Seeing the First trying to manipulate Spike again, made my blood boil. I wanted to wring her neck right then and there. But the slayer and her lover-boy were there lip locking and I hate to see their lovey-dovey reunion disrupted . . . . . Ohh! It really bugs me what the First is doing! . . . I have to find a way to distract Spike and let him know that I am here with him . . . I cannot telepathically call out to him, the First would catch on to it . . . Hmmm . . . what to do? . . . Then I thought of an excellent idea . . . Closing my eyes, I concentrated on sending my love to Spike, let him feel my love for him . . . . And it worked! How do I know it did? I felt him return the feeling, he may have not shown it on his face (a good move, if I may say so) but I felt it in my heart.
Buffy and Angelus was so wrapped up with each other that both of them did not notice Caleb rise up. Caleb then smacks Angelus at the back of his head knocking him unconscious. So once more the slayer and Caleb fight it out. I just wish the slayer would hurry up and kill Caleb already . . . He looks disgusting with those black gooey liquid coming out of his eyes . . . Oh wait! I think he looks more pathetic than disgusting! . . . No sooner as I finished thinking these thoughts, Buffy cuts Caleb into two . . . I guess his split personality finally caught up with him! . . . And then the First departs in a bad mood . . . good riddance! . . . now It does not have any lackey anymore and It does not have a body to use . . . Then Angelus starts comes to. With Caleb finally dead, both Buffy and Angelus head out, me and Spike following them in the shadows.
Angel and Buffy then have a conversation about their relationship and her relationship with Spike. It is very clear that Angelus is still very much in love with the slayer. Well at least now Buffy understands that whatever she may have done to Angelus, he will always love her and will always be there to support her. And what impressed me now is that Buffy admitted that she still has many things to work out on herself before she could commit to another relationship. Finally! . . Buffy now sees her flaws and misgivings. And what better time to realize and accept it . . .when all things are coming to an end!
It was during this conversation that Angelus hands to Buffy the information he had gathered and about the amulet he now carries. Angelus wanted to fight along side the slayer, but she would not agree. She wanted him to be the second line of defense just in case they would not succeed in stopping the First in Sunnydale. And Angelus thought it was a good plan. So he reluctantly hands the amulet to Buffy. He then tells Buffy that the only person who could use it is a souled being who is stronger than a human but not human . . . so the next best choice is . . . no other than my beloved Spike. He is the only other souled being who is not a human . . . He will be our champion.
With their good-bye's being said. Angelus and Buffy part ways. I had telepathically told Spike to go with the slayer. He has to receive the amulet from her and I also told him that I had to tie some loose ends and that I would meet him after.
After the slayer and Spike left, I then appeared in front of Angelus, which quickly went into a defensive stance.
" Hello Angelus! I see you are still quick as ever! "
" What do you want?! " He snarled.
" Oh come on now Angelus! Do you think that I am the First? Take a good look then tell me if I am that low-lying maggot! " I replied
Angelus then took a good look at me from head to toe. And here is what he saw . . . A young woman between the ages of 23-28 having long silvery white hair, blue silvery eyes wearing a black halter-top shirt, black tight fitting leather jeans and boot with a silver aura surrounding her.
Looking into his eyes, I see that recognition has finally set in.
" Serenity?!? " He asked slowly.
" I thought you would never recognize me Angelus . . . I would have been disappointed with you if you didn't. " I replied with a pout.
" I . . . I " He started.
" No need to explain Angel . . . I understand . . . With the First and all the problems rising, it is a good thing to always be weary and careful nowadays. " I quickly spoke cutting him off.
He gave me his cute smile as a reply
" Things are bad aren't they Reni? . . . You being here proves it, Am I right? "
" It's bad Angel . . . That's why I am here . . . to help! So there is no need for you to worry about Sunnydale and Buffy. I will make sure she comes out live! . . . You did right in your decision to leave . . . L.A. needs you Angel. You have a good life there . . . protect it always . . . You are doing so much good and for that I salute you! "
" What about you? With you in the fight, I am positive that casualties will be minimal but what I am now concerned with is you! You would do anything just to make sure they will live . . . even at the expensive of your life . . . if it comes to that. "
" Come on now Angel! Do you doubt my extraordinary abilities, I would not be here or last this long if I am not the best there is. I will surely get out of this just you wait and see. " I told him proudly with a smile.
" Ok! If you say so. " He replied.
" Well, I better get going and you should too. L.A. awaits the return of its champion. Take care ok? And if you need any help from a strong warrior with incredible magical abilities just look me up. " I told him as I gave him a hug.
