Dark Cravings -- by Serpentine Malfoy


Part 4

Harmony morphed and leapt towards Willow. Spike stood his ground in front of her. With a swift backhand Harmony was thrown back towards the doorway.

Willow reached behind herself slowly, her hand edged across the table until she felt the tip of the stake. She brought the stake cautiously behind her. She warily watched Harmony rise once more, her whining voice grating on Willow's nerves.

"What do you want with that chick, she's not even popular!" She received a growl of warning from Spike. His hand was protectively placed on Willow's hip behind him.

"Harmony, leave now, or I will stake you, and this time you will be PERMANENTLY dusted!" Spike spat. Harmony didn't move. She merely stood and did more of her usual whining. Her face returned to normal ditzy look.

"OK, let me get my things." Harmony went into another room and packing could be heard. ~ That was easy. ~ Willow thought to herself. Spike let out a sigh and pulled Willow from behind him.

"Sorry 'bout that luv, she won't give you any more trouble, trust me!" Spike ran his hand down her cheek, which was flushed from fear. He smiled at her eliciting a smile from her.

With the element of surprise Harmony was able to throw Spike away from Willow. Harmony quickly leapt at Willow once more.

Quickly thinking Willow brought her hands in front of her. The stake still clutched in her hand. Harmony embedded her self on the stake. Harmony staggered back, she exclaimed "As if!", before she was dusted. Spike looked from Willow to the large pile of dust on his floor. "Well, Red. Thanks. Now I don't have to deal with her anymore!" He smiled good naturedly towards her. Willow walked haltingly to Spike. Spike was brushing imaginary dust from his clothes, his hands stilled as she stood in front of him.

Willow placed her arms around his neck, got on tiptoe and kissed him.

End Part Four