His Gift

Thank you so much for the reviews, they inspire me.

I have been receiving some feedback in regards to Bloodsheadbaby and Strashine’s fic Seed born of blood. There are a few similarities between our fic’s. They both take place after “The gift.” In THEIR fic Buffy dies and is brought back to life. In MY fic, Buffy is alive and pulled into a hell dimension. In BOTH Fic’s she is pregnant. There are no intentional similarities, but there are a few…

If you haven’t read their fic I strongly suggest you do. It’s excellent.

Any questions please ask…

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Buffy saw her opportunity and grinning wildly she seized it. Using the two demons holding her she kicked her legs up, wrapping them around the neck of the third, advancing demon. With a sharp violent twist of her hips she snapped it’s neck. She let herself go limp as he dropped to the ground, the two demons holding her arms let go, thinking she had passed out.

Buffy rolled to the side where she had dropped her hammer, quickly rising to her feet again she swung the hammer in a wide arc, splitting one of the demon’s heads wide open. Turning slowly she grinned at the remaining two.

One of them lunged towards her. Snap-kicking him viciously in the knee and grinning as he fell she noticed the last one turn and flee. “Hey! Come back here. I’m not done playing…” She pouted. Glancing back at the demon on his knees she brought her hammer down on its head. With a sickening thud it exploded like a ripe watermelon, showering her in blood and gore.

Buffy sighed and turned back towards her cave. ‘Oh well. I’ll get him next time.’ As she turned she noticed a shining portal a few feet away. Cautiously she walked towards it to investigate. As she got closer she felt him. HIM!!! She broke into a run.

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“What the hell did you open?” Dawn asked, watching the battle that was happening inside the portal. She glanced at Willow, who was swaying drunkenly on her knees and staring into the portal with growing horror.

Spike struggled to his feet slowly walking towards the portal as if in a trance. ‘Buffy.’ He could feel the feral growl building in his throat. Letting it loose as he fell to his knees, not far from the shimmering portal. His arms reaching towards her.

All Buffy wanted as she got closer was him. her mate. Hearing his feral growl she launched herself through the portal and landed on Spike.

Instantly behind her the portal snapped shut with an electric buzz.

“NO!” Dawn screamed. “Get it off of him…” She shrieked moving closer to the couple.

“Dawn stop.” Shouted Anya getting to her feet to stop the teen.

Buffy didn’t hear any of it. All she knew was she was safe in her mate’s arms. The need in her to claim him, make him hers was overwhelming. Pressing closer to him she bit savagely into his neck, her teeth sinking roughly into his flesh. Swallowing a mouth full of his rich blood she pulled back. Looking into his eyes she growled viciously. “Mine.”

She felt contentment wash over her as he pulled her tightly against him, a low purr rumbling from his throat, blunt teeth searching out his mark and biting gently.

Everyone except Spike were horrified at the sight of this thing flying through the portal and attacking him.

It had long, stringy greasy hair, matted and covered in blood, obviously female, it’s clothes tattered and torn, and it had a huge bulging stomach. Everyone - except Anya, who was furious at their behavior and Willow who was too wiped to move – stepped forward to help the fallen vampire to get her off of him, until his purr stopped them all in their tracks.

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Spike was elated when she launched herself through the portal and into his arms. He felt her body, vibrating with power. When she bit into his neck he heard it for the first time, a second heartbeat. As she pulled back and looked into his eyes he saw her anguish and peace at the same time. Hearing her claim him had a profound effect on him.

No one had ever claimed him before. He wanted to hold her in his arms like this and never let her go.

Spike pulled her back tightly against him, ignoring the chaos around him for the moment. She was safe. His girl was in his arms again.

He spoke softly. “Buffy…Oh luv…”

Silence. For one glorious moment there was silence. Then suddenly the chaos erupted again.

“That’s not…” Tara said softly.

“There’s no way…” Dawn cried backing away.

“Jesus you guys She was in a hell dimension, did you expect her to look the same? Be the same?” Anya said angrily. “Go in the house. All of you.” She said furiously.

Waiting until all of them left she caught Spike’s eye. “I’ll be right back…just gonna go get some supplies…”

Spike nodded. He pulled back slightly from Buffy so he could look into her eyes. “Missed you.” He whispered.

“Spike…” Buffy moaned. She watched the tears roll slowly down his cheeks. Bringing her dirty, sticky hand up she gently brushed them away, leaving a trail of dirty sitckyness where she touched him. “It’s ok…I’m back now…you saved me…don’t cry…please don’t cry.”

“Willow’s the one who brought you back luv…mighty powerful mojo…I’m sorry it took so long…”

“I’m ok…I’m…not fine exactly…but…I’m here…where I want to be…where I’ve wanted to be for so long…” Closing her eyes she pressed up against him. “How long was I…”

“One hundred and forty seven days yesterday, One hundred and forty eight today…but today doesn’t count…” pushing a gentle kiss to her temple he asked. “How long was it for you?”

