Night was setting as Buffy sped into Sacramento. Spike cringed as once
again, he was thrown against the side of the van. "Bloody hell!" he roared
in pain. The slayer turned sharp and drove down Capital St.
A child darted into the road and Buffy swerved. A tree met them in the front and she cringed as a crash ripped through the vehicle. Spike fell hard against the wall knocked unconscious. Buffy rested on the dashboard. Her seatbelt held her tightly. Shuddering, she used her last ounce of strength to look back to the roadway. The child giggled happily and then disappeared with a crack.
Unconsciousness took her body over and she slumped over the wheel again.
The sun set slowly showering the city in darkness. Hooting, the birds of night flew into the sky and Crickets chirped as the land went silent.
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Drusilla led the minions up to the house and smiled. "Spells. Now." Moving towards the barrier, Eve held her breath. She had no idea whether she would be able to break Willow's spell. The Wicca was strong, especially for a red head. Usually they were the weaker of the bunch. But Willow showed power that none had ever seen before.
Stepping forward, she could hear the chants of 4 Wiccans. It was going to be hard now. Harder then she had expected. But nothing would stop her this time. She was going to keep trying as long as the slayer's child was alive. Hopefully her magical diversion would slow any in coming cars, and hold off the slayer and her vampire.
Chanting, Eve raised her hands towards the barrier. It was still holding strong. She couldn't help but wonder who had screamed that morning when the ceiling was caving, but obviously it wasn't any Wicca.
"Come little children,
I'll take thee away,
into my garden
of magic."
If she couldn't get in, she'd get the girl to come out.
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Amber held a damp cloth on Joyce's forehead. "Joyce?" she whimpered. A humming spell met her ears and Joyce sat up quickly.
"Come little children,
I'll take thee away
into my garden
of magic."
It was beautiful. So Gaelic and soothing. She had to follow it. Standing, she began to move towards the door. "NO!!" Amber screamed. The girl quickly wrapped herself around Joyce's legs tripping her in the process.
"Deities in waiting
and helping our home
shield out any words
and shut out this song!"
The low humming stopped and Joyce looked around again. "Huh? Wha- What happened?"
Amber hugged Joyce tightly. She was very glad that Joyce hadn't been killed in the earthquake earlier, and instead had just gotten hit in the head. She didn't know what she would do all alone.
Joyce smiled slowly and hugged Amber back. Maybe this kid wasn't SO bad.
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Spike awoke to the silence and quickly realized what had happened. A crash. Pulling himself up, he looked through the crushed window to see Buffy, forehead gashed leaning across the steering wheel. Panic over took his senses and he tried to break through to the front. But alas the metal was too strong.
Spike then threw himself against the trunk doors. They had been jammed when the front frame of the car had been crushed. With another hit, the trunk slammed open, and he ran to the driver's side door. "Buffy!" he roared as he ripped the door off. "Buffy!"
He pulled her out from the car and lay her on the grass. "Luv." he whispered. A small whimper answered him and he smiled. "Slayer."
Buffy opened her eyes and smirked weakly. "How many times do I have to tell you? Don't call me luv."
Spike's face flooded with relief and they hugged tightly. "Slayer. Can you move?" Buffy pulled herself up with a groan of pain, and looked around. "Yeah. I'll be fine. We need to go."
Chuckling, Spike helped her stand. "Cant even let yourself rest for a second eh?" Buffy shot him a deadly glare as she wiped the blood from her forehead. "Joyce needs us."
They both stared at each other silently and raced down the street. Without a word, they had realized how much could be happening at the Wicca's home. The whole brigade of minions could be there.
But both had made an agreement. They were going to fight until Joyce was guaranteed safe.
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Drusilla watched silently as Eve continued to work on the barrier. She was taking much too long and her little child bait had failed miserably.
Eve growled angrily and the flames in her hands swirled.
