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Part 1: Buffy and the Minions

The minions raced about the room cleaning while Buffy lazily watched from the bed. *Hmmm... wonder what the fuss is about.* She lifted her pretty blonde head as one particularly bossy minion yelled at the others.

"Are you in charge?" Buffy casually asked.

"Oh Princess." They all immediately turned around and bowed.

"Princess?" Buffy laughed. She knew that's what Glory seemed to be calling her... along with Peaches, Precious, Butterfly, Buttercup, and so on... She sure does like nicknames. "No, my name is Buffy."

The minions looked at each other in confusion. Murk spoke up, "Yes, your name is Buffy, but we are to call you Princess."

Buffy made a scrunchy face. "Why?"

"Because the magnificent one has decreed it... you are our Princess." Dreg stepped forward and bowed.

"Oh." Buffy shrugged, and glanced toward the door Glory had exited through. "Where's Glory?"

"She has left, Princess."

*No wonder Glory yells at them.* "Yes, I can see that, uh... what is your name?"

"My name?" Murk gestured toward himself confused.

*Geez! Dense much?* Buffy offered a friendly smile. "Yes, your name. What is everybody's name?"

The minions rushed forward excited, blurting their names all at once.

"One at a time." Buffy giggled and held up her hand.

.........................

"Where's the Buffster?" Xander looked past Dawn as he entered the Summers' residence.

"Don't know." Dawn shrugged and sat back in front of the television as Tara waved him toward the kitchen.

"What's going on, you guys? Where's Buffy? She said she had something figured out. I thought we were supposed to meet at the Magic Box." Xander frowned at the two witches worried expression.

"We were. Buffy hasn't come home yet. She said she had something figured out about Glory, and would tell us today. But she never came home from patrol last night." Tara quickly filled him in.

"What do you mean, she never came home?!" He practically shouted.

"Shhh... Xander!" Willow shook her head and gestured toward Dawn, but it was too late. Dawn rushed into the room.

"What's wrong?! Where's Buffy?!"

"Right here, Dawn." Buffy grinned at the group as Dawn ran over to hug her. "Now what's all the noise about." She teased as she gently stroked her little sister's hair.

"Nothing, Buffy. We were just worried. You said you had a plan for Glory. And then you didn't come home from patrol.. and..." Willow babbled nervously.

"Well, I'm here now so everyone just relax. Okay?" Buffy smiled reassuringly.

"So what's this about Glory? What's the new plan, Buffster?" Xander asked while the others excitedly crowded around.

"Yeah. What's the plan?" Willow hovered closer.

"The plan is... um... you see... uh..." Buffy ran her hand through her blonde locks as she turned away from the group, trying to stall. "How about we wait until tonight at the scooby meeting so I don't have to explain again!"

"Sure Buffy." Willow and Tara nodded.

"Yeah, no problem Buffster." Xander agreed quickly.

"Whatever." Dawn shrugged and went back into the tv room.

"Okay then... um... I'm going upstairs for a shower. `kay guys?"

The group exchanged confused glances as the slayer awkwardly nodded and left the room.

*****
Part 2: What To Say

"So Buffster don't keep us in suspense any longer." Xander took a chair next to Anya, watching as the little slayer nervously paced around. She was waiting for the others to take their seats. Spike was the last to arrive, stumbling in with a lovesick smile plastered on his face.

"Okay, everyone is here. So we can start." Giles looked expectantly at his slayer. "Buffy, if you'd please."

The little blonde turned toward the group. "Okay, here's the new strategy. We wait Glory out. Once the date passes, she can't open the portal and Dawn becomes useless to her."

"That's it?!" Spike was incredulous as were the others.

"Buff, I'm gonna have to agree with bleach boy here. That isn't much of a plan." Xander cast his eyes around the room looking for support.

Giles spoke up. "Buffy, perhaps we can find a spell. Willow and Tara can help me. Something that disables Glory. Now if we can..."

"No." Buffy interrupted. "I've already made the decision. We wait this one out. I can't fight Glory." She looked around at the stupefied expressions. "You're all just going to have to trust me on this. Spike?"

"Yes?" The blonde vampire jumped to his feet.

"We're going out slaying. Unless anyone has anything to add." Buffy glanced at the group almost defiantly.

"It's your call Buffy. You know we trust your judgment."

"Good. Then it's settled for now." Buffy grabbed a stake and headed out, with Spike at her heels. He rushed ahead of her to open the door, turning back to smirk at the gang; he was thrilled that she was allowing him to go on patrol with her.

.............................

Buffy stood fidgeting. It had seemed a long three days and she was eager to reaffirm the hell god's pledge. She checked her watch.

Glory should arrive any minute. She smoothed down her skirt again and cleared her throat, saying no thank you to the minions once more. They seemed to flutter around her offering her things.

Glory watched unseen as her minions doted on Buffy. Her nature was to be outraged, but instead she found herself amused. *Why shouldn't they adore the cute little blonde... she's so sweet and gentle... just absolutely luscious...* The hell god smiled and entered the room with a flourish. "Hello lover, did you miss me?" She leaned forward and kissed Buffy.

The little slayer lowered her beautiful green eyes and blushed prettily, causing Glory to smile and kiss her again.

"Come now, Princess. Let's get you a decent meal." The hell god scooped Buffy up in her arms and carried her out to the balcony table.

Buffy noticed with some disappointment that there were two chairs as Glory set her down. The minions raced around to pull her chair out for her.

"Thank you." She smiled kindly at Glek who was beside himself.

"That's enough. Leave us." Glory waved the awestruck minions away. It wouldn't do to have her bumpy servants drooling over her girl. She was starting to find their apparent worship of Buffy irritating, but shook it off and turned to her slayer with a big smile.

"So darling, tell me. How was your monster hunt tonight?" Glory's eyes glittered with amusement as Buffy began relating events to her.

"And then Spike grabbed the head demon and I..."

"Spike? Who's this Spike?" The hell god's eyes narrowed jealously as she swirled the wine around in her glass.

