The Return

by spikeakawilliam

This is the first part of The New Life Series. Contains chapters 1-6. Will add more as it progresses. Begun May 2003 so it doesnt follow Angel but will have some of the episode plots in it. typo: (OS) i meant OF

1. The Return

The Return

by: Spike's girl, Ally

A/N: This is my first series fic. It will be called The New Life Series. Post Chosen. I started this the day after the last episode of Buffy. Mainly AU, but with spoilers for Angel. I made Buffy aware of Connor. I don't remember her knowing from the show, so just think of it as Faith told Buffy when she came back to Sunnydale. I am writing this series for a few of my friends. We consider ourselves as a type os Scooby gang. Ally.

Prologue

"I love you."

"No you don't, but thanks for saying it."

It was one year and one month after the destruction of Sunnydale. Buffy and the group were rounding up all the Slayers. Buffy made Dawn go with Giles on a lead for one of the Slayers while Buffy went to L.A. She needed to speak to Angel because she was still upset that Spike died.

Meanwhile Angel is working with Spike on an investigation. Spike has not told Buffy that he is Alive yet. They have just finished the investigation. Spike goes up to his room in the hotel as Angel goes to his office. Ten minutes later Buffy walks through the doors of the hotel. Angel can smell her scent so he goes in to the lobby to meet her. Buffy walks up to Angel and hugs him. He leads her to his office so that they will have some privacy.

Chapter One

"What's wrong, Buffy?"

"Angel, I can't get over Spike's death. I know that he died saving the world, but still I can't believe that he is really gone."

"Buffy, it is okay to be upset. You loved him so much. You just need time to deal, to put this grief aside."

"I know that, Angel. But you don't know how many times I wanted to make Willow to bring him back. I didn't because I knew she couldn't. I knew she wouldn't because she does not want to go evil again."

"Well, Buffy, I have to say that I feel sorry for you. I know how you feel. I felt almost the same exact way when you died. You just really need time to yourself to..."

"I know that already, Angel. I just don't want to deal with this again. It is just hard for me."

"You know what, Buffy, I can't do this any longer. Come with me. I want to show you something."

"Do what, Angel?"

"You will see, Buffy. Please just come with me." Angel takes her upstairs. They stop at room number twenty-two. Buffy is a little confused at the moment. Angel knocks on the door. They can hear someone moving around inside. When the door opens Buffy gasps. Spike steps out.

"Angel, why did you tell her?"

"Spike, I couldn't let her keep feeling like this. I can't keep lying to her."

"I wanted to tell her on my own, Angel. This is a shock for her. I wanted to wait until she has put her grief aside."

"Spike, I could not let her spill her guts to me about how she feel about you and still let her believe you were dead. I care for her too much to put her through that. I am not going to be apart of this. You can lie to her, Spike. But I won't."

"Spike, why didn't you tell me that you were alive? I have a right to know."

"Buffy, I didn't tell you because I wasn't sure of how you would react. I was going to wait a month to tell you, but I just kept backing out. I was going to tell you, but I can see Angel has already told you." He shot a look at angel. Then he turned back toward Buffy. "Buffy, I just wanted you not to be upset with me. You are very hard to predict."

"Spike, I wouldn't have been upset. I would have been happy that you are alive. I am upset that you thought you had to hide from me. You even made Angel lie about it. What made you fell like this?"

"First of all, Buffy. I'm human now. I wasn't sure if you would be happy or sad."

"Angel, can Spike and I have some privacy."

"Sure, Buffy. I will be downstairs if you need me." He glances at Spike, then he turns and goes to his office. Spike opens the door to his room and lets Buffy enter. There is a bed and a chair in his room. Spike sits on the bed as Buffy sits in the chair.

"Spike, tell me why you didn't tell me you were alive."

"First thing first, Buffy. I did die when Sunnydale was destroyed. The Powers That Be made me human for stopping the Apocalypse. Two weeks after the town was destroyed I was made human. I magically showed up here in L.A. Angel let me stay here and let me help him on the investigations that come his way. I didn't tell you that I was alive because I thought that you might not want to be with me because now I am an ordinary human. You like danger, Buffy. Especially in the men you date. I guess I didn't want you to reject me. I thought that if I didn't tell you that I would be happy."

"Spike, you should have told me. When you opened the door a few minutes ago is when I found out you were alive. I came to L.A. to talk to Angel because I was still upset that you died. Angel was telling me that I needed time to work through my emotions. He must have saw how much I love you to show me you were alive against your wishes. When I gasped it was not that my heart stopped. It was actually that my heart sped up. My feelings for you, Spike, have not changed."

"But, Buffy, didn't you fall in love with the vampire me?"

"Yes I did, Spike. But you were more that a vampire. You fell in love with me. You loved me so much that you got a soul because you thought that would make me love you. I did love you. I just didn't know it yet. I fell in love with you Spike. Not the vampire, not the human, just the man."

"Well, I guess I acted pretty dumb for not telling you. I was just scared that you would reject me. I was wrong and I am sorry."

"Spike, you don't have to be sorry. I understand. I was so scared to tell you my feelings for so long that I lost you. I had to talk to Angel to find my true feelings for you. When he came to Sunnydale I was happy to see him. After I killed Caleb, Angel and I started to talk. He asked me if you were my boyfriend because he could smell you all over me. I said you weren't. He asked me more questions about us. I said it was none of his business who my boyfriends are. At that moment I knew in my heart that I love you. Angel asked me again if you were my boyfriend and my answer was that I wasn't sure if you were in real life but you were in my heart. You are still the man I am in love with Spike, and you will always be."

"Buffy, I love you too. You don't know what it means to me to hear you say that. For three years I have wanted you to say that. When you first said you love me, I didn't believe you until you held my hand in Hell. At that moment, when I looked deep into your eyes, I saw how you truly felt about me. I told you how I truly felt the night before and I was hurt when you kissed Angel. But when you wanted to stay with me in Hell I could have sworn my heart actually beated from your love for me. I told you to go because I love you so much and I wanted you to live and be happy."

"Spike, I am happy now that I know you are alive. I was so upset when you died. I wanted Willow to bring you back. You and Angel are the only people I told. Willow doesn't even know. I would just lie in bed crying over you. I would think back on the past four years and try to find out why I did not know my feelings for you back then. I guess my feelings developed for you after Willow brought me back. You were the only person that I confided in, Spike. I was amazed no one found out about us until you slept with Anya. Even after that, when I stood up for you no one found out that I love you. When everyone was against you, Spike, I stood by you, believing in you. You were the only one who stood by me when everyone kicked me out of my own house. It is hard to believe that we once hated each other."

"I know, Buffy. You were my archenemy because you were the Slayer. Then you became my lover. It's amazing what we went through together. We became friends after the tragic lost of your mother. It might be painful that I mentioned her and if it is I am sorry, but that is were you started to actually accept me as one of the gang. You made me feel like I was your family. You then became my lover and made me feel alive. I would give my soul to feel like that again. I want to be a part of your family and/or your lover. You are very special to me and I mean it, Buffy. You came into my life and turned my world upside down. You opened my eyes to what it felt to have friends, to have a real family."

"Spike, it is nice of you to give me the credit for opening your eyes to the world, but it was you who opened your eyes. You had the will to become more than an ordinary vampire. You had the will to become a man. And you did. You be came the man I fell in love with, Spike. That is what opened your eyes, not me. I might have inspired you but it was you who made it happen." Buffy stands up and walks over to Spike. She sits down on the bed next to him. Buffy kisses Spike passionately. Her hands wrap around his neck as his hands wrap around her back. Three minutes later they release each other desperate for air. They stare into each other's eyes showing their love for each other.

"Buffy, since I think of you all the time, I love it and hate when you do that. It makes me want you for at least the rest of the day."

" Well, Spike maybe I should kiss you more often." She smiles at him and kisses him again. Spike moves one of his hands and fists in Buffy's hair. Buffy places her hands on his face. Spike slowly turns Buffy and lays her on the bed while still kissing her. Spike is taking it slow because he is not sure if Buffy will stop him. He moves the hand that was on her back down her leg. He slowly moves it up taking her shirt with it. He flicks his wrist and his hand is under Buffy's shirt. He reaches her bra and checks if it hooks in the front. It does. Spike unhooks her bra and moves it off of one of her breasts. He squeezes it slowly as if he is massaging it. As he swipes her nipple with his thumb he can feel Buffy's breath catch while he is kissing her. His hand moves to the other breast.

He sits up and Buffy follows. He slowly takes off his shirt, then he takes off her shirt. Spike removes the rest of her bra and tosses it on the floor with the two shirts. He gazes in to her eyes as he lays her down on the bed again. They kiss passionately before Spike rests his head in her chest. His lips attach to one of her breast. He sucks hard on it for two minutes. He starts to encircle her nipple with his tongue. He moves it around her nipple without actually touching it. Buffy's breath is in hard, steady puffs. Spike bites her nipple which makes Buffy let out a soft moan. He moves to her other breast and starts over. When he bites this nipple, Buffy's moan is a little louder. He slowly licks his way down her stomach. When he reaches her bellybutton he swirls his tongue in it. Buffy's breaths become slow pants. Spike licks up her stomach all the way to her lips.

He kisses her passionately before he moves to her neck. He starts to nibble on it. Buffy's hands hold onto the back of Spike's head as he feasts on her neck. Spike starts to lick the spot of her neck were hr had just nibbled on. Buffy's nails start to dig into his head from the pleasure she is experiencing at the moment. Spike ignores the pain she is causing him and continues to feast on her neck. Buffy pulls his head closer to her neck. Spike licks her neck, then he kisses her. He lies directly on top of her. She can feel how harden his penis is at the moment. They quickly turn so that their positions are changed. Buffy licks straight down Spike's stomach, then she licks back up without removing here tongue from his body. She licks his lips before she kisses him.

Buffy starts kissing Spike neck. She licks it once, then kisses him on the lips. She sits up and puts her hands on the waistband of his jeans. Buffy unbuttons and unzips them. She pulls them half way down so that they are around his knees. She holds his penis for a few moments. Buffy can feel it harden for her touch. She pulls them rest of his jeans off, then lays on top of him, kissing him passionately. They turn again. Spike unbuttons Buffy's leather pants, then unzips them with his teeth. He slowly slides them off, keeping eye contact with Buffy. When they are off, he slowly moves his hand up her leg, feeling her silky skin. Spike grabs the waistband of her panties and slides them down her legs, then tosses them on the floor with their other clothes.

He slowly moves up on the bed so that he is directly on top of her. He moves his hands up her body sending a chill of pleasure down her spine. He places his hands on her face and kisses her deeply before he slowly slides inside her. Buffy put one of her hands on his back. He slowly pulls out, then thrusts back into her, over and over. Each time he thrusts harder and faster. Spike finds a rhythm. Buffy's hips pick up the rhythm and rock against his. Spike grabs Buffy's free hand and holds it inches away from her head on the bed. Her head starts to tilt backwards from the pleasure Spike is giving her.

Spike kisses her neck. He lets go of her hand and places his had on her cheek as he kisses her lips. The hand that is on his back clenches to his shoulder. Buffy puts her free hand on his face. He places his hands firmly on the bed and lifts his torso so that he can gaze in to her eyes. Spike can see Buffy telegraphing her love in her eyes. She can see the same in Spike's eyes. He presses his lips hard on hers. His tongue moves over her lips for a few seconds. Buffy places both hands on his back, moving them up and down his back, moving them up to his shoulders. He keeps thrusting hard in to her. Her hands stop at his shoulders and holds on to them. With one more thrust, Buffy's hands clench to his shoulders. She kisses him one more time, then she still and lets her climax hit. His name falls from her lips. With Buffy exploding all around him, Spike thrusts very hard into her and lets his release come. They look deep in to each other's eyes.

When both of their climaxes are over, Spike pulls out of Buffy and lies down next to her. Buffy rests her head on Spike's chest. She lightly moves her fingers across his chest, just letting her nails lightly scratch it. Spike wraps an arm around Buffy as she lies on him. He plays with her hair with his free hand. She turns her head and gazes into his eyes.

