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First it was air, and then it was water. Spike didn't even quite remember how he dived, but he had shed the coat he'd borrowed from Angel, was on the edge of the boat, took a deep breath (before being reminded by Wes that he didn't need to) and plunged. He was on his mission to find the location of Angel's tomb, and he didn't have much time. He estimated 5 hours at most until sunrise, and he had no idea where Angel was. He was given an expanse, an ocean in fact, and not just any ocean but the Pacific, to find him in. Spike adjusted to not using his lungs, as he'd always done, despite how unnecessary. He allowed the water to wash over him and get used to the feeling before starting the quest to find his sire. The vampire began by allowing himself to sink slowly, going down little by little, so as to become accustomed to the pressure changes. Once that happened, he was off. And he just moved downward. Spike looked around completely amazed at the beauty that lay before him. Just the clear blue he could see was gorgeous enough, and the true beauty of the ocean he hadn't even experienced yet. He decided not to get dragged away from his purpose and continued on his downward motion. But the more he swam, the more amazing it was. It was a rainbow of exotic fish that one could only describe as magic. And they weren't even afraid of him, swimming right up to his face and staring into his eyes before swimming off with the rest of the school. There was more, bigger fish, eels, crabs, everything you'd read about but never seen in front of your very eyes. Zoos had nothing on this experience. Truly seeing the ocean, and the creatures in their natural habitat. Words could not describe it.
Spike continued searching, feeling the weight on him as he was in the Pacific. That was until he saw what he was looking for. An almost green grate, getting closer becoming more grey to the eye. This was it. Spike got more excited as he brushed the fish off to one side getting closer and closer to the iron box. He was at the side of it. Iron wall. Swimming around to the next side. Iron wall. Moving around once more. Iron wall. The fourth and final side that therefore by process of elimination must have Angel behind it. Iron grate. Open iron grate.
This meant one thing. Angel was missing.
Spike inspected the box to the best of his ability, looking at what evidence he had. It was obvious the front had been forced, but it appeared that it had been forced from the outside. Angel hadn't fought his way out, something had taken him out.
"Fantastic. Just bloody fantastic that is. I'd have to be hit over the head before things ever get simple around here."
You never learn do you? Keep your mouth shut.
Blackout. Spike had been hit over the head.
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Author's Note: First of all, you may not think I've noticed you but I have. I make a point of saying this: "I Love You AncientPeas!". So lovely to me... It's a short chapter I know, but I dedicate it to you. To everyone else, I finally have a beta reader! My darling Lizzie The Barking Hamster, who by the way, is a school chum of mine.
For all those who have been asking about where the plot is going, I know I've been dancing about of late but I will say this much: Things are about to get very interesting...
