Wow. Long chapter - my favorite kind :) - and a lot of stuff happening. I can't wait to see where you intend to take this.

I've just re-read "Next in Line" and then this one, all in one go. And I must say, it's starting to become one of my favorite series. I quite enjoy your take on the BtVS characters, because it sometimes differ from mine, but that's one of the reasons it's interesting to read, not to mention entertaining. The only small problem I have, as shown by my rating of 9, is in the (and I hope it's the right word) formating : in a good deal of instences, your punctuation is a bit peculiar. But as it has very little to do with the plot, I can only end this by saying that your work here is quite nicely shaping out to be an excellent novel.

P.S. Being french, I've also got to say that your story is sometimes very funny to read. But it kinda keeps it in close lineage with the Dan Brown's novel (but yours is better in that respect, because, seriously, how the hell did HE come up with the name "Bezu Fache" ?! THAT has to be the biggest mystery in the Da Vinci Code).

Still interesting; still weirded out about the low number of reviews. Also, I think Yademos is right - casually messing with people's memories does not sound like something they should be doing, especially given Willow's history.

I knew Dan was going to have trouble with Buffy moving in once they got back to the apartment. Thanks for making your characters human.

Nice part, though I am concerned about Jo.

Good update!

I have recently discovered Next in Line, and then of course this one. Very interesting, very well written. I'm suprised by the very low number of reviews though; weird. Eagerly waiting for the next update.

That cliffhanger was evil! another great part!

Interesting problem Dan and Buffy have now. I'm sure there is a spell to help with it though, or Willow could come up with something. I'm beginning to really like Josh, however, I can't wait until he meets Buffy! Good story!

I just Read both of the stories and I must say..... they are Great. Loved everything involved with the Dan and Buffy thread though out both stories.... Cant wait for the next chapter..

The writing is excellent, the plot intriguing, but I'm finding the direction the WSC seems to be heading in the last couple of chapters a bit disturbing. (But then maybe it's supposed to be.) The apparently casual way that Dawn and Giles used mind control magic and blackmail respectively to solve the Council's problems makes me wonder what other shortcuts they might take in future. While I've never been a great fan of angst fic, a little soul searching before (or even after) implementing these solutions would have been appropriate. Is this the path the old Council travelled? If one of Scoobies doesn't makes at least a token objection, I'll be very disappointed. Subordinating ethics to expediency never ends well; pretty soon the "necessary evil" becomes "policy".

nevermind

Oookay...

So how is this a sequal to "Next in Line"? I'm sorry but I'm just not seeing it.