ACT II
PROLOGUE
(Enter CORDELIA)
CORDELIA
If you fell asleep during any of that, all you really missed is that Buffy and Spike just met and are now feeling all lusty towards each other. And the vampire-getting-groiny-with-a-slayer thing never ends well. Believe me, I know.
Just watch it already.
(Exit)
SCENE I. THE ALLEY BY THE WALL OF THE SUMMERS' BACKYARD.
(Enter SPIKE)
SPIKE
The hell with it. I'm not leaving.
(He climbs the wall, and leaps down into the backyard)
(Enter CLEM and ANGELUS)
CLEM
Spike!
ANGELUS
What an idiot.
CLEM
I think he jumped over the wall.
ANGELUS
I'll make him show his face. (yells) Hey, Spike! The Great Loverboy! Get your whiny, moany ass back out here. Or are you too "in love" again? (to CLEM) The idiot's not listening, is he? New tactic. (yells) I might have to go after that Drusilla now myself. I mean, those eyes, those lips lip, those legs. She's just quivering for me.
CLEM
Y'know, if he hears you, he's gonna get real mad.
ANGELUS
Nah, it's just to get his attention.
CLEM
He's hiding on purpose. It's a love thing.
ANGELUS
I'm getting real sick of him doing this. It's not like any of these "loves" of his ever work out. (yells) Spike, we're outta here. I'd be cold if I wasn't already dead, and I'm just bored. (to CLEM) You ready?
CLEM
Yeah, if he doesn't want to be found, he's not gonna be.
(Exeunt)
SCENE II. THE SUMMERS' BACKYARD.
(Enter SPIKE)
SPIKE
Angelus doesn't know what true love is.
(BUFFY appears above at a window)
I see her! At the window! Buffy is like the sun, the sight of her burns me so. She outshines the moon in her glory. If only she knew... She speaks, but not of me. Her eyes shine like the stars, and her skin looks so soft. If only I could touch her, just once.
BUFFY
Poor me.
SPIKE
She speaks! Don't stop, my angel... er, poor choice of words there. Speak again, love, and I'll bask in the sound of your voice.
BUFFY
Oh Spike, why do you have to be a vampire? This sucks. I wish you'd leave the Master and stop killing people. Or maybe I should stop being a superhero and we could run off together.
SPIKE
(Aside) Well now, this sounds interesting.
BUFFY
It's just that you're a vampire, but that isn't all you are, right? I mean, what's a vampire, anyway? The hand, foot, arm, face, all of that belonged to a man. Can't you be something else? We can just call you something else, and just as long as you don't do anything evil, it'd all be fine. And if he's not actually called a vampire, then the vampire slayer that's me wouldn't have to slay him. Then we'd be okay...
SPIKE
(To BUFFY) If you mean it, if you love me, then I can be a good man. I swear it!
BUFFY
HUH?!? Who are you? Why are you spying on me?
SPIKE
I don't know how to tell you my name, because I'm your enemy. I wish it wasn't like this.
BUFFY
Wait. I know that voice. Aren't you Spike, and a vampire?
SPIKE
Neither, luv, if you don't like me being who I am.
BUFFY
How'd you get in here? And why? The walls are really high. Plus, if the gang sees you, this will stop being the covert-y fun it is.
SPIKE
Getting over the walls was easy, pet. I'm a vampire, remember? We can do things like that.
BUFFY
If they see you, they'll stake you.
SPIKE
The look in your eye is far more dangerous than twenty of their stakes. If it is kind, I'll be safe.
BUFFY
I'd sort of rather they didn't see you.
SPIKE
It's dark, and they're just humans. Mortals couldn't see me here. But if you don't love me, let them come. I'd rather die than continue my existence without you.
BUFFY
How did you find me?
SPIKE
I'd find you anywhere, pet.
BUFFY
Good thing you can't see my, because I'm sort of blushing. I can't believe that you overheard me... But the cat's full on out of the bag now. I know it's beyond sudden, but... Do you love me? I know you'll say yes, and I'll believe you, but if you keep swearing about all this, I won't, because I'll think you were just leading me on. Or maybe you think I'm too easy? I'm so not. But I've fallen for you, vampire that you are. And this so isn't a joke. You overheard me before I knew you were hiding out there in the dark.
SPIKE
Buffy, I swear by the moon...
BUFFY
Don't swear by the moon... I mean, there's the whole werewolf issue. Not a good thing to use.
SPIKE
What shall I swear by?
