Title: Rags to Riches
Summary: Buffy is in an orphanage in Westbury, England. Takes place around the 1900's, but there's some hi tech stuff. She's 16 and has been there since she was 11. Her parents died in a boat accident and having no living relatives she was sent there. In London there is a family looking for a teenager to adopt, someone who could try to help their out of control son, Spike. Giles and Jenny meet Buffy and decide that she is perfect. They take her back to London where she meets Spike. At first there is nothing but hate between them, but then love starts to develop.
AN:, OK here's the next chapter and guess what? Spike is in it!!!!He won't be in it till the end, just an introduction, but if I don't get enough reviews I won't update for a LONG time, and I'm serious, I have to do school work so I'm writing this in between, but I might do other things in my free time. Also I noticed that a lot of ppl have me on theor author alert, but half of them have never reviewed my story! I mean I take it over nothing, but.Newayz I'll shut up now thanx.
Thank You: Aleesha, Courtney, Jenny, Ape18, Spuffy, sisterspookylh, Buffspike, Trinity Cloud and (the ever faithful) Spike wuvs Buffy and Harm Marie.
~*~*~* "Well, at least we can pack light," Buffy observed as her and Willow walked down the stairs, suitcases in hands. Owning few positions, they had merely chucked in a couple of sweaters and old childhood toys. They were taking a cab to the station and would arrive in London during the night. They'd get settled in the next day and Jenny said she'd take Buffy shopping and Willow would meet her new parents.
The other Orphan's had gathered in the foyer to see them off. Faith, Anya and Amy smiled, but were sad at losing two of their close friends. To Buffy and Willow it was like losing a family, but gaining another one. They landed on the platform, and Buffy smiled sadly and threw her arms around the girls.
Amy and Anya wrapped their arms around Buffy and Willow skipped over to join in. Faith seemed taken a back at the kind of affection they were displaying. She frowned and slowly patted their backs awkwardly. A clap of a pair of hands cam from behind and Mr. Brandytooke gave them a 'hurry up orphans' nod, and practically shoved them out the door. Buffy and Willow waved good bye tot eh others, scattered a couple of kisses into the crowd and left.
The rain hadn't ceased and the road looked like a river. They scurried into a cab trying to avoid the large puddles. Jenny and Rupert were already inside with huge grins on their faces, matching Willow's and Buffy's. The cab was small, and had black leather seats, definitely more pricy than the usual. It started with a jostle and sprayed water as it moved down the street.
They sat in silence for a moment not sure of what to say. Finally Buffy decided to bring up some small talk. "I've never been to London before, is it really big?" She questioned.
"Yes, quite, but we'll show you around for the first while until you get to know your surroundings, William could help you as well," Giles said.
Buffy nodded dumbly, "He's your son right?"
"Yes, he's 18, we gave him a ring the other day and told him that he should be expecting you, hopefully he's behaved himself during our absence," Jenny sighed.
"Behaved." Buffy inquired trying not to sound too pushy, but wanting to know something about her soon to be brother.
"William is very colorful, he's been in spots of trouble all over London, not to frighten you child, he just picks bar fights, and vandalizes, we've tried everything, but he always says we don't get him, so we thought that perhaps if we had someone his own age it might help," Jenny explained. Buffy gulped and nodded. What if he didn't like her?
"Oh," She managed quietly, Willow frowned at Buffy, hoping her best friend would be ok.
Sensing their worry, Giles reassured them, "He won't hurt you, it's mostly a masculine thing. He got involved with a girl named Drusilla, bad news, she changed everything about him, she's into drugs, alcohol, everything that you should stay away from, but for some reason he loves her, we try to keep him away from her, but it's rather impossible, he used to be kind and sweet, but she turned him dark," Giles sighed.
What Rupert had said certainly didn't comfort the pair, it gave Willow the shakes and she didn't have to live with him.
The cab pulled into the station about 10 minutes later. Giles slipped two pounds into the driver's hand and pushed open the umbrella, ushering the women under. They scurried over to the window and were informed that the train would be arriving in half an hour, which meant a long, wet, cold wait. They walked into the small waiting area where a few other people sat with newspapers.
"So," Willow said.
"Yea," Buffy smiled.
Jenny and Rupert gave them a smile, trying also to think of what to say.
"Perhaps we can all go out tomorrow, along with your new family for breakfast, and then go shopping together. I'm sure that The Mintons, that's the family that's adopting you, will love to join us, plus we can all meet, there's an excellent fish and chips place near us," Jenny smiled. The girls nodded in agreement and they spent the rest of the time discussing what there was to do in London and pondering if they'd meet the Queen. Eventually they heard the shriek of a whistle and piled into the black steel train. For the first time in years everything seemed right for them, they were happy.
