Spike's Passions- Part 12

[jasonsnene]

Title: Spike’s Passions-Part 12

Author: jasonsnene

Characters: Spike, Xander, Willow, Tara, Buffy, Giles, Angel, Ethan, Gwen, Theresa, Miguel, Tabitha, Timmy, Charity, Sam, Noah

Rating: PG-R pretty much what you’d see on daytime T.V. but maybe kicked up a little notch. This won’t be as graphic as my usual fare.

Warnings: see author’s notes located in part 1.
Beta:    carinas_carinae
Icons:   zoesmith

Comments:  You know what happens when the muse strikes?  You forget to post today's chapter...oops.  But hey, it's still Friday so it's not late, technically.  :D


Previous Episodes

 

Spike’s Passions part 12

 

 

 

Xander stared at Spike, gasping for breath both from the kiss and the shock of Spike’s revelation. He stared blinking at him for several moments before taking a step back. “But you were calling out for Willow, Spike. I know what I heard.”

 

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Angel and Cordelia were settled on their living room couch with the still shell-shocked Xander between them. Cordelia was holding his hand and petting his arm but nothing seemed to break through. Angel finally pulled Xander over so that he was leaning against his chest.   

 

He looked over at Cordelia, begging her with his eyes to do something, anything, to help. With a sigh, Cordelia closed her eyes and laid her hands on Xander. Moments later, he was peacefully asleep. 

 

“He needs to rest, Angel. Let’s take him upstairs and get him settled.” Angel agreed and lifted Xander into his arms. Before they could leave though, the door opened and in walked Giles.

 

Giles stared at them both before turning his eyes to the sleeping man in Angel’s arms. “What the hell is going on here?”

 

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Spike let Miguel and Ethan guide him into the house. He was completely numb. The look in Xander’s eyes was something he couldn’t believe he had put there. Ethan guided Spike upstairs and turned to leave.

 

“Ethan?”

 

Ethan looked over his shoulder at Spike and waited for him to continue. “I really love him.”

 

“I know, Spike.” Ethan continued out the door and Miguel followed him out of the house.

 

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Gwen stared at the papers in her hand. This couldn’t be happening. No one was supposed to find out about this. The timing couldn’t be worse. The gala was only weeks away and Gwen was certain that Ethan would propose. 

 

She didn’t know what to do. Her life was so close to being exactly what she wanted. She couldn’t loose it all now. Gwen’s gaze drifted back to the evidence she’d so carefully hidden and knew there was only one thing to do. 

 

She picked up her phone and dialed the number she still knew by heart. “Riley? I need your help.”

 

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Theresa slipped the phone in the guest room back into the cradle. Riley. She wondered who Riley was and how she would be able to use him to get rid of Gwen once and for all. She looked around the room before picking up the pillow that Ethan used the other night when she saw him in here with Xander. It still smelled like him. 

 

She’d seen Ethan run out of the house earlier as she sat out front watching. She’d noticed how he didn’t lock the door behind him. It was strange because Ethan was always very careful to lock up. 

 

But the temptation was too much for her to resist. She’d had to come in and get a look around where Ethan lived. Of course, now she had to figure out a way to get out of here without Gwen noticing.

 

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Giles paced in the living room, waiting for Angel to get back from carrying the still-sleeping Xander upstairs. The more he thought about Angel bringing a stranger into their home with everything going on the more furious he became. 

 

Cordelia was watching him move across the room. As tempting as it was to intervene on Angel’s behalf, she knew that there was going to be no getting out of this. They had both broken the rules tonight. And Angel would suffer the consequences.

 

Giles paused in his pacing to glare at her then turned his glare back to the door when Angel entered. He went to the couch and sat next to Cordelia. She reached over and grabbed his hand. They both knew what was coming.

 

“I cannot believe this. I leave for just a few hours and you both flagrantly break the few rules I have established. I believe you both owe me an explanation.” Giles looked over at them, waiting. 

 

Angel squeezed Cordelia’s hand gently before standing. “I take full responsibility for what happened today. I was not where I was supposed to be and as a result things got out of hand. I apol…”

 

Giles interrupted Angel’s explanation. “I assumed as much. Cordelia, please go upstairs. I need to speak with Angel privately for a moment.”

