CH 5 ** Stake it first, ask questions later **

You throw holy water in the thing's face, and it cries out in pain, but before the vampire can make another move, you stake it. Your aim is good, and the vampire crumbles into dust before your eyes. Something in the ashes catches your eye, though. Bending down, you pick up a silver ring. Your heart lurches, and you utter a prayer, hoping it isn't... But it is. You hold a silver claddagh, identical to your own in your hand. With a scream, you pass out, but it's too late. You've killed your Angel.

Put those stakes down and run, before Buffy catches up with you! Better luck next time.