This is the last chapter, so thanks to all who reviewed, especially you, David Fishwick. I hope you all enjoy this final chapter

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Spike removed the hood and grinned at the Reaper

"Where am I?" Pavayne demanded

"Oh, you're gonna love this one," Spike grinned, "Hey, Percy?"

"Indeed he will," Wesley replied

"Where are we?"

"Take a look around and you tell me," Spike answered

Pavayne was bounded by thick rope, standing on a large rock edge inside a massive cavern. Spike forced his head downwards so he could look over the edge at the massive purple pool of swirling energy. Long, mournful screams of pain and agony reverberated around the cavern, as a look of fear overcame the Reaper

"Ah, so you know about this place, huh?" Spike smirked, "Mind you, we never did and it took us a while to find the bloody place"

Wesley opened a thick spell book and started reading. A green glow appeared around Pavayne and he scrunched his face up in pain, as a beam of energy came out of his mouth, before being cast into the pool, as Spike watched the energy go

"Nice entrance, little hazy on the fall. He may have to settle for the bronze"

"We ready to finish this?" Wesley asked

"Take it away, Wes"

Wesley continued his reading, as the ropes transformed into red energy, completely binding Pavayne, as well as gagging him. Spike smirked and dragged him to the edge of the cliff, holding onto him by the scuff of his neck

"This will be a nice place to reside here for eternity," Spike said, "Just you and your soul, within reach of each other, but unable to connect. Oh and there's also the torturous pain"

"The Pool of Eternal Agony," Wesley said, "Souls are cast out here to suffer torment for the rest of eternity. Sometimes the soul's owner is also placed here, never able to escape their bonds and reunite with their souls. They're trapped here forever in torment"

"Sounds just right for you, huh?" Spike said to Pavayne, "You'll enjoy it"

He turned Pavayne around so his back was to the Pool, before impaling him with the Vorax. Pavayne groaned through his gag, as Spike then removed the sword and decapitated him, his head and body falling over the edge into the Pool, disappearing from sight. Spike watched the Reaper fade away, as he wiped the blood from the Vorax

"That way, he'll suffer more pain and he'll never reunite with his soul," Spike said, "I'd say the Reaper has been taken care of permanently"

"I agree," Wesley replied, "Let's get out of here"

He and Spike left the cavern, heading out onto their private plane that had been supplied to them, courtesy of Buffy and the Watcher's Council. Spike sat in his chair and let out a heavy sigh, as Wesley sat across from him and the plane started up, driving along the makeshift runway, before taking off into the night skies

"Thank God it's all over now," Spike said, "No more Reaper, no more pixies trying to hurt my little girl, no more Old Ones or trips down memory lane"

"Yes and it was all just so Pavayne could kill you. It's amazing at what he wanted to go through just to get his revenge," Wesley said

"I've heard revenge is best served cold, but his was bloody frozen solid"

"At least we'll have some time to relax before the next crisis"

"And here I was, in a good mood and all, and you spoiled it"

"Sorry. Care for a drink?"

"Oh God yes"

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The plane arrived at the Los Angeles Airport, as Spike and Wesley got up, before hailing a taxi. The sun was peeking over the hills, as the pair arrived back at the Hyperion

"It's done?" Illyria asked, greeting them at the door, "The Reaper is gone?"

"Yeah, pet, he's done for now," Spike replied, kissing her

Illyria was wearing a pair of jeans and a light blue baby tee, as she led the pair into the hotel. Wesley set his books upon the counter, as Spike shed his duster

"Daddy!"

Elena ran across the lobby and leapt into her father's arms. He smiled and hugged her close to him, kissing her on the forehead, before setting her down

"You been good for Mommy while I was gone?" he asked

"Uh-huh"

"That's my girl"

"Well, that's all for me then," Dracula said, "I shall take my leave of you"

He was dressed in a grey suit with dark sunglasses, a top hat and a cane

"Best hurry, mate, the sun's coming up," Spike said

"You take care now, William, as with all of you"

"Not a problem, Vlad. Next time there's another crisis, we'll give you a call"

"Fair enough. Farewell"

Spike and Dracula briefly shook hands, then the Count left the hotel, waving goodbye to everyone, as Spike sat down on the couch, Illyria and Elena soon by his sides

"Finally, I can sit back and rest. What happened to Lorne?"

"He returned to New York," Illyria replied, "Says he'll be back soon when he does his Disco Inferno tour"

"Well, we'll see him then, at the show. Where's lawyer and cop girl?"

"Kate was feeling a bit sick, so Lindsey took her somewhere"

"Speak of the devil"

Lindsey and Kate arrived back at the hotel, as the latter headed upstairs. Lindsey let out a small sigh and settled himself down on the front stairs

"Don't look so glum, mate, have a beer," Spike said

"Maybe later"

A minute later, Kate came back downstairs, as Lindsey joined her, a small look of apprehension on his face. She whispered in his ear, causing Spike to frown. Lindsey smiled slightly and clasped her hand, before facing the others

"Kate and I have some news," he said

"Oh I wonder what this could possibly be," Spike said sarcastically

"We're gonna have a baby," Kate finished

"Congratulations," Wesley smiled

"Wait, what?" Spike said, "There's gonna be a baby here? oh bollocks"

"Don't look so glum, mate, have a beer," Lindsey said, "I am"

He headed into the kitchen and came out with three cans of beer, handing one to Wesley and Spike. Illyria didn't drink alcohol and even now was no exception. She preferred to have a glass of water with Kate as a small celebration

"So, Wes, when are you gonna get yourself a girl?" Spike asked

"All good things come to those who wait"

"Prat"

The group continued their celebration as the sun rose up over Los Angeles, bathing the city in a radiant glow, a new day arriving, one without bloodshed or apocalypses. Spike stood near the window, making sure he wasn't caught in the rays, as he stared out at the glowing city, a small smile on his face at what he had accomplished to save the city from complete destruction. He felt a small presence near him and turned around to face Illyria, pulling her into his arms and planting a kiss on her lips

"Another day, another big bad destroyed and the city still remains," Spike said

"I cannot wait until tonight to continue the good fight," Illyria smiled

"Ah, the good fight. That never ends. And I'm glad. Gives me something to do"

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One year later…

"The end of the world is coming," the vampire said, "We are the holy covenant, sworn to carry this mission out and we shall prevail. Nothing can stop us"

"Yeah and you're taking your bloody time to do it," said a sarcastic voice

The vampires dressed in blood red robes whirled around, their gold insignia blazing on their chest from the flame brackets. The insignia was of a flat line with a crescent rising over it and an inverted star just above the line. The vampires growled as Lucas Strike stepped out of the darkness, a small, satisfied grin on his face

"You are not a member and cannot be here," a vampire growled

"Oh, but I am. Who is the leader of this group?"

"I am"

"Good"

Lucas rammed the stake into the vampire's heart, reducing him to dust. The other vampires watched on in horror, as Lucas smirked and headed over to the altar

"Seems like you guys have a plan for the end of the world. Well, let me tell you something, I've seen the end of the world. And I know what needs to be done in order to usher in the end of magic, which means the end of the Slayer line"

"Yeah, and how would you know all that?" a vampire asked

"Because I've spent the last year researching it," Lucas replied, facing the group, "I've gone through many libraries, scrolls and oracles. Even received a few visions. So I know what's gotta be done. Now, you, you can all join me in this, proclaim me as your leader or you can die. Either way, it's your choice. So, who's with me on this?"

One by one, the vampires kneeled and bowed before Lucas, as he smiled at them all

"Perfect"

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