Nocturnal Bravura

Spike slipped on his robe and looked over at Buffy. He watched her sleep. Worried that she may be cold when she awoke Spike slipped a nightgown over her. She looked so peaceful when she was like this. It reminded him of how they were before. He touched her k. Sk. Sometimes it was like taking care of a child but Spike never minded. the only he wished was that she could remember. He ached for her to remember their love before. He knew she loved him now but at times he wished she would remember the start of their beautiful courtship.

FLASHBACK
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Elizabeth awoke to the sounds of tapping on her window. She looked at the time 4:52 am???

Elizabeth walked over to the windod opd opened it hesitantly. There crouched down bouncing on the soles of his feet was Spike. He had an acoustic guitar strapped behind his back.

“Spike what are you doing here?” Elizabeth whispered.

“I wanted to talk to you.” He said.

“Shhh!” Elizabeth said.

“Pet, you house is identical to mine. Your Mum and The Bit’s rooms are in the back of the house. They can’t here a thing trust me. Why do you think my parents gave that room to Will? To keep the noise away from him so he could stick his nose in dusty books in perfect solitude.” Spike said.

“You shouldn’t be so mean Spike.” Elizabeth said.

“You’re right Pet I’m sorry.” Spike said.

Spike shook his head.

“Bloody Hell!” He exclaimed.

“Bloody what?” Elizabeth asked.

“Bloody Hell it’s like saying shit but much more polite.” Spike said sheepishly.

“O.k. Bloody Hell what?” Elizabeth asked.

“Nothing I just realized something. You can make me rover ver without even bloody trying. I mean I’m merciless against you. You can ask me nearly anything and I would do it.” Spike said his eyes dancing.

Elizabeth’s heart pounded out of her chest. He made her do that so often she thought she may die of a heart attack one day.

“Were you out all night?” Elizabeth asked.

Spike nodded.

“With Drucilla?” Elizabeth asked quietly.

Spike looked at her shocked. He had to stop himself from grinning like a Cheshire Cat. Elizabeth was jealous. It thrilled him but made him hurt for her at the same time.

“No Luv, not with Drucilla.” He said.

Elizabeth smiled.

“Come out here I want to show you something.” Spike requested.

Elizabeth did not hesitate one minute. She crawled out onto the ledge she realized belatedly she had forgotten her robe. Instantly she turned bright red.

He wondered about her sudden change in skin color. The he looked down at her tiny baby blue nightie. Spike tried not to look at her nipples through her thin garment. Her breast seemed so soft and round. Perhaps she wouldn’t mind....

Spike moved closer to her. Elizabeth began to breath rapidly. He nuzzled his head under her neck. Elizabeth’s eyes drifted shut. She felt Spike’s hand cupped her right breast and squeezed gently.

Elizabeth should have pushed him away but she couldn’t. She was enjoying the sensation too much. Her breath became more and more rapid. Spike’s hand now pulling and tugging on her, teasing her nipple. She felt his breath become more labored.

Fear shot through Elizabeth. Did he expect her to...???

Spike felt Elizabeth stiffen. He pulled back and saw tears roll down her eyes. God, she was beautiful. She was trying so hard to look brave but he could see she was truly frightened. Spike kissed foreforehead lightly then took his guitar off his back. He took off his long leather duster and wrapped it around Elizabeth.

Spike stroked her cheek watching her for a moment making sure she had calm down. When he was sure he sat Indian style in front of Buffy. He wanted to laugh his leather duster looked more like a blanket on the petite blonde than a jacket. He wrapped it a bit more tightly around her.

It would smell like her....

Spike put his guitar back on his lap.

He smiled at her and began to play


“Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darlin' it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darlin' it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right

Little darlin' the smiles returning to their faces
Little darlin' it seems like years since it's been here re cre comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right “

Elizabeth stared into his eyes. Spike felt as if his very soul was being squeezed.

“Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes”

Elizabeth looked up watching as the sun indeed began to rise. Maybe it was Spike, the song, how special she felt at that moment but Elizabeth swore she had never seen a more beautiful site.

“Little darlin' I feel the ice is slowly meltin' ttlettle darlin' it seems like years since it's been clear
Here come the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Here come the sun, here s ths the sun
It's all right, it's all right”

Elizabeth touched Spike’s cheek she cupped it in her hand. Spike rubbed his face against her tiny hand. His lips brushed against her palm he kissed it.

“See Luv, I told you.” Spike said looking at her.

“You have me in the palm of your hand.” Spike smirked.

Elizabeth giggled a bit too loud. She covered her mouth afraid she would wake up the neighbors.

William heard Elizabeth’s distinct giggle. He rose from his bed and walked to the over to the window just in time to see Spike saying something else to make Elizabeth erupt in laughter again...

