It had been two days since Spike had shown up. Either he was keeping to himself, or he was trying to get together a gang of beasties to help him out. Either way, Willow didn't really like the fact that he was still in town. She could sense him now.
She had told Tara that they were going to take the fight to him. The first step had been to do the spell that allowed her to track him. It wasn't pinpoint accurate, but she always knew where he was. That was at least a start. Now trying to defeat him was another story.
"Cordelia, are you sure Angel can't come right now." Willow listened intently. "No, I understand. He's trying to save the world from L.A." She sighed. "That'll leave just me and Tara to fight him alone. Tell Angel hey for me." She hung up the phone to see Tara looking at her. Tara wore the same worried look she had since Spike had shown up. "Gee, aren't you so glad that you and I started dating."
That brought a smile to the blonde wiccan's face. "You know, I love you more t-than anything. Besides, according t-to the prophecy, we were destined to be together."
Willow quickly made her way over to where Tara sat at her desk. Tara had been looking up spells to control power and other things that might prove useful. "I know what you mean. From the first moment we shook hands, I knew we were meant to be together." She shrugged her shoulders. "It just feels weird that our love and being together could destroy the world."
Tara looked down at the page she had been reading. "N-not if I read this correctly. Look." She handed the book to Willow to read.
A huge smile lit up Willow's face. "That's exactly what we've been looking for." She smiled at her girlfriend. "Spike won't know what hit him."
It was two days later. Both Willow and Tara were walking in Weatherly Park. The memory of seeing Faith's head was too much for Willow to even think about. They were on their way to the cemetery to visit the many graves. The funeral had been almost unbearable. Willow felt like she had lost Buffy all over again. There was now no connection what so ever to her past. Only four headstones and a burnt out building. At least she wasn't alone. If Tara weren't there beside her, she may very well have gone off the deep end. And this time, for good.
It was getting late. The stars were already shining down. A sliver of a moon lit the cloudless night. "I forgot how good the air feels this time at night." There was a sadness in Willow's voice. Willow took Tara's hand in hers.
"The air smells so clean." Tara hesitated after taking a deep breath. "O-or i-it did." Her eyes grew wide as Spike stepped out of the shadows of the trees. Tara squeezed Willow's hand tightly.
"Well, now, isn't this grand. Two love birds out for a stroll." Spike laughed as he blew smoke in their direction. He took another drag and than threw the cigarette at his feet. "I thought you two lovely ladies were in the confines of your room. Lucky for me, you two are to stupid to do what's good for you." He clapped his hands.
Out of the shadows, two dozen vampires joined the party. One was Harmony. "Willow, long time no see."
Willow couldn't help but laugh. "Harmony? You're a vampire?" She laughed even harder. "You must be dying without a reflection."
Harmony started towards the two. Spike held up her hand and she stopped in her tracks. "Well, well. Little Miss Red here knows how to get the girl going. Watch it." He glared at the others. "We need these to alive and intact. They're the only ones that can perform the spell. And if you're all good little vampires, maybe I'll let them work the mojo on you as well."
Willow shook her head. "We'll never do it Spike. You'll have to kill us first."
An evil grin came across Spike's face. "Listen, witch. I know a lot of ways to torture someone without causing their death. I learned from the best, after all. I learned from Angelus." A visible shudder crept along Willow's spine. "That's right. And remember what Angelus did to old crazy Giles. Think of the possibilities I could have with you two. Especially seeing that the two of you have such a jonesing for one another."
"Damn you Spike." Willow's eyes began turning dark. She could feel Tara's grip tightening. She didn't care anymore. It was time to take out the trash. He was threatening her reason for living. She held out a hand in front of her. She let the powers build up. "You like things hot, right Spike?" His eyes grew wide. "Try this."
Before she could launch her fireball, Harmony had tackled her. She quickly tied up the redhead and gagged her. Two other vampires did the same to Tara.
"How was that, Blondie Bear?" Harmony asked.
"Perfect." Spike laughed. "Now I have them exactly where I want them."
a/n This chapter rewritten a bit. Thanks to Lolly6. I didn't even think about the funeral thing or the Buffy connection. I was so hyped into the final showdown. Hope this is better. Thanks for all the kind reviews. Will try and write more.