A Viking New Year
By JamesChick
Part 1
"I don't see why we can't go. I thought you and Angel were getting along?"
"We are. It's not like that."
"So why did you tell them we had plans?"
"I ... "
"Cordy got us tickets and everything. Angel is gonna get drunk! I wanna see him drunk and silly! Cordy says he's a riot."
"That he is, luv. Dances and everything. But another time, hey?"Xander took a good look at his mate and smiled softly. There was something more to this than not wanting to spend New Years Eve in LA with Angel and his crew. He didn't know what it was yet, just that something was going on in that over-bleached head. He would find out eventually.
"Okay. You win. No LA. So what are we doing then?"
"Er, Ah ... "
"Nothing? We have no plans?"
" ... "
"Spppiiikkkee! It's New Years Eve! My first New Years Eve as a vampire. I wanted to do something special."Xander pouted and Spike felt like an ass. Truth was, he wanted to do something special too. Only he wanted to spend the night at home with his mate, alone.
Spike had done all the parties, New York, London, Paris, you name it, he had celebrated New Years there. Thing was, he really couldn't tell one party from another after a while. He wanted Xander to remember their first New Years together. He wanted to make it special for him.
"I, Er ... We have plans! They're a surprise is all."
"Oh ... Sorry I got mad. I just wanted our first New Years Eve together to be special."Spike pulled his mate into his arms and kissed him.
"It will be, I promise."
---
For the next few days, Spike had to put up with his lovers unbridled curiosity about what their New Year's plans were. Xander liked surprises as much as the next guy, but he liked answers even more.
Fortunately - or not, depending on who you asked - demon activity was higher than usual and they were kept fairly busy with slaying and researching. Xander's new Status as the Master of Sunnydale hadn't spread very far yet, so they still had problems with every young upstart looking to make a name for himself.
It had taken some time for Spike to convince Xander to declare himself Master of Sunnydale. The young man was so sure he would screw something up he flat out refused until Spike pointed out that once word got out, it would make things easier on his friends. Being the White Knight that he is, Xander finally gave in and announced his intent to a bar full of various demons one night.
Willy was stunned but quickly recovered and offered his 'services' such as they were to the new Master and of course his mate. Xander announced that he would meet any and all challengers outside if they had a problem with his taking over. Not one demon came out to face him.
That had been last weekend. Things hadn't slowed down but Spike had warned him that it would take time and effort to get things in check here. It was a hellmouth after all.
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New Years Eve finally arrived and Xander couldn't wait to see what Spike had planned for them. He rolled on top of his mate and woke him by kissing him all over his face as he rubbed his hard length into the crease between Spikes groin and thigh.
"Wakey wakey."
"Mmm, little to the left, luv."Xander chuckled but complied with Spikes sleepy order. He felt his lovers hard length come into contact with his own and groaned in delight. It felt so good that he thrust down again.
"Xan, oh yeah, luv. Feels good."
"Mmm, want you."Spike opened his legs and allowed Xander to settle between them. He didn't mind being woken up at all if it was done this way. He tilted his head to the side and let out a sigh of pleasure as Xander licked and nipped at his throat. When he felt the first touch of a slippery finger at his entrance he groaned and pushed down on it.
Xander smiled into his mates neck as he felt his finger enveloped in his lovers tight channel. Spike was always impatient when it came to being fucked. He had little time for teasing touches, preferring to jump right to the shagging. Not that Xander was complaining.
Three fingers in his ass and Spike was beyond rational thought. He wanted, needed to be fucked. Now.
"Xander please. Now, do it now."
"Shh, I will, just hang on."Xander quickly slicked himself and pushed into his lover in one smooth stroke. They both moaned at the feeling of being so connected. Xander wasn't sure how he had gotten so lucky to have found his mate so quickly after his turning but he was happy he had. Spike was his world now, Xander knew, no matter how many years he had on this planet, he would have his mate beside him.
Spike watched his lovers face as he was stretched and filled. Xander was beautiful in his open passion. His face was so expressive, so honest. Spike could see the love his mate had for him in his eyes everytime he looked at him, but at times like this, when they were making love, it was overwhelming. He didn't know what he had ever done to deserve this man but he was thankful that he had found him, that he had been accepted by him, wanted and loved by him. He had a future now, one that he would never give up.
Xander kissed Spike desperately as he continued to push deeper and deeper inside him. He was so lost in his love for this man he barely felt it when his face shifted and his fangs dropped. It was the taste of blood, his own mixed with his mates, that made him take notice.
Spike had shifted as soon as he felt Xanders fangs slice into his lips. He savoured the taste of their combined blood like a fine wine. It was almost enough to push him over the edge.
"Xander."
"Spike, love you."
"Love you too pet. So close, luv. Bite me, Xander. Want to feel your fangs in me."Xander needed no further invitation, he struck hard and fast. He embedded his fangs deeply into Spikes throat and drew fiercely on his blood. He felt Spike tighten around him as he came all over their bellies.
Xander increased his pace and continued to drink from his mate as his own climax ripped through him. He removed his fangs and roared his completion.
Spike looked up at Xander, yellow eyes glowing in the dim light, blood dripping from his fangs. He was acutely aware that the demon within his mate was powerful, but to see him like this ... Well it made Spike hard all over again.
"You're beautiful like that, luv. Makes me wanna shag you silly."
Xander just gave him a toothy grin and rolled onto his back. He hooked his arms under his knees and spread himself open. He looked over at Spike with lust filled eyes.
"So, do it then."
