Summary: Some old enemies are new again, and Buffy and Spike have to decide if what they are facing is real or just a bad... movie? Takes place instead of Doomed and/or A New Man.
Beta and Sensitivity Readers: the_big_bad
Artists: loveisntbrains_
Categories: Season 4, Vignettes, Episode Rewrite
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Joyce
Genres: Action/Adventure, Fighting, HEA/HFN, Slow-Burn
Warnings: Adult Language, Violence
Event: Monster Mash 2024
Completed: Yes Chapters: 1
Word count: 6,618 Hit Count: 267 ePub Downloads: 17
Published: March 10, 2024 Updated: March 10, 2024


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Story Notes: Written for the Elysian Fields 2024 Monster Mash Event.
In this AU, Riley understood the first time when Buffy told him no and left her alone after that.
Many thanks to the_big_bad for the beta help again, and making sure that this story makes at least some sense! Banner by the always wonderful loveisntbrains_ and it's just everything I could've wished for for this banner!
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. No money is being made from this work. No copyright infringement is intended.

1. Chapter 1 by mcgnagallsarmy - Likes: 20 Comments: 13 Word Count: 6,618 Hit Count: 267 Published: March 10, 2024