The Initiative is gone from Sunnydale and the Sultana-Aurelius clan have a new problem to face on the horizon. This story follows Season 5 with the Sultana twist.
Is it mean that I laughed a lot when Buffy kept shooting down any attempt by Riley to help? 'Cause I did. Hee! I get the feeling that Riley's going to need to be transferred, or dealt w/ in some way, soon...b/c he's just not getting the message. Although I love the bits of Graham we get! I really liked that it seems Joyce is being a bit more proactive about this tumor, thanks to Reggie, & maybe this time there won't be complications! Or the Immortal Guardianness will take care of any health issues when it's time. Loved the Spuffy interactions, brief as they were. Just glad to have Toth out of the way so we can find out who else might join Spuffy on their journey. Fantastic chappie! :D
Great chapter! I liked Spuffy officially claimed Dawn...I wonder if it'll give the clan any insights. And I really loved how Anya went about getting herself hired at the Magic Box. Perfect!
You have me "Aww Tara"-ing in two reviews! LOL Tara was so adorably happy & I liked how she broke the news of her "demon-ness" in story form to Willow. LOVED how Spuffy welcomed Tara. & I like the idea of the monk living & an extra security guard...perhaps having another "normie" would be good for the group? & yay! Ronald mention! Glad to know he'll have something to do, which will help him feel like he's contributing to the clan. Fantastic update!
Good chapter! LOVED everyone showed their love for Tara & stood up to her family with/for her. I wouldn't be sad if the Maclay family didn't get the hint & the clan had to remind them to stay away. :D Also, I'm just loving Anya, no matter what she's doing. So, does Sandy have some nefarious plans for Riley? Seems like it...can't wait to find out. Oh & I liked Lindsey's meeting with his realtor...makes me want some soup. Especially b/c I love both seafood gumbo and clam chowder. :) & yay! I knew those demons wouldn't keep the clan down for long. LOL I liked Lawson's idea of the holding dimension, can't help wondering if that's where Glory will end up. More soon, please!
Ooh, another Slayer dream! I like! And I liked that the others are there as well and that Buffy was able to briefly meet a couple of her counterparts. Is Drusilla the second seer? That could be awesome to see her working with the group. Also, I really loved that this was more of a "see the family and how they've grown/bonded" chapter, because I think that's important for us and for them. Terrific update!
Oh I loved Anya tricking Glory! That was great…and kinda funny. I hope Joyce will be okay in this dimension, though something tells me she will be. :) And I'm liking Lindsey, though I wish we had just a smidgen more of him and Leticia…and I enjoyed her excitement over selling the house & getting one over on a Cordette. Ha! Good update, off to read the next!
I'm glad Sweet won't be with Riley or Angel, but as a woman, he could cause some problems. Maybe Warren? LOVE LOVE LOVE Buffy healing Joyce with Anya's help & Oz proposing to Tara and Willow…can't wait to see the rings he picks out! I'm so glad Joyce has so much support in the hospital, and that they all go something from Pascal's…sounds super yummy! And the boys on the alien hunt and knowing what Riley's been up to was great. Fantastic!
Spike tells a story
Aww...that was so sweet!! I love finally hearing what happened to Spuffy from one of their POVs. & I'm glad it was Spike. Loved that Dawn was mature about things & realized she couldn't go w/ them--loved that even Buffy quickly realized she couldn't stick around. & I always adore Spike describing Buffy and/or their relationship. Loved it all around--especially since they brought Mr. Gordo! :D
Set directly after Stolen Will in the Bending to Her Will verse, Spike reminisces about something that made him mad. Written for the jossverse LJ
Loved it! I love pissed off Spike, especially when it's in defense of Buffy. & I loved that Giles wasn't the one to administer the drug--that was excellent, stupid Ms. Post. Oh, & I really liked that Buffy didn't fall for any of Angel's BS while waiting for Spike & that she & Giles quit the Council instead of Giles quitting then & Buffy quitting later. Oooh, I especially loved Buffy being okay w/ Spike getting his revenge after her death. :P
Doyle might be gone, but he's not out of the game yet.
Wonderful one-shot! & great continuation of the s/l. I really liked that Doyle tried to help Angel back on his path, not surprised in the least that Angel didn't take the advice. & I liked that the Scoobies kept their mouths shut to Angel, they never really liked him so I'm glad they didn't let Buffy's disappearance make them turn on her. & I really like the idea of Cordy & Doyle working together to help Spuffy collect an army of warriors--ready to take out Angel when he finds them. Stupid Angel. Oh, & was the ex-lady friend Cordelia? Or someone else entirely? I'm totally curious...but if it isn't important to the series, I won't worry about it. :P Can't wait for the next in the series! :P
Memoirs of an Ex-cop, clarity.
