As she walked into Angel's hotel, she looked at the clock. It was 12:26 and
she had to hurry. She couldn't bear the thought that Angel would turn evil
again. When he turned evil the last time, she felt like she was dying a
little bit every day but when she had to kill him, she wanted to die with
him.
"Angel! Angel, are you here? Please answer me!" she felt like she couldn't breath when he didn't answer.
She was on her way upstairs when she saw something move below her. As she whipped around, she saw Angel staring up at her. She hugged him, and was so happy to see him.
"Tell me you love me, Angel please. I'll tell you what I'm talking about in a minute. Please." She felt exhausted with feared, she just needed to hear three simple words.
"Buffy, you are scaring me. I've started to rethink some things," but Buffy interrupted.
"Angel, just say, trust me."
Whatever. Fine, I do. Better?"
No Angel we have less than a minute, say that you love me?"
"Less then a minute? Buffy, I love you. Now, maybe you should go. You have kinda made me want to be alone. I don't know why and I don't care why you are tormenting me with this. Making me say I love as some stupid thing to let you know you have a friend or something. You disappeared for a day and scared the Hell out of me Buffy!" His voice got louder and angrier and she looked scared of him. "Then, you show up here at 12:00 out of nowhere and make me say I love you. I think we need to take a step back. I just need to think. I'll talk to you later."
With that, he walked out the door. She felt horrible and mad at the same time. She might have been sudden, but she did say she would explain and he didn't even hear her out. As she walk to her hotel, she wondered if her and Angel's relationship was worn out. Maybe they already got the best out of it and they needed to accept that. All she wanted to do now, was sleep. She would worry about Angel tomorrow.
As Angel roamed the streets looking for some action, (he was very hungry) he thought about the "fight" he and Buffy had. He loved when he got her upset and hurt, it made him feel alive inside. He guess that he had been put under another curse except this time a good one. If he didn't tell Buffy he loved her at what she thought was at 12:30, he would loss his soul. It was a clever plain and he wanted to thank that mastermind for it. He had a need for destruction and death; maybe he could bring on an apocalypse or two he thought happily. Buffy had destroyed his "end of the world ritual" and sent him to Hell the last time he lost his soul, not before restoring his soul of course. He had waited too long the last time, taking his time and staking her and her friends. But that was where he went wrong, he should have played her, making her think he was okay after their night together, then killed her. That was his plain now. Make her think he is mad at her, then she would come begging to him and say her sorry. He would tell her that the gypsy came and allowed him to love again and make her think that they could start a new life together. He would keep this up for a couple of days before she found out the truth. His first task was to find the guy that did this to him, and he thought he knew who it was. He had heard that an old friend named Orhyai was in town. Orhyai had always been jealous of what he couldn't have; it had been to his advantage. He had a lot of rage and Angel and fought side by side with him many times. Finding him wouldn't be too hard; Orhyai was not one to keep a low profile.
It was nightfall and Buffy needed some action. She decided to patrol, and hoped to run into Angel. Their argument had really upset her, and she wanted to talk to him. He wasn't one to get a temper and not listen to her, so she figured she must have really upset him.
Then a group of vampires surrounded her, growling with their fangs showing. She took one of them and through it against the wall hitting it into another one and knocking them both down. While they recovered, Buffy did a back flip of the wall and kicked the third. He went to punch her but she ducked it and gave him her infamous right hook sending him flying. One of the vampires she had hit recovered and attacked. She kicked in a few time till he bled. Then she found a broomstick, broke it in half, and staked him. With that, the others howled and two fled. A vampire came from behind but she flipped him on his back and staked him as well. Then she got a blow to the head with a metal beam. She was down for a second and tripped the vampire staking him and turning quickly and staking the last one. It had been busy but she was proud. She always liked a good fight and a chance to show off her techniques. Then she had a sudden urge to train for a while. She missed Giles and the rest of the scoobies so she decided to give them a call to say hi. She had been delaying it because she was afraid they would be mad, but she did really needed to check in.
As she walked to her hotel, she wondered what Orhyai was doing. He hadn't showed up and she didn't know where to find him. When she ran from his hiding place, her mind seemed to erase the location. Maybe Giles could do some research for her. She picked up the phone and dialed the Magic Shop's number. Giles and the gang were probably hanging out there.
"Hi, Giles! It's Buffy, sorry I haven't called."
"Dear Lord, it is good to hear your voice again Buffy. How are you?"
