Alive: The Sequel

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I Now Pronounce You

Part II

"Dad?" Buffy gasped out "what are you doing here?"

"I came to give my little girl away" he answered plainly like it wasn't anything at all that he was there and like he saw her everyday for the last five years.

"But dad…" Buffy started a little sullen.

"I'm sorry sir, although you may Buffy's legal father, she has chosen Mr.Giles as her Father of the Bride" Jonathon said pleasantly, "if you'll just take your seat we can continue" he gestured toward the front pew behind Buffy. Hank Summers glanced ruefully at Giles' and then took a seat.

"As I was saying, Who gives this Women away?" Jonathon asked again.

"I do" Giles said with a smile, he kissed Buffy's hand and then placed it in Spike's.

"We are gathered here today under the eyes of god, family and friends to unite two truly wonderful people in holy matrimony. Many of us have searched for our true loves and sometimes were lucky enough to find them, this is true for Buffy and Spike. The Bride and Groom have written their own vows of which they will now read" he nodded towards Spike and he began.

"I have lived for longer than I should have and never in my existence did I ever find someone as special, beautiful and truly unique as you. You are my other half, my soul mate, and forever my queen. When I first saw you I swear my heart almost began to beat, you were so special, truly the chosen one, and now and forever you will be mine." Spike said his voice full of emotion, a tear began to streak his eye. "You treated me as a man, when you knew I was a monster, you showed me understanding when no one else would, when I was truly lost, you found me" Buffy sniffled and smiled through her tears. Spike turned around to Xander and took the ring from his waiting hand.

"With this ring, I thee wed" He whispered softly as he placed the ring on Buffy's finger. He turned his head to look at Giles and whispered "thank-you". Giles nodded his face full of pride and love. Jonathon wiped a tear from his eye and said "and now Buffy"

"They say that you find true love in the most unexpected places..Who knew for me it would be with someone whose wish was to kill me?" Buffy said. A few people, mostly the scoobies, current and former, chuckled. "Since you and I met that night at teacher's night year's ago, I have felt something between us, sure it may have been hatred but now I see it was more. It was understanding, we knew each other's weakness' and strength's, that's why we could never.." she said making the staking gesture. "For the longest time I couldn't admit to myself how I felt about you, I knew deep down inside I cared about you but I just couldn't bring myself to act on it. I could always lie to myself and to everyone else but for some reason I could never lie to you, you have always known the real me." Spike looked at her, his eyes full of love. "Our love is truly unique" He replied softly.

"With this ring I thee wed" Buffy said, her face full of joy.

"Very nice Buffy..Spike" Jonathon nodded. "Buffy Anne Summers, Do you take William James Rolding to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in poorness, till death do you part?"

"I do" Buffy whispered loudly.

"William do you?"

"I do"

"If anyone has any reason why these two should not be wed please speak now or forever hold your peace" When no one spoke Jonathon smiled and announced.

"I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride" he concluded and Buffy and Spike kissed. Just as their lips parted their eyes glowed a soft blue and then after a few seconds dimmed.

~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Ahem" Willow coughed. "I'd like to make a toast" she said clinking her fork against her glass. Everyone stopped talking and turned to Willow.

"So many people go through their lives searching for love..some find it in the wrong places, some find it right in front of them. I'm glad Buffy and Spike found that to be true. I admit for the longest time I thought of Spike as nothing more than the big bad, hell he tried to kill me countless times, but really that doesn't matter. For the last 2 years he has turned from a reluctant Allie to a trusted friend, a scoobie through and through. Welcome to the family Spike, we couldn't have asked for someone better to love and care for Buffy"

"Here here" Xander cheered raising his glass and everyone echoed. The band leader came up to the microphone and announced that the Bride and Groom should go for their first dance.

"Ladies and Gentleman, Mr and Mrs William Rolding!" He announced and everyone clapped as they came to the dance floor. The band began to play Only time and Buffy and Spike began to dance.

'I can't believe were actually married!' Buffy thought

'its true sweets, you're my wife and I'm your husband' he replied as she sighed into his shoulder.

'Spike?'

'Yes luv'

'I love you'

'I love you too Buffy, always and forever' he replied. As he gazed into her eyes, the iris's began to glow blue.

"Spike your eyes.." she commented quietly.

"They glowing luv?" he asked with a smirk.

"Yea" she answered quickly.

"So are yours.." he told her as they continued to dance, looking into each other's eyes.

"It happened before Spike"

"When we kissed during the wedding, I know.." Spike said worriedly.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1 Week later

Spike turned over in bed and kissed Buffy gently. She moaned softly and kissed him back.

"Good Morning luv" Spike said with a smile.

"Is it Morning? I couldn't tell" she said as she snuggled up to Spike more. He kissed her hair and wrapped his arms around her.

"Do we really have to go home?"

"Yes luv we do, we can't spend the rest of our lives in the Bahamas" he laughed. "As much I would like to..." he said kissing Buffy's forehead. She turned her head so he could meet her lips and she kissed him tenderly.

"Do you think all that shagging hurt the babies?" he asked running his hand over Buffy's stomach.

