Nocturnal Bravura
ch.9
His Secret
William watched as all The Scoobies helped Giles clear the dishes well not all.... Anya was explaining to Dawn about the evils of the last sales tax increase. Dawn being Dawn and ever patient sat there quietly listening to the girl ramble on and on. William felt a squeeze on his shoulder. He looked at Willow and smiled.
“You o.k.?” He heard in his mind.
“It’s still weird that you can do this.” William answered in his head.
“Hey if I can’t practice on my best bud than with who?” Willow responded still speaking to him telepathically.
William immediately broke the connection.
“I’m fine Red. I promise. I am just worried about The Bit.” William said looking at Dawn.
Giles walked into the room and cleared his throat.
Everyone looked up.
“Dawn, I know today is very difficult for you. I wanted to give you something that perhaps will help. I mean if that’s what you want.” Rupert said.
William smiled and pulled a large envelope out of his back pocket. He handed it to Dawn. Dawn opened it as tears fell from her cheeks.
“These are adoption papers.” Dawn whispered.
William smiled.
“Yeah Bit we figured we should just go ahead and make it official. Seeing as Da and I already think of you as ours. What do you say?” William said crouching down.
In a flash Will was surrounded by a pair of lanky legs and arms. He laughed nearly landing on the ground. Dawn turned to Rupert and launched herself into his arms. Rupert smiled shyly and hugged the girl back.
William’s eyes could not help but drift to the house across the street. For as happy as he was at that moment his heart still shattered so much had happened to the two families. Rupert had decided not to put The Summers Home up for sale thinking Dawn might still want it. William could not imagine why.
Willow looked at William with concern. She knew he was hiding something. But she respected him enough to not invade his mind. Those were his secrets.
After everyone had left William and Dawn sat on the couch watching The Princess Bride. They had done the same thing last year and vowed that they would every year in honor of Elizabeth’s birthday. It was her favorite movie.....
FLASHBACK
Three and a half years prior..
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William helped Elizabeth put her DVD’s away. He laughed at the way she organized her collection. By genre of course except for a few exceptions. Actors like Johnny Deep and Audrey Hepburn got their own section. Star Wars movie were in a class of their own as well. The funniest section was dance movies from the 1980’s. It made Elizabeth blush furiously. William being kind bit the inside of his cheek to prevent himself from laughing.
Elizabeth pulled out the last movie. The Princess Bride. William frowned.
“There’s no room for it Pet.” William observed looking at her DVD rack.
Elizabeth smiled brightly.
“It does not go there. It goes here.” Elizabeth said placing it on it’s side on top of the DVD player.
“I see. And that would be because??” William teased.
“It’s my favorite movie. I watch it too much to keep walking back and forth. I had to on VHS and it broke Mom had to buy it for me like four times.” Elizabeth laughed.
“Have you seen it?” Elizabeth asked.
“Yeah a long time ago. I like the book better.” William said.
Elizabeth frowned for a moment a bit disappointed
He was lying. He had seen the movie multiple times. His Mum loved it and never liked watching it alone. William use to sit there with her pretending to amuse her but in reality the romantic in him enjoyed it.
“Just tell her you Git” He thought to himself.
He decided to go for a safer subject.
“There are a couple of different versions of the book . The first one by S Morgan Stern is really dry but the William Goldman one reads just like the movie. I could lend it to you if you like.” William said.
Elizabeth smiled.
“I would really love that.” She whispered.
The two youths looked around her room.
“Well it’s done. So is Dawnie’s, thanks for helping us out so much. Mom was just saying she if you weren’t here things would not have gone nearly as quick. Your whole family has been wonderful. But you have been here constantly” Elizabeth said softly.
William smiled.
“I hardly sleep. I have been that way since I was a kid. So I wake up early and am up until the late night hours. It has been nice to have something to do.” William said shrugging his shoulder.
The truth was William would sleep on her bloody porch if he thought he could get away with it and not look like a crazed stalker.
Every night since she moved in he would watch her look at the stars from her window. Their rooms were right across from each other. The second night she caught him. Instead of being repulse she opened her window and begun to hold a rather loud conversation. It made William laugh. Every night since then they would talk for a second and then Elizabeth would close her blinds.
William would sit there waiting for the light to go out making sure she went to sleep without needing anything else. He had woke up before the sun rose the last three nights getting frustrated that the sun was not rising fast enough so he could race over there and see his girls. But she did not need to know that.
Elizabeth smiled.