" I will and you should also be careful, you are the one who will be fighting, not me. " He replied as he hugged me back.
After our hug, he looked me in the eye and said . . .
" Why does this feel like this will be our last good-bye Reni? "
" Nonsense Angel! Its just because we are nearing the earth's impending doom so that why all good-bye's seems like the last one . . . that's all there is to it . . . I will see you again, I will even visit you in L.A. . . . I promise! " I replied.
With a not Angel walks away . . . in the back of my mind I did not think I would be meeting him again. I just hope I could keep my promise 'coz I have never broken one before . . . You might be wondering how Angel and I know each other . . . well, I guess you better read chapter 2 again . . . )
SSSBBBSSSBBBSSSI was not able to talk to Spike after that . . . when I got to the basement, he was fast asleep and the slayer was there . . . and another . . . the First! . . . Buffy could handle it . . . I have faith in her this time. Now all I just want is to have some little fun before all hell brakes loose . . . So I decided to give Spike a dream . . . A dream that she was drowning . . . as you all know this could not happen any more 'coz . . . well he is already dead! How could a dead person drown?
Spike wakes up with a jolt and shouting out that he was drowning. Then he realizes that he could not drown for the mere reason that he was dead . . . I just could not help but laugh.
' Sere!!! ' He growled at me telepathically
He had wanted to say more but Buffy was already beside him, asking him if he was ok.
As for me, I kept on laughing . . . the look on his face was precious . . . I would never forget it.
SSSBBBSSSBBBSSSIt has been decided that they will attack the First in hell tomorrow. So now everyone is preparing for the upcoming battle. It was decided that Willow would use her powers on the axe in order for her to give the power of the slayer to everyone that had the potential of being a slayer all over the world. So now there isn't going to be just one slayer but there will be slayers. With this in mind, Giles was calling the coven on how to help Willow use her magic without her turning evil. Faith and Woods are in the school blocking all possible escape routes.
As night falls everyone is trying their best to be calm and treat the day just like any other ordinary day, thoughts of the upcoming battle far from their minds. Giles, Amanda, Andrew and Xander are playing dungeons and dragons in the dining room. Anya was beside Xander fast asleep. The slayer was outside deep in thought and Spike was in the basement staring into the amulet.
" What is the problem love? " I asked Spike as I appeared before him.
" Nothing, I was just wondering what this thing could do. " He replied.
" I could have told you if I had time to do the research about it but I do not have the time . . . it seems we are always out of time nowadays . . .it always seems to slip away. " I told him with a little laugh.
" Sere . . . about " He began.
" About tomorrow? Don't worry about it, I have everything planned out. First I will make sure that Willow does not go evil on us and then I will help you with the fight below . . . finish the First and then both of us could leave this place! " I quickly spoke.
" No Sere! . . . what I meant to say was . . . "
" Shhh! . . . Do not say anything. Keep it and tell me all about it after our fight tomorrow. I would like to have something to look forward to. And anyway the only thing that matters now is here . . . It is you that matters most . . . your presence is all I need. " I whispered as I placed my right finger on his lips to stop him from talking.
Spike gently held my right hand, kissed it softly . . . kissed me on the right cheek . . . lips and then pulled me into a hug.
" You are my everything Sere . . . You are the only one I always think about these past few days . . . you should know this, back there when Angel and Buffy were kissing . . . I was not bothered, not one little bit. Because during that time back there, I finally realized that my love for Buffy isn't real, It was just a mere infatuation! I was just infatuated with her strength and courage. I also realize that it is you! You are my soul-mate . . . you are my love . . . you are my life. And no matter what others or the First may say, I will never doubt my love for you! "
I was speechless. His words were so beautiful that I was at a loss of words. So I did the next best thing. I hugged him as tightly as I can.
I wanted to stay in this position forever, but Buffy was coming to the basement. I had to leave.
" Buffy's coming . . . I have to go."
" Do you really have too? Can you just stay a little longer or better yet can you do something that she does not come here? " He asked.
" Yes I have to . . . there is one more thing that I have to do before tomorrow comes . . . But this I tell you, I will be surely seeing you tomorrow . . . . I may not know what that amulet is or how it works but what I know is that it has great powers . . . don't ask me how to activate it . . . I guess its up to you to find out. " I replied
Stepping back, I felt that something was missing, I felt incomplete. But I had to be strong.
" I love you Spike . . . forever! " I then kissed him on the lips.
