Title: Black Rose.

Disclaimer: Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy and 20th Century Fox own the copyrights I don't.

By: Lorna Dominey.

Rating: R to NC 17 for language and sex.

Distribution: It stays here.

Summary: It's about ten years or so in the future, Angel has changed and so has Buffy they haven't seen each other in eight years and they meet up.

Spoilers: Alternate universe sense so much has happened since I wrote this.

Author's Note: When I wrote this I had no idea what was in store for the future of the shows. There should be no spoilers. Dawn was even hinted at when I wrote this. As for Anya had no idea she would end up with Xander.

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Part 1 Reunion

Angel strolled down the dark street alert for any potential danger that might be out there. For that matter anyone human. Someone came running out of the alley to his right and slammed into him.

He reached out and grabbed the person, "Hey what's the rush?"

"Let go of me and let's get out of here it isn't safe."

Angel grabbed the chin of the person and jerked the face upwards. He gasped, "Buffy, my goodness you're still alive."

Buffy's eyes went wide, "Angel it can't be they told me you were dead."

A noise from the alley brought them out of the shock of seeing each other. Angel turned and morphed into game face and snarled.

The creature coming out of the alley stopped suddenly, "An...gel...us no" The creature fled back the way he had come.

Buffy looked at Angel, "He wasn't too pleased to see you, he called you Angelus, you aren't are you?"

"No not quite, it's a long story my place is nearby we can talk there."

Buffy followed close behind as he took off. She was nervous and curious about the vampire in front of her. Buffy hurried after Angel as he headed up the street. He made a right turn at the corner. When she finally caught up with him he was standing in front of a large four story building. He turned to her and reached out and took her hand and smiled.

Angel then started up the short flight of stairs to the front door, "I live on the second floor, the first is shops and a small restaurant, their entranceways are on the other side of the building, third and fouth floors storage mostly."

Angel opened the door and ushered Buffy in. He led her to an elevator and they went up to the second floor. The elevator door opened to a small private hallway. When they exited the elevator Angel reached over and pushed the button marked lock.

"This elevator is for my own private use only a few know the code to unlock it."

Angel then unlocked the door to his apartment. He held the door open for Buffy. She was amazed when she went in. Dim lights lit up the room, the floor was black tile, with a few scattered rugs done in deep reds and blues. The couch was black leather and had a matching recliner. The table in front of the couch was steel and glass, two smaller chairs one in dark blue and one in red and a huge bookcase covered one wall and it was filled with books.

Buffy turned to Angel, "Wow this is some place you have here, you've done well for yourself."

Angel smiled, "I own several businesses that have proven profitable, and I invest my money wisely."

Buffy walked around the room looking things over before she sat down on the couch, she looked at Angel and smiled, "You live here alone?"

Angel laughed, "Buffy I am alone there is no one special in my life if I need a woman to spend some time with I have no problems finding one."

Buffy blushed, "I ah didn't mean to pry into your private life."

Angel went over and sat down next to her, "I don't mind it's nice having you here I've missed you, I have to admit though I'm surprised your'e still alive, you must be the oldest surviving slayer ever."

Buffy sighed, "The Watcher's Councel doesn't even recognize my existence, they have a slayer and watcher team in Sunnydale and I have been told to stay away, so I take down demons and vampires only if they bother me."

Angel leaned back and took a long look at Buffy. She had a hardness to her that wasn't there before. A scar ran along her right jaw line and one over her left eyebrow. Her eyes had a cold look to them and she seemed distant.

"Buffy what's happened to you?" Angel asked.

Buffy folded her arms, "Things I would like to forget but can't, they just stay there haunting me reminding me of my failures."

Angel leaned over and stared into her eyes, "So tell me, let me know everything."

Buffy sighed and closed her eyes and let the memories flow through her mind. She decided it would feel good to tell him everything.

Part 2 Buffy tells her story

Buffy sighed and then looked at Angel, "I don't even know where to start. All I know is that the naive teenager who was called to her destiny died a long time ago and now a jaded woman is all that is left. I have given up on happiness and hope, maybe even love, I've lost so much the last few years that it's hard to believe in anything except despair and loneliness."

Buffy stood up and started pacing, "You know Angel I think I know when that little girl really started to die it was the night she watched a man murdered and she did nothing about it, then a little more the night the only man she ever loved told her he didn't want to be with her anymore, the night she risked her life to save him and he still walked away and left her alone."

Buffy stopped in front of Angel and stared down at him, "You left me Angel and a part of me died and no matter how many guys I met none of them meant anything to me really. I used them as much s they used me. Some more of me died the night I had to kill Oz in werewolf form because he was going to attack some innocent bystander. I had to face Willow the next morning she's never really forgiven me. I lost two friends that night. Xander well we talk to each other but it's rare, we have a history between us we both want to forget."

