After the pain
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AtS/BtVS Crossovers › Het - Male/Female › Buffy/Spike(William)
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
6
Views:
1,700
Reviews:
10
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
0
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THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
dISCLAMER: Nothing you recognise as a canon is not mine. I'm not making money. Blah, blah...
AN
Thank you for reviews guys!! :) MarzBar, I love you already! ;)
Normally I will be updating during weekends as it is rather strenuous to do it during weekdays. But I know I skipped this weekend so I'm updating now. Sorry. Next update will be probably somewhere around Sunday. I hope it will be 2 chptrs. I'm not promising though...
BTW if anyone could tell me how to use italic here, I'd appreciate it. I'll even thank you publicly and everything! *grin*
Write me: marikamari80@yahoo.com
Love, S
Chapter 6
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Buffy looked angry as she stood, “Whatta fuck guy is he?! He runs me over and then flees?!”
The cowardly driver managed what her friends failed to do. He woke her from hysterics into reality.
Buffy had ran without a thought on her mind. Only feelings where driving her. Of course Willow and Dawn would never have caught her with her slayer speed if she didn’t run into a car approaching from around the corner.
“Buffy!” girls screeched as they saw a vehicle approaching. In a beat they reached her still form on the sidewalk. “Buffy, are you alright?”
She moved, “Yeah, I think so.”
But now she was fuming about the car accident.
After she stopped ranting her sister felt safe to touch her arm. “Buffy, you ok?” Dawn still looked worried. It wasn’t her physical well-being she was asking about of course. She knew that with her slayer strenght she probably dented the car a little or maybe even a lot.
Buffy looked at her, “Did you see…? Was it really…?” She was unable to finish her question.
“Oh, yes. You were not imagining it. It was Spike.” Willow assured her.
“Oh” Buffy just stood there, “But how…?”
“Maybe we should go back and ask him?” Dawn suggested. Dawn was getting angrier with Spike by the minute. Bastard! Why did he have to appear now that I almost came to peace with him gone. Why wouldn’t he just leave us alone?Why?? It hurt. She didn't know how or why but it hurt.
They slowly headed for the entrance, Buffy slightly limping. “Hey,” Xander said relief appearing on his features. “Where have you been? Spike asked us to join him backstage after the performance.”
“You talked to him? That’s why you stayed behind,” Willow realised. Xander had changed quite a lot during last half year. The more she observed her old friend the more she was impressed by his sudden developed maturity.
A new song begun as they sat behind the table. Stage was dark again while the band played. Then leather-clad figure appeared in the single ray of light as he begun to sing.
*
Remember the first dance we shared?
Recall the night you melted my ugliness away?
The night you left with a kiss so kind
Only a scent of beauty left behind
*
And then there was one more member of the band illuminated. She was beautiful, long thick brown hair framing her petite form. Her strong and seductive soprano sang.
*
Ah dear friend I remember the night
The moon and the dreams we shared
Your trembling paw in my hand
Dreaming of that northern land
Touching me with a kiss of a beast
“Who is that woman?” Buffy thought with a sudden jealously as Spike continued to pour his heart out.
I know my dreams are made of you
Of you and only for you
Your ocean pulls me under
Your voice tears me asunder
Love me before the last petal falls
*
They took turns to sing the verses as a definite spark was evident between two performers.
*
As a world without a glance
Of the ocean's fair expanse
Such the world would be
If no love did flow in thee
But as my heart is occupied
Your love for me now has to die
Forgive me I need more than you can offer me
*
Spike was standing on the stage doing what he had to. Desperately trying not to show how he felt inside as he sang the story of his love. Buffy was here and saw him. And she decided not to meet him. “What a surprise!” he thought with self-loathing. But he couldn’t help but try to see into the audience. Maybe she returned? Maybe she’s still here? But he couldn’t really tell anything behind the blinding light.
Finally the vampire was the one who concluded the story.
*
Didn't you read the tale
Where happily ever after was to kiss a frog?
Don't you know this tale
In which all I ever wanted
I'll never have
For who could ever learn to love a beast?
*
Buffy listened to the words and inevitably their cruel truth struck her. Is it how he sees me? Buffy thought, as a woman who refused to look behind what he is and never saw the beautiful person he was inside? How was she supposed to know, that the songs were written long before Spike started to sing them?
*
However cold the wind and rain
I'll be there to ease your pain
However cruel the mirrors of sin
Remember beauty is found within
...Forever shall the wolf in me desire the sheep in you...