" I love you too Sere! "
SSSBBBSSSBBBSSSReturning home, I took in a deep breath and braced myself . . . I then quickly opened the door to my guestroom.
" How dare you lock me in that room!!! "
" But I made sure you are well fed and that you are kept occupied and that all your needs are met. " I retorted.
" That's not the point . . . you have kept me in the room for days even though you know that I could have helped you! "
" That's the reason why I kept you in there! . . . You are my best-friend Endy . . . I hate that something would happen to you. I hate that something would happen to you . . . my sisters have already sacrificed themselves to give me powers and I don't want you to do the same . . . I would not know what I will do if I were to loose you! "
" But no matter how much you deny it Sere, you know that in order for you to defeat the First, you have to have my powers . . . and besides you now have Spike! " Endy spoke softly.
" But! " I began.
" No buts . . . I would not hear another word about it. Just come here and give me a hug and let's get this over it. "
Tears started streaming out of my eyes as I hugged Endy with all my might. Endy then turned into the black orb . . . burst into black rays which then entered me . . . I then fell to my knees crying.
I had felt I have lost everything . . . my sisters are gone and now my best-friend too! And even though they are all literally within me . . . I miss their presence . . . their nags and their constant interference in my love life . . . now more than ever and because of this . . . we should win . . . I will not let the sacrifice of my family be for nothing.
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I watched the sunrise today . . . something deep down inside told me to watch this miracle of nature . . . I guess I should get ready!
I met up with Buffy and the others as they were entering Sunnydale.
' Spike, I am here . . . see you later down below and please do be careful! ' I telepathically told Spike.
' Be careful too my love! ' He replied.
Spike, faith and the Potentials went direct down to the seal . . . Kennedy is now on her way to Wood's office to set up all the needed things for Willow. The rest of the bang decided to go in pairs . . . Giles and Woods, Dawn and Xander, Anya and Andrew . . . Giles and Woods would be guarding the lounge, Dawn and Xander the atrium and finally Anya and Andrew the north hall. With everyone having received their final instructions, they got together and talked of frivolous things like what they would do after the fight, where they would go . . . No good-byes were said . . . It was too painful to think that maybe one of them may never be seen again.
I stood watch over Giles, Buffy, Willow and Xander as they were talking . . . I wish that I had time to kiss Spike . . . I don't know why I want to . . . but all I know is that I want to . . . One by one they went to their respective positions . . . I followed Willow. Watching Willow prepare herself, I too prepared myself. But I was wishing I were down at the seal with Spike; Buffy, Faith and the potentials were going to use their bloods to open the seal. I wanted to be there to help but I cannot leave Willow . . . I am here to help her but . . . there is always a but . . . I cannot help Willow until she calls out for help.
Surrounded by lit candles Willow placed her hands on the axe and began her spell but it doesn't seem to be working . . . then I hear her say . . .
" Goddess! "
That's my cue . . . I then placed my hands over hers and chanted the same words as she was chanting. And then it happened! All around the world, all the would be slayers finally became slayers . . . and to prevent Willow form going evil . . . I should myself to her, used my healing powers and gave her some of my white magic thus turning her hair to white and giving her a white aura.
" Do not be afraid Willow. I am here! You will not turn evil! "
" Are you a goddess? " She asked.
" You can say that . . . For your courage Willow . . . I give you this gift . . . you will never return to the dark side for as long as you will use your magic for good! Now I have to go and help the others, you have done your share in this fight and now its my turn to do mine. I will do my best to make sure your friends will come out alive . . . farewell dear Willow and good luck. "
Willow's smile was enough for me to know that what I said and did was the right thing.
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I quickly made my way down to hell . . . they could not stop over a million ubervamps. While Spike, Buffy, Faith and the potentials now turned slayers fought above on the ledge, I am fighting below. There is no need for me to be invisible anymore, so this time I made sure that I could be seen. I tried my best to make sure to kill as much ubervamps as possible. I used both my physical and magical abilities I still could not control the amount of ubervamps going up. There are so many of them . . . so many! And even with my help and the new found slayer strength, there were still casualties. Even Buffy got stabbed. After which the First appeared to taunt her . . . So that's where that vile of the earth is now. If It will only show its non-corporeal face to me then It will surely get the beating of the century through magical means of course.
The onslaught of ubervamps were too much that plenty were now able to go up . . . it is now up to people above to stop them . . . I just hope they can handle them. Not long after, thank the gods . . . Buffy was able to stand up and fight again.
" Well! Well! Well! . . . I see that you are here and not hiding behind your invisibility spells! " The first spoke to me.