“Dad, wait. I had a vision.” Giles moved quickly to her side. “It was that Tabitha woman again. She’s working on something, something big. I couldn’t get a clear sight of what it was. But she’s coming after us.”

 

Giles slammed his fist into the coffee table. He was going to have to do something about Tabitha. That meddling witch was not going to stop him, no matter what it took.

 

“Cordy, go on upstairs. Angel and I will take care of it.”

 

Cordelia started to argue but a quick look from Angel kept her quiet. She left the room and closed the door behind her. Although it was tempting to stay behind and listen, she knew her father would catch her. He always did.

 

Giles waited until he heard Cordelia’s footsteps on the stairs before turning on Angel. “What you did today is unforgivable. You put my daughter’s life at risk. In fact, our entire plan is now at risk. And on top of that, you bring a stranger into our home? Here with Cordelia?”

 

“Sir, I can only apologize again. There is no excuse for my actions.”

 

Giles stepped close to Angel and their faces were mere inches apart. “You’re right, Angel. There is no excuse for your actions.” Giles reached up and pressed his hand to Angel’s cheek. Angel dropped to his knees, pain searing through his body.

 

“You seem to have forgotten what you are here for, Angel. Did you think I put so much effort into saving you to simply let you run around and do whatever you wanted? You put my daughter at risk. You will never do that again. Are we clear?”

 

Angel nodded and Giles removed his hand and the magic ceased to flow. Angel dropped to the floor, gasping as the shocks of pain continued to rush through his body. Giles sat in his chair, waiting for Angel to recover.

 

When he finally rose, Giles let him retake a seat on the couch before he continued. “I find myself questioning your loyalty, Angel. But before we get into that, let’s talk about that man you carried upstairs earlier.  Xander, wasn’t it? He is a distraction. I will not allow you to be distracted.”

 

“Sir, he won’t be a distraction.”

 

Giles raised his eyes and Angel shivered at the strange glow he saw in them. “You’re right, Angel. He won’t be. Do I need to think of a way to convince you?”

 

“No, sir.”

 

“Good. Because I’m sure I could find a way to convince your little sleeping friend. And Angel? Don’t let anything like this happen again. You won’t like the consequences.”

 

“I understand, sir.”

 

“I knew you would. Now, let’s head downstairs. I think you need a reminder of exactly what happens to those in my service who displease me.”

 

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Theresa waited until Gwen was sleeping before she snuck out the back door. She didn’t have a plan yet for how she was going to use this mystery ‘Riley’, but she would.  As soon as she found out exactly who he was. And Theresa knew just who to call for that. She wondered as she drove away exactly how her old friend Doyle was doing these days.

 

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Spike watched as Xander backed away from him, a look of confusion on his face. “Xan, I did have a dream about Willow the other night. But it’s not what you think. I really want to talk to you about this.”

 

Xander backed away another step. “I’m not sure I can.” Then he turned and walked away. Spike stared after him, cursing dream Spike yet again for his stupidity. 

 

Comments

[ladyvirgo1956.livejournal.com]

What in the hell did Giles do to Angel. He wouldn't even let him explain and is Xander in any danger. Bringing Doyle and Riley into the mix should get interesting. As for Gwen she scares me. She reminds me of the woman from the movie Fatal Attraction. I feel sorry for Real Spike his dreams are messing up his unlife.

I was wondering if you would post today. Glad you did. On AFF when is the new chapter for N.O. going up. Loved this chapter. Giles had better not hurt Angel.

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

You'll find out what Giles does to Angel in the next chapter....

Doyle and Riley are definitely going to cause some problems for some of our Harmony friends.

Gwen scares you? Or Theresa?

Did I not update NO on AFF yesterday? Thought I did...I'll go check.

[ladyvirgo1956.livejournal.com]

Theresa. I goofed and got the names mixed up.

[angelstoy.livejournal.com]

oooooooooooooooooooooooooo Am totally on pins and needles here!!!! What's going on with Giles and Angel?!!! man, this is way more addictive then the soaps on t.v and potato chips put together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Totally can't wait for more!!!!!!!!!!!

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

More addictive than soaps *and* potato chips! Man, you're *really* addicted, aren't ya!

