[Report This]Date: 01/26/2012 - 02:59 am Title: Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin'
Spike won but what did he lose? Your muse wants his pound of flesh and is not done tormenting us. Even with a prophecy pending, Spike and Buffy seem to be in harm’s way all the time! Buffy blacking out can only mean that the next chappie will probably be in her point of view to further the angst. If she is blacking out, then at least give her back the 5 years of memories she lost! Will Spike go all “Angelus” and have his demon rein over his humanity? All I can say is, that their financial woes have put a proverbial “bulls eye” of grief on them. No fire sprinklers in the building and no one rushing in with fire extinguishers, I think the promoters are trying to welsh on paying the prize money. If Spike doesn’t get the prize money, then let Spike go all “Scourge of Europe” on the promoters and resort to Faith’s philosophy of “Want – take – have” from her earlier years. Buffy really did leap into the ring before thinking things through though; she could’ve just opened the pouch before jumping in to douse the flames. Time to bring out the “big guns” in music torture for your muse; hands Passion4Spike a CD of Barney the Dinosaur’s “I Love You” song to play for hours on end mercilessly. This song was actually use by interrogators at Guantanamo Bay on their detainees. *Cackles evilly*
Author's Response: OH NO! NOT ... BARNEY! Arrrrrgggghhh!!! You have my handsome, evil muse cowering in the basement talking to dead people now! You have no idea how close you are with the 'going Angelus' bit ... that will be the pound of blood to be paid - the price that's demanded of Spike by the universe for his win. The next chapter will actually start out from Spike's POV and seeing Buffy jump into the fire... and no - she cannot have her memories back or I'd have to figure out what they all are and my muse enjoys parsing them out little by little! LOL! We'll find out what happens next --- soon, I promise!! thanks so much, Vette! Love your reviews ... Please turn off the Barney song now! {{arrrrgghh!}}
[Report This]Date: 01/26/2012 - 02:30 am Title: Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin'
Glad that Spike won. Not so much a fan of the ongoing battle. Hope the fire extinguishing spell did its worst before Buffy passed out. You'd think the fight organizers would have fire extinguishers handy at a swanky event like this. Hope you can update soon!
BTW... totally worse songs in the world than "Mandy," though I strongly prefer the Me First and the Gimme Gimmes version. Punk vibes make many songs better. (I happen to be a natural born Mandy, in case you were wondering :) )
Author's Response: Hey BR! We'll find out what the fight organizers have for extinguishers shortly ... hopefully it will work better than Willow's! I agree that there are *lots* worse songs than Mandy, however my muse would hate it only 'cos Angel liked it. I have to admit that I actually like a lot of Barry Manilow songs and .... Angel might've seen me at a concert or two of his back in the day ... {{eeek!}} I hope I don't lose any readers for that soul-baring admission! Did you know that Barry wrote the McDonald's gingle 'You Deserve a Break Today' ...? And the 'Pepsi Generation' commercial ... Classics! heehee! Will have more soon. The fight itself is over ... now comes the battle of the blood. {hugs} -p4s 2012.01.26
[Report This]Date: 01/25/2012 - 11:36 pm Title: Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin'
You write a great fight scene, but why must there be a sacrifice? I can only imagine that Spike won't get the money which is unbelievably cruel considering the injuries Spike and now Buffy have sustained.
Author's Response: Hi Bridget! Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked the fight! There must be a price because my muse rarely gives anything without asking for something in return. But money really isn't the price - he likes his payments in blood and tears. We'll find out the price shortly ... Thanks sooo much for stopping in here! I do love hearing from you! -p4s 2012.01.26
Date: 01/25/2012 - 02:40 am Title: I'll Be Your Man
Love reverse psychology Faith. Seems like she knows a thing or two about tough apples. :) And Angelpie slaying the tree. My mom's cat used to scale the tree. Liked to be eye level with everyone. And completely random side note, my first pet ever was an earthworm, named Daphne. I was like 5. We let her lose in the garden after like, 4 days, but still technically my first pet. Not too much interaction with a worm... So here goes me with more weird animals. :) A little scared of the next chapter... does not sound like the one to read right before bed... Will be back tomorrow!