"Nah, you were very gentle" she assured him

"I'll make up for it later don't worry"

"I know you will" she said her voice husky. Spike kissed her again, soft and tender at first and then stronger. Buffy shifted her body more so that she was almost on top of him pressing her body to his gently. Buffy began to feel her need for him growing stronger with every touch and felt like she was floating. The more Buffy and Spike kissed the more and more aroused they became, the more intense their passion became.

"Spike!" Buffy gasped pulling her lips away from his. She looked into his eyes and they were glowing.

"Its happening again luv" Spike said catching his breath.

"What's going on?"

"I don't know but..the more I touch, kiss and make love to you.." he said trailing off.

"The more you want me? I know, I'm getting the same feeling" she said as she lowered her lips to his neck. She began to kiss him softly down his neck and shoulder, moving herself to kiss his chiselled chest.

"Buffy please..." Spike moaned loudly. "Please...stop" Buffy looked up into his eyes, her own full of questions.

"What is it Spike?"

"We need to stop, your turning me on way more than you should be right now, for Christ's sake anymore of that and I would have came" he breathed out. Buffy's kissed his stomach one more time and then turned over to her back with a pout.

"I think we better head back home, we need to do research or something..this isn't normal" he said quietly.

"Its not normal to want me?"

"Of course its normal Buffy, but this is just way to much. We kiss and were turned on almost immediately, your pregnant we can't just have sex that much"

"I know" she said her pout fading.

"And don't get me started on the eye glowy thing we got going on here, every time we have a really passionate or loving moment our eyes glow!"

"I know" she repeated. "So let's go home then" she concluded getting out of bed. Spike got up with her a followed her to the window where she gazed out to the beautiful beach and ocean.

"Right, back to sunnyhell..besides we have to give Angel, Cordy and the rest of the scoobies a break from slaying. Not that your going to be slaying yourself" he warned. Buffy turned around and raised her hand in oath style "I Buffy Rolding here by declare that I will do no slaying until after our children are born" he laughed wrapping his arms around her. She smiled impishly and kissed him. Spike began to deepen the kiss and then stopped himself.

"Wait, wait, wait non of that!" he said stepping back. "we can't kiss unless we're in bed alright? Its just to dangerous"

"But Spike!" Buffy wined.

"No Buffy, no kissy kissy got it?" He said and she pouted.

"Why did you have to pout Buffy? You know I can't stand seeing you pout, you know what it does to me" he said leaning in to kiss her.

"NO!" He said turning towards their hotel room bathroom. "I need a cold shower..." he said as he closed the door.

Buffy plopped down on the bed and with a exasperated sigh she exclaimed "Married one week and already our sex life is going down hill"

Disclaimer: I do not own this...unfortunately..any names or places used in this story that are held the same in reality are coincidental. No copyright infringement intended. Joss Whedon is god, Mutant enemy is god's monarchy and fox is well...you get the idea!!! The only thing I own is the idea and some of the characters...

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Born

"Giles?" Buffy called from the doorway to the magic box. She stepped down onto the floor and walked to the counter, her enlarged stomach weighing her down.

"OW!" she gasped grabbing her back.

"Buffy?" Giles asked coming out of the back storage room. "What’s wrong?"

"I don’t know..my back its like someone stabbed me-" she gasped again and winced. Giles moved quickly and guided Buffy to a chair.

"Oh god now my stomach, it hurts so much!"

"I’m calling the hospital" Giles said quickly moving to the phone.

‘Spike?’ Buffy called in her mind.

‘Yea luv’ he answered.

‘Meet me at the hospital’ she thought.

"How far along are you again Buffy?" the doctor asked.

"4 and ½ months" Buffy answered with another wince.

“Yes well that would be 7 minutes” the doctor said looking at his watch.

“What’s that mate?” Spike asked

“Well you see-“ the doctor started to explain but was interrupted by Hank Summers entering the room.

“I left L.A as soon as Dawn called” Hank said as he kissed Buffy on the forehead. “I’m sorry doctor please continue”

“I’ve lived in Sunnydale for four years..I’ve seen a lot of weird things…” he said a little bemused. “Buffy I know your only four and a ½ months pregnant because I’ve been your doctor since you became pregnant but…”

“What is it doctor?” Hank asked

“The babies inside you are grown to a full nine months” he concluded.

“How? What? How?” Hank stammered.

‘Why can’t anything be normal?’ Buffy asked Spike.

‘I don’t know luv but I’m thinking this has to do with either that you’re a slayer or is a result of the coronation deal..’

“Buffy I want to get you into prep and get you into the delivery room” the doctor said as he wrote some thing’s down on Buffy’s chart.

“Alright but do I have enough time to talk to my sister and my friends?”

“Yes ofcourse, I’ll give you about 10 minutes and then I’ll send in a nurse to get you ready” he said with sympathy in his eyes. “Buffy, I’m not going to pretend not to know about you, I know you have saved a lot of people here in Sunnydale and I know a lot of bad things have happened to you, I think everyone knows but we just don’t want to face reality I suppose. I just wanted to wish you some happiness, you deserve it more than anyone” he said and then smiled at her. “I’ll see you in a bit” he said then left.

