Kennedy had plans for the souled vampire. She knew an opportunity was about to show itself. Willow got called to the shop, and everyone thought she had gone with her. She heard Cordelia, Fred and Gunn leave for the grocery store. Based on the number of things they needed, and the fact that they had to drive to the next town, it should give her plenty of time.
Waiting to ensure everyone was gone; she went to Buffy's old room and found exactly what she was looking for - Buffy's perfume. She rubbed her body with Buffy's scented lotion. Show time, this should be interesting. Wonder what a vampire bite feels like? Quietly opening the door, she found Angel sprawled on the bed. Kennedy could make him out clearly from the hall light. His pale skin glowed in the dull lighting as his large body took up most of the bed.
Angel heard someone come in but simply thought it was , and ignored it. His emotions were erratic, racing from hi to low and back again. He felt a warm hand under the sheet at his feet. It swept softly up his legs. Doesn't she ever get tired? Angel felt his body respond then he felt the brush of long hair on his leg. He stilled as he breathed in the scent of vanilla.
"Buffy."
She was here with him, touching him, tasting him. Angel tried to pull the sheet off, but she held it tight. It was her; no one else would come to me like this. His control slipped at the thought of finally being with her again. He roared her name.
"Close your eyes, Angel," a husky whisper ordered, and he happily complied.
She mounted him smoothly, squeezing him with her strong thighs.
"Buffy, I knew you still felt the same way. I love you, always. Are you still my girl?"
"Maybe not still, but I'm willing to be," Kennedy said.
Angel's eyes popped open to see Kennedy straddling him proudly.
"You know what they say, Angel, all slayers look a like in the dark."
He flipped their bodies as rage overtook him.
"How dare you! You want to play that you're, Buffy, do you?"
"You think you can teach me something? Let's see if you are all talk."
Kennedy wrapped her limber legs around him as she grinned up at him in challenge. Angel started down at her, growling then pushed into her with enough power to shatter a normal woman's hips. Kennedy laughed, causing Angel to vamp when his rage flamed out of control.
"Go ahead, bite me. I dare you."
She bared her throat to him, meeting him in their battle of dominance and pleasure. Angel glared at her for a moment.
"Knew you wouldn't. All talk just like they say," she said, leaving the words hanging in the air between them.
He buried his fangs in her throat, eliciting moans from deep in her throat. Her body moved frantically against his as Angel swallowed her rich warm blood. It tasted different from Cordy's, but still didn't match the ambrosia of Buffy's. He drank deeply until he brought them both to completion. He lay beside the youngest slayer as she propped her head on her hand.
Kennedy stared down into his handsome face, grinning as she said, "Mmm, no wonder people let vamps bite them. I would too. Of course all of them don't look like you."
Her hand started to wander down Angel's body again, when he grabbed it.
"Don't"
"Oh come on, admit it, you had fun. "We played out your little fantasy, and I even threw in dinner. Play your cards right, I could see, having the occasional lunch date with you."
Kennedy started her exploration once more, with better reception this time.
"Looks like you liked the sound of that. How about it? I'm good for another round, and a pint or two. Just bite me somewhere else and it won't leave any marks. No one will know so no one gets hurt, right."
Angel flipped her over, sinking his fang into again as they started their dance for dominance.
"I think this is the start of a great friendship. Mmm, yeah, more, harder. I can take anything you want to give me."
He did just that, and they did.
Kennedy was in the shower when the others returned. She smiled at them when she walked into the kitchen to see the 'blonde' putting away groceries.
"I will be back later."
She called out as she walked towards the front door.
"Sure Kennedy, tell Willow not to work too hard and be careful. Oh wait, I have something for Willow in the car. I'll walk out with you."
Fred and Gunn looked at each other in confusion; they didn't think the seer liked Willow.
Out of sight of the house, Cordy pulled Kennedy into her arms. She tried frantically to pull the other girl's clothes off.
