Wishing Changes Everything
Good update! Am interested in where this will go next, with the episode re-writes and new scenes altogether, i can't even guess.... Frustrating but thrilling also!!!! Sexy Fuffy dancing indeed... Now Scott is outta the picture.... More room for Faith to slide in! Loved the Buffy/Willow interactions! Glad Buffy talked to Willow and stopped Jealous-Willow in her tracks, and VERY glad she talked Willow out of being in her formal clothes around Xander.... I love Willow and Oz being together, and really love Xander and Cordy too. I always wondered where their relationship could have gone if the whole Fluke Willow/Xander kisses hadn't happened.... Will be interesting!!! Looking forward to the next update.... Sexy Fuffyness during the sleepover???!!!!
Author's Response:Thanks! I always liked the Willow/Oz and Xander/Cordelia couples as well- it took pretty much all of season 2 to set them up. And then that kiss...I mean I guess they wanted Cordelia on Angel the next year but still.
Yep, Scott didn't last that long, just long enough to upset Buffy all over again! Poor Slayer.
The rest of Homecoming kind of concentrates on the Buffy/Faith/Willow dynamic so I hope it goes well.
As for the sleepover...wait and see.
This is so good. And raises all sorts of questions - if you know what's coming and change it - what effect do those changes have? We've just seen that poor student die instead of the shrink... What's going to hit the fan if Buffy stops the mayor cold?
i know it's a Fuffy, but I'm a little surprised that Buffy's feelings for faith have come out. I thought they were starting to in the real season 3 until angle and ficnh effed it all up, but this Buffy has been through that - and she's firmly on the het side of the fence, I wonder where they're coming from ?
Author's Response:It's always kind of hard to get an exact bead on all of Buffy's feelings for Faith. I think there's always a connection between them because they're both slayers, they're in synch on some level.
Also at this point Buffy is trying to make a go of things with Scott, seeing if things can work this time round. (Alas we know it's doomed whatever she does. She's just not his type...)
Plus her feelings for Angel are still there and will still be a factor in future chapters.
I always thought SMG and Eliza had a lot of onscreen chemistry in their scenes together, certainly more than her future boyfriend Riley!
Anyway, thank you for your input.
Really enjoyed the appearance of Platt, and look forward to seeing more of him in episodes to come.
Likewise felt the relationship progression between Faith and Buffy is on the nose; not to quick, not too slow. Seriously looking forward to the reintroduction of Angel...
Author's Response:Thanks, I always liked Platt- and he'll serve another purpose in a chapter or two.
I really want the relationship between Buffy and Faith to feel like it could've been on the show- something that develpos from week to week, so I'm glad you're liking it.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I really like this story and this was a good update. The pacing is nice, not too fast but you can see a little progression in Buffy and Faiths relationship with every chapter... Plus regular slayage stuff thrown in makes for a real sweet story. This chapter was funny, Faith and Buffy making up was nice, and man I really kinda like that guidance counselor.. Who you know is totally smirking at what he suspects is Buffy's obliviousness to what's going on under the surface between her and Faith. Classic. :D
Author's Response:Glad you liked it. I always liked Platt and he's gonna appear again when Buffy needs some more advice.
Stay tuned!
Kiss in the cheek seems a little out of character.. But it was sweet. Your Buffy and Faith portrayals are almost a hundred percent dead on. Real great stuff
Author's Response:Yeah, I know its a little out of character for Faith, but it was a really nice speech. I always thought Buffy could connect with Faith over them having both lost their Watchers, but I've never seen it written in a story before.
I honestly think Faith needs someone to believe in her because she's probably never had that before.
Anyway feedback is always nice- thank you.
Haha Buffy stopping Faith from saying the hungry and horny line was so her, and so funny to me for some reason. I'm glad that Buffy is taking steps like she is to try and get on good with Faith. If anything it would have been fun to see Buffy more conflicted, hesitant and unsure of what to do. But it's all good. Faith is being unusually perceptive. I'm thinking she'll catch on? Anyway real good chapter.
Author's Response:Trust me, Buffy's hesitanting will become a theme in later chapters as the two grow closer. I do like conflict and drama between these too, plus all that sexual tension!
Thanks for the encouragment.
Ok first off let me say you are really really really good at the funny/whitty scooby banter. I was hugely amused and entertained... Laughed out loud a few times and the characters just felt and sounded a hundred percent like they should. Just based on this chapter is say you are the best scooby-banter-funny writer I have ever read. It's that gold
then Buffy being all kinda sad and reminiscent at Faiths bedside. Well done I say. This chalter was a nice set up. I don't think I've ever read a story with this plot.. Buffy going back to when Faith first arrived. It has a lot of potential. I'm excited :)
Good update!
Am loving the little subtle changes, both the episode and dialog, especially between Buffy and Faith!
Glad they were able to stop Pete by knocking him out. I wondered since Angel is better restrained who would have to kill Pete, i forgot about the tranq gun though.
As for Fuffy kisses in Homecoming, YAY Homecoming is the next episode!!! Though I'm guessing there is still a few more chapters to wait for til we see Fuffy kisses, I'm sure the wait will be worth it!!!
Author's Response:Yep, I'm working on it right now. (Well not right now 'cause I'm responding to much-valued feedback but still...).
Expect sexy dancing! sleepovers! girls fighting in dresses!
Thank you for the response.
Honestly, a lot more obvious than the previous couple of chapters. Still decent, but her reactions and everything didn't seem to organically grow into 'lusting for a dark-haired..." etc. Additionally, she was a bit too clueless in the start, during the talk with the counceler. Unless she was feigning, which I didn't get the sense she was, then the socially-clueless!Buffy is more of a fandom creation than something from the shows.
