Authors Note: Okay I said the prologue would make sense soon, and it will. I just found myself continuing the story. It will catch up to the prologue shortly though, promise. Thanks for any suggestions anyone might have.

Chapter 4

I walked home slowly, not really caring how long it took me to get home. I knew Angel was going through something, something really bad. But we needed each other. I didn't wan him to have to go through this alone. As I walked up the porch and entered the front door the house was still silent. I stood at the door, memories flashing. The night Angelus had told my mom we slept together; it was also the same night Willow performed a spell so that Angel couldn't enter my home anymore. I had almost forgotten he needed to be re-invited. I went up to my room.

My mind quickly wandered through what had happened the last few days; the days I remembered anyway. What Angelus had done what we had all gone through. When suddenly as I sat on my bed I remembered something Willow said. She mentioned she was working on a spell. I never did hear what that was all about. I took a mental note, talk to Willow in the morning. I pushed my feet under my covers and lay down, covering myself with the sheets. It was a warm night; I drifted off to sleep, thoughts of Angel running through my mind.

So much passion, his kisses lit my body on fire. I couldn't help but melt into his arms with every touch. As Angel kissed my neck I gasped in excitement. I pulled him close. As he walked us to his bedside kissing me softly I pulled at his shirt, lifting it up over his head. His muscles rippled, he looked so amazing. I kissed him hard, touching his firm stomach, our tongues battling softly. He tasted so good, I could tell by his grasp on my body how much he wanted me. As we continued to kiss, his hands slowly unbuttoned my shirt, removing it with force, as if he was in such a hurry to devour me. His hands slowly and strongly moved down my neck. I wanted him so badly, the room felt so hot, yet his body was cold to the touch. His mouth was so warm against mine, his kisses so sweet and firm, god I could kiss him forever I thought. Just as he started laying me down onto his bed, kissing every inch of me, his phone started to ring. No I thought, not now. Ring…ring…ring…

I awoke slightly, only then noticing that I was dreaming. Damn intense dream I thought. The phone still persistently rang. I rubbed my eyes awake, and picked up the phone. "Hello." I asked. "Hey, Buffy. You awake yet?" Willows tiny voice returned. "Well I am now." I said with somewhat of an onry tone. I looked at the clock, 7:04 am it showed. On a Saturday morning I thought. "Will, it's 7am, can't I get just a little bit more beauty sleep?" I started to complain. "Sure Buffy, I was just anxious to talk to you about something." Willow started, "but it can wait. Oz has early band practice anyway. I'll stop by your house after?" She asked. "Okay, yeah sounds good. See you then." I finished. We both hung up. I lie back down, ready to fall back asleep, continue my amazing dream. But sure enough I couldn't sleep. Stupid sand man I thought, as I rolled out of bed and into the shower.

I dressed in my small red sleeveless laced top, and some cute black capri's. I let my hair fall straight today. I headed to the back yard. For a moment I pulled back my hair. I started training, nothing difficult, just a few jabs, kicks, and weight lifts. I just wanted to get my full strength back. After about an hour of training I let my hair back down and settled in the front room on the couch. Willow should be here soon. Mom had been at the art gallery since this morning.

"Buffy." Willow shouted as she walked into the house. Mom loved Willow as much as I did. She, Xander and Giles could pretty much walk in when ever they wanted. Just as I was to reply she saw me on the couch. She hung up her jacket and came to sit down by me. "There you are Buff, how are you feeling?" Willow asked, already knowing the answer. "Good," I replied. "I have already got most of my strength back, can't wait for patrol tonight. " I said, Willow looking on silently. "I saw Angel last night." I decided to say. "Angel huh," Willow tried to say in a moony voice. "Yeah, he's going through a lot Will. After everything, I don't know if he'll get through this." I let in. "Oh, you SAW Angel" She said, therefore clarifying it wasn't exactly a love palooza with the 2 of us. "Buffy... Angel saved your life." "I know, I know, and I told him that. That if it weren't for you and him I wouldn't even be here, but he still wouldn't open up." I finished. "I think he just needs a little time Buffy. It'll be okay. Maybe try talking to him on patrol tonight. See how that goes." Willow suggested. "Well he already did have 2 weeks while I was in a coma to come to terms with things. But okay yeah, I'll try talking to him tonight." I agreed.

"Speaking of Angel…" Willow started. "I have been meaning to talk to you about something Buffy. While you were in a coma I was thinking. Now that Angel's soul is returned and everything is okay, you know your both alive, I thought maybe I would try and find a way to help Angel, with the curse I mean. I have been doing a lot of reading…about witchcraft. After that first spell I just started delving into it completely." Her face lit up. "Everything about witchcraft Buffy…it's all so amazing. So I started trying small spells, here and there." Willow kept on, I had to cut in. "Willow, you know how dangerous Giles said that stuff is, you sure your ready?" I let in. "Buffy, I have never been more ready for anything in my whole life…" We looked at each other softly. "So anyway…"Willow went on. " I found this spell…now don't freak out, I don't know if it will work for sure. But from what it said there is a way to restore Angel's soul… permanently, no strings…." I sat motionless for a second, I hadn't really registered it. "What, "I whispered.

"Now I know the magic shop has everything I need to perform the spell. I will need Angel to be there too of course. There is just one catch." Willow paused for a moment. "Wait…hold on. Are you serious?" I gasped. "So you mean... if this worked…Angel and I could be together…I mean really be together?" I found myself nearly hugging her to the floor I couldn't believe it. We both giggled slightly, as I released the hug I knew from the look on her face she could see the hope in my eyes. "Yes, really Buffy…" She started. "Don't get to excited though Buffy, I told you I don't know if it will work, there is a catch you know." She finished, looking a little sad. "Of course…there's always a catch." I said with a positive tone. "So what is it?" I questioned.

"Well…" Willow started. "I don't know." "C'mon Willow, it's me. I'm the slayer, I can handle it." I demanded slightly. "Well in order for the spell to work, we need the blood of a Mohra demon. Their blood has healing powers. When mixed with the right ingredients it makes the potion. Then I have to chant the right words as the mixture is injected straight into Angel's blood stream. It will leave him still a vampire. He'll still have all his vampiric strength and abilities. He'll still be the Angel you know, his soul will just be…permanent." Willow continued.

"From the research I have done, there are only 2 existing Mohra demons left on this plane, but I don't know where they are. Although there is a plane of existence where there are several, but it's dangerous Buffy. I don't know much about planes." Willow finished. "Oh," I sighed. Just great, I find a way we can be together but there is always something holding me back from getting it. "Well…" I started as Willow searched my face. "I say I hunt these demons…on our plane, find them, kill them and cure Angel." The words came out with such force. I knew I could do it. Besides, it was for Angel. I would do anything for him.

"Really Buffy?" Willow asked as we both stood to our feet. "Of course, "I started, "Will….it's Angel." "Okay." Willow sighed.

"Well let's meet up with Giles and the gang later and fill them in. We can get started tomorrow." "What about Angel?" I asked quickly. "Just talk to him tonight, remember." Willow reminded me. "Okay." I sighed softly. Willow shut the front door behind her. Angel, I thought. I wanted to be near him. Just the thought of this spell working excited me, not to mention my sexy dream. I pulled my hair back up into a pony tail and headed out towards the library ready to start training again. I caught Willow on my way out, and we walked together.