“Yeah but most guys would have had serious issues being told to do things by a girl especially me I know I can be bossy.” Elizabeth confessed.
William smiled again.
“As You Wish.” He thought in his head.
They heard a knock on the door. Elizabeth and William turned around and saw Spike standing there.
“Hey little brother up with the sunrise again.” Spike said stretching his arms.
“It’s 1:00 in the afternoon Spike.” William answered trying not to sound annoyed.
Elizabeth giggled sending both brothers into a trance for a moment.
“So Spike what do you think?” Elizabeth asked.
Spike looked around the room. He was impressed it was not your typical 15 year old’s room. The walls did not have boy band posters and were not obnoxious colors or over girlie pastels. It was a nice simple room. There was a Renoir on her wall a young blonde girl that reminded Spike of Elizabeth. A lot of pictures of her mom, Dawn and herself. Her computer with few clippings of famous quotes pinned to the desk and a very vast collection of DVD and CD’s.
Spike smiled.
“It’s really nice Pet.” He said.
Spike looked at the movie sitting on top of the DVD player.
“Getting ready to watch a movie?” He asked.
Elizabeth blushed.
“Um no just...”
“Hey aren’t you playing at The Bronze tonight?” William asked saving Elizabeth embarrassment.
Spike nodded. He looked at Elizabeth and smiled shyly.
“Can you come and watch Pet?” He asked.
Elizabeth nodded then her eyes got wide.
“Can Dawnie come?” Elizabeth asked.
“Well she can be there until 9:00 but then they make the younger set leave. Our band does not go on until 8:30.” Spike explained.
Elizabeth looked down.
“Well I guess I can hear you for a minute right? I mean maybe I can catch a whole set some other time. It’s just that we are both so new here that I don’t want Dawnie to feel excluded you know?” Elizabeth said.
William leaned against her desk. Did he actually feel lightheaded? Elizabeth had done two things that absolutely floored William. The first refusing to exclude her kid sister from her first outing. That alone was too precious for words. The second was she did not fall all over herself to please his twin something that rarely happened. Girls were putty in Spike’s hands. Everyone knew it.
Spike looked at her surprised. Elizabeth Summers was indeed something else. His thoughts mirrored his brothers. It only made Spike want her even more. He was tired for knowing exactly what words to say to get women on there backs with their legs spread open. Not that Elizabeth was just a challenge there was something about her that made Spike feel like he had to consume her. He wanted her more than he wanted anything in his life.
“Sounds good Pet.” Spike said calmly.
Elizabeth smiled.
“I’ll just make sure it’s o.k. with mom.” Elizabeth replied.
Spike looked back at the direction of her DVD player. He bowed slightly.
William tried not to react.
“Don’t do it Wanker! That’s what I said! I mean That’s what I should have said.” William thought.
Spike stared in Elizabeth’s eyes making her cheeks go flush.
“As you wish.” He said smiling.
Elizabeth’s face broke out in a blinding smile.
Spike walked out of the room quickly knowing it would add it the effect.
William sighed.
“Damn it, he did it again!” He thought.
End of FLASH BACK
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“As you wish.” William heard.
He looked at the T.V. screen as the man playing the grandfather left the young boy’s room signaling the end of the movie.
William looked down mussing Dawn’s hair.
“Time for bed Bit.” William announced.
Dawn did not move.
“Will, can I ask you a question?” Dawn asked.
“Sure bit what is it?” He replied.
“Do you think they are together in heaven?” Dawn asked.
“Yes Bit I am sure they are.” William answered.
Dawn looked up at William.
“Even Lizzie and Spike?” Dawn asked.
It took every ounce of self control to not break down right there. His secret ate him up but he knew he could not tell her what he knew. He could not tell anyone. He knew he could not lie to Dawnie as well so he looked in Dawn’s eyes and gave her his answer.
“Yes Bit I am sure Lizzie and Spike are together.”
Are You Gonna Be My Girl?
Later that night after he tucked Dawn into bed and promised he would come in again after he patrolled. He told his father he would met up with Xander and Willow later on. He left the house and pulled a key out of his pocket. His father did not know he had made a duplicate. William made sure his father was no where in sight and walked across the street.
William opened the back door of The Summer’s home. Every time he came here it was like being transported back in time. Even in the dark the house went sunny to him. He no longer woke up at the crack of dawn. Slaying and classes kept him pretty much set to night hours. It seemed appropriate to him. Being here during the day with the sun shining brightly knowing Lizzie couldn’t seemed wrong. He walked up the stairs and made his way to Joyce’s old room.
