Demon Prophecy

Chapter 1: The Truth

Buffy walked into The Magic Box. It was a normal Sunnydale day. The number of vampire sights in the area, were down. It was a big relief for Buffy, but it made her nights duller.

She looked at the familiar scene before her. Giles was busy, wiping down the shelves. Anya was behind the cash register, counting her money. Xander was working on some new shelves for Giless books. Willow was sitting at the round table, where they did their major research. She was doing her college homework with her fiance, Tara.

"Hey guys, any new big bads out there?" Buffy asked, as she walked down to the table.

Giles looked up from the shelf he was cleaning.

"No, and you would be the first one to let us know about that," Giles reminded her.

Buffy shrugged and sat down at the table. She let out a bored sigh.

"I take it patrolling has been slow?" Xander asked, looking at a bored Buffy.

"Is it that obvious? I..I hate to say this, but I miss the big fights. I have been so bored to tears, that I thought about calling Spike up and having him come over," she announced.

Everyone looked at her. Buffy wrapped her arms around herself.

"I never did it though," She added.

She looked down at the table, and went into her own Buffy world. She let her mind run wild thinking of things, she thought were never possible.

"Hey, Buffy, are you up for some dancing tonight?" Willow asked looking up from her book.

The redhead noticed Buffy's gaze distant, and lost. She was hoping she wasn't hiding deep inside of herself again. Willow placed her hand on Buffy's arm. Buffy jumped at the touch.

"Oh sorry, Will. What did you say?" Buffy asked, snapping out of her trance.

"Are you up to hanging out at the Bronze tonight?" Willow asked with a concerned look on her face.

"I still have patrolling to do even if the vampires are on their best behavior," Buffy hesitated.

Xander walked over to the table. He took a break from making the shelves.

"Are you going Xander?" Buffy asked him as he sat down next to her.

He looked up at Anya. Anya was taking a break from her register, and rubbing her swollen stomach.

"I don't know," Xander answered distantly.

He was gazing at his glowing wife. Buffy followed his gaze and smiled. Love was in the air with her friends. Tara and Willow were getting married in a couple of weeks and Xander and Anya were expecting their first kid in a couple of months. Buffy felt out of place. Giless girlfriend, Janice, was going to come by her place later for them to have a nice dinner.

"Well, I think it would be nice for all of us to have a big party, before Tara and I get married," said Willow

"You know, Will, I was making dinner for Giles and Janice. Do you guys want come by? It would be a family-get-together," asked Buffy

Willow looked over at Tara and rubbed her hand. The two witches gazed at each other.

It will be another boring night at home alone, Buffy thought.

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Spike sat in his chair, watching his favorite soap opera, Passions. A growl erupted from his throat, as he got frustrated with the show. He hadnt seen his slayer in a week. Everything in her life was changing, and he knew she didnt need him in her life. His nidbit was graduating this year. The witches were getting married. Xander and Anya were starting their dream life. The watcher was getting serious with his girlfriend.

He often saw Buffy in the cemetery walking alone, there always seemed to be a frown on her face, of late. Her look was always distant, and it bothered him deeply.

He shut off the television and looked at the window. The sun had finally set. He grabbed his black duster and headed out. He walked along the rows of gravestones. It wasnt long until he spotted her. She was walking by herself again. Her leather jacket was hanging off her shoulders. She seemed so remote. It was as if she was back from the dead all over again.

"Well hello, love," Spike said as he snuck up behind her.

She lifted her head and turned towards him. Her face had lit up. Her emerald eyes were sparkling.

"Hi, Spike," Buffy said with a small smile. "What have you been up to?"

"Just been screaming at the telly, how about you? Your wounds seemed to have healed," he noted.

"Yeah, you know the slayer abili.. How did you know I got hurt? I dont remember seeing you at the fight last night," Buffy asked

"Well...uh.Iuh.oh bloody hell! I saw the whole bloody fight. I killed a couple vampires before they got to ya."

