Jesse watched the both of them in disbelief. They had been at the bronze for a little while and the both of them spent that time all over each other. Buffy tapped Jesse on the shoulder, which caught his attention.
“Hey.” She said cheerfully
“Hey Buffy.” Jesse replied
“What’s happening?”
Jesse gestured over to Xander and Willow. Buffy looked at the both of them as they kiss each other intensely.
“How long have they been doing that?” Buffy asked curiously
“I lost track of time after twenty minutes.” Jesse replied.
“Twenty minutes? Don’t they need to breath?”
“I use to think so but now . . . “
Xander and Willow stop kissing. They smile happily and look into each other’s eyes. Buffy coughs softly which breaks their trance. They both look at the slayer.
“Oh hey Buff. Didn’t see you there.”
“I’ll bet,” Buffy replied smugly
“He makes my tummy all warm.” Willow giggled
“I’m happy for you two.” Buffy replied happily
“Hey I’m just happy it happened,” Jesse said, “If you two did do something soon I was going to kick both of your asses.”
“We don’t want that happening.” Xander replied
Xander and Willow smile at each other. They begin to kiss again and Buffy rolled her eyes sarcastically. Jesse looked around at his friends. After the craziness of today things seemed to be getting back to Normal and it felt good to be part of a bigger group now. Before it was just him Xander and Willow. With the others it now makes him Xander, Willow, Buffy and . . .
Jesse frowned. Someone was missing. He ran the day through his head again and realized quickly whom it was.
“Hey guys . . . have any of you seen Becky since she save us?” Jesse asked
Buffy though for a moment she joined Jesse in frowning
“No. not since she lead those two vamps away.” Buffy replied, “how about you two?”
Xander and willow thought about this question
“I thought the plan was she was going back to the library.” Xander commented
“No I just came from there,” Buffy replied, “Giles said that he needed time to research Angelus and he didn’t want to be . . . disturbed . . .”
“Oh god!” Willow exclaimed.
The group quickly gathered their things and bolted out of the club.
“Hey wake up!”
Angelus slapped Becky hard. She blinked a couple of time as she slowly regained conscious. She squirmed in extreme pain as she realizes that she was chained up, by her arms, in the chains she used on Angel. As she glared angrily at Angelus she tried to balance her weight in a way so that her broken arm had the least amount of weight to support.
“You’re a very inconsiderate girl Becky,” Angelus, “here I was talking and you decide to pass out.”
“Sorry.” Becky replied viciously
Angelus waved of the commented gingerly
“Ah don’t sweat it. It wasn’t a really interesting conversation anyway. I was just explaining why I’m still here after Angel died.”
Angelus studied Becky’s expression. He was sensing that she was trying to mask the pain she was feeling from her arm. Also she was still definitely curious why he was around.
“You still want to know huh? Actually it’s a funny story.”
From his pocket Angelus pulls out the Star of Asgeroth and shows it to Becky.
“You see the Star of Asgeroth protects anybody who uses its energy. You become, what’s know as, a ‘being out of time’, which means that you can influence time but time can’t influence you.”
Angelus paced slowly in front of Becky. While he back was turned Becky tested the chains. It was no good Vampire Willow had improved on the previous holding spell and it was now impossible for Becky to break her bonds.
“Oh and by the way I have to thank you for leaving the door open after you left,” Angelus continued, “Translocation spells are tricky aren’t they Becky? If you leave out the sealing incantation you just leave the portal wide open for anybody to follow you. And since you let the star do the driving, when we followed you back, we became just like you a ‘Beings out of time’. Which kinda made soul boys sacrifice worthless if you think about it?”
Becky narrowed her eyes.
“Is this how you’re going to kill me? You’re going to talk me to death.” Becky asked
Angelus stopped and turned to Becky. He shrugged in mock confusion.
“Kill you? Why would I kill you?” Angelus asked
It was Becky’s turn to look confused. Angelus shook his head slowly and smiled.
“Oh my god. Becky I thought you were many things but arrogant wasn’t one of them.”
Becky became more curious. Angelus folded his arms and just stared at the girl
“You actually thought we came back for you? Why? You’re part of the plan was over when arrive here.”
“What?” Becky asked no longer bothering to hide her shock
“I’ll let you in on a little secret,” Angelus said smugly, “I’ve been running this show thing since the beginning.”
Becky slowly shook her head in disbelief. This can’t be true. Had Angelus been using her as a puppet from the beginning? Angelus rolled his eyes.
“I get it now. You’re not arrogant you’re just stupid. Well let me give you the big word version with the pretty pictures okay?” Angelus mocked, “Did you ever stop to think how the old man found out about the Chronicles?”