He stopped in front of Elizabeth’s room he had to go in, he did every time he came to the house. William walked over to the window and looked over at his own. Tears began to fill his eyes. He sat down on the floor and closed his eyes.
FLASHBACK
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Elizabeth and Dawn came out of the house giggling. William smiled getting out of the car and opening the door for the two sisters.
“Thanks.” Elizabeth said sliding in.
William started the car and began to back out of the space.
“So what’s this place called again?” Elizabeth asked.
“The Bronze.” Dawn said. “It’s the only real hang out in this town unless you count the local coffee shop The Espresso Pump.” Dawn said looking out the window.
William smiled at Elizabeth.
“Dawn did her research before we moved.” Elizabeth teased.
“How about you Luv?” William asked.
“I’m more a fly by my seat of my pants kind of gal. I didn’t want to know much so everything would be an adventure.” Elizabeth said.
William opened his window the reference to her pants caused an uncomfortable ache in his.
“You o.k. Will?” Elizabeth asked.
William nodded his face turning redder.
“Just got hot for a second.” He responded.
They pulled up to The Bronze Elizabeth grabbed Dawn’s hand and walked in with her. Immediately they saw Spike standing near the stage. Elizabeth saw a very beautiful dark haired women standing next to him whispering something in his ear. Spike chuckled trying to remove the girl from his body. For some reason that made Elizabeth happy at the same time for some reason Elizabeth wanted to run over there and scratch her eye balls out.
“I see Drucilla made it out tonight.” William muttered.
“Drucilla?” Elizabeth asked.
“That girl fawning all over Spike. They used to date a while ago. She was not very good for him at all. Went through a really bad patch last year. Luckily he wised up broke up with her. She comes around when he performs likes the attention of being seen with Spike.” William explained.
William watched Elizabeth’s face as a gambit of emotions raced across it. If he was more shallow he could spin this in his favor. He could make his brother look like a cad. But the look of her face.. he couldn’t.
Damn Nobility.
“Really Lizzie she doesn’t mean anything to him anymore.” William said comforting her.
Elizabeth smiled shyly.
“You must think I am a big dweeb.” Elizabeth muttered.
“No I think you’re perfect. Beautiful and perfect.” He thought.
Spike saw them at that moment. He frowned when he saw Elizabeth looking down disappointed. She must have saw Drucilla on him.
“Hey guys I saved you seats.” Spike said smiling at Elizabeth.
Elizabeth was introduced to Xander and Willow, Spike and William’s friends. Willow looked up on the stage.
“Who’s that?” Willow asked looking at the red haired boy his hair sticking up straight much like Spike’s.
“That’s Oz. Spike’s new bassist.” Xander said.
Elizabeth and Willow smiled at each other. Elizabeth knew instantly they would be friends.
Spike took the stage placing his guitar over his shoulders.
“Hi, we’re The Dare and thank you for coming out.” Spike screamed.
The whole room roared.
“The Dare?” Elizabeth asked.
“Yeah we dared Spike one night to perform for open mic night when we were younger. He took it and was pretty good. Has been singing ever since.” Xander explained.
Elizabeth watched the room all the girl seemed enthralled with Spike.
“Nothing new tonight guys but I’m working on something special.” Spike smiled looking right at Buffy.
“So hopefully you guys will enjoy this one.” Spike said.
Spike looked at Oz and counted.
A loud guitar rift filled the air. Elizabeth watched as Spike did a complicated chord making all the girls scream.
“So 1, 2, 3, take my hand and come with me
because you look so fine
and I really wanna make you mine.
I say you look so fine
that I really wanna make you mine.”
Elizabeth watched as everyone rushed the stage. Watching Spike up there made Elizabeth suddenly feel inadequate.
“Oh, 4,5,6 c'mon and get your kicks
now you don't need that money
when you look like that, do ya honey.
Big black boots,
long brown hair,
she's so sweet
with her get back stare.
Well I could see,
you home with me,
but you were with another man, yea!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yea!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?”
Spike screamed into the mic. He looked at Elizabeth.
“Well, so 1,2,3, take my hand and come with me
because you look so fine
and I really wanna make you mine.
I say you look so fine
that I really wanna make you mine.”
Elizabeth looked down afraid the look in her eyes made her seem like the rest of the screaming girls. She watched them all making advances to Spike with their eyes. They flirted openly. Something Elizabeth had no experience in doing. There was no way she could compete.
