Buffy & Spike | The Archer.

"He's everything I hate. He's everything that I'm supposed to be against. But the only time that I ever feel anything is when--"
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I haven't been editing very much at all lately. I'll be lucky if I open Sony Vegas once in a week at this point. I had a BUNCH of projects in progress and planned out for you guys, but I've just lost a lot of inspiration and interest lately. This one was inspired by a video by the wonderful ‪@vellichor‬ and it gave me the boost I needed to start a new project!
It's been over three years since I've posted a Spuffy vid. They were my fave ship for years, but some v vocal fans in the BtVS fandom made me feel awful for shipping them so I'd ducked away from this ship for some time. But after my latest rewatch, I've been reminded of how much I adore them. So, I don't care if people don't like that I like Buffy/Spike, I'm gonna post vids for these two regardless!
(apologies for quote at 3.15ish, I've raised the volume repeatedly, but it's still so low that it can't be heard against the backdrop of the music. Gonna try and get a new copy of that episode bc that low volume there is driving me crazy)
Hopefully, I'll get back into editing again like I was before, I have got a crazy list of projects lined up for you all. Here's hoping they'll see the light of day.
PAIRING | Buffy Summers & Spike
FANDOM | Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel
INSPIRATION | • Multicouples | The Archer
SONG | The Archer
ARTIST |
COLOURING | SunnyVids
EDITED BY | Dara
PROGRAMME | SVP14
SUBTITLES | English UK available
TAGS | #fanvidfeed #buffy #spuffy #btvs #buffythevampireslayer #viddingisart #annesoshifeatures
NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. MADE FOR FUN, NOT FOR PROFIT.
PLEASE DO NOT REPOST MY VIDEOS/EDITING ANYWHERE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION - USE THE RETWEET/REBLOG/SHARE FUNCTIONS INSTEAD.

[@Jesterladyscorn]

Never be ashamed for loving Spuffy! They are my first and all time OTP. This is beautiful even as it is so sad and highlights how hard it was for them and how I wish it could have gone better. Keep em coming!

[@nansyraccoon7095]

There were more Spuffy in comics

[@HostilePoet17]

aw thank you so much! I find it v hard when people are really judgemental about a ship, and I think some fans are particularly nasty to the people who ship Spuffy, and that's left me hesitant to engage with the ship for a while, but I'm so happy I've rediscovered my love for them

[@HostilePoet17]

yessss i'm slowly making my way through s10 comics as I'd fallen really far behind, but omg domestic Spuffy with all their kittens was truly one of the high points for me! XD

[@Jesterladyscorn]

@@HostilePoet17 as are we all! I know what you mean so a double thank you!

[@briabella23]

@@HostilePoet17 That’s okay. We know why we ship Spuffy. It’s not cause oh they had some abusive hot sex relationship… videos like yours show the WHOLE story. And being human is to sit back and look at someone’s whole story, not to just pick and choose to judge someone off their darkest times. I feel those people that want to judge are the truly the ones in our society that may look at others with such a tiny lenses. Watching two people who were at odds come together while going through the many trials of life; good, bad, and ugly and still truly SEE each other…. Now that is epic…that is more closer to the real world than some fantasy love story about two people who already loved each other and then ooops can’t be together cause they can’t do x,y,z. It’s tragic but we encounter a lot of people in our lives that we first see as the enemy…but that’s the whole point… to come together no matter how different we are… the haters really just don’t get it… their love is not Romeo and Juliet..no no it’s not… Spike and Buffy had something more epic and true. May be a different love than with Angel. Not trying to compare cause I do appreciate Angel’s love for Buffy. However, Spike was something special. I feel like it’s easier to sacrifice for someone you already know truly loves you back..but for someone(Spike) to truly love and die for Buffy who may not have loved him as much as he did her…he still stood right by her regardless….that’s on some higher shit to me lol sorry sooooo long.

[@mortalkombat_fatalities]

“I’m dying for a good slay.” 😏 Slay, huh.

[@HostilePoet17]

R I G H T ?? I mean, Something Blue was so flirty BEFORE the spell...

[@brankastevanovic9918]

"i've been the archer, i've been the pray" actually perfectly describes all of buffy's relationships. not just with her boyfriends, but also with her friends. this is so well done.

[@hannah3655]

oh my god???? this is perfect

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you so much!

[@xcho3enx0nex]

10 seconds in and I already liked it and could tell I’ll be rewatching this plenty of times

[@HostilePoet17]

hahah thank you so much (I did realise after making it that there's too much going on in some frames, so it actually took me a couple of rewatches myself to check everything! XD)

[@rossshin184]

Amazing. I'm obsessed with them (mostly him😁 and his voice and the way he uses it), but I feel understood when I'm into the fandom. Don't know how good it is to linger in this obsession, but I'm here. Loved the song and the effects you use, I make edits that I call Spuffy fanart, but they're just images and words, and they're hard to make sometimes. So I can only bow to gifted Spuffers like you! That's Art!