“What was he talking about? What does he mean saved a lot of people?” Hank asked

“Dad can you please go get Dawn and Mr. Giles” Buffy asked with a sigh.

“Why does Mr. Giles have to be here?”

“He has to be here because I want him here” Buffy snapped.

“Young lady how dare you talk to me in that tone!”

“How dare I? How dare you! You’ve barely even been around for the last 6 years, Dawn and I saw you like twice when we first moved here and one other time for two weeks during the summer three years ago. You weren’t here when mom died, you didn’t call or try to send help or anything. You show up at my wedding acting like you’ve been here for me when you haven’t and suddenly your acting like you care.” She said angrily. “Mr. Giles has been more of a father to me and Dawn more then you could ever think of”

Hank just nodded and left the room.

“Nicely said baby” Spike said kissing Buffy softly on the lips. She wrapped her arms around his waist and they hugged. He kissed her again and then began to deepen the kiss. Buffy moaned and Spike began to kiss her neck but was interrupted by Giles and Dawn entering. Spike stood up quickly trying to regain his composure.

“Spike your eyes! They’re glowing!” Dawn gasped and then looked to Buffy whose eyes were glowing as well.

“What the hell?” Giles asked.

“That’s what I was coming to see you about earlier Giles” Buffy told him as her eyes began to dim. “It happened the first time during our wedding..when we kissed after the I do’s.”

“I see” Giles said taking of his glasses and cleaning them.

“Buffy what’s going on?” Dawn asked just as Hank came back into the room followed by Anya, Xander, Willow, and Tara.

“well now that we’re all here…” Spike said with a smirk.

“I’m in labor” Buffy answered plainly. “Spike and I were thinking this was either a side effect of the coronation or because of who I am”

“So much for Anya’s theory of water retention” Xander quipped

“Hey how was I to know that the reason why Buffy doubled in size for a week was cause she’s a freak”

“Anya!” Willow, Xander, Giles and Tara exclaimed all at once.

“Sorry Buffy, you’re not a freak your just special”

“Can someone please explain to me what’s going on here?” Hank asked confused.

“Guys the doctor only gave me ten minutes so Giles after I leave can you please explain to my father what’s going on?”

“Yes ofcourse”

“Ok Willow and Tara I want you two to look into the slayer’s and watchers journals and see if any have been pregnant before, if they have find out if they have had a short term like me”

“Sure” Willow said, “we’ll get right on that” she said grasping Tara’s hand

“A-actually that would be a waste of time Buffy” Tara said quietly her voice getting louder as she spoke. “before we came to the hospital I talked to the power’s. I’m supposed to tell you that its part of the coronation as for the blue eye thingy were supposed to find that out on our own..”

“Alright” Buffy said and then yelped.

“Eye glowy thing?” Xander asked confused.

“later…” Tara answered.

After Buffy finished breathing through the contraction she turned to Xander.

“Can you phone Angel and ask him to come to Sunnydale? Someone needs to patrol since Spike is going to be here with me, tell him about that nest by UC Sunnydale, according to Willy they were going to go feasting tonight.”

“Sure, do want us to back him up?” Xander asked gesturing to himself Anya, Willow and Tara.

“Wouldn’t have it any other way” Buffy said with a smile.

“What can I do?” Dawn asked.

“Take these” Spike said throwing Dawn the car keys. “The car’s outside, go home and get me and Buffy a change of clothes and then when you come back I’ll give you some money for you to go shopping”

“Your letting her drive?” Giles asked.

“She got her license before the wedding Giles” Buffy said proudly.

“Oh yes, I forgot” he said with a smile.

“You said something about shopping?” Dawn asked with a big grin.

“Not what you think nibblet. We still have stuff left to buy for the babies, there’s a list of stuff we were gonna buy in the desk drawer in the living room. Think you can handle buying all of that?”

“No problem!” Dawn said as Buffy hugged her.

“Anya can you do me a big favor?” Buffy asked.

“Sure” Anya answered happily.

“Take willow and Tara and pack all the rest of the stuff up that was in my old bedroom? We want to turn that into the nursery. You’ve got a few days before I’ll be coming home so there is no hurry..after Dawn buys all the baby stuff can you three help her set it up?”

“Sure Buffy, were always here to help, and besides what kind of Aunt’s would we be if we didn’t” Willow said with a smile.

“Mrs. Rolding?” A nurse asked pleasantly as she opened the door. “Its time to go”

“Alright”

“I’ll see you in the delivery room baby” Spike said kissing her gently. She returned the kiss and together they deepened it. They pulled apart and again their eyes were glowing.

“That’s just so you know I still love you even though soon I’ll be swearing you to hell for all the pain I’m going to be in” she said and everyone laughed.

‘I was a damn fool to think that I could stay away from you’ Spike thought.