“Oh, 4,5,6 c'mon and get your kicks
now you don't need that money
with a face like that, do ya.
Big black boots,
long brown hair,
she's so sweet
with her jet back stare.”
Dawn watched her sister.
“Come on Lizzie let’s dance.” Dawnie said grabbing her sister.
Elizabeth complied giving into her little sister. All of sudden all her previous thoughts were out of her mind. She was having too much fun dancing with her sister. She and Dawn jumped around dancing like two goof balls.
“Well I could see,
you home with me,
but you were with another man, yea!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yea!
I said, are you gonna be my girl?”
William had an epiphany just then. Everyone thought Elizabeth and Dawn’s relationship was special but he could not put his finger on what made it so special until that moment. They truly took care of her. Elizabeth doted over Dawn while Dawn seemed to know exactly how to be there emotionally for her sometimes insecure and fragile older sister. It was truly remarkable.
Spike on the other hand was a bit put out. There he was performing and Elizabeth seemed oblivious. If she did not look so damn cute spinning her little sister around dancing like a silly fool not caring what anyone around her thought, he would be right pissed. But he wasn’t. He thought he could actually hear her laughter through the cheers.
“Oh yea. Oh yea. C'mon!
I could see,
you home with me,
but you were with another man, yea!
I know we,
ain't got much to say,
before I let you get away, yea!
Uh, be my girl.
Be my girl.
Are you gonna be my girl?! Yea”
Spike finished the song before he knew it Drucilla jumped on stage and kissed him soundly. Elizabeth stopped moving entirely. Dawn looked up and pulled at her big sister.
“Come on Lizzie let’s go home.” She said.
Buffy smiled at Dawn and let her lead her off the dance floor.
Elizabeth sat on her porch looking up at the stars. She watched as William pulled up in his car. William immediately looked across the street and walked over.
“Hey Pet.” He said.
“Hi.” Elizabeth smiled.
“You know you guys did not have to take that cab I would have been happy to take you home.” William said.
Elizabeth nodded.
“I know we didn’t want to impose.” Elizabeth explained
“I’d do anything for you.” William thought.
“Have a seat.” She said patting the porch swing beside her.
William sat down next to her. Elizabeth immediately put her head on William’s shoulder and looked up at the stars.
“I heard that by the time we see the stars they have already burnt out.” Elizabeth said closing her eyes.
William’s eyes drifted shut too. He could smell her hair feel her breath against his neck.
“I love you.” His mind screamed.
“If the stars have burned out by the time I see them does that make them any less beautiful?” Elizabeth eyes still shut.
William started to rock the porch swing gently back and forth. He looked down at Elizabeth her eyes closed. William wrapped his arm around her shoulder and closed his eyes again. If he could stay here forever....
“No Luv, No it doesn’t”
End of flash back
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William opened his eyes. He must have dozed off. He squinted looking at the time. It had only been a few minutes. He got up and took a deep breath. He swore the room still smelt like her. He heard her voice in the wind again.....
“If the stars have burned out by the time I see them does that make them any less beautiful?
It wasn’t fair none of it was....
Xander and Willow arrived at the Sunnydale cemetery just in time to watch William dust for vampires. He was fighting with so much anger and aggression Willow could feel it from where she stood.
She began to shake. Pain, betrayal, rage and ......love? Willow felt the love flowing from William. His love more intense than any of the other dark emotions. William spun around kicking the last vampire. Willow and Xander watched waiting for the vampire’s dusty end. Instead of William dealing the signature death blow they watched as the stake pierced the vampire’s shoulder instead of his heart. The vampire dropped to his knees. It looked like William was whispering something in the vampire’s ear. He struggled picking up the vampire than pushed him away. The vampire looked down at something in his hand confused for a moment than scurried off.
Willow and Xander exchanged looks.
“So no dust?” Xander asked.
William stormed pass his friends.
“Never mind. Let’s go to the South side of town there’s a nest there.” William said
Willow and Xander knew better than to question their friend he was in one of his moods again...
Here Comes The Sun
Spike slipped on his robe and looked over at Buffy. He watched her sleep. Worried that she may be cold when she awoke Spike slipped a nightgown over her. She looked so peaceful when she was like this. It reminded him of how they were before. He touched her cheek. Sometimes it was like taking care of a child but Spike never minded. the only he wished was that she could remember. He ached for her to remember their love before. He knew she loved him now but at times he wished she would remember the start of their beautiful courtship.
