AN: Ok this is the Chapter where we finally get rid of Uther and the scoobies go through the healing process. This fic is almost over so thanks a lot to all those who have reviewed!! You guys are great. Sorry for the lack of updates, school and my life have been keeping me from being computer bound so hope you like this chapter!!!! Oh and another reason I have not been updating is because I have been trying to work in some of the stuff that really happened on the show in this fic so you will see a little of that starting in this chapter ok Author's note done here's CHAPTER TWENTY ONE!!!
Buffy saw Giles walk behind a mausoleum, his bag of magical supplies with him.
Buffy: (to Uther) So are we going to talk all night about me or are we going to fight?
Uther: You don't want to fight me
Buffy: See there you go with the talking thing again, do I sense some one is trying to stall?
Uther growled.
Buffy: Are we making progress?
The Vampire, demon shape shifter lunged at her.
Buffy: (goes into fighting stance) Finally
***
He sat with his eyes closed, bound to the chair. He could feel pain all over his body, visions came to him, voices spoke to him.
He whimpered and tried once again to release himself from his binds, with no luck, he felt blood running down his hands and the burning from the rope, he had to get free, but he would never be free he would bee forever hers. The pain in his wrists worsened as he tried to call for help, no one came to him, they needed to know when he was his old self, but he would never be his old self, he was now a shell full of despair and pain, a shell that was once empty but filled with grief, a shell that needed love.
***
(The next part is going to be in Xander's POV but it will soon go back to normal)
I thought my heart had stopped when I saw her true face the face of a demon, not the woman I loved. I had no idea how to react, so I turned and walked out, I turned my back Like I had done in the past but this time I didn't now why I was running, usually I would have yelled at her, or asked why, maybe Anya did have her reasons but none I could probably understand, I loved her ad she lied to me, my heart was ripped from my chest (AN: A little bit of "Selfless" there :-P). I could hear her calling me but I didn't turn, I stopped in the hallway, having no where to go, everything reminded me of her. I leaned against the wall trying to force back the tears that were threatening to come. I was falling apart inside yet again.
(Normal POV)
Anya followed Xander after he didn't answer her. He wasn't supposed to know she was a demon still, he wasn't supposed to find out because Anya knew it would brake his heart and she didn't want that.
Anya: Xander? Please let me explain
He didn't turn round or respond to her.
Anya: Xander, please look at me
Xander: I don't want to look at you
There was more sadness in his voice then anger, he still didn't turn around.
Anya: He wouldn't let me revoke my powers, I tried... Believe me
She continued when he didn't respond.
Anya: I went to him after the whole thing with Willow, I wanted to be human again I wanted to be with you, I wanted to be your missus, (Smiles at memory) But he wouldn't have it, he was disgraced with me "for having bred with a human" as he put it. He said that and I knew about the baby I knew what we could share together. D'Hoffryn was upset with me as I said, he refused to make me human, he said he would kill us... me and the baby, I wouldn't let that happen so I did lie to you and I'm sorry, please Xander forgive me, I was going to tell you.
Xander: (turns sadness in his eyes) Then why didn't you? Why did you lie?
Anya turned away so he wouldn't see her cry.
Anya: (softly, tear-choked voice) I didn't want you to reject our daughter, I didn't want you to leave me alone through all of this, since she will be part demon, I know how you feel about demons Xander you haven't kept that a secret for as long as I've known you and I thought you wouldn't want me or her.
Xander looked at his would have been wife, and let his unshed tears fall, he didn't care that his daughter was part demon all he cared about was that he was going to have a daughter, he was going to be a daddy and it was all real, he would love her no matter what and he would love Anya just the same. Xander also felt a pang of guilt, Anya was right about the demon thing, but he had known that some demons weren't that bad, Angel and Spike for example, maybe Xander didn't like them but he respected them because they were good people, he had always been a demon magnet and he was happy to be one.
Anya turned and looked at Xander expecting a look of disgust but all she got was one of his goofy grins, and tears of happiness streaming down his face.
Xander: Never assume I wouldn't love you because of that, never assume I wouldn't love our child because of that, I love you both and I will forever, even if you are demons and she has floppy ears
Anya looked at Xander confused, but then smiled. He grabbed Anya in his arms and kissed her.
Xander: I love you
Anya cried happily in his shoulder, but something was nagging Xander at the back of his head.
Xander: (softly) Ahn? When you were in demon face, you weren't granting a wish were you?
Anya gasped and looked at Xander, her eyes wide.
She let go of Xander and walked into the kitchen, when she looked out the window, she sighed with relief. It was all ok, everything was going to be fine from now on.
Xander: Ahn? Who's out there?
Anya: (smiling) Look for yourself
Xander looked out the window and gasped.
Xander: You brought her back
Anya: Willow wished it
Xander smiled at Anya and went to hug her but before he could wrap his arms round her she kneeled over in pain. Xander fell to her side in panic.
Xander: Anya?
