"Are you my girl?"
"Always." she responded smiling, looking at the demons ahead
Angel had defeated the Circle of the Black Thorn, and Buffy, the Scooby gang, Faith and the potentials were all there to help him. Luckily for everyone Wesley thought it best to inform the senior ex-watcher for the battle that they were going to face in L.A.
As soon as Giles learns about the fight he calls everybody who could help has them rushing in L.A. to help out. Luckily they arrive in the nick of time to help save the day. The dragon is slaughtered by the combining strength of Angel, Buffy, Spike and Faith. The remaining demons are handled by the others, until every single one of them is lying dead. Unfortunately they had some loss too Wesley, was the first to go, Illyria informed them of his death and they were contempt that he wasn't alone at the end. Gunn was the next to go, he went done like a fighter when he was cut off by the rest of the team attacked by 6 vampires and 6 demons, he managed to kill all of them but his wounds were mortal and he died of blood loss. Spike once came near being staked but was saved by Illyria, who surprisingly took the fatal blow for him. Who would have thought that the Goddess would have given her life to save a half bread, a vampire. Kennedy also and six other potentials died fighting. This was their world and loss was a big part of it.
When the battle was over they all moved to the Hyperion, what was left of it anyway. To count the casualties, care for the wounded and figure out what to do next.
Willow was in shock from Kennedy's death and Buffy was holding her stroking her hair, whispering confronting words. Soon enough the witch got herself together and the two friends started to care for the wounded
Everyone was shocked at fighting along with Spike that they all believed to be dead.
"So you are alright I see." Faith said with a smirk "It is good to have a fighter amongst us"
Dawn who had been keeping the back front with Giles and Wood, at the sight of Spike run and fell into his open arms. Then frowned at him and gave him a slap in the face.
"What was that for?"Spike asked
"This is for not telling us that you were alive, you evil thing."
"I am sorry love, but I had my hands full for a while, you know killing demons and stuff."
Then he hugged Willow who said she was glad to see him again, and shook hands with Xander, Giles and Wood
"You still owe me a jacket."
"Anytime you want come and claim it, but I have to warn you I won't be as gentle as I was the last time we discussed that matter."
Faith put her hand on Wood's shoulder to calm him down. He turned and looked her in the eyes, before a moan escaped his mouth. So they headed to find a first aid kit.
Spike's full attention moved to the slayer. His slayer, or not? And then he saw her smiling, her long blond hair moving while she was moved along the injured, helping when help was needed and giving a confronting smile to everyone around.
Love! You look bit don't you want to go and lay down for a while" he asked putting his hands around her waist.
She responded to his touch and his recommendation. She was so tired from the battle. They made their way up the stairs and went in the first unoccupied bedroom. As soon as she closed the door, he kissed her on the lips. She broke the kiss.
"God, I have missed you."
"Me too. Why didn't you say anything?"
"It all happened so fast and then I didn't know what to say, or where to found you, after I cleared Sunnydale from the map."
"That is a lie and you know it. You could always seek me out, but you didn't even do that. How am I supposed to feel knowing that you have been alive all this time, and told me nothing?"
"Peaches was on my nose all the time, what could I have done? What is done is done now. You look tired love, do you want to lay down a bit and rest your eyes"
"I shouldn't they might need me down stairs. Also I must go and find. . ."
"Say it. You have to go to the poof. So that was it for us. I am guessing your I love you meant nothing after all."
Now Buffy felt offended how could he think such a think about her. She stepped away from his embrace and turned her back at him.
"You are stupid Spike really stupid. How can you think something like that about me? After everything we shared you're telling me I lied? I wouldn't do that."
Spike moved towards her and hugged her. She felt his muscular arms around her, she smelt his scent and then he whispered in her ear.
"I am sorry love. I know you love me. The thing is that I am afraid that you are going to go away and never return."
"I am here now, aren't I? With you, not Angel. But I have to check up on him. Please understand."
"Ok." he said letting her go reluctantly. He knew she wasn't his to keep. She never was his, sure she loved him but not in the same way she loved his grandsire. Her respect for him had grown over the years, whereas for Angel it wouldn't be an overreaction to say that they were soul-mates.
"I advise you to take a bath, because you have demon guts all over you. I will send some clean clothes and some blood over with Dawn. I am sure she is searching you to give you an earful."
"I know. The sad thing is that I deserve it all. Be careful love"
She leant and kissed him gently but then feeling him opening his mouth, she couldn't resist but enter her tongue to tangle with his. She broke the kiss, gasping for air and remained to his embrace.
"That was one hell of a goodbye kiss, slayer. Thank you for seeing the man in me"
She headed at the door; just before she closed it she couldn't help but ask him.
"Still friends?"
"Always pet. I will be here to watch your back, forever ."
Buffy headed downstairs to see how everybody else was going. Her mind wondered how a particular somebody was going.
