Chapter 11:The man with the funny cloths.

Title: Reunion time.

Author: Nikka

Author notes: Hi everyone, If you need to know about summary, rate and all the rest it's all in chapter 1 I'll just remind you that English is not my native tongue so you may find some spelling & grammar mistakes, you're more then welcome to let me know about them but remember you may find them while you read the story. Have fun.

Disclaimer: Angel & Buffy's characters are not my creation (wish they were) they belong to Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt. Other characters that are not familiar from the show do belong to me.

A special thank you to Sigma for reproof reading my story. I hope you'll see the difference. However, because of that, the upload of the chapters may take longer.

"Where are you? That's it, Spike. This time you've crossed the line!" Buffy barged through the front door yelling.

"Whoa, luv, what's the problem? No need to get…. ouch". Spike cried out as Buffy punched him straight in the nose. "Not the bloody nose. How many times have I told you not the bloody nosssss... Oww!"

She punched him again and would have hit him a third time if Spike hadn't grabbed her arm.

"Would you stop for one second and tell me what the hell your problem is?!?" He snarled at her.

"Explain! You want an explanation? Like you don't know? You always know." Buffy was furious.

"Know what!?!"

"Let go". She ordered, backing away from him as she tried to compose herself. "You helped the Magistrate. What were you thinking?"

He looked at her shocked, seeming confused. "I…" He couldn't find the words to explain. "How did you…?"

"Does it matter?" she sat down on the couch with a sigh. "I thought you said you loved me."

He stood in front of the couch looking into her eyes," I do."

"Then how could you hurt me? How could you hurt Dawn? Do you know what she'll feel if I'm gone. Again."

"Who said you'd be gone?" Spike frowned.

"Come on, Spike. I've heard the stories; I know what happens when the magistrate decided you're guilty. And we are…they are."

"How can you be sure?" He asked, fearing the worst.

"Cordelia. She met the Brolug. Read his thoughts. And don't ask me how 'cause I don't know either. Had something to do with her new powers. All I know is that I'm dead or soon to be dead."

He looked at her, unbelieving. Was it true? Was he going to lose her again? It would be his fault. He had helped the Magistrate...told him all the juicy stories. He was so stupid! Even consumed with anger and love, he should have known better. "I thought you wanted to go back! I thought this was hell for you! Why the sad face?"

"It doesn't matter what I want. What's important is what they want, what they need, and right now they need me." She said coldly, like her life was just a thing to be sold to the highest bidder.

"I'm sorry, luv. I had no choice; you can't say no to the Magistrate. If I refused, he'd just pull the information from me." He looked sincerely sorry.

"How did you meet him?" Buffy asked, curious.

"It doesn't matter. Right now, you need to get ready. If the Brolug is here, it means…"

She cut him off. "I know. It means the Magistrate is coming."

"We need to get to the magic shop."

Buffy frowned at Spike, surprised, "You think we should go to the magic shop where all my friends, who know what you did and can hurt you while you can't hurt them, are at? Are you sure?"

"Look, the most important thing is to save you, and we need the others for it."

"Why?" Buffy wasn't following him.

"Cause that's the first place the Magistrate will go. All the defenders are there."

Buffy gaped at him for a second, before rushing out the door.

"That's fine luv don't wait up… I'll just meet you there with my blanket."

"Guys, we need to move right now!" Buffy yelled as she ran into the shop.

"Buffy what's...?"

Buffy cut in. "No time, Willow. We need to move. The Magistrate is coming."

"How do you know?" Fred asked.

"I talked to Spike and the first thing the Magistrate will look for is you." She sighed, looking at the Scoobies.

They all stared back at her, terrified.

"There's no point in running; he'll find you." Cordy said.

"How do you know? Just because you have some new powers doesn't mean you're a psychic." Buffy snarled at her.

"Hey! Don't get mad at her for telling you what she knows." Angel defended Cordy.

"I'm sorry...it's just...I don't want to hear that now. I need a plan. We need a plan." Buffy sounded desperate.

Cordy wasn't angry. In fact, she was glad that Buffy had finally reacted to something.

"I'm afraid the vision girl is right, luv. You can't run; you can't hide. He'll find you...he always does". Spike said, emerging from the back.

"YOU. I'll kill you". Xander growled, walking towards Spike, a furious expression on his face.

"Leave him alone!" Buffy ordered.

"But…" Xander tried to convince her.

"No, he had to. And, besides, we need him. Right now he's the only one who actually met the Magistrate." Buffy explained. Xander began to calm down and sat down next to Anya.

"So, when is he coming?" Anya asked just as Cordy screamed.

It was another vision, one of the painful ones. Angel held her as the rest of AI crowded around her. As the vision finished, she opened her eyes. "He's here; he's coming right now!"

"When, Cor?" Angel asked.

"Well, now. Hello to you all. I'm the magistrate".

Everyone turned to the door. A man stood in the doorway. He was wearing a black suit with a blue shirt, a brown tie, and a black vest. He had a small hat on his head and held a cane. Overall, he looked pretty normal. His clothes were a bit odd, but that was it.

"William, didn't you tell them I'm human...or at least look like one? They're all staring at me like they're expecting a three-eyed, green monster oozing mucus." The Magistrate smiled.

"I'm sorry, Magistrate. Didn't get a chance". Spike answered.

"Well, then, let me see if I know you all. I should. After all, I've learned so much about you. You must be Willow, the red headed witch, and you're Tara her…friend?"

"Girlfriend" Tara corrected him.

"Ah, yes. You, little red, have great power."

Willow smiled, loving the idea that someone else recognized her growing powers.

"Be careful." The Magistrate said and moved on.

Willow stopped smiling. The way he said that scared her.

"Xander, the loyal friend, and Anya, the ex-demon. Funny we never met, Anyanka." He smiled at Anya, who smiled back, making Xander frown. "Giles, the scholar. You have quite a task head of you. Good luck." Giles looked at him confused. "Don't worry. You'll know in good time. Which leaves me with you...the slayer." He just looked at Buffy, saying nothing else.

"The rest of you are none of my concern, although I know must of you. Angelus turned to Angel turned to Angelus and now...?"

"It's Angel." Cordy frowned angrily.

"Oh AND Cordelia Chase...The girl who decided to become a demon to save her friend." He smiled slightly at her. "The rest of you I know by name, but your records are not impressive enough to remember or mention."

"Hey!" Gunn growled, offended.

"Don't worry about it, my boy. It's a good thing.

"I'm not your boy". Gunn snarled back.

"Well, then, enough introducing. Let's begin. Ready?' The Magistrate asked, smiling.

The gangs just stared at him, not knowing what to say or even what was to come.

It has begun. For good or bad, it has begun.

TBC.

Hi ppl, sorry for the late update. Unfortunately it will happen again and soon. I'll be gone for a week from this weekend and when I get back I don't know when I'll have a chance to go on-line and post the stories (sorry no internet at home, not yet at least). So I'll try to post at least two more chapters before I'll leave for my vacation if not hang on I'll be back in October.

Thank you for reading and for your reviews. Nikka.