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Someone from Buffy's past makes an unexpected visit baring bad news.

A huge thanks to my Beta All4spike for going over this chapter for me, thanks so much hun! Also a huge thanks to Edgehead for the awesome banner.
Chapter 18

Past and present collide

Two months had passed since Buffy had been made aware of the council’s plans for both her and her unborn child. Since then, Spike had undergone surgery to remove the chip. She was beyond happy when Giles came out to tell her that it was a success and that Spike was doing fine.

Giles had made it abundantly clear to Spike that he would be keeping a close eye on him, but Spike had been nothing but perfect. Still patrolling and most importantly, not feeding. There had been a few attacks but not from the council. It turned out that news of Buffy’s pregnancy had reached the demon community.

They, of course, saw the baby as a threat and were looking to kill both Buffy and the baby. Thankfully in the few times they had made an attempt, Spike had been around to make quick work of showing them just how he felt about them trying to hurt his lover and unborn child.

Willow had decided that it was time to work a little magic and had set a mystical barrier preventing not only demon violence but also human violence inside the Summer’s house. This meant that should anyone get in, their ability to hurt anyone in the house was very limited. She had made sure to place the same spell on Giles’ and Xander’s homes, her dorm room and of course the Magic Box.

Buffy felt pretty safe but both Spike and Giles insisted that she never leave the house alone. If for some reason she had to go out during the day, she was to have either Willow or Giles with her, packed to the hilt with spells and weapons. And of course if she needed to go out at night, Spike was always at her side.

Spike had put a full stop to her slaying duties, saying night time was far too dangerous for her to be out where demons would definitely be. At least during the day there was no threat of vampires but as Spike had reminded Buffy over and over again as she argued with him; night time didn’t just hold the threat of demons and vampires, but the council too.

Robson had wanted to go back in undercover for them but Buffy had refused to let him, explaining it was far too dangerous. He had reluctantly agreed and was now staying with Giles until this whole thing was over with.

Tonight, Buffy was home, Joyce and Giles were upstairs talking and Spike was out patrolling with Willow and Xander. Hopping up from the couch she went to move into the kitchen to get a drink when she heard a knock at the door. Turning, she opened it slightly to see Angel.

“Angel what are you doing here?” she asked, stunned to see him.

“We need to talk Buffy, can I come in?” he asked, looking worried.

“Of course.” She smiled, opening the door fully letting him walk in. Shutting it behind her, she turned to face him, seeing him with his back still to her pacing nervously.

“Buffy, Cordy had a vision about you and....” He stopped mid sentence when he turned to see her very pregnant belly. His mouth fell open in shock and it took a moment for him to collect himself.

“Angel are you okay?” she asked, completely forgetting that he had no idea she was pregnant. Truth was, she hadn’t spoken to Angel since he had shown up at her dorm room to apologise for their fight in L.A. It seemed so long ago now.

“You’re pregnant?” She could hear the hurt in his voice and couldn’t help but feel bad for him. A part of her was reluctant to tell him it was Spike’s baby. Not because she was ashamed of Spike or worried about what Angel would say, but because this was something he would never have. She knew would be heartbreaking for Angel to discover his grandchild had got it.

“You’re quick.” She laughed slightly.

“I didn’t realise you and Riley where so serious,” he replied, shaking his head in confusion.

“Ah, we’re not. Riley and I broke up a while ago,” she stuttered slightly, moving into the kitchen and feeling Angel follow her.

“That bastard” Angel hissed “I’ll kill him.”

“Why?” Buffy asked, turning to face him standing on the other side of the kitchen island.

“Buffy, the guy gets you pregnant then leaves you, he deserves a good beating.” Moving around the island, he cupped Buffy’s cheek. “I’ll be here for you, Buffy, with whatever you or the baby needs.... I love you,” he whispered. Buffy felt her guts twist in knots. She didn’t want to hurt Angel, a part of her would always love him but she hadn’t been “in love” with him for a long Time. When she saw him move in to kiss her she quickly stepped back, sighing.
“That’s really sweet Angel, I’ll always love you, you’ll always be in my heart but I..I haven’t been in love with you for a long time.” She saw the hurt wash over his face and instantly felt bad. “I don’t want to hurt you Angel, I’m just trying to be honest... besides the baby isn’t Riley’s, he didn’t leave me high and dry.”

“I didn’t realize you where seeing anyone else.”

“I wasn’t... look Angel, I didn’t plan this it just kind of happened, there was a prophecy, apocalypse blah, blah, blah... it’s a really long story.”

“I got time,” he replied, stepping closer to her.

“Why are you here Angel?” she asked, desperately trying to change the subject.
Sighing, Angel decided to drop it for the moment.

“Cordy had a vision of you in danger.”

“Angel, I’m always in danger, I’m the slayer.”

“This was different, Buffy. She said you where strapped to a table, scared and alone... She failed to mention the pregnant belly though, now I know why she kept giggling.” He muttered the last part but Buffy could still hear it. She couldn’t help but giggle herself.

“Angel, ever since I fell pregnant I’m never alone, ever. Besides you know me better than that. When do I ever get scared?” she replied, trying to sound strong and confident.

“Buffy, she said Drusilla was there.”

“Drusilla?” Buffy asked, shocked. She had to admit that now she was worried.

“I was shocked too. Why would Drusilla come after you? I mean I know you’re the slayer but she was never one to seek a slayer out, that was more Spike’s thing.” Buffy swallowed hard.