"Let thee in!!" she shouted. The fire met the shield and the blue burned brightly before fading. Eve looked around giddily. "It worked!" she squealed. Taking a step forward, she touched the house. "Master! We can enter."
Drusilla rushed forward and pulled the door of its hinges. "Everyone stays here!" she roared. "We'll have company soon." The minions turned quickly looking for intruders and soon they were met.
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Drusilla stalked slowly down the hallway towards the voices. This was it. She was finally here. Her plan was at an end. Stepping over fallen beams, she came to the door at last.
With a peek in, she smiled. They were exactly where Eve had said they would be. The Witches were in the center of the room and Joyce was near the collapsed right wall.
Drusilla sunk in and went into Game face. Willow tried to scramble to her feet but the vampiress was too quick. With a snap of magic, the Wicca's and a small auburn haired girl collapsed to the floor. A few of their sheetrock pallets fell on top, hiding the girls from view.
Joyce sat up quickly as a tingle went down her back. Turning, she saw the evil creature feet away and steadily advancing. "What do you want?!" she shouted. Drusilla put a finger to her lips and whispered. "Shhhh"
Joyce clenched her jaw defiantly. "You can't make me. I don't have to listen to some psycho like you."
Slinking closer, the vampiress stood tall, towering over her. "You don't have to listen to me. But if I were you I would try to be on my side.."
"And why is that?" Joyce spat. Drusilla smiled evilly. "Because you're going to hell."
"You first." She retorted. The vampire's confidence faltered for a minute as she heard the insult. "Such brave words for a child." she snarled.
Joyce gritted her teeth. "Forgetting my blood? According to you, I'm very powerful. You're the one who should be scared. My parents are going to kick your ass and I'm going to laugh the whole time."
Drusilla threw her head back in a roar of laughter and then looked down at the child again. "Enough games then."
Joyce gulped as the vampire came to inches from her. Her time was up. She knew it. Drusilla's cold rank breath met her senses and fangs glinted in the moonlight.
"I'm going down heroically, I guess." she whispered to herself. "At least, Willow will find me and not some hobo."
The Vampiress growled softly and she reached towards Joyce's neck. "IT'S ALL OVER!!!" the child's mind shouted. But then quicker then the normal eye can see, Joyce was pulled up towards the ceiling.
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Spike stopped as he saw the dozens of minions waiting at the house. Grabbing Buffy's arm, he stopped her from going into sight and pointed out the tallest female. "That's a Wicca." He growled. "Dru's got herself covered this time. I guess it's about time the bloody bent learned something."
Buffy patted her jacket. Smiling, she pulled a bag of stakes out. "Spike. In the words of a Warrior, Let's put up our bloody best fight yet." The man smiled at the words. "Good quote luv. Just don't stake me by accident."
With a quick division of weapons, the couple snuck forward towards the group praying that the wind would not change directions, and carry their scent to the vampires.
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Eve snarled as the scent of flesh blood filled her nostrils. Turning, she saw two figures dart towards the brush. "Listen up Girls. We have company."
Buffy and Spike stepped forward and Eve sneered evilly. "What an honor. We've heard so much of you. and your puppy."
Spike growled low in response, but Buffy silenced him with a quick glare in his direction. "Well guess what vamp?" she hissed. "This slayer isn't going down. and her puppy has quite a bite."
The minions charged full force against the two. Buffy leapt up over a Ukrainian girl and staked her from behind. Another vampire grabbed Buffy's arm and tried to pull the slayer to the ground. But alas! This minion had never seen a slayer fight and she paid for it dearly when Buffy twisted out of reach, pinned the vampire down and staked her without a thought.
Spike met the first three and soon found himself surrounded by the angry woman. "Hey." He growled smugly "You three wouldn't have a smoke would ya?" The minions stared at each other confused. Spike used the opportunity to pull out a well hidden, glass of garlic essence and spray it over the woman. Screeching, they fell to their knees holding their faces.
