Phase 12
Sunnydale

As usual the Bronze is crowded with its demonic clientele but the Master's main henchmen had
no problem making their way through it. Fresh from the kill, they radiated power and danger. It
was better and safer for the lesser vampires to move away.

The curtain parted and they were in the Master's quarters. This time they did not bother with
greetings.

"The deed is done" Xander announced.

"You killed the girl who was looking for the Slayer?"

Willow flopped into the high-backed chair and began playing with her hair. It was obvious that
she was upset about something.

"It was too easy" she murmured. "I felt cheap"

The Master catches the surliness in her tone but chooses to ignore it. She can be very moody
sometimes.

"Excellent. All will proceed as planned"

Xander signaled his partner to leave. Willow rose and took her place beside him.

"Willow" the Master called loudly.

She turned and walked back to him. The ancient vampire touched her face lightly. "My lovely
Willow. Don't think that I've forgotten your request"

The vampiress' eyes brightened. "Then... will I get it?"

"Just as soon as a suitable one is located. You and Xander are my pride and joy. There is very
little that I would deny you"

Willow smiled and licked her lips. She only had to wait a little bit longer.

She would get her wish after all.

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"Do you have any idea where we are going pet?" Spike asked for the umpteenth time.

They had arrived at Sunnydale and summarily gotten lost amidst the abandoned houses and
boarded up shops.

"I'm hoping that we're just gonna run into this Giles' guy eventually"

"Or the Master"

"Whatever. I got something for either of them" she said determinedly

"That's my girl. Ready for anything and everything. I gather you want to finish this quickly,
luv"

"The sooner the better. I want to get home. This place creeps me out"

"I'm right there with you. In more ways than one" his voice lowered a few pitches and took an
entire different meaning.

"As long as you brought the chains" she said huskily.

He didn't have a chance to answer her as they came across a very interesting scene.

A large recycling truck was parked in a corner loading cargo. The thing of it was that the cargo
was unmistakably human and the loaders vampires.

Buffy's muscles tensed and she looked over at the vampire beside her. He gave her an
imperceptible nod.

The vamps didn't know what hit them. The combined strength and speed of Slayer and Vampire
were more than the fledglings could handle. Buffy's precise fighting skills and Spike's zest for
violence made them an efficient team. Within moments the all but one of the demons had
exploded into dust. The remaining vampire fled to a dark cluster of trees. Spike started to run
after the demon but the Buffy stopped him and engaged him into a passionate victory kiss as the
would be victims cleared out of the vehicle.

As usual the world fell away when their lips met.

The watcher cleared his throat loudly to announce his presence. Buffy pulled away from Spike
and faced the newcomer.

Giles breathed a sigh of relief. He'd seen a photograph of her once. She'd finally come.

"Buffy. Buffy Summers"

"That's right and you would be...?"

"Rupert Giles. I am so glad that you made it"

Buffy shrugged. Spike came to stand behind her. His arm snaked around her waist and pulled
her to him.

"Want to tell me what we are doing here?" she asked

"We?" the watcher inquired.

"My boyfriend and I and before you notice it yourself, he is a vampire and he is on my side" it
was a warning really.

"Dear Lord" added the incredulous Watcher. Buffy Summer's had brought her vampiric lover
into the Hellmouth. Was the girl mad?

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The escaped vampire ran with all the speed he could muster through the deserted streets of
Sunnydale. At last he got to the Bronze and skidded inside. He was pretty low on the demon
totem poll but his desperation to see the Master got him an almost immediate audience with the
leader.

The fledgling dropped to his knees when he was led before the head vampire.

"Master. It is grievous news that I bring" he said almost melodramatically.

The older vampire looked annoyed and impatient "Out with it then"

"We were attacked as we were collecting new prey to bring to you oh Lord. There was a girl.
One incredibly strong girl that killed my partners"

The Master hissed "The Slayer"

"Yes sir but she had an ally" the creature said suspensefully.

"That's impossible. The Slayer always fights alone" the Master remarked coldly.

"Not this time. She had one of ours with her"

"What do you mean by 'one of ours"

"A vampire, master. A vampire has joined the Slayer"

The leader turned to his guards.

"Bring Willow and Xander ,NOW"

TBC

Author's note: Just what is Willow's wish? And how will our bleached wonder fit into it? Stay
tuned and don't forget to R&R