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A review by taschima
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 9 Volume 2: On Your Own by Andrew Chambliss, Joss Whedon
4.0
Ah geez, this is some tough shit. Fuck you Andrew, that is not something you just do without concent, not even to keep someone alive. And I know in reality it was so the plot twist could happen, because why wouldn't Andrew tell Buffy? I mean, I don't see the point in him NOT running the plan by her. It makes little to no sense when you really think about it.
As for Buffy, poor girl. Not only is the world out to get her because she made a decision that needed to be made, but to have someone mess with your mind so thoroughly and go through the decision you went through... It must have been tough, specially with the little support she has lately. Spike of course came through like a champ, even going so far as to let himself be vulnerable and express his true feelings to Buffy. I always thought she wouldn't let herself fall completely for Spike, because she knew there was no "curse" that would really keep them apart, no "moment of happiness" that is somehow keeping her from trying out a long term honest to god relationship. If she went for it with Spike, someone who has proved time and time again he is so completely on her side, and he is there to catch her, it might actually work out. And that shit is the scariest for her level of independence.
I truly hope they work it out, she never forgives Andrew (because FUCK YOU BOY), and that Spike gets back soon. Also Willow needs to make her way back from Wonderland, and she needs to stop being so cold and distant. Shit happens wiccan girl, and she did it to save you all. Xander and Dawn (eew still) are in their own little world, going through relationship issues that have yet to be revealed, but I am sure will play a crucial part at some point.
I find it particularly idiotic that all the slayers went their own way. There are still Vampires, and Zompires, and bad demons around. A squad of trained slayers could really turn the tide, instead of training normal humans to do the dirty. Everybody needs to get over themselves and unite!
On the bright side? No Angel waltzing in to screw shit up. He is just not good when added to the Buffy side of things.
As for Buffy, poor girl. Not only is the world out to get her because she made a decision that needed to be made, but to have someone mess with your mind so thoroughly and go through the decision you went through... It must have been tough, specially with the little support she has lately. Spike of course came through like a champ, even going so far as to let himself be vulnerable and express his true feelings to Buffy. I always thought she wouldn't let herself fall completely for Spike, because she knew there was no "curse" that would really keep them apart, no "moment of happiness" that is somehow keeping her from trying out a long term honest to god relationship. If she went for it with Spike, someone who has proved time and time again he is so completely on her side, and he is there to catch her, it might actually work out. And that shit is the scariest for her level of independence.
I truly hope they work it out, she never forgives Andrew (because FUCK YOU BOY), and that Spike gets back soon. Also Willow needs to make her way back from Wonderland, and she needs to stop being so cold and distant. Shit happens wiccan girl, and she did it to save you all. Xander and Dawn (eew still) are in their own little world, going through relationship issues that have yet to be revealed, but I am sure will play a crucial part at some point.
I find it particularly idiotic that all the slayers went their own way. There are still Vampires, and Zompires, and bad demons around. A squad of trained slayers could really turn the tide, instead of training normal humans to do the dirty. Everybody needs to get over themselves and unite!
On the bright side? No Angel waltzing in to screw shit up. He is just not good when added to the Buffy side of things.