Hey guys. Sorry that this update took forever. I just got done with
driver's ed, and now I'm studying for final exams. Do they ever give us a
break to just sit back and write? Alas no. Well, here's your update. Hope
you enjoy!
Giles's Apartment
Giles carefully poured orange sand from a small glass vile. It fell from about two feet from above the floor, and lay perfectly in place with the rest of the sand. He quickly completed the circle, and looked over at Spike. "Well, are you ready? "
"As ready as I'll ever be. "Spike stated as he took a quick drag out of his cigarette and blew the smoke out. He snuffed it out in a small urn on the table beside him, and Giles glared at him. Amy only giggled. She couldn't help it. When she was around her father it made her feel like she was five years old again.
William stood up from his chair and stared at his father. "Are you sure you want to do this? "
"Look, one of you lil bits is in trouble. I'm gonna help. "Spike said as he walked toward the circle.
Dawn looked at Crystal who stood in front of her. "Sweetie, you wanna do mommy a favor and go upstairs. I don't want you to see this. "
Crystal nodded her head, and did as she was told.
"All right. "Xander stated. "Let's get it on. "
Amy wrinkled her nose and stifled a fit of laughter. Xander had just now realized what he had said, and looked over at Amy disappointedly. Giles moved out of the way and let Spike step into the sacred circle. Dawn looked down at the book that she held in her hand. She began to read out loud what was written in Latin and Xander came in seconds later.
"So now what? Are we just gonna sit here and sing Kombi-AHHHHHHHH! "
Spike fell to the ground and his shirt flew open. His chest sank up and down as he started to breathe. He wasn't sure why though. He was a vampire after all, and they didn't need to breathe. Giles stood above him holding a sharp butcher's knife in his right hand. He balanced a large leather bound book in his left and read from it.
"Ach Lak Nen So Boud Ich Na Say La Dounce Preloun ASayounce! "Giles shouted. He lowered the knife to Spike's throat, and Amy buried her face into William's shoulder.
Giles slid the knife across Spike's throat and blood poured everywhere. Spike cried out in pain, and clutched to his bleeding neck. The blood fell onto the sand and started it shine.
Hospital, Sage's Room
Willow sat all alone and hummed a soft tune to herself. She racked her brain for all the possible things that would work to get her daughter back. A weird shock went through her body. She closed her eyes and started to shake.
Willow's mind
Mom can you hear me? Jade asked.
Willow nodded her head. Jade, sweetie, its me. What do you need?
I need you here. Jade stated.
Where sweetie? Where do you need me?
At the docks. Jade stated.
Willow's eyes shot open. She knew where she needed to be. Willow stood up from her chair quickly and raced out of the hospital room. Carts that sat on the sides of the hall blurred by as Willow ran. She could hear someone in the background yelling at her to stop running, but Willow ignored them. She continued to run.
Ocean
Jade started to freeze up. She looked back to shore, and swore under her breath. Was she really going to go through with what she was about to do? Would she really kill her mother just to get their attention? She knew she had too, but would she?
Jade quickly turned the boat around, and headed back to shore.
Docks, 15 min later
Willow skidded to a halt and stared at the open sea. She could see a faint light coming from somewhere near shore. On the boat she could make out a single figure. It was Jade. She was certain of it. Willow ran down the boat launch, and stopped at the end. The boat slowed down, and stopped next to the dock. Willow watched as her oldest daughter stepped off of the boat and walked toward her.
"Sweetie, what is it. "Willow asked.
"You know, it's a funny thing life is. When you ask for help from someone that really cares about you, they'll stop at nothing until you get that help that you need. Even if that means having them stare death right in the eye. "Jade said smiling.
Willow started to look worried. "What are you talking about Jade? "
"I think you know what I'm talking about. Mom. Or shall I call you Willow? Which do you want to be called by your killer? "Jade asked. The smile on her face grew larger.
