CHAPTER 15: Decisions We Had Made and Will Make

As the burst of light subsided, I remained levitated a few inches from the ground, my silver aura glowing brightly as ever. Even with my eyes closed, I finally saw everything . . . . what was happening at that very moment . . . what will happen in two days time . . . I could finally see what Caleb is up to . . everything is very clear to me now! I know what I must do!

And as I predicted the First felt the power surge, so when I open my eyes who else do I see? But the infamous First taking the slayer's form.

"I wondered what had happened to you . . . you did a pretty good job of hiding from me! "

"You were not trying hard enough. . .doesn't it bother you that you never did find me? And one thing more, I can see that you cannot find any other form but the slayers? Tsk! Tsk! You are getting pathetic and lousy! "

"Enough! You think that you are can beat me . .I am stronger than you and I know that you know it! " The First angrily spoke

"Now! Now it isn't like you to get angry like this! And you know you cannot hurt me now . .. you cannot even harm a single strand of my hair. " I teased.

"Be ready for when the time comes Warrior, I will get you! " And with that said the First disappeared.

With a sigh, I reverted back to my old self . . .no more glowing aura . . . The First meant every word It had said . . .Everyone must be ready and I do mean everyone . . .including the slayer.

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While I was having my little conversation with The First, trouble was beginning to appear at the slayer's house . . .there was chaos . . .everyone was arguing . . .and this kind of happening is bad . . . .even though I hated the slayer with all my guts, she still had the power to control these girls, I guess its up to me to bring her back into authority. And even though I hate what I am about to do, but it is the only or it is the best way to get the old hard headed stubborn slayer back . .and the only way or should I say the only man to do it is. . . Spike!

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It was fun watching Spike get annoyed with Andrew, especially the way he looks when he is bottling up his anger and trying hard not to stand up and snap Andrew's neck, he even looks so adorable sulking . .He worries about me, I can feel it, I can see it in his eyes . I wanted to look at him forever, take in his every feature. . . . every line and crease. . .But time is very short I need to talk to him, make him understand, so after putting a sleeping spell on Andrew. I appeared before him.

"Serenity! I'm glad you are alright! " He exclaimed as he stood up to give me a hug.

"I am sorry to make you worry like that but I had to do it, it is the only way I can assure victory for the side of the good. " I replied as I hugged him back . . . I always feel safe whenever I am in his harms . . It feels good.

"The First? I am sure . .. " He questioned as he took a step back keeping his hands on my shoulders and stared into my eyes.

"Yes! It knows that I am here . .but we will worry about that later .. we have much more important things to talk about. " I replied in a very serious tone.

"Ok, let's hear it! "

"Much has happened when you left Sunnydale. First the slayer was voted out of her leadership, Faith is now taking over .. . I know the secret of Caleb and finally the battle starts on the tomorrow night! "

"What the bloody hell is going on here! "

"Calm down Spike, I know everything sounds bad but everything will be alright . .I just have one favor to ask of you "

"Something's telling me that I am not going to like what you will ask of me but . .What can I do to help love? "

"When you go back to Sunnydale, act as if you do not know what has happened. You will learn that the slayer is gone. Act upset. Find the slayer, go talk to her, persuade her to go back to the vineyard and get the thing Caleb is protecting. " I told him.

"Why would you let me do that kind of thing? "

"I hate to admit it but we need the slayer in order to win, she could still help us and besides the First would expect me to get it not the slayer. The element of surprise would be a good thing for us. "

"What is this thing that Caleb is protecting? "

"It is a weapon , an axe to be specific .. it holds great powers and the best person to wield it is a slayer. I know that if it is in my hands it will become stronger but the time for me to wield it has not come, but soon very soon! "

"And of the upcoming battle? "

"That cannot be prevented, when the sun sets on the second night . .the battle will begin . . we must act now! Time is very precious. "

"What are you going to do? "

"I will try and conjure up a very strong spell to contain the evil inside Sunnydale, it must not spread . .L.A. is already experiencing some of its effects, I don't want any more cities to be affected. Then I will make sure that no more innocent people are still in Sunnydale, they must be out of here. And lastly, I will try and delay Caleb from getting the axe. "

"I cannot do anything to stop you right? "

"Yes! Now you better hurry and wake Andrew up, the sun is setting and you have a long way to go. The first night has come . . . time is running out on us! "

"Please take care of yourself and always remember that I love you Seree "

"I love you too Spike "

And then we shared a passionate kiss, will this be our last? I do not know, but if it is then I will remember it for the rest of my life.

