A/N: This story was conceived a while ago (early 2001?) and was written
then. Although I watched the first episode of Buffy when it first aired, I
didn't get a change to keep up with the series because of work. It wasn't
until the middle of Season 5 and Season 2 for Buffy and Angel respectively
that I got into the full swing of things. Then as soon as I heard about
fan-fiction, I was in! But I had gotten a video tape (pre-DVD releases)
that had the episodes where Angel became Angelus and I was transfixed.
Something said then seemed to correspond very well with something I had
just seen in Buffy's fifth season.and this story was born.
It's called The Death of a Slayer, and there are fourteen parts to it. It's got elements of a Buffy/Spike romance, written before there was a real romance between the two of them. As far as spoilers, this was started after BtVS S5: "Into the Woods" and AtS S2: "Reunion". And since it's been such a long time since those aired, you might want to read a recap or review of those episodes to be in the frame of mind I was in when I started.although it isn't necessary. Most you Buffy fans out there can name the show and number and season of any line of dialogue I could quote you.lol.
The rating for this part is PG-13 (swearing) and of course these characters and this world does not belong to me but rather to Joss Whedon, Fox, and all those other great peeps that gave us a good show.
If you are interested in putting this story on your website, email me and let me know! I never say no, but I like to know who is supporting my work. Thanks!
*~*~*
*~*THE MEETING*~*
Buffy stared at her friends in shock. They could not be serious.
"Excuse me? You want to repeat that, Alexander Harris?"
Xander's eyes went wide and he looked around, making sure everyone was still backing him up.
"I said, well, we don't think that this thing.this relationship, with Spike, is.well.good."
Buffy blinked. That's basically what he had said before only last time it was more worded like: 'We've decided it isn't good for you to be with Spike.' Buffy couldn't believe this.
"So let me get this straight." She looked at all of her friends, who were looking a little less sure of their position now. "You all had a meeting to discuss my choice of boyfriends?" The last word was a little screeched, and told the others how upset she was getting.
"Buffy, it's Spike." This from Anya.
"Right, it is. Spike, who used to be evil. You should understand what 'used to' means, Anyanka." The jab was quick and to the point, and Anya looked to Xander quickly and then back to Buffy, a little less sure of herself now.
"Look. Who I date is my business. You want to quit being Scoobies, that's you're right. This is a one-woman show anyway. It's how it has been for centuries before and how it can be now, if necessary. I happen to love Spike. Ok? After the disasters I've had with men, I think I should have a right to happiness, and now I got it. So back the fuck off."
The others sat there, stunned. Finally Giles spoke.
"Uh, Buffy. We are only concerned for your well-being. Should something happen to you."
"Nothing is going to happen." She cut him off. She looked at all their faces. She knew she was being harsh, that in their position she might be acting the same way as them, but she couldn't help it. She didn't want to give Spike up.
"Look, lets say we all calm down. I'm going to go for a walk. I'll see you all later." And with that she walked out, leaving her friends staring after her.
"I hope she knows what she is doing." Giles cleaned his classes.
"I hope she cares." Xander exhaled loudly and then left the room.
*~*WHERE DID I LEAVE OFF?*~*
"Years ago, when I 'awoke' from being a soul-filled vampire, I had a plan to kill the slayer. It was a sound plan, and fun besides." Angelus smiled to the group. "See, the plan is, first we kill all her friends and let her find the bodies, and then, when she's an emotional wreck, we kill her."
Lindsey sighed.
"What makes you think you can?"
Angelus looked at him while the other two narrowed their eyes. Lindsey was always questioning Angelus and it usually resulted in punishment.
"Because, you silly boy, I know her. I've been studying this one for a while. I know the way she moves; I know the way she fights. I know what her weak spots are. This time, we can't lose."
"Yes you can. You can always lose. If there was no threat of losing you wouldn't play the game."
Angelus laughed.
"You amuse me. I'm glad I had the foresight to keep such an amusing pet."
Lindsey visibly winced at that. He hated his "place" in the group, and he knew he really didn't have any other choice but to be in this group. He knew the world, and it wasn't safe. Part of him wondered if he could make it alone. If Darla, with all her strength and all her wisdom, felt she needed a family to survive, how would he survive without them?
Angelus walked toward Lindsey, a cruel smile on his face. Lindsey stayed where he was. He knew he couldn't run. They were in a finite area, trapped by the sun in the warehouse Angelus found for their shelter. So he stood his ground and even stood up to face Angelus, knowing that single act would seal his fate of receiving punishment, but he didn't care. He figured he'd be getting punished anyway, and at least this way he could feel like he tried to stand up to him.
Angelus rewarded him with raised eyebrows and a nasty smile before he jacked him across the jaw, sending him flying across the room.
"Is this a lesion you'll never learn?" He slowly walked towards where Lindsey was laying. "You know what they say you should do to dogs to let them know who the master is?"
Lindsey opened his eyes and looked up at Angelus and watched him approach.
Angelus stopped directly in front of Lindsey.
"Mount them."
Drusilla clapped. The vampire Willow smiled darkly. Lindsey took an unneeded breath. Angelus reached for his belt.
*~*THEY BEGIN*~*
She looked around, warily checking each and every dark space in the cavern she was in. She knew they were here. She could hear Drusilla's cackle and feel Angelus' presence. She tightened her hold on her stake. She didn't relish going against Angelus again, but this time one of them wasn't coming out of this intact.