*
Buffy sat quietly, resolve forming as the song ended. I never deserved him. That's why I lost him. But he's alive, can I still make it up to him? At least I can try, can't I?
“This is our magical Sarah helping us out tonight!! Tell her you love her!” Crowd showed their appreciation while Sarah smiled brightly.
“Thank you, everybody. You guys are great!” She placed gentle kiss on Spike's cheek and left the stage.
Suddenly Buffy perceived how she looked after the accident. Her hair was a mess, stockings lacerated and she felt a black eye starting to form on her face. “He can’t see me like this!” she thought. But aloud she said, “Guys, I'm kind of exhausted. Maybe you go talk to him, I’ll head for the motel.”
“Are you sure you don’t wanna see him?” Willow tried to reason her.
“I'm sure.” Buffy stood.
“You want me to come with?”
“If you want to.” Buffy sighed thankfully. Buffy and Willow gathered their possessions and left.
* * *
The band gathered in restroom consuming sandwiches. Door opened and Spike entered. Gang welcomed him as a hero patting his back and saying, “Hey, man! Well done! You were great!” Alex was serious, he already detected anxious expression on Spike’s face.
The blond didn't even smile, “Yeah, piece of cake.”
“What's wrong? You know, they loved you.” They weren't aquainted for that long but Ray already suspected that Spike had some weird issues, “If only I could get him to talk...”
“Yeah, well that's not what I'm worried about.” Spike picked his JD bottle up. It was empty. “Damn.” He knew it was a mistake to go on that stage, he knew it!! He should've lain low as the slug he was.
* * *
Dawn and Xander made their way backstage. Asking some directions made them open the right door finally. There they where, musicians and Spike with an empty bottle in his hand. Not a very unusual sight, Dawn thought.
“You still drink, huh?” She was standing there arms crossed on her chest.
“Nibblet,” Spike moved like he'd want to hug her but the black eye she was giving him, made him froze.
“Is there anywhere we could talk?” asked Xander from behind her.
“Sure.. em... we could go to my place?” the vampire offered.
“As long as it's not some hollow crypt,” Dawn sneered.
“No, I'm staying in a flat not far from here.” Receiving Xander's nod of consent they left.
Ray’s brows went up, “A crypt?”
Jeb shrugged.
******
That's all for today, sorry gotta sleep too. Review plz. Soon you'll have Spike-Buffy face to face :) That's a promise! :))
AN
Thank you for reviews guys!! :) MarzBar, I love you already! ;)
Normally I will be updating during weekends as it is rather strenuous to do it during weekdays. But I know I skipped this weekend so I'm updating now. Sorry. Next update will be probably somewhere around Sunday. I hope it will be 2 chptrs. I'm not promising though...
BTW if anyone could tell me how to use italic here, I'd appreciate it. I'll even thank you publicly and everything! *grin*
Write me: marikamari80@yahoo.com
Love, S
Chapter 6
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Buffy looked angry as she stood, “Whatta fuck guy is he?! He runs me over and then flees?!”
The cowardly driver managed what her friends failed to do. He woke her from hysterics into reality.
Buffy had ran without a thought on her mind. Only feelings where driving her. Of course Willow and Dawn would never have caught her with her slayer speed if she didn’t run into a car approaching from around the corner.
“Buffy!” girls screeched as they saw a vehicle approaching. In a beat they reached her still form on the sidewalk. “Buffy, are you alright?”
She moved, “Yeah, I think so.”
But now she was fuming about the car accident.
After she stopped ranting her sister felt safe to touch her arm. “Buffy, you ok?” Dawn still looked worried. It wasn’t her physical well-being she was asking about of course. She knew that with her slayer strenght she probably dented the car a little or maybe even a lot.
Buffy looked at her, “Did you see…? Was it really…?” She was unable to finish her question.
“Oh, yes. You were not imagining it. It was Spike.” Willow assured her.
“Oh” Buffy just stood there, “But how…?”
“Maybe we should go back and ask him?” Dawn suggested. Dawn was getting angrier with Spike by the minute. Bastard! Why did he have to appear now that I almost came to peace with him gone. Why wouldn’t he just leave us alone?Why?? It hurt. She didn't know how or why but it hurt.
They slowly headed for the entrance, Buffy slightly limping. “Hey,” Xander said relief appearing on his features. “Where have you been? Spike asked us to join him backstage after the performance.”
“You talked to him? That’s why you stayed behind,” Willow realised. Xander had changed quite a lot during last half year. The more she observed her old friend the more she was impressed by his sudden developed maturity.
