Sanguinary, 1. Accompanied by much bloodshed or carnage. 2. Flowing with blood; bloodstained. 3. Eager for bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Night of the Sanguinary Moon

Part 1.

Buffy entered the library and looked around. Giles was busy prying open a large wooden crate. He was grunting with the strain. He glanced up at Buffy. She gave him a slight smile as she walked over to where he stood.

Buffy took the crowbar from him, "Here let me do this before you give yourself a heart attack."

Giles gladly handed over the crowbar, "Yes of course thank you. I got this from my sister today. It contains books she bought an estate sale in Bath."

Buffy smiled as she made quick work of opening the crate, "All done. Wow books old ones and very musty smelling."

Giles smiled, "Doesn't matter. Hmmm how interesting, my sister has found some rather fascinating books on demons and witchcraft."

Buffy reached down into the crate, "Yeah more books for research."

Buffy felt a tingling run up her fingers when she encountered a large velvet pouch. She glanced over at Giles. He was lost in a book with a smile on his face. Carefully Buffy took the pouch out of the crate. Her whole body was tingling by now. Looking at Giles she clutched the pouch to her chest. She had to find out what was in it and she didn't want to share her find with anyone at the moment.

Buffy went up the stairs into the stacks. She went over to the old over stuffed chair and sat down. Slowly she opened the black velvet pouch. A slim leather book slid out. Her skin seemed to hum at contact. Buffy took a deep breath and opened the book.

The name "Angelus" was on the opening page. She knew it had been written by him she had seen Angel's handwriting several times. It was a journal written by Angelus.

Settling down Buffy began to read.

"At last my journal has been delivered to me. Any longer and I would have had to pay a certain demon a visit to see why it was taking so long. I didn't go through all that pain for naught. It is everything I was promised. A leather bound journal made with my own skin."

Buffy gasped and looked the cover over. It was his skin. That would explain why the journal had effected her. Looking closely she could make out faint traces of moles she had seen on his back. Buffy opened the journal and started reading again.

"I heard about vampires having enough skin removed from their bodies to make special items. I chose a journal with fine rice paper. It took several hours to carefully peel the skin from my lower back. Even though I had drank quite a bit of whiskey and smoked some opium it still was very painful. I was thankful that Darla was elsewhere when I had this done. She would have been furious with me. I was healed by the time she joined me.

Darla was quite upset when I was tattooed. I went to special demon to have it done. I wanted to make sure that the tattoo would never fade or disappear. Sometimes that occurs with vampires. Ink with a few drops of holy water and silver needles ensured that my tattoo was permanent."

Buffy sighed as she read. She had asked Angel about the tattoo once and he had just glared at her. Now she had insight into why. Sighing Buffy put the journal back in it's pouch. She figured that if the sun touched the leather it would burn or mar it. Buffy tucked the pouch into her backpack. She would read more at home.

Part 2.

Later at home. Buffy closed her door and sat down. Her Mom was still fussing over her. It had been a week since she had been sick with the flu. She felt fine now. One of the advantages of being a Slayer. Of course her Mom didn't know about that.

Buffy wasn't going out on patrol tonight. She was taking the night off. Buffy picked up her backpack and took out the black velvet pouch. Taking the journal out she settled back. Buffy skipped some of the pages that were detailed with descriptions of his kills. The drawings though made her stop and look. Some were beautiful. Sketches of Darla some of which were her in the nude. Other drawings though were disturbing to look at. People being tortured or dead.

Yawing Buffy put the journal back in it's pouch. She placed it in her trunk making sure it was no where near the garlic or other vampire repellents. She did not want to damage it in any way. Buffy crawled into bed and quickly fell asleep.

The next day at school Buffy kept thinking about what she'd read in Angelus' journal. Willow noticed her friend's distant look.

Willow poked Buffy in the ribs, "Hey thinking of Angel?"

Buffy jumped and glared at Willow, "Um sort of."

Willow nodded, "Thought so. Are you going to the Bronze tonight?"

Buffy shrugged, "Probably. Oz and his band are playing right?"

Willow giggled, "Yeah."

Buffy smiled, "Then count me in. So things are good with the two of you?"

Willow sighed, "They are."

That night at the Bronze.

Buffy was actually bored. Oz and the Dingos were the only things good about the night. Buffy felt herself start to tingle. Looking around she spotted Angelus standing near the stairs. He gave her a wicked smile before fading into the shadows.

Buffy stood up, "Willow I am going home. Might do a quick sweep first."

Willow shook her head, "That's all you do now. Patrol, home, bed, school. You need to have some fun."

Buffy shrugged, "Fun just isn't in my book for now. With Angelus out there I have to be alert for anything."

Xander walked up, "Going already? Need an escort home?"

Buffy smiled at him, "Nah I am good. Stay have fun. See you in school tomorrow."

Buffy could tell that Angelus was following her. Sighing she stopped and glanced around.

Buffy sighed, "Damn it Angelus you coward show yourself."

Angelus stepped out of the shadows, "Hello lover."