"Del, wait let me take care of you, baby. I'd love to play more, but they'll wonder if we take too long."
Kissing the older girl, she used her jean's tightness and her experienced hands to take care of her needs. Kennedy caught Cordelia's scream with her mouth.
"Ssh, someone will hear. I have to tell you what Willow told me Faith said."
She groaned, then was finally able to ask, "What did that ex-con tramp say that I would care about?"
"So, you don't care that she's of Spike and looking for an older more experience model?" Kennedy asked, while she kissed along her neck.
"That bitch, I'll tear her eyes out. Angel's mine and no one takes what's mine," Cordy growled.
"Just wait until you see an opportunity then take it. Everyone deserves to defend what's theirs."
Cordelia wore a determined look on her face. She pulled Kennedy to her kissing her softly.
"Thanks, sweetie, meet me in the showers later tonight when everyone's asleep. I'll thank you properly later. I'll even bring the goodies. Bought us something special in town, when I managed to get away from the Boringmint Twins."
"What tell me, Del?" Cordy whispered in her ear. "You're a very bad girl; I might have to spank you."
"I'm banking on it." Cordelia strutted into the house.
Now to set a few more birdies buzzing. She took care of Xander last night, telling him she couldn't understand how he could sit by and watch Anya with Mr. Giles. The man was old enough to be her father. Anya was waiting for him to take her back; she knows that's what she would want. Kennedy watched the gears working in Xander's head. She almost laughed aloud at the cold smirk that came over his face.
Before she left Angel, she explained how Willow told her about Spike's major crush on Buffy. That he was just marking time with Faith, until Buffy got tired of Connor and came to him. Angel laughed but then she told him that Spike had bragged about it in Willie's Bar. Kennedy shivered with pleasure at his reaction; no wonder Del was willing to kill for him what stamina.
No one knew that the last few months Kennedy had slowly started influencing Willow to use magic again. Using her own money to buy rare expensive books, she would leave them out for Willow to find. She had caught her several times hiding them, when she entered their room. Kennedy planned to keep the little witch caught fast in her web. She needed Willow's magic to go up against Tara. The snobby goody two shoes. She had made several overtures to the shy blonde. Tara had either rebuffed, or ignored her completely. She would show her who was better, smarter, and they would soon learn, all of them.
Wesley came to tell them what he had learned about Kennedy. They decided to stay in so they didn't run into anyone on patrol. "I am afraid the news is sketchy but rather alarming. It seems Kennedy had been in London for another purpose several months before she was called. The Council was going to strip Faith of her power and give it to Kennedy, as she was the next potential in line. She didn't take it well when events didn't happen the way she planned. Her watcher, a Mr. Franklin, took her on sabbatical to try to calm her down before returning to the states. She just appeared at Watcher Central months later saying she had been called. That she was now a slayer but her watcher was dead. They tested her to ensure then called Mr. Giles the rest of the story we know," Wesley explained.
"How did her watcher die?" Buffy didn't like what she was hearing. A small shudder went down her spine.
"That is the thing, no one really knows. Kennedy would only say they were patrolling. Then she would breakdown if anyone questioned her more." Wesley explained trying to sort out everything that he had been told with what he had seen of the young slayer firsthand.
"So, we have someone that shows up and passes the slayer's exam and the Council decides she is a slayer. What were the lines of the prophecy? One leads, one stays true and one deceived but what if the deceive meant more than we thought." Buffy began to pace as she began to put all the pieces with the players.
"Where are you going with this, Sugar Plum?"
"Oh, I know. Kennedy isn't a slayer that is the deception. Not that she will deceive though she has done that already. The words mean more than just what we thought. Then what is she then?" Tara wondered aloud, asking the question all of them wanted an answer for.
"Who knows? Something possessed Cordelia, who's to say it isn't something like that. How do we know the First can't do more than just the 6th sense impression." Buffy continued to pace the room as the pieces continued to fall in place.
