Chapter 15

Xander and Giles dragged the struggling Spike, back into the house. He was calling up a storm. Willow closed the door, and looked at the fragile man. He needed to calm down some and start to think clearly.

"Tara, maybe we should make him some special ice tea,' Willow whispered.

Tara nodded as they felt Spikes eyes watching them as they walked out of sight.

"William, we need a plan to destroy them without just barging in," Giles said sitting down in the chair.

He took his glasses off and cleaned them.

"Jeez, G-man some things never do change," Xander said as he flopped down on the couch.

"Xander, how many times do I have to tell you, don't call me G-man," Giles said harshly.

Anya looked over at Xander.

"Xander, don't flop on the furniture. God, I swear I have two boys sometime well except, when I'm in the bed room receiving…."

"ANYA!" Xander said frustrated.

"Good lord," Giles muttered, rubbing the bridge of his nose.

"You plan to make some great plan with this?" Spike asked Giles.

Giles looked up at him. Spikes face was full of fear, no matter how tough he acted. It was obvious he was hurting inside.

"William, we will get them back and we will make a great plan but…"

"BUT….BUT! There are no buts when it comes to Buffy and Amber. Not as long as I, live on this bloody earth. So, if you want to make up a plan then do it fast, because I know what it is like in that hell hole. It isn't quite the fun it was, when you guys were in there," Spike snarled.

Spike stormed out of the room and went upstairs. The group heard a door slam. The room stayed silent.

"Well I think someone should go talk to him except for me of course," Anya offered.

Everyone in the room looked at each other. It wasn't going to be easy, calming Spike down. Especially, since his world revolved around Buffy, and their baby girl.

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Buffy sat in the cell rocking the baby. She had severely injured the last four doctors who tried to get the baby from Buffy's arms. This place was hell. She shuddered to think what it was like for Spike.

"I never thought of you as the ruthless type," Riley said smugly.

She looked up at him and scowled.

"Get the hell away from me," Riley, Buffy hissed.

She held Amber closer to her chest.

"Easy, Buffy, we have no intentions to hurt you," Riley said softly.

He touched her arm. She grabbed his hand flung him to the ground.

"Don't you dare touch me," Buffy said through her clenched teeth. Riley stood up a little wobbly.

"You and the kid are just bait. We have no interest in you. We want your husband. Once he gets here, you will be free to go. You can raise Amber in a safe place without him hurting you," Riley said before walking out of her cell and locking it up.

Buffy looked down at Amber before bursting in tears. They were going to kill Spike and she couldn't do a thing about it.

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"So, you think they only want Spike?" Willow asked, optimistic.

Angel nodded, and continued to pace, as he told the scoobies what the government wanted.

"They have no real interest in Buffy. If they wanted Amber, they would have never taken Buffy. It would be too dangerous and hindering to them. So, I was thinking, what if they had their own intention of leading Spike to their building. They want to do experiments on him," Angel said, as he finally got dizzy and sat down.

"Why though? I mean he's human," Xander asked.

Angel shrugged.

"They never have heard of an evil being turning human," Angel answered. "They aren't used to our world. They never saw the things we see and fight every single night."

Giles sighed and leaned back in his chair.

"So, what's the plan?" Xander asked looking around at everyone.

"I go in and kill them," a voice said from the doorway.

Everyone turned and saw Spike standing in army gear.

"You can't just go in and kill them," Angel argued. "You'll need back up and they'll know you're there because of that radioactive hair of yours."

"That's why I bought this," Spike said, as he held up a box of hair dye.

Everyone stared at him, stunned.

"You're not," Angel said.

Spike shrugged.

"It's time for a change. I can't be a bleached blonde forever," Spike said settling the box down on the table.

"I'll dye it for you if you like," Willow offered.

Spike smiled.

"I was going to ask you anyway," Spike answered.

Willow nodded and they disappeared into the kitchen.

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An hour later Spike walked into the living room with his new hair color. Everyone gawped, stunned by the now brunette Spike. Angel crossed his arms and shook his head.

"I don't know. I expected for you to go to a red head," Angel said trying to stifle a grin.

Spike rolled his eyes.

"Stuff it, Peaches. It's my natural hair color, you stupid git," Spike said as he pulled out his gun to check it.

"Ok, you're ready, but we still don't have a plan," Willow said as she wiped off her hands.

"Will, you can perform some kind of spell to make the computers malfunction, while Peaches and I, get Buffy and Amber out of there. Xander and Giles can fight off some of the army guys. Anya and Tara will keep watch outside. Everyone got that?" Spike ordered.

Everyone nodded as they went over the plans again, and they all waited for nightfall to hit.

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"Sergeant Finn, there seems to be trespassers on the property," a solider man said.

Riley looked over the soldiers shoulder. He didn't recognize the leader but he recognized the rest. Riley straightened with a wicked smile on his face and crossed his arms.

"Boys, its time to get our ginger pig," Riley said with joy in his voice.

He looked over at Buffy, who was in a new cell by the look out quarters.

