Thank you to those who have reviewed. This chapter is a bit more serious then the last was. I'm sorry for making it look more depressing then it should. Was caught in the moment. Enjoy!
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The silence in the room was chilling. Everyone around was taking in the information that was given. Not one was daring to speak for it would mean a discussion would follow in order to decide whether to act upon in or not.
"Why did she do it?" Xander finally voicing his thoughts, "What gave her the reason to run off like that?"
Buffy twitched at the question but decided to weave around it. "I don't care why but we just need to bring them back"
"Yes, but it's not like Willow to just leave without much of a goodbye", Giles thinking out loud.
"Well maybe it was Spike's idea, I don't know" Buffy argued, "but all I know is that they left and now we need to find them before something happens to them"
"Buff, did something happen that we don't know?" Xander asked, noting the way she nervously shifted from on foot to another.
"Of course something did or else she wouldn't be as bossy as she is" Anya pointed out causally not exactly knowing the importance of this meeting.
"I'm not going all bossy, Anya!" Buffy yelled, "It's just that I want them back so everything would go back to being as normal as it can be!"
"But Buff… ", Xander tried to reason with her but was cut short.
"Not buts! We are going to find them and that's final!" Buffy commanded and walked up to her room leaving the stunned trios. Not long after Buffy walked out on them the front door opened revealing a cheery Dawn.
"Umm, what's up?" noting the awkward silence between the three guests sensing some trouble.
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"Okay, that explains on how you guys got together but why leave Sunnydale?"
Images ran through her head. Emotions as powerful as any being can be. Willow stood up from the bed and walked towards the window. She stared out at the beautiful lights in the city but not really focused onto it. The pain was too much to bear as a few tears escaped before she could hold them back.
Cordy kept her eyes on Willow, watching the girl she knew in high school wrapped herself in pain. In the background, she could hear the two vamps climbing up the stair heading towards the room. Guilt was what she felt once she saw the tears rolling down the witch's face. "Willow, I'm sorry to have pried like that"
"No, its fine" Willow turned to face Cordy again, "I just can't seem to get the pain on what Buffy said to me and Spike out of my system"
The creaking of the door signalled to them that the conversation was over. Relief and despair flowed into Willow's system knowing that she had to need to answer Cordelia's question. Upon opening the door, Spike's frown darken at seeing his beloved red in tears laid the bags down by the door. Angel just stood there with a puzzled look on his face as he raised an eyebrow towards Cordy. She just shook her head in reply and dragged him out to give the two love birds some privacy.
Not caring of their host Spike walked up to Willow and brought her into his embrace. Rubbing her back trying to sooth her, as she vent out her sorrow and frustration of the past few days while hanging onto him like he was her life line. He hated seeing her like this. As each tear flowed down her luminous face he felt a stab of pain on his unbeating heart.
They stayed in the exact position for about 5 minutes, not wanting to move from the other's comfort. It was when Willow's cries subsided did they finally let go of their embrace. Cradling her face in his hands he looked closely into her eyes. How he wish he could take the pain away from her. "What's wrong luv? Do you regret doing this?"
"No!" Willow quickly replied and smiled a little when she saw the goofy smirk on his face but it vanished quickly when she tried to explain to him for her emotional breakdown. "It's just that every time I think back on what happen with Buffy it just hurts"
"Its okay luv" Spike tried to assure her wiping her tears away. "She was just surprised, that's all"
"How can you say that?" Willow yelled while she pulled away from his touch. "The look she gave us and the words she spoke was not out of shock but out of disgust!"
Spike sighed at this. He knew Buffy wouldn't quite accept their growing relationship but it was a shocker on how she expressed her feelings about it. It must have hurt Willow much worse than he expected. "I know but what can we do about it?" Spike sat onto the bed, covering his face with his hand as he asked.
"I don't know" Willow replied dejectedly, "I just don't know anymore" She walked towards to him, kneeling between his legs and wrapped her arms around his waist as she laid her head on his chest.
"It's going to be okay" Spike whispered as he kissed her temple. "Everythin' is goin' to be alright luv"
"As long as you're with me it will be" Willow added and felt his hold on her tightened. Yes, as long as she has him by her side everything will be fine. All she ever wanted is in her arms and that is all that counts.
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"So, what do you think happened?" Cordelia asked as she and Angel walked down the stairs where the rest of the gang were waiting for them to report about their latest demon search.
"I don't think we should discuss it" Angel stated with a frown as he wrapped an arm around her waist.
"Come on! I'm dying for a gossip! Please!" Cordy begged with huge puppy-dogs eyes. One look was all it took for Angel to laugh it out and all the tension form before vanished. Oh, how he loves this woman.
