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New Beginnings: Diary of a Huntress
Written by Dallas
"Do keep in touch," Giles asked, as he and Buffy were getting ready to leave.
"We will Peep Dude," Huntress laughed and Faith just stared at Giles...challenging him to say or do something. The Brit wisely said nothing. He pulled both dark haired girls into his arms for one last hug. As soon as they left the Slayers looked at each other, both thinking the same thing.
Huntress and Faith rushed up to their room and slammed the door as they ripped off their clothes in haste. Their need overwhelmed both young women.
"Oh fuck...Huntresssssss, need you Kitty." Faith panted.
"Purrrrrrrrrrrr, need you too Slayer," Huntress growled suggestively.
Huntress pulled her Slayer down on top of herself and started sucking on her neck. Faith's hands wandered willy nilly over the heated body beneath her. Gentle touches and kisses changed to absolute desire and both women were ready for it.
Faith's knee rubbed the heat source of her girlfriend, causing her to buck and moan.
"Like that Kitty?"
"More!"
Faith slurped on each nipple, taking it into her mouth to tease, nip and bite. She knew Huntress liked a little roughness sometimes and was willing. "What does my frisky Kitty want me to do?"
"Suck me, fuck me, hold me..." Huntress stated in no uncertain terms.
Faith licked her lips and grinned as she slowly made her way down Huntress' body. Spreading her legs so she fit perfectly, Faith drew in a sharp breath. *God she smells so good, gotta taste.* Keeping her eye on the squirming woman, she licked from ass to clit softly several times.
"MMMMMM, Slayer...soooo good." Huntress griped Faith's head to keep her where she was. "Sooo closeeee..."
Faith sped up her tongue across the throbbing little love pea and watched as it exploded its goodness.
"SLAYERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!" Huntress screamed and bucked.
*Please bed...hold together...hold together.* Faith hung on as Huntress rode out her orgasm. She could feel herself dripping down her legs and onto Huntress. The bed creaked, but didn't break.
When Huntress could breathe and talk, she kissed Faith softly and then flipped her over so that she was on top. "My turn."
Huntress wasted no time in moving her body up and down her girlfriend. Leaning down, she took one nipple in her mouth and the other between her very dexterous fingers. Both nipples were rock hard and created a sensation in Huntress's mouth, one that she knew she would never tire of.
"Oh god Kitty...please..."
"Please what baby? Tell me what you need."
"Touch me, lick me...fuck me."
Huntress smiled and began rocking her hips. She ground into Faith's pussy and felt the wetness there...and heard the bed creak and if she had heard the first creak, so would have known it was louder this time.
Touch and smell won out over sound.
Huntress felt Faith push up hard, mashing their clits for a split second, and she pushed back just as hard. Both women needed the pressure to build. If one gained ground, the other stopped and waited until their partner caught up. Then both stopped dead. They leaned towards each other with one final spine snapping buck into each other and they screamed.
"Oh fuckkkk....SLAYERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!"
"KITTYYYY....Oh goddddddddddddd!!!!!!!!!!"
CRACK THUMP THUMP
IN WILLOW'S ROOM
Willow looked up from the book she was reading in time to see two bed posts come through the ceiling. She wasted no time in getting out of bed. *Okay, they need a room in the basement. Gotta talk to Angel.* Falling pieces of plasted from the ceiling landed on her bed. *Now would be good.* Willow closed the door behind and went in search of Angel.
IN FAITH'S ROOM
Huntress collapsed on Faith panting and gasping for air. Faith was still semi-verbalizing; "oh fuck, oh god...." Huntress rolled on her side and was looking into very satisfied brown eyes. She grinned, "Though I kilt ya there for a second."
"What a fucking way to go." Faith felt the incline of the bed and sat partially up. "No, no, no, not again."
"We didn't? Did we?" Huntress also sat up realizing that the bed was at a strange incline.
"Oh yeah...we did. We uhhhh, broke the floor, not the bed...this time." When Faith looked at Huntress, both started giggling uncontrollably. Both finally stopped but Huntress made the mistake of looking at Faith, who was of course smirking in her natural cocky way. Both lost it again for a few minutes.
"Kitty...can't...breathe...ya...ya...gotta stop.."
In a last desperate move, Faith lunged forward and kissed her feline companion for a second, which was long enough for Huntress to stop laughing. Faith pulled back and drew in a sharp breath, as did Huntress. "Whew," Faith grabbed another great gulp of air and then kissed her girlfriend properly.
"Definitely liking ma frisky Kitty," Faith smiled.
"Ma horny Slayer is pretty fucking good too," Huntress grinned and pulled Faith into her arms. They lay together, enjoying each others warmth and the rhythm of their in sync heartbeats. It wasn't long before both brunettes fell fast asleep in each other's protective arms.
DOWNSTAIRS IN THE LOBBY
Willow came downstairs looking for Angel. She called out a few times and he came out of a storage closet carrying a box of office supplies and a large manila envelope. "What's up Willow?"
"I'm thinking that building a room in the basement, maybe attached to the dojo, would be a real good idea."
"Why?" Angel asked cautiously.
"Come with me, oh great leader." Willow grinned and dragged Angel back to her room. He took one look, covered his eyes, shook his head and sighed very deeply. "There is a large storage room behind the far wall. I'll see about getting a steel reinforced bed for them. Might as well set it up as an apartment. I'll make arrangements to get the basics. Would you go get food to put in fridge and cupboards that should be fully installed by the time you get back."
"I don't wanna know how you're gonna do all that." She stuck her hand out and Angel handed her a company credit card for a large grocery store. He also handed her the keys and told her they were to a black van in the underground parking lot across the street.
Angel looked up at the bedposts protruding from the ceiling for one last time and smiled. *Can't wait to hear their explanation for this one.* He pulled out his cell and made arrangements for several items to be delivered immediately...or else.
AT THE GROCERY STORE
Willow grabbed the largest buggy she could find. She knew feeding a Slayer and a Meta-Slayer would require vast amounts of food. In the dairy section she whistled when she found chocolate whip cream in a can. She grinned and grabbed two of them and two normal. *Not like it will be used on anything other than themselves.* After combing each isle she brought her overflowing buggy to the checkout counter. *GODDESS!* "Three hundred and sixty eight dollars and twenty cents!" Willow swiped the card, took her bill and waited for a clerk to help bring everything to the van. She drove across the parking lot and parked. She went into the liquor store and bought a bottle of Jack Daniels and a housewarming bottle of champagne.
AT THE HYPERION
Angel directed the traffic of incoming furniture, appliances and clothes. The sound of drills, saws and hammering were giving him a headache. *Once it's done, no more...or at least less broken furniture.* He went back up to Willow's room and took a picture. He glued it into the black leather-bound diary that he had bought for Huntress, under the caption; "Things I did today." He then wrapped the book and put it in his desk.
IN FAITH'S ROOM
They heard a lot of noise coming from inside the hotel. Getting dressed quickly, they went to investigate.
IN THE LOBBY
Willow had just brought the last bag of groceries in and put everything in the fridge and large freezer. The rest would have to wait for the cupboards to be finished. As she came back upstairs into the lobby she saw the brunettes coming downstairs.
She went over to Faith and whispered in her ear; "Why don't you take Huntress for a romantic walk on the beach."
"Getting outta here with that racket going on is a great idea. Wanna come along?" Faith asked.
"Two's company...three's a crowd. Scram, before I change my mind and make you help with the construction." *Oh crap...me and my big mouth.*
"What construction?"
"Uhhhh...Huntress? Faith has a surprise for you. Bye."
Huntress walked over to her girlfriend, "She acting weirder than normal or is it just my imagination? What's my surprise?"
"Yes, she is and...come with me my pretty." Faith grinned and held out her hand.
Huntress raised one eyebrow and shrugged her shoulders, "K...where we going?"
"Now that would ruin the surprise wouldn't it?" Faith grinned at the gorgeous brunette beside her.
Before Huntress could reply they heard the unmistakable whine of several saws. Both young women covered their ears and ran out the front door, only stopping half a block away.
Turning to Huntress, Faith asked; "Do you trust me?"
"Of course," came the immediate reply.
"I need you to close your gorgeous, I wanna fall into em forever eyes, and keep them closed until I ask you to open them. I promise not to lead you into a tree or anything."
"Didn't think ya would. Okay, I'm game." Huntress closed her eyes and felt Faith place her arm gently around her waist and lead her down the street. After many turns Faith finally said;
"Open your eyes Kitty."
Huntress recognized the sound of the ocean as soon as they came within a couple of hundred yards. She opened her eyes and for the first time, she saw the ocean. The power of the waves entranced her.
*Couldn't have timed it better if I had tried.* Faith knew the sun would be setting in a few minutes and the view would be beautiful. She was glad to be sharing this with Huntress...the woman who owned her soul. She saw the appreciative look Huntress had on her face while staring at the waves coming in.
Faith slipped up beside the meta woman and took her hand. As the sun began to set they saw the outline of an Orca in the distance.
Huntress grabbed Faith's arm exclaiming; "Look Slayer...Texas Sushi."
Faith's mouth dropped open and she burst out laughing for a few minutes which Huntress figured was a bit too long. She began to pout.
*Fuck me...that pout is just so sexy.* "Guess I shoulda figured my Kitty would like Sushi huh?"
"Oh yeah, I love Sushi...well done! Remember the other half of Meta?"
*Human.* Faith nodded.
"Well this human likes her food cooked...or at least properly heated." That last part was purred in such a way that it ran up and down Faith's spine with a definite stop across her clit both ways.
Faith surged forward and locked her lips on Huntress'. Huntress stepped back with her right leg in order to maintain her balance. She knew her Slayer had no trouble in making her feel weak in the knees.
Huntress began to purr softly as she kissed down Faith's neck. Her happy purr quickly changed to 'sexy purr' and Faith reacted in the only way she could. Tightening her arms around Huntress, she gently cupped her chin and looked deep into love filled amber eyes.
"Kiss me Kitty."
Huntress wasted no time in granting that request. Both young women were oblivious to the changing direction of the tide. As a medium sized wave came in, it knocked the Slayers on their asses.
"SHIT!!!" Faith stood up.
Huntress jumped up letting loose with the cat cursing.
"ROWLLLLLLL...PFFFFTTTTTT...HISSSSSSSSSS...FUUUCCCKKKKK!!!"
"Kitty don't like water much huh?" Faith laughed. "But you don't mind showers...what's the what?"
"You don't have clothes on in the shower, it has an on and off switch and a temperature control." Huntress folded her arms across her chest daring Faith to disagree with her. She shook her head and growled some more.
"You got a point there Kitty. Let's head back to the hotel and get some dry clothes...although the wet t-shirt look looks real tasty on you." Faith licked her lips and Huntress dove in and captured the bottom lip in her teeth. Running her own tongue across before surging forward. Faith was lost as soon as Huntress' lips touched hers.
"MMMMMMMMMM, Kitty...love kissing you." Faith growled low in her throat.
Huntress returned the growl and recognized the look in her girlfriend's eyes signifying she was about to be thrown to the ground and ravished. *MMMMMM.....RAVISHED* She quickly pointed to the patch of grass a little way down the beach. "Beats sand in unmentionable places later Slayer."
Both women ran full speed for their little oasis. Getting out of their wet leather pants took some fancy footwork, extreme dexterity and their extra strength. They both laughed when they realized they were breathing hard just from their exertions of trying getting their encumber some clothes off. Landing on their asses with their wet pants half way over their hips, they finally admitted defeat.
"Fuck this! Let's go home. I can rip your clothes off there and not worry about getting home without any." Faith stood up and took Huntress' hand. They took several minutes just getting their pants back up and closed. The silliness of the situation kicked in and they laughed all the way back to the hotel.
Upon entering, Angel came towards the young women. He smiled as he handed Huntress his first gift.
"What's this?" Huntress shook the package.
"Open it and find out Huntress."
Huntress ripped off the paper and found a beautiful black leather diary. Her name was engraved in gold on the cover.
"As corny as it sounds Huntress, today is the first day of the rest of your new life. Check out the first page." Angel raised his eyebrows and Willow giggled. He had told her about the picture he placed there.
Huntress opened the book and saw; THINGS I DID TODAY, and below it was the picture of the bed legs that came through the ceiling.
"Oh shit! I forgot about that. Sorry Angel, when I get a job...I will pay to fix it. Was anyone hurt?"
"Not hurt, just surprised the hell outta me." Willow raised her eyebrows.
Huntress looked down at her feet and over at the redhead. Her distress purr came out loud and clear. She looked to Faith and back to Willow. *Fuck when we get to together, people get hurt.* Huntress felt the tears coming and she ran out the front door. Faith started to follow but was held back by a force field created by Willow.
"Spike...go after her," Willow kept a pissed Faith encased as Spike ran out after Huntress.
"Damn it Red, lemme go to her. She needs me." Faith demanded.
"Listen to me Faith, she is feeling a whole lotta unnecessary guilt and it was the two of you who did it. Let Spike talk to her, then me. You be here for her when I bring her back."
"Why did you send Spike and not Angel?"
"Who rescued her at the mall? Who was the first to call Spike a friend?
"Spike and we all think of Spike as a friend."
"Yeah we do, but Huntress said it to him. You know he won't do anything to hurt her. Besides Angel told me when you first got here, you weren't talking much. But when you went outside to have one of those damn cancer sticks with him, you did talk to him and you listened too. He must know how to calm down a scared and confused woman. Give him...and then me, a chance to talk to her."
DOWN THE STREET IN A PARK
Huntress stopped running and sat down on a bench. Her Slayer sense went wild and she jumped up in time to see Spike holding his hands up.
"What do you want?" Huntress sniffled.
"Just to talk."
"You don't understand Spike..."
"Then explain it to me luv."
"When Faith and I get together...people get hurt. Look at Helena and Dinah...and then we almost killed Willow. We're dangerous to other people."
"Bollocks luv. First of all, that brat back in New Gotham, Dinah, she was the one who hurt everyone...not you. You love Faith right?"
"Yes...but..."
"But nothing luv. And you didn't almost kill the witch...you wouldn't."
"Did you see what happened?"
"No, but I heard about the bed posts coming through the ceiling. To my knowledge, no one was ever killed by falling bits of paint and plaster. Hell, I bet if you saw that and weren't responsible for it, you would have laughed your ass off and made some crack about someone getting some top of the line nooky."
"But she could have..."
"Could have, should have, might have, not important. There will be enough shit to take responsibility for, don't try to take everything personally. I don't think Red is mad at you at all."
"Really Spike? Maybe she won't make me leave." Huntress looked hopeful.
"Really luv. She is probably just worried about you. Come with me." Spike led Huntress to the patio of the corner restaurant. He ordered a bottle of champagne and poured Huntress a glass.
"Now you wait here and I will send Willow. You'll see luv, she isn't mad. Promise me you will stay here."
"Okay Spike."
Spike ran like a bat outta hell back to the hotel. He found himself against a wall, held there by Faith. "Where is she? Is she okay? If you hurt her..."
Willow and Angel pulled Faith off of Spike.
"You want to listen to me or beat me?" Spike straightened his shirt.
"Red...she's waiting for you on the patio of the corner restaurant...go."
"Gone." Willow rushed out while Angel and Spike cornered Faith.
"Listen to me Slayer. She thinks that whenever the two of you get together...people get hurt. I talked her outta taking the blame for the problems created by that bratty kid Dinah. But she is so afraid that you both could have killed Willow. And its not the fear of what Willow would do to her with magic, but that Willow would want her to leave."
"I'd leave with her. I just wanna make her pain and fears go away Spike."
"Of course you do, you love her. But she has to deal with her feelings and fears. You can only be here for her, but you need to give her space. She has to realize that she is capable of making decisions on her own. This guilt thing...must be a Slayer thing. I remember when you were so deep into a guilt trip...you wanted to die. Your friends...us, we helped you then didn't we?"
"Yes."
"Then let us help Huntress too. I owe her...she's my friend. She treats me like a man, not a monster. She was worried about me getting burned after I helped her. You were worried about her, rightfully so, but she asked about me first. At first I would have done anything for her because of you...but now, god help anyone that ever hurts her, because she is my friend." Spike put his game face on for emphasis.
ON THE PATIO
willow saw the upset brunette and went over to join her. "Can I sit down Huntress?"
Huntress nodded, not daring to look at Willow. Willow sat down and poured herself a glass of champagne. She took a sip, "Not bad, you have good taste."
"Not me, Spike bought it. Are...are you gonna turn me into a frog or...or make me leave or something?"
"NO! I'm not mad at you or Faith. Do you want to know what I felt the minute I saw those posts come through the ceiling?"
Huntress nodded again but this time looked up into caring green eyes.
"Jealousy. I was jealous of what the two of you have. I used... used to have a very physical relationship like yours. Hell, Tara and I broke a few beds ourselves."
At that admission, Huntress smiled for a moment. "Used to?"
"She...she..." Willow broke down in tears and Huntress was by her side instantly. *Damn the woman must be dead now.* "Willow? Please don't cry...I'm sorry."
"S'Okay, give me a minute...please." By sheer force of will, she brought her emotions under control. "Promise me something Huntress."
"Name it."
"Don't ever let anyone or anything tell you to back off of your strong feelings for Faith. Love...real love is intense; physically and emotionally. When you know the person you are with really is everything...your whole world. You look into their eyes and the rest of the world fades...all there is...is the merging of two souls that are meant to be together. Only those rare few who do find their true soul mates can ever understand it. I just hope you and Faith have a lot more time than...I did. But considering your aggressive nighttime activities..."
Huntress blushed and Willow reworded that last statement.
"I mean with both of you being Slayers, you never know when one or both of you might...well...LIVE LOVE LAUGH whenever you can."
"Thank you Willow. Can we go back now? I know Faith will be worried about me. She's gonna be doing a lot of that in the future."
"Like you don't worry about her?"
"Point taken Lil Red," Huntress gave a half smile.
"We better hurry back before Faith turns the guys into puddles of goo." Willow giggled and was gratified to hear the brunette join her.
Huntress was feeling a lot better as the two women walked back to the hotel.
AT THE HYPERION
Seeing Faith standing forlornly against the wall, Huntress ran into her arms. "I'm sorry I ran...I love you...MINE?"
"MINE!" Faith gently kissed her girlfriend and held her tightly. She pulled back far enough to look into amber eyes and then squeezed her even tighter while burying her head into the taller woman's shoulder. She looked over Huntress' shoulder and mouthed the words; "Thank you" to Willow.
"I think a night on the town is called for," Spike announced.
"Whatcha got in mind Spike?" Huntress asked.
"I think it's time for Huntress to meet Lorne."
"Who's that?"
"Another 'do not kill' demon. He's green and will probably make you sing. He reads people's possible futures by listening to the emotions of a person when they sing. Even tall dark and broody had to do it." Faith answered.
"Did you sing for him?"
"Yes, and the less said the better." Faith blushed remembering the audience's reaction to her singing.
"Faith has a beautiful voice Huntress and I bet you do too." Willow watched as the Faith blushed and Huntress shook her head. "I sound like a cat in heat...nope not gonna sing." Huntress was adament.
"Heat is good Kitty," Faith grinned.
"Heat later...night out now. But I think dry clothes would be better." Willow smiled.
"Don't know about that pet...they look mighty fine in wet t-shirts." Spike ducked and ran away from the brunettes. Spike muttered under his breath..."Just saying is all."
As the brunettes turned to go up to their room, Angel stopped them. "Follow me."
The Slayers followed Angel to the dojo in the basement. He went to the far wall and pushed one of the symbols on the wall, the panther. A hidden door opened onto a small fully furnished apartment.
They walked through the kitchen; Willow showing them the food she put away and the bags of stuff that still needed to be put into the now complete cupboards. Angel led them to a smaller room off the kitchen. They saw a double thick mattress resting on a steel legless frame on the floor. Angel had arranged for the bed to be made with the finest black silk sheets and a down-filled black comforter. The pillow ran the full width of the headboard.
The Slayers stood stunned. They couldn't believe Angel had done this and done it all in one afternoon.
"Angel..." Faith was speechless.
"Spike?" Huntress realized now how Spikes hands came to be full of small cuts that were now almost fully healed.
"Right proud of those cupboards I am," Spike preened.
The Slayers each grabbed a vamp and hugged him.
"Good thing we don't need air...eh Poof?"
"William!"
"Uhhhh, what say we let the lovely ladies get dressed and head over to 'Greenies'?"
Willow, the peacemaker, to the rescue as always agreed quickly. "Sounds like a plan," She grabbed Spike and pushed him out. Angel showed the young women how to open the door from the inside. A small stake needed to be turned and the door would pop open. He left them to get changed.
"Meet us upstairs in the lobby in twenty minutes. Don't make Willow come and interrupt anything..."
Both brunettes stuck their tongue out at the retreating vampire. When they looked in the closet they found several pair of leather pants, sweaters, shirts and jackets. Huntress grabbed a pair of dark blue leather pants, a light blue long sleeved shirt and a dark jean jacket. Faith grabbed her trademark black leather pants, a red sleeveless t-shirt and a black jean jacket.
"We need to get Willow to dry out our shoes." Faith said.
"Not if you take size six," Huntress saw the new sneaker boxes on the top shelf of the closet. She pulled down the size six and handed it to Faith and took the size seven for herself.
"Cool...My first pair of NIKE." Huntress traced the logo with her fingers reverently.
Faith handed Huntress a bag of socks after taking a pair for herself.
Once the girls were dressed they stood back and admired each other. "Looking good there Slayer."
"Not too shabby yourself Kitty."
The girls joined their friends in the lobby. Spike whistled as they approached. Willow felt like the proverbial 'ugly duckling' until Spike spoke out.
"Well Angel, looks like we will be escorting the three most beautiful women in the world. Too bad what everyone will be thinking isn't true. It really sucks being dead sometimes."
