Very interesting: Willow's spell takes us back to what it was like pre-Spuffy, and although it does not wholly block their senses to suddenly feeling off, it is a reminder of just how effective the Scoob's judgement had subconsciously influenced Buffy in the past. Xander's judgement was always clouded, despite any good deed (in fact that made it irrational and worse) because from the very beginning Buffy had rejected his advances but not those of Angel. All he saw was her rejecting the man for a vampire and when it happens again, with Spike, his spiralling resentment is fed by witnessing firsthand the intimacy he was denied. For Willow, Spike is a threat because not only is he totally aware, and moreover unimpressed with her abilities but he sees very early on her potential for corruption - and she knows this, but cloaks her animosity to him in keeping him as the bad guy with hidden agendas. When Buffy died and then returned therefore, it was almost like she came back with the slate wiped clean of maligned perceptions of Spike and worked with what she could so obviously see rather than the superior and slayer route she was expected to take by Willow and Xander. They also acted like part of the Chosen Three rather than sidekicks to the Chosen One and sometimes their two-thirds contribution was louder and more damaging than the one third should have had to dealt with. Spike was definitely a threat to their covetous alignment with Buffy. Sorry, I digress, but that is why I liked this chapter because when you restore all the love that even now is stretching the spell's bonds it will become stronger still and Willow and Xander will wane as looseningties with the path hopefully break free. Hope you feel better, soon.

Thanks so much for updating when you really didn't feel up to it. This is one of my favorite stories and this chapter was excellent. Things will get better so take care Niamh.

Gorgeous chapter!!! I was a little confused at first until I realized (dork that I am) that Willow's spell was in motion. Oh man, love that Conner's the only one that knows what's going on and can't stand being around Willow....love the little thoughts from each character about the wrongness of the situation...and I LOVE that you've added Faith into it....especially with the Slayer dreams and her knowing what's been going on. Oh man, can't wait till the next chapter!!!! More...soon? Please?

Here are some kind words for you. I LOVE this story. Please write more.

Ohhh Willow, Willow, Willow...oh what a tangled web we weave. Another fantastic update from you! It's great that everyone can sense that something is off. It really speaks to the bond they all share with one another. It also goes to show you how foolish Willow is if she thinks she's going to pull one over on them. She never imagined for a moment how bonded these guys would all be in her absence. Wonderful! Simply wonderful! Congrats on all of your nominations! You really deserve them! I hope your arm feels better! I can't imagine how tough it must be to have your normal life and then try to type for us lil' ol' folks with a bad wing. Take it easy!!!

bloody brilliant nia. willow is a bad bad girl. i can't tell you how excited i am to see faith. this is so good and faith doesn't seem to be effected by the spell. i can't wait to see what happens next!!!!!!!!!!

A kind word? How 'bout a whole buncha kind words? Spectacular update, Sweets! I was thunderstruck with Willow's actions. Horrified, even. The witch-bitch actually did the spell. And, unsurprisingly enough, Buffy and Spike still knew something was wrong and instinctively sought each other out. And YAY! for Connor's reaction to the wicked witch. We always hear said , from outta the mouths of babes even if they are the supernatural offspring of vamps and Slayers. So can't wait to see what happens next. Also, you deserved the noms! Origins and Revs are amazing fics and very well written!

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I'm back with another review! I'm just loving it! I hope that your arm feels better soon...I tore my rotator cuff I may and I know how incapacitated you can feel! I still be here when you continue on with the fic.

Loved the chapter. Spike and Buffy still realizing they need each other is perfect- and I liked tara's uneasiness with Willow. Maybe that'll teach her that not everything can be solved by magic. Can't wait for more.

Another great chapter. Can't wait until Willow gets found out.

Wow! Amazing as always. But they are going to get back to normal, right? I'm dying to know how , keep up the amazing (and any synonymous you can think of) work!

Ha! Willow screwed with some things, but some things are unscrewable. Wait. That doesn't sound right. Anyway, glad that Buffy is still pregnant and still mated to Spike and that Connor knew that Willow=Bad and Spike=home. Can't wait to see what's up next.