Spike's Return

Disclaimer: OK, yet again let me say I don't own any characters in this or any other story I may write. Although I would love to own Spike if Joss wants to get rid of him, hehehehehehehe.

Story so far: Spike has returned to Buffy with his Soul, has already been through the guilt process and had re-affirmed his bond with his Sire Angel. Angel and Buffy have now found each other and are permanently joined with Angel’s permission. They've saved the world, AGAIN and are revelling in the fact Buffy is pregnant! Time to plan the wedding.

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"Okay, okay! Lets not panic! I mean it's my big day, nothing to worry about, everything is going to go fine, nothing will go wrong! Oh god, something's gonna go wrong... and I can't breathe oh... help!" Buffy started to hyperventilate and called out to Dawn, who she knew was hovering outside the door waiting to help her get ready.

"Buffy? You're okay, breath with me. In and out, count to three, then in and out. Everything's going to be fine. Anya has everyone running around like madmen, Spike is with Angel and Giles at Xander's, Willow is getting the flowers all laid out for you and you can do this." Dawn said, gently stroking her sisters hair as she leaned on her.

"Sorry Dawn, I'm okay now. Just worried something will go wrong, nothing ever goes right for me, what if.... no! You're right it will be fine. Okay, let's get me dressed!" Buffy took a deep breathe, and sent her love to Spike, who returned it immediately, and stood to meet Willow who had just come into the room, carrying her wedding dress carefully in her outstretched arms.

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"Spike? You ready yet?" Angel walked into the spare room and stopped dead. Spike was standing in the middle of the room with his eyes closed, obviously connected to Buffy as he had a huge smile on his face and looked more relaxed than he had just 20 minutes ago.

"Sorry Peaches, I'm fine. Buffy was having a panic attack, she thinks something's going to go wrong, but the bit managed to convince her that it was going to be okay, then Buffy connected and told me she loved me! You know, even after all we've been through recently, it still feels amazing to hear it from her. I don't deserve her." Spike said, turning away from Angel so he wouldn't see the tears in his eyes.

"Spike, Childe! Come to me! I am sorry that I ever made either of you feel unworthy of love, for that I can never be sorry enough. But you do deserve each other, you are soul mates and every day I see how much you lover each other a bit more. I can only hope to find such love, and today you can show people just how much." Angel pulled Spike to him, and Spike let a couple of tears fall before growling his thanks and pulling away slowly.

"Thank you!" It was all that needed to be said, but the words meant so much for both of them.

"Okay you two, enough with the man on man stuff. Your bride awaits! What? I was kidding, except for the bride part... okay, okay. I'll go get the button holes from the fridge." Xander walked away, muttering about stupid vampires and no sense of humour, making the Vampires grin at his back.

They looked each other over, as the lack of reflection meant that they couldn't exactly check and see if their ties were straight, they had learnt to rely on each other, despite the occasional joke on Spike's part, they trusted each others judgement.

"hu hmm" Giles coughed in the doorway, breaking the Vampires concentration to look at the man Buffy considered to be her father, and the men had grudgingly, at first, come to respect. "Are you ready? The car is here. We put up a fold-away gazebo so you don't have to hide under blankets to get to it, and there's one at Buffy's too. I'll see you both in the car." Giles nodded at the pair, smiling at Spike, but still not one for Angel.

"Don't think he likes you much, mate. Ahhh well, he'll come around.... eventually. Now, let's get me married!" Spike said, slapping his Sire's back before they walked side by side out the door.

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Buffy stood at the top of the stairs, just out of sight as Spike and Angel walked in behind Xander and Giles. Giles came straight up the stairs, but Xander walked with the other two to the garden to get in place. Buffy couldn't help the gasp as she saw how sexy Spike looked in his Tux.

Spike obviously heard her, as she heard "Thanks, Luv. You can show me later!" With a chuckle in her head.

"Are you.... Buffy, you look beautiful, I am so proud of you." Giles pulled her into a hug as he spoke, and she pushed him away laughingly "Giles, you’ll crease me. Oh, okay!” And Buffy pulled him back for an even tighter which left the man having to tap her on the back to let go - Slayer Strength and all.

They laughed with each other, and then… The music from downstairs started and it was time.

They both took a deep breath and descended the stairs, funny, the stairs never seemed so long before now, Buffy mused as they finally reached the bottom. Then.. She could see him. They were getting married in the garden, under a hell of a lot of Gazebos slotted together and reinforced.

Spike was standing at the far end, looking very nice if she did say so herself. She could see him through the Kitchen window, but knew he couldn’t see her yet. The tempo of the music changed and it was time to walk down the aisle, to her new future. No, the future she was always meant to have, she was just too stubborn to admit it

Everyone stood up as Buffy and Giles walked through to the Garden, and when Spike turned around he nearly fell over. “Wow” seemed to be the only thing he could say, and hardly even caught Angel’s “Seconded!” Where had she got that dress?

Flashback

“Okay, that’s it! I’m gonna have to have a dress made, I don’t like anything here. I don’t want to wear white anyway, I want to wear black - oooh I could have a black leather dress made, Spike would like that!” Buffy said, imitating Willows finally tuned art of babbling.

The girls stared at her for a moment as they considered it, she was right, wearing white would be more than a bit hypocritical after all her and Spike do together.