So youve basically became my watcher now, Buffy observed Spike as he stared at her for a moment. His face seemed emotionless. His icy blue eyes never left hers.

I will never be your bloody watcher. I have my dignity to salvage, he snarked.

With that, he walked off. Buffy stood there confused on what had just happened. She let out a deep sigh. She hated it, when he gave out the mixed signals. Buffy wanted to go after him. She wanted to know if he was all right, but something held her back. She finally decided to continue patrolling and talk to Spike later. Maybe she could clear her head of everything and figure out what they had together.

She walked the cemetery for over an hour. Nothing popped up, nor did anything out of the usual happen either. She walked by Spikes crypt twice. Her head flooded with of thoughts of what she could say to him. Her feelings for him had changed. She couldnt deny it. She told Angel that he was in her heart. It was true. There was something there and he needed to know.

Spike, I think Im in love with you.no that isnt right. Spike, you are in my hearttoo mushy. Think, Buffy think. We are talking to Spike. He isnt a mushy person. Well except for the night, he held me, but thats different. Argh! How complicated is it to say Spike, I need you in my life, Buffy thought. She needed to think straight. She needed to know how to say she needed him. How she couldnt last a day without him. She looked at his crypt.

God, I keep walking over here, Buffy thought cursing herself. She stormed away from the crypt and headed towards the exit of the cemetery. She took one last look at the crypt and started wondering if all she needed was to see him, to know what to say. Buffy turned her attention back to where she was headed. She stopped dead as an ugly green demon stood in front of her. He was wearing a brown robe and was holding a box.

This cant be good, Buffy thought.

Buffy Summers? The demon said in a strong gravelly voice.

Depends who wants to know, Buffy answered. She, now, wished that Spike was with her.

Im Gorgon, the demon that tells confused and lost people their future, Gorgon answered.

Buffy stared at him for a minute.

Are you telling me, you are a good demon? Buffy asked doubtfully

I am here to show you the light of your future, he replied.

Well my future is death, so save your breath and continue on your way,

Buffy started to walk off, but the Gorgon stopped her.

Your future is a must. There is more than death in your future. There is happiness, said Gorgon

Really? Buffy stopped, becoming curious as to what her future held. She looked at him and crossed her arms. Ok, you have my attention. Now continue with your future telling,

Gorgon nodded and motioned for the bench. Buffy sat down and waited to hear what the demon had to say.

Your future is an incredible one. You will marry your beloved Vampire. Once you do, you will bring together the demon and human world. All the evil in the world will heal and you will finally get the reparation that you deserve,

Wow! So, I will finally marry my beloved Vampire huh?

Gorgon nodded as Buffy sat there wondering why this all was being thrown on her.

By any chance could you tell me who my beloved Vampire is? she asked.

Gorgon shook his head.

There are things I cannot tell, but I will tell you this. You will know when you have found your beloved Vampire, he answered.

Buffy stood up from the bench and started to walk off.

But I send you fair warning. This road to happiness will not be an easy one. There will be evil that will try to keep the relationship from happening. You must know who your true allies are and your enemies,

Buffy looked at him confused. She looked at the box. She couldnt help, but wonder what it had to do with anything. He opened the box. A bright light flashed, and she felt light headed. She noticed that the demon disappeared, just before everything went black.

Spike paced his crypt. He had sensed her twice, but had ignored it. He was so frustrated. Buffy saw him as her watcher. She only saw him as her protector. Nothing more then that. He let out a sigh. This all was like a nightmare. It just wasnt fair.

He stopped his pacing, as he sensed something was wrong. He didnt know what, exactly, but he felt it. He grabbed his duster and rushed out of the crypt. It wasnt long until he found Buffy, on the ground, unconscious. Spike knew she was still alive, he could sense it. He picked her up and carried her back to the crypt. He laid her on top of the grave. He put his duster under her head then went into his mini fridge to get some water. He went back to her side and tried to wake her up.