“Longer…it felt like I was gone for so long…”

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“I don’t understand…” Dawn said, harsh sobs wracking her body as Tara held her. “How can that be Buffy…it doesn’t even look like her…”

Anya walked into the house silently. Opening the cupboard she took down a large bowl. Filling it with water she opened another cupboard and took out the soup crackers. “We are all going to go and stay the night somewhere else. We are going to wait for Spike to call and tell us she’s ready to see us.” She said determinedly. She grabbed a dishtowel from a drawer and threw it over her shoulder.

Giles, still in shock, glanced at Anya. “Do you think that’s wise?” He asked softly. “I mean what if…what if it’s not…” He was still unsure weather to believe it was Buffy or not. Seeing the way she moved when she leapt through the portal he was certain it was her, but taking in her appearance he wasn’t so sure.

Anya poured a glass of water. “Did you people see Spike with her?” She glanced around. “I know you’re all in shock from what she looks like but…it’s her. And right now all she wants to see is him. We don’t know how long it was for her where she was…we don’t know what happened to her, where she was, but obviously she was not in a happy place…so don’t expect too much from her right now…I…let’s just let Spike get her settled.”

“Anya’s right. Spike will take care of her…if it really is her…which I’m not convinced it is…” Dawn said softly. Breaking from Tara’s hold she walked over to the window above the sink and glanced out at the couple on the lawn.

“It’s her.” Willow said softly from her place at the kitchen table. Her head was down, resting on her arms. She was still wiped out, Tara ran her fingers soothingly through her girlfriend’s fiery locks.

Tara was still too stunned by everything that she saw to say anything. ‘I’ll tell them later…we can research later…none of them recognized…’ Closing her eyes she sighed. ‘I have to leave it alone for now. No one else knows.’

“I’m just gonna go take this stuff out there and I’ll be right back.” Anya said leaving no room for argument as she left.

She walked up slowly and placed the items on the ground within arms reach. “Take your time Spike…take care of her. You should also take care of your neck…it’s still bleeding. We’re gonna…call Giles or the magic box when she’s…ready to see everyone.” She said motioning towards the house. “We’ll wait…till she’s ready.”

“Thanks Anya.” He said softly. She just smiled and turned back to the house.

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“Just gonna get you cleaned up a bit luv, get some of that sticky blood off.” Spike murmured. He dipped the dishcloth into the water and brought it to her face. She closed her eyes without being told, but as he stroked the cloth down her cheek she leaned into him. “Buffy…luv I gotta clean you up a bit…” Spike said softly, trying to get her to sit back so he could clean her up.

She pressed closer, shaking her head against him. “Too far away…” She said simply. Spike’s heart melted. He wanted so much to have her love him. He waited so long to finally have her, that when she was ripped away it tore him to pieces. Now that he had her in his arms, he’d do anything to make her happy.

Spike wanted to ask her about the baby, but he couldn’t bring himself to ask the questions he so desperately wanted answers to.

They sat there quietly holding each other until Spike heard them all getting into Giles’ car. “Why don’t we go on into the house? Get you into the tub and all cleaned up?”

“Dawn?” She asked, knowing that her sister had been there. Spike stood, still holding her in his arms, giving himself a few moments to gather his thoughts to answer her. Buffy wrapped her arms tighter around his neck, happy to just be here with him, held against his comforting presence.

“Bit’s ok. She missed you terribly…” He said as he opened the kitchen door and stepped inside.

“I…I missed her too…” Buffy said softly. Spike carried her into the bathroom and set her on the toilet. She kept her arms wrapped tightly around his neck. “No…don’t leave me…” She growled tightening her grip. “I need you…”

“Not gonna leave you. I’ll never leave you…just need to get the shower turned on…you have blood all over you…” Spike said softly. “Saw the fight you were havin’.”

“Didn’t know who they were messin’ with.” She said angrily. “They tried to hurt my baby…”

‘Okay…she said it. She brought it up. Must be ok to talk about.’ Spike took a deep breath. “Your baby?” He asked.

Buffy pulled back and looked into his eyes. “Our baby…” She leaned forward again, forcefully pushing against him.

Spike fell onto his back and his head cracked painfully against the white tile Buffy, straddling his waist. “Our baby?” He whispered bringing his hand up to her face. Buffy rubbed her cheek into his palm. She nodded. “I can feel it kicking now…” She said undoing the leather straps she pulled the shell off and placed it beside her.

Spike lifted one hand and gently stroked the swell of her abdomen. He felt it move against his hand and glanced up at her with awe in his face. “How?” He asked.

“I don’t know…I…it just is…are you….ok with it?” She asked shyly.

“Ok? OK? I’m…” Spike sat up pulling her closer once again. “Never been so happy luv. Never.” He whispered against her hair.

They sat that was for a few moments, then Buffy started to remove her shirt, not moving form his lap. Spike stroked her back gently. He helped her to her feet and helped her remove her torn pants.