Willow started to back up. "Baby, you need to stop. You can fight this. "
"Oh. Yeah. "Jade said with a slight laugh. "No. "
Willow started to panic. Jade stepped closer to her. Then the girl stopped. She fell down to her knees, and looked up toward the heaven's. " No. No. You're not going to take me. You-you can't take this from me! "
She flew backward leaving Willow to stare in horror at her. Willow started to walk toward her daughter.
"Sweetie, what's wrong? What's happening to you? "Willow asked as she walked carefully over the slippery dock toward her daughter who lay sprawled out of the wet wood clutching her head between her hands.
"SHUT UP! "Jade shouted. "SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP! "
Jade flew backward further and slammed into a wooden pole that was cemented into the water below them. Willow winced as she witnessed her daughter's head slam into the wood. Jade stood up with a tremendous effort. She held onto the wooden pole with one hand, and clutched onto her throbbing head with the other. Her breathing was labored, and she jerked wildly.
"Sweetie? "Willow asked as she walked closer to her daughter.
"Get away from me bitch. "Jade said at almost a whisper.
"What? "Willow asked as tears formed in her eyes.
"I SAID GET AWAY FROM ME BITCH! "Jade shouted as she lashed out at her mother with her fists. "YOU MADE THEM DO THIS! YOU MADE THEM- "
Jade fell to her knees, and continued to cradle her head in her hands. Willow dropped down in front of her, knowing that she was risking more than just her life by doing so.
"Jade, please. "Willow stated. She reached out and placed her hand on Jade's shoulder.
Jade looked up at her mother. Her eyes were filled with tears. " Mom...I can't. It's-It's- "Jade's head snapped back. "URHG! "
Willow grabbed onto Jade and pulled her into a hug. She rocked back and forth running her hand over Jade's soft brown hair. "Fight it baby. I know you can. "
Jade continued to struggle against the sudden magic attack. Her body shook violently, and Willow struggled to hold onto her. Tears poured down both of their faces.
Giles's Apartment
Spike rolled on the floor in the middle of the circle, clutching his neck which was still bleeding. Giles looked up at William who stood a few feet from the circle with Amy in his arms.
"Go! In the refrigerator there is blood! Get it now! "The Watcher shouted.
William let go of Amy and sprinted into the kitchen. He threw the refrigerator door open and yanked out three large bags of blood. William slammed the door closed and ran back out into the living room. The light around the circle faded and Spike lay limp on the floor. William quickly ran over to him, and ripped open one of the bags. He dropped down to the floor, and pressed his free hand over the large gaping cut on Spike's throat. Slowly he poured the blood into the Spike's open mouth and watched as his father slurped at it like a child would a snow cone.
Docks
Willow rocked back and forth as she held onto Jade tightly. "You're okay sweetie. It's over. You're okay. "
Jade cried loudly as she buried her face into her mom's shoulder. " I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. "
"Shh. You're okay. I'm not going to let anything else happen to you. "Willow whispered into Jade's ear.
Hospital
Jenn and Sage laughed at something that Anya had said when the door opened slightly.
"I figured you'd be down here. "The doctor stated looking at Sage.
Tara looked up at the man and frowned. "I'm sorry. We should have left a note or something. "
The older man smiled. "That's quite all right. I simply came down here to tell you that it's all right to go home. "
Sage turned around in her wheelchair so that she faced the doctor. " Really? I can go h-home? "
"Yep. "The man said with a warm smile.
Sage smiled back. "Sweet. "
The man looked at Tara. "I just need you to sign a few release papers. "
Tara stood up from her chair and walked out of the room after the doctor.
Sage looked at Jenn excitedly. "I get to go home. "
"I know. "Jenn said smiling slightly.
Sage frowned. "I'm sorry. I-I know that you can't go yet. "
Jenn smiled again. "Don't be. Really. I'm glad that one of us doesn't have to lie around this place all day. "
"Thanks. "Sage said and her smile grew larger. "I-I should probably go back to my r-room and get my stuff. "She squeezed Jenn's hand tightly. "I'll see you. "
"K. "Jenn stated. Then she raised her arms in the air and shooed her away. "Now go. "
Sage smiled as she wheeled herself out of the room.