"Spike. Oh well... he's a vampire. It's kinda a long story." The tiny blonde shrugged as she sipped the delicious wine. "Mmmm... I love this stuff. It's so good... really. hehehe.." She giggled as she peered back up at Glory.

"You like it, Butterfly?"

"Yes." Buffy smiled.

*She is adorable!* Glory grinned at the little slayer as she pulled the girl's chair closer. "Come here, baby." Buffy obediently got up and moved to sit on Glory's lap.

"Yes?"

"Do you like this?" The hell god slipped her hand under Buffy's skirt. She ran her fingertips lightly over the crotch of the panties, smiling as they moistened.

"Yes." Buffy admitted, almost breathlessly.

"So do I, Gorgeous. So do I." She circled Buffy's clit lightly before whispering. "Would you like me to use my mouth?"

"Uh-huh." The little blonde moaned and leaned back into Glory's arms.

"Okay, Buttercup. Take off your panties."

Buffy quickly slid off the hell god's lap, and pulled her panties down, kicking them off. She shyly peeked up at Glory.

The god smirked and cleared the table with one sweep of her arm. She reached over and lifted Buffy up to gently place her on the table. "Spread your legs, Butterfly. That a girl." She grinned her approval as the slayer open her legs wide. She could see Buffy's excitement dripping down her thighs. "Mmmm... you're ready for me tonight, aren't you, Princess?"

Buffy whimpered in agreement as Glory lowered her head between her legs. The hell god gave one long and deliberate lick, causing Buffy to buck her hips and moan.

"Ohhhh Glory!"

*****
Part 3: Following the Slayer

Glory gently kissed the exhausted little slayer's forehead as she tucked her in. "Bedtime, Precious."

Buffy clung to her whining. "Nooo.. not sleepy yet."

"Yes, you are. Now go to sleep like a good little girl. Shhhh... Come on, go to sleep, Butterfly."

The blonde slayer stretched and yawned, nodding quietly as Glory turned out the lights.

"Good girl." The hell god whispered, kissing Buffy softly on the lips and smoothing back a few of the slayer's unruly blonde locks. *I love these little curls. Mmmm...* She smiled down at the small slayer, holding her tenderly and humming to her.

Buffy's perfect pout faded into a content smile as she snuggled up and let Glory rock her gently. She held tightly to the hell god, sighing happily. *Mmmm... Glory... sleepy now... night-night... so tired... mmm... feel so warm... soft... safe...mmm...* The little blonde soon fell asleep with the hell god kissing her and playing with her curls.

Glory watched her sleep for awhile hypnotized by the slayer's angelic charm. She shook her head quickly, trying clear it. *What is this tiny snapdragon doing to me?! Ugh!* She got up with a frown and left the room in search of answers.

"Minions! Come!" The hell god clapped her hands impatiently.

"Yes, Oh Glorious one." Jinx and Murk were the first to enter and bow. Several others scuttled in at their heels. "How may we serve you?"

"Tell me what it is that you favor about the little Princess?"

"I don't know how to say, your splendiferous one. She is beautiful and kind..." Jinx began.

"Let us not forget gentle and pure." Dreg chimed in excitedly.

The hell god considered her minions carefully. "Anything else?" She spoke with some sarcasm, quirking an eyebrow.

"Only that there is no truer heart than this slayer's, oh great one." Murk bowed low.

"And you got all of that from her in two visits?" Glory inquired, skeptical.

"No, oh glorious one." Glek stepped forward. "We can see the touch of heaven on her. She is most favored by all that is holy.... as she is most favored by you."

"Enough! I need more than that. Go now and find out about this slayer. Everything there is to know... who her friends are, her enemies, where she likes to hang out, what she likes to eat, who she's dated, who she is dating... everything... Do you understand?!"

"Oh yes, Glorificus. We shall find out." Jinx spoke for the group. They bowed low and backed cautiously from the room.

"Oh, and one more thing." Glory added, turning away from them. "Make sure to find out who this Spike is, as well. NOW GO!"

...................

"Buffy, should we wait for the others?" Tara asked glancing around nervously.

"Nah, I got it." The slayer smirked as the lock gave way. "See. Who needs a key?"

"Glory." Spike stepped forward.

"Spike! Don't sneak up like that!" Buffy shouted as Tara stood trying to catch her breath. "I should stake you just on principle. What are you doing out here anyway?!"

"Watching your back, slayer. Somebody has to."

"Ugh! Fine. Just stay out of my way." Buffy pushed past him and slid the warehouse door open, turning to Tara. "Okay."

The blonde witch began the spell. "Goddess Hecitae reveal the source." She tossed up some powder and there was flash just as Xander and Willow raced up to the door.

"There!" Buffy pointed at the vampires now visible in the corner. "Come on."

The minions huddled by the door and watched as the slayer and her friends made short work of the vampire nest.

*****
Part 4: Spoiled Slayer

Buffy sighed and sat back in the tub, blowing at the bubbles.

"Princess, would you like more?" Murk stood waiting with the bottle of champagne.

"Yes, please. I think I will have another. Thank you, Murk." The little slayer smiled brightly and held out her glass, causing the minion to blush and bow. He felt very special; Buffy had not only thanked him but remembered his name.

"Stop bothering the Princess while she's getting her bath." Mirla grumbled, shoving Murk away.

"No, it's okay Mirla. He's not bothering me." Buffy sipped her champagne, unable to hide her delight at the fuss being made.

"You two stop fighting. You're going to upset the Princess." Dreg complained turning to Mirla. "You'd better hurry. Glorificus is waiting."

"It's not my fault. You've all been so disruptive to Princess's schedule." Mirla clucked her tongue as she gently washed the slayer's back.

"No. No. Don't argue. Please. You're all so wonderful to me. You really do a terrific job." Buffy smiled sweetly.

The minions virtually glowed at the complement, practically tripping over themselves to bow and praise the tiny slayer.

