Title: Crash and Burn

Author: NautiBitz (nautibitz.com/contact.html)

Summary: An AU, un-supernatural spin on the Buffy/Spike 'ship: Buffy's a barely legal Bel Air brat, Spike's a reckless, heartbroken punk. When they crash into each other on a mountain road, sparks fly.

Stats: 35 chapters | 35,093 words

Show | Pairing | Rating : Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Spike/Buffy | NC-17/M (not for kids)

Timeline: N/A

Genres: AU Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Smut, Awesomeness

Author's Note: This is all Echidna's fault. She had to write A Touch of Jealousy. Now I have a fever... and the only cure is MORE AU.

Author's Note The Second: Yes, I moved Buffy out of the Valley and into Bel Air. Trust me, it makes much more sense. (In the same vein, I also made a slight adjustment to Hank's legal specialization.)

Thanks: To little_bit for beta-reading.

Soundtrack: This fic mentions or excerpts the following songs: Evanescence "Bring Me To Life", The Eagles "Hotel California", Kylie Minogue "Can't Get You Out of My Head", Christina Aguilera, "Genie in a Bottle", The Ramones "I Wanna Be Sedated", Missy Elliott "Get Ur Freak On", Kelly Clarkson "Miss Independent", Iggy Pop "I Wanna Be Your Dog", Gary Numan "Down In The Park", The Clash "London Calling", NautiBitz "Crash and Burn", Joan Jett "Crimson and Clover" and "Bad Reputation". Check out the official iTunes Crash and Burn soundtrack (does not include the title song). Some of this music may also be sampled and/or purchased via my store (powered by Amazon).

Series Started/Completed: June 2003 / Feb. 2004 (Revised: September 2007)

Distribution: Links only, please. Do not reprint.

Disclaimer: Buffy, Spike and Sunnydale, et al, are property of Mutant Enemy and 20th Century Fox Film Corporation. I merely use them as pawns in my perverse fantasies, and sometimes for chores.

Winner of the Highly Coveted: "Best of the Best UST", "Best UST" and "Judge's Choice" from The Vampire Kisses Awards, "Best Fantasy" from Love's Last Glimpse, "Best Fantasy Saga", "Best Fantasy Humor" and "Best Fantasy Fluff" from The Spuffy Awards, "Best Fantasy" from the Lovebite Awards, and more. See 'em in all their shiny glory here.

Feedback: Burns so good!