Buffy stared at him everything she'd read came back to her, "I don't want to fight. Look I have something of yours I bet you would love to have back."

Angelus leaned against a tree, "What could you possibly that I'd want?"

Buffy grinned, "Your journal made with your skin."

Angelus quickly went over to her, "You have that?"

Buffy nodded, "Yes and I have been reading it. You want it back I will meet you tomorrow night."

Angelus glared at Buffy, "Sure. I am still using my apartment meet me there around 8 or so."

Buffy sighed, "I will be there."

Angelus smirked, "Good. Until then goodnight lover."

Buffy watched as he sauntered off into the darkness. Sighing she headed for home. She was going to finsih reading his journal tonight.

Part 3.

Buffy read through a few more pages of the journal. More torture and death. Not her idea of bedtime stories. Buffy turned the page and paused.

"Darla insisted that we hide out here in the middle of no where. She doesn't want me running into a Slayer anytime soon. It is drawing near the Night of the Sanguinary Moon. When Darla first told me about it I was skeptical at first. A night where a master vampire goes on a feeding frenzy then finds a Slayer and has sex with her. The one night when a master vampire is fertile. That is why Darla has us tucked away here in this old castle in Scotland. Hardly any humans and the nearest Slayer according to our informants is in Haiti."

Buffy put the journal down. She wondered when the next sanguinary moon would occur. Picking up the journal again she looked for more clues.

"The night has arrived. I feel as if I am going to crawl out of my skin. I am burning up. Darla has me chained up in the dungeons. I should be thankful I guess. Darla told me this happens when the moon is aligned up with the other planets in a certain way. Something that occurs about every hundred to hundred and fifty years. Sometimes a little longer. This alignment is a mystical one. Only the wizards and witches seem to be aware of it. Writing is getting harder for me. I cannot concentrate."

Buffy looked at the date Angelus had written. April 1855. Buffy needed to find out when the next Sanguinary Moon was. If it was going to happen soon.

The next morning Buffy walked among the stacks of books in the library. She didn't want to ask Giles about the sanguinary moon. Willow might be of help but she was hesitant about asking her. Buffy went through some of the books on astronomy. She knew she was out of her league. So Willow it had to be.

Buffy found Willow in the computer room, "Hey Wils got a favor to ask you."

Willow glanced up, "Sure what do you need?"

Buffy took a deep breath, "In April of 1855 there was a mystical alignment of the moon and planets. It occurs every one hundred to hundred and fifty years I need to know when this happens again. I can't ask Giles for reasons of my own. Can you do it?"

Willow nodded, "Sure. Let me see what I can find out now."

Buffy grinned, "Cool thanks. It would be great if you could find out today."

After school..

Buffy met Willow in the computer room. Willow was sorting through some papers. She looked up and smiled at Buffy.

"I have what you need. It wasn't so hard once I started looking. The alignment is next month actually."

Buffy stared at Willow, "Are you sure?"

Willow nodded, "Yes. From what I gather it's a very powerful full moon. I think that it would be best if we all stayed in. It seems that it will cause vampires and other demons to act strangely. They will be stronger."

Buffy sighed, "Thanks Willow."

Willow shrugged, "So does Giles know?"

Buffy shook her head, "No and for now don't say a word to him. I need to talk to someone about that night."

Willow frowned, "Sure."

Buffy stood up, "I need to get ready to go on patrol. So see you tomorrow."

Willow watched as Buffy hurried out of the room. Looking down at the papers in her hands she wondered what was up with Buffy.

Part 4

Buffy looked in the mirror. Why was she so worried about her clothes? It was Angelus she was meeting. But still this dark blue tank top with the black pants looked good. Giving herself a shake Buffy quickly left her room. Thankfully her Mom was away for a few days.

Buffy hesitated before knocking on the door. So many memories were associated with this place. Angelus opened the door. Damn he look good she thought. Tonight dressed in a black silk shirt and leather pants.

Angelus grinned, "Why Buf right on time. I like that. Do come in."

Buffy took a deep breath as she stepped into the room. She could tell that Angelus was using the place. It was neat and clean.

Buffy turned to Angelus, "So keeping the place for it's memories?"

Angelus chuckled, "Maybe. I have things I don't want Dru or Spike to see. So got my journal?"

Buffy held out the velvet pouch, "Yes and it is very interesting."

Angelus took the pouch from her, "So you read through it?"

Buffy shrugged, "Do you blame me?"

Angelus shook his head, "No."

He pulled the journal out of the pouch. He ran his long fingers along the grain of the leather. Buffy watched wondering what was going through his head.

Angelus looked at her, "Thank you. I didn't think I'd ever see this again. How did you get it?"

Buffy frowned, "Giles' sister bought some books at an estate sale in Bath and sent them to him. He doesn't know about the journal."

Angelus smiled, "I am glad he doesn't. You didn't have to give this back to me so why?"

Buffy shook her head, "I have no idea. I guess cuz it seems so personal."

Angelus sighed, "It is."

Buffy folded her arms, "The Sanguinary Moon is next month."

Angelus stared at her, "How do you know?"