"Okay, enough! What's going on in here?!" Glory frowned as she entered the room, silencing the minions. Then she turned to look at the little blonde in the tub. "Hello Precious."

"Hi." Buffy smiled innocently at the hell god.

"It's good to see you, Butterfly." Glory leaned down and gave Buffy a soft kiss on the lips, then glanced back at the minions.

"Why is her bath taking so long?!" The hell god's tone was impatient.

Mirla was about to explain, but Glory held up her hand quieting the minion. "Just hurry it up!"

"Yes, hurry! The Princess's dinner is getting cold!" Jinx stepped in and spoke up concerned. He didn't want the Princess to have anything but a perfect meal. "You must hurry or the Princess's dinner will be ruined."

Glory only rolled her eyes and ruffled Buffy's hair. "See you upstairs, baby."

Buffy nodded as the hell god left the room.

"Sorry you guys. I didn't mean to get you in trouble." The little slayer apologized, handing Murk the empty champagne glass, and sitting up. "We'd better hurry."

"Yes Princess." Mirla and Festa nodded and stepped forward to finish washing her.

.............

Buffy walked out onto the balcony, excited. She was freshly bathed and ready to eat the big delicious meal the minions had prepared. And she noticed there was only one chair.

Glory sat down and patted her lap. "Come here, Butterfly." Buffy rushed over and sat on the hell god's lap, accepting the gentle caresses and kisses. The minions filled her plate as Glory held her close. "How was your slaying tonight, Precious?"

The little slayer smiled happily as the hell god nuzzled her neck. "It was okay. We met up with some Fyarl demons. An icky bunch!" Buffy scrunched her nose to illustrate her displeasure then giggled as Glory turned her around and kissed her.

"Awww... my poor baby. Some nasty demon tried to hurt you. That won't do at all." She laid another long and gentle kiss on the slayer before pulling back and popping a grape into the little blonde's mouth. Buffy munched it slowly leaning back to let Glory feed her.

"Yes." She pouted. "Nasty things are always trying to hurt me. See this one clawed me." Buffy pushed aside the shawl the minions had wrapped around her, and revealed the deep scratches on her shoulder.

Glory scowled. "How did this happen?! Minions!"

They rushed over nervous and fearful.

"How could you let Princess get hurt?! Where were you?! Why didn't you protect her or get me?!" She raged at them.

"It all happened so fast, your magnificence. The Princess had the beast slain immediately after. There was nothing to be done." Jinx held his head down in shame. They had failed their Princess and worse yet, they had failed their god.

"Glory, it's not their fault." Buffy stopped and thought for a moment. "Hey! Wait a minute! How could they have done anything?"

Glory gently moved the small blonde off her lap, and got up. She didn't want to hurt her little slayer, once she lost her temper. The hell god was very aware of what was about to transpire.

"Are you having me followed?!" Buffy's face turned red. "What right do you have?!" She stamped her foot.

"Every right! Now sit back down and eat your dinner!"

"NO!" Buffy shoved her away. "And you don't have every right. Our deal is twice a week. That's it, Glory! Twice a week!" Her little hands clenched into fists as she eyed the taller blonde with outrage.

The minions all stepped back, prepared for hell to break loose. Glory took several deep breaths. She wanted to snap a neck, but Buffy seemed attached to the minions now; she was certain the little slayer would object if she killed any of them. "Dammit!" She slammed her fist against the wall shattering it, then quickly walked out.

Buffy sat down, now upset and uncertain. She didn't think she should stay. But she couldn't leave without talking to Glory first. So she ate and waited.

Several hours passed and the little blonde remained at the table waiting. She sat until she could no longer keep her eyes open. Finally, at the minions' urgings, she got up and let them put her to bed.

"Isn't Glory going to come back tonight? You know I was right? She shouldn't have me followed." Buffy talked to Mirla as she climbed under the covers.

"Yes, Princess. But I think Glorificus is worried about you. She has become quite fond of you, you know. And I think it frightens her. She does not understand it. You have to realize, these human emotions are new for our holy one."

Buffy quietly listened as the minion tucked her in, and turned out the light.

"Goodnight, Princess."

........................

"Peaches." Buffy felt soft lips, kissing her ear, and hands gently caressing her breasts. She breathed heavily as Glory whispered to her. "Baby, you want to? Hmmm?" The hell god rolled her over, then knelt above her face. "Wake up, and worship me then, darling."

"Yes." Buffy literally dove at her, covering Glory's pussy with her mouth. "Oh yes." She moaned with excitement as she licked the hell god. She had not been allowed this treat since the first time they were together. And Buffy had been aching for it.

"Oh Butterfly." Glory arched her back as the waves pleasure washed over her. "Little Butterfly... I'm so close... oh yes..." She caressed the tiny blonde, reaching down and pinching her nipples. "That's it baby... taste me... mmmmm...."

Buffy sucked hungrily, pulling Glory on her harder. *More!... mmmmm.... More!*

Glory shuddered as the orgasm overtook her. She smiled when she realized that Buffy was touching herself. "Oh Butterfly!" Turning around the hell god buried her face against the little slayer, and sucked on Buffy's clit.

"OH GOD! YESSSS! GLORY!!!" Buffy screamed, trembling violently as she came, and filling Glory mouth. She clung tightly and sobbed with pleasure after. "I... oh... that was... oh Glory... I ..."

"Shhhh Pumpkin. Go to sleep. Talk later." The hell god kissed the slayer lovingly, then gathered her in her arms and held her.

Buffy fell asleep... this time satisfied.

*****
Part 5: A Holy Relic

When Buffy woke up she was alone and on the pillow next to her was a velvet covered jewelry box and a note. The little slayer picked up the note. It simply said `something precious for my precious one, to keep you safe'. Buffy smiled as she opened the box to find a beautiful choker necklace with a jewel encrusted cross. It looked like something royalty would wear. There were diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and tiny pearls. Buffy's hand shook as she held the gift stunned by it's dazzling elegance. *WOW!*

She could feel her eyes water as she got out of bed and went to the mirror. She brought it up to her neck to admire it.

