Title: Spell Binding

Disclaimer: I own no one...I only own the plot! Please don't sue

me...Today's my birthday! (March 26)

Distribution: Do you think I would be sending this out if I didn't

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Want...Take...Have...with a little Linkage involved!

Synopsis: The Charmed Ones are BACK! And fixing things all over the

place.

Spoilers: If you haven't seen Season 1-3, where the heck have you

been?

None really!

Authors Note: If you haven't previously read Witch Switch (WS) then

I suggest you do! Otherwise, ENJOY!

Authors Note 2: Ok, there are a lot of switcheroos in here: Xander is w/ Anya, Cordy is on her own; Will is with Oz and Tara is just friends w/ the group and her and Will practice together but there is no lesbian stuff involved; Spike is in the picture; Dawn is also involved in this; The time that has passed is the last visit (maybe like season 3) up to this season; Angel never left and neither did Cordy (I have to have my fun since Joss can't do it himself) I think that's it. Any more questions Email me and I'll answer!

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"Hey, guess who I just got off the phone with?"

"Who?"

"Phoebe. She said that they are gonna come down in a couple days

while she's on Spring Break. Can you believe it?"

"Wow, sounds like fun. What day did they say they'd be here?"

"Uhh, I think she said Tuesday. But she said she'd call again in a

day or so before they left. It'll be soo good to see them again."

Willow and Buffy were studying for their Spring Mid-Terms

encountering every interruption possible to man (or woman).

"Ok, back to the Civil War."

"Hey, do you think we could head over to the Bronze later? We could

call Xander and Anya and see what they have planned and I'm sure

Cordy and Oz don't really have anything going. What about you and

Angel?"

"Well, we have to patrol tonight, but only for an hour. I'd say

after that we could do some Bronzing. If you get it together we'll

definitely be there."

"Yippie. I'll go call them."

"Will, Mid-Terms, Civil War, Buffy failing out of

College...Remember?"

"Oh, right. Ok, another hour and then I'll call them. Plus, you have

to get outta here soon, its only an hour and a half till sun down."

"Ok, one more hour. FOCUS!"

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"Hey, I told Will that we'd stop by the Bronze after patrol. Oww!

That hurt you big ugly!"

Buffy and Angel had encountered a group of 4 vamps right off. They

were in the course of dusting them. Buffy did a flying snap kick and

knocked the vamp to the ground. She staked him. *Puff* That was the

last of them.

"So, what do you think? Are you up for a little dancing fun?"

"Sure, whatever."

"You know, you could put a little emotion into your words. I love

you just the way you are, brooding and all, but sometimes you need

to lighten up babe."

"Ok, lighten up, got it, big check mark next to lightening up."

"Are you mocking me?"

"Of course not."

Buffy glared at him.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, during mine and Will's studying session,

if you can call it that, we got a call from Phoebe saying that they

are coming down in a few days when she gets out on Spring Break."

"Neat. Oh my gosh! It'll be so good to see them. How was that? Light

enough for you."

"Over done Major! You know what? Just stick to being you!"

She kissed him gently.

"If that's what I get for being me, then ok, you got it!"

Buffy just giggled and they walked on.

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3 Days Later:

"They should be here in about an hour. Pheobe said they were in some

small town making a pit stop and getting some lunch."

*Ding Dong*

"I wonder who that could be? We aren't suppose to meet Xander and

the other guys until after Phoebe and them get here."

Buffy went to the front door of her house. The girls had planned on

coming to Buffy's house because they didn't know where the campus,

much less the dorms, were located.

"Suprise."

"Hey, no fair with the lying! But its good to see you anyways,

where's your sisters?"

"Oh, theyre out unloading the car. We are staying here right?"

"Affirmative! The dorms are pretty much closed for Spring Break so

me and Will and you guys are setting up camp here."

"Sounds like fun."

"Buffy, who is..."

Willow stared bugged eyed.