Unlike most vampires, Spike had grown a kind of immunity to the garlic. He ate garlic covered chicken whenever he could, or whenever he felt peckish for a plate.
Spike staked the trio quickly and fell to the ground as a vampiress leapt onto his back, holding him to the earth. Another vampire joined the fight and held him down. Angry, he finally succumbed to the fact; he would need the slayer's help. "BUFFY!" he roared.
Eve started as she heard the call. 'There was no way that a vampire could actually be relying on a hunter to help' It was just impossible.
Buffy fought out of a vampires grip, staked them and then ran to Spike. He was pinned down extremely well. She pulled the minions off and threw them down. "Don't. Touch. My. Husband." She ground out through gritted teeth.
Spike stood and together, staked they the surrounding minions. Another wave of vampires rushed towards them. But they were ready. Buffy leapt into the air and staked a minion. Then as she landed, bent her knees, rolling to the ground. A vampire growled above her, but she slammed a stake upward and scrambled out of the way, as the girl burst into ash.
Spike grabbed two and snapped their necks. They faded with a screech. A punch met his jaw from another, but he quickly pushed the attacker to the ground and staked the growling woman.
After several dozen kills, it was down to the last standing minion. She growled strongly. Spike smirked. "I bet Dru's talked about my fights hasn't she?" he asked. The vampiress nodded. "She speaks highly of you. Now I see why."
Spike smiled evilly. "Well, then you must know the most important tactic." The woman stopped mid snarl and stared. "What do you mean?"
Buffy staked the vampire from behind and smiled at her husband. "Never let your back go un guarded."
-clap-clap-clap-clap-
"Very well done. I must admit."
The slayer and vampire paled as they saw the tall undead Wicca. "It's really too bad, that you wont live to tell the tale." She sighed. Buffy couldn't help but reach for Spike's hand as she spat. "What are you talking about?"
The tall girl smiled. "Well you see, I have a spell on all of them. If they die, I can bring them back, twice as strong. All I have to do it say the word."
They both watched in horror as Eve went to her human face and looked up to the sky. "Double" she snarled. The army of minions showed up once again. Spike growled low and Buffy stepped forward as the vampires began to surround them. "You won't get away with this!" the slayer shouted. "We'll make sure of that."
Eve yawned. "See? Now I really do doubt that. You're tired already and wouldn't be able to fight normal vampires let alone double strength ones. I suggest you give up and die peacefully." Then she burst into laughter. "Who am I kidding? You're going to die horribly!"
Buffy and Spike backed into each other as the circle closed around them. "What's the plan?" Buffy whispered. Spike looked over at her sadly. "Fight till we win or lose." She glanced over at the man in disbelief. "Nice plan." she quipped. "Oh and you've thought of a better one?" he growled.
Buffy searched the yard quickly and smiled as her eyes met the weapon. "Okay. Spike." She whispered. "We need to clear a way." He nodded slowly. It was then, that the minions rushed forward.
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Joyce looked up frantically as she realized she was out of reach. A young brown haired man held her around the waist.
"My Angel." Drusilla purred. "I'll share her with you. I promise. Mommy means it."
Angel growled and Joyce couldn't help but whimper. "You're not touching the girl." He retorted. Drusilla looked down confused. "But the pixies promised. Daddy wants her for his birthday. I don't want to disappoint daddy."
Angel pulled Joyce up onto the ledge beside him. "You're hands will not touch this girl again." Drusilla snarled, coming back to the real world. "Stop me." She growled.
Joyce shivered as Angel went in Vampire face. "You don't have anything to bargain with." The vampiress purred. "I do." The two couldn't help but watch in horror as Drusilla picked up the limp body of Willow and lowered her fangs to the pulsing neck. "Jump down here or witchy gets it."
Joyce tried to move forward but Angel leapt down. "Dru." He snarled. "It's over. I should have done this along time ago." A stake dipped in holy water was drawn from his coat and he lunged forward. The vampiress threw Willow into the ruble again, tripped her love's legs and clawed his cheeks as he fell to the floor. "My poor angel." she cooed. "Poor, poor angel."