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you so much, I'm glad to hear that you liked it!

[@norasmith2474]

I read your description and damn it's sad after all these years that Spuffy fans still get harassment yet other shippers of Buffy couples conveniently forget all the toxic shit that happened in their ships. I loved the vid, it was so good.

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you!

[@Lozzeh13]

Damn the effects & parallels in this are GORGEOUS..... especially loved 0:47 - 0:50 😍

[@HostilePoet17]

ahhh thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@kalynn092]

Not my first rewatch, this is absolutely one of my favorite Spuffy edits!!! Bonus points for using Blondie’s music ❤

[@Sakura77488]

Thank you for making this. It's amazing! I think Buffy and Spike's story is one of the most compelling ones in fiction

[@HostilePoet17]

aw thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@giuliasole9878]

in the comics, however, they explain that the girl Spike sees dancing in Rome is not the real Buffy but she is a double

[@rdafna19]

Can we talk for a minute how amazing your editing skills are? 😍😍😍🥺❤️💔

[@HostilePoet17]

oh my goodness, thank you!

[@GossipVal1]

Omg I love this SO much!! You used so many quotes that I never hear in edits and your editing style is so unique! Pure art, honestly 10/10, I'm gonna be rewatching this a lot!

[@HostilePoet17]

aw wow thank you so much, that means a lot to me!!

[@AA-fl8kj]

This is an amazing video!! Great editing, for real one of the best i have seen

[@emilycollins6530]

This is incredible! Absolutely gorgeous and so well done!

[@aleksandragoaszewska1921]

Oh God, thank you for this. It legit made me tear up. I hope for more BTVS edits in the future from you. I love your usage of space and parallels in this video, and Taylor is always a good pick. Amazing

[@HostilePoet17]

Aw wow, thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I'm trying to post more Buffy videos again these days, there's usually at least one every couple of months XD

[@nicxphile]

OMG, I can't believe how good this is!!! A piece of art!! The song, the editing, the scenes... it all fits perfectly :-D Please keep them coming ;)

[@btvstragic3361]

Oh my god this must have taken SO long. This is phenomenal. Ah. Speechless. The best fanvid I’ve ever seen - of any fandom.

[@btvstragic3361]

Also - which sunnyvids colouring is this?!? I can’t believe how well it works for btvs

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you so so much, that's really kind of you to say!

[@emmaswan28]

This is gorgeous.. I mean seriously INCREDIBLE editing skills! It's so clean!!!

[@EditsByLyra]

This is gorgeous!!

[@HostilePoet17]

Thank you so much, Aurélie!!

[@EditsByLyra]

@@HostilePoet17 asksdjsk you using my name

[@vellichor]

I HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO SIT DOWN AND PROPERLY COMMENT TIL NOW, I'M SO SORRY, BUT YEAH THIS IS MY FAVORITE EDIT EVER The sheer amount of moments and parallels you managed to fit in smoothly??? What the frick??? Your back must absolutely ACHE from carrying the vidding community with your MASKING I don't really know why, but I think my very favorite part is when you put a masked parallel of Spike touching her hair and Buffy cutting off her hair over the line "I cut off my nose just to spite my face," I honestly don't think I truly appreciated how much this song belongs to them until I saw that Also, the PERFECT timing of both shots of Buffy turning away at 2:28 UGH I'll probably come back to the video hundreds of time,, pretty sure at least 50 of your views is just me, this is STUNNING Dara

[@HostilePoet17]

ahhhhhhhhhh thank you so muuuuuuch

[@sandy5791]

This was beautiful! Thank you for making it! Love the effects you used and the parallels you highlighted and it was so well done with the song. Loved it!

[@RiverStilinski]

I love the torn page texture! It looks so good and unique!

[@HostilePoet17]

Thank you! I was worried I might have been overdoing it with the paper theme lately, but I'm really glad the style is being well-received!

[@aimeeck]

me screeching WHAAAAAAAAAT THE FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK. why is this so good WHY (wait, its you, they are always this good)

[@HostilePoet17]

ahahah omg thank you so much for that

[@helloserendipity13]

YOU ARE A POET AND THIS IS A MASTERPIECE! love to see new spuffy vids from you! 🖤🖤🖤

[@HostilePoet17]

ahhhhh thank you so much!!

[@cassgray9340]

I swear, every single one of your videos are beautiful. You always draw on the best scenes and parallels and dialogue, and your editing style and transitions are flawless. I’ve followed you for a long time with Marvel videos, but I just recently found and finished Buffy and yours are definitely the best around.

