Title: Here's to the night

Author: Nyte Brayker

Disclaimers: Same old deal, the band's mine, and the song belongs to Eve6

Dedication: To the Sandman, whose awesome reviews helped me get out of a depressing ditch. May you always remain insane my friend. I mean it in a good way. The world needs more people like you.

Distribution: Just ask.

Feedback: Wanted

Summery: Angel tests Spike's love for Dawn

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"So denied so I lied are you the now or never kind
In a day and a day love I'm gonna be gone for good again
Are you willing to be had are you cool with just tonight
Here's a toast to all those who hear me all too well

Here's to the nights we felt alive
Here's to the tears you knew you'd cry
Here's to goodbye
Tomorrow's gonna come too soon"

-Eve6

-Horrorscope

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Dawn staked another vampire and it turned to dust. Ever since Buffy had gone on her Ms. Suzie homemaker kick, the Scoobies, Spike, and Angel had taken over patrolling. She wasn't supposed to but she did anyway and she always had to sneak out, so she wouldn't get in trouble.

The band was currently not performing due to the fact that Jax had broken his hand in a fight and Chris had a severe case of laryngitis, he couldn't talk or sing. Patrolling took up those extremely long nights that were devoid of performing and Spike.

Spike had been busy keeping Sunnydale safe with the others and it didn't leave him much time to visit. Angel and Spike fought constantly, over everything, and it was getting annoying. If Angel said the sky was blue, Spike would say it was purple, and it would go from there.

As she passed a crypt a form leapt out and threw her to the ground. It was Angel, but there was something wrong. His demonic façade was in place and his the look in his eyes were wrong. Then a thought registered in her mind: Angelus.

Dawn stood and then ran. She knew from what Buffy told her, that Angelus would toy with her before moving in for the kill. Surveying her surroundings, she saw Spike's old crypt in the distance, and headed towards it. 'If I get out of this alive, I'm going to kill Buffy,' she thought to herself.

She tripped on something and fell. The ground rushed up to meet her and her face stung. Someone flipped her onto her back and she glared up at Angelus.

"Whatcha gonna do now, little girl?" Angelus asked," The Slayer's at home and there's no one to hear you scream."

"Spike!!!!Spiiiikkkkeee!!!!" She screamed just to spite him, "Spike! Help!!!!!" He clapped a hand over her mouth.

"What is it with humans and futility?" He said to no one," What should I do to you first? Maybe I'll drink you dry or I'll turn you. Send the Slayer a nice present."

"I Think not,Peaches,"Spike knocked the older vampire off of her and stood in front of her," Guess the Slayer shagged your brains out and Red's going to have to curse you with a soul."

"I think not William," Angelus retorted and attacked.

Spike took a punch to the ribs and he heard them crack. Two of them were broken. He retailed with a side kick to Angelus' ribs and punched the older vampire in the face. While his sire clutched his face, the blonde vampire pulled out a stake and plunged it into the heart. Angelus didn't turn to dust, instead, he held up his hand, and revealed the gem of Amarra.

"Is she worth dying over, Spike?" Angelus asked as he grabbed Dawn and pulled her head back so her neck was visible," She might be a tasty young thing, with Slayer blood and all." He saw the mark," You lucky bastard. You've already tried her. Then you won't object to me having some."

"You bloody bite her and I will remove your hand from your body and stake you,' Spike growled, attack with a low blow, grabbed Dawn back, and held her close as Angelus stalked over to them.

Spike knew he wasn't going to win and if he had to die he was going to give Dawn one last kiss and then give her time to tell Buffy.

"I love you, Dawn ," Spike said and kissed her quickly," Tell the Slayer." He threw he gently away and faced Angelus," Let's go." Noticing that Dawn hadn't run he turned to her," What are you doing?"

"Cut it out,Angel,"Dawn stated," I should've known you were faking it. You would've finished me off instead of letting Spike rescue me."

"Spike, for once you got something right," Angel congratulated as his human face slid into place,"Dawn,you're going to have to tell Buffy."

"I know, I know, but can I tell her when she's off her domestic bliss trip?" Dawn answered," Cause she's really scary."

"All right. You can help Spike but I want you home at 2 or I'll sent Buffy to get you," the older vampire warned and walked off.

Spike stood gaping as Angel left. The warm touch of Dawn caressing his face brought him back to earth and he plunged his hands into her dark hair. Out of all their kisses this one was more passionate and she pressed so close to him, that he'd bet that nothing could come between them. A stabbing pain came as her hands rested on his chest. He winced and Dawn broke free.

"Are you okay?" Her face was full of worry.

"Just my ribs. The poof broke two," he tried to smile," I think I need a demon doctor." Dawn rolled her eyes.

To be con't…….