Heart shattered and head spinning, truly alone for the first time in over a century, Spike seeks out the three people he hopes are still his friends. Well, two people and a great, mangy dog...
When the worlds of two battered and broken warriors collide again after months apart, can mortal enemies be mortal allies yet again? Will the world let them?
Complete at 39 chapters.
Artists: None
Categories: Season 3, Alternate Reality, Episode Rewrite
Characters: Angel, Buffy, Drusilla, Ensemble, Faith Lehane, Giles, Joyce, Kralik, Lydia, Mayor Richard Wilkins III, Original Characters, Oz, Quentin Travers, Spike, Willow, Xander
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Dramedy, Fighting, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort, Slow-Burn
Warnings: Adult Language, Violence
Completed: Yes Chapters: 39
Word count: 267,578 Hit Count: 67,151 ePub Downloads: 552
Published: February 07, 2021 Updated: June 08, 2021
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This story (Episode 4) is complete at 38 chapters. I am still working on Episode 5, which has not got a title yet. I *hope* that I’ll have it done by the time this one completes posting.
Warnings: This series is a VERY SLOW burn leading up eventually to Spuffy. This episode will be a bit darker/more angsty for Buffy than what we’ve had thus far in this series. There will also be a lot more action/fights/gore than we’ve had before. I promise it will get better for her (and Spike), but there are some challenges to face first.
No doggies were harmed in the making of this story, though it might seem like they were.
Thanks: All the sloppy, joyful Spike kisses to my two wonderful Beta readers: Holi117 and Paganbaby. Extra special thanks to Holi117 for all the time she spent brainstorming with me and keeping me from wandering off into the woods, which I have a tendency to do! She’s added SO MUCH to this story, so many details that I might’ve skimmed over are brought to full life because of her. I can’t be more grateful for her! And PB has my undying awe and gratitude for creating the wonderful banners for these stories. She rocks, and never tells me what a pain in the butt I am! Thanks also to TeamEricNSookie for all the encouragement and pre-reading of these chapters.
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.
1. My Way by Passion4Spike - Likes: 49 Comments: 38 Word Count: 3,091 Hit Count: 8,657 Published: February 07, 2021
Thank you so much for reading! I look forward to hearing from you through this story -- let me know what you think!
2. Not Good Enough by Passion4Spike - Likes: 41 Comments: 20 Word Count: 6,376 Hit Count: 1,901 Published: February 11, 2021
No doggies were harmed in the making of this story, though it might seem like they were.
Remember: When we are in Mexico (or anywhere other than Sunnydale), ‘Spike’ refers to the vampire; and when we’re in Sunnydale it refers to the puppy. Eventually this won’t be necessary; eventually we can be totally confused with them in the same room (because I’m clearly insane having two main characters with the same name), but until then, that’s the rule.
Thanks: To all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Milk-Bones for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
3. Fay Wray, Lois Lane, Buffy Summers by Passion4Spike - Likes: 37 Comments: 19 Word Count: 4,290 Hit Count: 1,814 Published: February 13, 2021
Oh my gosh! Thank you to whoever nominated me for Author of the Month on Elysian Fields! It really made me 'squeee' to see that this morning! Even though I can't win because I got that honor back in August of 2018, it still means so much that you'd think of me for that. So, thank you!!
Warning (sort of?): I want to make you aware that the next few days in story-time will seem a lot longer because each day will have 2-4 chapters PER DAY (24 hours). So, it might seem like a lot of time is passing, but really, it’s only because of each day being covered from different POVs or because there’s a lot happening and we’re following it all in ‘real time’ for the most part. Don’t let it throw you.
Apologies for lack of Spikes (both) in this chapter.
Thanks: To all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Snausages for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
4. Powerless. Helpless. Alone. by Passion4Spike - Likes: 43 Comments: 24 Word Count: 5,355 Hit Count: 1,834 Published: February 15, 2021
Today’s a holiday in the US, so that gave me a little extra time, so I thought I’d post a *bonus* chapter this week! You may or may not thank me for this when you’re done.