"Princess, would like help?"

Buffy turned around startled by the minion. "Um... yes, please Jinx." She handed him the necklace.

He fastened it smiling. He was very excited to be the one who would get to relate the Princess's reaction to the gift. Jinx knew Glory would be very interested to know.

"It's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." Buffy cried as she touched it reverantly.

"Does it suit you Princess?" Jinx asked directly, aware that the hell god would want a definite answer.

"Yes. But it is too valuable for me to wear. I cannot accept this gift." Buffy admired it a bit longer before reaching back to take it off.

"Oh no, you must. Glorificus will be greatly upset if you do not. She really wants you to have beautiful things. Its cost is of no concern to you Princess. Please wear it as Glory intends." The minion watched Buffy, nervously. The little slayer eyed him for a moment, then relented.

"Alright. But I still feel strange wearing something that must cost more than my house." Buffy ran her fingertips over the large jewels with some uncertainty. "I don't know about this keeping me safe though. I imagine people targeting me just so they can steal it." She chuckled. "I'll probably have some famous jewel thief breaking into my house now."

"Oh contraire Princess. This cross is an ancient and blessed relic. It renders the wearer impervious to harm. As long as the necklace is around your neck nothing can hurt you."

Buffy blinked in shock, running her fingers over it again. She swallowed hard and looked around. "Where is Glory?"

"Ah Glorificus... she had to leave early this morning. There was a matter that needed her attention. She bade me to wish you well, and promise that you shall meet in three days hence." Jinx bowed.

Dreg entered the room excited. "Good morning Princess."

"Good morning Dreg." She smiled pleasantly at him.

"Princess, your breakfast is ready. Crepes with fresh berries and whipped cream, unless you wish for something else, of course."

"No, that sounds delicious. Thank you." Buffy turned to look in the mirror at the necklace one more time before following the minions out to have her breakfast.

..............

She entered the house humming. "Oh hello, Willow. Where's Dawnie?"

"At school. Is everything alright, Buffy?"

"Yes, of course. Why wouldn't it be?"

"You seem kind of strange... spaced out or something." Willow studied the tiny slayer for a moment then shook her head. "Never mind. So where've you been? You were wearing that yesterday. I take it you just got home."

"Uh-huh" Buffy smiled dreamily as she headed up the stairs. "I'm going to take a nap now, Willow. Bye-bye."

"Huh?!" The red head turned around to look at Buffy again. *What's with her?!* She shrugged and went back to her laptop.

..............

Everyone crowded around the table at the scooby meeting.

"Where the Buffster?" Xander asked the two witches.

"She'll be here in a minute. Hey you guys, tell me if you think Buffy's acting strange, okay?" Willow spoke up anxiously.

"You got it." Xander saluted and sat back.

Giles came in chewing on the end of his glasses and studying a book. "This is good news. I think I found something that may stop Glory."

"What?!" Buffy entered the Magic Shop just as Giles made his announcement. "Didn't I tell you not to worry about Glory?!" She seemed perturbed.

"Buffy, what's got into you?! This is your kid sister we're talking about!" Spike exploded.

"Will you sillies, stop worrying. I've talked to Glory and she's not even interested in using the key. So there." Buffy wore a big smile.

"What?" The group shouted almost in unison.

"Buffy, are you feeling alright?" Giles stepped forward concerned.

"Never felt better, why?" She grinned at him.

"Well, Willow thinks you're acting a bit strange and I'm inclined to agree with her." He tilted his head and looked at her closely.

Buffy sobered up a little. "No, everything is fine." She cleared her throat and looked at the others. "So what big baddies do I need to fight?"

"Wil, help me out here... no wait, I remember... GLORY!" Xander shouted.

"Okay, settle down everyone. Perhaps we should let Buffy explain what transpired between her and this... this hell god."

"She's not a hell god!" Buffy declared, offended by the term.

"Well, she is a god... and she is from a hell dimension, Buffy." Willow glanced at her confused.

"Yeah, I know but... just call her by her name, please." Buffy turned away red faced.

"I know, it's magic. Glory worked some mojo on Buffy." Spike offered walking over to the slayer. He noticed the little blonde touch her scarf. "Hey, what's under that?" He reached over and tugged it off before she stop him. "What the bloody hell is that?!"

The sunlight caught it causing it to sparkle amazingly bright. "WOW!" The scoobies crowded around her to gaze at the dazzling object.

"Buffy, where did you get that? It's incredible!" Willow reached out to touch her friend's necklace and received a nasty shock. "OUCH!!! Hey, that hurt!" She shook her hand. "It's cursed!"

"Buffy, where did you get that?! Tell me now!" Giles stepped forward panicked.

Buffy blushed crimson and lowered her eyes. "From Glory." She muttered quietly.

"FROM GLORY!" Giles reached to pull it from her neck but it threw him back. "Buffy, can you remove it please?!" His voice was filled with worry.

"I don't know. I haven't tried." She reached up behind her neck and easily undid the clasp. "Huh! I guess so. Here." The little slayer handed the necklace to her watcher. He took it gingerly. This time it didn't shock him.

"Buffy, what would possess you to accept a gift from Glory?! It obviously is a magic relic of some kind." He held the necklace in his hand, studying it with great interest. "This looks familiar actually. I may have something about it in one of my books." He moved over to his bookshelves.

"You still haven't answered the question, Buffy." Willow prodded her. "Why is Glory giving you gifts? Strike that, actually I know why she gave it to you. Because it's cursed! But why on earth would you put it on?!"

Buffy turned away from her best friend. "I didn't think it was cursed."

"Why wouldn't it be?! The last I remembered Glory wanted us all dead! What has changed?! I mean, say like she doesn't want to use the key. She's still evil!" Willow ranted frustrated by Buffy's nonchalance.

"No, she's not." The little blonde spoke softly. "There's something I have to tell you guys about me and Glory." She paused and took a deep breath. "We're kind of dating."

