Phase 16
The vampiress knelt in a beautiful silver lit clearing. Her eyes were closed and she held a black
velvet sachet in her pale hands. Her chants were barely audible even in the silent night. The
forest seemed to be holding its breath. Afraid of the beautiful predator in its midst.
She opened the sachet and scattered its contents on the moist ground. The dark ashy powder
settled around her.
"Adonai, Helomi, Pine, Adonai...The Gods do command thee from thy majesty"
There was a soft rustling in the woods. A hint of sparkling eyes.
"O Mappa Lapan, Adonai, Helomi, Come forward, know your calling"
A tiny baby deer answered her call. He sniffed the air innocently and approached the vampiress.
It was a sweet animal, reminiscent of Bambi. Willow smiled.
"Here baby. I got a gift for you"
The small mammal sniffed her extended hand and licked her fingers tentatively. The vampiress
stroked the animals ears. The deer drew closer.
Willow's eyes turned golden and her face acquired the now familiar vampiric traces. She sank
her fangs into the deer's exposed throat. The animal bucked and cried in pain as the predator
consumed its life's blood. It was such a tiny thing that within minutes most of its blood was
gone and Willow had to stop herself. From the satchel, she took a small etched glass bottle
which she filled with the last few drops of blood.
She got up leaving the dying animal behind. In her hands is the final component that will bring
the Slayer's ally to her.
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"Ahh...Buffy" the voice said.
The Slayer blinked and turned towards the voice. It was Nancy, the only other female member
of their group. She was fidgeting in the doorway, obviously uncomfortable about something.
Buffy nodded and the girl walked inside.
"Can I talk to you for a minute" Nancy's shaky tone confirmed her discomfort.
"Yeah, sure what's up?" the Slayer said lightly and motioned the girl to take a seat on the
wooden bench near the flowered trellis. Spike had gone inside for a pre-battle snack and she had
remained in the courtyard waiting for everyone to get ready.
"I don't know how to say this" Nancy began
Buffy turned scarlet. "Oh if its about last night I have to apologize for getting so carried away.
Its just that Spike really knows how to push my buttons when he wants to and..."
Nancy shook her head profusely "No, no its not about that... well it is kinda...but...I"
"Go on. I sleep with a vampire, I'm used to everything" Buffy joked half-heartedly.
"Its just that you and Spike...well, you couldn't be more different and yet both of you are
together. How did that happen?" she asked
"Well you know the part about him holding me in his home. That got pretty ...ahh...tense for a
while but eventually we both realized that we felt for each other"
"And the fact that he is a vampire never bothered you. It didn't keep you from falling in love
with him"
"At first. But then I was already in love and couldn't do anything about it. It just happened" the
Slayer shrugged. It was hard to explain herself sometimes.
Nancy turned away. It was obvious that the blond's words had bothered her greatly. Buffy
looked at her curiously. She had never learned to read people as well as Spike did but she
sensed that something was hurting the girl in front of her.
"But what everyone needs to understand, Nancy, its that Spike is one in a million. Your typical
vamp would not behave the way he does. They do not fall in love with humans, they do not see
us as more than prey. I love Spike but I haven't forgotten this "
"And you still trust him"
"Trust is a two way street. He is a vampire but I'm the Slayer. I have faith that he will not drain
me when I sleep and he has faith that I will not stake him when he is looking the other way. The
basis of all this trust and faith is the extraordinary fact that we love each other" Buffy smiled. It
felt so right to say it.
"And you would love him even if... he were to turn against you" it was more of a statement than
a question.
"That's a tough call. I honestly don't know what I would do. Hopefully I won't ever have to
find out. But why the questionnaire? Not that I mind" the Slayer added.
Nancy sighed and played with her silver cross on a chain. Some things were just hard to
share...and admit.
Realization crossed the Slayer's visage.
"Oh! Uhm... God...I'm sorry. I'm such a blond sometimes. Well for what its worth, I really
don't think that he's admitted it yet. He still thinks that he can bring her back and that's just not
possible. Maybe he'll see it someday soon and maybe you and him..."
Nancy shook her head sadly. "I don't think so. She was a really amazing girl and he loved her
very much. It's so hard when he sees he like she is know. He still feels for her"
"For his sake I hope that he stops really soon since that redhead will not be around for much
longer if I get my way. I hope that he can deal and maybe learn to appreciate what he has before
its too late"
"Like there could be someone else" Nancy said with a wry smile.
"Why not? There is Larry"
"Larry's gay" the smile broadened.
"Well then, Giles" Buffy suggested.
"Giles is old..." Nancy snorted slightly "....but maybe Spike?"
"Not unless you want to get real personal with Mr. Pointy Stake" The Slayer was kidding,
mostly.
