#goodbyetoyou

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, January 29th

Inside a crypt, five vampires are feeding off of a single victim. Sucking sounds are heard. Cut to exterior. The Scoobies exit from the crypt looking depressed. WILLOW: "I don't care if it is an orgy of death, there's still such a thing as a napkin."

~~Superstar~~

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[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Novice by badly_knitted (Willow, PG)

A Different Light by zombiesam (Buffy/Giles, E)

You kiss on sidewalks, You fight and you talk by Cumultus9 (Buffy/Faith, T)

At each other's throats. by AirSteps (Buffy/Faith, E)

People are people and sometimes we change our minds by Cumultus9 (Buffy/Faith, T)

Plenty of Fights by arcanedreamer (Spike, Ryuu ga Gotoku | Yakuza video game xover, T)

[Chaptered Fiction]

The Skull of Night - ch. 1 by Lord_Ghirahim (Buffy/Angel, Giles, Willow, Xander, T)

An Enmity Most Engaging - ch. 10 by HappyWhenItRains (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Ripples - ch. 22 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

How To Be A Heartbreaker - ch. 26 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Arrive Before the Birds - ch. 13 by EverythingElse (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Animal I Have Become - ch. 3 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Masquerade - ch. 13 by Holly (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Salvage My Heart - ch. 5 by SzmattyCat (Buffy/Spike, G)

Four Times Too Many - ch. 1 by LydiaBlue (Buffy, HP xover, FR13)

In Hell as it is in Heaven - ch. 15 by kedrann (Buffy, Willow, Anime xover, FR18)

How to Be a Heartbreaker - ch. 26 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

An Enmity Most Engaging - ch. 10 by HappyWhenItRains (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Xmas in the Air Is the Love We Share - ch. 8 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Ripples - ch. 22 by violettathepiratequeen (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Arrive Before the Birds - ch. 13 by EverythingElse (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Sweet Dreams (Or A Beautiful Nightmare) - ch. 5 by goodbyetoyou (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

[Images, Audio & Video]

good girl by chelseabeecreates (Buffy/Faith, NSFW)

Headcanons with artwork: Would like to hear more about the black Buffy au 👀 answered by pzyii (Buffy, Willow, Anya, Drusilla, worksafe)

Artwork: found some btvs sketches i never posted by zestoflemon (Buffy, Faith, Willow, worksafe)

Artwork: Kitty 🎀 by x66r9u (Drusilla, worksafe)

Artwork: I’m SO obsessed with ponytown recently it’s not even funny. have cordelia... by thepunkmuppet (Cordelia, worksafe)

Artwork: Faith on her smoke break by sideartblog999 (Faith, worksafe)

Artwork: more flf spangel art!! i cannot get them out of my head. by fangs-light-forgiveness-au (Angel/Spike, worksafe)

Artwork: xillow WIP by hamspamandjamsandwich (Willow/Xander, worksafe-ish)

Artwork: [that's it B] by chelseabeecreates (Buffy/Faith, NSFW)

Edit: warsan shireby dogmetaphors (Faith, worksafe)

Textpost: [Chat] by umalvie (Angel, Faith, worksafe)

Textpost: [Spuffy textpost] by sinomin (Buffy/Spike, some NSFW text)

Moodboard: willow & xander by courtillyy (worksafe)

Gifset: Buffy Summers + 😎 by sophsun1 (Buffy, worksafe)

Gifset: References to Buffy in Other Media by sulietsexual (worksafe)

Gifset: THE INITIATIVE and remember, if you hurt her, i will beat you to death with a shovel. by detectivedawnsummers (ensemble, worksafe)

Gifset: Xander Harris + Outfits (Season 4) by clarkgriffon (Xander, worksafe)

Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Xander Harris — Season One by clarkgriffon (Xander, Willow, worksafe)

Gifset: 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐇 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑 as 𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐙 as 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋 - 1x01/3x22/7x22 Hello / Goodbye / See You Later (Buffy/Angel, worksafe)

Gifset: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 5.14 “Crush” | 5.18 “Intervention” by spikedaily (Buffy/Spike, worksafe-ish)

Gifset: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 6.10 “Wrecked” | 6.11 “Gone” by slayerbuffy (Buffy/Spike, mildly NSFW)

Buffy stained glass I made! by spookywonton (Stained glass: worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

