Authors Note: Thanks for the great reviews everyone!

LadyPotter1 I am hoping to add some Mulder/Scully shippyness!

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Sunnydale Motor Inn Saturday, October 23rd

10:20am

Mulder was sat on his bed replaying last night's events when a light tap on the door brought him back to reality. He swung his legs off the bed and pulled on a shirt. There was another tap on the door but this time it was a little firmer. "Mulder it's me" came Scullys voice. He unlocked the door and opened it wide, a silent invitation to come in.  

Mulder sat himself on the edge of his bed and was surprised when Scully chose to sit right next to him instead of the chair across from him. He turned so that they were facing, "How you feelin this mornin Scully?" He asked as sincerely as possible but she didn't answer. Her eyes were fixed on the blank wall infont of her. "Scully?" He said trying to get her attention.

"What happened last night Mulder? Was it…was it real?" For the first time ever she was lost. Not only for words but also for thoughts. For six years she had been able to explain nearly everything with science and common knowledge, but now all that was being challenged.

"Well, you did say you wanted proof Scully and last night I think you got it" He answered quietly.

"You weren't shocked? Mulder a man changed into a monster in seconds last night right in front of us!" She was trying to raise her voice, trying to take control yet again, hoping he would turn round and tell her it was all some clever trick but he didn't.

"Scully I don't know what to say. I can't say it didn't happen because it did Scully. We both saw him change. I didn't expect it I assure you and I was just as shocked as you but we have proof Scully." He was kneeling in front of her now and cradling her small but powerful hands under his large ones. "Look, if you want to go home you can. I don't expect you to stay after everything that happened last night. I think some rest will do you good Scully"

"No Mulder, I…I want to stay. Part of me is screaming to run home but another part of me, a bigger part of me wants to understand all this. Wants to stay here, with you and…" A stray tear rolled down her cheek and Mulder leaned forward to brush it away with his thumb. Scully gave a weak smile as Mulder cradled her face in his hand.

Buffys Home

Saturday, October 23rd

11:30am

"So, d'you think there goin to leave?" asked Dawn as she finished off the last of her Lucky Charms cereal.

"I don't know, that Agent Scully got a real scare last night" replied Willow as she took Dawns empty bowl to the sink.

"Yea, for a minute there I thought she was going to get her gun out and shoot him or something." Dawn giggled.

"Shoot who?" came Buffys sleepy reply as she walked into the kitchen.

"Hey Buffy, want some pancakes?" asked Willow as she poured the batter into the pan. Buffy gave a small nod and sat next to her sister.

"We were just talking about the FBI agents. Think there gonna leave town?"

"Well Giles thinks that the woman might but not that Agent Mulder. Says he's really into all paranormal things so he'll probably stick around."

"Spike doesn't like them" Said Dawn as she poured another glass of juice.

"What?"

"Spike. Last night on the way home he said that he doesn't like the agents. Thinks they're goin to stab us in the back or something but he said that, and I quote…" She stood up and put on her best Spike impression, " …as long as Buffy trusts them then I bloody well do too but I still don't like em!" She sat back down to find Willow and Buffy both staring at her. "What?" She asked innocently.

"I don't remember him saying that" came Willows reply.

"When we went into the store, you and Tara stayed outside I asked him if he trusted them and that's what he said." Buffy gave a small shrug and stood up, I'm goin to get ready. I think Ill head over to Xanders, see what he thinks about all this."

"Alrite" Willow and Dawn chimed in union as Buffy left the kitchen.

"This isn't the way to Xanders Buffy!" She scolded herself as she walked through the all too familiar cemetery gates. She found herself going down the familiar path that lead to Spikes crypt.

She was about two minutes away from his crypt when something in the grass caught her eye. It was silver and glistening in the afternoon sun. She walked over and bent to pick it up. Once it was in her hand she knew what it was. It was the lighter Dawn had insisted on buying him as a thank you for helping out and saving her from Glory. It cost Buffy a fortune but secretly she didn't care how much it cost. He saved her sister, saved her and the world and what did they buy him? A lighter. Ok, so it wasn't a medal of honour or key to the city but the look on his face when he unwrapped it was priceless. Buffy had never seen him so happy and she could have sworn his eyes filled up with tears. The lighter it's self was silver with his name carved into it. She knew he took it everywhere with him so why was it just on the ground out here? She felt dread rise up in her stomach as she almost ran to his crypt. As much as she refused to admit it she did care for him in some way. It wasn't love, it could never be love she told herself but he almost certainly had a place in her heart. Not that she ever told him this of course, she never told anyone.

She pushed open the crypt door slowly and walked in. It was pitch black inside so she had to give her eyes a few minutes to adjust. He wasn't here. She could feel it. She could always sense Spike and right now she wasn't sensing him. She walked over to the ladder and jumped down to the lower level. His bed was made and there were no clothes on the floor. He hadn't been here. "Spike?" It was almost a whisper as she moved around his room, the lighter firmly clutched in her hand.

'You're over reacting Buffy, he's probably with Clem or…or…"Buffys attempts at calming herself were not working. She had no idea why she was acting like this and all that was on her mind was Spike and if he was safe.

She climbed back up the ladder and came face to face with a pair of army boots.

"Buffy?"

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