The next morning Spike and Mega packed for their trip. Most of the luggage was boxes wrapped with shiny paper and ribbons. Lucky the back seat could fold down to make more room. A red cooler and a small duffel bag was all Spike needed, Mega had a backpack and all her boxes. Spike looked at one of the boxes and it said, "To: Mommy, From: Meagan and William"

Spike looked at Mega. "We're using my real name at your grannies house aren't we."

Mega looked up from the passenger side, "Well I told them about you when I met you as William. If you don't like it when we get there you can tell them."

Spike looked at the box and packet it in the back, "William is fine. Don't you think I should have a last name?"

Mega walked over to Spike, "You don't have a last name?"

Spike chuckled and hugged her, "I do, but I don't fancy it much. It reminds me of my mum and that's a bit touchy."

Mega returned Spike's hug and said, "How about using your other nick-name William the Bloody?" Mega looked up.

"William Bloody?" Spike asked.

Mega leaned her head on his chest, "William Bloodyspike."

Spike looked around then said, "Or I could be William Bloodyspike the Vampire."

Mega took a step back, "No I think that's too obvious." They both chuckled as Spike put the last box in the car. Spike got in the driver's seat and once Mega was in they took off, heading North to the colder reign.

Spike drove most of the way. Passing cities, farms, and open fields, he sometimes would glance at the girl sleeping in passenger seat. As the weather got colder outside Spike began to run through all of the things that could go wrong. It could be a wonderful sunny day and the little bit of cover we hopped for could leave me Gone with the Wind. They could discover I'm a monster and try and stake me while I sleep. Spike looked back at Mega, "Or Angel could be right about you, Luv."

Mega stirred a bit and opened a sleepy eye and saw Spike looking at her. Then sleepily she said, "You better keep your eyes on the road. Don't want to crash."

Spike looked back at the road hoping she didn't hear what he said. Mega sat up and stretched, the best she could in the car. She looked around and said, "Looks like we're still about two hours away. Unless you've been driving faster than you should, about seven hours have past? Have I been sleeping the whole time?"

Spike chuckled, "It's only been about six and a half hours, luv. I really need to stop soon and have a smoke and a drink."

Mega popped her neck and answered, "There is a nice town up ahead. I grew up there, well from 3rd grade to some of college. You can stop; have a smoke and a drink. While you're doing so I can get some fast food. I'm feeling a bit peckish."

Spike rubbed the top of her head with his hand; messing her up hair, "I love it when you speak all British like, Luv."

Mega pulled hair from her face, "You know how bloody hard it is to live with a Brit and not pick up the bloody lingo?" Mega said with a British accent.

Spike chuckled as he pulled off towards the town Mega had talked about. Along with the nasty overcast and the cover of the drive through window Spike was able to roll the window down with out sizzling. He knew it would be nice to get out and move around a little.

Mega grabbed her food and said, "The Movie Theater."

Spike looked at her as he rolled the window up, "What? I thought we had to get to your grannies?"

Mega looked thought the bag then smiled, "About this time the Movie place has a great shadow in back. We'll be able to park and get out with you going all sizzle-sizzle. And no one will think twice about it."

Spike left the drive thought and followed Mega's instruction to the movie theater. She was right about the shadow so Spike parked the car and got out, Mega joined him outside. Spike got a red packet from the cooler and bit into it. Spike's demonic face came out as he sucked the content out of the bag. Mega sat on the curb and finished off her hamburger and fries. Spike finished sucking the blood from the packet and tossed the empty bag back in the cooler.

"Your going to regret that, when you run out and all you can find is empty blood packets." Spike looked at Mega as she ate a French fry.

He leaned on the back of his car and pulled out a cigarette, "I don't have to worry, luv. I brought enough for two weeks. Anyway if I do run out I know your lovely neck is just a bite away." Spike lit his cigarette and sucked the smoke into his lungs. He suddenly felt better; then he saw Mega get up and walk towards the shadow's edge. She stood there and looked across the parking lot. He watched her wondering if she dared go into the light. Of course she's not afraid. Why would she be? Spike blew the smoke out of his lungs and went to join her. "What's in your head? Luv."

Mega looked up at him then back at the shadow line, "What do you think it's like?" She asked. Spike looked at the line from day to night as the sun's rays slowly ate it up. Spike glanced back at Mega. Then she looked off and said, "Knowing that in the end…never mind--" She cut off and turned back towards the car.

Spike followed her and stopped her. "Listen, luv, I don't know every little thing that pops in your head. I don't care, but I have to ask you something. It's been bugging me out of my brain the whole bloody trip. "

Mega looked up at Spike. Her eye were full of concern, "What is it Spike?" She finally asks.

Spike hugged her, "Why me?" Spike whispered in her ear.

Mega pushed him back a little and truly looked at him. "What are you talking about?"

Spike put his hand on his head as if thinking then took a deep breath, "You showing up in that bar, then you happen to live above me. You know the Supporters and you get a job at my work the next morning. It's just is this fate, is the higher powers really pushing us." Spike looked back at the shadow, "Being pushed around like that shadow." Spike looked towards the building not wanting to face her with that he had to say next, "Or are you just using me?"

Mega got an offended look to her usually soft face. "Using you?! What...What are you talking about?"

Spike finally looked at her he suddenly regretted what he said, "Luv, I…Angel, No Not Angel, forget Angel. Meg no one at home trusts you. Not since your little out of the closet part about the Supporters. I don't want any bloody secrets between us. Mega love you with even inch of my un-beating heart, Mega. I want…I need to be sure your feeling are the same." Spike could feel the tears fighting there way out but he held them back, last thing he needed was to breakdown. But Mega lost her battle as the tears streamed down her face, Spike whet and held her not wanted her to fall. "Luv, I'm--"

Mega cut him off "Stop, Spike just stop." She wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "You're right, Spike." She crossed her arms and looked down, "It stupid of me to expect you too truly love and trust me. Yet still keep secrets from you…and the others" She turned around and walked towards his car. "We still have a ways to go and there is lots to tell. I'll drive the rest of the way." She headed towards the driver's side and got in; Spike started to follow her. He didn't know what dark path her past would take, but he knew he'd follower her; to the very edge of the light, or to the darkest pit if it meant she loved him.