Joyce panicked as Angel started to back away slowly. His eyes never left Dru's. Pushing her fears from her thoughts, Joyce jumped down to the floor and picked up the stake. Drusilla was almost over to this Angel fellow.
Creeping, she came up behind the babbling vampiress. "Hey!" she shouted. Drusilla turned angrily and Joyce smirked. "This is for messing with my family."
A howl pierced the air as the vampire burst into dust. Joyce was thrown back from the force of her first kill. Looking up from the cradle of her arms, she saw Angel lying back against the wall, out of breath. "Just who are you?" she asked.
The man smiled. "Just an old friend of your parents."
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Buffy staked another vampire and ran towards the screwdriver lying on the ground. Spike punched back several oncoming vampires. "Buffy!" he called. The slayer turned in time to see a Wicca leap towards her. Ducking, she staked the vampire and looked back to her husband. "Spike!" she yelled. "Duck!" Buffy threw the tool as hard as she could and then dove towards her husband knocking him to the ground. "Stay down!" she whispered.
A explosion ripped through the vampires as the screwdriver hit the propane tank of the grill. Buffy cringed as the fire burned over her. But still she stayed over her husband. Fire would kill vampires as easily as a stake. She didn't want to take the chance of it getting to Spike.
Eve sat up from her chair and watched in horror. "NO!!" she screamed. But it was too late. She fell to her knees sobbing. "No!!"
Spike opened his eyes as the warmth ended and looked up at the heaving slayer. "Luv." He whispered. "You." Buffy silenced him with a kiss.
Eve trembled. "You two will pay for this!!" she screeched. Buffy stood and glared. "Guess what? You're paying first." Spike followed his wife to stand before the vampire. "You can't do this!" the woman bawled.
Spike growled. "You hurt our daughter and we have every right." The vampiress looked up at the two and laughed coldly. "You're too late. You're daughter's already dead."
Buffy staked Eve, glanced at Spike, and ran towards the house.
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TBC
A child darted into the road and Buffy swerved. A tree met them in the front and she cringed as a crash ripped through the vehicle. Spike fell hard against the wall knocked unconscious. Buffy rested on the dashboard. Her seatbelt held her tightly. Shuddering, she used her last ounce of strength to look back to the roadway. The child giggled happily and then disappeared with a crack.
Unconsciousness took her body over and she slumped over the wheel again.
The sun set slowly showering the city in darkness. Hooting, the birds of night flew into the sky and Crickets chirped as the land went silent.
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Drusilla led the minions up to the house and smiled. "Spells. Now." Moving towards the barrier, Eve held her breath. She had no idea whether she would be able to break Willow's spell. The Wicca was strong, especially for a red head. Usually they were the weaker of the bunch. But Willow showed power that none had ever seen before.
Stepping forward, she could hear the chants of 4 Wiccans. It was going to be hard now. Harder then she had expected. But nothing would stop her this time. She was going to keep trying as long as the slayer's child was alive. Hopefully her magical diversion would slow any in coming cars, and hold off the slayer and her vampire.
Chanting, Eve raised her hands towards the barrier. It was still holding strong. She couldn't help but wonder who had screamed that morning when the ceiling was caving, but obviously it wasn't any Wicca.
"Come little children,
I'll take thee away,
into my garden
of magic."
If she couldn't get in, she'd get the girl to come out.
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Amber held a damp cloth on Joyce's forehead. "Joyce?" she whimpered. A humming spell met her ears and Joyce sat up quickly.
"Come little children,
I'll take thee away
into my garden
of magic."
It was beautiful. So Gaelic and soothing. She had to follow it. Standing, she began to move towards the door. "NO!!" Amber screamed. The girl quickly wrapped herself around Joyce's legs tripping her in the process.
"Deities in waiting
and helping our home
shield out any words
and shut out this song!"
