8. How to NOT Get Captured
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“How’s the cargo coming along?” Twilight asked
“Well, sooner or later, we’re gonna raise suspicions,” Buffy said, “But everything seems to be coming along just fine. Hopefully, we’ve got enough”
She stood beside Twilight on the high balcony, staring down at the large cavern, where steel cages had been set up. There were about fifty cages in total and they were currently getting loaded up with humans, as the vampires in red robes herded them around, barking orders and shoving them into the cages, cramming them full
“I believe we have enough people,” Twilight said, “However, it wouldn’t hurt to have a few more people”
“Keep it up like this and you will get caught,” Buffy said with a slight shrug
“Well, what’s going to happen will require a lot of people. A worthy sacrifice”
“Yeah, should be fun”
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“I can’t believe the Hyperion is gone,” Spike said
“Well, that would happen if a T-Rex tore through it,” Wesley said
“Shut up, Watcher”
The group were now living in a small apartment. Lindsey still hadn’t contacted them just yet, as Spike laid on the couch, arms crossed over his chest
“So, along with Buffy and Twilight, we also have Non and a T-Rex,” Spike said, “Why is everything going to hell for us?”
“I’m guessing you’ve fought against Non before?” Faith asked
“I killed her. Six years ago. Just before Firestorm was unleashed”
“So, they must have used magic to resurrect her,” Wesley mused, “How ironic”
“Good thing they haven’t tried Pavayne,” Spike said
“It will be very difficult considering where we’ve put him”
“So, what are we gonna do now?”
“Simple,” Illyria replied, “We find Twilight and tear him apart”
“Sorry, love, but it won’t be simple,” Spike said, “Right, Wes?”
“Ah, no it won’t be. Twilight, funnily enough, is using magic to block his location. So the only way we’re gonna find him is if we hunt down the members”
“Well, that just makes everything so much easier,” Faith said sarcastically
“Why don’t you use magic to track him?” Illyria asked Wesley
“It has been difficult trying to lock his location”
“Okay, so Twilight has masked his position,” Spike said, “And therefore Buffy. But what about Dawn? Ever tried her?”
“Honestly, no I haven’t. But if she’s with Twilight, then she’d be masked too”
“Give it a try, honey,” Faith suggested, “It wouldn’t hurt”
“Very well then, I shall”
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“How did it go?” Twilight asked
“Very well in fact,” Non said, “Managed to beat Spike up a bit, which was fun. Also destroyed his hotel, which was also fun”
“Well, don’t you feel so special?” Buffy said sarcastically, “Twilight, when does this plan go into process? I’m tired of waiting”
“You’ll just have to wait a little longer,” Twilight replied, “We only have one shot at this and we cannot screw it up”
“Hey, Twilight,” cried Lucas
“What?”
“We’ve just scored something. Apparently, someone is trying to locate Dawn”
“Isn’t she masked?”
“Nope. Someone didn’t do it or something like that. But any minute now, they’re gonna find her,” Lucas said
“Show me,” Twilight replied
He followed Lucas into another room, where the vampire showed him the magical meter spiking on the computer screen. Buffy leaned against the doorway, a bored look on her face, as Twilight turned to her
“We’re going to have some visitors. Set up the transfer”
Buffy gave him a mock salute and walked out of the room
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“How’d it go?” Spike asked
“Believe it or not, I was able to find her location,” Wesley said, “I’m about to open a portal so we can get to her”
“Don’t you think there would be guards there?”
“Exactly. Gear up then. It’ll just be us three going”
“Great”
Spike put his duster on, as Illyria joined him, decked out in her leather armour, before offering a sword to him. Spike declined and headed into the bedroom, where Elena was sitting on the bed, reading a book
“Hey, Elena”
“What’s up, Dad?”
“Well, your mother and I are heading out with Wesley, so I just want you to be on your best behaviour with Faith”
Elena simply rolled her eyes at this
“Dad, I’m always on my best behaviour. You should know that”
“And that I do, pet, but I just like to make sure, that’s all”
“I know, Dad. Have fun”
Spike scoffed at that, before heading out into the living room, just as Wesley opened up a portal. He got up, gave Faith a quick kiss, then headed through the portal, as Illyria followed after him. Letting out a small sigh, Spike headed after them, reappearing in a white room that didn’t seem to have any doors or windows
“Um, you sure this is the right place?” Spike asked Wesley, “You didn’t get the address wrong?”
“No, this is the right destination,” Wesley said, “They must have been expecting us”
“Yeah, you think?”
“Open a portal and take us out of here,” Illyria suggested
Wesley attempted to do so, but found he couldn’t do so and frowned
“They’ve restricted my magical abilities. I can’t do a thing”
“Nice job, Wesley, really nice job,” Spike said
“Sorry”
“I hope the accommodations aren’t too bad,” came Twilight’s voice
“I’m gonna tear your neck out!” Spike snarled
“Charming, Spike”
“How about this? You give us Dawn and we’ll leave you alone. Yeah?”
“No. I need Dawn. She is an important person in all this”
“Heard that one before,” Spike muttered to Illyria
“What do you want with us?” Wesley asked
“We’ll just keep you here until your time comes,” Twilight answered, “And I mean by your execution. I can’t have you running around the place, ruining my plans”
“Oh, we’ll do a lot more than that,” Spike said
“Enjoy your stay,” Twilight said
“Okay, this is what we’re gonna do,” Wesley said, “As soon as they arrive to take us away, we’re going to bust out of here”
Spike and Illyria simply gave him a look that said we-already-knew-that
“Okay, fine, have it your way”
Sighing, Wesley turned away from the couple, as a door materialized in the wall. His palm already glowing blood red, Wesley waited as the door slowly opened, as Spike and Illyria joined his side, ready for the attack
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