December 30th and it was raining again. Being in London, though, was great at this time of year; The

nights came earlier so hunting lasted longer. An inconspicuous couple walked calmly through the crowds

of people celebrating new year with large smiles on their faces, people whom, if they had bothered to take a closer look, would have seen just how dangerous this couple really were.

"Spike I want her.."

"Really..."

"Yes, her"

"Anything for you my dark princess"

Taking a quick look around to see if anybody had noticed them, they walked into the cover provided by the large unlit building.

It took a few punches but eventually the wooden door collapsed. Entering the building Spike watched his beloved twirl in circles as she danced for all their eyes to see. Even as Drusilla got dizzy she never lost her footing or her reason for being here.

Twirling one last time she saw that Spike had that look on his face, a look that said he had had enough. Deciding this once (as it was New Year's Eve) to give into the face, she went back to the window, this time from the inside.

It was hard for her to contain her delight as she saw many, many dolls all lined up waiting to be picked.

Only they didn't know she already knew which one was leaving with she and Spike.

Plucking up the doll in the red gown with thick blonde ringlets she said "It's nice to meet you, I'm

Drusilla. What is your name?"

Before she could hear the doll's answer a shuffle was heard from upstairs.

Seeing his Princess enraptured with yet another doll, the brief noise from upstairs was the perfect

distraction for him. Reaching the top of the stairs Spike noticed a girl huddled up over a work desk

pretending to be asleep.

"Don't worry little girl I'm not going to hurt you."

She sat up after hearing this and Spike realised she wasn't the brightest of girls. No older than 16 she should have known better than to stay in a public building after dark. But this was Spike's night for fun now, and she was going to be the beginning. Stepping slowly closer and closer to girl he asked "What's

your name, pet?"

"M.. M.. Margaret .. Maggie"

"That's nice" Spike replied knowing her nerves would have the blood pumping round even faster before he could take that initial bite.

He was right there in front of her now, she was frozen in place behind the desk. He could see her eyes, wide open, pupils dilated, her face flushed and sweating. But best of all was the sound of her

blood pumping round faster and faster, and the sight of goosebumps on her arms. Using all of his

vampire speed he was behind her before she even knew what was happening. Having played with the girl long enough he took hold of her neck whilst slipping into and bit down before she could make a sound. Drinking down all of Maggie's blood was cause for excitement but before he knew it, there was no blood left. Dropping the body carelessly onto the floor, he went back down to Drusilla with a large smile on his face.

Downstairs Drusilla was still talking to the Doll who she now knew was called Nora.

"Spike! My Spike..."

"Pet, my dark princess" he replied whilst gathering her and the doll into his arms and giving her the

kiss of their unlife

"This will be the best New Year's ever!"

Spike's enthusiasm was so contagious that Drusilla could only reply "Yes my Spike it will be, the stars are with us tonight."

Dragging her out of the doll shop spike exclaimed "Let's go have some proper fun love."

Dropping his game face the pair stepped out of the shops shadow unnoticed. Their expressions were

almost identical to earlier except you didn't need to look so close as they passed to see the viciousness on their faces. Tonight was the night for couples in love to celebrate anything. Tonight was their night.

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