Salvaging from the Ashes chapter 3
Disclaimer: Not mine. Never has been, never will be. Man thats depressing.
My thank you's to all of the wonderful reviewers will be below. I'm blown away by the response.
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=Dumbledore has just informed Spike and Anya that the Hellmouth has been destroyed for seven months=
"Seven months ago?" Anya asked faintly "We've been dead for seven months?"
"If you are who you say you are" Severus said snidely. Spikes eyes flashed yellow and a low growl erupted from his throat causing Severus' eyes to widen and back up quickly. Spike, trying to control his inner demon, turned to Dumbledore
"If we've been dead then how did we end up here?" He asked tightly
"I have no idea" Dumbledore admitted
"Is this Hell?" Anya asked sadly
"No" Dumbledore assured her "This is a school"
"Well, that doesn't reassure me much" Anya told him bluntly "Schools are usually where hellish things happen. Ask any shrink"
"Can't disagree w' ya there" Hagrid said speaking up for the first time. "Bad things been happenin here lately at least"
"See" Anya said disgustedly "And people think homeschooling is for wacky religious types"
"What's been happening here?" Spike asked Hagrid. Hagrid was cut off from explaining the recent events by Severus
"I somehow don't feel it concerns you Vampire"
Spike rolled his eyes
"Yeah whatever, keep your dress on" Spike replied "If you would just point us to a door then we'll be off"
Both Anya and Spike rose to leave
"Thank you for your interrogation after being dead" Anya said in farewell. As they headed towards the door Dumbledore said loudly
"Wait!"
They both turned, Anya huffing irritably, and Spike asked
"For what? It's obvious you don't need or want our help and truth be told I really don't care for the most of you"
"Me either" Anya interrupted. Spike nodded to her and continued
"There's a reason I left this bloody country you know? Also I've got some people to catch up with. Hanging around with you lot is starting to make me want to throw you all out the window, damn the soul"
The group sat, wide eyed, at Spikes speech. Professor McGonnagal was the first to speak, however shakily
"There has to be a reason you were sent here. And now."
"Yeah" Anya answered "Someone got their cosmic wires crossed or they have a very bad sense of humor. We can correct that"
"Your homes were destroyed" Dumbledore said gently "Do you know where your friends are at, or even if they are alive?"
The professors were taken aback as the two had pure fear flash on their faces. Spike's hands fisted and Anya's began to shake.
"We may not know yet" Anya admitted "But a simple locating spell can solve that"
At everyone's surprised looks Anya added
"Magic isn't solely owned and operated by you people you know."
"Of course not" Dumbledore agreed, eyes twinkling "But perhaps we can help each other here"
"Will our part be strenuous or time consuming?" Anya asked. Spike smirked at the expressions of the other occupants of the room
"No not very" Dumbledore chuckled, charmed by Anya's blunt manner "Just teach a few classes for our students is all"
"Teach?" Spike asked incredulously "In case you missed it, we are not exactly teaching material Mate."
"We are fighting a war William" Dumbledore said ignoring Spikes wince at being called William "Voldemort has been recruiting demons and vampires for his army"
"Voldemort?" Anya asked ignoring the shudders from the professors "I thought he died? Some kid ruined him."
"He has returned" Dumbledore said gravely
"Don't they always?" Spike sighed
"Wait a minute" Professor McGonnagal asked Anya, "You know about He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?"
"Are you people still calling him that?" Anya asked exasperated "Of course I know of him. Hello? Ex Vengeance demon. We got plenty of calls from witches and wizards who wanted vengeance done because of killed family members. Since he was a male, I would have been more than happy to have him strangled with his own entrails but my boss told us not to bother with witches or wizards. He wasn't fond of your type, you know."
Everyone got quiet as they absorbed what Anya had said. Spike suddenly laughed
"So he's recruiting demons eh?" He asked Dumbledore who nodded
"He's in for a rude awakening" Spike laughed "He honestly thinks a demon will be awed by him and not drain him dry on a lark? Goes back to what I was saying about what's wrong with wizards, too bloody arrogant, the lot of you."
"So you don't think the demons will be a threat?" Severus asked, anger pushed aside in his curiosity.
"Oh they'll be a threat" Anya said darkly "Young children, an entire school of them at that? It's like a giant cookie jar"
"Exactly. They will put up with you wizard gone bad long enough to get here." Spike finished "Then of course they'll turn around and slaughter him and his followers. Then you'll have an even bigger problem"
"How so?" Hagrid asked
"Easy" Anya answered "You think they would join him without knowing how to take his power? That and demon strength and your all done for."
