Chapter 1:

A million thoughts were running through Buffy's head. How could she fight the First when they barely knew anything about it? Should she believe Principal Woods? He seems to be one of the good guys. How could a slayer have a child? I never thought it was possible. Then there was the fact that a vampire killed his mother.

Giles seems so angry with me for taking out Spike's chip. Why can't he see that he has changed and can be a good man? Why do I feel like it is all up to me? Why now does Spike have to ask me how Woods fits in all this?

"Buffy are you alright?" Spike asked with concerned face. Why does she want me to stay? Why can't she see that it would be better for her and everyone else's if I left? I can't hurt her or anyone else anymore than I already have. I can't believe she trusts me enough to take the chip out!

"I don't know Spike," she muttered.

"Don't know what?" he asked.

"How I am going win the battle? How Woods fits in. I just know that I want you fighting by my side. You're the best fighter I've ever fought," Buffy told him with tears in her eyes.

"We're equals in strength," he said softly.

"No we're more," she answered staring into his eyes.

What does she mean? Spike thought. Should I dare to hope she actually could love me?

She deserves better.

"We're a team, partners and friends. We count on each other; this is where you belong, with me. That's why I'm not ready for you to not be here," Buffy murmured.

"Luv don't you see it would be safer," Spike said as he got up from the couch with Buffy following.

"No if the First really wants to control you again it won't matter where you are. You will be stronger with me," Buffy said with confidence staring him in the face.

"Don't go," she said in a pleading voice.

"Please don't cry," Spike, said pulling her in his arms.

Buffy wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest and let the tears flow. She couldn't take losing him again.

Spike drew circles on her back relishing the fact that he had her in his arms. He tried to comfort her. She needed him and he was not going to abandon her.


 

Ch. 2

Buffy held on to Spike as if her life depended on it. She felt so safe within his arms. She sniffled, trying to stop crying. She wished that they could stay locked in this embrace forever. "Why is so easy to let him in?" she asked herself. "You know why," a little voice inside her head whispered, "you love him, so why can't you admit it?"

Spike never wanted this moment to end. The woman he loved was in his arms actually seeking comfort from him. How he wished he could take away all her pain and responsibilities of being the slayer. All he wanted was to love her the way she deserved to loved.

Buffy slowly lifted her head and looked up into his eyes. Spike gently wiped the last of her tears off of her cheeks.

"Thanks" she whispered.

"For what?" he softly asked.

"For putting up with me and being there even when I pushed you away, I was so horrible to you last year; all you wanted to do was help," Buffy explained.

"It's ok, we both made mistakes I can never tell you how sorry I am for what I.," Spike trailed off not being able to utter the words.

"I know you didn't mean to hurt me," she answered taking his hands in hers.

"I'm not going anywhere if that's what you want; I could never walk away from you no matter how hard I've tried," Spike murmured.

"You mean you aren't leaving?" Buffy said with a smile.

"No, never," he answered, as gently stroked her cheek. Buffy closed her eyes and leaned into his hand. She opened her eyes and met his and slowly took her hand and traced his features starting with his nose going all the way to his parted lips. Spike just stood there transfixed by her feather light touch watching as she touched him in ways he had only dreamed. He could hear her heart racing. Spike knew that Buffy was letting him in - something she rarely did because it scared her to death.

"You have the most beautiful eyes and you're lips are so soft," she whispered and stepped even closer to him. She pressed her self up against his chest. Buffy bit her lower lip trying to will her fears away and just feel.

Spike didn't know what he was supposed to do Buffy was now rubbing up against him and nervously staring at his face.

"Buffy you are so beautiful and strong. Ever since the moment I met you I knew that there was something extraordinary about you. I know that you're scared but I can also see that you are trying to tell me something, " he told her sincerely.

Should I tell him she thought. Why does if have to be so hard to let him know how I feel? Being so close to him feels so good. Oh, he obviously likes it too. Being this close is driving him as crazy as it is me. He isn't going to make the first move though.

"What is she thinking?" he thought, standing there watching Buffy furrowing her brows. Their lips were just few inches apart, but their bodies were melded together and it was starting to have an effect on him that he couldn't hide.

Before Spike knew what was happening Buffy leaned in and gave him a tender kiss. This wasn't like any of the other kisses they had shared; it was tentative and was about more than attraction. It was about expressing love.

Spike pulled away and searched Buffy eyes. Her eyes were shining. She had never looked more beautiful.

"Spike," she barely whispered.

Spike leaned back in to capture her mouth in a passionate kiss. Buffy whimpered in his mouth and kissed him back with more intensity. It had been too long since they had kissed or touched. When they finally parted, they were both gasping for air. Buffy stumbled back and tried to compose herself. Spike just watched waiting for her reaction.

"You wanna take a walk?" she asked.

"Alright," he answered, happy that this time she hadn't kicked him in the head and run off.

Buffy got her jacket and they walked out into the cool night. Standing on the porch she took his hand entwined it with hers. The stars were bright in the sky as they walked through the neighborhood comfortably silent.

"Nice night," Buffy said looking up at the sky.

"Yeah it is," he agreed

"I guess you're wondering what we're doing?" she muttered.

"Thought had crossed my mind luv," Spike answered with smirk.

I just wanted to go some where with you. Not to go patrol or save the world. Just to talk for a change. Buffy told him with a nervous laugh.

Spike was amazed. Could he be dreaming? Buffy actually wanted to spend time with him.

"You know I went out with Wood because I was suspicious of him and also because it was nice to go on a date like a normal girl. I'm not normal though and I never will be."

Spike just nodded. He wasn't really sure where she was going with this.

"I have to once again save the world and I don't have any idea how I am going to do it," she said wryly.

"You know I'm here and will fight this evil with everything I got," he said walking in step with her down the street.

"But you're not Spike," Buffy said bluntly.

"What? I'm here Buffy! I always have been," he muttered in confusion.

"What I mean is your soul; ever since you got it you've been vulnerable, and the First has used that to its advantage. I need you to fight harder. Remember how much you love to win," she answered.

"Sorry if my having a soul is such a problem for you," he said bitterly.

"Spike that's not it. I just need you," Buffy pleaded

"Right you need me to be strong I get it Slayer!" Spike said and began walking back to the house.

"Spike wait! You know I need you for more than that," she said going after him.

"I thought so, but then again you give so many bloody mixed signals," he trailed off.

She grabbed him and smashed her lips into his trying to show him how much she needed him and wanted him in her life even she couldn't say the words.

"Buffy I love you so much," he groaned, trailing kisses down her neck.

"Oh Spike, I love you too," Buffy moaned, before she realized what she had said.

Spike slowly pulled back and looked at her as if she had made him the happiest man in the world. He smiled the brightest smile she had ever seen on him.

"You love me?" he murmured.

Buffy gulped and did the only thing she could think of and ran into the night.
 

Chapter 3:

Spike, without another thought ran after Buffy and easily caught up with her. He grabbed her by the back of her waist and pulled her too him. She collapsed in his arms, tears streaming down her cheeks. Buffy tried to bury her head in her hands but Spike turned her around and made her face him.

"Buffy look at me," he said in a soft tone.

She wouldn't look at him. All Buffy could hear were her fears. How could I have let it slip out like that? Now he is going to leave me just like the rest. He is different. He loves you the good and the bad and has seen you at your worst.

Why does loving me have to be a bad thing to her. I know I don't deserve her, but how can I not fight now, knowing she loves me too? Spike asked himself.

Buffy finally met his gaze and saw all the love and devotion in his eyes.

"I'm sorry," she mumbled.

Spike now looked at her with confusion. Maybe she didn't mean it, he suddenly thought.

"I didn't want it to come out like that. I wanted to explain. I got scared and did the thing I always do," she said sniffling. Spike for the second time that night gently wiped the tears off her face.

"So you did mean it?" he asked with hope.

"Of course I meant it," Buffy answered with anger.

Spike let out a breath he didn't realize he had been holding.

"What did you think I would tell you that and not mean it?" she stammered.

"No I guess it just feels too good to be true," Spike said sincerely.