“Buffy, you need to tell me what is going on here. This might have something to do with why Dru is after you.”

“Angel...” she started, but he quickly cut her off moving the cup Buffy’s cheek again.

“Buffy you’re not going to hurt me... who is the father?”

Sighing, she prepared to tell him but was cut off by the sound of Spike’s voice.

“I am. Now Peaches, how about you take your hands off my girl?” Spike snapped. Angel turned abruptly at the sound of his grandchild’s voice, seething with hatred.

“Your girl!” he hissed loudly. Vamping out, he growled possessively. “I’ll kill you, Spike,” he announced, running for Spike full strength only to be slammed back by an invisible force. He went flying across the kitchen and smashed through the back door to land on the grass outside, unconscious.

Buffy sighed, turning to face Spike. “You baited him. You knew the spell wouldn’t let him hurt you,” she snapped angrily

“Poof deserved it,” he replied, clearly annoyed at the show of affection he had walked in on.

“We’ll talk about this later, Spike.”

“Oh, you can count on it luv,” he replied, just as annoyed as she was. Just then, Joyce and Giles came running down the stairs and into the kitchen wielding weapons.

“Spike, another attack?” Giles asked, looking around.

“Not exactly,” he replied, pointing out to Angel who still lay unmoving.

“Angel and Spike got into it a bit,” Buffy informed him.

“Angel?” Joyce’s asked, surprised.

“The spell didn’t hold?” Giles asked worried.

“Oh no it held just fine. Spike forgot to mention it to Angel and it slapped Angel across the room.”

“Oh good” Giles sighed with relief. Buffy looked at him, confused. “Oh well not good that he got hurt, but good it’s working okay,” Giles corrected, silently laughing to himself on the inside happy that Angel had been hurt by his own aggression. Moving outside, he helped pull a now awake Angel to his feet and into the house, placing him on the couch.

“Angel, are you okay?” Buffy asked.

“I’m fine, what happened?” Angel still sounded a little groggy.

“I forgot to tell you that Willow put up a no demon or human violence spell to protect me and the baby.”

“Baby, Spike’s baby,” he whispered, sounding confused. Suddenly he was on his feet. “Buffy this is Spike. He is dangerous. How could you sleep with him?”

“You know nothing about him, Angel, or the things he has done.”

“He is evil, a vampire!” he hissed.

“And so are you. You think your soul makes you any better? If anything, it makes you more of a danger.” He looked at her, hurt and shocked. “One moment of perfect happiness, right, just one, and that soul is gone and Angelus is back. You think I’ve forgotten the things he did in his time here? I haven’t. I never will. Spike may not have a soul, Angel, but he doesn’t feed on humans....”

“Why? because of that chip he got rammed into his skull? That’s not change, Buffy.”

“Chip’s gone, mate. Has been for a while.” Spike smiled.

“You had it removed?” Angel spat, looking at Buffy.

“Yes. And guess what? He still doesn’t feed on humans. He still patrols for me, protects my friends and family and loves me so completely, all without a soul. Could Angelus ever do that?”

Angel put his head down ashamed. “Buffy, that’s different...”

“You’re right, it is. Spike is different, and like it or not he is in my life and my heart.... I love him.” Buffy watched more hurt wash over Angel, slamming into him like a tidal wave. “If you ever cared about me, you’ll accept that.” He took a deep breath, reluctantly nodding.

“Good. Now I’m going to call Xander to see if he can fix the back door and Giles can give you the run down about this prophecy.” Grasping Spike by the hand, she dragged him into the kitchen with her.

“Spike that was unacceptable,” she snapped, turning to face him while pointing at the very broken door.

“Oh come on luv, Xander will have that fixed in no time,” he sighed.

“I meant how you baited Angel,” she replied crossing her arms across her chest.

“I saw the poof show up, I heard the things he was saying to you, and saw how he was touching you.”

“Then you should have also heard what I said to him,” she snapped. Sighing, she let her arms fall to her sides. “Spike, what do I have to do to prove to you that you’re the only one I want?” she whispered, eyes glassing over.

Sighing, he stepped forward wrapping his arms around her tightly. “Nothing, luv. I already know that, I was being a git.” Stepping back, he looked at her, trying his best to explain. “You need to understand, pet. Angelus has always been a thorn in my side since day one, determined to take everything from me.”

“Like Drusilla?” she replied, a tear slipping from her eye.

“You’re the only one for me pet... I love you,” he reassured her, wiping the tear from her cheek.

“I love you too.” She smiled, leaning up to kiss him softly. Pulling back, she took a deep breath, knowing he needed to know. “Did you hear what Angel said about Cordy’s vision?”

“Just that she saw you bound, scared and alone. But Buffy, I won’t let anyone hurt you or the bit,” he told her. He ran his hand over her swollen tummy, feeling his daughter kick and move around at his touch.

“I know but Spike.... Cordy saw.... Drusilla’s coming for me.” She saw fear loom in his eyes for the first time. If possible he went paler than usual, moving forward wrapping his arms around her again and placing a reassuring kiss on her head, he held her close.

“I’ll kill her before I let her hurt either of you. I promise.”

She nodded into his chest, believing him and hoping that everything would be all right.


Chapter End Notes:
It has been so VERY long since i updated this fic and i'm so so so sorry, from now on i promise regular updates till it's complete i hope you will all still read and review xxoo



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