AUTHOR: Kat
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COUPLES: Willow Spike eventuelly
RATING:NC17
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing but the idea.
SUMMARY: Spike dies. Does anyone
miss him?
"Vampire, you're finally awake. I was beginning to think you would never wake up. Come, I have things to show you."
Spike was not happy about the entire situation. "Sod off! I'm not going anywhere with you. Who the hell are you anyway."
It was still dark and even with his Vampire sight he couldn't make out more than a figure in the darkness.
"My name is Skip. I am your guide, the powers have plans for you. I am to show you your path." Skip opened a door and light came into the room. "Through here the truth awaits you."
Spike shrugged his shoulders and followed Skip through the door. "Nothing else to do, might as well play along."
"This is what happened one hour ago." Skip showed Spike a replay of his death. They were out on patrol, him, Buffy, Willow, Xander and Anya. A very large group of Vampires circles around them and attacked.
Buffy was fighting off five at a time when one of them drove his teeth into her neck. Spike tore the Vampire away from her but another one shoved a stake into Spikes back. He turned to dust before their eyes.
"What the hell was that? You're telling me that I'm dead! Why the hell am I here and not in hell?" Spike was stunned over what he'd just seen.
"You are here because the powers have a plan for you. The Slayers path was never yours you must walk your own."
"But what about Buffy? I love her, she loves me too. She just won't admit it. I won't walk away from her, she needs me." Spike glared at the demon in front of him.
Skip rolled his eyes at Spike. "No that's where you're wrong. Listen and learn the truth." He led Spike to another door. When they stepped through they were in the Watchers living room. "I will leave you here to listen to them. They cannot here you or see you. You will hear there thoughts as well as their conversation then you will know the truth. When I return I want your decision."
Spike walked further into the room and stood by the wall. No one was talking. Giles walked into the room and began to ask what happened.
"This should be interesting." Spike said to himself.
Xander was the first to speak. "We were walking through the cometary patrolling as usual and we were attacked by a bunch of Vamps. Will, Anya and I were fighting off four of them, Buffy was surrounded by five or six of them and Spike was taking on the rest. One of the Vamps bit Buffy and Spike went postal. He grabbed him and threw him off. Then one of the Vamps that was attacking him a minute earlier staked him in the back. He went poof, no more Spike." They all sat quietly, each one lost in his or her own thoughts. Spike could hear them all.
Xander
*No more Spike. He died saving Buffy. I never liked the guy but I have to respect him. I mean a Vampire dying to save the Slayer. Mabey he really did love her.*
Giles
*Well, that's a bit of a shock. I'm actually going to miss him. He saved my Slayer at risk to himself. There was always something different about Spike, he had more personality than some humans I know. Especially Anya! Now who am I going to watch cricket and rugby with?*
Anya
*Spike is dead, I'll miss him. He understood what it is like to lose your power, I'm human now but I was a demon. He was a demon who just couldn't act like one. No wonder he fell for Buffy. He couldn't kill her so he had to have her some other way. I wonder if I can get Xander to leave now. I want to have sex.*
Buffy
*Spike is dead. Really, really dead. They all think he saved me. He didn't. I could have gotten away without his help. I'm glad he helped me though. Now that he's gone I can stop this craziness. I never loved him, hell I barely liked him. He was just a good fuck. A really good fuck. I was going to stop seeing him anyway. Now that I feel alive again I didn't need him anymore. Yep, He did me a favor. I don't have to kill him myself now. This couldn't have worked out better if I planned it. Mabey if I act really sad about it I can get out of Patrol tonight and go to the Bronze.*
Willow
* Oh Goddess! I can't believe he's gone. He'll never know how I feel. I can't take this, it hurts so much. I have to get out of here before the gang see me crying. I wish he could hear me, I would tell him how I feel. Why was I so scared to tell him? I know he thought he was in love with Buffy but that was just because of the chip. His demon had to have her. If he couldn't kill her than he had to... well you know. I wonder if anyone would miss me if I left. I want to go home and cry until I run out of tears. I love him and now he's gone and he'll never know.* Spike was stunned by what he just heard. Buffy didn't love him, was only using him, but Willow did. "Bloody Hell. How could I be so Stupid!"
