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From The Ashes (Chapter 10/?)

Nov 15, 2009 19:56

When she emerged from the bathroom, a towel wrapped around her wet hair, the pull was too strong. Angel had to look, his eyes skimming the curves of her body, intent on knowing every inch of the new Buffy with the same intimacy he had known the previous incarnation of her. She smelled fresh and clean, like fruit and mist and sunshine. He smelled ( Read more... )

fic: from the ashes, fic: angel, fic: buffy

Comments 23

a2zmom November 16 2009, 02:14:07 UTC

Another great chapter. It's true that in many ways, Faith knows (and will always know) Angel better than Buffy.

Which one of them did he need now? Her golden hair, with its promise of light, or his eyes, dark with knowing anguish? The bite of her sacrasm, or the stillness of his silence? Spike didn’t know. But he didn’t want to be out here any longer, alone with the ghosts.

Hee. This is how Angel/Buffy/Spike stories get written.

bite_or_avoid November 16 2009, 02:20:20 UTC

It's true that in many ways, Faith knows (and will always know) Angel better than Buffy.

Totally. And sometimes, much as I love Faith, it makes me sad. Because it really sucks when someone else knows the person you love better than you do, and Buffy is clearly affected by it.

Hee. This is how Angel/Buffy/Spike stories get written.

LMAO. I'm so not even going there. But I completely see what you mean :P

Edited for the gratitude fail. Thanks so much for the review hon!

a2zmom November 16 2009, 02:31:45 UTC

It's certainly why I don't see Buffy and Faith ever becoming best friends.

0penhearts November 16 2009, 04:39:25 UTC

Oooh, very cool with the Spike/Buffy/Angel at the end there. And I love Buffy and Angel talking about school work ;) You're using the whole ensemble so well here, and even including the characters not present - lovely work, and I can't wait to read more :)

bite_or_avoid November 17 2009, 04:55:15 UTC

Thanks so much, hon! I'm trying to get a balanced perspective from all four of them here, especially because it sets the stage for what is yet to come ;)

a_mistletoe November 16 2009, 19:14:07 UTC

This is all so cohesive I am lapping it up. Each detail has me nodding with agreement for how you have set the characters and their thoughts up.

I think you have captured the situation perfectly. Can hardly wait for the next installment.

bite_or_avoid November 17 2009, 05:04:25 UTC

Yay! I'm really glad you're in agreement with how I'm structuring this. They're all a little lost, questioning their purpose right now, but there is strength to be found in each other. Thanks so much, hon!

BTW, your crazy!Angel icon makes me :( He was so lost in that world.

lady_e2484 November 16 2009, 20:35:03 UTC

Dude u seriously rule at writing Spike! Seriously that whole last section was just pure BRILLIANCE :)

Great update xxx

bite_or_avoid November 17 2009, 05:11:32 UTC

Yay, I'm so glad you liked it. I'm actually really proud of that last section, especially the parts about his relationship with Angel and Angelus. There's so much psychological baggage to delve into with these characters, lol. Thank you!

kean_herself November 16 2009, 21:36:32 UTC

I so very nearly missed this! I ended up here to leave feedback on your IWRY story (which reminds me to do that after this lol) and only then saw the next installment!

Angel. A sigh escaped her lips, as the web tightened around her again. Another ring, and the phone settled in her pocket, as she settled into him.

Love this image of them, it's so domestic and normal. So coupley.

“Some things don’t change, Giles. Some things don’t ever change.”

This is almost like a backhanded compliment. The acknowledgement that Buffy and Angel are irrevocably linked but also the mistrust that is borne out of that link.

“I’m staying.” Categorical. Her face was infused with the same determination as when there was something to slay. The intensity was so startling, he could say nothing more.

Buffy continuing to not allow him to bury himself even further into himself really is a highlight for me. I just think it speaks volumes of their affection for each other. Most people would just let him wallow.

“The strongest and the fiercest spirit- That ( ... )

bite_or_avoid November 17 2009, 05:35:26 UTC

Most people would just let him wallow.

Yep. As evidenced by Faith and Connor just kind of milling around. But I think Buffy spent so much time when she was younger just watching him brood, that she's kind of over it by now, lol. But, obvs, she also knows that if she leaves him alone he'll just retreat into himself even more.

Paradise Lost is so apt for these two.

IKR?!?! What more tragic symbol of angsty broodiness for Angel than this book. And I love the idea of Buffy just shocking the heck out of him by quoting it :P

I love and adore this angsty man but sometimes I wonder does he think he has the patent on pain and misery?

Of course he does. He can be quite selfish that way. I always loved it when Cordy would give him a dose of reality when it came to that.

The nature of their relationship lends to feelings of ownership but yet again she is twarted by Buffy, taking second place in both the Slayer and Angel pagents.Poor Faith. Always the bridesmaid. From the beginning, she's wanted what Buffy had. But now a part of Angel ( ... )