[@erikalechaluzzatti1586]

You have perfectly reflected what they were like .. I love Spike, I love Buffy the vampire slayer forever .. You have shown many parallels between the two .. This video is just beautiful.I love that 25 years later Spike and Buffy continue to excite as much as I do

[@amberdefere5521]

OMG this is freaking AMAZING 😍😍😍 Definitely one of my new favorite Spuffy vids!! I love the editing style and all the parallels you found and overall scenes you used- and the SONG OMG! Absolutely perfect for them! Love it!

[@HostilePoet17]

oh my goodness, thank you so much!! that's so kind of you!!

[@PsychoBunny71K]

Ughh this is so good! I never watched the show but this makes me ship them sooo much!

[@HostilePoet17]

oh wow thank you so much for watching this anyway.

[@user-cj1kz8jf4y]

She breaks the rules; its her strength and weakness. Spike is right. She resists bc she will trust one more time. Almost everyone she cared for betrayed her.

[@bombeproductions4216]

I’m legit gonna have a mental breakdown to this omg😩❤❤❤

[@Boobearbubba]

This is absolutely gorgeous. I am in love.

[@HostilePoet17]

oh thank you so much!

[@Anjak91]

OMG I AM SO HAPPY YOU DID AN EDIT OF THEM!!!!! And yes don’t care what other day! These two will always be my OTP!!!! And this edit so perfect, the whole style is PERFECT! And the voiceovers and scene choice?! OMG I THINK I CAN SAY WITHOUT A DOUBT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SPUFFY EDITS I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!

[@HostilePoet17]

ahhhh thank you so much, Anja!!

[@snowspirit7670]

Oh wow!!!! This was incredible!!! Beautiful editing, the quotes and parallels were especially perfect!!

[@LiviaWinchester]

This is such a beautiful video and it shows everything I love about your vidding style and why I'm subbed t you for so long.

[@HostilePoet17]

oh my goodness, thank you so much, that's so kind of you to say!! 😭

[@quinndarley244]

This style... everything about this video is gorgeous oh my god. This whole video is so atmospheric and perfect I think I'm in love

[@HostilePoet17]

aw thank you so much!!

[@twilightskiesx]

Omgggg this is so beautiful😭♥️♥️♥️ outstanding job!

[@HostilePoet17]

ahhh thank you so much!

[@DelenaFanGirl]

this is so incredible!!! it's so perfect!!!🤩

[@HostilePoet17]

aw thank you so much!!

[@malena2020]

Excelent video! Thank you

[@anonymousanon3055]

cool style, thanks for making and sharing

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you so much!

[@StarkQueen]

Utterly gorgeous 💔💔

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you so much!!

[@angelsin2530]

THIS IS SOO GOOD. I’ve always wanted to edit them but I never have the inspiration 🥺. They’re my favs in the buffyverse besides Cangel.

[@HostilePoet17]

aw thank you so much!! Yessss Spuffy and Cangel supremacy!

[@MartinaStoesselBrasila2015]

this is PERFECT!!!

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you so much!!

[@oneinthecrowd1285]

Perfect!

[@iloveejasper]

This is sooo good, spike and buffy with Taylor swift is an amazing combo

[@brokenpieces.]

Incredible like always bby♥❤

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you!!

[@DoubleDutchess]

Gorgeous vid!

[@HostilePoet17]

Thank you!

[@etherealedits]

SO GOOD WOOOOOW

[@TheNowemy]

I love it, awesome!!!

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you so much!

[@Supsi85]

Wow this is so unique! Subbed:)

[@HostilePoet17]

aw thank you so much!!

[@doultondoll]

no but why did this vid make me so emotional?? buffy + spike remain one of my all time favourite pairings bc they were SO flawed and the relationship was so complex. would it be healthy irl? NO. but it's not real, just some incredible fiction about two very damaged people.

[@lostanddelirous]

The bathroom scene should have never been made and i think all of us spuffy fans know that, that was out of line for even spike.

[@WeCanTry]

Sooo beautiful !! I love your overlays, where did you find them ?

[@HostilePoet17]

thank you!

[@mariettakik929]

Taylor and spuffy yesss

[@enterthevertex]

I honestly find it sort of odd how shallowly and negatively people view their relationship- especially after szn 7- and the way the comics essentially debunk any perceived “toxicity” of that connection (once Spike is ensouled). The show of what was on tv is not the whole story- in fact Joss created seasons 8-12 because there *was* the possibility of translating that to television. SMG just didn’t want to continue (for completely understandable reasons). And even if you haven’t read the comics (though I side eye those who are so vocal about BTVS in trashing ships but who haven’t even read the whole story?) their relationship in season 7 is *way* different, significantly healthier, showing how much they helped each other grow to become stronger, better people. As well as the depth and the purity of their affection for each other. A connection that has truly been tested and made stronger with adversity. And again, the comics’ storyline just confirms this. Anyway, this is my Roman Empire so I can both rant and/or wax poetic about this for days.

[@alter.007]

👍

[@kaylaschulz7515]

You don't know who spike is to her