"Did you learn anything while I was gone." He knew everything that was said and what everyone thought. "Are you ready to hear about your path?"
Spike looked at him for a minute before speaking. "I have a few questions about what just happened here, I'd like some answers first mate." Spike walked around the living room and stopped in front of Buffy and Willow who were sitting on the couch together. Willow was crying quietly and Buffy was trying not to smile at her good fortune. Willow suddenly got up.
"I'm going home now if that's alright with you guys. It's been a long night and I'm very tired." Willow didn't wait for an answer. She left the apartment and ran towards her parents house. She didn't want to go to Buffy's tonight. Giles told the rest of the gang that they should also head home.
Skip led Spike out the door and they walked through the streets of Sunnydale. When Spike stopped he realized he was standing outside Willows parents house.
"You have questions to ask, I have answers to give. Lets get started."
Skip waited for the Vampire to speak.
"Right, first if I'm dead how can I be any use to the powers. Second How long have they had these plans and third what happens if I say no?" Spike sat on the front steps of Willows house.
"First, Death does not have to be permanent. The Slayer is proof of that. Second the powers have always had this plan and third you cannot say no. You are in a state of limbo right now you will remain here until you agree to walk your path." Skip sat beside Spike and waited.
"Can you tell me what my path is? I'm not Angel I won't go around saving humans from evil. Not anymore anyway! I did that, see where it got me. I still can't believe I gave up my unlife for her and she doesn't care. Said she was going to kill me herself. Hell even Xapper was a little upset to see me die. The demon chick misses me but her and I had a lot in common. The Watcher and I were starting to become friends, watching sports and complaining about bloody rude Americans. And Red, the poor chit. She's taking this harder than anyone. I always liked her, she treated me decent. Even when the rest kept me chained in the bathtub she would come in and keep me company. She loves me. At least she thinks she does." Spike trailed off and thought about everything he had just said. *Cor, I'm starting to babble like Red! What the hell is wrong with me.* "Fine I'll walk the path. I've nothing else to do `ave I?"
Skip stood and turned to Spike. "Your path will be long and hard but you will not walk it alone. There is one other who is to be your companion. That person will bring you back to life and give your existence meaning. I will go to that person soon but first we must return to my realm where you will wait. A door appeared out of nowhere and the two stepped through it.
When she opened her eyes she was no longer in her parents house.
"Hello... is there anyone here? Where is here anyway?" Willow looked around at the room she was in. It looked like a library of sorts, the walls were lined with shelves full of books. On closer inspection she discovered that the books were all on the occult. There were books on the history of all sorts of demons, books on the history of Slayers and the Watcher's council and a lot of books on witchcraft. Willow was drawn to a large book on the far side of the room. She picked up the book and went to a large comfortable looking chair and sat down. She opened the book and started reading. *Giles would die a happy man in this room. I bet he would give anything just to read a portion of the books in this room.* Willow continued to read the book in front of her when a spell suddenly caught her attention.
"Oh my Goddess! I've got it! I can bring Spike back."
She was so happy she started jumping around laughing. She didn't hear the door open and close behind her.
Skip walked into the room and watched the girl jumping around and laughing. She was very beautiful for a human, he hoped that his appearance wouldn't startle her.
"Willow." Skip waited until she turned around to face him before he continued. "Please do not be frightened, I am not going to hurt you."
"Eeeep!" was all that she could get out. She had never seen a demon like him before. He said that he wouldn't hurt her but she wasn't sure that she believed him. He was very scary looking.
"I am your guide. The powers have sent me to you. My name is Skip." He walked towards her slowly so as not to frighten her.
