Sfw memories part 6 Girl in Question-Not Fade Away (and a bit after)

[aufredpratt]

~~The Girl In Question~~

This one I'm only including to note two very major differences. While my parents still visited W&H the struggle was hiding my vampirism from them. The other difference is that, surprisingly, when Spike and Angel went to look for The Immortal, Spike was the one trying to keep Angel from going after Buffy. I only heard this second hand from Spike, but the bigger confusion was what Buffy was doing since Cordelia had said that Buffy was pretty happy with Faith. Spike and Angel actually met up with Faith and she explained that it was a ruse to get closer to The Immortal. With all  that considered, more or less the same events happened.

I will indulge in a tiny scene that happened at the end of my parent's visit. My mom had just said that I really should get a boyfriend and that Wesley seemed like a good fit. I responded that I had a boyfriend already and Wesley already had a girlfriend in Cordy. Who, just so happened to be walking past at the time. It gave Wes an excellent way to distract my parents because I had just heard Angel and Spike coming up the elevator. I ran as casually over as I could, they were arguing again. It was Spike's voice that had alerted me to their presence, I seemed to be able to pick him out of any crowd of noise now.

"You're a bloody nonce, you know that?"

"At least I got us out of there." Angel snapped back.

"Not before we were blown up." Spike huffed. He looked annoyed as the elevator doors opened but his expression changed the instant he saw me. "There she is," he purred only loud enough for me as I hugged him. "I missed you love."

"Missed you too." I murmured before remembering the task at hand "My parents are here!" I hissed to him gesturing over to where they were chatting with Cordy and Wes, "they don't know about the 'thing'" I tapped my neck where he had drained me during my turning, "and I don't think they should."

Spike looked at me and then over to my parents "I can play human for a bit."

I relaxed "Thank you."

Grabbing his hand I walked back over to My parents. I introduced them to my 'boyfriend' and they asked if they could take us out for a meal to get to know Spike better. Thinking quickly, I made the excuse that I was busy with work all day but they could take us to dinner. I'd even take them to my favorite taco stand. They loved the idea.

Later, once I was certain night had fallen, Spike and I met my parents just outside of W&H. During the walk over and the whole dinner Spike was insanely polite and aware of every comment he made and question he answered. I mentally chalked this up to his upbringing back when he was human. After we bid good bye to my parents, he and I made our way back up to our apartment. He commented that "playing human" was a lot easier with a soul. I couldn't have agreed more.

~~~~~Power Play~~~~~

Once again only two major differences from on screen canon. Wes and Cordy spent their "last day" together trying to be as domestic as possible. Doing all the little couple-y things they didn't have time for before.

Spike still read his poetry for his "last day", he didn't need any alcohol with me there, but they were mostly sappy love poems for me. As he read the last one he pulled me up on stage to read to me directly. When he had finished and the audience was applauding he kissed me in front of the whole bar. This got us a couple wolf whistles from the more drunk patrons in the back. I was still blushing from the experience as he helped me down from the stage and we made our way down into Angel's tunnels. We took a turn that I didn't recognize and Spike explained that he had asked Angel to make this passage just for us. I didn't quite know how that worked but I had learned not to question the thing that happened in these places.

We reached a step ladder and Spike paused in front of it. "It's not super nice yet but I made it look as best I could for today." He helped me up through the trap door and I was stunned. He had started the process of cleaning out the underground part of a crypt. Along the walls were a bunch of different sizes of candles that made the place glow with warmth. While, yes it was still rough, I could tell he had put as much effort as he could. "I was thinkin' when we get though all of this we could seriously make an effort to move in here." he smiled at me hopefully.

I smiled back at him eagerly "I love it!"

(cue sex scene)

~~~~~~Not Fade Away (and after)~~~~~~~

This is actually primarily after the end. A few things to note, however. While I still killed my target it was through trickery and eventually eating them, meanwhile Wesley and Cordelia faced their target together and Wes distracted him while Cordy just cut his breathing tube. No lives lost.

In case you're wondering where Lindsey was kept, it was under W&H where they keep their prisoners and where Angel's werewolf girlfriend spends full moons. I don't know what happened to Lorne, I hadn't seen him since my turning. Angel said he went into deep cover running his bar again.

The rest of this is after the on screen cannon ends. 

Angel had successfully taken down the dragon and had made a small safe zone somehow using the dragon's fire. It seemed to work like those insect repellent candles a small dome that the rest of the evil forces didn't want to touch.

 
Spike and I were backed up against a wall and just slaughtered another short slew of demons. We didn't have much time to recover as the next horde was coming. I glanced over at him and he smiled reaching out his hand, I took it returning his smile. We braced ourselves to run into the next wave when suddenly the crowds in front of us parted. For the several unlucky demons that couldn't run out of the way they were crushed under the tire wheels of a quite large and darkly colored car. I could have never guessed who was inside it, however.  

First out was Willow and Kennedy, they both gave us little waves before heading back to Angel's safe zone. A few moments later a blue-white light spread over the area pushing back the forces of evil. Dawn emerged next, she grinned at us as she passed, toting a very large backpack. My stomach tightened as Faith exited the car, she helped someone else out and my vision narrowed. As if sensing my anger Spike pulled me into him and my vision widened back to normal. I was still seething as I watched her get out of the car but Spike's arm around me kept me calm and made me remember the extremely strong bond between us. 

