A/N: This chapter is for Caitlin and Lady Crucio. I wasn't going to go Spike for a while, but because you've asked, here you are. I'm grateful to everyone for the kind words about last chapter. I was embarrassed even before I posted it. So, thanks for the kind words. ozma914, my migraine has gone. Thanks for the concern.
AA/N: B&B is short for blood and bourbon. Vampire drink.
Key To My Heart – Chapter Nineteen – The Grapevine
Spike POV
Scoobies are probably looking through the books on info for Glazzior. But then, you can't get everything you need from books. Decided to take matters into my own hands. I walked into Willie's and sat down. "What ya havin' Spike?"
"B&B," I replied.
"Comin' right up. Oh by the way, we've got some fresh virgin's blood. You want?"
I nodded. "Yeah, that should about do it." He fixed the drink and put in front of me. I drained it in two gulps.
"'Nother?"
"Yeah." He gave me another drink and then went to serve a bloke called Ed, an embarrassment to the vampire race who likes to think he's Lestat. When the glass was nearly empty Willie came back over.
"Want another?"
I shook my head. He made to go off. "Willie." He turned back around. "A partially nasty bloke by the name of Glazzior the Impaler is coming to Sunnydale." Willie went pale.
"You sure?"
I nodded. "Don't worry though. Demon bars are off limits for fights and killin', and from what I gather Glazzior's the kind of bloke that respects those kinda rules." Wille nodded, looking relieved. I wasn't done. "Some of his childer are already in town. You know anything?"
He shook his head. "Haven't heard of any new vamps in town. Masters?"
"Wouldn't surprise me. I want you to get some information for me. Sweet talk the regulars, keep an ear to the ground."
"Spike, I'm not a snitch no more, you know that."
I looked down into my drink for a second, then back at Willie. "Be useless to threaten you. The chip stops me from hurting humans. But it doesn't stop me from burning this place to the ground." I finished my drink and slammed some money on the bar, then got up and left.
I took a stroll through the park, and sighed at all the humans walking past. A voice sounded from behind me. "What the fuck are you doing here washout?"
I turned around and saw a fledgling named Alan. Only been a vamp for a short while. He'd worked for me when I was looking for the Gem of Amara. "Memories of meals past," I replied. "So, still not dust huh Alan? Slayer must keep throwing you back to grow."
"Maybe she thinks we're all as harmless as you baggie boy." I suppressed a growl. Since this chip, I've had no respect, not even from fledglings. I'm bloody sick of it. Alan gave me a dirty look and followed a bloke stupid enough to be jogging on his own. I trailed after him. He looked back at me. "Coming to see how it's done, old man? Or are you gonna walk him home?"
That's it. I walked towards him. He lost his cocky look. "Washout. Hardly original, Alan. Tut tut. Baggie boy. Now that's a bit cleverer. You can't have thought it up by yourself." He made to run, but I grabbed him and threw him aganised a tree. "Old man. Now, that's nothing but the truth. I was burning towns to the ground before your grandparents were born."
Alan nodded. "That's right Spike. When it comes to chaos, violence and slaughter, you're the man!"
I pulled out a stake. Alan's eyes went wide. "Now, I've got some stuff I need to take care of. If I make it through okay, maybe I'll find you and finish this. Does that sound like fun?"
I could practally hear the wheels turning in Alan's head, trying to think which answer would continue his existence. "No. Yes. Um, good luck?"
I laughed. "I like you Alan. You're an idiot, but you've got you're uses. Actually, I've just had a thought. Some new vamps are in town. They'll be recruiting. Find out where they live for me, and maybe, just maybe, I'll let tonight slide."
"Yeah Spike, sure, sure."
I let him go and he ran off. I looked down at my stake, and then threw it in his direction. It hit a tree just centimetres away from him. He let out a shriek. I smirked, then went and pulled the stake out. I've a feelings I'll be needing it.
