| TITLE: The Last of the Sunnydale Gang (tLotSG) Chapter 12 AUTHOR: Inquisitive One EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected] RATING: R/NC7 DISTRIBUTION: Sooner or later my site http://www.angelfire.com/tv/inqstive1sfanfiction and any lists I send it to. If you want it let me know. TIMELINE: Takes place after season finale then goes off into its own universe, so if you haven't seen the finale and don't want to know what happened then don't read. SUMMARY: Dawn and Spike are the only two left of the Sunnydale Gang. _____________ Chapter 12 MIDMORNING Dawn walks out of the bedroom to find her father sitting at the kitchen table infront of his laptop. "Morning" Hank looks up "Morning" "Don't forget your vitamins luv" Spike calls from the bedroom "Yeah yeah yeah" Dawn grumbles going to the cabinet Hank watches as his daughter dutifully takes the pills "I called the lawyers listed on the court order and I'm going to meet with them this afternoon." Dawn pauses swallowing the pills "OK." "I contacted a friend who's a lawyer here to help me out since I'm not licensed here." he pauses "Dawn there is one thing that I want to warn you about" "What?" "The fact that you did not report the rape is going to be used against you. The lawyers will say that you had consensual sex with these men" Dawn looks at him then nods "I know." "Why didn't you report what happened?" "Because I didn't want the police to pry into my life. They would have found someway to blame what happened on me or even Spike." she sits down across from her father "The lawyers and if this goes before a judge will want to speak with you... both of you." Dawn sighs "I know." THAT EVENING Dawn looks at Spike as he rests his head on her stomach smiling she runs her fingers through his hair. "She likes it when you talk to her." Spike rubs his cheek against her swollen stomach "When's your father going to be back?" "He said around seven. Wants to take us out to dinner" Spike smirks "Have time for a quick shag?" Dawn rolls her eyes "Maybe later. I'm not feeling me." Spike brushes his lips over her belly then sits up pulling her close "What's wrong?" Dawn shrugs "Feelin' fat and gross. Just to name a few" "Well you aren't fat and gross" Spike replies "Your cute and sexy" he presses his lips to her hair "And you smell so good" he purrs Dawn smacks him on the top of the head "Not now." Spike scowls "But little bit" he protests "Go take a cold shower" she suggests "Oh fine" he groans kissing her quickly he stands heading into their bedroom stripping he makes his way into their bathroom. Dawn sits on the couch stroking her middle 'Maybe I should go take care of Spike's little...' her lips curl up in a small smile 'er big problem.' she sighs standing she makes her way back to the bathroom she finds Spike standing under the running water. She takes in his naked form whimpering at the sight of his arousal. Hearing the whimper Spike looks over at Dawn seeing the lustful need in her eyes. "Come for a shag pet?" he purrs Dawn shakes her head "Came to take care of your problem before Dad gets back." she strips out of her clothes "Don't want you uncomfortable all night." she enters the shower standing on her tiptoes she kisses him "Feel hungry" she purrs licking his neck she smiles at his strangled growl. "Dawn luv your father could come back at anytime." Dawn looks at him reaching down she caresses him "Well then I better get started." she sits down on the showerseat Spike hisses at the feeling of her lips encasing him * Dawn looks at Spike as he dresses smiling at the low purr rumbling through the bedroom. Spike senses her eyes on him he stops purring turning around he looks at Dawn he lifting his brow "What luv?" Dawn carefully stands making her way over to him she pulls him down for a sweet kiss. "I love you" Spike smiles smoothing her hair out of her face "I love you" Dawn winces at the feeling of the little girl kicking her "Ow." she rests her hands on her enlarged stomach "Hey that hurt." Spike chuckles "I think she knows its time for our favorite show." Dawn sighs "Spike she's not even born and you've already corrupted her into watching that stupid show." "Hey Passions is not stupid" the vampire argues "Our girl's got good taste in stories." Dawn rolls her eyes following Spike into the livingroom settling on his lap Dawn looks down at Spike's hand resting on her stomach. "Your polish is chipping off." she remarks "I'll fix it later." "I want to. Where's the polish?" Spike tilts his head at the table beside the couch his eyes glued to the TV. Dawn leans over opening the drawer she takes out a bottle of black nailpolish. Settling back in Spike's arms she shakes the bottle taking one hand she slowly begins to paint his chipped nails. "When's your father getting back?" Spike asks Dawn glances at the clock "If he doesn't forget then he should be back soon." she shrugs "Not going to hold him to it. I stopped holding my breath with him." Spike grunts in response his free hand stroking her middle as he stares at the TV. Dawn sighs turning her attention to the her work on painting her love's nails. 