Spike is laying on the bed with his head on Buffy's chest. His tears have finally subsided to a mere whimper. The bloody drops slowly begin to transform into a clearer substance. Slowly, from deep red, to a lighter red, to a pinkish color, and finally to clear. The first clear tear that falls on the small cut left from the battle, closes the wound off for good. Spike doesn't notice the salty taste in his mouth, only that he is alone. He starts crying harder and feels someone smoothing his hair. The left hand has two rings on its ring finger, one silver, one black, that fit together like a puzzle.

"Shhhh. It's alright now. You're not alone anymore."

I recognize that voice, but it can't be. She… He looks up and sees the prettiest hazel eyes in the world staring back at him.

"Buffy?"

"Spike. I'm back. I'll never leave you again."

"Is it really you?"

"What do you think?"

Buffy pulls him to her and kisses him softly.

"You're really back."

Spike kisses Buffy again, harder than the first kiss. He pulls her closer. Not taking any chances. She won't leave me this time. She must know.

"Buffy. I love you with all of my being."

"I know."

"I wanted to tell you, but…"

"You did. You saved me. You're the one that brought me back."

She shows him the now completely healed spot that was recently a gaping hole in her stomach. Her shirt is still covered in blood and has a huge rip in it from where the cut once was. He runs his fingers over the smooth surface of her stomach.

"How?"

"I met them."

"Who?"

"The Powers That Be. The Time Keeper and The Balance. They gave me this."

She shows him the rings. "It is The Boucle Eternel de L'amour, the Ring of Eternal Love. This is where our strength lies." She takes the black ring off and puts it on the ring finger of his left hand, much like one would a wedding ring. "This will keep us together, always. We are not to separate."

"Fine by me." Spike kisses her again. He still thinks she may disappear again. "Always? But I live forever."

"The King cannot live without his Queen."

"What?"

"Sorry. That's what they told me. We are the leaders of the light, the King and Queen of the warriors. I am the one and only Slayer and you are the Vampire of the Light. Two opposites who join forces, forever, to fight in the name of Good. To live until the world is a Land of the Light. The ring you're wearing makes us both immortal and immune to…well, everything. But only if we stay together."

"Really? An eternity with you. Could be interesting." Spike smiles knowingly and kisses Buffy again. "Well then, come here my Queen."

Spike pulls Buffy to him and kisses her. Over and over again.

"Spike. Take me home. I don't want to stay here any longer."

"Anything you say luv."

Spike stands up and helps Buffy up. She is still somewhat weak and leans on him for support as they walk out of the door.

Willow, Tara, Dawn, Xander, Anya, Giles, and Wesley are sitting down on furniture in the living room. Tara and Willow are trying to comfort a crying Dawn. Everyone else is watching Angel with tears in their eyes. The pacing vampire stops when he hears movement on the stairs and looks up. Everyone follows his gaze and sees Spike coming down the stairs helping a very weak Slayer.

"Buffy. You're not dead." Anya says happily. Everyone else is simply staring, not able to speak.

"What happened?" Angel runs over to her, checking to make sure she's alright. "He didn't do anything to you did he?" He glares at Spike with malice.

"No. I'll explain everything later. Right now I want to go home. See everyone tonight at my house. I'll explain then."

"Of course Buffy. Get some rest. Do you need any help getting home?" Giles asked very fatherly-like.

"Spike's taking me."

They head towards the doors and Spike opens it, still holding Buffy possessively.

Suddenly something hits Dawn. "Wait Buffy. It's after sunrise."

"So?"

"Spike will be dust."

Buffy looks up at Spike and sees the sun shining on him through the open door. "No he isn't." With that, she leans on Spike and they walk outside.

"Buffy. I'm standing in the sunlight. How is that possible?"

"I'll explain later. Now come on."

Buffy stops leaning on him so much and kisses him, before taking his hand in hers and slowly walking off in the direction of her house. Everyone else is still standing shocked in the mansion, looking after the blonde couple walking in the sun.