Angel groaned. "That was bad Spike...even for you."
"Huh?" Spike realized what he had said; "Bloody Hell, that bad pun was unintended. Sorry all. Let's get this party started." Spike held the front door open for the ladies.
As the group walked into the club, Huntress' Slayer senses went nuts. Faith gripped her girlfriend's hands and whispered. "It's okay baby, the owner and half of the customers are demons. As long as they don't do anything wrong, we kinda leave em alone."
Lorne came over to his friends.
Huntress grabbed him by the lapel and raised her fist; "You're Lorne or your a hurting unit."
"I'm Lorne!" His hands were in a surrender position.
"He is Huntress, please let him go." Angel gently unwrapped Huntress' fingers from Lorne's jacket.
Huntress let go and stared at the demon. "Your really green."
"And you're beautiful."
Faith growled and brought Huntress into her arms.
Lorne didn't miss the jealous reaction coming from Faith. He could feel their togetherness.
"First round is on the house," Lorne signaled the bartender.
"Lorne, this is Huntress...the newest member of our group...and Faith's girlfriend." Angel added that last part unnecessarily.
"Hey Faith, can I have your old little black book, I don't think you will be needing it." Lorne smiled at the Slayer.
"If I had one, I'd give it to you bud."
"Figures. How many months in the intensive care unit would I get if I asked to dance with Huntress?"
"No 'feel good' touching, and you can ASK."
"Fair enough, Huntress...would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"
Huntress looked at Faith, who nodded. "Okay Greenie, but watch the hands."
The drinks arrived and everyone grabbed the table against the wall near the bar. Spike held out his hand to Willow and she accepted. Faith grabbed Angel's hand; "Come on Broody Boy time to do your funky chicken." Faith laughed and hauled Angel to the dance floor.
Lorne held Huntress gently and asked her about herself. When he found out that she was a Meta-Slayer, he smiled. "It would take a strong and beautiful woman to capture our Faith's attention. And believe me, you have her attention."
"Look at her Greenie...she's so beautiful and perfect. I'm so lucky to have her." Huntress blushed slightly and Lorne wisely ignored it.
"It works both ways Huntress. I've known Faith for a few years now and I have never seen her so happy. So have you decided what song you are going to sing for me?"
"I...DON'T...SING." Huntress pouted and Faith let go of Angel and walked over.
"We all had to do it Kitty, even Broody Boy. And believe me, he can't carry a tune to save his soul."
Huntress scoped out the EXIT signs. Every part of her wanted to run. Faith saw this and kissed her tenderly. "Please Kitty...for me?"
"Not fair! You...you promise not to throw rotten fruit...or cut me off from your other skills?"
"I promise baby."
"Under protest...but okay. Anything for you Faith." Huntress went up to the stage, checked the jukebox and made her selection.
Faith sat at the table right in front. She looked up at her lover with nothing but love...and lust.
HEAVEN IN YOUR EYES
I can tell by the look in your eyes
You've been hurtin
You know I'll never let you down oh, no
And I'll try anything to keep it workin
You gave me time to find out
What my heart was lookin for
And what I'm feelin inside
In your eyes
I want to see your love again
In your eyes
I never want this feeling to end
It took some time to find the light
But now I realize
I can see the heaven in your eyes
Can't you see I'm finding it hard to let go oooh
All the heartaches we've been through
I never really thought I'd see this love grow
But you helped me see
Now I know what my heart's been lookin for
And what I'm feeling inside
In your eyes
I want to see your love again
In your eyes
I never want this feeling to end
It took some time to find the light
But now I realize
I can see the heaven in your eyes
We've been livin on the edge
Where only the strong survive
We've been livin on the edge
And it's something that we just can't hide
Oh this feeling inside
Faith had tears in her eyes, no one had ever sung to her before and with so much emotion. *She has a fantastic voice.*
Huntress held her hand out and Faith joined her on stage and together they sang the last verse in perfect harmony.
In your eyes
I want to see your love again
In your eyes
I never want this feeling to end
It took some time to find the light
But now I realize
I can see the heaven in your eyes
Oh yeah, I can see the heaven in your eyes
Oh yeah, I can see the heaven in your eyes
I can see the heaven in your eyes
Heaven in your eyes oh
Heaven in your eyes
I can see the heaven, heaven in your eyes
Heaven in your eyes
Lorne had given his full attention to Huntress. He was pleasantly surprised to see and hear Faith sing with Huntress.
When the girls were done, the house exploded with cheers and clapping. Willow, Angel and Spike looked shell shocked.
"WOW! She has a beautiful voice and when they sing together, it's awesome." Willow gushed.
"Oh oh! Bad suit heading their way," Spike announced.
"Excuse me ladies, I represent a record company and I want the two of you to record that song and many others. Now I can arrange for a studio in a few days..."
Huntress looked at the man like he was the worst kind of road kill. She growled at him, picked him up with one hand and said; "Get lost asshole...we're not interested."
"But...but...do you know who I am?"
"Don't know, don't care. Scram!" Faith said forcefully.
Spike came over instantly. "I think you should leave the ladies alone mate."
"Piss off!" The fool said.
"I did try 'nice', Slayer...Now you look here you sodding piece of shit. They asked you to leave; now I'm telling you. Bugger off or I'll rip your spine out and hang you with it...ya bloody dickless wonder." Spike lifted the man off his feet and tossed him towards the exit. He got up and shook his fist, making empty threats until Angel stepped forward. He put on his game face and growled; "Don't ever come back!" The guy's bladder let lose and Angel wrinkled his nose while shoving the guy out the door.
Lorne waved at the bartender and a round of drinks appeared in a minute. Lorne grabbed his, looked at Faith and then toasted the new couple. "To two of the finest ladies on Earth, may they always find their way back to each others loving arms."
"Here, here." Spike, Angel and Willow agreed.
The bartender answered the phone and waved Lorne over. "Excuse me guys, be right back." When he returned he wasn't too happy.
"What's wrong Greenie?"
"My daytime bartender just got himself shot in the leg by a jealous husband."
"Can I have the job until he comes back?" Huntress asked.
"Can you make fancy drinks?"
"Yes, Helena and I were bartending in New Gotham and I can definitely handle the UN crowd."
"UN crowd?" Lorne questioned. He had no intention of asking about the mysterious Helena.
"Yeah, you know...Russian hands and Roman fingers."
All present laughed.
"Okay, show me your stuff Huntress. Bill, let her take the next few orders."
Huntress went behind the bar and when the orders tripled, she made quick work of them. One purple demon said; "That's the best Long Island Iced Tea I have ever had." He tipped her ten bucks and walked away. Huntress put the ten in the tip jar and smiled at Bill. Lorne waved her back over to the table. "The job is yours if you still want it. One hundred dollars a day plus tips. Two o'clock until eight o'clock."
"Thank you, I'll be here." Huntress smiled. "Hey Angel, looks like I will be able to pay to have the ceiling fixed in a couple of days. Is that okay?"
"You don't have to pay to fix that Huntress."
"YES...I...DO! And what will be the monthly rent on that apartment you created for us?"
"I'll make you a deal Huntress. Free rent for services when needed. I was going to offer you a full time job as an investigator...well both of you actually. So if I can get you to help Faith and the rest of us occasionally, you will be rent free and paid for your time...sound good to you?"
"Really Angel? No rent for just helping out which I would do anyway?"
"Yes really Huntress." Angel smiled.
"Faith...I got a job on my own and I get to work with you too sometimes...isn't that great?"
Faith just kissed her excited girlfriend. "Come on Kitty, let's dance." Faith took Huntress' hand and led her to the dance floor. In seconds they had an audience. Well who in their right mind could blame a body for watching them. They moved together perfectly. Every move was as sensual as the last. The heat created by them had everyone sweating. When their hands started to roam, most males used their drinks to hide their arousal.
"There they go..." Spike laughed. "Bloody Slayers creating a scene and totally oblivious.
When the girls came back to their table, Huntress waved Lorne over.
"Something I can do for you Huntress?"
"Yeah, lemme make a round of special drinks for my friends please?"
"On two conditions."
"What are they?"
"One: tell me what's in it. Two: what's it called?"
"Sambucca, Jose, Cognac. A Flaming Huntress. So can I make em?"
"Make one for me too and you got a deal."
"K." Huntress came around the bar and grabbed six small brandy snifters and poured a shot of Sambucca in each. Then she poured the Tequila carefully keeping it separated from the bottom layer. Finally she added the Cognac. Her friends joined her at the end of the bar. She lit her drink, placed her hand over the top and swirled it around until the flame went out. She quickly snorted the fumes and downed her drink.
"Ahhhh, welllllll?"
The LA crew followed suit. Willow hollered when she burnt her hand, but the rest did it right and enjoyed it. Willow mumbled a few words and the pink mark on her hand disappeared. Huntress downed her drink and made another. This time she used her hand to snuf out the flame and handed the drink to Willow.
Willow downed it like the rest and choked. "Thanks...I think," was her response when Faith pounded her on the back.
"That was a tasty treat, can I use it here for the rest of the customers Huntress?"
"Sure Greenie, go ahead. Whatcha gonna call it?"
"A Flaming Huntress of course. Bill, add it to the list."
"Already done boss."
Lorne whistled sharply to gain everyone's attention. "Listen up people, we have a new drink...A Flaming Huntress and I need to know what I should charge for this fine alcoholic beverage. Don't be shy give it a try. It's our new day bartenders contribution."
About fifty people, demons and others all advanced on the bar. Bill asked Huntress to help him make the drinks and offered to split his tip jar.
"Keep your tips Bill, I'll help ya." Huntress rounded the bar and started making several of the drinks sans flame. Once everyone had one, it was explained that to get the full flavors of the different alcohols to blend, it was necessary to light it. Huntress stood up on the bar so everyone could see her. She lit a drink, covered it quickly with her hand and when the flame extinguished, she swirled it around, sucked up the fumes and downed it. Everyone else followed suit.
A few minutes later, a large, over seven feet tall, blue demon with three eyes came over. "Lorne, just give her the deed to this place and maybe that would begin to cover what you owe her. This is the finest mixed flaming whatever I have ever tasted. Right boys?"
A great loud roar of approval was heard. "Yeah Lorne, give her whatever she wants. This is almost better than blood," one vampire said.
"HUNTRESS RULES...HUNTRESS...HUNTRESS...HUNTRESS!" The room roared it approval.
Huntress hid her blushing face in Faith's shoulder.
Lorne leaned down and kissed Faith softly on the cheek; "Thank you for bringing your very talented girlfriend, but now I need to speak to her alone."
Faith had almost forgotten that Lorne had listened to Huntress sing just to read her future.
"Don't worry, I'll bring her right back. Huntress?" Lorne held out his hand.
Huntress looked worried, but Faith reminded her that was why she had sung. "He won't hurt your baby, he will just tell you parts of your future. I'll be here when you get back."
Huntress took Lorne's hand and followed him to a vacant table in the back.
"Sit down Huntress."
Huntress sat beside the demon and waited for him to speak.
"First, I'm considerably older than I look. Angel is a child compared to me. In my time on Earth I have never, until now, actually seen true soul mates. You and Faith have always been together, whether you were male, female, cat or dog. You have managed to find each other and always will. Neither of you could ever really be happy without the other. Your son will be the first male Slayer and he will make you both proud."
"SON!?!?! Uh Greenie, two women can't make babies...you do know that right?"
"You have access to modern technology and to a very strong witch. Who knows what the future will bring."
"You do, apparently. When will he be born? Who will carry him?"
"Sorry sweetheart, I can't answer those questions. You will have to wait and see. Now let's get you back to your friends and Faith."
Huntress came back and took Faith's hand. She led her back out onto the dance floor. "Do you trust what he says?"
"Yes, he is usually right in the long run. Why? What did he say to you?"
"That we really are soul mates."
"I already knew that Kitty."
"And that we would have a son...the first male Slayer."
"SON!?!?!"
"Yeah." Huntress pulled back and looked into curious brown eyes.
"Willow's magic maybe?" A still stunned Faith asked.
"He wouldn't say. Do you want kids...with me...someday...if it's possible?"
"I never really thought about having kids Kitty. Being a Slayer kinda shortens the life span...ya know. But having a baby with you...yeah, I would like that...just not yet." Faith ran her finger gently along Huntress' face and smiled.
Huntress shivered at the first touch. "MINE!"
"MINE!" Faith snuggled into her girlfriends rapidly heating body.
Spike and Angel could both smell the Slayers arousal. "Looks like they're gonna leave real soon." Spike said as Willow saw the dancing Slayers.
"Can we go home now Slayer? I want you so bad." Huntress purred seductively into Faith's ear.
"Oh god!" Faith's legs almost gave out. "Yeah Kitty, lets go break in our new bed."
Huntress's grin disappeared instantly. She pictured the bed legs through Willow's ceiling again.
"I said break in...not break baby. It's solid steel and on the floor already and since we are in the basement...no worries. Unless you changed your mind about wanting me?"
"HOME...NOW!" Huntress squeezed Faith's ass and nibbled on her ear.
"Now is good." The girls came over to their friends and said their goodnights. "Stay and enjoy the music. We'll see you in the morning."
"Uhhhh Lil Red?"
"Yes Huntress?" Willow had given up trying to change Huntress' nickname for her.
"Can I talk to you tomorrow morning?"
"You can talk to me any time. I'll have coffee waiting. Now scram before Faith throws ya down on the nearest table and has her way with you." Willow giggled but sobered up real quick when Faith scowled at her.
Spike pressed a twenty-dollar bill into Huntress' hand. "Cab fare luv."
"Thanks Spike, see ya tomorrow. Bye all." Huntress picked up Faith into her arms and ran out the door. She hailed a cab and put her squirming lover into the back seat and joined her. "The Hyperion Hotel please sir."
"Yes M'am."
AT THE HOTEL
Huntress gave the driver the twenty telling him to keep the change.
"Thank you. If either of you need a cab, call me. I'll come for you any time. Keep my card."
"Thank you, have a nice evening."
Huntress and Faith entered the hotel arm in arm. They headed downstairs to their apartment. Faith pushed the panther symbol and the door opened. They found a bottle of champagne, in a bucket of mostly melted ice, with a note: "Happy apartment warming." Love Lil Red.
"Waste not, want not." Faith went to the cupboards looking for a couple of glasses. She finally found them in the last cupboard she looked in.
Huntress poured the champagne and they toasted each other: "To our happy home."
"My first home." Faith marveled.
"Me too. I'm glad it's with you Faith. I love you."
"Love you too Huntress."
Huntress picked up the diary that was also on the table. She opened it and began to write.
"I'll be in the shower, join me when you're done." Faith started to walk away.
"Kiss first," Huntress leaned forward and Faith kissed her deeply.
Under THINGS I DID TODAY, and below the embarrassing picture, Huntress wrote: Met a green demon and he gave me a job. It's our first night in our first real home...details later... maybe. Her mind wandered and she pictured a naked Faith in the shower. She closed the book, took her shoes off and padded into their bedroom. She stripped and went into the bathroom. Seeing the silhouette of Faith made her drip with desire.
Faith felt her girlfriend's presence and opened the shower door to allow her in. "What took ya so long Kitty?"
"I can leave..." Huntress smirked and stepped backward.
Faith whipped her arm around Huntress' waist and pulled her into the shower. "I don't think so Kitty." Faith ran her finger through her pussy lips and it came back glistening. She raised it to Huntress' lips. "Kitty want some cream?"
Huntress growled and sucked the shining finger into her mouth. Her most animalistic instincts were hard to hold back. She gave in and pounced on the super sexy girl in front of her. "Want more, take more...have more...right Slayer?" Huntress took Faith's hand and pushed it between her legs...then stopped. "Not this way...I want..." Huntress sucked in her bottom lip.
Faith removed her hand from between her girlfriend's legs and wrapped it around her waist. She cupped the silent woman's chin, with the other, and pushed up until Huntress looked her in the eye. "Tell me what you want and I will move and heaven and earth to make it happen."
Huntress took a deep breath, "It's our first night here at home and I wanna make love with you, slowly. I wanna touch you all over...the way you touch me here." Huntress raised Faith's hand and placed it over her heart.
Faith could feel the increased beating of her lover's heart. *Just from my touch...my touch does that to her.* Faith smiled from ear to ear and showing her pearly whites she just nodded. "Show me," Faith whispered as she turned off the shower, stepped out and handed Huntress a towel before grabbing one for herself.
Huntress dried herself off quickly and grabbed a brush. She seated Faith between her legs and started to brush the soft silk running down her girlfriends back. A few butterfly soft kisses on well tanned shoulders kept the smile on Faith's face. When she stood up, the towel dropped revealing her in all her glory.
"You're so beautiful Faith," Huntress reached out for her 'Holy Grail'.
Faith unhooked Huntress' towel and let it drop to the floor. She licked her lips and leaned into her waiting girlfriends arms. Their kiss was soft, lips sliding against lips. Huntress ran her tongue along Faith's bottom lip, then the top. She smiled when she heard Faith moan. Walking backwards as she kissed Faith, they both fell onto their bed.
Fighting her instincts, Faith lay still to allow Huntress to touch her. Huntress whispered in the ear she was licking. "You are beautiful, you sound like an angel, you smell really good and I just wanna crawl inside you and never come out."
Faith linked her hand with Huntress' and placed it over her left breast. "Touch me Kitty."
Huntress growled low in her chest and squeezed the perfectly round mound in her hand. Bringing her other hand up to the right breast, Huntress worked both to the delight of her squirming lover. The tips of Huntress' fingers ran lightly over rock hard nipples before pinching them. "You're so soft...and warm. Do you like it when I touch you Faith?"
"Fuck yeah, touch more...touch all of me...please." Faith's body temperature was running into the red. This slow torture was something new to the 'get some, get gone' girl. She needed satisfaction, but didn't want the feelings being created, to ever end. She bucked upwards filling Huntress' mouth with her breast and rubbing their aching clits to together for far too short of time. Using sporadic touches in no discernable pattern, Huntress found all of Faith's happy zones and used her knowledge well. She was sure that she was enjoying her voyage of discovery even more than Faith.
"Faithhhhhh, oh god...you feel so good." Huntress started purring and Faith started panting.
"Huntresss, pleaseeee...love me...love me now!"
Huntress lay down on top of Faith so that they could feel all of each other's responses. They slipped a leg in between each other's legs and began a slow sliding moment. Interlacing the fingers of both hands, the young women sped up their riding moment until they were a blur.
"Ohfuck...Huntresssss...cum with meeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!"
"Faithhhhhhhhhhh...ohgodohgodohgod...yesssssssss!!!!"
"You okay Slayer?"
"Never better Kitty. No one has ever made me feel so loved. I'm glad the first time I made love...was with you."
"Me too. I didn't really know what I was doing...I just did what felt right. I mean, I love our 'hard and fast' loving...but that was...it was special." Huntress hugged Faith and snuggled down into her shoulder.
"Special doesn't begin to cover what that was." Faith began lightly scratching Huntress' back until she heard the happy purr. She smiled and kissed the top of her lover's head and closed her eyes. She whispered; "Mine," and heard the answer from a half asleep Huntress, "Mine."
HYPERION LOBBY MIDNIGHT
Willow, Angel and Spike staggered in holding each other up. They looked around and breathed a sigh of relief.
"No broken furniture...I guess they made it to their apartment." Angel said happily.
"Like you'd care if they did break anything. So what's the tally now?" Spike grinned.
"Two airplane seats and one bed...that we know about."
"Not exactly...hic...true. They didn't...hic...break the bed. The bed broke the floor...hic." Willow giggled as she keeled over. Spike barely managed to catch the passed out witch. He carried her to her room and set her down on the bed. After he removed her shoes, he took off her jacket and pulled the covers up over her. Looking up, he saw for the first time, the damage created by the Slayers. He laughed..."Bloody Slayers."
When Spike came back downstairs, Angel handed him a stiff drink. "To our friends."
"Here here mate."
8:30 A.M.
Faith woke up first and when she saw the sleeping Huntress, she thanked every God she could think of for bringing them together. *MINE.* She ran her fingers lightly over her girlfriends ample chest causing the meta woman to moan and open her eyes.
"Morning Kitty, I love you."
"Hey Slayer, love you too."
"You stay here, I'm gonna make you breakfast in bed. I knew I couldn't surprise you...so help me out...stay here until I come back. Promise?"
"But Slayer...I wanna help."
"Trust me Kitty, if you were in the kitchen with me...I would probably burn corn flakes."
Huntress laughed out loud. "Helena actually did that once. If you look up the term 'Cooking Impaired'...you would find a picture of her."
Faith laughed along with Huntress. Finally though, Huntress agreed to stay in bed provided she got her turn tomorrow.
"Deal Kitty. I'll be back soon." Faith leaned down and kissed her lover before grabbing a robe and tying the sash.
IN THE KITCHEN
Faith opened the fridge and pulled out eggs and milk first. Then she grabbed a green pepper, red onion, cheddar cheese and mushrooms. She quickly whipped up an omelet and put it in the pan. Finding a large enough pan for a whole pound of bacon took a few minutes. *Note to self...find out where everything is later.*
Faith found a large finely carved wooden serving tray. The initials H and F were entwined in the center and a note: "For Midnight Munchies, luv Spike."
Faith degreased the bacon in half a roll of paper towel and put it on a large plate in the top left corner of the tray. Next she evenly divided the omelet onto two plates and grabbed the toast as it popped. Then she filled two large mugs with coffee, and added the right amount of sugar and cream. With a satisfied smile on her face, she carried the tray into the bedroom and set it down across Huntress' legs.
Huntress looked at the mountain of food, back to Faith and smiled. "Trying to feed an army baby?"
"Nope...just us Kitty."
