What if Spike had been telling the truth when he made his sarcastic remark about visiting a nice tea-room at the garbage dump during Season 5’s The Replacement? This is the story of Agnes Pringle, an English woman coping with life in America, a friend like Spike and oh yes, being a vampire. Which, as she always said, Was Not Her Fault!
Artists: None
Characters: Buffy, Ensemble, Original Characters, Spike
Genres: Drama
Warnings: None
Completed: Yes Chapters: 44
Word count: 101,707 Hit Count: 44,155 ePub Downloads: 158
Published: September 03, 2015 Updated: December 21, 2015
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1. Chapter 1 Tea and Comfort by Lilachigh - Likes: 10 Comments: 9 Word Count: 2,352 Hit Count: 2,399 Published: September 03, 2015
Agnes' story began a long time before we first meet her. We find out more as the story progresses - but we start here, Season Five, a few days before Fool for Love. Enjoy!
2. Chapter 2 The Other Customer by Lilachigh - Likes: 7 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,950 Hit Count: 1,315 Published: September 04, 2015
Agnes is worried that the Slayer dislikes Spike so much. She is scared that Buffy Summers will stake him. What he needs, she decides, is a nice love potion so that the Slayer will like him more.
3. Chapter 3 Faults and Foibles by Lilachigh - Likes: 5 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,463 Hit Count: 1,249 Published: September 05, 2015
Agnes' plans to help Spike make friends fail drastically and she finds herself in great danger.
4. Chapter 4 A New Friend by Lilachigh - Likes: 6 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,755 Hit Count: 1,305 Published: September 07, 2015
Agnes has been disappointed by Spike's treatment of Harmony, but he is not uppermost in her thoughts as she searches for her supper one night.
5. Chapter 5 A Good Idea - perhaps? by Lilachigh - Likes: 7 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,610 Hit Count: 1,301 Published: September 08, 2015
Spike comes to Agnes for advice and she meets yet another Englishman visiting Sunnydale!
6. Chapter 6 A Nasty Shock by Lilachigh - Likes: 7 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,107 Hit Count: 1,169 Published: September 09, 2015
Agnes is about to learn a piece of information that could put her in great danger. And Spike's troubles get more troubling.
7. Chapter 7 Recipe for disaster! by Lilachigh - Likes: 8 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,306 Hit Count: 1,209 Published: September 10, 2015
In which Agnes meets a hell god, is tempted to tell a secret and dabbles in oatmeal and honey.
8. Chapter 8 Parenting by Lilachigh - Likes: 6 Comments: 4 Word Count: 1,691 Hit Count: 1,170 Published: September 12, 2015
Agnes meets a strange, dark-haired vampire and is very worried by her behaviour.
9. Chapter 9 Friendship by Lilachigh - Likes: 5 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,304 Hit Count: 1,169 Published: September 14, 2015
Warning! Character death. We knew it was coming! Agnes' happy day doesn't end that way.
10. Chapter 10 Dust to Dust by Lilachigh - Likes: 6 Comments: 4 Word Count: 1,547 Hit Count: 1,139 Published: September 16, 2015
In which Agnes tries to come to terms with Joyce's death and give some comfort to a distraught Spike.
11. Chapter 11 A Friend in Need by Lilachigh - Likes: 3 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,574 Hit Count: 1,159 Published: September 17, 2015
In which Agnes attends a funeral and offers the Slayer some help!
12. Chapter 12 Buyer Beware by Lilachigh - Likes: 5 Comments: 4 Word Count: 1,968 Hit Count: 1,207 Published: September 20, 2015
In which Agnes becomes violent with big consequences.
13. Chapter 13 Quiz Time by Lilachigh - Likes: 3 Comments: 3 Word Count: 1,638 Hit Count: 1,186 Published: September 22, 2015
In which Agnes learns more about Spike and becomes even more confused by his feelings for the Slayer.
14. Chapter 14 Rose-coloured spectacles by Lilachigh - Likes: 5 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,067 Hit Count: 1,126 Published: September 23, 2015
In which everything begins to change for Agnes and Spike. How do you cope when you realise a friend isn't really the person you've always believed them to be? Will you stay friends or move on? A decision we've probably all had to make at some time in our lives, or will do if you are very young! This is that time for Agnes and Spike.
15. Chapter 15 Have Cakes - Will Travel by Lilachigh - Likes: 4 Comments: 3 Word Count: 1,852 Hit Count: 1,173 Published: September 24, 2015
In which Agnes receives a gift and remembers what friendship is all about - and what it can cost you, too.
16. Chapter 16 A Cottage in the Country by Lilachigh - Likes: 4 Comments: 3 Word Count: 3,399 Hit Count: 1,091 Published: September 26, 2015
Agnes has received a terrifying visitor and news that will change her life for ever - although, actually that happened back in Los Angeles a few years ago!
17. Chapter 17 No Looking Back by Lilachigh - Likes: 5 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,429 Hit Count: 1,026 Published: September 27, 2015
So Agnes is going to escape from Sunnydale and miss the Glory apocalypse! Hurray! Oh, but.........
18. Chapter 18 Aftermath by Lilachigh - Likes: 3 Comments: 3 Word Count: 1,973 Hit Count: 1,006 Published: September 28, 2015
Buffy is dead, her friends and family busy arranging the funeral. But what is Spike doing? How is he coping?
19. Chapter 19 The Night Before - not a custard cream situation by Lilachigh - Likes: 3 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,136 Hit Count: 934 Published: September 30, 2015
In which Agnes and Spike visit Buffy in her coffin and we discover the answer to a question that has puzzled readers for years.