Buffy, can you hear me? Spike asked.

He glimpsed at her, worriedly. He knew Dawn was probably at home. Spike began to worry, that he had lost her. All he could do was try to shake her or slap her. He did both.

Buffy walked in the cemetery. Her stake in hand and she was ready for any vampire to pop up. She felt like she was walking in circles. She would always end up back in front of Spikes crypt. She opened the door and she saw she was in a cavern. Spike had an ugly necklace around his neck. She was standing in front of him, except she was watching the whole thing. Faith was yelling at her, as young girls ran up the stairs. The place around her was falling apart. The necklace had Spike pinned in a corner, as a beam of light was destroying everything around them.

She watched as Faith ran up the steps, leaving Spike and her alone. She could see worry on her face. Spike seemed perfect. She never realized that he looked so beautiful in sunlight. Granted that if he was in sunlight he would be a pile of dust.

Gotta move, lamb, Spike said. I think its fair to say schools out for bloody summer,

Spike! Buffy begged.

I mean it. I gotta do this, Spike said, raising up his hands.

Buffy looked at him, and then at his hand. She intertwined her fingers with his. Their hands burst into flame. Spike looked at the flame then back at Buffy.

The next thing she knew, Spike was burning up in the flames. She watched, horrified.

No! She screamed.

Buffy fell to her knees crying. She covered her face and muffled her cries. She felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned and saw her mother. She was in a long flowing gown.

Mommy?

You can prevent that from happening, honey, Joyce said with a tender smile.

Buffy looked back and saw Spike and herself, returned to the point where their hands intertwined.

I love you, Buffy said with tear threatening to fall at any moment. He smiled and let a soft laugh.

No, you dont, Spike said with a tender smile. But, thanks for saying it,

Buffy looked back at her mother. Joyce smiled and ran her fingers through Buffys hair.

Buffy, you can prove to your friends that Spike and you have eternal love, and you dont have to worry about killing him,

Buffy stared at her mother, confused, then looked back at herself and Spike. Their hands still in flames. The fire of eternal love. She looked back at her mother. Her mothers smile was telling her everything. She, then, knew what to do and how to prove it to her friends.

Buffy! Wake up! nothing. She was still. He moved a golden strand out of her face. His goldilocks.

Come, Buffy. Youre not that weak, Spike thought. Buffy moaned. The sound was a pleasant to him. He sat her up. Buffy opened her eyes and looked at Spike.

You will know when you found your beloved Vampire, The phrase echoed in her mind. She stared into his blue eyes. She knew she found the person she was supposed marry. Well at least hoped she had.

Are you all right, love? Spike asked concerned.

She didnt realize her hand was on her head. She moved her legs over to the side.

Im fine, Buffy answered.

She jumped off the grave. Her head began to spin. Her body was swaying. Spike wrapped his arms around her. She held on to him to make sure she didnt pass out.

Youre not fine. Come on, pet. Lets sit you down, he urged.

Spike moved her towards his couch. They sat down and she moved close to him. She didnt know why she did it, but it seemed right. He put his arm around her.

Care to tell me what happen? He asked.

She looked at him and thought about, where she should begin.

Well I was patrolling and thinking aboutsomething. I guess I was lost in thought and wasnt watching where I was going. I almost ran into this demon. I think his name was Gorgo or Gorge something like that. Anyway...

She didnt continue. Spike cut her off.

Are you talking about Gorgon? Spike asked.

Thats it. Yeah, why?

Well, because he only visits people who he thinks, will do something horrible to themselves, Spike replied.

OhwellI wasnt planning on doing anything like that. I was just walking trying to get things straight.

Spike watched, as her expression became stunned. She seemed lost in thought. He didnt mind it so much, as she was in his arms and she wasnt trying to get away. Her face was so gentle. It had a natural beauty to it. She was beautiful in his eyes anytime. He wanted to be hers forever, but he knew she was still in love with Angel. He hated it, but it was true. He caressed her arm, as she started to come back down to earth.

