Not All Things Are As Bad As You Think chapter 2
Chapter 2
They all went to bed it had been a very traumatic day. Angel walked into his room his redhead sound asleep. He made a bed on the floor beside her, but he could not sleep. Willow was back he couldn’t wait till she woke so he could talk to her and thank her and tell her over and over how much he loves her.
It was just after noon when Willow stirred. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Angel looking at her. “Angel.”
“Willow.” Angel said and started to cry, “I am so sorry.”
“Shh it’s ok.” Willow said putting her hand on his
“It should have been me not you.” Angel said kissing her hand
“It shouldn’t have been either of us.” Willow said
“Why? Why did you do it?” Angel asked
“You have suffered enough. I couldn’t let you suffer more.” Willow said
“Willow you shouldn’t have had to go though that.” Angel said sitting on the bed
“It was supposed to happen that way.” Willow said and put her hand on his cheek
“What do you mean?” Angel asked
“I was supposed to be the one that stopped it.” Willow said
“I don’t understand.” Angel asked
“Me stopping it and saving you was supposed to be. I was told.” Willow said
“Told by who?” Angel asked
“The powers that be.” Willow answered
“Why?” Angel asked, “Why would they want a human to suffer something like that?”
“Because if I hadn’t done it, I wouldn’t have been told.” Willow said looking in his eyes
“Be told what?” Angel asked
“How to do the spell to anchor yours and Spike’s souls.” Willow said
“What?” Angel asked
“It was a test. If I did not do what I did then we would have never found out. You would have come back but we would still all fear yours and Spike’s souls disappearing.” Willow explained
Angel leaned up and kissed her. He pulled back and Willow continued.
“There is something more to the spell.” Willow said
“What is it?” Angel asked concerned
“If you and Spike want Xander and I will be bonded to you. We will live as long as you do, but the day you or Spike die Xander or I will as well. So we will never be without the other even in death.” Willow said
Angel looked her in shock. “Is that something you would want?”
“If it meant I would never have to live without you yes.” Willow said
Angel kissed her passionately.
Giles, Spike and Xander walked in after hearing voices.
“Willow you awake.” Xander said and walked around the bed sitting beside her.
“Hey Xan.” Willow said
“Willow I am so happy you have come back.” Giles said and wiped a tear away.
“I was meant to come back.” Willow said
“What do you mean?” Spike asked
Willow went on to tell them the story of the powers that be.
“Oh my god.” Giles said
“Really?” Xander asked, “We can be bonded to them?”
“Yes.” Willow said sitting up.
Spike looked at his Xanpet he didn’t know if he would want to be bonded to him forever. Spike couldn’t give Xander everything he deserved.
Xander was thinking about the same thing. What if his Blondie didn’t want to be bonded to him?
“Can someone run me a bath please?” Willow asked
“Of course Kitten.” Angel said and kissed her temple. He stood and walked to his bathroom closing the door so that the heat from the bath wouldn’t leave the room. He ran the tub wishing he had some bubble bath for his redhead. She loves bubble baths.
“I will have to go out and get her some things.” Angel said to himself
After the tub was filled Angel walked back into the bedroom and picked his love up carrying her to the bathroom. He set her carefully on the toilet and started to undress her from her clothes. He then lifted her again and slowly put her into the tub. Willow hissed a bit when the hot water hit her wounds.
“I’m sorry.” Angel said and kissed her head
“Don’t be.” Willow said and put her hand on his cheek.
“I love you Willow.” Angel said sitting on the edge of the tub
“I love you too.” Willow smiled
“These last few months have been so painful knowing that you were in hell. I know if you hadn’t we wouldn’t have the spell to anchor Spike’s and my soul or be able to be bonded to you, but you had to pay because Buffy was so jealous.” Angel said stroking her hair.
“Where is Buffy?” Willow asked tensing at the name
“Don’t know, don’t care. We kicked her out of town a week after I was re-cursed and I was finally able to understand all that had happened.” Angel explained
“Good.” Willow said and relaxed again
“Just relax in the tub it should make you feel somewhat better. I will go and get some scented candles to help you relax and some music.” Angel said and stood and walked out of the bathroom making sure to close the door. He returned a couple minutes later lighting the candles and putting on some music.
Willow sighed in contentment and closed her eyes. Angel stayed with her not wanting to be far from her. Once Willow was relaxed enough she carefully washed. She just wanted to feel clean. After her bath Angel helped her to the bedroom where the found a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Willow dressed and they walked downstairs.
“Thank you for the clothes.” Willow said
“Your welcome Wills. Giles and I thought we should go and pick something for you to wear until you go shopping.” Xander said
“How you feeling Red?” Spike asked as her and Angel sat on the couch.
“Better.” Willow replied
“We’ll have to go and get you a few things.” Angel said his arm around her, “We don’t have any bubble bath or the shampoo and conditioner you like.”
“Ok.” Willow nodded She lend back and snuggled against Angel
“Willow what would you like to do tonight?” Giles asked
“I really want to rent movies and just relax if that is alright.” Willow said
“That is perfect.” Angel said he lend down and kissed her
“Why don’t we go and pick up some movies and some burgers.” Xander said indicating to Spike and Giles
“Yes.” Giles said the three left the house.
Willow rested her head on Angel’s shoulder. Angel was running his fingers through her hair
“Willow?” Angel asked
“Hum?” Willow asked
“Um… I was wondering if you wanted to move in here with us.” Angel asked nervously
“Wasn’t really planning on going anywhere else. You were going to be stuck with me one way or the other.” Willow giggled
“Good.” Angel smiled, “do you want something to drink?”