Anya: Xander, something's wrong
Xander: What do you mean by that? What's wrong?
Anya: (softly) The baby
Xander's eyes widened as a flash of light filled the Kitchen and D'Hoffryn appeared.
***
Angel burst through the door of the Summer's house out of breath, he knew he was in shape, but he had to get used to the whole breathing thing.
He heard whimpering coming from the living room so he turned the corner and saw his bleach-blonde haired grandchilde facing away from him, tied to a chair his hands covered in blood. Angel went to his side and began untying him.
Angel: Spike?
Spike looked at his grandsire. Angel had never seen so much pain in someone's eyes.
Angel: Are you ok?
Spike: I have to go... he'll hurt the girl
Angel: (confused) What who will hurt what girl?
Spike: I have to go, have to help the girl
Angel: (softly) Buffy
Spike nodded and once he was free he stood up, his legs wobbly from sitting in a chair for two days and went towards the door.
Angel stopped him by grabbing his arm.
Angel: Spike stop, you can't help Buffy
Spike: He'll hurt her
Angel: How do you know this?
Spike: He'll hurt the girl
That's when they saw the flash coming from the kitchen.
***
Willow and Tara were crying in each other's arms.
Willow: Your back, your alive
Tara: I don't know what to say
Willow: Don't say anything... Just hold me.
That's when they saw the flash, they jumped up and rushed into the kitchen. They say Xander with Anya in his arms, she looked like she was in pain.
Angel and Spike were in the doorway of the kitchen and D'Hoffryn was standing with his arms crossed in front of Anya and Xander.
Tara: W-what's going on?
D'Hoffryn: (smirks) I think Anyanka can answer that
***
Buffy was trying her best to fight the demon, Uther as Giles was doing the Binding spell, she hoped it worked. She had no idea, Uther was as strong as she was and any bystander could see she was losing.
Buffy: (out of breath) Is that all you've got?
Uther: You shouldn't be talking slayer, I have you right where I want you
Buffy leapt at the demon and kicked him in the face, he stumbled back and Buffy pummeled him with all of her strength.
Buffy: No I have YOU right where I want you
***
Anya looked at D'Hoffryn fear and anger in her eyes.
She knew what he was doing, he was trying to get back at her and she had given him a chance by bringing Tara back.
Anya: I won't let you
D'Hoffryn: I must do what I must, you were the one who broke the rule of balance I am just setting it right
Anya: I granted a wish, it's what I do, it's what you wanted me to do
D'Hoffryn: Yes but you brought back a life... that means one must be taken
Xander looked at the demon in front of him, realizing what Anya already had. HE was killing their child, he was killing his Daughter.
Xander: NO! You can't do this, you don't decide who gets to live or die
D'Hoffryn: Do you not understand the balance she disrupted? With life there is death and with death there is life, you can't stop that from happening. She brought back a life so she pays the price.
Willow: Why should she pay for doing her job?
D'Hoffryn: Are you humans thick-headed? Have you heard a word I said?
Angel: Sometimes rules can be broken take me and Spike here...
Angel trailed off when the other ex-vamp was not behind him.
Angel: Great
***
He had to help the girl, she needed him and he needed her. He wasn't going to let him hurt the girl...his girl.
***
Uther was once again on the winning side when he had Buffy pinned, she hardly had any strength left and Giles' spell didn't seem to be working.
"BUFFY!"
Buffy tried to look up as Uther looked to see who had called the slayer's name.
She saw Spike and a wave of happiness washed over her. She took her chance of Uther being distracted and kicked him off of her, he landed on his back and before he could get up. Spike was on top of him.
Spike: I won't let you hurt the girl, she's my girl
Spike punched the demon, tears rolling down his cheeks, he was saving his girl, he had to save Buffy. Through his blurry vision he saw Buffy underneath him, he stopped punching the bloody faced form of his lover... he had hurt the girl.
Spike: Buffy, I'm sorry I'm sorry, he got off of the girl he thought was Buffy. While the real Buffy was checking on Giles, who was having trouble with setting up the spell.
Buffy: Giles! What's the hold up?
Giles: Buffy? What are you doing, why aren't you fighting Uther
Buffy: I think Spike has it under control
Giles: Spike?
Buffy nodded and turned to see how Spike was doing, instead she saw Spike facing... Buffy herself.
***
D'Hoffryn: (to Angel) You two were chosen, that's the only reason you were given second chances
Willow: What about Buffy?
D'Hoffryn looked at Willow, she knew she had got him there.
D'Hoffryn: What's done is done and it can't be changed
The demon then disappeared in a flash and Anya screamed in pain.
Xander clutched his love's hand as tears rolled down his cheeks.
Xander: NO! NO! This can't be happening it isn't fair, none of this is fair!
Tara looked at Willow sadly, Willow was crying.
Willow: It's all my fault, it's all my fault
Tara: No, sweetie don't blame yourself, you can help, you have to help
Willow looked at her love and knew what she meant, she could save Her best friends baby... if she used magic.
