all shanshued up

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

People were talking here the other day about some of the classic Spuffy stories; you know the ones. Written while cannon was still a WIP? Anyway it got me to thinking about some of the other stories. Remember when we all really though Spike might come back from Africa human? I remember the argument about how Joss had already done the "Vampire with a soul" bit and wouldn't rehash it again...

Anyhow I'm trying to remember a Spuffy story where Spike comes back human from Africa. I'm pretty sure it was written during the hiatus between season 6 and 7. I can't remember the author or title; and sadly the site I found it on seems to be gone. I do remember that Spike is ill, and needs glasses. No superpowers or anything like that; just an ordinary guy struggling with his return to life.

Any help appreciated!

ETA: found! It's A Good Man, by Ariana.

Thanks so much for helping me find it! It was really bugging me that I couldn't remember the name!

Comments

[spikechris.livejournal.com]

I think it's this one "A Good Man" by Ariana http://astele.co.uk/other/buffy/good.asp

Chrissie

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

That was the one! Thanks so much!

[morgantree.livejournal.com]

If you're interested in another really great Spike-turned-human story, check out gwyn_r's "Measure of a Man" -- one of my very favorites. Ten incredible chapters so far... The demon turns him human instead of just giving him back his soul.

http://www.drizzle.com/~gwyneth/fic_btvs.html

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

I love her stuff! I've read at least some of this story, but it's been a while. I'll have to wander over and check it out again!