His Gift
Summery: What if spike had been the one to jump off the tower to close the
portal? I know it's strange but hey I just had an idea for a story so I
went with it. It is my first Fic so please don't be too harsh. Warning
Character Death!!! It will be spuffy though!
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters or anything about Buffy the vampire slayer. They belong to Joss Whedon and Mutant enemy!
So it begins...
Buffy's POV: Just as I reach the top of the tower I see the knife being plunged into Spike's back. I can see the pain in his eyes. Not only from being stabbed, but also from the feeling that he has failed Dawn and I. He has done so much for me, for both of us. He could never fail me.
I run; as fast as I can to get to Spike before he is pushed of the side. With one quick shove; Doc is falling off the tower and to his death. As I lay Spike down, I look over to Dawn; she is so scared, but we have saved her. Realization then hits me. I untie Dawn, and I see the slices across her stomach. The portal has been opened. I have failed Dawn, Giles, everyone. I couldn't get there in time to stop it.
Dawn tries to run into the portal to stop it, but I can't let her do it. She is so young and should live her life. I realize that is what the first slayer meant. That death is my gift. I am to give my life for everyone on earth. ************************************************************************ Spike's POV: She saved me. She stopped me from falling. I lay here starring at her as she speaks to Dawn. I know exactly what she is thinking of doing. She has to be the one to jump. Her or Dawn and of course Buffy could never let her lil' sis jump. It wasn't Dawn's job to save the world, it was hers. No way in hell am I letting her jump. ************************************************************************
Just then Spike stands up and starts to walk towards the two girls. Neither of them sees him, until he is right behind Buffy pulling her neck to one side.
Spike: I am so sorry! Nibblit, I need you to stay here with her and take care of everyone.
Dawn: Spike what are you doing?
Spike: what I have to for the ones I love.
Just then he sinks his teeth into her neck. The pain from the chip is excruciating, and he almost passes out, but he has to keep going. He has to drain her to the point of death for his plan to work.
Buffy: What the hell Spike? STOP!!!! THIS IS NO TIME FOR A MEAL!
Dawn: Buffy? Stop! Stop thrashing around let him finish!
Buffy: Have you both gone nuts?
Just as she said those last words she started getting weak and losing consciousness. Tears started forming in both Dawns' and Spike's eyes. Dawn knew what he was doing. He was draining her blood so he would be the one to jump. With most of the slayers blood in his system and her on the brink of death, hopefully the portal would close without her having to sacrifice herself. Spike pulls away from his slayer. Yes she had become his slayer. He gently laid her down, and looked at Dawn.
Spike: When she wakes up she will need your help. She will be very weak and need your help off the tower.
Dawn: I understand. God spike I love you. You are my big brother! I will miss you so much!
Spike: I love you too Nibblit! Please don't forget me!
With that said Spike pulls her into a tight embrace! He lets her go and wipes away the stray tear streaming along her face. He places a soft kiss on her forehead and walks over to the sleeping Buffy. He leans down and says a few words to her, then kisses her lips. Something he deserved. One final kiss.
During that kiss a bright light went through him!
Spike: Goodbye Dawn. Goodbye Buffy! I will miss you both so much. Dawn please tell everyone bye for me and tell them I will miss them. Even the whelp! Tell Buffy I will always love her!
Dawn fell to the ground crying. She tried to be strong for his sake but she couldn't stop herself. He is sacrificing himself for me! If it wasn't for me none of this would be happening. I should be the one to have to jump. Not Spike.
Spike turned away from his girls and ran off the platform. When he hit the portal, his body wet numb. There was supposed to be pain, but there was none. Then the rift closed.
Dawn watched him jump and heard him say his last words. "I love you both". She could see him inside the rift. She thought it would be painful, but he looked so calm and at peace. He finally served his purpose. She then turned away and walk back to the waking Buffy.
Dawn: Buf.buffy? She said through her crying.
Buffy: What is going on? The last thing I remember is Spike biting me.
