Rating: PG-13/FRT
Disclaimer: Don't sue. I don't own any of the characters. I don't make any money from it. All credit goes to Joss.
Spoilers: Angel season 5, takes place between A Hole In The World and Shells
Warnings: talk of death
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Spike walked through the halls of Wolfram & Hart until he reached Angel's office. He could sense him, his thoughts and his emotions. Stopping in the doorway, he saw Angel staring out the window at nothing in particular. Spike felt grief and hurt rolling off of him in waves. Walking over to his Sire, he stood next to him.
Spike's presence was very calming to him. "I can't lose anyone else."
Spike nodded his head. "They're your family."
"They are but.you're my family, Spike. My childe."
Spike turned to face him. "And I'll protect them until I'm dust. You have my word."
Angel knew Spike's words were truthful. As he saw Spike step away, Angel grabbed him by the shirt.
"Hey!"
"Swear to me I won't lose you Spike. Because in truth, I don't think I could stand it."
The raw emotion in Angel's voice floored Spike. "Until my last day, I will stay by your side. Forever."
The End