Timing. Just to help keep track of how much time is passing, this is still the same day Buffy and Joyce had taken Spike to the vet, same day Buffy asked Giles and Angel for help, same day she tried to break into Giles’ apt, got attacked by a vampire, and saved by Jonathan. It’s now just now much later that night. She’s had quite a full day, hasn’t she?!
Thanks: To all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like bacon for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
I also want to thank all the amazing people on the EF Ficstorming Facebook page who helped me find a decent view of Giles’ front door from the outside for the story board and help me figure out just how the heck you get to his door in the first place. It takes a village! You guys rock!
5. Jiggery-pokery by Passion4Spike - Likes: 37 Comments: 19 Word Count: 8,167 Hit Count: 1,828 Published: February 18, 2021
Apologies: For the lack of Spike T. Vampire here. We will get back to check on him in the next chapter. And, yes, I promise he will eventually turn his stupid phone back on. Hang in there!
Thanks: To all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like bacon wrapped filet for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying, but I’ll get caught up this weekend.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
6. Waxing into Croissants by Passion4Spike - Likes: 44 Comments: 22 Word Count: 7,767 Hit Count: 1,910 Published: February 20, 2021
We get back to vampire-Spike finally in this chapter! Keep in mind that anywhere that is not Sunnydale at this point is vampire-Spike. Also, in case it's not clear, the time lines between vampire-Spike and Buffy are now in sync, so morning for Spike is the same morning for Buffy and they'll continue in sync from here on out.
Thanks: To all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like frosted donuts with sprinkles for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying, but I promise to get caught up soon.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
7. Face the Piper by Passion4Spike - Likes: 47 Comments: 22 Word Count: 6,416 Hit Count: 1,941 Published: February 25, 2021
Plotty things start moving faster in this chapter and will keep up a good pace for a while, so buckle up.
Some dialogue borrowed from ‘Helpless’, Written by David Fury
Thanks: To all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Kit-Kat bars for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying to your comments, but I promise to get caught up soon. Figured it was more important to keep my posting schedule, but I promise I read every one and love them!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
8. Friends and Foes by Passion4Spike - Likes: 43 Comments: 23 Word Count: 5,408 Hit Count: 1,876 Published: February 27, 2021
Everyone’s in Sunnydale now, so I won’t be prefacing different sections with where they are.
No doggies were harmed in the making of this story, though it might seem otherwise sometimes.
Thanks: To all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Jelly Bellies for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying to your comments, but I'm trying to get caught up! I assure you I cherish every single one!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
9. Fifty Bucks by Passion4Spike - Likes: 50 Comments: 24 Word Count: 6,635 Hit Count: 1,885 Published: March 04, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like deep-fried Snickers for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying to your comments. My time is getting squeezed to the breaking point right now, so I’m focusing on keeping the posting schedule. I promise to get caught up on the comments, though!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. Extra special thanks to Holi117 in this chapter, which was one I went off-track way too quickly and she had to steer me back to the slow burn lane. She is a freaking rock star!!
All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
10. Winners Can't be Choosers by Passion4Spike - Likes: 45 Comments: 23 Word Count: 9,847 Hit Count: 1,838 Published: March 06, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Everlasting Gobstoppers for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying to your comments. My time is getting squeezed to the breaking point right now, so I’m focusing on keeping the posting schedule. I promise to get caught up on the comments, though!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
Some people have asked a couple of things about Kralik, like how old he is. We don’t know in canon how old he actually is, only that the Council had him in custody for six years (so, what, they’d been saving him just for Buffy?). My headcanon is that he was turned sometime in the early 1900s, so he’s not quite as old as Spike, but still pretty old. Some people also wondered if they had ‘criminally insane’ findings back then, and the answer is yes, though they didn’t exactly call it that.
"Complete madness" was first established as a defense to criminal charges by the common-law courts in late-thirteenth-century England. By the eighteenth century, the complete madness definition had evolved into the "wild beast" test. Under that test, the insanity defense was available to a person who was "totally deprived of his understanding and memory so as not to know what he [was] doing, no more than an infant, a brute, or a wild beast. By 1840, most jurisdictions had refined the wild beast test to ‘cognitive insanity’ and supplemented that with ‘irresistible impulse insanity’.