~*~*~*~
The train pulled up in a very royal looking station.
"Welcome to King's Cross," Giles said as they walked onto platform 9 (and 3 quarters, lol, oops no wait this isn't a HP crossover).
It was breathtaking! Shining steel covered every inch, Black, silver and red engines stood everywhere with bustling crowds waving goodbye and hello. They walked over to the door and swung it open, the damp air chilled their bones as they yet again got into another cab and took off towards a new home.
~*~*~* The cab pulled up in front of a huge mansion. It was covered in ivy with red bricks. Two white doors sat under a balcony with white metal railings, it was amazing, as were all the other houses on the street. Jenny pulled out the key and unlocked the door. It swung open to reveal a grand foyer. Paintings and statues were everywhere. It was fit for a king.
"WILLIAM!" Giles yelled echoing through the house. There wasn't an answer.
"WILLIAM!" He called again. "Bloody Hell," he muttered.
"Very well girls, it seems that he has yet again forgotten-" he was cut off by the front door swinging open and a leather clad figure walking in. Buffy stared at him open mouthed as did Willow.
"Wow!" Buffy whispered blushing thinking of her ugly clothes.
He has White blonde hair, cheek bones to die for, a extremely muscular chest of what she could see under his tight black t-shirt and frozen blue eyes.
"So glad that you could join us William," Giles said expressionlessly.
"Spike,' he growled.
"Huh?" Buffy sounded.
"Name's Spike," he said rolling his eyes. He furrowed his eyebrows, one of them scarred, "And you are?"
"Buffy, and this is my friend Willow," she said quietly. "Right, forgot, you're the orphan that is to be my oh so annoying sister, cause mom and da aren't up to doin it again and think I need some reforming,' he scoffed.
"WILLIAM!" Giles roared. "That is no way to behave, and thank god she's not as screwed up as you!"
Spike looked offended and took of down the hall. Leaving Buffy and Willow standing there.
"Right then I'll show you to your rooms,' Jenny said and started to walk up some elegant white stairs, halted by many platforms that had end tables on them with books or clocks. She led them each into a room with a canopy bed and said good night.
AN: Ok sorry I didn't update sooner, you guys are wrecking my story idea!!!! It was going to be angst at first, but apparently no one wants that, but oo bad. I won't do as much, but I don't think a little will hurt. Besides I think it makes it hotter, oh ell pleaz review!
Summary: Buffy is in an orphanage in Westbury, England. Takes place around the 1900's, but there's some hi tech stuff. She's 16 and has been there since she was 11. Her parents died in a boat accident and having no living relatives she was sent there. In London there is a family looking for a teenager to adopt, someone who could try to help their out of control son, Spike. Giles and Jenny meet Buffy and decide that she is perfect. They take her back to London where she meets Spike. At first there is nothing but hate between them, but then love starts to develop.
AN:, OK here's the next chapter and guess what? Spike is in it!!!!He won't be in it till the end, just an introduction, but if I don't get enough reviews I won't update for a LONG time, and I'm serious, I have to do school work so I'm writing this in between, but I might do other things in my free time. Also I noticed that a lot of ppl have me on theor author alert, but half of them have never reviewed my story! I mean I take it over nothing, but.Newayz I'll shut up now thanx.
Thank You: Aleesha, Courtney, Jenny, Ape18, Spuffy, sisterspookylh, Buffspike, Trinity Cloud and (the ever faithful) Spike wuvs Buffy and Harm Marie.
~*~*~* "Well, at least we can pack light," Buffy observed as her and Willow walked down the stairs, suitcases in hands. Owning few positions, they had merely chucked in a couple of sweaters and old childhood toys. They were taking a cab to the station and would arrive in London during the night. They'd get settled in the next day and Jenny said she'd take Buffy shopping and Willow would meet her new parents.
The other Orphan's had gathered in the foyer to see them off. Faith, Anya and Amy smiled, but were sad at losing two of their close friends. To Buffy and Willow it was like losing a family, but gaining another one. They landed on the platform, and Buffy smiled sadly and threw her arms around the girls.
Amy and Anya wrapped their arms around Buffy and Willow skipped over to join in. Faith seemed taken a back at the kind of affection they were displaying. She frowned and slowly patted their backs awkwardly. A clap of a pair of hands cam from behind and Mr. Brandytooke gave them a 'hurry up orphans' nod, and practically shoved them out the door. Buffy and Willow waved good bye tot eh others, scattered a couple of kisses into the crowd and left.
The rain hadn't ceased and the road looked like a river. They scurried into a cab trying to avoid the large puddles. Jenny and Rupert were already inside with huge grins on their faces, matching Willow's and Buffy's. The cab was small, and had black leather seats, definitely more pricy than the usual. It started with a jostle and sprayed water as it moved down the street.
