Some Kind of Wonderful: 8
A/N: Hi all. Hope you enjoyed the last chapter. Thank you Mel for the reviews glad to see you're back! I want to thank everyone else who reviewed as well. Only on chapter 8 and I already have over thirty reviews that makes me extremely happy. Anyway, I have out Ch. 2 of Dancing on the Edge and another chapter of Spike vs. Xander. I hadn't expected to get them out as quickly as I did. Nothing else to say right now except that next week you might get two chapters. Depends. We'll see. Buffy's thoughts are marked with the asterisk sign* and Spike's by the # sign.
Disclaimer: There once was a girl a special girl who was chosen to fight the forces of evil. She was the Slayer and she was created and is owned by her master Joss Whedon. I own my own creations so as this is for entertainment only please don't sue me.
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Chapter 8:
"....Rufus come on you know, like that dog! The big red one," Xander was saying as he, Willow and Oz waited in the living room while the claim process began.
Willow and Oz in turn looked slightly puzzled at Xander's statement.
"With the little girl? The blond girl? I don't think his name is Rufus Xan," Willow said glancing up at the stairs concerned at how long the spell was taking.
"No? Then what is his name? But seriously, who names their kid Rufus? That's just begging for punishment! Woofus, woof...woof woofus! Rufus the big red dog!"
"Clifford," Oz said rising abruptly from his seat on the couch. His body tensing as his ears picked up the sound of movement outside of the house.
"Clifford is that his name?" Xander asked curiously.
Willow watched her boyfriend and cast a quick glance at Xander.
"What is it Oz?" she asked rising too.
"Get the weapons. Giles, Joyce," he called as the windows exploded and glass flew everywhere.
The three dropped to the floor as Giles and Joyce came running in from the kitchen weapons in hand.
"Good Lord," Giles exclaimed as reptilian creatures slowly invaded the house. Pushing Joyce behind him, he lifted his sword. "Everyone stand together."
"What about Buffy?" Joyce demanded.
Giles lifted his gaze to the stairs and swore softly.
"She'll have to fend for herself. We can't-"he broke off as he had no time for words as the demons attacked.
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Buffy jerked awake, gasping for air as she felt cold hands around her throat. Her eyes flickered up, into the yellow eyes of Mornay.
Stupid, stupid, Buffy berated herself as she kicked out, catching Mornay in the stomach.
Mornay flew backwards into the wall.
Gasping for breath, Buffy rolled off her bed, swayed as a wave of dizziness assaulted her. Immediately her hands sought out the nearest weapon in the small arsenal she now kept in her room.
She grabbed a dagger from one of her dresser drawers.
Clenching it in her fist, she pounced on Mornay.
"Think you can beat me little Slayer?" Mornay hissed out as she took a blow to the head.
#Buffy.#
Buffy's face contorted in pain and shock as Mornay gripped Buffy's head and banged it against the wall.
Dimly she realized Spike was still in her head.
*Not now Spike, please.*
"You're gonna regret this, Buffy growled as she shoved Mornay to the ground and they rolled together.
#Is that Mornay? Luv, be a good duck and let me handle this.#
*What?!*
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Xander positioned himself in front of Willow as she began to reestablish the protection spell.
His eyes were constantly moving, watching, searching for any threat. They came in twos, lizard like creatures with razor sharp claws, a snake like tail and glowing purple eyes.
They reminded him of what Salamanders dipped in radiation would look like. If they were Mutant Ninja Turtles, he might feel bad about killing them. As it was, they gave him, the creeps, which made it even easier to kill them.
"Oz, watch your back," he called as his eyes caught movement behind Oz's back.
Oz turned sharply, reacting without thought, slicing the head off one of the demons.
He turned back to face the one who flicked his tail out, trying to wrap it around him. Hissing in pain as he moved back, but not fast, enough as it flicked his cheek, drawing blood.
His skill had grown tremendously as he fought side by side with Buffy watching her back. Now he used his skill to protect Willow and keep enough away from Xander so he wouldn't be overwhelmed.
What worried Oz was the fact these demons weren't going for the kill. They out numbered them and yet hadn't done more than draw a little blood.