BUFFY
Why even swear? Okay, if you have to, just swear by yourself. That'll be enough to convince me.
SPIKE
If my heart's dear love--
BUFFY
Or just forget the swearing. I'm a little freaked, actually. It's all so sudden. I think I need to process this a little. Good night!
SPIKE
Oh, fine. Tease.
BUFFY
Excuse me? Tease? What were you expecting?
SPIKE
Tell me you love me.
BUFFY
Were you paying even a little attention? I said it before you even asked. And I'd say it again.
(WILLOW calls from within)
Uh-oh, there's Willow. I have to go. (calls inside) Coming, Willow! (to SPIKE) Wait, I'll be right back.
(Exit, above)
SPIKE
This'd better not be a dream.
(Re-enter BUFFY, above)
BUFFY
I just have a minute. Spike, if you mean this, I'll send word tomorrow. I will marry you. Just tell me when and where. I'll marry you, give you everything I have, and follow you forever. Except when I need a tan. Then you're on your own.
WILLOW
(Within) Buffy!
BUFFY
But if this is a joke, you're in for a world of pain.
SPIKE
It isn't! This is real, Buffy.
BUFFY
Good night!
(Exit, above)
SPIKE
I'm drowning in her already.
(SPIKE begins to leave)
(Re-enter BUFFY, above)
BUFFY
Spike!
SPIKE
Yes, luv?
BUFFY
Wait, now I can't remember why I called you back.
SPIKE
I'll just stand around down here until you remember. Got a pack of smokes here somewhere.
BUFFY
It's almost morning; you should probably go. Saying goodbye really sucks. But it'll be morning before I end up saying good night.
(Exit above)
SPIKE
Good night, luv. Now, I have to recruit a little wedding help.
(Exit)
SCENE III. WESLEY'S APARTMENT.
(Enter WESLEY, with a grocery bag. )
WESLEY
What a lovely morning! The sun is up and looking glorious, and I have more than enough amount of supplies for the day's work.
(Enter SPIKE)
SPIKE
'Morning, Percy.
WESLEY
You're up and about early. Or is it that that have not yet been home today?
SPIKE
That last is true, but I had a very good night.
WESLEY
You don't say! Were you with Drusilla?
SPIKE
Drusilla? She's forgotten, mate. History. I've moved on.
WESLEY
Who, then?
SPIKE
Truth is, I've been feasting with the enemy instead of on them. Slayers and the like. One has pieced my heart, and I hers, and you're the guy who's gonna help me out.
WESLEY
I don't quite understand what you're getting at.
SPIKE
I'm in love with the slayer. There, I said it. And her with me. I need to marry her, now, today. Will you do it?
WESLEY
But what about Drusilla? I don't understand how you can forsake her so easily. God man, you cried for days over her! If you were asking this for you and Drusilla, I'd certainly understand, but...
SPIKE
You never approved of my love for Drusilla.
WESLEY
Well, she is insane.
SPIKE
And you told me to not love her.
WESLEY
Yes, but I didn't expect you to just trade for the next model. Not right away.
SPIKE
Don't mock this! Drusilla wouldn't love me. Buffy does.
WESLEY
Fine. Against my better judgement about the match between the two of you, I will help you. In fact, I believe that this alliance may help to end the malice between the two households.
SPIKE
Come on, then!
WESLEY
But I do recommend caution, as too much haste may prove your undoing.
(Exeunt)
SCENE IV. A STREET.
(Enter CLEM and ANGELUS)
ANGELUS
Where the hell is Spike? Tell me he came home last night?
CLEM
Not according to the word on the street, nope..
ANGELUS
Bet he finally got some with Drusilla. Either that, or he finally went insane.
CLEM
But did you hear? Xander Harris challenged the household of the Master!
ANGELUS
A challenge? Xander challenged us?
CLEM
Spike'll answer it.
ANGELUS
Any of us could answer it.
CLEM
But he'd want to do it.
ANGELUS
Not a chance. He's already a lovesick puppy, and now he's supposed to fight Xander?
CLEM
Is Xander any good?
ANGELUS
Is he good? You haven't heard of the White Knight? Defender of Summers' honor? No, really, although for some reason it really bothers me to say it. We're talking smooth as one of Lorne's songs, here. I mean, his moves! The Immortal Passado! The Punto Reverso! The Hai!
CLEM
Huh?
ANGELUS
Yeah, he's pretty good.
(Enter SPIKE)
CLEM
Here he comes!
ANGELUS
Howdy, Spike. Nice of you to grace us with your presence.