" And its good that you finally had the courage to face me because this is you end . . . I am here to destroy you! " I snapped.
" Do you think your measly powers could defeat me? "
" Why you! . . . solar lumina! " I shouted out a spell.
A ray of light as bright as the sun came forth from my fingers tips towards the First. But after the light has faded . . .
" Hahahhaha. . . was that your best? It's a shame that your sisters and best-friend sacrificed their lives just to give you their powers and that's all that you can do! You have failed them Serenity! And you will fail your beloved Spike too! " It taunted.
" No . . . I will not fail them because I guarantee that you will be defeated! "
" Are you sure? Just look at you and then look at them . . . they are dropping like flies, hahahah!!! "
At that moment, Spikes amulet began to activate. It blasts a beam of light to the roof, creating a huge hole where the sun's light could easily enter. Using Spike as a catalyst, it then started to spread light all over. Because of this the First was distracted and I was able to use this to my advantage. I quickly made a magical dome around us, a magical dome that was so powerful that nothing could go in or out even the spell caster.
" You are foolish Serenity . . . if I die, you will die along with me. What will happen to your beloved if you die, what will he think? "
" Spike will understand why I did this . . . because if he were in my position he would surely do the same. "
" Do you think that I will die . . . You will be the one who will die first and then I can escape from this place! "
" No you are not . . . as long as I still breath you will never get out and you will surely perish! "
The ground then shakes and rumbles and the roof begins to fall. Faith and the others started to run out . . . Up above fierce fighting rages on . . . Woods is gravely injured and Anya . . Anya at first was scared of fighting but in the end she was able to gather her courage. She fought bravely and she died fighting . . . she was saving Andrew from a ubervamp that she did not notice a Bringer behind her. It slashed her! . . A tear fell from my eye when I felt her life force leave.
Buffy was the last one to leave the place. She stayed behind. She wanted to help Spike but he would not accept it, he said that it was now his time and that she should go. But before Buffy left, she told Spike that she loved him. But Spike replied that the truth is that she does not really love him. She then leaves.
' Sere? You there? ' Spike telepathically calls out.
' I am here Spike . . . sorry if I was not able to help you up there, I am kind of occupied here . . . I have the First trapped with my magic . . . It cannot escape! ' I responded telepathically.
' Do not worry about it love . . . I guess this is it! '
' I guess it is . . . you are now officially a hero! '
' You trying to be funny love? '
' So what if I am? What are you going to do about it? '
' Nothing! '
' Good! '
' Sere, last night I wanted to ask you something but you would not let me speak, I know this is not a good time to ask you . . . but it would make me feel better to know your answer. . . . . Sere you would make me the happiest man on earth if you would agree to become my wife. '
' Ohh Spike . . . I would love to be your wife! I have waited for this for a long time now, spending my life with you for the rest of my life is the best thing that could happen to me . . my dreams are finally fulfilled . . .I have your love and now I will be your wife! ' Tears had started streaming down my face, they were tears of joy and sadness, my emotions were mixed up.
' I love you Sere . . . now and forever! '
' I love you too Spike . . . always! ' As I spoke those word, the silver crystal . . . the core essence of my being . . . came out of my body . . . it was emitting a very bright light which made the First shrink back.
Spike starts to burn as the intensity of the sun's light increases, so too is my crystal. Its light became blinding even I had to shut my eyes. And with a shout, Spike turns to dust as I put all my powers into the crystal . . . then the brightest light the world ever experienced engulfs the whole area.
Outside Wood, even though was severely wounded and his hanging onto life, managed to drive the bus out of Sunnydale thus saving all who were in it. . . . Thank god they are all safe!
Now I am truly alone . . . my sisters and best-friend are gone . . . now so is my love . . . as I slowly feel my life slip away, I know that our sacrifice was not in vain. We are the reason why the people of earth still lives . . . Now I can finally rest . . . It is just sad that I could not live the peaceful life me and Spike had planned but at least I was able to experience his love. I am also disappointed that I will not get the chance to be able to fulfill my promise to Angel, I hope he will forgive me . . . I love you Spike! I love you with all my heart! And with my last breath, I slowly close my eyes and smiled . . . then Sunnydale crumbles down.
Now, Sunnydale is no more but a large crater. Woods dies and the rest of the gang will now have to face a very hard task ahead . . . How they would pick up the lives that they had left behind and start living as normal individuals.
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That's it . . . the last chapter, nine pages long . . . I will also be revising all the previous chapters. Hope you like my story and please don't forget to review.
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