Disclaimer – I don’t own Buffy, Angel, Willow,
or any of the other characters, “although I wish I did” but I don’t, they all
belong to Joss Weldon.
Authors Note –
Angel did not go to hell but rather, he was killed by Spike and
Drusilla. He did not that’s DID NOT loss his soul because that’s just
crap, in my universe he’s aloud to have sex. This really doesn’t have a season
time frame. It’s about a year after the Wish. Second story in my ‘Puppy Love’
series.
Special Thanx – Special thanks to my “Anime girl”
she’s the one that got me started on fanfic and Anime, so I basically owe all
my pieces of fanfic “Especially the smut ones” to her. And I know she’ll one
day own the biggest and most famous Anime studio in the world, and make about
50 grand a week, so never to early to start sucken up.
Save me
She wasn’t sure exactly how the idea had
come to her, or more appropriately why it had taken so long, but here it was
now and she had every intention of trying it. “Why not?!” Buffy paced
restlessly around the library trying to convince everyone of what a good idea
her plan was. “Anya you said it was possible to bring Angel over from the other
world to ours just like with the other Willow right?” “Well yes. It’s actually
really simple.” Giles again sighed in worry. “I just don’t know if this is such
a good idea. From what Willows… Worse half told us I’m just not certain if it
would be wise to bring that version of Angel into our world.” “Giles! After
hearing what she told us it would be cruel to let him stay there!” Giles knew
she had a point, Willows counter part had taken great pleasure in telling them
all about her ‘pet’ and what she and the Xander of her world did to him. It had
been enough to make Buffy along with the rest of them want to puck. “Well…”
Willow seemed to take great consideration in what she was about to say. “Well,
what if Buffy went there and checked him out first, and then if it really is
like the vamp me said she can just bring him back with her.” Everyone remained
quit for a moment and then broke into a chorus of complements.
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He huddled up into the corner fear and pain
coursing through every vein in his body, as his chains hung heavy around his
neck and wrists. *No closer, please, please no closer.* He knew what was
coming. He had helped the slayer, had tried to destroy everything the master
worked to build, and now the slayer was dead and he was back to his life of
torture, he had failed, for the second time. Willows mate Xander was almost as
furious as the master, one of the white hates had killed Willow and that was
not being taken lightly. He watched fearfully as the Master along with Xander
unlocked the cage and strolled over to his corner. He felt his fear raise as he
saw the bottles of holly water they held, along with the rusty hooks and
daggers that swung next to Xanders hip, but the scariest thing, the one that
petrified him the most, was the cold, hateful, murderous looks on their faces.
Xander stop only a few feet away, where he stood and waited for the Master to
give the order. "Puppy." It was said with such venom that Puppy was
now certain that he would not live to see another night. *Buffy… Buffy I’m so sorry I failed you.* Taking one
of the hooks from Xander, the Master slowly walked up to him…
Every one was gathered in the library
waiting anxiously. There’s a large pentagram drawn on the floor with Celtic
symbols and candles all around it.
“Come on, let’s get going.”
“Calm down Buffy. This all has to be done
exactly right if it’s going to work. Is everyone ready?” Everyone nods “Very
well then. Anya Willow take your positions.” “Now listen carefully Buffy. After
the gate is open I’m not positive of what will happen, if everything goes right
then you should be able to cross through the gate to the alternate dimension to
find Angel, but you need to keep in mind that none of us knows what he’ll be
like. This is very dangerous, there’s no predicting his personality or what his
reaction to you will be.” “I know. Look I know that none of you may understand
why I have to do this, but if I can save this Angel then………” “It’s okay Buffy
we understand.” “Thanks Will.” “Oh Buffy.” Anya quickly interrupted. “He was
kept at the Bronze, it was like the local vamp colony. That’s where you’re
probably going to find him.” “Thanks.” Mrs. Calendar takes her position in the
center of the pentagram as Willow and Anya take theirs on either side. “Here
goes. En terre neuve bien avant Roy entre! In justement non eslongno de mort,
Champ Perusin O l’enorme deffaite! L’Antechrist trois bein trois annichilez!
Lasche, sans foy, sans loy, seignera terre, Son corps humain eau rougie,
gresler terre!” There’s a harsh flash of red light……… The light grew dimmer in
a matter of seconds and Buffy found her self standing in a burned out building.