Author's Response: LOL! BuffyRat ... you have an eclectic taste in pets! My husband raises earthworms for fish bait ... thus I have a vast, useless knowledge of them which I felt inclined to pass on to everyone. heehee! You were right to stop at this one before bed, and now you've saved yourself one evil cliffie by doing that ... good on you! {{hugs}} -p4s 2012.01.25
Date: 01/24/2012 - 08:17 pm Title: Don't Stop Believin'
I read your response to my last review and I don't think you have become too predictable. I never know where your evil muse will go. The brief respite of happiness that occur in this story or always a welcome surprise to me. I hope for the best in this chapter but expect the worst. (covers eyes)
Author's Response: Hi Bridget! Well, I'm glad you don't think the story has become predicatble - I do worry about that. glad you like the little respites my muse kicks in, just when he thinks he's pushed everyone to the limit, he will sometimes let off the gas on the angst. Thank goodness! Got more of the fight posted --- you will have to uncover your eyes, however to read it. Thanks so much for stopping in here! Love hearing from you! -p4s 2012.01.25
[Report This]Date: 01/24/2012 - 08:00 am Title: Don't Stop Believin'
Love that Bess is studying for the GED. I agree with Buffy that "naughty knots" are the best!! I have no fingernails left after this one. I knew you and your muse would leave us hanging over who won but... I can't believe ya'll left us hanging like this!!! I've called Cordy and arranged for her to send a recording of Angel singing Mandy. Ask your muse how he would like to hear that 24/7 for the rest of his existence?!! I love your suggestion so now I'm off to spend the day looking at the hot picture of Spike. More soon please.
Author's Response: Hi Melly! I got the recording and have been playing Angel singing Mandy for 12 hours straight - the result is now posted. I'm not 100% sure it had the full desired effect, but I'll keep working on him with the dreaded ditty. Glad you liked Bess trying for the GED again - now that she's got a bit of confidence (funny how that little kitty affected so many things in her life and will likely continue to). Ok, your wish is my command - another chapter is up and waiting for you ... please don't throw anything at me and break my computer screen ... {{hugs}} -p4s 2012.01.25
[Report This]Date: 01/24/2012 - 07:55 am Title: Don't Stop Believin'
Chews on happy cookie with sedative in it, this fight is making me gain weight from stress eating! Your muse better not have a Dust Devil vacuum on hand for the next chappie, cause I’ve got a pitch fork handy to throw his way. EVIL! MEAN! SINISTER! Your muse….he’s having a good time isn’t he? Chomps on sedative cookie.
Author's Response: Oh no, Vette! I'm so sorry about the weight ... and it won't be over yet, even though another chapter is up. {{eeeeek!!}} Yes, Blue-boy is just giddy with evil excitement at everyone's squirming and screaming. I got more emails in all caps on that one that I've gotten on any other. ... LOL! Keep the ccokies handy and, hey - I bet I can talk BB into going half-sies with you on a gym membership or something for that stress weight. :) {hugs} -p4s 2012.01.25
[Report This]Date: 01/24/2012 - 02:39 am Title: Don't Stop Believin'
And the fight is on, and no way to know how it will end. The characters thoughts and feelings were as always well made. Things are looking better for Bess, good, but her problem is that she's looking so young and will not age. Majby there could be an ageing illusion. I really liked the Buffy picture at the beginning, the surprice face was wonderful to see.
Author's Response: Hi Magnus, Glad you enjoyed the fight so far. Yes, that will be a problem for Bess ... but you coudl be right, some kind of glamour to make her look older might help her later. I came across that surprise face looking for some Faith pictures - I think she was being sarcastic with it actually in the show, but it worked perfectly, I thought. That was a Spike-less episode and to be honest, I only watched those the once the first time around, so I can't be sure that was a sarcastic face. Thanks soooo much for stopping in! I do love hearing from you! -p4s 2012.01.25
[Report This]Date: 01/23/2012 - 01:26 am Title: I'll Be Your Man
Feel the love with this chapter! Faith using reverse talk-o-logy on Bess was indeed a sign of maturity on her part. Love the tradition Buffy and Spike have to bring in the New Year and ward off bad spirits! -Never mind watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve when you can….opps! Never mind. Speaking of balls dropping, Angelpie sure did a number on the Christmas tree ornaments she really is an attention stealer. Channeling Drusilla…”Bad Kitty – hiss!” The fight scene is really making me dread reading about it since your muse is feeling all bad and dust happy. Maybe it is time to bake your muse cookies that have sedatives in them. Goes to look up recipes in my “Happy Meals for Naughty Muses Cookbook.