Could I be anymore of a nancy boy? he thought.

"I love you Spike. I have for a long time. I know we have made a lot of mistakes but nobody's perfect," Buffy murmured.

"What about what happened before I left?" he asked not meeting her eyes.

"I told you that I knew you didn't mean to hurt me. I forgave you a long time ago." Buffy said kissing him tenderly. She ran her hands up his back pulling him closer. Spike wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her back with more intensity; his tongue begging for entrance. Buffy mouth opened allowing his probing tongue to meet hers in a mind blowing kiss. They slowly pulled apart breathing hard but still holding on to each other.

Spike couldn't believe it; his slayer actually loved him! He could see it in her eyes and feel it in her kiss. Buffy had never kissed him so intimately. They had always been passionate and demanding. Tonight had changed everything. Spike couldn't contain himself any longer and broke out into a huge smile.

Buffy's heart swelled. She had never seen anybody look at her so happy in her entire life. She couldn't help but smile, as well knowing that she loved him and he loved her. She had finally told him and he didn't leave. The world didn't end.

"I love you Buffy and I will spend the rest of our lives proving to you just how much. You have made me the happiest man in the world," Spike said still smiling with is eyes shining with unshed tears.

"You don't need to prove it to me I already know. I have known for a long time," Buffy told him caressing his cheek.

Spike leaned back in a kissed her passionately. She kissed him back never wanting to stop feeling so alive. Spike kissed her cheek and slowly licked her neck at her pulse point. Buffy was getting more aroused by the minute and Spike had only kissed her.

"Spike we are standing in the middle of the street," she moaned.

Spike looked up at her and realized she was right; anyone could see them. He had been so lost in his love for her, not to mention lust; he had forgotten where they were.

"Well we better go home," he said huskily, with mischief in his eyes. Her arousal was intoxicating. He couldn't wait be inside her again and the thought was making him harder, if that was even possible.

"Good idea," Buffy gasped as Spike pressed himself against her, showing how badly he wanted her. She gulped thinking about how good he would feel inside her, knowing that it was going to be even better this time because they would be making love.

"Ready luv?" he asked taking her hand. Spike knew if they didn't leave soon he would ravage her right here not giving a bloody damn who saw them.

Buffy just nodded. Her mouth was dry and she couldn't form a coherent thought.

They walked hand in hand to her house as fast as they could not wanting to waste another moment.

Principal Wood sat in his car in the shadows with a look of disgust on his face at the affection between the slayer and vampire. He had been on his way to Buffy's house to make sure everything was alright and saw the slayer and vampire walking through the neighborhood and followed them. He had seen the looks between them in the school basement but never imagined that a girl like Buffy would actually be involved romantically with this monster. She was the slayer for God sakes! Why did she go out with me if she's in love with him? I don't like being played a fool. I should research this Spike. Wood thought as he drove home.
 

Chapter 4:

Buffy and Spike ran up the porch. Buffy fumbled with her keys but finally got the door open. They walked into the foyer. Buffy started toward the stairs but Spike stopped her.

"Are you sure about this luv?" Spike asked with concern. He was still afraid that she would change her mind.

"I have never been more sure of anything in my whole life," Buffy said softly and took his hand and crept up the stairs to her room.

Buffy quietly opened her bedroom door and walked in. Spike just stood there staring at her.

"What?" she asked, furrowing her brow.

"I just can't believe this is happening," Spike said with awe in his voice.

"Well it is," Buffy said playfully, as she grabbed him and shut the door. She kissed him hard delving her tongue in his mouth. He kissed her back as their tongues danced, he picked her up and put her on the bed. Buffy pulled back and looked into his eyes. They were filled with desire she was sure mirrored her own. Spike moved his hand up to her pony tail and pulled it down. Many strands had already fallen. Spike kissed her softly on the lips and held her face in his hands. They kissed for what seemed like hours. The frenzy that they had felt earlier forgotten as they discovered what it like to simply enjoy each other's touch. Buffy pulled back finally needing to breathe. Her whole body was ablaze.

"Spike," she whispered as she caressed his cheek. It was her new favorite thing to do. She loved his soft cool skin and the way he looked at her adoringly as she ran her fingers over his cheek. Buffy wanted more. She wanted to feel skin against skin. Buffy started pushing at his shirt. Spike complied and took it off. The only light in the room was the moonlight she stared at his sculpted chest as he took his boots off.

He is so perfect but not just his body. He is everything I have ever wanted and needed; I was so stupid for pushing him away for so long, Buffy thought.

Spike looked up and saw the lust in Buffy's eyes.

"I think one of us has too many clothes on pet," Spike said seductively.

"Oh well you will just have to do something about that," Buffy said with a feline grin.

"Me?" he asked with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"What you expect me to undress all by myself?" she asked with a fake pout.

"Pouty lip gotta get," he said and pulled her into his lap. She could feel his erection pressing through his jeans. Buffy gulped and he started pulling at her shirt.

"Buffy if you don't want me to rip this you will help me get it off," Spike said, motioning for her to lift up her arms. She lifted her arms up and was left in only her black lacy bra and pants. Spike roughly kneaded her breast through the lace and she moaned. He unhooked the front clasp and her beautiful globes came into his view. Spike smiled and began to suckle on her breast. Buffy wriggled on his lap and stuck her hand in his jeans to return the favor. She started pumping and his eyes rolled back in his head feeling what her hot hand was doing. Spike quickly took Buffy's hand out of his pants.

"I won't last much longer if you keep doing that," he said smiling. Buffy couldn't help but giggle.

Buffy unbuttoned her pants. Spike helped her slip them off and she laid on the bed waiting as Spike got out of his jeans. He then crawled up her body and slipped her panties off gazing in her green eyes. Buffy stared back.

Oh she's a goddess, the best thing that ever happened to me Spike thought, as he looked down at Buffy, naked before his eyes. He slowly entered her slick heaven. They began thrusting in a slow rhythm. Buffy pulled him down for a passionate kiss, as they got lost in ecstasy. The only sounds that could be heard in the room were whimpers and moans and finally a scream as they each reached their peak.

Dawn slowly opened her eyes and ran to Buffy's room. She stopped when she heard moaning. Well it's about time she got some, she thought. Dawn was about to go back to her room when she heard a growl. Spike! Why am I not surprised? Well, I guess it is about time, she thought.

Andrew walked out of the bathroom and saw Dawn heading to her room.

"Hi Dawn!" Andrew said happily.

"Hey!" Dawn said as her Andrew heard another moan. They both looked in the direction of Buffy's bedroom.

"So have Buffy and Spike finally worked things out?" he asked with curiosity. He had always noticed the spark between them.

"How did you know it was Spike?" she asked

"Who else would it be? You can feel the sexual tension anytime they are in the same room. Plus he is a hottie," Andrew answered, with a dreamy look on his face.

Dawn just rolled her eyes, "Goodnight Andrew," she said going back to her room.

"Night," he said going back to bed.

Buffy and Spike were lying curled up enjoying the afterglow.

"That was amazing," Buffy said sleepily.

"Yeah it was," he agreed with a happy smile curling his lips. He nuzzled her neck and out came something that sounded like a purr.

"Did you just purr?" She asked giggling.

"No," he said embarrassed. It had been a long time since he had felt this happy.

"Yes you did," she argued.

"I didn't," he tried to protest.

"That is what it sounded like," Buffy said pulling him to her chest. He started licking her breast and she stroked his hair. Buffy had never felt so happy in her entire life. Soon her arousal came back as Spike went from one nipple to the other and traced down to her stomach. As he was licking farther another purr slipped out.

"I know that was a purr," Buffy said defiantly and gasped when his tongue hit her wetness.

"It was a purr. A vampire purrs when he is happy," he said with defeat.

"Really? So that means I made you happy?" she more stated than asked.

"Of course you do Buffy, this is a bloody dream come true; I was just embarrassed. I don't even remember the last time I purred," Spike said as his tongue went back in to her passage.

"You know what? It's a dream for me too," Buffy tried to get out between her moans. She was beginning to lose coherent thought.