‘yea but that’s ok’ she answered and kissed him one more time.

~~~~

“She’s a what?” Hank asked loudly.

“Buffy is a slayer. She kills vampire’s and demons” Giles said calmly repeating what Buffy was for the third time.

“Did she volunteer or something?” Hank asked.

“No in fact at first she was rather reluctant” Giles said with a smile.

“So vampires and demons are real…Buffy is th-the chosen one as you say and you’re her what?”

“I’m her watcher or so to speak”

“And that means?”

“I’m her mentor, I help her, I guide her, basically I’m just like a father to her”

“I see” Hank said sitting down in a chair.

“Mr. Summers I want you to know it was never her or my intention for me to replace you as her father figure. Buffy is quite unique…she has been through a lot…and I’ve been there for her when you haven’t…”

“What all has happened?” Hank asked curious.

“Well she’s died twice..”

“Died?”

“Yes..how about we go downstairs and get some tea or something eh?”

“sure” Hank replied standing up.

~~~~

“Push Buffy push!” the doctor said.

“I am pushing dumbass!!” Buffy screamed glasping her hand around the rail beside her pulling it right off the bed.

“Umm oops” she said innocently.

“Buffy I warned you about breaking stuff, now please push you haven’t got much more to go ok?”

“Sorry”

“Its alright just push” the doctor said with a small smile.

“This is all your fault you know!” Buffy said turning to Spike.

“Yes pet I know” Spike said with a smirk.

“Why” push “did you have to” wince “love me and treat me right!” scream.

“No idea in the world” he said and laughed.

“arrggg” she screamed as she continued to push.

“I love you too pet” Spike said and kissed her on the forehead.

“Ok I see the first head” the doctor said. “Give me a really good push”

“HOLY BLOODY CRIST!!” Buffy screamed as she pushed. Spike smiled proudly haunching on his heels.

“Mr. Rolding do you think you’ll be alright in here, we’ve had a lot of husbands faint when their wives give birth” one of the nurses asked Spike.

“Oh no problem, I’ve seen a lot of bad things, I think I can handle this” Spike said with a smirk. Buffy screamed again and the doctor cheered as he lifted up a small baby and handed it to a nurse who began to wash it off. Spike’s curiosity got the best of him and he went and stood behind the doctor. As his eyes lay upon the doctor’s working area he let out a small “eep”

“Bloody hell that is…” he said and then fainted.

“so much for being able to handle it” the nurse quipped as she went out into the hall to get a orderly.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING SPIKE? GET OFF THE FLOOR!” Buffy screamed just after he fainted.

“Buffy the second one’s head is coming out I need you to push so I can get past the shoulders” the doctor told her and Buffy pushed with another scream.

“there now” the doctor said as he cut the umbilical cord. “all done” he said handing another nurse the second baby.

~~~~

“Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Rolding” the nurse said as she placed two baby girls in Buffy’s arms.

“They’re so cute!” Dawn exclaimed with a small squeal.

“I second that” Willow said and everyone else nodded.

“They are very beautiful guys” Cordelia said from beside Angel who smiled. Spike stood beside the bed next to Buffy his arm around her shoulders.

“what are you going to name them?” Dawn asked.

“Well were thinking Elizabeth Anne and Amanda Rose” Spike answered.

“Nice names” Tara said with a nod.

“Great names…I get the Elizabeth Anne but where does the Amanda Rose come from?” Hank asked.

“Me mom’s name was Rose and my sisters name was Amanda” Spike answered.

“I see, very nice choice” Hank replied.

“So Buffy, you’ve given birth to two very beautiful baby girls. What are you gonna do next?” Xander asked in a mock announcer voice.

“I’m gonna sleep for 16 hours” she answered and everyone laughed.

“How’s your head Spike?” Buffy asked when Spike kissed her on the forehead.

“its fine” he answered touching the Band-Aid on his forehead.

“How did that happen again?” Angel asked with a grin.

“He fainted in the delivery room” Buffy answered trying to contain her grin.

“I didn’t faint! I tripped and fell and hit my head” Spike said defensively.

“Yep sure” Anya said.

“We believe you Spike” Tara said clapping him on the back as everyone burst out laughing.

End Chapter 11

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Just a gentle reminder: ~~~ time break, "someone speaking", 'thoughts'

Part 12: Glow

"Welcome home guys" Willow happily announced as Buffy and Spike came into the house carrying Amanda and Elizabeth. Both asleep and comfortable in their parents arms.

"Lets take the girls to their new room" Spike said. Buffy nodded and everyone followed them upstairs.

"Wow, you guys did a great job in here" Buffy said as she and Spike entered the bedroom followed by Dawn, Anya, Willow, Tara, Angel, Cordelia, Giles, and Hank.

"Dawnie did a lot of it. We just helped her set it up" Tara supplied proudly.

"Thanks guys" Buffy replied in awe of what used to be her bedroom. Dawn, Anya, Tara, and Willow had theme-ed the room in white, silver, baby blue and lilac. Where Buffy's bed used to be was two matching cribs. One blue and white satin and the other silver and lilac. The curtains were a soft white sheer with a silver trim. The wallpaper that had been there before had been replaced by a cloth looking one. It was silver and white striped with small lilac and baby blue coloured flowers. In the corner where Buffy's chair used to be was two rocking chairs. Beside that where Buffy's dresser once was, was a dual changing table. In the other corner by the door a loveseat sat along with a small table and a lamp.

"That's for those nights when your up so much that your ready to fall asleep anywhere" Willow said noticing Buffy glance at the couch.

"Their clothes are in the closet drawers. We bought them some toys.." Dawn said gesturing towards the corner where Buffy's tv was. In its place was a giant pile of teddy bears and stuffed animals.

"You ladies did a great job" Spike said as he set Amanda down in the blue and white crib, Buffy followed and sat Elizabeth in the other one.

"Thanks Spike" Anya said graciously. "but like Tara said Dawn did most of it, we just helped her set it up."

"Hey we helped" Xander said acting insulted.

"Yea in the muscle area" Dawn said with a small giggle.

"Well thanks guys" Buffy said as she hugged Dawn.

"Buffy?" Giles asked.

"Yes" Buffy answered.

"Not to be a fuddy duddy as you so often call me but perhaps we should look into that eye illumination problem of yours and Spike's." Giles suggested.

"I'm with G, except for one little detail.." Xander said, "We should do it tomorrow. Unless its life threatening, tonight we should party. You remember that thing called fun right guys?"

"I do recall it yes" Spike said with a smirk of agreement.

"So..what do you guys say? Tonight we do this party type product and tomorrow we get back to tending to saving the world?" Xander urged. Everyone looked as if they wanted to say yes but were all looking at Buffy for the final conclusion.

"The votes are in. We party" Buffy said and everyone cheered waking up Amanda and Elizabeth who began to cry.

"Oh bugger" Spike said walking over to the crib Elizabeth was in. "I'll get Beth you get Mandy" Spike said as Buffy went over to the other crib.

"How can you tell the difference?" Cordelia asked speaking for the first time.

"Beth's eyes are green..Mandy's eye's are blue." Buffy answered as she lifted her daughter.

"Cool"

"Should we head back to L.A Buffy?" Angel asked.

"If you want to you can, but it would be great if you stayed." Buffy replied rocking Amanda.

"I want to stay..." Cordelia filled in.

"You can use the guest rooms" Dawn supplied.

"Is it all right William?" Angel asked looking at Spike intently.

"I don't see a problem" Spike said as he placed Elizabeth back in her crib. "That is if we all get out of here while the girls are still asleep" Spike added noticing Buffy putting Amanda back into her crib.