"Phoebe, what happened to being an hour away?"

"Uhh, little white lie. Won't ever happen again! Promise."

She smiled innocently.

"Hey, can someone give us a hand? God, Phoebe, what did you pack?

Bricks?"

"Just the essentials."

She smiled mysteriously.

"Well, come on it. We will let you guys settle in and then we are

heading to the Bronze for a reunion with everybody. You guys are

gonna stay in Dawn's room. There's one bed and we have some mat

things that one of you can sleep on. Me and Will are gonna take my

room."

"Uh, who's Dawn?"

"Well, Dawn is my sister. You see, there's this thing called a key

and these monk guys were trying to keep this Glory chick from

getting it because it like opens another dimension so they turned it

into a human and sent it to me and now I have a "sister." I have all

the memories of always having her as a sister. I can't believe you

guys don't because everyone I've ever met knows about Dawn somehow.

But, that's beside the point. Just don't make a big deal out of the

key or anything...Just treat her like anyone. But she won't be here

long. She's over at Xander's right now, but she's leaving tomorrow

to go with my dad over her Spring Break."

"Wow. Ok, that's a lot of info to digest at once. But, its whatever

you say. When do we get to meet her?"

"Well, she'll be at the Bronze tonight. Everyone's gonna be there.

Even Giles."

"Well, guess we better go get settled in and freshen up. We'll be

down in about 30 minutes."

"Its the second on the left."

"Thanks."

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"So, when are we gonna tell Buffy about what we found? I am about to

have a conniption fit trying to keep it a secret."

"Would you keep your voice down and calm down Phoebe."

Pru looked at her aggravatingly.

"We'll tell her tonight when we get back from the Bronze. She may

not even want to try it. It's never been done before and we don't

know if it's even going to work."

"I would bet my life that it's going to work."

"Well, until we are for sure, hold all bets."

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"Hey, look, its the Twisted Sisters. Whats up ladies? Lookin

beautiful as ever."

"Xander, shut up! You aren't suppose to flirt when I am standing

right here, its rude."

"Sorry An. Oh, girls, this is Anya. If she's rude or anything you'll

have to excuse her, she was a demon for about a thousand years.

But," Xander hugged Anya," now she's human and I love her to

pieces."

"Ok. Nice to meet you Anya. I'm Phoebe and these are my sisters, Pru

and Piper. So, you were a demon huh? What kind?"

"Vengeance. And its nice to meet you too. We'll get along fine just

as long as you don't flirt with Xander because he's my boyfriend."

"Ok, gotcha."

"So, where's this little sister I hear so much about."

"Hi, who are you guys?"

"Well, I'm Pru, and these are my sisters, Phoebe and Piper. And you

must be Dawn. Buffy was telling us about you."

"God Buffy, do you have to tell everyone that I'm not real?"

"Dawn. Just because I was telling them about you doesn't mean that I

was telling them about that."

"Sure. I'm sure they have no idea that I'm fake and that I'm

something called a key...sure, whatever. It's nice to meet you."

"You too."

The sisters all kind of looked at Dawn funny.

"Where's Angel? Isn't he suppose to be here?"

"You rang?"

"Hey baby. Where ya been?"

She kissed him on the cheek and gave him a great big hug.

"Well, I encountered a few, uh, pests on the way over. I took care of them."

"Angel, good to see you. How've you been?"

"Oh, hey girls. Sorry I wasn't there to greet you upon your arrival like last time, but hey, you know, sun, vampire, kinda don't mix. I've been fine. How bout you girls?"

"Good, good. We have been trying out some new things with our magic, but other than tat we've just been getting on with life."

"Hey, we have a question for you guys. Well, actually, Piper has a question."

 "Well, most likely, we have an answer."

"Uh, we were wondering if we had room for one more at the house Buffy."

"Why? Who's come a knockin?"

"Well, you remember when I was telling you about Leo?"

"Yeah."