“I know a great dressmaker in New York” Willow said, explaining quickly that she could teleport there for Buffy with the sizes and ideas, etc. “It could be my gift to you.”

“Hey, no fair, I had to spend money on my gift! Buffy, tell her she has to spend money! It’s traditional.” Anya moaned, making Dawn have to hide her smile behind the magazine she was reading.

“How about if I buy your flowers too? Would that be okay Anya?” Willow asked, turning between Buffy and Anya, not wanting a row to errupt.

“Yes, that would be acceptable, I suppose. Yes, Go Willow!” Anya said, smiling to show her support.

“Good, right. Sizes are written in here, and I want black leather only, no frills, lace or colour but black. I can accessorise with red later. Now…………” The conversation went on for about an hour while Dawn sketched what they were talking about, much to Buffy’s delight. She even drew another one for her to have framed.
Flashback end.

It was well worth it, Buffy thought as she saw the look on Spike’s face.

It was Xander that was making her laugh though, he was just standing there, next to Angel as second Best Man, with his jaw nearly to the floor. “Nice, very, very, very nice.” Before Angel smacked him on the back of the head lightly, chuckling.

As Buffy walked down the aisle Spike mentally took pictures of every step. She was wearing a very long black leather dress, strapless, cut in a heart shape over her breasts, so enough cleavage could be seen without giving too much away. It was a tight fit dress, obviously made to cling to every curve of her body. She had added the Garnet heart shaped necklace he had bought her, which hung perfectly to rest just above the line of her dress with matching earrings from Dawn. She looked amazing. Her hair curled and put to one side of her neck, to proudly show off his mark.

When Buffy reached Spike she just smiled and he grinned back, knowing what the rest of them didn’t, well except Willow - it was her idea. Just as Buffy reached him, she told him through their link that the dress was all she had on, she was completely naked under it. Angel guessed what she said by the look on Spike’s face, and both Vampires had to readjust themselves discreetly.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, and the rest of you…” That earned Willow a little giggle from the crowd. “…we are here today to celebrate the love and connection between two people who were meant to be. I have never seen such love before, and know it will last forever. They have chosen to write their own vows, and have promised to keep them moderately clean! Buffy, you first.” Willow smiled at her best friend, she knew what Buffy had written and wanted to cry again like in rehearsal.

“Spike, William, my Vampire, my man, my love. There are so many ways I could describe you, but I think the best way to sum you up is as my other half. Without you I would not be complete, I know it took me far to long to realise it, and I am sorry for hurting you, for making you think you were unworthy of me. The truth is….” At this Buffy began to tear up, looking at the love in Spike’s eyes was making it harder, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. “….. I am beneath you. But I will spend the rest of my life, of eternity, to get to you. To let you see and feel the love you deserve so much. Thank you for loving me.” Buffy sighed as she looked at her mate, perfect love.

“Buffy, thank you. Falling in love with you is the best thing I have ever done. You love me, and it is more than I ever hoped for. I am a monster, but you treat me like a man, I said that to you once, and I mean it even more today. I can never erase what I am or was, and part of me doesn’t want to because it lead me to you. You are beneath no-one, you deserve every happiness I can give you and more. And I swear to the end of time I will give you every part of me I have to give and will love you with every second of every day. Thank you for loving me.” Spike finished, wiping a tear from Buffy’s cheek as he smiled at her.

“Wow! I mean… Do you have the rings?” Willow smiled sheepishly at Dawn and Angel. They Stepped forward and handed the rings to Buffy and Spike.

Willow: “Repeat after me… This ring is a symbol of my love and devotion”

Buffy: “This ring is a symbol of my love and devotion” Buffy repeated, she couldn’t stop smiling at Spike, and he seemed to be having the same problem.

Willow: “I swear to keep my heart, soul and body just for you”

Buffy: “I swear to keep my heart, soul and body just for you” She tried not to laugh as she heard “You’re bloody right you will!” in her head from Spike.

Willow: “We are one”

Buffy: “We are one”
“Spike, your turn.” Willow turned to Spike, beaming at this point, she was so glad they agreed to let her marry them.


Willow: “Repeat after me… This ring is a symbol of my love and devotion”

Spike: “This ring is a symbol of my love and devotion” God his mate looked amazing.

Willow: “I swear to keep my heart, soul and body just for you”

Spike: “I swear to keep my heart, soul and body just for you” They are always hers anyway, always have been, he thought.

Willow: “We are one”

Spike: “We are one”


“I now pronounce you Husband and Wife, Mates for all eternity. Finally two halves become one. You may thoroughly kiss the bride!” Willow said giggling, as Spike had already grabbed Buffy and proceeded to do just as she advised.

“Ummmm, guys! Save some for the honey moon, ‘kay?” Dawn said, as Spike nuzzled Buffy’s mark and she couldn’t hold the moan in.

The newly married couple laughed as they released each other slightly, all be it temporarily. Everyone else cheered and the couple were covered in red rose petals as they walked back towards the house. They had hired the Bronze for the reception and made their way to the cars, hoping to get a little alone time in the Limmo.

They were happier than they ever thought they’d be, and Angel was grateful he could be there for it. Then he found him self shocked to see Dawn looking at him and grinning while biting one side of her lip. Things were about to get interesting.


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