What were they waiting for?
Whatever it was he knew it couldn't be good.
Giles urged Joyce down into the basement and slammed the door behind her.
Turning sharply he lifted his sword and swung with practiced ease at an approaching demon.
It ducked, hissing and slithering back. Another swing and Giles severed its head.
Hearing thuds from above he briefly thought of Buffy. What the bloody hell was going on here? He dearly hoped Buffy was okay and where was Mornay? If she did-
Crying out in pain as on of the creature's tails twisted around his waist and tightened to the breaking point of breaking his ribs.
He struggled fruitlessly.
"Need help G-man?" Xander asked as he appeared in the doorway.
"Much appreciated," he gasped out.
"Where's Joyce?" Xander asked as he chopped at the tail.
"In the basement."
"Should she be there Giles? Sh-"
"She'll be fine. Come we must protect Willow," Giles cut him off as he headed for the living room.
Xander trailed after him after he disposed of the demon, his gaze lingering on the closed basement door.
Willow's eyes were slightly unfocused as the fighting came ever closer.
Muttering the words of the spell, she couldn't help but feel worried about Buffy. From what Giles had said, the spell would put her in an almost catatonic state.
Willow wished she were here with them, helping to defeat these disgusting creatures. The demons were gaining ground.
Her eyes widened and she watched in shock as the demons suddenly stopped and slowly slithered away.
"Wh-why are they leaving?" she asked confused.
"I don't know-"Giles began but broke off abruptly, everyone turned to stare at the stair case as they took in the scene that was unfolding.
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#I said.# Spike began again.
*I heard you! Shut up-trying not to die here.*
Buffy tried to block off the sound of Spike's voice as she was thrown through her bedroom door. Groaning as she landed on the shattered pieces of wood that had once been her bedroom door.
A large piece of wood was protruding from her thigh and it hurt like hell. She scowled as Mornay loomed over her.
"Aw is the little Slayer hurt?"
"Bitch," Buffy muttered kicking out gasping in pain as Mornay jumped back and kicked her in her injured thigh.
#Buffy! Just let me-I know her. I can take care of her. Let me help you.#
*How? What the hell is this? Why are you still in my head?*
Mornay looked disconcerted as she regarded the Slayer.
"I'm not in your head," she snapped as Buffy jumped to her feet.
Buffy frowned; she hadn't realized she'd spoken aloud.
*Whatever. Just do it already. I've got trouble downstairs-*
Buffy's muffled exclamation caused Mornay to stare at her in puzzlement.
"What is wrong with you?" she asked. "Have you lost your little mind?"
Buffy's body jerked and Mornay could have sworn her eyes flashed yellow as she attacked.
A flurry of kicks and flying fists had Mornay stumbling backwards towards the staircase.
"Little? There is nothing little about my Slayer...well except her hands and her feet and--she's small not little! Big difference there Mornay!"
"S...Spike?" she stuttered unable to comprehend.
"Well..yeah."
Grinning Buffy tackled Mornay, who made it easy, shocked too much to react.
They tumbled down the stairs and Spike's laughter followed them all the way down.
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Wolfe landed with a thud and a loud moan. His head hit the concrete hard enough to make him see stars.
Blinking rapidly he lifted a shaking hand to deflect the light that suddenly shinned directly in his eyes.
"Sir?" a deep voice boomed loud to Wolfe's ears and he groaned.
"Mmpfh," he mumbled his mouth feeling like sand paper.
"Sir I need you to stand sir," hands gripped Wolfe's arms and jerked him up.
"Mom....."
"Your mommy won't get you out of this..I need you to come with me, you're-"
That was the last Wolfe heard as he passed out.
Officer Ben Markum glanced at his partner as he hefted the unconscious young man to his feet.
"Got another drunk Mitch," he remarked.
"Well...that's better than some of those weirdos high on PCP. Let's get him settled in a cell and he can sleep it off."
They placed Wolfe in the back of the squad car and shut the door. The cruiser pulled away from the corner of Revello and Hadley heading downtown.
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Delos sipped his goblet of blood a contemplative look on his face. He was genuinely puzzled by Mornay's unexpected visit. He had no idea what she had hoped to accomplish by taking such a risk.