" Spike, I've missed you. I've missed being with you. I've missed being in your arms. I've missed the touch of you lips. I've missed just being near you. You became a priority in my life. I long to be with you every day. I wish we always could be together. We can't because we have to go on with our lives. I have to gather all the Slayers. You are probably going to stay here, aren't you?"

" Yes I am, Buffy. I am going to help Angel. You can always come here on visits. Plus you can write to me or email me. I love you so much that the thought of us not being together makes me become upset. I would to come with you but I want to stay here for now. Maybe I will come to you in the future to stay with you. I will visit you when I can. I never really experienced real love until ii fell in love wit you. I would do anything for you. I did things that I thought you would appreciate. Some things you thought were disgusting. I kept asking my self ' what will it take for you to notice me?' I am glad you are here now. I actually wasn't sure when I would tell you I was alive. When I saw you standing at my door, all of my doubts melted away. I love you Buffy."

" I love you too, Spike. I do appreciate the things you do. Some things from my perspective were disgusting. It took me awhile to notice you as a man and not an ordinary vampire. You changed my life. You were there when things got so bad that I thought it couldn't get any worse. You kept trying to win my heart when it was hopeless. You had faith in me. When I doubted myself, you were the one who showed me my way. I couldn't ask for anything else in a man."

" Buffy, I did what I did because I love you. I do believe in you. I believe that you can do anything and I mean anything. You have come through so much these past years. You defeated Adam. You defeated Glory. You died but you came back. You used me, then you fell in love with me. You were the one that figured out how to defeat the First. I went through Hell to get a soul because of you. When I acted crazy while living in the basement of Sunnydale High, you took me onto you house and helped me. You believed that I wasn't myself when the First had control over me. You believed in me. Just holding you makes me feel like we have become one person."

" Spike, how come you always know what to say to turn me on?" She turns and kisses him.

" You really are an amazing man, Spike. When we are together there is nothing I can't do. You make me feel like there is no evil in the whole world. There is nothing that can stop us when we are together. I believed in you because I know you, probably better than anyone else. I knew there was no way you could kill people on your own, not even because of the chip. You became good hearted. You learned to do good before you got your soul. You learned to suppress you demonic intensions. When I am with you, I don't think about being the Slayer. I think about just being a girl who met the right guy. You make me feel normal and I have no worries while I am in your arms. You actually make me feel alive. You make me feel whole."

" Buffy, I am glad and honored that I make you feel these ways. I do my best to make you happy. I always thought that what I felt for Drusilla was true love. When I fell in love with you, I knew it was not. You taught me true love, Buffy. I am who I am because of you. You are what wakes me up everyday."

" Spike, that is so romantic of you." She kisses him passionately.

" Buffy, when are you leaving?"

" I'm leaving tomorrow night, Spike. Why?"

" I wanted to know how much more time I have with you. I want to spend most of it here."

" Are you trying to seduce me again, Spike?"

" I try to seduce you all the time. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. All I can do is try."

" Well, that was a nice statement." Buffy lays on top of him. They kiss before Spike enters her body again. They make love for half an hour. Spike's head rests on Buffy's stomach as she plays with his hair.

" When will you come to L.A. again, Buffy?"

" I don't know, Spike. Probably when I need help or you guys need help. Or when I need a vacation from the real world and come to see you. I'll make sure I write to you. I will try to call at least once a month." Spike moves and lies next to Buffy, with his head on a pillow. He wraps an arm around Buffy's waist. Buffy starts to get up.

" Stay with me a little longer, Buffy. I don't want to let go of you yet."

" Okay, Spike. I'll stay a little longer." She lets him hold her. Buffy moves he fingers, caressing his arm. They fall asleep holding each other.

Chapter Two

When Buffy wakes up, Spike is still asleep. It is morning so she gets dress and goes downstairs. Everyone but Angel is surprised to see her. They all say 'hi' to her.

" Where's Cordelia?"

" Buffy, Cordelia is in a coma. It's kind of a long story."

" Guys, just give me the short version." Spike comes down stairs. He stands next to Buffy.

" Well, Buffy, you know that Cordy became part demon because her visions were killing her, right?"

" Yeah, I know that."

" Cordy became a higher being about a year ago. A couple of months ago Cordy came back. She didn't remember who she was when she came back. She became mystically pregnant. She actually gave birth to a bug demon, which used a lot of Cordy's life energy to be born. Cordy has been in a coma ever since."

" I'd hate to hear the long story. Angel I will see if Willow can do anything to help."

" Thanks, Buffy. Hey, when are you leaving?"

" Late tonight or early tomorrow. Depends on what happens today. Why, need help on anything?"

" No, just wanted to know. Do you want something to eat?"

" Sure, Angel." Buffy follows Angel into the kitchen." So, Buffy, did you and Spike have a nice talk?"

" Do you really need to ask or are you just trying to be nice, Angel?"

" Well Buffy, I am a vampire. Just being nice, I guess."

" Its okay, Angel. Besides you can't tell me that in five years you haven't fallen in love with someone." She smiles at him.

" Well, Buffy, I am actually in love with Cordy."

" See, I knew you couldn't let me down, Angel." They both laugh. "Wes has sure changed since he was in Sunnydale, hasn't he?"

" Yes he has, Buffy. We all have. One part left out of the short version was that Connor was born so that Cordy could become pregnant. Hard to see me being a father, isn't it?"

" Yes and no, Angel. You being a vampire and having a human child is hard to see but you are good, Angel. You know what is right. I don't think Connor could have a better father than you. Were is he anyway?"

" Wolfram & Hart gave him a family, but thanks, Buffy. That is very insightful."

" Well, what can I say? When you've been through what I have, what else is there?"

" Buffy, do you think I have a chance with Cordelia?"

" Angel, you love her. I think you have more then a chance. The question is if she is in love with you. And why wouldn't she be, you are a great guy and I am speaking from experience."

" If she ever wakes up, I will have to tell her my feelings and hope she feels the same."

" She probably does, Angel. I am sure if she were here now she would tell you the same thing. You just need to have some faith. When she wakes up and she will wake up, take the risk, you will feel better with your feelings out in the open than if you kept them inside. Angel, have confidence in your self. We all will get through this. I promise. Remember I still have to talk to Willow. I promise that I will call you with her answer." She looks at him sternly.

" Buffy, thank you, not just for you going to ask Willow, but thanks for just being here. You helped me as much as I helped you last night." Angel looks at Buffy graciously. Lorne comes into the kitchen excited.

" Angel, she's awake. Cordy is awake. She is asking for you."

" Go, Angel. Tell her what you told me." He looks at her deeply. "Good luck, Angel."

" Thanks, Buffy." Angel and Lorne leave the kitchen. Two minutes later Spike comes into the kitchen.

" So, Buffy, are you glad you came to L.A.?" He stands behind her and wraps his arms around her waist.

" Actually, I am. Angel helped me by taking me to you and I helped him by talking to him. I'd say this is one of the best visits to L.A. I have had." Buffy turns around and wraps her arms around Spike's neck. She gazes into his eyes.

" So, what did you and Angel talk about?"

" We talked about how everyone here in L.A. is doing. We talked about how Wesley, Cordelia, and he have changed over the years. How he is doing as a father. Oh and that he is in love with Cordelia." Spike looks at her shockingly.

" You mean he has actually fallen in love with someone besides you, Buffy. That is a big surprise." Buffy lightly hits Spike for his remark.

" Be nice, Spike. I told him that when she wakes up he should tell her how he feels about her. She probably feels the same way about him. I said that he needs to take a risk and get his feelings for her out in the open so that she knows how he feels and she can tell him how she feels about him. I just hope that he doesn't get hurt."

" Well, that can sometimes happen. Lets see how many times I told you I'm in love with you and got hurt."

" Spike, I am serious. Angel isn't really public with his emotions. How long did you hide your love for? You don't know how long Angel has been hiding his feelings."

" I know, Buffy. It is just that Angel is hard to picture not getting hurt. No one knows how Cordy feels about him. I mean that when she was pregnant she did not have control over her body and she has been in a coma for months. I hope he doesn't get hurt, but it is a possibility."

" I know, Spike. But if she can be in love with Xander, she could be in love with Angel. Its just that I've known Angel and Cordy so long that I can see them together."

" Well, I guess they should be together if you can see them together."

" Hey, how come you are being so affectionate in here and you weren't in the lobby?"

" Well, Buffy, I wasn't sure if you wanted me to. Wasn't sure if you wanted the others to know. I didn't want to upset you."

" Well, thanks, Spike." Buffy kisses him passionately. Fred comes into the kitchen while they are kissing.

" Oh sorry. I didn't mean to walk in on you guys." Buffy and Spike laugh lightly, not to hurt Fred's feelings.

" That's okay, Fred, Spike and I were just kissing." Buffy sits up on the counter. Spike stands next to her. "Fred, if we wanted some privacy, we would've went up to Spike's room. So, how are you doing?"

" Oh, I fine, Buffy. Just doing what I normally do. Things have been kinda slow since Jasmine. Everyone is happy that Cordelia is out of a coma."

" It's good that she is awake. She can start to get her life back in order. If there is no real complications, you don't have to talk to Willow, Buffy."

" Lets hope there are no complications. Cordy should not have to go through this. None of you should, but you d and Angel is so lucky to have you guys as friends. You guys are his family."

" I know what you mean, Buffy. Over the years we all have grown close to each other. We care about each other so much. It would be hard if we lost someone. Well, this has been a nice chat, but I have some work to do. I will see you guys later." Fred leaves the kitchen and goes in to the lobby. Spike steps in front of Buffy. She grabs the waistband of his jeans and pulls him close to her. Spike places his hands on Buffy's face and kisses her.

" Buffy, why don't we go for a walk in the garden?"

" Sure Spike, that sounds great." She jumps down off the counter and holds Spike's hand. Spike leads her to the garden. " I'm still not use to you being able to be in the Sun."

" I know, Buffy."

" So, Spike. Did you mean what you said in the kitchen?"

" Which part?"

" All of it, Spike."

" Yes, Buffy, I did. Every word of it. Why?"

" I was just wondering because you kinda have bad feelings toward Angel."

" Well, Buffy. We are working through them. If I stay here I am forced to get along with Angel. He can kick me out."

" Hey, did you stop smoking?"

" No, just cut back, Buffy. Why?"

"Well, it is a nasty thing to do. I wish you would quit."

" Buffy, do you really want me to quit, because I will."

" Yes, Spike. I want you to quit."

" Okay, I quit. No more cigarettes for me, Buffy." Spike smiles at her, then he kisses her. "So, Buffy, how is the 'Slayer Hunt' going?"

" It's going fine. Faith and Robin took some of the girls and went to Europe and Asia to locate Slayers there. Willow and Kennedy are in South America with some of the other girls. Xander and Andrew are in Cleveland keeping contact with everyone. Sort of our HQ at the moment. The rest are scattered over the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Dawn is with Giles. I needed a break to mourn over you. I also wanted to ask Angel and the others to keep an eye out for Slayers here in L.A. We have found about fifty Slayers so far."

" That's good, Buffy. Hopefully you will be able to gather all of them. How is Dawn?"

" Dawn's fine. I have been training her, so that she can fight with us. I have put it off for so long. It is time to treat her as an adult. She is a lot like me. I hope I am doing the right thing, Spike."

" You are, Buffy. Dawn is lucky to have you as a sister. She is involved in this if you want her to or not. It is her choice and she chose to stand by you and fight."

" I know, Spike." Buffy leans her head against Spike's arm. "Its just that I feel a little too protective of her. I know that she can take care of herself. I guess it is just my being a big sister that makes me feel this way."

" Well, you'll probably are always going to feel this way. It is a family thing. You just got to remember, you can't protect her forever, Buffy."

" I know. Lets talk about something else."

" What do you want to talk about, Buffy?"