Huntress put a piece of bacon in her mouth partway and leaned into Faith. Faith nibbled her way from the end to Huntress' mouth and enjoyed a kiss. This was done with the better part of the bacon. When all the food was gone, they sat back and relaxed with their coffee.
"This is nice," Huntress whispered.
"Yeah it is," Faith set her coffee and Huntress' coffee down on the nightstand and snuggled down against her girlfriend's body.
WILLOW'S ROOM 9:30 A.M.
Willow knew deep down inside that she should not open her eyes, too bad she didn't listen to that little inner voice.
"Oh goddess...my head...never again, I promise." Willow sat up slowly, wincing as she did so. She noticed a bottle of industrial strength Aspirin and a glass of water on the nightstand. She quickly swallowed three little white pills and spent the next few minutes convincing them to stay down. Laying back down and closing her eyes Willow moaned. *Flaming Huntress my butt... Liquid Death is a better name.* A few minutes later, the young witch could think a little clearer and quickly mumbled an old hangover cure spell.
BASEMENT APARTMENT 10:00 A.M.
"I guess I better go clean up the kitchen." Faith said as she somewhat against her will, got up out of bed.
"I'll help." Huntress climbed out as well. They both pulled on the satin robes left by Angel.
"Holy fuck! What happened here?" Huntress looked around and thought a bomb had gone off.
"I can cook...but I make a hell of a mess doing it. Go grab a shower and get dressed Kitty. I made the mess, so I'll clean it up. You wanted to talk to Red this morning right?"
Before Huntress could answer, the intercom crackled. "Hey guys, you awake...or not busy?" Willow still sounded a little rough around the edges.
"Yeah Lil Red. Faith made me breakfast in bed and I'm helping her clean the kitchen now. I wanna thank her properly."
"So I guess I'll see you in an hour or so?" *More like lunch time.*
"It's okay Kitty, you can..." Faith's mouth dropped open a Huntress dropped her robe and smirked. "....drop your robe anytime." Faith finished in a smoky voice.
"Turn off the intercom first...please." Willow blushed and reached for the great god caffeine as the Slayers made their way back to bed.
Huntress was totally stunning when naked. Faith pushed her back towards the bed. She dropped her robe and it fell silently to the floor. She pushed Huntress down onto the bed and straddled her hips. Huntress could feel the dampness coming from between Faith's legs and it turned her on even more. Faith leaned in to within an inch of Huntress' lips and smiled as she pulled back.
She licked her lips slowly and seductively. Huntress surged forward to claim those teasing lips. Faith smiled as she watched her gorgeous lover come at her, she crushed her lips against hers and pulled her into her arms. Huntress' arms automatically went around Faith.
"MMMMMMMMMMM," their lips stayed locked until they felt faint from the lack of oxygen. Faith immediately started nibbling on Huntress' neck. She placed her nails on both sides of the base of her lovers spine, and moved them upwards at a snails pace.
"Faithhhhhhhh," Huntress whispered in a voice full of desire.
She arched her back sending Faith's fingers back down the same slow agonizing way that they had come up.
Faith went back to worshipping all the skin above the brunette's waistline. Huntress could feel the gentle movement of the raspy tongue and it was heating her up immeasurably. The younger slayer alternated between licking and blowing on damp skin creating Goosebumps everywhere she went. Huntress started bucking madly, begging and pleading in earnest.
"Oh god Slayer, please..please...please...MNMNMNMNM."
Faith ran her fingers through damp short curly hair and had to hold her bucking lover down. She licked off her finger slowly before obtaining more of what she craved. "You taste so good Kitty."
Huntress grabbed the back of Faith's head and shoved it between her wet legs.
"MPHHHH, K...Kitty, I get the message." Faith licked her lips and then Huntress' southern ones. She sucked up all the wetness she could find before beginning to create more.
"Oh god Slayer...you're sooo gooooodddd, harder...please."
Faith used the flat side of her tongue to run back and forth through the lips but still avoiding the throbbing little pea that was demanding attention. Finally she relented and rubbed her thumb across Huntress' clit. She shoved her tongue up into her girlfriend as far as she could and began vibrating it. She could feel the smooth patch and gave it a little tickle.
Huntress bounced up and was forced back down by Faith.
"Ohgodohfuck...Faithhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Huntress' internal pussy walls squeezed Faith's tongue hard as she came.
"MMPHHHHHH." *Damn I think she broke my tongue.* She slipped her tongue out and left it hanging out of her mouth.
When Huntress opened her eyes she saw Faith's hanging tongue.
"Did I break it?"
"Nope...only bent it bit. WOW! Kitty, when you cum, you really cum."
Huntress blushed bright red and was pulled into her lover's arms. She let her hand wander down between Faith's legs. *Ma baby is close.* She rubbed the clit hard and fast, and was rewarded with a gush of creamy goodness.
"KITTTTTTYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!"
Faith shook her head and sighed contentedly.
"Looking forward to tomorrow Faith?"
"Oh yeah. But the day is still young ya know." Faith grinned.
Huntress slipped out of bed and took a quick shower before getting dressed. Faith also took a shower and dressed quickly.
Huntress used the intercom; "Hey Lil Red, where are you now?"
"Down in the lab Huntress, I'll meet you in the lobby in a few minutes."
"No, stay there...where is there anyway?"
"Come out of your apartment, the other end of the dojo has a tree symbol that works like the cat one to get into your apartment."
"K, see ya in a few."
"Faith, Angel wants to see you if you have time."
"On my way Red."
The Slayers walked across the dojo and parted company. Huntress pressed the tree button and the hidden door swung open. Inside she saw Willow amongst several jars of multi-colored powders.
She smelt something when she first entered, but decided to ignore it.
"So what's on your mind Huntress?"
"Remember that green goop you made for Spike when he was burned saving me at the mall?"
"Yes."
"Can you teach me to make it?"
"I can, but why?"
"Well after a fight, you are as exhausted as the rest, and if someone needs medical help...then its a good idea to have a second person that can make potions."
"I don't wanna learn mojo, and I hope I'm not stepping on your toes or anything...am I?"
"Not at all Huntress, I would be happy to show you what I know."
IN ANGEL'S OFFICE
Faith walked in smiling with a bounce in her step.
"Morning Faith and from the look on your face, I would say it's a good morning." Angel smiled.
"Oh yeah...and no broken furniture either." Faith laughed along with Angel.
"I need you to track this bastard down for me. Don't do anything, just find him and report back to me."
"What did he do?"
"Does it matter?"
"Guess not. Any hints or clues? Is he human or not?"
"He is an immortal...an information broker that I need to speak to."
"Okay Broody Boy, I'll find and report." Faith saluted and walked out of the office.
"Faith, use the Harley...but if you damage it..." He left the threat unspoken.
"Got it." Faith took the keys and left.
WILLOW'S LAB
Huntress' senses were beginning to play havoc with her thinking ability.
As Willow was about to pull out jars of various powers and show Huntress the proper measurement to use of each one, the brunette asked her to wait.
“Okay, why Huntress?"
"I remember the four scents in that goop, lemme see if I can find them."
"You could smell four different scents? Wait a minute, you didn't even see the stuff, Spike washed it off before sparing with you. So how...?
"My sense of smell was always above normal, but you made all my senses go into overdrive when you made me a Slayer. Will you let me try or are we in a hurry?"
"Knock yourself out." Willow stepped back and let Huntress sniff out everything she had on various shelves.
It didn't take Huntress long to pull three jars. Next she pulled two jars, mumbling to herself. She smelled both several times and finally admitted she couldn't pick the right one.
"Huntress the first three are right, and the fourth is one of those. How did you know about the last two? They have no scent."
"Wanna bet Lil Red? They both smell like burning plastic, the one on the left is not as bad. So which one is it?"
"The one on the left is right. You are amazing Huntress. Okay lets get to work. Hand me four plastic spoons and I will show you the correct amount.
Huntress eagerly handed her the implements and pulled a chair to sit beside her teacher. They made a small portion of the burn ointment and Willow pronounced it well made.
Over the next hour, she showed Huntress a few other mixtures of healing potions for humans, demons and vampires. She noticed Huntress' waning attention.
Huntress was losing focus. She kept staring up on top of the cabinet in the corner.
"Huntress...is something wrong?"
"Uhhhh, noooo." She jumped up on the counter and pulled down some old looking scrub brush. Her auto-purr engaged instantly and she grinned. "I like this...what can we make with it?"
"Huntress that is useless, it's only...*Goddess, she's getting high from it. Of course.*
Huntress' eyes lost focus and she had the silliest grin on her face.
"How are you feeling Huntress?" Willow smiled.
"Feeling really good," she climbed up into the rafters and was jumping back and forth.
"Huntress! come down from there before you hurt yourself." *Oh god, Faith is gonna kill me deader than dead.*
Willow pressed the intercom and was picked up by Huntress and hauled into the air.
"AAAAAAAAAA! HUNTRESS!!!" Willow screeched. "Angel! Is Faith back yet?" *Please say yes, please say yes.*
IN ANGEL'S OFFICE
"Hey Red, Broody Boy isn't here right now. I just got back, what's the what? You sound funny and far away?"
"Huntress found some old catnip and she's a real happy Kitty right now. She needs a playmate."
Huntress swung Willow around and put her beside her on the catwalk. She sniffed the redhead and started purring...loudly.
"FAITH! Get your ass down here." *She is beautiful and sexy...stop it girl, she's taken.*
Faith smiled and ran out of Angel's office. *Kitty and catnip... hmmmm, sounds like Red has her hands full.* Pushing the button to open the lab door, she went in. Looking up she saw Huntress jumping around on the catwalk and to other I-beams. Willow looked terrified as she clutched a support beam.
"Hey Kitty, why don't you bring Red down here." Faith smiled up at her stoned girlfriend.
"O...kayyyyy," a high Huntress agreed. She grabbed Willow from behind and the redhead screamed. "AAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!" The older
Slayer descended and lightly dropped to her feet. She placed Willow on the chair at the desk and grinned at her girlfriend. Faith heard the loud purr emanating from her lover and smiled.
Huntress' gaze dropped from Faith's eyes to her breasts.
"Nice rack...I wanna plaaayyy."
"Only if I can play with yours Kitty."
"Oooo...kaaaayyyy." She smiled and reached for Faith.
"Bye Lil Red, I'm gonna plaaayyy with Faaaithhhhh."
"Uh huh, have fun." Willow quickly placed her hand over her mouth to prevent the giggles coming out. That hand was joined by the other since it was proving damn difficult to keep the laugher inside. *Huntress is funny when high and Faith likes it too. Hmmm, catnip for recreational purposes...what next? Nevermind, I don't really want to know.*
Huntress skipped out of the lab, dragging an amused Faith behind her. They passed Spike in the dojo. His eyebrows went up and he smiled at the Slayers. He walked into the lab and saw Willow lose it entirely. She had tears rolling down her cheeks and was gasping for air.
"Hello pet. What happened in here? What did you do to Huntress?"
Once Willow stopped laughing she pointed to the mangled bush of catnip. Spike looked at it and back at the witch, waiting for an explanation.
"That's catnip Spike...and Huntress really likes it." Willow started laughing again.
Spike grinned; "I know what to get Faith for her birthday."
"You mean Huntress don't you?"
"Nope...Faith. Think about it pet. Who gets to deal with the happy feline?"
"Point taken Spike. You should know, she wanted to learn how to make that green burn ointment...for you. You have proven that rain or shine, you will be there to back us up and she wanted to make sure you would be taken care of."
"Really? She did that for me?" Spike knew the new Slayer cared about him, but not how much.
"Yes Spike, and we all know that she was the first to call you a friend to your face."
"She is a special woman. So what else did you teach her?"
"Mostly healing potions, she is like a sponge. She knew what went into the burn stuff, just by scent. And this was after you washed it off."
"Well yeah pet, even I could tell what went into it...just not how much of each ingredient."
"I guess I'm the only one without enhanced senses around here."
Willow looked adorable when she pouted. "You have the knowledge, the rest of us can only make a guess. Is there something in here that could be used to help the Slayers if they are hurt in battle?"
Willow saw that the vampire was serious. "Well Spike, can you read Latin?"
"If I have to pet. Why?"
Willow passed the blond vampire a sheet of parchment. He read it to himself. "These words increase their slayer healing temporarily right?"
"Yes," Willow made a copy of the spell and handed it to Spike.
He put it in his wallet. "Thanks pet. Now how about helping you, if you're hurt? You don't have slayer healing. How do we help you?"
"Hospital. When I am reasonably clearheaded, I can do a healing spell that takes time. Thanks for asking."
"Well pet, we have to keep you healthy or the rest of us are in deep shit."
IN THE SLAYER'S APARTMENT
Huntress' purr had gotten progressively louder as they walked into their kitchen. She grabbed Faith around the waist and threw her down on the kitchen table as she ripped Faith's shirt up over her head and removed her bra. Faith had enough sense to get her pants down where Huntress could simply pull them off.*Gotta like happy and aggressively horny Huntress. Note to self, buy lots more catnip.*
Huntress had managed to lose her clothes and lay down on top of her waiting lover. She nipped, licked and kissed every available millimeter of skin. When Faith tried to wrap her hands around
Huntress' neck, she found her hands roughly placed above her head. Huntress' body rubbed along Faith's creating friction that had both women moaning in need. Huntress' need was overwhelming the dark slayer. Their bond left nothing out.
"Kitty Titty-snacks," The older Slayer nibbled on one nipple while gently pinching the other. Huntress sat down at the end of the table and pulled Faith forward until her spread legs were at the edge. Diving right in without warning, Huntress latched onto the clit and was nibbling it as her tongue went back and forth over it at a speed only Slayers could take.
"Too quick...slow....ohfuck...HUNTRESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!'
Huntress grinned; "Kitty's love 'cream' baby...gimme more." The older woman rubbed her face into Faith's hot and wet pussy. Her purring picked up a notch and Faith moaned deeply, the vibrations from purring was playing havoc with insides.
Several mind-blowing orgasms later, Faith pushed Huntress back as she slid off of the table to the floor. On her knees, looking at her lover's dripping pussy recharged Faith. She licked her lips and blew into the heated passage. She could have sworn it squirted her. She leaned in and took in the aroma before lightly kissed the enlarged clit.
"Slayer...no teasing...pleaseeeeeeee."
Faith quickly sucked the little pea into her warm, wet mouth and gave it the tongue lashing it so rightly deserved. Remembering her sore tongue from earlier this morning, she inserted three fingers into her whimpering lover.
"Oh fuck...Slayer...yesss." Huntress moved her hips in time to Faith's fingers.
"Gonna cum for me Kitty?" Faith breathed into the increasing wetness.
"Yessssssssssssssss...Faithhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!"
CRACK THUD
*Oh shit!* Faith hit her chin on the now broken chair as Huntress cried out; "ROWLLLLL, GET...IT...OUT."
Huntress stood up and was doing a little dance as she tried to get a hold of the very painful splinter in her ass.
Faith quickly pressed her distressed girlfriend against the counter and grabbed the not so little piece of wood. "This is gonna hurt Kitty."
"Get it out...please, Faith...it hurts." Huntress was barely managing to keep the tears at bay.
Faith yanked it out and was surprised to see it was almost four inches long.
"ROWWWWWLLLLLLL," Huntress drew in several deep breaths.
When Faith saw the older Slayer's bottom lip curl and start to quiver, she felt like shit for causing the injury. "Kitty, I'm so sorry...want me to kiss it better?"
The still pouting Huntress nodded; "Mhmmm."
Faith got on her knees, lightly gripped both of her lover's hips and leaned forward. She saw the little drop of blood coming out of the obvious hole. She licked it up and kissed the now rapidly bruising ass muscle.
KNOCK KNOCK
Willow walked into the kitchen and turned every shade of red known to man and beast. She immediately covered her eyes.
*Goddess they are so beautiful.*
Faith laughed out loud, "Relax Red...we have the same equipment you do." She went into the bedroom and brought back their matching robes, which were put on quickly.
"Okay Red, we're decent...for now." Faith watched as Huntress moved rather carefully and slowly.
Willow opened her eyes and was glad the Slayers put on their robes.
Huntress whispered; "Purple goop please."
"HUH?" Faith asked.
"I know what she needs, be right back." Willow ran to her lab and mixed a few ingredients together that made a thick purple paste. She brought it back to the girl's apartment. Handing it to Faith, she said: "Put this on and rub it in good. It will increase even her meta-slayer healing."
The Slayers made a beeline for their bedroom.
Willow looked at the offending broken chair and smiled. She took a picture; using the Polaroid camera she kept in the lab, and put it in Huntress' Diary, which was on the floor. Then she went to the intercom; "Spike are you here?"
"Yes pet, what's up?"
"They need a new kitchen chair...don't ask and if you value your undead life, and make no mention of the not so graceful moments of Huntress."
Willow could hear the blond vampire laugh. "Is she okay?"
"She will be. About the replacement chair?"
"No problem pet. Can that one be fixed or should I just make another one?"
"This one is kinding. You might want to make a couple and store the extra one."
"Good idea. Can you go buy those pillows that attach to chairs?"
"I will."
Faith came out of the bedroom fully dressed and looking as guilty as she felt.
"Faith it was an accident, you know she doesn't blame you. Besides, it's kinda my fault..."
Huntress came out wearing the robe only. The pained _expression on her face made her look a lot younger. "How is it your fault Lil Red?"
"You did find that catnip in my lab. I knew it was there, but never thought about it. I'm so sorry...Spike is gonna make a couple of chairs for you."
"I wanna call Helena...can I?"
"Of course, wait here and I will bring my laptop."
Willow rushed out and came back with her computer. She connected to Oracle and waited.
"Hello Lil Red," Barbara said smiling.
"Hi Big Red, is Helena available?"
"I can call her, hang on."
IN HELENA'S APARTMENT
RING RING
"Hello?"
"Helena, can you come to the tower? Willow called and said Huntress wants to talk to you."
"On my way."
20 MINUTES LATER
Helena sauntered over to Barbara and saw Willow on screen. "Hi Red...what's up? Is Huntress okay?"
"She will be, she wants to talk to you privately. So, I'll talk to you later."
Huntress came around in front of the screen.
Helena immediately picked up that something was wrong. "Ummm, Barbara..."
"A fresh cup of tea would be good now." She wheeled out of the Delphi area and into the kitchen.
"Hey Huntress, what's wrong?"
"Why didn't you tell me about catnip?"
*Oh oh.* "Uhhh, never thought about it. Are you okay?"
"Will be, thanks to Lil Red. Faith and I seem to be dangerous to furniture. I got a splinter...a big fucking piece of wood...well sitting down is not a good idea at the moment."
Helena tried to contain her laughter; she knew Huntress wouldn't appreciate it. Her smile gave away her amusement anyway.
"Well next time you use catnip...start on the bed."
Barbara heard that last line as she was coming out of the kitchen and she quickly turned and wheeled back in.
"Something else is on your mind...what is it?"
"No fair...I can't read minds." Huntress scowled.
"Neither can I Huntress. I can see it in your eyes. Talk to me."
"I want to see or at least speak to Alfie...can you arrange that? Maybe have him call me after work...say around eight thirty tonight?"
"Of course, hang on." Helena pulled out her cell and called Wayne mansion. When Alfred called, she gave him Huntress' number and asked him to call her.
"He'll call you tonight. Is everything else okay?"
"Mornings when I first wake up are still...not good, but it's getting easier. Thank god I have Faith."
"I'm here for you whenever you need me. It's not easy for me either. I miss you...talking to you...being you."
"You can come out here anytime, you know that right?"
"I may be taking you up on that." Helena sighed deeply.
"Are you and Dinah okay?"
"For now..."
"Talk to me Hel."
"She is driving me crazy with her clinginess and jealousy.
Christ if I even look at another woman, she goes nuts." *And it's only been a couple of days.*
"Do you want to look at another woman?"
Helena sucked in a huge breath...I have been dreaming about someone else."
"Anyone I know?"
"Drop it for now...please."
"K, I'm here for you too."
"I know, thanks. I have the early afternoon shift, so I gotta get to work. We'll talk later."
"Me too...Greenie hired me for the two to eight shift."
"Greenie?"
"Lorne...he's some kind of demon that reads people's futures by listening to them sing. He owns a club and the customers aren't all human."
"Be careful Huntresss."
"I will be. Oh, I gave him the recipe for the "Flaming Huntress", I hope it's okay."
"Sure thing. Enjoy. I really gotta go, see ya."
"Bye."
"Thanks Lil Red. I better get ready for work too. That purple stuff really works, my ass doesn't hurt anymore."
Huntress disappeared into the bedroom and came back out fully clothed. Black leather pants and a white t-shirt, both of which accentuated her curves, were appreciated by Faith who let lose with a wolf whistle.
"That would be my cue to leave." Willow picked up the laptop, smiled at the Slayers and left.
Huntress hadn't missed Willow's wistful look at the screen as Helena signed off. *Hmmm, Lil Red is thinking about Helena. She would be a better match than that damn kid.*
IN THE CLOCKTOWER
Barbara wheeled over to Helena. She hadn't meant to eavesdrop, but hearing Helena admit to dreaming about someone else was something they would need to talk about.
"Is everything okay with Huntress?"
"Yeah, she will be fine. Long live Meta and in her case, Slayer healing." Helena smiled.
"Helena...I didn't mean to listen in...but I heard..."
"Guess I should have warned her about catnip," Helena laughed.
"That's not what I'm talking about and you know it."
"Don't go there Babs, just a thought...or two."
"Even I can see how changed your relationship with Dinah is since you got back. Your patience is wearing thin."
"NOT NOW BARBARA," Helena walked out to the balcony and jumped off. *Damn, I shouldn't have yelled at Barbara.* Flying over rooftops usually calmed the brunette's nerves, but this time it wasn't helping. Her internal little voice was telling her to listen to heart.
IN THE SLAYER'S APARTMENT
Huntress caught Faith by the arm and held her back. "Hey Slayer, I think Lil Red wants to know Helena a whole lot better."
