FADING SHADOWS (13/?)
Jilliam Kent heard a noise and jumped. He peered into the darkness
and
knew that they were there. Watching him. They had been watching
him for
days. No one else could see them. But he knew that they were there.
He
wondered if he was going crazy. It was a possibility, he knew.
Things
had been so hectic lately. So many slayers to kill. He had almost
finished killing the amount of innocents that he needed to secure
his
place. He would be made a demon, forever immortal, if he killed
one
hundred innocents that fought for the good of mankind. When he
had heard
of this pact, he had done everything possible to secure himself
the
position as head watcher, with access to all the records. Only
thirty
more to go.
He heard the sound of a woman giggling and turned again. Suddenly,
all
around him he heard laughter. No one was there. He peered into
the dark,
looking for anyone. There was, as always, no one. He began to move
faster, wanting to get to the safety of his home. He heard footsteps
behind him. Startled, he began to run. He heard laughter follow
him as
he ran.
"Are we bad?" Willow asked, moving from the shadows and watching
the
older watcher run in fear.
"Nah, pet" Spike said, reassuring her. "The man wants to be a demon.
Let
him know how it is to feel hunted. Being a demon isn't all fun
and
games, luv."
"Don't spoil the illusion" Angelus said, stepping beside them. He
winked
at Willow, "It's mostly fun and games, sweets."
Willow laughed, "Sure thing. Well, we've been stalking him for a
week.
He thinks he's going crazy. Is it time to make our move?"
"Just about." Giles said, moving towards the group. "From the
information we've gathered, we have enough to prove what he has
been
doing. Seventy one slayers and watchers dead. All for immortality."
"And here I get it by shagging Spike" Willow said lightly, her tone
teasing.
"Well, that might be as bad as killing seventy one people" Xander
said
dryly. "Hey...down boy. I was just joking! Mommy!"
Dru shook her head, "I can't help you, kitten. Spike, just don't
hurt
him too badly. He is taking Cordy out tonight."
Spike grinned, his teeth white in the darkness, "Yes Dru."
Willow laughed as he took off after Xander, the two running through
the
steets and laughing. She looked at Giles and smiled, "We're all
pretty
fucked up aren't we?"
Giles shrugged, "At least we have each other. We can be fucked up
together."
She laughed as the group wandered after Xander and Spike, everyone
thinking of the best way to confront Jilliam. It had been decided
that
it was time to quit the games and get to business. Tomorrow night,
Jilliam would follow those slayers and watchers in death.