" Lets talk about us, Spike. Do you want me to tell everyone that you're alive and human?"

" It's your choice, Buffy. I don't really care. If it makes you happy, tell who ever you want."

" Thanks, Spike." They sit down on a bench. Buffy sits sideways and rests against Spike's chest. "Being with you makes me happy, Spike. If I tell them you're alive, I should probably tell them that I am in love with you, shouldn't I."

" Yeah, probably, Buffy. That way they're not confused when I visit you. Plus, you should take you own advice and get your feelings out in the open." He grins at her.

" Maybe you're right, Spike. But if I don't tell them, you could show up and shock the hell out of them."

" That's true. So, I guess you're not going to tell them."

" No, lets keep it a surprise. Besides, I would love to see their faces."

" So, when do you want to surprise them, Buffy?" She gazes into his blue eyes.

" In a week everyone should be back for a regroup and rest. When I get back there, I'll call you and tell you when to come."

" That will be fine. I can hardly wait. Have any idea on hoe they should see me?"

" Well, I was thinking I could have them all go out to dinner and when they come back you would be on the couch with me."

" I'm liking the sound of this already. What will we be doing on the couch?"

" I don't know. Whatever happens in the time that we will there. Why, any suggestions?"

" Two come to mind, but one would be better in private. The other is good anywhere."

" And what would they be?" Buffy smiles at Spike because she knows what the two things are.

" One would be kissing each other like this." Spike kisses Buffy so passionately, that she practically fell back when he kissed her.

" That would be good, Spike. I'd hate to hear what the other one is if you can't show me."

" I can show you, but we would have to go upstairs first, Buffy."

" Lead the way, sweetie." Buffy gets up and Spike follows. He takes her hand in his and pulls her close to him. He kisses her quickly, then leads her inside. They are at the first step when Wesley stops them.

" Buffy, I think I might have found a Slayer. Do you want to check it out?"

" Yeah, I was going to ask you guys later to keep an eye out for me. Do you have the address?"

" Yeah, its right here." Wes hands her a piece of paper with the name and address on it. "Buffy, do you want me to come with you?"

" No, Wes. I'll take Spike. Tell Angel about this and if we're not back when night falls, tell him to find us."

" Sure, Buffy. I'll tell him when he comes down." Buffy looks at the stairs, then back at Wesley.

" Thanks, Wes." She turns to Spike. "You ready?"

" Whenever you are, Buffy."

" Lets go then. See you guys in a little bit." When they are alone on the street, Spike talks to Buffy as they walk.

" Guess I will have to wait to sow you my second suggestion until later, Buffy. What a shame." He smiles at her.

" That's okay, Spike. Besides I think I know what it is and if we have to wait, then it will be better for us." She glances at him.

" So where do we find this girl, Buffy?"

" The address Wes gave me is '820 Lauren St.' know where that is?"

" Yeah. Its this way, Buffy." They head east. It is a long walk. "So, Buffy, what do you think Angel and Cordelia are talking about?"

" Well, since it has been more then two hours since he has gone up there, I'd say what they are going to do about their feelings or if they are going to tell everyone. Why, Spike?"

" I was just wondering what you thought. I'd say that she feels the same about him, since he has been up there so long. I am happy for him."

" Wait a minute, buster. Are you saying that you are happy that Angel, the Angel that was my boyfriend for three years, is in love Cordy and you're serious?"

" Yes, I am, Buffy. Is there a problem with that?"

" No, it's just that you are being a normal guy toward Angel, who you admitted you still have bad feelings toward. I am very proud of you. You put your feelings aside and looked at the big picture." She stops and kisses him, then she holds his hand and starts walking again. Ten minutes later they reach the house. They knock on the door and a fifteen year old girl answers.

" Are you Ally?"

Chapter Three

" Yes, can I help you?"

" I am Buffy and this is Spike. We have come to talk to you. Can we come in?"

" Sure, come on in. what do you need to talk to me about?" ally closes the door. She sits in a chair and Buffy and Spike sit in the couch.

" Ally, do you feel any different than you did two weeks ago?"

" Yes, I feel stronger physically and mentally. Why?"

" Well, Ally. This might be hard for to believe, but we think you might be what we call a Slayer."

" What's a Slayer, Buffy?"

" Well, it's a long story. We need you to come with us and we can tell you on the way."

" Okay, let me get my jacket." She grabs a black leather jacket. They all head to the hotel.

" Ally, the Slayer has been around for a long time. No one knows about the Slayer except a few people. The Slayer is a girl chosen to fight Evil. I am the Slayer. The people who know about me being the Slayer are my friends and family and a nonprofit organization called the Watchers Council. I don't deal with the Watchers Council anymore. A few years ago I moved to Sunnydale, where there was the Hellmouth. The Hellmouth was a gateway from here to basically Hell. There are a lot of supernatural powers in this world. I have been battling Vampires, Demons, and whatever Evil comes to Sunnydale ever since. Sunnydale was a magnet for Evil. A couple of months ago The First Evil got the opportunity to try to reek havoc on the world. Two weeks ago I figured out how to defeat The First once and for all. I had my friend Willow perform a spell to make every Potential Slayer in the world a Slayer. There were a group of Potentials with me and that is why I did it.

" We all went into the Hellmouth to fight. Spike here, was a vampire. Now, he wasn't a normal vampire. First he had a chip put into his head by a covert military operation called The Initiative. The chip prevented him from harming humans. Last year, after a few incidents that I don't want to describe, he left town for a few days and got a soul. There were only two vampires that have a soul. Spike was one of them. Angel, who you will meet later, is the other. Angel is still a vampire. Angel gave me an amulet that had to be worn by someone with a soul but more than human. Angel was going to wear it, but I told him he needs to be here incase I didn't defeat The First. So I gave the amulet to Spike.

"When we entered the Hellmouth, we fought well. After a while the amulet started to work and made a hole that let sunlight in. the demons we fought were Turok-Hans, which are Ubervampires. The amulet protected Spike and reflected the sunlight and killed the Ubervamps. Everyone left but Spike and me. I stayed and talked to Spike fore a few minutes, then I left. Spike had to stay behind. Since he had a soul he was able to destroy Sunnydale, which destroyed the Hellmouth, when he died from the sunlight. The rest of us had been gathering all the Slayers. Spike can tell you more on how he came back and became human."

" Ally, there are supernatural powers that we call The Powers That Be. The Powers That Be rewarded me for stopping the Apocalypse by making me became human. I came here to L.A. to stay with Angel. Buffy just found out I was alive yesterday."

" We're here." They all enter the hotel. Angel, Wes, Gunn and Fred are in the lobby.

" Guys, this is Ally." They all say hi to Ally. " Ally, I want you to focus and see if you can tell which one is Angel. You should be able to since him since he is still a vampire."

" Okay, Buffy. I'll try." Ally focuses on Angel, Gunn, and Wes. She stops in front of Angel. "Buffy, is this Angel?"

" Yes, Ally, that's Angel. Good job. This is Wes and Gunn." Lorne and Cordelia come down the stairs. Cordy is holding on to Lorne to make sure she doesn't fall.

" That is Cordelia and Lorne. Lorne is a good demon. Guys this is Ally. She is a Slayer." Cordelia stares at Buffy.

" I thought you were the Slayer, Buffy." Buffy turns toward Angel.

" All this time she has been awake and none of you have told her." Buffy turns back to Cordy. "Cordy I had Willow do a spell that took power from a scythe and make all the Potential Slayers into Slayers to defeat The First."

" Oh, okay, Buffy. Why is Spike here?"

" Angel, will you tell her the whole story for me?"

" Sure, Buffy. Come with me Cordy." Angel tales Cordy into his office and closes the door. Buffy walks to the desk and picks up the phone. She calls Xander in Cleveland.

" Xander, I have found one here in L.A. Did the Coven discover any more here?"

" Yes, but not exact locations. Giles has not checked in yet. Faith has four more and Willow has six. Three have been sent here. Who do you want me to get to start training them?"

" Get Kennedy to choose someone. She has trained with them and knows who would be the best to train them while I am in L.A. I want to stay a few more days. If there's a problem call here. What's today, Tuesday? Have everyone return by next Thursday. I want to regroup and meet the new girls."

" Okay, Buffy. I will tell everyone. Try to be back by Friday. Willow and Kennedy said that's when they'll be back with the girls. See you in a few days. Bye."

" Bye, Xander." She hangs up the phone. Then she turns to Fred. "Fred, can you show, Ally, a room?"

" Sure, Buffy. Ally, lets go get you a room." Fred and Ally go upstairs. Buffy goes to Angel's office. She lightly knocks, then opens the door and pops her head inside. She shuts the door, turns around, and smiles. Spike comes to stand by her.

" Buffy, what is it?"

" Well, I guess Cordy feels the same way Angel does." She opens the door for him. Angel and Cordy are kissing. Spike turns toward Buffy, closing the door.

" Well, at least they have each other. Maybe we should follow their example, Buffy."

" Sure, they'll probably be in the for awhile." Buffy grabs spikes hand and they go upstairs. They sit on Spike's bed.

" Buffy, do you really want to stay longer?"

" Yes, Spike. For two reasons. One is to be with you and the other is Ally, and Xander said the Coven has found more Slayers here. You will help me find them, right."

" Of course. The more time I spend with you, the better. I just want to be near you as long as I can." Spike sits against the wall. Buffy leans against him.

" Why are you so sweet and romantic all of a sudden, Spike? What changed you?"

" You did, Buffy. When you first said you love me. The thought that I was never going to be near you again. I got a second chance and I want to do things right. I want to always be near you, but I know I can't because we have to live our lives. Maybe in a few years we can be together all the time. I love you, Buffy."

" I love you too, Spike." Buffy kisses Spike intimately. She places one hand on his face. They release each other and gaze deeply at each other.

" Buffy, when are you going back?"

" Well, I'm not sure. Xander wants me to try to be back by Friday. I need to be back by next Wednesday, so that I am there when everyone gets back. I am going to try to leave Friday. I want you to came a week from Friday, Spike. Try to came a week from Friday."

" I'll be there, Buffy. You will call me before, right?"

" Yes, Spike, I'll call you. If I am not alone when I talk to you on the phone, what should I call you?"

" Well, you can call me William. I like 'sweetie', I don't think you will call me that on the phone before we shock everyone."

" No, I won't, Spike. Lets just stick to William. Anyway, is Friday okay with you or do you want to came Saturday?"

" Friday's fine. Whatever you want, Buffy. It's your decision. Are you going to make them all go out to the same place?"

" I was thinking about it so that they all return together, or do you just want to shock certain people, 'sweetie'"

" Well, I definitely want to see Giles's, Willow's, Xander's, and Faith's faces. If you want to shock anyone or everyone else, its your choice, hunny."

" I like the sound of that."

" What do you like the sound of, Buffy?"

" You called me 'hunny', Spike. I like it. Well, I'll just have everyone leave for a while and have Xander, Willow, Faith, and Giles come back before the others. I'll call the Wednesday before to give you the time and address. Don't let anyone know."

" I won't, Buffy. I'll tell the guys here that I am not ready to tell the others. So that when anyone call but you, not to tell them I am here."

" Okay, but I don't think anyone would call but me, Spike." Buffy smiles playfully at Spike. He smiles back.

" Well, Spike, I need to talk to Angel. Lets go downstairs." Buffy gets up and Spike follows. She wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him.

" Mmm, what do I have to do to get more of that, Buffy?"

" Behave, Spike. Just behave." She kisses him again, then they go downstairs. Everyone, except Angel, is in the lobby talking. Angel is in his office. Buffy and Spike enter his office and close the door.

" Angel, I have a favor to ask you. Two in fact. I want to know if I could stay til about Friday. I also want to know if you guys can keep an eye out for Slayers. I called Xander earlier and he said the Coven located more in this area."

" Sure, you can stay as long as you like, Buffy. We will keep an eye out for Slayers when you leave. Do you have a number where I can reach you or one of the others?"