Ocean
Buffy scanned the waters carefully. The moon glared off of the water, making it a little harder to see. Chris tapped her on the shoulder as he turned the motor off.
"Do you think she's still out here? Charles keeps looking back to shore. Maybe she doubled back. "Chris stated.
Buffy sighed heavily. "All right. Lets head back. We're not getting anything done out here. "
Chris started the engine again and turned the rudder all the way to the right so that they circled back.
Giles's Apartment
Spike groaned as he sat up. He rubbed at the healing cut on his neck, and grabbed onto the blood bags from William. "I can take it from here. "
William let go of the bag and stood up. His knees cracked as he did. Amy looked down at her father and frowned.
"Dad, are you all right? "Amy asked.
"I'm all right, love. "Spike stated standing up.
Giles grabbed onto his arm to help steady him, and led him over to the couch. Spike sat down carefully, and continued to suck down the thick liquid. Xander closed his book and set it down on the coffee table that sat in front of the couch. Dawn walked over to the staircase and held onto the railing as she leaned up.
"Sweetie, you can come down now! "Dawn yelled up to Crystal.
Crystal bounced down the stairs quickly, almost tripping down the last three. She looked up at Dawn and smiled. "Everything go as planned? "
"Yep. "Dawn stated as she moved out of the way and let Crystal into the living room.
"Come 'ere kido. "Spike said gesturing to Crystal.
Crystal ran over to Spike and climbed up onto the couch next to him. She rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. She opened her eyes back up quickly, and looked up at the cut across Spike's neck. "Does that hurt? "
"Not really. "Spike stated even though the truth was he would have rather of been run over by a semi.
Crystal smiled and rested her head back on Spike's shoulder. Spike ran one of his hands and ran it over Crystal's soft brown hair.
Docks
Willow ran her hand up and down Jade's back as they sat there on the dock holding each other. Jade's back sank heavily and rose heavily with each sob that escaped her mouth.
"You're okay. It's all over. Calm down. "Willow whispered into Jade's ear.
"I can't. All of the people I hurt. Jenn, you, mom. Everyone. I can't... I can't. "Jade pushed away from Willow and stared her in the face. "I'm done. No more magic. It hurts to many people. "
Willow placed her hands on both of Jade's shoulder's. "You can't. That only makes it worse. "
"But-but I hurt so many people with it. What good could possibly come from me now? "Jade asked as she released another sob.
Willow ran her hand across the side of Jade's face. "Sweetie, that's not the point. You can be good. If you straighten your act up a little bit that might help. "Willow raised her eyebrow up slightly.
Jade smiled, and wiped the tears from her face. "Like what? "
"Like the smoking. That needs to stop. You could actually listen to me and your mom once and awhile. "
There was a loud crash, followed by loud barking from what sounded like some kind of hound.
"CHARLES! COME BACK HERE! "Chris shouted.
Willow looked up to see Buffy being dragged behind a large bloodhound. Buffy looked as though she was trying to slow the large dog down, but was failing miserably. Jade turned around and whispered what sounded like "stop "but Willow wasn't quite sure. The dog came to a complete stop, but Buffy did not. She Swung around the dog without the leash in hand now, and crashed into a large wooden pole.
Chris came galloping up behind them, panting heavily. He grabbed onto Charles's leash and bent over his knees trying to catch his breath. Willow stood up quickly and extended her hand so that Jade could grab onto it. Jade clasped onto her mother's hand and stood up quickly. Buffy bounced up quickly with Slayer's grace, and looked around.
"Is Jade okay? "Buffy asked.
"Yeah. I'm fine. "Jade stated brushing some of her hair out of her face.
"What happened? "Chris asked as he finally caught his breath.
"I don't know. "Willow stated. "Do you think that Giles, Xander and Dawn found something? "
"Maybe. "Buffy stated. "We should probably head back there. "
Jade rested her head on Willow's shoulder and stared off into the distance. "We probably should. "
"Are you going to be all right? "Buffy asked as she looked over at Jade.