Set in the altered Bending to Her Will timeline. 103 words on bending a want.
Ooh...interesting...I wonder if Darla will get her wish. :D & what kind of damage she'll do if she does. :P Great drabble!
A spell gone wrong gives Spike something he's always wanted and more.
Ooh...interesting first chappie...I like! I wasn't surprised to see that Willow sold out Buffy @ all--I always wondered how far she might have gone in season 6 to get her fix from Rack, this seems to be a similar situation. Loved that Buffy was protective of Harmony, that was sweet. & I really liked that she saw more in Harmony than the snob from high school. Reminds me of how much I'd have liked seeing Harmony a bit more in canon (especially since I realized the actress played Wednesday's "nemesis" in the Addams Family movies). LOL & interesting that Angel's along for the trip...is he soulless or not? Guess I'll find out in the next chappie. ;) Great first chapter, off to read the next! :D
Excellent second chappie...is it wrong that I wish this story was going to continue? :P I liked that Buffy tried to reassure Harmony about Spike's love, even allowing her to be first w/ Spike when he returned. I definitely see a little Buffy/Tara in the Buffy/Harmony relationship. & the question of Angel's soul has definitely been answered...stupid butthead! @ least Spike appreciates what he's got. Any chance of a one-shot of this 'verse where we see what happened to those left in Sunnydale? Particularly the people Buffy was trying to protect before Willow sold them out. I'd be interested in knowing who they were & what happened to them after Buffy left Sunnydale. Gave me a little giggle that Spike & his ladies were in Transylvania...taking over Drac's castle? That could be funny when he gets home. Great story!! :D
Companion story to Immortally Spuffy's The Order of the Light. Buffy refuses to take over the leadership of the Order of the Light. As a normal girl with no memories of her former life, she meets up with an old enemy.
Ooh...interesting! I like the idea that Spike kept his memories of Buffy being the Slayer, but no one else did. & if Willow and Cordy were hiding w/ Buffy...I wonder who the Slayer is in this 'reality'? Harmony? LOL & I like that Spike wants Buffy, Slayer or not. Can't wait to see if Buffy keeps her soul when Spike turns her...I won't be sad if she doesn't. ;) Good first chappie, I can't wait for more!
Nice touch! I like that Buffy remembered her own life once she'd drank some Slayer blood. & I really liked that she wasn't mad about her new life. & I love that Spike wanted Buffy as his queen! Great sex scene stuff too, by the way. I like how Spike chose to wake her up. ;) & tee-hee! Always love seeing Angel brought down a peg. :P Especially since he wasn't paying enough attention to Buffy so he didn't notice the lack of heartbeat. Wouldn't mind seeing a one-shot sequel, showing us what Spuffy did when they left Sunnydale (besides living happily ever after). :D
After the events of All the Way, Spike and Buffy stumble across an interesting picture in Joyce's photo album.
Okay, first of all...LOVE the title! @ first I thought it was gonna be an all-human fic, but you quickly disabused me of that notion. LOL Lovin the idea of Lawson being Buffy's father, & I liked Spike being free w/ the info on him. & yay for Tara! Not just the helping, I always like seeing her...one of my fave Scoobies. Hmm, I wonder how Dawn will take the new information, & if they'll discover Dawn's true parentage (Spuffy, of course!). :P Can't wait to see where this one's going, especially now that Buffy's been honest w/ Spike about her concerns. LOVED THAT A LOT!!!! Can't wait for Angel to find out about Buffy's father, & I'm looking forward to seeing how they track Lawson down.
Oh happy day!! Really likin' this fic. Loved that Tara saw so much while under the spell to help Buffy. I wonder if seeing the darkness surrounding Willow will cause them to break up sooner, rather than later. (Especially since Willow snapped to awareness a little too quickly) & I liked that Tara surprised herself w/ the knowledge that Buffy was in Heaven...I just love Tara, period. :D So glad Spuffy know that Dawn's their daughter, I look forward to seeing them tell Dawn the truth...I hope it goes better than the Key reveal. & of course I adored the li'l Spuffy "Something Blue" flashback...I do wish we saw more of it, though. :P & yay! Lawson's coming to town!! & double yay!! Darla's right behind him! This should be interesting. LOL Fantastic chappie, keep up the great work!