JUST WATCHED BUFFY REVAMPED AT THE LOWRY AND IT WAS SO GOOD by ejsuperstar

PODCAST: Episode 88: Five by Five & Sanctuary by Gym Was Cancelled: A Buffy Podcast

PODCAST: Angel 1.22 - To Shanshu in LA by Buffy the Vampire Straya

[Recs & In Search Of]

Spuffy Fic Recs — January by veronyxk84

[multiple] Spuffy Fic Recs — January by veronyxk84

ISO: bamboozledcorvid seeks fics where spike is pathetic [and loser but also psychotic in a loser way - recs in the replies]

[Community Announcements]

fic_promptly: Wednesday, January 29 - Theme: Colors

Buffy-Boards: Reminder to not just use gifs. Your post has to still make sense if others cannot see the gif.

[Fandom Discussions]

[S1-2 ATS Headcanons about Cordelia dscovering Angel's more inhuman but cute behaviors] by aeyrnofnbe

love how angel... looks like he has a rock in his shoe by xaeyrnofnbe

Canon Divergent fic where Buffy ends up in going to Glory's hell dimension and... by nonconstories

Why do Angel and Spike get fancier outfits in your au? answered by fangs-light-forgiveness-au

[Drusilla vs Spike around embracing being a demon - see also OP comments in the tags] by camellcat

[headcanons with worksafe artwork] Would like to hear more about the black Buffy au 👀 answered by pzyii

Have your shipping tastes changed? by November and others

What Is a Theory That’s Canon in Your Head? by cicigal8

The Big Book of Bad Buffyverse Hair [discussion of many characters' hairstyles] by warcraftducky

"It makes you luckier than us" rage. [characters in Empty Places] by Annual_Swordfish263

Weapons appreciation post. What are some of your favorite weapons? by InfiniteMehdiLove

Thoughts on magic as an addiction metaphor in Season 6 by shukii89

Are the rest of the watchers just glorified researchers? by Justmemories001

Am I the only one who thought that Angelus didn't really live upto his reputation in season 2? by Passion211089

[can slayers become vampires? also discussion of this in the comics] by Lazy_Pigeon48

"Intent has to be pure with love spells" [can you magically compel someone to love you?] by Illithid_Substances

Okay so I just finished Buffy and I wanna know is Angel better? [asked to the ATS reddit] by SamTheMarioMaster2

Which characters could you see as gay , bi or at least curious? by Extra_Impression_428

What was the point of Angel stopping Cordelia [re Billy] especially if he was gonna do it anyways? by Extra_Impression_428

The best thrift store find in my entire life. [Half scale battle damaged Angel puppet-ish figure] by callmepbk

[Articles, Interviews, and Other News]

James Marsters to Attend Nightmare Weekend Chicago 3-4 May 2025 via dontkillspike

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[sunnydaleafterdark]

Latest Story: Sweet Dreams (Or A Beautiful Nightmare), Chapter 5 by goodbyetoyou [NC-17]

Read it here: https://www.sunnydaleafterdark.com/viewstory.php?sid=1735&chapter=5

Buffy would never admit to having those kind of dreams to anyone. And especially, not about her mortal enemy. If she had them about Spike... that probably would be her own personal nightmare. Or would it?

Or a collection of Buffy's dreams about Spike over the years before she finds out he's in love with her.

[artfest]

it’s almost been four years since you left us.. i’ve been putting off creating much about you because it hurts. but i want to celebrate who you were. so here’s a minor collage ...without getting too sad

[savemysins]

[doreencita]

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#scandal #goodbyetoyou#pattysmyth #1982#rock#pop

[meredithannebull]

Oh mannnnn bringing back all those middle school feels!!!! #michellebranch #goodbyetoyou #cover #mersings #myhappyplace #losangeles #northhollywood

[sassysays]

2020 #GoodbyeToYou #HowItStartedHowItsGoing #SassySays #Hello2021 #EqualityAndJusticeForAll https://www.instagram.com/p/CJevy0ZBfDv/?igshid=g9901gqyd0lr

[justeasyniceherbivore]

[Tap for sound.] Got this #denimjumpsuit in the spring of last year, and it’s still going strong. Cruelty in fashion (or in any industry) is passé. I’d dedicate this tune to all the brands that refuse to be kind to animals, your cruel reign will be over soon enough: ‘Goodbye to you.’💙🎶🌱👋🏼 #veganstyle #animalrights #veganoutfit #goodbyetoyou #vegansofinstagram #crueltyfreefashion (at Paris, France)