Author's Response: LMFAO!!!!!!!!! nope, no need for these two to watch the ball drop ... not the one in NYC, anyway! LOL! Angelpie I think could be a bit of a hambone ... wanting the spotlight. Not sure she really wants that much spotlight from Spike, tho! :P LOL about the cookbook! Is that available for the Kindle? I can borrow it from Billy... I will DEFINATELY look into it ... perhaps I can sneak the end of the fight in while he's napping ... {{huge hugs}} -p4s
[Report This]Date: 01/21/2012 - 12:15 pm Title: I'll Be Your Man
Great talk between Faith and Bess and of course I loved how Spike and Buffy finally talked and "worked" through Buffy’s worries. Somewhat relieved to learn Spike has been researching the Pele demon but your muse still has me very worried. I don't suppose he would care if I threaten to actually throw myself over a cliff if Spike loses the fight? Maybe if I threaten to throw him over a cliff? Would that work? More soon please.
Author's Response: LOL! Melly ... please don't toss yourself over a cliff!! Of course, my evil blue-eyed muse is just smirking, I think he's envisioning you tumbling arse over tits down into the grand canyon or something now, through cactus and rocks ouch! ... eeeek!! He's really quite the bad boy! I do have some torture devices at the ready here for him ... seriously 24 hours of Mandy is weakening his resolve ... keep your fingers crossed! Thanks so much - you had me ROFL ...
[Report This]Date: 01/21/2012 - 09:36 am Title: I'll Be Your Man
I can't understand why your muse would even want Spike to lose. I am sure that he will be beaten within an inch of his unlife, but it would be beyond cruel to have him lose. I hope that you and your muse find it in your heart to give this family a financial break.
Author's Response: My muse is evil - pretty much he thinks he will make us all very unhappy if Spike loses, and that just makes him jump up and down with giddy joy! He also thinks it would be 'unexpected' and tells me I've gotten too predictable ... I am, at this moment applying torture devices to my evil Blue-eyed muse, but thus far, he's simply enjoying them ... {sigh} ... Perhaps I need to play some Barry Manilow or some Partridge Family reruns and force him into submission... :) Thanks Bridget - I'll do my best, but no guarantees! -p4s 2012.01.21
[Report This]Date: 01/21/2012 - 07:05 am Title: I'll Be Your Man
Another chapter without angst, that's unexpected :-) Good talk between Faith and Bess. I could almost see Faiths envy, all the things she wants now. So the Pele demon is like that one he fought in the trials on the show. That means he can win but he can lose. But I wonder how you will bring him back if he gets killed?
Author's Response: Hi Magnus - yes, the Pele demon will be the guy Spike fought in the trials in canon... perhaps with a little surprise that my muse kicked in for 'fun'. So yes, we know Spike can win - but he can also lose ... and how to bring him back if he dusts? That's gonna be tricky. Glad you liked the talk between Faith and Bess ... I think it did hit the mark a bit with Bess, although she had already started leaning away from her old ways, this was a nice nudge for her and will come to mind with her larter on in the story. Ok ... get ready for some action ... or different kind of action and angst coming up... Thanks much for stopping in! -p4s 2012.01.21
Date: 01/20/2012 - 03:26 am Title: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
Glad the cat gets to keep her name. Spike can call her something else, though we all know the cat will likely do its bet to not do anything that Spike tells her. As do most cats... And it seems like it was a pretty good home coming. More Drama to come for sure, but this all went pretty well. And Faith and Lindsey... Could work. Gonna have to watch out for that. Update soon!