"What if they are related somehow? No that can't be. Things were already set in motion in LA before Buffy returned. Whatever was in Cordy wanted Stephen for a reason. So it was something after Stephen and it wanted or needed Angelus as well. I guess we will never know so we might as well focus on the demons we know we have to fight," Wesley commented.
"Buffy, I'm worried about Willow. She did well at the Coven but like any addiction it is when you return to your life you have to worry about." Tara's eyes held her sorrow and worry for her ex-lover.
"Surely even Kennedy isn't that stupid or whatever is controlling her to put Willow with magic again. It would be like, well I can't think of anything that screwed up."
"I sure hope so Buffy but we have to factor that in. Tara, can you bind her if you have to?" Tara nodded with tears in her eyes. Wesley put an arm around her in comfort.
Willow found the tunnels and it was decided they would all go in tonight. Buffy's team knew nothing about it so they should be okay. Kennedy asked Willow if she would protect her from Tara. She was worried because Tara had threatened her. Willow was deep into her magic now and Kennedy told her Tara would take her and her magic away. Willow couldn't let either of those things happen. She was stronger than Tara and would stop her no matter what it took. She had sided with Buffy after all. Willow turned to look at herself in the mirror. Her back had fading whelps and lashes on it.
Kennedy came up behind her pulling brutally on her naked breasts. She then pushed the little witch to her knees as she spread her legs. "Show me Willow, show me how much you want me. Need me." Willows hands moved up Kennedy's strong legs. The other girl brought down a crop across Willow's shoulders. "What do you say?"
Her eyes beaming with passion and obsession, the red head answered. "Yes Mistress, I am your slave. I am here to please you in all things. Your desire is my desire. I am yours to command. Yours to mold to your will."
"Very good my smart girl. Now give me you mouth and hands." Willow crawled forward burying her face between the other girls thighs as her hands moved up her firm rear to please Kennedy exactly as she had been trained. Ah, my little witch, you were so easy to break and such a pleasure to train.
Kennedy was flying high she had everyone dancing to her tune. All of them jumping through hoops for her. It was so easy, all she had needed was a little help from her friend.
Jenny Calendar smiled at her, "Now, everything should be in place. Remember you have to make sure Faith dies on top of the seal. It will open and my little soldiers will march out."
"What about Buffy and her group? What if they show up?" Kennedy asked the dark haired woman.
"How far is Angel from going over the edge? I want him with me this time around?"
"He's almost there. I haven't seen him drink any blood, other than that from Cordelia and now me. He came back for more while we were on patrol. Angel separated us from the others and had a tasty little snack. He's getting hooked on drinking from the source again. I don't think he's even noticed the changes himself," Kennedy laughed.
"And my little witch what about her? Have you seen to it that she's doing her homework?" First Jenny asked.
"She's almost back to form, I made sure of that. Oh, she thinks I don't notice it, but she pulls power from me during sex. It's delicious. I've never felt so powerful and in control before. There was always someone ordering me about."
"Yes, dear, but we took care of that together didn't we. All our plans are about to bear fruit. You'll be right there with me when it all happens. Hasn't everything I promised happened so far? Is Xander ready all that anger, spite and jealousy in him is quite lovely? If I wouldn't have found you I might have used him instead."
"He does have a lot of stuff built up in him. My ass can attest to that." Kennedy smiled at the memory of the dark haired carpenter's dominance of her body. He especially liked to beat her ass before he took her there. It was like he wanted to be sure to cause as much pain as he possibly could. What he didn't' realize was the more he did to her the tighter her hold on him became.
"I will see you soon dear. Remember Faith's blood on the seal." The image of Jenny Calendar faded away.
Kennedy wondered if she had enough time to pay Xander a visit today. She had healed nicely, and was ready for another round with Master Harris. If she worked things out just right, she could have all four of them within an hour of each other. I mean what better way to prepare for a big show down than with some marathon sex with such diverse lovers.