"You've read enough of those gossip columns in those silly magazines to satisfy you princess" Gunn teased with a smirk from the couch over hearing their conversation.
"Shut up!"
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The dim lighted house was filled with dark auras as the tension between the people built up. Silence once again filled the room of business. No one knew what to think but one. The only person who observed silently of the things that others failed to see. Dawn closed her eyes and took in the relief that she knew was there as she heard the news of Spike and Willow. "They finally did it", she thought secretly.
"So what do you suggest we do?" Dawn asked innocently.
"Buffy wants us to track them down" Giles explained further, "she wants them back"
"What? Why?" Dawn asked bewilderedly. There by the stairs was Buffy with narrowed eyes as she heard her sister's question.
"What's wrong Dawny? What do you know? Why are you worried about me wanting to bring them back?" With each question being asked her voice became more forceful, and venom seemed to seep out off each question. Dawn looked around a found herself now in the centre of attention. 'Great! Why did I opened my mouth?!' she thought to herself as she cursed mentally.
"Nothing that you guys don't know" She replied as innocently as she could. 'Hope they buy this! Hope they buy this!' She chanted to herself in her head. Buffy narrowed her eyes and gritted her teeth. "You better tell me what's going on Dawny?" Buffy threatened as she walked towards Dawn.
"Buffy!" Giles yelled and save Dawn before her sister could strangle her for answers, "Stop this at once!"
"Stop what?" Buffy yelled back, "She might know something! She was close to both Willow and Spike, therefore they could have told her something!"
"That might be so but that does not give you the right to subject her to that tone of voice" Giles argued.
Buffy growled but reluctantly agreed. "You're right Giles, I'm sorry Dawn" with that Buffy went back to her arm chair she occupied earlier. She hugged herself which made her look pitiful and Dawn felt sorry for her. Buffy had been through a lot and right now all she wants is her friends back but that would have a few consequences. Life is just sometime unfair to those who suffer and Buffy has had enough of suffering for a life time.
Dawn got up from her spot on the couch and went to hug her sister. "Why don't we all have a rest and talk about this more tomorrow when we are all thinking straight?" she suggested. Her eyes pleaded with Buffy to alteast listen to her just this once.
"I agree with Dawn" Giles quickly responded, "its better we all go home and sleep this through"
"I second that man" with that Xander stood up in a matter of seconds, took hold of Anya's hand, kissed Buffy and Dawn goodnight and left. Giles was not far behind him, which left Buffy and Dawn alone in their loving room. "Buffy, lets just get some rest okay?" Dawn pleaded.
"Sure" Buffy answered reluctantly, "Why don't you go up first, I just need some time alone right now". Buffy tried to smile reassuringly to her baby sister but failed miserably. Dawn noticed this but didn't dare to push any more of Buffy's buttons. She has had enough drama for the night. Dawn got up said her good night to her sister and left her with her own thoughts. Thoughts of her dear friend being romantically involved with a monster, as her fist tighten on the cushion she held. She has no intention of sleeping that night. Her decision was made up; she is going to find them with or without the other's help no matter what. With that she stood from her chair, took her car keys from the coffee table and went out the door. She had a couple of old friends to meet.
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"So what is this demon suppose to be?" Cordy's face scrunched up into disgust as she observed the picture Angel sketched. "He looks as ugly as the others". Not noticing she has insulted her friends, boyfriend and herself. Shaking their heads at her oblivion they went back to business. Everyone of the Angel Investigation was at the front desk discussing on their latest case. Cordelia being relaxed out of them all sat quietly on her chair while the rest surrounded her table filled with ancient books and a sketch of their demon.
"We found out some info on the ugly" Gunn explained "He's been prancing around down town like he owns the place"
"Yes, yes. The upside is that he's as dumb as a rock and relies only on his brute strength, the downside is that though he is stupid, he is sneaky" Wesley continued a book in his hands.
"So what's the demon doing down town again?" The latest member of the group, Fred, asking the same question as Angel did.
"The people there are low profiled, therefore when he needs to feed his choice of victims are not at a minimum" Wes explained finally looking up from the scattered books. "Not to mention missing people aren't noticeable"
"Great, so who's checking it out?" Gunn questioned as he walked to the weapon cabinet, with Angel and Wes behind him.
"Fred and I will keep the guests company while you guys play hero and kill the ugly" Cordy absently voiced out as she walked into the kitchen to get more coffee.
With that said, the boys walked out with their choice of weapon ready for their current mission.
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Well here is the 3rd chappie. It has been forever since I have updated. I really have no excuse for it. I just was not inspired for a while until I saw a few episodes not to long ago. Brings back memories really. Anyways, please do leave reviews for me. If you can, suggest something for the story. Something to spice it up?