Buffy shrugged, "I did some digging and asked Willow. I gave her the date in your journal is all I didn't go into details just asked about that alignment with the moon and planets."

Angelus nodded, "If Willow did the research then it can be trusted. She is very smart and good at finding things out."

Buffy smiled, "Wow so you are impressed by Willow?"

Angelus chuckled, "I guess."

Buffy sighed, "So about next month um would you oh hell my idea is crazy."

Angelus stepped closer, "You want to have my child Buffy?"

Buffy looked up into his eyes, "I think so."

Angelus leaned in closer, "Why Miss Summers I am flattered and it would be an honor to be the Father of your child."

Buffy gulped in surprise, "I thought you'd think I was nuts."

Angelus chuckled, "Hardly. I think it would be a very good thing."

He pulled her roughly into his arms. She struggled a little until his mouth captured her in a deep kiss. Sighing Buffy returned the kiss. She had so missed being held by him. She didn't care if he had a soul at this moment.

Part 5

This part is NC 17 for sex!!!

Angelus picked Buffy up in his arms. He carried her over to the bed. He laid her upon it. He gazed at her with lust filled eyes. Buffy was panting slightly from the sensations the kiss had given her. She wanted this to happen. She wanted him.

Angelus gave her a sexy, wicked smile. He started to undress her starting with the boots she wore. He tossed them to the side along with her socks. He gently kissed each foot. Running his tongue along each instep. Buffy gasped as shivers went all through her. Angelus playfully sucked at her toes. Buffy was squirming by now. She had no idea how sensual it was to have her toes sucked.

Chuckling Angelus undid the zipper on her pants and peeled them off her. She lay there with a thin black lace thong and her tank top. Angelus slowly ran his fingers along her legs. He loved the way her skin felt so soft and silky. He could smell her arousal. The scent was a heady one for him.

He pulled the tank top up over her head and off. She wore a black lace bra to match her thong. Angelus felt himself get even harder at the sight of her laying there. Her eyes filled with lust.

Buffy sat up, "Come here."

Angelus stepped closer. Buffy stood up and began to unbutton his shirt. She parted the silky material to reveal his bare chest. She sighed at the sight of his well chiseled chest. So hard and cold like marble. She ran her fingers along his chest. She took his nipples in her fingers and pinched them slightly. Angelus growled low in his throat.

Buffy reached down and undid the zipper on his pants. He wore nothing under the leather. His hard cock sprang free. She gasped it was huge. She hadn't really taken the time to notice that one night with him. Hesitantly she ran her fingers along the length. Angelus was growling and purring.

Buffy glanced up at him. He gave her a lust filled look back. He leaned down and kissed her hard with passion. Buffy moaned softly as his tongue probed her mouth. Angelus gave her a light push. She fell back on the bed.

Angelus kicked off his shoes. He stepped out his pants kicking them to the side. He knelt down and grabbed the thong Buffy wore and tore it from her. She gasped as she was exposed to him. He grinned wickedly. Buffy quickly removed her bra she didn't want it to end up like her thong.

Angelus growled, "Spread your legs."

Buffy felt a rush pure lust at his words. She willingly opened herself up for him. Angelus knelt on the bed next to her. He ran his tongue along her stomach. Tasting her sweet flesh. He moved up to her breasts and sucked at each nipple.

Angelus moved down. Nipping and kissing his way along her torso. He found her clit with his mouth. He sucked on it. Swirling his tongue. Buffy was gasping and panting. She felt so crazy with lust.

Angelus thrust two fingers into her core. She was so hot and wet. Slowly he began to stroke her inner walls with his strong fingers. He sucked on her clit even harder. Buffy was whimpering.

Angelus could tell she was near her climax. He stopped what he was doing. Buffy moaned at the loss of his mouth and fingers. Angelus worked his way back up her body. He Knelt between her legs. Buffy was staring at him wanting him to give her the release she so needed.

With one hard thrust Angelus buried himself deeply in her. She moaned loudly from the pain and pleasure of being filled by him. Angelus growled loudly from her heat and tightness. He was still for a few seconds letting the both of them adjust.

Slowly at first Angelus began pumping into Buffy. As she began to thrust back he picked up the pace. Grabbing her legs he opened her up even more. He thrust hard and deep. She moaned with each thrust. Pure pleasure was flowing through out her body.

Angelus pumped even harder. They were rocking hard and fast building up to their release. Buffy yelled as she came. Thrusting hard against Angelus he vaginal walls clutching him. Angelus raked a fang along her breast and lapped at the trickle of blood. He came roaring as his cold seed spilled into Buffy.

Angelus slowly pulled out of her. He collapsed on the bed next to her. Buffy was trembling. She curled up against him. Angelus sighed as he wrapped an arm around her pulling her even closer.

Part 6.

Angelus' POV

Angelus woke up. A warm body was pressed against him. He sighed as he recalled the evening's events. Slayer, his worst enemy was sleeping soundly in his bed. Looking down at her blonde head nuzzled in the crook of his arm he felt content. That startled him. Never had he felt this way. Not even when human.