"I will be. "Jade answered.
Giles's Apartment
Giles carefully poured orange sand from a small glass vile. It fell from about two feet from above the floor, and lay perfectly in place with the rest of the sand. He quickly completed the circle, and looked over at Spike. "Well, are you ready? "
"As ready as I'll ever be. "Spike stated as he took a quick drag out of his cigarette and blew the smoke out. He snuffed it out in a small urn on the table beside him, and Giles glared at him. Amy only giggled. She couldn't help it. When she was around her father it made her feel like she was five years old again.
William stood up from his chair and stared at his father. "Are you sure you want to do this? "
"Look, one of you lil bits is in trouble. I'm gonna help. "Spike said as he walked toward the circle.
Dawn looked at Crystal who stood in front of her. "Sweetie, you wanna do mommy a favor and go upstairs. I don't want you to see this. "
Crystal nodded her head, and did as she was told.
"All right. "Xander stated. "Let's get it on. "
Amy wrinkled her nose and stifled a fit of laughter. Xander had just now realized what he had said, and looked over at Amy disappointedly. Giles moved out of the way and let Spike step into the sacred circle. Dawn looked down at the book that she held in her hand. She began to read out loud what was written in Latin and Xander came in seconds later.
"So now what? Are we just gonna sit here and sing Kombi-AHHHHHHHH! "
Spike fell to the ground and his shirt flew open. His chest sank up and down as he started to breathe. He wasn't sure why though. He was a vampire after all, and they didn't need to breathe. Giles stood above him holding a sharp butcher's knife in his right hand. He balanced a large leather bound book in his left and read from it.
"Ach Lak Nen So Boud Ich Na Say La Dounce Preloun ASayounce! "Giles shouted. He lowered the knife to Spike's throat, and Amy buried her face into William's shoulder.
Giles slid the knife across Spike's throat and blood poured everywhere. Spike cried out in pain, and clutched to his bleeding neck. The blood fell onto the sand and started it shine.
Hospital, Sage's Room
Willow sat all alone and hummed a soft tune to herself. She racked her brain for all the possible things that would work to get her daughter back. A weird shock went through her body. She closed her eyes and started to shake.
Willow's mind
Mom can you hear me? Jade asked.
Willow nodded her head. Jade, sweetie, its me. What do you need?
I need you here. Jade stated.
Where sweetie? Where do you need me?
At the docks. Jade stated.
Willow's eyes shot open. She knew where she needed to be. Willow stood up from her chair quickly and raced out of the hospital room. Carts that sat on the sides of the hall blurred by as Willow ran. She could hear someone in the background yelling at her to stop running, but Willow ignored them. She continued to run.
Ocean
Jade started to freeze up. She looked back to shore, and swore under her breath. Was she really going to go through with what she was about to do? Would she really kill her mother just to get their attention? She knew she had too, but would she?
Jade quickly turned the boat around, and headed back to shore.
Docks, 15 min later
Willow skidded to a halt and stared at the open sea. She could see a faint light coming from somewhere near shore. On the boat she could make out a single figure. It was Jade. She was certain of it. Willow ran down the boat launch, and stopped at the end. The boat slowed down, and stopped next to the dock. Willow watched as her oldest daughter stepped off of the boat and walked toward her.
"Sweetie, what is it. "Willow asked.
"You know, it's a funny thing life is. When you ask for help from someone that really cares about you, they'll stop at nothing until you get that help that you need. Even if that means having them stare death right in the eye. "Jade said smiling.
Willow started to look worried. "What are you talking about Jade? "
"I think you know what I'm talking about. Mom. Or shall I call you Willow? Which do you want to be called by your killer? "Jade asked. The smile on her face grew larger.
Willow started to back up. "Baby, you need to stop. You can fight this. "
"Oh. Yeah. "Jade said with a slight laugh. "No. "
Willow started to panic. Jade stepped closer to her. Then the girl stopped. She fell down to her knees, and looked up toward the heaven's. " No. No. You're not going to take me. You-you can't take this from me! "
She flew backward leaving Willow to stare in horror at her. Willow started to walk toward her daughter.