"Well, him and Piper are back together, and, well, now they are married. We didn't want to bring him along unannounced, but just say the words and he's here."

"Uhh, I think that'll be fine. You and Pru can have Dawn's bed and Leo and Piper can have to fold out couch. So, I think it'll all work out. Beds for everyone!"

"Good. When we get home we'll call him."

"Cool."

"How bout some dancin."

"Hey Peaches, Blondie, whats u...Oh, look, visitors. And who have we here?"

"Down Spike. These are the Charmed Ones, Phoebe, Piper, and Pru. Don't touch."

"Back off Slayer."

Angel stepped forward and growled at Spike.

"Down boy. I won't touch your precious witches. They aren't any use to me. So girls, what are you doing in Sunnyhell? It can't be for a visit."

"Actually, it is. Who the hell are you?"

"Well, as the Slayer already said, I'm Spike...I'm a vamp girlies. But, I got me a chip in me head...can't hurt any humans."

"Oh, ok, whatever."

"Anybody seen Cordy."

"Oh, she couldn't make...she had an acting class to teach. She said if it got done early she'd be here."

"Oh, alright."

"What about Tara? I thought for sure she'd make it, with all the witch acitivity and stuff."

"Oh, her and Giles are casting a spell of some kind...they'll be here later on."

"Oh, cool. So, drinks anyone?"

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"Are we gonna tell her now?"

"Well, as soon as Angel leaves and we get Leo here we'll tell her. Let's go back in the living room."

"There you guys are...what's going on?"

"Oh, we were just discussing when would be the best time to call Leo."

"And, have you decided?"

"Uh, we thought right now would be good."

"Oh, ok. So, you need the phone?"

"Well, you see, this calling doesn't really involve a phone."

"Huh?"

"Just wait."

All three girls looked at each other and looked at Buffy and Angel sitting on the couch.

"Leo"

"Leo"

"Leo? Leo."

Buffy looked at the girls very weird. *What the hell were they doing? Yelling into thin air? Yeah, that's gonna get them somewhere.*

Angel looked at them funny too, but figured there was some explanation. Suddenly there was a bunch of glowing blue light and, there stood a man. Buffy jumped.

"Oh. Ok. That uh, what the hell just happened?"

"Hey Piper, Phoebe, Pru. What's up? Oh, you must be Buffy, and I'm guessing Angel. I'm Leo, Piper's husband. It's nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too." Buffy and Angel were both still kind of stunned but they shook his hand and gave him a formal greeting.

"Hunny, Buffy said that it was cool if you stayed here with us. You wanna stay?"

"Sure, sounds like fun. I haven't worked with a Slayer, well, ever. Good experience."

"Ok, so everythings worked out."

"Well, it was really nice meeting you, but I must be going. It's getting late and you ladies need your rest. Buffy, I'll see you tomorrow night. I'll meet you here at sundown for patrol."

"Ok, I'll see you tomorrow. I love you lots babe! Bye."
"Love you too. Bye you guys."

Angel kissed Buffy softly on the lips and walked out the door.

"So, Buffy, there's something we need to discuss. We have come here under kind of false pretences. There's a reason for our visit."

"Well, what is it? New monster you need help with or something?"

"Well, it is along the supernatural, magical lines, but its not a monster really. Remember earlier when I said we were trying out some new things with our magic?"

Buffy nodded.

"Well, we found a spell while researching. The spell is called, The Binding."

Buffy gasped. She knew even without questioning the girls farther what that meant.

"Do you think you guys could do it?"

"Well, we would need Tara and Willow and maybe Giles, but I think we could pull it off. Now, it hasn't ever been recorded as being done, so we have to be very careful. But, we might could add something that could possibly put an additive into the spell that could turn Angel human.BUT, we are going to have to take some precautions while we are doing the spell. We dont' know what effect its going to have on Angel."

"Meaning?"

