I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. I can't believe how positive it ended given the radical change Xander underwent. You did a great job describing how each character was impacted by his change, and their pulling together to help each other out. This is the kind of uplifting story I like to read. Even with the horrible things that happen (standard for a Buffy universe) the story still ended up feeling up-beat. Great job!
Review By [AnFan] • Date [6 Jul 11] • Rating [10 out of 10]
Very good story. A bit disappointed that Xander didn't pull a Demona and get some daywalking in, but not enough that I think any less of the story. Looking forward to seeing what else you have to offer
Keep up the good work
Review By [Ancalador] • Date [4 Mar 11] • Rating [10 out of 10]
I have to say that this is perhaps the best and the most balanced Xander/Halloween -story I have come accross so far. Yes, alot of people propably will complain about Xander getting anything usefull out of the halloween-deal but you don't over do it. The strengths and weaknesses are almost perfectly balanced (Stone during Day, Awake at Night. Improved Physical Abilities and The lack of real fighting skills. Mental and physical needs vs Mental and Physical problems).
You also manage to keep the personalities of each character in check and you leave enough for an open ending. Spike and Dru ran but I believe it might follow the same pattern except when Spike meets Initiative, he'd be dust. Buffy'd have no reason to have the bastard around.
Faith will still have issues, both with her insecurities and with Gwendolyn Post etc. She might still stray but Xander would be there for her.
The First Evil fight is propably the only fight that would really go differently. There is no Angel and the Medallion so they'd be in trouble. As much as I'd like a sequel, I also love the fact that your story is making me think of the different scenarios. Well done. 10 out of 10.
Review By [Dantrag] • Date [7 Jul 10] • Rating [10 out of 10]
Very nice. I like how you worked Buffy and Xander into a relationship instead of just dumping them into one. Also, how they seemed to draw strength from each other in times of trouble was nice.
Although Buffy better watch out or Faith might try to steal the Xan-gargoyle way from her. ;-)
Review By [RngrThorne] • Date [25 Jan 10] • Not Rated