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Part Two Venomous serpent

Listening sounded like a much better idea at the moment. He nearly laughed out loud at the thought.

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"Well he's already gotten to me. I mean can I love him?" Buffy looked hopefully at the puppy as if the cute little creature had all the answers she needed. She sighed and ran her fingers threw her hair as she started pacing. She almost choked as she was doing two of Spike's nervous habits! That can't be a good sign!

She collapsed on the couch and Randy jumped up next to her. "Hey!" she yelped half-heartedly. But at the look of innocence the puppy was giving her she found herself scratching behind his ears.

"He's not even really evil anymore. I mean he did go threw torture for me and Dawn. Though that evens-out with the bot. And he took care of Dawn over the summer and helped my friends. But he has been a complete ass to me," at that the puppy rolled over made a small whimper as if to disagree with her. "Hey! Don't give me that look. He has! Ok so he has been the only one I can really talk to for a long time. And he does seem to appear when I need him most. But he is soul-less.," Buffy paused thinking of anything else to add to the mental list. "Ohh he's also GREAT in bed."

"So those are just some of the pros and cons of Spike. What do you think Randy? Could I, should I love him?"

At this point Spike was about to go on his knees a pray that Randy give him the O.K. Instead he stood frozen, pressed to the house in anticipation. Another sigh emanated from the house. That was what? Five sighs caused by him? Was that a good sign? Bloody hell! I sound like a poofter!

"Well Randy I'm sure you've heard enough Buffy drama for the day. How 'bout we watch sappy romances and get weepy."

"Bloody hell!" Spike groaned, immediately regretting it.

"Spike?!" Buffy jumped from the couch, stomping to the door. Spike decided he had two choices: he could either run for it and deny ever being there or he could go to the door with his original intentions. He leaped to the door step seconds before Buffy stormed it open.

"How long have you been here?"

"I uhh just got here. I wanted to know if you were up for a little ruff and tumble? Uhhh patrol that is," he said quickly making a sweeping motion to the cemetery as if to strain his point.

"Well I was going to settle in for trashy romance movies." She did seem to need some time to figure herself out but as an afterthought she didn't want to spend the evening alone with the cute little pooch.

"I'll be leaving now."

"Patrol would be fine." They said unanimously.

"Let me just get my stuff and I'll be out in a sec." Buffy closed the door before another word could be said on the subject and ran to her room. Meanwhile Spike was thinking maybe the second half was the better idea.

And so the two once bitter enemies went hunting, peacefully, side by side.

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The party atmosphere of the Bronze excited Dawn as her and her friends went threw the tight crowd to a both in the back. The ancient one watched from afar as Dawn shared gossip and laughter with her companions. Her guard is already completely down, he thought venomously. The energy emanating from her nearly knocked him over when she first came in. Oh yes. She is the one I'm looking for. He was considered exceptionally handsome to most women. With his silvery blond hair and acid green eyes. The air of a warrior surrounded him and mischief shined through his eyes.

He moved sensuously across the club. Weaving through people like a snake through a field. Some of the dancers stopped to look after him as if he were someone that demanded fear and respect. He remained silent as he passed Dawn's table, making sure to catch the young girl's eyes.

Dawn felt her breath catch in her throat as she watched as the guy passed by her. Something about him screamed danger. His movements reminded her of the time the giant snake came after her in the Magic Box. She shuddered at the memory.

"Hey! Earth to Dawn! So major hottie also caught your eye too?" Janice said rolling her shoulders suggestively.

"Hey aren't I the hottie your suppose to be keeping your eyes on?" her date Chris whined jokingly. Dawn let out a weak laugh though the fear was still there. Until she felt those electrifying green eyes on her.

"Dawn! Is he checking you out?!" Jessica yelped, her eyes going from the hottie to Dawn.

"Well he is pretty hot." Dawn agreed pushing the fear out of her mind. He wasn't even that pale. He can't be a vampire. Can he?

"I have an idea," Cody suddenly exclaimed.

"Well wonders never cease!" remarked Laura who gave him a playful shove.

He laughed, "Let's go dance!" At that suggestion everyone happily got up either as couples or as friends and they made their way to the dance floor. Dawn stole a quick look to where the guy was thankfully didn't see him. She started dancing with Jessica to the punk rock that was playing. Before the song ended she felt a hand come down on either side of her waist and flinched.

"May I have the next dance?" The guy purred looking toward Jessica. Dawn's eyes widened to find that he was blond that she had seen earlier. She tried to gesture to Jessica to say no but to no avail.

"Sure! Have fun you crazy kids!" she said with a wink and walked off toward another guy. The next song was slower and almost had a seductive tone. He probably knew that. He spun her around in his arms so that she could face him. She gasped when she looked up. His eyes were almost glowing.

"So uhh I haven't seen you around school or anything. Are you new…..to town?" she asked quietly. She almost jumped again as he leaned closer to her, reducing any space that had been between them before. She felt her self blushing at the nearness

"You could say I'm new… to town. I'm looking for something here. Could you help me find it?" his words were almost a hiss as he trailed his fingers lightly down her spin. Dawn shuddered again and made the final decision that she should leave. But she only found herself relaxing in his grasp more.

"You're evil." She ground through clenched teeth. He leaned back so that she could see his face. A small smirk traced his lips.

"I'm good." Again he lightly traced her spin. Dawn felt a deep hatred for this man suddenly. With all her will she wished she could move but she knew she was under the man's power.

"What do you want?" she spat.

"Only what most mortals wish for. A secure destiny," he whispered this close to her ear but she felt no breath. "As of right now a fool or a demon is trying to unleash what I am destined to imprison. And my, my, my, your just radiating power."

"I don't know what your talking about." Her voice now wavered with her fear no matter how hard she tried to keep it in check. He tilted his head to the side curiously and at that moment greatly reminding her of Spike. The song ended but they were still in the same position. Dawn was surprised and nearly jumped when she felt someone brush against her.

"How 'bout we talk more about this somewhere quieter." It wasn't a suggestion but a statement which Dawn was quick to disagree with.

"No I think you want to come with me." Dawn found with shock and increasing fear that all she could do was nod and follow him out the door. She tried to yell or at least to move by her own free will but only when they were in a small alley by the Bronze could she do anything.

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End of part two by Aquila