Date: 03/26/2005 - 09:49 pm Title: Last remaining light
OMG! You've got me on the edge of my seat! You set this chapter up so nicely, and now I'm in agony waiting for another update! Which way will you go first?
Date: 03/26/2005 - 08:27 pm Title: Last remaining light
Holy shit, Nia. Sorry I'm not more erudite, but damn I did NOT see that coming!!! This was just amazing...the Oz/Tara and Buffy/Spike moments particularly. I have such an affection for that Spuffy moment because it's so perfectly in tune with them--particularly Spike. It was the kind of moment I wanted to badly to see--Buffy being human in a way that she could only really be around Spike. That said, you are EVIL for giving me THREE different cliffhangers to deal with. E-V-I-L. What happens with Willow's spell? Who are the men after Dawn? And ANGELUS? So didn't see that coming, but it's an incredible twist. I'm just breathless... just, gah! Need more! Thank you so much for such an awesome chapter. I'm glad I was able to help last week, sweetie, and I hope next week is better. *hugs* Great work!!
Date: 03/26/2005 - 08:21 pm Title: Last remaining light
I've now re-read the chapter four times. I have a theory. Please, please, please update soon so I can see if it's true. "Let true nature be revealed" "Be careful what you wish for...." Oh yeah, I hope so.
Date: 03/26/2005 - 08:19 pm Title: Last remaining light
Ok Good Chapter...I cannot wait to see where you are taking this...waiting in PA skywolf_fem2@yahoo.com
Date: 03/26/2005 - 08:07 pm Title: Last remaining light
Another Great Cahpter. Looking forwafd to the next chapters. Please update soon and often cant wait to see if Willow s magic spell backfired and affected her
Date: 03/26/2005 - 08:04 pm Title: Last remaining light
Sooooooo good Nia! Oh my gods, so good. This chapter was so rich in detail, action, emotion, and carefully woven plot threads. You swung us from contentment and peace to fear, frustration, pain, grief, and back again. Just amazing. Lovely interaction between Buffy and Spike. They are too precious for words. Willow's spell did not surprise me. She has shown nothing but contempt for anything that doesn't fit in with her desire or design. I'm a little confused by the presence of the warriors and black robed cleric, and their purpose. But I'm sure you will disclose all to us in time. And I don't know what that would have to do with men blocking exits at Dawn's dance, or why people would be fleeing the building, if at all. I have a feeling it may all be connected to either Willow's spell or the birth of Connor. Or both. I have no doubt you have finely woven wonderful plot threads only to reveal to us at your leisure. And I can't wait! The suspense is fantastic. The best thing, I thought, about this chapter was the emergence of Angelus once again. Ever since Connor came into existence on AtS, I wondered why and how Angel never lost his soul. Surely, if anything would bring perfect happiness to Angel it would be the purety of love for his son. I loved how you brought that to fruition, how utterly and fully Angel surrendered to those feelings. Because, really, he had no chance. And it should have been something that the AI team foresaw. I am so impressed by how you capitalized on the emotionally hectic and heady moment in the back alley of Connor's birth to bring forth Angelus. A double birth, of sorts, occurred in that alley. What a wonderful, weighty, emotionally packed chapter! I can't wait to see how all these plot threads are connected!