She heard something behind her and she quickly turned and saw Willow. She breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Be careful." She turned around again to start walking when she felt herself grabbed from behind.
"No, Slayer, you be careful." She heard Willow's laugh as she realized she was a vampire. Buffy's eyes widened.
She woke in a sweat.
"Oh my God."
*~*~*~*~*~*
Continued.
It's called The Death of a Slayer, and there are fourteen parts to it. It's got elements of a Buffy/Spike romance, written before there was a real romance between the two of them. As far as spoilers, this was started after BtVS S5: "Into the Woods" and AtS S2: "Reunion". And since it's been such a long time since those aired, you might want to read a recap or review of those episodes to be in the frame of mind I was in when I started.although it isn't necessary. Most you Buffy fans out there can name the show and number and season of any line of dialogue I could quote you.lol.
The rating for this part is PG-13 (swearing) and of course these characters and this world does not belong to me but rather to Joss Whedon, Fox, and all those other great peeps that gave us a good show.
If you are interested in putting this story on your website, email me and let me know! I never say no, but I like to know who is supporting my work. Thanks!
*~*~*
*~*THE MEETING*~*
Buffy stared at her friends in shock. They could not be serious.
"Excuse me? You want to repeat that, Alexander Harris?"
Xander's eyes went wide and he looked around, making sure everyone was still backing him up.
"I said, well, we don't think that this thing.this relationship, with Spike, is.well.good."
Buffy blinked. That's basically what he had said before only last time it was more worded like: 'We've decided it isn't good for you to be with Spike.' Buffy couldn't believe this.
"So let me get this straight." She looked at all of her friends, who were looking a little less sure of their position now. "You all had a meeting to discuss my choice of boyfriends?" The last word was a little screeched, and told the others how upset she was getting.
"Buffy, it's Spike." This from Anya.
"Right, it is. Spike, who used to be evil. You should understand what 'used to' means, Anyanka." The jab was quick and to the point, and Anya looked to Xander quickly and then back to Buffy, a little less sure of herself now.
"Look. Who I date is my business. You want to quit being Scoobies, that's you're right. This is a one-woman show anyway. It's how it has been for centuries before and how it can be now, if necessary. I happen to love Spike. Ok? After the disasters I've had with men, I think I should have a right to happiness, and now I got it. So back the fuck off."
The others sat there, stunned. Finally Giles spoke.
"Uh, Buffy. We are only concerned for your well-being. Should something happen to you."
"Nothing is going to happen." She cut him off. She looked at all their faces. She knew she was being harsh, that in their position she might be acting the same way as them, but she couldn't help it. She didn't want to give Spike up.
"Look, lets say we all calm down. I'm going to go for a walk. I'll see you all later." And with that she walked out, leaving her friends staring after her.
"I hope she knows what she is doing." Giles cleaned his classes.
"I hope she cares." Xander exhaled loudly and then left the room.
*~*WHERE DID I LEAVE OFF?*~*
"Years ago, when I 'awoke' from being a soul-filled vampire, I had a plan to kill the slayer. It was a sound plan, and fun besides." Angelus smiled to the group. "See, the plan is, first we kill all her friends and let her find the bodies, and then, when she's an emotional wreck, we kill her."
Lindsey sighed.
"What makes you think you can?"
Angelus looked at him while the other two narrowed their eyes. Lindsey was always questioning Angelus and it usually resulted in punishment.
"Because, you silly boy, I know her. I've been studying this one for a while. I know the way she moves; I know the way she fights. I know what her weak spots are. This time, we can't lose."
"Yes you can. You can always lose. If there was no threat of losing you wouldn't play the game."
Angelus laughed.
"You amuse me. I'm glad I had the foresight to keep such an amusing pet."
Lindsey visibly winced at that. He hated his "place" in the group, and he knew he really didn't have any other choice but to be in this group. He knew the world, and it wasn't safe. Part of him wondered if he could make it alone. If Darla, with all her strength and all her wisdom, felt she needed a family to survive, how would he survive without them?
Angelus walked toward Lindsey, a cruel smile on his face. Lindsey stayed where he was. He knew he couldn't run. They were in a finite area, trapped by the sun in the warehouse Angelus found for their shelter. So he stood his ground and even stood up to face Angelus, knowing that single act would seal his fate of receiving punishment, but he didn't care. He figured he'd be getting punished anyway, and at least this way he could feel like he tried to stand up to him.
Angelus rewarded him with raised eyebrows and a nasty smile before he jacked him across the jaw, sending him flying across the room.
"Is this a lesion you'll never learn?" He slowly walked towards where Lindsey was laying. "You know what they say you should do to dogs to let them know who the master is?"
Lindsey opened his eyes and looked up at Angelus and watched him approach.
Angelus stopped directly in front of Lindsey.
"Mount them."
Drusilla clapped. The vampire Willow smiled darkly. Lindsey took an unneeded breath. Angelus reached for his belt.
*~*THEY BEGIN*~*
She looked around, warily checking each and every dark space in the cavern she was in. She knew they were here. She could hear Drusilla's cackle and feel Angelus' presence. She tightened her hold on her stake. She didn't relish going against Angelus again, but this time one of them wasn't coming out of this intact.
She heard something behind her and she quickly turned and saw Willow. She breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Be careful." She turned around again to start walking when she felt herself grabbed from behind.
"No, Slayer, you be careful." She heard Willow's laugh as she realized she was a vampire. Buffy's eyes widened.
She woke in a sweat.
"Oh my God."
*~*~*~*~*~*
Continued.