"Well, it could turn Angel back into Angelus. We decided that since we would solely dealing with Angel's soul (haha...I made a pun!!), we thought we better do some research."

"Yeah. So?"

"Well, basically we found out what you already know...he was a very sadistic bastard with an ego the size of an airplane and a bloodlust the size of North America. This guy is no walk in the park as you know."

"Yeah, tell me about it. So, what are you guys thinking?"

"Well, we were thinking maybe you and him in a secluded area so that if he turns you can try to keep him in place until we can reverse it."

"Sounds good to me. I can take the trank gun with me. That'll work on vamps, I know from experience.

"So, when do you wanna do it?"

"Tomorrow night. But for right now we better get some rest. We have a lot of work to do before tomorrow night."

"Ok. Buffy, if this works, it will be a major change. Now, we can't guarantee that the human additive will work, but I'm pretty sure that the soul binding, the major part of spell, will work."

"Well, if it means having Angel in my life as a human, or just as a vamp with a binded soul, its worth a try."

She smiled. Already having day dreams of her and Angel's future life together.

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Title: Spell Binding (2/2)

Author: Doc; angelz_blondie@hotmail.com

Ok, here's the second part! I hope you all enjoy it!

Spoilers: uhh...there's one in the author's note below...if you haven't seen "The Body" don't read the Author's note! Or, if you wanna know you can..but its whatever..I just don't wanna get hate mail for forgetting to mention spoilers!!

NOTE: Everyone did know that this is the sequel to Witch Switch right? I am just making sure b/c I can't remember if I put it in the first part!

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See Disclaimer Pt 1...Oh, and if for some odd reason you didn't get the first part, Email me and I'll send it to ya!

Author's Note: Joyce hasn't died yet...she's still alive and kickin in this story...but she's outta town visiting friends. (I don't want her to be dead, and its my story, so she's not!)

Author's Note 2: Buffy's thoughts (though few) are marked by * and Angel's thoughts (though also few..this isn't meant to be a POV..but there are a few thinking session in here) are marked by ^

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"What time do you wanna meet tonight?"

"Oh, I was thinking around sun down, we can patrol for a little while and then maybe just hang out?"

"Sounds good. I'll meet you a little after sundown at your house. How are the girls doing?"

"Good. They are all still asleep...I think...hang on I hear something."

"Ok."

Buffy walked through the living room and over into the kitchen. She smelled bacon and pancakes?

"Oh, hey Buffy. I was just whipping up a little breakfast before the girls got up...I didn't know you were up."

"Oh, cool. Smells good. I was just talking to Angel, hang on a minute and I'll come help."

"Ok."

Buffy walked into back into the living room.

"Hey, I gotta go and help Leo finish fixing breakfast...I get to eat pancakes and bacon."

"I'm really happy for you Buff. So, we're meeting tonight at your house right?"

"Right."

"Ok, I love you. Bye."

"Love you too. Bye."

She threw the phone on the chair and ran back into the kitchen.

"Ok, everything's set up. Me and Angel are gonna go on patrol and then we're gonna just hang out, preferably in a non populated area, you know, incase the Grrr factor pops out again."

"Sounds like a plan. We should only need about an hour to do the spell. I'm not sure. You'll have to ask one of the girls. I don't do spells, only white lighter magic."

Buffy giggled.

"Alright."

"God, can't a person get any sleep around here?"

"Oh, sorry Phoebe, did we wake you?"

"Actually, no, the smell of bacon woke me up. What's for breakfast, and Leo I didn't know you could cook."

"Oh, I cooked for the camp when I was in the army, back, oh, I don't know how long ago. I was the best cook around."

"I'm sure you were."

"Hey Piper. Mornin."

"Good Morning."

She kissed Leo and grabbed a piece of bacon.

"Where's Willow and Pru?"

"Still asleep. Willow was up late last night reading about this spell you guys found. She was trying to research it on the Internet. Hey, listen, I haven't mentioned this to Giles yet, so I am gonna go get dressed and go over to the magic shop and talk to him. Ok?"

