Picture of Buffy up there... effin HOT!

Author's Response: hehehe Kitten Krack at its finest. Are you an addict yet? more more *cracks whip* Sotia made me a HOT pic, love it! Thanks so much fo rthe review and come back for more!

Oh, I am SO loving this! Spike is going to be delighted!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review :) you dont realize how good they make me feel. Plus feedback that you are liking it is great

Great start, should be... interesting to see what you do with this set-up. Anya was great, very true to form.

And I had this weird image of Giles "Dear Lording" when he gets his credit card bill and sees where his money's being spent!

Author's Response: hahaha I thought about that too with Giles, Thanks for the kind review. Stay tuned, updating frequently.

I like the start - looking forward to read more. :)

Author's Response: stay tuned, chapters will be coming out quickly :)

You did it... I can't believe you did it AND used some of my favourite toys, from my favourite stores. No, I'm not hyperventilating, not at all. You will be death of me, woman.

I love it . I love this thrill of first time "not so vanilla sex" (doesn't matter she thinks otherwise, it will change soon), the thrill of "leather power" which you just can't resist and giddiness from having a willing slave next to your feet eagerly waiting to fullfill your every li'l wish. She has no idea what she started and she won't be able to stop once she's there.
Wonder how this will continue and wonder whether it will finally open her eyes to the things which are just visibly infront of her but she's not willing to see them, yet.

xxx

Author's Response: I am so glad you are liking this. The smut hasnt even started yet. Stay with me as we journey into the world of Dom/Sub

I like this! Can't wait to see what Buffy has planned for Spike!

Author's Response: stay tuned! more naughtiness to come :)

I didn't read it and i'm not reviewing this as it's perverted!! You're a little minx, no, make that huge great big minx. Well perhaps not perverted, but totally un-necessary and um...please hurry up and write the next chapter!! - Not that i'll read it mind....it's just a way to um...keep you out of trouble or rather in trouble oh god, just hurry up woman and write it!


Author's Response: hahahaha Andy, look away, do not read, no peeking! or you will be spanked!

You've got to be kidding! This is soooo hot you have to update sooon! The suspense is killing me!

Author's Response: heehee updates should be quick, check back soon!

You kinky woman!
Bring on the fun. I just know Buffy will be surprised at how much she actually enjoys it and how wrong she was to think Spike would be scared by the display.. Mwhahahaha

LOVE the banner Sotia made.

*smoochies*

Author's Response: *warm fuzzies* I am soooo glad you like! thanks for the awesome beta job!