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Spike slowly opened his eyes. He was lying on his back, while someone was lying on him. Groaning, he looked up, seeing it was Illyria, who looked into his eyes, before moving slightly so she could kiss him. He wrapped his arms around her, running his fingers through her hair as he kissed her with passion. Slowly, they broke apart, as Spike painfully sat up, Illyria moving with him
“We did it, love. I think we won”
“Yes, it seems that we have”
She got up and helped Spike to his feet, as he surveyed the city. It looked like it had never been damaged whatsoever, Wesley’s magic having restored the city when he released it. And speaking of Wesley, he was lying on his back unconscious, as Spike and Illyria moved to his side
“Wesley man, you gotta wake up now,” Spike said
Wesley groaned and opened his eyes, before holding a hand to his head
“What the hell happened?”
“I think Cyvus Vail had corrupted you in death,” Spike said, “And we saved you”
“Oh…good to hear”
Spike helped Wesley to his feet, as everyone began to stir. Angel helped Cordelia get up, before helping his son, while Dracula and Oz were picking themselves up. Spike saw Kate and hurried over to her, before kneeling beside Lindsey and seeing that he was still alive
“We’re gonna need an ambulance,” Spike said, “I think for all of us”
“Oh joy, just what we need,” Cordelia muttered, “A damn hospital”
“It’s for the best, honey,” Angel said, “You’ll be fine”
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Lindsey opened his eyes, hearing a small beeping sound and looked around, finding himself in a hospital room. He groaned, touching his forehead as he remembered the previous night’s events, such as taking three bullets for Kate
“You’re awake”
Speak of the devil
“Hey, how’s it going?” Lindsey asked
“We’re all doing good. You feel any better?”
“I feel like I don’t have three bullets in me”
“That’s good to hear”
Just then, Spike, Illyria and Angel came into the room, as Lindsey sat himself up, with help from Kate, despite groaning in pain
“How are you feeling?” Angel asked
“Worse than the last time I was shot,” Lindsey replied
“Well, at least you’re alive and that’s what matters,” Spike said, “Thanks for your help and all. Wouldn’t have done it without you”
“Not a problem”
“I think you should rest more,” Kate said
“That doesn’t sound like a bad idea”
She helped him lie back down, as Spike, Angel and Illyria left the room
“I wonder how Wes is doing?” Spike said
“I checked him earlier. He’s still asleep”
“Yeah, I imagine he would be. After all, he’s got several broken ribs, a dislocated vertebrae or two, cracked collarbone and numerous other injuries”
“Daddy!”
Dracula stepped into view, as Elena tore down the corridor. Spike knelt down, opening his arms wide as Elena jumped into him. He laughed, hugging her back, before placing a kiss on her cheek
“Daddy?” Angel asked, a puzzled look on his face
“Yeah, Peaches, this is my daughter, Elena, with Drusilla”
“But…how is that possible?”
“Don’t know and don’t really care”
“Leery,” Elena said, opening her arms
Illyria looked at Spike, who gave her a small nod. With a smile, the ex-goddess lifted Elena out of Spike’s arms and gave her a hug, as Elena wrapped her arms around her neck and held on tightly
“I missed you,” Elena said
Illyria decided to copy Spike and placed a small kiss on Elena’s cheek, as Angel coughed and headed off towards Dracula
“I brought her as quick as I could,” the legendary vampire said, “I figure that now this is all over, you will want her to be with you”
“Of course I would,” Spike said, “I missed out on four years of her life. I’m not missing out on the rest”
“Angel”
He turned around as Cordelia wrapped her arms around him and gave him a kiss. Connor was the next to show up, as Angel ruffled his son’s hair
“Dad, don’t do that”
“What’s the prognosis?” Dracula asked
“I think he’ll be staying there for a few days,” Spike explained, “I’m not so sure about Wesley. He’s still out of it”
“Well, this has been really fun,” Cordelia said, “How about we get out of here and enjoy this conversation somewhere else?”
“How about the Hyperion?” Connor suggested
“That sounds like a good plan”
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Spike stood on the rooftop of the Hyperion Hotel, looking down at the city below. It had been a few days since the battle with Wesley, who was still asleep in the hospital room, the release of magic having taken a lot out of him, plus his injuries. He didn’t hear her coming out to join him, but he knew she was there
“Illyria. Enjoying the view”
She stood beside him, surveying this city
“You have fought a grand battle with Wesley and won. What remains now?”
“Well, love, I don’t think we’re done with the Senior Partners. Sure we took out Wolfram and Hart and the CEO, but I think it’s not done yet. The Partners would be very angry. They’re just biding their time”
“The battles continues,” Illyria said
“That is does, pet”
“There is someone who wants to see you”
“Elena? Is it her bedtime yet?”
“Not just yet, but I shall put her to bed”
“Well, come on then”
Spike and Illyria headed back inside, coming down to the lobby where Elena was sitting on the counter, busy with her colour-in book, as Spike headed over to her
“I think it’s time to get ready for bed, munchkin”
“Oh, do I really have to, Daddy?”
“Yes, you do”
Just then, the front door of the hotel opened, as Lindsey walked in, supported by Kate. Spike looked over at the pair and noted that Kate seemed to hang around Lindsey, helping him with everything, even though he didn’t really need it, but he didn’t seem to mind, letting her help
“You’re out of the hospital,” Illyria said, “You are better now?”
“Yeah, loads now,” Lindsey smiled, “Especially with Kate here”
“Yeah, we won’t ask about that,” Spike muttered to himself
Elena giggled, as Spike kissed her forehead
“Time for bed”
Illyria turned away from Lindsey, heading over to Elena and picking her up, before taking her upstairs, as Kate and Lindsey sat down on the circular couch
“So, what happens now?” Lindsey asked
“I think we do what we we’re supposed to do,” Spike replied, “Help the helpless”
“Well, I can’t quite help out with that just yet”
“Great, you can man the phones”
“Say what?”
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Angel, Connor and Cordelia had flown back to New York, having bought a house there to settle down. Dracula had taken Oz back to Transylvania, while Wesley woke up about two weeks later. Spike had visited him and offered him a place at the hotel. Wesley accepted, gathering what things he had left and taking them to the hotel. Lindsey also lived there, as Kate visited him every now and again. Spike had enrolled Elena in school, something she was looking forward to. As a result of the attack in Transylvania, Elena now had a scar on her eyebrow, similar to her father’s. Illyria continued wearing normal clothing and picking up human behaviour, acting like a mother towards Elena and somewhat civil towards Spike, while also maintaining her normal personality. Spike had also received a letter from Harmony, stating that she had left Los Angeles and was looking for a higher purpose somewhere else
“Are we going out tonight?” Illyria asked, breaking his train of thoughts
Spike turned around and grinned at her. She was wearing her leather outfit and was carrying two swords, one which she tossed to him and he caught it with ease
“Elena in bed?”
“She is. Kate is also keeping Lindsey company”
“Yeah, I’m sure she is. Anyhow, love, let’s get cracking”
“That was the idea, one of which I’m sure I’ll enjoy”
“You love this too much, pet. Alright, let’s go help the helpless”
Together, they set off into the night
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