The kids started class in high hopes that all the new people would like them, all of the kids except for the Slytherins. They didn't care if the four new recruits loved them or hated their guts. Fred and Willow stayed together for the most part, since they were both a little insecure. Giles had a group of enthusiastic Gryffindors, which he loved. They listened and hung on every word he said. He was so used to be interrupted by the Scooby Gang. Wesley got landed with some Slytherins and Ron was also in the group with Neville and Seamus. Wesley intimidated them. He had a deep, gruff, voice and his gaze chilled their bones. He would occasionally look over and smile at Fred. Angel got Malfoy's group, which he adored. He was asking them questions that only he would know, and then tried some moves with them. Everything was going good, until Spike walked in.
"Hey, Angel!" Spike shouted as he threw open the door.
"Spike!? What are you doing here?" Angel hissed as he ran over to him.
"Whoa, relax mate! Just wanted to see what you were up to." Spike looked around at all the kids staring at him. "Wow, you got your hands full huh?"
"Get out Spike!"
"Now, now. Maybe I wanted to say hi to a couple of old friends."
Wesley, Giles, Fred and Willow didn't notice that Spike was in the room. They were busy with the kids. Then Wesley turned around and his eyes widened.
"Spike? What are you doing here?" Wesley asked sternly.
"Wes! Great to see you again! How's it in L.A.?" Spike asked.
"Get out." Fred said as she held Wesley's hand.
"Ohhh, girl's got spine. Your new love?"
Willow walked in front of them and crossed her arms. "Nice to see you Spike. You still Hostile 17? Is Riley still tracking you?"
Spike scowled at Willow. He took a step closer, "Watch it Red. You're not as protected as you usually are, without that blonde bird beside you."
Giles walked up from behind the others. Tensions were high, so the kids stepped back. "Spike, I think it'd be best if you remove yourself...now."
"Relax, Rupert. I didn't come for the kids. I came to see how my old flame was doing with her new job." Spike sauntered over to Buffy who pushed him away.
Angel grabbed Spike's arm and threw him back. Out of reflex, Spike punched Angel in the face. Luckily he didn't change. Angel threw Spike against the door and he hit it face first. Then he quickly raised his head and then came what the adults dreaded most. Spike had morphed and now stood facing the kids in his full vampire self. Some kids screamed and ran behind Angel and the others. A few boys gasped and Malfoy smiled. Willow quickly said a spell under her breath, causing the door to fling open and having Spike fly out.
"What the bloody hell was that?" Ron yelled. "What is he?"
"Oh my god, oh my god." Hermione stammered.
The class started to talk wildly. Many of the girls were on the verge of tears and Neville had fainted. Wesley looked around uncomfortably. He couldn't stand so much fear in one room, so he raised his hand and closed his eyes. Then a golden sphere started to form in Wesley's hand. A few kids stopped and watched him while the others continued to freak out. Then Wesley's eyes snapped open and he threw his hand towards the center of the room. The sphere hovered in midair and then exploded. It sent out a huge light that reached the ends of the room. Silence was the only sound in the room.
"I know you're all scared. You should be. That isn't something you see everyday. But this is what we're in class for. Yes, for those who have figured it out, Spike is a vampire. He is unlike all of them though. Spike has his soul." The kids stared at Buffy in confusion. "Angel, you explain it better."
Angel stepped forward, "Vampires are a form of demons. When they kill someone, they do so by drinking their blood, usually from the neck. They completely drain the person of their blood, causing their heart to stop beating, and therefore die. But, in the occurrence that a vampire doesn't kill the person, they turn them, into one of themselves. The vampire does this by drinking the person's blood until they hear the heart slow. Then, they cut themselves and force the person to drink their own blood. The person dies, their soul leaves their body, and the demon moves in. The person then becomes a vampire. They look, talk and remember things that the person did, but they are heartless. Without a soul, the demons don't care if they hurt or kill someone. They think it's fun, but in the rare occurrence that they get their soul back, which has only been recorded twice, they feel the pain when the hurt someone. They are forced to relive each kill and remember every person they killed."
"Professor O'Connor? What exactly happened to Angelus, The Scourge of Europe?" Hermione asked bravely.
Angel glanced over at Buffy. "Tell them." She told him.
"Do you really want to know?" Angel asked the kids, and they nodded their heads. "Well, he got cursed by gypsies after he killed one of their clan. They gave him the worst punishment a vampire could have...his soul. He wandered aimlessly for years living off rats, until he met a demon named Whistler. Whistler showed him he could do good, so Angelus decided to help the Slayer. After an intimate time, he lost his soul and began killing again. You see, if Angelus experienced one moment of true happiness, he would revert to his old self. After a fierce battle with the love of his life, the Slayer, his soul returned, but he was sent into hell because he was the only one that could close the portal. He came back later, but then left his love. He went to L.A. and met another demon named Doyle. Doyle got visions of people in trouble, and Angelus was supposed to help them. They met up with Cordelia who started the business, Angel Investigations. Then, Cordy died, and Angelus pulled back for a while, until he once again met up with his one true love..." Angel stretched out his hand to Buffy, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
"You mean you're Angelus?" Ron blurted out.
"Yeah, kind of weird, isn't it?"
"You bet." Harry answered.
"If any of you feel uncomfortable having me teach this class, raise your hand. I'll leave if you'd like." Angel said as he waited for the hands to shoot up.
Not one hand was raised in the air as Neville of all people stood up, "I think it's kind of neat really." And the kids all agreed.
