Im really liking how this story is turning out.... But Spike has to stop hurting Buffy....we want Spuffy the one were they both like each other and Spike will do anything for Buffy!!!!!

Author's Response: That Spuffy won't be happening for a while, and I don't think it will ever get fluffy fun. If I can convey what's in my mind onto paper, it should be worthwhile though. Thanks for reviewing!

Wow, good update. It's pretty obvious that Spike's in denial about his feelings. Well, it is understandable since he can't be all soft. Poor Harmony, though. I hated her at the show but no one really deserves to be gang raped. I hope Buffy would be able to defend herself before things like that happen to her. Or maybe have Spike at least to save her. lol. That's just wishful thinking on my part. Anyway, loved the update. Great job.

Author's Response: You too that chapter very well! lol. I was sure you were going to be sad how dark it was, but I guess it takes some of the edge off when it's not Buffy, even though I felt bad for Harmony. I literally stopped writing details cuz it made my stomach curl. So thanks for still reading and reviewing!

Author's Response: that response was kind of incoherent - I meant: took*

I absolutly love this story and I cant wait for Buffy to kick one of there asses please please update as soon as you can.......thanxs...alex

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing! (Kickass-Buffy will come for sure)

You already know how much I love the story (and if you don't, I will seriously come to CA and hit you LOL) but I wanted to give you a review for this chapter- update soon ;-P

Author's Response: lmao! *Ahem* Attention to anyone who reads this response - Ashlee eagerly volunteered to beta this chapter so that I could put it up last night - thanks Ash! Yes, I know, but you are gonna have to stop poking me with that stick because no matter how much you do it, I have finals! :P Lol, thanks for reviewing even when u beta'd - that's some dedication ;)

Author's Response: Ok no wonder I didn't see this right away - it's meant for chapter 8 :P

As unfortunate as it was, I can see the purpose Harmony's rape had in this chapter. Your story is very well written even if it touches upon some very disturbing issues. Even though we like to think we live in a civilized world, we don't. It's not all pennywhistles and moonbeams ppl! I'm a fan of dark fics and this one's pretty dark. I can't wait to learn more about Buffy's past. Is her finding that brochure the reason she ran away? I hope Spike soon realizes that Buffy's more to him than just a good fuck. I wonder how he's going to make it up to her when he finally realizes it. Plz update soon. I'm dying to see how this Spuffy relationship will progress.

Author's Response: It's funny that you're reading, because I was told recently that we have similar writing styles, lol! (Your fic is on my list of to-read, mostly because I was told that it has a vaguely similar plot where Spike holds Buffy hostage, and I wanted to finish this fic before I read yours so that I don't go concocting story ideas that come from yours, lol! As for who is pimping your fic to me, I point to my co-owners at FFL awards, hehe.) Ok, onto the real response, thanks for the compliment! And I agree that it's disturbing but often true. About Spike's redemption - it won't come til a lot later, because right now I'm merely making excuses by pointing out the reality of the situation and the lack of options both Buffy and Spike have. But I definitely will giving the redemption my best shot :) Thanks for reviewing!

I have a question... Is Riley going to play a major role in the Buffy plot? I was wondering if Buffy and Riley knew each other before? Or, if Riley might make a play for Buffy? Just interested...if you'd rather not say, that's fine. Thanks, luv, Spuf

Author's Response: I haven't decided, lol! I was playing with some ideas, but haven't drafted the full agenda outline for this fic in an anal fashion as I have for the other fic. I know what's happening to Spike and Buffy, but besides that, it's all tentative until I get some time to plot it out. :D

I just caught up with this story, and it is truly incredible! Shocking and dark sure, but amazingly written! I'm just sorry it took me so long to get around to reading it! Now for the review on this chapter.... Normally I don't like Harmony, but I felt so sorry for her!! Poor girl! But also, this looks like exactly what Buffy needed to get her ass in gear and learn her training. Also looking forward to se whatever became of the _____(fill in with many expletives) parker! He better not have gotten away with that! Anyway, I'll quite rabling on and just say, that you are a fantastic writer and this is an amazing story! Keep up the great work!! =D

Author's Response: Hee! I'm glad you liked it. I always worry that the story will be weird if someone read all the chapters in one sitting, but thanks for soothing those fears. So glad to have you abroad :D

Very disturbing, yes. I 'think' I get what you are hinting at. If I may... You're saying that Buffy has to toughen up, to survive in this world? Or that Spike's growing feelings for Buffy won't allow her to end up like that? Okay, hope that was all right. Anyway, I hope that Spike doesn't do something too stupid here. Great story, I always look for the updates! Luv, spuf

Author's Response: Those are good conclusions, as well as a few others that will be revealed later. You prob already know, but it will be clarified and admitted :) Thanks for following!

I see a few purposes.....it gives Buffy the incentive to fight and keep her body hers or Spikes........and a means to get out.....and for Spike to start and really question what Buffy really might mean to him and that she just might be more the a good fuck.......What I also kind of see is Faith being more liberal with the information......and explanations. I see Buffy being a major factor when the time comes with the gangs really have their throw down....Is Cordy a spy for the other team, is Doyle....or are they just lovers caught in the middle like Romeo and that Julie person, LOL. If the later will Cordy and Doyle feel obligated to help Buffy at a time she needs it for her keeping quiet about them....hmmmmm.....this chapter was great for setting thing up that can go many directions...great job......I hate Harmony, but I do feel for her here.....but it fits with her character to have sat back thinking she had it made instead of taking all the training and doing something with it....then the boys in in the laundry room would've been washing their own blood out of their clothes.

Author's Response: How perfect is your analysis of the ch ;) Thank you for that! I was suddenly wondering about the update and feeling insecure, but you hit it all right on, and even added more to the equation ala Cordy and Doyle. It should be addressed later ;) And yep, I def agree with the last sentence. Thanks for the review!

OK I just caught up with this story and boy you're going to be sorry 'cause I'm officially adding myself to the list of people on your back about updating!!! This story is so amazingly good...I love the setting (so original) and even though we aren't supposed to like Spike yet I can't help it. I think I know the direction the story is going and I cannot wait. And I love how you have so many of the characters in it. Three words: update update update!! =)

Author's Response: I did, I did! Lol, thanks for the review!

This is wrong on so many levels I don't know where to begin. And I [i]love[/i] it. It's like one of those cheesy Roger Corman B movies and it's so much fun to read, and feel guilty enjoying it so much. If you couldn't write well you could not even pull this off, so that is high compliments from me. Excellent tale. And I don't know what exactly is going to happen to Harmony, but my brain is spinning possibilities that frankly freak me out a little bit. And I'll be disappointed if I don't see one of them happen. Damn, I must be some kind of sick huh? Thanks for sharing this strange little tale with us. Please update frequently. :-)

Author's Response: Lol, this review is like a game of ping-pong tennis, but I get that the end result means you like it! (thrown off by the first line and the cheesy comment). Yea, it's really dramaticized with the whole gang scenario, but don't ya love the darkness? I'm seeing how far I can take this ;) Thanks for the review!

i LOVE this story. i really like the training sessions, especially the one with buffy and spike, it was hot. i cant wait for more. please update soon

Author's Response: Glad you thought it was hot, lol. There will be more to come! Thanks for the review!