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William had started his foray into watching the Slayer but he was already bored. She hadn't been too hard to find, was out in the graveyard looking for newly made vampires. The blonde vampire contented himself to watching from just out of range, had climbed a tree to keep an eye on her as she walked with her friends. He didn't pay attention to their conversation, was more focused on the dirt that had suddenly accumulated under his nails. Yes, he was bored, Angelus had wanted him to test the Slayer and he hadn't gotten to see her in action yet. No new vamps for her to play with, she seemed to not have much of a care, and Will wasn't sure how he was going to get her into action. With a sigh he jumped down from the tree as they walked past.
"Evening." He stretched as they eyed him wearily.
Buffy scowled, "Evening…"
"Nice night to be out." He walked around them slowly, "Quiet, peaceful." He paused, looking up, "So, where can a guy find a spot of fun around here?"
The red head was about to open her mouth when Buffy shot her a glare, "Sorry but we don't help the undead, except maybe to dust." She put herself in front of her friends.
Will smirked, clapping softly, mockingly, "Bravo, Slayer. I came out to see you play but you've disappointed me so far, nothing wants to come out." He leaned against the tree, crossing his arms over his chest, "So I thought I'd come down and play with you myself."
"So, you know my name, what do they call you?" She dropped easily into a fighting stance.
He pushed off from the tree, "William." She threw the first punch and the vampire took it, wanting to see how hard she could hit. His head jerked to the side and he smiled, "Not bad." He licked his lips and swung.
Swing and block, kick and connect, Will was impressed, the girl had skill; there was no doubt about that. He was enjoying himself, fighting this wisp of a girl, "You know, you're pretty good for a dead guy." She took in a gasp of breath as he connected with her gut.
She back handed him, pulling out a stake in the process, "Easy there Slayer. Just wanted to play, can put the stake away, no one's going to die tonight."
"Oh, I think you're wrong, I think you're going to be dust."
Will sighed and shook his head, "Later then Slayer, I'm not going to be sticking around long enough for you to try to use that on me." He turned and headed away at a quick jog, not wanting her to get the bright idea to jump him as he's walking away.
He headed back home, rubbing his jaw where she'd gotten in a good hit. A soft sigh escaped his lips as he walked inside, wanting to look for Dru but needing to report in to Angelus first.
Angelus woke up in a very happy position. Riley was curled tight against him, one leg slung over his, Angelus' arms holding him close and tight against his chest. He smirked, his fingers brushing through the growing mop of Riley's hair. He was pleased by the fact that his boy was wrapped so tightly around him. His fingertips slowly ran down his side, gently touching over his tummy, making his shirt ride up to reveal milky skin. He couldn't seem to stop himself or at least didn't care enough to do so as his fingers stroked the flesh of his belly, feeling the smoothness, the warmth of his living body. Angelus' eyes were half open, admiring his boy as he pressed against him. He was more than pleased with the way Riley molded himself against him, how he arched into his touch. Softly he pressed his lips to his throat, lapping over his jugular, pressing open kisses to it as he held the teen's body to his chest. He desperately wanted his boy, wanted to feel deep inside him, to own him, but now wasn't the time. Hesitantly he pulled away; moving the blanket to cover Riley's still sleeping form. With a soft grumble he got to his feet, heading to the door. It was late already and he knew Will was probably already out playing. His boy was driving him to sleep in, it really needed to change, he had things to do, a Slayer to deal with.
"Angelus, just got back in. Did you just get up?" Will stretched when he saw his grandsire come out of his room.
"Yes, sadly, that boy is intoxicating." He glanced at the state of William's attire, "I see you had fun, your shirt has a grass stain on it."
"Oh, bloody hell." He grumbled, jerking off his jacket before looking at the spot on his shirt.
A soft chuckle escaped Angelus' lips as he headed toward the library, "Come along Will, it's more comfortable in here, you can tell me what you found." He took a seat, picking the fluffiest chair he could find.
Will took a seat across from him, closing his eyes for a moment, "She's good, well trained, and she has friends. Never thought we'd find a Slayer with friends and family. Of course she's going to be like the others, she can't help it, but for the time being she's going to be a force."
