SERIES : Eight Months to Eternity
PAIRING : Faith/Spike, later
Faith/Raven, possibly Spike/Raven
RATING : NC17
SPOILERS : none now, Spike's
chip is gone and they're on their own
DISCLAIMER : I do not own these
characters.
NOTES & WARNINGS : a little
bloodyplay and murder throughout the series.
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Chapter 11 :
Presentation
“What’s wrong?” She asked.
Something was wrong. She knew it.
“Nothing. Everything’s cool.”
“Obviously not, MY Spike would
NEVER say ‘cool’. Now tell me what’s wrong?”
He didn’t want to get into it, but
he couldn’t lie to her either. “There was a price for the asylum.”
“You mean my having sex with her
wasn’t high enough?”
“Faith...”
“What was it?”
“You.”
“WHAT?”
“She wanted Rights to you and I
*had* to give them to keep you safe. She said there were hunters coming for you
and unless she had a vested interest in protecting you, you’d probably die.”
“So what does that mean exactly?
‘Rights’, what is that?”
“It means that when she deems it
appropriate, she will embrace you.”
“Embrace? As in turn me?”
“Yes.”
“But, you... I can’t do this...
I can’t be here anymore.” She tried to get up but he pulled her back down.
“Why do you always try and run
Luv?”
“I can’t do this. I can’t sit
around waiting to die so I can have protection from people who are going to
kill me. How is that a better option? Did you ever think to consult me?”
“Faith, listen to me, you told
her you accepted me as your mate, which means that until such a time when
you’re a vampire, I speak on your behalf to the vampire community and I
accepted. I had to. I can’t lose you. I told you I wouldn’t.”
“So I’m not yours anymore
anyway.”
“There’s more.”
“More what?” She asked scared to
hear any more.
“Since she now has Rights to
you, if she wants you there, you have to be there.”
“Even if it’s against my will?”
“You don’t have a will Bunny.”
“And this is what you want for
me?”
“I want you to live. I don’t
want some human killing you. She can protect you.”
“Did you do this for me or for yourself?
You needed protection from other vamps. How much of this is for me?” She sat
up.
“Don’t get that way Faith.”
“Why not Spike? Afraid I’ll
kno-” she stopped midsentence. “I’m sorry. I’m scared.”
“Me too Luv. Me too.”
*************
“What should I wear?”
“Whatever, we vamps aren’t too
particular.”
“I don’t even see why we are
going back. We could just leave the country and never come back.”
“Funny thing about hunters is
that they chase you though.” He sat on the bed watching her pick out a pair of
jeans and tube top.
“So we find out who they are and
get them first. You drink and rip intestines out and I watch. Afterwards, we’ll
fuck and then leave them behind. Problem solved.”
“It’s not that simple. We can’t
outrun this, not now. She’ll always find us Luv. She’s got family all over the
world, London, Paris, Madrid, Venice, Prague... you can’t outrun them.”
“So you are basically telling me
that I’m going to die pretty soon either by hunters or vampires. And not only
that but there’s no way out short of committing suicide right now?”
“Don’t.”
“Why not? Save myself the hassle
of running or having to be someone I don’t wanna be with.”
“Because I love you. You can’t
leave me.”
“That’s not something you get to
decide, neither does she.”
*************
“So glad you came my dear.”
“I would say I’m happy to be
here, but I’m not.” She said to Raven who was sitting in a chair, or a thrown,
depending on how you thought about it.
“Watch your tongue girl.”
“Why should I? We got what we wanted,
you got what you want.”
“Not quite my darling.”
“I’m not nor will I ever be your
‘darling’ so save it for someone who gives a fuck.” Spike immediately looked at
Raven’s reaction to this new attitude of Faith’s.
Raven stood up and before Faith
knew, she was pinned up against the wall behind her, with Raven pressing into
her. “You’d better learn quickly to respect me girl, or you will find yourself
William-less very soon, sooner than I’d planned.”
Faith flinched, trying not to
show her weakness. She couldn’t show her weakness. “No one is the boss of me
lady. You think you want me around for eternity? Be my guest, but I won’t roll
over and play lap dog to you.”
Raven let her go and walked to
the top of the stairs. “We’re almost ready. You’d better not make a spectacle
Faith, or you’ll be exterminated, asylum or not. Understand?” Faith nodded.
“Good.”
As they waited for the
preparations to be finished, he sat watching Faith stare at the floor. He
already regretted his decision. He had no right to decide what was best for her
and he certainly didn’t want someone else to sire her, if it was to happen. He
missed what it had been like before when they had first met. He missed being
evil and playing and fucking before everything got so complicated. Why had he
ever thought about coming to Raven?