With a growl, Spike lunged at his mate and entered him savagely. There was nothing soft about their coupling this time. It was harsh, fierce, bloody and painful. But they both enjoyed it that way from time to time. And this time when they came, it was Spike who savagely tore into Xanders throat and drank deeply.
Part 2
Xander came to under a stream of hot water. He was sitting in the bath, his mate behind him, pouring cupfulls of water over his head to wet his hair. It felt nice. He tended to pass out after sex like that, but he liked it and Spike took it as a compliment so it was all good.
Spike knew the instant Xander was awake. The subsonic purring was a big clue. He wondered if his mate was even aware that he did that every time he was surrounded by warmth. Spike just continued to wet Xanders hair and run his fingers through it. It was getting long and Spike hoped to convince him not to cut it. He loved the way it looked when it grew out.
Spike poured some shampoo into his hand and worked the lather through Xanders hair. Once it was thoroughly cleansed he pushed down on Xanders shoulders until his head went under the water to rinse all the soap out. Xander didn't mind at all, it just meant more of him was in the hot water.
Once they were clean and out of the tub, Spike told Xander that they had time for a quick patrol before they needed to come home and get ready. That immediately got Xander asking questions again.
"Uh uh, pet. Not tellin' ya nothin'. You'll have to wait an' see."
"Sppppiiikkkkeeee! Please? Just one little hint?"
"Nope. Now get dressed, we'll go kill something. It'll take yer mind off it."Xander grumbled but did as he was told and got dressed. He pulled on his jeans and t-shirt and stepped into his boots. He waited by the door for his mate to join him.
Spike came out of the bedroom in his customary black jeans and t-shirt. Xander watched as he pulled on his DM's and grabbed his duster. He wondered if Spike would ever change his look? In a hundred years, would he still be wearing those clothes? It made it smile thinking about his mate still looking like a Billy Idol wannabe when no one would even remember who that was.
"Come on, pet. Lets go beat up some bad guys then we'll come and celibrate the holiday together."
"Okay. Spike?"
"Yeah, luv?"
"Sorry I've been so annoying. It's just ... "
"Hey, no worries, luv. I know."
"I love you."
"I love you too. Come on, sooner we go, sooner we can come back."---
The two vampires did a quick, but thorough patrol around the town. They dusted nearly a dozen vamps and got two Fyral demons that were lurking around the old high school.
They ran into Buffy, Dawn, Tara and Willow on their way back home. The Girls were taking Dawn to her friends place to spend the night before heading to a party on campus. Xander would be happy when things slowed down around here and Buffy could have a more normal life. He had always wanted that for her, and now he was in a position to give it to her. As much as he hated Thor for turning him, he wouldn't change it now if he could. He had Spike, someone who loved him more than anything, he had the means to take care of his friends, and he was the master of the hellmouth, which would sooner or later mean that things settled down in Sunnydale.
Now all he needed was to get home and find out what Spike had planned for the evening. His mate was incredibly romantic at times. One look at the ring on his finger, and he knew he was where he belonged. Spike was it for him, he would never love anyone as much as the blonde vampire. He was his everything.
Once they got home, Spike led Xander into their room and laid a change of clothes out on the bed for him. Spike quickly undressed and changed as well.
Xander took one look at his lovers appearance and smiled. He was wearing the clothes that he had bought for him in LA. The black leather pants and the red silk shirt. He looked gorgeous. Xander pulled on his clothes as well, they were similar to Spikes, only his shirt was blue and his pants weren't as tight.
Spike took Xanders hand and led him out of the apartment and up to the roof of the biulding. Xander looked around and gasped at the sight.
His mate had gone all out. There were hundreds of candles lit all over the place. A table set for two, and champange on ice. There was soft music playing in the background.
Strange and beautiful are the stars tonight
That dance around your headSpike pulled Xander into his arms and kissed him softly.
In your eyes I see that perfect world
I hope that doesn't sound too weirdThe couple began to sway to the music, lost in the moment.
And I want all the world to know
That your love's all I need
All that I needXander smiled at Spike and held him tightly.
"This is perfect. I love you."
"Love you too, pet. Always."And if we're lost, then we are lost together
Yeah if we're lost, then we are lost togetherI stand before this faceless crowd
and wonder why I bother
so much controlled by so few
stumbling from one disaster to anotherSpike breathed in the scent of his mate and smiled. This, this was one New Years celebration he would never forget. He was content, at peace. Something he had never felt before with anyone else. This was where he belonged, this was home.
I've heard it all so many times before
It's all a dream to me now, a dream to me nowAnd if we're lost, then we are lost together
Yeah if we're lost, then we are lost togetherXander was happy. Happier then he had ever been in his life. Spike made everyday better than the one before. They danced their way over to the table and Spike got them both glasses of champange.
"A toast. To a thousand more nights like tonight."
"To us."They linked arms and sipped at their drinks. Xander smiled.
"Dance with me again?"
"Love to."In the silence of this whispered night
I listen only to your breath
and in the second of a shooting star
somehow it all makes senseAnd I want all the world to know
that your love's all I need
All that I needIn the distance, the church bells signaled the start of another new year. Spike and Xander kiss and think about the future, both having something to look forward to for once in their lives.
"I love you. A thousand years from now, I will still love you as much as I do right now."
"And I you, luv. Your my present, my future, my ... everything."
"Happy New Year Spike."
"Happy New Year Xan."And if we're lost, then we are lost together
Yeah if we're lost, then we are lost together
together, together ...They make their way back down to their apartment and fall into bed. They spend the rest of the night making love. When the sun breaks over the horizon, they drift off to sleep wrapped in each others arms.
together, together ...
~Fin~
In case you wondered, the song is 'Lost Together' by Blue Rodeo.