"Didn't know matchmaking was among your skills Kitty. What about Helena? Does she have feelings for Red?"
"Not sure, but I think so. She's just not ready to deal with them." Huntress looked thoughtful for a minute. Huntress snapped her fingers; "Alfie! I can get him to talk to her."
"Who exactly is this 'Alfie'?"
"Alfred...Helena's butler. The guy that made those ribs we love so well. He's kinda like a Father Confessor to all of us. He accepted me as a person before anyone else...other than Helena of course."
"He sounds pretty cool...for an old guy. Come on baby, I'll drive you to work." Faith jingled the keys to the Harley she had kept.
AT LORNE'S CLUB
Faith gave Huntress a kiss that would have melted titanium before slapping her on the ass and sending her on her way.
Huntress walked into the club rubbing her ass. A smack from a slayer stings...lots.
Lorne came over and handed her a sweatshirt with his club's logo on it. When she came back wearing it, he smiled. He handed her a large empty pickle jar with her name on it. She raised her eyebrows; "What's this for?"
"Your tips."
"That's a pretty big jar Greenie."
"Your Flaming Huntress's garnered Bill over three hundred dollars after you left last night. I figure that word has spread and you will be busy and trust me, that jar may need to be emptied before Faith comes back to pick you up."
*MMMM...Faith cumming.* Huntress shook her head and tried to focus on Lorne. She stood up and turned quickly, almost knocking two demon children down. "Oh, sorry. Wow! Little fuzzies."
"These are my sons Huntress. This is Brendon," the lighter blue furred kid stepped forward. "And this is Brandon," the darker blue furry kid smiled.
"They're cute Furball. What happened to you?" Huntress laughed and the kids giggled. Huntress had no fear in playfully insulting the seven-foot demon from the previous night.
Lorne breathed a sigh of relief when the large demon joined in the laughter. "You're one brave lady."
"Naw, I could kick your ass whenever I wanted to. Good thing for you, I don't wanna." Huntress grinned cockily at him.
He immediately put up his arm in position to arm wrestle.
Huntress looked at Lorne. He nodded.
As the demon's hand went through the table, a grinning Huntress high fived the kids with the other hand.
"Damn girl, what are you?" He said rubbing his hand.
"A Meta-Slayer. And you and me are going split on the damages on this table, aren't we?"
"Not necessary you two. You," Lorne said pointing to the demon,
"Clean up the mess. And Huntress, you go get another table out of storage. It's in the back."
"Zig Hiel Greenie." Huntress went into the back and brought back a replacement table. "Hey Greenie, who owns the Play Station 2 in the back?"
"We do," the kids chorused.
"What's a Nukem Dukem?"
"Duke Nukem, it's a killer shooting game. Wanna play?" Brendon asked shyly.
"Huntress would you be willing to watch my boys till later tonight? I have some business to take care of."
"I don't have a problem with that, but you better ask Greenie."
"Go ahead Huntress. If you're needed at the bar, take care of business and then get back to them. Fair enough?"
"Your the coolest Greenie. Can we set the game up here? Maybe over at that table?"
"Brandon, go get it and set it up over there." The boy's father turned to Huntress; "My name is not 'Furball'... it's Trion."
"K...Furball." Huntress walked over to the kids and sat down.
Trion looked at Lorne and Lorne shook his head. "She is her own woman. It's not an insult coming from her. Let it go."
The demon agreed. "I'll be back by eight." He went over and reminded his kids to 'behave...or else.'
"Yes dad."
"Okay dad."
The moment he left, Huntress grabbed the boys crossed fingers from behind their backs, stared and growled at them. They gulped and decided that behaving might not be such a bad idea.
A wave of customers that had heard of the 'Flaming Huntress', came in looking to try it. Huntress came over to the bar after telling the kids to play nice. Twenty minutes later, the customers all agreed that this new drink was the 'da bomb'.
*Hmmmm, demons are great tippers.* Huntress noticed her jar was one third full already. Going back to the kids, she watched over their shoulders and learned some of the extras that all kids found in new games. She whistled and asked to try it.
"Sure thing Huntress," Brendon said. He handed her his controller and watched as she shot everything that moved. He quickly explained that the blue jacketed people running around were the FBI and you are not supposed to shoot them.
"Figures, they are the easiest to shoot." Huntress asked what some of the icons were that were left behind when she shot something.
"The heart symbol gives you extra life points, weapons are kinda obvious, the slide sends you to the that point in the next level, the gold bullet and rocket meant unlimited fire power, and the stick character means you could change players in mid level."
"Way Cool! Lemme try again please?"
Brandon handed her the controller and let Brendon play against her. She caught on quick and was almost giving the young demon a run for his money. The silly grin on her face made Lorne smile.
*She is really good with them. They've been here for almost an hour now and nothing is broken and no one is screaming or bleeding.*
"Be right back guys," Huntress went back to the bar and made several drinks for her customers and watched as her tip jar come up to the halfway point.
Lorne came over at a quarter to five and suggested she take her break before the after work crowd came in.
Huntress smiled, grabbed a fistful of cash from her jar and ran out the door. She came back ten minutes later carrying a large bag. She motioned the demon kids over and handed it to them.
"Set it up, the black Ferrari is mine!" She went to the bar and was elbow deep in orders for over a half hour. She kept glancing over at the kids and was happy to see that they had set up the racing track and were using the other cars remotely. Her special black car was still in the box.
"WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?" A multi-colored scaled demon shouted.
Huntress looked over and answered; "You grabbed a Singapore Sling that was meant for her." Huntress pointed to the woman who had a Long Island Iced Tea in front of her. The brunette grabbed it and placed it in front of the beligerent customer. "I'll make you another Sling, thanks for your patience."
"You think you're pretty hot shit don't you?" The demon leered at her.
Huntress clenched her hands to her side. "Yes, as a matter of fact I do."
The demon blinked and threw a punch.
"Bad mistake ugly," Huntress caught the fist and using her superior strength, she forced the demon to the ground. She came just short of breaking the creeps hand in doing so. By now other demons came over.
"Kick his ass Huntress." A short horned demon said.
"Beat the crap outta him Huntress." A raccoon faced critter added.
"Allow me Huntress," One of Spike's vampire friends begged.
"S'okay guys, I got this handled. Thanks." Huntress Slayer-tapped him upside the head and carried out the trash.
When she came back in, she received a standing ovation.
"Are you okay Huntress?" Lorne came over quickly and looked her over for damage.
"I'm fine Greenie. Can I ban someone temporarily or permanently?"
"Of course."
"Good, cause I don't wanna mess with your business, but some things just have to..."
"Huntress, if you ever need help here or anywhere, I would bet my next life that most here would help you. All you have to do is ask and sometimes, just get outta the way." Spike's friend told her. "You know, Spike is right. You are an amazing woman."
"Hey Lorne, she has been pretty busy...how about feeding her?"
"It's okay dude, I can grab a pizza on the way home later."
"What kind?"
"HUH?"
"What kind of pizza do you like? I own the Pizza Palace around the corner. Trade ya a Flaming Huntress for a medium with three toppings...so whadda want on your pie?"
"Pepperoni, hot sausage and mushrooms...but I wanna pay for it."
"Not a chance, a drink for dinner whenever you want it. Here's a menu for tomorrow and the rest of the week." He pulled out his cell and placed the order. "It will be here in fifteen minutes."
"A vamp owns a pizza joint?" Faith raised an eyebrow.
"A Slayer works in a demon bar?" The vamp returned the eyebrow salute.
Both laughed out loud.
Huntress made several drinks and realized that Lorne was right, she needed to empty her tip jar. She looked around for a large envelope and placed the now straightened out bills in it and locked it in the cash register. After putting the empty jar back on the bar she went over to the kids and watched them take turns knocking each other off the track and giggling. "Private party or can anyone play?"
Brendon quickly handed her the remote that went with her car.
She pulled the Ferrari out of the box and set it on the track.
Three minutes later it crossed the finish line just ahead of Brandon's Porsche Roadster. Brendon has lost control of his Lamborghini Countache earlier. Huntress placed her car on the table and tried to make it run up the wall. On the third try, she was successful...for about ten seconds. She reached out quicker than the eye could follow to catch it.
"Whoa! She's quick." A wide-eyed Brendon said.
"Teach me!" An excited Brandon asked.
For the next several minutes' cars went crashing into the wall until finally all three went up about three feet before falling.
Noticing the lineup at the bar Huntress said, "I'll be back in a
few, keep the cars on the track for now okay?"
"Yes Huntress."
"Okay Huntress."
Huntress made short work of the drink orders. *Having her steaming pizza at the end of the bar could have been considered incentive. She took the box over to the kids and offered them some. It didn't take long for it to disappear.
7:45 P.M.
"Okay guys, I think you should start putting away the cool toys.
Your dad should be back soon."
"A few more minutes? Pleassseeeee!" Brendon begged.
"Five, then no arguments...away they go."
"Thanks."
Huntress stiffened then grinned.
Without turning around, Huntress said in a smoky voice; "Hey Slayer...did ya miss me?" She stood up and turned to face her girlfriend.
Faith grinned and pulled her into a very passionate embrace and pretty much stole all her oxygen with a mind-numbing kiss.
Huntress pulled back...eventually, gasping for breath. When her eyeballs stopped spinning she answered her own question; "I'll take that as a yes."
"WOW! That was hot...not sure what that means, but it's what dad says when he watches those movies he hides."
Both Slayers were stunned for a moment. Huntress glared at Brandon for a moment before cracking up. Faith joined her.
Unseen by the laughing girls, Trion has slipped up behind them.
"Hiding? What are they up to now?"
"Just hiding Nukem Dukem secrets so they can beat me." Huntress replied quickly.
Both kid's eyes popped and they smiled. "Duke Nukem...Huntress."
"Yeah...him too." She winked at the kids.
"Say goodnight boys," Trion nodded in Huntress' direction and tried to hand her a hundred dollar bill.
The meta-slayer glared at him. "Wanna know what the best toy in the world is?"
Trion looked thoughtful for a minute; "X-Box, Playstation, I-pods...stuff like that."
"Nope."
"What then?"
"The best toy in the world will always be...the kid or kids. Keep your money. I should be paying you for letting me spend time with them."
The two little furballs rushed Huntress and she put one on each hip. They leaned in and nuzzled her neck. She started purring softly. The boys both looks surprised and then the tears started falling.
Huntress looked scared, she didn't understand what had just happened.
"Brendon saw her reaction and through sniffles said; "Mom used to purr to us like that."
*Used to? Oh shit.* "I didn't mean to make you cry guys, I'm sorry." She hugged them to herself tightly.
"S'okay Huntress. I liked it...It just surprised me." Brendon said softly.
"Yeah...I miss that...lots." Brandon was still sobbing quietly.
Faith had stepped back when the kids ran at her girlfriend.
*Wow, they're cute.* When the boys started crying, she was as confused and concerned as Huntress. She looked over to Lorne who just looked down shaking his head.
Huntress motioned towards the old fashioned pinball machine in the corner and handed Faith a pocketful of quarters. The boys were put down, and she kissed the fur on the top of their heads.
"No cheating against ma girlfriend...clear?"
"Yes Huntress," Brendon was surprised when Faith grabbed his crossed fingers from behind his back.
"I'll watch," Brandon said.
Huntress walked over to Trion. Tell me about their mother. Where is she?"
"She was killed nearly six months ago. She was a lot like you Huntress."
"In what way?"
"She had all the feline attributes that you have. She was a feline demon. Here." He handed the silent slayer a picture.
Huntress took the picture from a shaky hand. She saw a beautiful woman covered in the silkiest black fur she had ever seen. The woman's eyes were augmented just like Huntress'. The smile showed sharp little fangs as she waved her tail.
"She was beautiful...Trion. I'm sorry for your and their loss. What happened to fucker that killed her?"
"He was never found," was the growled response.
"That's gonna change real soon." Huntress whipped out her cell phone and hit the first speed dial button.
ANGEL'S OFFICE
RING RING
"Hello?"
"Angel, I want to hire you and that fancy firm you run."
"What for Huntress?"
"To find out who killed Furball's wife."
"Who?"
"Trion...the seven foot blue demon from last night. I took care of his kids today and well...I just found out she was murdered six months ago and whoever or whatever did it was never found. Can you help find this fucker?"
"I'll put some people right on it. Where did it happen and what was the exact date?"
Huntress gained and relayed the information. "Thanks Angel."
"You're welcome, anything else I can do for you?"
"Find Red and Spike...come join us for a drink."
"Spike went out to do an early patrol and Willow went to some big library to do research. And I need to start this search, so...raincheck?"
"Sure, we'll see you soon. Bye."
"Bye."
"Thank you Huntress...if you find out anything..."
"Gimme your number, I promise to call. We find him...he's yours."
Trion wrote it down and Huntress put it in his pocket.
IN THE CORNER
Faith was barely holding her own against Brendon. His aim was perfect, but her flipper speed kept the ball in action longer.
She sensed Huntress slip up behind her.
"Who's winning?"
"We're tied right now Huntress," Brendon supplied.
Huntress blew in Faith's ear and ran her nails lightly down her girlfriends back. Of course Faith lost concentration and the ball went between the flippers.
"KITTY!!!! NO FAIR!!!" Faith howled.
"Yes it is, she told us not to cheat against you...she didn't say anything about her cheating against you." Brandon stuck his tongue out at the dark Slayer.
"Gee thanks loads kid." Faith mouthed the words 'later' and
Huntress grinned and replied; "Yeah, yeah."
RING RING
Huntress answered her cell phone. "Hello?"
"Good evening Miss Huntress, how are you?"
"ALFIE! It's good to hear your voice. I miss you."
"I must admit to missing you too Miss Huntress. Is everything alright with you?"
"It's great Alfie. Well, we are looking for a bad ass demon again. Fucker killed a feline demon and left her husband and kids alone."
"How may I assist you?"
"Actually Alfie, I wanted to talk to you about Helena."
"What does this concern?"
"She talks to you...I need to know if she has said anything about her recent dreams." Huntress wasn't sure if Helena had mentioned dreaming about someone other than Dinah to him.
"I believe you should talk to her about that Miss Huntress. As I do not repeat anything you say to me in confidence, why would I break hers?"
"I know yur right Alfie, it's just..."
"Continue Miss Huntress."
"I really need to know...there is someone here who is developing feelings for her and I don't want her hurt...or Helena."
"I cannot answer your question directly...but..."
"But?"
"Tell Miss Willow to give Miss Helena time."
"I will Alfie, thanks." Huntress was happy that her suspicions were true.
"How are you doing?"
"I am fine Miss Huntress. How is Miss Faith?"
"She's the best thing that ever happened to me Alfie. She loves me...me...for myself."
"And so she should Miss Huntress, you are a very loveable individual."
"Your my rock Alfie...thank you."
Faith came over and held her hand out for the cell phone.
"Hi Alfie, how's tricks?"
"Good evening Miss Faith. What tricks would you be referring to, or should I ask?"
"A debonair proper gentlemen like yourself home alone? What's wrong with the 'blue hair' set? You'd be one hell of a catch Alfie. I mean, your a real gentleman, you cook and clean..."
Alfred blushed and smiled. He liked the dark haired firecracker.
He knew that she and Huntress would be a great love match...and he had only seen them from a distance for a few seconds when Faith was in town the first time.
"I do alright Miss Faith. Do not worry yourself over me."
"I'll bet you do alright Alfie," Faith laughed and Huntress joined her.
"Yes, well...Will there be anything else?"
"Don't get yur knickers in an uproar Alfie, I was just ragging ya."
"Yes Miss Faith," Alfred answered in his long-suffering voice.
"Keep in touch...Alfred. Huntress needs all of her friends."
"Since you used my full name, I will keep it mind. Might I speak to Miss Huntress again for a minute?"
"Of course." Faith handed the phone back to Huntress.
"Hi Alfie, isn't she the greatest?" Huntress gushed about her girlfriend, causing Faith to blush and swat her arm.
"I am truly happy for you Miss Huntress. You will come back and visit occasionally won't you?"
"I could get Angel to send one of his jets to bring you out here anytime you like Alfie. But coming back to New Gotham...not in the forseeable future. Barbara wants me to be her lab rat...and I won't do that."
"Miss Barbara is just worried about you Miss Huntress."
"No she's not Alfie! She just wants to play God. Poking and prodding me...never gonna happen again."
Alfred was surprised to hear the anger in the younger woman's voice.
"And I really don't wanna see or talk to Dinah either. She just pisses me off...deliberately. So you're the only good thing I left behind...well, you and Helena."
"I am sorry you feel that way Miss Huntress." Alfred knew deep down that she was right about Barbara and Dinah.
"Will you keep in touch...for old times sake?"
"With you...yes. Is Helena around at the moment?"
"She is at the Dark Horse at the moment. Would you like the number?"
"Yes please."
Alfred supplied the number and wished both Slayers well.
AT THE DARK HORSE BAR
"Give it a rest Dinah, she's a customer."
"One who slipped you her phone number."
"A lot of people do that...you've seen me throw them all out each night. So chill out." Helena rubbed her temples. It seemed to her that Dinah was going out of her way to start arguments with her lately.
RING RING
Helena strode over to the phone; "Hello, Dark Horse Tavern, may I help you?"
"HI SIS! How's it going?"
"Huntress! Boy I am glad to hear your voice. It's probably the only female one Dinah won't freak about."
"Trouble in paradise still?"
"Yeah. What's up with you...and Faith?"
"We're great. I plan on claiming her as my life mate later tonight."
"I was kinda of expecting that. I'm really happy for you...both.
Remember, she and you will probably be exhausted, so get Spike and Angel to patrol tonight."
"Hey Helena, we're Slayers...we'll be fine."
"Oh crap, Dinah is giving me the evil eye...again. Hang on."
Helena motioned Dinah over. "It's Huntress, so stop that damn eye twitch."
The bottles behind Helena started to shake. "Knock it off kid, go throw your temper tantrum somewhere else."
Huntress heard all this and shook her head. She knew the relationship between Helena and Dinah wouldn't last much longer.
*I'm sorry she will be hurt but...she deserves better. And Lil Red is better.*
"I'll call again, you better deal with the pissed off brat. I miss you."
"I miss you too, and you're right. It's just, she seems to be always pissed off and breaking stuff since I got back. The first night was fine...then..."
"Walk away Helena. She could really hurt you...or worse."
"I...I will...soon."
"I would come back if YOU want me to."
"Not needed Huntress, but thanks. Do you think Angel could get me a job...if I came out there?"
"Not a problem. Are you thinking about it?"
"We'll talk again soon, I promise. Leonard is getting impatient. Keep in touch. Bye."
"Bye."
Huntress filled Faith in on what was happening back in New Gotham.
"Damn kid, I hope Helena will be okay." Faith pictured herself pummeling the young blond girl.
Huntress saw that and smiled. My fantasy of that is a lot more detailed."
Faith laughed and hooked her arm through Huntress' and they headed back to their apartment.
Authors Note: It has been brought to my attention that Huntress doesn't do a lot of writing in her diary. So...from now on, thetitle of this series will be "New Beginnings". Please feed the feedback junkie.
As the young women walked out to Faith's Harley, they were being
watched. Both shivered at the same time.
"What is it?" Huntress asked while scanning the area.
"Where is it?" Faith answered getting into fighting position.
"Roof...over there," Huntress pointed and took off running.
PING PING
*Oh fuck...he shooting at me!* "Slayer...take cover, the
fucker's got a gun."
Faith dove behind a trash dumpster as Huntress ripped off a
hubcap from the closest car and threw it straight up at the
rifle barrel she could see.
CLANG The gun was ripped out of unseen hands as it flew upwards
and then fell towards the ground.
"SHIT!"
Huntress heard footsteps running across the roof and knew she
wouldn't be able to catch whoever it was. She walked over to
Faith.
"Nice one Kitty. Who the fuck was that?"
"Never got a look at the shooter. I could barely see the gun.
Are you hurt Faith?"
"Nope, slayer preservation works real good. Go back inside and
get a garbage bag. We need to take the gun back to Angel. His
people can find out who owns it."
Huntress was back inside a minute. She used the bag to pick up
the gun and then wrapped the bag around it.
Faith started the bike and Huntress got on. She placed the gun
across her legs.
BACK AT THE HOTEL
The Slayers walked in yelling: "Angel!"
"He went to meet someone luv, what's wrong?" Spike asked as he
came out of the office.
Huntress partially unwrapped the package.
"Bloody Hell! What's that for?"
"Someone tried to kill us earlier. Huntress disarmed the fucker.
We need Angel's people to find out who owns this, check it for
prints...the works. When will he be back?" Faith asked as she
paced around the lobby.
RING RING
Spike grabbed the phone on the desk. "Hello?"
"Spike! You need to find Faith and Huntress...there is a bounty
on Huntress' head."
"We're one step ahead of you. They brought the gun here. Get
back and call your people."
"Gun? Are they alright?"
"They're fine. Looks like a specially built rifle. High power,
with an infra-red scope. Bloody big bullet chamber too. It's
wrapped in a garbage bag. We need prints."
"On my way. Keep them both there Spike. It's for their safety."
"Understood."
Spike turned to the girls and said, "Angel's contact told him
there is a contract on Huntress."
Both Slayers growled. Faith grabbed Huntress and brought her
into her arms. "I won't lose you...I won't!"
"Bloody right you won't." Spike pulled out his cell. "Malcalm,
get your fangs over to the Hyperion...now. Bring anyone
interested in hunting for something that tried to kill
Huntress."
"Your army is on it's way. I know Faith will protect you with
her life, as will I. But this bastard likes weapons that kill
from a distance. The more eyes watching your back, the better."
First through the main door was Trion, followed by Malcalm and
about fifty demons of all shapes and sizes.
