So Angel convinced Spike he had to go, huh? Good that Willow was there to talk to Spike.
But the Xander issue seems to be solved; maybe Angel will tell more of what he knows so he can be helpful with it.

Sounds as if Buffy and Spike had the same dream.
I liked Spike opening up to Buffy.
Good luck with your writer's block.

Don't apologize for the long note. I want to thank you for taking the time to write it and explain to me what you want to do with this story. It is greatly appreciated. Yeah, I never really liked that Spike was made to look that really bad guy especially when the scoobies already thought that of him. While Buffy came off as this innocent victim that being depressed was her excuse. At least Spike felt so guilty about what he did and he went to get his soul. It just shows that Spike was trying to be good but nobody supported him and told him what a good job he was doing. If one of them just supported him then I think he would have been alright. He was trying and nobody gave him credit. Instead they continue kicking and treating him like dirt. Sorry for me going off. But is is one of the biggest issues I have from the show. Spike is my favorite character on the show and I didn't think he got enough respect or credit for what he did. He went completely against his nature on trying to do the right thing. Which you know probably wasn't easy. Thanks again for explaining to me what you want to do with this story.

Ah I just assumed Spike wanted to stay at the crypt.
Loved Spike being the one that could see both Buffy and Willow. And Buffy consoling Spike.

I always hated that Spike took all the hate from the scoobies for what he did to Buffy especially from Dawn. But they were never told just how bad Buffy treated Spike. How much she used and abused him. Just Tara was told. But not the rest of the scoobies. Like they don't already think the worst from Spike. Even if Spike took care of Dawn the summer Buffy was dead and went out to patrol. Yes, the scoobies helped patrol as well but I can almost bet Spike did most of the work. He probably took over Buffy's duties. I'm not saying what Spike did wasn't terrible. But I feel that Buffy hurt Spike way more more than Spike hurt Buffy. I have heard many people excuse Buffy's actions because she was pulled out of heaven to having all this responsibilities on her. I did feel bad for Buffy in that season. She did have a lot on her shoulders. But if you can just excuse Buffy on what she did so easily because she was feeling depressed. Then right can't they excuse Spike for what he did. Someone who doesn't have a soul and was trying to do good before. Isn't like he actually raped Buffy either. Who is to say that he wouldn't stop before he did. So when it comes to Spike and Buffy' relationship in season 6. While I do feel sympathy for Buffy that doesn't excuse her for abusing someone. I honestly think if it was a man who was abusing a woman like that. It would be more of a big thing. JMO
But interesting story so far.

I like the start. Makes me wonder how Buffy's decision to take Spike with her will change things; looking forward to find out.

PS: Something went wrong posting this, the whole chapter is a link with tiny, tiny font and centered. No clue how to fix that, it happened when posting the banner.

Love what I read so far. Looks very interesting. I don't mind fluff at all so it is all good with me. I actually love Spuffy stories that are fluffy. I always felt that Buffy was the one who pulled Spike off the cross. I think Spike would have most likely stayed there until he dust. Which will be a long and painful way to go for a vampire. Or so I imagine, it would. I'm glad that Buffy admits that she isn't all that innocent in their relationship. That she hurt Spike too. I was happy to read that. I also like that Dawn wanted Spike to be in the house with them. I understand why Dawn supported Buffy and want nothing to do with Spike. I wish Buffy would have told Dawn the truth about everything. She probably said a little. But Spike was Dawn's best friend. So, I think Buffy should have told Dawn everything for the most part. But it still broke my heart that Spike and Dawn never reconnected on the show. The relationship of Spike and Dawn were one of my favorites on the show. More please