" Yeah, let me write it down for you." Angel hands her a pen and a piece of paper. Buffy writes down the number then hands it to Angel. "Xander is always there. If you find any, I will be the one who comes to get the girls."

" Angel, I don't want the others to know I am alive. Buffy and I have planned when I am going to tell them. So if anyone calls except Buffy, please don't let them know."

" Sure, Spike. You both know I have to tell everyone here, that way they know what you want."

" Yeah, we know, Angel. Spike and I just don't want certain people to know. Next week Spike is going to come to Cleveland. That is when plan to tell everyone. Sort of a surprise."

" That's fine, Buffy."

" So, how is Cordy, Angel?"

" She's fine, Buffy. Why?"

" Just wondering because you spent a lot of time with her today. I guess you took my advice. I know she feels the same about you, Angel."

" How do you know?" Buffy and Spike smile at each other, then smile at Angel.

" When you brought Cordy in here to tell her about my situation, I called Xander. After I got off I came to tell you about the other Slayers. I knocked on the door and you didn't answer. So I opened it and saw you and Cordy making out. Spike saw me smiling, so he came over and saw you guys too. So when are you guys going to tell everyone?"

" Don't know, Buffy. Haven't talked to Cordy about it. I'll probably let her decide."

" Well, congrats, Angel. I hope you two will be very happy."

" Thanks, Spike."

" Angel, I am going to get Cordy. That way the four of us can talk."

" Okay, Buffy." Buffy gets up and leaves Angel's office. She walks of to Cordelia.

" Cordy, Angel, Spike and I want to talk to you in Angel's office."

" Okay, Buffy." Cordy follows Buffy into the office. Buffy shuts the door behind them. Cordy stands near Angel, while Buffy stands against Spike's chest with his arms around her waist.

" Congratulations, Cordy. We hope you and Angel will be happy together."

" How do you and Spike know, Buffy?"

" We kind of saw you and Angel, when you two were in here earlier. We haven't told anyone, so don't worry, we will keep our mouths shut."

" Thanks guys. Its nice to have friends as great as you two." Angel puts an arm around Cordelia. She leans into him.

" What are friend for. Just promise us that the two of you will be happy." Angel and Cordy look at each other, then looks back at Buffy ands Spike.

" We will, Buffy. When are you leaving?"

" Friday. I have to be there to get the new girls introduced and setup in Cleveland. Spike is going to stay here. He is going to visit me in Cleveland a week from Friday. Angel, we need to tell the others about our plans."

" Okay, Buffy, I think they're all in the lobby."

" Okay, lets go Spike. You two can stay in here. Angel can tell you what we are going to tell the others, Cordy. See you two later." Buffy and Spike leave the office, closing the door behind them. Everyone is sitting on the couches in the lobby. Buffy and Spike walk to the front desk. "Everyone, listen up. We need to talk to you." Everyone stops what they are doing and looks at Buffy and Spike. Spike leans against the front desk and lets Buffy speak first. "I will be here til Friday. I got word from Xander earlier today that there are more Slayers here in L.A. I am asking you guys to keep an eye out for them when I leave. I don't know how many there are. If you find any, I want you to bring them here and call me. Angel has the number. I will be the one to get them. Angel knows everything already. Now Spike has something to say." She goes to the desk and sits on it. Spike walks forward and starts talking.

" If any one calls, and it is not Buffy, do not let them know about me. Buffy and I have planned to tell them a week from Friday. I will be going to Cleveland then. We thought it would be better if I let them know in person. Buffy is there anything you would like to add?"

" No, just that I want to see Ally in private. I am finished." She gets down and whispers in Spike's ear. "I will be a few minutes. Meet me in the garden in fifteen minutes."

" Okay, Buffy. See you in fifteen." Buffy walks over to Ally.

" Lets take a walk, Ally." They go upstairs. "I need you to come to Cleveland with me. Do you have any family here in L.A.?"

" No. My mom died a few months ago."

" I am sorry to hear that. I want you to get plenty of rest; we have a big day tomorrow. What room are you in?"

" My room number is twenty-nine. Why?"

" I want to know, so that I can make sure you're up. I will be in room twenty-two if you need me. Now its nine pm. Get some sleep, you'll need it. See you in the morning, Ally."

" Good night, Buffy." Buffy turns and goes downstairs. She goes to the garden. Spike is waiting for her on the bench they were sitting on earlier. He turns and smiles as he sees her coming toward him. He takes her into his arms and kisses her, then they sit on the bench.

" This is for you, Buffy." He hands her a white flower.

" Thanks, Spike. Its beautiful."

" Not as beautiful as you." Buffy blushes, then kisses Spike. She turns sideways and leans against him. Buffy feels very relaxed when she is with him.

" Do you think you can seduce me with flowers and compliments, Spike?"

" No, Buffy. I can seduce you by just being near you. And you know I can."

" Well, when you put it that way, I guess it can't hurt to have you be romantic toward me. But what shall I do in return?"

" Just sit with me under the stars, Buffy. Let me hold you."

" But what if I want to go upstairs, Spike."

" When you are ready to go to bed, we will go to bed."

" Spike, I'm a little chilly." Spike wraps his arms around Buffy. She leans closer to him.

" That better, Buffy?"

" Yeah, perfect. I'm still not use to being warmed by your touch, Spike."

" I know, but you'll get use to it in time. Just have to wait and see it through. Just have to stay with me as long as you can, Buffy." Spike kisses her on the forehead.

" You are so good to me. I don't know how I am going to be able to leave Friday, if you keep acting the way you do."

" Oh, sorry, Buffy. Its just that I am so in love with you that I can't keep my mind off of you."

" Spike, that is so sweet." She kisses him passionately. Spike holds Buffy tighter.

" So, Spike. You're going to help me tomorrow, right?"

" With what, Buffy?"

" Well I want to train Ally a little. Just some basics. I also want to get to work on finding the Slayers here. I would really like your help, if you're up to it."

" Sure, Buffy. I'd be glad to help."

" It's getting late. Lets go to bed."

" Okay, Buffy. Lets go." They get up and kiss. Buffy holds Spike's hand and leans against his arm as they walk inside. They say good night to everyone in the lobby and go upstairs. When Spike closes the door to his room, Buffy turns to him and kisses him. She wraps her arms around his neck. She loves the feel of his lips on hers. Spike's hands rest on her hips. They slowly move toward the bed. Spike lies Buffy down and lies on top of her.

One of Buffy's hands holds the back of his head while the other rests on the back of his neck. Spike quickly takes his black t-shirt off. He turns them and starts to pull up Buffy's shirt. Buffy sits up and finished taking off her shirt. She takes off her bra, then unhooks Spike's belt. She gives it a hard tug and it comes off easily. She unsnaps and unzips his jeans. Before she can pill them down, Spike turns them once more. Spike pulls her leather pants off, then pulls off her panties. He then pulls down his jeans. He gazes at Buffy to confirm with her that she wants to continue.

When he sees her answer in her eyes, Spike kisses her with more passion than he thought was possible. He tosses off his jeans. He slowly enters her. His thrusts are slow and steady. Spike wants to make this the best night Buffy has ever had. Every few strokes the rhythm speeds up. Buffy starts to moan. She clenches to his shoulders. Spike kisses the middle of Buffy's chest. Her head tilts back. She lets out a groan. She tilts her head forward and kisses Spike.

Spike thrusts into Buffy one more time before she stills. Her climax is very strong. Her head tilts back far and the top half of her body lifts off the bed. Spike welcomes his own release and moans. When their climaxes end, Spike lies next to Buffy, breathing deeply. Buffy lies on Spike's chest with his arm wrapped around her.

" That was amazing, Spike. I don't think I have ever felt like this before."

" I tried my hardest, Buffy. Just trying to make you happy."

" You are, Spike. I can't be any happier if I didn't have you. You bring joy to my life. I love you so much, Spike."

" I love you too, Buffy." They kiss passionately, then fall asleep in each other's arms.

Chapter Four

When Buffy wakes up, it is eight in the morning. She looks at Spike, to find him gazing at her lovingly. They smile at each other.

" Good morning, Buffy. Sleep well?"

" Good morning, Spike. Pretty well. Nice and comfy. You?"

" Comfy, with you here. What time do you want to get out of bed, hunny?"

" Now. I have to take a shower. Are you taking one?"

" Yeah. After you take yours. Why?"

" Well, let me have fifteen minutes in there by myself, then you can join me, if you want, Spike."

" That sounds like a plan. What are you going to wear today?"

" I don't know. I didn't plan on staying here til Friday, so I didn't pack that much. Why?"

" Just wanted to know if you need to borrow clothes from someone."

" I should be fine. If I were you, I would wear something comfortable today. Ally and will try not to bruise you up too much. Well, I'll try not to have Ally train against you."

" Why? Think I can't take it, Buffy?"

" I know you can take it, Spike. I just don't want you that injured that we can't be together tonight." She gets up with a sheet wrapped around her. Spike gets up but doesn't bother with a sheet. He walks over to Buffy and wraps her sheet around the both of them. They kiss passionately before Buffy moves to her bag. She pills out a pair of blue jeans and a white short sleeve shirt. She goes into the bathroom, leaving Spike by himself with the sheet around his waist. He goes to his dresser and pulls out a pair of black jeans and a dark blue t-shirt. He puts the clothes on the chair and looks for his belt. He then puts the clothes on the floor in to a clothesbasket.

He checks his clock and see that only five minutes have passed, so he makes the bed, which takes about ten minutes to finish. He gathers his clothes and takes them into the bathroom. He places them next to Buffy's. He walks of to the tub and steps into the shower with Buffy. Spike kisses her as he takes the washcloth from her. He moves it over one of her shoulders and down her arm. Buffy relaxes from the touch of the washcloth and Spike's hand moving gently over her body.

Spike can see her reaction and can't help but smile. He plants kisses on the back of her neck. Buffy grabs his free hand and wraps it around her waist. Her free hand reaches for the back of his head. Spike starts to kiss down the crook of her neck. She starts to turn into him, as he kisses her neck. Spike moves to her lips. Buffy turns to face Spike, letting him just hold her as he kisses her. She rests her head against his chest. "Spike, is this real?"

" What do you mean, Buffy?"

" I mean it kinda feels to good to be true. I don't want this to be a silly infatuation. I want this to last forever." Spike gazes into her eyes.

" Buffy, it will. I truly love you. If this was an infatuation, it would've been over a long time ago. If it feels too good to be true, maybe it is, but I would rather feel this than not it at all. You are the reason I came back. If it wasn't for you, I would've lived an eternity not knowing who I am. My whole reason to live is you. The thought that you might come here is what wakes me up every morning. I had to die to find out what it was like living. You showed me what life is all about. There is nothing else I could ask fore than you. Now that I have completely embarrassed myself, lets get dress and eat, so that we can setup a room to train in."

" That sounds great, Spike, but first..." Buffy kisses him passionately. Spike takes a deep breath after the kiss. Buffy turns off the water, then steps out of the shower with Spike right behind her. They quickly dress, then go downstairs. They go to the kitchen and get something to eat. When they are finish eating, Buffy goes to find Angel.

" Angel, do you have a room that I can train Ally in?"

" Yeah. Do you need any special equipment?"

" A punching bag, if you have one, but will be fine with out one."

" The basement should be big enough for you, Buffy. I don't have a punching bag. If you want I can send someone to get one."

" No, that's okay, Angel. We'll be fine. Spike is going to help, but I might need you. Is the vamp population high here?"

" Not as high as Sunnydale, but you'll come across one every now and then. Why?"

" Well, if the training session goes well, I was thinking maybe seeing how well she does against a real vampire."

" That sounds like a good idea, Buffy. Weapons are in the cabinet in the lobby, if you need any."

" Thank you, Angel."

" You're welcome, Buffy." Buffy leaves and tells Spike about the basement. He waits in the lobby, while Buffy gets Ally. Buffy knocks on the door to room twenty-nine. Ally answers looking tired.

