Surprise Innocence Twisted

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“Who are you?”

“It’s me mom…”

“Dawn? How did you grow up so fast?”

“You should be asking how I grew up at all…she’s coming for me mommy and I’m scared.”

Buffy watched the teenager before her trembling. “They made me so young…and I can’t do anything…please…I know you are one of my protectors…but so is he…don’t send him away…”

Buffy awoke from her dream in the middle of the night to the sound of rain pouring down. ‘How appropriate. Just like my mood.’ She thought sullenly. The rain was playing havoc with the baby monitor, making it crackle and buzz. ‘Must be what woke me.’ She thought before unplugging it.

She decided to go and check on Dawn. ‘Just to be sure she’s ok.’ She told herself. It had nothing to do with the dream she had which felt suspiciously like a slayer dream, nor the tingling at the base of her spine telling her that he was around.

She walked into Dawn’s room and looked down at her sleeping child, keeping her eyesely ely from the window. ‘Love you so much baby girl.’ She leaned over and pressed a soft kiss to her temple. Dawn didn’t even stir.

Sighing Buffy walked over to the window and threw it open. She leaned out into the rain and glanced to the left. “What are you doing here?” She asked, she wasn’t angry, not really. She knew why he was here. He was her other protector. She knew that now. Knew why Dawn didn’t want to let him go when he held her. She felt safe in his arms.

“Wasn’t doing anything. I was just watching her sleep. I’m sorry…I’ll go…” Spike stood up and walked to the edge of the roof.

“Wait…” Not entirely sure she was making the right decision she bit her lip and held her breath.

Spike turned to look at her and stayed silent. He just stood there letting the rain pelt him.

“I…I’ve thought about some things…anwantwant to talk…meet me by the back door?” She said quickly before she could change her mind. She wasn’t ready to tell him t tht the dream just yet, but she did have a few things to say.

Spike nodded and jumped from the roof.

Buffy returned to her room and threw on her robe before making her way downstairs.

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“Spike…you have to understand how shocked I was to walk in and see you holding her. I mean…she’s my whole life…anything happened to her…”

“I know…I really do…from the moment I laid eyes on the bit…couldn’t help myself…I fell in love with her myself.” He admitted. They were standing on the back porch; with the overhang they were safe from the rain, though Spike was soaked through. He ran one hand through his rain-drenched hair, causing it to stand up in spikey curls. “I understand why you had me dis-invited too, though I admit that stung. I’d never hurt her Buffy.”

“Deep down…I know that, it’s just…you know…instinct, protect your young…I want you to see her, you’re right she does deserve to know her father. But supervised visitation, by me one wrong move on your part…”

“I know. Dust in the wind. Listen, before we…get too far into this discussion…I have something to show you…” Spike said reaching into the pocket of his jacket he pulled out the ‘glow ball’ that the security officer gave him. “Know what this is?” He asked showing it to her.

Buffy took a few steps closer to him, slayer coming out. “I have no idea…where did you get it?”

“I…I…was…um…in the warehouse district…looking for a place…and this security guy gave it to me…” Spike tried to make excuses. He didn’t want her to know just yet that he was killing demons.

“I think Giles will want to research it…why don’t you bring it to the magic box? It’s his grand opening tomorrow.”

Spike was staring at her unabashedly. “You’re so beautiful…” He murmured closing the distance. He wrapped his arms around her still holding the ‘glow ball’ in one hand. He kissed her softly.

Buffy automatically kissed him back. ‘Way too long since I’ve kissed him.’ She was getting aroused, his wet body pressing into hers, they fit so perfectly together. His arms holding her closer, lips, te upo upon hers, and his erection pressed into her lower belly.

Suddenly she pulled back. “Spike…we can’t…”

“I’m sorry…it’s just…it’s been so long since I’ve touched you…I couldn’t help it…you’re so…and I can smell you…this ache I have for you…”

“Spike please…don’t. I said you could see her…”

“This…between us…it isn’t about Dawn. I hunger for you Buffy…need you so much…when I touch you I know you feel it too.”

“You’re a vampire Spike…what I was chosen to destroy…it would never work…”

“Much as you want it to?” He asked reaching for her n. “n. “Do you remember? How it was between us? Never felt that way before…”

“Spike…stop…please…” Slowly tears trickled down her face. ‘I want so badly to believe yo

Instead of pulling her against him again Spike reached up and wiped her tears away. He sank down on his knees in front of her and sang softly.

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you

Her tears turned to sobs as she fell to her knees; she wrapped her arms around him. “Why…did…you…leave?” She asked between sobs. It was the one thing she wanted needed to know.

