Surprise Innocence Twisted

Thank you so much for the reviews and positive feedback. It makes me want to write until my fingers are bloody stumps. I am adding some familiar characters into the story line…in my Buffy verse they may or may not be who they were on the show.

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Buffy walked into the daycare with Dawn wrapped securely in her arms. She had the diaper bag slung over one shoulder. The chime on the door sounded as she walked through. Sunnydale University had a campus daycare. ‘Thank god!’

“Morning Buffy. Morning Dawnie.” Cassie said walking up and holding out her arms to Dawn.

Smiling Dawn lifted her arms to her favorite teacher. “How you doing pumpkin?” Cassie asked tickling Dawn stomach.

“Gooooddd” Dawn giggled. She threw her arms around Cassie’s neck and sled led in delight.

“Why don’t you say bye to mommy and then we’ll go and get into some play-doh?”

Dawn waived at Buffy. Buffy smiled and kissed her softly on the forehead. “Love you baby. I’ll be back at lunch…”

“Bye mum mum…” Dawn waved as she watched her mother leave.

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Buffy sat back as the teacher lectured and remembered. She remembered after.

When she woke up, the first thing she noticed was that she was still wrapped in Spike’s duster. only Spike’s Duster, and her bra. She sat up on the bed and winced in pain. She un-did the buttons and the the duster fall onto the bed.

Walking over to her mirror she gasped in shock at the image she saw. One of her cheeks was bruised. Badly. The other still had a deep red handprint on it. She had round little bruises all over her hips. ‘From when Spike was holding on to me.’ She felt herself getting aroused at the thought. ‘Bad Buffy. It only happened once. Ok Twice. Not happening again. Hello? Evil vampire. Could have killed me. Sucked me dry.’ She sighed closclosed her eyes.

Opening them again her eyes flew to the bite on her neck. It was scarred already. ‘What the hell?’ She ran her fingers over the puckered flesh, causing goose bumps to erupt on her skin. Sinking to her knees she let out a gut-wrenching sob. ‘I threw it all away…everything with Angel…Giles is going to flip…my mother…my friends…oh god what did I do?’

Then she noticed the bruising between her thighs. They were really dark, almost black. And you could tell exactly what she had been doing to get bruised like that. ‘OHGODOHGODOHGOD.’

She crawled over to her bed and got under the covers. She didn’t notice that she pulled Spike’s duster up with the blanket. She closed her eyes and drifted off, with his scent all around her.

When she woke a few hours later she decided she wanted to talk to Spike. To tell him what happened between them could never happen again. She showered and changed then made her way to the factory.

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She pushed the door open and stepped inside. “Hello? Spike?” She called out. ‘It seems kinda deserted.’ She glanced around. Not finding anything of interest she explored further. After going through the whole place she was sure Spike had taken Dru and left town. She didn’t know why but that hurt her. Deeply. ‘After what we had how could he just leave?’

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‘Guess this is where I’m stoppin’ for the night…’ It was maybe an hour till sunrise and he wanted to be fully prepared for his encounter with the slayer. Spike got out of his Desoto and went into the office. He got himself a room.

Gathering the things he would need from the car he carried them to his room. He nodded in satisfaction when he realized the wi cov coverings were quite thick. He pulled out his travel mug of blood and drank it slowly.

Crawling under the blankets he pulled them up to his chin. He let sleep claim him.
“Spike, you're a killer. And I shoulda done this *years* ago.” Buffy said holding up her stake.

Spike looked her right in the eye. “You know what? Do it. Bloody just do it.”

”What?” She asked shocked.

”End ... my ... torment. Seeing you, every day, everywhere I go, every time I turn around. Take me ... out of a world ... that has you in it!” He viciously yanked off his shirt and threw it aside. “Just kill me!”

Buffy stared at him for a moment then, raised her stake and lunged towards him. Spike winced, but she stopped at the last minute.

They were staring silently into each other's eyes. Suddenly Spike grabbed Buffy by the upper arms and kissed her passionately. She returned the kiss, and then Buffy pulled back with a little noise of dismay. She brought her hand to her mouth staring at Spike, he was staring right back, both of them panting. The stake fell from her nerveless fingers.