~~~

Downstairs....

"I suppose I should head back to LA." Hank said as he finished his tea.

"What is with you people from LA. turning tuck tail and running home as soon as you think your not wanted?" Spike asked slightly amused.

"Oh well I just thought that since you all were going to..party" Hank answered.

"Exactly, *all*" Buffy said with a small smile.

"So that means..Buffy do you mind if we went somewhere to talk?" Hank asked quietly.

"Sure Dad" Buffy answered getting up gesturing for him to follow. They went upstairs and then went into an office.

"Was this your mother's?"

"Yes..she didn't use it very often though..when Willow lived here she used it and so did Tara...it's a bit of a funny story too..mom had a computer up here and Willow didn't want to move it so she put her's on the dining room table and the girls had to eat at the other end.."

"The girls?"

"This was mostly when I was dead." Buffy answered plainly as she sat down on the couch. "When I came back she moved it to her room..when Spike and I got back from LA 4 months ago we packed up some of mom's stuff and put it in the basement. A lot of the stuff in here is still hers but Spike and I are both using this office now.." Buffy said trying to avoid the real conversation.

"It's quite nice in here" Hank commented said as he finished looking at the photo's and trinkets in the room. He sat down in to chair across from Buffy's.

"This is quite a life you and Dawn have" Hanks said as he crossed his legs and sat back.

"I'm happy with it" Buffy replied.

"I can see that"

"Dad...I'm sorry about what I said..I was really harsh to you..its not the way I wanted that to happen"

"No you were right to be harsh Buffy. You've been through a lot more than you should have had to. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you and Dawn. Luckily though you weren't alone..."

"Yea, I don't know what I would do without Giles and the guys"

"I know"

"Dad I have to ask..where were you for the last few years?" Buffy asked looking him the eyes.

"Well...I was in Japan actually"

"Japan?" Buffy asked confused.

"I got offered a job over there as a foreign exchange business director, after 18 months they sent me back here to manage their new office in LA. I tried to contact your mother when I got back but unfortunately.."

"Yea" Buffy said quietly.

"When I found out she had died I suppose I was in a bit of shock..I started ding enquiries on you and Dawn and found out she was doing bad in school for awhile but is getting better this year. I was a little disappointed to find out you dropped out of college. Of course I understand why..it was a very grown-up decision"

"Thank-you, even though I only did it so I could take care of Dawn"

"I know honey. After a few more inquiries I found out you were getting married." Hank said and then paused. "Spike seems to be a very good man"

"I love him very much" Buffy said with a smile.