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A sharp cry interrupted Spike thoughts. He looked down and let out a angry roar.

He hated when this happened.

Buffy laid there gasping for unnecessary air as blood spilled from her eyes. The sounds she made were like a wounded animal.

Buffy face shifted her demon screaming up in pain. Spike’s face shifted his demon whimpering helplessly, knowing there was nothing he could do to make his mate’s pain go away.

More screams bounced off the walls of the room.

Finally Buffy face contorted back. Spike did the same he busied himself wiping the blood off her beautiful face.

“Spike?” Buffked.ked.

This was the cruelest part of these attacks....

Spike looked down and saw Elizabeth’s eyes staring back at him. Sometimes she would have clarity for a moment, other times for a few minutes. She would go in and out. But with clarity always came the unbearable pain. Spike learned the one thing that could take her pain away, doses of her Sire’s blood. It was only a temporary fix but it meant losing her to her haze.

He lowered his wrist to her mouth.

“Drink Luv.” He whispered.

Elizabeth shook her head.

“No, it does not hurt bad.” Elizabeth whispered trying to be brave as the blood seeped out of her mouth.

“I know it does Luv. Drink.” Spike said stroking her cheek.

Elizabeth trembling hand cupped Spike’s face. As always Spike’s cool lips kissed the inside of her palm.

“I want to stay like this with you.” Elizabeth said her body beginning to tremble.

Spike smiled tears falling from his eyes.

“My Luv, you are always with me.” He whispered.

He kissed Elizabeth’s lips.

“Now drink.” He said.

Elizabeth began to turn away. Spike let out a growl of dominance. Using his Sire/ Child bond to force her to drink.

Elizabeth put her mouth against Spike wrist and bit into his vein.

Elizabeth told Spike she loved him with her eyes. Spike smiled down at her. Finally her eyes closed her jaw going slack. Spike gathered her in his arms. He felt her slipping into unconsciousness. Spike closed his eyes. He heard a rapping on his door.

“GO AWAY!” He yelled.

There was another rap on his door. He stood up his game face out. Secretly glad that the fool kept knocking. Now he could rip something apart.

“WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU ABOUT INTERRUPTING US!!” Spike screamed.

The minion looked down.

“I’m sorry Master, it’s important.” The Minion whispered.

Spike walked over to the bed and kissed Buffy on top of her head. She whimpered for a moment. Spike waited for it to subside then walked out of the room. The minion knew better than to try to rush him.

Spike followed him to the main banquet room. He walked in and saw a vampire sitting there with a stake in his shoulder.

Spike crossed his arms. The vampire’s gripped something in his hand. He held it out to The Master.

“The Slayer said to give this to you.” The vampire said.

Spike took the small box out of his hand. He tilted his head and cracked his neck.

He looked at the minion who came to his door.

“What have I said about my door?” Spike asked him.

“When it is closed it you are tending to your Dark Princess. You are not to be disturbed under any circumstances.” The minion said.

“Right, however this was a bit important.” Spike said.

The minion sighed in relief.

Spike removed the stake from the messenger’s shoulder. The messenger flinched.

Spike stuck the stake into the minion with lightening speed.

“Not important enough however.” Spike smirked.

He looked down at the messenger.

“Sorry Mate you too.” He said coldly plunging the stake into his heart.

“Can’t have people knowing The Slayer and I correspond.” Spike said to himself.

Spike began to walk out of the room ing ing loudly to himself.

“Blokes will start to think that I am weak then it’s nothing but work...work...work all day.”

Spike stopped dead in his tracks. He realized he was quoting a line from a movie, Elizabeth’s favorite movie. He looked down at the box in his hand. It was a small gray jewelry Spike opened it up. He recognized it immediately. It was a small emerald heart shaped pendent with diamonds outlining the heart. Joyce bought it for Elizabeth before she died and never got to give it to her.

Spike sighed walking back up to the room. We walked in and saw Buffy standing by the window.

“I have slept the night away again Daddy.” Buffy pouted.

“It’s all right love Daddy has another present for you.” He said opening the box.

Buffy watched as Spike put the necklace around her.

Buffy giggled.

“So pretty Daddy!! Looks like my eyes see??” Buffy said pointing to her eyes.

Spike looked in her eyes again. They were foggy again but still the most beautiful green he had ever seen. He smiled fighting his tears.

“When you are well, my Luv we’ll have a coronation down main street. We will dance and drink for seven days and seven nights.” He said picking her up. He swung her around and around in his arms listening to the sounds of his Dark Princess’ s giggles.

She began to hum a tune again playing with rubbing her hand up and down the silk of Spike’s robe. She nuzzled her head under his chin.

Spike closed his eyes and thought to himself.

“Happy Birthday My Luv.”