"Is Huntress alright?" Trion roared out.
"I'm fine guys, thanks for coming." Huntress was surprised at
the turn out.
Willow came in, looked around, saw the gun, smelt Faith's fear
and yelled: "What the hell is going on around here?"
"Something tried to kill Huntress tonight, and we are here to
make sure that doesn't happen." Malcalm answered.
"Thanks for coming mate. No touching the weapon, but take a good
look...have any of you seen anything like this?" Spike pulled
the plastic back and everyone looked at it.
Trion howled. "It's him! That gun fires extra large bullets.
They are hollow pointed heat seeking bullets...like the ones
that killed my wife."
"If he's human, Lil Red will see to it he goes to jail and never
sees the light of day again. If he's not human...Trion gets
first crack at him...if there is anything left...it's mine!"
Faith said in a voice that everyone present knew better than to
counter.
"You two need to stay here. Let them patrol tonight." Angel said
cautiously. He knew telling Slayers to stay out of a possible
fight was next to impossible.
"Yur contact smack you upside the head?"
"Fuck that Dead Boy. We can't hide whenever someone wants us
dead."
Angel looked to Willow who shook her head.
"Alright then, let's divide up the area and get hunting." Spike
tacked a city map on the wall and grabbed a few coloured
markers. "Malcolm, take three demons and cover this area." Spike
coloured the area red. "Trion, grab a half dozen demons and
cover these two cemetaries. Go back and forth as many times as
needed."
"Faith and I will take these two cemetaries Spike. They're the
closest to Greenie's club." Huntress looked at Faith, "Is that
okay Slayer?"
"Definitely need to work out a little aggression. Let's go."
"I'll meet you two at the second one in thirty minutes. Let me
get the rest of your army into position."
"Appreciate it Spike. Laterz." Huntress, Faith and the those
given their assignments left together and split up once they got
outside.
"Be careful guys...I don't want anyone hurt helping me."
"They will pay for trying to hurt you Huntress. Count on it."
Spike showed the rest of the demons and vamps where to go before
asking Willow to make plenty of healing potions.
"They may be needed Willow. I know Huntress can help when she
gets back if needed. Bloody Hell! I've been here almost an hour,
I have to go watch their backs. Angel...watch the witches back."
"Of course Spike. Good luck."
"Thanks mate, let's hope they don't bloody well need it."
After several hours of finding nothing, most demons agreed to
pick things up the following day.
IN THE SLAYER'S APARTMENT
Faith could feel Huntress' nervous anticipation. But unknown to
her, she had the wrong reason.
*I know she is THE ONE. I hope she can handle this." Huntress
looked over at a worried Faith. "I love you Faith...there will
never be anyone else for me in my lifetime."
A single tear rolled down Faith's cheek. No one had ever shown
her love to the depth the Huntress was now doing. She saw
Huntress' eyes going a deeper golden colour. *Is she going into
heat again?* "I love you too Huntress. Uhhhh, yur eyes...?"
"Do remember the night I claimed you as my lover?"
"Oh yeah, no one ever wanted or needed me that much in my whole
life."
"That was only stage one of your being claimed by me."
"And stage two would be?" Faith looked expectantly at her
gorgeous girlfriend.
"A lot more intense." Huntress' golden eyes stared into rapidly
darkening chocolate brown ones.
*More intense? God what this woman does to me.* Faith smiled and
pulled Huntress in for a soul tickling kiss that made both women
begin to walk backwards to their bedroom. Faith reached for the
buttons on her shirt but her hands were stilled by Huntress.
"Let me," Huntress growled.
Huntress deliberately took her own sweet time in undressing
Faith. Each opened button showed more skin that needed to
tasted, and Huntress was looking at her nearly naked girlfriend
like she was the 'Buffet of Life', and she couldn't wait to
sample everything.
*Fuck, the way Kitty is looking at me...it just makes me want
her so fucking much. But I gotta let her do this...oh god, slow
sucks...and so does she, thankfully. MMMM*
Huntress wasn't so slow or careful with her own clothes. She
literally ripped them off and tossed them into the corner before
laying down on top of a squirming Slayer. "Faithhhh...MINE!"
"Oh god...Huntress...MINE!"
Huntress started to slid her fevered body up and down her oh so
sexy girlfriends and laughed when they both moaned. The skin to
skin contact cancelled everything out except themselves. A "Do
not disturb...ever" little private world was being created.
Light touches, soft kisses, and need filled moans were in
perfect sync.
*She is the ONE!* was Huntress' only coherant thought. As both
young woman hurtled towards the edge, Huntress growled: "MINE!"
Faith instinctively knew that time her answer must be different,
and therefore answered: "YURS!"
"HUNTRESSSSSSSSSS....."
"FAITHHHHHHHHHHHH....."
Their mutual orgasm exploded over them, fragmenting their very
being. The cells reformed after finding their mate. The bond
being created could not, would not...ever be broken. It would
only strengthen and be understood by two others...in time.
When they could open they eyes, their exhausted smiles were the
first thing they both saw. Each felt the other in a way more
intense than just their Slayer bond.
IN HELENA'S APARTMENT
A pair of ice blue eyes augmented to amber and the woman cried
out as she had an orgasm to end all orgasms. "Holy fuck! I hope
that doesn't happen every time they get together." Helena lifted
the covers and saw a puddle between her legs soaking into the
sheet. *Damn...I need a Red shower...cold shower...cold shower.*
IN BUFFY'S BEDROOM
Buffy cried out loud as she came, gushing and wondered if she
would ever stop. *Faith? Huntress? Holy shit...that better not
happen whenever they are together...not sure I would survive
them.*
IN THE SLAYERS APARTMENT
"WOW! Huntress, you weren't kidding about it being more intense.
I can still feel you."
"Second the 'WOW!' Faith, and we will always feel each other's
presence and emotions. It will be hard at first, cause I think
being too far apart physically may not be good...at least until
we strengthen and stretch the bond."
"No problem, I will go to work with you. The rest of the time,
we are together...so it's all good. well with you...it's always
great. I love you so much Huntress."
The meta woman smiled, "Love you too Faith." Huntress grinned,
"Can you move yet?"
Through half-lided eyes Faith peered at her girlfriend... "Move?
Yur kidding right? Can't...and don't wanna."
"Me either." Huntress snuggled down against the younger woman
and sighed contentedly. Both women started purring. Faith
blinked, "Hey I can purr."
"It sounds so cool...now I know why you love to hear me do it.
Do it again Faith." Huntress begged.
"I...uhhh...don't know how," Huntress softly kissed the throat
in front of her and Faith started purring again. The two happily
exhausted women fell asleep purring in each others arms just as
the sun came up.
The next morning, when the Slayers came upstairs, they were met
by an anxious Willow. "Are you guys okay?"
"We're great, why Lil Red?" Huntress asked.
"Well you need to call Helena asap and Faith, you need to call
Buffy. They both called here earlier and were very anxious to
speak to you both. Is something wrong?"
"Nope...something is very right actually. We kinda increased our
bond." Huntress answered.
Faith walked over to grab a cup of coffee, she paled and swayed.
Huntress flew to her and took her in her arms. "We will need to
work on stretching the bond."
"It felt like...like dark...cold...all alone." Faith whimpered.
"I know Faith, I felt it too. Lil Red, can you help us?"
"Not sure. Lemme do some research, but for now...stick together.
*Like that will be a problem.*
"Hard work that is." Spike grinned smugly.
"Huntress?"
"Yes Angel?"
"When you were fighting metas in New Gotham...did you ever run
into demons or vampires before coming out here?"
"Faith saved me from one, that was how we met. Demons? Not sure,
some metas do look like they could be demons, but I don't know
for sure. Why?"
"It's just that the contract on you came out rather quickly and
I wondered if it might be someone from your past. Think about
it. Did any them look like a dog...in any way?"
"Fireball throwers, acid spitting, laser eyes, lighting hands,"
Huntress ticked off. "Wait a minute!"
"What Kitty?"
"The underground fight club we put out of business. There was a
guy that looked like a bulldog...smelled really bad too."
Huntress wrinkled her nose and Faith laughed. *God...beautiful
and cute.*
Angel wiped out his phone and called Lorne. He asked him to
contact Trion and ask him and the kids to come to the hotel.
TWENTY MINUTES LATER
Trion, Brandon and Brendon walked in. The kids rushed Huntress
and Faith. Brendon jumped up into Huntress' arms while Brandon
looked to Faith for permission. It was granted and he ended up
sitting on her hip.
"Hi guys, you gonna give me a chance for revenge on the pinball
machine later?" Faith gave her impression of Spock and the kids
giggled.
"Bet you like your girlfriend cause she's cool huh Huntress?"
Brendon asked.
"Actually I love her cause she's hot...I mean... OOPS! Sorry
Furball."
Trion sighed deeply. "You're forgiven Huntress, but please
becareful what you say around the kids."
"I will try harder Furball," Huntress replied.
Spike came over to the kids, "Hey hows about coming with me to
see the dojo where we all practice?"
"Yippeee," both kids yelled. "Can we dad?"
"Go ahead, but be careful."
"We will."
Once the kids were out of earshot, Trion came over to the
Slayers. "What's on your minds?"
Huntress described the bulldog demon she had seen over a year
ago. "Does that ring any bells Furball?"
The deep growling affirmed Huntress' suspicions. She pulled out
her cell phone and called Helena.
HELENA'S APARTMENT
RING RING
"Huntress?"
"Morning sis."
"She's an amazing lover."
"Oh shit! How do you know?"
"You and I are connected somehow...and this morning...WOW. You
and your girlfriend owe me new sheets."
"Sorry about that Helena. It won't happen again...I hope. Have
you felt us make love every time?"
"No, only last night, this morning whatever. Hell, I think I'm
still tingling."
Huntress grinned at Faith and whispered; "Helena thinks yur
great in bed."
Faith swallowed hard, "She felt us...last night?"
"Oh yeah."
Everyone blushed a different shade of red and on Trion it was
almost a purple hue.
"Helena, that's not why I called."
"What's up?"
"Remember the underground fighting club we closed down a while
back?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"The dogfaced critter...what happened to him?"
"Don't know...why?"
"He may be the one who put out the contract on me, and may have
killed Furballs wife. Can you talk to Detective Cocky and find
out where it went?"
"Reese? Shit Huntress, every time I go near him, he flirts and I
am definitely not interested ya know? I'll ask Alfred to go talk
to him, would that be okay?"
"Sure. Tell Alfie to call me asap. Knowing what the enemy looks
like would help us out a lot."
"Need help out there?"
"You are always welcome here Helena, but yes we could use all
the help we can get...although my demon army is growing."
"Demon army? Aren't they the bad guys?"
"Nope, not all demons are bad Helena. Furball and Greenie were
the first demons I met that weren't bad. The bar is full of
unusual looking...uhhh..."
"As long as they are helping and not hurting."
"I'm putting you on speaker...k?"
"Okay."
"Huntress, who is this Helena? Do you trust her? Can we?" Trion
was uncertain.
"Who the fuck was that? Huntress knows she can trust me...not
sure about you." Helena didn't like being questioned.
"Hel relax, that was Furball. He's about seven feet tall, has
blue fur, three eyes, two of the cutest little fuzzies you will
ever see and he is my friend. He and Spike's friend Malcalm are
my generals. And this dog demon killed his wife, that's why we
started looking for him. Then the bastard put a contract on me
and almost shot Faith." Huntress growled loudly and pulled Faith
into her arms. "We need to know if it is the same critter we saw
in New Gotham."
"I'll get the info somehow, I promise. Alfred will want to help,
can he come too?"
"Of course."
"Off topic here, did the other Slayer, Buffy, feel you two last
night as well?"
"Probably. She called about the same time you did this morning.
Faith will be calling her soon. Willow answered with a
silly-assed grin.
"Did you call Peep Dude?"
"Not yet."
"Well as soon as I get the info, Alfred and I will come out
there. The Wayne jet will be put on standby. Faith?"
"Yes Helena...I know, watch her back and protect her to the best
of my ability...right?"
"That goes without saying, I just wanted to tell you that I know
for a fact that my trust in you was NOT misplaced. We will see
you all soon."
"Thanks Sis and thank Alfie for us too."
"I will, bye."
Huntress handed her phone to Faith. "Call Buffy."
"Oh yeah, bet she had a good morning too. " Faith giggled and
kissed Huntress.
BUFFY'S HOUSE
RING RING
"Hello," a sleepy voice answered.
"Morning B, how ya doing?"
"FAITH! You need to have Wills lessen our Slayer bond...another
morning like today and...well... you owe me a new set of sheets,
and babydolls."
Faith laughed, "Yeah thats what Helena said too, but not the
babydolls."
"She felt it too? But she's not a Slayer...is she?"
"No, but she and Huntress are connected. You kinda got a double
dose since you are connected to both of us. I don't think either
of you will feel us again...like that."
"God, I hope not. She's amazing."
"Yeah," Faith said dreamily. "Can you ask 'Peep Dude' to find
out anything he can about dog demons and call us asap?"
"Will do, can I speak to Huntress for a minute?"
Faith handed the phone to her girlfriend.
"Hi Buffy, sorry about last night and this morning. I don't
think it will happen again...you feeling us I mean."
"Good, I couldn't move for a half hour. Faith is a very lucky
woman. But I still want new sheets."
"Okay...okay...new sheets will be sent. What size?"
Faith laughed and Willow just shook her head.
Huntress described the bulldog demon and asked if that was the
same creep that killed his wife. Receiving a positive answer,
she smiled and not in a nice way. *We got yur number now fucker,
yur going down and painfully.*
IN THE DOJO
Spike showed the kids some of the weapons. Brendon asked him to
show him some moves.
"Okay Brandon.."
"Spike...I'm Brendon."
"Sorry mate. Try this." Spike threw a rabbit punch and kicked
out his leg.
Brendon tried and fell on his ass.
"Okay mate, you did it too fast. You lost your balance, try it
again a little slower this time."
After a few tries, Brendon had that move down pat and was asking
for more.
Brandon threw a couple of ninja throwing stars. His aim improved
quickly to the point where he could put two of three dead
centre.
"Well done mate." Spike was impressed with the kids untapped
skills. What say we ask the big blue furball to let you guys
come here every day for a couple of hours...during the summer
anyways."
"Would you?"
"No fooling?"
"Let's go ask now."
UPSTAIRS
"Dad! Dad! Spike is gonna teach us to fight."
"What! Spike?" Trion roared and advanced on the blond vampire.
"They have a natural ability Trion, let me work with them over
the summer. They enjoy it. I wouldn't hurt them."
"I don't want them fighting."
"AWWWWWW Dadddddd....pleaseeeeeeee," the kids begged.
"Let him do it Furball. I don't want anyone hurting them. They
will do exactly what Spike, or any of us tell them. And rule
number one is: Don't go looking for a fight, but be ready if one
comes to you." Huntress added.
"We'll see." Trion grumbled begrudgingly.
Huntress winked at the kids. "I better get ready for work."
Faith immediately fell in step as the Slayers went to their
apartment.
That night after work, the Slayers were talking to Willow. "Did
you find anything to help us?"
"Sorta, but it takes time...like a week to work."
"Do it Lil Red...please. I mean I love having Faith this close,
but we both do have somethings to do without the other. I don't
like making her come to work with me...it's not fair to her. I
did this...made the bond this strong I mean. I didn't exactly
understand everything that would or might happen though."
"Like being with you too. We can work around this...don't worry
or feel guilty. What I feel from you...it's worth the small
problems we have now. And hey, a week isn't too bad. Am I
getting on your nerves or something?"
"NO, I love you. I just don't want you to be upset about this."
"If I can feel you...you can feel me. Do I feel upset in any
way?"
Huntress cocked her head to the side and then smiled. "No, you
really are enjoying this aren't you?"
"Yes. I mean it's a little weird having you in my head, but I
like it. Please just give me a little time to get used to it."
"Huntress, remember your first day as a whole person? You are
learning to deal with not having Helena in your head. Faith just
needs a little time to get used to you being there. Anyone else
in her head would set her off, but since it is you, the woman
she loves, it will be okay. Trust me."
"I do Lil Red."
RING RING
Spike answered the phone after seeing the ID. "Hey Watcher, got
something for us?"
"Yes Spike, please put the phone on speaker."
"Done mate. How are you? I told you that you should have bit it
back."
"I'm getting around a bit better now, thanks for asking.
Excellent advice for the next time."
"Think there will be a next time?"
"With this bloody group of Colonials, anything is possible and I
would have thought that you would have learned that years ago."
Spike blew a raspberry and flipped him the bird.
"Juevenile imates are running the asylum now. You are becoming
more American...unfortunately."
"Here that Spike? Yur a former Limey." Faith cracked.
"A Yank in training." Huntress added.
"Now see here..." Spike whined.
Faith and Huntress cracked up, as did Willow.
"Ah yes...uh back to topic at hand. The required information
wasn't very hard to find actually and it is very interesting."
"Peep Dude...get on with it." Huntress growled and was joined by
Faith...to everyone else's surprise.
Giles didn't like the sound of those growls and therefore
answered quickly. "Apparently two thousand years ago, there was
a war between feline demons and canine demons."
"Cats won huh Peep Dude?" Huntress smirked.
"Uhhh...yes Huntress they did.
"Cats rule...dogs drool." Huntress did a little happy dance.
"Huntress, have you ever deliberately used your nails as a
weapon?"
"No. Fists, feet, elbows, head...but never my nails. Why?"
"Well there was something in the feline demons nails that made
the canine ones sick. Most of them died, even from a scratch."
"Well then, we find a junior dog demon and let Huntress scratch
it and see what happens then right?" Spike offered.
"Sounds like a plan, but please do be careful...all of you."
"We will be Peep Dude, thanks for the info. Take care of
yourself."
"Okay guys, take the same area you took last night...and be
careful," Huntress said.
AT HEAVEN'S GATE CEMETARY
Faith and Huntress walked up to the stone fence and simply
jumped up on it and then down.
"Only in California," Faith laughed as she pointed out the sign
with the name of the cemetary.
"Helena and Barbara watched that movie...it sucked," was
Huntress' comment.
Both young women stiffened. Their Slayer senses were going nuts.
"How many and where?" Huntress asked.
"Too fucking many and they're everywhere," Faith answered as she
dusted one vamp and closelined another. Both women were covered
in vamp dust in minutes. A young bulldog-faced demon punched
Huntress on the side of the head, effectively dummying her
temporarily. *That's for putting dad outta business bitch.* A
vamp came up quickly and stuck a needle in her arm. She managed
to grab andscratch the dogdemons arm before passing out.
"HUNTRESS!!!" Faith saw her girlfriend go down. Feeling a
'berserker rage' come over her, she went through a dozen demons
in seconds. The snapping of many bones was heard as well as
several screams. Multicoloured blood was flying. She never saw
the Doc Martin that connected with the back of her head.
"I'm telling the boss that I want double pay for this," one of
the not too steady demons stated. "For Christ sake, pick her up
before the other comes to."
"Won't happen anytime soon. I gave her a double dose. Grab the
Slayer and let's get gone."
"In a minute," one of the smaller demons said. He walked over to
an unconscious Huntress and viciously booted her in the ribs.
Another one leaned down and using his scaled hand, with a
built-in blade, he backhanded her. Her cheek split open and
blood gushed out. She moaned and the demons all jumped back. A
vamp with an obviously broken arm, used his other fist to break
Huntress' nose. More blood splattered.
"Enough! The boss doesn't want her killed...yet. He wants that
pleasure for himself. He just wants her to hurt for awhile
first." He and his cronies took Faith and left. The dog demons
movements seemed uncoordinated and he was sweating bullets.
TWENTY MINUTES LATER
Spike came over the wall of the cemetary. He smelt blood...lots
of it. He ran through the rows of tombstones and found a barely
alive Huntress. He howled loudly into the still night. He
quickly looked around for Faith but knew instinctively that the
Slayer had been taken. It took the blond vamp a few minutes to
calm down enough to gently pick up Huntress. *Hospital or the
witch?*
AT THE HOTEL
Spike came in carrying Huntress. "WILLOW! ANGEL! Huntress is
hurt, get yur bloody asses out here. He kicked the door to
Angel's office off its hinges and set the bloody brunette down
on the couch.
"Where is everyone?" Spike came around the desk and found an
unconscious and bloodied Angel. There were two darts sticking
out of his neck. The office showed signs of a fight. *Bloody
hell! They got Willow too.* He quickly called his buddy Malcolm.
"Mate, those bleeding wankers got both Faith and Willow.
Huntress is hurt pretty bad and Angel's taking a nap."
"How the hell did that happen? What do you need me do?"
"The girls were ambushed in the cemetary. They took Faith after
beating on Huntress. I think they drugged her like Angel. I
don't know exactly what happened here. But there was a fight and
Willow is missing. Contact everyone and tell them to keep their
bloody eyes open. Anything weird...I want to know about it
immediately. Understand?"
"You got it mate. But there is no way in hell I'm telling Trion
what happened. You call him mate...I rather enjoy my undead life
thank you very much."
"There is someone I need to call first. Check in every hour and
tell the rest to do the same."
AT THE DARK HORSE BAR IN NEW GOTHAM
Dinah was yelling at Helena. "You want her don't you?"
"That's fucking it kid...we're through. Get your shit out of my
apartment before my shift ends."
"I knew it. You slutty bitch." Dinah caused several full bottle
of booze to explode.
"Barbara? Get you ass down here, the kid has lost it." Helena
yelled into her com unit.
"What? What's going on?"
"I can't take her bullshit anymore and told her we're over and
to get her shit outta my apartment. If I have to hurt her, to
stop her I will. Several customers have been cut by flying
glass."
"Alfred is on his way there now. He is closer. You couldn't have
picked a more private place to end your relationship?" Barbara
wasn't surprised in the least to hear about the girls breakup.