More with Giles and Angel to come in the next chapter! Am really glad you're liking this one!

[angelstoy.livejournal.com]

Well, I blame the addiction entirely on you, you're an absolutely amazing writer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to the next update!!!!!

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

Will update Monday! I almost have 30 chapters written so you'll have much more addiction to hold you over. :D

[angelstoy.livejournal.com]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[purpledodah.livejournal.com]

Can just hear the dramatic music 'Da da daaaaaaaa' Evil minx.

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

There is a bit of evil music playing...just a bit, like elevator music in the background. Oooo...I just said elevator...*mind falls into an ash induced gutter*

[hello-spikey.livejournal.com]

Super-powered Giles is hawt.

Poor sweet Xander. And Riley! What part will he play? Ooo! You're running out of characters to surprise us with.... or maybe I shouldn't challenge you like that. :)

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

Glad you like Giles...He's very different in this!

And don't you worry...I'm no where *near* running out of characters to surprise you with! :D

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

Weeee I am back and able to read your lovely journal again. Excellent done, I hope you're well!

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

Hey hon! Thought I'd lost you! Glad to see you back and *love love love* your icon. It's my new fav show! Although I'm not sure you're able to get them over there, the last 2 weeks have been the most intense 2 hours of television I've seen in a long time.

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

Oh I am back, hard work and yeah I have seen the last 2 episodes because I download them the day after they show there, we dont get too much good TV here, not American TV anyways

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you got to see them! Last week's with Jamie Kennedy just knocked my socks off...scared the crap out of me actually. He was friggin scary! And then Penelope! She's my fav! But Nic Brendan was on and that was fun! And totally shutting up now cause I'm such a big nerd!

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

It was very cool.

Do you watch Bloodties?

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

Nope...never heard of it! It's been suggested that I live under a rock. Unless a show bashes me over the head with advertising, which is hard since I rarely watch t.v., I never even know it exists. :D Right now I watch Bones, House, and Criminal Minds. Oh, and Torchwood. That's it.

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

Torchwood! Hooray! I love that, did you know James Marsters is on the next season?

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

I did! It's sooooo exciting!! I tried to watch James on Without a Trace but that show just doesn't do it for me. But James on Torchwood I'll be first in line to see! Well, maybe not first in line since I'm here and I think you guys get to see it a bit sooner...but still. I'll be right there near the front! :D

[ash-carpenter.livejournal.com]

ARGH! More more more more more!!!! *has a tantrum and bawls*

I can't wait to find out what Giles is doing to Angel! (Heh...I hope it's something REALLY wrong...*g*)

Riley and Doyle coming in? Ooooooh! Can't wait! Theresa is SO sneaky...v exciting. And Giles wants to get rid of Tabitha! Gah!

Oh...and RL Xander is being SUCH a loser! I mean, hello? Spike just kissed him! The appropriate response is blatantly to throw himself into his arms and have hot sweaty monkey sex. *sigh* Poor RL Spike! Dream Spike is really screwing him over!!!!

Er...in case the ridiculous, small-toddler-on-a-sugar-high enthusiasm didn't clue you in, loving this!!!

(Post the next chapter now, dammit!!!)

[jasonsnene.livejournal.com]

*uses mommy tone* Now, ash, when you throw temper tantrums like that....oh, hell, who am I foolin! It makes me happy! :D

Riley and Doyle....and so many more super de duper surprises that I can't even tell you them all! All I can tell you is that I'm nearly done writing up to chapter 30 and the first arc is nearly complete....

Then I can start on arc 2 which I'm probably more excited about that I am about arc 1...which is insanely ridiculous...right???? I mean, who's planning the next 30 chapters before the first 30 are finished! Oh right, that would be OCD nene...and don't even get my started on arc 3...which, yes, I have some notes on already. What? I can't help it! I'm as excited about this as you are!!

*smooches*

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

Gwen asking help from Riley (hmm curious, very curious) and Theresa plotting and involving Doyle in everything... good stuff!
But do you know what I love the most about this chapter?? Badass Giles, punishing Angel.... and Angel calling him sir... Ripper baby!

And poor real Spike, he's tying really hard!

*huggles you*