The Fire Still Burns

Series

Part 1: How It Came To Be
Author: weans2001
Rating: PG

Pairing: Buffy/Jeff
Disclaimer Everything WWE Belongs to Vince as well as everything
BTVS belongs to Joss
Feedback: Is really needed as this is my first ever fic

"Are we there yet", whined Jeff. Lita shook her head, this was the tenth time in the last half-hour he had asked and it was the tenth time that Raven had growled at him. "I don't why I’m even here with you lot anyway"; he said shaking his head as a braid fell loose from his ponytail. Lita smiled as she tucked it back behind his ear then settled back in her seat to enjoy the view.

Kane stirred and then bolted upright. He looked around at the crowd gathered in the van. Lita was now leaning on a dribbling Jeff, both of them dead to the world Raven was engrossed in some book that he couldn't even pronounce never mind even try to understand. His brother was driving the van while listening to Trish go on about something or other. He never could understand the Canadian when she talked at hyper-speed.

Looking at her was too hard at times. She reminded him of the one person he didn't want to think about-his little girl Buffy. "Are you thinking about her?” he turned to see Raven staring at him with a look in his eyes that Kane had never seen before. He didn't no what it was but just nodded before turning back to stare out of the window again.

"I can't believe I lost her", he whispered to himself. The rest of the group knew all about Buffy and the Scooby Gang. He had told them everything. That the truth was there wasn't a day that went bye when he didn't think about the little blonde since the day he had gave her up. He didn't want to but his girlfriend Sarah had died and there was no way he could bring up a child on his own and all he cared about was she deserved the best and if he couldn't give it to her somebody else would.

Hank and Joyce Summers had done their best to look after Buffy as they had started calling her. He had never liked the name Elizabeth but Sarah had insisted on it but he chose Anne as her middle name. His mum would have been proud of her. Which was why it was a surprise when he had got a phone call from Buffy saying she wanted to meet with him. He had the power to send others to hell but was terrified over this petite blonde. But he didn't need to be. He knew it was Buffy the minute she walked in through the door. She had still looked so innocent then not like the world-weary woman she is now or was. She had told him everything and was surprised that he knew about vampires and when he was through with his story she held him as the tears fell.

It was as if they had never been apart and that was the way it would stay. She would visit him all the time bringing her friends with her. She had taken to Taker right away and he with her. She had even run to him after the trouble with Angelus and Acathla. If he had got his hands on that vampire there would be nothing to send to hell.

By the time she left Los Angeles she had gone back to her cheery self or as near as she could. He had realized she would never be that girl that he met a few years ago any more.

Everything was going fine and then the phone call came. "This is Rupert Giles here"; Kane smiled thinking knowing that Giles was terrified of him. "What can i do for you", he smiled knowing he could trust the man who had looked after his daughter all these years. "I'm afraid Joyce has died", he could hear the cracks in Giles's voice. "I'll be there in a hour", she said then put the phone down. It had been so hard for her but he was so proud of the way she had coped and by the time he left she was starting to recover or so he thought.

She actually was getting better. During one visit she told him about Glory, he could tell in her voice that she was worried but she just laughed it of saying it would be fine, of course it hadn't. The day he got the phone call saying she had died broke him completely. He knew that she had saved the world again but that was no comfort. He had lost his baby again. Which was why he was now on his way to Sunnydale with the rest of the wrestlers. Willow had phoned saying they needed help badly. When he had approached Vince for time off he was fine and said he could take some of the others with him. 'We are here", Taker said interrupting the silence. He knocked on the door and waited on someone answering.

Xander opened the door and showed them into the living room and introductions were made. Everyone was here apart from Spike. "There is a reason we asked you here", Giles stood whilst looking at Willow and Xander. "What...", Kane was interrupted by the front door opening and Spike entering followed by a small blonde. Looking more closely his eyes grew wide and then he fainted.

Part 2 It's Easier This Way

Summary: As Kane is making his way to Sunnydale what are the Scooby Gang up to

"Do you think that this is a good idea", Willow asked as Xander paced around the floor not wanting to look Giles in the eye. When he had informed them that he had phoned Kane and the wrestler was on his way to Sunnydale they were actually quite happy as for once they could actually all be together without someone trying to kill them. But then came the shocker Giles had neglected to inform Kane that Buffy was now alive and kicking. Well alive anyway. He knew something was up with her but couldn’t understand what. Maybe it was just all the upheaval of the last few weeks.