Author's Response: Hi BuffyRat! I'm thinking that cat and Spike are gonna have a rocky relationship, perhaps forever. As you point out - cats have a habit of not exactly doing what you say. Angelpie seems to have a link with Bess, but doing what Spike says? I'm thinking, not so much. Thanks so much for stopping in! -p4s 2012.01.21
[Report This]Date: 01/19/2012 - 09:18 am Title: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
A good talk between Buffy and Bess. Spike may not like the cats name for now, but when Angel dislike it then Spike will love it.
I can't really see Faith as the Slayer-general, I see her more like a loner or team leader. Faith is too hot headed and I wouldn't place Buffy in that position either. I would have put Wesley in charge in case of an emergency. He is like in the later Angel seasons in this story right? In that case he's clear headed, logical and not afraid to act when needed.
Author's Response: Hi magnus! Oh! That's a great point - if Angel hates it, Spike will LOVE the kitties name! I hadn't considered that Angel would hate it! I see your point on the Slayer -general and Wes is much like the late seasons of Angel. Of course, although the final decisions come down to the general, it's not like they're in a bubble and I'm sure Faith will turn to her friends as well as Wes and Giles for input before making decisons - we hope. Wes is definately not afraid to make the hard decisions, for the greater good, is he? We'll see how that plays out later - it will hopefully not come into play for a while, but you never know. Thanks so much for great input!! -p4s 2012.01.21
[Report This]Date: 01/18/2012 - 02:28 am Title: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
Love how the family reunion went smoothly, almost as if Bess only was gone a day. The name “Angelpie” really should make Spike happy; it’s a good way to get back at his sire. Little Billy defending Bess and Angelpie with the jaw ticking and the eyes blazing was just too adorable! A “mini-me” version of Spike! He was like the little “Seabiscuit” of that match of emotions. Too, too endearing. I love the idea of Slayer Olympics, this could really be a good way to find out the strengths they have within their ranks to make “special teams” for particular circumstances. They can have their very own motor club now that Bess know how to ride a Harley. Imagine the roar and rumble of slayers on “hawg’s” going against demon bikers similar to “Razor” and their biker gangs. The slayers have a magical scythe, so if they can have bikes designed with weaponry built into them and become like a biker dragoon squad that would be every male’s fantasy. (Next calendar edition – biker slayers and their rides!) Spike would be so proud! I cannot blame Buffy for not wanting to be the general. Her main concern and focus should be the safety and welfare of her family now that a prophecy is hanging over their heads. So, Faith mentioning that Lindsey had to walk over burning coals in Nepal, does that mean that they have the solution to Spike’s upcoming match against Pele? So Spike’s frame of mind should be that it’s a matter of belief that he won’t get burned? Mind over matter kinda thing? If that’s the case, then will he have to be hypnotized to not feel the burn? Your muse is evil! Sedate him!
Author's Response: Hi Vette!! I just *love* Billy! Definately a little mini-me of Spike! So sweet but also willing to stand up for others when pressed. LOL on the Biker Slayers and their rides! Whoo-hooo! Hot! Now, just what (who?) would Buffy's ride be in that scenerio? heehee! I can see Faith as a biker chick, too ... got a good start there! Not sure that Spike can use the same methods that Lindsey did, since he's more combustable, I don't think mind over matter will work this time. We'll see. {cue evil laugh track} My muse is now singing ' I wanna be sedated....' He is definately evil!! Thanks so much for your always indepth and amusing/entertaining reviews! You always make me laugh! {hugs} -p4s 2012.01.21
[Report This]Date: 01/18/2012 - 02:10 am Title: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
Yes he will get hs toe stomped on. Faith should be the general, Buffy needs to worry about her family, it is not a normal one. She has to proctect them.
Spike is in deep doodoo with Pele.
Author's Response: Hi Gopher101! I think you're right on all counts! very deep doodoo ... {hugs} -p4s 2012.01.21
[Report This]Date: 01/18/2012 - 12:07 am Title: Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word
I'm not sure I like it but I understand why Buffy wants Faith to be the Slayer-general. I am really looking forward to Angelpie wrapping Spike around her little paw! Thanks for another wonderful update! More soon please.
