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[michelle-ravel.livejournal.com]

So here are my Top 5 Post-Chosen Spuffy Recs that are superclassic (at least a decade old):

1) Disenchantment by Herself. This story made me fall in love with Spuffy! The depiction of a Buffy in her 30s, still alive, kind of ok, but just so lonely in a way she couldn't even articulate. Some angst, but the joy Buffy feels at her unexpected reunion with Spike truly makes me emotional, even upon re-reading. And the sex in this fic is so hot. There is an unfinished sequel I wish she'd finished.

2) The Butterfly Effect by CousinJean. A very beautiful fic where a post-Chosen Buffy travels back in time to Season 2. Buffy and Spike end up connecting in a sort of inevitable, visceral way that show how truly drawn to one another they are, regardless of the timing of their meeting.

3) Pinch Hitter by Dreamweaver. This post-Chosen Buffy gets sent into an alternated dimension early Season 5. Of course she goes to find Spike to bang! Spike is amenable. There is some pretty good biting in this smut if you're into that.

4) Only Time Will Tell by Damperandspoons. I had trouble deciding on which Victorian fic to include on this list, but ended up with this one. It's not totally historically accurate... but Buffy and William are very sweet in this fic, and the ending is satisfying. Enjoy!

5) My Life Closed Twice by Anaross. Being in a post-NFA Spike's poetry class is such a treat. It is worth a read, whether you agree with Anaross' take on Buffyverse lore or not.

Why did I decide to rec only decade-old Post-Chosen fic? No reason, just felt like it! Probaby you have all read these classic fics... they are very popular. But if you haven't, they are an excellent place to start.

Comments

[double_dutchess]

Ooh, I don't think I've read Pinch Hitter yet. It sounds good, thanks for the rec! I love all the other ones; each of them is well worth a re-read.

[nmcil12.livejournal.com]

I think you would like Pinch Hitter - give it a try.

[double_dutchess]

I will most certainly do that! Thanks Cil.

[velvetwhip.livejournal.com]

Herself is a terrific writer. I'm not even a Spuffy aficionado and I think she's ace. I'm a dampersandspoons fan as well. Excellent list!


Gabrielle

[thenewbuzwuzz.livejournal.com]

*nods* Yes, good list of good things.

[nmcil12.livejournal.com]

Excellent List - It's great to have these earlier works featured and I loved Anaross and Herself first time I read their works. same for all the others.

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

You do know that Elysian Fields is a locked community and people have to join to read these, right?

[michelle-ravel.livejournal.com]

At least some of these fics are available to be read elsewhere! So if you don't want to get a free login to EF, I leave that to your googly skills!

[debris4spike]

Great choices .... I certainly love the last 4, but haven't read the first, so thanks for that.

[michelle-ravel.livejournal.com]

OMG the first one IS THE BEST ONE

[michelle-ravel.livejournal.com]

Oh also Distance by the same author is a Post-Chosen that takes ATS5 into account. It almost made the list but I wanted to have 5 different authors. http://dark-solace.org/elysian/viewstory.php?sid=3693

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

Great recs. The classics are classics for a reason. :)

[michelle-ravel.livejournal.com]

Agreed! The thing about this fandom though is that great fics are still being written now, and in the last 5 years... but somehow I felt like reccing some vintage fics. :)

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

Every now and then there is something that is go good and has such wide appeal that it becomes and instant classic; but the ones that have stood the test of time are still wonderful.

Trying to register on Elysian Fields

[klangley56]

Hi:

In order to see "The Butterfly Effect," I need to register on the site. They have a spam test that I do not know the answer to (it's been too long): What does Spike like in his hot cocoa?

Can anyone assist me with that, please and thank you?