I do not own any characters or some of the beginning for it's from the episode Chosen or the two episodes before they belong to Joss Whedon

Chapter 1

It was the end of the final fight for the hellmouth. Spike was wearing the retarded amulet Angel was too chicken to wear. He knew this was most likely be his last time seeing Buffy for he felt the omen of his death when he just witnessed Buffy getting stabbed by the First. She got up and the scythe was handed back to her to fight off the demons. That's when it hit him, he felt the burning sensation for the amulet started to glow. "B, we need get out of here now," called out Faith. Buffy just yelled, "Start getting the girls out. I'll hold them off." Faith and the potentials started to head up while Buffy had their back. Spike was proud to see his girl have all this strength. He even told her the other night why he loved her not because she was unattainable. He knew he was going to miss her when all sudden the amulet was yanked off him. Buffy tossed it high up where it was showing off a blinding light.

They both headed up when they notice Anya's body on the ground and not moving. The ground was shaking so they couldn't stop but then Buffy just slumped into Spike from the injury. "Love are you ok?" asked Spike kind of panicking. Buffy just nodded and kept going on with Spike right next to her. They made it towards the front and the bus was already on the go. Spike and Buffy made it to the roof of the school with a blanket they found covering themselves with and the school was collapsing. Buffy was still holding onto the scythe and she noticed a hand in hers and it was Spike. They were hopping from rooftop to rooftop when the bus came into their view. She looked at Spike and he nodded like he knew what she was secretly asking. They were getting closer to the bus and both launched themselves at the bus. They landed on top of the bus with hard hit trying to hold on to each other. Spike was sizzling and the bus finally made to city limits where the hole stopped growing. Buffy and Spike got off the top of the bus while the rest got out of the bus. Spike immediately ran into the bus for protection and Wood let Faith take care of his wound. All that survived was Buffy, Spike, Willow, Kennedy, Giles, Wood, Faith, Andrew, Xander, and some potentials.

When Buffy and gang were done idolizing there handy work that Spike really did. They got back on the bus and heading towards the nearest town. Spike was sitting in the back covered by the blanket that looked like Willow left it there to be found by him. Buffy went over there to join him and Xander joined her. "Well no happy endings for the cyclops is there Buffy?" asked Xander. Buffy was stunned by Xander's remark but decided to respond with, "Xander, were young and knowing how you are. You are young and you can find some one to love. Look at me I found something." "Buffy, you had Angel who wanted to rip my head off if he could, then Riley who was macho man, and now you have captain peroxide. Buff, I say you've been lowering your standards to accept him," explained Xander. Spike didn't like what he heard so he decided to retort, "Hey didn't you have a crush on Buffy. Why didn't you ever try pursuing it?" "Well I would of back in high school before I went with Cordelia but hello. I couldn't compete with cryptic Angel who wasn't normal or human," answered Xander. "At least you weren't used Xander," stated Spike while looking at Buffy a little grimly. Buffy felt bad for that was just the excuse she gave him but decided to answer for Xander, "Actually I did use Xander. Back when I was trying to get Angel to ask me out. I went to the Bronze with Willow and Xander like usual. Wore a very sexy dress that I looked dead sexy in. I knew Angel was going to show for he always did where ever I was. I dragged Xander out to the dance floor. Remember that night our junior year Xander? I'm sorry I never told you." Xander looked at Buffy and got up from him seat to move towards the front of the bus.

Spike looked at Buffy and saw she looked a little in pain. He saw the blood stain and remembered that she was stabbed in the abdomen. "Buffy can I take a look at the wound to make sure it is okay?" asked Spike. Buffy nodded and lifted her shirt just enough for Spike to see the wound. It was a through on through hole from the blade that stabbed her. "Giles we need some gauze back here for Buffy," yelled Spike to the front of the bus. Giles made it the back and assessed the wound and dressed it to keep it from getting infected while it closes. "Its fine you just need to keep the bandage on to keep it clean. Otherwise you will live for you have survived worse," chuckled Giles. "Thanks Giles. I probably would of let it be if it wasn't for Spike noticing it," explained Buffy. Giles just looked at the vampire that came to earn his respect. Buffy was right about that Spike changed and wish he believed in her judgement a little more. Willow just finished undoing the essence of slayer spell for it could cause dire consequences in the world. She was sitting next to Kennedy and was exhausted but had one more spell to complete. She wanted to give Buffy immortality for she could be with Spike until they got tired of each other or something. Buffy deserved this for she has down a lot for this world and deserves happiness. She was dragged out of heaven because of Willow and friends. It was something she had to do. She started thinking of the spell and had to make sure it was permanent.

