A/N: I am so close to the end. That's a good thing. I think there are two more chapters after this and I'm hoping to get it out before I go to school on the 7th. Oh and thank you so much for the reviews. I almost have 50 I didn't even except 10 so thank you all. Hope you enjoy this chapter and that it doesn't go as fast as the last one.

Disclaimer: Don't own. It's Joss's.

Chapter Fourteen

Eyes Are Windows To The Soul

Xander and Willow had to drag the injured Buffy home since she wanted to chase after Basil. Giles helped Dawn with Fire, who was quickly losing consciousness. Anya and Tara ran ahead of them to get the first aid supplies.

Arriving at the house, Buffy was set in a chair. Dawn went to work on gently taking off Fire's duster and then slowly inch-by-inch took off his red shirt. He hissed in pain as she pulled it away from his wound. Once the shirt was off Fire watched as anger flashed through Dawn's blue eyes.

"Damn, you're as possessive as a vampire," He said. Dawn smirked a little at him.

"Damn right. No one hurts one of my loved ones and gets away with it," She said stubbornly. Fire looked at her shocked.

"I...I'm a loved one?" he stuttered. Dawn looked at him nodded and leaned over kissing his cheek. Tara then handed over the supplies and Dawn went to work on the wound.

A little later, Buffy was pacing the room. She was cursing as she felt Spike's mind being taken over even though he was trying fight it. Giles sighed as he watched the slayer. Fire's head rested in Dawn's lap and he could sense she was getting frustrated.

"For shit sake's. Sit down and then we can talk about a plan," Dawn exclaimed. Buffy sat down in the chair and sighed.

"I can feel his mind being taken over. I'm powerless to stop it. What can I do? I have to find him. I just have to," Buffy whispered trying to keep the tears out of her voice.

"We'll find him Buffy. I know we will," Willow said.

"So what are we going to do?" Anya asked.

"Well, I suggest tonight we all get a good night sleep and tomorrow night we go in search of Spike but I suggest Dawn and Fire don't come," Giles replied.

"What?" Dawn yelled. "That's not fair!"

"It's just that Fire's injured and he wouldn't be there to help protect you," Giles told her calmly. Dawn glared at him and huffily went upstairs slamming the door. Fire sighed.

"You know in a way she's right, it's not fair. She's constantly treated like a bloody child when she is just as fucking strong as all of you. You should bloody realize it takes a strong person to be a bloody mate to a vampire. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go calm down a pissed off teenager," Fire said before getting up and walking up the stairs. They heard Dawn's door open and close quietly. No one knew what to say after Fire's spiel for a little while.

"We don't have to search. Basilicus wants me to meet him in two nights. It's enough time to prepare and heal. So we meet at the Magic Box in the afternoon?" Buffy said. Everyone nodded and headed for the door each saying their goodbyes as they left.

Buffy climbed the stairs, stopping at Dawn's door and knocked.

"Come in," Fire said slightly muffled by the door. She opened the door and found Fire's head on Dawn's lap again.

"I just wanted to say I think you would be helpful but I'd be worrying about you too much and it might cost me the fight. We have two days if Fire's healed by then you can go," She said giving a smile. Dawn gave a small nod. "Now sleep well and goodnight."

Getting Fire to the Magic Box wasn't as hard as they thought seeing as it was pouring down rain. Plans were discussed quietly, everyone putting something in even Anya, who for once had something helpful to contribute. The rest of the day, Buffy went over the plan memorizing it as she attacked the punching bag.

Giles sighed watching Buffy go at the bag. He knew any minute now the bag would go flying. He shook his head leaving the room as it went across the room. Giles walked into the other room to find Dawn cleaning Fire's wound. It was close to being completely healed. Fire hissed as Dawn replaced the bandaging pressing just a little too hard.

Night fell and Buffy took her anger out on the vampire community. She smiled morbidly as she walked through the cemeteries. She missed him so much. She knew that he would never leave, Dawn had told her so but this time it was out of her hands. Reaching the house, Buffy headed straight for her room. She laid on the bed staring at the ceiling. Her hands played with the necklace as tears slid down her cheeks and she fell asleep.

The next day just a little before sunset, the Scooby gang was assembled in Buffy's living room. Everyone held some kind of weapon except Fire, as he was technically his own weapon. Buffy looked at everyone in turn meeting his or her eyes.

"We all know what we have to do. So let's go," She said and everyone stood leaving the house.

Lightning danced in the sky and thunder rolled out but no rain fell. The wind pulled at clothing and at the grass and trees in the clearing. Basil smirked as the slayer and her friends arrived. Spike stood beside him taking a drag from his cigarette.

"Good we will finally get this bloody party started," Spike drawled, throwing the cigarette on the ground and stubbing it out with his foot. Basil chuckled.

"We meet again, slayer," He said as Buffy stood a few feet away from him. He lifted his hand and about twenty vampires and demons came out of hiding from behind him in the forest. Xander gulped loudly.

"Guess you're too chicken to fight your own battles. Have to get others to do your dirty work" Buffy said.

"Oh no slayer. They are for your friends, you are all mine," Basil replied coldly.

"Bring it on," She said. Basil's men charged at her friends. Buffy ran at him but was blocked by Spike. Her eyes widened.

"Spike. It's me Buffy. Do you remember? Please it's me, Buffy. Spike?" she said. Something raced through his eyes; something like recognition went through them then his eyes were empty of all emotion again.

"I own his mind slayer. You won't be able to get through to him," Basil said. Spike smirked and gave a laugh.

"Bloody hell, slayer, are you getting all emotional? Well it will just be easier to kill you," Spike said lunging at her. Fire grabbed his arm forcefully pulling him away from Buffy. Spike reeled back as Fire punched him in the face. Spike growled and soon they were in their own personal fight, trading blows.

Buffy grabbed her stake and was suddenly hit across the face by Basil. She kicked him sending him flying. He flew back at her, giving an upper cut to the stomach. They were fighting hard each not letting the other get an advantage. Buffy was knocked back a little; her lower lip was bleeding sluggishly and there was a cut above her left eyebrow. Basil grinned before he threw a large black sphere of power at her. Buffy went flying and hit a tree, slumping to the ground. She was gasping for air. Spike blinked staring at her.

"Buffy!" he yelled. Basil waved his hand and Spike gasped as pain shot through his skull.

"Basil, you may control his mind but that's all you have and even that you have little control over. My blood, heart, body and soul belong to him, every little part of me and I know that every part of him belongs to me also," Buffy said between large gulps of air. She suddenly fell unconscious and a bright white light shot out of Buffy's chest and headed for Spike hitting him in the chest. The light collected creating a shining gem on a silver necklace around Spike's neck. Spike turned towards Basil growling, his blue eyes flashed yellow. Red energy fell in waves off his body.

"No one! No one hurts my mate!" he said coldly through clenched teeth. Basil blinked stupidly.

"Mate?" Basil muttered and mused for a moment. Spike growled again and charged at Basil.

To Be Continued...

There it is. Like I said before I think there are two more chapters and I'm hoping to get them done before I start my final year of high school (grade 12) before I go off to college or university (don't know which one yet). Also I was wondering after this is done do you guys want a sequel or should I just leave it? Anyways hope you enjoyed and please review (then I will have over fifty). Okay enough rambling for me.

Descendant of Doom