"I can't believe you done that G-man", Xander glared at him. "Sweetie...", Anya stopped when she noticed the look in Xander's eye and sat back down. "I mean", he continued "The guy is grieving for his daughter thinking he's coming back here to god know what and you just what forget to tell him". Everyone in the room knew the real reason but no one was willing to admit it. Simply it was jealousy, Giles had always been uptight about Kane ever since he reappeared in Buffy's life. He felt like he was taking away everything Buffy felt for him and was claiming it as his own. Of course he knew this wasn't the case but there was something inside him that wouldn't stop niggling. Suddenly the phone rang startling him out of his thoughts.

Willow picked up the receiver "Hello Fred what can we do for you", she smiled imagining the brunette at the other side of the phone playing with her hair. "Umm.... It’s Angel, he's got a message from Lorne about Buffy and he wants to know if he can meet her", as she was explaining Willow was trying to remember who Lorne was. She turned around to see what Anya was watching and suddenly remembered. "There's a little problem with that Fred. Is Angel there can i talk to him", she heard the phone being put down and a lot of shuffling going on and the phone was then picked up again "Hi Will, what's wrong.... is it Buffy?', "No no", Willow

said calming him down. "The problem is Kane is coming to Sunnydale but he doesn't know she's alive and she doesn't know he's coming", she explained.

"Okay how about i come to you then and i'll bring Lorne with me...i'll see you in about an hour", he then put the phone down giving Willow no way to say no. He rested his head on the counter as he heard someone walk over to the chair ignoring them he walked upstairs. "This must be so hard for him", Gunn piped up. Lorne nodded "He had to find out. It will be hard but it has to be done. I'm going to freshen up, tell him i'll be five minutes",. Fred nodded and looked over at Gunn. Both thinking the same thing would anything be the same ever again.

"What did dead boy want Xander asked", coming out of the kitchen with a cup of coffee for himself and Anya. "I don't know", Willow admitted "He said Lorne had found out something about Buffy and he needed to tell her. I'm going to phone her and tell her to come home". There's no answer", she complained. I'll try Spike's hopefully he'll have his on.

"What the hell", Buffy grumbled as she woke up. Searching for the source of the noise she quickly found the phone and turned it off, quickly around to see if the noise had woke Spike up. No he was still dead to the world. Lying back down she started thinking about all that had happened in the last few weeks. Her being alive, having to lie to her friends and finally her relationship with Spike. Turning round and looking at him she groaned. It wasn't even a relationship all they did was have sex, no romance no flowers just quickies when and where they could. She knew it was wrong but it was the only thing in this world that was stopping her from getting swallowed into the great pit that she saw everytime she thought about what she had lost. "Was it really heaven?", she whispered softly.

"Was what?', Spike moaned as he cuddled into her. "Nothing", she smiled. "We should really get going. We still have the park to patrol". It was no use he had already fell back asleep. She wondered what her mum was doing right now. Was she missing her? If it hadn't been for Willow and the others she wouldn't have to miss her, she would be up there with her now. And Giles well although he knew nothing about it part of her still blamed him for not being there to stop it.

"They meant their best luv", Buffy turned around to see Spike gazing at her. That doesn't

make it any better though does it. I have to lie so they don't get hurt but i am dying inside but i can't tell them". Spike leaned over to kiss her but she moved out of the way and got out of bed. "So it's back to hating each other until the next time is it cutie?” he smirked. Buffy ignored him as she got dressed hearing him getting up behind her.

"One day you'll finally have the guts to..."he trailed off as Buffy punched him sending him flying. "One day I’ll have the guts to get you out of my life for good", she hissed at him before storming out of the crypt. "If they could see me now", Spike chuckled as he was getting dressed. Here he was the killer of two slayers being pussy whipped by a third. He just couldn't understand why he let her get to him. Well he could but would never admit it. It was love he was besotted with her, he knew she would never love him the way she had Angel but it still hurt as much as someone sticking a stake in his heart. He should know after the time Captain Cardboard had got him.

"Another one of Buffy's puppies. Here i am a master vampire and i'm the only one who hasn't the strength to stay away". "Buffy wait up luv", he shouted catching up with her just outside her house. "What's wrong?', he asked getting a stake out. "That car is Angel's but i don't recognize the van", she whispered. "Well let's find out who it belongs to",

Spike dragged her through the front door. There he stopped "Nobody told me there was a party", he thought and suddenly he noticed who everyone was. He turned around but Buffy hadn't noticed she was too bust looking through her bag for a stake. THUMP., both their heads shot up and there lying on the ground was her dad. Looking up she saw the rest of the gang staring at her open mouthed.