*****
Part 6: Cross of Malta

"ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND?!" Spike was livid. "HOW COULD YOU?"

"The question is why would you?!" Willow turned to the little slayer. They were all waiting.

"To protect Dawn. Why else?"

The scoobies became very silent. Giles spoke first. "Buffy, how can you be certain that this isn't just some ruse to gain your trust? Perhaps she's planning a less direct approach."

"Ah-ha! That would explain the cursed necklace!" Willow became excited as if onto something.

"Giles, hand me back the necklace please." Buffy took the choker from him and fastened it back around her neck. She turned to Spike. "Okay, punch me."

"What?! Now I know you've flipped your bloody mind!"

"Just do it!" Buffy ordered.

Spike steeled himself for the headache and swung, but his pain never came. He couldn't make contact with the slayer. "Huh?!"

She smiled big as the vampire was thrown back by some unseen force. "See!" Buffy said excitedly. "Glory gave me this necklace to protect me. Jinx said that as long as I wear it. No harm can touch me." She shook her head. "Something like that. Anyway, I'm going to give the necklace to Dawn. It should protect her then, right?"

"Jinx?" Willow gave her a quizzical look.

Giles held up his hand. "That may be the trick, Buffy. She had to have known that you would give it to Dawn. May I suggest that you hold off until I can research this."

"Fine. But I don't think it's a trick." Buffy removed the necklace and handed it back to Giles.

"So that was the deal?" Willow stood looking at Buffy in disbelief.

"What?" The little blonde glanced around at everyone, guiltily.

"That you become her whore and she'll leave Dawn alone!" Spike couldn't hold back any longer.

Buffy turned bright red and became indignant. "It's not like that!"

"What's it like then?!" The blond vampire asked accusingly.

"Yeah?" Willow went to stand behind Spike.

"What difference does it make?! It's none of your business anyway! I had to protect my sister and now she's protected!" Buffy spoke angrily, peering over at Giles for support.

He was busily studying something in one of his books. Xander looked over his shoulder. "Did you find it?"

"Yes."

Everyone turned to look at Giles who was wearing a strange expression.

"Well?!" Buffy came closer prepared to take the book. But he slowly began reading it.

"The Cross of Malta, a holy relic dated from the twelve century. It is believed to have been blessed by an especially devout sect of monks." Giles spoke slowly, almost in disbelief. "Buffy, they are the sect of monks who made Dawn. They meant for her to have this."

Buffy sat down heavily in a chair. "Huh?!"

"Giles, are you sure that is right?" Willow took the book from him as he removed his glasses and cleaned them.

The red head read quickly and soon wore the same expression as Giles. "This has to be a trick of some sort."

"It's no trick." They all turned to see the hell god standing in the doorway of the Magic shop. Her lips curved into an enormous smile as her eyes fell upon Buffy. "Hi there Butterfly."

*****
Part 7: Glory's Visit to the Magic Box

Buffy smiled shyly. "Hi."

Glory grinned at her and came all the way into store. She turned and began browsing. The scoobies all looked at Buffy in panic.

"Um... Glory, what are you doing here?" The little blonde nervously stepped forward.

"Just here to shop." She smiled down at Buffy, lovingly. "How are you today, Precious? I'm sorry I missed you this morning. Did you like my gift?"

"Uh... yes... um... about that.." Buffy stumbled over her words.

"Well if you liked it, how come you're not wearing it?" Glory glanced down at the little slayer's neck.

"My friends... I mean, my watcher... they..." Buffy pointed toward the gawking group. "They wanted to know more about the necklace."

"Put it on Princess and I'll show you." The hell god chuckled at the slayer's awkwardness. *Awww... she's nervous... she's so cute... she cares what her little friends think of me... How sweet my little princess is!*

Buffy walked over to Giles and took the necklace back. Her hands were shaking too much for her to work the clasp. Willow stepped behind her and fastened it. "There."

"Okay." Buffy starting walking toward her but stopped when Glory held her hand up.

"Right there Butterfly." The hell god turned and quickly grabbed a dagger off of one of the shelves. She threw it at Buffy so fast no one had time to react. The shocked slayer lifted her hands to catch it, but she didn't need to. It stopped and fell to the ground right in front of her.

Glory smiled at the surprised little blonde. "Does that answer their questions?" She removed a list from her purse and held it up. "Who is the shopkeeper here? I'd really like some service please."

Anya brightened up and ran over. "Yes. Right away. I would be happy to help you spend money." She took the list from Glory.

Giles and the rest of the scoobies looked on in stunned silence as Glory hummed a little tune while casually browsing. Anya scurried around gathering the items on the hell god's list.

"So what did you come to see me for?" Buffy stammered. She could feel her hands sweating. She couldn't fathom why she was so nervous, like a schoolgirl with her first crush.

"I didn't, Cutie. This is just a lovely coincidence." Glory laughed as she reached down to push an unruly lock of hair from Buffy's face. She delicately tucked it behind the little slayer's ear. Buffy closed her eyes and shivered. *Aww... she's just adorable.* Everything about the tiny slayer was beginning to intrigue Glory. She found herself continually thinking about her, wanting her.

Glory smiled and bent her head, kissing Buffy tenderly. The tiny blonde was too dazed to think of stopping her. She just stood still and received the kiss, swooning slightly as Glory pulled away. *Oh god!* Buffy's eyes popped open and she turned to look at the scoobies in horror. *That just happened in front of them! Oh my god!*

"It's okay, Butterfly." Glory whispered it to her before walking away. She turned to Anya, "Do you have everything?"

"Yes." The ex-demon smiled pleasantly as she began ringing the items up.

Glory gave Buffy one last sexy smile then went to the counter to pay. Giles cleared his throat loudly, signaling the little slayer that he wished to speak to her. Buffy moved toward him slowly, still in a haze.

The hell god observed the exchange and turned to him. "Hey watcher guy, you can ask me your question directly. There's need to go through my little slayer." Glory arched an eyebrow at him.

