AN: Here's Chapter eight I do not Own Buffy or the song Hero
Buffy: Yeah that's why we're here, but we have no idea where he is
Cordelia looked at Buffy a worried expression on her face.
"Where was Angel?"
Wesley: Cordelia, Angel has been missing for as long as you have, do you know where he is?
Cordelia: Wesley!
Wesley: Cordy we have to know
Cordelia: No I don't know where he is, I never met up with him
Gunn: Never met up?
Cordelia: I got a little sidetracked
Fred: For three months?
Cordelia: It was Powers That Be stuff
Wesley, Gunn and Fred all nodded in understanding. Cordelia was relieved that they didn't pressure her for more info about where she was. Buffy and her gang just looked at them confused.
Spike: (clears throat) Ah, Angel's kid, I believe he's got answers
Buffy looked at Conner, Dawn, and then back at Conner
Buffy: (to Dawn) Why is he untied?
Dawn: He's going to help us (looks at Conner) Right?
Conner: (Nods) My father is locked in a metal casket in the ocean
Everyone looked at him blank expressions on their faces.
Dawn: T-the bottom of the O-ocean?
Conner: Yes, I'm sorry. Dawn finally made me realize the truth; I ready to save my Father
Buffy: OK, lets go then
They all piled out of the hotel. They decided to take two cars because it would have been impossible to fit the nine of them in Angel's convertible, then Angel when they saved him. Before spike got in the back seat of Cordelia's car with Willow he stopped Buffy.
Spike: (softly) Hey slayer, I-I just wanted to tell you, we don't have a lot of time left, the sun should be coming up soon.
Buffy nodded and got in the front seat, with Cordelia. Spike sighed and got in the car. They headed towards the LA Marina.
Once they got there, their hardest task was to find a boat that ran. They finally found an old rickety one similar to the one Conner and Justine used, to dump Angel.
No one noticed as they head out to sea, the woman in the shadows, waiting and watching ready to thwart their plan.
Conner told them the coordinates where Angel should be and they set sail. Buffy, Wesley, Gunn and Fred were trying to get Cordelia to tell them what happened, three months before with the Powers, but she wasn't giving much away. Dawn and Conner stood side by side talking by the ships controls. Willow sat by herself, staring at the stars; Spike went and sat next to her.
Spike: (worriedly) You, OK red?
Willow nodded, not looking at him.
The two of them sat in silence, a murmur of voices, the waves and the engine around them. Spike looked up at the sky.
Spike: They are beautiful
Willow: (looks at him) What?
Spike: The stars
Willow: (gives him small smile) Yeah they are
Spike: I'm sorry about Tara
Willow looked at Spike, a look of shock and sorrow on her face.
Spike: Oh, Sorry I didn't mean too...
Willow: (hint of tear in voice) N-no it's OK
Spike: Red... Willow if it means anything, I do know what it feels like... Now more then ever
Willow looked at and smiled at him sadly. She understood the sincerity and understanding in his voice.
Spike: I know what it's like to lose someone you love, then make wrong desicions because of it
Spike quickly glanced at Buffy, and then he looked back at Willow.
Willow: I know what you mean
Spike: If you ever need to talk...
Willow: She does love you Spike
Spike looked at Willow confused then he understood.
Spike: Willow I...
Conner: We're Here!
Buffy: (sarcastically) What a wonderful Dumping spot
Conner glared at her then began to take off his boots.
Buffy: What are you doing?
Conner: Going to get my Father
Cordelia: You Can't! Do you have any idea how deep he might be?
Wesley: You might Drown Conner
Buffy looked at Spike.
Spike: (sighs) OK I'll go
Gunn: Why him?
Buffy: Spike's a Vampire
Gunn: A vampire?
Buffy: He has a Soul
Gunn: A soul? I though only Angel...?
Buffy: Not anymore, just drop it, Spike has a soul he's a good Vampire and he won't drown
Spike smirked and began to remove his boots, Duster and socks. Conner handed him a crowbar.
Conner: You might need this
Spike nodded and jumped into the icy cold water. He looked left and right trying to spot anything through the dark murky waters. After he had been swimming for what seemed like an eternity, his leg hit something hard.
Spike: (very Muffled) Bloody Hell!