" Ally, shower and dress in something comfortable, mobile, and that won't make you to hot. You have twenty minutes to be ready and down in the lobby. If you are not ready and downstairs twenty minutes from when I leave, I will come and kick the door down and you will see how serious I am and it will be worst when we get to Cleveland."

" Okay, I'll be down in twenty." She closes the door. Buffy goes downstairs and waits with Spike.

" Spike, lets look through the weapons Angel has and gather the ones I want Ally trained on."

" Sure, Buffy." They walk over to the cabinet. There is a wide selection of weapons. Buffy gathers some stakes. She tells Spike to grab the swords and axes. She also grabs a crossbow and a quiver full of bolts. Wes walks by.

" Wes, can you get me a dummy? Just make it out of pillows if you have to. I need it in ten minutes."

" Sure, Buffy. There should be one around here somewhere. Where do you want it setup?"

" In the basement. I just need something for Ally to practice staking on."

" Okay, it will be down there in ten minutes, Buffy." Wes leaves. Buffy and Spike head toward the basement with the weapons.

" I am going to buy a real dummy and a punching bag later, Spike. I have a feeling you guys are going to need them when I leave. Especially if I don't find all the Slayers by Friday." They lay out the weapons on a table.

" I'll help you, Buffy. In any way I can. Just say word and I'm there."

" I know you are, Spike. And that's one of the reasons why I love you so much. Now, lets wait upstairs for Ally. She has five minutes left." They go upstairs and wait on the couches.

" Buffy, did you talk to Ally about not saying anything about me when you two leave?"

" No. I was waiting until today, that way she doesn't get confused. By the way, if someone knocks on the door, who is going to answer it?"

" I don't know, Buffy. I guess you will since I am suppose to be dead. That way, if we get a surprise visit before next Friday we don't ruin the surprise."

" I guess that will be okay. Everyone here but Ally knows I am sleeping with you. I told Ally that I am staying in your room. Well, it has been five minutes. If you will excuse me, I'll be right back." Buffy stands up and walks over to the stairs just as Ally comes down. "Okay, lets get to business. We have a lot to do. Ally, come with me." They head toward the basement. "Come on, Spike. You to." Spike follows them to the basement. When they are in the basement Buffy asks Ally if she has any martial arts or weapons training.

" I took a little karate in 4th grade, but nothing else. Just done some exercise to stay fit."

" Well, I am going to teach you some basics while we are here. Just to have you prepared for an attack. When we get to Cleveland you will learn a lot more and train harder. You are a chosen one now. When we are 'home' there will be no slacking off. If there is something wrong or you can't handle the training you need to tell me, Ally, so that we can work on it and get you up to speed with the other girls. When we get to Cleveland I will tell you who you definitely have to listen to.

" Now there will be a few girls, who became Slayers when you did, that have some superiority over you. They are not 'favorites'. They will mainly be in charge of training. Now, they were picked by the skills they have shown and by the efforts they've made. I don't want you to feel left out because of the superiority they have. You all are equal. It is just that they have shown a little more maturity handling their new destinies and keeping everyone focused on the objective.

" So lets get started on basic staking. Vampires are the only ones that can be staked. You can only use wooden stakes and it must puncture the heart of the vampire." She hands Ally a stake and walks over to the dummy. Buffy shows her a few techniques of how to stakes a vampire. She watches Ally practice on the dummy. After about a half an hour of watching her practice, Buffy tells Ally to stop.

" Now that you basically now how to stake a vampire, I am going to demonstrate with Spike how rough trying to get an opening for the staking can be." She turns to Spike. "You ready?"

" Yeah, lets get this over with." Buffy and Spike stand opposite of each other. With a nod of her head, Buffy lets Spike know that she is ready for him to attack. They both hold back, since they are training. Spike comes at her with a spinning high kick. Buffy ducks and delivers a high kick to his back, which makes him stagger a bit. After a series of combined kicks and punches, Spike ends up on his back with Buffy hovering over him as if she was going to stake him. She reaches a hand out and pulls Spike to his feet.

" Now, when you're up against a vampire or demon it will most likely be longer and more aggressive. We are going train on fight stances and moves a lot. I am training you on the basics so that you are not that far behind when we get to Cleveland."

" Okay, Buffy. What do we start with today?"

" Well, I want to work on stances and blocks today. If there is time we will do some punches, Ally." She walks over to Ally. "Okay, now stand with your right leg forward, feet pointed out. Right arm up fist clenched, left arm same position right behind the right. Now hold if for as long as you can. I want to see how much discipline you have." Buffy walks over to the weapons table. Spike follows her. Buffy stares at the weapons as she talks to him.

" Buffy, I know you can get pass stances and blocks today. What is troubling you?" he places a hand on her shoulder.

" Its nothing, Spike." She looks at him, and then looks at Ally.

" Its something, Buffy. I know you well enough to know you are troubled." He places a hand under her chin and makes Buffy look at him. "Now tell me what is troubling you, Buffy." She looks deep in to his eyes. She knows there is no escape now.

" Its just that Ally is so young and I keep thinking back on how I changed these girls lives forever. I also think how you the ones we haven't found yet are. I just feel a little guilty from knowing I took most of these girls lives away."

" But, Buffy, there is nothing you can do about it. Think of how many would be dead if you didn't have Willow do the spell. It is also not just your fault. We all are responsible. Everyone of us who were in Sunnydale played some part in this. Buffy, you should not think of it as taking their lives away, but as giving them their lives. If we didn't do the spell and defeated the first, most of these girls would be dead." He puts both hands on her checks. " You saved them, Buffy, and you kept the Slayer line alive. Out of all the Slayers there ever were and most likely out of the ones to come, you'll probably be the best there ever was. You definitely are in my eyes, Buffy." He gazes deeply into her eyes.

" Thank you, Spike. I really needed that." Buffy hugs him and kisses him on the cheek. She turns toward Ally. Fifteen minutes has past and Ally has not moved. Buffy walks over to Ally and checks her form. "Very good. Relax. Okay, now stand with your legs spread, feet out. Fists clenched, chest level. Head turned to your left." Buffy makes minor adjustments. "This is a kick stance known as stance two. The previous stance is a duck/pinch stance, stance one. I want you to remember those two stances for now. Relax again. We are going to take a ten-minute break. Make sure when you come back, Ally, you stretch out."

" Okay Buffy. See you two in ten." Ally turns and goes up stairs. Spike walks over to Buffy.

" So, Buffy. What do we do for ten minutes?"

" I don't know, Spike. What do you want to do?"

" Well, is there anything else bothering you, Buffy?" they sit down on the stairs.

" No, not really, Spike. Hey do you remember when Faith cam back?"

" Yeah. She pulled me off that vamp we were after, then you punched her, Buffy. Why?"

" Well, I've been wondering if anything happened in the basement before I came down."

" Do you mean when I had a cigarette with her?"

" Yes, I do, Spike." Spike smiles at Buffy.

" No Buffy. We were just talking she told me that she was the one who you switch bodies with. I kinda told her about us. We talked about other stuff too, but nothing else happened. I wouldn't do that to you again. Why, were you jealous?"

" A little, Spike. I trust you, but I didn't trust Faith that much that day. It kinda hurt to see you two on your bed. I asked because your shirt was off and she was lying down while she smoked her cigarette. I'm sure ever since you fell in love with me, you felt jealous every now and then, Spike."

" Actually, I did, Buffy. You remember when Dru came back? When we were at The Bronze and you didn't know about my feelings for you. Well, when you talked to Ben after you didn't want to talk to me, I got really jealous. And of course when you kissed Angel a couple of weeks ago."

" Well, I am a little sorry about that, Spike. But you got to remember I will always love Angel like I will always love you. But I am not in love with him. Angel and I both know we can't really be together, not like you and me. I'll make a promise. I won't kiss angel on the lips if it bothers you that much if you promos that you will stay at least a week in Cleveland and I mean seven whole days. Deal?"

" Um, let me think about it, Buffy." He turns toward her and kisses her passionately.

" Deal." He kisses her again. Just as they finish kissing, Ally comes downstairs.

" Ten minutes up already, Ally?"

" No, Buffy. I still have three minutes. I just wanted to stretch out really good before we continue."

" Okay, Ally. Stretch out, then get into stance one." Ally nods, then goes into the center of the room.

" Buffy we will continue our talk later. It is eleven now, so lets work on ducks and blocks for an hour, then we can eat lunch. I am thinking we can take at least a half hour break, then work on punches."

" Sure, Spike. That sounds great. We can talk while we eat. I was thinking we could eat in the garden."

" Sure, Buffy, whatever you want. Now, lets get back to work." Spike gets up and walks over to the weapons table. Buffy walks over to Ally.

" We are going to work on ducks now.... Actually, I want to see what you can do in a fight, Ally. Spike, tell us when to begin and keep your eyes open. If you feel we have gone to far before one of us is down, stop us. Ready, Ally?"

" Ready, Buffy." They stand opposite each other, waiting for Spike to tell them to begin.

" Start.... Now!" Buffy lunges for Ally. Buffy shoots a right hook, which Ally instinctly dodges and delivers a low kick to the back of Buffy's kneecaps. She staggers. Ally throws a left hook. Buffy grabs her, stopping the punch and kicks Ally in the back. Spike is keeping a close eye on Ally, shouting tips at her, while Buffy and her duel.

" Use your instincts, Ally. Sense Buffy's moves." Ally waits until there is distance between herself and Buffy. She closes her eyes and concentrates on Buffy. Ally reaches out with her mind and focuses on the room. She listens to the sounds in the room. She closes out the sound of Spike breathing, and focuses on the sound of Buffy. Meanwhile, Buffy comes at her with a spinning low kick.

She just misses because Ally dodges at the last second. Ally is showing more skills under control on first time tries than many of the other new Slayers found after Sunnydale was destroyed. Ally kicks Buffy, which makes Buffy's back face Ally. Ally runs at Buffy getting ready to use a low kick, when Buffy jumps up into a back flip, landing behind Ally and trips her. Ally lies on her back staring at the ceiling. Buffy holds out her hand and helps Ally to her feet.

" Are you sure you had little training in fighting, because you fight better than most new Slayers."

" Is that a good thing, Buffy?"

" That's a great thing, Ally. I thought you might beat Buffy when you started to focus on the skills you have from becoming a Slayer. Not many people put up a good fight with Buffy like you did, Ally. You should be very proud of yourself."

" I agree with Spike, Ally. I think we can skip punches and kicks and move to combinations and weapons. If we are needed we might go out with Angel and the others and fight some vamps, but for now take a half hour break and eat lunch and rest."

" Thank you, Spike and Buffy. I am proud of my new destiny and how well I preformed against you, Buffy. Well, I'll be back down herein thirty minutes. See you guys then."

" See you in thirty, Ally." Buffy turns toward Spike. " So what did you see that she needs to work on, Spike?"

" Well, she did fight pretty well." Spike stands behind Buffy, wraps his arms around her waist and rests his chin on her shoulder. "To last that long against you without much skill is pretty amazing even with you holding back. I did get a feeling she was holding back though. Can't be sure, but it looks like she has a little too much control to only have a little experience in martial arts, Buffy."

" I felt like she had too much control too. I am going to call Giles about it. I just have a strange feeling about her. The feeling is like the one I had about Faith. It is a little stringer though. Maybe I should call Willow instead. What do you think, Spike?"

" I think Willow is the one to call. Especially since she is the one with the power, Buffy. But you are the one who makes the decision. Maybe Lorne can read her for you."

" Yeah. I forgot that Lorne could do that. Ally just seemed a little to Slayish." She turns in his arms and wraps her hands around his neck. "Thank you for being here, Spike. Thank you for being alive. I love you so much. I don't know what I am going to do without you." She kisses him passionately. "Lets find Lorne, then get some lunch."

" Okay, Buffy." They go upstairs. They find Lorne at the front desk.

Chapter Five

" Lorne, can you still read people?"

" Yeah, Buffy. Why?"

" I want you to read Ally, but don't tell her. I just have a strange feeling about her."

" Yeah, sure, Buffy. Where is she now?"

