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Something Unexpected
CHAPTER NINE
In the aftermath of the fire, Buffy found out some Slayer's had lost their lives after becoming trapped or bitten by Angelus' henchmen. She was saddened that they'd lost their lives because of her and her daughter. Giles quickly reminded her that, that was the life of a Slayer.
Peyson had been taken to hospital for overnight observation to be sure that no real damage had been done. Spike sat with his daughter and wouldn't move, his eyes remained permanently fixed on the baby in the generic hospital crib.
Buffy entered the room with a coffee for herself and a cup of blood for Spike, he placed it underneath his nose "Eat" she demanded
"Not hungry" he murmured
"And what use are you gunna be to her when you're a bag of bones?" She asked "Eat"
Begrudgingly he took a sip of the blood.
"The doc says she's okay" Buffy told him "She'll be released tonight"
"Good" said Spike coldly
"It's not your fault" she said softly
"Then who's fault is it Buffy?" He asked "I'm her father I'm supposed to protect her"
"You can't protect her from everything Spike" she told him placing her hand on his
"I have to because what kind of Dad am I gunna be if I can't?"
"You're gunna be the best Dad in the world, she loves you Spike" she smiled
"I've never had anybody depending on me... Well nobody who truly mattered. What if I screw her up?"
Buffy giggled "Spike you're not gunna screw her up, and if you do you'll have me to deal with. We're in this together remember"
"Stronger together than apart?" He smirked
"Exactly" she smiled
He sighed with relief "We can do this right? Protect her?"
"Of course, okay so we've had a shaky start and her being in hospital isn't a terrific bonus but she's still here and still with us... I guess if be stupid to think that this is over huh?" She asked him softly
"He won't stop until he's got what he wants Buffy. You should know that" he reminded her
Buffy sighed heavily "Round two..."
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Peyson was discharged from hospital later that day, unbelievably she hadn't a mark on her and barely any smoke inhalation to speak of. She was a fast healer, just another perk of being a child born of a Slayer and vampire.
Giles had called and told the blonde couple to meet him at an old hotel. His good friend and old council member Robson now owned the place and it was big enough to house the Slayers until their home was rebuilt.
Buffy held on to Peyson as they entered the old hotel. Immediately Giles and the rest of the gang where there to greet her.
"Find the place okay?" Asked Giles
"Wasn't too hard Rupes" Spike murmured
"You must be Buffy" said Robson "Welcome. I've taken the liberty of getting your room prepared, we went out and got the little tyke a cot"
"Thank you" Buffy smiled at the old Englishman "I think I'm gunna go out her down for a nap she's been through a lot"
"Of course... This way" said Robson leading her up the stairs
Spike hung back with Giles "Rupert. A word in your ear" he said motioning his head to the small office.
Giles followed and closed the door behind him.
"We need armed patrol around the hotel at all times. Get the baby slayers on it" he ordered
"Normally I'd go against any of your recommendations but I'd tend to agree with this. I've already got a few girls out there" Giles told him
"It's not enough get more. We still got those Walkie Talkie doodad's?" He asked
"I'm not sure they could've been destroyed in the fire. I could send a team to go see-"
"Perfect. Nobody gets in, nobody gets out without my say so" said Spike cutting Giles' sentence off
"Forgive me but since when did you become a military general?" Asked Giles
"The minute my daughter was put in danger" Spike snapped
"As you wish"
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Spike lay sleeping with his daughter next to him, his hand resting on her tiny chest. Buffy opened the bedroom door and her heart melted at the sight before her.
She studied them both sleeping there, the same expression on both of their faces. She got tearful thinking of the past few weeks and how she'd been pushing Spike away. She thought how hurt and angry he must be at her but still here he was protecting her and his daughter.
She sat on the edge of the bed and rested her hand upon Spike and gave him a gentle nudge.
His eyes flickered open "What's wrong?" He asked
"Nothing" she said softly "I just thought I'd tell you that we've got the baby slayers surrounding the place with Walkie talkies... Giles told me that was your idea?"
"Uh yeah. Better to be safe than sorry" he said rolling into his back being careful not to wake the sleeping baby.
"I'm gunna head out, see if I can find Angelus... Or if anybody's heard of anything" she told him
"No luv. You have to stay here" he told her
"I can't. Being cooped up here I'm going crazy, don't worry I'll be safe" she promised him
"It's not likely I'm going to change your mind is it?" He asked
"Nope" she smiled "I won't be gone long. Keep an eye on Pace?" She asked
"Always" he promised
"I love you, you know that right?" She asked him
"Was beginning to wonder" he joked
She kissed him "Still wondering?" She asked
"No" he smiled "Go on then, toddle on off and see what you can find out"
She smiled and left the room.
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Buffy walked past a few of the crossbow armed baby slayers, who waved her off.
In the bushes Angelus and Drusilla waited, "See Dru, I told you the Slayer wouldn't be there for long you follow her make sure she doesn't come back for a while. Fight her if you have to, just keep her away" He instructed
Drusilla grinned and did as she was told, quickly beginning to stalk Buffy.
"Round two" Angelus smiled wickedly.