Spike was watching Buffy look out the window what looks like she was thinking about something serious. He was thinking about the past two night of how she let him hold her while they slept. It was better than nothing in his book. Like he told her after the first night it was the best night of his life. "Spike I lied," said Buffy. Spike returned to reality and asked, "What?" Buffy looked at him with apologetic eyes and said, " I lied about using you. I was in denial of my own feelings. I never thought I would really fall for you a heartless killer. I see now your not heartless and I know you can love. I saw it when you were with Drusilla on how you doted on her. You even made a deal with me a slayer to have her back. I was also afraid of what Angel would say for he is my best friend. No matter what Spike he will be part of my life." Spike was speechless and was touched by some of the things she said. "Pet I know you will always have some feelings for Angel for he is your soulmate. I also know that I can give you a little more than he can," stated Spike while readjusting the blanket over the back windows. When he sat back down on the ground to make sure he had cover from the sunlight. Buffy made her way towards him and sat in front of him. She scooted back so her back was against his chest and he wrapped his arms around her. They were content that way until a hour passed when a glowing light emitted from Buffy. "What the hell was that love?" asked Spike surprised. Buffy had no I idea what happen but she knew who to ask.

"Willow, what did you do or what happen to me?" yelled Buffy towards the front where everyone else was. Xander decided to help Willow to the back since she exhausted from the spells she did today. They made it the back of the unusual couple when Willow decided to start, "Well Buffy, I'm the one who casted a spell on you and before either you or Spike yell my head off. Giles approved of this spell and helped a little. I gave you a gift for everything you have done for us. You are now immortal so you will stay twenty-two forever. You won't die for a third time and Spike doesn't have to risk losing you or Angel. You deserve it since we ripped you from heaven, so I decided to make this as fun as possible for you" Buffy was just touched by this gift. She can spend eternity with her boys and neither after every think she is fragile. Spike was overjoyed that he had an eternity with Buffy and maybe he can get rid off the bloody soul. He will talk to Buffy about it before he decides to do something stupid. Plus the whole Angel thing was bugging him when he knew Angel wasn't happy to find out about his smell all over Buffy. Well Spike didn't like how they said hi and how Angel watched Buffy fight and know every move she was going to make. Also how he let Buffy fight on her own against Caleb. I would of helped her no matter what but Angel was right on one thing. Buffy likes to feel independent and only wants help when she asks for it. Spike was glad when Angel showed up for when he smelled Angel he followed and it led to the tomb. When he got there he witnessed Angel saving Buffy from a death blow. One thing came out of Angel is that if anything happened to himself, Spike knew Angel would protect her with his life. He wasn't worried Buffy would be alone in the world if anything happen to him.

They made it to a gas station to refill the bus up. It was beginning to get dark and they needed to figure out where and what their next plan was. "Well I heard there is a hellmouth out in Cleveland has been closed up before the First showed up. I was thinking of going back to England and anybody can accompany with me," stated Giles. Wood decided to speak up also, "I want to head out to New York for it's been a while since I've been out there." "Well I'm up to go with you," responded Faith. They looked over to Buffy to see what her input was when they saw Buffy and Spike arguing. "Why do you want to go to bloody Los Angeles?" snarled Spike. "Well one it would be nice to tell Angel I lived and two why not I want to back to where it all began for me. Maybe I could see if my father is in town and see how he is doing. Plus I need to visit a grave since I haven't been to it for a while," snapped Buffy. "Well all you have to do is call Angel unless there is another reason you want to see him. I thought your father was out of the country. And haven't you spent enough time in the cemetery in your lifetime?" asked an aggravated Spike. Buffy was just getting frustrated with him but didn't want to back down, "Geez you can't even put up with Angel when you spent decades with him before you and Drusilla departed from the family. You really wanted me to kill Angelus so you wouldn't have to deal with him. My father might be in town and if not I'm going so I can steal a few things I left there okay. Also for the cemetery question I'm one of the two slayers I will always spend time in a cemetery. Also like I said this visit is for personal business not my job. Los Angeles is under Angel's jurisdiction not mine. I no longer have control there since I moved away from there. Except for when I was there after the whole killing Angel thing." Spike was done and didn't want to argue with the slayer anymore so he reluctantly agreed with her.