" My bet is in the kitchen eating. But I don't know for sure."

" Well I better find her ten. See you in a few."

" Thanks, Lorne." Lorne heads toward the kitchen. She turns towards Spike.

" Maybe we should wait a few minutes before we go in the kitchen so that it is not suspicious, Spike."

" I think you're right, Buffy. Lets go see what's up with Angel."

" Sure, Spike." They walk over to Angel's office, the door is open. They look inside and Angel is not there.

" Wonder where he is. You don't think he would risk it this early, do you, Buffy?"

" I don't know, Spike. I think Cordy is still part demon, so it might not work with her. We will see if they risked it. I'm sure Willow would be here in a second if something bad happens." Se looks at him with concern in her eyes. Lorne comes back form the kitchen and walks over toward them.

" I'm sorry, Buffy, but for some reason I couldn't read Ally. I tried three times to make sure."

" That's okay, Lorne. I'll tell Willow. I have to call her now anyways." She walks over to the front desk where the phone is. Spike follows her. Buffy sits on the desk, with Spike standing next to her, and dials the phone number for Willow. Kennedy answers.

" Hello?"

" Hey, Kennedy. Is Willow there? I need to talk to her."

" Yeah, hold on, Buffy." Kennedy calls out Willow's name away from the receiver.

" So, Buffy, how is your visit to L.A. going?"

" Very well, Kennedy. I found a Slayer and found out to very important secrets."

" Well, that's good. Here's Willow."

" Hello?"

" Will, its me. I have two questions for you."

" Sure, Buffy. Ask away."

" When you were here a couple of weeks ago. When Angel's soul was taken from him. Did you leave it as a curse when you put it back in him?"

" Buffy, I don't understand what you mean."

" Willow, can Angel loose his soul like he did a few years ago?"

" I'm not sure, Buffy. But if I was you I wouldn't risk it."

" Whoa, Will, I'm not risking it. Besides Angel is in love with some one else. That's why I asked."

" If it is not you, then who, Buffy?"

" I am not allowed to say, but I can give you a hint. She has known Angel for as long as we have."

" Buffy, you don't mean Cordy, do you?"

" Yes, I do, Willow. But can't tell anyone. You're not even supposed to know."

" If something happens, call me immediately."

" I will. The other thing is I found a Slayer here. I don't know why but I have a strange feeling about her. I started to train her some basics today. I had a little duel with her and she has too much control with her knew skills than she should with very little martial arts training. Lorne can't even read her and he is able to read people again. Is there anything you could do to make sure she is legit, Will?"

" I'm not sure, Buffy. I think there is one spell let me check... Yes. I can do a spell that shows her true form. I need her on the phone, but if it works she should look the same or different. I would have to wait until you bring her to Cleveland to perform a more extensive spell on her but this should work."

" Okay, Willow. Hold on a minute and I'll send someone to get her." Buffy covers the microphone part of the receiver with her hand and turns toward Spike. "Get Ally, Spike. Tell her I want her to speak to someone and remind her that when she comes in this room she can't mention you at all."

" Okay, Buffy." They quickly kiss, then Spike goes into the kitchen. Buffy puts the receiver back to her ear.

" Willow, she will be here soon. So how are things going there?"

" There good, Buffy. Xander called yesterday and told me what you planned. We are going to stay here a little longer than we planned earlier. Is it okay?"

" That's fine, Will. After you do the spell I want to talk to Kennedy."

" Sure, Buffy."

" Will, hold on, she is here. Get ready for it." Buffy covers the receiver again and turns to Ally. "Ally, I want you to talk to someone. Her name is Willow. She is definitely someone you'll have to listen to. She might say some weird words. Just listen to her if she does." Buffy hands the phone to Ally.

" Hello?"

" Hello, Ally. I'm Willow. Now I want you to just listen to me, okay?"

" Okay, Willow."

" Uncover what is hidden. Show what is unseen. The true from I ask to see." Ally turns to Buffy unchanged. She looks confused. Buffy just nods at her, then takes the phone back and covers it.

" Ally, are you okay?"

" Yeah, Buffy. I am just a little confused of what she said."

" Don't worry about it. Just forget it. I'll explain it in Cleveland. You can go finish eating." Buffy waits til Ally leaves to talk to Willow again. "Will, nothing happened. I guess she is just a little more able to control her skills. Can I speak to Kennedy, now?"

" Sure, Buffy. I'll think of any more spells that I might be able to do."

" Thanks, Will. I'll talk to you later." Willow hands the phone to Kennedy.

" Hey, Buffy. What's up?"

" Kennedy, I just wanted to ask you who did you pick to train the new girls?"

" I picked Rona to do it. It will give her a chance to be in charge and boast her confidence in herself. Why, Buffy?"

" I just wanted to know. Thanks. I had you pick because I trust you as much as I trust Willow and that is saying a lot because my trust is very hard to earn and because you have train with the girls more."

" Well, thank you, Buffy. I am honored that you trust me this much and that you are a great role model for us."

" Thanks, Kennedy. I'll see you guys in a few days. Bye."

" Bye, Buffy. And Willow sends her love." Buffy hangs up the phone. She turns to Spike.

" Well, I guess Ally just lied about her training. Oh well. Lets just hope she isn't lying about weapon training."

" Lets hope, Buffy. I don't want you getting hurt."

" Why, Spike, you are being very thoughtful. I love you." She kisses him. "Lets go into the garden now."

" Sure, Buffy." They walk hand in hand to the bench they sat on last night.

" Spike, why do you love me so much?"

" Well, I love you because of you. I can't really explain it. I guess since I was always around you and working with you my heart decide that I should be in love with you. I knew I could never have you, but I kept trying and look what happen. The heart can make you do some crazy things to get what it wants and mine wanted you. I've known ever since Riley had that heart problem. I'm not proud of some of the things I did in the past years, but I am proud that I met you, Buffy. I am proud that I was offered a chance to love you."

" Spike, I love you. The only bad part of this visit is that I have to leave Friday. Other than that it can't be any more perfect. I want this to last. It has to last, Spike. It just has to."

" It will, Buffy. We both love each other deeply. If we remember that and keep telling each other how much we love each other, our love will last forever. Don't worry about it, Buffy. Nothing is stronger than our love and nothing can break it."

" Spike, you always know how to cheer me up." She flutters her lips against his.

" Well, that's because I know you, Buffy. I know who you are. I know hoe to make you feel better in any way. I know everything there is to know about you, Buffy." Spike kisses her passionately. Buffy breaks from the kiss and gazes into his eyes.

" Why am I so lucky to have found you, Spike. I don't deserve you."

" Sure you do, Buffy. You saved the world many times. I'm the one who doesn't deserve you. We both know I have done a lot of bad, but since the moment I first saw you I had a feeling I was going to change big time. There was something about you that was different from other Slayers."

" Did you ever think that we would be dating when you first met me, Spike?"

" Well, I didn't think that we would be in love with each other. But I did think there was going to be something between us that shouldn't be. Our friendship should never have happened. We should never have happened, but we did. You are now only thing that matters. You were my conscience before I had a soul, Buffy. If there ever was a miracle in our relationship it was you. Now I know I am being sweet and everything, but I am serious. You are my world. If not for you I would be dead. I love you so much, Buffy."

" I love you too, Spike. I have two reasons for living. Dawn is one of the reasons." Spike looks down because he is hurt because he believes he is not a reason for Buffy to live. "The other is you. You and Dawn are my world. I don't want to think of how hard it has been without you here. It was the worst experience in my life. I just want us to be happy, Spike."

" We are happy, aren't we? I know I'm happy. Are you happy?"

" How can you ask that, Spike? Of course I'm happy. We're happy. What I meant was I want us to always be there for each other. No matter what. I love you and I never want to loose you again. Promise me that I won't loose you."

" Buffy, luv, I promise that you will always have me and you won't loose me for any reason. God, love you so much." He kisses her passionately. Buffy's hands press against his chest, feeling the muscles flex under his t-shirt. They break away from the kiss and Buffy lies against him. Spike holds Buffy, not wanting to let go of her. She presses as close to him as she can, basking in the warmth of his body. It sends new sensations through her body.

After a few more minutes Buffy leans forward to get up. Spike reluctantly lets go of her and gets up behind her. She grabs his hand and entwines her fingers with his. They quietly walk inside after taking an extra ten minutes with their break. When they get downstairs they see Ally waiting by the weapons table holding a sword. Buffy watches her as she moves the sword with grace. Buffy walks down the rest of the stairs with a "Mm hmm." Ally turns around, putting down the sword.

" Sorry, I was just messing around waiting for you guys."

" Its okay, Ally. Spike, can you go get Angel for me?"

" Sure, Buffy." He lets go of her hand and kisses her on the cheek. Spike goes upstairs to get Angel.

" Okay, Ally, pick up a sword." Buffy walks over to the weapons table and gets a sword for herself. "Okay, we are going to practice sword fighting. Now just try to block me and knock away my sword. Try not to cut me. Okay, you ready?"

" Ready."

" Lets begin." The attack each other with various combinations of parries and blocks. Meanwhile Spike is upstairs talking to Angel.

" Angel, Buffy wants you to come downstairs."

" Sure. Spike, can we talk for a minute first?"

" Sure, Angel, but if this is a warning for me not to hurt her or you'll kill me or torture me, save it. I already know."

" Well, that was part of what I was going to say. The other part is that I am happy that Buffy is with you. Not because you deserve her or vice-versa, but because you can give her something I can't. You can give Buffy her happiness. Now what I want to know is why are you going to stay here when the love of your life is going to Cleveland?"

" Well, I guess I don't know. I told her that we have to live our lives, but the thing is, she is my life. I guess I'm waiting for her to ask me to stay with her. I am hers. Plain and simple. I know that I don't deserve her and that she deserves better than me, but I thank God that I got a chance to be part of her life, her past, even if I can't be part of her future. I know she loves me and she knows love her. I guess I just want her to ask me to live with her."

" Well, have you thought maybe she wants you to ask her? Maybe she wants you to be the brave one this time. Spike, I know you don't want to hear things to do with your love life from me. Lets face it. We both know we hate each other, but lets put our pasts behind us and focus on what is in front of us. Lets focus on what is best for you and Buffy. I don't want to see her hurt like she was the night she came here."

" So what you are saying is I should ask her if she wants me to live with her."

" At least, Spike. Think about how happy you can make her and do the things that come to your mind."

" Okay, Angel. Now can we go downstairs before Buffy kills me."

" Sure. Hey what does she need me for anyways?"

" Don't know. She just asked me to get you." They head down the stairs toward the basement. What they see stops them in their tracks. Buffy and Ally are fighting with swords. Buffy sees them out of the corner of her eye and decides to turn the heat up. Buffy starts using more speed and strength as she fights Ally. Ally is defending herself very well. After five mire minutes Buffy knocks the sword from Ally's hand.

" Very good, Ally. Angel is quite good with swords. I want you to train with him for at least an hour. Listen to him and do what he says, then you can do what you want for the rest of the day."

" Okay, Buffy. Angel, I am ready when you are."

" Hold on a minute, Ally." He walks over to Buffy. " What do you want me to cover?"

" Anything you want. I just want her to know some basic skills. Oh, and increase the power you use against her every now and then."

" Sure, Buffy. I'll make sure she gets a good workout. See you later." He walks to Ally and picks up the sword Buffy was using. Ally gathers her sword and they begin sparring. Buffy and Spike watch for a few minutes before the go up to the main floor. Spike holds Buffy's hand gently.

" Buffy?"

" Yeah, Spike?"

" Can we go upstairs and talk?"

" Yeah, Spike. I was thinking we should go up stairs but I was thinking something else." They start walking up the stairs.

" We can do that, but I would like us to talk first." They reach the room. Spike opens the door for Buffy. They enter and sit on the edge of the bed.

" What is it, Spike?"

" Well, Buffy. I was talking to Angel while you were using the swords with Ally. He said some things that thought about while I was returning to the basement and coming up here."

