Chapter 40
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Willow and Bianca gathered the group together. Kendall wasn't here. Bianca was already the new girl, no need to make the Scooby gang feel pressured by outsiders right now. It was a fairly large gathering at Giles' apartment. Giles, Buffy, Xander, Willow, Bianca, Anya, Riley, Dawn, even Spike. Buffy needed to watch her little sister for a few hours. Spike was evil, but he seemed to be playing nice recently. He could be useful, and if he didn't want to help they would know, and could keep an eye on him. Before the meeting Bianca quietly asked Buffy if Dawn was too young for this. Buffy said it was better for Dawn to learn these things now, and how to protect herself. Bianca began the meeting and informed everyone of what they knew.
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Bianca: Okay, where to begin? Willow already knows what I'm about to tell you. According to Giles a moloch worshipping cult is planning to murder up to twelve infants in about five months. I believe that this unknown cult is the Delta Zeta Kappa fraternity.
Anya: I'm not one to give them the benefit of the doubt, but are you sure it's the same bad guys?
Spike: She's right, they are definitely involved in some dark magick.
Xander: I usually believe Bianca, but not Spike. This is a tough one.
Bianca: These books say they plan to sacrifice their own children, in March. This will be around when I give birth.
Dawn: You're having a baby?
Bianca: Yes.
Dawn: But I thought you and Willow were dating. Is that even possible.
Anya: That cult raped you, didn't they?
Bianca: Yes. I honestly don't remember that night, I think they did some kind of spell to erease my memory. I talked to the other girls from that night, all eleven are pregnant. Some were already in consensual relationships with other boys, others are very confused.
Anya: But they're all carrying their pregnancies to term?
Bianca: Yes. Anyway, if any of you want to stay out of this, I'll understand. But I would really appreciate any help you can give me in protecting me and my baby.
Buffy: Ofcourse I'll help. You think I'd let a friend be hurt by this cult? Anyone tries to hurt you they'll have to go through me.
Dawn: And me.
Buffy: Dawn, I know from experience how painful your hair-pulling is.
Dawn: I was thinking more along the lines of research.
Buffy: I'll talk to mom. And, the rest of you?
Spike: What the hell. We stop this cult, maybe I can steal some of their money or gold.
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Spike's decision to stay and help was suprising, although Riley made a mental note to keep a close eye on him. And if he, a soulless demon, was willing to do the right thing, then everyone else raising their hand was really just a formality. Bianca felt proud to be associated with this group, couldn't wait for her baby to meet them.