Finally they had plans and where they were going to go. Wood and Faith were going to go New York then Giles will take Willow, Kennedy, Xander, Andrew, and the potentials that were left were planing to go to England while Buffy and Spike head to Los Angeles. Dawn was still trying to decide if she wanted to go with her sister where there sure was going to be a fight or go to school in another country. Dawn ended up decided she will go with her friends and give Buffy, Spike, and Angel had time to work things out without worrying about Dawn's welfare. Faith was looking around the station just to stretch her legs when she noticed two beautiful motorcycles. One was a deep black while the other was the most beautiful shade of blood red she has ever seen. She then knew she found two transportation devices for her and Buffy to use. She headed over back towards the bus and since it was dark Spike was out and about stretching his legs. He may be undead but still needed to care of himself. Willow had tears same as Xander for they were going to be separated from one of their best friend of seven years now. They had no photos of the past since they went down with Sunnydale along with Joyce's grave. A lot was lost into saving the and at least they had each other. Giles was holding onto Buffy for he knew it was finally time they went their separate ways but yet he still felt like the protective father, He knew Spike would protect and Angel would also. She was in good hands he was happy she was okay and happy. "Hey B, I found two motorcycles we can take. I call the red one though," stated Faith. They knew it was about time they separate and went there own ways since since Spike needed to get indoors or at least underground before the sun came out. Dawn, Willow, Xander, and Giles were tearing up but got back on the bus with the others.

Spike and Buffy saddled the black bike when Wood and Faith got on the red one. The rest got on the bus and they went their separate ways. As Spike drove he knew Buffy was crying into his back. He pulled to the side of the road and she wondered why they stop. "Get off really fast pet," stated Spike. Buffy looked confuse, but did what was requested and she saw Spike take off his signature duster that helped make his bad boy image. Spike handed her the duster and saw her smile while putting it on. Right before they got back on the bike they shared a long deep passionate kiss and both felt like they were on fire. Spike sped down the road thinking about the beauty that is sitting behind him. They reached Los Angeles by midnight and headed towards the Hyperion hotel. Angel was in his office when he felt the familiar tingle when Buffy is nearby. Spike pulled into the underground garage that he remembered when he kidnapped Angel like four years ago. Angel then smelled that Buffy was in the building and also Spike. He figured Spike's smell was on Buffy until he saw two figures walk in.

"Buffy you survived and you brought a dead man with you," remarked Angel. Buffy was happy to see her soulmate (Soulmate doesn't always apply as a romantic partner but also a perfect friend.) Look it up if you don't believe it) again since it she hasn't seen him since he dropped of the damn amulet. She walked up to him and gave him a hug which he hugged back. Spike was watching the show and didn't show his jealousy for he knew Buffy would always hold some love for the bloody ponce. He may be able to get her to forget about commando boy but not Angel for the bastard was perfect except for the whole pure happiness clause in the curse of a soul he has. Unlike Spike who has a soul that won't disappear by shagging the woman he loved. Spike walked up to Angel and held out his hand to be the bigger man. Angel shook Spike's hand to be courteous in front of Buffy. "Well you guys must be tired from the trip and want to rest? We could talk in the morning if that is ok with you Buffy?" asked Angel. Buffy looked towards Spike and yawned, "Angel that would be so nice if we could rest." "Well Buffy you can take up in my room and Spike you can have a room upstairs," stated Angel. "Actually she will be rooming with me," exclaimed Spike with a hint of anger. Buffy knew this would lead to a fight if she didn't intervene. "Angel I'm staying with Spike for it would be a bad idea to be in the same room with you," stated Buffy. Angel was hurt but knew she was right even if Spike can't give her a perfect life. He would be able to give something Angel can't for Spike isn't cursed with a soul.

