Cherish The Day

by Hilary & Richess

Chapter Nine

Spike sat happy as the vibrant thoughts filled his mind. All he had ever wanted over this last year was happening then, but he could feel it. He remembered. The song played softly in the background of his crypt.

You're ruling the way that I move
And I breathe your air
You only can rescue me
This is my prayer
If you were mine
If you were mine
I wouldn't want to go to heaven
I cherish the day
I won't go astray
I won't be afraid
You won't catch me running
You're ruling the way that I move
You take my air
You show me how deep love can be

Everything about the memory of Buffy and that night was intoxicating to Spike. The taste of her skin to the smell of her hair. Their intimacy filled with love and warmth.

You're ruling the way that I move
And I breathe your air
You only can rescue me
This is my prayer
Cherish the day
I won't go astray
I won't be afraid
You won't catch me running
Cherish the day
I won't go astray
I won't be afraid
Won't run away

Their passionate uniting was soft and tender and yet extremely profound. Their artful display was naturally bliss. Precious, immeasurable perfection.

You show me how deep love can be
You show me how deep love can be
This is my prayer
Cherish the day
I won't go astray
I won't be afraid
Won't run away
Won't shy

The tranquillity that he felt at that moment, he knew could only be felt with her. The picturesque smile that appeared on her face, was the precious happiness that he’d always wanted for her. The serene peace had finally engulfed him. Spike smiled and closed his eyes for the last time.

Cherish the day
I won't go astray
I cherish the day
I cherish the day
Cherish the day, cherish the day, cherish the day

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Tara watched as the song ended and Spike ceased to exist. She walked inside the crypt.

"Seven seconds." Tara whispered to herself.

She smiled as she waited for the ripple effect to pass through time and change everything and everyone. The world would be a different place. She might not be with Willow. Her mother might be alive.

"Three."

The whole world was going to be effected by this change. She sat and waited. She would remember. Tara smiled again to herself as her digital watch flashed 0:00.

 

~Fin~

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