She could here the rest of the gang moving around trying to listen on other lines.
"I'm okay but I just had a close call. This vampire named Orhyai tried to take away Angel's soul. I found Angel in time and we stopped it. Angel had to tell me something, before 12:30 or he would loss his soul. Please don't make me go into what he had to say, I don't think it is important." She didn't want to go into details about the "I love you" part just yet, even though she could tell Giles knew what she was talking about. What else would he have to say?
"12:30, that is an odd time."
"It was within 24 hours so I guess they did the ritual at 12:30. Why, is there a problem?"
There was a pause, then he said, "No, I'm sure it is nothing. It is just that, normally they do it on the hour. Most spells are specific about the time. We will check into it and this Orhyai guy. How are you and Angel doing"
"We are okay. I want to come home soon though, I think that maybe I shouldn't have come. But if I hadn't, then the spell would have been successful so."
"We would love to have you home as soon as possible, we miss you."
"How has it been there? Any big bad I should know about?"
"No, but the Vampires are increasing."
Same here. I think I'll just come home. I'll leave tomorrow morning. I need to rest, tell everyone I say hi."
"Of course, it will be good to have you home. What about Angel though?"
I think we need some time to think. If he doesn't come to me, then he will find out on his own.
"Well, well. I guess I will see you tomorrow then."
With that the conversation was over, and she went to bed. She hoped Angel would try to reach her before she left but no matter what, she was still leaving.
Angel's search for Orhyai had been unsuccessful. He would try again tomorrow, but he needed to start with Buffy. He would call her at noon tomorrow and have her come over. This seemed like it would work perfectly.
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"Hello, may I have Buffy Summer's room please." It was noon, and he was calling Buffy as planned.
"I'm sorry she checked out this morning. Are you Angel?"
"Uh, yes this is Angel."
"She left a message if you called. She said that she went home and she would call you. She asked you not to follow her, that she is okay."
"Thank you."
With that, he slammed the phone down. How could she do this, she was ruining everything. If he went after her, she would suspect something. Angel had always respected her wishes. He decided to give her a day or two. In the mean time, he would look for Orhyai. Maybe this would work out better.
On the bus ride back to Sunnydale, she thought about how much different she was from when she took this bus to L.A. On her way there, she was a mess, not knowing who she was or if she would ever be the same. She was so fragile and vulnerable. She thought all she needed was Angel, but she was wrong. She needed to get away for a bit and fight some evil; she needed to take out her anger on them. She felt sore inside, like she was aching from her parting from Angel. She prayed he wouldn't follow her, and she knew he wouldn't. If she asked Angel to do something like give her space, he always honored it. What she needed now was not a boyfriend; all she needed was her family. She missed Willow, Xander, Giles, Dawn, and Anya. She missed them so much and she couldn't wait to see them again. As she got off the bus, she spotted Anya, looking upset probably because she had to act cheery when she was actually mad. Buffy adored Anya (but she never actually told her that). She could always count on her to tell her what everyone was thinking but what no one wanted to say. Xander loved her, and Buffy thought they made the perfect couple. She saw Dawn looking nervous, most likely cause she didn't know what to say to Buffy when she saw her. Dawn had always been a bit needy and after a very long time, Buffy got used to it. Then there was Willow and Giles. Her beloved friend searched the crowd of people hopefully. Buffy could not survive without Willow; she was a great help in time of need with Slayer duties and every day duties. Buffy was thankful to have her. Giles was cleaning his glasses and she could tell he was trying to comfort Dawn who no longer believed Buffy was coming. That was her cue, she stepped out so they could see her. Before she knew it, everyone was hugging her and saying how much they missed her. It was good to be home.
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As Angel walked into Orhyai's new "home", he felt pleased. The place was dark, cool, and smelled strongly of blood. All the furniture was in dark red velvet and the walls were a welcoming black. Soon a guard came to him and led him through thick red curtains laced in gold. Behind the curtains, Orhyai sat on a large black chair and smiled.
"Angelus, good to see you again? What's new, killed anyone lately, maybe a Slayer?"
Angel sat on a black chair similar to Orhyai's adjacent from him. The room was dimly light, but Angel could see the wicked expression on his face.
"Buffy has gone home, but I will soon have her back here to play with. She doesn't not know of my resent change, and I like it that way. Orhyai my friend how can I thank you. How about a few pints. Any kind you want; kittens, puppies, little girls!"
They laughed contently.
