Regression
by Shirlz

We had him subdued. Buffy sat on the bed cradling his head and shoulders in her lap.

"This has to end Giles. Whatever is doing this has to be stopped."

"I agree Buffy, but so far my research has been fruitless.."

"THEN WE'LL RESEARCH SOME MORE! Damn it Giles, I'm not going to lose him."

I looked at her. Buried beneath the anger was a scared child. I knew how much she loved Angel and he her. Xander had joked that they were like Riker and Troi from Star Trek; Imzadi. After listening to his description I had to admit that he was right. The bond between Buffy and Angel went far deeper than love. It was as if their union was a sentient being itself. To lose him would kill her and there was no way I would let that happen.

"I told you that we would resolve this; we will. It's just going to take some time."

"I'm sorry Giles, I'm just so damned frustrated. Look, he's ok now, why don't you go home and get some rest."

"Are you sure?"

"Go Giles. I'll call you if I need you..."

(LATER THAT NIGHT)

"Rupert, you have to listen to me. I don't have much time."

"Jenny???" I could hear and sense her but that was all.

"It's me, please listen to me. It's the Kalderash. They're working powerful magic. They want to destroy Angel and they don't care who they take down with him."

"Buffy?" I hardly dared ask.

"She is in danger. The Elders are annoyed that Angel still walks this earth and yet does not suffer. I know that they are wrong but they are blinded by their hatred. And now they are avenging my death and Elios' too. They cannot see what Angel has become, only what Angelus was."

"What can we do?"

"I can't stay any longer. They will sense my being here and then I will be bound to prevent my aiding you. I will do everything in my power to help you and there are others here who feel the same. Tell Willow to search my files to find a warding spell. The relief will only be temporary, but it will suffice until I can come to you again. I love you Rupert."

And then she was gone. Wiping my eyes on the back of my hand I reached for the phone. It was late but I knew the others would come.

Part Seven

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