Ch 2

Payback is a Bitch

The next day, Oz and Amy are seen walking side by side in the hallway of the school.

"So you really came face to face with Xander?"

"Sure did, I would have used magic on him, but a cross seemed more practical, since my spells are still only fifty-fifty," she smiles. "So, are you going to hang out at the bronze or what?"

"Can't, will be a bit tied up in the library."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot about the whole wolf thing," Amy says sympathetically.

"Don't fret, just promise to stop by and visit," he smiles.

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Jenny is grading papers when Giles walks in to greet her. "Hello Rupert," she says with a smile as she places her red pen down.

"Hello Jenny," Giles replies, returning a smile. "Is this a bad time?"

"Um, well, I have another class that comes in soon, so you are going to need to make it quick."

"Well, yes… I was just… checking to see how you are doing, and… and to ask you if you would join me for some coffee, after classes that is," Giles says shyly as he rubs the back of his neck.

"That would be nice," Jenny smiles, just as the two are about to kiss Cordelia shows up for class.

"Eww, sorry if I am interrupting," Cordelia says with disgust.

The two blush, "I'll see you after class," Giles says as he leaves.

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After school hours, Buffy walks into the library for wolf watching duties. Giles, Oz and Amy are already there. "I'm here, just in time," she smiles.

Giles looks over at her, "Oh, good. Now, if Oz escapes, the tranquilizer gun is in the weapons closet."

"Yeah yeah, I know the drill. You guys run along with your happy little lives." Buffy says with a smile.

Amy quickly chimes in, "Well, I was thinking that maybe I could watch over Oz for tonight. I mean, I don't have anything else planned."

Oz and Giles look over at her a bit surprised.

"I don't know Amy, this is a big responsibility to have placed on your shoulders, not to mention dangerous, if heaven forbid he escaped," Giles says.

"No its okay, really. I can handle it," Amy responds.

Buffy, a little puzzled replies, "I'm still not completely comfortable with this, but if you insist," she shrugs. "If worse comes to worse, beep me."

Amy nods and the two leave the room. Oz paces back and forth in the library cage as he waits for the transformation. "So why do you want to stay here and watch over me?" Oz asks with curiosity.

Amy shrugs, "Didn't have anything else better to do, plus it gives me a chance to catch up on my reading," she then looks down at the ground shyly. "And I thought it would give us a chance to talk, just the two of us, you know, before your transformation."

Oz smiles at her from behind the cage, his fingers curl through the gated slots.

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Giles sits uncomfortalbly at a table with Jenny in the Bronze. Giles looks over at Jenny. "Sorry about all the noise, this is the only decent place for a cup of coffee."

"Oh don't be such a fuddy duddy, it's not that bad. If you really want to worry about anything, worry that we stick out like sore thumbs, especially with you wearing that tweed suit," she smiles.

Giles laughs lightly to himself.

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Buffy holds Angels hand as they walk through the graveyard together. "I'm glad you were able to come."

"Me too," she smiles.

He begins to kiss her when she pulls back. "We can't, patrolling remember?"

Angel frowns as they continue on through the graveyard. A noise is heard in the distance. As they walk closer to the area, they see a vampire crawling through his fresh grave, struggling to the surface. Buffy runs over to the newly risen vampire and takes a fighting stance as she kicks the vampire. The new vampire stumbles back and takes a wild swing at Buffy. After dodging his blow, Buffy takes out her stake and jabs it into his heart, causing him to burst into a cloud of dust. She then turns to Angel, "Ok, now we can kiss."

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Amy flips through a few spell books as oz, in his wolf form, growls and bangs against the gate. She looks over at Oz. "Calms down already, yeesh." She continues to flip through the book.

"Hello Amy."

Amy looks up to see Willow standing there across the room. Quickly Amy jumps from her chair as she comes face-to-face with the vampire.

"What are you doing here!" Amy manages to mutter out.

"I got hungry," Willow smiles. "I figured one of you goody goodies would be here."

Amy grabs a wooden cross from off the table and shoves it in her face. Willow hesitates, jerking back a little with a growl but then swings her arm quickly and knocks the cross out of Amy's hand. Willow smiles with delight as Amy's face widens with horror.

"Aww, are you scared? That's good, cause fear makes the blood tastier." She then backhands Amy, knocking her to the floor. "Come on, you aren't even trying now." She pouts. "You are no fun. You can't even fight."

"I'd be careful what you wish for." Amy says as she wipes the blood from a fresh cut on her mouth.

Willow smiles with excitement, she loves a good challenge.

And with that, Amy stands up and lifts her arms in front of her as she chants a quick incantation. Willow is suddenly thrown against the wall by a strong force.