"Maybe later. I have missed you old friend. When I heard the damn gypsies wanted to let you off the hook and be able to love again, I knew I had to do something, or there was no chance of getting you back. Buffy, oh she is a good one to keep. I think we should get her on our side! With her fight ability and extra perks, like the fact that she is gorgeous, she would be a great addition. What do you saw, wanna have some fun!"
"That is what I was thinking, but not till I have some fun with her. I will, of course, tell her I have the ability to love her with out and consequences. Then we will, well you know, for a couple days. After that, I'm sure I will be hungry."
"Angel, you have not changed a bit. Your right, mine as well get something out of her when she is good, then compare it to when she is evil. You'll have to let me have a go at her, after all, I did get you here."
Angel got mad. Buffy was his, when she was evil no one would touch her. Together they would do great things, but he would not share. He would kill Orhyai after he had Buffy. He couldn't wait to have her with him. She was an excellent fighter, tough, and beautiful. Orhyai would keep his hands off of her, but he would play along for the time being.
"Of course, but tell me, what have I missed since last time?"
They talked for hours about people they knew and what was happening. Orhyai's home would be perfect for him and Buffy, he couldn't wait to kill him.
" Oh, guess what! Guess who has a soul now! Crazy and out of their mind, but powerful."
" Dru got a soul! Damn, we will have to do something about that. Boy, she was great, crazy, but that's what we love about her. What does Spike think about all of this?"
"No, Dru is fine. Spike, on the other hand is feeling a bit more these days!"
"Spike!" Angel could hardly believe it!
"How did that happen. Oh this will be fun. The boy tried to make it hard for me when I had a soul, had a big problem when he turned evil though."
"Well, seems like old Spike fell in love with your girlfriend! He went crazy over her and got himself a soul to be more like you! But listen to this! I guess, before Buffy came to you, she went to Spike! That's right! She was with Spike for a bit, I guess she was lonesome! Thought you would like to know so you could lay it into her a bit next time you see her!"
His blood was boiling! Buffy slept with Spike, and Spike will die for it! No vampire sleeps with Buffy and lives to remember it for long! What did Buffy see in Spike! He felt furious and Orhyai could tell.
"Hey man! Buffy left him, said she could never be with him cause he couldn't compare to you. Said it was a mistake and the only vampire for her was you!"
He was making that part up, but that's what Angel needed. He didn't want Angel to get mad because he had a temper. Angel seemed amused and he was thankful for it.
"She said that. My little Buffy still wants me. Well, I bet Spike was crushed! I proud of her, she really knows how to choose between Spike and me, though he will still have to die for laying a hand on her."
He was happy Buffy broke up with Spike, but she should have never slept with him. He was pleased she left him though. The idea of another man with Buffy made him mad and he wondered if that was a weakness. It was odd that he and Angel both were in love with Buffy, though they each had different intentions. That was his only link to Angel, Buffy.
" So Angelus, what will you do until you see Buffy again?"
" I think I will plain an apocalypse. What do you think?"
" Well, Angelus as a 'good guy' you did stop many apocalypses. You stopped the Mayor of Sunnydale's ascension. That would have been a great success. But the worse was when you helped stop the Master from rising! If I'm correct, he killed Buffy and you helped bring her back! Then she kills the Master. A few months later, they try to use his bones to rise him once more, and you yet again stop it. We were all very disappointed in you."
"Oh don't remind me", Angelus sighed.
"Maybe that is it! We could bring back the Master! Buffy hated him. It would be a perfect way to torture the little Slayer before I kill her. Then I can regain respect with the others and the Master."
" My friend, you are forgetting one thing. Your little sweet heart smashed the Master's bones. There is no way to bring him back."
" Oh Orhyai! Have faith my friend. I underestimated you, and then you bring me back right! I'm sure we could find some Hell raising spell to bring the Master back. Get your friends on it, k?"
"Of course Angelus! I think it is a wicked idea. The Master's rise will let evil prevail!"
With a wave of his hand, his guards left and begun the search.
" I best be getting home. I have an apocalypse to plain! I will see you at sun down."
This was an excellent plain. The Master would be pleased and it help him regain his pride. Buffy would pay, for eternity.
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"It's good to be home, I missed you all so much. Again, I'm really sorry I left. I needed space, but that was the wrong way of handling it."
She had been home for a few days and they were in her house catching up. She had said sorry a million times and they kept nodding it off. Dawn had gone straight to bed, she said it was a long day and she was tried. Buffy knew she was upset and that Dawny just needed some time.