Part 3- Was Never Meant

Summary: Father and daughter are reunited. Nothing can go wrong?

"Now i've seen it all", Trish smiled. Everybody heard but nobody was interested, they were

all staring at the girl who was leaning over Kane. "You wanna give me a hand?", she looked over at Taker who just stood there smiling at her.

Raven moved to help her but she had already picked the man up and was carrying him to the couch. "Jesus", he said to himself. He knew the girl was strong but had no idea that much. Buffy looked at him as she passed giving him a smile before walking into the kitchen. "Anybody want a drink?", she shouted through. Lita and Trish went through to help her.

Buffy hadn't noticed them come in behind her and had her head in the fridge looking for the milk. Lita just stared at her. She had only known the slayer for a few years but had gotten really close to her she had been devastated when she heard about her death. Looking over at Trish she knew the Canadian was going through the same emotions. Unable to hold it in any longer she burst into tears and rushed over to Buffy pulling her into her arms. "I'm glad your back Buf", she sobbed.

Everyone wandered into the kitchen to see what the fuss was all about and saw the three women huddled together. One by one they all joined the huddle all trying to feel her making sure she was real, Raven held back not knowing her as well as the others. He noticed she was acting very oddly. Yes she was accepting the comfort but her eyes were cold as if she felt nothing. He locked eyes with Jeff and noticed the blue haired man with the same question in his eyes.

"Don't i get a hug?", they turned to see Kane staring at the group. Buffy pulled herself away from them and launched herself into her father's arms. Nobody knew what to say. Here was this giant who had the power to kill people with just one look and the girl in his arms had turned him into a puppy. This is so going to be a long night", Xander groaned.

"There will be time for sex later honey", Anya smiled at him earning chuckles from everyone including Buffy. Nobody apart from Angel seemed to notice the blonde vampire walk out the door. He wasn't happy he had smelt the pair of them on each other and would have a chat with his grand childe later. For the moment he was happy just seeing Buffy but knowing very soon he would be the cause of more pain for her.

A few hours later everybody was sat in the living room talking. Buffy was content to just sit and listen to everyone. She was sat between Kane and Jeff and she hadn't felt so save in.... well lets no go there. "Well it's getting late", Giles piped up. Everyone was a little disappointed but knew time was getting on. "Do you want a lift G-man?", Xander yawned as he and Anya stood up

Giles nodded and went to get his coat. "Where everyone going to sleep", Willow asked. "Well Lita

and Trish can share with me and the rest can go wherever they can find some space", Buffy looked around her eyes settling on Jeff. God i could eat you up she thought. She felt someone tap her on her shoulder.

"Can we talk in private Buffy", she turned and saw Angel staring at her. She suddenly felt

really guilty that she had been flirting with Jeff right in front of him. She nodded and walked over to Willow. "Can you get everyone ready?", she smiled at her best friend. "Sure", the redhead smiled knowing this talk had been coming ever since she came back.

"Okay what's wrong", she groaned knowing something was wrong. That was always what

happened when her ex-honey came to visit Sunnydale. They had been walking for ten minutes and neither had even acknowledged the other person. He looked over at her. The reason for his living and knew that they would never have what they used to have. "You do know she belongs to us", his demon growled. Angel ignored him. It was too hard to think about it.

She was walking over to him with worry in her eyes but also love burning through them. No matter what they had been through he would always see her as the innocent slayer she was when she first moved to the Hellmouth. "Is this about Jeff", she continued. "No....” he was stopped by her lips covering his. Forgetting about everything, he gave in and all the heartache from the past few months poured out. But as soon as it started he pulled himself away.

"Please honey, this is important", he begged looking at her before walking away from the temptation. "I have to tell you something and i need you to let me finish...please", he asked. She nodded realizing this was worse than she had first thought. "Okay get on with it".

He looked at her before starting "I know everything", he stopped to look at her, she just stared back so he continued. "I know where you really...", she was about to speak but he put his hand up to stop her. Lorne had a dream about you. It showed him everything Buffy. I don't know how or why but he did".