His eyes slid down the length of the table and rested on Spike at the other end.
Eyes assessing, he studied the paler than usual vampire.
"Have a drink William," he ordered softly. Watched as Spike responded immediately.
"I had quite the visit today. Mornay. Yes, filthy bitch thought she was smarter than me! Crawl around in my mind-see what my plans are! I took care of that."
Delos finished his drink daintily wiped at his mouth. Glancing at his watch, he rose.
"If Mornay's daring to go to such lengths to-"Delos broke off his eyes narrowing slightly as s thought occurred to him.
"Perhaps she wasn't here to see me. Why now? Hmmmmm....Spike? To distract me? Take me away from you? So that..."
Delos trailed off let his mind probe Spike's. For any sign of activity. Any sign that he hadn't eradicated every last bit of Spike's psyche.
Pleased when he found nothing, he sighed.
"So....no one has been messing with your mind. What else? Of course, her loyalties lay with the Order. And they want the boy. But I have you so mind games with you William would be ill advised."
Tapping his fingers on his chin, he pondered what else Mornay could have wanted.
Eyes glued to Spike Delos inhaled deeply.
"Everyone wants the boy. Of course, I do too. Where is he? How will any of us find him? The only way is-"breaking off as a thought occurred he frowned and surged toward his window.
Shoving aside the thick curtain, he pushed open the window and sniffed the crisp night air.
"The spell has been dropped," he hissed angrily.
Whirling back to face a motionless Spike he growled.
"Can't have that now can we? It's off to Sunnydale William and there we shall seal your fate."
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Buffy watched in amazement as she came out of the fall down the stairs in one piece and proceeded to kick Mornay's ass.
Kick for kick, punch for punch Buffy was always better. Wow she thought, he is one badass vampire.
Buffy let her senses wander, realizing she had higher than normal Slayer senses. Sniffing she could smell where everyone was. Giles and Xander were in the doorway of the living room and Willow and Oz hovered somewhere to her right. Close enough to see but not enough to be hurt.
That was four.
All accounted for exc-putting her nose to use Buffy sniffed some more.
#Stop that, feel like a damn dog! # Spike growled.
*My mom Spike! She's not here! Get this over with now! I need to find my mom.*
Spike tensed and losing concentration, he let Mornay wiggle from his grasp.
"I'll get you Slayer," Mornay snarled as she dived for the door and threw it open.
The Scoobs watched as she raced off into the night.
Giles turned from the door only to find Buffy gone.
"Buffy?" Giles called. "I must say that was quite impressive! I wasn't aware you'd been stud-"
"Where's my mom?! Giles my mom is gone," Buffy yelled in sudden panic as she came charging into the hall.
Buffy watched Giles's face turn ashen and he pushed past her to look for himself.
"Did you guys notice my mom being taken?!"
#Calm down luv. M'sure the Watcher stashed her somewhere safe. Everything will be fine.#
Buffy rolled her eyes.
*Even I don't believe that! Dammit, this all I need!*
Giles walked slowly into the hall his face a mask of fear and anger.
"I was only gone for..a few minutes," he mumbled.
Fear gripped Buffy and she fisted her trembling hands.
*She's gone. My mother is gone.*
"Buffy I'm sure she's fine. Maybe she's hiding!" Willow offered.
"Willow," Oz said quietly.
"So she's gone now? Well where'd she go?" Xander demanded.
"Buffy I'm sorry," Giles said.
Buffy shook her head.
*Spike you need to check in with your body. See if Delos is behind this.*
#What are you going to do?#
*Find my mom.*
Buffy felt Spike's presence leave her and immediately felt the lose, but she ignored it.
"I've gotta go," she muttered already moving towards the door.
"Buffy," Giles called sharply.
Buffy ignored him.
She was going to find whoever had her mother. And when she did they were gonna die.
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A/N: So I have only one request to make of all my wonderful readers. I need four reviews to get to 35 and I'd like to get to that number before I post Ch.9 so please feel free to review and I'll be forever grateful. Hope you enjoyed this. Get me to 35 and you all might get those two chapters next week.
