I way able to finally watch the Arrow tv show the other day and I enjoyed the slightly dark take on Green Arrow series and later I was reminded of this story. I have just reread it and I have to say it still is a good read. I alway love a competent Xander that has an ability that is not out of the realm of possibilities to learn. Archery would be such a useful skill to learn especially with regards to Vampires. I was just wondering if we would possibly see a sequel in the future? I enjoy some of your other stories as well keep up the good work.

Glad you liked it. Though I'm only posting one story right now, I'm actively working on 3 others. My muse has ADD and it's difficult to chain her to one project for very long. But perhaps someday she'll come back to this one.

Awesome story! Competent!Xander is one of my weaknesses :)

I do love him too.

Good story, both endings fit, and leave me hoping that there will be a sequel.

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Muse hasn't given me anything new for this one yet. But never say never.

That was a great story. I loved both endings, and now know why you had people vote, as I could never figure out which one to keep. Thank you for letting us read your work, and I can't wait to read more of it. In fact that probably what I'm going to do right after I press submit.

Sincerely

John

Thank you John. It was a difficult choice that I didn't want to make. I was also wary of how my readers would feel if Buffy had died. (Being on a BtVS site, after all) Hope you like the rest of my stories too.

-Nate

After watching the first two episodes of Arrow, I had a hankering to re-read your wonderful story.
Does the T.V. series give you any ideas about another run?

Not yet. I'll probably wait until the season is over before I think about that at all. Muse has me working on other things for now anyway.

So that's how you'd get around the Punisher Xander bit, Dark and thankfully an alternate ending. But still good in thanks - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luv7Tl_fp5g

If you like Cowboys and aliens, you should check out my new story. Xander and Aliens. Oh, my!

In thank you: http://balldroppings.com/js/

Great story, liked the Faith ending but the Buffy ending had more bit.

Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing

Richard3976

I have to agree. I'm just not sure where I'd go with either of them from there. Thanks for reviewing.

Don't know which ending I like better... Still, am looking forward to you next body of work!

Thank you. Stay tuned. I have a couple IP stories I'm deciding on which one to focus on next.

I'm going to have to join the voices rooting for the alternate ending, if only because of the 'real' epilogue's sudden veer into 'where the heck did that come from?' land. Using a tracking spell to find the new Slayer and liberate her from the Council - okay, plausible enough. Taking the whole group along - no reason not to with enough of a bankroll from looting their kills. Massive cybercrime that the Council mysteriously can't do anything about when all it would take is a call to tip off the Feds? Huh?

You forget some of the things Willow has hacked without getting caught before. Plus, the council does not want to go to the authorities. Authorities mean visibility and they try very hard to remain invisible. Plus the Mayor would get involved if it looked like their might be a scene. He doesn't know who Robin Hood is yet and wants to keep Sunnydale out of the headlines.

If I were the Scoobies, if the Feds showed up, I'd deny everything and then finger the council for the murder of Kendra Young as my first action. The council would have a time of it trying to keep that under wraps.

I've been eaning to review this 'omake' for days now. Haven't really had the chance to until now. I'm kind of glad after reading this that Buffy didn't die, if only because Giles in prison is so depressing. Great alternative ending however.

REPLY: Oh you're welcome. Happy to have helped. Still debating continuing the story? I don't blame you. For TLM, I have quite a few long term plans for the fic but I don't know if I'll ever get to them. People do seem to favor the SG1 additional xover I mentioned to a few reviewers. With the way I've put extra effort into making logical sense of a Final Fantasy's game mechcanics i might as well...

Yes, it certainly wasn't a happy ending. Thank you for all your helpful comments.

REPLY TO YOUR REPLY: SG-1 does seem to cross well with Buffy for some reason. If you really want to get to your long term plans... I'd go for a time-skip. BAM! everyone is where they need to be and all that pesky character building is done. :-)

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I added a thank you to you on the front page. A little late, I know. I referenced you as the gender neutral but grammatically incorrect, 'Their'. Because being called the wrong gender is insulting for many people. You have a pic of a girl on your profile page but some guys pic girls just to throw people off or just because they think they're cute. So, anyway, you can leave a private review if you want me to change that.

Fantastic story and I'm glad that you decided to share it with us. Thank you.

Thank you for your comment. Glad you liked it.

This ending is awe-inspiring.

I admit; I hope for a sequel, one with a in-universe reason for the Green Lantern ring (preferably without the Spectrum Hell that has been imparted into the ringbearers' mythos).

Thank you.

Like I said though, I'm not a comic book fan. So, apart from seeing that GL movie with what's-his-name and knowing that GL and GA are friends, I have no idea what Spectrum Hell is.

Great ending. I'm surprised at how fast the entire story was posted. I hope you continue with this amazing story. Either way keep up the good work, whatever it may be.

Thank you. Yes, it came together rather well, I think. I have a few ideas for my next story, so we'll see which one takes.

*sighgasp* wow. I like this ending better!

I suppose that's what alternate endings are for. :-D

Even if it's darker, I do have a preference for the alternate ending. I really like giles in this chapter.

Thank you for an entertaining story.

Thank you. I saw what would happen if Xander found out, but I knew Giles would see it too.