Andrew opened the door to Spike’s apartment and Lisa led Spike in still giving him support. She helped him sit down at the kitchen table.
“Will you be okay?” She asked sitting down next to him, the worry seeping through her voice.
“Fine. Just need some rest.” Spike winced. He had never felt strength or power like that, even from Glory and she was a god.
“Tonight was intense.” Andrew said sitting down.
“At least we got a car out of it.” Lisa smiled. The car that Cain had driven them in was still where they left it, with the keys inside. So they “borrowed” it. “So, what’s next?”
“If not mistaken. Research mode.” Andrew said.
“He slipped up. Called himself Cainivious the Great. We could start there.” Spike said.
“Cool.” Lisa said grabbing a lollipop out of her pocket and shoving it into her mouth. “We can get started tomorrow.”
Spike glanced at her. “You’ll be on a plane to Italy tomorrow.”
She stared at him. “But…I can’t leave.”
“Yes, you can. And you have to. Buffy needs to start training you.”
She was silent for a moment. “I thought you were going to train me?”
“You tried to kick my ass less than 48 hours ago. I think we might have some trust issues. Besides, you’ll be better off with her.” He paused. “Safer.”
“He’s right.” Andrew said reluctantly.
Lisa thought about this. “Okay, so I’ve never seen anything like that guy tonight. And he whipped your ass pretty good. The way I see it, you need me and I can train during off times.” She paused. “I don’t want to go.”
Spike looked at her knowing that her staying here was a bad idea. He didn’t want to put her life at risk, but he knew that he could use the help. “There are some major conditions.” He said defeated. “You listen to me. Do exactly what I say. If I’m going to train you, I’m going to do it right. And once Cain is out of the picture, you go and don’t ask questions. Clear?”
Lisa smile. “Yes, sir.” She said with a salute. She sucked loudly on the lollipop.
“And no more damn lollipops. You need to look tougher. Be tougher. Or you’ll always be a target.”
Lisa sighed and tossed the lollipop into the garbage, knowing she would make it in and she did.
“So, I guess I’m going back empty handed.” Andrew said slowly.
Spike looked at him and then at Lisa who smiled. “I guess we could use a demon expert.”
A huge smile crossed Andrew’s face. “I will serve you forever, captain.” He stood. “I better go call Buffy and let her know what’s going on.” He looked around. “Where’s your phone?”
“Don’t have one.” Spike said.
“Okay, I’ll go use a pay phone.” He walked out of the apartment.
“That’s going to cost him a fortune.” Lisa laughed. “Should we start any kind of training tonight?”
Spike shook his head and stood up. “We all need some rest. We’ll start tomorrow. You should go home.”
Lisa looked down.
“Do you have a home?” He asked noticing her discomfort.
“I’m kinda in between homes at the moment.” She said.
Spike walked over to a closet and pulled out a pillow and blanket. “You can stay here.”
“On the couch?” She asked.
“Either that or give Andrew the couch and you can sleep on the floor.”
“Couch is great.”
Spike started towards his room.
“Hey, Spike.”
He turned to look at Lisa.
“Sorry about the punching and stuff last night.” She smiled, a little embarrassed.
“Don’t worry about it.”
He walked into his room and lay down on his bed fully clothed. He had no idea what was going to come next, but he knew that it would be interesting.
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