"I had heard that Slayers were territorial"
"Dammed right. And vindictive with a tendency to eviscerate their enemies and whoever is
hitting on their man"
"I'll keep that in mind. I apologize for playing twenty questions, its just that you have such an
remarkable perspective. Plus you're the only girl around here and I guess I needed someone to
confide in" Nancy said with an apologetic shrug
"Anytime. I didn't know that I missed the girl-talk sessions so much. Hope we can do it again
soon." the Slayer answered with a smile.
Both girls rose from the seats at the same time. The time for talk was over and it was time to
deal the Vampire Master of Sunnydale a deadly blow.
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"Bored now" the vampiress' tone expressed just how much
She had gone straight to the Bronze after completing her potion. Xander was busy getting
everyone ready for the Slayer's approaching attack.
"Patience sweet. Just getting the troops assembled. Gotta a helpful hint from one of the sentries
I had posted near the Watcher's complex. It seems that our shiny new nemesis has a weakness
for her vampire ally" her lover said patiently
"She loves him" she murmured as he put his arms around her. The vampire guard turned away
knowing that Willow and Xander liked their privacy.
"Its that or she's into kissing her enemies. Whatever. I want this guy alive. He can be very
useful to finish the white hats for once and for all" his lips grazed her neck
"Nifty. And were are we going to keep him when we get him" Willow said as she hung her head
to make his ministrations easier.
"Basement. I had a nice new chain a manacles combo put into the cage" his teeth nicked at her
throat. Willow trilled in pleasure.
"He'll be like a puppy in a kennel. Can I have him?"
Xander narrowed his eyes. He had walked right into that one. Well, it was better to let her have
her way. "Sure sweets. He is all yours as soon as we can get him"
Willow smiled and drew her tongue across her fangs. She couldn't wait.
TBC.
Author's note: This chapter is dedicated to the show that sparked my imagination for seven years
and made a fanfic writer out of me. It is also dedicated to all things Spuffy because that is the
'ship that saved the world. Thank you Buffy, Spike, Willow, Xander, Dawn, Anya, Giles, Angel,
Cordelia, Drusilla, Darla, Jenny, Riley, Oz et co. Although you may not exist in our dimension,
you definitely have a place in our hearts and in our minds. Thank you Joss Whedon for a
wonderful ride.
The vampiress knelt in a beautiful silver lit clearing. Her eyes were closed and she held a black
velvet sachet in her pale hands. Her chants were barely audible even in the silent night. The
forest seemed to be holding its breath. Afraid of the beautiful predator in its midst.
She opened the sachet and scattered its contents on the moist ground. The dark ashy powder
settled around her.
"Adonai, Helomi, Pine, Adonai...The Gods do command thee from thy majesty"
There was a soft rustling in the woods. A hint of sparkling eyes.
"O Mappa Lapan, Adonai, Helomi, Come forward, know your calling"
A tiny baby deer answered her call. He sniffed the air innocently and approached the vampiress.
It was a sweet animal, reminiscent of Bambi. Willow smiled.
"Here baby. I got a gift for you"
The small mammal sniffed her extended hand and licked her fingers tentatively. The vampiress
stroked the animals ears. The deer drew closer.
Willow's eyes turned golden and her face acquired the now familiar vampiric traces. She sank
her fangs into the deer's exposed throat. The animal bucked and cried in pain as the predator
consumed its life's blood. It was such a tiny thing that within minutes most of its blood was
gone and Willow had to stop herself. From the satchel, she took a small etched glass bottle
which she filled with the last few drops of blood.
She got up leaving the dying animal behind. In her hands is the final component that will bring
the Slayer's ally to her.
##############
"Ahh...Buffy" the voice said.
The Slayer blinked and turned towards the voice. It was Nancy, the only other female member
of their group. She was fidgeting in the doorway, obviously uncomfortable about something.
Buffy nodded and the girl walked inside.
"Can I talk to you for a minute" Nancy's shaky tone confirmed her discomfort.
"Yeah, sure what's up?" the Slayer said lightly and motioned the girl to take a seat on the
wooden bench near the flowered trellis. Spike had gone inside for a pre-battle snack and she had
remained in the courtyard waiting for everyone to get ready.
"I don't know how to say this" Nancy began
Buffy turned scarlet. "Oh if its about last night I have to apologize for getting so carried away.
Its just that Spike really knows how to push my buttons when he wants to and..."
Nancy shook her head profusely "No, no its not about that... well it is kinda...but...I"
"Go on. I sleep with a vampire, I'm used to everything" Buffy joked half-heartedly.