Dawn: We should get off this tower.
Buffy: you're right.
Buffy was still very weak, but Dawn was there helping her. On their way down the stairs, Dawn couldn't stop thinking about the last words Spike said. She couldn't believe he was gone, for good.
As they reached the bottom they saw Giles, Willow, Xander, Anya, Tara, and the serene body of Spike. He was lying across as old crate. He still looked peaceful. Everyone was bruised and broken but all that would heal in time.
Giles turn around and saw Dawn and Buffy. He ran as fact as someone with a concussion could run. He helped Dawn sit Buffy down and sat down himself.
Giles: What happened up there? I know the portal opened but how did you close it?
Dawn: We didn't close it! Spike did!
Xander: What are you saying? How the hell did he close that thing?
Dawn: He drained Buffy.
Xander: HE DID WHAT?!!!!?? Where is the bastard? I'm gunna kill him!
No one but Dawn had seen his body lying on the crate. They were all too worried about Buffy to notice.
Dawn: You can't kill him! He is already dead.
Buffy: What?
Dawn: He jumped into the portal after drinking your blood. He risked himself to save all of us. With that she pointed over to where him body lay.
Giles: Vampires can't die like that. This is very interesting.
Dawn: Well he wasn't a vampire when he jumped. I guess the powers that be or something returned his humanity. He deserved it!
Buffy just sat there in a catatonic state listening as tears went down her cheeks.
Dawn: He said he would miss all of you. Even you Xander.
Even Xander couldn't help but to start crying at that! He couldn't believe that Spike; A soul less vampire would risk his life for all of them.
Dawn: Buffy.. He wanted me to tell you that he loved you and would miss you. He said that he will always love you.
Hearing those words Buffy came back to reality. She couldn't help but break down. The all helped her up and walked over to where Spike's body was.
Buffy: He can't be gone! Not now. Not when I finally...
Willow: Buffy? What? Finally what?
Buffy fell to the ground and threw her arms around Spike's body. Still crying hysterically. Willow leaned next to her trying to comfort her friend the best she could.
Buffy(whispers): not when I finally realize I love you!
Only Willow heard what she had said to Spike. She couldn't help but put her arms around Buffy and start crying again herself.
Xander: What? What did she say?!!!???
Anya: I think she finally realizes she was in love with Spike.
Xander: oh. OH! Buffy I am so sorry.
Dawn went over to where Buffy was and put her arms around Buffy and Willow. After about 10 minutes, Giles and Xander finally pulled Buffy away from Spike. It was a hard task, but one that had to be done. They all went home, and got some well deserved rest. ************************************************************************
A week later they had the funeral for Spike. It was a beautiful ceremony. Very few people came. Buffy, Dawn, Giles, Anya, Tara, Willow, Xander, and few other people Spike had known. After his body was put into the ground, one by one the Scoobies went and said something to him. First to go was Giles.
Giles: I never really got to know you. I always thought you were just another vampire. I remember when we had you tied up in my bath tub. You had just gotten your chip put in. You were so lonely in there, so you had asked me to some in and watch passions with you. I felt so sorry for you that I did. We had a good time. It's all your fault I am so addicted to that show now. I never miss an episode. You are a good man. You aren't just a vampire. You are someone I wish I had gotten to know. I'll tape all the episodes for you. Goodbye my friend.
As Giles walked away, Tara came and said her words to him.
Tara: You were a good friend to me. I know you never would've killed me if you had gotten the chance. No one knows all the late night talks we had about Buffy. I never told anyone. Just like you asked I kept it a secret. Buffy, well actually no one really got to know the side of you like I did. I think they would have liked to of met him. I will miss you.
She places a soft kiss on her fingers and pressed them to him tombstone and walked away. Anya walked up.
Anya: Yeah I didn't really know you. I wish I had gotten to know you. I always heard such awful things about you and the things you did in your past. I kind of admired you for them. Of course I did many similar things when I was a demon.. This one time.
Xander: ANYA!