"I do now," Spike said as he crawled back up and kissed her parted lips with passion and love. They spent the rest of the night getting to know each other's bodies again. Near daylight the vampire and his slayer finally fell into a blissful sleep.
 

Chapter 5:

Spike could sense that Buffy was awake long before she opened her eyes. He looked over at the alarm clock and saw that it was 10am. Luckily today was Saturday, which meant that there was no early morning training. Buffy groggily opened her eyes, not wanting to wake up. She loved being curled up in Spike's arms; she felt so safe and protected. Spike saw her opening up her eyes and ran his hand over her breast. Buffy gasped, feeling something hard against her thigh and immediately became aroused.

"Mornin luv," Spike said seductively, as he squeezed her other breast.

"Morning," Buffy said with a sleepy smile. She pulled him up to her and smashed her lips against his. He positioned his self and entered her with one thrust. The last thought Buffy had, as her and Spike rocketed to oblivion, was what a way to wake up in the morning!

Buffy and Spike lay in bed completely sated when there was a knock on her door.

"Buffy are you awake?" Willow asked.

"Uh yeah Wills, I'll be down soon," Buffy said, as she quickly jumped out of the bed and ran to the bathroom.

"Okay you better hurry in the bathroom, you know how the girls can get! We're making pancakes. Do you want some?" Willow asked still on the other side of the door and then walked down stairs.

"No thanks, I'll just have cereal. Spike what are you waiting for?" Buffy asked standing at the bathroom door.

"What am I supposed to do pet?" Spike asked raising his scarred eyebrow.

"You have to get out of here?" she answered.

"Buffy I thought we agreed no more games that last night changed things," he said angrily, as he got up from the bed to get his clothes.

"Spike don't get angry I just don't think now is the time for us to tell everyone. Remember what Giles said last night. It is time to get serious. We have to get ready for a big battle," Buffy explained.

"No more hiding. I won't be your dirty little secret," Spike said with conviction.

"I don't mean we have to hide. Look at Kennedy and Willow they're together,

I just don't think we should make a big deal," she was cut off.

"Right and the scoobies won't make it a big deal," he said, skeptical.

"Look I don't care what they say. I love you and they will just have to live with it!" Buffy said, grabbing him by his naked waist. She pressed up against him and gave him a hungry kiss. Spike pulled away. Buffy looked at him curiously.

"I can't wait to see the whelp explode when he see's us together," he said chucking and walked to put his clothes on.

"You're bad," Buffy scolded playfully.

"You better believe it," Spike said and winked at her. Buffy rolled her eyes and went back to the bathroom. They both agreed that they should take separate showers if they wanted to get out of out anytime soon. Buffy walked down the stairs and saw the girls in the living room watching TV. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Buffy went to answer it to find Principal Wood standing there.

"Principal Wood!" Buffy exclaimed.

"Hi Buffy how are you?" Wood said smiling.

"Fine," she answered with wide eyes.

"I guess you are wondering what I am doing here?" Wood said.

"The thought has crossed my mind yes," Buffy said, letting him in.

"I asked him to come. I wanted to speak to Robin about his mother," Giles said, coming into the foyer.

"Oh. Ok, well, you two have a nice talk then."

At that moment Spike bounded down the stairs. Everyone recognized that he was wearing the clothes from last night.

Wood glared at Spike. Spike could feel the hatred coming off him in waves.

Giles didn't look too happy either.

"Mornin all," he said and stood next to Buffy and possessively put his arm around her.

"Spike I have wanted to talk to you about getting your soul," Giles said trying to break the tension.

"I figured you would Rupes," Spike replied.

"Buffy why does Spike have his arms around you?" Xander asked, walking into the living room. By now all the girls were watching the scene in front of them. Willow walked over to stand beside Xander just in case he fainted from shock.

"What's the big deal whelp?" Spike asked.

"Buffy you aren't sleeping with him again are you?" Xander asked with a horrified expression.

Buffy hated being put on the spot like this but she knew she had no choice. She tried to gather all the courage she could muster.

"I love Spike and if you don't like it Xander that's too damn bad," Buffy said staring him down.

All the girls clapped along with Andrew.

"You two really make a hot couple," Andrew said.

"Buffy, I just want you to know that I'm happy for you, too. Dawn said hugging her sister.

Then, looking over her sister's shoulder toward the vampire, "Spike I hope that we can start over, too," Dawn said with a smile.

"So do I nibblet," Spike said with a grin.

"Oh isn't that sweet? All the scoobies together like one big happy family!" a familiar voice said. Everyone turned to see Faith standing in front of them.

"Faith!" Buffy exclaimed, "How did you get in here?" Faith was standing in the back of the living room.

"Well B, I guess you're not too smart after all," Faith said.

"Who is this?" Wood asked.

"Maybe this will help you figure it out. From beneath you it devours," she said with a blank expression.

"Oh God! You're not Faith!" Buffy exclaimed with the realization that Faith must be dead.

"B, of course I am! How could you say that?" Faith asked.

"No! You're The First!" Buffy calmly said.

Everyone stood frozen in place.

"Well I guess you found me out. No big. You know it's all your fault that I'm back too," Fake Faith said with a sinister grin.

"What the bloody hell are you talking about?" Spike yelled.

"Oh the watcher didn't tell ya? All of this is because of you. The key is that you don't belong here. Remember? You came back wrong!" Then as suddenly as she appeared, The First was gone.

At the same moment the ground began to shake.
 

Chapter 6:

As suddenly as it had begun the earthquake was over.

Is everyone ok? Buffy said trying to get her bearings.

"The earth shook that can't be good" Xander said sarcastically.

"Well what does it mean?" Amanda asked with fear.

"Basically it means that the end of the world is coming. Anya said bluntly. The scoobies glared at her.

"What I'm just being honest and I think it is about time we were honest especially with you Buffy." Anya said looking at Giles.

"What is it that I don't know?" Buffy asked with worry.

"We found out that the first is allowed to be here because there was a change in the slayer line. Giles answered while cleaning his glasses. The last thing he wanted to tell Buffy was that she was the cause of The First being here.

"Because I was brought back?" Buffy stated more than asked.

Giles simply nodded.

Buffy's head was spinning Spike held onto her tighter trying to give her his support. Wood looked on in disgust.

"This is all my fault. I shouldn't of ever used magic like that I'm sorry. Willow said solemnly.

"Now isn't the time for blame an earth quake and a visit from The First in Faith's form are not good signs." Giles dryly replied.

"What do you expect us to do Giles I am the reason this is happening. We have this big battle that seems to be coming a lot sooner than we are ready for. Buffy said with tears." She couldn't take anymore.

Calm down everyone we have to form a plan. Giles instructed.

Buffy started feeling dizzy." I don't feel too good she said as she pasted out."

Spike picked her up and carried her to her room. Leaving the scoobies and the potentials to fend for themselves.

Cordy Connor and Wesley were racing toward Sunnydale.

"So do you think they will be surprised to see us?" Cordy asked.

"I would think so." Wesley replied.

I can't believe everything that has happened. Cordy said thinking back to the past twenty four hours.

Flashback

Cordy watched on as Angelus woke up in the cage. He stared at her laughing the evil laugh. Later she had tried to perform the spell to return Angels soul.

"Cordelia Angel" said with tears in his eyes.

"Angel is that really you." Cordy asked smiling.

"Yes let me out so I can hold you and show you it's really me." He pleaded.

Without a second thought Cordy let him out of the cage. He took her in his arms and kissed her passionately.

Angel walked upstairs and Cordy walked behind him. Lorne Gunn and Fred were waiting. Everything after that was a blur to her. She had been knocked out and woke to find her friends bodies and so much blood.

"Cordy." Connor said shaking her and helping her off the floor.

"What happened?" Connor asked with concern.

"Angelus" Cordy whispered.

"Dad got out." he said with disbelief. Wesley walked in to find Cordy and Connor. He then looked and saw the horrible sight of Gunn Lorne and Fred's dead bodies. On the other side of the room was a message written in blood. It said this is only the beginning of the destruction!

"What do we do?" Cordy asked with fear.

