Disclaimer: The characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer are owned by Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, and Fox studios. This story is not meant to infringe upon anyone's rights, only to entertain.
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EPILOGUE

... around ten years later




“You sure about this, luv?” Spike said watching her as she knelt down in front of a tombstone.

“I've been wanting it for years but you’re just a stubborn old man.”

“Maybe, but this old man got you all 'ot and bothered last night.”

“Ewww! … Spike, not in front of my Mother.”

"Joyce loves me. She doesn't mind."

Buffy cleaned the tombstone of leaves and loving placed some white lilies on it. "She loved you, yes. But you know she was in complete denial for almost a year that you were a vampire."

He moved to stand beside his beloved and offered his hand to help her up. "She was a great woman, luv. Couldn't 'ave asked for a better Mum."

Buffy smiled at the hand he offered before taking it. "I know."

"So you still sure about this?"

"How many times do I have to tell you yes?! I'm ready now. Mom's been dead for over a year. I don't have any other ties to this world."


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... a week later

Spike watched from the open doorway at the still figure that was lying on his bed. Silk sheets covered her naked frame. The room was fairly dark with candles being the only illumination. She was older now, more mature. The frightened teenager he had first met ten years ago was gone. In her place was a strong independent woman who had enjoyed life and answered her calling. She was a Slayer, strong and beautiful, deadly but loving. She was his anti-thesis and his ultimate happiness.

The past ten years have not been easy for either of them. More than once, Spike thought he was going to lose her. There were times when he could deny his nature only to an extent and like any other relationship, they had to adjust to each other's wants, needs and changes.

She had asked him early on to turn her but he always refused. She was a child of sunlight in his eyes and he always thought that it would be a shame to imprison such light in darkness. But after ten years, he was ready. He was sure now that when they both took that huge step there would be no regrets.

Ten years. Has it really been that long? His angel was as beautiful as ever in his eyes. Her body was more tone now and though she complained that she was getting a little too fat, secretly he loved the slight curves she was sporting. The thin silk sheet that barely covered her, left nothing to the imagination and he couldn't help himself as he imagined past declarations of love that they shared on the very same bed. He was replaying it in his head, a devious grin on his face as he felt himself strain in his pants.

"Mmmmm... " the still figure said softly.

Shaking his head, Spike made his way towards the bed and sat down beside his Slayer.

He held an image of being between her legs, holding her hips as he traced the slit of her womanhood with his tongue.

"Mmmm.... aaahh..." the Slayer moaned in response.

"I knew you were always 'ot for me, luv."

"You're just a huge pervert." she said with a yawn as she stretched her arms. She turned her head to the side and her neck revealed the freshest of Spike's bite marks. Instinctively, her hand traced the fresh marks, smiling to herself as she felt that he placed it right beside his claim markings. "How many times do you like telling the world I belong to you?"

"As many times as I can, luv. You're mine forever."

"I wouldn't have it any other way." she said with a huge smile.

Spike leaned down to kiss her passionately, slipping his arms beneath her body to pull her against his.

"I'm hungry."

"Is that always what's on your mind?"

"Not always. But I haven't fed yet."

"Fine, I'll be right back. Got some bagged blood downstairs."

"We're not hunting?"

"Well if you're a good little girl maybe I'll take you."

Buffy gave her signature pout.

"Luv, don't do that. You know I can't resist when you do that."

She smiled at the knowledge that she had a secret weapon to use against him for all eternity. Eternity. ... They were truly together now. They were partners. They were lovers. They were mates. She smiled even bigger at that thought. The concept wasn't entirely new to either of them. Spike had claimed her almost a decade ago, though it took a little convincing from her. It was the only way she could think of to bring him out of his slight depression over what happened with the Master. But still he wouldn't turn her. In the end, she was thankful that he waited. She got to live her life. She was able to spend time with her Mother. He was right. There were no regrets and now she couldn't be happier.

"Get dressed then, and we'll go out. But you're still eating something before we leave. Don't want your mind clouded by hunger. I'll be downstairs if you need me."

Buffy nodded and pulled the silk sheet towards her as she climbed out of bed. She was about to turn towards their walk-in closet when she decided on something that would be more fun. She quietly made her way down the stairs as she filled her thoughts of trying to decide which pair of undies to wear. She knew Spike would be able to sense what she was planning if she didn't throw him off.

He was standing in front of the microwave, tapping his fingers on the kitchen counter as he watched the mug go around in circles. She let the silk sheet pool around her feet and then she walked up to him, placing one hand on his behind and the other on his crotch.

"Blood ‘ell woman!"

Buffy just smiled as she pressed himself closer to him, letting her fingers play with the growling bulge inside his jeans.

"I thought you wanted to ‘unt tonight. You start this luv and you won't even get passed the living room, much less out the front door tonight."

"I did want to hunt." she purred into his ear. "Seems like I caught me my mate."

Spike turned around and lifted her up and onto the kitchen counter. "And what are you going to do now that you've caught me, pet?"

"Every little thing that my Master desires."

Spike leaned in and captured her lips just as the microwave beeped. But the sound was lost to both master vampire and his child as they strengthened the bond between them with flesh, blood and the sweet eternal declarations of love.

The End.


A/N: That's it. I hope everyone enjoyed this fanfic. Please watch out for the sequel. I'm planning on writing one. The sequel will be set some time after the Master incident and will follow Spike and Buffy as they deal with the ramifications of Spike's actions in Chapter 36 of Rebellion.