She had been expecting it. She knew Dinah would be dangerous for
quite some time when it finally happened.
Helena saw Alfred enter and using a tiny blow gun, a small dart
hit Dinah in the neck. Helena caught her before she hit the
floor. She handed her off to Alfred.
Leonard came over, "What the hell happened to the stock behind
the bar?"
Alfred pulled out his wallet and handed the outraged manager
five hundred dollars. "Please replace the broken merchandise and
allow me to deal with Miss Dinah."
Leonard grabbed the money, scowled at Helena and went back
behind the bar. The customers that were at the bar, needed
bandaids and gauze. He got them patched up and bought them all a
free round.
Alfred took Dinah back to the tower before returning to the Dark
Horse. By the time he got back, Helena's shift was over, so he
went upstairs to her apartment.
KNOCK KNOCK
"Who is it?" Helena yelled as she stepped out of the shower.
"It is I, Miss Helena."
"Use your key Alfred, I'll be out in a minute."
Alfred let himself in and took the Mocca Latte out of the bag.
Helena came out, her hair still wet. "Tell me you, at least,
have some good news for me."
"I spoke to Detective Reese."
"And...?"
"Three of the fighters, the bulldog being one of them, were
tracked to Los Angeles over six months ago. Is he the one
endangering Huntress' life?"
"Looks that way Alfred. How busy are you for the next few days?"
"Nothing that cannot be put off Miss Helena, why?"
"Would you come with me to LA to help them?"
"I would be honored."
Helena and Alfred made sure the Wayne jet would be ready and
waiting for them. The door closed behind them and the phone
rang.
RING RING
"Damn, Helena...where are you? Huntress needs you?" Spike knew
only Helena would be able to help Huntress. "How the bloody hell
do I find her cell number on this thing?" Spike pressed a lot of
buttons on the computer.
ON THE WAYNE JET
Helena was restless as all get out and Alfred was having a hard
time keeping her calm.
"Miss Helena, I do wish you would relax. We don't know if
anything bad has happened yet."
"It has...trust me Alfred. I can feel it. Huntress is in a lot
of pain and barely conscious."
Her trusty butler and friend suggested she call Angel.
Helena grabbed the phone like the life line it was.
AT THE HYPERION
RING RING
Spike grabbed the phone; "Hello! What do you bloody well want,
we're bloody busy here right now."
"Spike?"
"Helena?"
"Yeah, what's happened to Huntress and don't you dare say
nothing."
*This is what you wanted you silly ponce, so tell her.* "Helena,
the demon grabbed Faith after beating on Huntress and when I
brought her back here...I found Angel bloodied and out cold and
Willow is missing too."
*Red? Missing? FUCKKKKK!*
"What the fuck happened to her 'demon army'?"
"We can't cover the whole bleeding city luv. No one is more
sorry than me that the witch and Slayer are missing. And seeing
Huntress broken, bleeding, crying...all while she is still
unconscious...well I want that bloody thing dead. I hate just
standing around. I need to kill something." Spike growled loudly
and his game face came out temperarily.
"Calm down Spike. I wasn't blaming you for this. I'm sorry, I
just...I can feel Huntress' pain and kinda like a far away echo
of Faiths, and it's driving me nuts."
Spike shook his head and returned to his human visage. "When can
you come out here?"
"We should be landing in about an hour and a half."
"You're already coming here?"
"Yes, Huntress asked me to get some information and I...we
decided to come and help."
"We?"
Helena put the phone on speaker and motioned for Alfred to
speak.
"Hello Mr. Spike, my name is Alfred Pennyworth. I am Miss.
Helena's butler...and Huntress' friend. Will you allow me to
assist in some small way?"
Spike heard the proper British accent, and when the word
'butler' sunk in her laughed. "I'm sorry mate...you're a
butler?"
"He's a lot more than that Spike. Ever hear of Batman, Robin,
Batgirl...Justice League."
"Sure, so?" All vamps knew enough to leave the 'Spandex Crew'
alone.
"Well Alfred designed most of their original 'toys'. He is a
whiz at getting whatever is needed...almost before it's needed."
"Got a shield that can stop high velocity, hollow pointed, heat
seeking bullets?"
"Not yet, but I will work on it I assure you Mr. Spike."
"What the hell kinda 'toys' do the bad guys have?" Helena
demanded to know.
"Well we have the rifle from the first attempt on Huntress' life
and it is a true killing machine. Care to bet on whether or not
they have more?"
"No."
"Hang on luv, Huntress seems to be waking up." He put the phone
on speaker.
The blond vampire gently touched Huntress' cheek...the one
without the large almost closed gash on it. "Huntress?"
A mumbled "Faithhhh!" and then nothing. The young woman slipped
back into unconsciousness.
"Those bloody bastards must be hurting Faith. Huntress can feel
it even though she is out cold again. I have to find them and
kill them...now." He snarled.
"Spike...stay put until I get there...please?"
Malcalm came rushing in. "Spike?"
"Yeah?"
"There are two contracts. Do you know someone named Helena?"
"SON OF A BITCH!!!" Helena yelled.
"That would be her. She's...uhhh...she's Huntress' twin sister."
Spike hoped Helena would go along with that explanation. He need
not have worried.
"Have a dozen of the strongest most human looking demons meet
Helena and Alfred at the airport in an hour. You go with them,
Helena looks exactly like Huntress except her eyes are a
beautiful shade of ice blue."
"Did you tell Trion?"
"I'm still standing...what do you think?"
"You enjoy your undead life too and therefore haven't told him."
"Got it in one mate." Spike knew Trion would go balistic and was
putting off telling him what happened.
"Alfred...can you handle a gun?"
"If needed...why?"
"Well they have nasty rifles and most of us don't use guns
usually. If you can train some of us..."
"It would be my pleasure Mr. Spike."
"Spike...not Mr. Spike."
"I'm going tell the pilot to step on it or I will make him get
out and push. "Helena spoke into the intercom and pleasantly
surprised to find out that after catching a headwind, they would
be landing in about thirty minutes. She told Spike who thanked
all gods he could think of.
"I would meet you but I need to stay with Huntress and Angel."
"I know that Spike and I'm grateful you are there for them. Now
what does at least one of her army look like?"
"Hello Helena, my name is Malcalm. I'm six feet two inches tall,
have blond hair and green eyes. I will meet you at the private
hanger. We will have three cars full of protection for you and
your butler."
"Vamp?"
"Yes, does that bother you?"
"Nope, Spike and Angel are vamps too and I trust them."
"He's a mate of mine Helena since we were kids. I...I turned him
about a year after I was turned. Most vamps do turn a friend
and hope they remain friends."
"Well just make sure he knows Alfred and I are on the do not
bite list."
"As long as you know I'm on the do not stake list," Malcalm
replied.
"Malcalm, I know that Spike can take care of himself, but he is
watching over both Angel and Huntress, who are injured. If
something shows up there...well can you leave some of her army
there to help him if needed?"
"Thanks for the thought luv. But I think that bastard has what
he wants for now, and when he is ready he will make his next
move. For now, I think he wants to hurt Huntress by hurting
Faith and Willow. That will keep him busy for awhile...I hope."
"Mr. Malcalm, would you bring a weapon for me?" Alfred asked and
was seconded by Helena.
"Me too. The crossbow would be nice."
Malcalm went to the weapons storage and pulled out the a 45
cailbar hand gun, a box of bullets, the crossbow and a quiver of
arrows. "On my way. See you both soon." Malcalm called several
junior vamps and a few demons who could take on human form
temporarily.
AT THE AIRPORT
"Miss Kyle, we will be landing in a few minutes."
"Thank you and sorry about earlier."
"Not to worry. Please fasten your seatbelts."
The skilled pilot pulled into the large private hanger and came
to a perfect stop.
Helena looked out the window and saw a tall blond man and
assumed he was Malcalm. Bad mistake.
PING PING
She barely had time to throw Alfred to the floor before kicking
the door off its hinges and diving on the man.
"Shit...fucker has friends with guns." Helena dove into a pile
of boxes and started throwing anything she could get her hands
on.
The real Malcalm came rushing in with friends and they took care
of the gunman and his foolish friends. The human, was trussed up
like a Christmas goose and locked in a closet for later
retrieval.
Helena came out and thanked the vamp.
"Miss Helena, may I come out now?"
"Yeah Alfred, the calvary is here."
Malcalm came over and shook their hands after repeatedly
apologizing for the lateness of his arrival.
Helena thought she saw several human males but was mistaken.
Malcalm nodded and they showed the brunette their true forms
before morphing back to human form.
"Does that hurt?"
"Nope. You really are Huntress' twin," the short dark man said.
"Yes, and I want a piece of the fucker that hurt her."
"Get in line beautiful," was Malcalms answer. "Okay, Alfred if
you would get in the back seat of that car..."
"I believe Mr. Spike gave you something for me?" Alfred held out
his hand.
Malcolm handed him the 45 and bullets. He handed Helena the
crossbow, and very carefully handed her the quiver saying
something about the bolts being a 'Huntress Special'.
*Dipped in Holy Water...good thinking Sis.* Helena smiled and
explained about the duel nature of the arrows. Malcalm paled, "I
was carrying something that bloody dangerous? I'm going to have
a little chat with Spike."
Alfred got into the assigned car and four demons got in with
him. Helena got into the car with Malcalm and three other
demons. The last five split into the remaining two cars. They
surrounded the new arrivals and headed for the hotel.
AT THE HYPERION
Angel woke up and ran for the bathroom. Spike got out of the way
and waited for his return. Angel came back looking a little
unsettled.
"Welcome back Angel. What the hell happened here?"
"Fight...Willow screamed...darts...blackness."
He saw Huntress for the first time and growled loudly. "Is she
okay?"
"Not sure, she's hurt pretty badly. I need her conscious to get
proper instructions on how to make the right healing potion.
Bloody hell," Spike wiped out his wallet and pulled out the
paper that Willow had given him. He read it out loud several
times and hoped for the best.
"NGHHHH...Faith?" Huntress moaned.
"Huntress?" Spike put a cold compress on her cheek.
"Spike...they got her...I have to.."
"Easy luv, I know. We will pay them back in spades, I promise.
We are just waiting for Helena and someone named Alfred."
"They're coming here?"
"Yes, I called Helena...but she was already on her way and
called us. Her butler is with her."
"Alfie is more than a butler Spike, cough...cough. Spike gently
wiped the blood off her lips.
"HUNTRESS?" Helena came in yelling.
Huntress sat up too fast and fell back onto the couch.
"In here luv." Spike said as Helena ran in and when she saw
Huntress' injuries, she growled.
Spike watched as an elderly man, no...a proper English
Gentleman, came into the office. His opaque blue eyes turned
almost black for an instant when he saw the bloodied and bruised
Huntress. "The bloody bastard has to be made to pay."
Helena and Spike stared at Alfred for a moment.
"I do beg your pardon Miss Helena, Mr Spike." Alfred walked
softly over the couch and awkwardly kneeled down. Running his
shakey hand gently over Huntress' forehead he said; "Do be
alright Miss Huntress."
RING RING
Spike went into the outer officer and answered the phone. Alfred
looked over at the again semi-conscious, battered Angel and
sighed. *My word, what have these people gotten themselves
into?*
Angel sat up and bolted for the bathroom on the left. Huntress
moaned first, then made a beeline for the bathroom on the right.
Spike came back in and saw both parties missing.
"Uhhhh, she is saying a prayer to St. John of the Porcelin."
"And Angel is a member of the same congregation I assume?"
"Oh yeah. Whatever drug they were hit with is nasty...real
nasty." Helena was itching for some payback and knew the blond
vampire felt the same.
Several minutes later both Angel and Huntress came back. Neither
was too steady on their feet. Helena helped Huntress back to the
couch and Spike helped Angel to the large wingback chair.
"You alright mate?" Spike looked at the dark haired vampire.
"Been better."
Huntress realized that it was Helena standing in front of her.
"You came?"
"Of course. Didn't think ya could keep me outta a good fight now
did ya?" Helena smirked, hoping for a positive reaction.
Huntress spaced out moaning; "Faithhhhh!"
"Okay, luv...in order for you to do what Helena probably wants,
we need to get you to Willow's lab. So will you let me pick you
up and carry you to Willow's lab? You can make the healing goop
you and Angel need."
"I can walk," Huntress said as she stood up and almost keeled
over.
"Right luv, beat on me later...up you go." Spike gently hoisted
Huntress into his arms, suggested that Helena give Angel a hand.
"Alfred would you press and turn the little tree button please?"
"Of course," Alfred pressed it and wasn't surprised to see the
door pop open.
Spike quickly placed Huntress in a chair and went about grabbing
the four ingredients that went into the vamp healing potion as
Huntress put together the purple goop used by Slayers for
quicker healing. She told Spike how much of each ingredient to
use and how much water. A few minutes later both potions were
completed. Spike handed the potion he made for Angel to the dark
vampire, picked Huntress up, and motioned for Helena to follow
him. "Press the the panther button," Spike asked.
When the door popped open he immediately walked into the Slayers
bedroom and gently set down Huntress on the bed. "I'll go check
on Angel...you rub this smelly stuff everywhere she needs it."
Spike handed Helena the bowl full of the purple goop made by
Huntress.
"Uhhh...Alfred, I think we should get in touch with her army
now. Trion will go ballistic...but..."
"And whom is this Trion?"
"Huntress calls him 'Furball', I wouldn't. He's over seven feet
tall, blue, furry, three eyes and a nasty temper."
"Why was Mr. Trion not there when they needed him? And where
were you Mr. Spike?" Alfred eyes darkened again and the blond
vampire felt a surge of fear. *Bloody Hell, he is a dangerous
old bean.*
Spike walked over to one of the weapons chests and pulled out a
stake. He handed it to Alfred. "I was thirty minutes
late...again, meeting them." He ripped open his shirt and just
stood there.
Alfred dropped the stake and Spike watched it fall. He never saw
the backhand..."
SMACK
Spike got up slowly and nodded. *Old bastard has quite the
wallop still.* Spike rubbed his cheek and jaw. His lip had split
and he could taste his own blood.
"Do NOT fail the young ladies again Mr. Spike."
Spike put his game face on; "With it...or on it', mate."
Alfred understood the Roman reference and accepted his word.
IN THE SLAYERS APARTMENT
Helena helped Huntress out of her bloody clothes and into the
tub she had filled. "Holler when you're ready to get out and
I'll help you. As soon as you are dried off, I can put this
smelly shit on you and you can start healing even faster."
"K...Thanks Helena." Huntress laid back in and let the warm
water sooth some of her aches and pains.
IN THE KITCHEN
Helena sat down at the kitchen table. When she saw Huntress'
Diary... *I shouldn't...but I wanna...I won't.*
A little while later Helena heard Huntress tell her she needed
help. The meta woman walked back into the bathroom and gingerly
helped Huntress to her feet and out of the tub. She wrapped her
in a large towel and put a smaller around her wet hair before
assisting her in walking into the bedroom.
Huntress froze and moaned out her lovers name again.
Hearing the pain in Huntress' voice made her insides churn. She
knew that Faith was taking a beating...again. Quickly setting
Huntress down on the bed. "Hold on Sis, we will find them and
annihalate the bastards."
"Promise?" Huntress replied weakly.
"We come back with Lil Red and Faith...or not at all."
Helena unwrapped the large towel and started spreading the
healing potion over the major cuts and bruises. Huntress jerked
and cried out in pain. "NO MORE HEL...PLEASE."
"Okay, I'll leave it here on the nightstand. I want you to try
to get some sleep. I'll go meet and talk to this army of yours.
I figure Alfred and I better meet most of them so we don't take
them out by mistake."
"Good idea," Huntress mumbled.
"When you wake up, use the intercom and I'll come help you, if
you need me to."
Helena smiled when she realized that Huntress had in fact fallen
asleep. She closed the door after walking out silently.
IN THE OFFICE
Angel was covered in green goop, and had on a black terry towel
robe. Spike washed the rest off of his hands and gratefully
accepted the drink that Angel handed him. Neither heard Helena
walk in. "Got one of those for me?"
"Absolutely luv," Spike made the brunette a drink and she sat
down to join them.
"She's asleep...for now. But we better have some kind of plan by
the time she wakes up..."
"Well, I thought you were going to suggest she use that strong
bond she has with Faith. Their senses are very strong. Maybe she
can hear something, or smell something...anything to help locate
our friends."
"How did you know what I wanted to do?"
"Made sense." Spike shrugged.
Angel was learning that Spike did have some intelligence and he
liked it.
1 HOUR LATER
Angel went to take a shower to wash off the green goop and
Helena went back downstairs to check on Huntress.
Huntress was restless. Her nightmares were all about Faith and
her being hurt because of the feline woman. Her guilt was
building.
Helena walked in and saw the distress, it was clearly written on
the young womans face.
"NOOOOOOO! FAITHHHH!!!!" Huntress sat up quickly.
"Easy Sis, I'm here." Helena carefully pulled Huntress in for a
hug.
IN A CAVE
Faith was chained to a wall. Her blood was running down her body
and had been splattered all around the room. She was barely
conscious and she was only that way because she was trying to
lessen the bond between herself and Huntress. *Gotta protect
her.*
Willow was laying down on a cot. Her knee and ankle were swollen
up to the size of a basketball. She groaned when she tried to
move.
"They will find us Faith...you know they won't give up until
they do."
"I can't take much more Lil Red," Faith grudgingly admitted.
The younger dog demon came into the room and cracked a whip at
Faith. It left a fine red line across her left cheek. Then he
grabbed Willows swollen knee and squeezed hard, causing the
redhead to moan in pain.
"Leave her alone ya ugly fuck," Faith spit out.
He spun around and for a minute seemed dizzy. He scratched his
arm repeatedly. The fever was slowly incapacitating him and he
didn't understand what was happening to him. He believed if he
could cause enough pain in others, then his would receed. He was
wrong of course, but he didn't know that.
The older dog demon came in and surveyed the situation. "I see
you still enjoy playing with your captives son. Keep up the good
work. I have just been informed, the other feline bitch is in
town now."
*Other feline bitch? Helena must have come out to help.* "You
leave her alone!" Willow yelled.
A quick backhand from junior,silenced the witch. He was shaking
and his eyes were going cloudy. "Dad...something is wrong with
me, ever since that bitch scratched me."
"What!? You were scratched? Let me see."
The younger dog demon held out his arm. It showed a thin scratch
and a lot of inflamation. The red marks ran up and down his arm.
*My boy is going to die. These cat bitches will pay dearly for
this.* "You need to conserve your strength son, go lay down for
awhile."
Once he left, Willow looked at the older demon smiling, "He is
going to die and there is nothing you can do about it." She knew
that baiting any demon was not a smart thing to do, but she
needed the rush that came from knowing payback was imminent.
IN ANGELS OFFICE
Huntress walked slowly into the office and was greeted warmly by
all her friends. Angel filled her in on what they decided to do.
Helena, sat her down on the couch and rubbed her shoulders and
back. "Try to concentrate on Faith...can you hear anything or
smell anything familiar?"
Huntress closed her eyes and let the bond take her to her mate.
"Well?" An impatient Spike asked.
"Shush, Mr. Spike. It may take some time." Alfred gave the blond
vampire a look and that was all it took for Spike to sit and
wait quietly like the rest of them.
Huntress could feel Faith, she knew Faith was hurt badly. She
tried to listen. She heard running water and told Helena.
"Okay, anything else?"
Huntress wrinkled her nose, "Dead plants...I...I know where they
are!" Huntress' stomach chose to lurch at that moment and she
ran back to the bathroom. When she came out, she looked a little
better.
"Spike, can you get Peep Dude on the phone, screw the time
difference if there is one."
"Sure thing luv."
IN THE CAVE
Faith lifted her head, "Huntress?"
"Tell them to hurry Faith." Willow requested.
AT GILES HOUSE
RING RING
"Hello?" Giles answered quickly.
Spike put the phone on speaker as usual.
"Huntress has a question for you Watcher."
"Hello Huntress, how are you and Faith?"
Huntress growled deeply and for several minutes.
"I take that to mean not good? What has happened now?"
Helena answered, "Butt ugly dog things have Faith and Lil Red.
Sis was bad beaten, as was Angel. They were both drugged as
well. Huntress says she knows where they are, and asked us to
call you immediately."
"What's the question Huntress?"
"The cave were we all went last time...was there ever a
Hellmouth thingee there?"
"What are the exact co-ordinates, do you remember?"
Huntress shook her head, "Hang on...maybe Barbara still has the
file that Lil Red sent." She carefully moved over to the desk
and sat down. She had watched Willow contact Barbara and hoped
she would be able to do the same. A few minutes later Barbara's
face appeared on the screen.
"My god! Huntress...what happened to you?"
"Not important at the moment, do you still have the file that
Lil Red sent you?"
"Yes, why?"
"We need the co-ordinates of that damn cave."
"Hang on," Barbara pulled up the file and scanned it for the
information. She gave them the numbers and sat back. She knew
that with both Meta and Slayer healing...that the beating has
been very severe.
"Thanks Big Red," Huntress was about to sign off when Alfred
asked to speak to Barbara.
"Miss Barbara?"
"Alfred? Why are you out there? Is Helena with you?"
"Yes, she is Miss Barbara. We came to help Miss Huntress and her
friends."
Helena stepped into to view. "Remember the underground fight
club?"
"Yes..."
"Well one of the ones that got away killed Trion's wife, and he
or his friends beat the hell outta Huntress and Angel. They have
Lil Red and Faith."
"Be careful...all of you."
"Mr. Spike...I believe this may be of some help. I borrowed it
from Master Bruce." He handed Spike what appeared to be a clear
plastic square.
"What do I do with this?"
"Unfold it and lock all portions into position."
Spike did as asked and was surprised to find a three quarter
body shield.
