Rated- PG-13 (rating will get higher as the stories continue.)
Disclaimer- Joss owns the characters, unfortunately for me, however I own the idea for the story!
A/N 1- Takes place 3 years later from the beginning of season 6 right after Flooded. So everything after that episode never happened. And as far as Angel goes anything after season 1 never happened.
A/N 2- Ok I have to admit, I think this story is good, b/c it's mine I always think that, but I also feel that it's a little 'how convenient' mixed with a lot of setting up of the story. You will see that this story ends finished, but not, kind of like how Star Wars
movies always end. I plan to write a trilogy and then maybe something like a mini series afterwards, where the main events in the end of the trilogy have nothing to do with the mini stories, you'll see. Anyway, I hope you enjoy!
Summery- Angel loses his soul, Spike's chip stops working and wackiness ensues.
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"Hey Buffy" Dawn started as she bounced down the stairs into the living room. She was 18 and had grown to be a beautiful tall, slim, brunette.
Buffy looked up at her"Yeah"
"I'm going to go to the Bronze, ok"
"That's fine. It's dark though, wait a sec." Buffy got up from the couch and handed Dawn one of the many stakes that were placed around the room. "Take this with you. You do know how to use it right" she asked with a smile.
"Duh." Dawn said back rolling her eyes"I only train with you what, everyday"
"I'll take that as a yes." Buffy's look turned serious"Be back by 11 ok"
"That only gives me two hours" she complained, but Buffy gave her a look that told her she wasn't going to negotiate it. "Alright, I'll see you later. Thanks for the stake" She walked out and headed for her car. As she pulled out of the driveway the phone began to ring inside the house.
Buffy answered it"Hello"
"Um, hi, Buffy."
"Cordelia"
"Yeah."
"Do you need something"
"Well, it's not something that I need."
"What is it then" Buffy asked beginning to become irritated.
"It's more something that, Angel needs, now."
"Please tell me you're not talking about what I think you're talking about" Buffy said with a sigh.
"If you're referring to his soul, yeah" she answered sheepishly.
"Cordelia! How did it happen! No wait, I don't want to know" Buffy yelled into the phone. "How could you let it happen"
"Well you know how it is, you did it once to! One thing leads to another and it happened."
"God, Cordelia! At least I have an excuse, I didn't know what
would happen at the time"
"I'm sorry ok"
"Fine! Look, we have to get to him before he gets to someone else. Did he tell you where he was going, or going to do"
"No. He just thanked me and left."
"Great, and Dawn just left to! Wait a minute, he thanked you"
"Yeah, why"
"He never thanked me" she said in a small voice.
"Oh, Buffy, get off it! Did you send someone with her" Cordelia asked getting back on topic.
"With who"
"Dawn! Like Spike, or someone"
"No. She's eighteen Cordelia"
"So you just let her go out" Cordelia asked in disbelief. This was Buffy right?
"No! I gave her a stake"
Dawn pulled into the alley behind the Bronze, parked her car, and climbed out. As she made her way to the front entrance a shadow moved through the alley behind her. Before she could react she was thrown to the ground as someone fell on top of her, holding her down. She tried to reach for the stake, but it was no use, she was held down
firmly. As she squirmed the person on top of her groped her and she figured out that it was human and he was trying to find her money. Dawn screamed for help and hoped someone had heard her.
Spike walked out of the Bronze. Dawn had said she would meet him there, but she was almost an hour late, and he was tired of waiting. He figured she had gotten tied up with something and couldn't make it. He knew she wouldn't just stand him up without a good reason. They had grown close in the past couple of years and he loved her. She understood him and as far as he was concerned she was family. He decided to head to his crept and spend the rest of the night there. He started to walk home when he heard a scream off in the distance. He turned around and walked toward it to check it out. As he got closer he heard it again and noticed that it kind of sounded familiar. Then it hit him, Dawn. He picked up speed and ran toward the alley.
Dawn struggled to get free from the mugger's assault, but found he was to strong. Then she felt him being pulled off her. She sat up and looked to see Spike holding the man off the ground by the throat. It took Spike a moment to realize that the man in his hands was really human. Spike was putting a lot of effort into causing the man pain, but he himself wasn't experiencing any. Spike dropped the man and he fell in a clump. The man scrambled to stand up and then ran while he could. Spike noticed Dawn watching him and began to put on a show so Dawn would think he was experiencing the pain in his head. He
couldn't figure out why his chip wasn't working, but he wasn't going to worry about it now.
Dawn zoned back in on the events that had taken place. She carefully got up and walked over to Spike. "Are you ok, Spike" she asked concerned.
"In a minute" he answered grabbing his head and cursing for more effect. He acted like he was slowly recovering and asked just as concerned as Dawn"How bout you? Did he hurt you"
"No, not much, I'll be alright. I don't know what would of happened if you hadn't come when you did." She smiled at him. "Could you drive me home, Spike"
"Sure, Bit, if that's what you want."
"Well I'm not in much of a partying mood now" she said with a sad smile.
"Alright then, c'mon." He wrapped an arm around her waist and held her close as they walked to the car.
They drove the few short miles to the Summers' house in silence until Dawn spoke"Thanks, by the way. For helping me."
"No problem, Bit." He put an arm around her shoulder and pulled her across the seat closer to him and she laid her head on his shoulder. "I just don't want to have to do it again. You don't know how scared I was when I realized it was you screaming."
"You were scared" she asked in disbelief.
"You're the only real friend I've got left! If I lost you, I don't know what I would do." He kissed her temple.
He pulled the car into the Summers' driveway and they got out. "Do you want me to walk you in"
"No, I'll be ok. Night, Spike" she said as she walked up the steps to the door.
"Night, Bit" he called after her.
Dawn walked into the house to find a panicked Buffy. "Oh good, you're home" Buffy looked at the clock and it saw that it was almost 10pm. "Early, but you're home." Buffy grabbed her into a hug and held on to her.
"Buffy, what's wrong"
Buffy pulled back and looked at Dawn. She noticed that she looked a little dirty and mussed up. "What happened to you"
"I was jumped on my way into the Bronze."
"Are you ok" Buffy began to freak out"Did you use the stake I gave you"
"I'm fine and no, human. Spike heard me scream and saved me and brought me home."
"But it was a human, how could Spike do anything"
"He pulled him off me, then the chip activated and the guy got away."
"Oh, well that's good. Where's Spike"
"On his way home. Now tell me what's wrong"
"We have a problem."
"What kind of problem" Dawn asked becoming impatient.
"Angel's lost his soul. We need to gather everyone."