The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Saturday, July 4
SPIKE (high voice): “How can I thank you, you mysterious, black-clad hunk-of-a-knight thing?" (low voice) "No need, little lady. Your tears of gratitude are enough for me. You see, I was once a badass vampire, but love and a pesky curse defanged me. Now I’m just a big fluffy puppy with bad teeth."
(RACHEL steps closer to ANGEL, he steps back, warding her off with his hands)
SPIKE: "No, not the hair! Never the hair!" (high voice) "But, there must be someway I can show my appreciation." (low voice) "No, helping those in need’s my job--and working up a load of sexual tension, and prancing away like a magnificent pouf is truly thanks enough!" (high voice) "I understand. I have a nephew who is gay, so--" (low voice) "Say no more. Evil’s still afoot! And I’m almost out of that Nancy-boy hair gel that I like so much. Quickly, to the Angel-mobile, away!”
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]
[Chaptered Fiction]
[Images, Audio & Video]
[Reviews & Recaps]
[Recs]
[Community Announcements]
[Fandom Discussions]
[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]
(RACHEL steps closer to ANGEL, he steps back, warding her off with his hands)
SPIKE: "No, not the hair! Never the hair!" (high voice) "But, there must be someway I can show my appreciation." (low voice) "No, helping those in need’s my job--and working up a load of sexual tension, and prancing away like a magnificent pouf is truly thanks enough!" (high voice) "I understand. I have a nephew who is gay, so--" (low voice) "Say no more. Evil’s still afoot! And I’m almost out of that Nancy-boy hair gel that I like so much. Quickly, to the Angel-mobile, away!”
~~"In the Dark," Angel (TV), Episode 3 (S1E3)~~
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]
- "The Prom" (BtVS; Buffy/Faith, Willow, Xander, Oz, Giles, Wes, Jonathan; FRT) by Lesbian_Valkyrie
- "Graven Image" (AtS; Gunn/Angel; FRMA) by scarecrow_horses
- "Treason Day" (BtVS; Giles/College Buffy; FRT) by Skyson
- "Dictionary" (BtVS/AtS; Spike/Xander/Oz; FRMA) by scarecrow_horses
- "Not a Slam Dunk" (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by sweetprincipale
[Chaptered Fiction]
- Connection, "Bridge over Troubled Water" (BtVS [TV]/Torchwood; Giles/Jack; FRMA) PLEASE READ TAGS by Unfeathered
- Fast Encounters, "Called" - COMPLETE! (BtVS/Fast and Furious; Buffy, Luke, Samantha; FRT) by Buffyworldbuilder (lateVMlover)
- Patience and Kindness, Part 5, "My Love" (BtVS/AtS; Cordelia/Giles; FRT) by gaiarheahera
- Patience and Kindness, Part 6, "Daddy" (BtVS/AtS; Cordelia/Giles, OC; FRT) by gaiarheahera
- And I Still Do, Chapter 4 (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by slaymesoftly
- Mosaic Broken Hearts, Chapter 16/? (Buffy/Spike; FRT) by kennedynoelle
- Justice for Spike, Chapter 1/? (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by Ajmilone
- Kindred, Chapter 27/? (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by sweetprincipale
- Home Is Where the Scourge Is, Chapter 24/? (Buffy/Spike; FRMA) by Touchstoneaf
- Ten Little Travelers, Chapter 3/? (Buffy/Spike; FRT) by Kanita
- What You Do Afterwards: Season Five, Chapters 1-87/? (AtS; Angel, Cordelia, Doyle, Wes; FRT) by myheadsgonenumb
- Alexandra-Xan-Harris (Rewrite), Chapters 1-4/? (BtVS; Xander, Angel, Spike, Cordelia, Willow, Oz, Buffy; FRT) by DOROTHY-CHARISSE
- All These Things, Chapters 1-10/? (BtVS [TV]/Stargate; Buffy-centric; FRM) by EnergyBeing
- It Devours, (Part 14 of Atonements and Fresh Starts ), Chapter 1/? (BtVS/Avengers/X-men; Warren's robot, Faith, X-men characters pre-2nd movie; FRT) by lateVMlover
- A Different Future, Number 12, Chapters 1-30/? (BtVS/NCISLA; FRT) by Cordyfan
- Fiction Rating Key Here
- "NR" = "Not Rated"
- Authors' given ratings usually trusted, but "general audiences" and "K" or "K+" are increased to "FRT" because of original BtVS/AtS series' ratings. Occasional stronger ratings given when chance glances show they're needed. The "F-bomb" requires FRMA, no matter how it's used, as does graphic depiction of violence. Just covering my BFB. :-)