You all right? We can have this discussion later. Im sure it isnt that important, he sighed.

Buffy laid her head on his shoulder. She felt so tired.

Im just exhausted. I havent been sleeping that well. I wanted to talk to you anyway, Buffy replied.

He looked at her tired eyes.

It can wait, love. Lets just get you home, he insisted.

She got up with Spikes help, and waited for him as he grabbed his duster. He slipped it on. She figured she could talk to him on the way home. They started on their way. Spike put his hands in his pockets. They walked in uneasy silence. She finally gave up on saying it right. She just wanted Spike to know that she needed him.

Spike.IuhI dont know how to say this right, butI need you, Buffy said stuttering.

Spike stopped in his tracks. Buffy stopped, also and looked at him. He seemed surprised by her comment.

Spike.I dont know how I can tell you whats in my heart. I spent most of patrolling trying to figure out how I can say it. I guess I may never know how to say except by just saying it. I need you in my life. You have changed since I first met you. You take great care of Dawn, and you protect me in anyway you can. I cant say how nice it is knowing you are there for support, but this past week seemedwell.I felt weak. I havent seen you or heard from you and it drove me nuts. You are in my heart, Spike. I guess you always have been, but I have been in denial about it. I have to face the truth. I need you in my life, she finished

Spike stood there in amazement. He didnt know if this was a dream. She was saying that she was falling for him. She seemed restless. She was holding something back or she was trying to find the words to say it. He knew he would try to help.

Wow thats some speech. What are you saying love? Besides the fact you need me,

Buffy took a deep breath. Its now or never, she thought.

Im saying that Im in love with you, Spike,

She moved closer to him. He seemed so shocked by everything. She touched his hand. He didnt know what to say or how to react. She was saying what he had always wanted her to say.

Buffy watched Spike closely. He was stunned. He was staring at her trying to figure out something. She took his hand into hers. She held it close to her chest.

Can you feel my heart beat? Buffy asked.

Yeah, Spike answered, hesitant.

Its only beating because of you,

The space between them got smaller and smaller, until there wasnt any space left. She pressed her soft lips against his. He replied by kissing her in return. It wasnt like their normal kisses. It was soft and gentle. She could feel his soul. It was causing him to be gentle. It wasnt like anything else she ever expected.

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Buffy walked into the shop with Dawn by her side. Dawn still was smiling from having learnt about Buffy and Spikes relationship. Willow looked up and smiled. Buffy put her leather jacket on the table and sat down.

I ran into some weird demon last night, Buffy said as Giles came out of the back room.

He looked up at her.

Are you ok? Did it hurt you? Giles asked worried.

Buffy smiled.

It told me my future. It said I will marry my beloved Vampire and we will bring the human world and demon world together, causing all.

Evil to heal? Oh boy this is what I was afraid of, he groaned.

Buffy looked at him surprised, but that turned to worry.

What is it, Giles? she asked

Its a prophecy. Its called The Garmatin. It says a human and an undead will come together to change the world. They, alone, can fight the evil that will try to end their love. Only the strongest love will last, he informed her.

Well that can be headed towards Anya and Xander, Buffy realized Xander and Anya werent in the shop.

She found weird, but she let it pass.

Well, when I say undead I mean vampire. A human and vampire will bond together and create a new world. A world with out evil,

Wow. So Im the human to bond the worlds together. Well it makes sense since Im a slayer,

You dont understand Buffy. This has happened before, but the prophecy has never managed to be fulfilled. The lovers end up dying together. In the prophecy, once they are married they both are connected to each other. If one dies, they both die. One of them always dies before the first year. The question really is who is your beloved vampire? asked Giles.

Thats an easy one. Its Spike, Dawn said butting into the conversation.

Giles looked over at her surprised, then he looked back at Buffy. He gave explain now look.

