Tired

Feb. 21st, 2009 07:58 pm
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Title:Tired
Summary: Spike finds a very tired Xander.
Rating:R
Warnings: character death
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Really. Nothing at all.


 

     Spike strolled down the street, not really in any hurry. He was taking his time, enjoying the crisp night air and thinking about the future. Not a lot of vamps did that, they didn’t think about the future. They just wanted what they wanted when they wanted it, which was why most didn’t last that long. However, Spike was 120 years old, a Master vampire, he’d learned to think about the future.

     The fiasco on the Night of St. Vigious hadn’t gone well. He’d made the best of it though, dusting the Anointed One and taking over his court. Drusilla approved, and was looking a little better now that they’d been on the Hellmouth for a bit. Hopefully she would be back to her old self soon.

     A scent wafted by on the breeze and Spike paused, it was familiar. Where had he smelled that before? He followed it, walking until he stood in front of a small, dingy looking house. There was a boy lying on his back in the front yard, and sounds of a knock down drag out fight going on inside the house. Spike studied the boy, he looked familiar, smelled familiar, where had he seen him before? Ah, yes, this was the boy Angel had offered him. Stupid ponce, like that trick was going to work.

     He headed over to the boy; after all, they’d never been properly introduced. He walked softly, so the boy wouldn’t hear him coming, until he suddenly leapt up and landed with a foot on either side of the prone body, straddling him.

“Boo.”

The boy started, and then oddly, settled back down. He looked at the vampire standing over him and said, “hey.”

Spike was very much confused at this reaction. The boy knew what he was, knew who he was, and wasn’t moving away or screaming or doing any of the things normally associated with prey. In fact, Spike sniffed, he didn’t even smell of fear, which was disappointing and a little humiliating.

“I’m Xander, and I’ll be serving you your meal for this evening.” The boy, Xander, smiled grimly. “Actually I’ll be your meal, but really, same difference right?” Spike just nodded. “It sure took you a while to get here; I’ve been out here for almost two hours waiting for something to come eat me. I was starting to get worried I didn’t smell appetizing enough or something.” Xander was relaxed, staring comfortable up at Spike from the ground.

“You want to get eaten?” Spike asked.

“Sure, Seems like a good way to go. At least then I’m participating in the natural food chain. Not that my participation matters much ultimately, but it makes me feel a little better about offing myself.” Wow, the kid was way too nihilistic for his age.

“There any particular reason you’re looking for suicide by demon pet?”

“Well, I guess I’m just tired, tired of feeling useless, dumb, like I’ll never amount to anything. This way I can at least amount to a nutritious meal. It’s probably the best I can hope for.” Xander was still calm, smelling of resignation and despair.

“I see,” and he did really. Spike could relate. There had been times in his unlife where he’d felt the same way. “I think I can help you out luv.” He got to his knees and leaned down, biting gently into Xander’s neck. He didn’t struggle, not even as Spike drained him past the point of no return. As his heart stopped beating, Spike bit his own wrist and held it to Xander’s mouth.


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Date: 2009-02-23 10:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Yes, Spike turned him. Not sure about a sequel yet, we'll see. Thanks for commenting!

Date: 2009-02-22 01:10 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dreamsofspike.livejournal.com
hmmm... the ending took me a bit by surprise... i really enjoyed it, think it's very true to both characters... i'd be interested in seeing what happens when xander wakes up :)

Date: 2009-02-23 10:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
I'm always happy to hear when people think I've been true to the characters! Thank you!

Date: 2009-02-22 01:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] missmirandarae.livejournal.com
ohhhh yes, sequel please..this is just too short and too good.

Date: 2009-02-23 10:17 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
We'll see, I have some ideas, but I've got to get them straightened out.

Date: 2009-02-22 02:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] annabuffy.livejournal.com
This was good. Nice surprise at the end. But, you can't leave us hanging. Give us more please.

Date: 2009-02-23 10:17 pm (UTC)

Date: 2009-02-22 02:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mulder200.livejournal.com
Hmm. That was different! I agree with the others when I say a sequel would be welcomed with open arms.

Date: 2009-02-23 10:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Thanks, I'm thinking about a sequel, but I want to finish Xander's Apple first.

Date: 2009-02-22 02:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] suziqb77.livejournal.com
Very good! I liked the ending!

Date: 2009-02-23 10:18 pm (UTC)

Date: 2009-02-22 03:10 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] whichclothes.livejournal.com
I'm with everyone else. Sequel!

Date: 2009-02-23 10:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
:) We'll see!

Date: 2009-02-22 03:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mysticsoblivion.livejournal.com
Ya know 'm thinking Mys is just in a weird place right now, 'cause beyond all reason she found that sweet and utterly charming. The idea of Spike taking Xan under his wing as it were, even if as a vamp... silly git still protecting our Xan in his own way, almost showing him he is important, important enough for a Master Vamp to make a Childe of... *sighs happily and wait for the men in white coats*

Date: 2009-02-23 10:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Uh, I kinda thought it was sweet too.
*sits down and waits for the white coats with you*
Thanks for commenting!

Date: 2009-02-22 03:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sparrow2000.livejournal.com
Very, very nice and very true to the characters in that time period. I wonder if it even crossed Xander's mind that someone might turn him. Definitely like to see more if you have a mind!

Date: 2009-02-23 10:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Thank you, glad to hear that I stayed true to the characters!

Date: 2009-02-22 03:43 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] grneyedwoman.livejournal.com
There's more to this story,true. It also stands alone rather nicely. You did a nice job teasing the taste buds here so to speak. :)

Date: 2009-02-23 10:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Thank you! It was originally supposed to be a stand alone, but now I'm not so sure.

Date: 2009-02-22 01:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kseenaa.livejournal.com
Wow.... Just... wow... That was awesome. One hell of an ending to. Will there be more of this? I sure hope so....

Date: 2009-02-23 10:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Thank you very much! As for more, maybe...

Date: 2009-02-22 01:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] devo79.livejournal.com
What?!

You let it end there?!

Noooooooooooooooooooooo!

Date: 2009-02-23 10:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Muhwahahahahaha!

Date: 2009-02-22 08:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jasonsnene.livejournal.com
Meep! Vamp Xan! I love it!

Date: 2009-02-23 10:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Who doesn't love vamp!xander?
Thanks for commenting!

Date: 2009-02-22 08:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] etaureau.livejournal.com
Great story. Xander's dialog was hysterical and, in my opinion, very much in character. I hope that you do write a sequel.

Date: 2009-02-23 10:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Thank you very much!

Date: 2009-02-23 07:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] windandsummer.livejournal.com
Yay, I this was really good, sequel please?

Date: 2009-02-23 10:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Thanks! Might be a sequel rattling around in my head.

Date: 2009-02-23 09:51 pm (UTC)
From: (Anonymous)
would love a "what was the xan man thinking sequel" ...rather than the bloodthirsty fledge approach!

Date: 2009-02-23 10:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
Interesting suggestion, thanks!

Date: 2009-06-25 03:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lit-gal.livejournal.com
Holy crap... damn, poor Xander. I'm going to assume that in canon, he got over his moment of despair before Spike got there.

Date: 2009-06-25 03:41 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiceblueeyes.livejournal.com
I suppose you could fit it into canon if you thought of it that way. Everyone has a breaking point, even if afterwards you can put yourself back together again. This time he didn't get the chance to.

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