AN: See previous chapters for disclaimer.

Previously…:

"I promised, MacGyver. If they turn you, I will stake you before you can hurt anyone," Buffy said firmly. Mac opened his mouth to reply when the door to Pete's office opened, and Peterson and the Vampire who had tackled MacGyver stepped back in. Mac swallowed. If he didn't find a way out of this soon, he would become a Vampire and Pete and Buffy would die.

Now…:

"So…you're awake at last," Peterson said as he walked in. He looked over at Buffy and MacGyver, then over at Pete. The other vampire was licking his lips in anticipation.

"Can I…?" the other Vampire began.

"Wait until I have him on his feet first," Peterson said. Mac kicked out when Peterson tried to approach him, catching him in the knee. Peterson snarled in anger while Buffy laughed.

"Good one," she said, amused at the Vampire's frustration.

"Get up, MacGyver," Peterson growled, grabbing Mac by both arms and dragging him to his feet. Mac gasped as the wind was knocked out of him when Peterson slammed him into the wall. Peterson pressed his face to Mac's and sneered.

"Soon, MacGyver, I will turn you," Peterson sneered.

"Oh, why do all the big bads have such a gloat complex," Buffy said. The other vampire was looking Pete over.

"Can I…?" the other Vampire asked. Peterson nodded.

"Yes. Go ahead," Peterson said. Mac's eyes went wide in horror when he realized that Peterson was going to carry through with his threat.

"NO!" Mac yelled, slamming his head forward. Peterson pulled away, holding his nose. Mac pushed away from the wall and landed heavily against the Vampire about to feed on Pete. The Vampire kicked him in the jaw, leaving Mac dazed.

"Son of a…" the vampire began to swear.

"You're going to pay for that, MacGyver," Peterson said, dragging Mac to his feet.

"You want…" the other vampire began to ask.

"I want him to have his last thoughts be of how he failed to save his friend. You can feed after I turn him," Peterson said. Mac swallowed as Peterson dragged him back up to his feet. Buffy and Peter were helpless to do anything as Peterson vamped out and pushed Mac back against the wall. Mac took a deep breath, preparing to struggle for all he was worth, then felt Peterson's fangs pierce his neck.

All he could do was scream in agony.

AN: I know, I left you with another cliff hanger. Please review.