How to be human!

Title: How to be human 7/?
Author: Spikewil
My site: http://home.wanadoo.nl/spikewil
Feedback: spikewil@wanadoo.nl
Summary: The vamps are forgiven, but first they must undergo some tests to see if they can handle being a human.
Fandom: Angel
Pairing: S/A/F
Rating: NC-17
A/N: Challenge #82 by Cadence, details in the first chapter.
Many thanks to Spiked_by_James and Queen Sereya for betaing my story. Any mistakes still in it are all mine.


****Five months pregnant****


***4 p.m.***

Spike was nervous. He and Angel had called their old friends from Sunnydale to come and visit. Both vampires had no idea how the group would react to their pregnant state. It would only be a few minutes before they arrived.

Fred sat between the vampires on the couch. Both her lovers had their hands on their bellies. They were showing now and Fred had taken photos of both bellies and framed them. The photos were currently standing on her desk in her office.

Spike heard Xander’s voice in the hall started fidgeting. They weren’t the best of friends, but he would like to know how the young man was doing. The Sunnydale group came in and stilled when they spotted the vampires sitting on the couch fidgeting.

“Deadboy, have you been eating too much? You’re getting a beerbelly!” Xander exclaimed when he saw Angel’s extended belly.

Angel started crying at the remark and Xander cringed when Fred glared hatefully at him.

“Nice going, Whelp. Now see what you’ve done!” Spike said.

Spike took Angel in his arms and comforted him. “Angel, he doesn’t know!” he softly spoke the words.

“I know, but it still hurts,” Angel replied.

“Who are you?” Fred asked hatefully at Xander.

“I’m Dawn Summers and this idiot is my boyfriend Xander Harris,” Dawn answered politely.

Xander sputtered at Dawn’s introduction to the furious young woman who seemed to be very protective of the vampire. And why on Earth was Gel boy crying on the Bleached Menace’s shoulder? Nothing seemed to make sense.

“My name is Fred Burkle. Xander, if you insult my lovers one more time, you’re going to wish you had never stepped foot in this building,” Fred stated in a menacing tone.

Xander had the decency to look ashamed even though he had meant the comment as a joke. He had never expected the vampire to react like that.

“Hello Slayer, Nibblit, Red, Whelp, Slayer 2, Andrew, Watcher!” Spike greeted the rest of group, still embracing Angel. He smirked he he saw the stunned faces at Fred’s revelation that both vampires were her lovers.

Angel straightened himself and stood up, moving next to Spike and Fred. He nodded his head to the group, tears all gone.

Every person of the group was staring at the extended bellies of the two vampires. That was the moment Cordelia, Gunn, Wesley and Lorne entered the room.

“y!” y!” Lorne exclaimed when he saw so many people crowding the room. Angel and Spike’s friends were a curious mix, including an old Watcher, two Slayers and some other companions he couldn’t identify yet. He was especially intrigued by a tall brown-eyed young man who appeared to be very protective towards a younger woman. Although Lorne could sense the girl’s power, the handsome man was holding her tightly in his arms, willing to protect her from all harm.

“Let me introduur gur group. My name is Giles, just like Wesley I’m an ex-watcher. The young man next to me is Andrew,” Giles started but was stopped when Faith stepped forward.

“My name is Faith and I used to be the Slayer,” Faith introduced herself.

“Used to?” Fred asked curiously.

“Yes, a few years ago I killed a human when I was the Slayer and did my time for that,” Faith calmly explained.

“I’m Willow and I’m a witch,” Willow introduced happily, even though the sadness was seen in her eyes.

“And the last one is the current Slayer, Buffy Summers,” Giles introduced when Buffy didn’t herself.

“Well, the green demon is Lorne. And the hunter in the corner is Charles Gunn and the rest of us you know already,” Cordelia bluntly introduced them.

“Angel, Spike, what is that?” Buffy asked the vampires while pointing at their stomachs.

However, Fred was the one who answered. “That are my children! Spike and Angel are pregnant of my babies.”

“They’re pregnant? How?” Dawn asked curiously.

