Authors note: Yeah this chap is a little bit boring but tough! I've gotta
get through this chap before I can make it interesting again!! Sorry for
the boredom this may cause, but I couldn't find any other way to do it!
Here goes..
Chap 23
The look on your face was the funniest since - well a long time. You called us insane. True, true I did feel insane at this moment for suddenly I was laughing and joking with Spike but not for my benefit but for your own. You really think I'm enjoying this moment, where he jokes about oil?
The others leave the room and it's just Spike and me once more. Yes I will continue this façade for as long as I can stand it but believe me as soon as this war is over, I will return to the good old hating Spike days.
"Come on." I stand and lead my childe up into the house.
I can see you, surrounded by the potentials and your friends. Everyone looks tired and beaten but still I can see your courage and determination emanating from your body as you try to will on your team. Even inside of me I feel your power of determination as you speak to us all, telling us how we are going to win this war.
That is when you mention Willow and her key role in this event. I look at you with sorrow in my eyes for I fear that it will not work. Who had heard of making everyone a slayer??
I sigh for the stubbornness you show back to me through your eyes. You KNOW it's going to work and I'll respect you for that at least.
****** (Angel still)
So started the day. Spike and I left early just before the sun began to rise and made our way to the school where we would meet everyone else at daybreak. As we walked, there was no longer any talking or arguments for that matter. The both of us concentrating on the task ahead. Defeating the First.
And so the other's arrived, all of them looked full of determination. And without a word to you I know I have to follow you, I know you'll lead me to my doom. I do not care, if I go down, I will go down fighting to protect you no matter what.
As you pass me your hand reaches out and grabs mine, squeezing it reassuringly. I thought you hated me? There is no need for words as I realise you have forgiven me. This is no time to hold grudges against one another.
The crowd disperses as we walk along the hallway, each person knowing they have somewhere to be, something to do. The basement looms ahead and I hear Spike beside me take an unneeded deep breath. He feels the failure too.
And the seal opens and I grit my teeth as I imagine what is about to pour out of this hell hole into the world, all my un-life I have been fighting these demons and now its crunch time.
****** (Buffy)
The seal opens and all I want to do is curl up in your arms. It has been so long since I found that type of comfort; the only other option was Spike.
So now I lead you on into the unknown and although I know you will stand by my side, guilt for shouting at you arises in the pit of my stomach. These could be out last moments together.
Peering over the edge and seeing the hoards of demons beneath us scares me in a way like I have never known before. I grip the axe handle tighter and feel my heart beat quicken as the demons turn and look at us. I take the amulet out of my pocket and toss it to Spike.
My god you look like your going to kill me.
"Angel, he is a champion, he deserves the right." I settle it with stubborn eyes.
You go to say something but find my finger firmly pressed to your lips. "Don't even think about it."
Then the demons are upon us and I watch in awe as you take them down with your silvery sword until finally I click that I should be fighting in this battle too. It seems like hours pass and still the demons are out weighing us, bodies of the potentials lie scattered across the floor, dust piles have formed here and there amongst the dead.
"Buffy! Whatever this thing does, I think it's-." I hear it and instantly know its Spike. I cast a glance at him and see him wincing in pain, all I want to do is rush to his side but I can't.
"Keep the line together! Drive them to the edge! We can't let them do-" The cold blade pieces my skin and it moves through my flesh like lightening. Blood drizzles down my skin and I fall to my knees in shock. I look up at you and think about our last moments together and tears form in my eyes. Why did you have to leave me?
The first appears and suddenly I find more courage and determination in the pit of my stomach. Despite the stabbing pain that courses through my body and the thick red blood that pours out into the open, I stand with a new feeling through my veins: We are going to win.
"Oh bollocks" Spike yet again.
He calls my name and I answer, pain is contorted across his face and the once silent amulet now emits a bright orange glow. Shit it's going to kill him.
"Spike, you've done enough. You could still - " But he stops me and I know he will sacrifice his life no matter what.
My fingers find his and I intertwine them and watch as our hands burst into flames. There was no burning sensation, just a faint warm tickle rushing through my skin.
"I love you." I whisper it, yet one look at Spike I know he doesn't believe me.
"No you don't, But thanks - "
My lips meet his in a passionate kiss and I feel the tears start to pour down my face as I realise who I am losing, that Spike is dying.
"Buffy." His voice is so faint, just a whisper in the room.
I open my eyes and dust falls around me. Wracked by grief I let my body drop to the floor as the tears continue their journey down my face. Large hands lift me from the ground and soon I find myself outside in the now darkened town of Sunnydale.