Great chappie!!! Quick note (before I get to th rest of the review): During the Tara/Willow convo Willow looks down to avoid the censure in Tara's eyes...you posted "censor" instead of "censure". Okay, now that it's out of the way...REALLY liked the reveal w/ Dawn. I liked that she seemed as stunned as Buffy, w/ less time to process it. I enjoyed Spuffy telling the Scoobies about Dawn's parentage, but I adored Tara rushing to the Magic Box as well. Any chance we'll see Tara as Buffy's step-mother @ some point? ;) Just an idea based on a potential pairing forming in another of your stories. I could also go for some Tara/Giles if Willow doesn't stop abusing magic. Maybe Giles will help Tara bind or block Willow from trying to "fix" Buffy? I'd be down w/ that. & oh Xander...he's gonna hafta just deal. LOL More soon please!!
Ooh...I do so love it when Giles growls! *le sigh* Hee! Great chapter! I hope Giles binds Willow from doing magic after this one. & YES!! Seeing the Scoobs pretending to think they are Harry Potter characters would be HILARIOUS! & since they have protective charms, it might be a good way to make Willow think her spell worked. Especially if they need time to call in a mentor or find a spell powerful enough to bind Willow for however long is required. & IDK if Xander & Anya's engagement will last long w/ snide cracks from Xander like that. Maybe Anya will be the one to hook up w/ Lawson in this fic, instead of Tara? Then she could still be the "tarty step-mom", just w/ different offspring! LOL & I'm glad everyone now knows about Lawson AND about Buffy having been in Heaven. Can't wait to see Lawson's reaction to all the craziness! & the Council? Ooh boy, that could be some interesting times. :D
Wonderful revenge! I'm glad they didn't let it go on too long, but definitely long enough for Willow to get the point. & I liked that Lawson played along as soon as he figured out what was up. Can't wait to see the Scooby explosion (& Sam's reaction) to Buffy's announcement about her paternal parentage! LOL Terrific chapter!
Terrific chapter! I liked Willow not realizing who she was talking to until a couple blocks later. Hee! Also, loved Darla's confusion over thanking Willow for her help. & yay, Lawson AND Darla made it to town on the same day! I cannot wait to see what happens when the family's been reunited. LOL Interesting that Lawson didn't know what a Slayer is (perhaps because he kept--mostly--to himself?) and that they laid out all the details immediately. I hope Lawson tells Buffy some stories about his time with her mother. Oh Willow, I get the feeling she's going to do something even worse to try to make things 'better'. Hope those protection spells hold up! And will we see her call Angel because Buffy "came back wrong" in her opinion? The Fang Gang could make things a li'l extra interesting, especially Cordelia's reaction to both Darla's pregnancy & Lawson's existence. Plus, I love Lorne & Wes, so any fic that includes them is good in my book! More soon please! :D
Fantastic chappie! I LOVE Xander deciding to support everyone & stay a part of the group. & OMG...ADORED Darla's entrance. She always knew how to make one! Hee! I hope no one calls anyone from Angel Investigations for a bit, just so Darla can be a part of the group without interference for a little while. I also like Giles giving Dawn a little more responsibility by letting her help with the research. Can't wait for more! :)
Love the idea of a better hotel (the inn) & a new gym! Buffy can get a decent job, which is great. & I love the addition of Darla, she is cracking me up w/ her comments. Can't wait for Wes to get to town, I'm sure he'll have some interesting stories. :D Wonderful chapter!!
Xander's still living in denial whenever he can, isn't he? LOL Maybe Xander & Spike can bond over their difficult-but-worth-it girlfriends. Love the idea of Wes AND Lorne coming to Sunnydale, I wonder if Spuffy will sing for him. Uh-oh, Amy & Warren are going to be trouble! I won't be surprised to see Rack make an appearance, but Amy better be careful trying to siphon Willow's magic, she may bring on Dark Willow. Or Willow could do some serious damage just being pissed over the manipulation & theft. So Warren has the diamond? Buffy so doesn't have time for this. :D Great update!
Fantastic chapter/update! I always enjoy watching Spuffy fight together, so I liked that. & I kinda loved the head priest having a heart attack. I might be mean, but I totally giggled. & I'm glad Spuffy know that the chip doesn't work on Buffy. Yay, Wes! Knowledge man! Glad he's in town with Lorne, should spice things up a bit. Oh & I liked the little bit of Lawson thinking about his new family, I hope we see more of his POV about all the craziness he's now a part of. Oh & I hope Xander gets some resolution on how worried he is about marriage. Uh-oh, trouble with Amy! Will Willow succumb or will she be strong enough to realize magic isn't everything? Can't wait to find out!