"It is bullet proof, but I do not know if it will stop heat
seaking bullets."
"Got any more of 'his' stuff Alfred?" Helena asked
distastefully.
Alfred pulled out several small silver balls. I believe these
knock out pellets may be of some use. And this piece of
equipment will show bodyheat. It may tell you how many demons
there are. But I see that both Mr. Spike and Mr. Angel don't
register."
"We are dead...cold dead." Angel supplied. "So it won't give a
vamp count, only a demon one. Well that is helpful anyway.
Huntress can sense vamps and so can Spike and I."
Spike showed Alfred how the city had been divided up and
explained who was where. "Now that we know the girls are in the
same cave we went to last time...well I can send the closest
group to ensure no one comes out until we all get there."
Huntress walked over to Angel, helped him to his feet, and
walked him over to the corner and spoke softly; "I know you need
human blood to get back into fighting form...take some of mine."
Angel leaned back shaking his head. "Pig's blood will do."
Huntress shoved her wrist into Angel's mouth and pushed the top
of his head. His fangs broke the skin and he instinctively
started sucking.
"Huntress! What the fuck are you doing?" Helena rushed over and
tried to pull Angel off but Huntress stopped her. "He needs it,
and I am strong enough to pull him off myself."
A few minutes later Angel pulled back, his shame written clearly
on his face. "Huntress...I..."
"S'Okay Dead Boy, it was necessary...and you stopped on yur own,
so it's all good." Huntress swayed and quickly sat down.
"Thinking you might have more of that damn drug in ya too."
Alfred swallowed heavily, he did not enjoy seeing Angel feed off
of Huntress. But seeing as it was forced upon him by Huntress,
he would stay silent.
Huntress blinked a few times. That actually cleared my head a
little...thanks Angel."
"Huntress, Trion is here," Spike warned.
Trion walked in, saw Huntress and Angel and growled. When he saw
Helena his mouth dropped open in shock.
"Easy there Furball, Helena is...my twin sister. Be nice."
Spike was loading up on weapons and passing them out.
"We know where they are now?"
"Yes, and you will be staying here Furball."
"LIKE HELL I WILL!!!!" The walls shook.
Alfred, Spike, Helena and Angel all cringed.
"Listen to me please, we will kill them. Just knowing that the
bad guys are dead will be enough for Brendon and Brandon...let
it be enough for you too. They don't need a father with blood on
his hands."
"You care that much about my kids Huntress? But what about my
revenge? I need to kill him."
"Yes, I do. Revenge will be taken...just not by you, or me. You
think that I don't want to kill them myself? But I know letting
Spike and Helena go in first is the right thing to do. I'm not a
hundred percent and I know it. Angel will be the sneak attack. I
need some time in the lab...nasty stuff to make...a little
revenge of my own."
"I believe Mr. Trion and I may prove usefull. He can stay in
constant contact with the groups on the beach and I can keep an
eye on the others. Not all the disreputable gentlemen will be in
the cave, so that others will be looking for them. I can cross
off sections of this city and send them to the next place. Would
that be acceptable to you all?"
"Absolutely Alfie...yur the best," Huntress kissed the old man
on the cheek. "Lock and load y'all. I'll join you in a little
while. Spike...watch Helena's back, understand? See you all on
the beach soon."
"I will Slayer."
Fully armed, all but Huntress left.
IN THE LAB
Huntress was humming to herself as she concocked a few evil
surprises. She put them in a knap sack and went to join the
others on the beach.
Authors note: ~ denotes mindspeak.
Huntress moved slowly but surely down to the lab. *Those fucks are gonna pay for hurting my mate...and friends.* Looking for and finding the one spell book that Willow had shown her, Huntress flipped through the pages until she found what she wanted. After grabbing a bottle and repeating the words on the page, she smiled as she watched the insects come to life. She said the reverse spell to put them back to sleep, then made sure the lid was secured tightly and went to work on several other nasty potions. Her last stop included the fridge. *Have to remember to replace this.*
ON THE BEACH
Malcolm and his friends heard a group of demons discussing the torture of Faith and Willow. "KILL! MAIM! ATTACK! AND DESTROY!" The little army went into the first tunnel and plowed right through the demons. It was a multicolored, blood-splattered group that exited back out onto the beach. Malcolm took a head count and reported to Alfred.
"Well done Mr. Malcolm," Alfred said. "I do believe Miss Huntress will be joining you shortly. Please keep an eye on her, she is not fully recovered as yet."
"We will mate. Helena and Angel went into a different cave, I think I should..."
"Stay where you are...for now. Mr. Trion believes that more vampires will be showing up soon. Don't let them get by you. May I speak to Mr. Spike?"
"He went into another tunnel with a few demons. We heard a fight, but I know my friend is okay. He loves the fight and gaining revenge for what has and is being done to Huntress and Willow is all the incentive he needs."
IN THE MAIN CAVE
Faith was barely conscious, but she knew her friends were close. "Red...they're here."
"I know, I can hear the fighting too." She tried to stand and whimpered in pain.
The older dog demon came into the room. "Don't think your friends will get this far." He viciously kicked Faith in her already bruised and quite possibly broken ribs.
"UUGGGG...Fucker...you...will...pay," Faith gasped out painfully.
"And it'll hurt...lots," Willow added softly.
OUTSIDE, ON THE BEACH
"Hi guys, miss me?" Huntress made her way over to Malcolm.
"HUNTRESS!!! Are you sure, you're okay to fight? You know if anything happens to you...Faith will kill us all."
"Relax Blondie, I come bearing gifts."
"What'ch got Huntress?" The raccoon faced demon asked.
"Honey..."
"Well I think you're sweet too but..."
"Liquid honey you ass...and critters who love it." Huntress handed three members of her army water pistols loaded with honey. She had enlarged the hole so that the thick gooey substance could come out in a wide spray. The she carefully handed them several test tubes with motionless, little red dots. "Repeat after me guys, "ANIMATIUS!"
Suddenly the little dots were not so motionless. Malcolm smiled, "Fire ants...Huntress you are a very devious woman."
"Break up into equal groups and each group go down a tunnel. They all lead to the main chamber."
IN TUNNEL 1
Spike was enjoying himself. He finally had an outlet for his anger and the demons, stupid as they usually were, were seeing this. Most thought about running, but didn't get very far. "Who's bloody next? Come on you wankers...come and get me!"
IN TUNNEL 2
Helena sniffed dramatically and took off before Angel could stop her.
A scaled demon took point, and Angel was right behind him. He heard, before feeling, fireballs approaching. Using his vampiric sight, he threw a knife into the cogs running the small catapult. Mumbled curses could be heard as the scaled demon smashed the weapon with one hand, and batted several small demons out of his way.
*I like his style.* Angel was impressed with the speed and strength of his partner.
ON THE BEACH
Huntress grabbed Malcolm by the arm as the rest went into the tunnel system. "Will...will you come with me?"
"Of course, follow me." Malcolm headed into the third tunnel and use them all.
Huntress froze she could feel Faith. She knew Faith was barely hanging on, and that energized her. She tossed Malcolm aside and ran towards her mate.
*Bloody hell, I hope I can find someone to love me that much someday.*
Even in her weakened state, Willow knew that Faith was barely hanging on. She took a deep breath and said the strongest healing spell she could think of while thinking of Faith.
The junior dog demon staggered into the room. He was accompanied by a warlock who grabbed Helena as she came flying out of the tunnel. He mesmerized her and made her kiss Willow. He also made sure that Faith saw it. But Helena had enough sense to change her augmented eyes back to her own blue to let Willow know she wasn't Huntress and prayed that Faith would realize that.
"HUHHHH??? Red? Kitty? NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!"
Hearing that soul-ripping scream helped Helena to break the spell, "Be right back," and ran after the warlock. *It's okay to enjoy hurting assholes that truly deserve it. It's okay to enjoy hurting assholes that truly deserve it. No it's not Helena, we're the good guys. Shut up Barbara...It's okay...* Remembering the knock out gas pellets, she tossed several ahead of the running man, and praying that it had worked, she ran back to the main cave.
"Can you break the chains if I help you?" Willow hobbled over to the dark Slayer and started yanking on the chains. With Faith helping, one of the chains holding her right wrist came out of the wall.
"Duck Red!" Faith swung at a vampire that had sneaked into the room. "He's a guy Red!"
Willow turned and kicked the stupid vamp where it counts and he went down cradling his severely damaged jewels. Willow landed on her butt moaning in pain.
Faith managed to yank her chained feet out from the wall but they were still manacled together. She grabbed a hunk of wood and staked the downed vampire before checking on Willow. She felt another vamps presence but recognized it as Spike.
"Hello luv, let me help you." Spike pulled the last chain out of the wall and Faith was finally free. Spike got a good look at the damage done to his friends and growled. He barely had time to catch Faith as she passed out. He repeated the magic words Willow had given him.
Angel and Helena, who ran into a group of 'well deserved stress relief', and therefore covered in multicolored slime came into the room just as the older dog demon came back to check on his captives.
"SON OF A BITCH! How the hell did you get lose?" He started towards the semi-conscious Slayer but was stopped by the fist of Huntress who had joined them. When she saw her mate, she lost it.
"TIME TO DIE MOTHERFUCKER!!!" She sprayed the honey in his eyes, across his chest and down across his jewels. "ANIMATIUS" She shook and threw the test tubes and stood back.
Willow smiled, *She is learning pretty damn quick.*
Helena, rushed over to Willow and growled when she saw the bruising and swelling of the redheads' knee and ankle. "Lil Red, I'm so sorry I wasn't here to protect you."
"S'okay Helena, you're here now. Um...can you help to walk outta here?"
Helena reached down and hoisted the redhead into her arms.
"Please Helena, not that I don't like being in your arms, but I wanna walk outta here."
"Okay," Helena set the girl down and wrapped her arm around her waist and together they watched as the fire ants did their job on the bastard who started all this.
The final unholy scream was heard by the few remaining demons and vampires. They knew their leader was dead and that their time was severely limited. Some tried to give up, but the 'good guys' weren't in a forgiving mood.
Huntress went over to her mate. "Slayer?" *Oh god, please say something.*
"NGHHHHH," Faith mumbled as Huntress tried to pick her up. But Huntress' own injuries were still apparent.
Spike quickly rushed over. "Let me carry her, you are still hurting. You know I won't hurt her, and am not stupid enough to grope her. We need to get you, Faith and Willow to a hospital and the sooner the better."
"Angel, help Huntress." He scooped up Faith as carefully as he could and followed his friends back out to the beach.
Malcolm and the rest of Huntress' army were exhausted but had a grin on their faces when they saw everyone come out of the tunnel. He contacted Alfred and Trion to let them know they were taking the girls to the hospital for treatment.
AT THE HOSPITAL
As the bone weary group headed into Emergency, the same doctor that taken care of them the last time came over to them. "I suppose you will say you were all mugged?"
"Just help them mate, does it really matter how they were injured?" Spike almost vamped out, but was stopped by Angel. "Easy Spike, let him take care of the girls."
The doctor motioned to a couple of orderlies to put the three women in exam room five. He called a resident on duty and together they assessed the damage done to the women. As Faith showed the most injuries she was given a large dose of antibiotics and painkillers intravenously. The resident was busy wrapping Willows' swollen knee. "Her ankle is broken, I can feel it. But I need to take her to x-ray first and then I will put on the cast." Helena let him know in no uncertain terms that she would accompanying them.
Huntress was near tears as she sat down on the edge of the bed that Faith was on. "Slayer...Faith?"
The doctor tried to check out Huntress' own injuries but was stopped by a deep growl. "How badly hurt is she?"
"I don't know too many people who could survive a beating like the one she obviously took. And it amazes me just how fast she is healing. She will need to stay a least a few days. Please let me help you. She will be pissed if I don't and I know that would not be a good thing."
Huntress knew he was speaking the truth, so she allowed him to examine her. "MY GOD!!! How the hell are you still standing? Sit down."
He quickly grabbed a needle and filled it with painkiller. Huntress reared back when she saw it. "It's just to help with the pain."
"No sedative?"
"No, do I need one?"
Huntress rolled up her sleeve and the injection was given.
Helena wheeled Willow back in the room and gently placed her on the bed.
"Actually, I was just about to move them to a semi-private room on the fourth floor."
4TH FLOOR
Once both young women were made comfortable, the doctor left instructions with the duty nurse and went to deal with other patients.
Faith was placed in the bed closest to the window and Huntress sat down in a chair beside the bed. She was holding her mates hand, trying to give Faith strength.
Helena set Willow down on the other bed and smiled at her. "How ya feeling Lil Red?"
"Hot, tired, grumpy...I'm sorry Helena."
"For what? You have nothing to feel sorry for." Helena gently squeezed Willows' hand.
"Alfred stuck his head in the room. "Might I come in ladies?"
"Hi Alfie," Huntress motioned him to come in.
"Miss Huntress, how are you feeling and don't sugar coat it please."
"I hurt all over, but...Faith is much worse. I don't know how to help her...do you?" Amber eyes and the broken voice of Huntress begged for answers from her friend.
"You are helping her Miss Huntress, just by being close to her. Can you not see, she is breathing easier and looks a little better. *I don't want to know how bad they all were before being cleaned up and treated.*
"Miss Willow, I am Alfred Pennyworth...Miss Helena's butler. May I be of assistance?"
"Butler? You're kidding right?" Willow looked at Helena who shook her head.
"No Miss Willow, I do not kid. I know Miss Helena has been worried about you. Is there anything I can do to help?"
"Pizza for them would be good." Willow pointed to Helena and Huntress.
"Call Malcolm, he owns a pizza place and they make great pizza."
Huntress asked to use the phone in the room. She called Trion.
"HUNTRESS!!! Are you alright? Is anyone else hurt? How can I help?"
"Slow down Furball, I will be fine...Willow has a broken ankle and wrenched knee, and Faith...is still unconscious."
"Is he..."
"Dead...yes, he is and so is his son and his damn army. Trion?"
*She used my name...* "Yes?"
"Will you and the guys do the regular patrol tonight? I want...need to stay here with Faith."
"Of course, it has already been arranged. How is she?"
"She's hurt bad and still unconscious. I don't know what to do."
"Just stay there and be there for her when she wakes up. We will take care of everything else...I promise."
"Thanks Furball," a weary Huntress replied.
"You're welcome. Thank you for destroying him...I just wish..."
"I know, sooner would have been better. Give our love to the boys and tell them I will see them tomorrow or the day after k?"
"I will Huntress. Is there anything I can do now to help?"
"Please send Malcolm here, I would like him to keep an eye on Alfred."
"MISS HUNTRESS! I assure you, I am quite capable of getting back to the hotel without a bodyguard." Alfred's wounded pride made an appearance.
"Alfie, trust me please. I have learned that all kinds of critters come out at night here. Just because we got rid of one nasty army, it doesn't mean that there aren't more. Word is getting out about us and I don't want you caught in the crossfire."
Not wanting to add to the beautiful young woman's worries, he agreed to having Malcolm come and escort him back to the Hyperion.
Willow's brain caught up to what was happening. "Helena? It's really you? You...wow...Faith won't kill me... you WOW!"
Helena looked at the redhead, shook her head; "I'll take HUH for a thousand Alex."
Huntress laughed, "She was surprised you came back to help, you kissed her and she liked it, and since it wasn't me...Faith won't kill her."
"Your kidding? She said all that?"
"You just need to learn to speak Willowese Helena," Faith said smiling.
"FAITH? How do you feel? I'm so sorry this happened...it's my fault. I love you...MINE?"
"MINE!" Not your fault Kitty." Faith tried to sit up and groaned.
"Easy there Faith," Helena said.
"Helena? It was you...not Huntress...kissing Lil Red?"
"Do you honestly think Huntress would kiss anyone but you? I kinda figured even in your lousy state, you would have realized it was me and not Huntress. I mean, I'm not in your head...am I?"
"No, you're not. I'm sorry, I guess my head isn't on straight yet."
"That's okay Faith. I know how hard you worked on staying conscious just so you could try to shield Huntress..and me from the pain. Thank you."
"Had to. Don't want Kitty to be in pain cause of me. I didn't even think you would feel the pain. Does that mean, anytime Huntress gets hurt...you'll know it?"
"I'm thinking that it goes both ways between her and I. Kinda like you knowing if she or Buffy is hurt. Hell I think I'd rather have soaked sheets..." She laughed at the expressions on everyone's face.
"HELENA!" Huntress yelled.
"Helena, looking to get some?" Faith smarted off. "Thinking Lil Red can help you out there."
Willow wasn't sure where she found the courage, but she laced her fingers through Helena's hair and pulled her down for a kiss. Helena didn't fight it.
"MMMMMM." Helena pulled back to allow Willow to grab a quick breath and kissed her again. "When you get outta here and can move around better, would you go out to dinner with me?" Helena blushed, she had never felt this way before. *What I felt for Dinah wasn't this intense, this real.*
~Hey Sis, about time you got it right dontcha think?~
~Yeah, you knew before me didn't you?"
~Not really, I saw that Lil Red was interested and hoped it was her
that you were dreaming about. Was it?~
~Yes.~
Faith watched the eye moments of her girlfriend and twin sister and just knew they were discussing Willow and Helena as a couple. She winked at Willow and grinned. "Make with the smoochies Red."
Helena and Huntress both grinned and kissed the smiling women.
"Helena?" Willow said softly.
"Yes Lil Red?"
"What about...your girlfriend Dinah?"
"Not my girlfriend any more. I broke up with her."
"Was it because of me?" *Oh goddess, that sounded so egotistical.*
"Partly, I uh...kinda wanted to get to know you better when I was here the last time but...I had to go back."
"Then the brat went totally loony and kept hurting Sis, so she finally admitted to herself that she had feelings for you and dumped the brat. Right Sis?"
"Yes, but please stop calling her the 'Brat'. I was her first love, and that is not easy to get over. I mean, I know she will but...for now I'm damn glad I'm not in New Gotham."
~Trust me Helena, Willow is a woman, not a child and she is a much better match for you.~
Faith and Willow looked at each other, winked and then held up the blankets.
Huntress tossed her boots into the corner and carefully lay down on her side spooning her mate. One arm came around Faith's waist possessively.
Helena hesitated for a second then removed her boots and climbed in behind the redhead.
Looking at each other, Faith and Willow relaxed back against the twins 'twins'.
"Sleep," Faith said to Huntress as she wrapped her hand around the one Huntress had laid so lovingly and protectively laid on her waist. "Night Kitty."
"What she said," Willow whispered to Helena. The Meta woman leaned forward and placed a lighter than air kiss on the redhead's shoulder before resting her head there. "Night Lil Red."
A HOUR LATER
Spike slipped soundlessly into the girl's room. He smiled at seeing the couples sleeping in each other's arms. Picking up a chair and placing it in the far corner of the room, he leaned back and began his vigil.
30 MINUTES LATER
Alfred slipped quietly back into the room to check on his girls. Malcolm was on guard duty outside the room. Upon seeing Spike, he smiled and nodded. "'With it' was always the better choice Mr. Spike."
"Had to mate...dust on a shield would have blown away."
"Indeed." He pulled a chair into the other corner and sat down.
Whispered memories, tall tales, and a few long-winded personal stories of the early years, and forward, of the last century (twentieth) kept both men occupied till well after dawn.
7
a.m THE SLAYERS ROOM
The nurse came in and was understandably surprised to see the sleeping couples.
She gently woke Huntress and Helena. "I'm sorry girls, but the doctor will
be here soon and you need to be in chairs beside their beds."
She shook Alfred who immediately looked for Spike. The blond vamp left a note;
"Alfred, I had to go...too much sun in here for me. Please tell the girls
I will be back later. Spike
Huntress looked at the nurse, "Okay...for now."
Helena agreed and carefully, so as to not jostle Willow's knee and ankle, got
up and sat in the chair.
"The resident asked me to check on you Huntress. How are you feeling
today?"
"A lot better, thanks for asking. Will my girlfriend be able to come home
today?"
"Unlikely dear, but we will see."
"What about Lil Red, can she get outta here today?" Helena asked.
"That is possible, but I can't promise anything. Might I suggest that the
two of you go get some coffee in the cafeteria. I should have some answers as
to who gets to leave and when by the time you get back."
"Okay, but you better feed ma girlfriend while I'm gone." Huntress
stated strongly.
"Come on Sis, let the med people do their thing."
"Coming Alfie?"
"Yes Miss Huntress.
IN THE CAFETERIA
Helena smiled at her worried 'sister'. "You know Faith will be okay soon,
so stop worrying."
"Easy for you to say Hel, I know she's hurting and I can't do anything
about it."
Alfred cleared his throat, "I do believe you should listen to Miss Helena.
I have learned to trust her judgment."
"I do Alfie...I just..." Huntress sighed deeply.
"You hate to see the one you love in pain which is understandable. But I
believe you are underestimating her healing ability. It may not be as strong as
yours now is, but she is doing remarkably well considering."
"Are you worried cause she is my mate or cause you like her as a
person?"
"Both, Miss Huntress. I find Miss Faith to be a fascinating person. She
makes you happy and that is all that is important. She is quite a firecracker...a
perfect match for you if you don't mind my saying so."
"And Miss Helena, although I don't know Miss Willow very well, I do
believe what I see when you both look at each other. Be happy."
"Thanks Alfie," Huntress smiled.
"Thank you Alfred," Helena replied.
Out of the corner of her eye, Huntress spotted a woman making tea from leaves
and walked over to her. "Excuse me M'am, would you let me buy a cup of
real tea for my friend over there." She pointed to Alfred.
The woman smiled and agreed. She told Huntress to go grab a cup. When she
returned, she fished in her pockets for some money but was stopped by the
woman. "Not necessary young lady." She handed Huntress a properly
made and steeped cup of tea.
"Thank you," Huntress handed her one of Angel's business cards.
