Chapter 12

One Slayer to Many

Angelus prowled the streets with Drusilla searching for the night's meal. While Spike was healing getting stronger every day he still wasn't up for hunting. Sensing a Slayer nearby he drew Drusilla closer to his side.

"We have company, Dru." Angelus hissed in a whisper. His dark eyes scanned the surrounding area in search of the threat.

On the roof top across the street a figure cloaked in shadow notched her bow. Taking a breath and holding it in she steadied her shot. The arrow let loose from the bow heading towards it target with deadly accuracy.

Drusilla saw the danger, but it was to late to warn her sire. Shoving Angelus aside the insane vampire stepped into the bolt's path. The arrow pierced her stomach doubling her over in pain.

The master vampire wondered why the Slayer would take a non fatal shot. After pulling the arrow from his shrieking childe's body Angelus sniffed the tip of it. Poison the foul smell assaulted his senses. "Bitch these games are getting old."

Kendra stepped into the light revealing herself to the vampires below. "No games vampire. I've come to put an end to you."

Angelus was shocked to see the other Slayer had returned to Sunnydale. Keeping pressure on Drusilla's wound he spat,"poison won't kill a vampire".

"She'll suffer... She'll die... For you." With those words Kendra disappeared from sight.

Willow searched the shelves for a book on World War II she had a paper due in a few days. Some how she doubted the teacher would accepted a vampire as cited source. She smiled to herself as she recalled Spike's stories about the war and era. Snagging a book off the shelf Willow headed for the library counter to check out her book. Willow froze at the sight of not one but two Slayers.

Kendra gave Buffy an awkward she was not used to showing such affection. Giles exited his office, and smiled warmly at the newly arrived Slayer.

Buffy was the first to speak. "It's great to see you, but why are you here?"

"Giles contacted me Watcher said you need help with Angel-us. I hoped to have better news before we met unfortunately I only managed to get the woman who was at his side." Kendra laid bow on the table.

The book fell from Willow's nerveless fingers. She felt weak as if her legs would not support her. Drusilla had been injured or worse killed. She hadn't felt anything through her bond with Angelus. Could he be shielding her from his emotions?

The insane vampire had wormed her way into Willow's life, so the thought of her loss was heart wrenching. Her thoughts turned to Spike. Just what would the weakened bleached blond vampire do in retaliation for his love?

The three turned at the sound of the book hitting the tiled floor. "Oh hello, Willow", Giles warmly greeted.

Trying to compose herself Willow picked up the book quickly. "Hi guys. I need to check out this book. Big report for history coming up."

"Of course." The librarian responded as he stepped behind the counter. After stamping the book he returned it to Willow. "Willow after school could you come by and help me with something on that blasted machine", Giles asked indicating the computer.

She was torn. Willow just wanted to leave school to check on Drusilla, but appearances had to be maintained. "Sure. I'll swing by after seventh period."

Smiling in gratitude he bid the teen farewell as she left for class.

Drusilla lay in her bed a fever raging through her delicate body. Sweat soaked the sheet beneath her. Her eyes were glassy and unfocused. Her lover tenderly ran a cool cloth over her fevered brow.

"So, there's two Slayer's now?" Spike inquired as he dipped the cloth in a basin of water.

"Appears so." His sire replied as he paced the length of the room trying to keep his emotions under control. Willow was tied up with school there was no reason to alarm her.

The blond cast a glance over his shoulder. "I won't tuck tail and run. This bitch is gonna pay."

"Agreed, my boy." Angelus confirmed as he sat on the opposite side of the bed.

Spike met Angelus' worried eyes. "She's still so weak from that mob attack in Prague. Now this..."

Rolling up his sleeve Angelus slit his wrist and held it to Drusilla's mouth. "Drink darlin' you'll feel much better with Sire's blood in your system."

Weakly the dark haired vampire sucked at the wound. Sire's blood healed most injuries Spike was proof of that. Drawing backing from her Sire's wrist she shakily whispered, "M-mum".

Sighing Angelus ran a hand through Drusilla's damp tangled hair. "It's light out. When the sun sets I'll bring Willow to you."

Nodding the vampire closed her eyes. Once again she was lost to the grip of her fevered state.

After school Giles had Willow searching through the books which had been scanned into the computer by Ms. Calendar and herself to see if there was any mention of Angelus curse. He hoped to find a way to deal with the vampire using magic.

Kendra restlessly waited on Buffy to finish dinner with her mother, so they could go out hunting together. The Watcher poured over his books in his office.

Suddenly the door was kicked open. Spike entered flanked by minions. They already had their orders the Slayer was his and Red wasn't to be harmed. Angelus wanted her taken to the mansion "Don't worry pet this doesn't concern you." Spike addressed Willow as she sprang from her chair knocking it over.

Minions broke off from their flanking positions two went after Giles in his office, while the others made their way towards Willow.

Kendra pulled a stake from her jacket taking a fighting stance as Spike lunged at her. Spike threw a punch that the Slayer easily blocked, but she took a heavy boot to the stomach as he kicked her solidly. "Normally I'd say something witty. Taunt you a bit, but I've just got a yen to hurt you." The blond vampire stated as the Slayer doubled over in pain.

Willow struggled against her captors in vain watching, as Giles was boxed into his office. The Watcher managed to dust one of the vampires, but the other was posing a bit of a problem.

The Slayer pinned Spike to the ground and raised stake. "Nice try Slayer but I've fought and killed better Slayers than you." With those words Spike bucked Kendra off and returned to his feet.

The redhead continued to attempt free herself from the minions grasp during the commotion. Her body struck a bookshelf with great force as a vampire tried to subdue her. The shelf toppled and fell on top of the screaming girl.

Momentarily distracted by Willow's scream Spike fell victim to the Slayer's round house kick. Grunting in pain he morphed into his game face. "Now that's just low." With a quick blow to Kendra's temple he disoriented her. Grabbing her by the throat he pulled he close. Biting her neck deeply he sighed in satisfaction.

Buffy walked in to see Kendra's lifeless body fall at Spike's feet. "Oh god!"

Spike whistled to draw his companions attention it was time to go. Buffy was Angelus problem as far as he was concerned. As they exited Spike cast a worried glance to Willow who lay still, breathing beneath the bookshelf.

"Buffy help me we have to get this off of her." Giles desperately cried as he tried lifting the shelf from atop Willow uncaring of his injuries. With the Slayer's help he managed to get the shelf off the injured girl.

Buffy gently touched the bleeding wound on Willow's head trying to ascertain the damage done. "Willow. Willow can you hear me? Wake up. Please wake up." The Slayer pleaded as Giles ran to the phone to call for help.

Spike had just entered the foyer of the mansion when his sire grabbed him by the lapels of his leather jacket shoving him forcefully into the wall. "Sod off mate!"

"Where's Willow?! I felt pain then nothing. It's like our bond is gone." Angelus demanded shaking the younger vampire.

"I'm sorry sire. Things got out of hand the boys hurt Willow. She was unconscious when we ran for it." The blond admitted shamefully.

A spark of madness seem to flare behind his brown eyes. "My mate was injured and you left her behind?"

"I had just killed Slayer Two when your ex honey showed up to the party. Thought it was best to take my leave. Since you don't want me killing her and such." Spike retorted shoving his sire away from him. "I bloody care about Red to ya know. How's my princess?"

"My blood isn't healing her. I don't know what poison the Slayer used it's wicked." Angelus grimly admitted.

Spike drew a pack of smokes from his pocket and proceeded to light one. "Knew I should've made that bitch suffer more. A spot of torture would've gotten it out of her."

He followed his sire up the stairs to check on Drusilla.