The elder vampire looked thoughtful for a moment before speaking, "So we're going to have to wear her down, I'm sure that there are other creatures that are going to be making appearances. They can be used to our advantage."
"Let blondie get worked down slaying all the other badies then we pick her off? Hardly seems sporting."
Angelus shook his head, "Well, can start with playing with her friends if you think that's better?" His voice was a low growl; he obviously didn't like being back talked.
"Actually, yes, I think that will be better. We can play with the others if they get in our way but get rid of her friends and she'll fall. It's not like you to want to leave the fun to the lesser beings."
His eyes were narrowed slightly, "Very well, here's the deal then, this is what we're going to do. We need to start with watching, recon." He paused, "I need information on them before I can begin."
"Send soldier boy, he might be able to get closer to them."
Angelus' eyes flashed, "I am not sending my boy to get close to the Slayer. It would be an undue risk to his safety and my hold over him."
The blonde vampire rolled his eyes, "Don't get your knickers in a twist, I think it would be good for the boy. Let out the leash a bit, might endear you to him a bit more. Come now sire, you want to woo the boy, he wants freedom, give him a little."
"Daddy should let the pretty little soul go play." Drusilla's fingers gently ran through her sire's hair.
"Didn't see you there princess." Angelus kept himself still, letting her pet and play.
"You must daddy; it will help ever so much. You will show the little soul that being with you is good, that you will give him free reign if he's a good boy." She paused, her fingers stilling, "And the naughty little kitten will be shown that the nasty girl isn't for him." She growled, her fingers tightening almost painfully on his locks.
He took in a hiss, "Princess, let go." His eyes narrowed angrily and she jerked her hands back as if burned before petting softly.
"I'm sorry daddy, didn't mean to hurt you. The kitten is naughty, the stars tell me how bad he is, how he needs my Willy to set him right." She paused, "And we need the little soul to rein him in."
"I'll think about it, in the mean time we need to go find out where they meet."
Drusilla came around the chair, settling herself into his lap. Slowly she brushed a stray lock of hair out of his face, "Come now daddy, you know what to do." She leaned her head on his shoulder, "Give the little soul some ruby drops then let him go play with the Slayer. He can play with books again."
"You want him to go back to school? Bind him to me and send him to school, is that what I'm hearing?"
"Yes." She gave him a soft smile, her head resting on his shoulder.
"She has a point, bind him up and he can't say boo without your say so. Safest way to keep your boy from taking off when he's not supposed to, I'm sure he won't mind repeating a year of school."
Whisky eyes closed in frustration, his childer were pushing all the wrong buttons. They were trying to take his boy away from him, take him away and give him to that blonde bimbo. They had a point, not that he wanted to admit it, but he felt as though he was actually getting somewhere, even if it was just while he was asleep. Of course by giving him his freedom, at least a little bit, he would be showing him that he trusted the boy and perhaps that would be enough to earn at least part of the boy's affections in return. He didn't know what to do; Drusilla seemed bound and determined for Riley to get close to the Slayer and her friends, if for no other reason than to find this kitten she spoke of.
Softly he ran his fingers through her curls, "Princess, baby, what do the stars tell you? Will my boy be safe? I'm not going to lose him or risk him for this little idea."
She drummed her fingers against her temples, her eyes closing for a moment, "Good little soul, bind him fast, bind him fully, he'll never stray. Not like that naughty kitten." She snapped her teeth together and released a playful bark, "The little soul will learn, get close, play with the nasty girl, then bring you a tasty treat, a pressie for daddy." She giggled as she got to her feet, twirling around the room for a moment before plopping herself into William's lap, nipping lightly at his jaw.
"Angelus?" Riley slowly walked into the room, eyeing Drusilla wearily.
He looked back at the teen, "Yes? Do you need something?" He questioned, motioning for him to take a seat in the chair beside him.
Riley sat himself on the edge of the chair, "I went looking for something to eat but couldn't find anything." He paused, "I'm hungry." Angelus could tell it was a blow to his pride to have to ask the vampire for something.