The low humming stopped and Joyce looked around again. "Huh? Wha- What happened?"
Amber hugged Joyce tightly. She was very glad that Joyce hadn't been killed in the earthquake earlier, and instead had just gotten hit in the head. She didn't know what she would do all alone.
Joyce smiled slowly and hugged Amber back. Maybe this kid wasn't SO bad.
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Spike awoke to the silence and quickly realized what had happened. A crash. Pulling himself up, he looked through the crushed window to see Buffy, forehead gashed leaning across the steering wheel. Panic over took his senses and he tried to break through to the front. But alas the metal was too strong.
Spike then threw himself against the trunk doors. They had been jammed when the front frame of the car had been crushed. With another hit, the trunk slammed open, and he ran to the driver's side door. "Buffy!" he roared as he ripped the door off. "Buffy!"
He pulled her out from the car and lay her on the grass. "Luv." he whispered. A small whimper answered him and he smiled. "Slayer."
Buffy opened her eyes and smirked weakly. "How many times do I have to tell you? Don't call me luv."
Spike's face flooded with relief and they hugged tightly. "Slayer. Can you move?" Buffy pulled herself up with a groan of pain, and looked around. "Yeah. I'll be fine. We need to go."
Chuckling, Spike helped her stand. "Cant even let yourself rest for a second eh?" Buffy shot him a deadly glare as she wiped the blood from her forehead. "Joyce needs us."
They both stared at each other silently and raced down the street. Without a word, they had realized how much could be happening at the Wicca's home. The whole brigade of minions could be there.
But both had made an agreement. They were going to fight until Joyce was guaranteed safe.
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Drusilla watched silently as Eve continued to work on the barrier. She was taking much too long and her little child bait had failed miserably.
Eve growled angrily and the flames in her hands swirled.
"Let thee in!!" she shouted. The fire met the shield and the blue burned brightly before fading. Eve looked around giddily. "It worked!" she squealed. Taking a step forward, she touched the house. "Master! We can enter."
Drusilla rushed forward and pulled the door of its hinges. "Everyone stays here!" she roared. "We'll have company soon." The minions turned quickly looking for intruders and soon they were met.
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Drusilla stalked slowly down the hallway towards the voices. This was it. She was finally here. Her plan was at an end. Stepping over fallen beams, she came to the door at last.
With a peek in, she smiled. They were exactly where Eve had said they would be. The Witches were in the center of the room and Joyce was near the collapsed right wall.
Drusilla sunk in and went into Game face. Willow tried to scramble to her feet but the vampiress was too quick. With a snap of magic, the Wicca's and a small auburn haired girl collapsed to the floor. A few of their sheetrock pallets fell on top, hiding the girls from view.
Joyce sat up quickly as a tingle went down her back. Turning, she saw the evil creature feet away and steadily advancing. "What do you want?!" she shouted. Drusilla put a finger to her lips and whispered. "Shhhh"
Joyce clenched her jaw defiantly. "You can't make me. I don't have to listen to some psycho like you."
Slinking closer, the vampiress stood tall, towering over her. "You don't have to listen to me. But if I were you I would try to be on my side.."
"And why is that?" Joyce spat. Drusilla smiled evilly. "Because you're going to hell."
"You first." She retorted. The vampire's confidence faltered for a minute as she heard the insult. "Such brave words for a child." she snarled.
Joyce gritted her teeth. "Forgetting my blood? According to you, I'm very powerful. You're the one who should be scared. My parents are going to kick your ass and I'm going to laugh the whole time."
Drusilla threw her head back in a roar of laughter and then looked down at the child again. "Enough games then."
Joyce gulped as the vampire came to inches from her. Her time was up. She knew it. Drusilla's cold rank breath met her senses and fangs glinted in the moonlight.
"I'm going down heroically, I guess." she whispered to herself. "At least, Willow will find me and not some hobo."