“Research.” Becky replied in a barely controlled voice.
“Right,” Angelus replied sarcastically, “so, what you’re telling me is that the old guy just happened to find out about a book that could save the world.”
“Son of a bitch!” Becky said to herself
“See now you’re getting it!” Angelus continued, “how far away were you when you got the call from the two guys getting the book from Wolfram and heart?”
Becky was now in total shock. She never had the time to sit down and process the chain of events that had transpired.
“It’s weird huh? How the vampires only started fighting after you miraculously show up in time to save the day. I’m still surprised why you didn’t think to question why one of the pages was missing when the old man went through it. God, Becky you should just change your name to Monopoly you’ve been played that many times. Still it’s not an entire shock, we all know what you are Becky.”
“What’s that?” Becky replied
“A tool, a pawn. You’re nothing. If it wasn’t for those pesky powers I would even bother holding you now.”
“Well maybe we could do something about those pesky powers.” Vampire Willow said as she wandered slowly up next to Angelus.
“Willow?” Angelus asked curiously
“If Giles used magic to put them inside her. I could use magic to take them out.”
Becky looked nervous. She never considered the option that the Vampire-Witch could take her powers away.
Giles sat in the library surrounded, again by books; his concentration was broken when Buffy and the rest of the group burst in. the watcher looks at his slayer with concern.
“Buffy what is it?” he asked
“Have you heard from Becky since she lead the vampires away from the school?” Buffy asked seriously
“No, not as such, I assumed that she caught up with you after . . . oh good lord.”
“Yeah we’re thinking the same thing.”
Giles stood up.
“If Becky is still with Angelus and Vampire Willow, slayer or not, she is still in grave danger. We need to find her”
“Right and quickly she was pretty badly hurt when she left. Even if she could fight she won’t last very long.”
Giles walks over to the cage and pulls out a couple of swords.
“I think it best if someone stay behind just incase she arrives back.” He commented
“I can do that.” Willow replied, “I’m still a little woozy from that whole being chained up for two days thing.”
“I’ll stay with her.” Xander replied
“Just keep you’re head in the game guys,” Buffy commented seriously, “no distractions.”
“Yes captain.” Xander replied saluting.
Vampire Willow finished the final touches on the runic symbol underneath Becky. She slowly she stood up and grinned mischievously at Becky. Vampire Willow slowly caressed Becky’s cheek, running her finger down until it reached the collar of her t-shirt. Getting a firm grip on the collar Vampire-Willow Pulled hard ripping Becky’s shirt off as if it were made of paper.
Becky shivered slightly as the cold air suddenly hit her bare skin. Willow Gripped Becky’s broken arm tightly and forced a roughly shaped crystal into her stomach. Staring intensely into Becky’s eyes she began to chant.
The crystal began to glow as a mysterious wind filled the factory. Inside Becky she felt something tugging at her. It was strong and not willing to give up. A bright orange aura started to surround Becky the auras energy began to snake its way down to the crystal and pool just underneath it. A moment later there was a brilliant flash and Vampire Willow was thrown across the length of the room by a bolt of orange energy. Angelus looked shocked. He rushed over to the Vampire-Witch and cradled her as she convulsed wildly.
“What happened?” Angelus asked seriously
“P . . . Protection spell,” Vampire Willow stammered, “It’s s . . . Strong . . . the coven!”
The aura bolted back into Becky. A dazzling light surrounded her and snaked its way up to her restraints. Becky felt the Holding spell give way. Getting her footing on the pole behind her she pulled down with all of her strength. The top links of both chains gave way and Becky collapsed to the ground. She took a brief moment to suppress the pain in emanating from her right arm and got to her feet. Becky walked purposefully up to both vampires swinging her chains around like whips. She struck Angelus on the back of the head knock him down. Keeping up the momentum she whipped Vampire Willow in the face.
With both Vampires stunned she made her escape. As she extended the factory somebody kicked her in the back sending her flying into the adjacent factory wall. Extremely Fatigued and in serious pain Becky got back onto her feet and watched as Angelus walked up angrily.
Back at the library Xander and Willow waited patiently for any new on Becky. Willow was reading over Giles notes on Angelus while Xander examined the PDA that Buffy left on the desk.
“Wow this thing is really cool. I wonder if you can play video games on it?” Xander said.
“It is from the future.” Willow commented absentmindedly
“I bet you can get into a whole lot of trouble with this thing. Here look.”
Xander handed the PDA to Willow. She took the device and examined it closely. A soft whirring hummed from inside for a few moments then stopped. A second or so later it started to been which startled her completely. She dropped the PDA back on the desk.