[lezbean-flannel]

Like smoke from a cigarette

She’s gone with the wind

Her face a phantom in the dark

As the embers fade

The crystal ball no longer sees a future

With her eyes facing yours like they used to

But this doesn’t bother you-

The subtle rhythms of a healed heart now direct you

You knew from the start

To never expect the fortune teller to be right

So you let them go

Ghosts crawling through silhouettes of tree lines

Daring to grace the edge of the crescent moon as they rise

Regardless of the scars they’ve left on your heart

They can’t take away the beating of a once still heart - again

That as soon as they begin to fade you can watch them go with a smile

A welcome good bye

As the past fades to a sunrise

[cmrg05]

One of the hardest fucking days of my life I said #goodbyetoyou #myheartshatteredintoamillionpieces #imisshersomuch #cockerspaniel #cockerspanielofinstagram #loveddogsofinstagram

[axisofasymmetry]

"Of all the things I believed in, I just wanna get it over with..."

Goodbye to You by Michelle Branch

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Wednesday, September 11th - Part One

Xander is walking in a deserted street and sees Angel and Faith approach. XANDER: Hey guys! Man, where you been? You gotta find Buffy. She's going to her place and stocking up on ... Angel casually smacks Xander in the jaw without breaking stride. Xander falls limply to the ground. Faith doesn't even look at him. ANGEL: That guy just bugs me. Angel and Faith continue marching down the street.

~~Enemies~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

BtVS Triple Drabble: Always In Trouble by badly_knitted (Buffy, PG)

Weekly Drabbles #170 — Soothing by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Hello, Old Friend by RavenLove12 (Giles/Ethan, E)

Negotiating by TheClowniestLivInExistence (Darla/Drusilla, M)

GRAVE DISTRACTION by KNZ1 (Buffy, Xander, M)

There's a Different Feel About You Tonight by Skyson (Buffy/Giles, M)

Glimpses of the Wasteland by Harlow_Turner (MadeInGold) (Buffy/Angel/Spike, Giles/Maggie, Riley/Graham, T)

Not Without Permission by Regent_Rando_nsfw (Regent_of_RarePairs) (Giles/Spike, E)

Secrets & Apologies by Regent_of_RarePairs (Giles/Spike, T)

The Other Kind of Lust by LiraelClayr007 (Giles/Spike, M)

Retaliation by sassaffrassa (Buffy/Spike, E)

Can't hear you... by LiraelClayr007 (Giles/Spike, E)

"Yeah...." Joan sighed, blowing out smoke from a second procured cigarette and stifling a cough... by hiddenbysuccubi (Buffy/Spike, unrated)

Outline: ... btvs / ats selfinsert au by asleepmottley (Angel/Spike, unrated)

Glimpses of the Wasteland by Harlow Turner (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

What the Drabble? Vol. 2 - ch. 70 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Foregivenss - ch. 38 by slaymesoftly (Buffy/Spike, R)

Spies, High Stakes, and Secrets - ch. 1 by Rippertish (Buffy/Giles, E)

Finding Peace pt.13: Wanting (Spike x y/n) by itsalwaysteatimeinwonderland (Spike/reader, unrated)

Soul Mate Magic - Chapter One by emma-m-black (Giles/OC, rated M)

Soul Mate Magic - Chapter Two by emma-m-black (Giles/OC, rated M)

Next To Me - ch. 2 by Lilacsandorangeblossoms (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Because the Night - ch. 8 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Truth and Consequences - ch. 24 by JamesMFan (Buffy/Spike, R)

Forgiveness Doesn't Come Easy - ch. 38 by slaymesoftly (Buffy/Spike, R)

Mysterious Destinies - ch. 9 by EnchantedWillow (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Into his mind - ch. 3-4 by rossshin (Buffy/Spike, G)

Next to me - ch. 2 by Lilacsandorangeblossoms (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Sweet Dreams (Or A Beautiful Nightmare) - ch. 3 by goodbyetoyou (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

To All We Guard - ch. 24 by simmony (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

Forgiveness Doesn't Come Easy - ch. 38 by Slaymesoftly (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Banner: 🎨 Banner Art #21 — For ThreeWordApocalypseFest by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Artwork: ☀️ATS 221. Through The Looking Glass ☀️ by tmcarlee (ensemble, worksafe)

Artwork: Little piece of buffy inspired art I made (A5, acrylic and ink on card) by jaw-jar (worksafe)