Date: 03/26/2005 - 07:51 pm Title: Last remaining light
OMG OMG OMG. where so i begin? so many tihns happened. i'll just start at the beginning and work my way down. spike is the absolute cutest thing in the world. wanting to know about buffies period. the ins and outs.....oh man. we all need a spike. he is just.....tara going to the bronze with oz. loved it. glad to see those two getting together. now they gotta put there heads together to do something about willow. and speaking of......what has she done. ia hve the feeling whatever she tried ot do will blow up in her face. a saying comes to mind "be careful what you wish for". now i onwder who those warrors are after. i ahve no doubt the'll show up in sunnyhell but.....something to ponder. so the vamps decided to bust the dance. glad spike got there when he did. angelus is back. as giles would say....dear lord. Nia, update again soon. this is..well more than fabulous. love you my sister
Date: 03/26/2005 - 07:44 pm Title: Last remaining light
*hugs* Nia.. Thank you for the birthday gift it was fantastic *grins*. Ok so I am getting older, now on to the good stuff *laughs*. That Spike he just keeps getting more perfect every chapter. I mean what man would ask about a period. Please they think it's what makes us bitches...lil do they know it's putting of with their shit. But I digress...How touching and heartfelt was that moment. Gods it was like just read that scene over and over again and the cramping will just go away. Taking us into those tender emotions was fantastic. Oh that Willow, what has she done,but let things blow the hell up in her face. She asked that the true Spike be revealed. Well I would say he is already there, so she pissed with universe yet again and we shall see"becareful what you wish for" it can not be good sometimes. Ok so the covert action guys are after Dawn I take it? Somehow Casey may not be the normal teen first made to be? Hmmmmm I am stumped but hey remember i am old so the brain don't work as well. Hold my breath, tear my heart out and stomp on it. Gods that scene with Darla was just...I am at a loss for words. Angel getting a true happy,ahhhh the birth of child can do that to ya. It's a joy that is inscribable. YOu nailed the emotions that Angel was feeling as he held the new born boy in his arms. Gods that is scariest thing to love something so much and go oh shit now what. But alas we do. Oh Coridella should of shot Angel the moment Wesley had the infant. He doesn't deserve to have anything. Now havoc will he reap with Angelous back in the picture. Spike I see going seriously out of his mind if he can't find Dawn at the dance. This can't lead to anything good. Ahhhhhhhhhh cliffhanger evilness, I love it but I hate it. Oh well it was a great present for you to post. Thank you again Nia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah WHOA could Tara be turning to the male world again or just in need of someone who knew Willow the way she does.Either way wonderful interaction with her and Oz. I look forward to more on that relationship, be what i may.
Date: 03/26/2005 - 07:36 pm Title: Last remaining light
Uh-oh...lots of badness. But not the writing, cause that was good. :) Willow's done a bad, bad thing, Angel got too happy, and Dawn's in trouble. You weren't kidding with your notes about darkness approaching for our gang. But mixed in that was some totally adorable Spuffyness. Can I just saw awww? And I like the stuff with Tara and Oz. Wondering how our heroes are going to manage to get themselves out of these messes...
Date: 03/26/2005 - 07:08 pm Title: Last remaining light
There was so much in this chapter. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I am waiting for the next chapter. It is great that you are addressing Buffy's period and it's good that Spike is trying to understand it. I am not sure how the spell will affect Spike but I hope it's something good, because she asked that Spike show his true self...hmmm. It's great that you show Dawn having a good time as a teenager but I am afraid of what's going to happen next. Angel losing his soul when his son is born is very believable. I actually questioned this episode on AtS. He must have experienced a moment of true happiness. I am not happy that Angelus back but at least he knew it would happened and handed the baby to Wesley... I love the series and please update soon.
Date: 03/26/2005 - 06:57 pm Title: Last remaining light
Oh my, you are *so* good at what you do! First the warm fuzzies with Spike taking care of Buffy, then eek Dawn, and then *gasp* Angelus! Of course Connor would be ultimate happiness. That is so awesome. =)
Date: 03/26/2005 - 06:43 pm Title: Last remaining light
No why in the hell did that NOT happen in ATS? His Buffy moment was soul worthy, but NOT becoming a father? I LOVE this. I never even thought about it until right now. GREAT twist.
Date: 03/26/2005 - 06:25 pm Title: Last remaining light
Whoa, so freaking good! Great chapter! The Tara/Oz friendship is something I can really see happening. If not for the Willow-issue I could have seen them getting along even back in s4, what with their calmer and in some ways more mature natures. Spike trying to understand the workings of a human body is just sweet; and something I believe he would do. Dawn crushing on Wes is so cute. And she must be so squicked by the thought of ever having a crush on Spike! Don't even wanna think about having the hots for someone only to find out he's my dad. *shudder* Love the soul-losage after Connors birth. Don't get why that't didn't happen anyway, the curse was about perfect happiness; the show made it seem as if having an orgasm is the only way to be perfectly happy. That's pretty swallow, isn't it? As if Angel only cared about that. (Ok, I don't like him and believing that only supports the opinion I have of him; still, even I see that it wasn't really all that realistic...) Again, a really amazing chapter, looking forward to the next one. And to find out how Willow's sick spell is going to backfire ;-)
Date: 03/26/2005 - 05:58 pm Title: Last remaining light
My pulse is racing and I'm in danger of heart palpitations. What has Willow done? This is soooo not good. Update soon. Please??? Otherwise when you read the news about the mom found dead of a heart attack over fic on her computer, you'll know what happened.
