You Have Potential
A Buffy The Vampire Slayer Fan Fiction Story
Authors Note: Please review I need to know what you think about my story so far… Also I do not own any of the characters, or lyrics that may appear in my story. It may not be exactly like the story line in the TV show went but that's why it is Fan fiction… so enjoy!
Chapter 3:
" Alexis Why cant I leave?" He turned around to face me, and I felt my heart beat faster in my chest. I had no idea what was going on, but I had a feeling that it had something to do with that necklace Spike came out of.
" I.. I don't know!" I walked beside him, to see if I could feel some sort of power, but I could not. I wanted to see if I was trapped in here as well or if it was just him, so I reached out to open the door and I was willing and able, so I walked out side the door and back in.
" You can leave? SO its just me?" I shrugged.
" Try again" HE looked to be in pain.
" I am, and I cant move past this point" He just stood at the door frame.
" Maybe I need to invite you out?" He shook his head.
" That only works with inviting someone in love not out" I groaned, and looked at my clock. I really needed to leave now if I was going to make it to my gig, and I really needed the money. I grabbed my guitar in it's black case, and put the draw string around my neck that I had made for the case, and let it drape over my shoulder.
" Your just going to leave me here?" He questioned now pacing back and forth. He was frustrated and I couldn't blame him. I would help him figure it out ,but I would have to be when I got back home.
" Spike I have to make this next gig, but I promise I will do what ever I can to help you when I get back." I sighed watching his expression change. " I'm sorry I wish that you could just walk through the door !" With out a second thought, Spike shot up and walked toward me through the door and stood next to me.
" How did you do that?" He asked looking at me from the door.
" I didn't do anything." I stared at the door. Then I looked at him. " I just wished" What could this mean?
" Well at least now you can leave if you want to, and go find Buffy. Just do me a favor and when you get there tell her about my little predicament!" I started to walk away, but Spike just stood there.
" Alexis!" He yelled to me, and I turned around still seeing him stand there. " I think you have to wish me to move. I don't know why, but I cant move again." I've never been this much in control over someone before.
" You want me to wish you to go to Buffy?"
" Bugger that, If I need you to wish me to do ever sodding thing I want to do then I need you with me" I bit my lip. I rally was going to have to go with him wasn't I ?
" Your going to have to come with me tonight and then after, we will figure something out. This is too weird even for me!" I walked over to Spike again. " Come on Spike I wish you could come with me to my gig." As I spoke the words Spike could move again. We walked out of the building and out the street ,and on our way about 5 blocks away to a regular Club that I sang at, along with a few other regulars.
" Do you walk every where?" I shrugged.
" Yea I guess I do. It doesn't bother me ,and it is quicker than taking any vehicle, the traffic in this town is murder." I looked back at him trudging along behind me as if he had no choice. I looked back at him and stopped for a moment. " Hey, I'm sorry I really am going to help you, and we will go find Buffy." I tried to reassure him that everything would be alright.
Spike lit up a cigarette that was in his pocket, and just continued to follow. I felt horrible like some how it was my fault, since I had complete control of him. We just kept walking the rest of the time there in awkward silence through the busy streets. We finally arrived at a club called 'The Silver Room'.
We walked inside and you were greeted by the smell of alcohol and cigarette smoke. There was a foggy appeal as you walked inside. It was big and spacious. Off to the side was the bar, there was a bunch of tables scattered around ,and in the center ws a dance floor right in front was a large stage. Most nights a few of us regular talents performed ,while the other nights they had live bands play. The lighting was dim, and where the dance floor was there was a revolving disco light.
" Hey Alexis" The bartender, who was also my friend waved me over. I instantly smiled, and Spike just followed behind. " I thought you weren't going to make it, your usually the first one here, warming up in back." I smiled, and sat down at a bar stool on the end.
" I was just running a little late, but like I would really miss this. It's what I live for… mostly" I laughed. Ok.. I was flirting, but I was bad at it. The only time I really talk to him was when I came here to perform. We would banter back and forth, but that is all it was.
" Of course! Got time for your usual drink before you head on stage?" He was already filling the glass. He slid a glass of Sprite, with a shot and a half of top shelf vodka ,and 3 cherries. Behind me Spike cleared his throat ,and we both looked up.
