Something Wicked This Way Comes
Chapter 2: Going Back Home
By: Rogue-Slayer13
Disclaimer: The characters of Btvs and Ats belong to Joss Whedon, not myself.
Summary: See pervious chapter
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"Thanks you."
"For what?" Spike took his eyes off the road for a moment to look at Fred.
"For bringing me to Willow so I could come back."
"Now problem Luv, it was rather depressing without you," replied Spike.
"Still, you didn't have to do it."
"S'not the point Pet, I wanted to do it."
"See, I said you weren't as evil as you pretended to be," replied Fred with a smile.
"Don't let that get around, I've got a reputation to protect."
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"Buffy are you okay?" Dawn walked over to her sister and sit down next to her.
"He's alive."
"Who's alive?"
"Spike."
"Buffy, that's not possible," said Dawn sadly.
"It's true, Kennedy called fifteen minutes ago." Buffy looked at her sister.
"And said what?"
"Said that Spike and some girl named Fred came to see if Willow could help give Fred her body back. A god-king was using her as a shell," explained Buffy at her sister's confused look.
"If Spike is back, where is he now? And how long has he been back?"
"On his way to LA and several months now."
"Why wouldn't he tell us?"
"I have no idea."
"We could always go and find out," said Dawn hopefully.
"Maybe we should."
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"Do I look okay?" Fred looked across the top of the car at Spike.
"You look fine Pet, why'd you ask?"
"I just didn't want to freak anyone out with a half me half Illyria sort of appearance."
"You look all Fred to me." Spike closed his door and went to get Fred's things from the trunk.
"It's weird being back in control of my body. That sounded weird didn't it?"
"I know what you mean." Spike joined Fred as she headed toward the apartment building that they were staying at.
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"Fred!" Wesley scooped Fred into his arms and gave her a big hug.
"Hey Wes, I kind of need to breathe."
"Right, sorry." Wesley set Fred back down.
"Good seeing ya again." Gunn gave Fred a hug as well, although his was less intense then Wesley's.
"Good having ya back."
"Good being back," replied Fred as she hugged Angel.
"Does anyone know where Lorne went to?"
"Nope," replied Gunn.
"I wish he were here right now," said Fred.
"Wish and you shall receive."
Everyone turned to see the green skinned demon standing just inside the apartment.
"Lorne!" Fred ran up to the demon and threw her arms around him. "I'm glad you decided to come back, things just wouldn't be the same without you."
"Same here Sweetie, I just hope everyone can forgive me for turning tail."
"It's not your fault, I asked you to do something that went against your moral code. I don't blame you for leaving," replied Angel.
"Well I'm back now and I plan on staying, I promise."
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"God it's been awhile since I've been in LA," sighed Buffy as she and Dawn walked through the airport.
"Yeah, I remember coming here, but I'm not sure if it actually happened or not." Dawn followed Buffy through the crowds of people.
"I hope we can find Angel."
"Don't worry, I had Andrew do a locator spell. I've got the address in my pocket."
"Well look at you, all up with the knowledge." Buffy smiled at her sister.
"Yeah, well hanging out with Giles has it's benefits."
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Angel and Wesley were sitting on the couch of the apartment reading various books that might help them fight the Senior Partners, while Spike and Gunn were trying to teach Fred and Lorne how to play poker.
"Can you play Texas Hold 'Em Pet?" asked Spike.
"Nope," replied Fred with a shake of her head.
Spike and Gunn exchanged a look.
"How can you be from Texas and not know how to play Hold 'em?" asked Gunn.
"I never learned I guess."
"Will soon fix that," replied Spike as he began dealing out the cards and Gunn explained the rules.
"You can tell how the different members of this group organize their priorities," said Wesley quietly.
"Yeah, but at least we have Fred back, that's a good thing." Angel looked into the kitchen where the young woman was looking at her cards and then at the cards on the table.
Wesley was about to reply when there was a knock on the door.
"I'll get it." Angel got up and opened the door. "Buffy! Dawn! What a surprise."
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To Be Continued . . .