" Its okay Buffy. Xander said that you went crazy and ran away. He said that you got tormented in Hell and that they beat you and hurt you and."
"Anya! I think Buffy remembers. I think she means to say, we are happy you are back and we are not mad." Xander always had to stop Anya when she talked to much, which was very often.
"Xander's right, we aren't mad Buffy. We understand you weren't think clearly."
"Xander! That is not what I was going to say! I was going to ask Buffy why she waited so long to call. And if she knew what she did to Dawn and to you and."
"Anya, that is enough!"
"No one tells me finish!"
"Come come. That is enough. It has been a long day and I need to talk to Buffy alone. Why don't you take Anya home Xander and you check on Dawn, Willow. Goodnight, and we will call you in the morning."
After everyone cleared out except Giles and Buffy, Buffy said, "Thanks Giles. It was getting a bit tough to handle everyone. Did you say you wanted to talk to me about something."
" Ah, yes I did actually. I looked up this Orhyai for you. Seems he deals with a lot of black and dark stuff. A good friend of Angel in the earlier days. Orhyai is very powerful now and very clever. He is also very good at spells and sorts. I also checked into the spell he did on Angel." Giles paused and began to clean his glasses.
" What is it Giles?"
" It seems that the spell can only be performed at."
ring ring ring
Giles was interpreted by the telephone. He knew what Anya meant by not being allowed to finish. Buffy gave him an apologetic look and went to answer the phone.
"Hello?"
There was along pause and Buffy didn't speak. Whoever was on the other line, seemed to be telling Buffy something important. As her watcher, he was eager for her to share and for him to tell her that the spell could only be performed at 12:00.
Buffy grabbed her coat and Giles keys.
"Sorry Giles I have to go. There isn't anytime to explain. I will call you when I get there. I'm really sorry."
"As she was driving out of the driveway Giles screamed from the front door, " Where are you going?"
As she sped off she screamed, " L.A. Angel needs me!"
Before he had a chance to tell he to stop, she was gone. Giles began to panic. Buffy was going to she Angel, and he didn't have a soul anymore. Giles knew it was impossible that Angel had a soul after Orhyai's spell. Buffy was walking right into a trap, and he couldn't stop her!
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The third part to this story will be coming shortly!
"Angel! Angel, are you here? Please answer me!" she felt like she couldn't breath when he didn't answer.
She was on her way upstairs when she saw something move below her. As she whipped around, she saw Angel staring up at her. She hugged him, and was so happy to see him.
"Tell me you love me, Angel please. I'll tell you what I'm talking about in a minute. Please." She felt exhausted with feared, she just needed to hear three simple words.
"Buffy, you are scaring me. I've started to rethink some things," but Buffy interrupted.
"Angel, just say, trust me."
Whatever. Fine, I do. Better?"
No Angel we have less than a minute, say that you love me?"
"Less then a minute? Buffy, I love you. Now, maybe you should go. You have kinda made me want to be alone. I don't know why and I don't care why you are tormenting me with this. Making me say I love as some stupid thing to let you know you have a friend or something. You disappeared for a day and scared the Hell out of me Buffy!" His voice got louder and angrier and she looked scared of him. "Then, you show up here at 12:00 out of nowhere and make me say I love you. I think we need to take a step back. I just need to think. I'll talk to you later."
With that, he walked out the door. She felt horrible and mad at the same time. She might have been sudden, but she did say she would explain and he didn't even hear her out. As she walk to her hotel, she wondered if her and Angel's relationship was worn out. Maybe they already got the best out of it and they needed to accept that. All she wanted to do now, was sleep. She would worry about Angel tomorrow.
As Angel roamed the streets looking for some action, (he was very hungry) he thought about the "fight" he and Buffy had. He loved when he got her upset and hurt, it made him feel alive inside. He guess that he had been put under another curse except this time a good one. If he didn't tell Buffy he loved her at what she thought was at 12:30, he would loss his soul. It was a clever plain and he wanted to thank that mastermind for it. He had a need for destruction and death; maybe he could bring on an apocalypse or two he thought happily. Buffy had destroyed his "end of the world ritual" and sent him to Hell the last time he lost his soul, not before restoring his soul of course. He had waited too long the last time, taking his time and staking her and her friends. But that was where he went wrong, he should have played her, making her think he was okay after their night together, then killed her. That was his plain now. Make her think he is mad at her, then she would come begging to him and say her sorry. He would tell her that the gypsy came and allowed him to love again and make her think that they could start a new life together. He would keep this up for a couple of days before she found out the truth. His first task was to find the guy that did this to him, and he thought he knew who it was. He had heard that an old friend named Orhyai was in town. Orhyai had always been jealous of what he couldn't have; it had been to his advantage. He had a lot of rage and Angel and fought side by side with him many times. Finding him wouldn't be too hard; Orhyai was not one to keep a low profile.
