Chapter 2

Spike and Dru, reunited and it feels so good.

Spike smiled and looked at Xander, who was now trying to step back. But he was too slow to escape the clutches of Spike. He had grabbed Xander by the collar and yanked him out into the open. Dru clapped in celebration as Spike landed his first blow to Xander's face with a loud crack. Xander screamed out in pain as he clutched his face and then a look of terror came over im. Spike did not scream in pain from the chip. Anya took notice of it and teleported in front of Xander who was now being approached by Drusilla.

"Get the hell away from him!"

Anya morphed into her vengeance demon form and backhanded Dru in the face, the sheer force of Anya's strength knocked Dru backward. She replied with a loud growl and morphed into her vampire form and stood up. Her talon-like crimson nails glistened as they curled into a fist. She clutched them so tightly that when she relaxed her hand tiny crescent-shapes cuts formed in the palm of her hand. She sighed and turned to Spike.

"No worries pet, he said to her, I'll take care of her."

Spikes face transfigured into his demon visage and swiftly punched Anya in the face. Anya let out a cry of pain that triggered Xander to go on the offensive, slipping out of the shock of Spike and the lack of chip pain. He stood up quickly and was grabbed by Dru who was gently running her fingers down the side of his neck. Xander shuddered in fear and struggled to free himself to aid Anya. But it was useless, Spike immediately seized Anya before she could recover from her fall. He held her in place in the clutches of his hands. He turned to Dru who had a smile on her now human face. Spike returned the smile and nodded.

"Ohh…my Spike, I don't like this one, he makes my heart turn, let's switch!"

Smiling, Spike effortlessly through Anya's limp body Dru's way and vice versa. Spike had Xander now and began to move close to his war. Xander was trying to get loose to punch him but it ceased as soon as Spike punched him in the stomach, knocking the wind out of him. Xander desperately tried to speak but could only choke out a few exasperated words.

"You bastard!" spike chuckled and cooed at Xander.

"Now don't talk like that, I thought we were mates, you and I."

Xander spat out some blood from his mouth and looked up in defiance.

"If you hurt her I'll kill you."

Spike scoffed and ticked his head slightly.

"Well look at mighty mouse trying to act all heroic for the trollop I had a go with. Face it Xander, she likes a little demon in her just like the Slayer."

Dru went cold and glared at Spike.

"You will not talk about her in front of me, you're mine now pretty William."

"From here and forever pet."

Dru looked Anya over, she had never seen a vengeance demon before. Such a fascinating creature of destruction fighting the good fight for everything she was supposed to hate. The irony thrilled her.

Anya stirred and threw herself back trying to free herself.

"What the hell…get of me you undead whore!"

Drusilla tsked and did the naughty finger shake.

"Now now, no need for such foul language you pretty little bird. If you be good, you might even get to watch."

Spike threw his head back and opened his mouth driving his head and teeth forward into Xander's neck. Anya screamed out.

"No!" Xander screamed out in pain and soon went limp as he slipped into unconsciousness. Then he was gone. His body slumping into Spike's arms. Still holding on to Xander, Spike pulled his wrist up and bit down, letting the crimson fluid flow. He grabbed Xander's head and shoved it into his wound and let him do the rest. He could feel the blood being pulled out by Xander. And then it was over. Xander fell to the grown with a little bit of blood on his lips and just died. Anya began to weep and teleported out of Dru's hands to Xander's dead body. She lifted his head and brought it closer to her. She cried and kissed his forehead.

"No…Xander I love you please don't leave me. Oh god please don't."

Dru thought of Anya's cries as a rhythmic tune and began to dance in a series of sways and gyrations. She hummed to the sound of her cries. Spike inched to her and was about to strike when an unseen barrier took circle around Anya. Her eyes glowed with hatred and began to spark. She looked around confused though. The forcefield was not her doing. She looked behind her and saw a gleam of lights.

"Giles?"

"No."

The lights dimmed and the corporeal form of Willow stood before Anya, her hands glowing with magicks. She glared at Spike and Dru who were now backing away slowly.

"Get out of here now!"

Dru barked and smiled sinisterly. Thinking her nothing more than a ghost, Drusilla lunged at her and tried to get a punch or two in. But the forcefield and Willow's magic offset her. Willow moved her hand forward and a huge spark flew at her and Spike. The flow of magic completely enveloped them and then they were gone. Willow sent them away somewhere outside the city. Anya quickly crawled over to Xander and again clutched him tightly. Crying, she didn't notice Willow's gentle hand. She flinched after her touch and looked back, still in shock that she was here.

"Willow…he's dead. Xander's gone…how could this happen?"

"I can't say, did he drink…I mean did Spike?"

Anya nodded.

"What do I do now Willow?"

Willow lifted Anya up and hugged her.

"We need to keep him somewhere secure until he rises, maybe the crypt where oz kept his cage? He left it when he left town."

Anya sniffled and let go of Willow.

"Um…okay. But what about Giles?"

"We'll get to him, but right now we need to get Xander out of here."

Tara looked at Willow with a confused look.

"Willow, I don't understand how…"

"Don't worry, I'll tell you everything, but we need to go."