Why is Spike.......?

[VampSlayer]

Why is Spike trying to make Illyria stay, and have Fred not come back to her body??? The only reasons I can think of is that he had developed feelings for her, or that they think Fred can't handle coming back into a Hell-A at this time. Maybe they could do a spell to have Fred like a ghost, like Spike in season 5. Because I think Illyria does need the body more to help fight, but if they separated Fred they could still use her knowledge and stuff. Agree?

[magicegidius]

Plzzz... no more ghosts...

And when you're in hell... i think muscles really are more important than brains...

Plzzz... no more ghosts...

Or maybe a combo... switch from Illyria to Fred and back again... Kind of a Twilight zone:P

And finally... have I noticed...Plzzz no more ghosts!!!

[platitude]

Illyria can hold her own in Hell and be a great asset in a fight. He can't risk Fred getting killed. He cares too much for Fred.

[Smashed]

Maybe Fred alone is not as strong as Illyria and might die, and with her switching back and forth from Illyria, she is just more vulnerable, wheras Illyria is WAAAAY stronger than most demons, being an old one and all.

[VampSlayer]

So do you guys think maybe they will separate them, or let switch back and forth, once they get out of hell?

[Skytteflickan88]

I don't think Fred will return, but perhaps she, atleast what's left of her, will be allowed to rest in peace (hopefully in After the fall, not Aftermath, since I'm not sure how canon-y it will be).

The most realistic would be if she didn't return. Another return/resurecction wouldn't feel right.

[witcher]

I think Spike is just protecting Fred. Ilyria is a Old-one - she can kick some demon ass, and Fred would just get killed.
Plus if Fred came back she would be the only non super-powered Angel-team member.