"Ok, but remember we are going over to Angel's place for lunch. We are meeting there at 1."

"Oh, yeah. He said to bring uh, what was it? Oh, plates and stuff because he doesn't have any."

Phoebe giggled.

"Oh alright."

Buffy ran upstairs yelling, "Save me some breakfast," before running into the bathroom and jumping into the shower.

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"Hey Giles? You here?"

"I'm in the training room."

Buffy made her way back to the little room they had set up as her "training center."

"What are you doing here? I didn't expect to see you until we met over at Angel's this afternoon. Is something the matter?"

"Oh, no. Gosh, I would've thought you were happy to see me. I need to talk to you about something."

"Oh, I am happy to see you, I was just a little surprised. What do you need to talk about?"

"Well, ok. You remember how Pru and then were supposedly here to just hang out and stuff?"

"Yes."

"Well, that's not exactly the whole truth. They were reading up on spells and stuff a couple weeks ago and they found a spell that could bind Angel's soul and not only bind his soul, but if they put some special additive into it and it works, it could make him human."

Giles just looked at her dumbfounded.

"Giles, say something."

"Buffy, this is wonderful news. Are they going to try it?"

Giles had resented Angel and his relationship with Buffy for a long time, but after he decided not to leave and go to LA he gained a little bit of respect towards him. Over the past two years he had come to except that Angel was just a part of Buffy's life whether he liked it or not. He had begun to like him actually. He kind of thought of him as one of his friends.

"Well, tonight Pru, Piper, Phoebe and Willow, are going to try it but they need you too. Will you do it?"

"Well, I will help as much as I can. What time?"

"Well, Angel is meeting me at my house a little after sun down and we are going to go on patrol. Giles, there's only one catch."

"What's that?"

"Well, they said that if the spell like back fired or something went wrong, it could turn Angel back to Angelus. They want me to keep him kind of secluded and near me while you guys are doing the spell so that incase he goes all soulless again I can trank him and keep him out long enough for you guys to reverse the spell."

"Buffy, those are very high risks. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Giles, if it means that I could have Angel as a vamp but with a binded soul, or god, even human, I am willing to try anything. If it goes awry, I'll be able to hold him off. I'm ready for this. I know what could happen. But, Giles, I need you to help them. Please!"

"Ok, Buffy, anything for your sake. I just hope it all works out the way they've planned. We better get going. It's 12:45 and I live 10 minutes from Angel's. Grab your stuff, I'll drive you."

Buffy and Giles grabbed their jackets, and Giles's locked up the shop and put the "Out to Lunch return @ 3 " sign on the door.

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"Hey Dead boy! Thanks for having us. Where's Buff?"

"First of all, don't call me that and second of all she's on her way with Giles. The girls are in the living room. Tara and Oz haven't showed up yet."
"Hi Angel. How are you doing today. Don't mind Xander. He's just angry because although he has me, he still likes Buffy...but its not the like I should be worried about because he loves me."

"Ok Anya. Whatever you say. I'm doing fine."
Anya went into the main living area, Angel in toe.

"So, what are we having for lunch today?"

"Fried chicken, potato salad, rolls, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and peach cobbler w/ ice cream for dessert...and a big jug of sweet tea."

"Yummy! And who does my stomach have to thanks for this?"

"Thank Angel. He fixed it for us."
"Wow Dea-- Angel. I didn't know you could cook. Is it edible? It doesn't have like blood filling does it."

Anya slapped him.

"Shut up Xander. Thanks for fixing us food Angel. I'm sure it will be good."

"Thanks Anya."

Angel shot a glare at Xander.

"Hey, the door was open."

"Hey baby. What's with the running late?"

"Oh, me and Giles stopped and got a bottle of champagne to celebrate the sisters being here! Anyone for a glass of the bubbly?"

