Now they sat together in Giles house cause the shop had not been big enough
for everyone to sit.
Remus went to Angel and Spike.
"I am sorry, because of earlier, You have to understand that I just found them and am frightened that I will loose them to death or..."
Before he could continue Angel interrupted him.
"We know how you feel. Xander belongs to us and we know that he is strong on his own but compared to us he is so fragile. He could get hurt easily by something that wouldn't even slow us down. It is the same for you. Your other mate seems pretty strong on his own. He has a mask of coldness around him that protects him. But this one seems fragile like some harsh words could hurt him so deeply that it would destroy him. I know now that you three are powerful wizards but it is what I think when I look at him. Just the same as Xander."
Spike nodded his head in agreement and cast a look towards Sirius.
"I think there is something in his past cause he looks a bit confused like he can't believe that there is somebode there for him. He probably thinks that he has to be strong all the time. It is like I thought before I got together with Angel. If you don't show weakness it can't be used against you!"
Remus was speechless.
He hadn't thought that the two vampires were so good at reading people.
"You are right. Thirteen years ago our best friend and his wife were killed and we thought another friend as well. The whole world thought it was Sirius. I believed it too. He was put into prison for twelve years until he escaped. Then Siri explained it to me and it was shocking to discover that the one who was appearently killed after he discovered the murder of Lily and James was not only not dead but also a traitor. Siri hasn't recovered yet. In the eye of the public he is still a criminal."
"Than it is normal that he is frightened. He thinks that you could change your mind and leave him. Keep him save and let him know that you still love him." Said a voice behind them. As they turned they saw Tara looking sadly towards Sirius.
"Mister Snape wanted me to get you so that we can start with the prophecy." she explained.
With that she turned and sat down in a chair next to Oz.
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As they all sat Severus produced a scroll for everyone to read.
After everybody finished he began to wxplain what they knew.
"The First is Sirius. He was wronged in the past and is named after a star. His mates are Remus and I. Remus is a werewolf and in the wizarding world this is called a dark creature. It also fits with the gentle heart. The other mate am I because I a, connected towards our enemy." With that he rolled up his sleeve and showed them his dark mark.
"The Third is Sirius nephew, Harry potter. He rescued the wizarding world as he destroyed Voldemort thirteen years ago. But in the process he got a scar and now he has visions and is bound to the dark lord. His mates are Lucius Malfoy, another spy for Dumbledore, who is hated by the most witches and wizards, and Tom Riddle. He is currently our enemy but due to the binding it seemes as if that will change and the evil inside him will be destroyed."
"We don't really know who the Fourth is but we know who the mates are. There is Draco Malfoy, Lucius' son, he hides behind arrogance and is similar to his father. Then there is Blaise Zabini he is brilliant and is Dracos lover. The headmaster is searching the whole school for a boy with a sword shaped mark and signs of abuse. Whoever was abused will now get help."
"The next stanza indicates that the ritual can't be resolve only around this group. It mentions a light witch...I think it means you Tara. You are the only witch we know now that Wills isn't really one anymore. And it seem that you and Oz are together." Xander concluded.
Tara and Oz blushed but held his gaze as they clasped their hands together.
"The second seemed to mention Giles and Ethan. Because they were together in the past and are together now." Oz seemed to be catching on really quickly
Ethan grinned at this. He had his Ripper back and everything was going to be alright.
"Third is Wesley and Mr. Gunn. Wesley as it seems has trouble seeing his own worth and Gunn works for Angel." said Tara
The both men just nodded.
"So I think it is save to say that the last is the slayer and Cordelia. I can't explain it but it feels right." Spike mentioned.
The prophecy resolved around their group and the wizards.
"But who is the second?" asked Faith.
"That would be Xander. Together with Angel and Spike. It says "Second
will be the one out of the environment of evil in the normal world who has shown
compassion, courage and love to no end." That is Xander, cause I don't
know anybode else that would help whether he could or not.
The mates shall be both past evils, one with a soul, the other with a device
it got to do no harm, but which will be destroyed once they bond. These shall
go with all the others to the world of wonders." His mates are both vampires
with a dark past and Angel is the one with a Soul and Spike has the Chip."
ended Giles.
"Spike! That means that the chip will be destroyed once the prophecy is done." exclaimed Xander excited.
Then suddenly he stilled.
"Will you kill us once it is destroyed?" he asked quietly.
"No! Pet you all are my family. I love you and Angel. And I know that you love them, even when they are gits sometimes. But I would never hurt them, because then I would loose you two." Spike explained gently.
The others could see how much he had changed since he lived with Angel.
"Ok. Now that we have the solution for the greatest part of the prophecy I would say we should go to Hogwards and try to find the last One." Wesley tried to say calmly.
Inside he was excited like a childe. The wizarding world. He would see it, together with Gunn!
He couldn't wait for the trip to start.
tbc