The vampire smiled, knowing that this was a step in the right direction, "Let's see what we can find you." He looked over at his childer, "I'll think about what you've said. Go have fun tonight." He brushed past Riley, heading toward the kitchens.
The pair walked into the old dining area and kitchen, starting to look through the cabinets and fridge to see if there was anything left from the last trip Dru and Will had made. A soft sigh escaped his lips when he found nothing.
"We'll have to go out. Do you have a preference on what you want to eat? Or we could order in. There's still a bit of time to get a pizza."
Riley leaned against a wall, "Can we go out? I kind of want Chinese if we can find any."
Angelus nodded, "Go get your shoes and jacket on, we'll head out when you're ready."
He nodded and headed back to their room, Angelus made his way to the door, sliding his shoes on while he waited. Riley came out a few minutes later, his coat draped over his shoulders. Without a word he followed the vampire outside.
"I'm thinking about allowing you some freedoms." He said absently as they walked. Riley snapped his head up, looking at him in shock, "Don't look so surprised. I will only allow this provided you don't attempt to run off. You could make friends, have a new life here."
The teen's eyes narrowed, "Why would you allow this? You don't strike me as the kind to just let me go."
"My reasons are my own. Are you going to complain and deny my good will?" Riley shook his head, "Good, it hasn't been settled yet but we'll see what happens. Now, you said Chinese, right?" He led the way down the street, eyeing stores that were still open.
"Yes."
Angelus nodded, finally finding what he was looking for and walking in, "I think I might actually eat something tonight."
Riley blinked but hid his surprise, it was getting to the point he certainly didn't know what to expect from the vampire. He motioned the teen inside before following him in. They were seated in the near empty restaurant, there must have been some reason they stayed open late but Angelus couldn't see why at the moment. There was one other couple aside from them; they were eating, talking in hushed voices. They both looked over the menu, Angelus getting them some tea and water to start with.
"Any idea what you want?" The friendly approach seemed to be getting through to him and it was something he could work with.
The blonde nodded before closing his menu, "You?" He poured himself a cup of tea.
He smirked, "I do believe I know what I want." The teen swallowed hard, "No worries, I may want you but I'm being patient." He looked up as their waiter approached, "I'll have chicken chow mein with orange chicken."
"Sweet and sour pork and fried rice." He paused, "And can I get a coke?" The girl nodded before reading back their order. She smiled and went to take care of it, leaving them to talk, "What are you thinking about letting me do?" He took a sip of his tea, watching Angelus drink lightly at his own.
"Go to school. Of course I know you already graduated so don't go saying that you finished."
Riley glared slightly, "This would be for your own gain, wouldn't it? You'd want me to make friends with that girl."
"Yes, I would. I'm sure you can understand. We would both get something out of the situation. You would be away from me for awhile, as I know you desire, and I would get information."
"How do you know I wouldn't spill? Wouldn't tell her exactly what's going on?"
"I have my ways of guaranteeing loyalty. You wouldn't tell her anything I didn't want you to. Besides, she would see having you around as saving you from the big bad vampire."
Riley didn't appear exactly pleased, "I don't like being used, Angelus."
"I wouldn't worry too much about it. It hasn't even been settled yet." He paused, taking a drink of his tea before pouring some more, "I thought you would be excited by the prospect of making friends, even if my motives aren't pure it doesn't mean that it wouldn't be enjoyable for you. You should have realized by now, whatever I do is for my own benefit." Another sip of tea and he continued, "And now for your benefit as well. It wouldn't hurt you to make friends with her and it wouldn't kill you to repeat a year of school." He leaned back in the booth, "What would you prefer, would you like to stay in the mansion or would you rather attend school and make friends?"
"Do I have to decide now or can I think about it?" He questioned as their food was delivered.
"You have time to think on it." He took a deep breath, taking in the scent of his meal, "Dig in."