"We need to stop him." Wesley simply said. End Flashback

"This is all my fault Cordy said the guilt getting the best of her.

"I don't want to hear that. Angelus fooled you." Connor said try to make her feel better.

"He is right." Wesley agreed.

Cordy just stared out the window as they got closer and closer to Sunnydale.
It was getting close to sun down and luckily The First hadn't made anymore appearances.

Spike held Buffy as she slept. The stress had finally gotten to her he thought. I have to help. Buffy began to wake up. Spike stroked her hair.

"Spike." Buffy mumbled trying to get up.

"Shh love you need to rest." Spike said pulling her back to him.

"No something's coming I can feel it." she protested.

"I know but what can you do if you haven't rested." he countered.

"What have I been doing since you brought me up here? Spike I'm the slayer and everybody is depending on me." Buffy explained.

Spike nodded understanding. He knew when Buffy had made her mind up there was no changing it especially when people's lives depended on it.

Buffy went to her closet.

"Buffy what are you doing?" Spike asked curiously and then saw his black leather duster.

"I think it is time that I gave this back to you." Buffy said softly putting the coat in his hands.

"Buffy I can't take this back. This from the last slayer I killed. That isn't who I am anymore." Spike said giving her back the coat.

"I just thought it might help you get back into fighting. Remember how much you loved to win. I need you too be on top of your game." Buffy explained.

"You want the Big Bad back fine Spike said angrily and took the coat and put it on.

She was about to respond when there was a knock on her door.

"Come in." Buffy said.

"Hey are you feeling? I thought you might be hungry. Dawn said putting down a tray of sandwiches.

"Thanks." Buffy said giving Dawn a small smile. She looked over at Spike and he gave her a cold look. Dawn noticed that Spike had his duster back on.

Spike walked towards the door and slammed it without saying goodbye.

"Buffy is everything ok?" Dawn asked with concern.

"No I just screwed things up as usual." she said as she sat down on the bed.

"So you too are already fighting." Dawn stated more than asked.

"Yeah I guess it is what we do best huh." Buffy said with sarcasm.

"I'll never understand the relationship you two have but I do remember some advice that you gave me once a long time ago. You told me that the hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it. Buffy don't waste anymore time than you already have. I know I must not know everything that happened last year for you to be able to forgive him for what he almost did. I just want you too be happy for however long we have." Dawn explained.

"Tell me Dawnie how did you get so wise?" Buffy asked getting up to stand.

"I'm not wise. I am just trying to give you some sisterly advice. Buffy you're words and Spike being there for me that summer while you were gone was the only things that kept me going." Dawn answered.

"Well I guess I better go apologize." Buffy said getting up to get her shoes. "So what did you do?" she asked.

"I gave Spike back his duster and told him I needed him to be ready to fight. He took it the wrong way. "Buffy said biting her lip.

"No wonder he got so angry. That coat was a trophy from his killing a slayer. she said glaring at her sister.

"How did you know that?" Buffy asked furrowing her brow.

"Spike told me. Good luck groveling." Dawn said walking out the door.

Spike walked into the living room. All the girls looked up to see a very pissed off vampire. Wood stared at the vampire and immediately recognized the coat. He is the vampire who killed my mother Wood thought with hatred.

"If Buffy asked tell her I went out to get a smoke." Spike growled and was gone.

"I'm going to go take a walk." Wood said and set out to finally get his revenge on the vampire who took his mother away from him.
 

Chapter 7:

"How much longer until we're there?" Cordy asked nervously. She wasn't looking forward to telling everyone how badly she messed up.

"About half an hour," Wesley answered.

Connor sat in the backseat thinking about the last time he saw his father.

Flashback

Connor walked into the demon bar with Wesley and Cordelia.

The bar was full and the demons if they knew anything weren't giving any information about where to find Angelus.

There he saw her. A sexy brunette with long hair swaying to the music demanding the room's attention.

"Oh my God!" Cordy exclaimed

"I don't believe it!" Wesley said looking at the woman.

"Faith. When did she get out of jail?" Cordy asked puzzled.

"I don't know." Wesley replied.

"That's Faith?" Connor asked.

"Yes," Cordy and Wesley said in unison.

"I'm going to talk to her since I'm the only one she doesn't know," Connor said.

"Be careful," Cordy said, as Connor walked over to Faith.

"Hi," Connor said.

"Hello yourself," Faith said smiling.

"What's your name?" Connor asked nervously.

"Sorry kid, but you are a little young for me," Faith said walking away.

"Faith!" Wesley said, as they came face to face.

"Hi Wes, Cor; how ya been?" Faith asked.

"Actually, we are trying to find Angelus," Cordy exclaimed.

"Angel lost his soul?" Faith asked with disbelief.

"Yes, it's a long story. When did you get out?" Wesley asked.

"I escaped with some others a few months ago," Faith said.

"What have you been up to?" Wesley asked.

"Oh, I've just been wondering around L.A.staking vamps," Faith answered.

"This is Connor, Angel's son," Wesley said introducing them.

"How can you be Angel's son?" Faith asked in confusion.

"Very long story and we really don't have time to tell it right now. We need help. Someone has to stop Angelus and the Beast," Cordy said.

"Yeah, well I need to go now. I will be sure to let you know if I see Angelus," Faith said and ran out of the bar.

"She's hiding something," Cordy exclaimed, not noticing Connor fleeing.

Faith ran into the night down the street wanting to get as far away as possible. Connor ran closely behind. Faith began slowing down and went into the shadows and got out her cell phone. Connor listened intently.

"Lilah? It's Faith. They found me."

"No, they have no idea. I'm sure. Ok, I'll be there soon, bye," Faith said, hanging up.

"Well, look who I found!" Angelus said, walking toward Faith.

"So you're working for Wolfram and Hart? Guess prison didn't help redeem you after all," Angelus said sarcastically.

"Yeah, well you know what they say; can't teach an old dog new tricks," Faith answered with sarcasm.

Angelus just laughed.

"Do you know of the Beast?" Angelus asked.

"Heard some things, yes," Faith said.

"They're scared aren't they? That's why they wanted a slayer on their side. They don't know anymore about what's happening than Angel's pals," Angelus said matter-of-factly.

Faith began to walk away.

"Where do ya think you're going?" Angelus asked, standing in her way.

Faith didn't answer, instead kicked him in the face.

"That wasn't very nice," Angelus growled, hitting her back.

"I don't do nice," Faith said, kicking him in the stomach.

"How could I forget what a bad girl you are?" Angelus said seductively.

He flipped forward and landed swiftly on his feet. He caught Faith off guard and threw her against the wall. Connor jumped in, but Angelus easily blocked him and hit in the face. Faith slowly got up blood dripping from her head.

"Kid what are ya doing?" she asked.

"Helping," Connor said, hitting Angelus back. Connor and Angelus began trading blows, but soon Angelus took the upper hand, knocking him out with a blow to the head.

"Now where were we?" Angelus asked smiling. Connor woke to find Angelus and Faith gone. He ran back to tell Cordy and Wesley what happened.

End Flashback.
Spike walked quickly through the streets of Sunnydale, not knowing where he was headed. She will never see me as anything but her sodden slave. Spike thought with disgust.

He was so lost in his thoughts he didn't notice Wood following closely behind him.

Buffy ran as fast as possible trying to catch up with Spike. Why does he doubt me so much? Why? Because you haven't done anything but treat him like dirt, she thought grimly.

Suddenly Spike was being jumped from behind. Wood kicked him in the back. Spike struggled to get up and saw Wood with a stake in his hand.

"Bloody hell! What is your problem?" Spike asked in confusion.

"My problem is you, vampire. I don't know what Buffy sees in you. How she could be with you knowing everything you have done, all the people you have killed?" Wood answered holding the stake.

"I don't know either, but I have a soul now. Look mate, I know you liked Buffy and your ego is bruised, since she chose me over you.." Spike was interrupted.

"That isn't what this is about," Wood said coldly.

"Then why?" Spike asked backing away from Wood. He knew that Buffy wouldn't like it if he hurt the principal, but if it was self-defense; that was different. Why do I still care what she thinks? I really am turning into the poof!