Angelus wasn't sure if he liked how he felt. It scared him in a way. Buffy moaned softly in her sleep. Her nose twitched slightly. Angelus couldn't help but smile. Damn but he was in love with her. His soul had recognized the wonder that was Buffy and had fallen in love.

Now here he was demon and he was still in love with her. The absence of a soul could not wash away how his heart and mind felt. He realized now that was why he couldn't kill her when he'd had the chance.

Angelus could not help but admire Buffy. She was brave and strong. Didn't take shit from any one be they human or demon. He wanted to protect her. Take her away from Sunnydale and keep her safe. But he knew that was something he could not do. She was too loyal to her family and friends.

Angelus began to make plans. First he had to get rid of Spike and Dru. Second he would find another place to live. The mansion was decent for a vampire or two but not for his family. That's what Buffy and he would be. With a child they would be a family. One that he intended to take very good care of.

Another concern was money. He had some stashed away. But he knew they would need more. Angelus was going over in his mind the various items he'd accumulated over the years. He knew many of them were right where he'd left them. Even with a soul he'd made sure.

Angelus drifted into a deep sleep. Curling up against the small warm body of the Slayer.

Buffy's POV

Buffy slowly opened her eyes. Yawning she went to stretch. A heavy arm was draped across her stomach. Smiling Buffy glanced over at Angelus. He was sleeping deeply.

Buffy sighed being with him had been wonderful. It made her realize how much she'd missed Angel. She knew she'd made the right decision about things. Being here with Angelus felt right. She had no idea what the future held for them but whatever it was she was ready for it.

Buffy knew her friends would be very unhappy about things. Giles she knew would be deeply hurt. He was still grieving over Jenny. Buffy frowned that was one thing they would have to over come.

Buffy smiled as Angelus made small grunting noises in his sleep. He was her mate. The one she was made to be with. Together they would make it. A force to be reckoned with.

Buffy knew that having a baby at seventeen probably wasn't the smartest thing. She was a Slayer and who knew if she'd live much longer. With Angelus at her side her life span would definitely be a lot longer. If her friends and family didn't understand that or accept them as couple they could leave Sunnydale.

Buffy felt Angelus looking at her. She turned and gave him a smile. He smiled back at her. She felt safe for the first time since her birthday. This was right no matter what anyone said this was where she belonged.

Part 7.

Buffy and Angelus stood just outside the library doors. It had been a week since they had made the decision to be together. A week spent getting to know each other. Tonight they were going to tell the gang. Taking a deep breath Buffy pushed the doors open. She stepped inside the library followed by Angelus.

Everyone was there. Willow and Oz were at the computer. Xander sat with his feet propped up on the table. Cordelia sat next to him looking through a magazine. Giles was at the desk checking in books. All looked up in surprise as Buffy and Angelus entered the room.

Xander quickly stood up, "What the hell?"

Giles put the book down he was holding, "Buffy why is he here?"

Buffy turned to Angelus and gave him a slight smile. She turned to her friends, "We have made a truce of sorts."

Xander gulped, "A truce? You gotta be kidding?"

Buffy shook her head, "I'm not. Angelus and I both need each other. We have come to an agreement he is going to leave all of you alone. Not use Sunnydale as a hunting and feeding ground."

Giles glared at Buffy, "Your little truce is a too late for Jenny."

Angelus shook his head, "She had found the restoration spell for my soul. The Gypsy curse."

Giles came around the desk, "Oh so you had to make damn sure she didn't restore your soul."

Angelus sighed, "Don't put all the blame on me Ripper, you were the one who left her alone at night here at the school. If you had stayed with her that night I would not have gone near her."

Giles paled, "What are you saying?"

Angelus stared at him, "I came by and saw the two of you talking. I decided to go away but I saw you leave and so waited a little bit before going into the computer room where Jenny was at all alone."

"Don't start putting blame on Giles he feels bad enough as it is." Xander practically shouted.

Buffy glared at Xander then Giles, "All of you listen to me. I am with Angelus of my own free will. We are a couple. Accept it or not. If you are truly my friends you should understand how I feel. I have been so miserable and lonely the last few months. Full of guilt over what happened. It was my fault Angel lost his soul."

Buffy was starting to cry a little. Angelus put his arms around her, "Shh don't cry baby. It was as much mine as yours."

Everyone watched Angelus comfort Buffy. They exchanged glances among themselves.

Cordelia sighed, "Hey if it means not having to worry about being Angelus' next dinner I am all for the two of them getting together. Besides Buffy has been all grumpy and no fun lately."

Willow nodded, "I have to agree. Besides my boyfriend is a werewolf, true he hasn't killed anyone. But still I am on Buffy's side and yours too Angelus."

Giles frowned, "I am not happy about this what so ever but if it is in Buffy's best interest then I shall look the other way, for now. But Angelus harm her or any of us and you will pay."

Angelus looked down at Buffy, "She means too much to me to harm her. You are all safe for all of you mean a great deal to her."

Xander shook his head, "All of you can look the other way but not me. I will keep a very close eye on Angelus."