Spike leaned over to turn the water on and adjust the temperature. Buffy rested her hand against his waist. She had to touch him, if he moved to far away she would start to tremble violently.

“Will you…come in there with me?” She asked.

“You just want someone to wash your hair…” He teased already removing his clothing. Holding the curtain back he helped her in first. He stepped in behind her, grasping her shoulders gently he pulled her back against his chest. Spike’s hands dipped down and roamed her bulging stomach. “When is it coming?” He asked.

“I don’t know…” She said relaxing for the first time since she jumped into the portal all those months ago.

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“So what exactly is it that you want me to do?”

“I want you to come back here and kill Spike. He’s the one that put this idea in their heads. If he’s gone She will get to rest in peace. I wouldn’t have called you but I don’t know anyone else that could take him out…” Xander felt the tears of frustration welling in his eyes.

He angrily threw the bottle against the wall, getting no satisfaction from the sound of breaking glass. Waiting for the answer on the other end of the line he opened another beer. “He’s got them all fooled you know. Even Giles.”

“Ok. I’ll come.”

Xander sighed in relief. “Thank you. Thank you so much…is there anything I can do?”

“No. And I’m not doing this for you. I’m doing it for her. Because I loved her once.” Nodding Xander hung up the phone. “So did I.” He said softly to the empty room.

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“Spike I…I want to see them…” Buffy said softly as he was toweling her off.

Spike looked up at her, from his position on his knees. He rested his head against her belly, nodding slightly. Buffy’s fingers entwined in his curls stroking gently. “I…I just need to see them with my own eyes to make sure they’re all okay.”

“They said to call Giles or the magic box when you’re ready. I’ll go make the calls while you dress…” He stood and kissed her chastely.

“could you do it from my room…I can’t stand to be away from you…” She said softly, tears coming to her eyes. “I…I need you like I need air…”

“You’ve got me baby…never leaving you…” Spike whispered against her hair.

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“I have nothing that fits…” She whined as she looked through her closet.

Spike placed the phone back in the cradle without dialing.

“I’ve got a pair of boxers…and you can wear one of my t-shirts until I can go shopping to get you something decent…” He offered.

“Ok…” She said following him to the basement.

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“You stayed here in the basement since I…when I was gone?” She asked glancing around.

“Someone had to take care of the bit.” Spike said defensively.

“I…I didn’t mean it like that…I just…”

“Made you a promise Buffy…promised to protect her…”

“Thank you…” She wrapped her arms around him and brought her mouth to his, tongue seeking entrance to his mouth.

“You should get dressed if you want to see them tonight…” He said pulling back slightly so she wouldn’t feel his hardened cock pressing against her. ‘She just got back mate. She’s not ready for that.’ Turning his back to her he went to grab his boxers and a t-shirt.

“I’m sorry…I didn’t realize…I…”

Spike glanced back at her and noticed she was crying softly. “What? What is it luv?” He asked moving back towards her and wrapping his arms around her.

“I’m fat…and you don’t want me anymore…” She choked back a sob.

Spike shook his head in wonder. “This feel like I don’t want you?” He asked grabbing her hand and pressing it into his hardened length. “Only reason I stopped is because I love you, I don’t want to hurt you or the baby luv. Sides you said you wanted to see everyone…”

“I…I know I did…and I do…It’s just that now I’m all clean and…I…I want you Spike…I can wait to see them…and we won’t hurt the baby…if you…if…”

Spike silenced her by capturing her mouth in a tender kiss. “Want nothing more than to make love you…” He said softly, taking her hand he led her to the cot.

Laying her onto the bed and climbing in beside her Spike let out a sigh of contentment. His hands seeking out her flesh as her hands sought him.

Cupping her breasts gently in his palms he felt the nipples puckering. He captured one of her hardened buds in his mouth and sucked.

“Ohhhhh.” Buffy moaned arching into him. Her finger curled into his still damp hair. “I love you Spike…” She whispered.

Spike brought his face to hers, staring deep into her eyes he was lost. “Say it again? Please luv…”

“I love you Spike.” She said simply. “I need you inside me…”

Spike inhaled the aroma of her arousal. “Get up on your hands and knees luv…” He said huskily. Positioning himself behind her he slowly rubbed his cock against her slick pussy. Slowly sinking into her moist heat Spike let out a possessive roar.

One hand on her hip the other moved to stroke her clit. “Oh god SPIKE!” She moaned, rocking her hips slowly. “I’m gonna…not gonna last…”

“Been too long baby…want you to come for me…” He encouraged, thrusting slowly.

Buffy rocked back against him faster and faster until she screamed her release. Spike feeling her walls clench around him followed seconds later. Spike moved from her and lay on his back pulling her against him. She curled up against his side with a contented sigh. “You ok Luv?”

“Yeah. I…I really am.” She said softly as she drifted off to sleep.

Spike stayed awaked for a few moments longer, relishing the feel of her curled up naked beside him, before succumbing to the pull of rest.

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