"If you ever need help...call us."
Walking back to her table, she placed the tea in front of Alfred. "Here
Alfie, a real cup of tea...thanks to that lady over there."
Alfred smelled the brew and raised his cup to the lady and drank some.
"Ahhh, excellent." He walked over to the woman, bowed and
kissed her hand. "A real cup of tea, you have no idea how refreshing it is
to drink this. Bloody yanks and their teabags have no idea."
"Please join me, my name is Beatrice Worthington. My granddaughter is here
for Chemo Therapy and I could use the company."
"I am Alfred Pennyworth, and I hope your granddaughter will be fine."
"Thank you."
Helena and Huntress grinned at each other. "Looks like Alfie found a
kindred spirit." Huntress laughed.
"Yup, he has. Ummmm Sis?"
"Yeah?"
"Tell me everything about Willow...please."
Huntress smiled before beginning. "Well past the obvious, she is kinda
cute, she is real smart. She not only tolerates me in her lab, but is willing
to teach me some magic...mostly healing of course. She is kinda quiet most of
the time. She is almost as good as Babs on a computer. She's a couple of years
younger than us, but she is a mature and compassionate woman. If you hurt
her..."
"I won't. I wanna go slow this time...get to know her before..."
"Good, Faith told me that a part of her is still hurting over the loss of
Tara. Her girlfriend was killed back in Sunnydale by a couple of idiots trying
to kill Buffy. I don't have all the details, but some bad happened after that
and well she is very vulnerable right now."
"Excuse me girls, Miss Rosenburg can be checked out of the hospital by
noon today and Miss Winters has to stay another day at least," the nurse
from the fourth floor stated.
Helena smiled and Huntress growled and mumbled something about life not being
fair.
The nurse looked at Huntress and smiled. "I remember all of you and your
girlfriend isn't the 'lay around and heal' kind, so...here is the release form,
but I do ask you to try to get her to stay for one more night."
"I can try, but we both know when she sees Lil Red getting ready to leave
she will demand to do so too."
"I did say 'try'. Now they are eating their breakfast, I suggest you two
do the same." The nurse walked away, leaving the girls to discuss what to
do about Faith.
"She won't stay, I know that. So will you help me to get her back to our
apartment...after you help Lil Red first of course?"
"Of course. She is even more stubborn than us huh?"
"Oh yeah, just one of the things I love about her." Huntress grinned
and blushed.
Alfred brought over his new friend. "Ladies, this is Miss
Worthington."
"Hello," Helena stuck out her hand.
"Hi again, and thanks for giving Alfie a proper cup of tea," Huntress
said.
"Your granddaughters are beautiful Alfred, but one looks sad. How can I
help?"
Not wanting to correct the woman, Alfred said; "Yes they are and Huntress,
he pointed to her, is a little upset about her girlfriend. I don't believe she
is ready to be released yet. Whereas Miss Helena, is quite happy that her
girlfriend will be released. They were...mugged last night."
"I have heard of a group of young people that help others. Maybe they
could find those reprehensible people and then your granddaughters can both
smile."
"That would be us and our friends M'am. We all work for "Angel
Investigations." Huntress informed her.
"Indeed? Well I must be going now, it was nice to meet you...all."
She shook Alfred's hand; "Thank you for keeping me company."
"Think nothing of it, it was my pleasure. I hope your granddaughter will
be fine."
IN FAITH AND WILLOW'S ROOM
Faith moved rather slowly but did manage to enjoy her breakfast, what little
there was of it.
Willow picked at pancakes and then just handed her tray over to the famished
Slayer.
"MMphhh, franks Li'ed," Faith mumbled around a mouthful of syrup and
a small portion of pancake.
"You're welcome...and don't talk with your mouth full."
Faith grinned and made hasty work of her extra breakfast. She placed both trays
on the swing away table and got out of bed. Cracking her neck both ways seemed
to relief some of the tension. Slowly, using the bed for balance, she made her
way over to Willow's bed. "You gotta help me get dressed."
"Are you nuts Faith? Huntress will kill me. You're still a mess...you
can't leave yet."
"I'M...NOT...STAYING!" The stubborn Slayer straightened herself up,
looked around for some clothes, but found none. "SHIT!"
Huntress heard Faith's exclamation as she exited the elevator. Running in, she
found Faith in a right royally pissed off mood. "Gimme your coat
Kitty."
"I don't suppose you would consider..." Huntress said meekly.
"Don't go there. You can either help me or watch."
"Well Willow is being properly released at noon, let me go back and get
you both some clothes."
Helena looked at the injured Slayer, "Faith..."
The Slayer turned towards her mates 'sister'; "I just wanna go home."
Helena nodded, she would demand the same thing. "We'll get you there, you
just have to wait a couple more hours."
Faith's growl made Huntress proud. Helena and Willow looked at her and then
Huntress. "Damn, you would teach her that Sis."
"Trust me Helena, I could growl before I met Huntress...just not as
good." Faith smiled, "Ouch!" Her lip split again.
"What were those magic words you gave Spike to help her?" Huntress
looked at the redhead.
Willow quickly repeated the 'Slayer healing' words. Her own pain level
increased as she was using her healing on herself. She moved her leg to a more
comfortable position.
Faith didn't miss the movement of Willow's leg.
"Stop Lil Red, don't take away your own healing power. I have Slayer
healing built in. So save your magic for yourself please."
"Yeah, Sis can make that purple stuff when we get back to the hotel."
Helena didn't miss the extra paleness of Willow.
Alfred brought in a wheelchair for Willow. "It seems Miss Faith, that you
will be here for one more day and night and then we can you home too."
"FUCK THAT ALFIE! I'm leaving today too," Faith said stubbornly.
"Do you want Miss Huntress to collapse? She will do far too much to help
you and she needs to finish healing herself. Mr. Spike and myself will keep you
company."
"Kitty? How badly hurt are you?" Faith felt guilty for not realizing
her girlfriend was still injured.
"I'll be fine, even better when we get home. I hate to say it Slayer, but
Alfie is right. Please, I'll even check myself in here and stay with you for
the day and night."
"You hate hospitals more than me."
"Love you more."
"Hey Helena, can you go get that friendly nurse?" Willow asked.
Helena brought back the nurse. "Well what can I do for you all?"
"In order to get Miss Faith to agree to stay until tomorrow, Miss Huntress
agreed to check herself in as a patient. That is if she can take Miss Willow's
bed in this room."
"I'll see to it the bedding is changed and a doctor will have to
re-examine Huntress."
"He did this morning...wanted me to check in, so I am...temporarily."
Huntress looked at Willow; "Do you think Furball will still be at the
office?"
"Probably, why?"
"Please call him. I want to talk to him and he can't exactly come
here."
Willow, using the room phone placed the call. When a voice answered, she
grinned and put the phone on speaker. "Huntress?"
"Lemme talk to her!" Brendon demanded.
"NO, me first." Brandon yelled.
"Hey guys, it's on speaker, so you can both talk to me...after you
apologize to each other."
"Awww Huntress."
"But Huntress."
"NOW!"
"I'm sorry Brendon."
"I'm sorry Brandon."
"That's better. Now where is your father?"
"I'm here Huntress, how are you all doing this morning?"
"Well, Lil Red is coming back soon. But I'm staying with Faith til
tomorrow. Ummm...can you..."
"Malcolm has already arranged for tonight's patrol. He and Spike are in
the dojo sparring." Trion informed the injured young women.
"You guys are the best...thanks." Huntress was getting used to having
helpful friends around.
"Hey Willow, can Spike make that purple goop?" Faith asked.
"I don't know. Trion? Can you go ask him?"
"We will," the little furballs said as they ran towards the stairs
leading down to the dojo.
IN THE DOJO
Spike and Malcolm were both breathing heavily. Neither could gain an advantage.
Unfortunately, the kids ran right in and were knocked out cold.
"Bloody hell!" Spike leaned over Brandon.
"Bleeding little fools." Malcolm leaned down to check on Brendon.
"OWWWW." Brandon came to first.
"WHAAA?" Brendon stared up at Malcolm.
"You both should know better than to run in when people are sparing, you
could have been hurt a lot worse...then Trion would go nuts on us and so would
Huntress."
"But Spike...Huntress is on the phone and wants to talk to you and
him." Brandon pointed to Malcolm.
"Spike?"
"Yes?"
"Do you know how to make something called 'purple goop'?"
"Yes, I watched Huntress last time. Malcolm, go talk to the girls and I
will go make some of that healing potion and join you in a few minutes."
"Let's go talk to Huntress boys," Malcolm led them back upstairs.
Spike ran over to the door to the lab, and pressed the proper switch. Once
inside, he wasted no time in making enough 'purple goop' for both of the
Slayers.
IN THE OFFICE
Spike rushed in carrying a large jar and set it down on the desk. "Hello
Slayers, if you close the curtains in your room, I could bring you plenty of
healing stuff."
"I will meet you in the basement of this establishment Mr. Spike."
Alfred insisted.
"Ten minutes, mate." Spike grabbed the jar and headed to the basement
and entrance to the sewer system.
IN THE GIRLS ROOM
Huntress' stomach growled and Faith laughed. "Malcolm?"
"Yes Faith?"
"Huntress told me you own a pizza place and it makes pretty good
pizza."
"What would you like on your pies? That will be two extra large ones
right?"
"It's worth a week of free drinks." Huntress added. "Oh
shit!"
"What Kitty?"
"I have to go to work today. I can't just not show up, that wouldn't be
fair to Greenie."
"Trust me Huntress, I'm sure he has someone to cover for you today,"
Malcolm answered.
"Probably...but will I still have a job tomorrow?"
"Of course, he knows better than to get rid of you Huntress. Most of his
customers come just to talk to you and get loaded of course. Tell you what,
I'll have him call you in a few minutes. Just give me the extension for your
room."
"Thanks." Faith supplied the extension number.
"As for my pie...double pepperoni, double cheese, mushrooms, bacon and
green peppers please."
Faith smiled, "Make mine triple cheese, pepperoni, bacon and sausage
please."
"They will be there in about a half hour, you have my word."
"Thanks."
An orderly came in and changed the bed. "Huntress?"
"Yo dude."
The doctor wants to see you after you go get x-rays." He handed Huntress
the form and told her that the x-ray department was in the basement.
Faith slowly got out of bed to accompany her girlfriend.
"And where do you think you are going young lady?" The nurse asked
motioning for the brunette to get back into bed.
"With her."
"I'll go Faith, you talk to Lil Red til we get back." Helena pointed
to the wheelchair and Huntress just growled.
"K, walking it is." Helena walked beside her 'sis' in case.
"Uhhh...Willow?"
*Oh oh, she used my name.* "Yes?"
"I told Huntress what happened to uhhhh..."
"It's okay Faith, you can say her name."
"K, I told her about Tara and I'm pretty sure she said something to Helena
about it. Are ya pissed at me?"
"No, I think that Helena and I will be talking to each a lot about Tara
and Dinah. We need to clear the air between us if there is gonna be an
'us'."
"Do you want there to be?"
"Yeah, I do...but..."
"Let it happen Willow, you won't be sorry if you do get together with
Helena. I never thought I would be happy. And I know you believed that after
Tara died. But I see the way you look at Helena and Slayer hearing tells me
your breathing gets a whole hell of a lot faster when she is around. We won't
get into what my other slayer senses tell me."
Willow blushed redder than she ever had in her entire life. "FAITH!"
The brunette winked and laughed. "S'okay Lil Red, I just want you to be as
happy as I am. But...if ya hurt Huntress' 'Sis' I'll have to hurt you."
"I know, and Huntress pretty much is sending the same message which is why
I want to get to know Helena first. We both need time to accept our previous
loves are out of our lives."
"Is she a good kisser?"
"Oh yeah...hey!"
Faith smiled and ducked the incoming smack. "Gotta be quicker than
that."
Willow said a spell quietly and suddenly the sheets under Faith wrapped
themselves around her tightly.
Willow stuck her tongue out and laughing said, "Rubicks sheets for
smartass Slayers".
"REDDDDD! Get me outta here!" Faith was a few seconds short of just
ripping them apart when Helena and Huntress returned.
Huntress saw her mate wrapped up and laughed, "Should we ask what we
missed?" She carefully started unwrapping her upset girlfriend only to see
the sheets rewrap her. The Meta-Slayer looked at Willow and the redheaded witch
finally ended the spell and the sheets fell away.
Faith jumped out of bed quickly...too quickly. She keeled over and was caught
by Huntress who growled at Willow. "No more spells till you both are back
to normal."
"Second that," Helena added.
Helena and Huntress looked at each other and then their girlfriends. Both
leaned down and kissed them. All four women forgot whatever it was that had
upset them. Helena then put Willow in the wheelchair and promised to bring back
some goodies for the Slayers left behind.
"Sis?"
"Yeah?"
"Make sure that Lil Red doesn't waste her healing power on us. When we get
home tomorrow, I expect to see her running around like usual. Faith and I will
heal on our own."
"But Faith, I just want to help you guys. I mean you did come to save us
and I need to help." Willow begged.
"Not needed Lil Red, look." Huntress pulled her top up and showed
them that her cuts and bruises were healing pretty damn quick. Faith added;
"I feel a shitload better now and will be fine or close to it by tomorrow.
So save your mojo for yourself please."
"How are Spike and Angel?" Faith asked.
"Spike is fine and Angel is almost fully healed," Alfred explained.
"May I assist you Miss Helena?" He reached for the wheelchair.
"I got it Alfred, but thanks. How's about you stay and keep them company
for awhile...keep em out of trouble."
"Hey, we're in a hospital...how much trouble can we get into?" A
miffed Faith asked.
Huntress grinned and wisely said nothing.
Alfred told Willow and Helena he would meet them in the hall, he just wanted to
speak to the dark haired young women for a minute first.
"Miss Faith, if you will please get back into bed. I believe Miss Huntress
will slide right in beside you."
As the girls got comfortable, Alfred pulled out an envelope and sprinkled
something on both of them.
The Slayers began purring and cuddling. They fell asleep almost immediately and
Alfred smiled. *Catnip does have interesting uses. The ladies are happy and
staying put...for now.*
He quickly explained to Helena and Willow what he had done.
Willow giggled, "How did you know how much to use to put to into happy
dreamland instead of...uhhhh?"
Alfred looked at Helena and replied, "Experience Miss Willow."
"Well I better get Willow home before the doctor changes his mind. Are you
sure you don't mind staying with them Alfred?"
"It would be my pleasure Miss Helena. Might I suggest that you call Miss
Barbara...just to let her know everyone is or will alright."
"I will Alfred...later today. Right now, my main concern is Lil Red."
"Of course. How are you feeling Miss Willow?"
"A little stiff and kinda sore, but I will be fine soon. Thanks for asking
Alfred."
Helena wheeled her soon to be girlfriend down the hall and out into the parking
lot. A cab driver came over, "Huntress! Are you alright? Where to?"
"Hello, actually I'm Helena...Huntress' sister. But we do need a lift to
the Hyperion Hotel. Are you available?"
"For Huntress' family or friends...anytime." He led the women over to
his cab and opened the back door. Helena picked up Willow and set in the back
seat before returning the wheelchair and joining her.
*Author's note: Special guest star. Read and see.
**Author's second note: This is just a tease to lead into the next
series, that is if there is enough interest. So please feed the
feedback junkie.
HOSPITAL ROOM
As Faith and Huntress fell into a deep comfortable sleep they both entered the
little world they had created...their space...'DO NOT ENTER' to the rest of the
world.
Huntress and her mate looked around, smiling at the landscape their minds had
created. The closest comparison would be the Serengeti of Africa, on acid.
Huntress, looking at the magenta tinted skyline, grinned without looking at
Faith said; "Someone had a great imagination."
Faith turned to look at her girlfriend and her eyes popped open. Huntress sat
in all her glory, her presented form was that of Saber-toothed, sleek black
panther with almost sun blindingly brilliant golden eyes. Faith knew she had
never seen anything so naturally beautiful in her entire life.
By now Huntress had noticed her mates transformation as well. Faith, with her
almost black eyes that faded into her modern panther body, rendered her almost
invisible to the approaching night sky. She was the most soul encompassing
beautiful thing she had ever seen or ever would.
WILLOW'S ROOM
Helena had placed the red headed witch on her bed gently. She leaned down and
kissed her softly. "Tell me what you need 'Rusty'."
"Rusty?" Willow smiled up at the smiling brunette.
"Well everyone else calls you 'Lil Red', so I'm gonna call ya 'Rusty'...if
that's okay with you?"
"It's so okay Helena. Rusty...I like that. It's original, like you.
*Oops.* "I mean...uhhhh," Willow blushed redder than her hair.
"It's okay, I know what you mean. So, you didn't answer my question."
Helena's attention shifted to keeping her eyes blue. Being this close to Willow
was playing havoc with her senses. She shook her head and saw Willow racking
her brain. *Oh yeah, I asked her something what was it? Oh yeah, see if she
needs anything.*
*Question? Come on brain...what question? She has such beautiful eyes. Off
topic here...what question?* Willow thought she saw Helena's eyes change for a
split second. *What did Faith say? Extreme emotions cause the change. Huntress
had explained to her girlfriend part of how she and Helena handled anything
from day to day life to the extreme of kicking ass under the cover of darkness.
*Dammit off topic again...what was the question?*
The blank look on the Wicca's face amused the Meta woman. "Do you need
anything?"
"Just you." Seeing the startled look on Helena's face, Willow
realized she had said that out loud. "Oh goddess...I uhh, I..."
Looking straight up she continued; "Now would good."
Helena couldn't help it, she burst out laughing before enveloping the
embarrassed red head in a hug. "Today is not a good day to die."
"Well I happen to agree with you there 'Worf' and may I say you never
looked more sexy than you do now." Willow giggled and buried her head into
the taller, dark woman's chest.
Helena laid back with Willow in her arms. They were asleep in minutes.
SUNNYDALE UNIVERSITY
Buffy wandered aimlessly down a myriad of corridors trying to find
Science Lab 4. She bounced off a beautiful brunette. They cracked heads
when they both leaned down to pick up the dropped books. "You know Buffy I
gotta remember to get you the extra-large coffee in the morning. You really are
still asleep." The brunette laughed and looked around before kissing the
adorable little blond slayer.
"MMMM...maybe I just want my good morning kiss. You were gone when I woke
up." Buffy pouted.
"You don't need to crack my skull for that, and my first class was at
eight, so I let you sleep." the brunette said as she rubbed her head.
"Come on Buffy, one more class and then we can go home."
"Tell me again why I took 'Basic Anatomy'?"
"You need at least one Science credit, its the only one that matches any
of mine...and I kinda like holding your hand while that dippy professor drones
on."
"I'll take door number three. Let's get this over with, but when I get you
home..." Buffy rubbed suggestively against her girlfriend.
*I need this credit...I need this credit. It's only one class...I need
her...DAMN!*
Buffy felt herself propelled into the classroom. They took the lab station in
the far back corner, as usual. If asked, neither of the young women could have
repeated anything said in class. They were both busy touching each other,
trying to see who would moan out loud. It was a favorite game.
RING RING
The girls grabbed their books and almost stumbled over their feet in their
haste to leave. The bell that ended their day of boring classes was welcome
indeed.
IN THE SLAYER AND META-SLAYERS MINDSCAPE
Both felines took off running at the same time. The sheer exhilaration was
shown on their faces as they raced across the plain.
WILLOW ROOM
Helena and Willow hands joined as they entered the dream state.
Helena
was startled as to how real it felt. "Rusty...are you here?"
The
concerned Meta woman asked fearfully. "Where exactly are we?"
"Yes Helena, I am. This is the dreamscape, we show our deepest feelings
here and our strongest emotions can run free here."
Willow turned to see the ice blue eyes she loved start to turn gold and back to
ice blue. "Don't fight yourself Helena. I don't ever want you to feel like
you have to control any part of yourself around me. Promise me that you will
always be yourself."
Helena smiled and nodded. She pulled Willow into her arms and kissed her
deeply. When she allowed the redhead to breath, she licked down the presented
neck. Her purr began softly but increased when she felt the witch's hands
softly rubbing her leather-encased ass.
*I think that's the 'Sexy Purr' that Faith mentioned. Oh goddess, it makes me
so wet...I can't think...don't wanna think.*
BUFFY'S APARTMENT
Buffy grabbed her girlfriend around the waist the minute they closed the door
behind them. She pulled her in close and kissed her passionately. When they
pulled apart, they ran up to their bedroom and slammed the door. Their clothes
were strewn everywhere. As the two naked women lay down side by side, they couldn't
help themselves. Their fingers went a walking.
A WHITE ROOM IN AN UNKNOWN LOCATION
Several columns of light manifested themselves into human form.
The time is right.}
They must be told the truth.}}
It will be easier to explain since they are all relaxed or asleep at the
moment.}}
Faith and Huntress landed in the top triangle within a large triangle.
Willow and Helena landed in the left side triangle within the same triangle.
Buffy and a dark haired woman landed in the right side triangle.
Welcome, young mortals.}
The time has come to tell you about your destiny.}}
We have waited many deca-milleniums for the right six young women.}}}
Faith turned around quickly and when she saw the woman beside Buffy, she
growled loudly. "Buffy...the First!" She threw a fist that was
stopped by the blond Slayer.
"Faith, relax. She's not the First. Is your Slayer sense going nuts?"
Faith drew in a deep breath and shook her head. "No, its not...but there
is something really weird going on here B."
Buffy pointed to Faith and said; "That's Faith."
"Really?" The sarcastic really came fast.
"And her girlfriend...Huntress. Umm, golden eyes."
"Next is Helena, Huntress' twin sister...blue eyes, most of the time. And
her girlfriend, my best friend...Willow."
"Uhhhh, guys...this is my girlfriend...Tru Davies."
THE END OR TBC It's up to you readers.