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Prophecies
By Soft Princess

Pairing : Xander/Spike, and other pairings as well, but that would spoil the fun !
Rating : NC-17, contains very explicit sex. Please, beware.
Spoilers : takes place after Double or Nothing (AtS) and Normal Again (BtVS) and contains slight spoilers for the rest of the season for both shows. So if you don't want to be spoiled, don't read.
Disclaimer : The characters, places and settings of both BtVS and AtS are not mine and I have no intentions of making money out of them. This is just for fun. The lyrics used in chapter nine are not mine either, they belong to their respective singers and composers.
Distribution : my lists archives ; anyone else who wants it, tell me ! I will be very happy if you think my story is worth archiving on your site !
Warning : Mention of one character death at the beginning ; very little mention. It's a little angsty, especially at the beginning, but don't worry, it gets better ! A lot better !
Dedication : this is a birthday present for StarSwathi ! Happy anniversary sweetie ! I love you !-) I hope you love your prezzie !
Her recommendations were as follows :
1. Spike/Xander romance story, they have to be together forever somehow;
2. Lots of hot sex, with chocolate sauce;
3. One of the guys wearing a black thong and doing a strip show (not necessarily the same one);
4. One, or both, of the guys saying : I love Swathi.
Summary : Three years in the future, Xander needs to go to LA and he finds out that things aren't the same. But not only for the LA gang.

***
Prologue : the ride

Three years. Today, on this date, three years have passed since I left Anya at the altar. Three years. Almost four since Buffy died and was brought back ; a little less than three since Tara died and Willow went nuts ; two and a half years since the Buffster and G-man got together ; one since they got married. Buffy's now pregnant. I can't believe it. Well, when I look at her and see her round belly I can, but other than that, when I'm not looking, it still feels like when we were in our senior year. Only Cordelia and Oz are missing. Yeah, even Wesley's there. He left LA after the Connor incident. He came back in Sunnydale and asked us to help him. At first, we weren't really happy to see him, but he quickly showed us he was worthy of our help. He calmed Willow and got her out of trouble ; we all owed him a great deal after that.

We're on the highway now. What am I doing on the freeway, you're asking ? Well, when I look at Wesley, sleeping in the passenger seat, I'm asking myself the same question. He found a prophecy. Yeah, another one ! I just can't help it ! I hate prophecies !

He hasn't seen any of his 'friends' from Angel Investigations since the last prophecy. We heard that Connor came back, all grown up, and killed Sahjhan, but Wesley wouldn't go back. He can't forget the hurt on the faces of his friends when he betrayed them. If I was in his place, I wouldn't be able to either. We accepted him, but we all still thought he shouldn't have done it. I understand why he did though. If something was threatening any of my friends, I wouldn't think twice before trying to take it away. I guess that's why I befriended him faster then the others. I could relate.

So, we're on the highway, heading to LA, with this prophecy and a good deal of optimism, 'cause we're not even sure that any of them will listen to us. For sure, they won't listen to Wes, he can't talk.

After Justine cut his throat, he never regained his voice. He learned sign language, but he can't use it much 'cause none of us learned it. I know some signs, but not that many. I can understand him, so does Giles. That's why I'm going with Wesley. I'll be the interpreter. I'll tell them what he's there to say. And I'll back him up if *anyone* tries to harm him.

We've been on the road for a hour and a half. He's been sleeping for most of the time. I really don't know how he can sleep. He's going to face his worst nightmare and he still can get some sleep. Maybe he isn't really sleeping, maybe he's just faking it.

"Hey, Wes. Are you asleep ?"

He turns his head and looks at me. He looks completely lost.

"Sorry. I was thinking and I really thought you were sleeping. I should have known better. Do you need me to do some non-serious talking ?" He shakes his head.

"All right, then go back to brooding and I'll do the same." He looks at me and tries to smile, but it fades fast. He's thinking about his 'friends' and how they'll react to seeing him. I hope they will keep their comments to a minimum, 'cause the guy is still very unsure of himself. And I hate that. He deserves much more.

In the last three years, we've become quite good friends and we confided in each other. He was the first one I told about my... well, my change of interest. I've been attracted to men for a while now, but I never admitted it to anyone, not even myself ! When Wesley came around, he stayed with me in the apartment, 'cause I was the only one with enough room to put him up, Buffy had enough problems with Dawn and Willow that we didn't want to put this on her shoulders. At least the G-man was there to help her.

So, Wesley stayed with me and we talked... or, I talked and he listened. I told him everything after a drinking session. I told him about my fears, my anger, my loves, and most importantly, about Spike. How, when I looked at him, I could melt. How I hid this under insults and anger. How I would never want him to know it. That's when he told... er, wrote me about Angel. He loved the man. Not just love, he was in love with him.

That was quite a shock. I always hated Angel, so when Wesley told me that I thought he was crazy. But then Wes told me about how he was in LA, how he was so cute with Connor and always smiling and joking. And I kind of understood him. What wasn't there to love in a man who could be such a good father ? But then there was this awful, false prophecy. Have I said how much I hate prophecies ? I'm sure I have, but I still need to say it. The only things they bring are anger and sorrow.

***

Chapter one : the confrontation

We're finally there. It's getting dark. The hotel is huge. I've never been here before and I can't help but be impressed.

I grab Wesley's book and look at him. He's out of the car and looking at the hotel door like he's afraid of what is behind it. Well, he probably is. He also looks like he's finally come where he belongs. He's happy to see the place again. Even if it might mean that he'll be rejected again.

"You want me to go first ?"

He looks at me and shakes his head. No, he wants us to go in together. He's not going to hide.

"Ok, better get in then." I grab his arm and we walk together. We open the door and are greeted by two crossbows aimed at us.

"Whoa guys ! I know you don't really like me, or him for that matter, but please put the crossbows down. We come in peace." I say, trying to act as nonchalant as I can.

"What are you doing here Xander ?" I look where the voice comes from and find Cordelia staring back at me, with one of the crossbows.

"Well, Cordy, it's nice to see you again ! How are you ?" I smile.

"Good, good. You ?" She finally lowers her weapon. "Fred, you can drop the crossbow, they're not here to attack us."

"How can you be sure they're not vamps ?" The other girl replies and I feel a shudder in Wes's body. So that's THE girl.

"Well, Fred, if me and Wes here were vamps, we really wouldn't be here with a book and having driven from Sunnydale *in the sun*." She looks at me then at Wes, and I see their eyes lock, then she lowers the crossbow.

"I guess you're bringing bad news ?" Cordelia asks, not taking her eyes away from us. Good, she doesn't trust us.

"Yes. How did you guess ?"

"I really can't think of a reason why HE would come back here, except if it's bad." I shudder.

"Just try and keep your commentary on Wes's behaviour for when we're not here."

"I think he can pretty well take care of himself. Why are you defending him ?" I turn around to see Angel at the top of the stairs, looking down at us, his face showing signs of anger.

"Well, well, if it's not deadboy ! I'm sorry, but he can't talk, so I do the talking for the both of us, thank you. And that means I get to defend him when I say so !"

"He can't talk ?" That's Fred.

"No. But he still researches. That's why we're here. We've come to save your butts, so if you want us to get on with the story, drop the glares and let us talk."

"Save our butts ! You do that pretty well now don't you Wes ?"

I look to see him dropping his eyes and looking at floor. I put my hand on his shoulder and turn back to Angel, but before I can say anything, a young man appears from behind us.

"Dad ! Shut up !" Wes looks up and turns, his eyes wide.

"Connor !" Angel yells, outraged.

"No, you listen to me for once. They say they're here to save our butts and I'm willing to listen to them. Now, you either listen or leave, I don't care."

Connor looks at Wesley and smiles.

"Welcome. I'm glad to finally meet you." Wes nods and smiles back. His eyes are lighting up like I have never seen before. I guess earning this kind of welcome from the one whose life you're supposed to have ruined is kind of breathtaking.

"Connor..." Arrrg, I hate Deadboy.

"Dad, if you want me to hold a grudge against the guy who has saved my life, and yours, for that matter, even by sending me to another dimension with a crazy vengeful guy, I won't. Not if he's here to do it again." He turns to Wes and me. "Come on, we'll go into the office, they can join us if they want, if not they can just leave."

I give him my brightest smile. "Thanks."

"No prob. They are a stubborn bunch. So you're Xander. Nice to finally meet you." I look at him as we walk towards the office. He looks a lot like Angel. Black hair, broad shoulders, but he has blue eyes. They remind me of... Not going there ! He is kinda good looking.

"Nice meeting you too. So how do you live with deadboy for a father ? He doesn't bite too much ?"

"No, he doesn't bite at all ! He's just a little overprotective of his family, that's all. He doesn't like to see any of us hurt."

"You've got that right Connor." Oh, now there's a green guy with us.

"Hey Lorne." Wes turns around and looks at the green guy. His eyes turn teary and he hides his face in his hands.

"Hey, Con." Lorne turns towards Wes and walks up to him. He takes Wes' hands in his and looks in his eyes.

"Hey Wes. Nice to see you again. How have you been doing ?" Wes looks puzzled. Then tries to tell him he's alright, but the green guy doesn't understand sign language.

"What ?"

"He's saying that he's fine. He can't believe you're talking to him though." I translate for him.

"You know sign language Xander ?" Cordelia asks.

"Yeah, Wes taught me. Well, I'm not fluent in it but I can understand most of what he wants to say." By that time, we were all in the office, except for Angel, who was looking from the doorway.

"Well, Pumpkin, I can't say I would have talked to you three years ago, but time passes and I missed you." Wes looks shocked for a moment, than he smiles and nods.

"It looks like he missed you too !" I say and Lorne laughs and hugs Wes.

"Now pumpkin, on with the bad news. We'll have plenty of time to talk later."

***
Chapter two : the talk

Wesley takes the book from me and starts showing them the translation of the texts and the notes he made. He doesn't need me for now, so I back up until I'm standing by Angel's side. He doesn't look as angry as he was before. He looks at me, than back at the rest of them.

"Hey Angel, bro, what's happenin' ?" I turn to see a black man come in the lobby. Must be Gunn.

"Wesley's back with bad news. He's showing the gang right now."

"Oh. And ? That's ok ?"

"I guess. Connor told me to shut up and let him talk. So I did. You might want to go in there and listen. I don't really want to. But I trust you and the others to tell me everything." I get the undertone comment. He doesn't trust Wes. Not a problem. He'll get back there. It won't be long.

"By the way, I don't think Deadboy'll do the introductions. I'm Xander."

"Oh, Cordy's ex." That's it ! I hate being known only as somebody's ex !

"Yeah. That's me."

"Good to meet you. I'll go in and make sure there are no problems."

Angel nods at him and motions for me to follow him. I don't know why, but I do. He leads me to the kitchen where he offers me a drink and pours himself some blood that he drinks cold.

"You know, you should heat this up. I guess it's not really tasty when it's cold." He looks at me like I'm crazy.

"Well, that's kind of the whole idea. I don't want to..."

"Oh, I get it... part of your *punishment* ?" He looks at me. Yes. I've never seen Spike drink cold blood, but I can guess it's the worst thing. At least for a vampire.

"You know Xander. I know sign language." Oh, he's changing the subject. "And he said nothing about being surprised at Lorne talking to him."

I look at Angel, surprised. "You know ?" He nods.

"Well, he might have said nothing with his hands, but his face said it all." I glare at Angel, daring him to deny it. "And we have become very good friends in the last three years. I know him."

Angel nods. A long, nervous silence follows.

"So, how are things in Sunnydale ?"

I tell him about Willow, and Buffy and Giles, and the baby. He looks shocked, but says nothing. Wow, Deadboy really has learned self-control ! I was sure he was going to burst from jealousy.

"Dawn is off to college in Illinois. She's in pre-med there. Who would've thought ?" I smile dreamily, everyone was so proud of her. Especially Spike.

"Spike followed her there. He thinks no one knows, but we all do. Dawn's not blind, she knows he looks out for her all the time."

"It's good for him. To have someone to care about..."

"Yeah." I just wish it could be me.

***

Chapter three : the arrivals

Suddenly, all the lights flicker and Angel leaps up, grabs a sword and rushes back into the lobby, where he is met by the rest of the crew, bearing crossbows and other weapons. I look at Wes and he shakes his head. He doesn't know what's happening either.

A second later the door opens and Buffy, Giles and Willow enter the lobby, to be greeted by the crossbows, in similar gesture to what Wes and I experienced.

"Er... Great a welcome party !" Buffy said clearly shocked by the LA gang's attitude. I must say that I really don't know what has gotten into them, but it must be bad, because they would not act like this usually. And I know Wes is thinking the same.

"Don't worry, Buffster. They did the same thing to us." She looks at me and then at Angel. They all lower their weapons. "What are you doing here anyway ?" I ask, stating everybody's question.

"We really don't know actual..."

"Buffy ! You're pregnant !" Wow, way to go Cordy, you stated the obvious. Buffy smiles her big bright proud-mom-to-be smile and looks at the ex-cheerleader.

"Yes... Isn't it great ?"

"Well yes, but who's the father ?" I watch as Giles turns around smiling. He is proud too.

"Well..." Buffy said showing her left hand. "The father is my husband, and he is standing behind me, probably smiling so much his face will crack..." I laugh out loud at that statement, because Buffy's absolutely right.

"GILES ? Wow, I never imagined that !" Cordelia is clearly shocked, and I'm sure she's asking herself why we never told them or why they didn't invite them to the wedding.

Buffy's smile grows wider, something I didn't think was even possible, and she takes Giles' hand. "Yes. Now, can you please let us come in and settle down ?"

"You can come in. But why are you here ?" Angel looks like he's about to burst. They haven't heard of any of us in the last three years, so it's probably disturbing to have everyone drop in at the same time.

"We don't know really." Giles answers. "We were... drawn here... I guess. As if we needed to be here."

Wes taps my shoulder and I turn to look at him. He gestures the answer to me.

"Er. Guys ? Wesley thinks it has something to do with the prophecy he found. I don't know the words he used though." Wesley looks at me desperately and tries to explain to me what he means.

"It's a mystical convergence." Angel says. Wesley looks at him stunned and nods. He then starts gesturing desperately, asking Angel how he knew. "I know sign language." He turns to us. "He knows it has something to do with the prophecy and he wouldn't be surprised if Spike and Dawn came through that door..." The lights flicker. "Now." I look at Wes and see him mouthing 'wards' to himself.

I see all the others take their weapons, but they don't move. I guess they understood that not all the ones that come through the door are evil. The door opens, again, and Dawn and Spike come in.

"Well, well... what do we have here ? You're having a party without us ? Can someone please tell us what the bloody hell we're doing here ?" That's clearly Spike. He looks so good like this. He's standing there, in all his glory. Damn it, Xander, stop thinking like that.

"Hey, hey, if it's not the bleached wonder ! How's the stalking these days ?" Way to go, hide your feelings. You really don't want him to know he looks positively gorgeous right now, do you ?

"Whelp, if you don't have the answer to the question, don't speak." Spike is back. I can't help but feel happy inside. But just inside. He doesn't need to know.

"An' 'm not stalking." He continues.

"Are." Dawn grins at Spike.

"Am not."

"Please, Dawn, Spike, I'm glad to see you. But stop arguing over nothing." Thanks to Giles they look at us and wait. "And Spike, like it or not, we know you're taking care of Dawn. You can call it stalking or whatever you want. Just don't deny it. As for the answer to why you're here, and us too, for that matter, Wesley was about to tell us when you both came in."

I turn around and look at Wes. He smiles at me and I understand. He knows I'm happy to see Spike. Just as much as I know he was happy to see Angel. No matter what it means.

"So, what do you say we start this all over again ?" He nods and starts to gesture towards Angel. The souled vampire seems to concentrate hard to understand the signs. Probably also to let go of the anger for a moment.

"Maybe we should go on with the introductions while these two are 'talking'." Buffy looks around. They introduce themselves, then Cordy offers coffee, and everyone starts chatting. Anger all forgotten. I never thought it would go that fast, but I'm happy, especially since Spike comes to sit down right next to me.

"So, whelp, how's life ?"

"Good, pretty good right now. You ?" That's it Harris, just tell him he's the reason life is so good. I'm sure that I'm blushing. I can is the heat on my cheeks.

"Yeah." He answers, his eyes never leaving mine. "The Nibblet's got friends there. They're nice. I don't know them personally, 'cause I'm only stalkin'."

"There, you admitted it ! It wasn't so hard, now, was it ?" I ask smiling.

"No. But you all knew. Thought you didn't."

"You don't want us to know you take care of her ? Why ? We always did you know."

"Now, I do pet. Now I do." He turns around and looks at Dawn. He's still feeling like he needs to protect her, even when we're all around.

"Ok guys. I think I can tell you what's going on now." Angel comes back in the lobby, Wes in tow when the lights flicker again. "Damn ! Who can it be this time ?" They all get their weapons and take their place, shoving us to the back of the room.

We wait nervously. No one talks. I think we're all a bit nervous about everything. It's so confusing. Everyone being drawn to LA like this, without even knowing why. We've seen so many things, but still, there are some that confuse us, even scare us.

Someone pulls me against his chest. Cold, hard chest. I turn around and realise it's Spike. He looks into my eyes and... I think I must be dreaming. He looks concerned. For me.

"Don't want you to be in the line of fire pet. Don't move. Could be evil there." I'm speechless. This really must be a dream. I would never have thought he would really care for me.

"Spike, since when do you care what happens to me ?"

"Dunno. Don't want you to get hurt. Dawn'd be pissed if you do." Yeah. That's it Bleached Menace. Do everything for Dawnie.

Finally, the door opens and a young guy, with red hair come in the lobby, looking around.

"Hey, Angel ? Cordelia ? Green guy ? You really don't wanna kill me." Everyone stands where they are, mouths agape. Willow is the first to move. She walks slowly towards him.

"Oz ?" She asks warily.

"Hey, Willow."

"What are you doing here ?"

"I don't know. Probably the same thing you all are."

"Well... er, I imagine you were... er, drawn here then. Just like all of us."

"Oh. That must be it. And hi Giles. Buffy. Cordelia. Xander. Angel. Wesley. SPIKE ?"

"Er. Hello mate." Oz looks at the vampire and nods. He understands already. The others introduce themselves to the werewolf and finally, we are back to were we were before he came in.

"Before we begin. Wesley, do you think there will be any other people coming through that door ?" Wes drops his gaze and counts on his fingers.

"It seems that everyone that are drawn here have been a member of our group at one time or another." Buffy says, looking around. "Was there anyone in your group that left at any time ?" She looks at Cordy and Angel. They look at each other and shake their heads, dropping their gazes. I think they must be thinking about that guy, Doyle, that died, and about Wesley. But they say nothing. That's when Wes's face light up and he looks at all of us. He mouths the name.

"Faith." Angel states, even though everyone knows.

"I'll call the prison. She should still be there..." He hurries to the phone and dials. I look around and realise Spike hasn't left my side at all. He is still there, like a bodyguard. As soon as this circus is finished, I'm going to have a talk with him... Maybe he does care. Maybe he even loves me. Xander, shut up. You're going to be all hopeful and then he'll tell you he hates you and you'll be all sad and... Stop with the idiocy. Get your act together.

***

Chapter four : the prophecy

Angel comes back. "She's still in. She feels like she should be here, but it doesn't seem to be as strong as what you're all experiencing. I mean, if Spike and Dawn drove from Illinois and Oz from wherever he was, she would surely be able to escape... you all know her... but she doesn't feel that urge. So I guess it's safe to say she'll be staying there."

"Yes, er, quite." Giles takes off his glasses and cleans them. He turns to Buffy and makes sure she's all right, then he turns back at Angel, who was watching them, as we all were. "Why did you put this... er, ward around this place ?"

"We've been attacked, often." Replies Connor, not even giving his father a chance to say a word. "Wolfram and Hart." He adds looking at Wes, who nods. "Since I came back, they've been after us full time. They won't leave us alone, sending all kinds of demons and humans to take us out. They want to make me into a laboratory experiment."

Wes bend his head. He's thinking about the past. He shouldn't.

"Ok. So you put these 'wards' up so you'll know when they're near, but that means you're always on your guard, whenever someone makes the lights flicker." Spike looks at me, impressed.

"Cor, pet, you've got a brain !"

"You noticed ! I'm not that dumb you know. And staying with Wes for three years can give a brain to anything, even me !" I smile at Wes and he smiles back. Spike stiffens beside me. I wonder why ?

"So what's the deal with this prophecy ?" Gunn asks, looking at Angel.

"I think we all should sit down." He pushes us towards the lobby's seats. Some of us have to get chairs from the office, but in the end, we're all set.

"First, let me say this. I'm happy to see all of you. Even you Wes. I was angry at first, but I think Connor was right earlier and I owe you an apology. I'm not saying I completely forgive you, but at least I don't wanna kill you anymore. I think it's a start." He smiles and I look at Wes. He's trying to hide his tears. He mouths 'thank you'.

Angel nods and continue. "Buffy, Giles, I wish you all the happiness you two can find. You belong together. It'll be hard, but I'll get over it." He smiles at them.

"That being said, we should get straight to the subject. The prophecy Wesley found is about a mystical convergence. Something that will bring us all together, so that we can deal with our problems and face them. Each of us is here for a reason. Each of us has a role in this fight, and a partner. It says that the five warriors, the Avenger, the Knight, the Loyal, the Brave and the Witch," Saying this he points at himself, then looks at Spike, Gunn, Buffy and Willow. "will be lead by the Miracle Child and the Child of Light." He adds, looking at Connor then at Dawn.