"You killed my mother," Wood said, advancing, "you know her Spike, the slayer you killed on the subway; that was her coat," Wood said and lunged at Spike. Spike punched him in the face. Wood hit him back and they started fighting. Wood was about to stake him when Buffy came running pummeling Wood.

"Get the hell away from Spike!" she screamed.

"Whore!" Wood yelled. Buffy punched him using her full strength. He was already bleeding from being beaten by Spike. Wood landed with a thump face down.

Buffy backed away horrified. Spike staggered towards her. She looked up at him with fear in her eyes. He walked over and felt for Wood's pulse. There was none.
 

Chapter 8:

"No this can't be happening!" Buffy repeated over and over as she rolled her body up in a ball. She had taken all she could take.

"Buffy please luv," Spike pleaded with her. It reminded him of what had happened to her when Glory took Dawn. He prayed that she hadn't gone that far inside herself.

He sat down and pulled her too him. Unlike last year when she had believed she had killed the girl in the Woods. She knew that this couldn't be a trick by the trio. She had been so angry and filled with hatred when she hit Wood.

"I killed him," Buffy whispered. Spike pulled away and looked her in the eye.

"Buffy you have to listen to me. It was an accident," Spike said reassuringly.

"I wanted him dead; he was going to dust you," Buffy stuttered.

"Look we have to get you out here. I'll take care of it," Spike said calmly as he picked her up by her shoulders.

"I'm sorry Spike, I hope you know that I all I care about is you. I just want you to be able to fight so I won't lose you," she said tears flowing freely down her cheeks.

"It's ok. Let's get you home," Spike said as he kissed away her tears

"No, I'm going to help you," she said with conviction, going over to the body.

"Buffy, no!" but he was cut off.

"I'm not letting you do this on your own, so let's get rid of this," she said looking down. Spike could see he wasn't going to win this argument. He also knew that they needed to make the body disappear. He just nodded.
Wesley drove quickly past the Welcome to Sunnydale sign. It wouldn't be long before they would see the old gang again.

"You know," Wesley mused, "just think about what all has happened to us since we left.

I wonder what has been going on here at the Hellmouth," Cordy said with curiosity.

"I am sure we have missed quiet a lot," Wesley said. Cordy began laughing.

"What?" he asked raising his eyebrows?

"They aren't going to recognize you," she said in between giggles.

"Why not?" Connor asked.

Oh, it's just Wesley used to be so stuffy and British. He wore nice suits and always followed the rules," Cordy explained.

"You?" Connor said incredulously.

"People do change," was Wesley's only reply.

"Where are they?" Dawn asked nervously. She was so worried about her sister and Spike. They had been gone for hours.

"They're probably somewhere having make-up sex," Anya said casually.

"If they are, I'm going to kill them for making me worry about them," Dawn said with a pout.

"Anya, we really didn't need to hear that," Xander said, disgusted.

"Get over it Harris! Buffy and Spike are a couple, whether you like it or not," Anya said angrily.

"May I point out, we have a lot more to worry about," Giles exclaimed.

Right at that moment there was a knock on the door. Willow went to answer it and was shocked to find Cordy and Wesley and a young teenage boy with them.

"Hi long time no see," Cordy said, trying to sound cheerful.

"Hey um, yeah come in," Willow said, moving away from the door to let them in.

"Hi," Dawn said to Connor, " I'm Dawn."

"Hi, I'm Connor," Connor said, trying to smile at the pretty girl.

"Rupert, "Wesley said, nodding toward the older Englishmen.
"Wesley," Giles said, standing up and extending his hand to the younger man, "it's been a long time. I'm guessing you haven't all come here on holiday."

"Don't we wish?" Cordy said looking around the room, wondering who all these young girls were?

"Where's Buffy?" Wesley asked.

"She's out with Spike," Willow answered.

"Spike, as in the vampire? Slayer of Slayers?" Wesley asked, looking confused.

"Really. Long. Story," Willow said with a sigh.

"So what brings all of you here? Does it have to do with the First?" Anya asked.

"Angelus is on the loose and we need help to stop him," Cordy said bluntly.

"We were hoping that Willow could return his soul," Wesley said.

"How could you let this happen?" Giles said outraged.

"I really don't think I want to know how dead boy lost his soul again," Xander said sarcastically.

"We had no choice. Angelus had to be resurrected because of the beast," Cordy exclaimed.

"Who is Angelus?" Molly asked, as all the other potentials clamored for the answer as well.

Cordy went on to explain everything that had happened.

 

Chapter 9:

Buffy and Spike walked slowly through the cemetery. They had just finished burying Woods body.

"Are you alright?" Spike asked.

"No, but I'm just glad I have you," Buffy said hugging him tight.

"Me too pet," he said running his fingers through her soft hair trying to comfort her.

They walked hand in hand back to the house.

Cordy had just finished explaining about Angelus. Everyone sat in silence trying to absorb everything. It was late so the potentials went and got ready for bed. Now only the scoobies remained.

"Cordelia that was quiet a tale," Giles said cleaning his glasses.

"Giles, I'm telling the truth," Cordy exclaimed.

"Oh, I believe you; it's just we already have so much to deal with," Giles exclaimed with a frown.

"So what exactly is going on?" Wesley asked, looking toward Giles.

"The First Evil is trying to end the world," Anya blurted out.

"No, this can't be; not yet!" Wesley said.

"What are you saying; that you knew this was going to happen?" Xander asked

"Before I quit the council, we found a prophecy," Wesley answered.

"Not another prophecy," Xander said with sarcasm.

"What did it say?" Willow asked.

Wesley cleared his throat and told the scoobies what he knew.
Faith slowly opened her eyes to find she was in a motel room.

Suddenly she flashed back to the past event that led her here.

Flashback 1 week earlier:

"So, you think you can get me out of here?" Faith asked curiously.

"Oh, I know I can if you are willing to do what I say. There should be no problem," Lilah said smiling.

"What exactly do you want?" Faith asked.

"There is something coming. We need a slayer on our side, one who is willing to help protect Wolfram and Hart."

"From who?" she asked.

I don't have time to explain right now. Lilah said.

Faith would do anything to get out of jail

'Get me out of jail and I will do whatever you want." Faith said.

End Flashback.

Faith slowly got up and walked over to the mirror, but to her horror found no reflection.

"Oh my God I'm a vampire!," she said and couldn't help but sob. "Why should I care now?" she asked herself? Unless."No! It couldn't be?" Faith didn't finish that thought. She was now a creature of the night and nothing was going to change it.
Buffy and Spike walked up the steps of her front porch slowly.

Suddenly the door flew open.

"Trying to sneak in," Dawn asked, Andrew standing right behind her.

Buffy and Spike just looked at her guiltily.

"Come on in, you've missed a lot." Dawn said, moving away to let them in.

Buffy and Spike looked into the living room and saw the scoobies were researching.

"Hi, sorry if we worried you," Buffy said, taking a seat on the couch.

At that moment Wesley, Cordelia, and Connor walked in from the kitchen.

"Buffy! Hey," Cordelia said happily.

"Hi, it's good to see you," Buffy said, trying to be enthusiastic.

"Wesley, you look different," Buffy said, looking at the ex-watcher in jeans and a casual brown shirt.

"And you are?" Buffy asked, looking at the young man in the room.

"Oh Buffy this is Angel's son; Connor," Dawn exclaimed.

Buffy was at loss for words and plopped down on the couch.

"The master will be pleased," the Beast said to Angelus.

"Everything is falling into place. Soon we will be unstoppable," Angelus said with an evil laugh.

"I should get back to the motel; our girl will be waking soon," he added.

"Don't be too long or you may miss the beginning of the end." The Beast said with a sinister smile.

 

Chapter 10:

Spike went to Buffy's side. He was as shocked as she was that Angel had a son.

"How did this happen?" Buffy asked with confusion looking at Connor.

"Ok we have bigger problems here than Angel miraculously having a teenage son," Cordy said straight to the point looking at Giles and Wesley.