The Vampiress growled softly and she reached towards Joyce's neck. "IT'S ALL OVER!!!" the child's mind shouted. But then quicker then the normal eye can see, Joyce was pulled up towards the ceiling.
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Spike stopped as he saw the dozens of minions waiting at the house. Grabbing Buffy's arm, he stopped her from going into sight and pointed out the tallest female. "That's a Wicca." He growled. "Dru's got herself covered this time. I guess it's about time the bloody bent learned something."
Buffy patted her jacket. Smiling, she pulled a bag of stakes out. "Spike. In the words of a Warrior, Let's put up our bloody best fight yet." The man smiled at the words. "Good quote luv. Just don't stake me by accident."
With a quick division of weapons, the couple snuck forward towards the group praying that the wind would not change directions, and carry their scent to the vampires.
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Eve snarled as the scent of flesh blood filled her nostrils. Turning, she saw two figures dart towards the brush. "Listen up Girls. We have company."
Buffy and Spike stepped forward and Eve sneered evilly. "What an honor. We've heard so much of you. and your puppy."
Spike growled low in response, but Buffy silenced him with a quick glare in his direction. "Well guess what vamp?" she hissed. "This slayer isn't going down. and her puppy has quite a bite."
The minions charged full force against the two. Buffy leapt up over a Ukrainian girl and staked her from behind. Another vampire grabbed Buffy's arm and tried to pull the slayer to the ground. But alas! This minion had never seen a slayer fight and she paid for it dearly when Buffy twisted out of reach, pinned the vampire down and staked her without a thought.
Spike met the first three and soon found himself surrounded by the angry woman. "Hey." He growled smugly "You three wouldn't have a smoke would ya?" The minions stared at each other confused. Spike used the opportunity to pull out a well hidden, glass of garlic essence and spray it over the woman. Screeching, they fell to their knees holding their faces.
Unlike most vampires, Spike had grown a kind of immunity to the garlic. He ate garlic covered chicken whenever he could, or whenever he felt peckish for a plate.
Spike staked the trio quickly and fell to the ground as a vampiress leapt onto his back, holding him to the earth. Another vampire joined the fight and held him down. Angry, he finally succumbed to the fact; he would need the slayer's help. "BUFFY!" he roared.
Eve started as she heard the call. 'There was no way that a vampire could actually be relying on a hunter to help' It was just impossible.
Buffy fought out of a vampires grip, staked them and then ran to Spike. He was pinned down extremely well. She pulled the minions off and threw them down. "Don't. Touch. My. Husband." She ground out through gritted teeth.
Spike stood and together, staked they the surrounding minions. Another wave of vampires rushed towards them. But they were ready. Buffy leapt into the air and staked a minion. Then as she landed, bent her knees, rolling to the ground. A vampire growled above her, but she slammed a stake upward and scrambled out of the way, as the girl burst into ash.
Spike grabbed two and snapped their necks. They faded with a screech. A punch met his jaw from another, but he quickly pushed the attacker to the ground and staked the growling woman.
After several dozen kills, it was down to the last standing minion. She growled strongly. Spike smirked. "I bet Dru's talked about my fights hasn't she?" he asked. The vampiress nodded. "She speaks highly of you. Now I see why."
Spike smiled evilly. "Well, then you must know the most important tactic." The woman stopped mid snarl and stared. "What do you mean?"
Buffy staked the vampire from behind and smiled at her husband. "Never let your back go un guarded."
-clap-clap-clap-clap-
"Very well done. I must admit."
The slayer and vampire paled as they saw the tall undead Wicca. "It's really too bad, that you wont live to tell the tale." She sighed. Buffy couldn't help but reach for Spike's hand as she spat. "What are you talking about?"
The tall girl smiled. "Well you see, I have a spell on all of them. If they die, I can bring them back, twice as strong. All I have to do it say the word."
They both watched in horror as Eve went to her human face and looked up to the sky. "Double" she snarled. The army of minions showed up once again. Spike growled low and Buffy stepped forward as the vampires began to surround them. "You won't get away with this!" the slayer shouted. "We'll make sure of that."
