Beauty & the Beast

-the Ball-

-2 Fallen Petals-

 

AUTHORS : dru & Evil Willow  (Go worship the goddess that is EW!)

SERIES: Beauty & the Beast

PAIRINGS : Cordelia/Spike

RATING : NC17 (highly smutty with plenty of delicious yums!)

WARNING: a little violence, bloodplay and death- as well mild female/female & spike/female

DISCLAIMER : We do not own these characters.

NOTE : Takes place after season three of Buffy, but before season four.

 

NOTE: Cordelia/Emily, Spike/Emily/Cordelia, *Emily is an old vampiress, decendent of the Master

 

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THE BALL : 2 FALLEN PETALS

 

 

"So- are you participating tonight, Will?" Emily asks as she takes a seat next to Cordelia. "I'll admit... when I heard you were in town... I was hoping we'd be able to get reacquainted. Of course that was before I heard about your mating."

 

"No- we'll probably just head home," I reply quickly.

 

 

"We will?" I say with a frown. Oh. That. I thought he understood what I was saying earlier.

 

"Even if I'm not ready to... participate... that doesn't mean *you* can't," I say. "I ... I wouldn't mind."

 

 

"No," I say quickly. She doesn't know what that means... what participating means. "We'll just-"

 

"Seems to me she wants to know, William. Perhaps you should stop being a male and let her watch."

 

 

Spike opens his mouth to argue again but I interrupt. "Hey. Sitting here, hello?"

 

Not that I don't love him for being so protective but -

 

What?

 

Don't change the subject. "Spike." I wait until he looks at me, and then continue. "This is *my* world too, now," I remind him. "And I'm not just saying that because it's the right thing to say. I *mean* it. I chose you, I chose your world, and nothing is going to make me change my mind about that." I hold up my hand when he starts to argue with me. "NOTHing."

 

 

And of *course* Emily takes the opportunity to slide her arms around Cordelia's waist. I watch her one hand disappear underneath her skirt and I can only imagine what she's doing there... stroking her silken lips... "Even if it meant watching me swallow him down? Or take him inside?"

 

 

God. She's... really good at that. Of course I can guess why. She knows what makes her... moan. And the lust in Spike's eyes is turning me on even more than her touch. I take his hand and guide it inside my skirt, so he can feel what she's doing to me even though he can't *see* it.

 

"I... god... I wouldn't mind as long as I could... watch," I reply. He wasn't expecting that, I can tell.

 

 

Holyshit.

 

I can *feel* Em's fingers moving inside Cordelia. Ohmygod. I want. to watch. them shag.

 

"Look at him- he's *panting* just thinking about it. If he were a woman, he'd be *so* wet right now, he'd be coming all over himself."

 

I lean forward and attack Cordelia's mouth before pushing my fingers inside her as well.

 

 

I moan into his mouth and clutch at his arms as I feel myself getting closer to orgasm. And I can't believe I'm letting her ... but she made me feel comfortable, so fast. And the way Spike reacted... I just wanted to give him this. And hell, I'll admit I'm enjoying it myself, too.

 

I spread my legs wider and lean back against Emily. "Godyes..." I whimper. And I don't know how many fingers are moving inside me, but I do know they're both really stretching me. And it feels *really* good. I start to tremble and gasp, "Want you... both... to drink from me." I open my eyes to look at Spike so he can see I'm *very* aware of what I just said, and very serious about it.

 

 

BloodyfuckinghellI'mgoingtodie.

 

I don't really know if I *want* someone else drinking from her. 'Course right now I can't really seem to do much about it because I really don't have control over what I'm doing. I'm just shifting and I capture Em's lips with my fangs and cut her before sucking the familial blood. Her other hand grasps my hair and drags my mouth to Cordelia's neck.

 

And I just sink my fangs into my place in her neck and her blood has never tasted as sweet.

 

 

I watch him shift and then kiss Emily. Damn. You'd think I would be jealous seeing that, but I'm not. Again, she doesn't strike me as a threat. Not that she isn't beautiful, but she hasn't made any obvious attempt to flirt with him in the 'I want you forever' way. Maybe in the 'I want to fuck you just for fun' way.

 

Don't ask me why *that* doesn't bother me, it just doesn't. And seeing them kiss, is just ... shit...

 

He pulls away and then leans down to bite into my throat. I feel another set of fangs too... ohgod... fingers on my clit, pinching and ... on that spot inside me...fuck oh fuck ohfuckohfuck! I bite my lip to keep from screaming as my orgasm hits me. And we're all moaning and they're drinking and SHIT it's a good thing I'm sitting down right now.

 

 

I continue stroking her, even after she's come. I can feel Em's small fingers, still milking her walls, drawing her orgasm out- like only a woman could do...

 

She's got blood dripping down her chin and without even *thinking*, I lick it off and then we're kissing and we're moving our fingers again in unison. We thrust our fingers into her sweet little spot inside and Cordelia arches into me. I pull my mouth away and move back down to lave her neck and...

 

Ohmygod.

 

I look up and Em is pulling Cordelia's mouth to her own

 

 

She leans in to kiss me and I don't pull away. And it's strange, kissing another woman. Not bad strange, just different. And my own blood, which is a little weird but not too weird. And - holy shit fingernails digging into that spot inside me and ohgod harder and harder and I'm going to come.

 

"FUCKSPIIIKE!" I scream, the sound muffled by her mouth over mine. I feel Spike pull me tightly against him as I start shaking, my inner walls convulsing around their fingers. Ohgodohgodohgod. And did I mention ohgod?