"Wesley knows of a prophecy Buffy," Giles said, cleaning his glasses.

"Let me guess I get to die again," Buffy said sarcastically.

"Actually it is the exact opposite," Wesley said chiming in.

"The prophecy speaks of an Immortal slayer and vampire who fought to regain his soul shall come together and take a journey to battle the ultimate evil," Wesley explained.

"So I did come back wrong. I can never die?" Buffy stammered. Once again her chance of ever getting any peace had been ripped away from her.

"The prophecy is about Buffy and I," Spike said reeling from the information.

"Well it certainly explains why the First had Spike killing again. It wanted to make sure Buffy dusted him," Anya exclaimed.

"I'm still not sure I understand about this journey that they need to take," Xander said, concern in his voice.

"I need to look up more information," Willow answered.

"Well, we brought plenty of books that should be able help you," Connor said.

"I will help you get them, "Dawn said, hoping for a chance to get closer to Connor.

"I think we first need to give Angel his soul back, before we do anything," Cordy said, worriedly.

"Bloody Hell! Angelus is back?" Spike growled.

"What?" Buffy stammered, as memories of Angelus flashed before her eyes.

"Right! I'll just go do that, " Willow said, walking into the kitchen, she added, "Cordy? Anya? You think you could help?" Both girls quickly followed.

"Everything is going to be alright luv," Spike said trying to reassure Buffy.

"I hope you're right," Buffy said squeezing his hand.

"I think research is our best bet," Giles said. "Willow, Dawn, and Connor can get to work on that right away. Buffy, you might as well get some rest. Both of you; you'll need it," said Giles.

"Oh Buffy did you see Principal Wood? He should have been back as well by now. Giles said.

Buffy fidgeted nervously.

"Actually we did he said he was going home for the night." Spike said and then led Buffy upstairs.

Across town Angelus walked into a motel room.

"Faithy!" he called.

"Are ya ready to come out and play?" Angelus asked.

Faith walked out of the bathroom wearing a tight black tank top and black leather pants.

"I see you found my gift," Angelus said, looking her up and down.

"Yeah, ya got good taste," Faith said, as she walked over to the bed.

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting," he said sitting down next to her.

"Ya know I didn't like waking up all alone. So why don't you make it up to me," she said kissing him hard on the mouth a she tried to ignore the little voice inside her head.

"Are you hungry?" Angelus asked with an evil smile.

"Starving," she said watching him get up and go to the door with a teenage girl tied up.

"I think we should play with her a little before we kill her," Angelus suggested. Faith just followed his lead.

Buffy and Spike lay curled up in bed. Spike was doing the best he could to comfort her.

"It's going to be alright," Spike said

"I am going to live forever, always fighting evil. How is it going to be alright?" Buffy asked, tears in her eyes.

"Well you will always have me," he said gently rubbing her shoulders through her pajama top.

"Yeah, I guess this is your dream come true. I will always be here with you," Buffy said with anger.

"Well pet, I would be lying if I said that the fact that I'll never again have to see your body on the ground; bloody and broken, isn't the greatest thing to happen for me, because losing you the first time nearly killed me!" Spike said, looking deep in her eyes and added softly, "the only thing that kept me going was my promise to you. "

"I know. I'm sorry I'm just overwhelmed Thanks for saving me with Giles. I don't know how I would have answered.," she said

"I understand," he said and kissed her trying to show all his love for her in one kiss. He slowly pulled away and looked down at her.

"Spike I need you so much," Buffy said, her voice laced with desire.

He didn't waste anytime and quickly started to help her out of her pajama top. She kissed him softly and stared into his eyes as he entered her, filling her completely. There lips met once again in a passionate kiss. Their love making was wild. Slamming into each other as hard as they could, as wave after wave of pleasure washed over them. Buffy raked her nails down his back.

"I love you so much Spike," Buffy said, gasping for air.

"I love you too Buffy," Spike said, in between moans.

"Spike please, I want to." she could barely get words out of her mouth.

"You want me to what?" he asked curiously.

"I want you to bite me," Buffy finally got out, pushing his head towards her neck.

"Buffy luv, you don't have to." Spike was cut off.

"I know; I want you to," she said her eyes pleading.

Spike slowly licked at the pulse point of her neck and then bit down. At that moment Spike couldn't hold back any longer and came as he drank her sweet nectar. Suddenly, Buffy was seeing stars before her eyes. She had never felt anything so intense. The pleasure had never been so great. She quickly reached her peak and came screaming his name. He licked the wound looking up at her with amazement. Buffy just smiled and pulled him in for a kiss not caring that she would taste her own blood on his lips.

"Is everything on schedule?" The First asked the beast in the guise of Faith.

"There have been no problems so far. Angelus is back and the other slayer has been turned," the Beast answered.

"Now all we need is to get into the little Scooby gang without them knowing, and make sure they don't figure out how to stop this. I know just the person to use; after all she helped us before, whether she knows it or not. Oh yes, things couldn't be going more perfect," The First said happily.
 

Chapter 11:

"So how long will it take?" Cordy asked nervously.

"I thought I had all the supplies I would need," Willow said with sigh.

"Anya, can you run to the magic shop and get a few things"? Here, I'll write you a list," Willow said, grabbing a pen and piece of paper from a drawer.

"Well, it's not like I have anything better to do. Last time the end of the world was coming, Xander and I had sex in the basement of the Magic Box," Anya said with a frown.

"Wow you and Xander really lasted that long?" Cordy said in disbelief.

"What? You didn't think he would be able to move on? The truth is you never deserved a wonderful guy like Xander," Anya yelled.

"Hey! He was the one who cheated on me," Cordy exclaimed, looking at Willow.

"I'm sorry, I did a bad thing. You'd think after all this time you would let it go," Willow said rolling her eyes.

"Let me guess, the reason you and Xander didn't last was because of his Willow," Cordy said sarcastically.

Hey, I had nothing to do with Xander leaving Anya at the altar and by the way, gay now!" Willow chimed in.

"Let me get this straight, you think I never deserved Xander when he was the one who cheated on me and left you at the altar? Excuse me, how am I the bad guy? You should hate his guts."

"I do and I don't; I have issues," Anya said sheepishly.

"Wait did you just say you're gay?" Cordy asked, with wide eyes looking at Willow.

"Yeah I did," Willow answered.

"Ok, just checking," Cordy said.

"Would it be too much to ask for you girls to actually do something to help us to avert this apocalypse? Instead of arguing?" Giles said exasperated.

"No," the girls said in unison looking at the ex-watcher with shame.

"Good. Now I am going back to my research," Giles said, walking back into the living room.

"See ya soon," Anya said walking out the back door with Willow's magic list.

Willow started walking back into the living room, but Cordy jerked her back with into the kitchen.

"Hey, why did you do that?" Willow asked, confused.

"I just thought we could sit down and catch up is all; I mean, they can handle the research while we wait to do the spell," Cordy said.

"I always knew you would be a good lay," Faith said, kissing and biting Angelus' neck.

"Thanks baby. You were pretty good yourself," Angelus said smirking, running his hands along Faith's body.

"So did you enjoy the show?" he asked looking over at the teenage girl half- conscious, tied to the chair. There were bruises and welts all over her naked body from the torture he had put her through. He got up to go drink more of her blood.

"Angelus," a voice inside his head said, suddenly, commanding his immediate attention. He staggered back.

"Go to Buffy's house now! They are trying to restore Angel's soul," the voice demanded.

Angelus quickly got dressed.

"Hey what's wrong?" Faith asked from the bed.

"Those stupid friends of Buffy's are going to restore my soul," Angelus said with a growl.

"How do you know?" she asked, but he was already out the door.

"Please help me?" the girl begged Faith.

Faith looked at her and saw the pain she was in. She wanted to help. "No, I am a vampire I like pain and suffering," she told herself.

"I can't help you," she said in a cold voice.

Please, I'm dying and can't take anymore," the girl pleaded.

"I'm not in charge, my sire is," Faith explained and lay back in bed. She closed her eyes and became lost in her memories.

Flashback

Faith walked into an apartment behind Lilah.