Willow giggled in spite of herself.*Skip? What kind of a name is Skip? Not very scary if you ask me! Spike would love this, a big scary looking demon with a name like Skip! Oh Goddess! Spike is gone. I have to get out of here and bring him back!* "Okay, so if your not here to hurt me than why are you here and why am I here and where exactly is here and how did I get here and How do I get out of here? And I'm babbling, I do that when I'm nervous. I'm just going to shut up now."
Willow sat back down in the chair and waited for Skip to say something.
Skip laughed and laughed and laughed. He couldn't help it she was cute when she babbled. He finally calmed himself down and pulled a chair over to where she was sitting. He sat across from her and reached for the book. She pulled it away from him.
"You can't have this yet! I'm not done with it." There was no way she was letting go of the book until she memorized the spell or copied it.
"I was merely going to carry it for you. I have thing to show you. The powers have chosen you to serve a great purpose. I will show you your path, then you must decide if you will walk it."
"The powers? As in The Powers That Be? The ones Angel works for? How can I help them? I'm just me. Nothing special about me. Does this mean I have to leave my friends? I help Buffy, she's the Slayer. Isn't that helping the Powers?"
Skip looked at her carefully forming his response. "The Slayers path is not your path. You will serve a greater purpose. If you accept I will take you to your partner. He walks the same path as you. One can not walk alone, both of you must work together or salvation will be lost."
Willow decided to look in on Buffy. *She's probably very upset over this. Spike saved her life and got killed in the process. He was always trying to help her after I brought her back. He loved her.*
Willow couldn't believe what she saw. Buffy was at the Bronze dancing with some dark haired man. She wasn't upset at all.
"Skip? Can you read peoples minds?" Willow was hoping that he could.
She wanted him to tell her that her best friend was deeply saddened by Spikes death. She couldn't believe that Buffy would have no remorse over Spikes death.
"No, but you can if you want to. Just concentrate on the person you want to read and then it will happen."
Willow concentrated on Buffy and then it was all there. She learned everything about her and Spikes relationship. The love he had for her, the disgust she felt for sleeping with him. She knew that Buffy had just used him to keep her mind off of the fact that she was resurrected. She learned that Buffy had planned on killing him now that she no longer needed him to comfort her. Willow was shocked to say the least. *They had sex? She was sleeping with Spike! She had the nerve to judge me about my magic and she was Fucking a Vampire! My Vampire! And she doesn't even like him! I'm so going to make her pay for hurting him!*
Skip couldn't sense Buffy's thought but he knew what Willow was angry about. This was good. In order for the Witch and the Vampire to work together they both had to rid themselves of their feelings of loyalty to the Slayer. "Are you ready to hear about your path? Or would you like to meet your partner first? He has agreed to walk the path already not knowing who you are."
Willow thought about it for a moment. "I would like to hear about my path. I will walk it regardless. If the Powers want me to do this than I will, however I have one thing that I would like in return.
"What would that be?" Skip felt that he already knew the answer to his question.
"Spike. I want to bring Spike back. He shouldn't have died. Not for her! If I can bring him back then I will gladly do whatever the Powers want from me."
Skip smiled to himself. This was going along easier than he thought it would. "Lets meet your partner first then I will explain to both of you what needs to be done. You may help your Vampire after we talk."
Skip led her through a door and on the other side on a black couch sat her partner. She knew who it was as soon as she saw the red shirt and the back of his bleached blonde head.
"Spike! Oh my Goddess! Are you really here? I thought you were dead?"
Willow ran to him and put her arms around him sobbing softly against his chest.
"I am dead Red. You saw it." Spike scooped Willow up into his arms as she suddenly went limp.
"Skip, can I talk to you for a minute? Alone." Willow was concerned about the spell she was going to preform. Spike walked to the far side of the room to give them some privacy.
"What is it? Are you having second thoughts?" Skip knew that she loved the Vampire he also knew that the Vampire was aware of her feelings. He hoped that he wold soon feel the same way towards her.