“That’s none of your business, but because Angel and Spike want you to know, I will explain it. The PTB has forgiven them. Before they become human, however, they will have to pass some tests and apparently pregnancy is one of them,” Cordelia explained annoyed. She knew that Spike and Angel wanted them to be a part of their soon-to-be-human lives, but that didn’t mean she had to like it.

“Where does the baby come out? OUCH!ndernder asked before wincing in pain when Dawn hit him in the stomach.

“Don’t ask personal questions, Xander,” Dawn said sternly to her boyfriend.

“So you and Nibblit are a couple, huh? Is he treating you alright, little bit?” Spike asked, amused by the fact that Dawn’s persistence had finally won over Xander’s demon magnetism.

Buffy approached Angel, deep in thought. She seemed to be in some trance, she kept talking to herself and reaching out to touch Angel’s belly.

“Buffy, what are you doing?” Fred asked warningly.

“You’re becoming human and you’re pregnant of someone else but me. I thought we were each other’s destiny, Angel. I don’t understand,” Buffy whispered softly, her hand almost touching Angel’s pregnant belly.

Angel walked backwards, he didn’t want to be touched by Buffy. Now that he was beginning to become more human, he was afraid her Slayer strength would harm him or his baby.

“Buffy, come back! Don’t touch someone’s pregnant stomach without asking!” Giles instructed harshly. He was surprised to see his Slayer actually listened to him, jumping slightly when she came back to herself.

“I’m sorry!” she whispered before walking back to Giles.

Angel was relieved to see Buffy walking away. He sat down on the couch again and was joined by Spike who yawned and snuggled against his side.

Fred noticed her lovers were tired. “Everyone, Wesley and Lorne will show you your rooms. Spike and Angel will be taking a nap. Come, boys, let’s get you to bed.”

The vampires followed the girl without protesting about taking a nap, leaving the group behind. Inside their own bedroom, they undressed themselves and crawled into bed, falling asleep almost immediately.

Fred watched them sleep. She was seated at the small desk where the boys kept their notes on their baby’s development and their pregnancy.

She had been given a list from Sarah earlier that day. She hadn’t discussed it with her lovers yet, they were too nervous about the arrival of their visitors. The first thing the boys would have to do when they woke up was going to parenting classes. The doctor had made an appointment for them, in a nearby clinic, which had an entrance via the sewers.


*****


Lorne watched Fred guiding the vampires to their bedroom and hoped they would be okay. The arrival of the Sunnydale crew had left them nervous and tense, as they were worried to be rejected and ridiculed by their friends. Such amount of stress could even be harmful to the babies.

Hoping the initial shock would settle down quickly, Lorne guided a stunned group to their rooms. He presented the first room to the young couple, smiling at the lovely sight of Xander and Dawn kissing each other deeply, even before closing the door.

The dark haired young man appeared to be very protective towards the younger woman like he wanted her protect from all harm.

The second room was given to the legendary Slayer who was still lost in her thoughts. The blonde woman would have to share her room with the two other girls, the red headed wtich and the fiery brown haired slayer.

He had assigned the third room to Andrew, a quiet young man and Mr. Giles, the Watcher.

Having finished his duties as a host, Lorne walked back towards his own room, where he spotted his naked lover waiting for him on the bed. His skin began to tingle and his cock hardened. He undressed himself before joining Wesley in bed.


*****


Fred woke her lovers and instructed them to go to their parenting classes.

They were about to leave the lobby when Buffy appeared. Fred watched the woman with caution. She didn’t like her personally but she would tolerate her presence for Angel and Spike’s sake. She knew they still felt some affection for her.

“Fred, could I talk to you before you leave?” Buffy asked.

Fred nodded. “Guys, you go and take one of the guys with you until I arrive!”

“We don’t need a babysitter, Fred!” Spike exclaimed but relented when he saw the look on her face. “Okay.”


*****


“Buffy, come in,” Fred invited Buffy into their home. She wanted to talk to Buffy in private, without any interruptions.

“Fred, are Angel and Spike happy?” Buffy asked the moment she sat down.

“Do they look unhappy to you?” Fred retaliated.

“No, they don’t! I just wanted to be sure,” Buffy whispered sadly.

“Why did you want to touch Angel?” Fred asked curiously.