It was nightfall and Buffy needed some action. She decided to patrol, and hoped to run into Angel. Their argument had really upset her, and she wanted to talk to him. He wasn't one to get a temper and not listen to her, so she figured she must have really upset him.
Then a group of vampires surrounded her, growling with their fangs showing. She took one of them and through it against the wall hitting it into another one and knocking them both down. While they recovered, Buffy did a back flip of the wall and kicked the third. He went to punch her but she ducked it and gave him her infamous right hook sending him flying. One of the vampires she had hit recovered and attacked. She kicked in a few time till he bled. Then she found a broomstick, broke it in half, and staked him. With that, the others howled and two fled. A vampire came from behind but she flipped him on his back and staked him as well. Then she got a blow to the head with a metal beam. She was down for a second and tripped the vampire staking him and turning quickly and staking the last one. It had been busy but she was proud. She always liked a good fight and a chance to show off her techniques. Then she had a sudden urge to train for a while. She missed Giles and the rest of the scoobies so she decided to give them a call to say hi. She had been delaying it because she was afraid they would be mad, but she did really needed to check in.
As she walked to her hotel, she wondered what Orhyai was doing. He hadn't showed up and she didn't know where to find him. When she ran from his hiding place, her mind seemed to erase the location. Maybe Giles could do some research for her. She picked up the phone and dialed the Magic Shop's number. Giles and the gang were probably hanging out there.
"Hi, Giles! It's Buffy, sorry I haven't called."
"Dear Lord, it is good to hear your voice again Buffy. How are you?"
She could here the rest of the gang moving around trying to listen on other lines.
"I'm okay but I just had a close call. This vampire named Orhyai tried to take away Angel's soul. I found Angel in time and we stopped it. Angel had to tell me something, before 12:30 or he would loss his soul. Please don't make me go into what he had to say, I don't think it is important." She didn't want to go into details about the "I love you" part just yet, even though she could tell Giles knew what she was talking about. What else would he have to say?
"12:30, that is an odd time."
"It was within 24 hours so I guess they did the ritual at 12:30. Why, is there a problem?"
There was a pause, then he said, "No, I'm sure it is nothing. It is just that, normally they do it on the hour. Most spells are specific about the time. We will check into it and this Orhyai guy. How are you and Angel doing"
"We are okay. I want to come home soon though, I think that maybe I shouldn't have come. But if I hadn't, then the spell would have been successful so."
"We would love to have you home as soon as possible, we miss you."
"How has it been there? Any big bad I should know about?"
"No, but the Vampires are increasing."
Same here. I think I'll just come home. I'll leave tomorrow morning. I need to rest, tell everyone I say hi."
"Of course, it will be good to have you home. What about Angel though?"
I think we need some time to think. If he doesn't come to me, then he will find out on his own.
"Well, well. I guess I will see you tomorrow then."
With that the conversation was over, and she went to bed. She hoped Angel would try to reach her before she left but no matter what, she was still leaving.
Angel's search for Orhyai had been unsuccessful. He would try again tomorrow, but he needed to start with Buffy. He would call her at noon tomorrow and have her come over. This seemed like it would work perfectly.
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"Hello, may I have Buffy Summer's room please." It was noon, and he was calling Buffy as planned.
"I'm sorry she checked out this morning. Are you Angel?"
"Uh, yes this is Angel."
"She left a message if you called. She said that she went home and she would call you. She asked you not to follow her, that she is okay."
"Thank you."
With that, he slammed the phone down. How could she do this, she was ruining everything. If he went after her, she would suspect something. Angel had always respected her wishes. He decided to give her a day or two. In the mean time, he would look for Orhyai. Maybe this would work out better.
