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Author's note: This is the Chapter you have all been waiting for...*cackles evilly* Warning: I just had to write a love full chapter, I just couldn't resist I am sorry.
To be or not to be...
She swayed her hips slightly with his. Lost in each other Buffy and Spike danced slowly to the song being played by the house band. They seemed content but in their minds they were having a avid and strong conversation.
'We have three hours to make a decision luv'
'I know that spike'
'Do you wanna be royalty Buffy' he asked cupping her chin and lifting it so that he could look into her eyes.
'I don't know, there is no reason for us to be right now' she responded.
'I know that sweet's'
'This is just going to fast, 24 hours ago you were still a vampire, and I was still a slayer, and now were joined together as what can only be described as ultra human, I am probably pregnant, if not I will be soon.' she rambled quickly.
"shh" he said placing a finger upon her lips. 'Don't worry, if things weren't fast, then it wouldn't be exciting'
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"look at them" Cordelia said addressing Buffy and Spike. Her and Angel were sitting sipping wine at the table, everyone else was either wrapped up in a conversation or dancing.
"I know" Angel answered his head bowed.
"Angel?" she asked.
"Yea?"
"Can we have that? What Buffy and Spike have?" She asked sincerely placing her hand over his. He looked at her, a look of surprise on his face.
"You wa-want to..be together, me and you...in the relationship sense?" he asked stumbling over his words.
"Yes" she said plainly. She looked into his eyes and said, her voice full of emotion "I know we can't be together Angel, I know that if we were to be together in the physical sense, I am as good as dead, but I can't hold back any longer-"
"I love you" he said cutting her off.
"I love you" Cordelia said. She placed a hand on his cheek and kissed him softly on the lips.
"Let's try this" Angel said.
"And who knows we might find a way to work around the curse" she added hopefully.
"Maybe" he said and kissed her again.
"Why do I feel like I was just part of a cheesy romance?" she asked when they parted.
"That's cause all romance is cheesy when your in love, whether you see it or not" Dawn commented as she walked by, winking at Cordelia.
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Spike kissed Buffy softly on the lips and whispered "I'll be back". He walked away and out of her sight. She sighed and went to sit down with her friends. She sat talking to Willow and Tara for a few minutes when spike appeared again. As he appeared the lights in the room began to dim. Candles only illuminating the room. Soft music began to play and the room fell silent.
'What's going on' Buffy thought. When Spike didn't answer her she looked at him puzzled. He smiled at her and finally stood in front of her. He reached for her hands and when she gave them he pulled her up into his arms. He pulled her towards the dance floor, when they reached it he stood and stared into her eyes.
"Buffy, I love you" he said finally.
"I know that I love you too" she responded a questioning look still on her face. Spike smiled and motioned at a waiter, he brought her a chair and had Buffy sit down. By this point they were the only ones on the dance floor, everyone else just watched the event before them. Spike kneeled in front of her.
"I have never in my whole existence met someone who could do what you do to me. The ability to make feel so many things at the same time is the most wonderful thing in the world." he said gazing up at her. "from the moment I met you I knew that I would be part of your existence, and now I will be forever, when you die, I die, and I wouldn't have it any other way, because I love you, and could never see my life without you again" he said full of emotion. Buffy just stared at him, a look of happiness and surprise on her face. A single tear slipped down her cheek. He reached up and wiped it away. He then reached into his pocket and produced a small black box.
"How come I didn't see this coming?" Buffy asked and laughed.
"Because love, I just spend the whole day not thinking about it, and the last half an hour trying to block your bloody stubborn mind" he said opening the box for her. She smiled at him with appreciation.
Inside was a platinum gold diamond ring. Its four diamonds were heart shaped and small, all lined up in a row. In the very centre of the ring sat a red stone, the same shape as the diamonds, only slightly bigger. Buffy gaped at the sight.
"Buffy, will you be my queen, even if it might not be of the world?" Spike asked beaming up at her.
'Oh my god!' Buffy thought. 'So this is what mom meant'
"If this is a spell..Willow is so dead" Buffy responded. Spike laughed, and they both glanced at the scoobies. All sat watching with pride and admiration on their faces.
"Yes William, I will marry you" Buffy answered, using Spike's real name only seemed fitting. He reached up to her and pulled her into a kiss. When they parted he put the ring on her finger.
'Were getting married?' Buffy thought.
