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This AU series is set in 2007, but breaks from canon post-Gift. It’s premised on the idea that Buffy didn’t come back. In this altered world, Giles has moved back to England where he lives a somewhat hollow life. Spike has moved on as well, floating from place to place, chip still allowing him to be only half a vamp, making a ‘living’ selling mystic artifacts when he comes across them. Thus Giles and Spike have an uneasy truce, the extent of which is tested when Spike delivers a particularly significant artifact to Giles- and asks only a favor in return. Giles, dude? You really should have known better!
This is a long story, with plenty of action and adventure, though it lacks much of the humor found in some of my favorite Buffy fanfics. However, that seemed appropriate in a ‘post-Buffy’ world, and there’s snark aplenty to go along with two very nice characterizations of my favorite Buffy boys. I enjoyed seeing Giles once again throw himself into the fray, and Spike’s struggles with who and what he is- and wants to be- really appealed. Some may find the ending a bit sad, but for me, I thought it was a perfect fit for the tale. Highly rec’ed for those who love either of the guys and are in the mood for action.
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