A deep rumbling is heard behind me, but I no longer care. Safety washes over my body and I know I am safe in your arms. Never let me go Angel, never let me go.
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Here goes..
Chap 23
The look on your face was the funniest since - well a long time. You called us insane. True, true I did feel insane at this moment for suddenly I was laughing and joking with Spike but not for my benefit but for your own. You really think I'm enjoying this moment, where he jokes about oil?
The others leave the room and it's just Spike and me once more. Yes I will continue this façade for as long as I can stand it but believe me as soon as this war is over, I will return to the good old hating Spike days.
"Come on." I stand and lead my childe up into the house.
I can see you, surrounded by the potentials and your friends. Everyone looks tired and beaten but still I can see your courage and determination emanating from your body as you try to will on your team. Even inside of me I feel your power of determination as you speak to us all, telling us how we are going to win this war.
That is when you mention Willow and her key role in this event. I look at you with sorrow in my eyes for I fear that it will not work. Who had heard of making everyone a slayer??
I sigh for the stubbornness you show back to me through your eyes. You KNOW it's going to work and I'll respect you for that at least.
****** (Angel still)
So started the day. Spike and I left early just before the sun began to rise and made our way to the school where we would meet everyone else at daybreak. As we walked, there was no longer any talking or arguments for that matter. The both of us concentrating on the task ahead. Defeating the First.
And so the other's arrived, all of them looked full of determination. And without a word to you I know I have to follow you, I know you'll lead me to my doom. I do not care, if I go down, I will go down fighting to protect you no matter what.
As you pass me your hand reaches out and grabs mine, squeezing it reassuringly. I thought you hated me? There is no need for words as I realise you have forgiven me. This is no time to hold grudges against one another.
The crowd disperses as we walk along the hallway, each person knowing they have somewhere to be, something to do. The basement looms ahead and I hear Spike beside me take an unneeded deep breath. He feels the failure too.
And the seal opens and I grit my teeth as I imagine what is about to pour out of this hell hole into the world, all my un-life I have been fighting these demons and now its crunch time.
****** (Buffy)
The seal opens and all I want to do is curl up in your arms. It has been so long since I found that type of comfort; the only other option was Spike.
So now I lead you on into the unknown and although I know you will stand by my side, guilt for shouting at you arises in the pit of my stomach. These could be out last moments together.
Peering over the edge and seeing the hoards of demons beneath us scares me in a way like I have never known before. I grip the axe handle tighter and feel my heart beat quicken as the demons turn and look at us. I take the amulet out of my pocket and toss it to Spike.
My god you look like your going to kill me.
"Angel, he is a champion, he deserves the right." I settle it with stubborn eyes.
You go to say something but find my finger firmly pressed to your lips. "Don't even think about it."
Then the demons are upon us and I watch in awe as you take them down with your silvery sword until finally I click that I should be fighting in this battle too. It seems like hours pass and still the demons are out weighing us, bodies of the potentials lie scattered across the floor, dust piles have formed here and there amongst the dead.
"Buffy! Whatever this thing does, I think it's-." I hear it and instantly know its Spike. I cast a glance at him and see him wincing in pain, all I want to do is rush to his side but I can't.
"Keep the line together! Drive them to the edge! We can't let them do-" The cold blade pieces my skin and it moves through my flesh like lightening. Blood drizzles down my skin and I fall to my knees in shock. I look up at you and think about our last moments together and tears form in my eyes. Why did you have to leave me?
The first appears and suddenly I find more courage and determination in the pit of my stomach. Despite the stabbing pain that courses through my body and the thick red blood that pours out into the open, I stand with a new feeling through my veins: We are going to win.
"Oh bollocks" Spike yet again.
He calls my name and I answer, pain is contorted across his face and the once silent amulet now emits a bright orange glow. Shit it's going to kill him.
"Spike, you've done enough. You could still - " But he stops me and I know he will sacrifice his life no matter what.
My fingers find his and I intertwine them and watch as our hands burst into flames. There was no burning sensation, just a faint warm tickle rushing through my skin.
"I love you." I whisper it, yet one look at Spike I know he doesn't believe me.
"No you don't, But thanks - "
My lips meet his in a passionate kiss and I feel the tears start to pour down my face as I realise who I am losing, that Spike is dying.
"Buffy." His voice is so faint, just a whisper in the room.
I open my eyes and dust falls around me. Wracked by grief I let my body drop to the floor as the tears continue their journey down my face. Large hands lift me from the ground and soon I find myself outside in the now darkened town of Sunnydale.
A deep rumbling is heard behind me, but I no longer care. Safety washes over my body and I know I am safe in your arms. Never let me go Angel, never let me go.
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