Nocturnal Bravura Book Two: The Healing
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BtVS AU/AR › Het - Male/Female › Buffy/Spike(William)
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BtVS AU/AR › Het - Male/Female › Buffy/Spike(William)
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
24
Views:
2,141
Reviews:
7
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Currently Reading:
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I do not own Buffy the Vampire Slayer (BtVS), nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Strong
Strong
William watched Lizzie as she fought against a vampire twice her size.
It had been three weeks since her return. Much to William’s dismay she had moved into a crypt. Lizzie sighted practicality while William worried about her safety. Not one to give in Lizzie was firm with her decision.
She still had not been able to reconcile herself to seeing Dawn. Something that upset the younger sibling to no end but Dawn knew better than to push.
The friendship between Lizzie and William took up almost with the same devotion and trust they had always had.
Almost.....
FLASHBACK
__________________________________________________________________
Rupert had made the suggestion that William sparred with Lizzie as a training tool. William at first balked at the very notion but Lizzie desperately wanted to help him. The only problem was William was still uncomfortable fighting with her.
“You’re holding back!” She screamed one night as they trained in the basement.
“You’re just giving me a run for my money.” William said panting.
Lizzie shifted into full demon visage shocking both Rupert and William.
“Never forget what I am William!” Lizzie screamed throwing punches.
William went on the defensive blocking all her blows.
Lizzie got one good kick forcing William onto his back.
Still in full demon face Lizzie snarled down at him.
“Now you’re dead!” Lizzie sneered lunging down at him.
William acting on reflexes head butted Lizzie and rolled her pinning her shoulders. He picked up his stake and began to plunge down.
Lizzie shifted back into human form.
“That’s my boy.” She said softly.
William pulled back deeply shaken.
END OF FLASHBACK
__________________________________________________________________
William disposed of the vampire attacking him and ran over to Lizzie. Another vampire came out of nowhere spinning Lizzie around.
The vampire gasped.
“Princess.” He cried.
Lizzie shaken; stopped fighting for a moment. The vampire that had been attacking her picked her up and flung her against a tree.
Ignoring the two vamps William ran over to Lizzie to check to see if she was alright.
He bent down to pick her up when Lizzie grabbed him and threw him to the side. William watched as Lizzie drove a stake into the bigger vampire that had come up from behind the two of them ready to take a chunk out of William, if Lizzie had not intervened.
Lizzie jumped to her feet still holding the stake.
“Princess, where is The Master? He heard rumors that he had been defeated.” The vampire said on his knees.
William watched as Lizzie’s eyes turned cold. She grabbed the vampire and staked him quickly.
Lizzie stood there still visibly shaken by the encounter.
“He was one of you minions.” William stated.
“I figured that one out!” Lizzie yelled throwing down her stake.
“Lizzie wait!” William yelled running and grabbing her.
Lizzie yanked her arm away but still turned to face her friend.
“That must have been hard for you, I understand.” William said trying to comfort her.
Lizzie looked up into the sky and let out an exasperated chuckle.
“You think that’s why I’m mad?” Lizzie said crossing her arms.
“What then?” William asked.
“What then? How about the fact that you almost became someone’s dinner? You were so concerned about me you let your guard down!” Lizzie screamed.
“I was just checking to make sure you were o.k.” William said in disbelief.
“I’m a vampire Will! I can handle myself. What if another vamp or demon saw that huh? Want word to get out that The Slayer needs a vampire to back them up?! Think Will!” Lizzie screamed.
“I can’t believe you are mad at me for protecting you!” William yelled back.
Lizzie hit William on his chest.
“I”
THWACK!
“DO NOT”
THWACK!
“NEED”
THWACK
“PROTECTING!!!” Lizzie screamed.
William staggered back and got into a defensive stance.
Lizzie did the same.
William controlling his anger relaxed.
Lizzie did the same crossing her arms in front of her.
“You need to stop William. Stop treating me like I’m a piece of porcelain.” Lizzie said.
