Summary: Spike is incorporeal, unable to leave Los Angeles, and stuck with Angel at his demon law firm. Luckily for the not-ghost, he’s figured out how to interact with the world and can finally let Buffy know he’s alive.
Pissed at Angel and thrilled to hear from Spike, the Slayer takes a trip to the City of Angels intending to give her ex a piece of her mind and finds that getting Spike back to normal might not be as easy as she thought it would be. But that's okay. She can wait for them to figure it out.
After all, it’s not like Angel got himself into any trouble as the CEO of Wolfram and Hart, right?
Promise Me by Lucky_19 [PG-13]
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Artists: None
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Categories: Post-Series, Crossover (AtS)
Characters: Andrew Wells, Angel, Buffy, Charles Gunn, Dawn, Ensemble, Faith Lehane, Fred, Giles, Harmony, Illyria, Lorne, Marcus Hamilton, Original Characters, Robin Wood, Spike, Wesley, Willow, Xander
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Dramedy, Fighting, Fluffy/Comedy, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Character Death, Violence
Completed: Yes Chapters: 25
Word count: 97,305 Hit Count: 17,110 ePub Downloads: 206
Published: July 29, 2020 Updated: September 02, 2020
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Characters: Andrew Wells, Angel, Buffy, Charles Gunn, Dawn, Ensemble, Faith Lehane, Fred, Giles, Harmony, Illyria, Lorne, Marcus Hamilton, Original Characters, Robin Wood, Spike, Wesley, Willow, Xander
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Dramedy, Fighting, Fluffy/Comedy, Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Character Death, Violence
Completed: Yes Chapters: 25
Word count: 97,305 Hit Count: 17,110 ePub Downloads: 206
Published: July 29, 2020 Updated: September 02, 2020
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Story Notes: Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
So this was only supposed to be a one shot on how Buffy learns Spike's alive but then I finished season 5 of Angel and decided to try and remedy some of the weirdness from that season (full disclosure, Lindsey, Eve, Connor, and Knox are either nonexistent or written out and I'm using the PTB as little as possible because ex machina who?).
Much thanks and love to Anya_Mae for introducing me to Buffy in the first place as well as for being my beta reader. Love you girl!
So this was only supposed to be a one shot on how Buffy learns Spike's alive but then I finished season 5 of Angel and decided to try and remedy some of the weirdness from that season (full disclosure, Lindsey, Eve, Connor, and Knox are either nonexistent or written out and I'm using the PTB as little as possible because ex machina who?).
Much thanks and love to Anya_Mae for introducing me to Buffy in the first place as well as for being my beta reader. Love you girl!
1. Chapter 1: Angel, You've Got A Big Storm Coming by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 7 Word Count: 4,581 Hit Count: 2,429 Published: July 29, 2020
2. Chapter 2: Monster Mash by Lucky_19 - Likes: 11 Comments: 4 Word Count: 6,130 Hit Count: 1,146 Published: July 29, 2020
3. Chapter 3: Faith, Threats, and Amulets by Lucky_19 - Likes: 10 Comments: 4 Word Count: 4,438 Hit Count: 695 Published: July 29, 2020
4. Chapter 4: Fire by Lucky_19 - Likes: 10 Comments: 3 Word Count: 3,021 Hit Count: 698 Published: July 29, 2020
5. Chapter 5: Out For Lunch by Lucky_19 - Likes: 20 Comments: 7 Word Count: 6,224 Hit Count: 760 Published: July 29, 2020
6. Chapter 6: Camels and Crows by Lucky_19 - Likes: 14 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,735 Hit Count: 702 Published: July 31, 2020
Hey EF community! It took me waaay too long to find you!
Just a few things in case anyone was wondering: this story is already completed coming in at 25 chapters, there won’t be any smut (it’s probably at the top of the list of things I won’t write so my apologies to anyone who enjoys it and my sincerest “your welcome”s to anyone who doesn’t), and I’m going to be posting on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays assuming life doesn’t get in the way.
7. Chapter 7: Trust by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 5 Word Count: 5,348 Hit Count: 775 Published: August 03, 2020
Alright ya'll, here it is. The moment you've been waiting for. I hope it was worth the wait!
