I love properly done dark fics, and I agree, writing them does take a certain mindset, a certain set of feelings that you have to constantly tap into to get right. Congras on getting through this, 100k isn't easy to write when your angry/depressed/despondant.

Now,... this was really something. Poor Buffy... really, you made me feel real sorry for her... especially at the end. And Xander... Willow... you really made them work nice, amazing fic. *thumbs up*.

Really enjoyed this story

Amazing story. It's hard to find good Crow fics...and this is definately one of them.

Thank you.

very cool

I thought it was good. I just don't understand how come Xander can never get a spotlight unless everyone bashes Buffy. I like all of 'em. Instead of making Xander a hero, you made him petty. Willow made mistakes, too. Buffy is the only one to get punished. How sad. Xander had her put out in revenge, and then set himself up in Buffy's place as judge, jury, and executioner. I have my own pet peeves with Buffy Bashing. However, I thought you did write a good story. It's just my fault with it is, that instead of a "Dark Queen" you made Xander a self serving "Dark King". He decides who gets power according to him and how he feels. Isn't that what he accused Buffy of?

If you want a story where Xander gets a spotlight and nobody is perfect, and nobody gets bashed, read my Buffy Z, and Half Blessing, Half Curse stories.

Xander isn't a dark king, and he didn't decide who gets power at all. Power or no power is how the chips fell, Buffy's depowering was especially like that, and all Willow, had nothing to do with Xander.

Perhaps you would like to try the (unfinished)sequel to this story, The Safehouse Policy, written by somebody else - BigHead, which you can find here: http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/3dmaster/stories/Safehouse_Policy.htm. You'll find Xander is no king, dark or light.

This is good. Thanks for writing it.

great story don't worry if that is as dark as your mind goes... you are perfectly normal that is like a normal day for me... i probly need help but oh well :)

God, that has to be one of the best stories I have ever read. The emotion and depth in your characters, were amazing. Even if you don't write a sequel to this, just write something and I'm sure it will be great.

Thank you for reading and reviewing my story;

A sequel written by BigHead can be found here: http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/3dmaster/stories/Safehouse_Policy.htm

Very good story! I like the way it was written. I have to admit to wishing it had a sequel but, I can understand not wanting to write stories that require that much anger very often. Anyway I just wanted to say good story.

Thank you.

And you can find a sequel written by someone else (Bighead) here: http://www.angelfire.com/alt2/3dmaster/stories/Safehouse_Policy.htm

oh hell wow. just read the whole story today and.
damn.
You know i never really liked any Crow/BtVS crossovers.. Now i realize it was because i hadn't seen any good ones. now i have. now i've see one hell of a kick ass brilliant story. I mean. It began so harmless... And then it grew. And i was left speechless. It was just amazing. Were you born with such a wonderful talent to write or did you have to work for it? *g*
I'm not sure if i can ever look at Buffy the same way as before though. Or at Xander. As a matter of fact, i think i like the new Xander more than the old one. leatherdustermotorcyclesuperstrong!Xander is much better.
The story was just SO different from everything i've read so far.
I once was huge Buffy/Spike shipper.. But now *shudders* There will be no shiping for a while...
Absolutely LOVED that you brought in Eric and Alex! Like really really loved. The same way as i really really REALLY loved your story.
Thank you for writing it!

Saint Maverick

Wow, that was really really good. I understand why you're drained though. There was some tough stuff in there but you handled it all really well. Giles in Ripper mode shone, as did sensitive Faith. Excellent story.

Great story. Can't wait to see what happens next. I think you've done a wonderful job of writting this story.

I really like this fic. It's got a great plot and a lot of heart. I love the Xander/Faith storyline but I thought that the Vi/Amanda moment was a little gratuitous. Your portrayal of Dawn is excellent as is that of Spike. I'm curious as to why Eric and Alex are in it but you left out Ashe, especially since he's the only Crow who actually sticks around when he's done getting his revenge (I think, I don't think the movie makes it clear). I don't think I can rewatch season 7 now that you've pointed out all the plot holes in it though. Finally, loving your Xander, he's the way Xander could have, should have been.

Awesome story so far. Looking forward to reading more of it.