"I noticed" Hanks said with a small chuckle. "I'm glad you've found some happiness dear. I don't know everything that has happened in the last few years but I do know there has been a lot of..bad times" Hank said looking remorseful. "Buffy I want to apologize to you"

"another one? wow did someone declare it 'Apologise to Buffy day'?" Buffy asked and Hank chuckled.

"I think at this point this is the one you need to hear the most"

"really...well shoot"

"When you were 15...when your mother and I put you into that mental clinic..we didn't know Buffy. We honestly thought that.."

"Its alright dad" Buffy said interrupting him.

"We should have listened to you. What kind of parent ignores their child's cry for help?"

"You didn't ignore it dad you just took the wrong way...but if there's something I have learned these last few years its that we can't change the past and if we have to make mistakes we might as well learn from them"

"Your right of course. I'm proud of you Buffy"

"You can't imagine what it means to me to hear you say that" Buffy whispered.

"Yes I can" Hanks said getting up and moving to sit next to Buffy on the couch and quickly hugged her.

Knock Knock.

"Yes?" Buffy said with a small sniffle wiping a tear from her left eye.

"Can I come in?" Dawn asked opening the door.

"Sure Dawnie" Buffy said.

"I missed you girls" Hank said when Dawn sat down in the chair that Hank was in.

"We missed you too Daddy" Dawn said getting up to hug her father.

"Are you going to be around more?" Dawn asked looking at Buffy.

"I want to be" Hank said looking at Buffy as well.

"Then be" Buffy said with a small note of authority.

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"We come bearing gifts" Xander said as he and Angel came through the door.

"Alcoholic gifts?" Buffy asked.

"Buffy beer bad" Willow pointed out referring to the time Buffy had her first encounter with beer.

"Don't worry wills, we didn't buy any black forest" Xander laughed his face showing a hint of guilt.

"Good. Cave Buffy not really the greatest I've been" Buffy said as she grabbed the case of coolers from Angel.

"Cave Buffy?" Hank, Angel, and Cordelia asked at the same time.

"wait until we get to the story part of being drunk" Xander asked setting some wine on the table.

"Ok" Cordelia said as she took some groceries into the kitchen.

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2 hours later...

"So she's like a demon! Willow and everyone else thought I was just being paranoid but I was right" Buffy said recalling her first roommate in college. "She was running away from her father trying to be a normal girl. I guess I can understand that.."

"Buffy?" Dawn called from the living room.

"Yea?" Buffy asked walking into the room.

"This is fun!!" Dawn squealed as she moved her hands in circles. Above her head there were flowers, cards, pens and a bunch of other knickknacks were flying around the room.

"Who gave Dawn alcohol?" Buffy asked.

"Oops" Xander said with a burp.

"How much have you had Dawn" Buffy asked.

"umm..1..2..4..yea 4" Dawn answered and giggled.

"4 what?" Giles asked.

"4 bottles of Bicardi Silver..it tastes like that tropical 7 up." Dawn said as she started placing stuff back in its original places.

"What's going on?" Hank asked entering the living room.

"Dawn got into the alcohol and had fun with her powers" Xander answered.

"More like you gave her alcohol" Spike corrected.

"Yea..umm...oops..again" Xander said guiltily.

"Well lets get her upstairs" Spike said lifting Dawn up over his shoulder.

"But I'm not sleepy!" Dawn whined.

"Don't worry you will be" Spike replied as he took her upstairs. He put her into bed and as soon as she was under the blankets she fell asleep. As Spike began to walk down the hall towards the nursery to check on the girls he heard a muffled giggle coming from the guest room. Curious he walked up to the door and heard Angel calling Cordelia's name.

"Poofter finally got laid" Spike said with a smirk.

"I LOVE YOU" Cordelia screamed and then moaned.

"Shh Cordy some one will here you and then our first time would be cut short" Angel said from within the room. Spike just chuckled and went into the nursery. He found Amanda and Elizabeth fast asleep.

"Thank-you" a quiet feminine voice said.

"For what Buffy?" Spike asked knowing who it was instantly.

"For..everything" she answered making it sound like the simplest thing in the world.

'I should be saying that to you' he commented turning around to kiss her.

'Oh Spike. I love you so much' her eyes filling with tears.

'Why are you crying Buffy?' Spike asked gesturing towards the door, indicating that they should go out to the hall.

"I don't know" she answered out loud as he opened their bedroom door.

He kissed her as soon as the door was closed and they were by the bed.

"Spike I want you" Buffy said her voice full of passion. He kissed her and both their eyes began to glow. "I love you" she said quietly when they came up for air.

"God Buffy, I love you so much it hurts" he said kissing her throat placing them on the bed. "oh god Spike" Buffy moaned as he pulled her shirt off. She placed her hands on his now bare back and pulled him closer to her. "Never let me go" she whispered harshly.

"Never" he promised as he removed her skirt. She kissed him on the forehead and together they fell into another world.

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"Giles?" Anya called as she entered the magic box the next day.

"Over here" he answered from the back table.

"What are you doing?" She asked setting down the two takeout cups of coffee.