"This is where you guys are putting me up?" Faith asked, astonished. The place was huge.

"So what's the plan?" she asked, sitting down on the large blue sofa.

"We have information on a lot different things that are supposed to come to pass. Angelus will soon return."

"Isn't that a good thing for you?" Faith asked, cutting Lilah off, mid- sentence.

"Not when he's going to go get it back in order to help the slayer," Lilah answered.

"Of course Angel would do anything to help B," she said sarcastically. "They'll come after Wolfram and Hart and ruin everything The First has planned," Lilah explained.

"So, you want me to dust Angel so that you will be protected? My questions are, what has Wolfram and Hart done that would make Angel so angry, and who is the First?" she asked, curiously. "Well, we've done plenty of things to him in the past," Lilah answered.

"No, sorry, not buying it! Either tell, or I won't help you," Faith told her, getting up and walking around the apartment to look out the window.

"Angel believes that Wolfram and Hart is preparing for our own Apocalypse, but the truth is, this is the one we've been waiting for. This will be the final battle against good and evil and when evil wins, there will be nothing left," Lilah explained.

"B is in this right and who the hell is The First?" Faith asked.

"The prophecy we found says that the immortal slayer and the vampire who fought for his soul will come together and take a journey in order to defeat the ultimate evil," Lilah answered.

"Since when is B immortal?" she asked with a confused look.

"I don't have all the facts. All I know is that the First Evil is back and that is what the ultimate evil is," she said.

"So, in order to stop this prophecy from coming true you want me to kill Angel?" Faith said.

"Exactly!" Lilah said

"Ok, I'll do it," Faith said, looking Lilah in the eye as they shook hands.

Lilah then left the apartment.

End Flashback.

Cordy heard a knock on the back door and went to open it. There Angelus stood, asking her to invite him in.

"Come in," she whispered.

Willow, busy trying to figure out how to get to Angel's soul back, even though it was in the magic glass, She had came up with another spell to go along with the ritual to restore his soul. She didn't notice Angelus come up behind her. He hit her in the head and was about to sink his fangs in her neck when Xander walked in.

"Hey any luck?" Xander asked, and then saw Angelus.

"Get away from her! Giles! Help!" Xander yelled.

Angelus threw him against the wall. He quickly picked up Willow and ran past Cordy and out the door.

Buffy slowly crept down Spike's chest trying not to wake him just yet. She then took him into her mouth and began to suck. It wasn't long before he became hard. Spike still didn't wake. He started moving his hips in time with her rhythm. He soon came in her mouth. Buffy lifted up her head with a feline smile and found that Spike was now wide-awake and smirking at her.

"I didn't mean to wake you," she said, playing innocent.

Spike just chucked and pulled her up for a searing kiss.

"I have to say, that is one wake up call I don't mind," he said and flipped Buffy onto her back.

"Now it's your turn," Spike said, huskily.

He dragged his hands lightly over her breasts and stomach. She was already breathing hard. He was amazed at how wet she already was as he probed her opening with his fingers.

"Oh Spike!" Buffy moaned.

He started making slow circles but avoiding the spot she wanted him to touch the most.

"Please?" she begged.

"I thought you weren't the begging kind pet," he teased and surprised her by slipping his tongue in, reaching the spot she wanted. Buffy grabbed his head to hold him to her and rocked her body and soon had an incredible orgasm.

"I want to wake up everyday like this," Buffy said happily as Spike spooned her against him.

"Me too luv," he agreed.

She then turned and looked at her clock. It said 7am.

"Buffy! Spike! Help! Angelus kidnapped Willow!" Dawn said, pounding on the door.
 

Chapter 12:

Buffy ran into the bathroom to get dressed. She quickly threw on a tank top and a pair of jeans. She then slipped her shoes on. Suddenly behind her she could see Wood's reflection in the mirror.

"Go away," she said coldly looking down at the sink.

"Here you are screwing the vampire that killed my mother. Some slayer you are. You're so lost. While defending him you killed me, a human," The First said.

"Shut up! I know that you're The First. I am sorry for what I did, but it was an accident," Buffy said, as calmly as she could.

"Luv, who are ya talking too?" Spike asked, walking into the bathroom. He looked around but The First was gone.

"Nobody. Come on, let's get down stairs," Buffy said taking his hand

Spike pulled her to him in the hallway.

"No, don't lie to me Buffy," Spike said, his eyes pleading.

"The First was there in the guise of Wood. It was saying all these things to try and make me upset, but I won't listen to it," Buffy said hugging him.

"Good. Come on, they're waiting," he said, and they walked down the stairs.

"Buffy, it's about time you got down here!" Giles said with frustration in his voice.

"Xander are you ok?" Buffy asked, seeing the bruise that had formed on the side of his face.

"Hey, I'll survive. I've had worse happen; just recently, actually," he said, thinking back to his date from hell.

"Any idea where Angelus took Red?" Spike asked, standing beside Buffy with his arms folded.

"No, and that isn't our only problem. I have received a phone call from the coven. Faith is indeed dead and there is a new slayer. One of our potentials, but we need to do a certain spell that the watcher's council has always used," Giles explained.

"So that's how you knew I was the chosen one! I always wondered how that worked," Buffy said

Giles just nodded.

"I don't understand how Angelus even got in here in the first place," Dawn chimed in.

"It's possible that he could have figured out away around the invite with magic," Giles said.

"All I know is one minute Willow and I were talking and the next Angelus was trying to bite her," Cordy said, and walked into the kitchen while the others argued over what to do.

"I say that we go out and look for him before things get worse," Connor said.

"I think that sounds like a good plan. Are you sure you're Angel's son?" Spike asked, raising his scarred eyebrow.

"Connor, Cordelia, Wesley, by all means go and find him, but Buffy and Spike you are staying here. Giles said.

At that moment there was a knock on the door.

Andrew went to open it and was surprised to see Amy Madison.

"Amy, wow, it's been so long," Andrew said giving her a hug.

Amy looked at him strangely.

"Who are you?" she asked.

"It's me Andrew. Remember the flying monkeys at the school play," he said, trying to jog her memory with no luck.

She walked past him into the living room. Andrew walked behind her pouting.

"Who's the new geek?" she asked.

"Oh that's Andrew; Tuckers brother," Buffy said.

"Oh, ok," Amy said

"Amy, I'm so glad you could come," Giles said.

"Buffy, Spike, Amy will be performing the spell to restore Angel's soul. Then we can get Willow back here and send you two on your journey," Wesley said.

"What is she doing here?" Kennedy asked, with anger, walking in the living room.

"Kennedy go back to the basement with the other girls, now!" Buffy said, sternly

"You can't trust her. She's the one who turned Willow into Warren," Kennedy exclaimed.

Everyone looked at Amy.

"Look it was just a prank, I'm not evil. I want to help," Amy said, trying to make them understand.

"She doesn't look evil to me," Anya said.

"Well, I don't think we should trust her," Cordy said.

"Amy, you wanna help? Prove it!" Buffy said, walking towards the kitchen with Amy following. "The spell looks to be almost ready Willow must have been almost done.," Amy said standing at the counter.

Meanwhile back at the hotel.

Angelus stormed in with an unconscious Willow.

"What the hell did you do?" Faith asked.

"I had to stop them from doing the spell," Angelus said, going to tie Willow up.

"So what? Now we're holding B's best friend hostage?" Faith said, sarcastically.

"What is that whimpering?" he yelled.

The girl you kidnapped genius," she said.

"You haven't killed her yet?" he asked, incredulously.

"Hey, I didn't know what you wanted me to do," Faith said, defending her actions.

"Fine, I'll finish her off. You watch her," Angelus said, pointing to Willow tied to the bed.

"I always wondered what it would be like to have you tied down," she said, with an evil smile.

"Well that should do it," Amy said, after she finished chanting the spell.

"How will we know if dad got his soul back?" Connor asked.

"I guess we'll just have to wait until we find him," Buffy said.

Cordy walked out onto the porch with the second spell Willow had written to go with the ritual to giving Angel his soul back.
 