Eve yawned. "See? Now I really do doubt that. You're tired already and wouldn't be able to fight normal vampires let alone double strength ones. I suggest you give up and die peacefully." Then she burst into laughter. "Who am I kidding? You're going to die horribly!"
Buffy and Spike backed into each other as the circle closed around them. "What's the plan?" Buffy whispered. Spike looked over at her sadly. "Fight till we win or lose." She glanced over at the man in disbelief. "Nice plan." she quipped. "Oh and you've thought of a better one?" he growled.
Buffy searched the yard quickly and smiled as her eyes met the weapon. "Okay. Spike." She whispered. "We need to clear a way." He nodded slowly. It was then, that the minions rushed forward.
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Joyce looked up frantically as she realized she was out of reach. A young brown haired man held her around the waist.
"My Angel." Drusilla purred. "I'll share her with you. I promise. Mommy means it."
Angel growled and Joyce couldn't help but whimper. "You're not touching the girl." He retorted. Drusilla looked down confused. "But the pixies promised. Daddy wants her for his birthday. I don't want to disappoint daddy."
Angel pulled Joyce up onto the ledge beside him. "You're hands will not touch this girl again." Drusilla snarled, coming back to the real world. "Stop me." She growled.
Joyce shivered as Angel went in Vampire face. "You don't have anything to bargain with." The vampiress purred. "I do." The two couldn't help but watch in horror as Drusilla picked up the limp body of Willow and lowered her fangs to the pulsing neck. "Jump down here or witchy gets it."
Joyce tried to move forward but Angel leapt down. "Dru." He snarled. "It's over. I should have done this along time ago." A stake dipped in holy water was drawn from his coat and he lunged forward. The vampiress threw Willow into the ruble again, tripped her love's legs and clawed his cheeks as he fell to the floor. "My poor angel." she cooed. "Poor, poor angel."
Joyce panicked as Angel started to back away slowly. His eyes never left Dru's. Pushing her fears from her thoughts, Joyce jumped down to the floor and picked up the stake. Drusilla was almost over to this Angel fellow.
Creeping, she came up behind the babbling vampiress. "Hey!" she shouted. Drusilla turned angrily and Joyce smirked. "This is for messing with my family."
A howl pierced the air as the vampire burst into dust. Joyce was thrown back from the force of her first kill. Looking up from the cradle of her arms, she saw Angel lying back against the wall, out of breath. "Just who are you?" she asked.
The man smiled. "Just an old friend of your parents."
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Buffy staked another vampire and ran towards the screwdriver lying on the ground. Spike punched back several oncoming vampires. "Buffy!" he called. The slayer turned in time to see a Wicca leap towards her. Ducking, she staked the vampire and looked back to her husband. "Spike!" she yelled. "Duck!" Buffy threw the tool as hard as she could and then dove towards her husband knocking him to the ground. "Stay down!" she whispered.
A explosion ripped through the vampires as the screwdriver hit the propane tank of the grill. Buffy cringed as the fire burned over her. But still she stayed over her husband. Fire would kill vampires as easily as a stake. She didn't want to take the chance of it getting to Spike.
Eve sat up from her chair and watched in horror. "NO!!" she screamed. But it was too late. She fell to her knees sobbing. "No!!"
Spike opened his eyes as the warmth ended and looked up at the heaving slayer. "Luv." He whispered. "You." Buffy silenced him with a kiss.
Eve trembled. "You two will pay for this!!" she screeched. Buffy stood and glared. "Guess what? You're paying first." Spike followed his wife to stand before the vampire. "You can't do this!" the woman bawled.
Spike growled. "You hurt our daughter and we have every right." The vampiress looked up at the two and laughed coldly. "You're too late. You're daughter's already dead."
Buffy staked Eve, glanced at Spike, and ran towards the house.
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TBC