" Don't listen to him, Spike. You promise that I wouldn't loose you."

" That's not what he said, luv. He said that he was happy that we are together because I make you happy. He said I should think of the things that would make you happy and do them. I thought of one thing...." He stands up and steps in front of her. He kneels down on both legs and takes her hands in his. "Buffy, since the moment I laid eyes on you that night at The Bronze, I was never able to get you out of my mind. At first I hid my feelings from myself and disguised them as hatred. I did want was normal for a vampire to do and that was try to kill you.

" For some reason I failed every time. I didn't know why until I had a dream a few years ago. It happened right after I tried to have the chip removed. I dreamt that you came to my crypt to kill me. I gave no fight. I actually stepped closer to you. The next I knew was that we were kissing. You broke away and stepped back with your hand over your mouth in shock. We locked eyes, then you kissed me. I said I love you, then I woke up. Ever since then I have had a dream constantly visit me..." he looks deep into her green eyes, " Buffy, will... will you... god this is harder than I thought it would be. Will you marry me?" Buffy stares at him in disbelief. But when she looks into his eyes she sees that he means it.

" Yes, Spike. I will marry you. Are you kidding? Why wouldn't I marry the love of my life? I love you."

" I love you too, Buffy. I thought that there was no way I could be happier than I was before we talked. I was wrong. Now the only thing that can make me happier is this." Spike kisses Buffy. She wraps her arms around his neck. Spike breaks away and looks at her. "Buffy, I don't have a ring because I didn't plan this, but if you want we can go to the store and you can pick one out."

" That sounds great, Spike, but first come here." She presses her lips against his with intensified passion that he wanted to believe he was dreaming. Buffy breaks the kiss and looks at him. They look deep into each other's eyes. "Spike, are you ready to go out?"

" Ready when you are, baby." Spike stands up and hold out his hand for Buffy. She eagerly takes it and lets him pull her into his embrace. Spike kisses her forehead than leads her downstairs. Angel is at the front desk. Buffy walks over to tell him the she and Spike are going out.

" Angel, Spike and I are going out. If you need us call my cell."

" Okay, Buffy. See you when you get back."

" Bye, Angel." Buffy entwines he fingers with Spike's as the leave the Hyperion. Spike flags down a cab and after twenty minutes they reached the jewelry store. When they get inside, Spike asks the person behind the counter to show them the selection of engagement rings. "Spike, they're nice, but to cliché."

" This is your ring, luv. Whatever you pick is fine with me. I just want you to be happy. Keep looking till you find the perfect one, Buffy."

" Okay, sweetie. I love you." She kisses him, then returns her attention to the rings. Spike wraps an arm around her waist and lays his chin on her shoulder. Ten minutes later Buffy points to a ring. The ring is a white gold band with a peridot stone in the shape of a heart. "Excuse me, can I see that ring?" Buffy asks the clerk. He pulls the ring from the display case and hands it to Buffy. She slips it on to her left ring finger. Buffy turns toward Spike. "Its perfect, Spike. This is the one I would like."

" Okay, Buffy. If that's the one you want, its yours." He turns to the clerk. "We'll take it." The clerk rings them up. Spike pays the man, then he and Buffy walk out and get a cab back to the Hyperion. When they get there, it is four pm. They head back to the room. Spike sits on the bed, leaning his back against the wall. Buffy lies down with her head resting in his lap. Spike affectionately tucks her hair behind her ear.

" Spike, this is the happiest day of my life. Who would have thought that Willow's spell would come true without magick."

" I know, Buffy. I have one question, though. Am I coming to Cleveland with you in Friday or am I waiting til next week?"

" I don't know, Spike. Can we wait til tomorrow?"

" We can wait, baby." Spike leans down and kisses her. " I love you Buffy, with all my heart."

" I love you too, Spike. Make love to me." She sits up and straddles him. Spike places his hands on her back as he kisses her. He moves his hands to her hips as Buffy starts to grab the hem of his t-shirt. Spike lifts his arms so that Buffy can pull the shirt off, then he pulls hers off. He unhooks her bra and slides it down her arms, then tosses it onto the growing pile of clothes on the floor. He wraps his arms around her as he nibbles on her neck. His tongue lightly trails down her neck. Buffy grabs his head and brings it to hers. She kisses him, lightly caressing her tongue over his lips, waiting for him to open them. His tongue touches the inside- of her mouth instinctively.

Buffy smiles at the small amount if pleasure she receives just from kissing him. He lays her down and starts to undo her pants. He slides them off slowly and tosses them. His hands run up legs gently, caressing her smooth, silky skin. He takes off her black lace panties and kisses her viciously. Buffy turns Spike onto his back and unzips his jeans. She tugs them off, then climbs on top of him. Spike doesn't wear boxers. So they are both naked. Buffy's on her back and lets Spike worship her body. He kisses her right between her breasts.

He licks the skin before he takes a breast into his mouth. His tongue encircles the nipple before he lightly bites down on it. He earns a squeal of pleasure from Buffy. He repeats this act on her other breast, he kisses his way down her body until he reaches her cunt. Spike licks and sucks on it before he sticks his tongue inside her. He moves it around, feeling her inside walls. Her muscles tighten and retract around his tongue. Her fingers dig into his hair.

" Oh god...oh...that feels...so good...Spike!" He lifts his eyes to look at her face. ' So beautiful, my Buffy is.' After a few more minutes, Buffy pulls Spike's head away and turns him unto his back. She rams down on him, causing her self slight pain. Spike can see her discomfort in her face, so he holds her and kisses her to ease her pain. When it subsides, she starts to move up and down on him. She starts slow then works up to a medium rhythm. Spike suddenly turns them once more. He thrusts into her faster and harder each time.

Chapter Six

Meanwhile in the lobby, Willow and Kennedy come through the doors.

" Kennedy, wait here." She kisses her, then goes to the front desk where Fred is.

" Hi, Fred. Where's Buffy?"

" She is in room twenty-two..." Willow quickly heads to the stairs. "But I wouldn't go up there right know." Willow ignores Fred and continues to the room. When she gets there she knocks lightly on the door. No answer. She knocks again. Still no answer. Willow slowly opens the door, the sight she sees shocks her and she freezes in place.

" Oh god, Spike!" When Willow hears Buffy speak she is brought back to reality.

" Umm. Buffy?" Willow turns her back after she speaks.

" Oh, Fuck!"

" Willow!" Buffy and Spike quickly cover themselves with the sheets.

" Hi, Red."

" Will, what are you doing here?"

" I was about to ask the both of you the same question. Especially Spike." Buffy blushes a little more than Spike does.

" Well, can we have a few minutes to get dress, Red? If you came earlier I wouldn't mind, but I do now."

" Sure Kennedy and I will be in the lobby waiting."

" Okay, Will. We'll see you in five and we'll explain everything." Willow turns, closes the door and heads back downstairs. Spike looks at Buffy.

" I guess I can leave Friday now. I knew we should have locked the door." Buffy blushes even more as she gathers her clothes. Spike stands up and puts his jeans on while watching Buffy dress as fast as she can. When she is fully dress, Spike tosses on his shirt and takes Buffy into his arms. "Buffy, what is it?"

" Nothing, Spike. Its just I didn't want her to find out that way." Spike kisses her forehead.

" It'll be alright, luv." He grabs her hand and holds it lovingly and leads her to the door. They walk down to the lobby where they can see Willow and Kennedy talking. They walk over to the women and sit down opposite them.

" Well, Will, were should we start?"

" Why don't we start with Spike? How the hell can you be alive?"

" Well, Red, that you should really ask the Powers. I can tell you that I am human. I came back the night after Sunnydale was destroyed and that I am in love with Buffy."

" What do you mean you are human, Spike? How are you human?"

" Well the Powers rewarded me for sacrificing my soul to save the world by making me human. I am just glad they gave me a second chance to be with Buffy." He looks at Buffy while entwining his fingers with hers. Willow is still a little confused.

" So, next thing. Buffy, how long have you known that Spike came back?"

" Willow, I have known since Monday night, when I came here to talk to Angel. He took me to Spike because he saw how much I love Spike and couldn't let me believe that he was still dead."

" I think that pretty much explains it."

" Hey, who gave you the ring, Buffy? Its beautiful." Buffy looks at her hand then back at Willow and Kennedy.

" Well, Spike bought it for me. Will, I am sorry you had to find out this way. It was supposed to be a surprise. Spike was going to come to Cleveland next week." She looks at Spike.

" Buffy, don't worry. We still have the other one."

" We might as well tell them since they are here, Spike."

" Okay, you tell them then." Buffy looks deep into Spike's icy blue eyes, then she turns to Kennedy and Willow. Buffy takes a deep breath and squeezes Spike's hand for reassurance.

" Willow, Kennedy, Spike and I are engaged." She looks at Willow seeing shock on her face. "Willow, please say something."

" First, congratulations. Second, when did this happen?"

" Today, Willow. We just got back from the jewelry store twenty minutes before you...uh... before you found us. We were out getting the ring because Spike didn't plan this." She holds out her left hand to Kennedy and Willow. "It's the most beautiful one they had. The diamond and pearl ones were also beautiful, but to cliché for me. Plus it is discreet so you can't really tell it is an engagement ring unless you look very closely. I'm just not sure when I am going to tell the others. Everyone here only knows that Spike is alive. They don't even know we are engaged. So, Will, why are you here?"

" Well, I'm here because of your phone call, Buffy. I wanted to meet Ally, so that I can see what's what. Plus I wanted to see if anything happened concerning the other matter."

" Well, nothing has happened yet. But it is only the second day, so we have to keep an eye on it, Will. So are you going to stay til Friday like I am?"

" I believe so, Buffy. That way I can see it for myself. Will Angel let us?"

" I'm sure he will, Red. Hey, he let me stay and he hates my guts. There shouldn't be any problems."

" Why, thanks, Spike. So are you happy to be human?"

" Actually, I am and I'm not." He looks at Buffy. "I am because now I get to grow old with Buffy, instead of watching her. Plus now I can experience stuff I couldn't as a vampire. I'm not because I've been a vamp for over a hundred years. I have to remember how to understand the signals my body gives me. But I am more happy to be human." He looks back at Willow. "So, are you happy that I am alive and human?" he asked sarcastically.

" Well, actually yeah. Now it won't be boring at home because now Xander can pick on you again."

" Well, he can try. But I don't think anything could put me down since I have Buffy." Spike wraps his arm around Buffy's shoulders. Buffy leans slightly against him.

" Plus I'm sure he wouldn't since I am engaged to Buffy. But I hope he will be okay with me. Especially since this happened so fast and he doesn't except me."

" Hunny, that's not true. He accepts you. Its just he didn't like you for so long that some of those feelings are still there."

" But, Buffy, the only reason he does is you. You convinced him and it took me getting a soul for him not to accuse me all the time. I just hope he doesn't freak out."

" He won't, baby. Angel will probably freak out more. And it shouldn't even matter if Xander freaks out or not. This is our decision not his."

" It doesn't matter. You and Dawn are my life now..." he looks at Buffy. Spike falls into a trance, memorized by the affection that shines though her eyes. "There is nothing I wouldn't do for you two." He turns toward Willow and Kennedy. " You all are my family. Even Harris is." They giggle while Spike smiles.

" So, guys, what do you want to do? We can go rent some movies and send Spike to pick up snacks. What do you say? We can even ask Cordy and Angel to join us."

" Sure, Buffy. Just let Kennedy and I get settle into a room."

" Sure, Willow. Fred will help you. Spike and I will find Angel and Cordy and ask them." Buffy waits till Kennedy and Willow are talking to Fred before they walk hand in hand to find Angel. They are surprise to find him in his office.

" Hey, guys. What's up?" they walk in to the office and close the door.

" Hi, Angel. Spike and I have two things to tell you. First is Willow and Kennedy are here and want to know if you and Cordy want to rent movies with us. Second is that Spike and I are engaged."