“You were in love with Angel…it hurt so much knowing you’d always chose him…I couldn’t…I couldn’t survive that, watching you with him…”

“Spike…every time he touched me after that night all I could think of was you…that’s why he left…he couldn’t deal cause it was you.”

“Then I’m the fool for leaving Buffy…I’m so sorry that I didn’t stay and fight him for you like I should have…”

“Spike…I don’t know if I can do this…I want to trust you but…” She rested her head against his shoulder.

“We’ll take it slow yeah? I’ll earn your trust Buffy…I swear it…”

“Ok…we’ll take it slow…you’ll come to the magic box tomorrow? Show Giles that thing you found?”

“Yeah…I’ll be there first thing.” Spike said burying his nose in her neck and inhaling her scent. He gently licked at the mark he left on her two years ago, aching to sink his fangs into her flesh again.

“Uhhhhh…” Buffy moaned as she arched into him. “What do you mean first thing? Sun’ll be out…”

“I can get around during the day…don’t worry about that…I’ve got to go Luv…if I don’t…we won’t be taking it slow…I’ll need to be inside you…and I already want to so badly…been so long…love you so much…”

“Ok…yeah…you better…go…” She tangled her fingers in his hair and brought his lips to hers. “Thank you for…understanding…and being patient with me…”

“T’s only cause it’s you luv. I am not a patient man.” He said softly. He gave her one last tender kiss before he left.

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Buffy just finished washing Dawn’s face after breakfast when a tired looking Joyce entered the kitchen. “Morning.”

“Morning Mom. What’s wrong? You look tired.”

“I am a little. I didn’t get much sleep last night, The rain kept me tossing and turning. I hope I’m not coming down with something…hey… What are you doing hanging around here? Isn't this Giles' big day?”

“Oh! Bigger than big. It's his grand opening.” Buffy smiled. “I just wanted to give Dawn breakfast before we left.”

“Oh…all fed then pumpkin?” She asked Dawn.

Buffy took Dawn out of her high chair and set her on the floor. She immediately wobbled over to Joyce who picked her up. “You have a good morning with your mommy, I’m gonna take you shopping later…”

Dawn giggled and clapped, she then threw her arms around Joyce and laid her head on her shoulder.

“Come on monkey, you’re not bribing grandma with hugs to keep you at home. Besides, don’t you want to see Giles?” She asked holding out her arms.

Dawn nodded and reached for her mother.

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Buffy walked into the magic box, laughing with Dawn at the sound of the bell. She glanced up in astonishment at Giles who was standing serenely in the center of the store,
dressed in a spangled purple robe and pointed purple warlock's cap. Giles smiled at Buffy and Dawn cheerily.

Dawn giggled. Buffy sat her on the floor, not taking her eyes off of her watcher. Finally, he dropped the façade and shrugged out of the costume. “Couldn’t resist.”

Dawn ran over and wrapped her arms around his legs. “Gampa Giles.”

“Good morning princess.” Giles smiled picking her up. He glanced at Buffy. “You all right? You seem a little distracted.”

“I uh…Spike showed up last night…He knows about Dawn…”

“Did you dust him?” Giles asked seriously.

“No…I…Giles…he wants to be part of her life…”

“You can’t be serious…why would you even considert But Buffy? You know what he is…”

“Yeah…I do…but Giles you didn’t see him…the way he was when he was holding her…”

“You let him hold her? Are you quite insane?”

“I didn’t let him…my mother did…but that’s not the point…”

“What is the point?” Giles asked angrily. “Waiting for him to have a snack before you dusted him? It wasn’t enough that he has tasted your blood? Now you want him to have a taste of hers too?” He asked.

“Giles!” She screamed a tur turned away. “She’s my daughter, my flesh and blood. I love her more than anything…but she is partly his too…”

“What’s going on in here?” Jenny asked coming into the shop from the back room.

“Spike is back. And Buffy is consing ing letting him be a part of Dawn’s life.” Giles scoffed.

“Rupert…” Jenny waited until she had his full, undivided attention. “I know how you feel. I really do. But he is her father, and it is Buffy’s decision…no matter how you feel Buffy would never put Dawn’s life in danger…” She walked over to Giles and lifted Dawn from his arms.

“Gamma Jenny!” Dawn squealed in delight. “Lollypop?” She asked shyly, knowing Jenny always had one in her pocket.

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Buffy, Giles and Jenny all stared openmouthed as Spike entered from the basement. He was carrying a small gift bag. “Hello all. Where’s my little bit?” He asked glancing around.

Giles whipped his glasses off of his face and polished thuriouriously.

Spike spotted Dawn sitting on a chair beside Jenny sucking a red lollypop. “There you are bit.” He grinned and walked over to her. “Got something for you…” He held out the bag. Dawn squealed in delight.

