Rating: NC-17
Summary: Spike blanks out while searching for the Slayer, and finds himself in a magic-induced liplock. In the heat of confusion, he offers Buffy a truce, and throws a series of events in motion that will change both their lives forever. S.2, I Only Have Eyes For You. Veers drastically from canon.
This story is not complete.
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Author's Notes: Thank you SO MUCH to whoever nominated this fic, Possession, and Beloved in Blood over at the Lost in Spike Awards! It really made my weekend! You guys are so good to me. *snuggles*
Added: 01-20-07
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Author's Notes: This was a chapter one of my betas was asking me about for a long, long time. I really hope it was worth the wait. ^_^
Thanks to Mari, Megan, Tami, and Jenny for looking over this for me. And of course, thank you everyone for sticking this out with me. *bounce*
OH! And thank you SO MUCH to everyone who voted for this fic and Beloved in Blood over at the Spark and Burn Awards. I was...well...astonished is the easiest way to describe it. Thank you so much.
Beloved in Blood won Reader's Choice for Best Romance, Best Claim, and Judge's Choice for Best Episode Stealer. And because I'm so excited about them, I'll post what Strawberry Fields won here. *dances* Thank you so, so much!!!!
Added: 04-08-07
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Author's Notes: Not too terribly long between updates, right? As schoolwork dwindles, I’m avowing to give fics as much attention as possible. My endless thanks to all my readers who haven’t given up on me. You guys rock so very much. And, of course, to my wonderful betas.
Added: 05-15-07
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Author's Notes: My thanks to my betas for their guidance and insight, and to my readers for your support and understanding.
This is where the true detour from BtVS canon begins. I might have stretched the AtS timeline a bit, but roughly the dates should align so that the following fits in canon. If not, I’m going to unapologetically make it fit in canon. Heh. No knowledge of AtS is necessary to follow what transpires from this moment on—I’m just using the characters. Their destinies will be shaped by the events I put into motion; I might use things from AtS canon, but if I do, they’ll be explained in text.
Reviews make Spike come back quicker. ^_~ In the meantime, thank you all so much. I hope you’re comfortable—this ride’s just getting started.
Added: 06-20-07
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Author's Notes: Previously: Unaware she’s been claimed by Spike, and having unwittingly claimed him back, an emotionally-battered Buffy abandoned Spike in their motel. She later discovers later that he knew she was planning to run and provided her with money. Once the effects of the claim and separation set in, Buffy travels to the local library to find a solution to her ailment, where she rescues a certain young woman from being sucked into an alternate dimension.
Added: 08-13-07
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Author's Notes: A little longer between updates than I’d hoped, but not too horribly so, right? This is progress! Thanks to my betas and all my wonderful readers. *snuggles*
Added: 08-20-07
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Author's Notes: A/N: The rumors of this fic’s death have been greatly exaggerated. It’s NOT dead, nor will it be. I’m a good ways through the next chapter and, time-willing, will be working nothing but this and Tempesta di Amore until one is complete.
I do, however, have eighteen hours of coursework ahead of me and betas who have very strenuous schedules. Not to mention my actual job. I beg your patience and thank your understanding. I know this fic has been a long-time coming, but I assure you, I am not letting it go. It will not remain unfinished.
Thanks to everyone who’s still reading/reviewing. To everyone who hasn’t given up on me. I appreciate your understanding and support more than I could ever hope to put into words. Thank you.
And thank you so much for this!!!
Added: 10-12-07
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Author's Notes:
A/N: Another update! From me!!! I know, I’m surprised, too!
Well, not really. If I don’t let myself get distracted with silly things like school and responsibility and/or write other fics, I actually do get things done. Heehee.
I might’ve mentioned this in a previous author’s note, but even though I do rely on AtS characters in this story, no knowledge of the AtS plotline is necessary. If it’s easier to consider Fred and, as you’ll soon note, Gunn as original characters, feel free. Since this story starts before the AtS plotline began, I intend to treat them as though they have never before been “on screen.”
My thanks to Tami, EB, Mari, and Megan for looking over this for me. *smoochies*
Added: 10-12-07
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Author's Notes: Hey guys! I’m so, so sorry for the delay on this. I’ve been bogged down in school papers and exams. I hope to have the next chapter written by the end of the weekend, but no promises. My betas similarly have hectic schedules, therefore I’ve been waiting for their revisions.
Hopefully it’ll be less than two weeks for the next update. My revised version of this outline has me really pumped about the story again. I hope you guys are still with me.
Added: 11-13-07
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Author's Notes:
I’m so, so sorry it took this long for updates. I’ve been extremely busy, not to mention occupied with other stories. I promise, though, I’m back on this. My thanks to my invaluable betas, elizabuffy, spikeslovebite, and dusty273 for looking over this.
Previously: Buffy has moved into an apartment down the hall from Fred following her discovery that Spike claimed her. Though she isn’t ready to dive into a relationship, Buffy has proposed that she and Spike live together to satisfy the needs of the claim. However, she has asked, for the moment, that their relationship be contained to “just friends.”
Added: 01-28-08
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Author's Notes: Thanks so much to everyone who hasn’t given up on this story, and for
your generous reviews to the last chapter. I’m so glad there are people
out there still following and enjoying this. *cuddles*
My thanks to elizabuffy, dusty273, spikeslovebite and yutamiyu for betaing!
Added: 02-01-08
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Author's Notes: Summary: Spike blanks out while searching for the Slayer, and finds
himself in a magic-induced liplock. In the heat of confusion, he offers
Buffy a truce, and throws a series of events in motion that will change
both their lives forever.
Disclaimer: The characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer are
owned by Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, and Fox studios. This story is not
meant to infringe upon anyone's rights, only to entertain.
Author's Note: Some wonderful person nominated The Headstone at The Spuffy Awards. Thank you so much for your kindness and support. It’s much appreciated!
Thanks to spikeslovebite, dusty273, and elizabuffy for looking over this chapter for me. And, as always, thanks to my
readers who have yet to give up hope that I will, indeed, finish this
story…no matter how long it takes. Your comments and emails keep me
motivated, even when it seems otherwise. Thank you!
Added: 02-10-08
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