Angelus smirked, "Why am I not surprised?"

Buffy sighed, "Thanks guys it means a lot to me. As for you Xander don't try anything stupid it will only go bad."

Xander picked up his backpack, "I am so out of here."

Cordelia stood up, "See you later Buffy." (Hurrying after Xander) "Wait up remember you came with me."

Xander hesitated long enough for Cordelia to catch up with him. They both exited the library. Oz stood up and turned to Willow.

"I need to get you home it's getting late."

Willow nodded, "Yeah just let me get my things together."

Oz turned to Buffy and Angelus, "I'm cool with you two."

Willow slung her back pack over her should, "Ok all ready. Night guys."

After Oz and Willow left Buffy looked up at Angelus, "We need to tell Giles about the other thing."

Angelus nodded, "I agree."

Giles was watching Buffy and Angelus closely. He could see how much they meant to each other.

Part 8

Angelus leaned closer to Buffy, "Want me to explain things to him?"

Buffy looked into his eyes, "Yeah go ahead."

Angelus sighed, "Giles there is more to us being together than the truce. It seems Buffy here discovered an ancient vampire and slayer ritual. Have you ever heard of the night of the sanguinary moon?"

Giles cleared his throat, "Something to do with a mystical alignment of the moon and planets. What does that have to do with vampires and slayers?"

Angelus glanced at Buffy then back at Giles, "On that night a master vampire will be able to get a slayer with child after a feeding frenzy."

Giles stared at Angelus and Buffy, "Dear Lord Buffy is that one of the reasons you have gotten together?"

Buffy nodded, "It is. I want to have his baby."

Giles took his glasses off and rubbed his eyes, "When is the next sanguinary moon?"

Buffy sighed, "Next month. I had Willow find it out she doesn't know why though."

Giles sighed as he put his glasses back on, "Buffy you are only seventeen and on top of that a slayer you may be taking on too much."

Angelus nodded, "We have discussed this. I am going to take care of her in everyway I can."

Giles stared at Angelus, "Can you put aside your natural demon instincts and be a Father and husband?"

Angelus reached over and gently touched Buffy's cheek, "For her yes. My soul fell in love with her. Seen the beauty that is more than skin deep. That love did not leave that is why despite having several opportunities to kill Buffy I didn't."

Giles sighed, "Angelus if we were to find a way to bring back your soul minus the clause would you allow us to restore it?"

Angelus shrugged, "That is a hard question to answer."

Buffy shook her head, "Right now all that matters is how we feel about each other. Having the soul back would be good I guess but why take the chance that things might turn out bad."

Giles leaned against the table, "For now no soul restoration but I am going to look into other options. I will admit it makes me nervous having you being so intimate with each other."

Angelus smiled slightly, "That's understandable. What we need now is more information on the sanguinary moon. I only know what Darla told me."

Giles nodded, "I can do that."

Buffy smiled, "Thanks Giles and if you think we should tell the others we will."

Giles sighed, "Let me do a little more research. I will ask Willow about her research on the alignment of the moon and planets just to make sure when it will occur."

Angelus turned to Buffy, "It's getting late and you need to get home."

Buffy sighed, "I know. Also have a test to study for."

Giles smiled, "I will let you know what I find out."

Angelus took Buffy's hand as they left the library. Giles went into his office and sat down. Closing his eyes he leaned back and sighed.

Part 9

Giles carefully study the charts Willow had given him. A little over two weeks away was the next sanguinary moon. Giles picked up the volume he'd been reading. It was written in ancient Sumatra and some Arabic. According to the book vampires were the most affected during the sanguinary moon. Slayers also felt the pull of the alignment.

There were a few accounts of vampire and slayer coming together on the night in question. The child born of this union would be born human. It was believed that some slayers were descendants of these children. Giles rubbed his eyes and sighed. Should he allow this union? He had a feeling if he tried to stop it though that Angelus and or even Buffy would thwart his efforts.

Giles heard a noise and looked up. Angelus stood just out side his office door. Giles took a deep breath.

"Angelus is there anything I can do for you?"

Angelus shrugged, "Have you found out anything else?"

Giles stood up, "A little not much. The child will be born human. Does that bother you?"

Angelus smiled, "No. I am glad it will be human."

Giles sighed, "Good to hear."

Angelus reached into his coat pocket, "I found this ritual. It's a sort of restoration of the soul. Not sure if it can be used on my though. It's for a human whose soul has been stolen."

Giles took the folded piece of paper Angelus held out, "Ah yes I will take a look. We could modify it."

Willow and Buffy rushed into the library with Xander and Cordelia right behind them. They all halted when they spotted Angelus.

Buffy smiled, "Angelus um you're here."

Angelus smiled, "Yes I am."

Willow was practically bouncing, "Um look what we found."

Giles stared at the object in her hand, "And that is what?"

Willow sighed, "It's a floppy disk you know computers. Buffy dropped her pencil and when she bent down to get she found it."

Giles frowned, "What's so important about it?"

Buffy rolled her eyes, "It's the restoration spell that Miss Calendar found."

