The White Hat

Angelus with a soul


Buffy wrapped her arms around him. “I love you.” She whispered.

After a few minutes of her blood rushing through his veins Spike felt better. “What changed your mind Luv?” He asked suddenly.

“Oh…Oh god Spike …I almost forgot being near you…Willow is missing…can you …hunt Angelus?” She asked
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“Hurry back, I’ll miss you.” He whispered pulling her in for a kiss.

“I’ll only be a couple of hours. Try to get some rest while I’m gone.” She said softly escaping his grasp.

“Is it too soon to say I think I’m falling in love with you?” Angelus asked.

“I feel the same, Angelus I think I’m falling in love with you too. I promise we will work this out.” Willow said softly.

Willow had a few places to stop before she could return to the vampire that had changed her life. ~ In three days. Three days and my whole life has changed. ~ She thought to herself humming softly as she knocked on Giles’ door. No one answered so she made her way to her next stop.

Willow climbed in her window and hastily changed clothes. She went back out her window and made her way to her last stop. Willow entered Willy’s and ordered a couple of pints of human blood, she paid for them and Willy put them in a bag for her. Willow thanked Wiand and was on her way once more.

~ Angelus is going to be surprised I’m back before sunset. ~ Willow thought happily. When she got closer to the door she realized she could hear faintly hear voices coming from inside. Willow crept closer listening quietly to see if she could determine what these intruders wanted.
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Buffy helped Spike downstairs into the kitchen. She told him what Giles had told her about Angelus being cursed, and Willow missing.

“Fuck!” Spike swore softly. He drank deeply from the mug of blood Buffy had prepared for him.

“We can leave in about an hour, the sun will have set by then.” Buffy said stroking his arm softly.

“Luv, this is Angelus were talking about here, if he’s cursed with a soul maybe he’s just…we have to go now.” He said forcefully.

“Spike…It’s still an hour to sunset! I don’t want you dusty so we can not leave yet.” Buffy yelled.

“Buffy…I can cover up, use a sodden blanket, Red is in trouble. We can’t wait it may be too late already.” Spike said getting to his feet. “Now that I’ve fed I’m ready to go.” He said grabbing his protective sun proofed blanket.
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Giles stopped the car in the area where it was most likely Willow and Angelus met up. Spike wrapped hiankeanket carefully around himself and stepped out. He caught Angelus’s scent easily.

Spike followed the scent and it mixed and intermingled with Willow’s. Spike found the entrance to the building that Willow and Angelus had shared for the past three days. Both of their scents were present and strong. “Here. They’re inside.” Spike growled deep in his chest.

Spike stepped over the threshold Buffy behind him, then Giles, last came Jenny. Spike led them to the staircase and up to the second floor. He didn’t hesitate and threw open a door.

Angelus growled as the door opened and he was off the bed rushing towards the door. He lunged for Spike. “Where is she?” He snarled menacingly.

“Where is who you stupid Git. We’re lookin’ for Buffy’s friend Red.” Spike ground out throwing Angelus off, and into the bed.

“You! I know you…” Angelus trailed off. He growled viciously in Spike’s direction.

“Come on then.” Spike said spreading his arms invitingly. “Gonna see who’s got the biggest wrinklies mat mate? I think you’re gonna be surprised Peaches.” Spike grinned at Angelus.

Angelus started towards Spike but was stopped instantly by Buffy’s punch to his face.

“You gonna tell me where my friend is? Or do I have to hurt you?” She asked.

Angelus looked at Buffy and noticed the fresh claim of Spike’s mark at her throat. Angelus’ memories of what had happened between them flashed through his consciousness He was instantly remorseful. “I’m sorry …I should never have touched her. She’s yours. She belongs to you.” Angelus fell to his knees in front of Spike. He hung his head in supplication.

“Get up you sod. We need to know about Buffy’s friend.” Spike said angrily.

“She left about an hour ago. She had some errands to run. You can wait for her why don’t we go downstairs?” Angelus asked.

“We’re supposed to just believe you?” Buffy asked angrily. “You tried to kill me less than a week ago.”

“I know. I am sorry…I can’t explain what happened. One minute I was enjoying a nice happy meal on legs next thing I knew I was laying on a road somewhere and Willow found me.” He said softly. “If it wasn’t for her I’d have been dusty at sunrise.” Angelus sighed and closed his eyes.

“Ok let’s get downstairs and wait. I hope you aren’t lying Angelus. I will dust your ass if I have to.” Buffy said angrily.
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“I can’t believe she’d voluntarily stay with you after what happened, especially since she didn’t know about your soul.” Giles said polishing his glasses furiously.

“What soul?” Angelus asked.

Jenny proceeded to explain what occurred three days earlier. “That happy meal on legs you were enjoying? That was me. My uncle….”

Willow entered just as Jenny finished her story. ~ He has a soul? ~ Was her only thought. Then the world went black and Willow dropped the bag she was carrying.

Before anyone had even blinked Angelus was by her side and caught her as she fainted. He vamped and growled deep in his chest. He looked up menacingly at the assembled group.

Buffy took a step towards him. Spike placed a gently restraining hand on her arm. “He’s just protecting her Buffy.” He said softly.

“He’s gonna…” Buffy started to say.

“No he won’t bite her. He wants to …but he won’t.” Spike said firmly entwining his fingers with hers. Buffy looked up at her watcher and saw ~ Pride? What’s up with Giles? He’s happy that I’m with Spike? ~ She asked herself these questions rapidly.

“What should we do Spike?” Giles asked the Vampire, shocking both Buffy and Spike.

“Just let them be till she wakes up. Her heartbeat is strong, she just passed out from shock. Angelus wants her safe so we should all just leave the room.” Spike said motioning to the small room off to the side.

He pulled Buffy by the hand and she was surprised when Giles and Jenny followed them.

They entered the room and Buffy let the question fly. “Giles what the hell is up with you? Why are you all ‘Go Spike.’ all of a sudden?” She asked.

“Well you see it all started with this prophecy about the Master…” Giles explained.

“So you’re telling me I’m SUPPOSED to be with Spike?” She asked incredulously when Giles had finished telling her the details. “Why didn’t you tell me?
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