“Water would be great.” Willow said
Angel went into the kitchen grabbing her a water and thanked whoever was listening for giving his redhead back to him. He walked back into the living room and settled back beside her.
“Angel just so you know you will be sleeping in the bed tonight.” Willow said
“How did you know?” Angel asked
“I woke up and saw you on the floor.” Willow stated
“Ok.” Angel said
Xander, Spike and Giles walked in a few minutes later finding the couple snuggled under a blanket watching TV.
“We’re back.” Spike said
“What did you guys get?” Willow asked
“Austin Powers’s trilogy.” Xander said
“Great!” Willow said
They ate their dinner and popped in the movies. Willow had her head resting on Angel’s legs he was playing with her hair. Soon after the second movie was popped in Willow feel asleep. After the movie was over Angel took Willow upstairs saying good night to his friends. He put her into bed and went to the other side crawling in. Willow woke a bit and slid over wrapping her arm around him.
“Love you.” Willow said sleepily
“Love you too kitten.” Angel said and kissed her head.
The next night the five of them went shopping for Willow. Angel told her to pick out anything she wanted and not to worry about the costs. He wanted her to have whatever she wanted. They went to the clothes store first and she got several pairs of jeans and tops and PJ’s. They went for shoes next. After that was done they wondered the mall for a few hours. Willow picked up some bubble bath, shampoo and conditioner. She also found some sheets she really liked and some movies that she had wanted also some candles.
Once all was paid for they headed home. Willow put all of her things away changing the sheets. She was laying on the bed when Angel walked in. She smiled up at him.
“Hi.”
“Hey.” Angel smiled back and laid beside her
“I’m pooped.” Willow giggled
“Just relax. We need to go do a quick patrol. We’ll be back in an hour.” Angel said
“Ok be careful.” Willow said and sat up and gave him a passionate kiss
“We will.” Angel said once they broke the kiss
“I am going to go and have a nice bubble bath. So if I am not around when you get back I will be in there.” Willow said
“Ok enjoy.” Angel said and kissed her again before leaving.
Willow walked into the bathroom lighting her new candles and running the water putting a lot of bubbles it. She climbed in and sighed happily.
The four men were walking though the cemetery. The night had been pretty slow.
“One more sweep and head back?” Xander asked
“Yea.” Spike said
A group of 20 vampires jumped them. They all fought killing the vampires. Xander who just finished dusting one suddenly felt pain his back. He cried out in pain.
Spike turned around when he heard his mate cry out. He saw a vampire behind him and a branch sticking out of his back. Spike vamped out and ran to the vampire pulling him away from Xander he staked him quickly and ran to Xander who was on the ground.
“Luv?” Spike asked his voice shaky
“It hurts.” Xander said
Angel and Giles were standing there.
“Spike hold him we need to remove the branch and get him to the hospital.” Angel said
Spike held Xander whispering in his ear how he was going to be ok and how much he loved him. Angel got the branch out and Spike lifted his Xanpet into his arms they headed for the hospital.
Once Xander was being taken care of Angel went and picked Willow up. She had tears in her eyes.
“He will be ok sweetling.” Angel said squeezing her hand.
They walked into the waiting room where Spike and Giles were sitting.
“How is he?” Willow asked
“Don’t know.” Spike growled
“I am sure the doctor will be out soon.” Giles said putting his hand on the blondes shoulder.
A few minutes later the doctor came out
“How is he?” Spike demanded
“He is resting. He will have to rest for the next few days so he doesn’t pull the stitches.”
“Can I see him?” Spike asked
“Of course right this way.”
Spike walked into the room and rushed to his side.
“Xan?” Spike asked softly
“Hey.” Xander said opening his eyes.
“How do you feel?” Spike asked concerned
“Good.” Xander smiled, “gave me some gooood drugs they did.”
“They did, did they?” Spike said
“Oh yea, I am on cloud nine! All floaty and every things.” Xander giggled
“Pet you are high!” Spike said
“I think you’re right, but damn do I feel gooood.” Xander sang
Spike couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Xan are you coherent enough to have a serious conversation?” Spike asked
“Try and stop me!” Xander giggled
Spike shook his head. “Ok we will try this.”
“Ok try away.” Xander said
“Luv have you thought about the bonding spell?” Spike asked
“Only every second of every minute of every day since Willow told us.” Xander said
“What do you think?” Spike asked
“I think that we should be bonded together. Don’t want to live without you.” Xander said
“Really?” Spike asked happily
“Yuparooni.” Xander giggled, “human life is totally screwed up and confusing. Never knowing what is going to happen.”
Spike sighed in relief, “I am so happy to hear that.”
“You’re happy to hear the human life is like totally screwed up and confusing?” Xander asked
“No luv. I am happy that you want to be bonded to me.” Spike said
“OH! Me too! It will be so much fun!!” Xander said
“Get some sleep pet.” Spike said and kissed him
“I love getting spike smoochies! Makes me have butterflies in the tummy. Hope they don’t escape.” Xander said sleepily
Spike chuckled. He stayed with him the whole night, after fighting with a nurse for an hour. Only leaving just before sunrise.
The next morning Giles and Willow brought Xander home. Spike carried him upstairs.
“Xan?” Spike asked
“Yea?” Xander asked
“Do you remember the conversation we had last night?” Spike asked
“Of course. We are going to be bonded together and live happily ever after.” Xander smiled
“Just checking.” Spike smiled and kissed him.
The next week Willow did the spells anchoring their souls then the spells to bond them together.
Everyone was very relieved that the vampires’ souls were anchored and did not have to worry about either of them would lose them. Life was finally good again.
THE END