Well, the thing is when the demon showed up, I was thinking about Spike. The demon told me my future then opened a box that had a bright light. It made me pass out. Well when I came to, Spike was hovering over me. I realized that I was in love with him, and I told him last night, said Buffy

Buffy sat back in her chair as she observed her watchers, seemingly angry expression. Willow seemed happy, and decided to say something before anything erupted.

Well I think thats great. I support your decision one hundred percent, she smiled at Buffy.

Thanks, Will. I think Spike will be happy to know I have support from my friends,

Well you still have to tell Xander and you know how he feels about Spike, said Willow

Xander walked into the shop and heard his name. Anya walked behind him. Her hand intertwined with his.

What about how I feel about Spike? Xander asked letting go of Anyas hand.

Buffy was about to say something when Spike came running into the magic shop. Buffy was relived that Spike was here with her.

Spike! Dawn chimed.

Dawn ran up and hugged Spike. He smiled and hugged her back.

Hello, bit. Happy to see me, I see, he said

Dawn squeezed him tighter then let go. Spike walked down and sat next to Buffy. He wrapped his arm around her waist.

Am I missing something? Xander asked as he watched Buffy snuggle close to Spike.

Xander, Spike and I are a couple. Before you say anything, we have been a couple since last night. I was told I was going to marry my beloved vampire. I think I figured out who that is,

Xanders face seemed as angry as Giless.

Have you lost your mind? Xander yelled. We are talking about Spike here. The guy who tried to kill us all. Remember William, the bloody. Think Buffy. Remember how things happened with Angel. It will happen again with Spike. Lets all admit it. You and vampires dont go together. Youre the vampire slayer or have you ditched that for dead boy?

Spike removed his arms from Buffy and stood up.

Watch it you, wanker. Buffy will get together with who ever she wants. If she wants to get together with me thats none of your bloody business. She has saved your life countless times and you are here yelling at her about her bloody love life! You are an ungrateful git, Spike growled

Buffy touched Spikes arm, and he looked at her.

Its ok, Spike. I expected Xander to act like this. I didnt expect him to be all right with it. Lets all admit that he has never really accepted you or Angel. He hardly even accepted Riley, said Buffy, sadly.

Now, Buffy, you know that isnt true. He accepted.heck he looked up to Riley, Willow cut in.

Well Will, you got me there, except I need to know my true friends. The demon even said so. I must know my true friends to win the fight against evil, said Buffy.

Spike watched Buffy. Her face seemed determined to prove something. He didnt know what, but it seemed to burn inside of her. He just couldnt believe she was so beautiful, and that she was his. Even angry, her face, gave off an angelic glow to it. Her golden hair seemed perfect in everyway. The way it shined in light or the way her hair was always in waves. He knew in the back of his mind she would always be beautiful in his eyes.

Buffy looked back at Spike. His gaze was fixed on her. His icy blue eyes were lost in thought. She would remember this moment for the rest of her life. She knew how to prove what she and Spike had, was real.

Spike, give me your hand, Buffy ordered.

Her voice knocked him out of his trance. He hadnt been paying attention and he didnt understand what was going on.

Spike, please. I need to prove to them that what we have is real, Buffy whispered.

Spike smiled at her determination and nodded. Buffy focused her inner thoughts and feelings as she intertwined her fingers with Spikes. In a moment, their hands burst into flame. It surprised Spike. Her grip tightened on his, as did the flame.

He waited to turn into dust, but as he waited, nothing happened. He was still in a one-piece vampire. He didnt know what the flame meant, but obviously, Buffy had an idea or she wouldnt have done it.

The flame of eternal love, Giles gasped.

Buffy smiled and pulled her hand out of Spikes grasp. She moved closer to him and planted a soft and gentle kiss, on his lips.

The love that will surpass every evil combined, Buffy murmured looking deeply into Spikes eyes.

He smiled and wrapped his arms around her.

TBC