"Count me out. Liquor of any kind makes me nauseas (I don't know if I spelled this right)."

Willow made a face.

"Hey, anyone here?"

"We're back here. In the living room."

"Hey guys. Sorry we're late. Our exams ran over. The professor screwed up like the last 50 questions so we had to sit there while he gave us the corrections. You know you'd think since they are t-t-teacher's they could get this stuff right."

The gang all laughed at Tara's long explanation.

"You know Tara, for a very shy girl, you explain things very thoroughly."

Tara smiled shyly.

"Anyone up for food?"

"Xander, you could wait for the rest of us."

"What? I was famished."

"You at a sandwich before we left the house. God, I swear, you eat all the time. You eat when you wake up, before you go to bed, after we have sex."

They all gave Anya a funny look.

"Anya, sweetie, remember how we discussed not telling everyone about our sex life? That was an unneeded moment."

"Sorry, I was just stating a fact. You do eat after we have sex."

Xander just rolled his eyes.

"It's hopeless!"

"Ok, enough sex talk. Let's have some grub."

They all ate and had some laughs and the hours ticked by in Buffy's head until she almost went crazy. She couldn't believe that in less than 5 hours she could have a human Angel at her side.

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"Hey good lookin. Long time no see."

"Hey. Funny, really. I'm still working on that lightening up stuff. You'll have to forgive my lack of laughing."

"It's alright. What do you say to a little vamp slayage before bed?"

"Well, its not really before my bed, but, close enough. Which cemetery do you wanna hit first?"

"Probably Restfield. I caught the most action over there a couple night ago. Some vamps tried to go buffet on a few couples."

"Ok."

"Oh, I forgot something inside. I'll be right back."

"Ok, I'll wait out here."

Buffy ran up the steps and into the house.

"Ok, we're gonna do a sweep of at least 5 of the cemeteries and then head out to Whetherly Park. That enough time?"

"Should be. Do you have your cell incase we need you?"

"Yep."

"Do you have the tranquilizer gun?"

"Yep."

"Buffy, do be careful."

"Affirmative Giles. Just come through for me ok guys?"

They all gave her a smile. Buffy ran back outside and down the steps toward Angel. She was in such a hurry that she tripped on the last step and would've fallen and cracked her head on the sidewalk, but her guardian angel stepped in and caught her in his arms. She turned bright red and shifted her weight to where she could get her balance. Still, Angel didn't let her go. She looked at his wonderful face and leaned into him. They began to kiss passionately. Buffy interrupted the kiss for air and stated the obvious fact:

"We should get going."

"Yeah, I know." Angel gave her another peck on the lips and they started toward Restfield.

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"Ok, I've given you all a copy of the spell. After I light the candle Giles and Willow, you guys start chanting the spell. Me and Pru and Piper will keep adding the necessary ingredients and begin chanting with you. We have to keep up the chanting for at least 10 minutes. After the spell is complete, the flame of the candle should turn pink and after 5 minutes, go out. That is when we will know the spell is complete."

"Ok. So, I guess we should start."

"Yes. Everyone join hands."

They all linked hands and Willow and Giles began to chant:

**Find him now, in his darkest hour

Bind his soul with this spell's power

A touch of love and two souls bound

Let his demon return to the ground.

Grant him this gift we so willingly give

So that in her life he may live.

Keep his strength and agility

but from his demon may he be free.

We ask the goddess to hear this plea

And grant this to the powers three.**

Giles and Willow watched as Pru threw in a bag of rose petals into a small bowl of boiling water. Phoebe put in a piece of Angel's hair, given to her by Buffy. Piper put in rosemary, meant to represent Angel and Buffy's love. They all began to chant with Willow and Giles. They watched the candle in the middle of the table with awe as it lit and began to burn. They sat, chanting, and anticipating the turning of the flame to pink.

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*I wonder how much longer. It seems like its been hours since we left the house.*

"Buffy!"

