5 Spike/Buffy reunions

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

Every fan has his/her own idea on how Buffy and Spike have met after he has been resurrected, and the stories about their reunions are written again and again. Fluffy, angsty, with different plot twists like amnesia, prophecies, videoblog reports, reincarnations and other genre archetypes.


(Don't) Call Me Love by kallysten
http://community.livejournal.com/seasonal_spuffy/379486.html#cutid1
http://community.livejournal.com/seasonal_spuffy/379883.html#cutid1
PG-13. In a distant future, Spike finds out that Buffy has been reincarnated in one of the young slayers. Unique story with ingenious premise, mesmerizing tension and masterful details.

With This Ring and its sequel, Under My Skin by rebcake
http://community.livejournal.com/seasonal_spuffy/326684.html
http://community.livejournal.com/seasonal_spuffy/353999.html
http://community.livejournal.com/seasonal_spuffy/354170.html
PG-13, during Chosen and post-series.Before the final battle, Buffy puts Spike's scull ring on her finger - and it changes everything. Witty, elegant rewrite of the canon.

This Side of Forever by brutti_ma_buoni
http://community.livejournal.com/seasonal_spuffy/357479.html
PG-13, post-NFA. Buffy was angry at Spike when he appeared at her threshold, battered and bloodied after the battle. But Giles decided that they should go together for a dangerous mission in another dimension. Great plot in the best traditions of sci-fi genre and spot-on Buffy voice. ("Next time you die, call me after.") Brutti_ma_buoni comes up with a clever idea to use time as Spike and Buffy's ally in a contrast to the end of season 7 where time (or, rather, the lack of it) was their enemy. Sweet, smart and subtle story.

Still Famous by amyxaphania
http://amyxaphania.livejournal.com/tag/fic:+still+famous
PG-13, Post-Damage. Andrew posted a report about his encounter with Spike in L.A. on his videoblog. Spike discovers that his newly-found fame makes women want to have his babies, and he wants to "go nerd-hunting" - to find Andrew and knock some sense into him. Meanwhile, Buffy is determined to go to L.A. to confront Spike over his return from the dead. Funny, fluffy reunion fic.

One Glorious Summer by dawnofme
http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=dawnofme&keyword=One+Glorious+Summer&filter=all
NC-17 (in some chapters). Two years after NFA Buffy sees Spike on TV - except he doesn't remember his previous life. In his new life he is a successful writer and an avid surfer... Sweet, entertaining story on the brink of all-human AU.

Comments

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

Excellent list, I'm especially fond of One Glorious Summer.

[rebcake.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the rec, sweetie! I feel obligated to point out that the actual reunion happened at the end of the With This Ring (http://community.livejournal.com/seasonal_spuffy/326684.html), though all the reunion-y discussion and cuddly bits are in the wedding fic. I wouldn't want anybody to pop by for a reunion, only to be disappointed that it had already happened. ;-}

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

I agree - One Glorious Summer is a gorgeous story.

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

Oops. For some reason I thought that With This Ring has been written in 2008. Sorry, honey - I fixed it. And used the occasion to reread and enjoy some parts again! :)

[brutti-ma-buoni.livejournal.com]

Ooh, thank you for the rec! A couple of these are new to me too, so I shall read with pleasure.

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

It's a pleasure to rec your story, hon! I adore genre stories.

[amyxaphania.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the rec! It's an honour to be included amongst such great authors.

[angearia.livejournal.com]

Fabulous list!

[yourlibrarian]

It's always interesting to see the pairing, character, or fandom specific story types that come up.

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

I sooo love this fic! Especially Spike and Andrew's scene.

“You’re lying,” Spike said, his voice soft and smooth. Seductive. “I can smell the lies.”

“Really?” Andrew said. “Wow. You’re so cool.”

Spike gritted his teeth and took a step backwards. “I’m not trying to be bloody cool, I’m trying to be scary!”

“Oh.”

“Did it work?”

“Little bit.” Andrew gulped, and looked towards the desk again. “But mostly, you were cool.”

Priceless. :-)

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[kallysten.livejournal.com]

thanks as always for the recs *hugs*

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

I tried to find some patterns and rules in these stories, but failed. Buffyverse is very eclectic, and Spuffy may be the most eclectic pairing, fanfiction-wise.

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

Thank you for writing, Kally! Let your muse be with you! :)

[debris4spike]

Thanks for that list - especially as there were a couple I somehow missed!

[moscow-watcher.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, honey! I'm glad the list is useful to you.