Willow shakes her head and laughs as she picks herself up off the floor. "And I thought you were actually going to give me a challenge. You're no witch, your nothing. I guess none of your mother's power passed down to you."

Willow puts on her game face as she approaches Amy. Willow then backhands her, causing her to fall in front of Oz's cage. "No where left to go, I thought you would at least give me a good chase," she smiles. "Any last words?"

Amy looks up at Willow, "Only two, DIE BITCH!" Amy then reaches up and hastily turns the key in the lock, opening Oz's cage. Willow's eyes widen in shock and horror, a scream escapes her throat as the wolf jumps out of the cage and leaps on to her. Amy watches as the two fight it out. The werewolf roars as he claws and snaps at the vampire. When the fight is over, the wolf looks up at Amy and growls, blood dripping from his teeth.

"Great idea Amy!" she says sarcastically to herself as she then makes a wild dash to the weapons closet. Without haste, Amy grabs the gun and shoves a tranquilizer dart in just as the wolf charges at her. In a frantic panic she shoots at Oz. The wolf lets out a yelp and drops limply to the floor as the dart hits him on the belly.

"Sorry Oz," Amy says as she lets out a sigh of relief.

A few moments later, Buffy and Angel walk into the library to check in on. The two look on in surprise and shock as they look on at the scene. Amy looks up at the two and says, "Everything is under control, I told you I could take care of it."

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In the sewers, Xander paces back and forth nervously as Drusilla and spike kiss. "She should have been back by now, the sun has risen!"

Spike stops and looks at him, "Looks to me like the slayer has killed her," he scoffs. "No big loss."

Xander snarls angrily and he punches spike across the face. "Watch your mouth!" he growls

"Boys boys," Drusilla scolds.

"She will die for this!" Xander says angrily.

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Oz awakes in his cage, surprised to see the whole group there. A towel is placed over the lower part of the gated door to give Oz some privacy. Amy blushes as she hands Oz his clothes. After a quick change Giles unlocks the door for him.

"What's up?" Oz asks.

"You ate Willow," Cordelia smirks

"What?" Oz says with a bit of shock.

Buffy quickly replies, "There was attack last night and you saved Amy from becoming Willow's next victim."

"Oh," is all Oz is able to say in response.

"One down three to go." Cordy smirks.

"Yes, well. That doesn't mean you should let your guard down," Giles reminds them Just as the bell rings.

"That's my cue," Buffy says as she picks her schoolbooks off the table.

As they leave the library Amy approaches Oz, "How about hanging out at the bronze after school now that you don't have to spend your nights at the library for another month."

Oz smiles, "Sure, why not."

"Great"

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Later that day at the bronze, Cordelia dances with Devon while Amy and Oz sit at a nearby table.

"I can't believe she actually forgave that jerk!" Amy sneers.

"You know Devon, quite the ladies man," Oz says.

Buffy entered the bronze and joins Amy and Oz at the table. "Hi guys."

"Hey Buff, long time no see," Oz said with a half smile.

"Thought I deserved a break."

"Still no sign of Drusilla or spike?" Amy asks.

"None, I think that's a good thing. Angel says I should let him deal with Spike."

The song ends and Cordelia and Devon leave the bronze arm in arm. "Their goes the two love birds," Buffy remarks.

"So what is ole Angel up too?" Oz asks.

"Don't know, I was kind of hoping to see him here."

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Angel walks the streets of Sunnydale, on his way to meet up with Buffy at the bronze when he hears a rustling noise behind him. "Who's there?!" Angel asks sternly, Drusilla steps out from the shadows. "Drusilla?"

"Hello Angel." Drusilla steps closer to him. "I've missed you," she smiles.

"Drusilla, take spike and leave town."

Drusilla frowns. "Now now, that's no way to talk to an old friend. I came here for a question."

"What?"

"Poor Xander is very upset. Did your slayer friend really kill his lover?"

Angel looks over at her a bit hesitant. "Yes, she's dead. It's her own fault, she attacked Amy."

"That's all I needed to know." And with that she lightly touches Angel's cheek before turning around and walking away.

Angel walks into the bronze and sees the group at the table. He walks over to greet them. "Hi Buffy."

Buffy's face lights up. "Hi Angel." She then looks at him with concern, "Is something wrong?"

"No, nothing," Angel says with a forced smile.

"Talkative as usual," Amy kids.

Oz looks over at Amy, "Hey, there is nothing wrong with those who are short for words."

Buffy looks at Oz and Amy, "I guess I will see you guys later." Buffy and Angel then leave the bronze hand in hand.

"Guess that just leaves us," Amy says.