"Very well, I would like to know if you had intended for Buffy to give the Cross of Malta to her sister. You must know who enchanted the necklace and what their intent was."

"Of course I know." She waved him off as if bored, then looked pointedly at the slayer. "Buffy, may do what she likes with it. It is a gift."

"I'm going to give the necklace to Dawn then." Buffy declared, testing to see if she would object.

"I'd prefer you wore it since you insist on continuing with that little slayer job of yours. But that's entirely up to you." The hell god turned back toward Anya, handing the eager ex-demon some money.

"So you don't mind?" Buffy wanted confirmation for the others. Confirmation that Glory had just given her a necklace that would actually protect Dawn, even from the hell god herself.

"Princess, I just said that I didn't mind." She caressed Buffy's cheek and smiled. "I really must go now. Okay?"

Buffy nodded, mutely watching as Glory picked up her bag and made her way to the door. "I'll see you in three days, Butterfly." The hell god winked and exited.

The little slayer turned back to face the group with some reluctance. She smiled weakly before squeaking. "See."

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Part 8: Dawn's New Necklace

Glory left the Magic Box, smiling. She had hoped that her little angel would want to give the necklace up. An act that unselfish would mean that her minions are right, and that this little slayer was worthy.

*Please let my tiny snapdragon give the necklace up.* Then she would have no doubt that she had done the right thing by letting the key go.

Glory stopped and closed her eyes for a moment. She took a deep breath and let herself enjoy what she was feeling. It was so new, these human emotions of hope and love.

.......................

The little slayer looked at the group. "I'm sorry for not telling you sooner. It all just kind of happened. Do you understand?"

Everyone remained shocked and quiet, everyone except Spike.

"No, I don't understand! What the bloody hell! I can't believe you slayer! Letting that bitch god touch you!" Spike shouted, enraged by what he had witnessed.

"That's enough!" Giles turned to him. "Spike, I think it would be better if you just left for now."

"Fine. I can't stand lookin' at ya right now anyway, slayer." He stomped out, slamming the door.

Buffy peered back over at her friends. "Wil... Xander?"

Xander spoke first. "Buff, I'm not going to pretend to understand this. But I didn't understand with Angel either. I eventually learned to except him so I guess I'll learn to accept this." He smiled as Buffy came over and hugged him.

"Thank you."

"Buffy, what exactly is it that you feel for her? Are you in love with Glory?" Willow asked, sincerely trying to come to terms with this new revelation.

The little slayer paused and thought about it. "I don't know."

.................

"Dawnie, come down stairs please." Buffy called out as she entered her house. Willow and Tara were right behind her.

"Yep, what's up?" The teenager came running down the stairs.

"Dawn, I have something give you and want you to promise that you'll never take it off." Buffy became very serious.

"What? What is it?"

"Just promise." The little slayer demanded.

"Not `til I see it. What if it's gross?" Dawn crossed her arms.

"Dawn!" Buffy was losing her patience.

"Okay. Okay. I promise."

"Turn around."

Dawn obeyed wordlessly, while Buffy placed the Cross of Malta around her neck.

"Here." Tara walked the teenager to a mirror.

"Oh my gosh!" Dawn squealed with excitement. "It's the coolest thing ever. I'll never take it off. I promise Buffy. Thank you. Thank you." She stood staring at it in disbelief. "These aren't real are they. I mean, they can't be." She touched the stones.

"Yes, it's real. But that's not what's so special about this necklace." Buffy answered glancing at the witches.

"You've got to be kidding me. Wouldn't this be worth like.. I don't know, a gazillion dollars or something." The teenager exclaimed.

"Dawn, come here."

The brunette walked over to her sister. "What?"

Buffy reached up to slap Dawn and was thrown back. A enormous smile settled across the little slayer's face as she grabbed her sister and hugged her.

"Huh?! What's going on?" Dawn was still freaking out over Buffy trying to slap her.

"Dawn, don't you see? The necklace will protect you!" Buffy was excited as she dragged her sister into the other room.

"Buffy, this is amazing. It works for Dawn too." Tara walked over to Dawn and tried to touch the necklace. She received a shock just like Willow had.

Dawn still had a baffled expression on her face. "I don't understand. Buffy, where did you get this?"

The witches both became quiet as they looked at Buffy.

"Dawn, that doesn't matter. Just promise that you won't take it off."

"I already promised, you weirdo. Can I go over to Janice's to show it to her?"

"No. And I don't want you telling anyone that it's real. Do you understand me?"

"Awww... what good is it then?"

"I'll tell what good it is." Buffy grabbed her sister. "I would shake you right now if I could. Don't you get it?! This necklace could save your life when I'm not there to do it. You got that?! So you better treat it like something more precious than jewelry." Buffy sighed, suddenly she seemed exhausted. "Dawn, I'm out there doing my best for you; please help me out... a little."

"Sorry." Dawn lowered eyes, but Buffy pulled her into a hug again.

"It's okay, Dawnie. Everything is okay now." She let out her breath and relaxed. It felt so good. "You know what? I think I'm going to go upstairs to sleep... for a veryyyy long time."

"But it's only nine o'clock." Dawn called after her sister. "Spike will be by to patrol!"

"I doubt it... not tonight anyway. But if he does come by, tell him I have the night off." Buffy said as she went up the stairs to get her first peaceful night's sleep in a long time.

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Part 9: Not Much Time

"Is this going to work?" Glory looked over at Murk and Jinx.

"It should Glorificus, once we have the final ingredient. You and Ben will be separated for good, but you will be trapped in this dimension. Is that what you want, your holiness?" Murk asked bowing low.

"It depends. How much time do I have?" Glory turned to her minions.

Jinx face saddened. "Not much, your magnificence."

.......................

"Are you going there tonight?" Willow asked, glancing over at Buffy.

"Yes, after patrol. Wil, are you okay?"

"Just worried. What if this is some elaborate trick?" The red head peered over at the little slayer. "I know you want to trust her Buffy, but I just can't help thinking that she's up to something."