"No that's not it. It's the spell. I want to bring Spike back without the chip. I don't want him to be hurt because he can't defend himself against humans but at the same time I don't want him killing indiscriminately. I wouldn't mind it if he only snacked on bad people, but I'm afraid that without the chip he will revert back to being the `Big Bad' and start killing everyone."
Skip was shocked by her attitude towards his feeding habits. "So if we were to assure you that he could only kill bad humans or kill in self defense than you would have him chipless?" Skip watched her as she thought about his response.
"Yes. I always thought it was cruel what the initiative did to him. He's a Vampire, Vampires kill to survive. They took his only means of survival from him and left him to die. He was reduced to turning to his worst enemy to survive. I promised him once that I would help him. I want to do this. I love him." Willow said that last sentence barely above a whisper. She looked up at Skip and waited for his answer.
"Done. The spell has been altered. It will return Spike to life without the chip, he will be able to hunt and kill but only the evil humans. I hope you are sure of what you are asking, once it's done it cannot be changed." Skip watched her smile grow as she realized that she was going to be able to give him back his life as well as his bite.
"Thank you. Please don't tell him yet. I want to be the one to tell him, after the spell." Willow waved Spike back over to them.
"What's up Red? Keeping secrets from me already?" Spike smiled at her. He had heard a part of their conversation and he knew she was trying to convince Skip to let her return him without the chip.
"No, just some witchy questions. I'm ready to do the spell now. Skip? Do I do it here or do I have to go back to my realm first?"
"You must return to your own realm first. Take the book with you and go through the door on the far side of the room. I will join you in LA in 2 days time. Go to the Hilton get a room and wait for me to come to you. You must stay together at all times. Others will know of your coming, they will try to stop you. Go now, I'll see you in 2 days, Spike will see you in a little while."
Spike watched Willow walk through the door. *How did I get lucky enough to have a girl like that fall for a monster like me. She's not only going to give me my unlife back but chipless as well! I will do anything for her.*
Willow walked around the room setting up the spell. *Would it really be that bad? So what if he sees me naked. It's not like I have anything to be ashamed about. Besides lots of spells have to be cast in the nude. He been around for over a century I'm sure he's seen a naked witch or two in his time. Ooh! Mabey I'll luck out and he'll come back naked too. Mmm naked Spike! That wouldn't be too bad! At least we'd be even.*
Spike chuckled as he watched Willow prepare the spell. He could easily read her thoughts and he was pretty sure that given a choice she would rather set herself on fire than admit that she wanted him. He decided to ask Skip a question. "Hey mate, when I rematerialize am I gonna be dressed or naked?"
"You will be as you wish to be. Clothed or unclothed it is up to you."
Skip walked towards a chair and sat down. "The spell is cast, time for you to go. I will see you in two days time. Do not leave her side until I come." There was a flash of light and Spike disappeared from the room.
Willow stood naked inside the circle and finished her chant. There was a bright flash of light and when she opened her eyes she saw Spike standing right in front of her. Naked.
Willow's eyes roamed over his body as she stepped back from him.*WOW! He's gorgeous, like a Greek God or something. Those arms, that chest, those abs, that co...Oh my Goddess! I just looked at his cock! I'm still looking at it. He knows I'm looking at it! Stop looking at it!*
Willow tore her eyes away from Spikes naked form and looked him in the eyes. He was staring at her as well.
Spike opened his eyes after the flash of light and found himself standing in front of a very naked red headed witch.