Buffy sat down again and closed her eyes, "Angel I've done some bad things trying to stay alive. Things I'm not proud of I even sold my body for pleasure just to get food, topless cocktail waitress, I even sold drugs for a guy I was dating, am I shocking you Angel? I'm not that innocent little fool that gave her body to you so readily, she's dead and buried and I'm what's left."

Angel stood up and paced around the room, "Angel the guilty, brooding vampire is basicly dead too, he would have been hurt but not the vampire that stands before you, I have been through allot myself these past few years."

Buffy smiled, "Innocence lost, so tell me your story Angel."

Angel smiled and sat back down next to Buffy he was silent deep in thought remembering the last few years.

Part 3 Angel's story

Angel sat forward, "I did all I could do to make up for all the sins I commited in my past, but no matter what I just wasn't happy about myself or my life. I don't know what would have happened to me if it wasn't for an old lady named Judith Whitmore. Her grandson was murdered and the police couldn't find the killer kept giving her the runaround, so she came to our little detective's office and asked for our help. After asking around I headed for New Orleans, the last place he'd lived before returning to LA. Man this guy was into some pretty dark and dangerous shit. I never found out who his killer was but what I did find out seemed to be enough for the old lady.

While in New Orleans I ran into a powerful vodoo priestess. She offered me a way to remove the gypsy curse and attach my soul to my body permanently. I agreed to this ritual. She removed the curse and merged my soul and demon into one entity. She freed me from my torturous existence of guilt and remorse. Angel and Angelus are one and the same now, the soul keeps the evil in check for the most part but the demon is there and sometimes he is in control."

Angel stood and walked over to a small bar set up and poured himself a shot of whiskey and drank it quickly before speaking again, "I don't kill humans, but I do feed from them on a regular basis but I always see to it they are left in a safe place and afterwards they don't even remember anything. I still help those in distress if I deem them worthy of my help, otherwise it doesn't really matter to me one way or another. As for women I use them for my pleasure only and once I'm bored with them I kick them out and tell them not to come back."

Angel went and sat back down on the couch, "That old woman I told you about she died a few months after coming to us she left me a large sum of money, I gave some to Cordelia and she has invested it wisely. I have used the rest to build a small empire of my own."

Buffy stay with me and let me take care of you and all your needs, all I want is your company and of course sex, now I have shocked you and made you mad at me."

Buffy sighed and looked at Angel, "Stay here with you and be your sex partner until you tire of me and kick me out, then I get to pick up the pieces again. I don't think I can do that Angel."

Angel sighed, "Buffy it won't be that way with you, I'm tired of faceless women. I want more I want you. I know that I'm hard and cruel these days, but I still love you and always have that is the one thing about me that hasn't changed. In fact you may even soften me up a little. Buffy you need me as much as I need you, stay and be a part of my life."

Buffy slid across the couch to where Angel sat, "I'm tired of running of not having a place to stay and call home of not knowing where my next meal is coming from. I guess that deep down inside I stiil love you and miss you. I might be a fool but I'm going to take a chance and stay here with you, so please Angel don't let me down this time I won't survive."

Angel reached over and pulled Buffy into his arms, "Don't worry Buffy I plan on taking good care of you."

Buffy snuggled in closer to Angel and smiled, this was were she belonged.

Part 4

After a few minutes Buffy sat up and stared at Angel, "Angel, I ah need to go get my things at my hotel room if I'm going to be staying here."

Angel smiled at her, "Which hotel and which room?"

Buffy frowned, "The Globe and room 232 why?"

Angel stood up and went to the phone and made a quick call then turned to her, "Your things will be here soon are you hungry by any chance?"

Buffy fidgeted a little, "Yes I am hungry."

Angel smiled, "Well what would you like Chinese, cheeseburger or something else?"

Buffy grinned, "I haven't had chinese in so long."

Angel opened a drawer and took out a take home menu and handed it to Buffy, then picked up the phone and dialed, "Tell me what you want."

Buffy studied the menu, "Sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, fried rice and chow mein oh and fried shrimp."

Angel repeated what she said into the phone. He turned to her after he hung up, "Dinner will be here soon if you want to freshen up you can use the bathroom next to the kitchen."

Buffy looked at him, "You know I think I'm going to like it here."

Soon her things were brought by. She changed into some more comfortable clothes, sweats and a t-shirt. Her food got there and she ate putting what she couldn't finish in the fridge.

"Angel I'm kind of tired and would like to lay down and get some sleep."

Angel led her into his bedroom, "Sleep here it's the only bed I have I won't disturb you tonight I'm going out for awhile."

Buffy hugged Angel, "Thank you, I'll be here sleeping, take care."

Buffy then crawled into bed and Angel went over and kissed her on the forehead, "Later Buffy."

Angel closed the bedroom door then left the apartment. He had a smile on his face. I finally have Buffy back in my life and there is no way I'll let her get away this time. She's mine and always has been. Angel strode down the dark street towards his late night appointment with a slightly crooked smile on his face.