Then he realized it was what he was looking for. He looked into the window of the metal coffin, to see his grandsire; his eyes closed a look of deep sadness and despair on his face. Spike began to work on getting the door off with the crowbar.
Angel opened his eyes after hearing the groaning and clanking of metal against metal. He could not see his savior till the door was torn off his metal prison and Spike was ripping the restraints. From around him. Then the two Vampires headed towards the surface.
Willow: There they are!
Buffy and Conner helped Angel onto the deck of the boat. He spit out water and looked up at Buffy.
Angel: Buffy?
Buffy: (soft Whisper) Angel
They embraced; Buffy laid her head on Angel's shoulder. As she closed her eyes, Spike saw a single tear roll down her cheek and at that moment he figured out he was right and he had lost his chance.
Would you dance?
If I asked you to dance?
Would you run
And never look back?
Would you cry
If you saw me cryin?
Would you save my soul tonight?
Spike pulled himself up onto the boat, a deep impending sorrow coming down on him. He had just lost the one woman he had ever truly loved. He watched Buffy hold her first love tightly not noticing the sad look on Cordelia's face.
She had followed them at a safe distance, somehow, they had talked Steven into Saving Angel and she wasn't going to let Holtz's dying wish gone undone.
Spike sadly turned away from the scene in front of him and looked out into the water. He saw a flash of light and heard a low rumble, followed by a muffled splash. No one else seemed to notice.
Would you tremble
If I touched tour lips?
Would you laugh?
Oh please tell me this
Now would you die
for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms tonight.
Spike turned around to see Angel and Buffy release each other and Conner immediately latch onto his father.
Conner: I'm sorry Dad, I'm sorry
Angel took his son in his arms and he held him as a bright light surrounded them both. It didn't take a genius to figure out, the Powers were making Angel human as he suddenly let go of Conner Breathing rapidly. Everyone, even Spike was to shocked to notice the woman climbing onto the boat, ready to strike at any moment.
I can be your hero, baby
I can I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Conner:Y-Your Alive!
Angel: (hugs Conner) Yes, yes I am
Angel quickly glanced at Cordelia over Conner's Shoulder, she was smiling.
Fred: Wow! Angel this is great!
Gunn: Yeah it is
Wesley kept his distance from Angel afraid of certain consequences. Buffy stood shocked till a wave of happiness came over her and she forgot about her love for Spike.
Dawn: (grinning) See Conner, I told you
Conner: Thank you Dawn for letting me see pat the demon.
While all of the happiness was going on Buffy and Spike both saw the woman edging closer towards Angel. It was Justine.
Would you swear
That you'll always be mine?
Would you lie?
Would you rub in mine?
Am I in to deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care your here tonight.
Buffy: Angel behind you!!
As Angel turned Justine began to make her move drawing a stake from her soaked Jeans. Buffy quickly got in front of Angel, to take Justine's attack, but as Justine brought the stake down, Spike pushed Buffy out of the way. The stake came down and hit spike in the Chest. It just missed his heart.
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Buffy: Spike! Are you all right?
Spike shakily stood up, Stake protruding from his chest, he made no attempt to remove it. Wesley and Gunn took down Justine, before she could attack again. Spike looked at Buffy.
Buffy: Spike?
Spike: I love you Buffy
Buffy: (sighs) Spike not now
Spike: I love you, remember that always
Buffy: Spike... not here
Spike reached and pulled the Stake from his chest, grimacing in pain.
Spike: I love you Buffy
He raised the stake.
Buffy: (concerned) Spike? What are you doing?
Have I gone too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
Well, I don't care you're here tonight.
Spike: I'm Giving you what you deserve Buffy
Buffy: Spike, stop this... give me the stake
Spike: (steps Back) I know now I can never love you the way I want to, but at least I can make you happy, you deserve that
Then Spike did the unexpected; he plunged the stake into his chest, telling Buffy he loved her one last time before he turned to ashes.
I can be your hero, baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
Buffy: (shocked) S-spike, oh no Spike
Dawn was in tears, as well as Willow who had just grown to understand the White-haired vampire. Buffy fell to her knees, shaking with sobs.
You can take my breath away
The wind picked up and blew Spike's ashes away. He was gone
I can be your hero
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