She handed Spike the sucker and looked inside the bag. Giggling she took out the little stuffed toy inside and hugged it close. “My bampires” She said happily raising her arms to him.

Spike scooped her up with a huge grin on his face. “Mum’s been teaching you about vampires?” He asked with a smile. “One, two, fwee, AHHAHA.” Dawn said mock seriously holding her mini-count out to Buffy.

Buffy laughed. “Yeah that’s right Baby.” She said walking over and kissing Dawn softly on the temple. “She loves Sesame Street.” She said looking up at Spike.

“Knew it. The bit has taste…”

“There will be no talking of taste or tasting…” Giles said with barely contained rage.

“Relax watcher…if I wanted to taste my own child I would have done it when her mum wasn’t around.” Spike grinned when Giles flinched.

“Giles, please! You are not helping the situation any.” Buffy said angrily stepping between Giles and Spike. “Besides…Spike brought something for you to look at.”

Spike extracted the ‘glow ball’ from his pocket and handed it to Buffy. Buffy walked over and put it in Giles hand. “We’re going to go into the training room…let me know what you find. Ok?”

“Yes…yes fine…” Giles ignored them as he studied the glowing orb in his palm.

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“I can’t believe how she is with you…” Buffy said watching Spike and Dawn cuddle.

“What do you mean?” Spike asked giving Dawn a kiss on the forehead.

“She doesn’t usually like new people…” Buffy said. “Come here Dawnie…” Buffy said reaching her arms out.

Dawn glanced up at Spike and he set her on her feet. She walked over to Buffy. “Not scawwy Mommy?” She asked.

“Not scarry anymore.” Buffy smiled and glanced at Spike. She pointed to Spike. “That’s your Daddy.” Buffy said softly.

Dawn turned to him with a delighted grin. She was very happy at the acceptance her mother was showing towards the man who made her feel as safe as Buffy did. “DADDY!” She ran to him and threw her arms around his neck.

Spike looked at Buffy astonished. “What?” She asked.

“I…I wasn’t expecting you to tell her…so soon just like that…”

“Well you are…”

Spike looked at her gratefully. “Thank you.”

Buffy smiled. “You’re welcome.”

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“We've uncovered more than expected about this orb. It's called the Dagon Sphere and it has a history going back many centuries.” Giles said.

”What's it do?” Buffy asked.

”It's a protective device, used to ward off ancient primordial evil.”

”Any word on what this evil looks like?”

”Unfortunately, no.” Giles glanced at Spike was was happily bouncing a giggling Dawn on his knee. “This is where accounts get vague. All we've managed to uncover so far is the Dagon Sphere was created to repel That Which Cannot Be Named.”

“Spike and I will go back to the factory where he found it. Whoever planted this doohickey's got answers.”

“Buffy, you've heard me say this before but do be careful. Anything that goes unnamed is usually an object of deep worship or great fear- maybe both.”

“Don’t worry watcher. I’ve got her back.” Spike said, Giles nodded curtly.

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“Merciful Zeus! What is dead boy doing here? Any why pray tell is he hol Daw Dawn?” Xander asked when he walked in to the magic box.

“He’s Dawn’s father.” Buffy said softly.

Xander suck his finger in his ear and shook it violently. “What was that? I thought I heard you say…”

“I did. He is her father.”

“What is it with you and dead guys Buff? Can’t get enough and now you’re letting your daughter play with the evil un-dead? What is wrong with you?”

Spike growled menacingly. Dawn glanced over at Xander and scowled. She wiggled to get down and Spike put her on the ground. He clenched his hands at his sides and said nothing as he watched his daughter walk over to Xander.

Xander reached his arms out to her, but Dawn had other plans. She kicked him as hard as her two-year-old legs would allow. Right in the shin. Xander howled in pain. “What the hell?”

“BAD!” She said angrily before turning and making her way back over to Spike. She reached her arms up, and Spike smirked at her as he picked her up. “Defending your dad’s honor?” He asked.

“Daddy.” Dawn said softly, laying her head against his shoulder.

Buffy glared at Xander. “Buff?”

“Xander. Shut up.” She said walking over to Spike and Dawn she spoke to Spike. “I have to take her home so my mom can watch her while we patrol. Why don’t you meet me at my place when the sun sets?”

“Ok. See you soon bit.” Spike said kissing her on the temple.

“Bye-bye Daddy.” Dawn sang happily reaching for her mother. She couldn’t resist glaring at Xander one more time. She pointed at Spike. “Daddy.” And then pointed at Xander. “Be good.”

Xander nodded. “I’ll try Dawnster.”

Spike ignored the rest of them and made his way out of the shop through the basement.

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TBC…Let me know what you think.

Song in this chapter The Reason by Hoobastank