*Damn! She hides quite a body under all those sweaters and pastel colored clothes! A natural red head too. Such pale skin, she's beautiful. I wonder why she is just standing here? I'm surprised she didn't run screaming for a robe. She's looking at me funny. OH! I'm naked. The chit likes what she sees. I wonder if she realized how hot I am for her? She will if she looks any lower. She looked lower. She's still looking, I thought by now she start babbling and run from the room. She must have realized that I'm watching her as she stares at me she's panicking. I should do something to let her off the hook. She looking into my eyes. Why do I suddenly want to kiss her?*
Spike leaned down to her and pressed his lips against hers. She reached her hands behind his head and pulled him in further. Their lips parted and their tongues sought each other out. Hands roamed each others bodies until they were gasping and seeking release. They fell back on the floor still touching and kissing. He rolled her on her back and looked into her eyes seeking an answer to a question he never asked. She parted her legs to him and whispered one word. "Spike"
He kissed her hard as his cock entered her. He began thrusting into her, she matched his rhythm until the were both near release. She turned her head and bared her neck to him. He hesitated a split second before driving his fangs into her neck as they both screamed in release. He licked the blood from the wound on her neck as he pulled out of her and rolled her into him. Her rubbed circles on her back as they both drifted into a contented sleep.
The attack, being dead, Skip, the Powers, and mostly that Willow loved him. They had made love and she had wanted his mark on her. He nuzzled his face against her neck and licked at her wound, he was so happy and content at that moment that he began to purr. He had never felt so accepted in his whole existence. Even when he was human no one wanted him the way that she did. She knew what he was and accepted him fully. He realized what a fool he'd been chasing the Slayer around. She could never accept his feelings it went against her very nature as a Slayer. Not that what he felt was actually love. He knew that now as he held his witch in his arms. This was real, this was love. He'd do anything for her, he'd die a thousand times for her. He loved her.
Willow decided that she needed to take charge of the situation. She was scared of what he might say or do but she had to tell him. "Spike. We need to talk." she turned to face him and looked into his eyes.
Spike looked into her eyes and leaned in to kiss her. "Talk later. Right now your mine." He kissed her again. He needed to have her, touch her taste her. Every fiber in his being screamed for him to take her again. Claim her again. He followed his instincts. Willow was lost in the sensation of his cool hands and mouth roaming her hot flesh. He kissed his way down her body, stopping at each breast to lick and suck at her nipples. He then continued to lick and kiss every inch of her exposed flesh. When he reached her mound he parted her folds and ran his tongue along her slit. He brought her to orgasm with his mouth and hands twice before slamming his cock into her. She screamed in pleasure as his fangs sank into her neck. He roared her name as he came. She looked into his eyes and smiled.
"I love you Spike. I was so lost when I thought I'd never get to tell you. I love you so much." Willow began to sob, she was so happy that he was here but a part of her was afraid he would reject her or laugh at her.
"I love you too pet. Shh, it's okay. I'm here now and I'm not going anywhere ever again. Not without you anyway. Sleep now luv. We can talk later." Spike wrapped his arms around her and held her as they drifted back to sleep.
Willow shot up and grabbed a robe from her closet. "Spike, stay here. No one can know that your alive." Willow ran down the stairs and flung the front door open.
"Buffy! What are you doing here? And why are you pounding on my door?"
Willow was annoyed to say the least. She suddenly remembered how she was able to read her friends mind and the horrible things she learned about her. She had to stop herself from turning Buffy into a rat.
"Hey Wills! I've been knocking for 15 minutes. How come you didn't answer?" Buffy pushed her way inside the house and sat on the sofa.
"Buffy, I was sleeping. I've had a very hard night. I lost a friend in case you forgot!" Willow was seething inside. She wanted to slap the Slayer into the middle of next week.
"A friend? Oh! You mean Spike. What's the big? He was a Vampire, the enemy remember. Besides it's not like you really knew him all that well." Buffy picked up a magazine and started flipping through it.
"Oh! I almost forgot to tell you why I came here. Riley called me this morning. He's coming home! Isn't that great Wills. He said that his troop was being recalled to LA. Some horrible prophesy thing he's supposed to kill. I'm going to meet him in LA in a week."
Willow was starting to panic. She and Spike were leaving for LA as soon as the sun set. She hoped she could get rid of Buffy soon.