Date: 03/26/2005 - 05:54 pm Title: Last remaining light
Ahhhhhhh!!! That was so freakin' awesome!! The ending was so incredible. I love the twist on the Ats cannon...so very conceivable.
Date: 03/25/2005 - 11:57 am Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
Things gonna be bumpy? *wonder* ... We'll see. Loved the chapter, loved Dawn's POV: Awe, Spike, his girl is a woman now, huh? And the lovemaking was hot. I said it before: Great chapter!
Date: 03/24/2005 - 01:13 pm Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
great chapter niamh,Love the heat between buffy and spike.And loved how much dawn wanted spike approvel so much.
Date: 03/24/2005 - 03:29 am Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
WOW!!! The Angel/Darla scene still gets to me....I cry like mad for her and the love she has for her baby (and the knowledge that it's only because of the shared soul)...it just breaks my heart. Spuffy....wow. I also liked the Dawn scene, very sweet. Can't wait for more!!!
Date: 03/23/2005 - 11:07 pm Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
Oh my god, Nia... I have come undone. This chapter is so heartbreaking and hopeful. Filled with such complex emotions. I was tearing up when Dawn came down the stairs, and in full out tears when Angel and Darla were conversing on top of the building. How fitting is it that such a momentous ocassion as Dawn's first dance would occur after Dawn has discovered who her parents are? This was so moving. That Spike and Buffy were playing the roles they actually owned. Oh gosh, I can' t stop the tears. And Darla's desperate pleas to Angel regarding the loss of life within her body. Wonderful use of some very poignant and important canon lines. I hope you write more of Darla's plight. I was floored by Julie Benz's performance on Angel. She was not used nearly enough. And you write Darla spectacularly. I get goose bumps reading this scene. The scene between Buffy and Spike in the bathroom was so precious, so sexy, so amazing. He does love taking care of her doesn't he? Lucky, lucky girl. Wonderful chapter Nia. Just beautiful. I'm going to need to stock up on kleenex this weekend. If this chapter is indicative of the bumpiness we face, I'm gonna need them. Thank you for such a beautiful chapter.
Date: 03/23/2005 - 10:53 pm Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
Love it....more please....this is a really unique take on the buffyverse...can't wait for more updates
Date: 03/23/2005 - 10:17 pm Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
I loved Spike's reaction to seeing Dawn--very fatherly and sweet. And the last line at the end was very aww worthy. :) The scenes with Darla and Angel are just as powerful here as they were on the show, and I'm impressed with how well you weave the dialogue into the story. A lot of authors try to, but it's rarely done well. (It does help that you're using the characters the dialogue was intended for...) Everything with Darla and Connor was gut-twisting, and you've managed to keep it at that level. Great chapter as always!
Date: 03/23/2005 - 09:35 pm Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
Another wonderful chapter, Nia, but why do I not feel good about Dawn's date???Suspense building?
Date: 03/23/2005 - 08:30 pm Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
so glad dawns having a good time. she deserves it. i never saw the eppy with darla and angel but that was great. buffy and spike yummy sex was...well its always awesome. you always do that justice. :) i love the way spike takes care of her. thanx so very much for posting tonight Nia.
Date: 03/23/2005 - 08:25 pm Title: Indiscreet questions and answers
spike and buffy met casey. went better than i expected. good on spike to give buffy the extra "dosh" giles had. buffy and dawn had a nice time shopping. thats good. shows progress for buffy. willow being all stalker girl is giving me the creeps. hope she gets hers and soon. now dawn knows the truth. wonder hwat she does with it
Date: 03/23/2005 - 07:23 pm Title: Farewell, fair day and fading light
Just love this story. Please continue to upcate soon and often.