'Well sweetie your Daddy isn't the most traditional Daddy in the world. I mean he's a 100+ vampire with peroxide blond hair and black nails who has an obsession for his DeSoto and duster. Then add that he's chipped and was once in love with your Aunt Buffy who was a Slayer and his Grandsires ex-girlfriend. Then add that he raised me since I was 14. Your Daddy may be one of the big bad we'll teach you about but never ever forget he adores us. Having a traditional Daddy isn't all that. You're a very special girl' she tilts her head to look at Spike Spike sensing Dawn's scrutiny looks down "Yes luv?" Dawn smiles shaking her head "Nothing go back to watching your show" Spike nods his attention back on the TV 'Spike and I will try as hard as we can to raise you right.' MORE THAN AN 1 HOUR LATER The door opens and in Hank walks "Dawn?" "In the livingroom" Dawn replies Hank enters the livingroom to find his daughter leaning against her boyfriend's side watching TV. "You two ready to go out to dinner?" "Sure." Dawn sighs "Once I can get up" Spike and Hank chuckle "Hey no laughing at the pregnant lady." Dawn chastises Spike kisses her temple standing "I'll go get your shoes luv." "I want my black Docs" Dawn calls "How'd you get around Dad?" "Borrowed one of Jack's cars." Hank answers "Who's Jack?" Spike asks returning to the livingroom carrying Dawn's boots he sets them on the floor before her "Jack and I went to college together" Hank replies watching as Spike helps Dawn tie her shoes. "Where do you guys want to eat?" Hank asks Dawn stands with Spike's help "I don't know" "How about Charlie's" Spike suggests "its one of the few places you can actually find something you feel like eatin' luv." Dawn nods "OK" 20 MINS LATER The three find themselves seated at Charlie's. Hank looks at Spike seeing the other man scanning the area "So Spike what do you do for a living?" Hank asks Spike looks at Hank "Appraiser for art galleries and private citizens. Almost the same type of thing Mum I mean Joyce did." "Where do you work?" Hank asks "Home. Every once in awhile I go to a museum and appraise. Don't like leavin' Dawn alone for too long." "What do you appraise?" Hank asks "Mostly weapons sometimes books." Hank nods Spike looks up as the waitress stops at the table " 'ello luv" he grins at the tall black woman "Hi Mary" Dawn greets "Dad this is our friend Mary. Mary this is my father Hank." Mary smiles at the man "Nice to meet you." "You too" Hank smiles back "What can I get you?" Mary asks looking at the three "I'll have grilled chicken with salad and baked potato." Dawn says "Dressing?" "Italian" Mary nods "Hank?" "I'll have the salmon and a salad with Ranch and a baked potato. With a scotch." "Alright." Mary looks at Spike "Usual" Spike grins "Of course luv" "I'll bring your drinks as soon as possible. Dawn I take it you want water." Dawn sighs "Of course" "How'd it go at the lawyers?" Spike demands drumming his fingers on the tabletop. "Spike relax" Dawn says stroking the back of his hand "why don't you go out and smoke." she suggests "you haven't had a cigarette today." "You sure?" Spike asks uncertain about leaving her Dawn smiles "Go ahead. Not goin' anywhere." she assures Spike ponders that then nods "I could use a smoke. I'll be right back" he kisses Dawn his hand caressing her middle before he stands walking out of the restaurant LATER Dawn leans back in the chair listening as her father talks with her love. 'Well sweetie it looks like your Daddy and Grandpa are going to get along... at least try. Grandpa's going to find a way to get them to leave us alone. So they won't take you away from us.' Spike looks over at Dawn seeing her contemplative expression he takes her hand his thumb running over her knuckles "You OK ducks?" Dawn looks at him "Yeah" she assures with a nod Spike lifts her hand to his lips "Good" he grins "How 'bout we head home and talk" Hank nods "Sounds good." They stand walking out of the restaurant they head to the parking lot. Once at the car Spike opens the door for Dawn "Hank why don't you take Dawn home." he suggests "Alright" Hank nods getting into the drivers side "Something wrong?" Dawn asks concerned "No luv. I think I'll just walk home... get a smoke in." Spike leans down kissing her "I'll be home soon." he assures straightening up Dawn nods getting into the car. "Don't stay out too long" she calls Spike watches as the car pulls away lighting a cigarette. After a moment he turns making his way down the street. CONDO "So what's going to happen next with the lawyers?" Dawn asks sitting on the couch facing her father. Hank sits down "Well the other lawyers want to take this before a judge. They think the judge would be willing to keep the court order open." "That can't happen" Dawn says firmly resting her hands on her middle "What's so wrong about that?" Hank asks "You might need that information sooner or later. What if she gets injured and needs blood?" "Look Daddy the only way I could even think of agreeing to the blood test would be under the condition that no matter who the father is they can't fight for custody... joint or not. No visitation... or contact of any kind. Not just with which ever one is the father but his family as well. I don't want any of them near her. Besides to us its Spike who is is her father full out. I think knowing who her biological father is is going to make it difficult in some ways to totally bond with her." she looks at her stomach and then her father "I do love my baby and nothing could change that but knowing which one is her father is going to make it harder to explain when she's old enough. She wouldn't understand why she was never allowed to see him and stuff. Maybe when she's older and understands all that happened then maybe I'll allow the blood test. But right what point is there to know? She's going to have someone better to be her. Someone who'd never hurt her or me." Hank nods "I understand." "You think they'll fight for custody" Dawn states "At least one of the grandparents will. Its possible the one who's married would. The only one you wouldn't have to worry about is the one who's spent the past five years in and out of rehab." "Dad you can't let them take her." "I'll try my best." Hank assures Dawn smiles "Thanks Dad" FEW NIGHTS LATER Dawn hugs her father goodbye "Be back in a week" Hank promises Dawn nods " 'kay" she gives him a small smile Hank looks at Spike "Take care of my daughter" he holds out his hand and the two shake "Not a problem" Spike puts his arm around Dawn's shoulders after shaking Hank's hand "Call when you get home." Hank nods smiling at his daughter "I will" Dawn and Spike watch as the taxi disappears into the night. "Come on luv lets get inside." he kisses her temple leading Dawn inside. |