Hey I know the prologue's short, but it's here. I don't know exactly how long it's going to be. We'll see how the response is. Let me know. Nich

Prologue

This past year had been the best of Spike's eternal life, but then again each new year with Buffy and the kids seemed to be the best of his life. Little Errinn was now three months old and was his little princess. Ziva and Devon were as rambunctious as usual, but have almost complete control over their powers. Dawn finished school and now had her own apartment about a mile away from the rest of the family. All in all everything was perfect. That's what had Spike so nervous. He was waiting for the other shoe to drop, and he wouldn't have to wait long.

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To say he was furious was an understatement. First his whore was slain and then his next pet project was murdered. He wouldn't stand for this. Satan would exact his vengeance.

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"Spike!" Buffy screamed from upstairs. Spike ran faster than he had ever run before. When he got to Errinn's room he saw Buffy sitting on the floor holding a pink baby blanket; a look of utter shock upon her face. When she looked up Spike could see tears running down her face. "She's gone Spike. Errinn is gone." The fear in Spike's gut twisted as he sunk to the ground next to his wife.