Angelus frowned, "But I destroyed the computer."

Willow nodded, "Yea but she must have taken this out of the tower before you showed up and it fell between the desk and a filing cabinet. I um printed it out."

Giles took the print out and read some of it, "Hmm interesting. You know Angelus between the ritual you brought me and this I might be able to restore your soul without that certain clause."

Angelus sighed, "I would only agree to it if there is no clause."

Giles shook his head, "Understandable. I will get right to work on it."

Angelus turned to Buffy, "Would you want this?"

Buffy frowned, "It's weird I like you and I like the souled version too bad I can't get both combined."

Angelus chuckled, "That would be nice."

Giles looked at the two of them, "Buffy the sanguinary moon is a little over two weeks away. Are you prepared? For that matter are you Angelus?"

Buffy nodded, "As ready as I'll ever be I guess."

Angelus took a deep unneeded breath, "Yeah from what I understand I have to feed until I can take in no more then go to her. It must be fresh human blood. Not pig's or donated and warmed up."

Xander piped up, "So we all have to sit back huddled together while you go and feed?"

Angelus looked at him, "Yes."

Buffy frowned, "That's the part that bugs me the most. How much can you take in?"

Angelus shrugged, "I've never been greedy. I usually just have one or two a night if that I can go almost a week without feeding and then the most I fed from was four."

Cordelia made a face, "Ewww that is so ewwww."

Angelus growled, "Forget the whole damn thing. I'll just leave."

Angelus turned and hurried from the library. Buffy turned to everyone, "Damn it you don't know how important this is to us. I ought to just feed you to him."

Buffy ran after Angelus. Everyone exchanged looks. Giles sighed and went back into his office and sat down.

Part 10

Buffy knew where Angelus was heading. Since it was still light out he had to use the sewers so that meant his apartment. She managed to get there before him. She was glad. Buffy sighed in relief when Angelus stepped into the apartment.

Angelus stopped and stared at her, "What the hell do you want. I said forget the whole damn thing. I will just leave town go far away."

Buffy went over to him, "You leave I go with you. I love you and don't want to lose you."

Angelus grabbed her by the upper arms, "Is it me you love or Angel?"

Buffy was fighting her tears, "I love you."

Angelus pushed her away, "Oh yeah right. You were so happy with that discovery of the gypsy curse you went right to Giles."

Buffy sighed, "Angelus you don't realize that you with or without the soul you are the same person."

Angelus chuckled harshly, "No I am a demon a monster one that could rip your heart out."

Buffy shook her head, "No and yes. See the last couple of weeks with you I have discovered something about you. You Angelus and Angel are the same. Two sides of the same coin. You have been gentle and loving with me. I know how much having this child means to you."

Angelus sighed, "Buffy you are blinded by love."

Buffy smiled, "No love has opened my eyes. Look deep down inside of yourself. You will find that the soul is still there if you accept that then I think you will be happier."

Angelus sat down on the edge of the bed, "Buffy it's so confusing I don't know what to think."

Buffy went over to him, "As a human you didn't feel wanted or loved and Darla in some twisted way gave you the acceptance you craved. The Gypsies just tamed the beast."

Angelus looked up at her, "But Buffy your friends and family can't accept me. They didn't really even before. Now I have killed those they loved. How can you even care about me let alone love me enough to want my child?"

Buffy smiled, "Because I see the real you. The one in here." Buffy reached over and gently touched his chest.

Angelus took her hand, "My heart does not beat so how could you find anything there?"

Buffy shook her head, "It's there in your heart and in your mind it's in all of you. You are capable of love and you need to accept that."

Angelus closed his eyes, "Maybe. But I still have the need to hunt and kill."

Buffy smiled, "Do you?"

Angelus frowned, "What do you mean?"

Buffy sighed, "You survived how many years without the hunt and kill?"

Angelus smiled, "I did now didn't I?"

Buffy nodded, "Yep that you did."

Angelus shook his head, "But what about the sanguinary moon?"

Buffy sat next to him, "We can go out of town. Go someplace with a lot people. I can wait for you at a hotel."

Angelus sighed, "But if there are other vampires they could get to you also. A hotel is an open book for any and all."

Buffy frowned, "That's true. Wait my Dad is in Europe we can use his apartment. I have the key you can come in if I invite you right?"

Angelus nodded, "That might work. Los Angeles is a big place I guess I could feed there."

Buffy smiled, "Umm do you have to kill the victim or just drink their blood?"

Angelus grinned, "Hmm you could be right just take enough from each person but leave them alive."

Buffy laid back, "Good we got this all settled now."

Angelus laid back next to her, "Yep that we do."

Buffy giggled as Angelus pulled her into his arms and began to kiss her.

Part 11

The next day.

Buffy faced Giles and her friends. She'd told Angelus to let her handle them. He'd agreed reluctantly.

Buffy sighed, "Angelus and I had a serious talk. We are going ahead with our plans. As for restoring his soul don't. You don't know what might happen. I can guarantee we won't get back the Angel before. Now will be more guilt. He'll have to face his victim's loved ones in person this time around. Plus really Angelus and Angel are basically the same. So for now leave things as they are."

