Pairing: Willow/Spike(William)

Rating: Pg-13 (still... don't think it'll go past R at the most)

Author's Name: Knightie

Author's Email: knightie@knightflyer.zzn.com  (Working on the webpage) if you want a response in the next few days use knightie@prodigy.net

For disclaimers see previous parts.... (if you're missing anything let me know) Previous parts can be found at Your Mission, SpikedWillowTree and several others that I can't remember right now <G>

Authors notes: Kaz who's been my bestest beta from the beginning is a little busy (and with Isabel heading her way... well... Take care babe...) so I've gotten a few other beta's <cause I couldn't choose just one from the 30 or so that I got <G>> Jenni, Latiam, Femailofthespecies and of course my buddy Kat (aka Kalliekat, Kallierose... geeez what else have I called you? <G>LOL) Thanks for doing this for me guys. And thanks for all of folks who offered to help!

Remember to feed the writer... she's had a shitty week (and yes... for those of you who remember the trouble with my family's business <involving the boy who used to be my cousin> yes he's involved again)

Now on with the story....

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Chapter 29

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William stood behind Angelus, fidgeting, as they waited for * it* to arrive.

"Be still, William," Angelus growled softly.

The blonde vampire rolled his eyes and he stilled himself. Maybe, after tonight, he'd be able to take Willow to the theater without having minions following them for her safety. He found himself smiling as he remembered the look on her face when he'd taken her to dinner. Suddenly, he was pulled out of his delightful thoughts by Angelus' elbow in his gut.

A tall thin man walked into the room and dropped a long dark cloak on a nearby chair. "I believe my valet said you were Angelus," the vampire began as his gaze swept over the duo. William bristled when this other demon seemed to write him off as insignificant. He was kept in place by a glare from Angelus.

"Yes. I, however, don't know what I should call you," Angelus replied with a slight nod of his head.

The other vampire chuckled to himself, "You may call me what the press does... Jack."

"So it was you that sent that letter to the press?" Angelus asked.

"Yes, well... I had it done. May I ask how you heard of the letter? It has yet to be printed," Jack replied with a sly grin that showed his fangs.

William was surprised that this vampire was showing fangs without the wrinkles that normally came with them. He wondered if the ability to show only fangs came with age. He'd ask Angelus about that later.

"I have my ways. " Angelus chuckled, "It's very clever. It's obvious that you're a more educated man than that letter has led them to believe. I suspect they'll never be able to catch you. After all, they're simply stupid mortals."

Jack laughed, "Yes, these bobbies and detectives seem to be among the most idiotic." He fingered the cloak he'd laid on the chair and smiled slightly. "Now if I can just find ..." He shook himself and turned his attention to Angelus. "Why, exactly, are you here?"

The Irish vampire shrugged, "I'd heard there was another master vampire in town. I only wanted to assure you that my family and I are not looking to settle here. We are only visiting."

Jack nodded, "Yes. I had heard that as well. The Order of Aurelius is well known. You may leave now."

William growled and Angelus gripped his arm, "Of course. Perhaps we shall see each other again?"

"Perhaps," Jack replied as he headed toward a door that lead deeper into the building. "Oh," he paused and glanced back at the pair, "and ... say hello to your little witch for me." With that, he slipped out the door and left them alone.

William nearly launched across the room but was halted by Angelus' grip on his arm. "We are leaving," he snarled, dragging the younger vampire from the room and out of the building.

"He threatened her," William growled as he was drug away from the warehouse.

"I'm not sure if he is certain she's the one he's looking for," Angelus told him as they headed out in search of a meal.

"But he—"

"I know. I simply have a strange feeling that he doesn't quite know what he's looking for."

"At least she's safe at home," William replied, knowing Virginia had taken Willow under her protection and while she was young, she was incredibly strong and intelligent for a simple minion. "Virginia will take care of  her."

"That she will, my boy. Now, let's find a quick bite and go have a talk with our little witch." He chuckled as William bristled.  "What's yours is mine, you know."

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