Buffy looked hurt. "Why? Is it not possible that she feels something for me? That maybe she cares about me? Am I that unlovable?!"

"No, I didn't mean it like that!"

"Well that's how it sounds. I have to go to class. Look Wil, we can talk about it later." Buffy grabbed her bag and headed out the door.

....................

The little slayer smiled warmly as the minions led her upstairs. She sat at the table, noticing the delicious spread of food. "It all looks so good, thank you. Where is Glory?"

"She will be along soon, Princess. She would like you to eat dinner without her." Dreg started serving the tiny blonde while Murk filled her wine glass. Buffy began her dinner quietly wondering where the beautiful blonde god was and why she hadn't arrived.

Glory entered just as Buffy was finishing her meal. "Hello there, Precious."

"Hello." Buffy could feel the butterflies in her stomach as Glory came close.

"Is everything alright, Peaches? You weren't hurt again while slaying?" Glory's eyes fell to Buffy's neck. "You gave the necklace to Dawn?"

The little slayer lowered her eyes nervously. "Yes. But not because I did not like the gift."

The hell god held up her hand. "That's okay, Princess. You don't have to explain." She bent her head and caught Buffy's lips with her own. They kissed for several minutes before Glory pulled back. She smiled at Buffy, delicately running her fingers along Buffy's cheek. "Are your little friends satisfied? Have they approved of you seeing me?"

The slayer's green eyes widened with surprise. "Does it matter to you?"

The hell god chuckled and kissed her again. "Not really, Sassy. Not unless it keeps you from coming here." She picked the little slayer up and pulled her onto her lap.

"I have to come here for Dawn so their opinions really don't matter." Buffy asserted, shaking her head.

"No Buttercup, you don't have to come here for Dawn anymore. She is safe. If she's wearing the necklace that the monks had made for her, nothing can hurt her now, not even me." Glory looked down at the tiny blonde, thoughtfully. "You must realize that? You do not have to do this anymore."

Buffy peered up at the hell god, anxiously. "Do you not want me to come over? Do you not want me here?"

"Princess, I don't want you to come here unless you want to. Do you understand?" Glory gently pushed a small blonde curl from Buffy's eyes and kissed her cheek softly. "Hmmm? What do you want my tiny snapdragon?"

Buffy blushed and lowered her eyes shyly. "I still want to come to see you. But I don't want to have to wait three days."

Glory grinned and hugged her tight. "Awww Princess.... that's so sweet."

"Well can I?" Buffy asked, snuggling up to the hell god.

"I'm working on that Precious. We'll see." She smiled at the little blonde and stood up. "Let's go inside. I want to give my baby a bath."

Buffy allowed herself to be picked up and carried. Glory stood her up near the tub and carefully undressed her, stopping only to kiss and caress her. "There baby, get into the bathtub."

"Yes Glory." Buffy smiled and climbed into the tub as the hell god ran the water. Glory stood up and stripped off her own clothes, then slid into the warm water behind Buffy. She pulled the little blonde up against her, running her hands lightly over the tiny slayer's body. Buffy shivered and moaned. She turned around and bent her head, sucking gently on Glory's nipples.

"That's it Princess, kiss my breasts... Suck on my nipples... Good girl... Mmmmm..." The hell god pulled her tight, closing her eyes against the delicious sensation. She was really beginning to love this little slayer. "Baby!" She lifted her up and kissed her deeply. "Little Buffy... come here, sweetie. I want to make love to you." She stood, picking Buffy up with her and walked into the bedroom. She laid her petite blonde prize onto the bed then knelt between the smaller girl's legs.

Glory smiled up at Buffy before bending between the little slayer's legs and pleasuring her with her mouth.

"Oh god! Glory!... Ahhhhhh!" Buffy arched up off the bed, as wave after wave of orgasm washed over her.

All night was spent licking between each others legs until neither of them could really move. Buffy rolled over giggling. "Glory?"

"Yes, Butterfly?" Glory kissed the golden curls sweated to Buffy's head like a tiny crown, one at a time before asking again. "What is it, Princess?"

"You know, we can do this all the time... if we live together." She smiled up at her goddess.

"You like doing that, don't you baby?" The hell god chuckled, smoothing back the little slayer's hair.

"Yes." Buffy giggled again. "More than anything!"

Glory smiled and kissed her tenderly.

"Well, can we?.. You stay at my house half the week and the other half I'll stay with you." Buffy spoke excitedly, trying to turn in Glory's arms and look at her.

The hell god became quiet, but held Buffy tightly so she couldn't turn around, then gently hushed her. "Shhh... tiny Snapdragon, not right now... Go to sleep, okay?" The taller blonde pulled the small one close, kissing her softly as she rocked her to sleep.

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Part 10: A Day With Glory

Buffy was pleased to wake up and find Glory still asleep next to her. She leaned up on her elbow and watched the hell god sleep for a little while before bending to kiss her.

"Butterfly, what are you doing up so early?" Glory smiled as she pulled the tiny slayer into her arms.

"I wanted to wake up before you could sneak out." Buffy made a pouty face.

"Aww Sassy... hush. No whining today, okay? I don't need a headache." Glory brought her hands up and rubbed her temples.

The tiny blonde frowned. "I'm sorry." She rolled on top of the hell god and slid her naked little body over Glory's. "Mmmm... can I help you feel better?" She smiled charmingly at the goddess.

"Yes, why don't you?" Glory gently guided Buffy down her body until she felt the slayer's warm breath on her pussy.

The hell god moaned with delight as Buffy's soft tongue slipped between her folds. "Oooh baby... mmmmm... slay-errrrr!" Glory tangled her hands in Buffy's soft blonde hair, pulling the small girl against her. "That's it baby!... Oh yes... ahhhhhh!... mmmm... suck... that's right, suck on me... yessssss!"

She could feel Buffy's lips on her clitoris as the tiny slayer began gently suckling. The hell god whimpered in ecstasy as the little blonde slipped two fingers inside of her and caressed her. "Oh baby... yesss... mmmmm..."