Buffy and Spike headed upstairs to find a room to stay the night in. They finally found a room and she knew the second floor had running water for when his workers might of needed a place to crash. Inside the room they found it stocked with blankets, pillows, towels, and bathroom supplies. Buffy grabbed some heavy blankets and placed them securely over the windows to make sure no sunlight can come in to room during the day. Spike slipped his boots off and laid out on the bed first. Buffy walked into the bathroom and lifted her shirt up to see her wound. She unwrapped the gauze to see her slayer healing kicked in. So she stripped of the gauze and slid the duster off. Walking out of the bathroom with the duster hanging of her arm, she laid it out on a chair in the room. Then walked over to bed where Spike was waiting for her to lay down. Spike was wondering what he did to deserve to be in good gracious with her. After all the times he has shagged with her and got so crazy he almost raped her. It makes him wonder why she would choose him after what he did. Also the whole removing of the chip thing was something she didn't have to do. When he suggested that he should get out of town, she protested for she wasn't ready for him to leave yet. She may not have said the three major words he knew inside she at least cared for him. Buffy notice his mouth twitched into his smirk since his eyes were closed. She got in the bed when Spike pulled her as close as he could. He had his hand gently wrapped around her slender, toned waist while she was laying her head on his beautiful chiseled chest. They fell instantly asleep when they got comfortable.

Buffy felt like she was in perfect bliss watching Spike sleep. She never took the time to see how well the black shirt showed off his masculine form and how the black pants made it even more perfect. She never took the time to notice this before when she was having sex with him. "What are you doing pet?" asked a groggy Spike. Buffy giggled and hid her face in the crook of his pale neck. Spike asked again, "What are doing pet?" "Well I was admiring your sleeping form. For I never took the time to look at you seriously. Before I was just having fun and I was scared to get in a serious relationship with you. When you sang to me back when we had that stupid dance demon. You were right that I was ashamed and afraid. I couldn't stay away after you told me too. When Riley showed up I went to you to take out my stress instead of the magic shop and beating a dummy. I wanted comfort and feel love not unsatisfied and unaccomplished," answered Buffy. Spike was in a stupor by what she said and just wanted to kiss her but knew that was overstepping the boundaries. "Pet are you willing to try to make a serious relationship between the two of us? I'm only going to try if your in it for the long haul also," stated Spike. Buffy was a little surprise by his request but honestly thought about it truthfully. She knew her answer within seconds, "Of course Spike I will be on the long haul with you. A relationship takes two and I want us to work out. I know some of you but that's enough for me I want all of you," stated Buffy. Spike couldn't help but let out a laugh of joy from her answer.

Buffy decided they needed shower so she told Spike to go first and she will see if Angel could wash his clothes. He agreed and he went into the bathroom to strip down then wrapped a towel around himself. Sure they saw each other naked before but he's trying to show her he's patient since he tried ravishing her. She took his clothes and went downstairs past the lobby floor. She went straight to Angel's apartment for she knew she had some clothes in his room. She was hoping they would fit until she got new clothes. She found Angel in the kitchen reading the paper. Angel looked up and saw what she had in her hands. "So what could I do for you this fine morning Buffy?" asked the sentimental vampire. Buffy replied, "Can you wash Spike's clothes and do you still have that duffle of my clothes in your closet?" Angel thought about the duffle she was talking about and nodded yes. He stood up and grabbed Spike's clothes headed towards the washer and dryer. Buffy was in Angel's room getting her duffle when Angel joined her. He was up all night thinking about her and Spike. "Buffy what do you think your doing with the second most dangerous vampire? Do you have another death wish or just plain stupid. He's dangerous and wanted to kill you Buffy," stated a truly concern Angel. "Well I did date the most dangerous vampire and standing in his room right now. He has a soul like you and he hasn't seriously tried killing me for a few years. Plus you left me remember, I didn't want our relationship to end. I wasn't on the split up train like you," snapped Buffy. She grabbed the duffle and went back upstairs. Spike was just walking out the bathroom with the towel wrapped around his waist. "Well your clothes are in the wash so you have to wait until I go back down to get them," explained Buffy. Spike sat on the bed to get comfortable when he noticed the duffle bag, "What's in the bag love?" "Well they are clothes I kept here most of it is tight but until I can get some more they will do," answered Buffy.