Part 5

A week later Buffy enters the apartment loaded down with several bags of goodies. She'd been out shoppng with the credit card Angel had given her, "Angel I'm back."

Angel sauntered out of the bedroom and smiled, "Buffy did you have fun and find everthing you needed?"

Buffy giggled and went over to Angel, "I had loads of fun it's been so long since I was able to shop like this and for now I have what I need."

Angel took Buffy into his arms and hugged her, "I'm glad your'e happy, look tonight I will be gone for several hours some business I need to take care of, when I get back though I want to talk to you about things ok."

Buffy frowned Angel went out a lot at night for business reasons, "Angel I know it isn't really my business but what exactly is it that you do?"

Angel kissed Buffy's forehead, "Trust me Buffy for now, I will tell you some day about my life."

Buffy looked up at him and smiled, "For now I will ask no more questions and well I need to put away the things I bought."

Angel smiled as he watched Buffy gather up all the bags. She took them to the room he had given her for her own private use. Soon my love I will claim you forever.

Later on that night Angel quietly entered his apartment.

He found Buffy sitting on the couch and waiting for him, "Hey I thought you'd be in bed by now."

Buffy looked at him, "I was for a little while but I couldn't sleep, I've been thinking I have been here over a week and you haven't made a move is something wrong with me?"

Angel hung up his coat and went over to Buffy, "No there is nothing wrong with you, I just didn't want to rush you into anything I wanted to make sure you were ready."

Buffy smiled at Angel, "I'm ready Angel I want to be with you."

Angel swept Buffy up in his arms. He carried her to the bedroom and laid her down gently. He slowly took off his clothes before joining Buffy on the bed. He pulled her night shirt off over her head. Then pulled her panties down off her body leaving her naked before him.

Angel took Buffy into his arms and began slowly kissing her lips. Next downward to her neck tasting her flesh as he went. Angel took one of her breasts into his hands and slowly began massaging it. Making the nipple harden at his touch. He then bent down and began sucking and licking her breast. She moaned it felt so good to have Angel loving her.

Buffy was running her hands along Angel's back tracing his spine with the tip of her fingers. He growled at her touch. She smiled and began running her fingers along his chest teasing his nipples with little pinches. Angel nuzzled her neck and moaned.

Buffy started kissing Angel's chest. Licking the area around his nipples then moving upwards toward his neck. Angel bent down and their mouths met and they kissed deeply with passion and longing.

Angel laid his body on top of Buffy's. She spread her legs giving him access to her center. He smiled and thrust forward entering her barely before driving himself into her. Filling her completely. She moaned and thrust her hips upwards meeting his thrusts. They moved together thrusting hard against each other. Soon they were near their climax. Angel reached down to her clit and massged it hard. Buffy came hard moaning and calling out Angel several times. Angel bent down bit into her neck and the flow of her warm blood into her mouth made him orgasm hard. He thrust into her spilling his cold seed into her warmth.

Afterwards they lay there together holding each other and they soon fell asleep curled up in each other's arms.

Part 6

Buffy and Angel settled into a routine. She rarely left the apartment during the day. Prefering to stay in and sleep with Angel. Being near him gave her a secure feeling she hadn't had in a long time. Buffy found herself catering to Angel's whims. Letting him tell her what to do, when and how. It felt good not having to think about things she just let her mind wander.

Angel came home late one evening in a foul mood, he turned to Buffy and roughly growled at her, "Bedroom now I need you."

Buffy jumped at the sound of his voice stared at him then ran into the bedroom and quickly undressed she was afraid not to do as he said.

Angel came ino the room and shed his clothes before joining Buffy on the bed. He took her into his arms and began to kiss her hard. Running his hands down her body slapping and pinching her causing her cry out in pain. He was hurting her but it was turning her on.

Angel looked at her and laughed, "Seems Buffy likes it rough, good I need rough tonight."

Angel then thrust into Buffy hard. She wasn't quite ready and it hurt. She cried out but he didn't stop. He just thrust into her even harder. Angel needed to release his pent up lust. Je bent and bit into the soft flesh of Buffy's left breast. Causing a wound that blood flowed from into his mouth causing him to climax into Buffy's body.

Angel lay there on top of her for a little bit before he rolled off her. He lay on his back staring up at the ceiling. Buffy lay there afraid to say anything feeling very used at that moment.

Angel sat up and faced Buffy then smiled, "Sorry for what just happened, bad night at the office, come here let me take care of your needs now."

Buffy melted into his arms as he kissed her gently. slowly massaging the sore spots he had caused earlier. Angel bent down and began sucking and licking the area around her clit. Causing her to moan in pleasure. She loved when he did this. Angel licked her moist slit drinking in the juices savoring her taste. He then moved back to her clit and took the swollen nub into his mouth and sucked hard giving little nips now and then. Angel then thrust three fingers into her. Massaging her inner walls Buffy cried out as her orgasm hit her in waves causing her to thrust against Angel's face and fingers.