Anya: ok..ok.. well goodbye Spike.
Anya walked away and stood with the others as Xander went and said his part.
Xander: I always hated you. I kinda still do. You have earned my respect though. I never thought in a million years you would do something like you did. I guess you really did love Buffy didn't you? Well what you did was very unselfish and I guess I judged you wrong. Too bad I realize this after you're gone huh? You did a good job Spike.
Willow was next to go.
Willow: You tried to kill me! I can't help but laugh at that. When you came to me to do the love spell to get Drusilla back that was the first time you tried to kill me. I think. Then the time when you first got your chip and we kept trying to see if you could bite me. Not really fun times for me you know with the whole death threatening thing going on. I was actually kind of happy when you said I was good enough for you to bite and Xander wasn't. It was funny even though I didn't show it. I will miss you smirk, and bickering with Buffy and Xander. I will miss you too Spike. Goodbye.
Willow started crying and walked away. Tara was there comforting her through it all. Dawn then walked up.
Dawn: What you did for me and Buffy. Well actually for the entire world, was amazing. Your love for Buffy was probably the most beautiful thing in the world. No one loved as much as you. Of course you tried to kill her but that was just your nature just like it was in hers to try and kill you. You are my big brother. You always were. You took care of me. Even my mother loved you. You didn't think you deserved Buffy but really you did. You deserved her love Spike. You have her love. You have my love. Please take care of mom up there. I know you are in heaven. Most vampires don't go to heaven but I know you did. You earned it. I love you Spike.
Dawn walked over to the comforting arms of Xander and Willow. Buffy then slowly made her way over to his grave.
Buffy: I love you! God damnit Spike I love you! Why did I have to realize it after you are gone? I guess the saying is true. You never realize what you've got until it's gone. You're gone now. Thank you for what you did. You saved and protected Dawn until death just as you said you would. Don't worry baby. I'll save you. Just you wait. No goodbyes.
After she finished, together they read what his tomb stone said.
Spike His love saved us all.
It wasn't much but it said a lot.
Ok so this is only the first chapter. This won't be a very long fic but it will be a few more chapters before I am done!
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters or anything about Buffy the vampire slayer. They belong to Joss Whedon and Mutant enemy!
So it begins...
Buffy's POV: Just as I reach the top of the tower I see the knife being plunged into Spike's back. I can see the pain in his eyes. Not only from being stabbed, but also from the feeling that he has failed Dawn and I. He has done so much for me, for both of us. He could never fail me.
I run; as fast as I can to get to Spike before he is pushed of the side. With one quick shove; Doc is falling off the tower and to his death. As I lay Spike down, I look over to Dawn; she is so scared, but we have saved her. Realization then hits me. I untie Dawn, and I see the slices across her stomach. The portal has been opened. I have failed Dawn, Giles, everyone. I couldn't get there in time to stop it.
Dawn tries to run into the portal to stop it, but I can't let her do it. She is so young and should live her life. I realize that is what the first slayer meant. That death is my gift. I am to give my life for everyone on earth. ************************************************************************ Spike's POV: She saved me. She stopped me from falling. I lay here starring at her as she speaks to Dawn. I know exactly what she is thinking of doing. She has to be the one to jump. Her or Dawn and of course Buffy could never let her lil' sis jump. It wasn't Dawn's job to save the world, it was hers. No way in hell am I letting her jump. ************************************************************************
Just then Spike stands up and starts to walk towards the two girls. Neither of them sees him, until he is right behind Buffy pulling her neck to one side.
Spike: I am so sorry! Nibblit, I need you to stay here with her and take care of everyone.
Dawn: Spike what are you doing?
Spike: what I have to for the ones I love.
Just then he sinks his teeth into her neck. The pain from the chip is excruciating, and he almost passes out, but he has to keep going. He has to drain her to the point of death for his plan to work.
Buffy: What the hell Spike? STOP!!!! THIS IS NO TIME FOR A MEAL!
Dawn: Buffy? Stop! Stop thrashing around let him finish!