They sat in silence for a moment not sure of what to say. Finally Buffy decided to bring up some small talk. "I've never been to London before, is it really big?" She questioned.
"Yes, quite, but we'll show you around for the first while until you get to know your surroundings, William could help you as well," Giles said.
Buffy nodded dumbly, "He's your son right?"
"Yes, he's 18, we gave him a ring the other day and told him that he should be expecting you, hopefully he's behaved himself during our absence," Jenny sighed.
"Behaved." Buffy inquired trying not to sound too pushy, but wanting to know something about her soon to be brother.
"William is very colorful, he's been in spots of trouble all over London, not to frighten you child, he just picks bar fights, and vandalizes, we've tried everything, but he always says we don't get him, so we thought that perhaps if we had someone his own age it might help," Jenny explained. Buffy gulped and nodded. What if he didn't like her?
"Oh," She managed quietly, Willow frowned at Buffy, hoping her best friend would be ok.
Sensing their worry, Giles reassured them, "He won't hurt you, it's mostly a masculine thing. He got involved with a girl named Drusilla, bad news, she changed everything about him, she's into drugs, alcohol, everything that you should stay away from, but for some reason he loves her, we try to keep him away from her, but it's rather impossible, he used to be kind and sweet, but she turned him dark," Giles sighed.
What Rupert had said certainly didn't comfort the pair, it gave Willow the shakes and she didn't have to live with him.
The cab pulled into the station about 10 minutes later. Giles slipped two pounds into the driver's hand and pushed open the umbrella, ushering the women under. They scurried over to the window and were informed that the train would be arriving in half an hour, which meant a long, wet, cold wait. They walked into the small waiting area where a few other people sat with newspapers.
"So," Willow said.
"Yea," Buffy smiled.
Jenny and Rupert gave them a smile, trying also to think of what to say.
"Perhaps we can all go out tomorrow, along with your new family for breakfast, and then go shopping together. I'm sure that The Mintons, that's the family that's adopting you, will love to join us, plus we can all meet, there's an excellent fish and chips place near us," Jenny smiled. The girls nodded in agreement and they spent the rest of the time discussing what there was to do in London and pondering if they'd meet the Queen. Eventually they heard the shriek of a whistle and piled into the black steel train. For the first time in years everything seemed right for them, they were happy.
~*~*~*~
The train pulled up in a very royal looking station.
"Welcome to King's Cross," Giles said as they walked onto platform 9 (and 3 quarters, lol, oops no wait this isn't a HP crossover).
It was breathtaking! Shining steel covered every inch, Black, silver and red engines stood everywhere with bustling crowds waving goodbye and hello. They walked over to the door and swung it open, the damp air chilled their bones as they yet again got into another cab and took off towards a new home.
~*~*~* The cab pulled up in front of a huge mansion. It was covered in ivy with red bricks. Two white doors sat under a balcony with white metal railings, it was amazing, as were all the other houses on the street. Jenny pulled out the key and unlocked the door. It swung open to reveal a grand foyer. Paintings and statues were everywhere. It was fit for a king.
"WILLIAM!" Giles yelled echoing through the house. There wasn't an answer.
"WILLIAM!" He called again. "Bloody Hell," he muttered.
"Very well girls, it seems that he has yet again forgotten-" he was cut off by the front door swinging open and a leather clad figure walking in. Buffy stared at him open mouthed as did Willow.
"Wow!" Buffy whispered blushing thinking of her ugly clothes.
He has White blonde hair, cheek bones to die for, a extremely muscular chest of what she could see under his tight black t-shirt and frozen blue eyes.
"So glad that you could join us William," Giles said expressionlessly.
"Spike,' he growled.
"Huh?" Buffy sounded.
"Name's Spike," he said rolling his eyes. He furrowed his eyebrows, one of them scarred, "And you are?"
"Buffy, and this is my friend Willow," she said quietly. "Right, forgot, you're the orphan that is to be my oh so annoying sister, cause mom and da aren't up to doin it again and think I need some reforming,' he scoffed.
"WILLIAM!" Giles roared. "That is no way to behave, and thank god she's not as screwed up as you!"
Spike looked offended and took of down the hall. Leaving Buffy and Willow standing there.
"Right then I'll show you to your rooms,' Jenny said and started to walk up some elegant white stairs, halted by many platforms that had end tables on them with books or clocks. She led them each into a room with a canopy bed and said good night.
AN: Ok sorry I didn't update sooner, you guys are wrecking my story idea!!!! It was going to be angst at first, but apparently no one wants that, but oo bad. I won't do as much, but I don't think a little will hurt. Besides I think it makes it hotter, oh ell pleaz review!