Afterwards Buffy and Angel lay there next to each other she smiled at him, "Angel it's ok that you used me like that you needed to let go I understand."

Angel smiled and ran his hand along her side and along her hips, "Buffy I noticed this before but how did you get this scar here on your right hip?

Buffy sat up and looked down at Angel then hung her head, "Remember what I said about me and Xander having a history that we both want to forget, well this scar is part of that history."

Angel looked at Buffy, "Xander is involved tell me the story of you and him."

Buffy sat back against the headboard and sighed, "It was shortly after I killed Oz I started drinking pretty heavy trying to ease my feelings of guilt. One night I ran into Xander who was drinking to ease his feelings of loneliness. We became drinking buddies, then causual sex entered into the picture. This went on for a few months then one night we were at his place drinking and fucking. I knocked over the ashtray and the lit cigarette that Xander had left in it fell on the floor and caught some newspapers on fire. I fell while trying to get out and slid along a piece of jagged glass ripping a rather large section of my hip open. I woke up in the hospital a few hours later sober and in pain, I haven't had a drop of booze since."

Angel sighed, "You and Xander drinking buddies, well this scar is ugly and I plan to do something about it."

Buffy frowned, "Like what I had a plastic surgeon look at it and he did what he could but he said there was no way to remove it completely."

Angel smiled, "I'll think about it, for now though I'm tired and need some sleep."

Buffy slid down into the bed next to Angel and smiled, "I could do with some shut eye myself."

The two nestled next to each other and soon fell alseep.

Part 7

A few nights later Angel came home with a strange little man with him,"Buffy this Antone he is here to take care of that ugly scar on your hip."

Buffy stood there and stared at Angel, "What do you mean he's here to take care of my scar?"

Angel walked over to her, "He is the tattoo artist that did my tattoo, yes I had been a vampire for almost 50 years and Darla and I were in Portugal I was in a tavern near the docks when I noticed a sailor with some of the best tattoos I'd ever seen I asked him who had done them he told me about Antone.

I went to Antone and asked him to do a tattoo for me I had an idea of what I wanted, together we designed my tattoo. After he was done he told me that his years as a tattoo artist were going to be over soon cause he was having troubles with his hands, I thought it quite awful that such a talent would be lost. I told him about my being a vampire and that if I turned him he would never grow old and could ply his trade forever, well as you can see he took me up on my offer."

Buffy looked at Antone and a slight shudder came over her. He was such a small, dark ugly man and the thought of him touching her made her cringe inside.

But if Angel wanted him to tattoo her scar she would let him, "Fine what kind of tattoo do you think I should get?"

Angel stood there thinking, "A rose for that is what you are Buffy a beautiful rose that has to be handled with care because of the thorns."

Buffy smiled at his words, "Ok a rose what kind does he have pictures or are you going to design it yourself?"

Antone then stepped forward and handed Buffy a book,"My lady here are my designs look through them and find the rose you like."

Buffy took the book and started leafing through it. Some of the tattoos were almost disturbing. Skulls, demons, devils, vampires and things she didn't even want to know what they were.

She turned a page and stopped she had found the rose she wanted, "Angel here what do you think?"

Angel leaned over and looked at the rose Buffy had choosen and smiled, "Oh Buffy it's perfect a black rose with a single drop of blood I love it."

Buffy grinned she'd pleased Angel with her choice, "Now what?"

Angel, "Go take off your clothes and come out here in your robe, we'll get things ready out here."

Buffy went into the bedroom. She soon returned. Angel had cleared off the table in front of the couch and had placed a towel on it. Antone had opened up a rather large case with his tools and dyes.

Angel handed Buffy a glass with some brown looking liquid, "Here drink this it will make the pain bearable." Buffy took the glass and drank, in a few minutes she felt lightheaded, "Angel I think I'd better lay down."

Angel smiled and took her hand and helped her lay down on the table on her stomach. She closed her eyes, she could hear Angel talking to Antone but she couldn't understand them, she drifted off.

"Hey Buffy wake up he's through."

Buffy shook her head and opened her eyes, "What he's done?"

Angel laughed, "Yes and it's beautiful you'll love it, he put a hint of red in the black ink and it swirls through the rose one of the best tattoos I've ever seen."

Buffy stood up with Angel's help. She went into her dressing room where the only mirror in the place was allowed. Angel followed her. She stood in front of the mirror and stared at the tattoo.

Buffy smiled she loved the tattoo and was so happy not to see that scar."Oh Angel it is beautiful." Angel hugged her, "Yes like you my little rose."

Buffy snuggled up against Angel and smiled, she was happy. Angel grinned she was his more and more each day she was letting him take over her life.

Part 8

Angel came home early one night a couple weeks after Buffy got her tattoo.