Author's Response: Hi Melly! Poor Spike, he's totally outnumbered on the Angelpie fight - that's one he will never win! I really struggled with who should be the Slayer-general, but after much internal debate between myself, I decided that after all Buffy had been through with the Wish World and losing Bess, and all the prophecies hanging over them, that she would want to put her family first for once. Not sure how that will work out, honestly, 'cos my muse doesn't share his secrects for the future with me. I have a feeling that there could be a conflict between Buffy and Faith which would leave Buffy and Spike standing alone ... (geee - sounds vaguely like something that happened in s7, doesn't it?) Only 'cos that sounds like something my muse would do. Only time will tell. Thanks much for reading and always stopping in! Love hearing from you!! -p4s 2012.01.18
Date: 01/16/2012 - 01:43 am Title: Hurry Home
Glad she finally came home. The best Christmas surprise indeed. And I'm glad they got to have there little show. Some normal is better than not. Even if there are crazy dances involved. Update soon!
Author's Response: Hi BuffyRat! Yay that Bess finally got the courage to come home! And they got their little show and annual crazy dance! Got more for ya posted! -p4s 2012.01.17
[Report This]Date: 01/15/2012 - 06:36 am Title: Hurry Home
This was so nice and sweet so I'm guessing something horrible will happen next :-)
Author's Response: LOL! Magnus! I can't imagine what you're talking about! You think my muse would do something horrible now just 'cos I forced him to write a happy chapter? Well ... yes, of course! He's warming up his red-hot pokers as we speak ... :-) -p4s 2012.01.18
[Report This]Date: 01/15/2012 - 12:37 am Title: Hurry Home
Brilliant play…Good Lord! A world without chocolate is like a world without scrunchies, shrimp or a world of nothing but bunnies! Too horrid to imagine! So glad that Bess returned home, that took a lot of courage. Hope that the family lets her know just how much they missed her and hope that Angelpie loves meeting her new extended family. Judy don’t let Clem get any ideas of gambling with her. So, what presents did Bess receive? Will we get to see her open them? I hope so. Your evil muse must be setting us up for more heartache. He tortures us like Angelus, first with the happy…then with the horror. Did Bess bring her own presents for her family? If not, then she can perform for them as part of her gift to them. Look forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: Hi Vette!! Yes, a world without chocolate ... dear lord, we would all be doomed! :) We will see her presents and Angelpie will meet the family very shortly ... including Spike. :O Ok, my muse was very happy with this review up to the part where you compared him to Angelus! Oh dear ... now he's stomping mad!! Oh no - he's breaking furniture now ... I better go and see if I can calm him down! You really should know better, Vette! What are you trying to do, make him dust Spike just to get even with you? EEEEK! Gotta run ...
[Report This]Date: 01/14/2012 - 02:28 pm Title: Hurry Home
Great chapter. I am so glad Bess is home. I can't wait for the next chapter to read everyones reaction
Author's Response: Hi Michelle! Glad you enjoyed the chapter ... Relish the happy while it lasts, the angst is not over yet... Thanks much! -p4s 2012.01.18
[Report This]Date: 01/14/2012 - 02:15 pm Title: Hurry Home
How do you do it?!? The Christmas play was brilliant!! I lack the vocabulary to tell you how much I loved it!!! And then to top everything off with bringing Bess home. Should I be worried about your muse? Not that I'm complaining you understand but I think something may be wrong with him because this chapter was so lacking in the angst. You don't ever have to apologize for too many pictures of Spike. It's simply not possible to have too many, I’m sure Buffy would agree with me on this. Thanks for one of your best ever!! More soon please.