“Isn’t it obvious? I’m jealous!” Buffy laughed softly. “They’re becoming human without me. I’ve always dreamed about walking with Angel in the daylight and having a baby together. I wished the baby was mine,” she told Fred, sighing unhappily.

“Buffy, I love Angel and Spike with all my heart and, unlike you, I’ve always accepted their demons and souls. I don’t like you and as long as Angel is scared when you’re around I will never like you. Let this be a warning: don’t ever threaten them or oubiesbies. Don’t touch them without asking first and we’ll be able to get along,” Fred warned Buffy.
uffyuffy nodded. She hadn’t imagined the tiny woman would be this protective.

“Where are they going now?” Buffy asked curiously.

“WE are going to parenting classes,” Fred said clearly. “And I have to hurry before I’m too late.”

They left the room and Fred ran hurriedly towards the building nearby. She still didn’t trust Buffy enough to leave her alone with her lovers. She wasn’t really jealous because she knew the boys were hers and not Buffy’s. However, the way Buffy was acting could be a sign of trouble.


*****


Fred arrived just in time before the classes started. She looked at the other ‘mothers’ and saw she was the only ‘father’ in their group. Sarah had chosen a pregnancy group where all ‘mothers’ were 5 months pregnant. They would fit right in.

They listened carefully to everthing the teacher had to say about the fifth month of pregnancy. At the end of the class, every couple received a list of topics to study and tasks they were required to do in order to create a friendly environment for their child.

Fred watched amusedly how Angel and Spike were already discussing colors and furniture for the nursery.

“So what have you two boys decided? Will we have two nurseries or just one?” Fred asked curiously.

“One!” Angel and Spike said in unison.

Fred smiled when both vamps looked sheepishly at Fred. They held each other’s hands and slowly walked towards the sewer entrance with Fred following them.

*****

“Wow! Deadboy and the Bleach Wonder pregnant!” Xander exclaimed for the tenth time since Dawn and he arrived in their room.

“Xander, stop calling them that. What would their children think about you every time you call the vampires by those names,” Dawn warned him again, hoping he would finally get the hint. “You do want to be part of this family don’t you?” she asked slyly.

Xander glared at her. “I know. And I do,” he muttered. He had stopped hating both vampires a long time ago because they had sacrificed themselves to save the world.

He looked at Dawn, proud to be her boyfriend. Living in Sunnydale, Buffy’s little sister had grown up fast and become a strong beautiful woman. When Sunnydale ended in a pit, his feelingwardwards Dawn had developed from friendship into love quite quickly. Before he knew it, they were a couple. They had managed to keep their relationship a secret for a few months. The cat got out of the bag when Buffy had caught them in the act. He still felt embarrassed whenever he remembered that incident and the speech Buffy had given him. It wasn’t Willow’s shovel talk but a Big Sister and Slayer speech was intimidating enough.

Xander was only worried about the fact that he couldn’t give Dawn any children. He had tried to discuss it with her and they had decided therght ght be a chance for them to adopt. But after seeing Angel and Spike’s pregnant state, he wondered if there wouldn’t be another way to give Dawn what she most desired: a baby of her own.

“I’m taking a walk. Perhaps I can talk to Dea..Angel and Spike,” Xander announced and stepped out of the room.


****


During his walk through the law firm Xander had seen the threesome entering what looked like their apartment. His hand was poised to knock on the door when Spike suddenly opened it.

“What do you want, Whelp?” Spike asked annoyed. He wanted to discuss the list the teacher had given them with Fred and Angel.

“Can I talk to you and Angel?” Xander asked calmly, although he was feeling quite nervous.

Spike nodded and let him inside. He sat next to Angel and Fred, while he told Xander to sit down on the opposite couch. The blonde vampire watched Xander sitting down, visibly uncomfortable at being there.

Fred stood up and excuserseerself to prepare some drinks in thechenchen, hoping it would make Xander talk to her boyfriends more easily.

Xander felt uneasy. Maybe this was not such a good idea after all! Taking a shaky breath, Xander looked at Angel apologetically. “Angel, I’m sorry I hurt you,” he stated.

“That’s okay. It’s just that I get emotional at the stupidest words these days,” Angel gratefully accepted the apology but wondered why the boy seemed to be so uptight. Clearly, there was somethinge one on his mind.

