Author's choice by momnesia +17
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Categories: Season 6
Characters: Anya, Buffy, Dawn, Giles, Spike, Tara, Willow, Xander
Summary: I'll admit that I love Spuffy, but it bothers me that Spike is the one who risks his heart and his health in pursuing Buffy, sometimes to extremes. I would like to read a story, probably set in Season 6, in which Spike has had enough, and decides to give up while he is still in one piece. This can happen as a result of being left in the alley to dust, when Spike realizes that Buffy never cared to check on him as she walked away in Dead Things; OR, immediately after Buffy breaks up with him in As You Were. There should be no fanfare, no warning to Buffy of his intentions, just gone. If set after Dead Things, I would like to see Buffy being guilt-ridden that she left Spike to dust at sunrise because he was unconscious when she left that alley. If set after As You Were, Buffy should feel guilty that she once again used him to feel better about herself after seeing how quickly Riley moved on. Since Tara was aware of the sexcapades, I would like to see Tara being upset, angry, and vocal over Buffy's mistreatment of Spike. This can be Tara speaking solely to Buffy, or in front of the others. If in front of the Scoobies, Buffy would have a hard time brushing it off, especially once Xander and Willow hear what Tara has to say. Regardless the subject, they all know that Tara doesn't lie. In either case, Dawn should be hurt and angry with Buffy for Spike's leaving, not Spike. Would be great if Spike writes to Dawn as he leaves, letting her know that he still cares about her but that it is better for him if he leaves the Hellmouth, with no hint that Buffy is the reason. Dawn, of course, would know the truth. Continued letter writing could be good. Whether Buffy tries to get Spike back, or he returns on his own, or even if he never returns, Buffy NEEDS to face the fact that SHE pushed HIM away, and NOT that Spike left her "like all the others". Basically, Buffy needs to grow up and accept responsibility for her actions. . .if she does, maybe the Scoobies will learn the same lesson. Can end however you like, but Buffy and the Scoobies need to stop hiding from things they don't like.
Categories: Season 6
Characters: Anya, Buffy, Dawn, Giles, Spike, Tara, Willow, Xander
Summary: I'll admit that I love Spuffy, but it bothers me that Spike is the one who risks his heart and his health in pursuing Buffy, sometimes to extremes. I would like to read a story, probably set in Season 6, in which Spike has had enough, and decides to give up while he is still in one piece. This can happen as a result of being left in the alley to dust, when Spike realizes that Buffy never cared to check on him as she walked away in Dead Things; OR, immediately after Buffy breaks up with him in As You Were. There should be no fanfare, no warning to Buffy of his intentions, just gone. If set after Dead Things, I would like to see Buffy being guilt-ridden that she left Spike to dust at sunrise because he was unconscious when she left that alley. If set after As You Were, Buffy should feel guilty that she once again used him to feel better about herself after seeing how quickly Riley moved on. Since Tara was aware of the sexcapades, I would like to see Tara being upset, angry, and vocal over Buffy's mistreatment of Spike. This can be Tara speaking solely to Buffy, or in front of the others. If in front of the Scoobies, Buffy would have a hard time brushing it off, especially once Xander and Willow hear what Tara has to say. Regardless the subject, they all know that Tara doesn't lie. In either case, Dawn should be hurt and angry with Buffy for Spike's leaving, not Spike. Would be great if Spike writes to Dawn as he leaves, letting her know that he still cares about her but that it is better for him if he leaves the Hellmouth, with no hint that Buffy is the reason. Dawn, of course, would know the truth. Continued letter writing could be good. Whether Buffy tries to get Spike back, or he returns on his own, or even if he never returns, Buffy NEEDS to face the fact that SHE pushed HIM away, and NOT that Spike left her "like all the others". Basically, Buffy needs to grow up and accept responsibility for her actions. . .if she does, maybe the Scoobies will learn the same lesson. Can end however you like, but Buffy and the Scoobies need to stop hiding from things they don't like.