Summary: Set after Season 2 episode 22. Buffy has to kill Angel in order to save the world. Unable to deal with her life and being kicked out of her house by her own mother, she runs away to L.A. to get lost in a new life.
Meanwhile Spike takes Drusilla and drives away. In time, Spike realizes that Drusilla is no longer interested in being with him since he is haunted by the Slayer's well being. After meeting up with Joyce, Spike is sent to find Buffy.
Will Spike find Buffy? What will happen when he does?
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy or Spike or any other characters in this story. They belong to Joss Whedon and ME and whoever else owns it. Only thing I do own is the plot.
Rated: AO-AdultsOnly
Categories: General Fics Characters: None
Genres: Romance, Angst
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Challenges:
Series: None
Chapters: 36 Completed: Yes
Word count: 64394 Read: 50662
Published: 01/26/2009 Updated: 11/02/2009
1. Chapter 1: Hiding by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 4] 
(1615 words)
As requested, I was lucky enough to have an offer on for a beta from a fellow reader! So this is the first of hopefully many more chapters to follow. I hope everyone enjoys!
**Betaed by Ruth**
2. Chapter 2: How to Live With Your Actions by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1818 words)
Chapter 2 is now betaed. Thanks Ruth!!
3. Chapter 3: New Beginnings by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 4] (1826 words)
Chapter 3 is betaed. Thanks Ruth for all your hard work!
4. Chapter 4: Where to Start by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1842 words)
This chapter is betaed. Thanks Ruth!
5. Chapter 5: Lost by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 2] (2717 words)
Fully Betaed. Thanks Ruth!
6. Chapter 6: Lucky Breaks by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (2853 words)
New Beta. Same one that did Power of a Wish. Thanks Brittany for all your hard work so far! More chapters to come.
7. Chapter 7: Story Time by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (3503 words)
Brittany did her time during her vacation to beta this. Enjoy:)
8. Chapter 8: Spread Some Hope by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (2397 words)
This chapter was betaed by Brittany!
9. Chapter 9: On the Road Again by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1435 words)
Brittany betaed this chapter. Yay!
10. Chapter 10: Hard Decisions/Good Results by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 2] (2097 words)
This chapter was nicely betaed by Brittany. I hope you enjoy!
11. Chapter 11: Morning After by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1140 words)
Brittany even though its her summer is still standing by me and betaing my stuff so we have great chapters to enjoy! Thanks Brittany and to my faithful readers. Hope you enjoy.
12. Chapter 12: Destiny by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1256 words)
Betaed by Brittany. Yay!
13. Chapter 13: Preparations by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (2537 words)
It's great to have a solid beta. This chapter was once again betaed by Brittany.
14. Chapter 14: Trauma by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1367 words)
Chapter was betaed by Brittany.
15. Chapter 15: Let's Try This Again by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1775 words)
Betaed once again by Brittany!
16. Chapter 16: House Hunting by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1470 words)
Brittany betaed this chapter for me!
17. Chapter 17: Settling In by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1711 words)
This chapter was betaed by Brittany.
18. Chapter 18: Adjustments by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (2862 words)
The ever-faithful Brittany betaed this chapter.
19. Chapter 19: Time by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (2352 words)
Betaed by Brittany. Yay
20. Chapter 20: Violence is Good for the Soul by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (2221 words)
This chapter was betaed by Brittany.
21. Chapter 21: Never Bite Off More Than You Can Chew by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1715 words)
Brittany is back in action!! She betaed this chapter! Yay!
22. Chapter 22: What Mate Means? by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1242 words)
Chapter again betaed by Brittany's hard work! Thanks and enjoy!
23. Chapter: A Time To Think by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1691 words)
Another chapter! Yay. Thanks Brittany and to all my faithful readers.
24. Chapter 24: Shower Fun by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1462 words)
Betaed again by Brittany. Hope you enjoy!
25. Chapter 25: Unexpected Help by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1445 words)
Surprise visitor! Betaed by Brittany. Enjoy :)
26. Chapter 26: The Hunted by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1178 words)
Another betaed chapter thanks to Brittany. Four more betaed chapters left...then another six or so after that.
27. Chapter 27: Rescued by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1724 words)
Another chapter by the fantastic beta Brittany!
28. Chapter 28: Sometimes It's Best Just to Let It Flow by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1574 words)
Brittany betaed this chapter for me! Thanks!
29. Chapter 29: Completeness by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1381 words)
Second to the last chapter for now. It was betaed by Brittany of course!
30. Chapter 30: New Found Abilities by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1271 words)
Last chapter for today. There are 5 more left plus an epilogue and still some action to take place. Hope you are still enjoying it!
31. Chapter 31: Learning to Deal by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1572 words)
Once again Brittany came through with more chapters. For those reading the Big Battle fiction, it's put on hold until I can find someone to beta it or until Brittany finishes up the other story she just started for me. These chapters will finish this up. Hope you enjoy!!
32. Chapter 32: Things are Never the Same as When You Left Them by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1836 words)
Brittany betaed once again. Yay!!
33. Chapter 33: Intervention by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1449 words)
Betaed once again by Brittany.
34. Chapter 1: Hiding by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1143 words)
Betaed by Brittany
35. Chapter 35: Found by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 1] (1293 words)
This chapter was betaed by Brittany of course.
36. Epilogue: The Future by Spikes KittyKat [Reviews - 3] (1624 words)
Betaed by Brittany who has been ever faithful to me for two complete stories and a part of another one. Thank you Brittany for sticking by me and being patient!