A/N Took me awhile, 'cause I wasn't sure which ending I liked the most. This is it!

Buffy and Spike were the only ones left in the Hellmouth, the glowing amulet around his neck, sending rays of light out into the Hellmouth. Buffy stood in front of him, staring, while still holding The Scythe.

"Hurry," Spike warned the Dark Slayer.

"No. No, you've done enough. You could still-" Buffy pleaded, her voice a million miles away from its usual cocksure tone.

"No, you've beat them back. It's for me to do the cleanup." He looked at the crumbling walls around them.

Faith called down to her Sister Slayer. " Buffy, come on!"

"Wait," Buffy responded. "You go and take this with you," she added as she threw The Scythe to Faith. The Dark girl caught the axe in mid-air and took off.

"Go," the vampire demanded.

"Spike!" Buffy screamed.

"I mean it! I need do this." He held up his hand to stop her. Buffy laced her fingers through Spike's, ignoring the pain as the flames burning there scorched her hand.

She looked into his gentle eye. Strong emotions were overwhelming her. Searching for the right words she stuttered, "I love you."

Spike simply smiled "I know. You have to be bloody blind not to see." Buffy grinned. Another tremor shook the cavern. "Now go up stairs. I wanna see how it ends."

Buffy hesitated for a moment, but then instead of going she stayed. "I'm not leaving."

Spike stared her in the eye and shook his head. "You're crazy."

"What else is there left for me? You're gone and I'm alone again."

"You are not alone, Buffy. You have the best friends a person can ask for. You have Dawnie, Willow, Giles, Anya," he paused a moment, "Even Xander," he drawled.

Buffy gave him a smile. "Even Xander?"

Spike chuckled in irony. "Even Xander." He sighed. "I like him." He paused as Buffy gave him a mock frown. He grinned. "Well, more than the boring Poofter. Xander's like a younger brother. Annoying as hell." He flashed a smile ot her's and went serious again. "They are your family, Buffy. Our family. Take care of them." He paused, staring at her intently, trying to reach her. "For me."

Buffy shook her head. "I gave up my life for Dawn, Spike. They revived me, because they needed me. But, I was dead." She paused. "You make me feel alive again. I feel more alive now then I ever did. Without you I'll be dead again."

Spike couldn't help himself than simply to smile. "But, they still bloody need you."

Buffy shook her head. "No, they don't. Faith can take over the Scythe. Xander can take care of Dawn. Show her the world. Giles can lead the Watcher Council they will rebuild, with no doubt. Willow will do her magic-y stuff."

Spike shook his head.

"They will take care of themselves, Spike."

The confidence in Buffy was enough for Spike to concede. Buffy smiled and embraced him. Flames surrounded them.

The school building exploded. Faith ran out from the cloud of smoke and jumped into the bus. The vehicle immediately drove off with all the survivors. She looked one time back as disbelief and a sudden rush of worry smashed her like an iron baseball bat. Where the hell is Buffy keeping?

Spike stood in the crumbling Hellmouth with light shining down on him from above, a smile on his face. He stared at Buffy and leaned forward to kiss her passionate. Together they burned up until all that remained was a pile of ashes. Then the Hellmouth crumbled in around them.

Xander walked up to Anya as she got off the bus. "You and Andrew fought well?"

"Yes! It was one big bunny massacre party."

Xander grinned, but quickly went serious. "It's . . ." He looked down, slightly embarrassed. "Anya, I love you."

Anya smiled. "I know, sweetie."

He was still looking down. "You know, this whole eye thing and later with Spike, it made me realize something. Spike saw how much she loved him. But, she refused to see it. You know, she thinks it can't be. She thinks it's not right."

Anya could sense the seriousness in his tone. "What do you mean?"

"I-" He swallowed and stared at her with his one eye wide. "Would you want to marry me?" Anya's eyes widened and her mouth opened slightly in surprise. "This is a yes?" he asked hopefully.

She jerked out of her shock and quickly responded. "Yes. Yes." Her smile faded away.

"You just take me back like nothing has happened?" he asked her, still doubtfully.

"Well, I still don't forgive you. But, I love you deeply. Besides, Spike isn't the only one. I see it too. It's a demon thing." She smiled and moved her head closer to his. "So, yes, I'll take you back."

Xander held her tightly and kissed her. "That's my girl. Always doing the stupid thing."

"And I'm pregnant," she casually added, making Xander choke.

Faith was staring at the canyon that once was Sunnydale. Dawn stood beside her, then Giles joined them, as did Xander, Willow, and Anya

"She died as a hero Dawnie," Faith told her. "I saw it."

"You know, you're just like my sister. A lousy liar."

Faith looked at her. "Hey! Being supportive gal here."

The teenager smiled. Xander stood next to her and wrapped an arm around her. "She's right, Dawn. Buffy is a hero." He paused a moment. "Spike too," he simply stated.

They looked at him and finally Dawn nodded. "Yes, you're right. They are."

After a moment of hesitation Giles nodded in agreement and even Faith did. They all did and Andrew had tears rolling over his cheeks. Only Anya did not, frowning. "They just gave up their lives for humanity. They are crazy."

END

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