On the bus ride back to Sunnydale, she thought about how much different she was from when she took this bus to L.A. On her way there, she was a mess, not knowing who she was or if she would ever be the same. She was so fragile and vulnerable. She thought all she needed was Angel, but she was wrong. She needed to get away for a bit and fight some evil; she needed to take out her anger on them. She felt sore inside, like she was aching from her parting from Angel. She prayed he wouldn't follow her, and she knew he wouldn't. If she asked Angel to do something like give her space, he always honored it. What she needed now was not a boyfriend; all she needed was her family. She missed Willow, Xander, Giles, Dawn, and Anya. She missed them so much and she couldn't wait to see them again. As she got off the bus, she spotted Anya, looking upset probably because she had to act cheery when she was actually mad. Buffy adored Anya (but she never actually told her that). She could always count on her to tell her what everyone was thinking but what no one wanted to say. Xander loved her, and Buffy thought they made the perfect couple. She saw Dawn looking nervous, most likely cause she didn't know what to say to Buffy when she saw her. Dawn had always been a bit needy and after a very long time, Buffy got used to it. Then there was Willow and Giles. Her beloved friend searched the crowd of people hopefully. Buffy could not survive without Willow; she was a great help in time of need with Slayer duties and every day duties. Buffy was thankful to have her. Giles was cleaning his glasses and she could tell he was trying to comfort Dawn who no longer believed Buffy was coming. That was her cue, she stepped out so they could see her. Before she knew it, everyone was hugging her and saying how much they missed her. It was good to be home.
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As Angel walked into Orhyai's new "home", he felt pleased. The place was dark, cool, and smelled strongly of blood. All the furniture was in dark red velvet and the walls were a welcoming black. Soon a guard came to him and led him through thick red curtains laced in gold. Behind the curtains, Orhyai sat on a large black chair and smiled.
"Angelus, good to see you again? What's new, killed anyone lately, maybe a Slayer?"
Angel sat on a black chair similar to Orhyai's adjacent from him. The room was dimly light, but Angel could see the wicked expression on his face.
"Buffy has gone home, but I will soon have her back here to play with. She doesn't not know of my resent change, and I like it that way. Orhyai my friend how can I thank you. How about a few pints. Any kind you want; kittens, puppies, little girls!"
They laughed contently.
"Maybe later. I have missed you old friend. When I heard the damn gypsies wanted to let you off the hook and be able to love again, I knew I had to do something, or there was no chance of getting you back. Buffy, oh she is a good one to keep. I think we should get her on our side! With her fight ability and extra perks, like the fact that she is gorgeous, she would be a great addition. What do you saw, wanna have some fun!"
"That is what I was thinking, but not till I have some fun with her. I will, of course, tell her I have the ability to love her with out and consequences. Then we will, well you know, for a couple days. After that, I'm sure I will be hungry."
"Angel, you have not changed a bit. Your right, mine as well get something out of her when she is good, then compare it to when she is evil. You'll have to let me have a go at her, after all, I did get you here."
Angel got mad. Buffy was his, when she was evil no one would touch her. Together they would do great things, but he would not share. He would kill Orhyai after he had Buffy. He couldn't wait to have her with him. She was an excellent fighter, tough, and beautiful. Orhyai would keep his hands off of her, but he would play along for the time being.
"Of course, but tell me, what have I missed since last time?"
They talked for hours about people they knew and what was happening. Orhyai's home would be perfect for him and Buffy, he couldn't wait to kill him.
" Oh, guess what! Guess who has a soul now! Crazy and out of their mind, but powerful."
" Dru got a soul! Damn, we will have to do something about that. Boy, she was great, crazy, but that's what we love about her. What does Spike think about all of this?"
"No, Dru is fine. Spike, on the other hand is feeling a bit more these days!"
"Spike!" Angel could hardly believe it!
"How did that happen. Oh this will be fun. The boy tried to make it hard for me when I had a soul, had a big problem when he turned evil though."
"Well, seems like old Spike fell in love with your girlfriend! He went crazy over her and got himself a soul to be more like you! But listen to this! I guess, before Buffy came to you, she went to Spike! That's right! She was with Spike for a bit, I guess she was lonesome! Thought you would like to know so you could lay it into her a bit next time you see her!"
His blood was boiling! Buffy slept with Spike, and Spike will die for it! No vampire sleeps with Buffy and lives to remember it for long! What did Buffy see in Spike! He felt furious and Orhyai could tell.
"Hey man! Buffy left him, said she could never be with him cause he couldn't compare to you. Said it was a mistake and the only vampire for her was you!"
