Summary/Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
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Chapter 13
Buffy was kissing him! That was the only thing that was going through Spike's mind at the time. Once he got past that through he realised that he had sworn to himself that he wouldn't take advantage of Buffy. He quickly broke the kiss and pulled back from Buffy.
"Buffy luv, stop." Buffy looked confused at his words. "Buffy, you don't want to do this. I'm not sure if you remember but you told me that before this happened to you."
Buffy wasn't sure what Spike was talking about. Of course she wanted to kiss Spike, why wouldn't she? She also wasn't sure what Spike was talking about when he said something had 'happened' to her. She didn't know what to do so she just got into bed and tried to go to sleep.
After a few moments Spike joined her. He wasn't sure why Buffy had kissed him but he decided that now wasn't the time to go into it. They needed to be rested for the hearing tomorrow.
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The next morning everyone gathered at the house before it was time to go to the hearing. Everyone was dressed in their smartest clothes. Even Spike had produced a suit from somewhere. They didn't really know what they were going to do but they thought it was best if they at least looked respectable.
Take away was ordered and everyone sat down at the dining room table to eat. Small talk was made but it was forced as everyone was nervous. The entire meal had a 'Last Supper' feel to it and nobody really enjoyed themselves, except Buffy who enjoyed the interesting food.
Finally it was time to leave. Xander, Anya, Tara and willow got into Xander's car while Dawn and Buffy got into Spike's Desoto. Lastly Spike locked up the house and made a dash under a blanket and dived into the driver's side of the Desoto.
Both cars were started and the entire Scooby gang headed off as they had done many times before, although this time they were not facing a hell god, a crazed cyborg or an ancient and powerful vampire. Those things they could handle. This was a new situation, one they were clueless as to how to win. This time they were facing the might of the American legal system.
Each and every one of them were wishing for it to be just another apocalypse.
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Once the gang had filed into the courthouse they received their first bit of good news. The hearing would not be the trial-like scenario they had all been imagining. They were not even required to have a lawyer, a good thing considering they couldn't afford one. The hearing would just be a judge, a social worker, Spike, Buffy and Dawn. The others tried to make it so they could participate but they were told it was impossible.
When it was time for the hearing Spike, Buffy and Dawn were lead away. The remainder of the gang sat in the waiting area. Willow was the first to speak.
"I wonder how long they will be in there."
"I don't know, but it will take a while. They will need time to hear from the social worker and Spike. They may want Dawn to speak as well. Then the judge will need to decide when to take Buffy and Dawn away." Anya answered the witch. Everyone scowled at her. "What? What will the judge do? Put Buffy and Dawn into the care of a punk who had been dead for over a century and has no legal identity?"
As was usual with Anya, nobody wanted to hear what she said but they couldn't argue with it's inherent truth.
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After the hearing had been going on for about an hour and a half, Spike, Buffy and Dawn walked out accompanied by the judge and social worker. Everybody looked up with anticipation.
"Well? What's the verdict?" Xander asked.
Spike looked at everybody and opened his mouth to speak.
TBC
AN: A short chapter but a proper cliff-hanger! Another chapter tomorrow, find out what happens to Buffy and Dawn!
Let me know what you think!
Also there will be more about that kiss next chapter.
Again I must thank Rachel and glorywillow for their much appreciated reviews.
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Chapter 13
Buffy was kissing him! That was the only thing that was going through Spike's mind at the time. Once he got past that through he realised that he had sworn to himself that he wouldn't take advantage of Buffy. He quickly broke the kiss and pulled back from Buffy.
"Buffy luv, stop." Buffy looked confused at his words. "Buffy, you don't want to do this. I'm not sure if you remember but you told me that before this happened to you."
Buffy wasn't sure what Spike was talking about. Of course she wanted to kiss Spike, why wouldn't she? She also wasn't sure what Spike was talking about when he said something had 'happened' to her. She didn't know what to do so she just got into bed and tried to go to sleep.
After a few moments Spike joined her. He wasn't sure why Buffy had kissed him but he decided that now wasn't the time to go into it. They needed to be rested for the hearing tomorrow.
*****
The next morning everyone gathered at the house before it was time to go to the hearing. Everyone was dressed in their smartest clothes. Even Spike had produced a suit from somewhere. They didn't really know what they were going to do but they thought it was best if they at least looked respectable.
Take away was ordered and everyone sat down at the dining room table to eat. Small talk was made but it was forced as everyone was nervous. The entire meal had a 'Last Supper' feel to it and nobody really enjoyed themselves, except Buffy who enjoyed the interesting food.
Finally it was time to leave. Xander, Anya, Tara and willow got into Xander's car while Dawn and Buffy got into Spike's Desoto. Lastly Spike locked up the house and made a dash under a blanket and dived into the driver's side of the Desoto.
Both cars were started and the entire Scooby gang headed off as they had done many times before, although this time they were not facing a hell god, a crazed cyborg or an ancient and powerful vampire. Those things they could handle. This was a new situation, one they were clueless as to how to win. This time they were facing the might of the American legal system.
Each and every one of them were wishing for it to be just another apocalypse.
*****
Once the gang had filed into the courthouse they received their first bit of good news. The hearing would not be the trial-like scenario they had all been imagining. They were not even required to have a lawyer, a good thing considering they couldn't afford one. The hearing would just be a judge, a social worker, Spike, Buffy and Dawn. The others tried to make it so they could participate but they were told it was impossible.
When it was time for the hearing Spike, Buffy and Dawn were lead away. The remainder of the gang sat in the waiting area. Willow was the first to speak.
"I wonder how long they will be in there."
"I don't know, but it will take a while. They will need time to hear from the social worker and Spike. They may want Dawn to speak as well. Then the judge will need to decide when to take Buffy and Dawn away." Anya answered the witch. Everyone scowled at her. "What? What will the judge do? Put Buffy and Dawn into the care of a punk who had been dead for over a century and has no legal identity?"
As was usual with Anya, nobody wanted to hear what she said but they couldn't argue with it's inherent truth.
*****
After the hearing had been going on for about an hour and a half, Spike, Buffy and Dawn walked out accompanied by the judge and social worker. Everybody looked up with anticipation.
"Well? What's the verdict?" Xander asked.
Spike looked at everybody and opened his mouth to speak.
TBC
AN: A short chapter but a proper cliff-hanger! Another chapter tomorrow, find out what happens to Buffy and Dawn!
Let me know what you think!
Also there will be more about that kiss next chapter.
Again I must thank Rachel and glorywillow for their much appreciated reviews.