"Its just that you and Spike...well, you couldn't be more different and yet both of you are
together. How did that happen?" she asked
"Well you know the part about him holding me in his home. That got pretty ...ahh...tense for a
while but eventually we both realized that we felt for each other"
"And the fact that he is a vampire never bothered you. It didn't keep you from falling in love
with him"
"At first. But then I was already in love and couldn't do anything about it. It just happened" the
Slayer shrugged. It was hard to explain herself sometimes.
Nancy turned away. It was obvious that the blond's words had bothered her greatly. Buffy
looked at her curiously. She had never learned to read people as well as Spike did but she
sensed that something was hurting the girl in front of her.
"But what everyone needs to understand, Nancy, its that Spike is one in a million. Your typical
vamp would not behave the way he does. They do not fall in love with humans, they do not see
us as more than prey. I love Spike but I haven't forgotten this "
"And you still trust him"
"Trust is a two way street. He is a vampire but I'm the Slayer. I have faith that he will not drain
me when I sleep and he has faith that I will not stake him when he is looking the other way. The
basis of all this trust and faith is the extraordinary fact that we love each other" Buffy smiled. It
felt so right to say it.
"And you would love him even if... he were to turn against you" it was more of a statement than
a question.
"That's a tough call. I honestly don't know what I would do. Hopefully I won't ever have to
find out. But why the questionnaire? Not that I mind" the Slayer added.
Nancy sighed and played with her silver cross on a chain. Some things were just hard to
share...and admit.
Realization crossed the Slayer's visage.
"Oh! Uhm... God...I'm sorry. I'm such a blond sometimes. Well for what its worth, I really
don't think that he's admitted it yet. He still thinks that he can bring her back and that's just not
possible. Maybe he'll see it someday soon and maybe you and him..."
Nancy shook her head sadly. "I don't think so. She was a really amazing girl and he loved her
very much. It's so hard when he sees he like she is know. He still feels for her"
"For his sake I hope that he stops really soon since that redhead will not be around for much
longer if I get my way. I hope that he can deal and maybe learn to appreciate what he has before
its too late"
"Like there could be someone else" Nancy said with a wry smile.
"Why not? There is Larry"
"Larry's gay" the smile broadened.
"Well then, Giles" Buffy suggested.
"Giles is old..." Nancy snorted slightly "....but maybe Spike?"
"Not unless you want to get real personal with Mr. Pointy Stake" The Slayer was kidding,
mostly.
"I had heard that Slayers were territorial"
"Dammed right. And vindictive with a tendency to eviscerate their enemies and whoever is
hitting on their man"
"I'll keep that in mind. I apologize for playing twenty questions, its just that you have such an
remarkable perspective. Plus you're the only girl around here and I guess I needed someone to
confide in" Nancy said with an apologetic shrug
"Anytime. I didn't know that I missed the girl-talk sessions so much. Hope we can do it again
soon." the Slayer answered with a smile.
Both girls rose from the seats at the same time. The time for talk was over and it was time to
deal the Vampire Master of Sunnydale a deadly blow.
###############
"Bored now" the vampiress' tone expressed just how much
She had gone straight to the Bronze after completing her potion. Xander was busy getting
everyone ready for the Slayer's approaching attack.
"Patience sweet. Just getting the troops assembled. Gotta a helpful hint from one of the sentries
I had posted near the Watcher's complex. It seems that our shiny new nemesis has a weakness
for her vampire ally" her lover said patiently
"She loves him" she murmured as he put his arms around her. The vampire guard turned away
knowing that Willow and Xander liked their privacy.
"Its that or she's into kissing her enemies. Whatever. I want this guy alive. He can be very
useful to finish the white hats for once and for all" his lips grazed her neck
"Nifty. And were are we going to keep him when we get him" Willow said as she hung her head
to make his ministrations easier.
"Basement. I had a nice new chain a manacles combo put into the cage" his teeth nicked at her
throat. Willow trilled in pleasure.
"He'll be like a puppy in a kennel. Can I have him?"
Xander narrowed his eyes. He had walked right into that one. Well, it was better to let her have
her way. "Sure sweets. He is all yours as soon as we can get him"
Willow smiled and drew her tongue across her fangs. She couldn't wait.
TBC.
Author's note: This chapter is dedicated to the show that sparked my imagination for seven years
and made a fanfic writer out of me. It is also dedicated to all things Spuffy because that is the
'ship that saved the world. Thank you Buffy, Spike, Willow, Xander, Dawn, Anya, Giles, Angel,
Cordelia, Drusilla, Darla, Jenny, Riley, Oz et co. Although you may not exist in our dimension,
you definitely have a place in our hearts and in our minds. Thank you Joss Whedon for a
wonderful ride.