"I'm finishing the translation of the Book of Raybon. Now that I'm confident that its about Buffy, Spike, Dawn, Amanda and Elizabeth I have been trying to finish it"

"How far are from done?" Anya asked as she sat down.

"Not far..I'm having a little trouble translating this one section though..the rest of the book in Latin but this part is different.." he said using his index finger to show Anya the last few pages of text. She glanced at it for a moment looking as if she was trying to remember something.

"Oh oh I know what language that is! Its Egyptian cursor" She supplied happily.

"Egyptian cursor? I thought the Egyptians only wrote in symbols" Giles mused taking off his glasses.

"They did, but later in the Egyptian era they turned to cursor for prophecy's and..." Anya said trailing off.

"And what?" Giles asked his curiosity in complete suspense.

"And the account of mystical occurrences.." she answered deep in thought. She moved the book in front of her and began to read it.

"I don't remember it all right now but I can tell you some of it" Anya said and then began.

"The key to worlds holds power that it will never know. It gives life and it takes it away. It is not darkness it is not light. some other words I don't remember. The slayer will protect the key with its life...The coronation will bring the key's true being to life. Light and Dark will meet..royal they will become..set it stone it now shall be. Twins...chalice, slayer, seer..trinity..umm not sure about this word" Anya said pointing to a small text. "oh it means eye light. Coronation shall bring together light and dark and together a new light shall be born. A paradox of the two. Strength unknown to the world will be held within the new light. They will move in and out of worlds their love forever a true power. Eye light is a mystical power, it is usually harmless but if taken away from who it was graced upon then evil could call upon the power of the ancient god Raw." Anya said remembering.

"The text doesn't make that much sense but if I keep going over it I think I can get it" Anya said as she gazed over it.

"Move in and out of worlds.." Giles mumbled.

"So you think that the eye glow thing that Buffy and Spike have is what?" Anya asked

"I think the light represents their love. It seems to be getting more sensitive. When Buffy and Spike got married I suppose it was triggered." Giles rambled.

"Your not making any sense" Anya pointed out.

"I know. Bloody hell I know" Giles said as he let out some air.

"Ok so lets go over everything. Buffy and Spike made love and then Buffy began pregnant. But at that time he was still a vampire. Buffy sees the powers in a dream and they encourage her to be with Spike. She confesses her love for him and while in L.A Spike becomes human and he and Buffy are bonded. They are brought before the powers together and told who and what they really are and what their daughter will be. During their coronation Dawn changes and gets more powers or rather her powers are revealed. Buffy has a prophetic dream where she sees the first slayer in a desert and she finds her two daughters. The powers that be tell Buffy and Spike that they are having twins after a time demon tries to change things for himself. Now that there are two babies Dawn nor the baby are in danger because together Elizabeth, Amanda, and Dawn will fight as what I think is the Trinity that the book of Raybon refers to. Spike and Buffy get married and this eye illumination starts. Buffy has the twins 4 and a ½ months after she becomes pregnant."

"Sounds about right to me" Anya replied after Giles recalled everything that has happened.

"Sounds like a bloody soap opera to me" Giles commented as he began to rub his temples.

"Wait! It says here 'Leaders of the Demon world they shall be, a Royal Family unlike no other. Warriors they shall be fighting for good and for themselves. The Trinity shall set as powerful as no other. Together they will fight for good. Court of 10, Trinity of Life and The Royals all destinies rooted in each other.' It has more about that and then it goes into the eye light again 'The strength of their love gives them the power to be in worlds not their own. Eye light the colour of sky will consume them their love forever strong'"

"So that means that they eye light is what gives Buffy and Spike their power"

"Exactly Anya" Giles said with a small smile."Their love is their power"

Part 13:

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Author's Note: Look, Look a update. Thanks to Angie for kicking me in the ass to get this up. Sorry its so late guys. ** Means the powers are speaking to Tara

Family

"Rooted in each other the Warriors will fight to the end. Each respective group that makes the Warriors holds their own power. The trinity chalice, slayer, seer. The royals, light and dark melded into one, their power in their love. The Court, 10 members, each with their own power."

"Do you know who these people are?" the male voice asked after he read the prophecy's player's out loud.

"Yes sir we do" the women is the black suit answered quietly as she moved her hair out of her eyes.

"Will they be a problem?"

"For us or you?" she asked slight

"Me" he answered with a tint of anger in his voice.

"That depends on your future plans" another voice commented as he came into the room.

"Well I do believe I intend to stay alive and regain my power" he answered.

"Then yes they will be a problem" the women answered. "But we are prepared to help you"

"Good..now tell me how is this going to affect Wolfman and Hart?"

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"You know what surprises me?" Xander asked from the Majic box research table.

"What?" Anya asked kissing his cheek and then sitting in a chair next to him.

"We've had some bad guys lately but nothing apocalyptic...and I just realized I jinxed us.."

"Maybe not" Tara said

"Does that mean you know what's going to happen and we are gonna be fine?" Xander asked hopeful.

"That's a lot of speculation from two words" Tara said with a smile.

"It's a gift" Xander replied with a smile. "Well if it isn't the happy little family" he commented as Buffy, Spike, and Dawn came in carrying Amanda and Elizabeth.