Buffy: Have you both gone nuts?
Just as she said those last words she started getting weak and losing consciousness. Tears started forming in both Dawns' and Spike's eyes. Dawn knew what he was doing. He was draining her blood so he would be the one to jump. With most of the slayers blood in his system and her on the brink of death, hopefully the portal would close without her having to sacrifice herself. Spike pulls away from his slayer. Yes she had become his slayer. He gently laid her down, and looked at Dawn.
Spike: When she wakes up she will need your help. She will be very weak and need your help off the tower.
Dawn: I understand. God spike I love you. You are my big brother! I will miss you so much!
Spike: I love you too Nibblit! Please don't forget me!
With that said Spike pulls her into a tight embrace! He lets her go and wipes away the stray tear streaming along her face. He places a soft kiss on her forehead and walks over to the sleeping Buffy. He leans down and says a few words to her, then kisses her lips. Something he deserved. One final kiss.
During that kiss a bright light went through him!
Spike: Goodbye Dawn. Goodbye Buffy! I will miss you both so much. Dawn please tell everyone bye for me and tell them I will miss them. Even the whelp! Tell Buffy I will always love her!
Dawn fell to the ground crying. She tried to be strong for his sake but she couldn't stop herself. He is sacrificing himself for me! If it wasn't for me none of this would be happening. I should be the one to have to jump. Not Spike.
Spike turned away from his girls and ran off the platform. When he hit the portal, his body wet numb. There was supposed to be pain, but there was none. Then the rift closed.
Dawn watched him jump and heard him say his last words. "I love you both". She could see him inside the rift. She thought it would be painful, but he looked so calm and at peace. He finally served his purpose. She then turned away and walk back to the waking Buffy.
Dawn: Buf.buffy? She said through her crying.
Buffy: What is going on? The last thing I remember is Spike biting me.
Dawn: We should get off this tower.
Buffy: you're right.
Buffy was still very weak, but Dawn was there helping her. On their way down the stairs, Dawn couldn't stop thinking about the last words Spike said. She couldn't believe he was gone, for good.
As they reached the bottom they saw Giles, Willow, Xander, Anya, Tara, and the serene body of Spike. He was lying across as old crate. He still looked peaceful. Everyone was bruised and broken but all that would heal in time.
Giles turn around and saw Dawn and Buffy. He ran as fact as someone with a concussion could run. He helped Dawn sit Buffy down and sat down himself.
Giles: What happened up there? I know the portal opened but how did you close it?
Dawn: We didn't close it! Spike did!
Xander: What are you saying? How the hell did he close that thing?
Dawn: He drained Buffy.
Xander: HE DID WHAT?!!!!?? Where is the bastard? I'm gunna kill him!
No one but Dawn had seen his body lying on the crate. They were all too worried about Buffy to notice.
Dawn: You can't kill him! He is already dead.
Buffy: What?
Dawn: He jumped into the portal after drinking your blood. He risked himself to save all of us. With that she pointed over to where him body lay.
Giles: Vampires can't die like that. This is very interesting.
Dawn: Well he wasn't a vampire when he jumped. I guess the powers that be or something returned his humanity. He deserved it!
Buffy just sat there in a catatonic state listening as tears went down her cheeks.
Dawn: He said he would miss all of you. Even you Xander.
Even Xander couldn't help but to start crying at that! He couldn't believe that Spike; A soul less vampire would risk his life for all of them.
Dawn: Buffy.. He wanted me to tell you that he loved you and would miss you. He said that he will always love you.
Hearing those words Buffy came back to reality. She couldn't help but break down. The all helped her up and walked over to where Spike's body was.
Buffy: He can't be gone! Not now. Not when I finally...
Willow: Buffy? What? Finally what?
Buffy fell to the ground and threw her arms around Spike's body. Still crying hysterically. Willow leaned next to her trying to comfort her friend the best she could.
Buffy(whispers): not when I finally realize I love you!