As I said, still quite decent, you've got the voices down well, but not as good as the past couple of chapters.
Author's Response:Hmn. Thanks for the input. Although that 'lusting for a dark-haired..' Buffy is talking about Angel. I should've tried to make that clearer. Buffy is a little way off thinking of Faith as 'gorgeous'. Alas Angel is still on her mind.
As for the other stuff, I have to say this chapter was one of the ones I wasn't 100% on, I wanted to finish it to get on to Homecoming. I'll try and resist in future, 'organic' is the watch-word!
Thanks again for the honesty, otherwise I won't get any better!
damn, you nailed xander, all of them really. its interesting to see what changes when buffy does something different. great job! excited for more!!!!
Author's Response:Thank you. Honestly Xander is kinda hard to write for (becuase above all things Xander is funny- sometimes I struggle)
This is such a good story: really interesting premise and the characterisation is excellent (yes all the reactions seemed very realistic in this chapter). I like the subtle developements and changes made the second time around. Can't wait for chapter 5!
Author's Response:Thank you for a considered and thoughtful response, it's good to know that the reactions don't seem out-of-character (I hate that in a fic).
another excellent chapter. you keep just enough of the show so we know the time line, but your own stuff is funny sweet and so spot on! great!
Author's Response:Thank you. Thank you. A thousand thank yous
Just what I need to get back to work. (By which I mean writing fan-fic, not actual work.)
Great update!
Love Buffy's slip up when talking to Platt about the new relationship in her life!
Am so looking forward to seeing Faith and buffy get closer! I think they need more Fuffy kisses though! And since Scott will break up with Buffy soon... *cough* hint hint *couch*!!!!
Loving the re-write of the episode too, this storyline is great!
Please update soon!
Author's Response:Hmmn. Generally I believe the whole world needs more Fuffy kisses, so I guess we agree there. I can tell you that Homecoming (which I'm slaving away at now and it's kicking my ass) will have a break up and some kissing, so that's both your requests met right there! I'm so considerate!
Seriously, thanks again.
I really love where this is going! I can't wait for the next update.
Author's Response:Thanks. You guys keep praising and I'll keep writing!
You know what? I just found your fic and finished reading chapters 1-3 when you updated.
(It was awesome, btw.)
Author's Response:Awesome, huh? I'll take it. Thank you.
excellent story! you captured the reactions and interaction of the characters perfectly! excited to read more.
Author's Response:Thank you very much- the praise means an awful lot.
I really enjoyed this story so far and the concept of Buffy going back to her past to do things differently is incredibly interesting, especially the ambiguity of what her differing actions and choices may cause to take place. I think you've put a lot of effort into this considering it's your first fic. The dialogue is great and mostly feels inseparable from the dialogue you use from the episodes. Speaking of which, you use enough existing material to create a sense of familiarity without using so much that it begins to look lazy. But your characterisations are so good i often was unsure if dialogue sounded familiar or was just really good original stuff. :)
I also like the fact that buffy has an inner monologue working the whole time, wondering what consequences her new actions could cause, knowing how things play out and seeing it all through wiser eyes. Youve also written her in a way that she isnt oddly besotted with faith or even sensing unusual feelings within herself, it really helps make the story feel 'real' like this is the buffy from the show, just trying to be a good friend and make things right.
Cant wait to see more of this and how this second chance plays out.
Author's Response:Thank you for your kind words.
As I've siad before the concept is one I've read about elsewhere and that's what originally got the cogs turning. As to the dialogue, I've read through the shooting scripts they used for the episodes and if I say a funny line that didn't make it I probably put it in. The tempation, of course, is to rely too much on the actual episode. I'm writing Homecoming at the moment and apart from a few scenes it's all my own work- it's a lot harder!
Anyway, thanks again!
Loving this already. Im a huge fan of time travel/alternate universe type fics. I once read a fic kinda like this but it was Faith who knew of the events to come but did NOTHING to change her fate. Wasnt really enjoyable. Glad to see this isnt like that...least I hope thats not the direction youre gonna take it in lol
Cant wait for more updates ^_^
Author's Response:Huh, that does sound depressing. I'm not sure Faith is that fatalistic- pretty cynical yes, but she doesn't like where she ends up.
Anyway thanks for the feedback- I've got a warm glow from all the lovin'!
The only thing I'll say about the direction of the plot is that whatever granted the wish has their own plan for the two slayers. ('tries to look mysterious')
Wow interesting start to this story!!!
Love the fact that buffy is actually interacting with Faith more and being nice to her, instead of how she was originally.
Liking all the little changes too
Looking forward to what is coming next!
Author's Response:Thank you- introducing the new stuff, my stuff is always more nerve-wrecking than when I stick to the episodes.
I'm writing Homecoming at the moment which so far is mainly my own stuff. Thanks again for the feedback.
This is a brilliant fic. We'll write. Without too much redundant stuff from the episodes. You've nailed the characters and their dialogue and it feels....real. You know?
AMAZING job - can't wait for more! Very interested in what's going to be the same and what will be different.
Wonder are how faiths feelings for Buffy will manifest now that she doesn't feel like an outsider and getting all defensive... Think that will be VERY interesting!
Author's Response:Thank you- I worked pretty hard to try and get the character's voices right. Plus I borrowed a few lines that were cut from the shooting scripts that I thought were funny and/or interesting.
As for Faith, there's lots of material to mine there, layers of mistrust and defensivness for Buffy to get through. Let's hope she's up to it. Thanks again.
I am so excited by this concept. Plus you write extremely well. I cannot WAIT to see what you do with this:)
Author's Response:Thank you very much for the compliment. This is my first Buffy fic, so I was a little nervous. Your feedback is really graetly appreciated!