The tiny slayer stroked Glory's g-spot hoping to milk more from her. She closed her eyes as the drugging effect of Glory's cum overwhelmed her; it was hypnotic. *More... more please, Glory... more... mmmmm...* Buffy clung tightly, happily servicing her god.

Glory screamed as she climaxed, trembling uncontrollably. The flood of fluid filled Buffy's mouth and her eyes rolled back as she felt the effect. It was the most amazing sensation... absolutely, indescribably wonderful. The little slayer felt as if she was floating.

Buffy continued to lap up the nectar for as long a Glory would allow. Eventually the hell god would pick her up, saying that's enough. It always happened too soon and this time was no exception.

The little blonde complained bitterly as Glory lifted her away. "That's enough, baby. Let me hold you."

"Noooo." She didn't struggle though considering Buffy was in no mood for a possible spanking.

Glory held her gently, kissing her wet little mouth. "Mmmm... I can still taste me on your lips."

"Isn't it delicious?" Buffy asked dreamily, smiling up Glory.

The hell god just laughed and kissed her again.

"Glory?"

"What Buttercup?" The tall blonde played with a damp little curl by Buffy's ear, amused by its springiness. She tugged it gently, smiling as it sprang back.

"Owie." Buffy covered the curl. "Don't pull my hair." She pouted.

"I'm sorry baby. When you sweat your hair just springs into the most adorable curls."

"Sweat?!!!" Buffy looked alarmed.

The hell god laughed harder, but she relented. "Okay. Perspire."

The tiny slayer still pouted as Glory pushed her hands away. She smirked and tugged another little golden curl. "Hey!" Buffy objected, whimpering.

"Awww... baby, does that hurt?" Glory scrunched her nose, laughing. "You're so cute, right now. All complaining and cranky... Wah!" The hell god teased her.

"I was trying to ask you something?" The little blonde's bottom lip jutted out.

Glory kissed Buffy gently. "I'm sorry, Princess. I'll stop picking on you. Now what is it you wanted to ask me?"

The tiny slayer suddenly perked up. "Do you want to spend the day together? We could go shopping or to the zoo or the ocean... or even to a baseball game... anywhere really. I don't care. Let's just do something together, pleaseeee."

Glory chuckled and hugged Buffy tight. "Okay, Precious. Okay."

................

"I just have to change. You can wait in my room." Buffy pulled the hell god inside excitedly.

"Whoa! Slow down, Sassy." Glory laughed as the little slayer tugged at her hand.

"C'mon quick. Dawn's going to be home from school early today and I haven't told her. It would be easier if we hurried."

"Okay, Peaches. Just relax." Glory followed Buffy up to her bedroom.

Willow stepped back into the hall when she saw them. *Oh my god, Buffy's lost it!*

The little blonde stopped and turned around. She stood on her tiptoes to kiss Glory. The hell god lifted her easily and laid a sweltering kiss on the tiny slayer. Buffy trembled as Glory set her back down.

"We have to hurry, right Peaches?" The tall blonde arched an eyebrow as she chuckled. Willow pressed up against wall and watched them, stunned.

"Uh-huh." The little slayer mumbled, dazed as she clung to Glory.

"Come on, baby." The hell god spanked her lightly on the behind. "Do what you need to do so we can leave."

"Okay. I just have to change."

"That's why we came here? So you could change your clothes? Awww sweetie..." Glory took out her cell phone to call the minions. "Yes, it's me. Now listen. I want you to go out today and buy the Princess a full wardrobe. Good. And make sure it's clothes that will flatter her perfect little body." The hell god snapped the cell phone closed taking in Buffy's happy grin. "What is it, Peaches?"

"Nothing." The little blonde shook her head as she walked into her closet to change.

Willow stood still peeking into the bedroom, wondering if Buffy was under some kind of spell. Their constant touching was becoming disturbing to the red head.

Suddenly Glory turned and looked directly at her. "Slayer, we have company."

Willow wanted to run but froze under the hell god's scrutiny. She could hear Buffy's voice. "Oh no! Is it Dawn?"

"No, sweetie. It's one of your little witch friends." Glory cocked her head as she smiled at Willow. "The red head."

"Willow?! Wils!" Buffy ran to the door still in her panties. She peered into the hall. "Willow, what are you doing out there?"

The red head stood rooted to the spot. "Uh... I... uh.."

Buffy grabbed her and pulled her in. "Glory this is my best friend, Willow. And um... Willow you know Glory."

The witch arched her eyebrow. "Yes, I do."

Glory nodded and smiled before turning back to Buffy. "Butterfly, shouldn't you get dressed?"

"Oh!" The little slayer ran back into her closet to finish dressing.

Glory glanced back at Willow. "So witch, you don't like me seeing the Slayer... do you?"

"Is that a trick question? Because the answer is so obviously...NO! I tend not to like bitch gods from some hell dimension. And oh yeah, weren't you trying to kill Buffy before?!"

"Yes. That's very true. But it was a mistake. I realize that now."

"Well whippdee-doo for you! Are we all supposed to just embrace you as a friend?! I don't think so!"

"Ooh you're just like my Sassy. I like you." Glory grinned at the riled up red head. "You're cute." The hell god winked at her causing Willow to blush.

"I'd rather we keep this to barbs and insults, thank you." The little witch backed up nervously causing the hell god to tilt her head back and laugh.

"Oh my you are a feisty one! Peaches, where did you find this little red head?"

Buffy frowned slightly as she peeked around the door. "Willow has been my best friend since I moved to Sunnydale... for like ever. Right Wils?"

"Right. I'm always going to be too so I'm not going anywhere." She glared at Glory.

"Alright then witchy poo, run along and get girlfriend and we'll all go to the zoo together. Hmmm... what do you say?" The hell god smirked at the witch's surprised expression.

"Yeah, come on Willow. We'll all go... It'll be fun. Pleaseee.." Buffy emerged now fully dressed.

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