The tears in her eyes confirmed everything he had just said. "Oh sweetheart why didn't you tell someone?", he gathered her in his arms falling to the ground with her. "I couldn't", she sobbed. "You know what they are like and they are so happy i'm back", she cuddled into him.

"And how long has this thing been gong on with Spike?", he asked gently. She went stiff and was afraid to look into his eyes for what she would see. But instead she saw nothing but love. "I told him and it sort of started from there", she admitted. "Do you love him?", he asked already knowing the answer but needing to hear it all the same. "No", she smiled before standing up. "I know it's wrong but he knows just what to say to me".

Nodding he stood up "I need to finish the story Buffy", he walked over to where she was standing and sat next to her on a tombstone. When she got comfy he continued. "There's something coming", Buffy started shaking her head but let him continue. "You need your soulmate to help you win it. You need his blood mixed with yours". She smiled at that and walked over to him but the next words stopped her in her tracks.

"It's not me Buffy", he whispered. If she weren’t the Slayer she wouldn't have heard him. "Of course it's you ", she laughed nervously. "It's not going to be Spike is it". The tears started to fall again. He came over to her and kept telling her how much he loved her and if things were different but they both knew this wasn't true.

They had finally realized they were never meant to be. They had been told it so many times but never believed it until now.

"So why our blood?", she finally asked. "Come here little one", Lorne beckoned her over. He had heard the whole conversation but didn't want too interrupt. This little girl had been through so much in such a short time. He loved her like she was his own. When Angel had told him about her, he found it hard to believe there was such a girl out there never mind she was also a slayer. But when Cordelia had confirmed it he knew he had to meet this girl face to face.

"Angel why don't you go and patrol while i tell our little princess here everything". Angel smiled giving Buffy a cuddle and a peck on the cheek before walking off in his inimitable way. Buffy smiled she realized Spike was right. She cleared her head she so didn't need to hear about him now. She looked up and saw Lorne staring at her looking. She trusted this man and knew he would never lie to her. She didn't know why but she did. Settling back he told her the full story and held her when she needed to be held and let her rant when she needed to. Every so often the valley girl would burst out of her and then disappear as soon as it appeared.

"Why poof", he didn't have to turn around he knew who it was. It was a very drunk Spike. He battled with his demon to stop himself from ripping the younger vampire's throat out for taking what was his. But she wasn't his anymore, he still wouldn’t let Spike near her though. "Why what Spike?", he was tired and didn't need this. "Did she tell you was screaming underneath me earlier on tonight", he smirked satisfied with himself. "Actually she did ", Angel smiled back looking at the dumbstruck blonde. There is something i want to say to you though. He smirked letting his demon out 'Do you remember what used to happen when you disobeyed me boy?", he roared. Spike nodded. "Well touch her again and you will wish that's what i done to you, understand", he dropped Spike and walked away to find Buffy and Lorne.

When he found them they were in the exact same spot that he had left them. They knew he was coming. "What did you say to him?", Buffy smiled knowing the answer. "Oh just the usual", he smiled back. He pulled her into a hug. "We might not be together anymore but you are still family Buf....", he looked down at her. "Never forget it". She smiled back. It was as if a weight had been dragged off the pair off them. The hurt they used to feel when they looked at each other had suddenly disappeared and neither were sad to see it go".

"I think we need to get going Sugarplum", Lorne looked at Angel. Angel sighed. Buffy stepped between them and linked arms with the pair of them as they walked back to her house. When they got to the car she stopped and turned to Lorne "You are coming back right?', she asked. Pulling her to him he smiled "Of course my little apple", now i'll let you two say your good-byes.

"So", he smiled. "Yeah", she replied. Of come here you big ass she laughed and jumped into his arms. "I am coming back sweetheart and i'll bring Connor this time". "Good", nodded her head. Before walking away then stopping "Angel please tell me", she asked "It's not as if it will change anything i just need to know who he is". He nodded and proceeded to tell her whom he had lost her too even if he didn't know it yet. Her answer was one he wasn't expecting "Oh",

was all she said.

He cuddled her once more and promised he would be back soon and climbed into the car. She bent down and gave a kiss and blew one to Lorne and watched as they drove away. "This is going to be fun", she laughed.

Part 4- Maybe

Buffy stretched as she opened the front door and walked back into her house. She had been going over the last few hours in her head and it still didn't make any sense but what did these days. She noticed the silence, which was surprising with it being eight in the morning. "Where is everybody?", she wondered out loud. "At the airport", cam e the reply. "God Jeff", she yelled as he appeared beside her. He handed her a glass of juice and sat on the nearest stool. "Why?', she asked sitting beside him.