Slowly Buffy dropped her hand from her mouth and walked back to Spike. She wrapped her arms around him, fingers curling into his hair. She pulled him down toward her. They kissed again, passionately. Spike wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer. He kissed her cheek and the side of her neck.

“Spike ... I want you.”

“Buffy, I love you.” His words were mumbled against the side of her neck. “God, I love you so much.”

Spike sat up in bed with a gasp. “Oh, god, no. Please, no.”

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“Earth to Buffy…class ended like two minutes ago…” Willow said sympathetically. “Long night with Dawn?”

“No…just thinking…”

“Anything you want to talk about?”

“No…I was just thinking about her dad.”

Willow looked down sadly at her shoes. “Oh. Sorry…I wouldn’t know anything about that…” She got up from where she was sitting and started to leave.

“Will…wait…” Buffy said chasing her. “If I tell you…do you promise you won’t tell anyone?”

“Shesh…I mean you’ve kept it a secret since you found out Buffy…are you sure you want to tell me?”

“It’s just…I’ve been thinking about him recently, and what if he comes back? I mean…what if he…”

“Wants to fight for custody? Does he even know Buffy?”

“Let’s…will you skip next class and come talk?” Buffy asked.

Willow nodded and followed her friend.

They went out and sat on one of the benches in front of the university. “Do you remember…when I found out I was pregnant?” Buffy asked.

“Yeah…you wouldn’t tell anyone who the father was…you didn’t even tell me you slept with anyone…and Angel had just left…”

“It wasn’t Angel. It was the night of my 17th birthday…”

Willow listened silently as Buffy told her what happened that night. “Are you telling me Spike is fathfather of your baby?” Willow asked wide-eyed.

“Yes. I told Giles…when I found out…cause he needed to knod Spd Spike was the only guy I’ve ever…you know…”

“How did he take it?”

“How do you think? There was polishing of the glasses and a whole bunch of ‘oh dear’s’ then he went into research mode to find out why it happened…cause Vampires…all with the sterile…Jenny helped him…she was so happy when Angel left…”

“So what’s got you thinking about Spike?” Willow ascuricuriously. “Do you think after all this time he’s just gonna show up?”

“I don’t know…but I’m wigged…he doesn’t have a soul…what if he does come back?”

“Then you’d dust him…that’s what a slayer does Buffy…if he comes back…you need to…to protect your family…”

“I know…” She closed her eyes and sighed.

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“Buffy…Phone’s for you…” Joyce called upstairs.

“Hello? Oh hey Will……I just have to make sure my mom’s still gonna baby-sit…hold on ok?”

“MOM…” Buffy screamed from the top of the stairs.

“Yes?” Joyce asked coming to stand at the bottom.

“Are you still babysitting tonight? Will and Xander want me to go to the bronze…”

“Yes Sweetie…Dawn and I will be fine…”

“Kay…thanks mom.”

“No problem…I know you still need time out with your friends…and it’s not like you go out a lot…so hurry and get ready…”

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They made their way into the bronze, the pulsing beat of the music making Buffy unconsciously sway her hips. “This is what I needed…thanks for coming with…”
“No problem…going to dance?” Xander asked putting his arm around both girls and leading them to the floor.

Buffy closed her eyes and was lost in the sensation of the beat. She felt someone move in close, body moving against hers, her eyes flew open and locked on the blue eyes staring intently into hers. She backed away trying to put distance between them.

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Spike rolled over the ‘Welcome o Sunnydale’ sign and laughed out loud. “Ah…home sweet home.”
Parking a couple of blocks from her house he walked the rest of the way.

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An arm reached out and grabbed her. “I’m sorry…I didn’t mean to startle you…you just looked so great out there dancing…”

“I’m not interested…” She said shaking his arm off.

“I’m sorry…I just…I’m Parker…”

“Nice to meet you Parker…I’m going….I can’t…”

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“Hey Will…check that out…don’t his eyes look familiar? Like a certain little blue eyes daughter of our best friend?”

Willow turned and looked in Buffy’s direction. “That’s not Dawn’s Dad…that guy goes to school with me and Buffy…he’s been trying to talk to her for a while now…she’s not interested…”

“Oh…” Xander said softly making his way over to them.