Riley took a drink of his coke before starting to eat. Angelus took his time, eating slowly; he hadn't bothered to eat human food in awhile so he wanted to enjoy it. They both relaxed although Riley's mind was whirling with thoughts. He wasn't sure what he wanted to do. Yes, he wanted to get away from Angelus but did he really want to make friends because he was told to, to spy on them? It would at least get him away from the vampire during the day and he would finally be able to sleep at night. Besides, he could always tell the girl and her friends things about Angelus. It wasn't long before their meal was finished and the vampire had paid, leaving a tip on the table before walking out in silence, Riley in tow.
"I'd only have to repeat one year?" At Angelus' nod he looked thoughtful again, "I take it I'd have to come back to you at night."
"Of course, although if you prove yourself I might consider giving you your own apartment but it would take a lot to prove that you're loyal to me." He wrapped an arm around the teen's shoulders, guiding him back toward the mansion.
Riley didn't resist the arm but he did speak, "I'll do it. You take care of whatever has to be taken care of for me to go to school. I'll go repeat my last year of school."
He smirked, "Glad to hear that but I haven't totally decided if I'm going to allow it. We'll see what happens; I need to discuss things with Will and Dru a bit more as well. You need a bath." He stated as they walked inside, "Go take one and I'll think about what we're going to do."
Riley brushed his arm off his shoulders and headed for their bathroom. Angelus made his way back to the library. He half hoped that William and Drusilla would still be there but had a feeling that they wouldn't be. He was wrong; the two of them were playing on the couch.
"Well." He chuckled, coming up behind them and licking Drusilla's throat, "My babies seem to be enjoying themselves."
Dru let out a yip before turning her head and nipping his ear, "Daddy, do you want to play?" She wiggled her hips suggestively.
He chuckled softly, petting down her sides slowly, "No, I want to talk about letting Riley go to school. He's expressed interest in the idea; I want to know how to bind him. I know in theory what to do but not in practice." He kissed her neck, rubbing her hips and guiding her down over Will's length, setting the pace for them.
She moaned lowly, trying to move faster but Angelus' held her fast, keeping it slow, "Behave princess and answer me, once I have my answers you can play all you like."
She pouted back at him, "Little blood and special words, your little soul will be yours." She whined, trying to wiggle again.
"Tell me exactly what to do princess." He gripped her hips harder, growling softly.
"Oh come on, you're not just tormenting her, you're tormenting me." Will growled, thrusting his hips up, wringing a moan from Dru and a growl from Angelus.
He forced her hips down, pinning both of them, "Don't complain Will, as soon as she answers you can go back to enjoying yourself."
"Blood to blood, will to will, forever mine." She arched back a bit, "You give him a little drink while you say." She let out a whimper, "Please daddy, let me play."
He laid another kiss on the back of her neck before releasing her hips, "Enjoy yourselves, I have a boy to bind to me." He walked out; he still had to figure out how he was going to get him to drink without too much trouble.
He had a feeling that if he told him he either did it or wouldn't be allowed to go to school he wouldn't have too much trouble. Without a word he slunk into the bathroom, taking a seat on the toilet as Riley dunked himself. A surprised cry escaped his lips as he caught sight of Angelus, immediately he covered himself with his hands.
"I have a proposition for you. If you want to go to school then you'll have to allow me to do something to you."
The teen glared at him, "Like what?"
"A little ritual, it's quick and easy. After I'm done then we can start the process of getting you into school for the coming year."
"Fine, do it."
Angelus smirked, "Close your eyes and open your mouth." Riley gave him a side long glance before complying. The vampire let his face shift before splitting his wrist open on his fangs. Quickly he forced it to his lips, watching the blood spill in and Riley's eyes snap open, "Blood to blood, will to will, forever mine." The teen involuntarily swallowed and Angelus pulled his wrist away, lapping up the remaining blood, "All done. I'll see what needs to be taken care of tomorrow."
"That was disgusting." He wiped at his mouth, glaring at him.
"Eventually you'll enjoy it but at the moment I expected that you would say that. Don't worry about it. Enjoy the rest of your bath then you have free reign for the rest of the night." He got to his feet, returning to their room and laying out over the bed. Tonight was shaping up to be a good night.