SPIKE
That's a helluva greeting to walk into. What's the problem this time?
ANGELUS
Basically, you skipping out on us.
SPIKE
A man's got things to do.
ANGELUS
More like a girl to do.
SPIKE
Is that your business?
ANGELUS
C'mon, Spike, you're really no fun anymore.
SPIKE
Sorry, peaches, but I'll laugh when it's funny.
ANGELUS
Clem, back me up here.
CLEM
Sorry, dude. I'm always up for a joke, but...
(Enter WILLOW and TARA)
WILLOW
Hello, gentlemen.
ANGELUS
And a big good day to you, sweet cheeks.
WILLOW
Is it good day?
ANGELUS
I can make it better...
WILLOW
Huh? What kind of a man are you?!?
SPIKE
A very flawed one.
WILLOW
Uh, okaaaay. Moving on now. Do any of you know where I can find Spike?
SPIKE
Who's asking?
WILLOW
It's you, isn't it? I knew it! We have to talk.
CLEM
(to ANGELUS) Dinner invitation, or will she actually be dinner?
ANGELUS
(to CLEM) Spike's makin' the rounds!
SPIKE
(ignoring both) I'll follow you.
ANGELUS
Have fun, kids!
(Singing) Oh Willow, you came and you gave without taking...
(Exeunt ANGELUS and CLEM)
WILLOW
Who was that jerk with the bad taste in music?
SPIKE
A vampire that loves to hear himself talk, and will speak more in a minute than he'll stand to listen in a month.
WILLOW
He'd better be careful. If he's putting me down or doing anything slander-like, I could totally take him out.
TARA
You'd be completely justified if you did.
WILLOW
Ooh, he makes me mad. Okay, sorry, that's not what I'm here for. Calming down now. Buffy sent me here, but before I say what she said, I need to warn you that if you didn't mean what you said to her, then you're a big poo-head and I'll get very cranky.
SPIKE
No, honestly, I did mean it, and tell her---
WILLOW
Okay then, I'll tell her.
SPIKE
Tell her what? You didn't give me a chance to say it all.
WILLOW
I'll tell her you protested. That's plenty.
SPIKE
But also, you have to tell her to come meet me tonight at Wesley's apartment. We are to be married there tonight.
WILLOW
Married? Tonight? Goodness! Okay, I'll tell her. But then there's Riley. He's really hoping to marry her, and her family has approved the suit. I guess all the boys always want her.
SPIKE
Forget the rest of the lot who want her. Are you going to commend me to Buffy?
WILLOW
Yes, I'll do it.
(Exeunt)
SCENE V. SUMMERS' BACKYARD.
(Enter BUFFY)
BUFFY
It's been three hours. Where's Willow? It shouldn't be taking this long. Maybe she couldn't meet him. Oh, wait she's here! Finally!
(Enter WILLOW and TARA)
What happened? Tell me! Did you see him? What did he say?
WILLOW
Tara, could you give us a second?
(Exit TARA)
BUFFY
Willow, tell me, what happened? You don't have a happy face on. Is it bad? It's bad, isn't it. It's okay, I can take it. I knew I was doomed.
WILLOW
No, really, it's fine, I'm just tired. That took forever.
BUFFY
I'm really sorry to make you do that for me. But what did he say??
WILLOW
Well, for a vampire, he seems honest and courteous and kind and --Where's your mom?
BUFFY
Inside, but what does that have to do with how wonderful Spike is?
WILLOW
Can you sneak out?
BUFFY
Of course! That's what windows are for. Years of practice.
WILLOW
Then get over to Wesley's apartment. Spike's waiting there to marry you. I'll cover for you here. Go! Hurry!
BUFFY
Thank you, Willow! You're the best!
(Exeunt)
SCENE VI. WESLEY'S APARTMENT.
(Enter WESLEY and SPIKE)
WESLEY
There are good portents about your upcoming nuptials. That's something, anyway.
SPIKE
The slayer will be mine soon. Portents be damned, today is the closest to perfect we're gonna get.
WESLEY
But I must ask again - you don't think that you're rushing things just a bit? My god, man, you've only just met the girl!
(Enter BUFFY)
She's here. And looks as certain as you. I hope that neither of you are making a mistake this night.
BUFFY
Wesley, thank you so much for doing this for us..
WESLEY
Certainly, and Spike has done more than his share of thanking already.
BUFFY
I think "We can't thank you enough" is totally appropriate here.
WESLEY
Come with me. I think a wedding is on your agenda, is it not?
(Exeunt)
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