Love Denied by momnesia +16
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Categories: Season 5, Season 6, Season 7
Characters: Angel, Angelus, Buffy, Dawn, Faith Lehane, Giles, Glory, Hank Summers, Joyce, Spike, Willow, Xander
Summary: I just read the first chapter of a story by Axell titled "Trapped Under Ice" that got me thinking again, which can be dangerous, because my train of thought sometimes derails. That first chapter by Axell promises a great story, and is definitely read-worthy! Kudos to Axell. My derailed train came up with this challenge: Buffy lives in a constant state of denial, refusing to believe in true love with anyone other than Angel. This causes her to be blind to Spike's deeds showing just how unselfishly he loves. The chip did not force Spike to help Buffy fight against Glory, nor did it force Spike to care about the safety and well-being of Joyce and Dawn. Buffy's refusal to believe Spike could love without a soul led to her revoking Spike's invite to her home in "Crush". What if someone, the PTB, a Fairy Godmother, etc., decided to teach Buffy a lesson? When Buffy goes to sleep that night after revoking Spike's invite, Buffy dreams of finally getting her "happily ever after" with souled Angel, after Spike leaves town. Angel arrives with a way to defeat Glory, thereby saving the world. He announces that his soul is now permanent, so he and Buffy can be together. Buffy is overjoyed. When Joyce dies, Angel acts like her death was a good thing, that Joyce was just one more person putting Buffy in danger. Angel never cared for Dawn, so he manipulates the Social Worker into sending Dawn either to Hank (maybe Angel manages to find him), or else into foster care. Angel tells Buffy it is for her own good, and because Angel says so, Buffy goes along with it. Buffy becomes isolated from all her friends, even Giles. It is so gradual, that Buffy never notices that she has no one in her life other than Angel. Angel decides that patrolling is too dangerous, and insists that the Council find a way to get Faith released to protect the Hellmouth. Buffy feels confused and lonely, wondering how her life stopped being her own. At this point, the PTB, Fairy Godmother, etc. step in, letting Buffy know that Angel's brand of "love" is selfish and self-serving, and that Angel has always viewed Buffy as proof of his redemption, and nothing more. Whether he is Angel or Angelus, he is incapable of truly loving anyone but himself, and if Buffy persists in pushing real love away, she will wind up alone. What will Buffy do when she wakes up? Wil she want try to find Spike to apologize? Will she be able to keep him from leaving town, or is it too late? The choice is all yours. Buffy angst is good; angst Buffy brings on herself is even better! Please make Buffy eat crow, preferably with a Jack D chaser!
Categories: Season 5, Season 6, Season 7
Characters: Angel, Angelus, Buffy, Dawn, Faith Lehane, Giles, Glory, Hank Summers, Joyce, Spike, Willow, Xander
Summary: I just read the first chapter of a story by Axell titled "Trapped Under Ice" that got me thinking again, which can be dangerous, because my train of thought sometimes derails. That first chapter by Axell promises a great story, and is definitely read-worthy! Kudos to Axell. My derailed train came up with this challenge: Buffy lives in a constant state of denial, refusing to believe in true love with anyone other than Angel. This causes her to be blind to Spike's deeds showing just how unselfishly he loves. The chip did not force Spike to help Buffy fight against Glory, nor did it force Spike to care about the safety and well-being of Joyce and Dawn. Buffy's refusal to believe Spike could love without a soul led to her revoking Spike's invite to her home in "Crush". What if someone, the PTB, a Fairy Godmother, etc., decided to teach Buffy a lesson? When Buffy goes to sleep that night after revoking Spike's invite, Buffy dreams of finally getting her "happily ever after" with souled Angel, after Spike leaves town. Angel arrives with a way to defeat Glory, thereby saving the world. He announces that his soul is now permanent, so he and Buffy can be together. Buffy is overjoyed. When Joyce dies, Angel acts like her death was a good thing, that Joyce was just one more person putting Buffy in danger. Angel never cared for Dawn, so he manipulates the Social Worker into sending Dawn either to Hank (maybe Angel manages to find him), or else into foster care. Angel tells Buffy it is for her own good, and because Angel says so, Buffy goes along with it. Buffy becomes isolated from all her friends, even Giles. It is so gradual, that Buffy never notices that she has no one in her life other than Angel. Angel decides that patrolling is too dangerous, and insists that the Council find a way to get Faith released to protect the Hellmouth. Buffy feels confused and lonely, wondering how her life stopped being her own. At this point, the PTB, Fairy Godmother, etc. step in, letting Buffy know that Angel's brand of "love" is selfish and self-serving, and that Angel has always viewed Buffy as proof of his redemption, and nothing more. Whether he is Angel or Angelus, he is incapable of truly loving anyone but himself, and if Buffy persists in pushing real love away, she will wind up alone. What will Buffy do when she wakes up? Wil she want try to find Spike to apologize? Will she be able to keep him from leaving town, or is it too late? The choice is all yours. Buffy angst is good; angst Buffy brings on herself is even better! Please make Buffy eat crow, preferably with a Jack D chaser!