Buffy and Connor lay down on the bed as they pulled each other's clothes off. Buffy pushed Connor back and started to kiss her way down his body. She trailed her strong hands over his body wherever her lips had been. Connor's eyes closed as she teased him.
She moved around his body teasing and tasting him. His breath whooshed out of his lungs. When she started to move, he groaned these tiny little grunts that came out without him even knowing.
"LIZ!"
Buffy kissed her way up to lay on top of him.
"Baby how long did you say we have before it is time to leave?" Buffy gave him a siren's smile.
"We have plenty of time for me to show you exactly what we are fighting for."
Connor pushed her back onto the bed as he began his journey down her body. He was determined to give her a memory to hold onto and fight to come back to. Connor being the determined man that he had become did exactly that.
Buffy, Connor, Tara, Lorne and Wesley made their way into the tunnels. The others were supposed to be here in another thirty minutes. As they walked down the tunnels, Buffy's senses went into overdrive. "Major bad stuff ahead guys looks like we are going to have to start the party early. Everyone ready?" Buffy clasped the scythe in her hand.
Connor looked at Buffy moving to her side. They were both remembering their lovemaking of just hours ago. He swore to protect her back against whoever attacked. He leaned down kissing her. "I will follow you to heaven itself but I am not losing you. So go in there and kick its ass." He whispered making her smile.
"Sugarplum, you be careful in there. Don't want to lose the best draw Caritas has." Lorne looked at her with a grin but his eyes were serious. He held a long beautiful sword that fit his hand like an extension. There was more to Lorne the happy club owner. She watched as his body prepared for battle.
Tara slipped her hand into Wesley's; he stopped to smile at her. "It will turn out as it should Tara you will see. Trust your instincts and your powers will guide you. I know I do." He shocked them both when he lent forward pulling Tara to him kissing her gently. "For luck" he grinned. Her hand touched her lips in wonder "Oh!"
"Everyone, we are almost there so let's hope this thing and I know what the hell we are doing. And if any of you gets hurt, I will personally kick your ass later. I love you guys, be careful." Buffy grinned at them as she headed towards the fight.
They stepped into the opening where there were demons of every type and at least a hundred vamps. In the center of the opening, the rocks formed what looked like an evil face. A bright glow resonated from it and the demon army waited over to the side and towards the back. It was as if they expected something to pop out at any moment.
Buffy was afraid that was exactly what was going to happen. "Here we go boys and girl. Sunnydale's newest attraction and there is a welcoming committee, how sweet." She ran out straight into the middle of the closest group the scythe already swinging. It seemed almost to sing in her hands. Buffy ducked, slashed, kicked and jumped out of the way. Her affect on the demons she used to her full advantage.
Connor was right beside with a sword in each hand. He carried a long broadsword and a shorted deadlier scimitar, Buffy's sword. He joked that it was jealous of the scythe so he couldn't leave it at home. Using the broadsword to keep opponents off him and Buffy, while he fought one or two at a time with the scimitar.
Wesley was slashing away, but it was Lorne that was a sight to behold. His eyes glow red with his determination. His sword and his voice were used together in a deadly combination.
Tara pulled from the Earth, the evil resonating around her put her off balance at first. Wesley beheaded a vampire about to attack her then stood at her back. "Thank you" she whispered then closed her eyes as she found what she was looking for and pulled deep on the connection. Tara mumbled in a language Wesley didn't know. He watched as sharp shards of the cave began to sheer off and fly into the demons at the back of the crowd. She chose targets farthest away from the others.
Ducking a blow and spinning Wesley noticed Tara was now encased in sphere of green light. A vampire went to attack her and simply turned to dust when it touched with the sphere. Wesley caught a slash on his leg, which turned his attention back to the fight.