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Xander yells angrily as Drusilla tells him the news. Spike walks over to Dru, "Are you sure pet? What makes you so sure?"

Drusilla giggles, "I had a little talk with Angel."

"What?! I thought I told you not to go to the surface without me!"

Xander interrupts their conversation. "Who cares, if she went to the surface, Willow is dead! I want Buffy dead, and I want her dead now! Her and every one of her friends! And if you can't do it, I'll do it myself!" Xander growls.

"Ooh, he's a vengeful one," Drusilla smiles.

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The next day Amy walks over to her locker to retrieve some of her books. "Amy," Giles calls out as he walks over to her.

"Is something wrong?"

"hmm? No, everything is fine, I was looking for you."

"What is it?" Amy closes her locker after getting her books.

"I need your help with a spell."

"A spell?" Amy smiles.

"Umm, yes, a protection spell. I thought it would be a good idea to cast it over the library to protect against spike and his men."

"Sure, you can count me in!" Amy says excitedly.

"Great, just stop by after class."

Giles returns to the library just as Buffy walks by. "What was that about?" she asks.

"Oh nothing, just spell talk," Amy says.

Buffy nods, "Say no more, I won't understand what you are talking about anyways." She smiles.

Buffy and Amy approach their class just as Cordelia is kissing Devon goodbye. Amy rolls her eyes. "I still say she should have allowed me to give it a try." She remarks. Buffy simply laughs at the comment as they enter the class.

After school Amy stops by the library just as she promised. Jenny is there with Giles helping setup the ritual. "Oh good, you're here."

"Of course, I would never pass up on a good spell," Amy says.

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After class Buffy heads straight home. "Mom?" she calls out as she enters.

"I'm in the kitchen," she calls out.

Buffy enters the kitchen. "Hi mom."

"Hi honey, how was school?"

Buffy shrugs, "School like, but can't talk now, homework."

Joyce shakes her head as Buffy heads upstairs, "Can barely get two words out of her anymore," Joyce says to herself.

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Xander walks into the bronze and eyes the room carefully, looking for a fresh kill when he spots Cordelia about to leave with Devon. He growls angrily at the thought of them being together.

Devon places his arm around Cordelia as they exit the bronze.

"Your band was great tonight," Cordelia says.

He looks over at her, "I sang that last song just for you." The two then kiss.

Xander watches angrily. Seeing no one else was around he walks up behind Devon and twists his head with a quick flick of the wrist, snapping his neck. Devon's body falls limply to the ground. Cordelia watches in horror.

"I never get tired of that sound," Xander smirks, showing his vampire features.

Cordelia makes a run for it as a scream escapes her throat.

Xander sighs, "Not this again." He then runs after her, so fast that there is no way she could of out run him. Xander catches up to her with ease and grabs Cordelia by the hair, pulling her close to him.

"How bout you and me give our relationship one more try," Xander grins, baring his fangs. He then throws her to the ground. Cordelia begins to cry as she tries to pick herself up.

"Please," she pleads. "Don't do this." Tears stream down her face.

"Amy isn't here to save you this time. You and I are meant to be together." Xander then pins Cordelia's wrists to the ground. "You escaped me once, it won't happen again. Your friend killed Willow, but they won't take you away from me." Without wasting another minute he sinks his fangs into her neck. Cordelia squirms wildly and screams as she the pain spread throughout her, but the cheerleader is no match for the vampire's strength. Cordelia closes her eyes and clenches her fist from the pain. Soon she can feel herself becoming weaker, and weaker, and just before she feels herself slip away, she senses warm liquid slide down her throat.

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Amy, Jenny and Giles stood in a circle as they finished the final touches to the protection spell.

"Well, um, that should just about do it," Giles says as he closes the spell book.

"At least you know that the library is a safe place again," Jenny smiles.

Amy begins to pack up her backpack and leave when the three are startled by a voice behind them. "Well well well, if it isn't the slayer's little friends," Spike says outside the library doorway, with his vampire minions by his side. "I say we have our self a bloody feast!" He grins as he moves closer.

Just as Spike attempts to enter the library he is feels himself stopped by an invisible force field. "What the?!" Spike yells out in. "The invitations do not apply here! The sign outside says enter all who seek knowledge, I'm feeling in the learning mood, why can't I enter!" He yells out as he tries to break through the invisible field keeping him out.

Giles places his arm around Jenny to comfort her as he looks over at Spike, "Your kind is not welcome here, we have done what we can to make sure of that!" he yells out as he holds the spell book in his hands.

"Your magic can't protect you forever watcher!" Spike growls angrily as he storms off, the other vampires following behind him.