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Chap. 4- The plan
"I don't get it. We fought for a good hour before both giving up for the night. He said something about having better things to do than play house with me. It was like he was annoyed that I was stalling him." Buffy was pacing around as she spoke. She had a few obvious cuts and bruises but Xander could tell there were more.
"But you probably saved at least one person last night. And from the sound of things I'm thinking that person was Wills."
"Yeah, that's true." Buffy looked thoughtfully for a moment. "But why was he following her to begin with? I mean Angelus usually just kills and gets it over with or kidnaps and tortures. But he was following her. I've got to say I'm worried about her."
"Why worry about me? I'm good. Went right to sleep when you dropped off last night." Willow lied.
"Wills, I know better. I hung around afterwards. You went out again and Angelus was following you for over an hour."
"Oh God! Buffy, I'm so sorry. I, I..."
"Willow had a hot date. Go Willster!" Xander helped. Cordelia smacked his arm but inwardly felt happy for the computer geek that had once loved her boyfriend. "So when do we get to meet the mystery man?"
Xander was teasing her and therefore was floored when she replied, "Tonight. He wants to meet everyone tonight. But please keep an open mind about this one ok?"
"Ok Wills. But he hurts you and I'll slay his ass- evil or no." Buffy joked but Willow winced at the idea.
"Um, let's go to class ok?" Willow suggested. Just then her most recent attempt at a relationship walked in. Oz was completely enamored of her. Willow knew it too. She felt bad for him cause he really was a great guy, just not the guy for her. "Ok, hey Oz."
"Hey Willow. Can I,uh, walk you to class?"
Buffy made a mental note, almost 9 words at once. Possibly a record for what I've ever heard him say.
"Sure I guess. But, I should tell you something. I don't want to lead you on. I kinda met someone." Oz looked crushed. He had been falling for this girl for awhile now, took a bullet for her. But he lost her. Oz thought he knew who she chose. He glared at Xander and stormed out of the library. Willow frowned after him.
"So, I guess it's not Oz huh? Oh my God! Is it you and Giles? Oh ew, gross, he's like old enough to be your dad Wills!"
"It's not Giles, but he is an older man. And you'll meet him tonight!" Willow grabbed her books and headed to class. Xander and the rest were left to wonder all day.
"Wills, I'm dying here. Can't you just give me a hint?"
"No, I'm going to go home, grab some supplies and my mystery man and come back at dusk, ok?" Willow smiled as she stepped into the sunshine. Her thoughts drifted to Spike as she walked home. She couldn't believe all the things she'd learned in the last two days. The man of her dreams loved her. When she got to her home, Willow was on cloud nine. She jumped in the shower and let the hot water wash away the stress of classes as she thought about Spike some more. She had just dressed when her doorbell rang. "Coming."
Spike leaned against the doorframe. He was bruised and bloody but he could walk ok. "Oh my god! Spike, what happened?"
"The ponce found out I could walk. Thought I was making a mock of him. Taught me a bloody lesson. Got 'ere as soon as I could." Spike coughed and Willow ran to his side. "Had to make sure you were ok. I love you, my little Willow. My Red."
"Come on inside. We're gonna get him tonight. I found something today. When we get to the others we'll discuss it then. I love you too William." Willow took his arm and draped it over her shoulder before bringing him in her home. "Let's you get you fixed up. Have you fed tonight?"
"Yes love. Bottled and bagged so no worries there. We're gonna be late."
"I know. I'm calling now." Willow quickly dialed the number for the library. "Hey guys, I got a little held up. We'll be there soon."
Willow dressed Spike's wounds and got ready in a short time. However actually gathering her supplies took a few minutes. Soon they were headed to the school in much the same way the had walked home the night before.
Spike regaled Willow with tales of how it used to be. Not the blood and terror but the passion and romance. As she listened to him speak, Willow became certain that Spike truly loved Angel and would have kept him by his side if he could have. Spike was beautiful in the moonlight and so kissable that she had to stop and...
"What was that for luv?" Spike asked a little surprised but happy.
"Couldn't help myself. You're just so yummy." Willow smiled briefly and kissed him again. Everything about Spike felt so right that Willow just melted in his arms. "Ok, soulboy let's get Angel back."
"Hey now!" Spike teasingly yelled. He smiled and laughed and Willow loved every second of it. They were laughing as they entered the school.
"Well, sounds like Wills is happy at least. Wonder what she wants us to research tonight?" Xander stated briefly. Cordelia smacked him upside the back of the head. Giles stepped out of his office to see it happen. He simply shook his head and sipped his tea.
"Yes. I'm curious of that myself. I must also admit that I'd like to meet this young man of hers. As discerning as our Willow is, he must be a real how you say catch."
