This is for the series as a whole, i really enjoyed reading this fic, you did an awesome job. The people stand out in harsh light in some parts and then in others seems to be so caring and selfless. I like how you had Faith come into her own in discoveries and understanding of the powers she gained as she matured in the role as the Slayer.

Along the way a common "five-oh" who was just doing the right thing ended up making a huge difference in his job. And in the lives of those around him.
I like the fact that you had the people Faith helped in the past come together and clean up another city for the betterment of the people there.

Once again excellent job, I look forward to reading more of your stories.

Wow that was a good story

Thanks :)

A fantastic series! I can't really add much detail, since I see how well the high points were covered by previous reviewers, but this was some great writing and I hope those sequels appear someday. Thanks! :)

You're a hell of a writer. The characters are just different and evolved enough from cannon to interest me. The plotline and dialogue rock. Some of your ideas seem very original and awesome, like having Faith and Kendra meet. I've always thought that would be interesting. I just wish things would smooth out between your Faith and Buffy. Please tell me the next one involves exactly that happening? I've always thought things would be much better if those two could get along. But also, I kind of want to know what Buffy's reaction will be to finding out Faith is now the stronger Slayer. On another note, I can't wait to see what's going to happen with Faith's "sister". And with the whole mind-dream thing, because it's pretty obvious there's going to be a third occupant other than Echo and Elora soon. And I can't wait to find out what's the what with the PtB and who'll fill their messenger void. Also, does the absorbing of Elora mean Faith has picked up any of her abilities other than just her strength? Can't wait to see what happens! Hopefully soon?

Very much enjoyed both this and your Nightwatchmen stories. I'm really hoping you pick back up on these soon. It's so difficult to find fanfic that is both well-written and with such an enjoyable storyline, and yet you've hit two home runs with both of the series. Even if you never continue I'll still say thank you for the stories, but please make my day and let me find a new update soon.

Another nice chapter; one question I have though. Is O'Brien your character or is he from Supernatural? Also, I like his relationship with Faith, the way you've slowly developed it. The adopted daughter conversation was nice, as was the beginning banter about Faith's eating.

No, O'Brien and the rest of the mid-south cops are from a late 80's/early 90's show called "Night Heat".

Very well done, I enjoyed Faith's talk with Riley; it's nice to know their past is water under the bridge. I also enjoyed her letting all know that she has no watcher beyond Wesley and Dawn, who is really all she needs. Like she says, pretty ironic that she has cop friends now lol

Yeah... I've never seen Riley as being as big a bastard as a lot of fanon likes to make him out to be. And in addition to having his own dark phase, he is a psyche major - I suspect that given time to reflect on things, he'd be able to figure out just how screwed up Faith was during all that and move past it.

I LOVED the last scene between Faith and Giles...which oddly enough is exactly what we were discussing earlier. Lol. It was long past due for Faith to question him, and your description of his reasoning for being so neglectful and even abusive in a way makes sense. Where did the person whose story sparked your idea post his work, I would love to read it.

The story that sparked that was linked in the Author's Note. More of NWHepcat's stuff is posted here:

http://www.echonyc.com/~stax/Buffy/nwhepcat/index.htm

and here: http://nwhepcat.livejournal.com/

Personally, I think that she, along with Liz Marcs and Aadler are among the cream of the crop of Buffy-fic authors, and Hepcat's the best Faith/Xander writer around.

Yeah, guess it would be really hard for Faith after such an intense experience...she and Abby have a great relationship, they are a nice balance for each other. Can' wait to read more.

*nod* When I was first watching Blade Trinity, it occurred to me that the two of them would just *click*. Complementary personalities, outlooks, and experiences.

This is simply amazing, my favorite chapter by you yet. To see Faith struggle so hard with what she was and all the pain that went with it while maintaining who she has become was simply amazng...and I always enjoy both flashbacks and emotional descriptions. very well done.

Thanks. ;)

That's horrible about Nikki...it would be really hard for O'Brien and Faith both. I felt for her also when she was laying out all she's done evil to Dean to try and make him understand. It /would/ be hard for soemone like him to see her point.

Nasty scene, wasn't it? ;)

Okay don't feel like rhyming anymore...lol

I enjoyed the flashbacks through this chapter, in particular because they gave greater insight to Faith, her thoughts, and her relationships.

Cool. I'm glad that technique worked. ;)

I figured Faith's emotional flight
Had to do with sucky past birthdays (I was right)
Why did Gunn and the Winchesters leave?
Uncomfortable at her uncharacteristic need to grieve?
Nice was the talk between O'Brien and her
Her past was horrible, but she has grown to conquer

Sucky childhood, all in all. That, and this was probably the first time anyone's bothered to make a fuss over her birthday in forever.

And no, I'm not going to respond in rhyme.

I loved this chapter very much
It had a sentimental touch
It's nice to see Faith's recovery underway
And all her visitors come to stay


the vampire slayer is a nifty twist
Looking forward to future flying fists
Very sweet was the cake for Faith's birthday
Sad her tears though, hope she's okay...

(apparently it's rhyming review day lol)

Heh. Nice bit of doggerel there. ;)

"(apparently it's rhyming review day lol)"

Yeah, apparently. I was going to review on something earlier, saw that the three reviews ahead of me were in rhyme, went "Screw that!" and moved on without leaving a comment. ;]~

Ahaha, Spike returns... nice. I love the interaction with O'Brien and "corrupting" him at the beginning, I bet Faith hates being in the hospital for so long. I also enjoyed Gunn's return and her call to Blade.

Thanks. I had more fun writing the Faith/O'Brien interactions...