A/N: Hi all. Hope you enjoyed the last chapter. Thank you Mel for the reviews glad to see you're back! I want to thank everyone else who reviewed as well. Only on chapter 8 and I already have over thirty reviews that makes me extremely happy. Anyway, I have out Ch. 2 of Dancing on the Edge and another chapter of Spike vs. Xander. I hadn't expected to get them out as quickly as I did. Nothing else to say right now except that next week you might get two chapters. Depends. We'll see. Buffy's thoughts are marked with the asterisk sign* and Spike's by the # sign.
Disclaimer: There once was a girl a special girl who was chosen to fight the forces of evil. She was the Slayer and she was created and is owned by her master Joss Whedon. I own my own creations so as this is for entertainment only please don't sue me.
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Chapter 8:
"....Rufus come on you know, like that dog! The big red one," Xander was saying as he, Willow and Oz waited in the living room while the claim process began.
Willow and Oz in turn looked slightly puzzled at Xander's statement.
"With the little girl? The blond girl? I don't think his name is Rufus Xan," Willow said glancing up at the stairs concerned at how long the spell was taking.
"No? Then what is his name? But seriously, who names their kid Rufus? That's just begging for punishment! Woofus, woof...woof woofus! Rufus the big red dog!"
"Clifford," Oz said rising abruptly from his seat on the couch. His body tensing as his ears picked up the sound of movement outside of the house.
"Clifford is that his name?" Xander asked curiously.
Willow watched her boyfriend and cast a quick glance at Xander.
"What is it Oz?" she asked rising too.
"Get the weapons. Giles, Joyce," he called as the windows exploded and glass flew everywhere.
The three dropped to the floor as Giles and Joyce came running in from the kitchen weapons in hand.
"Good Lord," Giles exclaimed as reptilian creatures slowly invaded the house. Pushing Joyce behind him, he lifted his sword. "Everyone stand together."
"What about Buffy?" Joyce demanded.
Giles lifted his gaze to the stairs and swore softly.
"She'll have to fend for herself. We can't-"he broke off as he had no time for words as the demons attacked.
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Buffy jerked awake, gasping for air as she felt cold hands around her throat. Her eyes flickered up, into the yellow eyes of Mornay.
Stupid, stupid, Buffy berated herself as she kicked out, catching Mornay in the stomach.
Mornay flew backwards into the wall.
Gasping for breath, Buffy rolled off her bed, swayed as a wave of dizziness assaulted her. Immediately her hands sought out the nearest weapon in the small arsenal she now kept in her room.
She grabbed a dagger from one of her dresser drawers.
Clenching it in her fist, she pounced on Mornay.
"Think you can beat me little Slayer?" Mornay hissed out as she took a blow to the head.
#Buffy.#
Buffy's face contorted in pain and shock as Mornay gripped Buffy's head and banged it against the wall.
Dimly she realized Spike was still in her head.
*Not now Spike, please.*
"You're gonna regret this, Buffy growled as she shoved Mornay to the ground and they rolled together.
#Is that Mornay? Luv, be a good duck and let me handle this.#
*What?!*
~*~*~
Xander positioned himself in front of Willow as she began to reestablish the protection spell.
His eyes were constantly moving, watching, searching for any threat. They came in twos, lizard like creatures with razor sharp claws, a snake like tail and glowing purple eyes.
They reminded him of what Salamanders dipped in radiation would look like. If they were Mutant Ninja Turtles, he might feel bad about killing them. As it was, they gave him, the creeps, which made it even easier to kill them.
"Oz, watch your back," he called as his eyes caught movement behind Oz's back.
Oz turned sharply, reacting without thought, slicing the head off one of the demons.
He turned back to face the one who flicked his tail out, trying to wrap it around him. Hissing in pain as he moved back, but not fast, enough as it flicked his cheek, drawing blood.
His skill had grown tremendously as he fought side by side with Buffy watching her back. Now he used his skill to protect Willow and keep enough away from Xander so he wouldn't be overwhelmed.
What worried Oz was the fact these demons weren't going for the kill. They out numbered them and yet hadn't done more than draw a little blood.
What were they waiting for?