*Because you’re stupid mate.
That’s why.* But that wasn’t the reason. He wanted to reclaim his status as a
master vampire. What happened with the Initiative had been an embarassment and
he wanted to rectify it. He shouldn’t have involved Faith. But he wanted her at
his side when he had his own clan. *Just had to go and fall for a slayer!*
Things were too complicated these days.
“Mistress Raven?”
“What?” Raven asked of the
minion.
“We’re ready. All the guests
have arrived.”
“Wonderful. Let’s begin.” She
stood up and Spike grabbed her arm.
“Let’s talk first.”
“Talk?”
“Please, I beg you...” he
pleaded with her. He had to rectify this situation somehow. He wasn’t sure if
things could ever be the same with Faith if he didn’t try.
“Very well. We will begin in ten
minutes.” She led him to a private empty room. “What is it William? I don’t
have time for this.”
“What do you want in exchange
for the rights.”
She laughed at him. “Do you
honestly think I’d give them up?”
“She doesn’t want to be turned.”
“When does that ever stop us
William? I didn’t want to be, you didn’t want to be... the list goes on and on.
It’s fate.”
“No. I won’t let you.”
“You won’t let me? You, dear
boy, don’t have a choice.”
“Please... I’ll do anything.”
“Anything to save your precious
from an eternity with me? Is that such a bad thing?”
“When she doesn’t want it, yes.”
“Drusilla was right, you have
gone soft. I didn’t believe it when I ran into her, but I see now it’s true.”
“That doesn’t hurt me.” He stood
his ground.
“If I were to give them up, I’d
have to have something equally as good.”
“Name it.”
“What is even more precious than
rights to a slayer? I can’t think of anything, can you?”
“What about Angelus?”
“Oh, your guilt ridden sire,
you’re gonna bring him to me for her? Of what interested would he be to me? I
have no use for him.”
“Then what?”
“How about you William? Are you
willing to let her go in exchange for yourself?”
Chapter 12 :
the Deal that Death Hath Made
He stood frozen. Was he willing?
“So? Are you?” She asked.
“Yes.” He whispered.
She stared at him for what
seemed like hours. He’d made the right decision. Faith could live her own life.
He was being the better man. He looked at Raven and she started clapping.
“Congratulations William, you have just succeeded in surprising me. Excellent
show!”
“What?”
“A vampire willingly submits to
save a mortal’s life. I never thought I would see the day. Come now, it’s time
to go.”
“For what?”
“The presentation.”
“But...”
“Hush William.” He followed her
out and she took Faith’s hand and led her to the top of the stairs.
Faith looked down around them,
there were hundreds of vampires waiting. She wondered what Spike was doing
while she was waiting. The room quieted as she walked down half the stairs.
Faith looked to the manacles of the foyer and there were people chained, their
necks dripping. It was kind of exciting.
“Friends and family, I’m pleased
to welcome you to a very special presentation tonight. I have here before me
William the Bloody and Faith the Vampire Slayer.” The crowd started screaming
and growling, obviously confused. Raven raised her arms and the crowd quieted.
“They have been granted asylum and you are all to assist them if necessary.”
Again, more growls and screams. She raised one hand and in an instant a ball of
light flew from it and illuminated the room. “SILENCE!”
Raven turned to Faith. She’d
told Faith was expected of her. “You are a slayer, correct?” Faith nodded. “Do
you admonish yourself of your title?”
“I do.”
“Do you accept our customs as
your own?”
“I do.”
“Do you give of yourself
willingly?”
“I do.” Faith pushed her hair
back exposing her neck. Raven descended upon it and Faith felt the two pricks
as Raven drank her blood. After a few mouthfuls, she stopped and pulled away.
“She is of us now. She is under
our protection. You are to give your lives for her safety.”
“WHY?” One minion screamed.
“Who dares question me?” She
challenged.
“I do. Why should we protect a
slayer?” One minion separated himself from the crowd.
“Because I am your Master now.”
Faith saw Raven take a stake and it flew through the air and hit the minion and
he turned to dust. “Anyone else want to challenge me?” The room remained
silent. “In addition to asylum, William has claimed her as his mate and she is
to be treated as the mate of a Master vampire.”
Raven walked down a few more
stairs and motioned for Spike and Faith to follow. They did. “Faith is the one
we have been waiting for my children. Her arrival is the beginning of changes.