“Okay, that was new.” She gave a quick glance around the room. “I know this
place…… Oh my God, it’s the library. What the hell happened to…… That’s not
important right now slayer, you have a vampire to save.” Heading over to the
Bronze she hoped she wouldn’t be to late. “Great two hours till sunset.” Buffy
knew exactly what had to be done. She only prayed that Angel was not kept on
the top floor with the others. After surveying all the boarded up windows she
quickly went to work. One by one in a speed that only a slayer could manage she
destroyed every one of the boards on every one of the windows. Stopping only
momentarily to enjoy the screams of terror and agony that radiated from within
the building as everyone of the blood suckin basterds inside was reduced to a
pile of ashes.
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Angel slowly opened his eyes. He was naked
on the cold floor of his cell. Pain shot though his entire body letting him
know that he was still alive, well technically speaking any ways. He slowly
began to recall exactly what had happened over the last few hours and as he did
he couldn’t help but start to sob. *Oh Gods, why didn’t they just kill me? I
wish they had just killed me.* Feeling revolting and scared he miserably began
to cry himself back to sleep. “Agghhh!” Trying to calm his sobs Angel
sluggishly raised his head as he heard another scream come from upstairs,
followed by several more. *What the hell?* That was when he saw her. *Oh Gods!
Buffy…* “That’ll teach you boys not to sleep in the nude now won’t it!” She
casually descended the stairs brushing some ashes off her skirt in the process.
*No, it can’t be. He killed her. I saw her die.* “Vampires, can’t live with um
can’t……” She stop short as she spotted Angel. “Oh Goddess, Angel.” Her heart
immediately broke as she took in the sight before her. Curled up in a fetal
position, naked, and trembling Angel lied hurtled against the corner. “ Angel.”
He seemed to be trying to control his crying. Slowly so as not to alarm him
Buffy carefully retrieved the key from the far wall and unlocked the cage door.
*No it can’t be her. Or if it is she’s come back to kill me for leading her
there. Oh, just let me die.* Still moving slowly she crouched on to the floor
beside him, as he curled up into a little ball. His naked body was drenched in
blood and shivering violently from his sobs.
Moving to wrap her arms around him, he howled in fear and pain trying
desperately to push him self away. Getting very worried she tried again.
"Angel? Honey. Can you understand me?" She tried to keep her voice to
calm and soothing. He slowly raised his head and looked at her with pain filled
eyes. "Buffy," it was barley a whisper but it was enough. Buffy was
immediately at his side again, whispering words of comfort and holding him
protectively. Having no energy left to protest he simply whimpered pathetically
and closed his eyes.
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She
wasn’t quit sure how long she had been holding him, but it had been at least a
few hours. *I have to get him out of here before the Master comes back.* Even
though she had succeeded in dusting the vamps that hadn’t been taken care of by
the sun, the master had not been one of them. And she could only guess when he
would be back. Taking one more heart-wrenching look at all the gashes and
bruises on Puppy’s body she decided she had to wake him up. Shifting her
position she began to try to wake him.. "Angel?" she gently stroked
his black hair back.
"Mhhm?" Puppy
carefully stirred before wearily opening his eyes and gazing at his savior.
"Time to wake up sweety." She looked at him lovingly.
"Buffy?" She gave him a reassuring smile. "That’s me. How’re ya
feeln?" *Okay stupid question. How do you think he’s feeling idiot.* He
stared up at her. “You… he… he killed you… Oh Gods I’m so.. I’m so sorry.”
“Shhhh. It’s okay. Everything’s going to be okay now.” But he didn’t seem to
hear her. “I'm sorry….I tried to help you. I’m so sorry I failed.” She tried
again to calm him. She had to get them out of there.