William looked up at the sky and howled in frustration.
“God Women! You think this is easy for me?” He yelled.
William looked at Lizzie and began to pace.
“I know what you are Lizzie. I know you can take care of yourself. But it’s not easy. I can’t switch gears all of a sudden. It’s going to bloody take time!” William said still pacing.
Lizzie unfolded her arms.
“Since the day we met I have always looked out for you. Always wanted to protect you make sure you were all right. You know, I used to sit up and watch your light go out at night just to make sure you didn’t need anything before you went to sleep?” William confessed.
Lizzie took a step closer to him.
“And now yeah things are different. You’re a vampire I get it. I understand that part but sometimes I slip. I still want to make sure you don’t hurt. It’s hard not to feel like I need to save you when you’re in trouble. So cut me some slack.” William finished.
“Will, your The Slayer. You have to be...”
“Bloody Hell woman if you tell me I’m the strong one, I swear I’ll toss my cookies. I am so tired of hearing that!” William screamed.
Lizzie flinched.
“I know. But it’s true Will.” Lizzie said quietly.
William sat down on a stone bench.
“You know what strong translates into for me?” William asked.
Lizzie shook her head.
“It means I get to be alone. As the slayer, no matter how many people I have got around me, I fight alone because I’m strong. Life of the chosen one. The rest of life be damned. Strong means I have to watch everyone else live there lives and watch like some sort of third party observer. I have to shut off my emotions because I am the strong one.” William said crossing his arms.
Lizzie touched his hand and held it tightly.
William stared down at her hand.
“Being strong meant I couldn’t have you.” William whispered.
Lizzie looked at him shocked.
“I’m not a fool Lizzie. I know you felt something for me. That’s what kept me alive all those years. But I knew what you meant to Spike. His whole world would have crumbled if he did not have you. If you didn’t love him with all your heart the way he loved you. He...he was my brother as jealous and hurt as I was I knew I could deal with it. I did. Why? Because I had to be strong.” William said he stood up and began to walk away.
He felt Lizzie pull him from behind. Before he could say anything Lizzie grabbed him by the jacket and kissed him passionately.
William watched Lizzie as she fought against a vampire twice her size.
It had been three weeks since her return. Much to William’s dismay she had moved into a crypt. Lizzie sighted practicality while William worried about her safety. Not one to give in Lizzie was firm with her decision.
She still had not been able to reconcile herself to seeing Dawn. Something that upset the younger sibling to no end but Dawn knew better than to push.
The friendship between Lizzie and William took up almost with the same devotion and trust they had always had.
Almost.....
FLASHBACK
__________________________________________________________________
Rupert had made the suggestion that William sparred with Lizzie as a training tool. William at first balked at the very notion but Lizzie desperately wanted to help him. The only problem was William was still uncomfortable fighting with her.
“You’re holding back!” She screamed one night as they trained in the basement.
“You’re just giving me a run for my money.” William said panting.
Lizzie shifted into full demon visage shocking both Rupert and William.
“Never forget what I am William!” Lizzie screamed throwing punches.
William went on the defensive blocking all her blows.
Lizzie got one good kick forcing William onto his back.
Still in full demon face Lizzie snarled down at him.
“Now you’re dead!” Lizzie sneered lunging down at him.
William acting on reflexes head butted Lizzie and rolled her pinning her shoulders. He picked up his stake and began to plunge down.
Lizzie shifted back into human form.
“That’s my boy.” She said softly.
William pulled back deeply shaken.
END OF FLASHBACK
__________________________________________________________________
William disposed of the vampire attacking him and ran over to Lizzie. Another vampire came out of nowhere spinning Lizzie around.
The vampire gasped.
“Princess.” He cried.
Lizzie shaken; stopped fighting for a moment. The vampire that had been attacking her picked her up and flung her against a tree.
Ignoring the two vamps William ran over to Lizzie to check to see if she was alright.