Faith, Spike and the others heard fighting and began to run forward. They entered the cave to see Buffy's group fighting a large group of demons and vampires. Faith grinned, "Now this is more like it. Let's Rock and Roll team." She somersaulted onto a Chaos demon snapping its neck. Spike grinned joining in with a laugh and a roar as he vamped out.
Giles looked at Anya who was carrying a sword. Cordelia had several snide remarks about the way she held it but uncharacteristically Anya ignored her. They nodded at each other then slid from the team into the melee. Surprise showed on the other's faces as they smoothly moved into a back-to-back formation and began to fight. Anya was slashing or beheading anything that came her way. Fred and Gunn moved in next to join the fight. Gunn's ax was moving as Fred cocked and aimed her crossbow again and again.
Kennedy looked at her little team and smiled. "Well we can't let them have all the fun can we? There are opportunities for everyone." As soon as the words were said, they echoed in each of their minds. OPPORTUNITY...OPPORTUNITY.
Xander looked at Giles next to Anya. Angel looked at Buffy with Connor then to Spike. Cordelia glared at Faith who she was sure she saw wink at Angel. Willow looked at using her magic proudly then she looked at Kennedy who pulled her forward for a kiss. Their minds played out their fears, jealousy, anger, hatred, spite and addictions.
Kennedy subtly touched each one as they moved to go fight until only her and Angel stood at the opening. "Angel you will need to be extra strong in there. Here drink." She offered her neck to him. He looked at her then pulled her back into the tunnel. He went to sink his fangs into her neck. "I have a better idea, here Angel you can drink as much as you want even leave your mark on me here." She unbuttoned her shirt "Drink deeply" she ordered.
His fangs sank into her breast ignoring the fight and everything else for her blood. It isn't the ambrosia of Buffy's but I can't' get enough of it. He hungered for it even after drinking from Cordy. Angel drew on her breast as Kennedy smiled to herself. She moved her hand down to open his pants. Let me see how long I can keep him out of the fighting.
First Jenny appeared, "Now, now we don't have time for that. You can play later." Kennedy sighed, "Angel we should go help the others."
He pulled away with a dazed look on his face that he shook off. "Oh yes come on we better hurry." He grabbed his favorite broadsword swaggering into the cave with Angelus' roar leaped into the fight.
Kennedy fixed her clothes then joined the others, slipping into the fighting. She made it appear as if she was aiding them as she moved from place to place. She worked hard to separate Faith from the others as the fighting got closer to Buffy and Connor.
Buffy saw something from the corner of her eye. What is Kennedy doing? She followed her line of sight directly to Faith dusting vampires. She felt a shiver run down her spine remembering Faith's accident and the appearance of the Ubervamp. Buffy started moving towards Kennedy to intercept her not noticing Cordelia on the same course.
Angel moved through the demons like a madman, breaking necks and cutting bodies in half. His eyes focused on one thing the bright blond hair of his childe, Spike. Spike was having a great time fangs and fists flashing when he's hit from behind. He rolled overcoming up on his feet seeing Angel's angry face. "Peaches are you daft? We're supposed to fight them you big wanker."
"Shut your mouth, boy. I'm here to do what I should've done when Drusilla brought you home. You think I would ever let you touch her. You will be dust just for the thought," Angel snarled.
"Have you lost your bloody mind? I haven't seen Dru in years. I am with Faith did you hit your head or something. I would have thought all that bloody gel would give you more of a cushion."
"Not Dru don't play stupid boy. We both know you want Buffy. You can't have her I marked her she is mine." Angel sprang at Spike.
Spike spun out of his reach then continued on around to kick Angel in the head.
"I've always wanted to kick your ass, grandpa. Wouldn't have picked now but won't pass up the chance. You are such a tosser, your mind is mush from sucking on the cheerleader's blood. What are the rules Angelus?" Spike jumped up kicking Angel in the head and chest landing back on his feet. He began to pound on Angel. "Vamps don't drink from demons" Each word was delivered with a pounding fist that felt like lead to Angel.