'Enemies at the Gate', 3 for open_on_sunday challenge #110 - Enemies

[darkhavens]

Author: darkhavens
Title: Enemies at the Gate
Pairing: Spike/Xander
Rating: PG
Feedback: darkhavens @ slashverse.com
Concrit: by email, please
Disclaimer: Not mine, never will be. No harm, no foul, no money made.
Notes: More baby!vamp!Xander moments.



New Rules To Unlive By

It didn't take Xander long at all to reconcile himself to his new unlife. Demons, vampires, all the monsters he'd spent a lifetime fighting, were suddenly on the same 'side' as him.

His enemies now were pointy bits of wood and church-blessed water, and the fiery ball of death that hung forever overhead. Oh, he knew a slew of other ways to kill demons of his kind, but the biggies were enough to keep him occupied for now.

He even knew that Buffy, if she ever tracked them down, would be the biggest enemy of all.

But he had Spike.



Stop All the Clocks

Suddenly Xander had eternity to fill, instead of dwindling, energy-sapping years of growing old. He checked his mental list of where to go and what to do, and realised he had so much more to add!

While he'd been alive he'd treasured every tale Spike told, convinced he'd never see the gorgeous sights his love described. But now he had the chance, he had the time, he had a guide who knew the darkest, richest, corners of the world.

He wanted to see every single palace Spike had seen, to buy a drink in every dangerous dive.

They made plans.



Family At War

Xander was oblivious to the subtle undercurrents, convinced they were just one small happy family. He loved them both quite differently and thought they understood, which they did, just not enough to co-exist without a fight.

Every time he left the room the hissing would begin, they'd circle one another on the bed. Claws would slash and eyes would flash and fangs would end up bared, and a few new drops of blood would end up shared.

By the time their boy returned, with drinks or snacks or toys, Seven and Spike were always well behaved. Until the next time.



NEXT

Comments

[amejisuto.livejournal.com]

These are all just great as usual, but Seven and Spike fighting over Xander? Too freaking good!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :)

I started them off as bitter enemies, and while I think they've mellowed a little, they still fight and prefer to think of Xander as belonging to just the one of them, with the other being an interloper. *g*

[literati.livejournal.com]

Love 'em! Especially the second one, whose title reminds me of W.H Auden for some reason.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, well, that would be because I did indeed steal that title from Mr Auden. *g*

Thankee darlin'!

[entrenous88.livejournal.com]

**cuddles Seven close**

Why do I get the feeling that she'll soon be one of the best travelled kittens ever?

Nice little snapshots, particularly the last

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

She could indeed be a well-travelled kitten. I can't see Xander leaving her behind, but you just know Spike is going to pout for a week. *g*

[werewindle.livejournal.com]

Loved them! Family at War had me rolling. ^__^ *pets Seven*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :D

Seven is a fun character to play with. She's convinced that Xander is hers and that Spike is just an inconvenience. *g*

[kat8cha.livejournal.com]

I can see Spike and Xander's cat going at it. I can *so* see that. Lovely all three! Your babyvamp!Xander verse is amusing!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :D

I just can't stop giggling at the image of Seven and Spike hissing and baring their fangs, even though Spike wouldn't dare actually hurt Seven because that would upset Xander. *g*

[tabaqui]

Ahhhh, good stuff!
As always.
I love the travel around and see the world bit - of course he'd want to do that!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Ah, our Xander has dreamed of seeing the world, always certain that he would never actually get to do it. Now he can and he's all excited and bouncy. *g*

Thanks!

[garnettrees.livejournal.com]

I love what you did with Xander's eternity. Now he can do and see, and grow to his full potential!

By the time their boy returned, with drinks or snacks or toys, Seven and Spike were always well behaved. Until the next time.
*grins* This, I just adore. Naturally, Seven is convinced that Xander is her human... er, vampire-- she's a cat! Spike, of course, wants to show her what's what, but can't cause he loves his boy. Awww.
-Meredith

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Xander deserves an eternity of love and fun, and Spike would love to teach Seven who really rules the roost in that house, but Xander has forbidden him to bite her. *g*

Thanks!

[authoressnebula.livejournal.com]

The first two are absolutely sweet, and so perfect to describe how Xander must feel now as a vampire.

That last one, however? Made me choke on my spit, I laughed so hard.

Wonderful job as usual sweetie.

~Nebula

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

::pats you on the back::

Thankee. :D

[vichan.livejournal.com]

He even knew that Buffy, if she ever tracked them down, would be the biggest enemy of all.
*boggle* Is this gonna happen?

HIHGTYHO, that last one kicks ass. They all do.

And I'd say more, but I think you broke my brain. You do that a lot. ^_~

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

::carefully glues your brain back together::

And Buffy? Well, if she ever finds out where they are, there could be a showdown... ;)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_sharvie_/]

Family at War! OMG! That's my house! Only I'm Spike. The cat and I are constantly vying for my bf's attention. It's very sad I have to compete against an orange tabby. But then...I always win. *g*

Loved it! Thanks!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

LOL! Strangely enough, both Spike and Seven are convinced that they win, every single time. *g*

Thanks! :D

[zandra-x.livejournal.com]

I'll bet Seven can lift her upper lip in an Elvis sneer like my cat can to show Spike what she thinks of him.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Yup. But Spike always counters with a Billy Idol sneer. *g*

Thanks!

[vampirefever.livejournal.com]

My money is on Seven if they ever have a serious fight.
*g*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Xander would be heartbroken if they ever fought! So Spike would have to send him off on an errand first. *g*

Thanks. :D

[moimoietmoi.livejournal.com]

Lovely drabbles! The last one was so cute! *g*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Spike-Seven interaction is so much fun to write. *g*

[sweet-exile.livejournal.com]

Are you going to have Buffy find them?

I love the idea of Xander being completely oblivious to Spike and Seven fighting over him.

Love these keep 'em coming.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Buffy would have to find them first... ;)
Maybe one day.

Thanks! There will certainly be more.

[suki-blue.livejournal.com]

Hee! I get so excited when I see these drabbles posted! My fav? Gotta be the last one. Very clever. And sooooooo cute!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

Xander is so oblivious to it all.

[fanbot.livejournal.com]

LOL.
I can just see Spike in full game face, roaring at this little kitten who just blinks and washes her face as if Spike had done nothing at all.
I love these!

Um ...What color is seven again? Huh? No reason, just asking... lalala

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks! yes, Seven is completely unmoved by gameface. *g*

And she's a blue pointed Siamese kitten. ;)

[fanbot.livejournal.com]

*snicker*
Take and use as you will, if you want.
*points to icon*

I love your little niblet-size stories.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

LOL! Cute! Thank you. :D

[saifai.livejournal.com]

So many different thoughts in these. The first one with the sadness. The second with hope, and the third with laughter. I can just picture Spike hissing at a cat, circling it and lashing out at it. ::giggles::

All very wonderful. *bounces and waits for the next bits*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

Spike just wants her to accept that Xander is his, but she of course knows better. *g*

[joyleaf41.livejournal.com]

Oh my that is so cat, it all belongs to them and as the proudly owned of more then one siamese they are cat traits on steroids. My Heather and my new husband came to tolerate each other but over the 17 years they spent together it was an ongoing struggle for both of them. Hope Seven lives a good long time keeping Spike on his toes for his place in the bed and life of his boy. :)

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Playing Spike and Seven off against each other was so much fun. I might have to revisit this 'verse. Fond memories!

Thanks again :D