Chapter 13:

The First suddenly appeared in the guise of Buffy.

"I thought it was time we finally met face to face." The First said with a grin.

"Hello Master, I have the counter spell Willow was going to use to get Angel's soul out of the glass." Cordy said in a trance like state.

"You have done very well. I knew sending you back would keep Angel busy." The First said happily.

"I am glad I have pleased you master." She answered.

"Tell me what you have found out. What have the slayers friends found?" The First asked.

"They have found the prophecy about the immortal slayer and vampire with a soul." Cordy said.

"No I must step up my plans then." The First exclaimed and disappeared.

"Cordy what are you doing out here?" Wesley asked.

"I just wanted some air. Everything is so messed up. I hope that this really isn't the end. "she said.

"Well Buffy knows how to stop the end of the world and we have experience in that area too." Wesley said smiling.

"I know but we live our lives on the edge everyday. How long before our luck runs out?" Cordy asked.

"Well we just have to hope that it doesn't." Wesley replied.

"We don't have time to wait Buffy. We need to do this spell with you and Spike as soon as possible. Giles said.

"I agree." Wesley said walking in with Cordy.

"Ok but all of you make sure Willow is alright." Buffy said looking at the gang.

"Do you have all the supplies for me to use?" Amy asked looking at Giles.

"Yes Anya went to the magic shop to retrieve what we needed. All we need is you too help us Amy." Giles said walking back into the living room with the others following.

"So do we have any idea what's going to happen to Buffy and Spike?" Dawn asked with worry.

"Unfortunately no we don't." Giles replied.

"Don't worry nibblet I won't let anything happen to your sister." Spike said trying to reassure her.

"Hey I am the slayer and immortal. I know how to protect myself." Buffy said with confidence.

"Don't start with the girl power bit. You can still get hurt. Buffy." Spike said.

"I know you want to protect me. That's why I am glad you will be the one to have my back." she said smiling at him.

"Always" Spike said and leaned down to kiss her. Everyone watched the couple embrace.

"So Wills how's it feel knowing that your life is in my hands?" Faith asked as she sat on the bed.

"Actually not very good." Willow said.

"Oh don't worry I want hurt you much." She said with a grin.

Willow just stared at her.

"So what have you been up to since I left Sunnydale? What happened with you and that girl Tara?"

Willow instantly tensed up. Thinking about how much she missed Tara.

Both Willow and Faith jumped as they heard a blood curdling scream from the bathroom.

Don't worry Angelus is just finishing that girl off. Too bad. She was so young." Willow looked at Faith curiously.

Faith why would you feel bad for her? Do you have a soul? she asked whispering.

I don't know ok. All I know is I have to keep this act up. Not too hard though luckily I know how too be evil. She whispered not wanting Angelus' vampire ears to hear.

"Sorry Faithy none left for you." Angelus said walking out of the bathroom.

"Why don't I just eat Willow?" she asked.

"No I will go out and get you something. I have other plans for her." Angelus said with a sinister grin.

"Oh sounds evil. I like it." Faith said.

"I'll be back soon. Angelus said and left.

"He is planning on turning me isn't he?" Willow said.

"Yeah I think so." she said while she untied Willow from the bed.

"You are letting me go." Willow said in disbelief. She never knew what to believe when it came to Faith.

"Yeah but we don't have much time." Faith said

"You aren't staying right?" she asked.

"Well I have tried ignoring this feeling. I even fed from that girl but I can't keep doing this." Faith answered.

"Look we will help you." Willow said.

"Thanks but I don't think B will be very happy to see me." Faith said with a frown.

"Hey Buffy isn't perfect and I know she will be glad you're on our side." Willow said as they walked out of the motel.

Buffy and Spike held hands as Amy said the spell. Suddenly a Portal opened and swallowed them up.

"Well let's hope we can get them back." Anya exclaimed.

Everybody just looked at her.

"What I am just saying what we all are thinking?" We won't have a chance at beating The First without them." Anya said.

"I am sure they will find they're way back." Giles said.

Suddenly Buffy and Spike were in the middle of a desert.

"Well this seems familiar." Buffy said remembering going to see the first slayer in the desert.

"This looks like Africa." Spike said.

"The Immortal slayer I have waited here for you a long time." An old man said.

 

Chapter 14:

"The Immortal Slayer! I have waited here for you a long time," an old man said.

"Well, here I am," Buffy replied.

"And you must be the extraordinary vampire who sought out a soul. I am honored to meet both of you," the man said sincerely, and bowed before them.

"Look mate, we really don't have time for chit chat. So just tell us what we need to know," Spike said.

"Where are we?" Buffy asked.

"You are in a place that exists beyond time and space. Here I see all that happens before it takes place. I am The Guardian of the Slayer Line. Eons ago, The Powers that Be, created the world. Good and Evil has always existed. There were demons and humans. The vampire hybrid was created when demons and humans mixed. Explaining why vampires have human-like traits. So that the vampires wouldn't over take the world, the slayer was born. The Chosen One, with the demon mixed in her blood to give her the power to fight and kill them. So a lineage was born; when one died, another was born."

"I have demon mixed in my blood?" Buffy asked in disbelief. This explained so much. No wonder she was always fighting the darkness inside.

"I knew the slayer must be part demon somehow," Spike said.

"The demon blood is your power source. Good and Evil are always battling but a certain balance has to be maintained. The balance has been shifted so much, that The First no longer has to be dormant, following the rules."

"Is this because I was brought back?" Buffy asked solemnly. Spike took her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze.

"No, the balance began to shift even before then. The Key is what began it. It was never supposed to exist, after Glory was defeated," the man said.

"Dawn. Are you saying she was supposed to die?" Buffy asked with wide eyes.

"Precisely! The door for The First began to open then.

"Then, magic was used to bring you back from the dead. Somehow, two vampires were able to have a child? Finally a vampire sought out a soul. All of these things shifted the balance allowing The First Evil to wake up and try to destroy the slayer line and eventually overtake the world with vampires."

"The prophecy though? What about it?" Buffy asked.

"Everything that happens is meant to. The Powers knew that this time would come, and that you would be given a chance to defeat the ultimate evil. That is your destiny. Together you will have the power needed by connecting through a blood ritual. You, the vampire, the Key, and the miracle child's blood mixed, shall then be spread over the center of the hellmouth."

"Of course, it's always about blood," Spike said, understanding how everything worked.

"You said that this is our only chance? So, if we don't do this soon, then The First will succeed?" Buffy asked, looking at Spike.

"That is correct. Time is running out, you must go," the man said, and then he gave them the spell they would need for the ritual.

"How do we get home?" she asked.

Meanwhile in the kitchen, Cordy stood, unknowingly waiting for her master to appear.

Suddenly The First was there, in the guise of Faith, and Cordy again went into the trance.

"Cordelia, I need you to disappear and go after Angelus. We need a distraction for the slayer to worry about. I am running out of time," The First explained.

"Yes, Master."

The First then disappeared.

Connor couldn't believe his eyes, "Cordy is working for The First!" he thought in shock.

He walked into the kitchen

"Hey, are they back yet?" Cordy asked.

"I don't know," Connor said, with a wary look.

"Well, I think we have wasted enough time. We need find Angelus," Cordy said with confidence.

"Cordelia," The First said, inside her head, " take Connor with you."

"So are you coming with me?" Cordy asked.

"No, I think we should go and wait for Spike and Buffy to get back. Dad will come here on his own," Connor said, pulling Cordy with him. He didn't listen to her protests.

At that moment Buffy and Spike appeared in the living room.

"So how did it go?" Dawn asked anxiously.

"Well, I think everybody should sit down," Buffy said, looking at the group.

"Hey Guys," Willow said, walking in the house with Faith behind her.

Everybody just stared at them.

"Hey B, I brought Red back," Faith said smiling.

"We think she still has her soul," Willow exclaimed.

"What are you doing here?" Faith asked, looking at Spike.

"Look, we can explain all that if you sit down," Buffy said.

"Yes Buffy, do explain!" The First said, in the guise of Wood, "tell them how you killed me!"
 

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