Summary: Riley Finn returns to Sunnydale, only to find that the woman he came back for is dead and buried in the ground. He stays, soon realising that everything has changed in his absence... not least the Slayer who is later brought back to life.
 **Now nominated for Best Alternate Reality and Most Original at Fang Fetish Round 10**
 

Beta and Sensitivity Readers: None
Artists: None
Categories: Season 6, Alternate Reality
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Drama, POV, Romance
Warnings: Buffy/Other (Temp)
Completed: Yes Chapters: 32
Word count: 41,499 Hit Count: 42,268 ePub Downloads: 312
Published: November 04, 2008 Updated: June 18, 2009


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1. Coming Back by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 25 Comments: 16 Word Count: 1,262 Hit Count: 2,475
It's a little unorthodox, I know, but give it a chance. You never know, you might like it. And although there is a warning, there will be no Biley, I promise!

2. Surprises by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 22 Comments: 13 Word Count: 1,097 Hit Count: 1,369

3. Anguish by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 17 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,160 Hit Count: 1,355

4. Confirmation by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 19 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,135 Hit Count: 1,358

5. On The Outside by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 18 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,200 Hit Count: 1,365

6. Resolution by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 16 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,233 Hit Count: 1,287
I'm very sorry for my absence - I hope the waiting hasn't been too painful. :-) Anyway, I'm back now with a new update that I hope you enjoy.

7. Fed Up by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 19 Comments: 10 Word Count: 1,571 Hit Count: 1,232

8. The Leader by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 17 Comments: 9 Word Count: 1,425 Hit Count: 1,232

9. Change by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 17 Comments: 10 Word Count: 976 Hit Count: 1,213

10. Routine by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 19 Comments: 14 Word Count: 1,479 Hit Count: 1,298
Very very sorry for the break. I'm back now!

11. Plans by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 18 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,282 Hit Count: 1,228

12. Doubt by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 16 Comments: 8 Word Count: 980 Hit Count: 1,319

This is my awesome banner by nmcil.

13. Shock by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 18 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,058 Hit Count: 1,336

Two chapters today! Yay!

14. Alive by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 21 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,172 Hit Count: 1,306
Sorry for the delay! Christmas got in the way ;-)

15. Meetings by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 13 Comments: 7 Word Count: 1,262 Hit Count: 1,366

16. Another Return by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 14 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,061 Hit Count: 1,353

17. Change of Attitude by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 15 Comments: 6 Word Count: 1,104 Hit Count: 1,297

18. Drinks by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 15 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,228 Hit Count: 1,327

19. Injured Pride by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 14 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,199 Hit Count: 1,370

20. Emotional Tug Of War by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 14 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,575 Hit Count: 1,295

Lyrics have been taken from "Once More With Feeling" and one line from Rick Astley's "Take Me To Your Heart".

 

Also, this story has now been nominated for Best Alternate Reality and Most Original at Fang Fetish Awards Round 10!!

21. Blissful Ignorance by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 12 Comments: 6 Word Count: 1,886 Hit Count: 1,349
This chapter has been split in two, because it was so damn huge. Hope you enjoy!

22. Shattered Dreams by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 16 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1,200 Hit Count: 1,298
Couldn't wait to give you the second half - so here it is! Enjoy ;-)

23. Reactions by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 10 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,636 Hit Count: 1,243
I can't believe it's been a month since I last updated and I apologise profusely for that! The new job I have is taking up so much of my time I have only just had time to start working on this again. That doesn't mean it won't get finished though, I can promise you that - it just might take a while to get there. Thank you for being patient!

24. Confrontation by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 17 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,747 Hit Count: 1,278

25. Searching For Explanations by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 20 Comments: 13 Word Count: 1,234 Hit Count: 1,197

26. Danger by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 16 Comments: 10 Word Count: 1,538 Hit Count: 1,141

27. Invisible by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 17 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,573 Hit Count: 1,148

28. Persuasion by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 16 Comments: 11 Word Count: 1,245 Hit Count: 1,127

Time to confront Giles! Thank you for those keeping up with the rather slow updates :-( Sorry!

 

On a better note, Victims of Fate just got Runner Up for Best Spike Characterisation and a Judges' Choice Award at Spark and Burn Round 5! Thanks to whoever nominated it - I didn't even know!

29. Secrets Revealed by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 24 Comments: 15 Word Count: 1,338 Hit Count: 1,204
Very sorry for the long delay!!

30. Blast From The Past by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 19 Comments: 13 Word Count: 1,098 Hit Count: 1,239

31. Coming Out by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 19 Comments: 13 Word Count: 1,332 Hit Count: 1,274
Sorry for the long delay in getting this chapter out! Enjoy...

32. The Big Day by ya_lublyu_tebya - Likes: 44 Comments: 31 Word Count: 1,213 Hit Count: 1,385