Artwork: i love you liar girl by bugaboooooooooo (Faith, worksafe)

Artwork: Discord shenanigans resulted in this by isevery0nehereverystoned (Spike, worksafe)

Artwork: Red ink test. by o-cm-draw-o (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Artwork: Ep. 2×03 "School hard" by o-cm-draw-o (Buffy/Spike, NSFW-ish)

Artwork: Ep. 5x07 "Fool for Love" by o-cm-draw-o (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Fanvid: Buffy the Vampire Slayer // I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone by Sleater-Kinney by whale-music (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)

Fanvid: [Is Anybody Here?] by buffyannegiles (Buffy, Giles, worksafe)

Moodboard: Sanctuary Mood Board Watch Here (x) by theoverlookedoneedits1997 (ensemble, worksafe)

Manip / Wallpaper: A Big Rock by revello-drive-1630 (Drusilla, Angel, Spike, worksafe)

Gifset: Buffy Meme: [5/6] Faith/Buffy "You know what the messed up thing is?... by lovebvffys (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)

Gifset: [when the words of a sister come back in whispers] by detectivedawnsummers (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)

Gifset: Tara Maclay + Outfits (Season 5) by clarkgriffon (Tara, worksafe)

Gifset: Otpsource's 4 Year Anniversary Event DAY 1 - 'SCREW DESTINY': Bangel by buffyscmmers (Buffy/Angel, worksafe)

Gifset: Behind the scenes of Once More With Feeling, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode (x) by stronglikeayellowcrayon (ensemble, worksafe)

Gifset: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (2x05) ʀᴇᴘᴛɪʟᴇ ʙᴏʏ by likeafantasy (ensemble, worksafe)

Gifset: 2.01 Judgment | 2.18 Dead End Angel [1999 - 2004] by dailyats (ensemble, worksafe)

Fanvid: Monster | Buffy/Faith by thequeentaylor (Buffy/Faith, worksafe)

Fanvid: Mum - Buffy, Joyce & Dawn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) by TheOverLookedOne (Buffy, Joyce, Dawn, worksafe)

[Reviews & Recaps]

Made a list of my favorite episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by the order in which they aired in their respective seasons... by coraniaid

Out of Mind, Out of Sight Fashion Part Three by theoverlookedoneeddits1997

[Recs & In Search Of]

Book rec: btw this is great and I love it... by lilithhedwig

ISO: Limitlesstoys7 seeks reading order and recs for Buffy novels

[Community Announcements]

Buffyverse Slay-o-Ween Exchange 2024 [nominations now open] by fandomcalendar

INPRNT shop link and commission info by tubesock86

[Revamped IWRY Marathon: signup now for both fanfic and art] by iwillrememberyoumarathon

Fic prompt: Buffy and Dawn, childhood memories [seeking fic fill] by buffyversekinkmeme

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[sunnydaleafterdark]

Latest Story: Sweet Dreams (Or A Beautiful Nightmare), Chapter 4 by goodbyetoyou [NC-17]

Read it here: https://www.sunnydaleafterdark.com/viewstory.php?sid=1735&chapter=4

Buffy would never admit to having those kind of dreams to anyone. And especially, not about her mortal enemy. If she had them about Spike... that probably would be her own personal nightmare. Or would it?

Or a collection of Buffy's dreams about Spike over the years before she finds out he's in love with her.

[sweetestdownfallxxx]

1. When I first saw him

It was just an ordinary day for me, nothing's new. Same environment, same old same old. There was an event and were just watching guys playing the sport that they like. Then suddenly we were just checking out if there are cute guys and then suddenly your name popped out. That's the first time I hear your name and also that's the first time I saw you. I saw you, wearing a simple gray shirt that really looks good on you, denim pants and a black vans. You were just a simple guy wearing glasses that caught my attention that day. And that's the start when you stole my whole attention in this world.

[sociopathswag]

Michelle

[chiangtiff]

Ode to childhood . . . . Can't believe I was able to see @michellebranch live 😱 and this happened while the homegirl I've known since 2000 is visiting 💕💕 . . . Swipe more to see the bartender getting lit 🔥 . . . #websterhall #chiangtiffdiary #unionsquare #livemusic #michellebranch #everywhere #breathe #goodbyetoyou #spiritroom #hotelpaper #areyouhappynow #concertseries (at Webster Hall)