11. Oxford by Passion4Spike - Likes: 48 Comments: 22 Word Count: 8,697 Hit Count: 1,861 Published: March 11, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Peeps for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying to your comments. My time is getting squeezed to the breaking point right now, so I’m focusing on keeping the posting schedule. I promise to get caught up on the comments, though!
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
12. Pure Animal Magnetism by Passion4Spike - Likes: 41 Comments: 18 Word Count: 6,573 Hit Count: 1,959 Published: March 13, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like M&Ms for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I love hearing from everyone! I apologize for falling behind in replying to your comments; I can’t seem to quite get caught up, but I’m working on it and loving every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
13. Home, James by Passion4Spike - Likes: 45 Comments: 21 Word Count: 4,977 Hit Count: 1,882 Published: March 18, 2021
Sorry I’m so late posting, but I did make it before midnight (my time) on Thursday, so still hanging in here on the posting schedule.
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like vampires in bath towels for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I got caught up for like a minute on replying to comments, but seem to have fallen behind again – which is an amazing problem to have! Thank you! I’m working on it and loving every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
14. My Vampire by Passion4Spike - Likes: 48 Comments: 22 Word Count: 4,922 Hit Count: 1,771 Published: March 20, 2021
Sorry I’m so late posting, but I made it on Saturday, so yay!
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like buttery popcorn for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and enjoying every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
15. Quantum Physics by Passion4Spike - Likes: 44 Comments: 24 Word Count: 6,454 Hit Count: 1,719 Published: March 25, 2021
It seems like sneaking in just under the wire on posting days is becoming a habit. Hopefully life will chill out soon and I can get back to posting earlier in the day.
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like sugary, creamy coffee for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and enjoying every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
16. Brought to You by the Letter 'S' by Passion4Spike - Likes: 46 Comments: 22 Word Count: 7,591 Hit Count: 1,669 Published: March 27, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Nutter Butters for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
Some dialogue from Lover’s Walk written by Dan Vebber
17. Friends by Passion4Spike - Likes: 43 Comments: 21 Word Count: 9,099 Hit Count: 1,602 Published: April 01, 2021
I know it feels like Spike left Dru and has been back in Sunnydale a long time, and that it’s been a good while since Kralik attacked and the blow of Buffy finding out that Giles had betrayed her, but it hasn’t been that long, just about three or four days. They’re both still hurting and emotional from all that turmoil; it’s still quite fresh for them both, which is adding to their natural insecurities, so just keep that in mind.
Thanks to my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
18. Science by Passion4Spike - Likes: 41 Comments: 18 Word Count: 9,777 Hit Count: 1,673 Published: April 03, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Donut Holes for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
19. Rambo vs. Robinhood by Passion4Spike - Likes: 31 Comments: 16 Word Count: 11,562 Hit Count: 1,653 Published: April 08, 2021
Sorry this is so late! I was doing pretty good until in the middle of the last story board Photoshop decided to close down. I thought I’d saved it, but apparently, it didn’t save, so I had to start that one all over. I despise staring things over, but I managed after quite a few curse words that would’ve made Spike blush.
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Peeps for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
No animals were harmed in the making of this story, though it might seem they were. It's all CGI and Strawberry Quik... not actual blood.
20. Don't Freak Out by Passion4Spike - Likes: 42 Comments: 21 Word Count: 7,783 Hit Count: 1,510 Published: April 10, 2021
Since I was so late posting on Thursday, I made an extra effort to get this one done extra early. I’m not sure if you’ll thank me for that or not...
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like cheeseburgers for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
No dogs were harmed in the making of this story.