"Sweetie, what's wrong? What's happening to you? "Willow asked as she walked carefully over the slippery dock toward her daughter who lay sprawled out of the wet wood clutching her head between her hands.
"SHUT UP! "Jade shouted. "SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP! "
Jade flew backward further and slammed into a wooden pole that was cemented into the water below them. Willow winced as she witnessed her daughter's head slam into the wood. Jade stood up with a tremendous effort. She held onto the wooden pole with one hand, and clutched onto her throbbing head with the other. Her breathing was labored, and she jerked wildly.
"Sweetie? "Willow asked as she walked closer to her daughter.
"Get away from me bitch. "Jade said at almost a whisper.
"What? "Willow asked as tears formed in her eyes.
"I SAID GET AWAY FROM ME BITCH! "Jade shouted as she lashed out at her mother with her fists. "YOU MADE THEM DO THIS! YOU MADE THEM- "
Jade fell to her knees, and continued to cradle her head in her hands. Willow dropped down in front of her, knowing that she was risking more than just her life by doing so.
"Jade, please. "Willow stated. She reached out and placed her hand on Jade's shoulder.
Jade looked up at her mother. Her eyes were filled with tears. " Mom...I can't. It's-It's- "Jade's head snapped back. "URHG! "
Willow grabbed onto Jade and pulled her into a hug. She rocked back and forth running her hand over Jade's soft brown hair. "Fight it baby. I know you can. "
Jade continued to struggle against the sudden magic attack. Her body shook violently, and Willow struggled to hold onto her. Tears poured down both of their faces.
Giles's Apartment
Spike rolled on the floor in the middle of the circle, clutching his neck which was still bleeding. Giles looked up at William who stood a few feet from the circle with Amy in his arms.
"Go! In the refrigerator there is blood! Get it now! "The Watcher shouted.
William let go of Amy and sprinted into the kitchen. He threw the refrigerator door open and yanked out three large bags of blood. William slammed the door closed and ran back out into the living room. The light around the circle faded and Spike lay limp on the floor. William quickly ran over to him, and ripped open one of the bags. He dropped down to the floor, and pressed his free hand over the large gaping cut on Spike's throat. Slowly he poured the blood into the Spike's open mouth and watched as his father slurped at it like a child would a snow cone.
Docks
Willow rocked back and forth as she held onto Jade tightly. "You're okay sweetie. It's over. You're okay. "
Jade cried loudly as she buried her face into her mom's shoulder. " I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. "
"Shh. You're okay. I'm not going to let anything else happen to you. "Willow whispered into Jade's ear.
Hospital
Jenn and Sage laughed at something that Anya had said when the door opened slightly.
"I figured you'd be down here. "The doctor stated looking at Sage.
Tara looked up at the man and frowned. "I'm sorry. We should have left a note or something. "
The older man smiled. "That's quite all right. I simply came down here to tell you that it's all right to go home. "
Sage turned around in her wheelchair so that she faced the doctor. " Really? I can go h-home? "
"Yep. "The man said with a warm smile.
Sage smiled back. "Sweet. "
The man looked at Tara. "I just need you to sign a few release papers. "
Tara stood up from her chair and walked out of the room after the doctor.
Sage looked at Jenn excitedly. "I get to go home. "
"I know. "Jenn said smiling slightly.
Sage frowned. "I'm sorry. I-I know that you can't go yet. "
Jenn smiled again. "Don't be. Really. I'm glad that one of us doesn't have to lie around this place all day. "
"Thanks. "Sage said and her smile grew larger. "I-I should probably go back to my r-room and get my stuff. "She squeezed Jenn's hand tightly. "I'll see you. "
"K. "Jenn stated. Then she raised her arms in the air and shooed her away. "Now go. "
Sage smiled as she wheeled herself out of the room.