“What happened?” Xander asked
“I don’t know it just started to do stuff.” Willow replied stunned
Both teenagers watched as the original file on the screen was replaced with a video file. The man on the screen looked a lot older but they recognized him instantly.
“This is a message for the Willow who resides in the year 1996,” Old man Giles comments very seriously, “if you are watching this I assume you know Rebecca’s true nature and, by now, Angel is dead. This is what I need you to do . . . “
The fight was intense. Becky was barely able to remain on her feet but she pushed herself on. She wiped the blood away from her eyes and swung her two chains around again. Angelus stood confidently a few meters away from Becky and was flanked by an equally confident Vampire Willow.
“C’mon Becky. I’m not even tired yet.” Angelus yelled out to her, “can’t you put a little effort in to make the fight look like a challenge.”
Becky watched both Vampires carefully. She wasn’t going to last much longer but at least she was going to go out swinging. She only hops that Buffy can find a way to stop them both when she dies.
Taking one last deep breath Becky charged in. Becky spun around and struck Angelus in the ribs with her left chain. She ducked down and swung her right chain around her head hitting Vampire Willow as she was charging up behind her. With that chain still swinging she concentrated on striking Angelus, hitting him multiple time in the head and body. Becky knows all to well that every wound she causes on either of them will just heal up again a moment later. What keeps her going was the words future Xander gave to her.
‘Winning and losing are just options. It’s the fight that counts.’
Becky was thrown back magically against the wall. She began to choke as Vampire Willow slowly got back onto her feet. Vampire Willow paced up Angrily to the future slayer with a murderous look in her eye.
Angelus began to follow when something happened. At first it was just small but soon it hit him like a freight train. He arched his back painfully and stretched out his arms. For the briefest moment his eyes glowed bright. He collapsed to the ground and began to shiver.
Angelus looked around quickly. All of a sudden nothing seemed familiar. His memories began to flood back. Angelus began to cry. He couldn’t believe what he had done.
He looked up and saw Vampire Willow advancing on Becky
“Becky!” he said urgently
Becky couldn’t breath. She tried desperately to force air into her lungs but the Vampire-Witch blocked any access.
“ssh,” Vampire-Willow said softly, “it’ll be over soon.”
Suddenly Angelus Grabbed Vampire Willows arm. He threw her back and put himself between Becky and Vampire Willow. Willow stood up in confusion.
“Angelus?” Willow asked
“Leave her alone,” Angelus demanded, “If you go near her again I will kill you myself.”
Vampire Willow stared at him in disbelief. Slowly she got to her feet.
“What happened to you?” Vampire Willow asked
Angelus didn’t respond. He simply glared at her and kept himself between the Vampire-Witch and the severely injured Slayer.
“No. You can’t be back. It’s not possible.” Vampire Willow continued
She started to move away from the both of them
“This isn’t over!” she growled
Angelus turned around and knelt down next to Becky. He started to wipe away the blood and looked caringly into her eyes.
“Are you okay?” he asked softly
Becky replied by punching him across the jaw. She pulled herself back onto her feet and prepared for a fight. Angelus motioned her to stop.
“Wait Becky!” he pleaded, “it’s me. It’s Angel.”
Becky swayed for a moment. She didn’t have time to process this new turn of events before she lost conscious. Angelus, now Angel, swooped in quickly and caught her before she hit the ground.
Buffy, Giles and Jesse returned to the library with a defeated attitude. They found no sign of Becky anywhere. As they look at the table they notices a lot of things that weren’t there before.
There was an empty bowl surrounded by various incense. Giles walks up to the evidence and examines it closely.
“Did it work?” Willow asked as she emerged from Giles office
“Did what work? What did you do?” Giles asked seriously
“A lot of weird stuff happened when you guys left.”
The library doors burst open. Angel rushed in cradling Becky carefully in his arms. He stood in front of the group nervously.
“You have to help her.” Angel said desperately
Buffy moved cautiously towards to Weapons locker. She didn’t know what the deal with this vampire is but she didn’t want to stick around and find out. From the stacks Xander emerge. He had been putting the books back that Giles was using for research when he heard the commotion. He noticed Buffy edging to the weapons.
“Guys it’s okay. He a good guy now.” Xander commented as he made his way down the front.
Xander walked up to the nervous vampire
“You’re Angel again right?”
Angel nodded slowly. Xander turned cheerfully and smiled at willow
“It worked.”
“Oh good,” Willow replied, “that means I don’t have to try that escape plan that wouldn’t work.”
“What the hell’s going on here?” Buffy asked angrily
Willow showed Buffy the PDA
“It was a really good plan.” Willow replied
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