Buffy grabbed the duffle and headed into the bathroom. The room was all steamy and Spike left a message on the mirror "Love you!" Buffy couldn't help but smile at the gesture for it was cute. She started the water and got in when it was nice and comfortable. She thought about how he got a soul for her and she realized she didn't think he needed it. He could probably control himself but maybe in a few years if they are still together they will talk about it. Also she knows Angel will want to talk to both of them today and its definitely not something she was looking forward too. The water felt so good especially since her body was a little sore in her abdomen area where she was stabbed. She had no mark at all and she loved her slayer healing for it. After scrubbing her hair and washing her body. She got out and grabbed two towels one for her body and the other for her hair. She bent down to her duffle bag and went through it. They were some clothes she knew wouldn't fit her now. She found a cute black tank top and a decent fitting pair of pants. They were ripped at the knees but she couldn't be picky. She found the pocket where she kept her jewelry when she noticed an envelope. She pulled it out of the duffle and opened it. There was a letter and her claughdagh ring. The letter said:

Buffy,

I found this when I came back from that hell dimension. I think that's what brought me back. When I returned I knew you were there recently most likely just left by how strong your smell was. When you found me in the forest I knew the smell was you and I wanted to hurt you for I felt you were the reason I was in that dimension in the first place. When I broke from those chains I searched for you by smell when I found that demon boy trying to kill you. You stood out in my mind and it finally hit me who you were that's why I was surprised when I said your name. I realized it was my fault but it was something that could have been avoided if I knew more about my curse. I don't blame you at all for what happen you did what was the best for the world. I know you were tormented while I was gone. This ring belongs to you and I want you to wear it even if we aren't together. I want you to remember what we have and know I'll be waiting for an eternity. I fell in love with you before you got your calling. You were in your cheerleading outfit sitting on the steps of your old high school here in Los Angeles. Like I wrote earlier the ring brought me back but I think it was your love that brought me back. I don't know why you were in my mansion at the time but I'm glad you were. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. I'm sorry for leaving you but I couldn't think of hurting you like I did when my true nature came out. I love you Buffy. I vow I will always protect you, care for you, and provide for you. If you ever need me I vow to be by you and vow to be by your side at all times. Lastly I vow to support your choices if you ever need my support.

Love,

Angel

Buffy wanted to cry by what she just read and grabbed a purse she kept in the duffle incase she ever needed it. She slid the the ring on her right hand and stashed the letter in her purse. She got her brushed out and brushed her damp hair out. She finally finished getting ready and got out of the bathroom into the bedroom. Spike was staring at the ceiling when he noticed Buffy get out of the bathroom and she looked like she was crying a little while ago. "Everything okay pet?" he asked. "I'm fine Spike. I'm going to go check on your clothes," replied Buffy. He let it go for now since he knew she will eventually tell him. She walked out of the room towards the elevator to go back to Angel's floor. When she got there she found Angel looking at his weapons. "His clothes are in the dryer and they are ready for you to take to him Buff," explained Angel. She heard him but instead of walking towards his dryer she walked up behind him. Angel felt her slim figure behind him and she wrapped her arms around him. "Thank you," said Buffy. Angel replied with, "It was just clothes nothing special." "Not that but for this," he turned around and she held out her hand, "I found it just now you'll always be in my heart Angel. This was the best gift I have ever gotten but you should know that I'm immortal." "How? What? When?" asked a confused Angel. "Willow did a spell and it's permanent," answered Buffy. Angel was so happy with the thought of not losing Buffy or fighting to keep her alive. He walked up to her to hug her which she hugged back. Buffy backed out because she needed to give a certain vampire his clothes back.

Spike was waiting for Buffy to return with his clothes and curiosity was getting the best of him. 'What is taking so bloody long. I hope Angel isn't trying to get Buffy back. I trust her except when he came to town a few days ago, she kissed him. God the bloody ponce tries to take every woman I'm with. Except for that weird one Harmony god I hope I don't see her.' Buffy walked in the room just when Spike got a whiff of Angel on her. "So you and Angel had fun I take it," snipped Spike. Buffy was shocked but not really surprised by his attitude. "Well sorry I can't give my friend a hug for being nice and giving me back a personal possession," replied Buffy throwing Spike his clothes. Spike caught the clothes and walked into the bathroom. "Well what thing was so important to hug him for?" yelled Spike from the bathroom. "He had something that was special to me," answered Buffy. Spike came out of the bathroom and all Buffy saw was perfection. "I'm sorry I'm acting this way pet but I'm used to Angelus trying to steal my love away," explained Spike. "Well he's not Angelus but Angel. He has a soul like you and wouldn't do that," stated Buffy. He nodded and they decided it was about time they went downstairs.