"Hey Buff, that's great. I'm so happy for you. You must have a tonne of thing to do before you go to LA, shouldn't you be out shopping and getting packed and stuff. You want to look perfect when he sees you don't you?" Willow knew that this would get her out of her house.
Buffy was nothing if not vain.
"Oh my God! You're right I need a whole knew wardrobe. I have to get my hair cut, I need a manicure.... Bye Wills I gotta go! If I don't see you before I leave I'll call you when I get back from LA." Buffy ran out the door and Willow closed it behind her. *I really hate that Bitch!*
Spike was listening from the top of the stairs. He wrapped a towel around his waist as soon as Willow had left the room. He waited at the top of the stairs to make sure that she was okay.
"Pet, come back to bed. We still a few hours before we have to pack and leave." Spike was hoping that she could wait to tell him whatever it was she needed to say. All he wanted to do right now was hold her in his arms.
"I'll be right up Spike. I just want to get some juice." Willow went to the fridge and poured herself a glass of orange juice.*I wonder if the initiative is going after the child that we're supposed to protect? Is Buffy going to help them? Would she kill a child? Even if she thought it was evil? Goddess I hope Spike can eat Commandos! I can't believe I just thought that! I need to tell Spike about the chip.*Willow walked back up to her room and found Spike stretched out on her bed. *Talking can wait!* She climbed into bed beside him and snuggled into his arms. He stroked her hair as she fell asleep.
"Cor luv! You scared the hell out of me! You shouldn't go sneaking up on naked Vampires!" Willow giggled at him.
"I'll remember that the next time I see a naked Vampire!" She moved into his arms and pulled his head down to hers. She kissed him and ran her hands along his chest. When he felt her hands move down to his cock he moaned in pleasure. Willow sank down to her knees and ran her tongue along the head of his cock. She slipped one hand between his legs to massage his balls as she stroked his shaft with the other hand. She continued to tease him with her tongue for a minute before taking his cock into her mouth and sucking it.
Spikes hands pushed against the shower walls to keep him balanced. He couldn't believe the sensations that his witch was causing him. *Where the hell did she learn to do this? And who the hell do I have to kill because she touched him this way!* "Bloody hell pet! If you don't stop now I'm going to cum!" He reached down to pull her head up and away from his cock but she slapped his hands away. "Don't say I didn't warn you." *Thank God she didn't let me stop her!*
Willow continued to suck on Spikes cock she slipped her hand further between his legs and ran her pinky finger over the crack of his ass. She sped up her strokes on his shaft and sucked him even harder. She quickly thrust her finger into his ass and he roared as he came in her mouth. She swallowed every drop of his cum. She licked his cock clean of his seed and in the process he grew hard again. She stood up and he pulled her into his arms. He sank to his knees and held her back against the shower wall he threw her legs over his shoulders and plunged his tongue into her core. He licked and sucked at her clit as he inserted two fingers into her. Her pumped his fingers into hard and fast. He sucked her clit into his mouth and bit down gently on it. She shuddered almost violently as she came. Spike stood up slowly lowering her legs from his shoulders. He wrapped her legs around his waist and slipped his cock inside her. They moved together slowly enjoying the feeling of their joined bodies. Willow started to moan and he increased his pace. They came together. Spike bit into her neck and she in turn drove her blunt teeth into his shoulder drawing a small amount if his blood into her mouth. The water started to turn cold so they untangled themselves from each other and stepped out of the shower.
"I changed my mind luv, you can sneak up on this naked Vampire anytime you want! As long as it ends like that." Spike gave her his best sexy leer.
"Mmm, sounds like a plan to me. But we better get dry and dressed. We still have to pack." She threw him a towel and grabbed one for herself.
"Um, pet? I don't have any clothes here. What am I supposed to put on? Spike hadn't thought about that until now.
"Don't worry about it. By the time you get dried off I'll have all your stuff transported here. I have a spell that'll bring me anything I want." Willow left the bathroom in her towel and set about bringing Spikes clothing to her.