FLASHBACK
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Elizabeth awoke to the sounds of tapping on her window. She looked at the time 4:52 am???
Elizabeth walked over to the window and opened it hesitantly. There crouched down bouncing on the soles of his feet was Spike. He had an acoustic guitar strapped behind his back.
“Spike what are you doing here?” Elizabeth whispered.
“I wanted to talk to you.” He said.
“Shhh!” Elizabeth said.
“Pet, you house is identical to mine. Your Mum and The Bit’s rooms are in the back of the house. They can’t here a thing trust me. Why do you think my parents gave that room to Will? To keep the noise away from him so he could stick his nose in dusty books in perfect solitude.” Spike said.
“You shouldn’t be so mean Spike.” Elizabeth said.
“You’re right Pet I’m sorry.” Spike said.
Spike shook his head.
“Bloody Hell!” He exclaimed.
“Bloody what?” Elizabeth asked.
“Bloody Hell it’s like saying shit but much more polite.” Spike said sheepishly.
“O.k. Bloody Hell what?” Elizabeth asked.
“Nothing I just realized something. You can make me roll over without even bloody trying. I mean I’m merciless against you. You can ask me nearly anything and I would do it.” Spike said his eyes dancing.
Elizabeth’s heart pounded out of her chest. He made her do that so often she thought she may die of a heart attack one day.
“Were you out all night?” Elizabeth asked.
Spike nodded.
“With Drucilla?” Elizabeth asked quietly.
Spike looked at her shocked. He had to stop himself from grinning like a Cheshire Cat. Elizabeth was jealous. It thrilled him but made him hurt for her at the same time.
“No Luv, not with Drucilla.” He said.
Elizabeth smiled.
“Come out here I want to show you something.” Spike requested.
Elizabeth did not hesitate one minute. She crawled out onto the ledge she realized belatedly she had forgotten her robe. Instantly she turned bright red.
He wondered about her sudden change in skin color. The he looked down at her tiny baby blue nightie. Spike tried not to look at her nipples through her thin garment. Her breast seemed so soft and round. Perhaps she wouldn’t mind....
Spike moved closer to her. Elizabeth began to breath rapidly. He nuzzled his head under her neck. Elizabeth’s eyes drifted shut. She felt Spike’s hand cupped her right breast and squeezed gently.
Elizabeth should have pushed him away but she couldn’t. She was enjoying the sensation too much. Her breath became more and more rapid. Spike’s hand now pulling and tugging on her, teasing her nipple. She felt his breath become more labored.
Fear shot through Elizabeth. Did he expect her to...???
Spike felt Elizabeth stiffen. He pulled back and saw tears roll down her eyes. God, she was beautiful. She was trying so hard to look brave but he could see she was truly frightened. Spike kissed her forehead lightly then took his guitar off his back. He took off his long leather duster and wrapped it around Elizabeth.
Spike stroked her cheek watching her for a moment making sure she had calm down. When he was sure he sat Indian style in front of Buffy. He wanted to laugh his leather duster looked more like a blanket on the petite blonde than a jacket. He wrapped it a bit more tightly around her.
It would smell like her....
Spike put his guitar back on his lap.
He smiled at her and began to play
“Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Little darlin' it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darlin' it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Little darlin' the smiles returning to their faces
Little darlin' it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right “
Elizabeth stared into his eyes. Spike felt as if his very soul was being squeezed.
“Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes”
Elizabeth looked up watching as the sun indeed began to rise. Maybe it was Spike, the song, how special she felt at that moment but Elizabeth swore she had never seen a more beautiful site.
“Little darlin' I feel the ice is slowly meltin'
Little darlin' it seems like years since it's been clear
Here come the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Here come the sun, here comes the sun
It's all right, it's all right”
Elizabeth touched Spike’s cheek she cupped it in her hand. Spike rubbed his face against her tiny hand. His lips brushed against her palm he kissed it.
“See Luv, I told you.” Spike said looking at her.
“You have me in the palm of your hand.” Spike smirked.
Elizabeth giggled a bit too loud. She covered her mouth afraid she would wake up the neighbors.
William heard Elizabeth’s distinct giggle. He rose from his bed and walked to the over to the window just in time to see Spike saying something else to make Elizabeth erupt in laughter again...
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A sharp cry interrupted Spike thoughts. He looked down and let out a angry roar.
He hated when this happened.
Buffy laid there gasping for unnecessary air as blood spilled from her eyes. The sounds she made were like a wounded animal.