He was in a very good mood, "Oh Buffy finally everything is ready for next Saturday, we are going to party and have a very good time, of course you will be shocked at what you'll see but it is an important part of my life now."

Buffy liked seeing Angel like this it, "A party huh must be pretty big you've been so busy I've hardly seen you lately."

Angel smiled, "Oh it's more than a party it's an event and a business venture also, ah I guess now is the time to tell you about my business partner, it's Cordelia well Buffy she's a vampire now and a close associate of mine."

Buffy stared at Angel, "Cordelia is a vampire who, how, why?"

Angel sighed, "About four years ago Cordelia started having severe headaches and she even passed out a few times. She went to the doctor and after a few tests was told she had a brain tumor and that there was nothing to be done. That she had a year at the most, she came to me crying she didn't want to die, she asked me to turn her that being a vampire would be better than death. Buffy I did as she asked I just couldn't bear to see Cordelia in such pain and misery she's been such a good friend. The weird thing is she is the same sort of vampire I am she still has her soul with the demon merged into it."

Buffy sat there and stared at Angel, "You sired her, you made her a vampire, ah ok I guess you did the right thing but it is going to take some time to adjust to her being a vampire."

Angel laughed, "Actually she isn't much different still bitchy and beautiful, has a couple women who make sure her clothes, makeup and hair are perfect before she leaves her place, she's looking forward to seeing you."

Buffy smiled, "Same old Cordy just with fangs sooo scary."

Angel smiled, "Good now that I have told you about Cordelia, I have more news tomorrow a woman and her helpers will come here to measure you and start on the outfit you will be wearing next week, you my beloved will be stunning the envy of both the men and women."

Buffy smiled at him then gave him a hug, "Angel I'm so lucky to be with you, I'm glad we are back together."

Angel hugged her back and smiled,"Yes Buffy it is a good thing our being back together."

Buffy snuggled against him and buried her face in his shoulder, Angel stroked her hair smiling a sly little smile.

Part 9

Saturday morning Buffy was awake for once. She was excited tonight. She was going to a major event in Angel's life. She was also going to find out more about him and the little secrets he'd been keeping from her since she'd been here. Angel walked into the kitchen where Buffy was sitting and went and wrapped his arms around her, then gave her a quick kiss on the top of her head.

"Morning Buffy you're up rather early considering last night's activities."

Buffy giggled, "Umm just thinking about tonight and wondering what's going to happen."

Angel smiled, "Don't worry I promise you will have fun, now in a couple hours Josette and her assistants will be here to help you get ready for tonight now why don't you go back to bed and get some more sleep it's going to be a long night and I don't want you to get tired."

Bufffy stood up and gave Angel a hug, "I love you Angel and I think I will go lay down til she gets here."

Angel smiled as he watched Buffy walk toward the bedroom, {ah soon my love}.

At 1:00 Josette arrived and soon ushered Buffy into the room that Buffy used as a dressing room. Josette and her associates attended to Buffy's needs. Her makeup was done to perfection. The scars carefully hidden, her eyes highlighted a small diamond teardrop was placed just below her right eye. Buffy stared into the mirror and smiled so far she liked what she saw.

Then her hair was coiffed perectly falling gently down around her shoulders and framing her face. A row of small diamonds was placed along the part in her hair with one dipping slightly onto her forehead. Buffy's fingernails and toenails were also seen to both painted with a dark red polish. Her fingernails were sprinkled with diamond dust causing them to sparkle in the light.

They then opened up a box and took out the outfit she was to wear tonight. It was a deep red satin and lace corsette with sheer panels of red tulle that floated down to her ankles. The corsette was held onto her shoulders by small black lace cap sleeves the lace also trimmed the top of the corsette. The corsette made Buffy's waist seem even smaller once she was cinched into it. Finaly the ensemble was finished off with red three inch pumps.

Buffy stood there in front of the mirror and sighed. It was hard to believe it was her standing there dressed like this. She actually liked it. The door opened and Angel entered the room.

"Buffy turn around and let me see you."

Buffy turned slowly and stared at Angel. He looked so awesome himself she actually gasped. He was dressed in tight black leather pants, that he looked poured into. A deep red silk shirt and black velvet coat that was nipped in at the waist then flared out around him. The coat also empathized his broad shoulders. He was wearing boots that had at least two inch heels making him seem even taller and more imposing than ever.

Angel smiled at Buffy, "Ah you my dear are perfect just a couple more things and then we shall be ready to leave."

Angel then turned to Josette, "You have done an excellent job, I am quite pleased with the outfit."

Josette smiled, "My pleasure sir," she and her associates then left Buffy and Angel alone.

Angel walked over to Buffy. He was carrying three velvet boxes in his hands. He laid them down on a table and opened one. He took out a necklace with a diamond and ruby pendent. He placed the necklace around Buffy's neck then opened a second box.He handed Buffy a pair of matching earrings she gasped but put them on. She stared at herself in the mirror. She turned to Angel and smiled.

