Rating: R

Summary: With time running out in the battle with the First, Buffy finds that having Faith back in the mix, along with her confused Spike feelings, is demanding more of her time than the enemy.

Note: Set immediately after Buffy walks away from Faith outside the Bronze, in Empty Places.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters, just the tangled webs I weave them into.

Parts/Chapters:

Part One
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five

Part Two
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven

Part Three
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen