-1Chapter 15

Buffy opened the door and stepped inside. Looking around the place seemed empty. A thin, young women with brown hair and glasses came down the stairs.

"Can I help you?" The women asked.

"Yeah I'm looking for Angel? I'm an old friend."

"Uh he's around here somewhere, probably sleeping cause you know daytime." the women babbled nervously. "Oh I'm Fred." She went to shake Buffy's hand.

"I'm Buffy."

"You're… I'll go get someone." Fred disappeared leaving Buffy chuckling to herself.

A few minutes later she appeared with Cordelia who was holding a baby.

"Cordy? You have a baby?" Buffy exclaimed

"Hi Buffy. Uh no actually…

"He's mine" Came a voice from the corner. Angel appeared from the shadows. "What are you doing here Buffy? Cordy take Connor upstairs." The ex-cheerleader glanced at her boss and the slayer then disappeared upstairs with Fred.

"Your.. Your son?" Buffy choked. "How?"

"Mine and Darla's. Some prophecy. She staked herself to bring him into this world. I don't really want to go into details."

"I see. Well congratulations, he's beautiful." Buffy smiled overcoming the shock now.

"Thank you." Angel smiled before becoming serious again. "Buffy take a seat we need to talk." He guided her over to the seats in the middle of the room. "I'm worried about you, I had a call from Xander."

Buffy's demeanour instantly became cold. 'How could he?' she thought. "What did he tell you?"

"That Spike and his daughter have been living with you, and that the two of you are together, Buffy are you insane? He's evil." Angel shouted, unable to keep his anger and jealousy in tack. He took a deep unnecessary breath, reigning in his emotions. From what Xander said he new it wasn't Buffy's fault. Spike had done something to her and he would be even more damned if he was going to let that bastard hurt her. "Buffy I'm just worried for you. And for Dawn. I don't want to see you hurt you know that."

Buffy's expression softened. "That means a lot Angel, but I'm happy, happier than I've been in a long time. And that's thanks to Spike. I trust him completely."

"I really am sorry about this Buffy." With that Angel grabbed Buffy and held a chloroform covered cloth over her mouth. Within seconds she'd stopped struggling and was out cold.

When she woke half an hour later she was securely tied to a chair surrounded by Angel, Fred, Cordy, some guy she didn't know, at her questioning look put his hand up "Gunn" and Wesley. Wait… Wesley?

"Wesley? What are you doing here?"

"I work for Angel now." The ex-watcher replied.

"Oh kinda ironic don't you think? You know since you were all against saving him when he was dying." Wesley shifted uncomfortably under the slayers gaze. She mentally smiled, happy to make him squirm. "Now, does anyone want to tell me WHY THE BLEEDIN' HELL I'M TIED TO A CHAIR?" Buffy shouted.

Angel cringed at the very Spike way she said that, he knelt down in front of her, a caring smile on his face. "Its all going to be ok now Buffy. We'll save you from Spike."

Buffy couldn't help it she exploded with laughter. "I'm not the one who's going to need saving from Spike when he finds out about this. No one hurts his family and gets away with it." she sighed. She knew there was only one explanation as to why he was doing this. "What did Xander say to you Angel?"

(Flashback)

"Hello, Angel Investigations how can I help?"

"Cordy? Its Xander, I need to talk to Angel its an emergency. Buffy's in trouble."

A few moments of silence met Xander before Angel picked up the phone.

"Is Buffy ok?" The souled vampire asked quickly, fear taking over his heart.

"She won't be if we don't do something. Spike's done something to her. And to Dawn to. Its made Buffy believe she's in love with him, she told Giles to leave Sunnydale forever, she's pushed us all out of our lives. We don't know what to do Angel and now he's taken her away from Sunnydale and brought her to L.A."

"Xander calm down. If he's brought her to L.A it means I can get to her and we can reverse whatever it is he did to her. And get rid of Spike in the process. We'll make him pay for this. I'll call you when I'm done." with that Angel hung up the phone.

(End Flashback)

Buffy nodded sadly. Once more her friends had stabbed her in the back. She also new that Angel wouldn't believe her, he'd been to quick to believe that Spike would hurt her. "There's nothing I can say to make you believe me Angel, so I'm not going to bother." Angel frowned, well this certainly wasn't the reaction he was expecting. "You'll see when he comes for me. Because I promise you they will come for me."

The L.A gang looked at each other worriedly. That did not sound good.

Outside the limo had pulled up, inside was an excited 3 yr old, two worried women and an even more worried vampire. They hadn't herd from Buffy in an hour.

"I think we should go in and check." Dawn suggested.

"She's probably in there having a nice 'ol chat with the poofter." Trying to reassure himself Buffy was ok but at the same time hating the thought of them together.

"Dad I kinda agree with Dawn here. We should just be sure. I mean we can go in and Buffy will tell us how stupid we were being for worrying."

"Ok just to check. But we should leave Will here just in case." Spike said his eyes never leaving the hotel.

"We're bringing him." Lilly answered firmly lets go.

Together the group made their way up the steps and through the front door. The sight which greeted them shocked them and made their blood boil.

"Spike" Buffy cried. "Would appreciate a little help here."

Spike growled, rage overcoming him. "Dawn, Lilly hold of the muppet squad while I free Buffy then we can all kick some ass." Spike started to make his way over to Buffy only to be blocked by Angel.

"You cant have her Spike." Angel stated before having his legs swiped from underneath him by Lilly.

"I don't think that's for you to decide mate." Lilly said taking a fighting stance, letting Spike get to Buffy. Dawn was holding her own against Wesley and Gunn, whilst Will was watching the whole thing with wide interested eyes. Cordelia and Fred stood against the stairs ready to protect Connor if anyone came too close. Spike made his way to Buffy and wrenched the biding free. He cupped her face in his hands, not able to keep the fear from his eyes.

"Luv are you alright?"

"I am now." She answered resting her forehead against his. "Lets finish this." Spike grinned wolfishly as her and pulled her to her feet. They saw Angel hit Lilly o the floor, before being thrown across the room into a wall by some invisible force. Lilly climbed to her feet and looked at her son.

"Good boy sweetie."

Buffy and Spike shared a look of huh before running at Angel. Spike began beating him to a pulp. When he was unable to stand any longer Buffy intervened.

"Spike stop." She said quietly and firmly. He stopped instantly. He looked around Lilly was ok as was William who was in her arms, Dawn had got the upper hand in her fight against Gunn and Wesley who were now stood wearily by the counter. Buffy knelt down next to Angel.

"I was never under any spell. This is all me. Spike and this family are my choice. Is that understood?" She demanded. Spike took her hand, showing their togetherness.

Angel managed a weak nod. "I'm sorry. I want you to be happy, and if that is honestly with Spike then ok. Just know I'll always be here for you. All of you. And Spike if you hurt her your dust." Spike nodded accepting the truce. He and Angel would probably always disagree and fight but now they were at the start of something new.

Buffy turned to the man she loved and said simply "Lets go home."

"Thought we were gunna spend a few days here?" He replied confused.

"We are. Maybe longer. I meant your home." She blushed nervously.

Spike beamed. "Our home luv."

The family left together under the gaze of the beaten L.A gang who chuckled to each other at the hilarity of the situation. Life was never simple.

So Angel will be there ally in the future, and they are gunna need it. And what's up with William and his freaky powers? And what will turn their lives upside down next? Review and you'll find out.