Faith and Buffy approached us, though Buffy looked nervous. "Spike...I just wanted to apologize for how I treated you back then. You were right, I didn't love you, I don't think I ever did." She winced and finally looked at the two of us properly "I don't expect forgiveness." She looked down at her feet and Faith put her arm around her, rubbing her shoulder tenderly.

Spike shook his head dismissively "I have a new start here, real love too." He smiled at me, "I accept your apology, Slayer."

A fire inside me flared when he called her such a formal title. The part of me that was still primal found satisfaction in the way Buffy looked stunned at this. She nodded and took Faith's hand "That's the best I can hope for." they left to join the others.

I turned to Spike and suddenly felt all my energy drain from me, mostly out of relief but also exhaustion. He caught me suddenly panicked "Fred, love, you alright?"

Clinging to him I realized I was shaking "Just exhausted." I mumbled.

He looked at me, puzzled for a moment then something seemed to hit him "You didn't drain your target did you?"

I shook my head "no, I didn't wanna drink too much human blood."

Easily he lifted me up "That's a relief, you still need the energy pet." he murmured to me as I buried my face in his chest.

The next thing I remember was the smell of animal blood and sitting in a really cheap camp chair. Spike was directly in front of me holding a mug, "see," he was saying "she just needed some blood." I took the mug from him and drank deeply. Closing my eyes, I could feel the energy returning to me. Finally, when I felt better I glanced up and tuned back into my surroundings. Willow and Kennedy were in deep conversation with Wesley and Cordelia. Dawn had set up a mini fridge and was talking with Gunn, her backpack was open on the ground and I could smell the salt of dried meat coming from it even through the plastic packaging jerky was usually in. Buffy and Faith were also discussing something with Angel that looked very serious. There was one more person that I hadn't seen get out of the car. He must have gotten out when I had run out of energy. He was a much older man with glasses and a very stern expression. Spike noticed my alertness and smiled at me "Feel better love?"

I nodded draining the mug, "Yes, very much."

He grinned and helped me stand up, "I believe you missed Giles coming in." he nodded to the older man.

The man, Giles apparently, noticed us and nodded politely. I had heard Giles' name in passing, only the one time with the rogue slayer girl.

 Just then Angel called us to attention and everyone stopped their conversations.    

 "So, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that Willow's shield will only last until morning. The good news is that most of the opposing army seems weak to sunlight as well. The other good new is that I was contacted by Lorne and he has found a contact that has high respect on the evil side." He glanced around pensively "They want to meet with me next sundown, so we have some time to plan." 

"Did Lorne say who this contact was?" Wesley asked also looking thoughtful.

Angel shook his head, "No, he just said that I should probably bring backup." He took a deep breath "Which I have already decided. Fred, Spike you two will be my body guards. I'm taking Lindsey as a bargaining chip and Buffy and Faith will be my backup in the actual meeting." 

Dawn raised her hand and Angel pointed to her with a slight grin on his face. "What about Team Magic?" she asked tilting her head a bit.

"Team magic?" Angel held back his amusement.

"Oh uh, I gave us names in my head based on who goes where." She flushed looking down briefly "Those of us staying here are Team Magic and those going are Team Vampire." She looked proud of herself.

I giggled to myself and would take up those names myself cus I found them amusing.

Angel coughed awkwardly "Right, While we're talking with the contact just take down the weaknesses of every demon you can find information on. Until next sundown we rest the best we can." 

"Where will we stay during the day, we can't stay here or drive around all day." Cordy interrupted. Dawn glanced back at Spike with a smirk at this and he returned her smile. I made a mental note to ask them both about that.

"I don't think we can stay anywhere provided to us by Wolfram and Hart." Gunn said worriedly.

Angel stopped and looked thoughtful for a moment "My girlfriend's place! I'll call her and ask if we can stay there, since I had her fly out of the country for safety. She already sun proofed the place last time I was there too. We can leave just before sunrise." He paused and glanced at all of us "It's not that big so we're not gonna have room for anything personal." he said finally before Digging in his pockets and wandering away from the group to make his call.

Spike laughed to himself "Bossman is just mad that he can't get any right now." I giggled in response.

Suddenly realizing that we were both still alive, well technically undead but you get it, I sobered a bit pressing myself closer to him "We survived."

I felt his low chuckle as he combed his fingers through my hair "We did didn't we?"

I looked up at him just taking in his face and he pressed his forehead gently to mine. I closed my eyes and reached up so I could run my fingers along his cheek bones briefly before entangling my fingers in his hair, it was still slightly damp from the rain earlier. The rest of the world, and the others' conversations, seemed to drop away as he pressed a gentle kiss to me. Not being able to help myself I deepened the kiss.

"Hey Lovebirds! not the time!" the shout from Faith made us separate slightly. Spike and I were still holding each other as we looked over to where Faith and Buffy were sitting. Buffy seemed annoyed but Faith was slightly amused.

Willow glanced over "I warned you that they can't help it."

Faith rolled her eyes "Right the spell, isn't that just putting magic on what's already there though?"

"Technically yes but it makes the physical parts feel more important." Willow explained gently.

Faith shrugged "Whatever just keep it in your pants at least until we get to wherever we're staying."

Spike and both grinned at each other at that.