"Don't worry, Buffy. Ill make sure it's quick so it would hurt him or Angel," Riley teased.

Buffy hit the bars with her hands and got shocked. Riley laughed.

"He'll kill you, Riley. Spike or Angel will kill you and it won't surprise me if it is both of them," Buffy hissed.

Riley started laughing and left the room.

Buffy looked over at Amber as she started crying. She scooped baby up and rocked her back and forth. She kissed her forehead then looked back at the screen.

"I just hope they don't get killed in the process," Buffy whispered, as a tear trickled down her cheek.

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Spike was the first one to see the commando guys charging. Everyone attacked as they did. Spike grabbed a few of the commandos' guns and tossed them to everyone. It was easy getting past the guards, getting to Buffy was the hard part.

"This is where we split up, Angel and I will go this way, and Giles, you and Xander go that way. If you guys find Buffy and Amber, get them out of here as fast as possible. Don't be afraid to shoot those things. Leave Riley to Peaches and I," Spike ordered.

Everyone nodded and they went their separate ways.

"What if they run into Riley?" Angel asked as they walked down the halls.

Spike looked at him and shrugged.

"Then they shoot at him. We can only hope that we run into Riley instead of them. That way I can kick his ass for taking my family," Spike answered.

Angel nodded.

"You boys don't have to worry about that. You won't last long enough to hurt me," A voice said over their shoulder.

They turned and their faces got darker.

"Well, I'm sure as hell I'm going to kill you. Not sure about Peaches though," Spike said harshly.

"Give it up, Spike. You're not strong. I beat the crap out of you once. What makes you think I can't do it again?" Riley asked.

"Are you going to stand there and bicker all day, or are we going to fight so I can get my wife and kid back?" Spike asked.

Riley didn't wait. He and six of his men charged at them. Riley went straight for Spike. Spike knocked him down to the floor. He punched him.

"Now, tell me where they are," Spike demanded.

Riley smiled smugly.

"I'll never tell," Riley said.

Spike punched him again.

"Wrong answer, farm boy," Spike said as he kicked him in the groin and punched him four more times.

"Now lets try again, where are they?"

Spike punched and beat Riley to a pulp until he finally gave up.

"Ok, Ok! They're in the lookout room," Riley said before sirens went off.

A computerized voice came on.

"System Meltdown, the place will be destroyed in 1 minute."

Spike got up. He got his gun and pointed it at Riley.

"Now you will show me where….."

"Spike, they're in here," Angel interrupted.

Spike nodded.

"Get them out of here. I have business to finish and don't argue," Spike ordered.

Angel rushed into the lookout room and helped Buffy to escape. He took them through the opened window. Spike licked his lips and looked at his Riley. Spike was shaking his head.

"You changed into a nothing. Too bad you won't live long enough to change," Spike said before he shot Riley twice.

He put his gun away. He walked back towards the entrance. He saw he took a wrong turn and cursed. He hit the back door as the place blew up.

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"NO!" Buffy screamed as the place blew up.

Giles and Xander had barely made it out in time. Buffy started to run, but Angel grabbed her and pulled her into his arms as she cried. Everyone watched in horror and grief, as the building burned to the ground. The death of a hero, the death of a person who had grown to become family and a great friend was unexpected.

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Three weeks later.

Buffy stood looking at the grave. It was an empty grave, but his grave nonetheless. Tears were flowing from her eyes. Angel was watching Amber, while she visited with Spike alone. It wasn't Spike. They never found his remains or what was left of him.

She traced his name on the headstone, and sighed as she tried to hold back fresh tears. She never imagined life without him. He had always been there. Even when she didn't love him, he had been there. She had grown to rely on his presence and now he was gone.

"Why didn't he just run and get out of there?" Buffy asked with an emotional voice.

She placed flowers on top of the headstone.

"I know you feel like flowers were for weak people, but I cant place cigarettes on the grave. Some one will steal them. You should see Amber, William. She's beginning to...look….like you." Buffy's voice broke.

She pressed her forehead against the headstone, and closed her eyes still remembering the smell of him.

"I just wished I kissed you before I ran to get Angel. I miss you so much, William. I miss your touches, your kisses, and your strong arms. I don't think I'll ever get over you. I thought I would never go through what I went through with Angel. Except in the end you won't come back. You'll still be dead." She kissed the head stone.

"I love you, William. I will always love you."

She got up and headed towards her car. A sick and twisted man had shattered her life. She hated for leaving him and moving on while she was still in pain of what had happened between them.

"I hope you are rotting in hell, Riley Finn. Because if you're still alive I will kill you," Buffy whispered. She got into her car and drove to her only rock left….Amber.

The End?

A/N: Ok No one panic. There is a sequel in the works Called When You're Role Isn't Over. I know you guys don't feel it was right for Spike to die but we aren't certain his dead. That's why I mentioned the open grave. I just want to thank you guys for reviewing. The sequel will take place five years later and a new mysterious man comes to Sunnydale that will change everyone lives forever. So please follow. Trust Me…You'll want to read it!