He was making that part up, but that's what Angel needed. He didn't want Angel to get mad because he had a temper. Angel seemed amused and he was thankful for it.
"She said that. My little Buffy still wants me. Well, I bet Spike was crushed! I proud of her, she really knows how to choose between Spike and me, though he will still have to die for laying a hand on her."
He was happy Buffy broke up with Spike, but she should have never slept with him. He was pleased she left him though. The idea of another man with Buffy made him mad and he wondered if that was a weakness. It was odd that he and Angel both were in love with Buffy, though they each had different intentions. That was his only link to Angel, Buffy.
" So Angelus, what will you do until you see Buffy again?"
" I think I will plain an apocalypse. What do you think?"
" Well, Angelus as a 'good guy' you did stop many apocalypses. You stopped the Mayor of Sunnydale's ascension. That would have been a great success. But the worse was when you helped stop the Master from rising! If I'm correct, he killed Buffy and you helped bring her back! Then she kills the Master. A few months later, they try to use his bones to rise him once more, and you yet again stop it. We were all very disappointed in you."
"Oh don't remind me", Angelus sighed.
"Maybe that is it! We could bring back the Master! Buffy hated him. It would be a perfect way to torture the little Slayer before I kill her. Then I can regain respect with the others and the Master."
" My friend, you are forgetting one thing. Your little sweet heart smashed the Master's bones. There is no way to bring him back."
" Oh Orhyai! Have faith my friend. I underestimated you, and then you bring me back right! I'm sure we could find some Hell raising spell to bring the Master back. Get your friends on it, k?"
"Of course Angelus! I think it is a wicked idea. The Master's rise will let evil prevail!"
With a wave of his hand, his guards left and begun the search.
" I best be getting home. I have an apocalypse to plain! I will see you at sun down."
This was an excellent plain. The Master would be pleased and it help him regain his pride. Buffy would pay, for eternity.
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"It's good to be home, I missed you all so much. Again, I'm really sorry I left. I needed space, but that was the wrong way of handling it."
She had been home for a few days and they were in her house catching up. She had said sorry a million times and they kept nodding it off. Dawn had gone straight to bed, she said it was a long day and she was tried. Buffy knew she was upset and that Dawny just needed some time.
" Its okay Buffy. Xander said that you went crazy and ran away. He said that you got tormented in Hell and that they beat you and hurt you and."
"Anya! I think Buffy remembers. I think she means to say, we are happy you are back and we are not mad." Xander always had to stop Anya when she talked to much, which was very often.
"Xander's right, we aren't mad Buffy. We understand you weren't think clearly."
"Xander! That is not what I was going to say! I was going to ask Buffy why she waited so long to call. And if she knew what she did to Dawn and to you and."
"Anya, that is enough!"
"No one tells me finish!"
"Come come. That is enough. It has been a long day and I need to talk to Buffy alone. Why don't you take Anya home Xander and you check on Dawn, Willow. Goodnight, and we will call you in the morning."
After everyone cleared out except Giles and Buffy, Buffy said, "Thanks Giles. It was getting a bit tough to handle everyone. Did you say you wanted to talk to me about something."
" Ah, yes I did actually. I looked up this Orhyai for you. Seems he deals with a lot of black and dark stuff. A good friend of Angel in the earlier days. Orhyai is very powerful now and very clever. He is also very good at spells and sorts. I also checked into the spell he did on Angel." Giles paused and began to clean his glasses.
" What is it Giles?"
" It seems that the spell can only be performed at."
ring ring ring
Giles was interpreted by the telephone. He knew what Anya meant by not being allowed to finish. Buffy gave him an apologetic look and went to answer the phone.
"Hello?"
There was along pause and Buffy didn't speak. Whoever was on the other line, seemed to be telling Buffy something important. As her watcher, he was eager for her to share and for him to tell her that the spell could only be performed at 12:00.
Buffy grabbed her coat and Giles keys.
"Sorry Giles I have to go. There isn't anytime to explain. I will call you when I get there. I'm really sorry."
"As she was driving out of the driveway Giles screamed from the front door, " Where are you going?"
As she sped off she screamed, " L.A. Angel needs me!"
Before he had a chance to tell he to stop, she was gone. Giles began to panic. Buffy was going to she Angel, and he didn't have a soul anymore. Giles knew it was impossible that Angel had a soul after Orhyai's spell. Buffy was walking right into a trap, and he couldn't stop her!
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The third part to this story will be coming shortly!