She nodded and kneeled next to Anya, who was still in much pain.
Anya: Xander... It feels like she is being ripped from me
Xander gripped Anya's hand tighter as Willow placed her hands on her stomach, Willow's eyes turned as black as night as Anya once again began to scream as a blue glow appeared around Willow's hands.
Xander: (eyes wide) What are you doing! You're hurting her!
Tara placed a hand on Xander's shoulder as Willow tried to save Xander's daughter.
Angel watched the scene in front of him, not making a sound, Willow was giving back life, the red-head had gotten stronger. He turned and went out the door wanted to find Spike, he headed to the graveyard.
Willow's hair turned black as she used more of her magic. She finally sat back her hair and eyes returning to normal, she was out of breath.
Xander: So? What's the deal?
Willow looked at her friend tears in her eyes, Xander couldn't read the emotion on her face.
Willow: I was too late, I'm sorry Xander, I'm so sorry
***
Spike: Buffy, I hurt you... I hurt the girl.
The Buffy in front of Spike, reached out and stroked his cheek, Spike closed his eyes, enjoying her touch. Then she kneed him in the gut, he fell back in pain.
Buffy: Spike!
Spike turned at the sound of another voice, it was the real Buffy running towards him.
Spike: Buffy?
Buffy nodded and looked at the fake disguise that Uther had on.
Buffy: So that's how you get out of being beaten to a bloody pulp, you change?
"Buffy": You shouldn't take me as a weakling slayer, I will defeat you.
Buffy ignored Uther and looked in Giles' direction.
Buffy: Now Giles!
Giles began the spell, chanting in Latin at a makeshift altar. The Uther Buffy, smirked at the real Buffy.
"Buffy": Like that will work slayer, I am...
Uther Buffy was cut off as he/she screamed.
"Buffy": No! I will not go out this way!
Buffy: Well I guess, you'll have to deal
Buffy went over to a kneeling Spike who had tears running down his face.
Spike: I hurt the girl
Buffy: It's ok Spike it's all over, you didn't hurt anyone
Spike: (looks at Uther Buffy) I hurt you Buffy
Buffy: That's not me
Uther Buffy was still screaming, but it didn't seem to be weakening, Buffy looked at the demon that stole her face and frowned, what was wrong with the spell?
***
Xander looked at his friend, a shocked, angry, upset look on his face, Anya was at a lose for words sobbing on Xander's shoulder.
Xander: What do you mean too late, how could you be too late
Willow: D'Hoffryn had gotten to the baby before I could save it
Xander: (softly, choked up voice) Her
Willow looked at her friend, with no idea how to comfort him, she looked at Tara who was crying.
Tara: It's my fault
Willow: No it's not
Tara: It is, I was the one brought back (looks at Anya) Can you take it back? Can you take back Willow's wish and can you save the baby?
Willow couldn't help herself, she looked at Tara a distressed look on her face.
Willow: No, no don't leave me
Tara: It might be the only way
Anya: (tears rolling down face) No it's not, I might have another way
***
Uther Buffy looked at Buffy who was still kneeling down next to her fallen lover. She smirked, and narrowed her eyes at the slayer, then she laughed and looked in Giles' direction.
Uther Buffy: Well, well watcher it seems you have just given me the strength to kill the slayer... is she a match for... herself?
Giles looked at Buffy, who looked back at him with wide eyes.
Buffy: He's trapped in my form isn't he?
Giles nodded.
Buffy: Great
She stood up and faced herself (*AN: That's funny, don't ya think? heeheehee*)
Buffy: So, you think I've met my match huh?
Uther Buffy: You should be frightened slayer, I know how your mind works, how you fight, I am you, can you actually bring yourself to fight and destroy... yourself?
Buffy: (shrugs) I have before, so I have no problem doing it now
Uther Buffy's eyes widened in fear as Buffy began her attack, Spike who watched on slowly made his way to the bag of weapons, Buffy seemed to have forgotten about... he had a feeling he could kill Uther Buffy, he was the only one who could.
He watched the Buffys fight, which one he thought, which one was his girl, he couldn't tell and he didn't want to kill the wrong one, he never would be able to forgive himself.
Spike: Buffy! I love you.
The Buffy he knew was his turned and smiled at him, but turned back keeping her attention on Uther Buffy.
Buffy: It's not the time or the place Spike, let me finish this and we can go home.
Spike had his sights on his Buffy as he made his way behind Uther Buffy, he still hadn't sensed him.
He brought up the crossbow aimed and...
"SPIKE STOP!!"
Fired.
AN: OK I know I said Uther was going to be gone in this chapter and well he sorta of is you know becoming Buffy's form and all that lol well I know some of you will hate me for What I did to Xander and Anya but don't worry it will all end happily so look for the final two or three chapters soon. And is it just me or is that Conner/Cordelia thing gross? Well PLEASE REVIEW!!!