Buffy face shifted her demon screaming up in pain. Spike’s face shifted his demon whimpering helplessly, knowing there was nothing he could do to make his mate’s pain go away.
More screams bounced off the walls of the room.
Finally Buffy face contorted back. Spike did the same he busied himself wiping the blood off her beautiful face.
“Spike?” Buffy asked.
This was the cruelest part of these attacks....
Spike looked down and saw Elizabeth’s eyes staring back at him. Sometimes she would have clarity for a moment, other times for a few minutes. She would go in and out. But with clarity always came the unbearable pain. Spike learned the one thing that could take her pain away, doses of her Sire’s blood. It was only a temporary fix but it meant losing her to her haze.
He lowered his wrist to her mouth.
“Drink Luv.” He whispered.
Elizabeth shook her head.
“No, it does not hurt bad.” Elizabeth whispered trying to be brave as the blood seeped out of her mouth.
“I know it does Luv. Drink.” Spike said stroking her cheek.
Elizabeth trembling hand cupped Spike’s face. As always Spike’s cool lips kissed the inside of her palm.
“I want to stay like this with you.” Elizabeth said her body beginning to tremble.
Spike smiled tears falling from his eyes.
“My Luv, you are always with me.” He whispered.
He kissed Elizabeth’s lips.
“Now drink.” He said.
Elizabeth began to turn away. Spike let out a growl of dominance. Using his Sire/ Child bond to force her to drink.
Elizabeth put her mouth against Spike wrist and bit into his vein.
Elizabeth told Spike she loved him with her eyes. Spike smiled down at her. Finally her eyes closed her jaw going slack. Spike gathered her in his arms. He felt her slipping into unconsciousness. Spike closed his eyes. He heard a rapping on his door.
“GO AWAY!” He yelled.
There was another rap on his door. He stood up his game face out. Secretly glad that the fool kept knocking. Now he could rip something apart.
“WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU ABOUT INTERRUPTING US!!” Spike screamed.
The minion looked down.
“I’m sorry Master, it’s important.” The Minion whispered.
Spike walked over to the bed and kissed Buffy on top of her head. She whimpered for a moment. Spike waited for it to subside then walked out of the room. The minion knew better than to try to rush him.
Spike followed him to the main banquet room. He walked in and saw a vampire sitting there with a stake in his shoulder.
Spike crossed his arms. The vampire’s gripped something in his hand. He held it out to The Master.
“The Slayer said to give this to you.” The vampire said.
Spike took the small box out of his hand. He tilted his head and cracked his neck.
He looked at the minion who came to his door.
“What have I said about my door?” Spike asked him.
“When it is closed it you are tending to your Dark Princess. You are not to be disturbed under any circumstances.” The minion said.
“Right, however this was a bit important.” Spike said.
The minion sighed in relief.
Spike removed the stake from the messenger’s shoulder. The messenger flinched.
Spike stuck the stake into the minion with lightening speed.
“Not important enough however.” Spike smirked.
He looked down at the messenger.
“Sorry Mate you too.” He said coldly plunging the stake into his heart.
“Can’t have people knowing The Slayer and I correspond.” Spike said to himself.
Spike began to walk out of the room talking loudly to himself.
“Blokes will start to think that I am weak then it’s nothing but work...work...work all day.”
Spike stopped dead in his tracks. He realized he was quoting a line from a movie, Elizabeth’s favorite movie. He looked down at the box in his hand. It was a small gray jewelry Spike opened it up. He recognized it immediately. It was a small emerald heart shaped pendent with diamonds outlining the heart. Joyce bought it for Elizabeth before she died and never got to give it to her.
Spike sighed walking back up to the room. We walked in and saw Buffy standing by the window.
“I have slept the night away again Daddy.” Buffy pouted.
“It’s all right love Daddy has another present for you.” He said opening the box.
Buffy watched as Spike put the necklace around her.
Buffy giggled.
“So pretty Daddy!! Looks like my eyes see??” Buffy said pointing to her eyes.
Spike looked in her eyes again. They were foggy again but still the most beautiful green he had ever seen. He smiled fighting his tears.
“When you are well, my Luv we’ll have a coronation down main street. We will dance and drink for seven days and seven nights.” He said picking her up. He swung her around and around in his arms listening to the sounds of his Dark Princess’ s giggles.
She began to hum a tune again playing with rubbing her hand up and down the silk of Spike’s robe. She nuzzled her head under his chin.
Spike closed his eyes and thought to himself.
“Happy Birthday My Luv.”