"Shhhh, Angel, shhhh. You didn’t fail me." Buffy lovingly stroked his hair again. "Now you’ve got to listen to me. We’ve got to get you out of here- " “No.. Vampires.” “Shh. It’s okay their gone.” He looked at her curiously, not understanding her statement. “Gone?” “Yeah, I fried um….. took care of them.” “The master?” “Well that’s kind of why we’re pressed for time, see I’d rather not get into another fight with him right now-“ “Perhaps that’s because you were killed the first time.” Buffy wiped around and found her self staring up into the grotesque face of the vampire she had killed over four years ago, along with her best guy friend Xander. Releasing Puppy she quickly composed her self and stood up. “Well you obviously did a sucky job of it seeing as how I’m still here.” The vamp Xander step casually forward. “Well I’ll be certain not to make the same mistake twice. Isn’t that right Puppy?” Only then did she notice how Puppy had crawled back into the corner, curling up into a tight ball again. “Puppy?. What th….. No, ya know what, I really don’t want to know.” *I’m going to protect him. I’m not going to let this one die too.* Taking her fighting stance she quickly put herself in front of their Angel, bond and determined to protect and save him. But before Vamp Xander could even morph his face the Master put out his hand to stop him. “What is it?” The Master looked curiously at Buffy. “This isn’t the Slayer you killed. She isn’t the same.” This of course got Puppys attention, fearfully raising his head he looked curiously at the young woman that had just held and comforted him. True she did not act like the first Buffy he had meet, that one had been so hard and determined as if slaying was all that mattered. But this Slayer, this Buffy had seemed so caring so benign, she had actually held and rocked him to sleep. Even if she wasn’t really Buffy he couldn’t bear to let her get hurt. *I have to help her. I won’t let her die too.* Pushing himself up he crawled painfully in front of his protector. Then shifting to his true face, he bared his fangs and growled threateningly at the other two vampires. As she gazed down at the injured vampire Buffy couldn’t help but feel the tears start to caress her face. *Oh Gods, he’s trying to protect me.* Unfortunately Vamp Xander and the Master held no such praise for his act of bravery. Before Buffy could react Xander lashed out his left foot, kicking Puppy in the solar plex, and sending him crashing to the floor at Buffys feet. Still exhausted and badly injured from his earlier punishment Puppy hastily retreated backed to his corner. Furious by Puppy being hurt further Buffy promptly pulled out her stake and prepared to end this. “You are so gonna pay for that.” “Am I little girl?” Xander retrieved a long steel chain from the floor, but was once again stopped by the Master. “No, the slayer is mine.” Sparing one more glance at Puppy Buffy went into bitch slayer mode. Dropping the stake and hurtling over them both she landed on the outside the cage door, then swiftly grabbing a sword from the basement floor she took her stance. "My, my you have a little more talent then the other one." "You ain’t seen nothen yet." Charging at the rat faced demon Buffy brought the sword down and lashed out a roundhouse kick in one swift movement. Surprised by the skill executed in the move the master reacted to slow to avoid being clipped in the arm by the tip of the blade. Succeeding in throwing the Master off balance long enough to take control Buffy decided it was time to show him exactly what she was capable of. "Awww, is that the best you can do." “You little bitch.” Flaunting her power. “Now, now, sticks and stones may break your bones but this-“ She jumped and pivoted in the air bringing the sword down and around slicing the ass holes head off, killing him for the second time. “Is gonna kill ya. Am I awesome or what.” Then she heard him. Puppy let out a pained whine from his corner. Buffy quickly whirled around and realized why, while she had been so wrapped up in the Master she had completely forgotten about Vamp Xander. Who, in her absence, had marked Puppy's already wounded body with several more large bruises and gashes from his chain. She watched in pure rage as Puppy cringed in terror and tried to prevent the more sensitive parts of his body from being struck. More then ready to be done with this whole mess and get out of there Buffy dropped the sword and retrieved the earlier discarded stake. Before Vamp Xander could even turn around the piece of wood was in his heart and he was reduced to a pile of ashes.
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Puppy felt the tears quietly running down his face as she deliberately crouched down beside him again, then removing her long leather trench coat and carefully covered the upset vampire with it. Not quit knowing what to do he gave her a pleading look and continued to cry. Buffy noticing his distress gently wrapped her arms around his damaged body and started repeating her soft reassurances. “It’s okay Angel. Your safe now.” Oddly enough the sensation of her touch, gave him a sort of safe comfort, the same kind he had gotten when she had held him before. Then feeling slightly stupid and shy he hesitantly snuggled up against her, burying his face into her sweater. Just wanting to make him feel better she readily began comforting him again, gently stroking his hair she continued her reassurances. “Every things going to okay. Your safe now, I promise.”
To be Continue…..