He bent down to pick her up when Lizzie grabbed him and threw him to the side. William watched as Lizzie drove a stake into the bigger vampire that had come up from behind the two of them ready to take a chunk out of William, if Lizzie had not intervened.
Lizzie jumped to her feet still holding the stake.
“Princess, where is The Master? He heard rumors that he had been defeated.” The vampire said on his knees.
William watched as Lizzie’s eyes turned cold. She grabbed the vampire and staked him quickly.
Lizzie stood there still visibly shaken by the encounter.
“He was one of you minions.” William stated.
“I figured that one out!” Lizzie yelled throwing down her stake.
“Lizzie wait!” William yelled running and grabbing her.
Lizzie yanked her arm away but still turned to face her friend.
“That must have been hard for you, I understand.” William said trying to comfort her.
Lizzie looked up into the sky and let out an exasperated chuckle.
“You think that’s why I’m mad?” Lizzie said crossing her arms.
“What then?” William asked.
“What then? How about the fact that you almost became someone’s dinner? You were so concerned about me you let your guard down!” Lizzie screamed.
“I was just checking to make sure you were o.k.” William said in disbelief.
“I’m a vampire Will! I can handle myself. What if another vamp or demon saw that huh? Want word to get out that The Slayer needs a vampire to back them up?! Think Will!” Lizzie screamed.
“I can’t believe you are mad at me for protecting you!” William yelled back.
Lizzie hit William on his chest.
“I”
THWACK!
“DO NOT”
THWACK!
“NEED”
THWACK
“PROTECTING!!!” Lizzie screamed.
William staggered back and got into a defensive stance.
Lizzie did the same.
William controlling his anger relaxed.
Lizzie did the same crossing her arms in front of her.
“You need to stop William. Stop treating me like I’m a piece of porcelain.” Lizzie said.
William looked up at the sky and howled in frustration.
“God Women! You think this is easy for me?” He yelled.
William looked at Lizzie and began to pace.
“I know what you are Lizzie. I know you can take care of yourself. But it’s not easy. I can’t switch gears all of a sudden. It’s going to bloody take time!” William said still pacing.
Lizzie unfolded her arms.
“Since the day we met I have always looked out for you. Always wanted to protect you make sure you were all right. You know, I used to sit up and watch your light go out at night just to make sure you didn’t need anything before you went to sleep?” William confessed.
Lizzie took a step closer to him.
“And now yeah things are different. You’re a vampire I get it. I understand that part but sometimes I slip. I still want to make sure you don’t hurt. It’s hard not to feel like I need to save you when you’re in trouble. So cut me some slack.” William finished.
“Will, your The Slayer. You have to be...”
“Bloody Hell woman if you tell me I’m the strong one, I swear I’ll toss my cookies. I am so tired of hearing that!” William screamed.
Lizzie flinched.
“I know. But it’s true Will.” Lizzie said quietly.
William sat down on a stone bench.
“You know what strong translates into for me?” William asked.
Lizzie shook her head.
“It means I get to be alone. As the slayer, no matter how many people I have got around me, I fight alone because I’m strong. Life of the chosen one. The rest of life be damned. Strong means I have to watch everyone else live there lives and watch like some sort of third party observer. I have to shut off my emotions because I am the strong one.” William said crossing his arms.
Lizzie touched his hand and held it tightly.
William stared down at her hand.
“Being strong meant I couldn’t have you.” William whispered.
Lizzie looked at him shocked.
“I’m not a fool Lizzie. I know you felt something for me. That’s what kept me alive all those years. But I knew what you meant to Spike. His whole world would have crumbled if he did not have you. If you didn’t love him with all your heart the way he loved you. He...he was my brother as jealous and hurt as I was I knew I could deal with it. I did. Why? Because I had to be strong.” William said he stood up and began to walk away.
He felt Lizzie pull him from behind. Before he could say anything Lizzie grabbed him by the jacket and kissed him passionately.