20. Chapter 20 Plans by Lilachigh - Likes: 3 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,535 Hit Count: 935 Published: October 01, 2015
In which Agnes meets a grieving father and a man with mustard on his shirt.
21. Chapter 21 Just like home. by Lilachigh - Likes: 3 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,286 Hit Count: 918 Published: October 03, 2015
In which Agnes opens her new tea-shop and wonders why Spike has a hatred for angel cake, Dawn gets a job and brings trouble with her.
22. Chapter 22 Business Women Unite! by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 2 Word Count: 1,749 Hit Count: 954 Published: October 05, 2015
In which Agnes has a narrow escape, Dawn gets a job and Anya makes an alarming discovery.
23. Chapter 23 The Visitor by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,011 Hit Count: 989 Published: October 07, 2015
In which Agnes visits a grave and tackles two vampires!
24. Chapter 24 A Purrfect Night by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 2 Word Count: 1,499 Hit Count: 1,001 Published: October 09, 2015
Well, she had to know sometime! Bad Spike!
25. Chapter 25 The Power of Cake by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 3 Word Count: 1,947 Hit Count: 997 Published: October 12, 2015
In which Agnes discovers who has been spying on her and decides how to deal with the problem.
26. Chapter 26 Changing Sides by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 2 Word Count: 2,616 Hit Count: 959 Published: October 13, 2015
In which Agnes begins to realise that Spike is no longer head of the Sunnydale vampire community.
27. Chapter 27 Choices by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 2 Word Count: 2,267 Hit Count: 912 Published: October 16, 2015
In which Agnes meets an old foe and Dawn and Spike buy a motor-bike! Season Six is coming closer.
28. Chapter 28 And Everything Changes by Lilachigh - Likes: 0 Comments: 2 Word Count: 1,663 Hit Count: 843 Published: October 18, 2015
In which Agnes' world is shattered in more ways than one. Hey,Season Six begins!
29. Chapter 29 Not Human by Lilachigh - Likes: 0 Comments: 1 Word Count: 1,778 Hit Count: 913 Published: October 19, 2015
In which Agnes meets a dying girl and buries a Slayer.
30. Chapter 30 Goodbyes by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 2 Word Count: 2,515 Hit Count: 887 Published: October 21, 2015
The Slayer is back in Sunnydale and once again, life changes for Spike and Agnes.
31. Chapter 31 Soul Mate by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,422 Hit Count: 964 Published: October 23, 2015
In which engagement rings are discussed and Agnes remembers a certain night in Los Angeles.
32. Chapter 32 A Different Path by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,140 Hit Count: 922 Published: October 25, 2015
In which Agnes begins to realise that Spike's feelings for Buffy are going to have a big effect on her life.
33. Chapter 33 Growing Pains by Lilachigh - Likes: 3 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,892 Hit Count: 849 Published: October 28, 2015
The younger inhabitants of Sunnydale, human and vampire, are having a difficult time.
34. Chapter 34 Life Was Beautiful Then by Lilachigh - Likes: 4 Comments: 5 Word Count: 3,112 Hit Count: 720 Published: October 30, 2015
In which a certain singing demon arrives in Sunnydale and Agnes is tempted.
35. Chapter 35 Family Matters by Lilachigh - Likes: 4 Comments: 5 Word Count: 3,193 Hit Count: 759 Published: November 01, 2015
We all have our own idea of the perfect family and while Agnes is still working this out, life is moving on because Spike has kissed Buffy, the debt collectors are in town and oh yes, rabbits!
36. Chapter 36 Can We Change? by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,262 Hit Count: 760 Published: November 06, 2015
In which Agnes and Spike wonder if there is any future in being a vampire.
37. Chapter 37 Let them eat cake by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 3,098 Hit Count: 777 Published: November 08, 2015
In which Agnes lies to Clem, visits Rack, meets a dark stranger and is nearly dusted by a falling building!
38. Chapter 38 A Special Day by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,754 Hit Count: 751 Published: November 11, 2015
In which several problems that have worried people for a long time are solved!
39. Chapter 39 Hidden Secrets by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 3 Word Count: 1,838 Hit Count: 699 Published: November 14, 2015
In which Agnes begins to realise just how far Spike has travelled from his vampire friends.
40. Chapter 40 Leaving Home by Lilachigh - Likes: 1 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,886 Hit Count: 653 Published: November 17, 2015
In which the aftermath of "Seeing Red" intrudes into Agnes' world as she tries to help Spike cope with his big decision.
41. Chapter 41 "It won't be me!" by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 1,655 Hit Count: 648 Published: November 20, 2015
In which Agnes has an unexpected visitor.
42. Chapter 42 Victims by Lilachigh - Likes: 2 Comments: 3 Word Count: 2,083 Hit Count: 689 Published: November 23, 2015
In which Agnes tries to finish her packing and is badly, badly tempted by Rupert Giles!
43. Chapter 43 Miles to go….. by Lilachigh - Likes: 6 Comments: 5 Word Count: 4,475 Hit Count: 688 Published: November 28, 2015
In which we come to the end of Agnes' time in Sunnydale, but not before she has a final "tidy-up" after the Unturneds.
44. Chapter ….and mercy mild by Lilachigh - Likes: 6 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,910 Hit Count: 635 Published: December 21, 2015
A quick one-off for my Agnes Pringle friends. Christmas in Sunnydale, vampire style.