I just finished rereading this a week ago in preparation for the new chapter, and my birthday was this weekend. You have great timing! =)
This fic remains one of my all-time favorite BTVS/SG1 crossovers. You have a real gift for alternate universes.
I was very satisfied with this finale. The scenes with Illyria taking out Anubis and Cordelia, Tara, and Willow all fighting Kebechet were both great climaxes.
For the epilogue(s), I definitely want to see if the Asgard show up to help Jack and John, and the rebuilding of Earth in Universe B.
Review By [DigiEmissary] • Date [7 Oct 12] • Not Rated
Almost there! Keep up the good work! I hope Willow can get back out of the House once the time comes, it might decide it would be safer to force her to stay :) Now both of the Universes have their power supply they are almost ready to power up the ancient weapon. Of course they don't really know what it is or what it will do. Oh, well. Nothing ventured, nothing gained :)
Review By [Gideon] • Date [12 Jul 11] • Rating [8 out of 10]
Great story. I had almost given up hope that you would update it. I'll have to go back and re-read the first part, but I am sure it will be just as enjoyable the second time around. Looking forward to another update (hopefully a lot sooner). Thanks for the story.
Review By [Odin] • Date [11 Jul 11] • Rating [9 out of 10]
Glad to see an update. This was a very good piece of work when I read long ago. Planning to re-read.
A couple of nits...either colloquially or syntactically, "grounded out" and "for sure" should not be used as such in the places you used them throughout the story:
"grounded out" replace with "ground out" Example: "John banged his head against the wall in frustration as he grounded out...." change to "John banged his head against the wall in frustration as he ground out...."
"for sure" replace with "sure" Example: "...shoes that Fred was for sure were worth quite a bit of money." change to "...shoes that Fred was sure were worth quite a bit of money.
Review By [draconis] • Date [5 Jul 11] • Rating [8 out of 10]
I just read this and was sooo disappointed when I came to the end and realized that it hasn't been updated in over a year. I really, really hope you find time to finish it. I've enjoyed what you've done till now.
Apparently, I haven't read this in an exceptionally long time. Nevertheless, I got a bit teary eyed. I love you not-quite reunion of Fred with her family and Lorne is perfect.
The Willow and Univ B storylines continue to flow as well.
Thank you.
Review By [zephyrRS] • Date [3 Mar 09] • Rating [10 out of 10]
I love this story too... Just like your other one, I'm desperately hoping that your new exciting life isn't too much for your great writing career. I really hope that you won't forget your SG/BtVS xovers. Thanks for great work. Please keep it coming whenever you can.
Blue
Review By [DeepBlueJoy] • Date [4 Oct 08] • Rating [9 out of 10]
Seems Sheppard was being insensitive to Cameron, her emotions towards House are even more complicated because of Earth's decimation.
Climactic final chapter coming up, eh? I hope to see more of Universe B's Angel and Host-Willow ;)
Great appearance of Lorne and nice touch with Fred's parents being prepared and not letting on...
Nice Cordelia and a good way for her to keep the visions.
Nice way for Riley and Buffy to find a lasting relationship.
Hey, was Graham's fleshy demon thing only activated because he stepped into a reality where Willow had called the Potentials? Or was it just a matter of time?
Comments from author:
Thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying this story.
Yeah, he was insensitive to Cameron when it came to House. Everyone is on edge at the moment.
As for Universe B's Angel and Host-Willow, they aren't going to be seen until the very end (this last chapter will be posted in three installments, and they won't show until the third - at least action wise).
I'm glad you like Cordelia and her visions. I just wasn't about to let her go in Universe B. She can be fun at times, and there will be more of her in the next installment.
I'm also happy that you are happy with Riley and Buffy. I actually liked Riley on Buffy, until his downward spiral. I wanted a Riley that was more in place within himself and his relationship with Buffy. Hopefully others agree on this pairing as you do.
And as for Graham, it was basically a matter of time. It just wore down because when the Initiative was disbanded, it fell through the cracks and wasn't properly dealt with. I'll try to fix that when I have time so that it is more clear.
Jes
Review By [Shieldage] • Date [16 Jan 08] • Rating [10 out of 10]
So glad you're continuing with this, and the scene with Fred, Charity, and Lorne brought tears to my eyes.
Congrats on your new mommy-ness, as well!
Comments from author:
I can't believe it. I noticed the other day that I have three years invested in this story! I didn't realize it had been that long. With all that time devoted to it, I can't step away now... so continue, I must!
Thanks about the scene with Fred, Charity and Lorne. I thought it would be nice to show a family scene, where Fred knows what may happen, but decides to spend it with Family. Of course, Lorne sees Fred as family also. There will be more scenes with them (about to attempt to sit and write one).
Thanks also for your congrats on my new mommy-ness. It's tiring, but she's a precious gift.
Jes
Review By [RevDorothyL] • Date [15 Jan 08] • Rating [10 out of 10]
Thank you on both fronts. It's been a long time, and I just want you to know that its nice hearing from you, as you pretty much have reviewed on all my posts. Thanks for sticking with me.
Now off to "binky" duty...
Jes
Review By [war] • Date [14 Jan 08] • Rating [8 out of 10]
kinda sad that Willow isn't uber, and that she has no contact with her old friends though :/
Great work so far, though sometimes i am a bit ocnfuseed by the interchanging universes.
Comments from author:
Thanks!
Sorry that Willow wasn't uber. I sometimes feel that authors make the characters a little too uber, so I unfortunately sometimes do the opposite. However, the rest of the chapter will follow her, and you will get to see her in some type of action throughout the rest of the chapter, first techie wise and then power wise. It's just taking a while to get there.
Sorry also for any confusion from universe to universe. I try to mark them to help with that. I'm open to any suggestions you might have to improve upon this method.
I'm bad, I just got around to reading this very entertaining story. Two of my favorite worlds,doubled-a sure formula for happiness. Thank you for sharing this with your readers and now as its 5 months into 2007 I hope you will be able to update soon. I am tracking so I will not miss it.
Review By [Traveler] • Date [1 May 07] • Rating [10 out of 10]