Angel was in his office when they came down when Wesley walked into the Hyperion. "Angel I think we should go visit Cordy tonight," stated Wesley who came to a halt when he saw the two in the office, "Buffy your here, and Spike is too." Angel decided to settle the matter on Spike, "Wesley, I should of told you Spike has a soul and has saved the world twice on Buffy's side." Wesley was amazed by what he heard he couldn't help but ask, "Who cursed you with a soul Spike?" "Well for your bloody information I got a soul on my own. I got it for the woman I love you stupid git," snapped Spike. Angel knew Spike had feelings for the slayer by how Buffy smelled like Spike. He never knew how strong the feeling was and he had no idea how Buffy felt. Wesley felt awkward for he never knew Spike would go that far to fall in love with Buffy. "Now that we got that in the open I wanted to tell Angel my plans in Los Angeles," started Buffy and continued, "I need to go to my father's house to pick up some things then visit a grave. After that Spike and I will probably take our leave of this city." Angel was a little disappointed that she wasn't planning on staying long. Also why would she need to visit her father since he was hardly there for Buffy. To the point that it made Buffy feel like it was her fault her parents divorced. "Wesley, we will go visit Cordy tonight but I also need you to fill in Fred and Gunn on this situation," ordered Angel. "No problem Angel and it was great seeing you again Buffy. Spike good day," replied Wesley as he was heading towards the door. "Do you want anybody to go with you to your father's Buffy?" asked Angel. Buffy nodded her head a no and walked towards the door also. "I'll be back boys and behave," stated Buffy. Buffy walked out of the hotel into the sunny day when Angel looked at Spike, "Want to train ?" "Why not? There's nothing better than let off some energy and get a work out from it," replied Spike. Angel led him downstairs to a special part of his living quarters he deemed as the training room. It was only temporary for he wanted a room just for training so he was turning a bedroom upstairs to one.

Buffy was walking the streets of L.A. When she came by Hemery High school where her journey started 7 years ago. Back when her life was simple being the head cheerleader and a normal girl. On one fateful day she was greeted by a guy claiming she was a slayer. She thought this guy was crazy until the following day when he threw a knife at her when she caught it like nothing. Not long after starting slaying, the vampire she was having nightmares of killing past slayers came for her. Merrick her watcher killed himself to protect her from her. She proved him wrong and defeated Lothos. Her family problems started around that time. Her father never trusted her and was ashamed when she burned down the school gym which she only did to protect her fellow classmates. Her father wanted a divorce for he claimed he wasn't ready to be a father but she knew better. It was her fault for he wanted to keep Dawn but wanted Buffy gone. Her mother though won custody of Dawn and Dawn was fine with that. Even though Dawn wasn't truly there Buffy knows that Dawn is her sister no matter what.

Buffy finally arrived at her father's house when she noticed two cars in the driveway. She debated whether or not to go up to the door for she knew her father moved on it was just she didn't know if she was ready to face the truth. Buffy finally decided to walk up the walkway to the door to knock. After a few seconds a woman who Buffy saw only a few times when she visited her dad's work open the door. "Hi. Can I help you?" asked the woman. "Well I'm looking for Hank Summers," replied Buffy. The woman looked Buffy up and down, "What is your business with my husband?" Buffy realized he really did move on for she looked pregnant, "I'm Buffy Summers." The woman just looked shocked but snapped back to, "Sorry I didn't recognize you. He's in the living room. Come on in and I'm sorry to hear about your mother." "Thank you," answered Buffy walking into her childhood home. "Who was it Stephanie," asked Hank. Buffy walked into the living room before Stephanie so that answered his question but he wasn't alone. A little girl around the age of 4 years of age was with him. "Buffy is that really you?" question Hank. "Dad it is. I'm here to get that stuff I asked you to hold on for me," replied a sadden Buffy. Hank got up from playing with the girl to give his oldest daughter a hug. "Buff this is your little sister Anne," Hank said looking at the confused little girl. Stephanie grabbed Anne's hand and took her to the kitchen to give Buffy and Hank some privacy. "I'm sorry about Joyce and that I wasn't there for you or Dawn. Where is she anyways? Where are you living since I heard Sunnydale was evacuated?" asked a concern father. Buffy was relieved that he cared, "It's fine your busy with your new life now. Dawn is with some of my friends who are heading out to Europe. I want her to see the world so maybe going to school out there might help her. She's been struggling in school since mom's death and I had to get a job so I was barely home. Dawn then felt alone but all my friends were there for her but she became a kleptomaniac. I'm staying with a friend while I'm out here for maybe one more day or two." Hank got up from where he was sitting and went to the desk that was up against wall. "Buffy I want you take this check. I know it's not much but I want to make up for everything. I wasn't there and panic the moment you started going through a phase. Anne is sort of my clean break but understand I'm proud of you. You grew into a wonderful young woman who a father couldn't be more proud of. I'm sorry for all the times I blew you off for your birthdays and then just stopped," confessed Hank handing the check to Buffy. Buffy took the check from him and put it in her purse then got up, "Thank you dad, I'm going to go grab my stuff and then head out. When I settle down I'll give you a call so you know everything is ok." Hank hugged his daughter and walked with her to the garage where he put the box when she sent it to him.

