Ruby sat quietly at a table at the Espresso Pump. She was tired and confused. She hadn't slept at all last night not to mention that it was only last night she had a lot dumped onto her. At least she knew that Buffy was okay. After Elizabeth's sister's spirit had possessed her, everyone had been wiggy around her. They weren't telling her something important.
A familiar, "Hey sweetie," pulled her out of her thoughts.
Ruby looked up to see her aunt Colleen who was also a waitress there, "Hey Aunt C."
"Baby, what's the matter? You're normally glowing self looks like shit."
A smile tugged at the corners of Ruby's mouth, "Oh thanks. That makes me feel so much better."
"I'm just being honest honey," she sighed, "Now tell me what's wrong."
All of a sudden, Ruby's chipped bright orange nails were the most interesting thing in the world, "Um, you know Buffy. Of course you do. She's missing."
Colleen pulled out the chair and took a seat, "Oh Ruby. I'm so sorry."
Ruby nodded, "That's not even the worst part Colleen. I saw it and I couldn't do anything about it."
"Oh my god," she whispered, "Did you at least call the police right after?"
"Yeah," Ruby half lied. What the hell were the police supposed to do? She did go get people that could help though.
"Oh Rubes," Colleen said sadly, "I'm so sorry. I'm sure that's she'll be okay."
Ruby nodded, "I just can't help but blame myself though. I mean why couldn't I have stopped him from taking her? Colleen if I wasn't such a slut of an influence she wouldn't have gone off with him," She'd been through this with the scoobies but it wasn't enough.
"Oh come on now Ruby," Colleen scolded, "You know that's not true."
"But it is aunt C," she whispered sadly.
She when to look up at her aunt when things started to get blurry and started to spin.
She tried hard to concentrate on what Colleen was saying but she heard nothing. She was spinning faster and faster every second. The world around her was melting away right in front of her. Oh god was the last thought she had before she passed out.

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Ruby's eyes shot open and she let out a harsh cough. The sight she was greeted with made her do a double take. There in front of her was herself but only not. She was dressed like the drawing of Elizabeth.
"Dude, it's me..." she whispered sitting up slightly.
Scarlet smirked, "We never were one for words were we? It was always about the actions."
"Live fast, die pretty," Ruby shrugged. It was her life philosophy.
Scarlet let out a laugh and nodded, "Quite. Listen Ruby, I didn't bring you here for to have a nice chat and a spot of tea. There's some stuff that you need to shown and told."
Ruby nodded, "That's good cause I'm more of a latte kinda girl."
Scarlet smiled and shook her head, "Always witty."
"Chyeah," Ruby smirked, "Queen of the puns here. Now I'm guessing this is about Buffy."
"Yes it is," Scarlet nodded, "Like I said, there's stuff that you need to see and hear."
Ruby nodded, "Well shoot."
Scarlet smirked and nodded, "You sure you're ready?"
"Always."
"We'll never change," Scarlet laughed and nodded towards a wall of mist to Ruby's right, "Now watch."

"Spike," Buffy whispered, nudging him with her body. No response, "Spike!"
Spike let out a sleepy moan and opened his eyes, "Yes kitten?"
"Uhh, could you take this blindfold off? It's really annoying and the black is making me wig."
He smiled slightly and nodded, "I guess we could manage that." With out further adue, he pulled of the blindfold. Buffy was slightly blinded by the light, "Oh, whoa, that's kinda really bright."
Spike laughed lightly and nodded, "Sorry luv."
Buffy turned and looked him in the eyes; a tender smile crossed her lips. The dream. William was still there. She could see it. Elizabeth had loved William. Maybe, maybe she was meant to love Spike? She mentally shook her head. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here. She didn't love him. She didn't even know him. He kidnapped her and chained her up. But then again, he was looking at her like she was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen. Did he actually love her?
"I had a dream," Buffy stated, "It was way wiggy. I like your natural hair color on you much better."
He frowned slightly, "How do you know..."
He was cut off by Buffy's lips. She didn't know what had possessed her but she kissed him. No, she knew. This was the kinda kiss that Elizabeth had wanted to give William.
Spike wrapped himself around Buffy, holding her tight and deepening the kiss. His tongue demanded entrance to her mouth which she happily allowed in.
This was good, Buffy decided. Maybe she was supposed to love Spike. Maybe she wanted to love Spike. She reluctantly pulled away for air and looked into Spike's eyes once more, "I think I've wanted to do that for a century."
Before Spike could respond, she kissed him again.

Ruby watched wide eyed as the scene slowly disappeared. She turned back to Scarlet quickly, "That's what the scoobies wouldn't tell me isn't it? Buffy and Elizabeth are the same person just like you and me aren't they?"
Scarlet nodded, "Yes."
"And Elizabeth loved pre-vamp Spike didn't she?" Ruby pried on.
Scarlet nodded, "Very much so."
"And now part of Buffy wants to be with Spike," it wasn't a question but a realization.
"Yes."
"Anything else I need to know?" Ruby raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, not much," Scarlet shrugged, "Other than the fact that you're part of an ancient prophecy that could either end the world or save if from all evil."
"Oh."

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