Angel smiled and opened the third box.

He turned to Buffy, "I have a feeling you might not like what I am about to do and ask of you, but I will not take no for an answer, you are my woman and my lover and among vampires and demons you must be recognized as such and this is one way of doing so."

Buffy frowned at Angel, "Ok what are you going to do?"

Angel smiled then reached over and gently pushed the lace down that was barely covering her nipples. He tweeked them until they stood out. Next he placed a small gold nipple ring on each breast with a chain hanging down connecting the two rings. He then arranged the lace so that the nipples and the rings showed.

Buffy looked at Angel, "Angel ah is this what you want me to do?"

Angel leaned down and kissed each nipple, then looked at her, "Yes, now we are ready to go the limo is waiting."

Buffy looked down at her breasts and sighed oh well if it's what Angel wants, I'll go along with it.

Angel escorted Buffy downstairs to the waiting limo and helped her in before getting in himself. The limo then drove off to their destination.

Part 10

Angel turned to Buffy, "There are a few rules you need to know about where we are going and how to conduct yourself while there. Now listen carefully one we are going to be surrounded by vampires and demons no matter what you see or hear do not let your slayer instincts emerge it will cause us problems we don't want or need. Two there will be humans there they are for the most part willing slaves to the vampire or demon they are with and Buffy you will be thought of this way as my slave I'm sorry if this upsets you but it is the only way you can attend this gala with me. I am afraid that you will also see death tonight in very gruesome circumstances please accept what you see and do nothing. The last thing you need to know is don't look anyone in the eye avoid eye contact at all times even with me and don't talk to anyone unless I say it's ok to do so."

Buffy stared at Angel, "Angel for you I will do as you say it will be hard but as far as slayer instincts they are all but gone I don't have the fight in me anymore as for being your slave I'm cool with that."

Angel chuckled, "Buffy you amaze me, I will be envied by my friends and you my dear will also be envied for not only your beauty but because of me, we are almost there."

Buffy looked out the window of the limo. She saw a building ahead of them it was painted black. It seemed almost invisable in the darkness. The limo pulled up in front of the structure and a doorman opened the door to the car. Angel got out first then helped Buffy out of the car, she turned to him he was in full game face.

Buffy whispered. "Ah Angel."

He turned to her and smiled, "Tonight I am Angelus now be quiet and let's go inside."

Buffy nodded and followed Angelus into the building she took note of the sign just inside the entranceway.

Theater of the Macabre

Part 11

Buffy quietly followed Angel along the hallway. She was stunned by the pictures that lined the walls. They showed vampires and demons feeding on humans. Some showed graphic sex between vampires, demons and humans, pictures of humans being tortured, it made her very nervous and afraid.

Angel stopped in front of a door and knocked the door was opened by a tiny odd shaped creature, "Maggie is Cordelia ready for company?"

"Ah yes Master Angelus, she has been waiting for you."

Angel turned to Buffy and smiled and took her hand before stepping into the room, "Angel wow you look great and Buffy I am so glad to see you and hey sexy."

Buffy stared at Cordelia she was even more beautiful than ever. She was dressed in a slinky black silk strapless dress, with a slit that went all the way up to her right hip. Her hair was piled high with curls that framed her face.

"Cordelia hi you look fantastic I guess being a vampire has been good for you."

Cordelia laughed, "Well it does have it's advantages and the only thing I can complain about about is the lack of an image I so wish I could see how I look."

Angel laughed, "Trust me you are gorgeous, is everything set up and ready to go?"

"Yes I have seen to everything, wow I can hardly believe tonight is finally here after all the hard work we've put into it."

A knock on the door interupted them, the door opened and Spike walked in, "Hey there Angel, Cordelia, whoa Buffy man Angel she looks great."

Angel laughed, "Spike my boy I hope you have taken care of security like I asked."

Spike staring at Buffy still, "Don't worry about a thing there shouldn't be any trouble and if there is well me and my mates will take care of it."

Another knock and a vampire stuck his head in the door, "They are starting to arrive Mistress Cordelia, Master Angelus."

"Thank you we'll be right out, Spike get out there and keep an eye on things."

Spike smiled, "Right, Angel," he then turned and left.

Angel turned to Buffy, "Remember what I said in the limo and ah well one more thing I need you to wear this it is only a formality."

Angel then looped a gold chain around her waist. He fastened another one that hung down which Angel took in his hand and pulled on it.

Buffy looked at him, "Angel are you going to be leading me around like some animal?"

Angel smiled at her, "Yes but it's for your own good I need to give the impression that you belong to me and that no one had better mess with you."

Buffy smiled slightly, "Ok but I don't like it one bit."

Angel then opened the door and they stepped out into the hallway. Cordelia right behind them. Buffy froze she was surrounded by vampires and demons and their human slaves. She scooted up as close as she could to Angel trying to be as invisable as possible.