"The boss phoned apparently Steve and Hunter have come done with the flu so they need Taker for the main event and he took Lita and Trish with him", he smiled reaching over to her. "God i've missed you Bethy", he grinned pulling her into a hug.

From the first time they met Jeff and Buffy had connected. She was attracted to him but the whole Acathla thing had just happened so all he did was give her a shoulder and they became inseparable from that moment. He didn't like calling her Buffy, as that was what everyone else called her. She let him and only him call her Bethy. Matt had tried it once and she told him politely never to do it again. Realizing they were still standing there she started to think about what Angel had told her. She suddenly remembered something.

"Who's Steve and Hunter?", she asked looking up at him. She could get lost in his eyes. He leant down to kiss her " Stone Cola and Triple H", came a grunt from the door. They both jumped apart and stared at the man who had just walked into the room.

"Man and i thought Spike looked weird", she thought to herself. He was only wearing a pair of Jean shorts so she could see nearly all his chest and arms were covered in tattoos. The best was his hair though. He was a fully-grown man with braids in his hair. She tried to remember his name "It's raisin isn't it?", her smiled faltered he started back at her with a frown. She looked back at Jeff who was roaring with laughter.

"Are you sure she's not related to Jericho?', Raven started laughing too at the confused look on her face as he passed her to get a cup and a bowl. Stopping beside her he smiled "Actually it's Raven or you can call me Scott whatever you prefer", he held out a hand. Buffy shrugged and pulled him into a hug. His eyes questioned her. "If you are Kane's family, you are mine too", she grinned before Jeff pulled her into a hug that neither was in any hurry to end.

They all jumped as the door was flung open and what looked like a blanket ran through into the kitchen. Buffy stiffened. She really didn't need this right now. Raven noticed the tension and Jeff felt her snuggle further into him.

"Where did you go to last night with Peaches?', he smirked "Hope he hasn't lost anything.....". He faltered as Buffy slowly walked over to him. She was pure Slayer now and everyone in the room could see the fear in his eyes. "This is the last time William so you better listen. I have never or will never love you. Stay away from me or i will do what i should have years ago", he searched her eyes but so nothing but pure ice. He realized he had overstepped the mark.

"Buffy.........', he was cut off as one of her fists connected with his cheek and sent him crashing to the floor. She didn't even look back as she walked out of the room. "What the hell was that about?", Jeff snarled at him. "Between the slayer and me", he growled trying to stand up. "Just leave the girl alone", Raven stepped in his way. Spike smiled "And just who's gonna stop me?',.

"That would be me", he turned and saw Kane looking at him with pure malice. "Scary", he grinned. Kane started laughing earning funny looks from Raven and Jeff. "Buffy told me everything chipboy", he suddenly stopped. "I want you to leave my daughter alone. Leave town or stay i don't really care but stay the hell away from her". He grabbed Spike and the blanket and flung them both out the door. "I think we need to have a little talk with Miss Summers", he grimaced and walked upstairs followed by Jeff and Raven.

Buffy was expecting them but still jumped when the door knocked she opened it and returned to the bed. "I think you need to sit down for this", she sighed. Everything came out from the time she jumped up until now and the conversation she had with Angel. When she was finished she was sobbing her heart out. Kane had been holding her all the while and she knew what was going to happen next.

"I'll kill the lot of them", he roared moving Buffy of him and storming around the room. "Please dad you can't, she begged the tears starting again "They thought they were helping me'. Jeff was stroking her hair trying to comfort her. "Well we need to talk to Giles when he comes back because i ain't losing you again", he kissed her nose and settled back on the bed pulling her with him.

Raven had been quietly watching the interaction and was still stunned. All this girl had been through and she was expected to risk her life again. He heard a bang outside and Kane whipped his head up to meet his eyes silently telling him to check it out. He nodded and headed downstairs to find the source of the noise.

"That was close, did you see them?", he turned to listen to the female called Elena. They were both in the back of a car parked just outside the Summers' house. "Yeah they are both there" Marcus replied. He looked over at the brunette who was determined to kill the slayer. He had heard the exchange upstairs and had to admit he felt sorry for the girl but he was more bothered about what Elena could do to him than the blonde.