Buffy turned around and blocked a punch at her head from the 2 vamps they had encountered.

"You know its not nice to sneak up on people when they are having a thought."

She did a snap kick and knocked him down. He got up quickly, but went back down when Buffy did a round house that landed swiftly on his jaw. She staked him and walked over to Angel. He had just dusted his and they walked on.

"Well, are we done for tonight? We've been out for almost...."

Angel stopped suddenly and grabbed his chest.

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The flame had turned pink and had been flickering for about 2 minutes. Their eyes were wide with anticipation.

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"Angel? Are you ok?"

"Buffy. Something's...Oh god. Something's happening. It feels like...get back. Something is going on."

"Angel. Calm down. Sit down for a minute. I'll sit here with you until you feel better."

Angel collapsed to the ground and leaned up against a grave stone. Gasping from the pain in his chest.

*God, I didn't know it was going to hurt him like this. Hurry guys. Please, hurry.*

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The flame flickered out and they all quit chanting. The only thing left was waiting to hear from Buffy.

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Angle screamed and slumped over onto the ground.

Buffy ran over to him to see what was the matter. Before she got to him she saw his head pop up and his eyes glowed pink.

*It's over. Now to see what happened?*

She walked cautiously over to him.

"Angel?"

"Buffy...I'm...I can....my heart...its beating. What's going on?"

"Come on. I'll explain when we get home."

She helped him up from the ground and started towards her house.

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"Giles. We're home."

"Buffy! What happened?"

"Well, whatever you guys did worked. He's human Giles. Help me get him into the living room. He's kind of weak. He was in a lot of pain for about 10 minutes."

Giles helped a weary Buffy carry an almost unconscious Angel to the couch.

"Did it work? What's goin on?"

"Well, it worked. He's human Phoebe."

She nearly tackled Phoebe in a hug.

"Uhh, what's going on? Buffy? Where are you?"

"Angel. I'm right here. You're at my house."

"I'm breathing. I'm warm. I'm human. Buffy? What's going on? How can this be?"

"Well, the girls found a spell a while back that could bind your soul but they figured out that by rewriting it they could possibly give you back your humanity. It worked Angel. You're human."

She walked over and sat next to him on the couch. He enveloped her in a great big hug.

"We rewrote it to where you still have the strength of vamp Angel, but you're human. So you can still cover Buffy out on patrols and stuff. You know, just the bare essentials."

She smiled.

"What's all the commotion?"

"It worked you guys! He's human and you are gonna get whatever you want from me."

"Uh, how about just an invitation to a wedding in the near future? Hmm? Possibility?"

Buffy and Angel both smiled.

"I love you Angel."

"And I you beloved."

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Buffy looked at Angel down at the end of the aisle. He looked so far away and there were so many faces staring at her. She looked up at Giles at her side. She had been waiting for the day since that night that she had knocked Angel to the ground on her way to the Bronze. And now, it was finally here. Her's and Angel's wedding. When she finally reached the alter she joined hands with Angel. Angel squeezed her hands and she squeezed back and winked at him.

^She looks so gorgeous. What have I ever done to deserve such a beautiful ray of sunshine in my life?^

Angel stared at Buffy in awe.

* I am finally marrying Angel. This is the best day of my life. I must be dreaming.*

"And do you Buffy Summers, take Angel," they had told the preacher that Angel had been orphaned and didn't have a last name and since it was only close family and friends [who knew about Angel's previous vamp life] the preacher just brushed it off as being a strange thing that all the young couples were doing these days, "to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, until death do you part."

Buffy smiled as a single tear dropped from her eye.

"Much, Much longer."

"Then, with the power invested in me by God and the state of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Angel, you may kiss your bride."

The whole gang jumped up and cheered at this. Buffy looked down at her's and Angel's joined hands, with a gold claddaugh ring on each of their fingers.

"I love you," Buffy whispered to Angel.

"I love you more, beloved.