“You Ok Buff?” He asked taking her by the arm. Parker took note of this and walked away.
She looked up at him gratefully “Yeah…thanks Xand, I think I’m gonna take off…I’m missing Dawn…”

“Want a ride?” He asked.

“Nah…I’m gonna walk…clear my head a little, and with any luck I’ll find something to dust on my way home.” She smiled.

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Joyce got up to open the door, leaving Dawn asleep in her playpen.

“Hello?” She asked when she opened the door. She didn’t know the man standing there but he did look vaguely familiar.

Spike turned on the charm. “Mrs. Summers…hi…Is Buffy in?” He asked.

“No…uh she’s not here right now…” She looked into his eyes and realized why he seemed so familiar; she had seen those eyes reflected back at her every day for the last two years.

“Oh…that’s a shame…I was hoping to see her…I’m just passing through town…”

“Oh? Like last time? I don’t think…” Joyce sighed. ‘Her decision. She’s a grownup. She has her own child tonk onk of.’ She vividly remembered the pain in her daughter’s eyes when she wouldn’t tell her who the father of her child was.

“Last time?” Spike questioned
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“Yeah…the last time you saw my daughter?” Joyce said venomously. “From what I understand you left right after…”

“Told you about that did she?” Spike looked down at his scuffed doc’s. “I wanted to…Bloody hell never mind…” He turned to walk away.

“Wait…what’s your name?” Joyce asked.

Spike turned to to look at her. “My name’s William…tell her I stopped by…tell her I’ll see her real soon…”

He was interrupted by Dawn’s terrified shriek. “GWAMMA!!!”

She glanced apoligeticly at ‘William’ and ran into the living room. She picked Dawn up and held her close. “It’s ok Baby…Shhhh Grandma’s got you…”

“SHE HAS A KID?” Spike screamed from the doorway, the invisible force field keeping him out. If joyce could have seen him, seen his demon features she never would have invited him in, but he was out of her sight.

“Damnit.” Joyce muttered under her breath. “William? Come in here please…”

Spike was by her side instantly, human features in place once again. “I’m pretty sure she’s yours…I know Buffy would have wanted to tell you herself but…”

“May I?” He asked arms outstretched, tears forming in his eyes.

“Oh…I…” Dawn made the decision for them She reached her arms out to him smiling.

“I guess she…” Joyce shrugged and let him hold his daughter for the first time.

Spike kissed the top of her head gently and then pulled back to look into her eyes. He saw recognition. He was shocked by that, this tiny little creature, had no idea who he was, didn’t have a sodden clue. He was sure Buffy didn’t have any pictures of him, and yet the little thing recognized him.

Spike bent and inhaled her scent. ‘A little of Buffy and a little of me. I wonder is that’s how she’s recognizing me?’ He wondered.

His world came to a crashing halt, his heart froze and his grip tightened slightly on the little thing when he heard her mother’s voice in the doorway.

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As Buffy walked home the closer she got the more of a weird feeling came over her, when she was a
block away she felt him. ‘NO! OH GOD NO!’ She broke into a run. ‘It’ll be ok he doesn’t have an invite.’ That hope was shattered when she saw the front door wide open.

She stalked silently through the door and took in the sight before her, her mother sitting calmly on the couch, smiling even, as SPIKE held her daughter close.

“Put my baby down. NOW…”

He turned to face her in one swift motion. “She’s mine too.”

“Can’t prove that.” Buffy growled, instantly by his side she reached for her daughter.

Stubbornly Dawn threw her arms around his neck. “NO.” She refused to leave his side.

“Come on Dawnie…mommy’s gonna take you up to your room…” She triedin. in.

“NO.”

“What have you done to her?”

“Didn’t do nothing, your mum was right here…”

“Gwama…” Dawn agreed pointing at Joyce.

Spike grinned. “Smart little bit innt’ she?” He asked. He could smell the fear coming off of Buffy, the barely surpressed anger and rage contained in her tiny body. “Ok…bit you go with your mum, then me n’ her are gonna have ourselves a little talk…see if we can’t suss this out yeah?” He looked at Buffy to see if that would appease her.

Dawn kissed him softly on the cheek. She reached out her arms to Buffy who grabbed her and held her close. Tears started then, they fell down her cheeks and she sobbed as she ran up the stairs clutching the most precious thing she owned.

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TBC…….