'Good she kills my mate now i kill hers", she smiled. "How?', Marcus was still confused. "Okay once more", she groaned. Buffy and her mates blood was needed to finish the spell that would bring forth the demon that would rid the world of her.

"So that starts the ball rolling", he smiled. "Exactly, we kill him first and then she is powerless to stop us. She has to watch us kill her love and then she will die for killing my mate. "But he will kill everybody he sees", Marcus was confused. "There is nothing left to live for now Anthony is dead and i'm taking that bitch back to hell with me". "I still don't understand how you will get them together. "That's where i come in", he finally noticed there was somebody else in the car with them. Marcus smiled this was going to get very interesting.

Buffy had decided to tell everyone the truth when they got back. There was no point lying anymore. It had been hard and Willow was finding it hard to look her in the eye. Xander and Anya had admitted they knew something was up. Giles cried. The first time he had since Jenny had died and Buffy rushed over to him. His little girl. Kane knew he should have been jealous but that seemed stupid right now. Raven had phoned Taker and he was coming back in a few days. Angel said the same so there was only one thing let to do.

"Research", Xander asked and Giles nodded. Buffy excused herself and went through to the kitchen. This had been a long day. She still couldn't believe Angel wasn't going to be a part of her anymore. It still felt funny but her mate as Giles called him. She knew with him she would be treated like a princess and there was no curse to keep them apart. She heard footsteps coming up behind her and knew instinctively that it was him. It should have been weird but it was comforting.

She felt his arms go around her waist and let herself be pulled back against his chest. She relaxed into him. "Are you sure about this. It's not going to be easy?", she sighed. He kissed the top of her head "I'm not exactly known for taking the easy way out baby", he smiled against her hair. He noticed once again how good she smelt. He had never liked vanilla but on her it just seemed right. It was her smell. His girls smell. That sounded weird but it made sense.

"You two enjoying yourselves?", Anya smiled cuddling into Xander. "This is going to be fun", he smiled mentally picturing Spike's face when he found out the truth. "That it is Xand", Buffy smiled as she turned around to her mate and pulled him down into a kiss. He just smiled and gave in. For once in his life Raven was a happy man.

Part 5- I Knew

It had been a long night but nobody wanted to sleep. They all knew that whatever it was that was going to happen it would be tomorrow. Lita, Trish and Taker had come back along with Angel and the rest of the LA gang. They hadn't heard from Spike in a few days and that suited them all fine. They had more to worry about. Namely the small blonde who was snuggled into Raven reading a book on prophecy's to see if that held any information on it.

"This is no good", she sighed interrupting the silence. "I've done this before i can do it again. Now i'm going to bed and I suggest you all do the same. She got to the bottom of the stairs before shouting "Are you coming or what?'. Raven smiled and followed his girl up to her room. Everybody was watching Angel for his reaction that surprisingly was nothing. He looked up and saw them all staring at him. "What?", he asked before realizing. "It just wasn't meant to be is all", he shrugged before returning to the book.

At the mansion Elena couldn't sleep. "Are you sure everything is ready?', she was more anxious than she had ever been. Marcus looked over at his mistress and smiled "Everything will be fine", he reassured her. "Nothing can stop the plan. Did you get the blood", he walked over to the window. Her eyes followed him. "Yes he brought it last night. We raise him at dawn.". She smiled joining him.

Buffy looked at the clock .It was 3;30. She looked over at Raven who was sleeping and quietly got out of bed and stuck a pair of PJ's on. She tried to be quiet walking down the stairs but before she got to the bottom step she realized there was someone else in the living room. "Hey", she smiled. "Angel looked over at his former lover and put down the book he had been reading. He knew what she was going to say. "They are getting everything ready", he whispered to her. "I need to know there is someone who can take over if i go", she sighed. Angel walked over to the small blonde and pulled her into his arms. "I understand", was his answer.

By five everyone was up and ready and the LA crew had already left to go back. "Everyone know the plan", she said. She heard and saw a series of nods and yeah's. She walked over to Raven. "Are you okay about this?", she asked pulling him into her arms. "Do i have a choice", he sighed. "I know baby but it's the best chance of me surviving this". She looked at her watch. "Time to go", she said. "Promise you'll be back?", he looked down at her. She smiled at him before pulling him into a kiss.