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Things were somewhat going smoothly in the slayer's house while Spike and me had our so-called last time together. After a few arguments, It was decided that they would be catching a Bringer that night for questioning. And after a very good acting by Kennedy they were able to successfully get one.

As for the First and Caleb, both very getting very edgy, now that they know that I am here . . . but they also know that I wont make any moves yet . . . they still have some time left to finish their plans and they will use it very wisely.

After their successful capture of the Bringer and their discovery that it could not talk because its tongue was ripped out and a spell to help them talk with it, Spike and Andrew arrives. Spike did put a very wonderful show of feeling upset when he heard about the slayer. He even gave a good speech about it . . .and the best move he did . .he was able to kick Faith's ass . I never knew that Spike was a good actor, this is a new discovery for me . .well I guess there is always something good even though things are going bad.

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After the little incident at the slayer's house, Spike was able to locate the Slayer. He found her in a house, inside the master's bedroom, lying on the bed and feeling sorry about herself.

"I found her! " Spike announced telepathically.

"Good, now talk to her! "

"What do you want me to say? "

"Just think about anything, I know you can do it . . .You always know what to say . .You always made me feel good! "

"But we are talking about you . .her I don't know ..she hates my guts remember! "

"I trust you Spike!! Use your charm, you are a lovable, witty, funny and a very sensitive person. You can do it1"

"Ok, I will do the best I can "

Spike was unbelievable, he was able to convince the slayer to believe in herself again, she may not show it now, but I could see it in her.

"You did it Spike! Thank you for your help! "

"Well you can thank me later when I see you at you place! "

"Ok!"

"Spike! Can you stay here? " The slayer asked making Spike stop as he was walking out the door.

"What do I do? "

"Stay with her. "

"What about you?"

"Don't worry about me, I will be fine"

As Spike prepared to sleep on the chair, the slayer had asked him to sleep with her on the bed and to hold her for the night. As he placed his arms around the slayer, she then snuggled in closer and closed her eyes.

"Seree? "

"Go on make yourself comfortable, It will be alright . .. I will be fine "

"But Seree, It's you that I want to spend tonight with . .It's you I want to hold in my arms, as you said tomorrow night will be the night. I want to spend every minute with you, you are now my world . . . you are my everything! "

"I know Spike . .. but we need her and she needs you .. WE have to make sacrifices for the good of the world . .. I love you so much Spike and even though we are not together physically we will always be together in my heart and in my mind "

"I love you too Seree ..just bear this in mind even though it is not you I am holding tonight, I will be thinking that it is you . . .I will dream about you . . . goodnight my love goodnight! "

"Goodnight my love... until we meet again!"

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Its seems that today is a very busy day . . many things are happing simultaneously. As Spike was comforting the slayer, I was making sure that no innocent was left in Sunnydale. I had already successfully placed a barrier wall surrounding Sunnydale , no evil can get out now. And in the slayer's house, The First made a visit . . .It wanted to have a word with Faith. After their talk, Faith and Woods talked for a while about their experiences with talking with the First and then both decided to spend the night together. Xander and Anya was eating ice cream in the kitchen talking, the rest of the people in the slayers house was asleep. Fear was evident in the air in the slayer's house. . . Plans had been made that at 7am the following morning they would attack the Bringers making weapons. They are still edgy after that incident at the vineyard. As for me I stand watch over Sunnydale, why am I here especially when I know that no more people are around except for the slayer and her gang? To be honest . . .I cant stand watching her pt her arms around Spike . . I want to rip her arms . . . I want to shout at her face and tell her that Spike is mine . . she lost him . . . So I order to prevent myself from doing those things, I decided to stay here.

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"Spike love! Get up! . . the slayer has left . .do not worry and there is no need to go after her . .she has left for the vineyard to get the weapon. She will be able to keep herself alive . .I made sure to give her some of my powers . .she will get it. " I woke him up telepathically.

"Where are you now? "

"I am going to protect the potentials . they are going into a trap . .I will try as much as I can to prevent anyone from dying . .but it will be difficult . . .If I do to much then they will discover my existence . .it may cause more trouble and I do not want that to happen. "

"I will go with you, tell me where so that I could meet you! "

"No need love, get fully rested . . .I need your full strength for the fight tonight."

"I understand . .take care ok? "

"I always do."

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With the little power boost I gave the slayer while she slept, She was able to out move and out think Caleb . . . Now she is presently staring at the axe. As for Faith and the potentials, they walked right in a trap, as the bomb was about to explode I tried my best in protecting everyone . .I hope I did ok . . . for in a few hours time the final battle will commence and we need all the people we can get. . . . The hours are ticking away and how will things end? That I cannot say for the future is not set in stone . ..it might change for the better or for the worse . . only time can tell.