Title: New Beginnings 4/25+Epilogue

Author: Forsaken2003

Pairing: Spike/Xander, Angel/Wesley

Rating: R

Disclaimer: I own none, all belong to Joss Whedon

Comments: Always welcomed!

Summary: Spike and Xander run from Sunnydale to LA

Warnings/Spoilers: Season 5 No Anya, Dawn or Glory.

Beta'd by: Unbeta'd

Bunny Plot by: Thephoenixandthedragon4ever: Spike and Xander run from Sunnydale to LA to for help from Angel, Wesley and Cordy.

(Angel/Wesley) Wesley with his motorcycle and leather pants.

Part Four

Spike jumped off the bed and was out the door before Xander could get up. Xander grabbed the knife and rushed after Spike. His heart felt like it was going to beat out of his chest. They found them. The Black Ops Unit were here and they were going to take his Spike and dissect him just like in his dream! By the time he got to the lobby Spike was against the wall with a large black man punching him in the face. Angel and Wesley were trying to pull him off but it looked like Angel was holding back. Well Xander wasn't going to. Storming at them knife in hand Xander swiped the blade and cut the giant arm that was holding his boyfriend from elbow to wrist.

"Fuck!" the man yelled his hand letting go of Spike. "What the fuck? He cut me, man. That crazy cracker, cut me!"

"Xander!" Angel yelled. "Drop the knife. Now!"

Cordelia who was staying out of the way came up to the group ushered the man away to another room.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Angel demanded.

Xander stood between Spike and Angel knife still in hand. "Protecting what's mine. I thought you were going to help us. You lied."

"We didn't lie to you, Alexander," Wesley said. "That is Charles Gunn. He works with us from time to time. We called him here to ask if he would assist us. I know that you are worried and I thought having extra muscle might help easy your worry. We should have talked to you before calling him. That was our mistake."

"If he is a good guy was why he beating Spike up?" Xander asked.

"Spike came down full vamp mode," Angel explained. "Gunn has a past with vampires. He still doesn't completely trust me. Spike flew down the stairs and Gunn's instincts kicked in."

The knife clattered to the floor. "I-I'm sorry I saw him and I thought he was one of them."

"Xan, just woke up from a bad dream," Spike addressed. "This was bad timing." He wrapped his arms around Xander to comfort him.

Cordelia and Gunn walked back in. Gunn's arm was wrapped up. "Did you calm these fools down?" he asked eyeing Xander.

"Yes," Angel replied. "It was all just a misunderstanding."

"I'm sorry, Charles," Xander said looking sheepish. "I thought you were the bad guy."

"Why, because I'm a black man? Do you think every black person you see is evil?" Gunn accused.

Xander's mouth fell open. "No! Of course not. I'm not racist. I mean my dad is but I'm not my dad."

Gunn chuckled. "Easy man, I'm kidding."

"Oh, okay." Xander thought he was going to faint.

"Angel and Wes have filled me in on what's going down... And Cordy," Gunn added when she glared at him. "While I'm not big on protecting the things that go bump in the night it sounds like this government thing is a big deal. And Angel vouches for both of you. But if I see those fangs one more time in my direction I'm taking you out."

Spike just flipped him off.

"Xander, how long has it been since you incapacitated the others?" Angel asked.

"More than twenty-four hours ago," Xander replied. "They might be looking for us now. Wes, are you sure we are safe in here from any tracking spells?"

Wesley placed a calming hand on Xander's arm. "I'm sure, don't worry. you've got back up. All of us are here to protect you. No matter what dangers may come."

"That's what I am afraid of," Xander murmured. "Shit!" Xander said out of nowhere. "I need to phone my boss... tell him there was an emergency and I don't know when I'll be back."

"Come on, you can you the phone in the office," Cordy said. She linked arms with Xander. "You know, I think you got a lot hotter now. I think it might be the whole dating a hot vampire thing."

When they disappeared Spike turned to Angel. "Gonna need some dosh, sire. We left literally with just the clothing on our back."

Angel pulled out his wallet and handed Spike one of his many credit cards. "Just try not to go overboard."

"Just the essentials," Spike promised. It was weird being on the same side as his grandsire again. Weird but nice and he didn't want to lose what trust he had. He was also glad to see Angel finally happy with someone that wasn't a bloody slayer. Wesley was a handsome, smart and talented bloke. Angel was a lucky vampire. Just like he was with Xander.

"WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN YOU LOST YOUR JOB?" Cordelia yelled from the other room.

That sent everyone running. The found Xander slumped in the office chair and Cordelia with her arms crossed over her chest with a sour lookon her face.

"What's going on?" Gunn asked. He was starting to wonder what he had been dragged into.

"I called Dave to kind of explain what's going on but he said I was fired. Someone sent him a security tape of me stealing a rocket launcher from the Sunnydale Army Base. He told me if he ever sees me back in Sunnydale again he'll send it to the FBI."

Gunn whistled. "You stole a rocket launcher? Dude, you are hardcore!"

"Of course Alexander didn't steal a rocket launcher," Wesley replied with an eye roll. When no one backed him up he said, "Right?"

"Actually I did," Xander answered. "Well me, Cordy, Willow and Oz. Willow and Oz were in the van and Cordy was keeping the security guard distracted."

Wesley was about to unleash a long speech about how bad that was but Angel stopped him. "It was for the good of man kind. Spike and Drusilla put this demon back together called The Judge. His power was to burn the humanity out his victims. I just lost my soul and teamed up with them. Xander came up with the plan to use a rocket launcher to destroy him. It worked. Because of Xander's quick thinking he saved the world from ending."

"But I thought Willow deleted all the security footage," Cordelia said confused.

"I'm thinking she backed up a copy before deleting it," Xander guessed. "So in one day I've lost my friends, my home and my job."

Cordelia head slapped Xander. "Stop complaining!"

"Hey!" Spike snarled.

"Can it, bleach head," Cordelia said her eyes never leaving Xander. "You are not alone in this. You haven't been from the very beginning. You had Spike and then us. We are your friends too, you know. Family even. And you will always have a home and job here. Do you think we'd pass on two more people helping save LA? Is the pay great? No, but trust me when I say it pays a whole lot better than being an unemployed actress. Now stop being a baby or I'll beat the crap out of you!"

Xander smiled and pulled Cordelia into a tight hug. "Thank you."

"Looks like Cordy just hired two more people," Wesley announced with a smile. "Welcome to the team."

"Thanks," Xander replied. "Can someone point me in the direction of a bank? I should probably see if Willow has frozen my account."

Wesley grabbed two helmets. One black and one pink. He handed Xander the pink one. "We'll take my bike."

"You've got a bike?" Spike asked excitedly. "Show me," he demanded.

"Don't even think that you are going to ride it," Wesley told him as he headed outside. "I've heard about your driving." He put on his helmet and climbed on his shiny motorcycle before kick starting it. "Come on, Xander."

Spike crossed his arms and pouted. "I'm not a bad driver." He turned serious. "You two just watch each others backs. I want my Xan-pet back in one piece and if anything happens to the ex-watcher Angel will go back to moping. And I'm just starting to like him again."

"Thanks, Spike," Angel said with an eye roll.

"You're welcome," Spike replied with a grin.

They all watched as Xander climbed on and as Wesley took off.

Angel wrapped an arm around Spike's shoulder. "Everything is going to be fine. Living in L.A really isn't that bad."