As they walked along. Buffy noticed that the crowd parted letting them through. Some of the vampires and demons actually bowed to Angel and called him Master Angelus. Buffy snuck a glance at Angel. He walked very nonchalantly through the throng of vampires and demons. He seemed to be actually enjoying the attention he was getting from them.

Buffy also noticed the looks she was getting. Looks of envy from many of the females. She smiled inwardly and some of the fear went away as she thought {I'm the Master's woman and they know it and are jealous of me}.

They then entered a vast room filled with tables and booths. A stage took up part of the room and a bar ran along one wall. The lights were dim and the place smelled of incense. Angel led her to a table and chairs set up in such a way that the whole room was visible from all angles. Angel had her sit in one of the smaller chairs. He sat in a chair that resembled a throne. Buffy had to look up at him from where she sat. Cordelia sat at a table and chairs next to them with a small entourage surrounding her.

Vampires and demons alike came forward and bowed down to Angel. Then to Cordelia expressing their gratitude for being invited to such an event. Buffy kept looking around carefully at everything and everyone. She realized she was the best dressed "slave" in the room. She should be after all she belonged to Master Angelus.

Part 12

A vampire stepped onto the stage and the room became quiet, "Ah Master Angelus and Mistress Cordelia, ladies and gentlemen let the entertainment begin."

The lights dimmed even more. The stage lights went up slightly. Onto the stage stepped two vampires one was dragging a female human. Buffy watched as the two vampires argued over who she belonged to. they fought and the victor then clamped down on the woman's neck and drained her. Afterwards the lifeless body was dragged off stage. Buffy felt sick to her stomach. Fear overcame her and she glanced up at Angel. He was smiling at the little performance that had just taken place.

Music started and Buffy looked at the stage. There were vampires and demons on the stage dancing and singing. Two women were brought onto the stage and they were chased around by the vampires and demons. They were caught and drained of their blood by the vampires and the demons grinned as they dragged the bodies off stage.

Buffy sat in silence and watched several more such performances. She was glad when the lights grew brighter and music was being played instead of the gruesome acts of violence she'd just witnessed.

Angel bent down and gently whispered, "You're being a good girl Buffy there won't be anymore deaths tonight."

Buffy looked at him and gave a little smile, "Ok I'm trying to be good."

Angel smiled and kissed the top of her head then signaled for a waiter a few minutes later Angel handed Buffy a glass filled with coke, "Here you looked like you could use this."

Buffy took the glass thankfully and sat back and slowly sipped the drink. Listening to the conversations around her. She realized that she was the topic of allot of what was being said. Comments like, "What's so special about her and what does the Master see in her or I wonder what she's done to be his favorite?"

Buffy smiled to herself. Other than the little acts of horror she was actually enjoying herself she liked being envied.

Angel stroked the back of her head gently every now and then as vampires and demons alike came up to him. They told him how much fun they were having and that they thought the evening was a smash. They fawned over him and Cordelia but him the most. Buffy noticed that Spike walked through the crowd keeping an eye on things making sure that there was no trouble.

A new song started and Angel stood up and reached down and pulled Buffy up, "Come let's dance."

Buffy grinned as everyone in the room watched Angel lead her out onto the dance floor. They began to dance slowly to the music. She laid her head on his shoulder as he pulled her close to him holding her tight as they swayed to the music.

Angel and Buffy danced to several songs before he declaired that they were leaving.

Angel turned to Cordelia, "Take over for the rest of the night I am going home."

Angel and Buffy then left the night club and got into the waiting limo, "Well Buffy what did you think of tonights events?"

Buffy sighed, "Scary and a little Anne Rice but I did have fun sort of I liked dancing with you."

Angel laughed, "Yes well one of the few things Anne Rice got right about vampires is the vampire theaters of Paris, I'm sorry about the stage shows but that is what the audience likes, and I did enjoy dancing with you."

Buffy sat there a few minutes, "Angel are you the master vampire?"

Angel looked at her, "Yes around here I am I see to it that they behave themselves for the most part, keep the killing and harming of humans down as much as possible, I know I should have told you but I didn't want to upset you."

Buffy smiled, "It's ok I was just surprised that's all." she yawned "sorry I'm sleepy."

Angel laughed, "Don't worry we are home now and we can go to bed and get some rest."

The limo stopped and the driver got out and helped Buffy out of the limo Angel got out and they then went upstairs to Angel's apartment.

Part 13

Buffy came out of the bathroom after getting undressed and showering.

She found Angel laying on the bed waiting for her, "Umm Buffy you looked so beautiful tonight and very sexy, come here I need to be with you."

Buffy smiled and sauntered over to Angel, "Yes Master anything you say."

Angel laughed and pulled Buffy down on the bed next to him. He started kissing her deeply. He slipped the robe off her body she was nude under it. Angel smiled as he ran his hands along her body savoring the feel of her skin under his fingers.