21. My Friend by Passion4Spike - Likes: 41 Comments: 19 Word Count: 8,407 Hit Count: 1,395 Published: April 15, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like French fries for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
22. The Sound of Silence by Passion4Spike - Likes: 40 Comments: 18 Word Count: 8,545 Hit Count: 1,451 Published: April 17, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like ice cream sundaes for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also my two wonderful Beta readers and friends: Holi117 and Paganbaby, and to TeamEricNSookie for pre-reading. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
23. The Last Train to Graysville by Passion4Spike - Likes: 38 Comments: 17 Word Count: 6,185 Hit Count: 1,404 Published: April 22, 2021
UPDATE: Beta position filled by All4Spike.
Hello, Gentle Readers. If you’ll bear with me a moment, I have a little story of my own and a favor to ask before we begin.
A few months ago, I lost my invaluable, idea-bouncing beta, Holi117, at Chapter 24 of this story because for some weird reason she thought having a baby and subsequently taking care of said baby was more important than Spuffy. I mean, honestly! Additionally, Paganbaby has RL stuff going on, and she’s only beta'd up to Chapter 27. Thankfully, TeamEricNSookie has been a trooper and has gotten all the way to the end of the story! Phew! Thank you, TENS!
Despite being super-cute and having a killer smile, it doesn’t appear that Holi117’s baby boy is going to suddenly start taking care of himself anytime soon (what is wrong with kids these days!?). Therefore, I’d like to put out a call for anyone who would be interested in betaing this story and subsequent Mortal Allies stories (I do have the next one started, several chapters done on it), to PM me. I’m mostly looking for idea-bouncing and letting me know if things don’t make sense or are unclear, tell me I’ve said ‘bloody’ ten times on this page and that’s probably too many, and be a bit of a cheerleader, more than grammar and punctuation help (though those are of course welcome too!). It would be ideal if we could be Facebook friends and communicate via chat there, especially for idea-bouncing. Of course, if you need beta help in reply, I’d be more than happy to beta for you or idea bounce or whatever you need.
TLDR: If anyone is interested in betaing this series PM me! Ta!
Rest assured, this will not slow the posting of this story at all.
We now return you to your regular programming.
24. Chutes and Ladders by Passion4Spike - Likes: 42 Comments: 16 Word Count: 9,065 Hit Count: 1,496 Published: April 24, 2021
I’m so excited and happy to announce that All4Spike has volunteered to take on the beta challenge for this series. Thank you so very much, Gillie! I really can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. And she was even able to beta this chapter before posting! What a rock star!
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like peach cobbler for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I've gotten behind again, but I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my other wonderful beta readers and friends: Holi117 (this is her last chapter. ), Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
25. Hemorrhaging Slurpee by Passion4Spike - Likes: 40 Comments: 16 Word Count: 4,650 Hit Count: 1,313 Published: April 29, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Butter Pecan ice cream for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my other wonderful beta readers and friends: All4Spike, Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. Holi117 has switched to a pre-reader, which I’m so happy she’s finding time for that. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
26. River of Dreams by Passion4Spike - Likes: 43 Comments: 21 Word Count: 8,647 Hit Count: 1,351 Published: May 01, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Fortune Cookies for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my other wonderful beta readers and friends: All4Spike, Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. Holi117 has switched to a pre-reader, which I’m so happy she’s finding time for that. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
27. Sprinkle n' Splash by Passion4Spike - Likes: 37 Comments: 18 Word Count: 7,084 Hit Count: 1,354 Published: May 06, 2021
Check it out! Not only before midnight, but before NOON!
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like Beignets for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my other wonderful beta readers and friends: All4Spike, Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. Holi117 has switched to a pre-reader, which I’m so happy she’s finding time for that. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
28. Say Something by Passion4Spike - Likes: 34 Comments: 18 Word Count: 7,478 Hit Count: 1,202 Published: May 08, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like buttery popcorn for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my other wonderful beta readers and friends: All4Spike, Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. Holi117 has switched to a pre-reader, which I’m so happy she’s finding time for that. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
29. National Hot Chocolate Day by Passion4Spike - Likes: 33 Comments: 18 Word Count: 4,046 Hit Count: 1,219 Published: May 09, 2021
SURPRISE! A bonus chapter this week! All4Spike has been getting chapters beta’d so fast! I carved out a bit of time today to acknowledge her amazing-ness by posting an extra chapter. It's not super-long, as my chapters go, but a couple of plotty things happen. Hope you enjoy.