Giles shook his head, "Buffy you are rather young are you sure you want to go through with this?"

Buffy smiled a little, "Giles if I was a normal girl who had no idea vampires existed maybe. But I am a Slayer and I could die tonight. I have found the one man who I can be with and be myself. I know you find it hard to believe but I honestly do love Angelus with or without a soul."

Xander raised his hand, "So we are back to we hide while he goes about his merry way and feeds."

Buffy shook her head, "No. We are going to leave Sunnydale before that night. My Dad is in Europe and we will use his place. Also Angelus is just going to take a little blood from each person he isn't going to kill them."

Giles sighed, "You have everything planned but what about your Mother?"

Buffy shrugged, "She hardly notices me any more. Besides that's the week she will be in New York. I'll tell her if things work out and I get pregnant."

Giles frowned, "Then it's settled. Fine just don't come running to me if things go bad. I am opposed to this I'll have you know."

Buffy sighed, "I am well aware of how all of you feel. It's my life and my decision so deal with it or else leave me and Angelus alone."

Giles sighed, "I'm here for you and the child if you do get pregnant."

Willow nodded, "Same here and I think I speak for Oz."

Xander sat quietly. Cordelia sighed, "Hey like you said it's your life. And dumbass here (she poked Xander's arm) will agree or else he will have to deal with me."

Xander shrugged, "Sure why not jump on the band wagon to hell."

Buffy sighed, "Well ok then. I need to go. See you guys later."

Buffy grabbed her things and left the library.

Part 12

Buffy packed the last bag. Angelus gave her a smile. The sanguinary moon was in three days. They were both feeling the pull. He was on edge and feeling warmer than usual. Buffy wasn't sleeping much but when she did it was very deep.

Buffy had her Dad's ok to use his apartment. She hadn't told him why just that she needed to get away. Angelus picked up her bag. Buffy grabbed her purse and followed him out of the house.

The drive to L.A. was peaceful actually. The moon was almost full and for once the stars were bright. Buffy had to smile. Willow and Cordelia helped her do more research on the sanguinary moon. From what they found out Buffy knew that not only would Angelus be affected but so would she. What and how though was unknown.

Angelus glanced over at her as he drove, "Having any doubts?"

Buffy shook her head, "Nope if I was I wouldn't be here."

Angelus smiled, "Good neither am I."

The apartment building Buffy's Dad lived in was a security one. Thankfully they knew she was coming. At the entrance to the underground garage the guard looked her and Angelus over. With a wave he told them to go on in.

Angelus parked the car in the spot next to a dark blue Lexus. Buffy smiled, "Dad's car."

Angelus nodded, "Nice but I prefer the older cars more style to them."

They got out the car and gathered their things. Buffy took a deep breath as she entered the apartment. She turned to Angelus.

"You are invited in."

Buffy watched afraid he wouldn't be able to enter. Angelus stepped over the threshold. He smiled in relief her invite was good.

Angelus put the bags down, "I am so glad that worked. I dreaded the thought of leaving you in a hotel unguarded even for an hour."

Buffy nodded, "I know. Giles thought it would work when I asked him."

Buffy turned and led Angelus to a back bedroom, "Dad told me this one was mine any time I came to visit. I have some of my stuff here. Things Mom didn't want me to keep."

Angelus placed the bags he was carrying on the bed, "Nice and simple."

Buffy shrugged, "My idea."

Angelus turned to her, "So what do you want to do for the next couple of days?"

Buffy shrugged, "I think I should stay in. Safer that way. But we do need some groceries. There is a grocery store open all night not too far. Why don't we go pick up a few things now?"

Angelus nodded in agreement, "Good plan."

At the grocery store Buffy picked out some of her favorite foods. Things that would be quick to fix and eat. Plus snacks.

Outside the store just as Angelus closed the trunk four vampires stepped out of the shadows. Angelus glanced at Buffy she gave a nod only he noticed.

Angelus sighed, "Ok who is in charge here?"

The vamps looked startled. One spoke up, "Me, I am in charge here."

Angelus nodded, "Ah...ok here's the deal leave us alone or else you'll be dusted right on the spot."

Spokes vamp, "Oh and who the hell are you to give me orders?"

Angelus vamped out, "Names Angelus and that is my mate."

The vamps all exchanged looks, "Angelus the Scourge of Europe man I so don't want to mess with him." Said a skinny red haired vamp.

He turned and fled. The others followed suit and took off after their buddy.

Angelus chuckled, "Let's get you home."

Buffy smiled, "Good idea if they are here others just might be around."

Back at the apartment Buffy put away her groceries. Angelus was watching a movie on HBO. Buffy sighed as she joined him and sat down.

Angelus glanced at her, "A penny for your thoughts."

Buffy looked at him, "Just be careful when you go out to feed. These vamps tonight might make another appearance and with help."

Angelus pulled her into his arms, "I will be. Those vampires were fairly young. Well, compared to me. I'd say in the last century they were sired."

