Healing by Pet

Reviews (5)Rating: NC-17

Summary: Spike Pratt is known for being an outsider and a troublemaker. However, what people don’t know is that he has long since decided to never let anyone come too close, not wanting them to find out the truth about his tragic past. But one night he happens to stumble upon a girl in serious trouble. Will he help her? And will she be able to help him?

Author's Notes:

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story, they all belong to Joss Whedon.

WARNING!! This story will deal with both child abuse and rape, although it won't be too graphic. If that bothers you too much, don't read! However, the story may seem dark at first, and I think it's safe to say that it's my darkest fic so far, but I promise, the angst won't last forever and there will be Spuffy all the way. Now you've been warned, I'm really nervous about posting this fic but I hope you'll give it a chance and let me know what you think!


This story is complete.

Chapter 1: Prologue
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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Chapter 45
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Chapter 46
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Chapter 47
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 49
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Chapter 50
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Chapter 51
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Chapter 52
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Chapter 53
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Chapter 54
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Chapter 55
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Chapter 56
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Chapter 57
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Chapter 58
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Chapter 59
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Chapter 60
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Chapter 61
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Chapter Notes: Someone said in a review that the Spuffy relationship in this story is progressing too slow, and it got me thinking. Maybe there are a lot more of you feeling that way. I must say that I've worked really hard to make their relationship evolve in a believable pace, since this story's dealing with such a heavy subject, and the last thing I wanna do is rush things. However, I really don't wanna bore anyone by making things move too slow, either. This story is slowly getting closer to the end, but there are still some issues left and I wish to deal with them the way I have planned. However, I'm not gonna blame anyone for not staying with me to the end, I understand that some people wants a little more... how should I put it? Action, in their stories. Anyway, just wanted to explain that this was my intention with this story from the beginning. Gonna stop now and let you get on with the reading. A huge thanks to those of you who are still enjoying this story! I really appreciate every single review I've gotten for this story so far.

Chapter 62
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Chapter 63
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Chapter 64
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Chapter 65
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Chapter 66
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Chapter 67
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Chapter 68
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Chapter Notes: After giving it a lot of thought, I've decided to take a break with my other story - Lies. I'm not giving up on it though, I will definitely finish it. But right now, I want to focus on this story, try to finish it once and for all. And I have to tell you, having made up my mind about my writing makes me feel so relieved like you couldn't believe. So I feel that it was the right decision to make. Anyway, thanks to those (few?) of you who are still with me here!

Chapter 69
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Chapter 70
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Chapter 71
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Chapter Notes: Okay, I think there will be about 10 more chapters or so and I'll do my best to keep them coming. Hopefully, what is left of this story won't disappoint. Thanks to those of you still reading!

Chapter 72
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Chapter Notes: Ok, seriously, this chapter is making me sweat and I'm extremely nervous about both this and the coming chapters, mostly because I personally think I suck at writing these specific things. What I'm trying to say is - right now, any supporting comments would mean more to me than ever.

Chapter 73
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Chapter 74
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Chapter 75
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Chapter 76
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Chapter 77
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Chapter 78
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Chapter Notes: Here's another quick update. I know this is gonna sound weird, but I hope reading this chapter will be as painful as writing it. Cause that would mean I've succeeded. I have (thankfully) absolutely no experience whatsoever of any kind of abuse, which means I have to rely on my imagination while trying to express Spike's feelings. I just hope I can manage to make it come out as believable as possible.

Chapter 79
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Chapter 80
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Chapter 81
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Chapter 82
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Chapter 83
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Chapter 84
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Chapter 85
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Chapter Notes: A little angst warning on this chapter. Don't hate me. ;)

Chapter 86
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Chapter 87
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Chapter 88
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Chapter 89
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Chapter 90
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Chapter 91
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Chapter 92
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Chapter 93
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Chapter 94
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Chapter 95
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Chapter 96
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