Dawn rolls her eyes and waves her arms in the air. "I hate this ! Will I have to bleed again ?" She looks ready to burst. Connor takes her in his arms and tries to calm her. Well, I never thought about this, Connor and Dawnie. It makes sense. They both shouldn't be here, so I guess they could understand each other.

"What about the rest of us ?"

"Well, each one of the warriors has a partner. Dawn is Connor's. Then it says : the Witch will befriend the Wolf, the Loyal will love the Lost one... that must be Fred, we think... the Brave will mate with her Guardian... no real news here... the Avenger will forgive the Sage, and the Knight needs the Heart." He looks at me.

"Er... I'm the Heart ?" Angel nods. "You're sure ?" He nods again. I sigh. Perfect. Just perfect.

"What pet ? Don't wanna be my partner ?" I look at him and... I can't help but smile.

"No, it's all right. What about Cordy and the green guy ?"

"The green guy has a name, Xander."

I drop my eyes. "Sorry, I forgot. What is it again ?"

"It's Lorne. And he has a place, so does Cordy. They will help us with their gifts. The Seer and the Voice will know and they will guide the warriors and their partners through the dangers of life."

"So what's the demon we have to fight ? How do we kill it ?" Always the same old Buffy.

"Well, there isn't really a demon Buffy. The danger is our dissension. We can't be separated. We need to stay united, so that we can face the next demons, and possibly the apocalypse." While he is talking, he keeps looking at Wesley to be sure he gets it right. "It doesn't say there is one that is coming now or soon, but that we need to be prepared for when it does come. And that preparation means training for the warriors and" He looks at the floor. "forgiveness. I guess I'll have some trouble with that, as I know many of you can't forgive me." He looks at Giles and both keep their eyes locked. "I believe it's why they brought us all together. So that we can help the others get through their problems."

I look around and see everybody deep in thought. Buffy is holding Giles' hand and he has his arm around her shoulder. Willow is standing besides Oz and they both are smiling at each other. Wesley is now at Angel's side and he has his right hand on his shoulder. Dawn is still in Connor's arms, and she doesn't look like she wants to get out of there anytime soon. I guess it's nice for her to find someone that she can relate too, someone who grew up too fast, who isn't a natural being. I hope it works out. Then I look at my 'partner', he is looking at me with a questioning look. If I didn't know him, I would have thought he was scared I'd reject him. Well, the more I look into his beautiful blue eyes, the more I think I might not know him as well as I thought. He really looks scared.

I take his hand and smile. He smiles back and squeeze a little. We really need to talk !

Angel looks at all of us and when his gaze lands on Wesley, he becomes unreadable. There are so many conflicting emotions on his face. I see anger, happiness, disappointment, but most of all, I'm sure I caught a glimpse of love. Well, if deadboy's in love with Wesley, then let them kiss and make up. They say make-up sex is the best way to settle an argument. Well, in this case I wouldn't recommend sex, but maybe a kiss would be a big step in the right direction.

"Er, guys, I'm having a vision." We all turn to look at Cordelia, and our mouths drop open. She is floating in mid-air ! Well, the LA gang doesn't seem so impressed, but we are.

"Where is it Cordy ?" Angel seems concerned.

"It's not anybody in danger, just wait a sec." Angel nods. "Ok, it was just a message the Powers That Be sent for you. You are not to worry about anything related to happiness. And they are impressed that we already settled who was who. They thought we'd take much more time to figure it out." Ah, they seem to like joking around.

Angel smiles at Wesley. Yes, he is really good at charades ! "Well, be sure to thank them next time they call !" Wow, deadboy's got a sense of humour ! "Everyone is tired. I suggest we all go to sleep and talk more in the morning. There are enough rooms in here that you can all take one. Just make yourself at home." Everyone nods and they begin leaving the lobby in pairs, even Cordy and Lorne. Wesley alone leaves without his partner. Angel turns towards Spike, who hasn't moved. "I'm going to get blood. You want some ?"

"Sure." He lets go of my hand and starts following the souled vampire.

Suddenly, he stops and turns around. "Can you find a room for me Nummy ? Near yours." I can't believe this. He called me Nummy. I love this name... and I'm blushing.

"Er... Sure Spike." And I leave them to their lunch.

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