Chapter 23

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Spike was stalking the campus of UC Sunnydale. Sadly for him, the Initiative didn't remove this chip before they left town. Spike couldn't hunt for food like he used to, but he could frighten humans into giving him money. This allowed Spike to have blood, ciggarettes, cable television. On this night, he saw a couple of college students from that Delta Zetta Kappa fraternity, carrying an unconsciouss coed girl. While the other two carryed her, Michael Cambias directed them. Spike recognized the girl, Bianca, Willow's girlfriend. Normally Spike wasn't one to judge what they were proably about to do to the unconsciouss Bianca. But with this chip Spike was dependant upon the slayer's good will for his very survival. He decided to score a few brownie points with them by helping Bianca.

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Spike: Michael, I suggest you let me take Bianca safely home.

Michael: I should trust a vampire with this "happy meal with legs?"

Spike: Fair enough. Let's call Buffy and Willow, let themtake Bianca away.

Michael: I don't think so. Me and my friends have some plans for Bianca, and the others.

Spike: What others?

Michael: I can't go into details but, you're a vampire, you'll live long enough to see the results. Assuming you don't oppose us.

Spike: Not a chance.

Michael: We all know you can't hurt humans.

Spike: You barely qualify. Will the chip work if I hurt you guys to save her? Let's find out.

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Spike tried to hurt Michael, but found hmself in great pain. This was not from his government chip, this was much worse. The arrogant smile on Michael's face suggested that he and his brothers were responsible. Whatever evil spirit this fraternity worshipped clearly had powers. God only knew what they had in store for Bianca.