Trigger Warning: the second chunk of this chapter (after the first line marking a time skip) contains discussion of abuse and sexual assault, specifically the nature of Buffy and Spike’s relationship during season six and the bathroom scene. If this is something that will be triggering for you, please skip that part of the chapter (go to the line of asterisks) or read the chapter recap in the end notes.
8. Chapter 8: Slayer by Lucky_19 - Likes: 15 Comments: 7 Word Count: 5,486 Hit Count: 706 Published: August 05, 2020
9. Chapter 9: Too Many Holes in the World by Lucky_19 - Likes: 15 Comments: 7 Word Count: 2,776 Hit Count: 711 Published: August 07, 2020
10. Chapter 10: When the Parents Aren't Home by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 6 Word Count: 3,506 Hit Count: 692 Published: August 10, 2020
So this chapter is a bit different. Consider it a commercial break before we return to your regularly scheduled programming!
11. Chapter 11: Holly and Mistletoe by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,952 Hit Count: 655 Published: August 12, 2020
12. Chapter 12: Glitter On the Floor by Lucky_19 - Likes: 12 Comments: 4 Word Count: 3,549 Hit Count: 584 Published: August 14, 2020
I think this might be my favorite chapter in the whole story. It’s basically pure fluff and I had so much fun writing and editing it. Hopefully you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it!
Also, the title (and chapter inspiration) comes from ‘New Year’s Day’ by Taylor Swift.
13. Chapter 13: Unexpected Allies by Lucky_19 - Likes: 12 Comments: 5 Word Count: 4,047 Hit Count: 562 Published: August 17, 2020
14. Chapter 14: Confrontation by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 5 Word Count: 4,183 Hit Count: 515 Published: August 18, 2020
15. Chapter 15: Novelty by Lucky_19 - Likes: 11 Comments: 5 Word Count: 4,062 Hit Count: 579 Published: August 20, 2020
16. Chapter 16: Penultimate by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 6 Word Count: 4,495 Hit Count: 592 Published: August 24, 2020
Musical references? In my Buffy fanfic? It’s more likely than you think.
17. Chapter 17: The End Part One-Illyria by Lucky_19 - Likes: 12 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,199 Hit Count: 539 Published: August 26, 2020
Alright, here we go! First up, Illyria vs. Izzerial....
18. Chapter 18: The End Part Two-Xander by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 6 Word Count: 1,739 Hit Count: 449 Published: August 27, 2020
Next, Giles, Xander, and Lorne take on the Sahrvin clan....
19. Chapter 19: The End Part Three-Willow by Lucky_19 - Likes: 11 Comments: 4 Word Count: 2,000 Hit Count: 405 Published: August 28, 2020
Here we go, Willow and Wesley vs Cyvus Vail…
20. Chapter 20: The End Part Four-Dawn by Lucky_19 - Likes: 13 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,175 Hit Count: 440 Published: August 29, 2020
Once again, a Dawn interlude in the midst of the action. Enjoy the shenanigans.
21. Chapter 21: The End Part Five-Spike by Lucky_19 - Likes: 11 Comments: 5 Word Count: 2,957 Hit Count: 465 Published: August 30, 2020
My absolute favorite of all the fights, Spike and Buffy vs the Fell Brethren….
22. Chapter 22: The End Part Six-Faith by Lucky_19 - Likes: 11 Comments: 6 Word Count: 2,130 Hit Count: 443 Published: August 31, 2020
Almost done! Here's Faith, Gunn, and Robin vs Helen Brucker
23. Chapter 23: The End Part Seven-Angel by Lucky_19 - Likes: 12 Comments: 5 Word Count: 1,929 Hit Count: 441 Published: September 01, 2020
I know I’ve been pretty bad about mentioning when lines have been borrowed from past episodes up to this point, but I feel the need to say that a lot of this chapter is going to seem familiar. Without further ado, here’s the final of the mini fights. Angel vs Marcus Hamilton….
24. Chapter 24: The End Part Eight-Buffy by Lucky_19 - Likes: 16 Comments: 6 Word Count: 5,766 Hit Count: 542 Published: September 02, 2020
Ladies and gentlemen and everyone else in between! The moment you’ve been waiting for! Buffy and co. vs the armies of hell….
25. Epilogue: I'll Walk With You, My Love by Lucky_19 - Likes: 30 Comments: 11 Word Count: 7,877 Hit Count: 584 Published: September 02, 2020