Ocean
Buffy scanned the waters carefully. The moon glared off of the water, making it a little harder to see. Chris tapped her on the shoulder as he turned the motor off.
"Do you think she's still out here? Charles keeps looking back to shore. Maybe she doubled back. "Chris stated.
Buffy sighed heavily. "All right. Lets head back. We're not getting anything done out here. "
Chris started the engine again and turned the rudder all the way to the right so that they circled back.
Giles's Apartment
Spike groaned as he sat up. He rubbed at the healing cut on his neck, and grabbed onto the blood bags from William. "I can take it from here. "
William let go of the bag and stood up. His knees cracked as he did. Amy looked down at her father and frowned.
"Dad, are you all right? "Amy asked.
"I'm all right, love. "Spike stated standing up.
Giles grabbed onto his arm to help steady him, and led him over to the couch. Spike sat down carefully, and continued to suck down the thick liquid. Xander closed his book and set it down on the coffee table that sat in front of the couch. Dawn walked over to the staircase and held onto the railing as she leaned up.
"Sweetie, you can come down now! "Dawn yelled up to Crystal.
Crystal bounced down the stairs quickly, almost tripping down the last three. She looked up at Dawn and smiled. "Everything go as planned? "
"Yep. "Dawn stated as she moved out of the way and let Crystal into the living room.
"Come 'ere kido. "Spike said gesturing to Crystal.
Crystal ran over to Spike and climbed up onto the couch next to him. She rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. She opened her eyes back up quickly, and looked up at the cut across Spike's neck. "Does that hurt? "
"Not really. "Spike stated even though the truth was he would have rather of been run over by a semi.
Crystal smiled and rested her head back on Spike's shoulder. Spike ran one of his hands and ran it over Crystal's soft brown hair.
Docks
Willow ran her hand up and down Jade's back as they sat there on the dock holding each other. Jade's back sank heavily and rose heavily with each sob that escaped her mouth.
"You're okay. It's all over. Calm down. "Willow whispered into Jade's ear.
"I can't. All of the people I hurt. Jenn, you, mom. Everyone. I can't... I can't. "Jade pushed away from Willow and stared her in the face. "I'm done. No more magic. It hurts to many people. "
Willow placed her hands on both of Jade's shoulder's. "You can't. That only makes it worse. "
"But-but I hurt so many people with it. What good could possibly come from me now? "Jade asked as she released another sob.
Willow ran her hand across the side of Jade's face. "Sweetie, that's not the point. You can be good. If you straighten your act up a little bit that might help. "Willow raised her eyebrow up slightly.
Jade smiled, and wiped the tears from her face. "Like what? "
"Like the smoking. That needs to stop. You could actually listen to me and your mom once and awhile. "
There was a loud crash, followed by loud barking from what sounded like some kind of hound.
"CHARLES! COME BACK HERE! "Chris shouted.
Willow looked up to see Buffy being dragged behind a large bloodhound. Buffy looked as though she was trying to slow the large dog down, but was failing miserably. Jade turned around and whispered what sounded like "stop "but Willow wasn't quite sure. The dog came to a complete stop, but Buffy did not. She Swung around the dog without the leash in hand now, and crashed into a large wooden pole.
Chris came galloping up behind them, panting heavily. He grabbed onto Charles's leash and bent over his knees trying to catch his breath. Willow stood up quickly and extended her hand so that Jade could grab onto it. Jade clasped onto her mother's hand and stood up quickly. Buffy bounced up quickly with Slayer's grace, and looked around.
"Is Jade okay? "Buffy asked.
"Yeah. I'm fine. "Jade stated brushing some of her hair out of her face.
"What happened? "Chris asked as he finally caught his breath.
"I don't know. "Willow stated. "Do you think that Giles, Xander and Dawn found something? "
"Maybe. "Buffy stated. "We should probably head back there. "
Jade rested her head on Willow's shoulder and stared off into the distance. "We probably should. "
"Are you going to be all right? "Buffy asked as she looked over at Jade.
"I will be. "Jade answered.