Buffy was standing outside the Hyperion with the box since her father was nice enough to give her a ride. She was carrying the box that contained things of her past in Sunnydale. She walked into the Hyperion to find nobody on the lobby floor so she took the box to her and Spike's room. She went down to Angel's level where she found Gunn, Fred, and Wesley watching something from a doorway. "Hey what's going on guys?" asked a confused Buffy. The three jumped for she snuck up on them then Gunn answered, "Angel and Spike are going at it. Don't worry they aren't trying to kill each other we already checked. They are doing some training since they don't have to hold back on each other." Buffy was amazed to see them go at it and it reminded her of the old days training with Angel. She decided she should make this a little more interesting by jumping in. "You guys think it would be interesting if I got in the brawl?" asked an excited Buffy. "I would like to see that action," stated Gunn, Wesley just chuckled and Fred was wondering what Buffy could do. Buffy picked up a chair that was in the training room and threw it at the two vamps which it hit dead on. The two stopped and saw Buffy who started to charge them. "She's joining in the fun you guys. She has the urge to fight also since she's the slayer. Let her go at it with you two," yelled Wesley. Angel and Spike nodded to each other and started to go at it again. Buffy finally made it into the fray when she threw a punch at Angel who in turned dodged it. Angel grabbed Buffy around the waist and launched her towards Spike who in turn caught but left himself open for an attack. An hour passed by when they finally calmed down since Angel needed to head out with the gang to visit Cordy. "That was relaxing and god I've missed having a good fight partner," stated Buffy. "Well that was fun but I need to head out. You guys going out tonight? If you are exit from here not from the lobby," explained Angel. "Yea we are and thanks for the tip," replied Buffy. Angel headed towards his shower when everyone else went to the lobby floor. Once there Spike and Buffy continued up to their room.

They made it to the room and both felt like taking a warm shower. "Pet you take the shower first this time," offered Spike. Buffy got a mischievous look and suggested, "I have a better idea." Spike was wondering if she was seriously referring to them taking a shower together. He realized she was right when she started to push him into the bathroom. "I'm serious and we've seen each other. I trust you and I need you to trust yourself for this to work," stated Buffy while taking her pants off. "I do and I only want us to get serious when your ready to love," confessed Spike still dressed. Buffy was down to her undergarments when she walked towards Spike. When she was close enough she kissed him since they haven't kissed since last night. Spike felt her passion and love in the kiss that he stated to strip his pants off when Buffy was working on his shirt. When he was nude Buffy stripped down to nothing also and continued their passionate kiss. Spike felt like he was where he's suppose to be. Having the slayer in his arms again and feeling her against him made him feel like the earth stood still. He could get used to an eternity of this, Buffy felt like she was a live like she always does when she's with him. He's her rock that holds her down. He stood by her when her mother died, he didn't tell Glory who the key was, and when Sweets was in town even though he sang that song to her, Spike still covered her back. He's proven before the soul that he was different from the Spike she met. Even when she first met him she was jealous of Drusilla for she had a guy that loved her. Being with Angel was hard and not that she didn't love him but he was difficult to be with. He hardly saw her outside slayer business plus the whole curse flaw. She had to ask for all the dates but her birthday gifts were always from the heart.

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