"Bet he's a hottie," Cordelia added. Buffy just sat back and watched her friends with a smile. Willow stepped into the library alone.
"Hey guys," She beamed. "Please remember to keep an open mind. And, uh, no weapons please."
"Wills, what's going on?"
"I want you to meet my new boyfriend. He wants to help us fix Angel but you have to promise to be nice or he stays outside."
A brief moment of silence followed. Spike began to worry and even lit a cigarette as he waited. As he brought the cigarette to his lips he heard the soft murmur of "Promise"s. He grinned slightly before his face grew serious. He knew that instincts would tell them to stake first and ask questions later. He couldn't really blame them either. But Spike trusted his Red and hoped her friends did too. Spike stood there as he waited rather impatient for Willow to call him in.
"Ok guys. Remember you promised to be nice. William is really worried how you'll react to him."
"Willow! Come on. You're killing us here!" Xander's exasperated plea came through the doors.
"Ok, ok. William come on in here. The natives are getting restless." Willow extended her hand through the door and Spike instantly latched on. He stepped in slowly and fully prepared for punches or worse. What he didn't expect was the dead silence. While Cordy appeared to be in awe of the choice Willow had made, everyone else watched in horror expecting at any moment for Spike to drain Willow dry right before their eyes.
Buffy was the first to move. She came over and tried prying Willow away from Spike but to no avail.
"Damn it, Spike let her go!" Buffy screamed as she attempted to punch him. But Willow stepped between them, receiving the Slayer strengthed blow instead.
"Bloody Hell you stupid chit! What was that for?" Spike screamed as he cradled Willow against him. Willow's face was already beginning to swell as she cried from the pain. She knew it would be black in the morning. "Shh... Luv. It'll be ok. Let me have a look at it."
Willow pulled back a little. Her eyes were red with tears and her cheek puffy. Spike looked down lovingly and gently kissed the tears away. Willow returned the loving look and held tighter to his hand. "I'm ok. It just hurts like heck."
"Willow! Are you insane? Hello, psycho killer dude. What is it with you girls and dating blood sucking murderers?!" Xander shouted angrily. Cordelia held him down but could do nothing to stop Giles who succeeded in punching Spike in the jaw.
"Stay back you vile creature!"
"Bloody hell, Red. I'm going back to your place if your friends keep this up. Been kicked around enough today by Angelus, don't need it here too."
"No Spike! Don't leave. They'll be good from now on or we'll both leave." Willow glared at her friends with a look that said 'try it'. Everyone backed off. Spike wrapped his arm around Willow's waist as they headed over to the check out counter to relax a bit.
"Wait so you're telling me that this one's a vampire too? Gawd. Where do you guys find such yummy dead boys?"
"They kinda come looking for us. But hey, you have Xander," Willow laughed a bit at the cut she just made to Cordelia. She couldn't believe how jealous she'd been over him but now Willow had Spike and that was all she needed. "So here's the plan. I've been doing some research the last couple of days. I have an idea as to how to re-ensoul Angel but I need to double check the spell. If Angelus is as smart as Angel was then he knows something's up. So we have to move fast. Spike and I have a list of supplies I need you to double check while I run a translation check on my computer. We're doing this tonight guys so if you're in, get cracking."
Willow began typing away furiously on her laptop with Spike by her side. He kissed her softly before asking how he could help. Willow put him on tea duty. It was extremely quiet in the library as they worked. Willow felt bad but she left some information out when telling the others about the spell. She had written the spell to make Angel's soul permanent. She wanted that to be her and Spike's secret to be shared only with Angel until he saw fit to say otherwise. As she finished the translation, Willow began setting everything up. Spike just sat back and watched her work. In his mind he kept thinking she was bloody marvelous.
"Willow, might I have a moment?" Giles nervously stuttered. He was still very obviously upset about Spike but there was something else too.
"Sure, Giles. Spike can you finish setting the circle for me?"
"Sure thing Luv." Spike set out the rest of the supplies while Willow and Giles spoke. He could guess what was being said. No one knew how strong a witch Willow was becoming. They also didn't know that Willow planned to use Giles and himself as her focuses. This spell would be a breeze for her. Spike smiled as he continued to work. Everything was set by the time he finally heard Giles voice his concerns. Willow was quick to answer though already knowing what he might say.
"Well it seems you do have it all planned out, but we'll need look outs. This spell is,"
"Extremely difficult and rough on the witch performing it hence why we have Buffy, Xander and Cordelia to watch our backs. Giles, I know what I'm doing." Willow put on her resolve face and left it at that. She told everyone where to place themselves. She lit the candles around the circle while chanting some ancient language. Taking Spike's hand in her left and Giles' in her right, the three sat down.