Short Stories

Inscrutable
Summary: The memories of Spike the monks gave Dawn for “Becoming,” “Lover’s Walk,” and “Something Blue,” plus some memories I gave her for S5 and post-“The Gift.” Set just before “Bargaining.” Dawn’s POV.
Rating: PG-13 (It would have been G, but Dawn said the A-word!)
Thanks: To Bridget for her lightning-quick beta – you always know how to tweak things so that they are just right. This one is dedicated to Deb – happy birthday!

Into the Light
Rating: R for language and adult content
Summary: What happens when something ordinary comes between two extraordinary people. I was in a bit of a mood when I wrote this, so unless you want uber-dark angst, you might want to pass this one by.
Thanks: To my wonderful betas, Bridget and Mezz. Their suggestions were absolutely invaluable. Any remaining mistakes are my own. Thanks also to Jodi for the sideline rah rahs. ;)

Inside
Rating: R for adult content
Setting/Summary: Takes place the day after "Older and Far Away." Dual POVs.  An attempt to fanwank a little light on how the train wreck of "As You Were" through "Seeing Red" could have come to pass.
Thanks: Sylvia and Anne, that was beta-ing above and beyond the call of duty.  And this one is for Jodi - happy birthday, lady!

Something Borrowed
Rating: PG-13
Setting/Summary: This tale takes place a couple of days after the conclusion of “Something Blue.”  Let’s pretend that, occasionally, the weird and the wacky happen in Sunnydale on Thursday nights.  ;)  Someone new comes to town, spells are performed, hijinks ensue.  Oh, yeah, and there’s the small matter of a Spuffy re-engagement… (Written for the fall 2005 seasonal_spuffy LJ community)
Thanks: Without Amy B cheering me on, this fic would not have been nearly as fun to write as it was.  Her comments and suggestions were invaluable, and all remaining mistakes are mine.  Thanks for all of your help and encouragement, sweetheart!