Her blood is the purest and sweetest I’ve tasted. For this reason, I have
Rights to her.” The crowd gasped but remained silent. “Enjoy the party tonight
my children for the future looks bright.”
A few vampires continued to look
at her but most went back to groping each other or biting the victims chained
the walls.
“Come to my chambers.” Raven
said to them. They followed her. She opened a door at the end of a hallway. The
room was beautifully decorated with walls of bookshelves. “Sit down both of
you.” They did. “William has offered himself in exchange for your freedom
Faith, but as you noted in the presentation, I declined his offer.”
“Is there a point? Cause I’m
extrememly bored.” Faith quipped.
“You’ve got powerful blood.
You’re strong and I believe that force that I have been feeling is you. I believe
you will lead us in our greatest feat yet.”
“What? Planning on taking over
the world Pinky?”
“Precisely.” Raven hissed.
“Huh?”
“Demons walked the world once
before and our time will come again. I believe you will lead us.”
“Why me?”
“Because your soul is dark and
powerful. You have access to those powers if you open yourself to them. *That*
is what I want. That’s why you came. I have childer, I do not wish the burden
of another to teach.”
“So, what’s the problem? Let us
go.”
“It doesn’t work that way my
dear. You’re a slayer and you will be turned one day in the future. I will be
the one to turn you on that day, not William. My blood will make you the
strongest you can be. William cannot be your mate if you’re his childe. The
answer is simple.”
“How so?”
“You will do something for me.
The hunters are coming. There is a book, a talisman and a crystal I need. The
hunters will have those things. You will retrieve them for me.”
“And why the hell would do
that?” Faith asked.
“Because if you are successful
you can leave. You can have ten years together before returning to face your
destiny on my arm. You will come back and will be brought into the darkness. I
have great things planned for you. Both of you.”
“Like what?” Spike wondered.
“Such things are a mystery yet
to me, but great things are instore. Do you accept my proposal?”
Spike looked at Faith and both
agreed. “Yes.” They said in unison.
“Wonderful. You are free to go. I
will see you ten years from today. Enjoy your time, teach her our customs
William. She will need to know.” With that Raven disppeared behind a curtain.
Spike grabbed Faith’s hand and
they ran out of the building. They got in the allyway and he grabbed her waist.
“So?” He asked.
“So I’m going to die in ten
years. How is that better?”
“Because she doesn’t want a
childe in you, she just wants you to be strong. She will let you be with me.
She’ll let us be together.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes Luv, I’m sure.”
“Then I think we should
celebrate.”
“What did you have in mind?” She
smiled seducatively.
*************
He looked up at her naked body
covered in sweat from hours of fucking. She was insatiable. She was made to be
a vampire, of this he was convinced. She slowly fingered herself as he dove
into the girl’s neck and tore it open. Blood gushed from the wound and he
buried his face in it. He growled as he drank and lapped at the spurts of blood
hitting his face. THIS was what eternity was about. Drinking and fucking. He
was sitting on his knees and he felt Faith’s body press against his back as she
crouched behind him. Her hands slid under his arms and slathered the blood over
his chest. He felt her lips on his neck savagely biting and sucking on him.
She rubbed her wet pussy on his
back and ass and finally stood up. She forced him to turn around, grabbed his
face and shoved it in her cunt. “Eat me baby.” He kissed her creamy blood
covered thighs. Her entire body was covered in sweat, blood and cum. She was effectively
fucking his face while running her blood covered fingers through his hair. “You
feel so good Puppy.” She said.
He growled in response and she
moaned, “Bunny like...” she whimpered as his tongue fucked her. Spike pulled
her down to her knees and back onto the blood covered floor of the rented room.
Her hair was matted with it and she arched against his touch as his fingers
slid inside her hot channel smearing blood inside her. “Fuck me Spike...
please... inside now.”
He thrust inside hard and she
moaned encouragingly. “You’re so bloody tight baby, I love your hot little
cunt.”
“Just shut up and fuck me with
your huge cock baby, talk later.” She panted as he pounded her into the puddle
of blood that splattered their bodies. Her nails scratched down his back
digging into his skin and she thrashed under his body. He kissed one of her
breasts before biting into it roughly and drinking her life from the wound. She
shuddered and screamed in orgasm for what seemed like hours. He shot his load
deep inside her cunt as he drank.
“God Puppy, I don’t think I can
move again. I’m too tired.”
“Me too, but not a bad way to
start off, huh?”
“No baby, not bad at all.” Soon
she was sleeping curled up in his arm, they way it should be.
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