So Many Little Things by hold_that_thought (R)

[whisp.livejournal.com]

Fandom: ANGEL
Pairing: Wes/Buffy
Author on LJ: sallyanne
Author Website: Let It Burn
Why this must be read:

Like I said, I'm a complete sucker for alternate universe fics. This particular one from hold_that_thought is a Wishverse AU that looks into what could have made Buffy into the person that she was in that episode. And as an added squeal-worthy bonus, it also includes Wesley as her watcher instead of Giles. The fic spans a few years, starting right after the movie and ending with the episode (and for everyone who know what happens there and refuses to acknowledge it, there's also an alternate ending).

What I like the most about this fic is how utterly believable it is. Buffy in Wishverse always struck me as a little off kilter, like she could have never turned out to be like that. But away from Giles, Willow, and Xander as influences in her life and with Wesley as her watcher, this transformation becomes logical and almost inevitable. It's fascinating to see all the little things that made Buffy into her wishverse character.

Happy reading and don't forget to send feedback!

So Many Little Things

Comments

[gardendoor.livejournal.com]

Wow, that was interesting! I loved how she wove movieverse into it, made Merrick more of a presence in Buffy's early mindset. And it was a jolt to remember that Giles had been stodgy too, at first, and to realize that Wesley was never really given the opportunity in Sunnydale to unclench as Giles did.

[whisp.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm glad you liked it. This is definitely one of my favs.