Buffy moaned as he bent down and began gently licking her right breast. Teasing the nipple with little nips before taking it into his mouth and sucking hard, as he massaged her left breast.

Angel then slid his hand down her stomach and between her legs massaging her clit. Buffy moaned and arched her back as he started sucking the left breast briefly before he started downward kissing her stomach. He parted her legs and began licking and sucking her clit. Thrusting two of his long fingers into her moist opening.

Buffy moaned and called out Angel as passion built up in her. Angel sucked even harder and thrust two more fingers into her filling her with most of his fist. Massaging her inner walls she climaxed hard thrusting her hips into his face and the fist he was fucking her with.

Angel sat up after she calmed down. He crawled on top of her and thrust into her with his rock hard penis filling her completely. He pounded into her driving her body into the bed with his thrusts. She met him thrust for thrust in a wild frenzied moment of passion. She climaxed again. Buffy bared her neck and he bit down the flow of her blood made him climax. Angel thrust into one more time hard spilling his cold seed into her.

Afterwards they lay there nestled together, "Buffy I love you and always will."

Buffy moaned, "Angel I love you too forever and always."

They drifted off to sleep sated.

Part 14 {Buffy angst}

The next morning Buffy woke up. She sat up she watched Angel as he slept. Buffy felt an overwhelming feeling of sadness, He's the same today as he was when we first met still youthful and beautiful as he was 100 years ago 200 years ago. He will always be a beautiful Angel and I will grow old and ugly.

Buffy sighed and got out of bed quietly. she went into the bathroom. She showered then went into the room she used as her dressing room. Buffy went over to the floor length mirror and stared at herself. I know I'm told I don't look my age that I'm still asked for an ID card but still I'm 30 now and how will I look in 20 years when I'm 50 will Angel still love me and want to be with me I doubt it very much.

Buffy sobbed, I can't live without him I know that the last few years have been the worse years of my life I can't go back to living on the streets begging for food or living off my mom or dad.

I need to be with Angel he takes care of me and he loves me and I love him, I'll do anything to stay with him. Buffy looked at herself in the mirror and cried silent tears for the innocent little girl she had been at one time. She stood up and left the room and went back to the bedroom where Angel slept and sat down on the bed next to him, she reached out and gently touched him, feeling the coolness of his skin and smiled, yes anything to be with my Angel.

Part 15

Angel woke at the touch of Buffy's hand, "Hey Buffy what's wrong?"

Buffy sighed, "Angel I love you and the last few weeks have been the best I have been happier than I have been in a long time. I don't want to go back to the streets to the kind of life I was living before we ran into each other. I don't have my slayer powers any more or at least they are very weak. I lost them somewhere along the way I guess the booze and drugs took their toll on my body. Also I'm in pain allot it's a deep down pain in my bones I think it's from the injuries I suffered while I was fighting vampires and demons. It's getting harder for me to keep going. I've come to a decision and I won't take no for an answer, Angel turn me into a vampire, you did it for Cordelia and she's a friend I'm your lover and I want us to be together forever."

Angel stared at Buffy, "Buffy are you sure you want me to do this?"

Buffy reached over and took his hand in hers, "Yes I'm sure and I want you to be the one you've earned the right."

Angel sat up and pulled Buffy to him and looked her in the eye, "I'll do it for you Buffy."

Buffy smiled, "When and how are you going to do it?"

Angel stroked her hair, "I can do it now if you want?"

Buffy looked at him and smiled, "Yes my love now I am ready."

Angel gently laid Buffy down on the bed and gently stroked her face. He morphed into game face and bit down on her neck. Angel drank her blood until he felt her weaken. He pulled back and looked at her she smled weakly at him.

Angel then took his right index finger and made a slit along the left side of his chest above his heart.

Angel held Buffy's face to him, "Drink my blood Buffy and become one with me and be as I am."

Buffy put her face to his chest and drank the blood that flowed from the wound he had made. Angel held her to him. He felt his blood flow into her mouth. When she had drank enough he stopped her and laid her down on the bed. She closed her eyes and then went still.

Angel smiled, my love when you awake you shall be like me and we will be together forever as it should be.

Part 16 epilog

Buffy slowly opened her eyes and looked around then smiled when she saw Angel sitting there beside her on the bed, "Angel am I a vampire?"

Angel chuckled, "Yes you are and a lovely one at that."

Buffy went to sit up and felt a little dizzy, "Whoa oh wow I do feel different am I like you a soul and demon merged?"

Angel smiled and handed Buffy a wine glass, "Yes and here drink this it'll make you feel better."

Buffy sniffed and smiled, blood, she drank it down and quickly felt much better, "Thanks I do feel better what's next?"

Angel laughed, "Oh Buffy I have forever to teach you the ways of a vampire let's not rush ok?"

Buffy giggled and snuggled up next to Angel, "Yes forever."