Whatever it was he knew it couldn't be good.
Giles urged Joyce down into the basement and slammed the door behind her.
Turning sharply he lifted his sword and swung with practiced ease at an approaching demon.
It ducked, hissing and slithering back. Another swing and Giles severed its head.
Hearing thuds from above he briefly thought of Buffy. What the bloody hell was going on here? He dearly hoped Buffy was okay and where was Mornay? If she did-
Crying out in pain as on of the creature's tails twisted around his waist and tightened to the breaking point of breaking his ribs.
He struggled fruitlessly.
"Need help G-man?" Xander asked as he appeared in the doorway.
"Much appreciated," he gasped out.
"Where's Joyce?" Xander asked as he chopped at the tail.
"In the basement."
"Should she be there Giles? Sh-"
"She'll be fine. Come we must protect Willow," Giles cut him off as he headed for the living room.
Xander trailed after him after he disposed of the demon, his gaze lingering on the closed basement door.
Willow's eyes were slightly unfocused as the fighting came ever closer.
Muttering the words of the spell, she couldn't help but feel worried about Buffy. From what Giles had said, the spell would put her in an almost catatonic state.
Willow wished she were here with them, helping to defeat these disgusting creatures. The demons were gaining ground.
Her eyes widened and she watched in shock as the demons suddenly stopped and slowly slithered away.
"Wh-why are they leaving?" she asked confused.
"I don't know-"Giles began but broke off abruptly, everyone turned to stare at the stair case as they took in the scene that was unfolding.
~*~*~
#I said.# Spike began again.
*I heard you! Shut up-trying not to die here.*
Buffy tried to block off the sound of Spike's voice as she was thrown through her bedroom door. Groaning as she landed on the shattered pieces of wood that had once been her bedroom door.
A large piece of wood was protruding from her thigh and it hurt like hell. She scowled as Mornay loomed over her.
"Aw is the little Slayer hurt?"
"Bitch," Buffy muttered kicking out gasping in pain as Mornay jumped back and kicked her in her injured thigh.
#Buffy! Just let me-I know her. I can take care of her. Let me help you.#
*How? What the hell is this? Why are you still in my head?*
Mornay looked disconcerted as she regarded the Slayer.
"I'm not in your head," she snapped as Buffy jumped to her feet.
Buffy frowned; she hadn't realized she'd spoken aloud.
*Whatever. Just do it already. I've got trouble downstairs-*
Buffy's muffled exclamation caused Mornay to stare at her in puzzlement.
"What is wrong with you?" she asked. "Have you lost your little mind?"
Buffy's body jerked and Mornay could have sworn her eyes flashed yellow as she attacked.
A flurry of kicks and flying fists had Mornay stumbling backwards towards the staircase.
"Little? There is nothing little about my Slayer...well except her hands and her feet and--she's small not little! Big difference there Mornay!"
"S...Spike?" she stuttered unable to comprehend.
"Well..yeah."
Grinning Buffy tackled Mornay, who made it easy, shocked too much to react.
They tumbled down the stairs and Spike's laughter followed them all the way down.
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Wolfe landed with a thud and a loud moan. His head hit the concrete hard enough to make him see stars.
Blinking rapidly he lifted a shaking hand to deflect the light that suddenly shinned directly in his eyes.
"Sir?" a deep voice boomed loud to Wolfe's ears and he groaned.
"Mmpfh," he mumbled his mouth feeling like sand paper.
"Sir I need you to stand sir," hands gripped Wolfe's arms and jerked him up.
"Mom....."
"Your mommy won't get you out of this..I need you to come with me, you're-"
That was the last Wolfe heard as he passed out.
Officer Ben Markum glanced at his partner as he hefted the unconscious young man to his feet.
"Got another drunk Mitch," he remarked.
"Well...that's better than some of those weirdos high on PCP. Let's get him settled in a cell and he can sleep it off."
They placed Wolfe in the back of the squad car and shut the door. The cruiser pulled away from the corner of Revello and Hadley heading downtown.
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Delos sipped his goblet of blood a contemplative look on his face. He was genuinely puzzled by Mornay's unexpected visit. He had no idea what she had hoped to accomplish by taking such a risk.