" Well, congratulations guys. You two should be very happy together. I would love to rent, movies with you guys, but I am not sure about Cordy. Why are Willow and Kennedy here?"

" Well, I called her early because I had a strange feeling about Ally. She did a spell but nothing happened. She said she wanted to meet Ally in person before I return to Cleveland."

" Okay, Buffy, but why do you guys want me and Cordy to watch movies with you?"

" We want to have a small reunion. Willow wants to see how you guys are doing and everything."

" Okay, if Cordy wants to I'll go. She is in her room right now."

" Okay, I'll go ask her, Angel. Spike go check on Willow and Kennedy. Tell them to be ready to go to the store in ten minutes."

" Okay, Buffy." Spike takes her into his arms and kisses her. He leaves and heads to talk to Fred to get the room number. Buffy turns to Angel.

" Is the a certain movie you want to see, Angel?"

" No, not really. But make sure you ask Cordelia. She is in room sixteen."

" Thanks, Angel. I'll be back with her answer soon." Buffy turns and leaves. She goes up the stairs and straight to Cordy's room. She knocks on the door and Cordy opens the door quickly.

" Oh, hi, Buffy. Come on in."

" Thanks, Cordy. Willow and Kennedy are here. Them, Spike and I want to know if you want to watch movies with us. I've already asked Angel and he said he would if you would. It is just a little reunion between the six of us."

" Sure, I'll come. Hey can you rent ' Simply Irresistible'? Its my favorite."

" Sure Cordy. I'll get you when we get back." Buffy gets up and returns to the lobby. Spike, Kennedy and Willow are waiting for her. She walks over to Spike and takes his hand in hers. She kisses his cheek.

" Buffy, Angel let us borrow his car. So, I will drop you guys at the video store, then go and get the snacks."

" Sure, Spike. Just let me tell Angel, Cordy said yes."

" Sure, Buffy. We will wait outside." Spike, Willow, and Kennedy go outside to Angel's convertible, while Buffy goes back to Angel's office.

" Angel, Cordy said yes. You guys can wait til we get back or in the lounge."

" Okay, Buffy. We'll see you when you get back." Buffy leaves and joins the others. Buffy sits in the front next to Spike. Willow and Kennedy sit in the back. Spike drops the girls off at the video store, then drives off to pick up the snacks. The girls enter the store and go to the comedy section.

" Buffy, we should get 'Bring It On' for the guys and because those cheerleading outfits are hot."

" Sure, Will. Kennedy, can you go to the romance section and get 'Simply Irresistible'?"

" Yeah, Buffy." Kennedy goes to get the movie.

" Willow?"

" Yeah, Buffy?"

" I'm glad you're here. It feels good to tell some one about Spike and I. I just wish you didn't find out that way." They walk to the horror section.

" I know, Buffy. I wish I didn't find out that way either, but look at it this way, we both know I won't try to steel your boyfriend from you." Willow smiles at her. Buffy smiles and blushes.

" Thanks, Will. I needed that."

" I know. Hey lets get 'Valentine'. I've been dying to see that."

" Yeah, sure. Lets get 'House on Haunted Hill' too." Kennedy comes back with two movies.

" Hey, I hope you guys don't mind, but I picked up 'American Pie'."

" Not a problem, Kenne."

" Hey, Buffy. I like that. What about u Kenne?"

" Yeah. Lets pick up one more movie." Just then Spike comes in, stands behind Buffy, and wraps his arms around her waist.

" You guys ready yet?"

" Not yet, sweetie. Just need one more movie." They all walk over to the action section.

" Here, lets get 'Batman Forever', hunny."

" Sure, Spike." She takes the movie from him and walks up to the counter. After the get the movies, they all walk to the car. Spike moves the pizzas and snacks out of the way and lets the girls get in. he places the food on the right side of Buffy, the climbs behind the wheel. Buffy leans against him as Willow and Kennedy cuddle in the back. When they get back to the hotel it is six. Buffy helps Spike carry the snacks into the lounge.

Spike, Willow, and Kennedy set everything up while Buffy gets Angel and Cordelia. When they get back to the lounge everything is setup and ready for the movie fest to begin. Willow and Kennedy is in an armchair. Spike sits on the couch and is joined by Buffy, Angel, and Cordy. "Lets watch 'Simply Irresistible' first." Angel goes and puts it in the DVD player. Angel sits back down next to Cordy. Buffy snuggles against Spike.

Since it is dark Angel thinks Willow and Kennedy won't see him put his arm around Cordy. Everyone grabs a piece of pizza as the movie starts. Spike set out three bowls of popcorn, so each couple gets their own. When Buffy is done with her pizza she grabs a bowl and lies against Spike's side with his arm around her. She is positioned just right that Spike can whisper in her ear if he wants to. By the end of the first movie, Cordy is leaning against Angel. No one shows any interest in them.

" So, what's next? 'House on Haunted Hill'?"

" Sure, Spike you can out it in this time." Angel smirks at him. Spike lifts Buffy off his side and grabs the DVD. He pops it in, then returns to the couch. Buffy leans against his side again. When the glass shatters, Cordy jumps and cuddles with Angel. Buffy turns to them and smiles. At the end of this movie everyone is thirsty. Buffy, Willow, and Cordy offer to get drinks from the kitchen. When they are alone in the kitchen, Willow confronts Cordelia.

" Cordy, do you love Angel?" Cordy looks shocked at Willows question. She swallows hard.

" Yes, Willow. How did you find out?"

" It was kind of obvious when you started to cuddle with Angel. I just wanted to let you know that Kennedy and I are happy for you two. I just want you to also know that if you two 'risk it", that you can call me immediately if you need my help."

" Thanks, Willow. So tell me. What's the deal with you and Kennedy? I mean how'd you meet and stuff like that."

" Well, Kennedy was a potential that came with Giles. She was one of the first ones to come to Sunnydale. I didn't know at first that she liked me. After a couple of weeks I figured out that I liked her too. Now she is a Slayer and we are together." Cordy smiles at Willow.

" That's so sweet." Willow smiles back.

" Thanks, Cordy. Remember to follow your heart. We are here for you."

" Thanks, Willow." Cordy turns to Buffy. "So, Buffy, who bought you that beautiful ring?" Buffy bites her lip.

" Spike, did, Cordy. We are engaged. We just bought the ring today. Spike was so sweet about it too."

" Well, congrats, Buffy. Ok, I think we are ready to go watch more movies." They head back to the lounge. Buffy and Cordy sit back down on the couch with their lovers. Willow sits with Kennedy. Before Cordy gives Angel his drink, she kisses him passionately. Spike kisses Buffy, takes his drink, and presses play on the remote. Buffy lies against him as they begin to watch 'Batman Forever'. Spike sings along with the movie in Buffy's ear.

" But did you know that when it snows my eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.

Baby, I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the grey.

Ooh, The more I get of you, Stranger it feels, yeah." Upon hearing Spike, Buffy relaxes and thought of her and Spike race through her mind. She realizes that she is actually getting married and she couldn't be happier. Buffy moves to sit in his lap and lies against his chest. Spoke wraps his arms around her and kisses her forehead. He wonders how he would have lived if he never met Buffy. He can't see himself happy without her. Spike tips his head down and whispers into her ear. "I love you, Buffy." She faces him and kisses him.

" I love you, Spike." They kiss again, and then Spike turns so that Buffy can lie on him. She lays her head in his lap. He runs his fingers through her hair. Willow lies in Kennedy's lap and Cordy lies against Angel. The three couples relax and finish the movie. When it is over, Buffy and Spike stand up. "We are going to bed, guys. We'll see you in the morning." Angel stands up as well.

" Maybe we all should go to bee=d. we can watch the other three movies tomorrow." The other three women stand up.

" Sure, Angel. Lets get a good night's sleep, and then the six of us can talk in the morning. Good night, guys."

" Good night, Buffy. Spike." The couple leaves and goes to their room. Willow and Kennedy say good night to Angel and Cordy and leave them in the lounge alone. Angel turns to Cordelia.

" Why did you kiss me?" Cordy rolled her eyes.

" What, I can't kiss the man I love?"

" You can. Its just... I thought you wanted to keep it a secret. Willow and..."

" Willow and Kennedy already knew. Willow confronted me in the kitchen. She said it was obvious by the way we were sitting."

" Oh! Well, are we going to tell the others or wait?"

" Wait, Angel. Lets see how far this relationship can go before we announce it. Okay?"

" Okay, Cordy. Lets got to bed. I'll see you in the morning."

" Wait a minute. You will not see me in the morning." Angel looks disappointed. "You will wake up with me in the morning." He brightens up. He kisses Cordy, then they go up to Cordy's room.

Meanwhile in Spike's room, Spike sits against the wall on the bed, with Buffy lying down with her head in his lap.

" Baby? Will you sing to me again?" Spike looks down in to her green eyes.

" Sure, luv. Anything for you baby." Spike kisses her.

" Thank you, William." Spike smiles at Buffy for using his real name. Buffy smiles back at him, knowing that he will sing for her. Spike knows there is no way out of singing for her and doesn't care. He could sing to her forever, just to be near her.

" Look into my eyes You will see What you mean to me. Search your heart, Search you soul And when you find me there You search no more.

Don't tell me it's not worth trying for. You can't tell me it's not worth dying for. You know it's true Everything I do, I do it for you.

Look into your heart You will find There's nothing there to hide. Take me as I am. Take my life. I would give it up, I would sacrifice.

Don't tell me it's not worth fighting for. I can't help it, there's nothing I want more. You know it's true Everything I do, I do it for you." Buffy ferociously presses her lips to Spike's. When they release each other for air, she looses herself in his ice blue orbs.

" Thank you, Spike. That was beautiful."

" Just like you, baby." Spike places his hand under her chin, lifts her head and kisses her. He releases her lips and brushes her cheek. "You're always beautiful. I love everything about you, from your green eyes to your cute, little toes. I love you, Buffy."

" I love you too." She kisses him, then lies back down. Spike plays with her hair. Buffy feels relaxed and safe with Spike. "Spike?"

" Yeah?"

" When we get to Cleveland, can we tell Giles first and alone?"

" Sure, hunny. Why?"

" Well, he is more of a father me and I want to ask him if he will be the one to walk me down the aisle." She looks up at Spike and entwines one of her hands with his.

" Sure, Buffy. You can have anything you want."

" Thank you, Spike. I know it might be strange that I want Giles to walk me down the aisle instead of my father."

" No, it doesn't, pet. Giles has been there for you for seven years. I would insist that he is the one to walk you down the aisle to me. We can invite your father, but I want Giles to walk you to our future. We can even make Xander the best man."

" Thank you, sweetie. Lets wait til we get home before we start planning. Okay?"

" Okay. Lets go to sleep so that we are rested for tomorrow."

" Yeah, baby." They both turn and lie down on the pillows. They lie on their sides, with Spike's arms around her waist. Spike rests his chin on her shoulder.

" Buffy, what about Nibblet?"

" What about Dawn?"

" We can't tell her last. She is already going to be upset because she wasn't the first to be told."

" You're right, Spike. Why don't we call her tomorrow? That way she won't be that mad at us."

" I agree with that. We'll call her tomorrow and have a nice long chat with her."

" And we'll call her cell, just to be sure that no one over hears us over there."

" Okay, Buffy. Now lets go to sleep. I want to take you, Willow, Kennedy, and Cordelia shopping tomorrow."

" Oh, really?! When did you become someone who wants to go shopping?"

" Well, we are engaged now. So I know you are going to want to take me shopping, so I decided I might as well take all of you, so that we can get it done sooner and now you have the others to ambush me into buying the clothes you want me to wear. Plus it will be something we did as a couple and with our friends. I can also see you try on some clothes that I picked out."

" Oh, you think so?"

" Yeah I do." Spike starts to nibble on her neck making Buffy giggle.

" Okay, okay. I guess you can be rewarded with that." She turns and kisses him. He reciprocates, then lets Buffy turn back and squeezes her closer to his body. Within five minutes, they both are in a peaceful sleep, in each other's arms.