Author's Response: YAY!!! Oh, you totally made my day (twice actually, when you left this and I read it and now today again when I finally have time to reply!)!! I'm so glad you loved the play! I do think my muse might've been smoking some wacky-weed when he wrote this ... it's quite out of character! Either that or he's lulling us into a false sense of security before he drops a bomb on us. :O There are some readers that appreciate a good Buffy picture or two ... I couldn't believe it when I saw I did almost all Spike! With his sexy wounds, no less! heehee! I agree you can never have too many Spike pictures ... and I'm sure Buffy would agree, but for the Spikes that read the story, they like to see the Slayer now and then! heehee! {hugs} Thanks soooo much for this review! It really did make my day(s)!!! -p4s 2012.01.18
[Report This]Date: 01/14/2012 - 07:46 am Title: Crazy Girl
Well she's a bit crazy, bv that can be good. She get angry fast but forgive fast. Some fights, some angst and some nice moments, a good chapter. I can't help but somehow like the loanshark, you made him well. It was good that Anya came up with a solution so they can use the money. Since they are living real lives they can't suddenly have money without any official reason.
Author's Response: Hi Magnus! I'm glad you liked the loanshark. I know everyone hated him at first, with all his threats and jacking the amount Spike owed, but I think he's really a fairly nice guy, just in a questionable business that requires a certain reputation to be successful. Yeah, I try to keep some of the reality of living in the real world in here. I totally hated things in canon like in s6 Buffy had to work double shifts at the burger joint just to survive, but in s7 she worked part time at the school and was fine? And then supported all those Potentials, too? Someone needed to explain that to me! Oh well ... I can handle three headed monsters and bringing people back from the dead, but things like that bother me! heehee! Thanks much for reading and always stopping in! {hugs} -p4s 2012.01.18
[Report This]Date: 01/13/2012 - 02:15 am Title: Crazy Girl
Glad that Buffy decided to bet on her favorite vampire even though she was mad at him – wise move! The fight club should sell DVD’s of their fights to their clientele, maybe Buffy could use her phone to record the Spike’s next fight and have the slayers go and sell them like Girl Scout cookies to the friendly demon community. In the TV series Spike had a minion video record Buffy when she was fighting, I think he got aroused when he viewed the footage and I can imagine that any recording of slayers fighting would have the same aphrodisiac effects on Sunnydale’s demon clientele. Maybe the girls could wear costumes like cowgirl or waitress outfits to sell the product! I’m totally off topic here, damn your muse for making want to make money for the Weckerly’s! Glares at him. Loved how Anya cooked up a plan to launder the winnings into useable cash - even dragged Giles into it with a gentle nudge. Well, I think that Buffy and Spike need to go shopping for non-flammable clothing for Spike’s next bout. Could he dress like a firefighter for the match? Eyes glaze over thinking of a calendar of Spike wearing different blue collar outfits. Gives your sinister muse a wish list of sexy uniforms for Spike and/or slayers to wear put him to work on that! Fire is operative word in this segment of their lives, a prophecy that state’s “the seer of truth is ‘a daughter of fire” and now Spike’s biggest bout is with Pele who has the power of fire, someone’s gonna get burned! Bites fingernails thinking about it.
Author's Response: God, Vette! I so love your reviews! You have me rolling ... and thinking about sexy uniforms for Spike to wear for a vamp/Slayer calender or video that could be hawked to demons and Slayers! heehee! Of course, it would 'not Village People at all' ... :P And, yeah, Spike totally got hot watching those vids of Buffy fighting! I hadn't actually put the fire references together until you said that - how cool! My muse works in mysterious ways and often leaves me in the dark with his themes... I'm actually just the stenographer... you might've figured that out. It's good to know that even Giles can be bought! LOL! And God bless Anya, ever the pragmatist! Keep biting your nails, gonna make you wait a bit for the fight ... be prepared, of course, for evil cliffies in here too! {hugs} -p4s 2012.01.17
Date: 01/13/2012 - 01:18 am Title: Crazy Girl
Thank god that Spike won that, and the loan shark is leaving them alone for the time being. Hope they have a plan to take on the fire demon. And that they are successful with the money laundering. :) Still, seems like things are looking up. Just a little. Update soon.
Author's Response: Hi BuffyRat! Things do seem to be looking up and I think their problems with the loan shark are over. Now, the Pele demon - we'll just have to wait and see how that works out... I'm sure Anya will be able to handle the money laundering! heehee! -p4s 2012.01.17
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