“Do you feel them?” Xander suddenly asked, no long able to contain his curiosity.

“Yeah, we do. Want to touch and see for yourself?” Spike asked. Both Angel and Spike had sensed that Xander was sad and that it had something to do with babies. Not necessarily their pregnancy, but just babies in general.

Xander looked surprised at the offer, but he quickly nodded before Spike could backpedal. He walked forwards and kneeled in front Spike.

That’s how Fred found them when she returned from the kitchen. Xander had each hand on an extended belly with a little smile on his face.

“Xander, do you and Dawn want children?” Fred questioned.

Xander pulled away his hands immediately and he stood up shakily. “I…I…I n…need t..to g…go now,” he said hurriedly before he would break down crying. He hadn’t cried since his father’s last beating.

Someone knocked on the door and Fred quickly opened it, revealing a worried Dawn. “Xr, wr, were you going to stay the night here? We have our own room, remember?” Dawn joked to cover her concern.

Xander looked at his girlfriend blocking the doorway and freaked. He needed to go. He began shaking terribly. He was feeling like a caged animal and started pacing from left to right and vice versa. “Xander, it’s okay,” Dawn tried to sooth her boyfriend. This wasn’t the first time she had to calm him down.

“Ineedtogo. Ican’tstayhere….LET ME OUT!” Xander screamed.

BSpikSpike and Angel walked towards the hysterical young man, but Dawn stopped them. “What did you ask or say to him?”

“I asked if you and him were having children,” Fred answered.

“Oh shit!” Dawn replied tearfully. She had tried to talk to him about that subject, but every time she did, he freaked. Something had happened in his past that had to do with children. He hadn’t told her what had happened yet and he refused to do therapy. “Spike, Angel, stay away from him. I don’t want your children hurt. Fred, call Buffy. I might need her strength,” Dawn softly ordered.

She then moved towards her boyfriend and embraced him gently.
“Xander, it’s me, Dawn. Look at me, sweetheart,” Dawn whispered to Xander.

“Dawn? What’s wrong?” Buffy called out. She had heard the frantic call from Fred and rushed into the apartment. “Oh no!” she softly exclaimed, when she spotted her sister sitting in front of a hysterical Xander. Buffy stood behind her sister, trusting her to get Xander back to earth.

Spike, Angel and Fred were looking worried at Xander, shuddering uncontrollably. They didn’t know what hadsed sed this and what they could do to help.

Xander, trapped in his inner self, could only hear his father repeatedly telling him with each hit and kick in the groin that he would make sure he would never give him grandchildren. He heard a distant whispering voice that told him to look at someone. Who was calling him sweetheart? It couldn’t be his father. He slowly followed the voice and opened his eyes. He looked at Dawn in surprise and gasped.

Xander focused on Dawn and finally the first tears started falling down his cheeks. He couldn’t stop them and he embraced his girlfriend. He wailed for the pain his father had caused him and the pain he had felt when the doctors had confirmed he wouldn’t be able to father any children thanks to the abuse he had suffered. Xander cried himself to sleep after about 10 minutes.

“Uhm…who is strong enough to carry Xander back to our room?” Dawn whispered roughly. She had also been crying.

“I will call someone,” Spike suggested. He wor worried about Xander, he had never seen the Whelp act like this before. In spite of their constant bickering, Spike had grown to like the brave young man who was always willing to fight in spite of having no special abilities. Befounnyunnydale’s final battle, they had become friends.

After some moments, a big bulky guy came in and picked Xander up. He carried the man to their guestroom, followed by Dawn and Buffy.

“Lorne needs to read him!” Angel mentioned.

Spike nodded his head and yawned. Fred chuckled. She locked the door and undressed herself, changing into a nightgown. She watched the vampires undress and crawl under the blankets before she joined them.


*****

Dawn laid on the bed next to her sleeping boyfriend. She took Xander into her arms and fell ap.
p.

Buffy had followed her sister to her room before walking towards her own. She watched a man walking past her. He looked at her, smiled and entered the room next to her. She frowned, he looked familiar. She entered her own room and went straight to bed.