" Oh sorry Mike this is Spike. Spike this is Mike. Spike was clearly un interested, and Mike seemed to get a little jealous. I looked over to Mike " Give Spike what ever he wants, and put it on my tab!" Mike raised and eyebrow at him and nodded, and I just made my way backstage, with my drink. Before I left I leaned toward Spike so no one would notice and whispered. " I wish you would sit down and order what ever you like."
Spike sat down on the bar stool, and him and Mike stared at each other for a moment before Mike sighed.
" So.. Spike… What can I get you?" Spike rolled his eyes. He didn't like Mike already.
" First of all mate you can get me an ashtray, and second a bottle of your strongest, and a bottle of warm blood thanks" Spike pulled out another cigarette and lit it up as Mike brought over his ashtray. He stopped and stared at him with raised eyebrows.
" you're a vampire?" Spike just laughed.
" Gold star for you, nothing gets past you eh!" He said sarcastically, but Mike was a little un easy around Spike now.
I was actually a little nervous tonight. It was weird I didn't get nervous. I could feel the butterflies swarming. I took one last breath, and got ready to take the stage.
" Attention Ladies and Gentlemen, back for your regular pleasure Alexis Gray!" The spot light was on me, and all eyes were on me, including Spikes.
"Like a Flower waiting to bloom
Like a light bulb in a dark room
I'm just sitting here waiting for you to
Come on home and turn me on
Like a desert waiting for the rain
Like a school kid waiting for the spring
I'm just sitting her waiting for you
To come on home and turn me on
My poor heart, it's been so dark
Since you been gone
After all, you're the one who turns me off
You're the only one who can turn me back on
My hi-fi is waiting for a new tune
My glass is waiting for some fresh ice cubes
I'm just sitting here waiting for you
To come one home and turn me on, turn me on
The crowed erupted in cheers and clapping. There were two sets of eyes that were glues to the stage. Mike loved watch me sing. He made sure he was scheduled on nights that I would be here. Spike on the other hand was speechless, and he just stared on, and waiting for me to come back out.
I came back out and at next to Spike on the bar stool, and he looked over at me through his 5th cigarette.
" Not bad, for a potential!" I rolled my eyes at him. He took another sip of his drink and grinned through his drink.
" Hey Mike how bout another drink?" I waved over to him, and he just nodded, and slid another drink down to me. I could feel Spikes eyes eyeing me up and down again.
" What?" I asked him, and he just shook his head. We stayed there until we both finished our drinks and made our way out. I had to wish him to follow me back to my apartment again of course. We were talking back in silence, when I heard a noise. I stopped dead in my tracks.
" You hear it too?" He asked now standing next to me. I smirked to my self. I reached into my pocket and threw the stake that I had in there at Spike.
" Spike I'm going to need your help." He nodded, he knew what I was getting at. " I wish you would help me" It wasn't soon enough I was knocked off my feet by a trashy looking Vamp in a tight skirt and top. She looked familiar. She was in the club just now, and just have sensed who I was. Damn it I thought. I was hoping there wouldn't be any more action tonight. I instantly threw her off of me, and she went flying at Spike who punched her a few times before he tried lunging to stake her, but she moved too quickly. The vampire and I dodged back and forth a few times before Spike threw me the stake and I staked her sending her to dust. I now lay on the ground where she once was. Spike walked over to me and held his hand out for me. I reached out to take it, and I felt funny. My head went fuzzy and all of a sudden I started to see something.
"Gotta move, lamb. I think it's fair to say school's out for bloody summer." The light from the necklace came out and it was destroying the uber vamps, and destroying the plan of The First.
"Spike!" Buffy yelled watching him about to leave her, just when she just realized she needed him in her heart.
"I mean it! I gotta do this." She grabbed her hand intertwined in his and she could feel the fire, and it freezes, as Spike slowly caught on fire.
" I love you. " It meant so much to him for her to finally say it, even though he wasn't really sure if she meant it. It was still the happiest day of his life.
"No you don't. But thanks for saying it." He soul burned and he felt that he couldn't hold it any longer
"I wanna see how it ends." Buffy took her opportunity and left. That was the last time he saw her, and he crumbled into dust and got sucked into the amulet around his neck. That now lay on the ground about to get swallowed up by the earth.
My head ache stopped and I finally came to. Spike and I stared at each other. We had both just relived the same thing. It was spikes memory, and I saw it, but why and how?
" How did you do that?" Spike asked holding his head, and I could feel my heart race with anticipation.
Authors Note: the song in this chapter was By Norah Jones called Turn me on, and I do not own any thing about it!