Breaking away

“Angelus here. Yes… how soon can it be done… Earlier then expected. I thought it would take you at least three days to get the item’s together… They shouldn’t be a problem. They are busy with other issues… Yes I understand that. You don’t need to worry. I gave you my word… Alright… I will see you tonight.” There was a long silence.

“Did you get him... Where… Did you now?” Angelus let out an amused chuckle. One that boded ill for whomever they were talking about. “And the other person we discussed… I see. You did very well. We should be there in a few days…. Yes… Make sure everything is prepared.”

Spike quietly moved back into the bed. Pretending to be halfway asleep while his mind raced over what he had just heard. What was he planning? Someone had obviously agreed to bust them out of here but the second conversation… He just hoped that he wasn’t talking about their humans. He didn’t want any of them to get hurt.

Wesley and Fred had gone to Sunnydale to help Tara and Cordelia and Gun were busy on a case. Spike had convinced them both to take a leave from the hotel for a while. Not wanting them near Angelus. Just because he seemed to be playing nice for now didn’t mean they were safe. It was probably best if Angelus didn’t find out how far along they were getting in finding the Gem. Even though he missed their company. It was bad enough if he would end up getting hurt. Plus he needed them to take care of the Niblet for him.

Angelus quietly walked into the room. He slinked closer to the bed and sat down next to Spike, stroking his hair. “You don’t have to pretend, Will? I know you were eaves dropping.” Spike tensed under his fingers. His breath catching in his throat. Last time Angelus caught him eaves dropping he couldn’t walk again for three days. And that was back when he was in good shape.

Angelus sighed at the slight whiff of fear that came of his childe. Laying down he took him into his arms and purred slightly. After a few moments Spike dared to relax slightly. Slowly Angelus withdrew again and handed Spike a bag. “Go pack. We’re leaving tonight.” Spike slowly reached out for the bag and took it. “Where we going then.” Angelus smiled and gently stroked his face. “You’ll see.”

Spike warily stood up. Not sure if it would be safe to ask his next question. After a moment he decided to leave it and do as he was told. He had already pushed enough for one evening and he wasn’t up to another torture session. He didn’t trust Angelus’s recent good will to last and he was unwilling to do anything to exhaust the small supply he had of it.

Sighing he started collecting his clothes and some personal items. “Should I pack everything?” Angelus looked up from his own packing to shake his head. “For about a week or two should do it. And some things to entertain yourself. You won’t be going out much and I’m afraid I can’t always stay with you.” Spike nodded and continued his chore. Grabbing some books and his new gameboy to keep himself busy.

After he was done he stood in the middle of the room. Arms crossed in front of his chest and radiating insecurity. Angelus walked over to him and took him into his arms. “It’ll be alright, Will. You’ll see.” Spike leaned one head against his shoulder. “You’re not going to hurt the humans right.” Angelus sighed and stroked his hair. “No one you want to keep alive, Will. I promise, alright?” Spike nodded hesitantly. Smiling Angelus tugged his chin upwards so he could press a kiss on his lips. “Now, you got everything?” Spike nodded again. “Good. We’ll be on our way in a little bit then.”

The shielding around them buzzed and flickered once before it just seemed to die. Angelus smiled a smile that set Spike on edge. Wondering if he should take out his sire now. It was a smile he had seen many times before. It was predatory and dangerous and promising that blood will be shed in the most careful and painful of ways that left you begging for death. “Time to go, lad.” He picked up both their bags and placed them in the car. Once outside Spike’s flickered around. He wasn’t a match for his Sire in a fight. But maybe he could run. Angelus waited calmly by the car. His muscles tensing slightly in preparation, should his child decide to flee. In the end Spike decided not to risk it and slowly walked into his car. Looking for all intents and purposes as if he was headed for the gallows. He quietly climbed in and curled up on the seat. Looking demonstratively out the window.

Angelus smile softened a little, pleased that he wouldn’t have to go running after his childe and wasting precious time. Time he could be spending on getting his revenge. He got in the car and started driving. Already looking forward to what he would do to Riley Fin when he got there. His smile went darker again. A hundred different plans on how he could make him pay for what he did to his childe running through his mind. This was going to be fun.