'Yes luv, we are' he answered and kissed her again. He stood up and pulled her off the chair.
'Do *you* want to be royal Spike?' Buffy asked as they started to Dance to the music. They were still the only ones on the dance floor, everyone else still watched, not wanting to miss a even a second of the sight.
'All I want Buffy...is to be with you. But I think we should purpose a compromise with the power's'
'I agree' she answered.
They walked back to the dinner table, and for a few seconds no one said anything. When finally someone did everyone was shocked and surprised.
"I have to admit that I was never truly a big fan of the Buffy and Spike relationship, but that was beautiful, now not only do you guys have my blessing and support, you have my blessing and support and love. Congratulations guys." Xander said.
Everyone began to hug Buffy and Spike. When Dawn finally got her turn she looked at each of them with love.
"All I have to say is, thank-you" she said and kissed them both on the cheek. "Thank-you for giving me a family again"
"That's right nibblet, its us, you and the soon to be" Spike said glancing down at Buffy's stomach. Dawn laughed and the three hugged.
"It's about time we had a day full of happiness and good news" Willow said.
"Yea I was starting to think all we could do was brood and live in depression land" Cordelia said holding Angel's hand.
'I think we've made our decision luv'
'So do I' Buffy answered. 'But I am still going with that compromise'
"Guys, we have something else to tell you" Buffy said.
"Your pregnant?" Gunn asked.
"Nope not yet mate, that comes later" Spike responded.
"Oh I see" Gunn said winking at Spike and then laughing.
'Let's not tell them Spike, let's show them, this is something I want them part of'
'Alright' he said and nodded at her understanding completely.
"Guys lets step out side" Buffy said. They all looked at her and Spike, wondering what was going on. .
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Everyone grabbed their things from their chairs and then the group walked outside. Spike told the waiter that they would be back shortly, but it didn't matter cause the dinner had already been payed for.
When they got outside, Spike suggested they to go to the park across the street. When they were among a clearing of tree's with the moon and a few lamps for light they stopped. Spike asked everyone to stand in a circle, when they did so Buffy reached into her purse and pulled out the amulet the power's had given them. Spike glanced at Tara and saw that she had a look of knowing on her face.
'Tara knows our decision' Buffy thought.
'I just realised that luv' he thought 'She hasn't argued against it'. Buffy nodded in agreement and then spoke out loud.
"We weren't going to tell you all about this until we were absolutely sure, and now we are." All listened to her not daring to ask a question. Buffy and Spike walked towards the centre and stood.
"We were asked by the power's that be, to become royal, ruler's of good, ordained by god." she blurted out. They all stood stunned.
"So the real question here is to be or not to be?" Wesley asked.
"Right on the money Giles junior" Spike answered.
Everyone fell silent again and watched as Buffy and Spike clasped hands. Buffy, with her free hand, placed the amulet in their enclosed hands.
"Ready when you are love" Spike said. She smiled at him, and kissed him, and together, when they parted, chanted the words:
"Es mar tuva"
A bright light appeared in the left outside of the circle that the group had formed. Angel and Cordelia moved out of the way, making the circle appear as more of a half circle. The light took the form of a small transparent women, more light than form.
"You have made you decision?" the entity asked.
"Yes we have" Buffy and Spike answered together. Buffy and Spike appeared as if they were the same person. There voices completely together, non faltering.
"What is your decision?"
"For the good of the world, we will join together as man and wife under the eyes of god, and with his power we will rule for all" they said again.
Everyone looked on, not being able to say a word. They seemed frozen, aware of what was happening but still unable to do anything but watch.
"And so it shall be" the entity said.
"We have a condition" Spike said by himself.
"Yes?" the entity asked.
"That we only be known as ruler's to the demon and magick worlds. The human world is not to know. They may have their own royalty. Just as our world shall have theirs. When our daughter's destiny comes to pass, she will have the respect and authority she requires." Buffy said. The entity stood silent for a second and then responded.
"And so it shall be". She nodded at Buffy and Spike and then disappeared.
End Chapter 14.
Ok...So I went with the royalty bit. SO sue me!! Lol. I know some of the scenes in here were kinda cheesy. At least I think that they are. Why not tell me what you think? You know like in a review......
Any comments (no flames) and suggestions are very much so welcome. I am considering ending it here. And starting a second part....again, what do you guys think?