Only Willow heard what she had said to Spike. She couldn't help but put her arms around Buffy and start crying again herself.
Xander: What? What did she say?!!!???
Anya: I think she finally realizes she was in love with Spike.
Xander: oh. OH! Buffy I am so sorry.
Dawn went over to where Buffy was and put her arms around Buffy and Willow. After about 10 minutes, Giles and Xander finally pulled Buffy away from Spike. It was a hard task, but one that had to be done. They all went home, and got some well deserved rest. ************************************************************************
A week later they had the funeral for Spike. It was a beautiful ceremony. Very few people came. Buffy, Dawn, Giles, Anya, Tara, Willow, Xander, and few other people Spike had known. After his body was put into the ground, one by one the Scoobies went and said something to him. First to go was Giles.
Giles: I never really got to know you. I always thought you were just another vampire. I remember when we had you tied up in my bath tub. You had just gotten your chip put in. You were so lonely in there, so you had asked me to some in and watch passions with you. I felt so sorry for you that I did. We had a good time. It's all your fault I am so addicted to that show now. I never miss an episode. You are a good man. You aren't just a vampire. You are someone I wish I had gotten to know. I'll tape all the episodes for you. Goodbye my friend.
As Giles walked away, Tara came and said her words to him.
Tara: You were a good friend to me. I know you never would've killed me if you had gotten the chance. No one knows all the late night talks we had about Buffy. I never told anyone. Just like you asked I kept it a secret. Buffy, well actually no one really got to know the side of you like I did. I think they would have liked to of met him. I will miss you.
She places a soft kiss on her fingers and pressed them to him tombstone and walked away. Anya walked up.
Anya: Yeah I didn't really know you. I wish I had gotten to know you. I always heard such awful things about you and the things you did in your past. I kind of admired you for them. Of course I did many similar things when I was a demon.. This one time.
Xander: ANYA!
Anya: ok..ok.. well goodbye Spike.
Anya walked away and stood with the others as Xander went and said his part.
Xander: I always hated you. I kinda still do. You have earned my respect though. I never thought in a million years you would do something like you did. I guess you really did love Buffy didn't you? Well what you did was very unselfish and I guess I judged you wrong. Too bad I realize this after you're gone huh? You did a good job Spike.
Willow was next to go.
Willow: You tried to kill me! I can't help but laugh at that. When you came to me to do the love spell to get Drusilla back that was the first time you tried to kill me. I think. Then the time when you first got your chip and we kept trying to see if you could bite me. Not really fun times for me you know with the whole death threatening thing going on. I was actually kind of happy when you said I was good enough for you to bite and Xander wasn't. It was funny even though I didn't show it. I will miss you smirk, and bickering with Buffy and Xander. I will miss you too Spike. Goodbye.
Willow started crying and walked away. Tara was there comforting her through it all. Dawn then walked up.
Dawn: What you did for me and Buffy. Well actually for the entire world, was amazing. Your love for Buffy was probably the most beautiful thing in the world. No one loved as much as you. Of course you tried to kill her but that was just your nature just like it was in hers to try and kill you. You are my big brother. You always were. You took care of me. Even my mother loved you. You didn't think you deserved Buffy but really you did. You deserved her love Spike. You have her love. You have my love. Please take care of mom up there. I know you are in heaven. Most vampires don't go to heaven but I know you did. You earned it. I love you Spike.
Dawn walked over to the comforting arms of Xander and Willow. Buffy then slowly made her way over to his grave.
Buffy: I love you! God damnit Spike I love you! Why did I have to realize it after you are gone? I guess the saying is true. You never realize what you've got until it's gone. You're gone now. Thank you for what you did. You saved and protected Dawn until death just as you said you would. Don't worry baby. I'll save you. Just you wait. No goodbyes.
After she finished, together they read what his tomb stone said.
Spike His love saved us all.
It wasn't much but it said a lot.
Ok so this is only the first chapter. This won't be a very long fic but it will be a few more chapters before I am done!