"Are you sure it's here?', Xander asked as they walked into the mansion. "Think about what you just said", Willow said passing him to catch up with Buffy and Giles. They had stopped in front of the door. "What's the hold-up?', Taker said noticing everyone remained rooted to the spot. Looking up he saw what everyone was staring at

. This thing had to be at least 12 feet tall. "Hello Slayer', Elena smiled at Buffy. "And you are?', Buffy stared at her. "You don't need to know", the other woman grinned at her. "Well if i'm going to kill you i should know your name', Buffy fired back getting in a fighting stance. "One thing though", Lita asked from behind Jeff. "How did you get the blood?'. Marcus came in the room followed by Spike. "You bastard", Trish growled at him. "What...", Spike was confused. "It wasn't him", Buffy sighed. "Then who?'', Anya was puzzled.

"Enough", Elena screamed. "Kill her". The beast charged at Buffy only to fall flat on his face. "Not too sturdy is he", she smiled. "Now", Giles shouted. Buffy cut her hand and smeared it over Elena before running beside the door. The beast got up and smelt the blood of the slayer. He reached over to her and picked her up. "No", Elena screamed but it was too late. He snapped her neck just as Buffy and Kane jumped onto his shoulders while Taker and Jeff flung the chains up to them.

Working as a team the pair maneuvered the chains around his neck and using both their strengths tore his head from his shoulders. He disappeared before hitting the ground. 'That was close", Trish smiled. Everyone just stared at her until Buffy burst out laughing. "There's just one thing", Anya asked. "You never said who tricked you". Buffy walked over to Spike and picked him up

"It wasn't really a trick", a male voice came from behind them. Everyone turned to see Angelus staring at them. The only two not shocked were Buffy and Spike. "Got to say i'm impressed Buf. How did you guess". "Angel would never have took it that easy", she answered back. "As far as he was concerned i was his girl". "You still are", Angelus growled. "You belong to me", he lunged at her. Kane jumped up but Giles held him back. "She has to do this herself", he answered.

At the last second she ducked and he went headfirst into the wall. Buffy knew she couldn't stake him even now and looked over at Spike. He nodded so quickly that nobody else saw it. Within a minute Angelus was dust just before, he turned around to see Spike. "Maybe she couldn't but i bloody well could", just as the vampire crumbled. He dropped the stake and walked over to Buffy giving her a hand to get up. "Guys can you go home and tell Raven what happened. I need to talk to Spike", she asked no one in particular.

Five minutes later they were left on their own staring at each other. Spike was about to speak. "Don't let me", she asked. He nodded for her to continue. “I’m sorry the way i've treated you since i came back. I knew it was wrong but you were the only one strong enough for me to let go with'. She walked over beside him.

"What i said still stands. I don't love you but i think in time we can be friends if you let us". She stopped and turned to him. He sighed and looked at her 'If that's what you’re offering then i'll take it. Anyway you need someone to watch your back don't you", he smiled at her ruffling her hair. "Let’s go get your man", he leered standing up and offering her his hand. She took it and they made there way back to the house.

"Bloody hell Buffy are you ready yet", Trish laughed they had spent far too much time among the Sunnydale Gang. What was she saying they were part of the gang now. They had handed in their notices to Vince and moved to Sunnydale permanently. It was the right thing to do. They had seen too much too just walk away.

And it was finally what got Jeff to notice her. When he finally realized that nothing would happen with the Slayer he finally took notice of Trish. had been together 6 months and were as happy as they could be. "Just coming", Buffy shouted fixing the white dress.

The wedding was taking place at the mansion and Kane was giving the bride away with Jeff and Xander as groomsmen. Buffy smiled as she walked up the aisle knowing where her man was before even seeing him. When she stood beside him he gave her a kiss and asked if she was ready. She smiled

The priest began "Do you William take Lita". After the ceremony the reception was at the Summers' house and quite a few demons had shown up but things had changed in Sunnydale. As long as they didn't kill Buffy let the Vamps roam around. It had been just over seven months since she had met Raven and her life had changed so much. Just then the man of her dreams handed her a glass as Lita and Spike walked over to them. Buffy still couldn't believe they were together. It had started just as a casual thing to get Matt and Buffy out of their systems but they found that they had tons in commons and it progressed from there.

"I hope you aren't giving your wife any alcohol", Lita smiled at Buffy. "As if", Raven kissed his girl. She felt a jolt in her stomach. "I swear this kid is going to turn out like you she smiled as his hand went around her waist to feel the little one kicking. "Like you'd have it any other way", Spike smiled at her.

Buffy just grinned.

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