Disclaimer: About as much chance as Buffy has of coming back on for a season eight.

AN: Hey people, sorry for the long ass wait but life has sucked. Do you want to know why? Probably not but I'll mention the main three things anyway. One – I have had a very fucked up sleep pattern for the last month or so making everything fucking hard to do. Two – Emails are taking up what little time I get on the computer considering I average 50-100 a day none spam. Three – My dog's been sick.

Well anyways enough of my excuses. Here's chapter 24, I hope you like it!!

Telepathy

Hugs and Kisses

BlackEyedWicca

Part 2: Lava and Kickboxing

When the wind finally died down Willow snapped her eyes opened her body tense and alert ready for any possible attacks. Scanning her surroundings she allowed herself a second of surprise as she looked down. She was standing on an old wooden bridge; she was reminded of in the first Shrek movie. Everything fit, the bridge was missing wooden planks, there was lava beneath it and it was swaying slightly. The only difference was that there were forests on either side of the bridge, not a castle or mountain and that it was night.

Craning her neck around she let her eyes look over the others. They looked fine, a little confused but otherwise fine. She frowned lightly as she realized they were in the centre of the bridge. Not letting her worry show she turned back around. "Be ready, there is no telling what we will face. Never drop your guard." The moment she shut her mouth a crackling filled the area, she felt more then saw the whole group tense.

After a few seconds she heard a gasp come from behind her. Whipping her head around she grimaced as a tan demon with a green Mohawk stood behind Anya, the X-Vengeance demon looking at it nervously. When Buffy quickly moved beside Anya she gave a silent thanks but before she could do more she felt her senses go on alert. Turning around she was just in time to dodge a punch from a large, fat crimson creature, the bridge swinging as she moved.

"Shit." She heard Spike mutter but before she could do more then blink the creature was swinging his fist again. Ducking she started attacking the thing, vaguely noticing Riley and Tara join her.

When she saw Tony join there attack she quickly moved out of the way to check on the others. Darren, Buffy, Spike and Xander were fighting with the other demon but weren't having much luck as its speed and talent was better then theirs. Looking at Anya and Giles she was about to yell at them when she felt magic flow around them. Tuning her senses she realised they were trying to slow down the demon's reflexes.

Turning away from them she gave one last look at Spike to make sure he was alright before looking back at the crimson demon. The moment she did she had to catch Tara as she ducked a punch, losing her balance. Quickly helping her up she charged back into the battle managing to cut the demon's arm with her dagger.

Hissing it pulled back before moving its arms in an almost ritualistic manor. Willow's blood instantly ran cold as she felt magic in the air. She was snapped out of her trance as Riley moved to attack the demon again. Rushing forward she pulled him back just in time as only seconds later Lava shot up from beneath them and obliterated the plank of wood he had moved to stand on.

"Shit." She heard Riley hiss out but she ignored it. Letting him go she threw the dagger at the demon, lodging it in its arm. "Watch out for its lava attacks!" she yelled before turning quickly to see how the others were fairing.

They were holding there own, but she didn't know how much longer it would last. Slipping into Spike's mind she urgently whispered. Kick him into the lava and be careful, please. Before he could respond she focused back on the lava demon, trying to think of a plan while making sure she avoided both its lava and fists.

"We're getting hammered Willow, an idea would be useful!" Looking to Tony she bit her lip as he avoided some lava, a bit of his shirt burning as a few splatters hit it making him wince. "Aw man, I liked this shirt. If only we were in the artic tundra at least then I wouldn't burn." Her eyes widened at Tony's words, his complaint sparking an idea.

Holding in a smile she yelled to Tara. "Cover me." Without waiting for a reaction she closed her eyes and started muttering in Latin under her breath her hands held in front of her as if she was cupping something. Vaguely feeling Tara move in front of her she kept her attention focused on the spell as a shape began to form in her hands.

When she finished her spell she opened her now slightly darker eyes from the use of magic. Looking down at her hand she smirked at the blue and white swirls curling around her hand, wrist and slightly up her arms. Letting her left arm fall to her side she kept the magic swirling around her right arm and spoke to Tara who was still in front of her. "Move away."

Tara turned to look at her, face immediately falling to Willow's hand. When she saw the magic her eyes widened and she did as Willow said. She heard a gasp come to her right, she assumed it was Riley but didn't look to see, her attention focused on the demon Tony was still attacking.

Her tone sharp she spoke into Tony's mind. Move away from it. She saw Tony stiffen lightly before avoiding a punch from the creature. Pulling back, he turned to look at her when he was a safe distance away, his eyes widening as they fell to her hand. Keeping her eyes on the demons she smirked. Bringing her arm across her chest she then threw it out towards the demon, the magic leaving her hand and flying in the form of a tornado like snowstorm

It hit the demon head on, the creature letting out a gut wrenching scream as Willow continued sending the ice and snow at it. Walking forward she kept the spell going as she came closer and closer to the creature as it turned a sky blue.

After a few minutes the snow and ice stopped flowing from her hand, revealing the now frozen demon. Letting her hand fall to her side she turned around to face the others. The marital demon was no longer on the bridge she noted before surveying them for injuries. Riley's stomach was burned lightly, Tara had a bruise forming on her cheek and Xander had a scratch on his.

Letting my eyes find Spike's I silently asked him if he was okay. He nodded slightly and I felt relief fill my body. Breaking the gaze I turned to Buffy. "Demon?" Biffy's head titled lightly to Spike, her tone displeased. "He kicked him into the lava just before it froze along with your demon."

She nodded slowly before walking over a wincing Riley who Tara was attempting to heal. Watching from over Tara's shoulder she was pleased to see it being healed. When Tara finished she smiled at her, getting a small smile in return. Turning to look at the others she spoke. "Anyone else hurt?"

When they all gave a negative she went to speak again but before she could she felt magic building and once again they were surrounded by wind as it increased in ferocity. Locking eyes with Spike she needed to make sure he knew, speaking to him mentally she whispered. Love you Spikey.

Spike gave a flustered look and she almost laughed but settled for a small smile as he replied back. When this is over I'm going to get you Red. Breaking their gaze she couldn't keep the smile off her face, the next task suddenly not worrying her as much.

AN: Well, whatcha think? You like the fluffy Spwillow bit at the ending? Sorry again for this long wait in updating, but I hope it was worth it!! I hope to finish this in eight chapters, so yeah, just thought I should mention that. Shit…I just realised this is over a year old O.o Well at least you guys still like it and uhhh yeah. Hehe I'm listening to Hospital by The Used on repeat, it's helping me write so yay! Lol. Welll umm yeah. I hope you liked this!!! Reviews are love xD

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BlackEyedWicca