His eyes slid down the length of the table and rested on Spike at the other end.
Eyes assessing, he studied the paler than usual vampire.
"Have a drink William," he ordered softly. Watched as Spike responded immediately.
"I had quite the visit today. Mornay. Yes, filthy bitch thought she was smarter than me! Crawl around in my mind-see what my plans are! I took care of that."
Delos finished his drink daintily wiped at his mouth. Glancing at his watch, he rose.
"If Mornay's daring to go to such lengths to-"Delos broke off his eyes narrowing slightly as s thought occurred to him.
"Perhaps she wasn't here to see me. Why now? Hmmmmm....Spike? To distract me? Take me away from you? So that..."
Delos trailed off let his mind probe Spike's. For any sign of activity. Any sign that he hadn't eradicated every last bit of Spike's psyche.
Pleased when he found nothing, he sighed.
"So....no one has been messing with your mind. What else? Of course, her loyalties lay with the Order. And they want the boy. But I have you so mind games with you William would be ill advised."
Tapping his fingers on his chin, he pondered what else Mornay could have wanted.
Eyes glued to Spike Delos inhaled deeply.
"Everyone wants the boy. Of course, I do too. Where is he? How will any of us find him? The only way is-"breaking off as a thought occurred he frowned and surged toward his window.
Shoving aside the thick curtain, he pushed open the window and sniffed the crisp night air.
"The spell has been dropped," he hissed angrily.
Whirling back to face a motionless Spike he growled.
"Can't have that now can we? It's off to Sunnydale William and there we shall seal your fate."
~*~*~
Buffy watched in amazement as she came out of the fall down the stairs in one piece and proceeded to kick Mornay's ass.
Kick for kick, punch for punch Buffy was always better. Wow she thought, he is one badass vampire.
Buffy let her senses wander, realizing she had higher than normal Slayer senses. Sniffing she could smell where everyone was. Giles and Xander were in the doorway of the living room and Willow and Oz hovered somewhere to her right. Close enough to see but not enough to be hurt.
That was four.
All accounted for exc-putting her nose to use Buffy sniffed some more.
#Stop that, feel like a damn dog! # Spike growled.
*My mom Spike! She's not here! Get this over with now! I need to find my mom.*
Spike tensed and losing concentration, he let Mornay wiggle from his grasp.
"I'll get you Slayer," Mornay snarled as she dived for the door and threw it open.
The Scoobs watched as she raced off into the night.
Giles turned from the door only to find Buffy gone.
"Buffy?" Giles called. "I must say that was quite impressive! I wasn't aware you'd been stud-"
"Where's my mom?! Giles my mom is gone," Buffy yelled in sudden panic as she came charging into the hall.
Buffy watched Giles's face turn ashen and he pushed past her to look for himself.
"Did you guys notice my mom being taken?!"
#Calm down luv. M'sure the Watcher stashed her somewhere safe. Everything will be fine.#
Buffy rolled her eyes.
*Even I don't believe that! Dammit, this all I need!*
Giles walked slowly into the hall his face a mask of fear and anger.
"I was only gone for..a few minutes," he mumbled.
Fear gripped Buffy and she fisted her trembling hands.
*She's gone. My mother is gone.*
"Buffy I'm sure she's fine. Maybe she's hiding!" Willow offered.
"Willow," Oz said quietly.
"So she's gone now? Well where'd she go?" Xander demanded.
"Buffy I'm sorry," Giles said.
Buffy shook her head.
*Spike you need to check in with your body. See if Delos is behind this.*
#What are you going to do?#
*Find my mom.*
Buffy felt Spike's presence leave her and immediately felt the lose, but she ignored it.
"I've gotta go," she muttered already moving towards the door.
"Buffy," Giles called sharply.
Buffy ignored him.
She was going to find whoever had her mother. And when she did they were gonna die.
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A/N: So I have only one request to make of all my wonderful readers. I need four reviews to get to 35 and I'd like to get to that number before I post Ch.9 so please feel free to review and I'll be forever grateful. Hope you enjoyed this. Get me to 35 and you all might get those two chapters next week.