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like hot chocolate with little marshmallows for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my wonderful beta readers and friends: All4Spike, Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. Holi117 has switched to a pre-reader, which I’m so happy she’s finding time for that. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
30. Two Birds with One Scone by Passion4Spike - Likes: 38 Comments: 18 Word Count: 6,652 Hit Count: 1,185 Published: May 13, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like deep fried Oreos for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my wonderful beta readers and friends: All4Spike, Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. Holi117 has switched to a pre-reader, which I’m so happy she’s finding time for that. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
31. Good Enough to Eat by Passion4Spike - Likes: 38 Comments: 17 Word Count: 5,360 Hit Count: 1,226 Published: May 15, 2021
Thanks to all of you for reading! It means so much to me, like birthday cake for my muse! Sending all the sloppy, joyful doggie kisses to everyone who has left a note, a like or a kudo. I’m working on replying to all your lovely comments and treasure every one of them.
Thanks also to my wonderful beta readers and friends: All4Spike, Paganbaby, and TeamEricNSookie. Holi117 has switched to a pre-reader, which I’m so happy she’s finding time for that. All mistakes are mine because I keep fiddling with stuff. If you see any, PM me and I’ll fix it.
32. Oops by Passion4Spike - Likes: 37 Comments: 18 Word Count: 4,755 Hit Count: 1,181 Published: May 18, 2021
As I noted on the last chapter, I have my second COVID vaccine scheduled for the end of this week, so I’m going to post early, just in case I feel really crappy for a day or two afterwards. So, I’ll post today and Thursday, rather than Thursday and Saturday.
33. A Deal is a Deal by Passion4Spike - Likes: 37 Comments: 14 Word Count: 6,341 Hit Count: 1,203 Published: May 20, 2021
What is Spike up to? Time to find out!
34. Relationship Status: Single by Passion4Spike - Likes: 28 Comments: 12 Word Count: 7,836 Hit Count: 1,204 Published: May 27, 2021
Thanks so much for your patience and your well wishes! Turns out I had no reaction at all to the second COVID vaccine (Pfizer), I could’ve posted as normal, but better safe than sorry, right? Onwards!
35. Croisade & Roses by Passion4Spike - Likes: 35 Comments: 13 Word Count: 8,121 Hit Count: 1,204 Published: May 29, 2021
Thank you so much for reading... hope you enjoy the chapter!
36. Jelly Donuts by Passion4Spike - Likes: 34 Comments: 14 Word Count: 5,772 Hit Count: 1,184 Published: May 31, 2021
Bonus Memorial Day chapter! Thank you to everyone who is serving or has served. Hope you enjoy the chapter!
37. Tosh by Passion4Spike - Likes: 33 Comments: 17 Word Count: 3,737 Hit Count: 1,109 Published: June 03, 2021
Thanks for reading! Only two more chapters after this...eeep! How the heck is that gonna work?
38. Kryptonite by Passion4Spike - Likes: 29 Comments: 15 Word Count: 5,237 Hit Count: 1,198 Published: June 05, 2021
Thanks for reading! Only one more chapter after this in this episode...eeep! How the heck is that gonna work for a HFN ending? Trust me, it will. There is more to this series, never fear! And I can assure you the next one will be less frustrating.
39. My Turn by Passion4Spike - Likes: 58 Comments: 31 Word Count: 8,873 Hit Count: 1,487 Published: June 08, 2021
I knew you guys didn’t want to wait until Thursday to find out what happened. I had hoped to have this posted much earlier in the day today, but my plans are a lot like Spike’s: Rubbish.
This is it for this story! More will be coming, and I promise it will be less frustrating. Thank you for sticking with me, Buffy, and Spike through all their insecurities and misunderstandings. I really can’t tell you how much your encouragement has meant to me, and how it will continue to inspire as I work on completing the next in this series. My humblest and greatest gratitude to you all!