"Hey guys" Buffy said cheerfully as she approached the table with Spike and Dawn. "Is Giles here?"

"Buffy?" Giles said coming out of the back room.

"There's your answer" Xander said with a small chuckle.

"I'm glad you're here" Giles said giving Xander a funny look. "I have finished translating the Book of Raybon thanks to Anya's help"

"Oh goodie!" Buffy said with false enthusiasm.

"It seems that the reason your eyes glow when you and Spike get er..close..is because the power that you two share lies in your love.." Giles began ignoring her comment.

"Really" Spike said.

"Yes...as well as your daughters..one is going to be a seer..and the other is going to be a...slayer"

"What?!" Buffy said alarmed. "No she can't!"

"Buffy its going to happen whether you like it or not" Giles said with some sternness and great amount of sympathy.

"I know that" Buffy said quietly her voice filled with anger as she handed Elizabeth over to Tara to hold. "I just don't want this! Why give us children if they are only going to die before they become adults?"

"I didn't say that Buffy"

"Then what the hell are you saying?" Buffy asked.

'Luv calm down its not Rupert's fault, he just translated the book'

'Its just not fair Spike' Buffy thought as tears formed in her eyes.

"Buffy, something is going to happen..I am not sure yet what but its says in the book that an ancient evil is going to arise"

"What else is new?" Dawn asked sarcastically.

"There is something else.." Giles continued, "It seems that Amanda and Elizabeth are going to grow faster than normal children until they reach the same age as Dawn."

"How fast?" Spike asked.

"I'm not sure...the girls are a week old now and they look to be about 9 months..."

"They will be Dawn's age in about 2 months" Tara answered quietly.

"You know it might be a good idea for you to tell us this stuff when you know them not when its convenient for you" Anya commented.

"I'm sorry but as you all know I can't say anything until its necessary and besides I was just told"

"what do you mean just told?" Spike asked.

"I mean I was just told, the powers just contacted me in my mind and told me-" she tried to explain but stopped raising her hand indicating that they should wait.

**They are coming, tell the watcher that the glow is the key** The powers said to Tara.

"The Glow is the Key?" Tara related to Giles.

"The glow.." Giles replied trailing off. "Yes Yes that's it!"

"That's what?" Xander asked.

"I know how to win!" Giles said containing his glee.

**12th Month, 12 th day**

"12th month, 12th day Giles?" Tara repeated.

"Yes" Giles answered as he read over the book of Raybon. "It all works now"

**They will win. But only if the Key enters her 4 th stage and in order for that to happen she must meld with the daughters to be the trinity**

"So in 2 months the girls will be the same age as Dawn and they are all part of a trio?" Willow asked.

"Trinity actually, that's the word the powers are using" Tara answered. "And in order for that to happen a ceremony has to happen in order for the girls to be linked into one. Its complicated and that powers want Giles to figure it out himself but we have 58 days to do it. Dawn's Birthday is the day it has to happen"

"Why Dawn's Birthday?" Buffy asked.

"Because, its that day that the girls will be all the same age" Giles answered looking up from the book.

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10 days later..

"Mommy, Daddy!" Amanda and Elizabeth called now appearing to be the age of 5.

"Did you girls have fun with Aunty Anya and Uncle Xander?" Buffy asked.

"Yep, we had ice cream and got to ride on a bunch of cool rides" Amanda answered.

'Did you notice that their hair is turning brownish?' Spike asked Buffy.

'Yes, they are starting to look a lot like Dawnie' she replied.

'Except for the eyes and the blond streaks'

"You two go into the house and clean up for dinner ok?" Spike said to his twin daughters.

"Ok" They answered in unison. As soon as they were out of earshot Buffy and Spike resumed their conversation.

"we've got 48 days left, and every 4 days the girls are getting a year older." Buffy said sadly. "I knew they might have to grow up fast but I meant emotionally not all around"

"I know honey..I know" Spike said comforting her. Buffy looked up into his eyes her tears fading away as her eyes began to glow.

"Thanks" She said and he kissed her.

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16 days later.

"Mandy and Beth are now 10 Giles, and they will be 11 in 2 days! We need to find a solution we have 1 month left" Tara said as she and Giles poured over the books.

"I know" He replied. "Have you heard anything from the Powers?"

"No they are silent, the last time was.."

"Yes I know" Giles said taking off his glasses and leaning back.

**Family** Tara heard suddenly.

"Family" Tara blurted right away.

"Did you just get another message?" Giles asked.

"Yes that was it though, just family." she answered. Giles nodded in apprehension like a light bulb just went off.

"I know now! I know how to do the ritual" Giles said after a few seconds had passed.

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"Giles figured it out. now all we need to do is get everyone together, and all the ingredients" Buffy told the group.

"We only have 1 month to do it" Giles filled in.

"So lets get to it!" Xander supplies.

"Not as easy as it sounds Xander, each and every one of you has to get one ingredient, and that won't be easy, your going to have to undergo a quest, you have to earn these items"

"So point to the yellow brick road g-man"

TBC...

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