A new song begun as they sat behind the table. Stage was dark again while the band played. Then leather-clad figure appeared in the single ray of light as he begun to sing.
*
Remember the first dance we shared?
Recall the night you melted my ugliness away?
The night you left with a kiss so kind
Only a scent of beauty left behind
*
And then there was one more member of the band illuminated. She was beautiful, long thick brown hair framing her petite form. Her strong and seductive soprano sang.
*
Ah dear friend I remember the night
The moon and the dreams we shared
Your trembling paw in my hand
Dreaming of that northern land
Touching me with a kiss of a beast
“Who is that woman?” Buffy thought with a sudden jealously as Spike continued to pour his heart out.
I know my dreams are made of you
Of you and only for you
Your ocean pulls me under
Your voice tears me asunder
Love me before the last petal falls
*
They took turns to sing the verses as a definite spark was evident between two performers.
*
As a world without a glance
Of the ocean's fair expanse
Such the world would be
If no love did flow in thee
But as my heart is occupied
Your love for me now has to die
Forgive me I need more than you can offer me
*
Spike was standing on the stage doing what he had to. Desperately trying not to show how he felt inside as he sang the story of his love. Buffy was here and saw him. And she decided not to meet him. “What a surprise!” he thought with self-loathing. But he couldn’t help but try to see into the audience. Maybe she returned? Maybe she’s still here? But he couldn’t really tell anything behind the blinding light.
Finally the vampire was the one who concluded the story.
*
Didn't you read the tale
Where happily ever after was to kiss a frog?
Don't you know this tale
In which all I ever wanted
I'll never have
For who could ever learn to love a beast?
*
Buffy listened to the words and inevitably their cruel truth struck her. Is it how he sees me? Buffy thought, as a woman who refused to look behind what he is and never saw the beautiful person he was inside? How was she supposed to know, that the songs were written long before Spike started to sing them?
*
However cold the wind and rain
I'll be there to ease your pain
However cruel the mirrors of sin
Remember beauty is found within
...Forever shall the wolf in me desire the sheep in you...
*
Buffy sat quietly, resolve forming as the song ended. I never deserved him. That's why I lost him. But he's alive, can I still make it up to him? At least I can try, can't I?
“This is our magical Sarah helping us out tonight!! Tell her you love her!” Crowd showed their appreciation while Sarah smiled brightly.
“Thank you, everybody. You guys are great!” She placed gentle kiss on Spike's cheek and left the stage.
Suddenly Buffy perceived how she looked after the accident. Her hair was a mess, stockings lacerated and she felt a black eye starting to form on her face. “He can’t see me like this!” she thought. But aloud she said, “Guys, I'm kind of exhausted. Maybe you go talk to him, I’ll head for the motel.”
“Are you sure you don’t wanna see him?” Willow tried to reason her.
“I'm sure.” Buffy stood.
“You want me to come with?”
“If you want to.” Buffy sighed thankfully. Buffy and Willow gathered their possessions and left.
* * *
The band gathered in restroom consuming sandwiches. Door opened and Spike entered. Gang welcomed him as a hero patting his back and saying, “Hey, man! Well done! You were great!” Alex was serious, he already detected anxious expression on Spike’s face.
The blond didn't even smile, “Yeah, piece of cake.”
“What's wrong? You know, they loved you.” They weren't aquainted for that long but Ray already suspected that Spike had some weird issues, “If only I could get him to talk...”
“Yeah, well that's not what I'm worried about.” Spike picked his JD bottle up. It was empty. “Damn.” He knew it was a mistake to go on that stage, he knew it!! He should've lain low as the slug he was.
* * *
Dawn and Xander made their way backstage. Asking some directions made them open the right door finally. There they where, musicians and Spike with an empty bottle in his hand. Not a very unusual sight, Dawn thought.
“You still drink, huh?” She was standing there arms crossed on her chest.
“Nibblet,” Spike moved like he'd want to hug her but the black eye she was giving him, made him froze.
“Is there anywhere we could talk?” asked Xander from behind her.
“Sure.. em... we could go to my place?” the vampire offered.
“As long as it's not some hollow crypt,” Dawn sneered.
“No, I'm staying in a flat not far from here.” Receiving Xander's nod of consent they left.
Ray’s brows went up, “A crypt?”
Jeb shrugged.
******
That's all for today, sorry gotta sleep too. Review plz. Soon you'll have Spike-Buffy face to face :) That's a promise! :))