Summary: It's been two months since Meg the Shawoman sent Buffy and Spike on a series of trials, and since then the Initiative has been taken down, Spike's chip is gone, and our favorite pair is happily dating. Except... not so happily, not lately, as they begin to wonder if they've moved faster than they were ready for. And now Ethan Rayne has turned Giles into a Fyarl demon, and Buffy and Spike must again turn to Meg and undergo another set of her trials, in the hopes of breaking the spell, and possibly saving their relationship. 
 
Sequel to Did You Ever Know.
 
Written for the Mystery Fic-a-Thon event. Beta read by trevino, and banner by Dusty!
Beta and Sensitivity Readers: trevino
Artists: Dusty
Series: The Trials Verse
Categories: Season 4
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Ensemble, Ethan Rayne, Original Characters
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Established Relationship, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Violence
Event: Mystery Fic-a-Thon 2021
Completed: Yes Chapters: 5
Word count: 32,453 Hit Count: 7,003 ePub Downloads: 68
Published: July 06, 2021 Updated: August 05, 2021


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Story Notes: I'm really not one for writing sequels, but those of you who read Did You Ever Know wanted to see more Meg, so here she is! Enjoy her, because for real this time, I'm probably not gonna do another sequel (though note the use of the word "probably"). 
 
Dusty returns with another outstanding banner-- honestly you don't even have to read the story, just admire her silhouette work!
 
And trevino is my incredible beta reader for this, and I kinda owe my life to her for all the careful attention she's ALREADY given to it!! 
 
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. Chapter 1 by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 23 Comments: 12 Word Count: 5,239 Hit Count: 1,527 Published: July 06, 2021

This takes place around the episode "A New Man." 

2. Chapter 2 by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 26 Comments: 15 Word Count: 6,209 Hit Count: 1,682 Published: July 15, 2021

All the thanks to OffYourBird for this prompt... I know it's not featured heavily but seriously, this chapter was conceived pretty instantly in my head just by seeing the word "attic." 

All the thanks and then many, many more thanks to trevino for beta'ing this one! I can't hype up enough how amazing and patient and helpful she is. heart

3. Chapter 3 by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 23 Comments: 10 Word Count: 7,406 Hit Count: 1,085 Published: July 24, 2021

Beta read by the always incredible trevino, who is absolutely a Slayer in her own right! stake

4. Chapter 4 by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 20 Comments: 9 Word Count: 7,245 Hit Count: 1,044 Published: August 01, 2021

Beta read by trevino, who I owe all the hugs to for being gracious about how late I sent this to her. hug

5. Chapter 5 by violettathepiratequeen - Likes: 23 Comments: 12 Word Count: 6,354 Hit Count: 1,665 Published: August 05, 2021

You want a happy ending? Oh, you'll get a happy ending. scythe

Beta read by trevino, who has a magic touch that makes everything better.