Buffy sighed, "Oh. Still I will be very nervous until you get back."

Angelus kissed the top of her head. Buffy snuggled closer to him.

Part 13

The sun was setting. Angelus had been restless all day. He kept pacing through out the apartment. He was hot and then cold. His vampire face kept creeping out. Buffy avoided him as much as possible. She too was having her own problems.

She felt as if she was going to crawl right out her skin. Food made her sick almost. The sun seemed to burn her eyes the one time she peeked out a window. She could hear Angelus as he paced.

The sun was set. Angelus turned to Buffy as she stood near the hallway, "I'll be back in an hour."

Buffy gulped, "Be careful."

Angelus growled, "No problems it's the others who need to be careful."

Buffy watched as Angelus left the apartment. Buffy decided to take a shower. After her shower Buffy tried to relax by watching TV. In frustration she turned off the TV. Music maybe that would help. Buffy practically growled as she flipped through the radio channels.

Buffy could sense a change in her. She was getting very well, horny. She was all hot and starting to sweat. She could sense the moon and stars it seemed. Night sounds were even louder. Startled Buffy realized she was standing in the dark and could see almost perfectly.

Angelus stalked through the streets of the Silverlake area. He was growling softly. He needed to feed. He hoped he would be able to control his urges and not kill his targets. Angelus smiled, a young girl was walking through a darkened area. Carefully he followed her. When she stopped for a red light he grabbed her from behind. He pulled her into the shadows. He bit down and drank. Quickly he pushed her away. He could hear her heartbeat. He turned and fled.

His next victim was jogging alone in the park. He thought how stupid are these people. Like with his first target he drank quickly and left. Three more women later he found himself near the apartment building. He smiled. He could tell he'd had enough blood. Now was the time to claim his mate.

Buffy knew Angelus was near. All her senses called out to him. She watched the door waiting for him to appear.

Angelus opened the apartment door. Buffy stood there waiting for him. He could smell her arousal. He could sense the changes in her. She was his mate and was ready for him.

Part 14

Angelus closed the door behind him. He strode over to Buffy. She smiled at him and let the robe she was wearing slide off her body. She stood there nude before him. Angelus growled as he swept her up in his arms. He carried her to the bedroom.

Angelus laid her upon the bed. Quickly he striped off his own clothes. Angelus knelt down next to Buffy. he took her into his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck. He captured her mouth with his. The kiss was deep and full of passion. Buffy moaned as their tongues caressed. Angelus growled deep in his chest.

Angelus was in full game face. He spread Buffy's legs and got between them. He found her ready for him. Buffy opened up to Angelus even more. She needed him. Angelus thrust into her filling her completely.

Angelus pounded into Buffy driving her into the bed. Buffy met each deep thrust with one of her own. Angelus bit down on the nape of her neck. She cried out in pain and pleasure. They climaxed together.

Angelus collapsed on Buffy. She held him close not bothered by his weight. Slowly the need to mate again came upon them. Buffy grinned as she easily flipped Angelus onto his back. She began to ride him hard. Thrusting down on his hard cock.

Head back Buffy looked wild. Angelus growled at the sight. Buffy came with a yell. Angelus felt his own release. He rode out the feeling as his seed flowed into Buffy.

Panting Buffy crawled off of Angelus. She curled up against him and sighed. Angelus held her close. After a brief rest they mated two more times.

Finally near sunrise they collapsed and fell into a deep sleep. Neither stirred until the sun began to set. Buffy woke up she stretched and looked over at Angelus. He was just opening his eyes. He smiled at her.

Buffy gave a deep sigh, "I feel so alive and well, good."

Angelus nodded, "I know what you mean. Contented is how I would describe it."

Buffy sat up, "I need a shower and food."

Angelus laughed, "Go shower I think I'll just stay here."

Buffy jumped out of bed, "Not a problem."

Later after they had both showered and Buffy ate, they sat on the couch both relaxed. Buffy turned to Angelus.

"I can say that I am going to have a baby I can just tell. It's like I know that there is something there."

Angelus nodded, "Buffy I think that you maybe right. I sense a difference in you."

Buffy smiled as she curled up next to him, "It's a nice feeling."

Angelus held her close, "I love you Buffy."

Buffy sighed, "I love you too Angelus."

Part 15 the epilog

Buffy held her son in her arms. Angelus sat nearby with their daughter in his. Twins they were both shocked and delighted when they found out they were having twins.

Joyce had at first been furious with Buffy. But she soon forgave her and Angelus. Now all she could do was talk about plans for the babies future.

Joyce stepped into the nursery, "So how are little Cameron and Fiona?"

Buffy looked up, "Cameron just got fed so he's good."

Joyce took the little boy from Buffy, "Cameron Angelus we so need to find you a nick name."

Angelus chuckled, "Here Buffy, I think Fiona wants to be fed now."

Joyce sighed, "Fiona Marie I swear the names the two of you picked out."

Angelus shrugged, "Fiona and Cameron are Irish names which is my heritage."

Joyce smiled, "Ah that explains it."