"My students need to be prepared" Dumbledore spoke urgently "I doubt most of them would even know what a demon is. You can help with that. Teaching them how to protect themselves. You trained a bunch of potential slayers didn't you? In return I will find your friends for you. Deal?"
Anya and Spike looked at each other.
"We've already been gone seven months" Anya sighed "What's a few more weeks?"
"Agreed" Spike answered "To be honest it doesn't feel right just leaving them like this. Not that I would have normally cared. It has to be the soul. Knew it would end up a bad thing."
"Alright deal" Anya informed Dumbledore "When do you want us to start? And how much are you paying us?"
"Ignore that" Spike told him laughing at Anya's glare and beginnings of salary negotiations.
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I know there wasn't a whole lot going on in this chapter but I had to get some things out there and set up. Next chapter: Spike and Anya meet the Griffindore trio.
Special thanks to these reviewers for the last chapters
AHappyperson- Thank you for reading
DuGrey- lovely to see you review this! Thank you. How are your fics coming?
Lirael- I know B/S is so overdone but Spike with a student? Or any HP characters? There is kinda a babe shortage there.
Pete- Thank you for reviewing!
Lin Chan- LOL I'm typing!
Divad Relffehs- I'm not sure if you were telling me hints or saying that my story had none of the things you described. I'm going to assume it was a helpful hint and thank you.
Edens echo- Your brilliant thank you!
BeesJay- I hope you enjoy the rest. Thank you!
Pnkrkriotgirl- Buffy is a yes. Angel is a maybe.
Miz- Thank you for sticking with this! Thank you for taking the time to review each chapter!
Beck89- Yeah the PTB arn't very quick. Oh yeah, went and started rereading your fics. Everone should check them out if you haven't already
Rose Williams- Big thanks!
Susan- I hope you enjoy this chapter also.
Marigold- Hope I updated quick enough for you!
Samson- Thanks for the encouragement
Draco-Future BF- Love that name! And thank you for reviewing.
Rach- Mostly the focus will be Spike and Anya but I won't forget the rest of the Scoobies.
Caramel- Thank you for your lovely review!
Asakura- Thank you so much.
Aine- Glad your enjoying this. I'll try to keep it interesting for you!
If I forgot anyone I do apologize and I truly do thank you for taking time out of your day to review this. Thank you again!
Selene
Disclaimer: Not mine. Never has been, never will be. Man thats depressing.
My thank you's to all of the wonderful reviewers will be below. I'm blown away by the response.
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=Dumbledore has just informed Spike and Anya that the Hellmouth has been destroyed for seven months=
"Seven months ago?" Anya asked faintly "We've been dead for seven months?"
"If you are who you say you are" Severus said snidely. Spikes eyes flashed yellow and a low growl erupted from his throat causing Severus' eyes to widen and back up quickly. Spike, trying to control his inner demon, turned to Dumbledore
"If we've been dead then how did we end up here?" He asked tightly
"I have no idea" Dumbledore admitted
"Is this Hell?" Anya asked sadly
"No" Dumbledore assured her "This is a school"
"Well, that doesn't reassure me much" Anya told him bluntly "Schools are usually where hellish things happen. Ask any shrink"
"Can't disagree w' ya there" Hagrid said speaking up for the first time. "Bad things been happenin here lately at least"
"See" Anya said disgustedly "And people think homeschooling is for wacky religious types"
"What's been happening here?" Spike asked Hagrid. Hagrid was cut off from explaining the recent events by Severus
"I somehow don't feel it concerns you Vampire"
Spike rolled his eyes
"Yeah whatever, keep your dress on" Spike replied "If you would just point us to a door then we'll be off"
Both Anya and Spike rose to leave
"Thank you for your interrogation after being dead" Anya said in farewell. As they headed towards the door Dumbledore said loudly
"Wait!"
They both turned, Anya huffing irritably, and Spike asked
"For what? It's obvious you don't need or want our help and truth be told I really don't care for the most of you"
"Me either" Anya interrupted. Spike nodded to her and continued
"There's a reason I left this bloody country you know? Also I've got some people to catch up with. Hanging around with you lot is starting to make me want to throw you all out the window, damn the soul"
The group sat, wide eyed, at Spikes speech. Professor McGonnagal was the first to speak, however shakily
"There has to be a reason you were sent here. And now."
"Yeah" Anya answered "Someone got their cosmic wires crossed or they have a very bad sense of humor. We can correct that"
"Your homes were destroyed" Dumbledore said gently "Do you know where your friends are at, or even if they are alive?"
