Something Wicked This Way Comes
Chapter 9: Missing in Action
By: Rogue-Slayer13
Disclaimer: The characters of Btvs and Ats belong to Joss Whedon, not myself.
Summary: See pervious chapters
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"I'm glad you decided to come with me," said Alise. "Other wise I don't know what I would've done."
"So what's so important that I have to follow you all through the bloody park?" Spike walked along side Alise.
"It'll be easier if you let me show you."
"How long's this going to take?" Spike flicked his cigarette to the ground.
"Don't worry. I'll get you back home to your precious slayer."
"She's not my anything," said Spike. Least not anymore.
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"I'm starting to get worried." Buffy paced around the lobby, weaving her way through the crowd of slayers.
"Spike's a big vampire, he can take care of himself," said Xander.
"I know he can, but I've also seen him get his ass kicked way too many times," replied Buffy.
"But he always finds a way out of those ass kickings," pointed out Willow.
The red head looked at Angel for assistance.
"Uh, yeah, Spike's . . . resourceful," said Angel at a loss for words.
"I'm gonna go look for him." Buffy moved to get her coat.
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Spike followed Alise out of the park and to a black 1965 Pontiac GTO that was parked on the street.
"Nice ride," commented Spike as Alise walked around and opened her door.
"Thought you might like it." Alise got in and then slide across the front seat and unlocked Spike's door.
"Where to now?" Spike got in and shut his door.
"You'll see." Alise started the car and drove off down the street.
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"You shouldn't get so worked up Buff," said Xander. "It's not like Spike's some poor defenseless old lady."
"Yeah," said Andrew. "He's a strapping young vampire."
"It disturbs me that you think Spike's strapping," said Dawn. "And he's not young. He's like a hundred and twenty-five."
"He's youthful," replied Andrew.
"I'm sure he's fine B, but if you wanna send out the search party, I'll be more then happy to oblige," said Faith.
"Great, get your coat. You too, Angel." Buffy headed for the door.
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Alise stopped the car outside a fairly large, but rundown house.
"Get out," said Alise as she opened her door.
Spike got out of the car and followed Alise into the house, which was surprisingly nice inside.
"Nice decor," commented Spike.
"You'd never guess it from the outside," replied Alise as she walked into an empty parlor.
"Glamour?"
"Yeah, it keeps people away."
"Daddy? Have you come back to me?"
Spike turned around to see Drusilla standing a few feet behind him.
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"Where the hell is he?" Buffy was half running half walking down the street.
"Calm down B," said an out of breath Faith. "Let's, let's just stop and regroup."
"Yeah, let's think about where he might be." Angel came up to the two slayers.
"That's easier said then done Angel!" snapped Buffy. "Do you know how big this city is? He could be anywhere!"
"Well we know he won't be in residential areas, businesses, or other public places that are usually demon free zones," said Faith.
"Which just leaves us with the cemeteries, the docks, and the parks," said Angel.
"He wouldn't be too, far from the Hyperion and we've checked all of those cemeteries," said Buffy as she calmed down a bit.
"Which just leaves the parks and the docks," said Angel.
"The park's closer," said Faith.
"Okay, we'll go there," said Buffy as she headed toward the park.
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"Dru, what are you doing 'ere?"
"There are so many little girls running around," said Drusilla as she walked over to Spike. "Miss Edith said they don't belong."
"Did she now?" asked Spike.
Drusilla nodded.
"She said the witch was very naughty and did it. Naughty girls need to be punished."
"What's she doing 'ere?" Spike turned his attention back to Alise.
"She's a master vampire, a more then slightly crazy one, but a master none the less," said Alise. "She's in charge around here."
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"He's not here either." Buffy sat down on a park bench.
"Why are you so worried?" asked Faith. "I mean, for one Spike can handle himself, and secondly, you two aren't an item anymore."
"Just because we're not an item doesn't me we're not friends."
"You still love him, don't you?"
Buffy didn't have a chance to answer because Angel came over.
"Spike was here," said the vampire.
"How do you know?"
"Found a cigarette with his scent all over it and the remains of five vamps."
"Can you track him?" asked Buffy.
"Maybe," replied Angel.
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"The big boys are coming out to play," said Drusilla in a sing song type voice. "The stars told me you'd come back."
"Did they Pet?" asked Spike.
"Yes," said Drusilla as she ran her fingers down Spike's chest. "Have you come back to be my dark prince?"
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To Be Continued . . .