Rating Info
[Images, Audio & Video]
- Podfic: A Lot to Say (BtVS [TV]; Faith/Buffy; FRT) by Ravin_Pods (Ravin)
- Artwork: Oz Cover Art - Angel & Spike #15 (comics; worksafe) by Priceless
- Fan Art: A to Z Banner Challenge (J & K) (Justine Cooper; worksafe) by nightshade
- Episode Still: "Cuppa tea, cuppa tea, almost got shagged, cuppa tea...." (Giles's mug, complete with cobweb!) by Clafouti8 in Buffy Rules
- Short Video: Anya Christina Emmanuella Jenkins, born on July 4. Let's all wish our fave vengeance demon Happy Birthday! ("Checkpoint" interview clip) by Use_Her-Name in Buffy Rules
- Short Video: Who else laughed? (BtVS, "Enemies," S3E17 clip) by number1angels in Buffy Rules
- Photo: One of my favorite Buffy (T-shirts)! (Text T-shirt) posted by VastHeron7 in Buffy Rules
- Captioned Still: Effulgent (S7E3) (BtVS; Buffy/Spike) by elliest_5 in Buffy Rules
- Video: BtVS Original Music Video: "The Chosen Ones" (BtVS parody with VFX; Worksafe) by Why So Awkward
- Video: James Marsters & Ginny Gardner Reminisce Trash Talking on the Set of Marvel's Runaways (Wizard World Virtual Experience edit) by jamiemarsters
- Fan Art: USA - July 4, 2020 | BE SAFE! (BtVS; Buffy/Spike; worksafe) by NMCIL
[Reviews & Recaps]
- "Dead Man's Party" (Cordelia) by buddywillard in Buffy Rules
- Answer to catty-words's ship questions by mybitca
- Trying to remember why I used to say S6 was my favorite by homemade-ghosts
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3 (text Q & A) by takaraphoenix
- Video Playlist: Buffy Talks, Season 1 (Season 2 has started, as well) by alley box. (New viewer. Please don't spoil in her comment thread!)
[Recs]
- Summer of Giles Fic: Adaptation (BtVS; Giles, Xander; FRT) by sparrow2000 recced by petzipellepingo of DW
[Community Announcements]
- Episode 22: Del for Deliver--Once More with Technical Issues! by Buffy Summers
- Temporary Restriction on Political Posting by Buffy Summers (BB Staff)
- Drabble Drafts (Fic Challenge) by nightshade
- Sign-ups are now officially opened! by bvbmod in buffyversebingo DW
- Sign-ups are now officially opened! by bvbmod in buffyversebingo LJ
- (ISO: Recap Videos from AtS S1-S4 (and even BtVS S3-S7) by chuck1138 in Buffy Rules (Please don't feed the "Nice" bots!)
- The waiting is over, Giles: Summer of Giles 2020 is live by summerofgiles
- Top BtVS 'Ships (Vote for your faves as many times as you want in the next 48 hours!) by @buffyawards on Twitter
[Fandom Discussions]
- Was Willow turning dark realistic? by Buffy Summers
- Who would you have liked to see in a crossover? by Buffy Summers
- What is your favorite thing about Spike? by Buffy Summers
- Why don't people like Wood & Faith together? by spikenbuffy
- In the spirit of the holidays, share one thing you appreciate about a 'ship you dislike by Mrs Gordo
- Name 5 Fave Series with 5 Fave 'Ships and 5 Fave Side Couples by AngelsCordy
- Favorite Angel episode from the TV series? by Goulet231 in Buffy Rules
- "Once More with Feeling" - Unexpected Treasure (Do you ever...?) by eses_mau in Buffy Rules
- Is it true that Sarah distanced herself from Buffy? If so, why? by Trajforce in Buffy Rules
- Do you prefer (AtS)? by TypicalPsychology6 in Angel Rules
- Favorite Episode, Season 2, Episodes 7-12? (poll) by PuppetJames in Buffy Rules (Please don't feed the "Nice" bots!)
- Why Angel feels guilty by Ridwyn in Buffy Rules
- Unpopular Opinion on the Comics (MAJOR S8 SPOILER IN SUBJECT) by buttercupcreamcup in Buffy Rules
- Who is narratively given a lot of importance? by TypicalPsychology6 in Buffy Rules
- Scooby Gang Member You'd Quarantine Yourself With by jdpm1991 in Buffy Rules
- Angel Investigations Member You'd Quarantine Yourself With by jdpm1991 in Angel Rules
- Does anyone else ever have random Buffyverse thoughts pop into their heads...? by doyouknowthemuffinmaam
[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]
- Netflix's Warrior Nun: The New Buffy? (2 article links) posted by HowiMetdaSlayer