The professors were taken aback as the two had pure fear flash on their faces. Spike's hands fisted and Anya's began to shake.
"We may not know yet" Anya admitted "But a simple locating spell can solve that"
At everyone's surprised looks Anya added
"Magic isn't solely owned and operated by you people you know."
"Of course not" Dumbledore agreed, eyes twinkling "But perhaps we can help each other here"
"Will our part be strenuous or time consuming?" Anya asked. Spike smirked at the expressions of the other occupants of the room
"No not very" Dumbledore chuckled, charmed by Anya's blunt manner "Just teach a few classes for our students is all"
"Teach?" Spike asked incredulously "In case you missed it, we are not exactly teaching material Mate."
"We are fighting a war William" Dumbledore said ignoring Spikes wince at being called William "Voldemort has been recruiting demons and vampires for his army"
"Voldemort?" Anya asked ignoring the shudders from the professors "I thought he died? Some kid ruined him."
"He has returned" Dumbledore said gravely
"Don't they always?" Spike sighed
"Wait a minute" Professor McGonnagal asked Anya, "You know about He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named?"
"Are you people still calling him that?" Anya asked exasperated "Of course I know of him. Hello? Ex Vengeance demon. We got plenty of calls from witches and wizards who wanted vengeance done because of killed family members. Since he was a male, I would have been more than happy to have him strangled with his own entrails but my boss told us not to bother with witches or wizards. He wasn't fond of your type, you know."
Everyone got quiet as they absorbed what Anya had said. Spike suddenly laughed
"So he's recruiting demons eh?" He asked Dumbledore who nodded
"He's in for a rude awakening" Spike laughed "He honestly thinks a demon will be awed by him and not drain him dry on a lark? Goes back to what I was saying about what's wrong with wizards, too bloody arrogant, the lot of you."
"So you don't think the demons will be a threat?" Severus asked, anger pushed aside in his curiosity.
"Oh they'll be a threat" Anya said darkly "Young children, an entire school of them at that? It's like a giant cookie jar"
"Exactly. They will put up with you wizard gone bad long enough to get here." Spike finished "Then of course they'll turn around and slaughter him and his followers. Then you'll have an even bigger problem"
"How so?" Hagrid asked
"Easy" Anya answered "You think they would join him without knowing how to take his power? That and demon strength and your all done for."
"My students need to be prepared" Dumbledore spoke urgently "I doubt most of them would even know what a demon is. You can help with that. Teaching them how to protect themselves. You trained a bunch of potential slayers didn't you? In return I will find your friends for you. Deal?"
Anya and Spike looked at each other.
"We've already been gone seven months" Anya sighed "What's a few more weeks?"
"Agreed" Spike answered "To be honest it doesn't feel right just leaving them like this. Not that I would have normally cared. It has to be the soul. Knew it would end up a bad thing."
"Alright deal" Anya informed Dumbledore "When do you want us to start? And how much are you paying us?"
"Ignore that" Spike told him laughing at Anya's glare and beginnings of salary negotiations.
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I know there wasn't a whole lot going on in this chapter but I had to get some things out there and set up. Next chapter: Spike and Anya meet the Griffindore trio.
Special thanks to these reviewers for the last chapters
AHappyperson- Thank you for reading
DuGrey- lovely to see you review this! Thank you. How are your fics coming?
Lirael- I know B/S is so overdone but Spike with a student? Or any HP characters? There is kinda a babe shortage there.
Pete- Thank you for reviewing!
Lin Chan- LOL I'm typing!
Divad Relffehs- I'm not sure if you were telling me hints or saying that my story had none of the things you described. I'm going to assume it was a helpful hint and thank you.
Edens echo- Your brilliant thank you!
BeesJay- I hope you enjoy the rest. Thank you!
Pnkrkriotgirl- Buffy is a yes. Angel is a maybe.
Miz- Thank you for sticking with this! Thank you for taking the time to review each chapter!
Beck89- Yeah the PTB arn't very quick. Oh yeah, went and started rereading your fics. Everone should check them out if you haven't already
Rose Williams- Big thanks!
Susan- I hope you enjoy this chapter also.
Marigold- Hope I updated quick enough for you!
Samson- Thanks for the encouragement
Draco-Future BF- Love that name! And thank you for reviewing.
Rach- Mostly the focus will be Spike and Anya but I won't forget the rest of the Scoobies.
Caramel- Thank you for your lovely review!
Asakura- Thank you so much.
Aine- Glad your enjoying this. I'll try to keep it interesting for you!
If I forgot anyone I do apologize and I truly do thank you for taking time out of your day to review this. Thank you again!
Selene