 

 

HOLYFUCKINGBLOODYHELL!

 

I *knew* she'd be beautiful with other women... and *yes* it's partially because no man can give a woman an orgasm like another woman can. But it's also because... I like watching two women shag. I love watching them taste each other and touch each other... and it helps that I am connected to both of these women.

 

I've always had a fondness for Emily. We got together fairly regularly until Dru and I came to America the first time. And of course, I love Cordelia... so watching them- feeling her... shit.

 

I am *so* hard.

 

We remove our fingers after she comes down from her second orgasm. I crush her against me as she pants for breath and I notice that we've got quite the audience... Emily was *always* a big favorite in these places.

 

She was an untouchable that some greedy arsehole changed.

 

"Thank you, my Dear. That was simply priceless," Emily says and I notice her look behind me. "It's time."

 

It's time?

 

Already? But I didn't even get to come!

 

"Cordelia, Luv... we gotta move, Pet," I whisper and notice how many are eyeing her as I stroke her back. She's tired.

 

 

Oh. my. god.

 

"What?" I ask, still trying to catch my breath. "Oh," I say, as I realize what he said. "It's time for the ... other stuff?" I slide off the barstool and am pleased to discover that my legs will support me. And I notice now how I'm getting a few looks. Okay, yeah, that probably was something to see, just now. And I'm a little embarrassed, but I'll survive.

 

A few people are moving toward a door in the back, and others are leaving the club. "We should go, then," I say, nodding to those going toward the back.

 

 

"Cordelia," I say very softly. "We don't *have* to- I don't mind either way. I just want you to know that... after the ceremonies... there's a lot of what just went on here- with *everyone*. And after what just happened... and how many people liked what they saw... they're going to want to touch you.

 

"It's *not* what I let happen with Penn, though, Pet. Back there- with the humans... it's *their* choice and anyone who doesn't pay attention to that rule is taken away. But sometimes.... it can be- a *lot*... they might wanna bite you... or-"

 

I think she can fill in the rest with her imagination. "So if you wanna go, we can go home."

 

 

Okay, I get it. Pretty much all-out orgy. And I won't even try to pretend I'm ready for *that*, yet. I only let Emily touch me, because she was so unthreatening and I sensed that if I got uncomfortable she would've backed off in a second. And I only let her bite me because I knew she and Spike had a *good* history, so I wasn't worried about her trying to drain me.

 

Like she said, though, not everyone in there is going to be so fond of me. Even so, I know Spike will protect me. But I don't want to do something I want in the moment that I'll regret later. And so far, I've done things that I can live with. If things get out of control though... and...

 

I have to decide soon. "Is this one of those things where it would be rude to leave before it's over?" I wonder. The last thing I want is to do something that will make *him* look bad. I get the feeling a lot of this is about image. And I don't want to embarrass him.

 

 

"We can leave once the ritual is finished. Usually, only the elders stay afterward. They keep it to 100 or older, which makes it sound like a college frat party... but-"

 

"We could have a private party," Emily says as she walks back up to us. "I saved you two seats next to me, but we have to go now."

 

 

He hasn't exactly answered my question. "We *could* leave, but would it make you look bad?" I ask him.

 

 

"Thought you said I was sexy," I say. "How could I look bad if I'm sexy?" And with that, I wiggle my eyebrow a bit.

 

How sweet of her to worrying about *my* reputation. I grab her hand as I pull her toward the back and say, "C'mon!"

 

 

"You know, I could just ask Emily," I say softly as we walk to the back room. "I bet she wouldn't dodge the question." I look toward her, she just smiles. So I guessed right.

 

 

"'M'not dodgin' anything. I just don't wanna miss the show."

 

We enter the large room and Emily points to where she's arranged our seats. Right up front in the arena-type room. The bleachers are quite wide, giving ample space for shagging... and other things. The main action occurs on the main floor and we're seated on the first row.

 

I take my duster off and lay it on the floor before sitting down and pulling Cordelia between my legs. I wrap my arms possessively around her and kiss her neck. "You're so beautiful, Luv."

 

I feel a tapping on my shoulder and I turn around, "Yeah?"

 

"SPIKE! So good to see you're back in the states! I was sorry to hear about Dru. How are you doing?"

 

"What about her?" I ask Matt. "She okay?"

 

"Yeah- I just... ditched by the crazy one... all because of Angelus- although she never really did like you very much, did she?" I growl softly. I always hated Matt. "'Course you've done well in the rebound category. I *do* expect to get a sample later."

 

 

"Spike doesn't speak for me," I inform the guy. "I decide who goes near me. And I'm *really*, really picky about my choices too." I give him a quick once-over. "And I'm not thinking your chances are too good."

 

 

*That's* my girl!

 

Of course, *he* doesn't like it very much.

 

He growls and starts to move over me screaming, "DAMNED WHORE!"

 

But before I can do it, Emily has slapped him harshly and he sits back. "HOW DARE YOU BRING THAT IN HERE!" She growls. "Follow the rules or you're OUT, *Matthew*! You're lucky you were even *invited* considering what you pulled at the *last* gathering!"

 

Well- even though I wanted to beat the shit out of him for what he said about Cordelia, another rule we have is no violence. We're of the same clan and this is about clanhood. We're to respect each other and lay rest to grudges or arguments while within these walls, *especially* during ceremonies.

 

So- she saved me from being kicked out or beaten for breaking the rules.

 

"Ignore him, Pet. He's got a chip on his shoulder the size of Milwaukee," I tell her before nuzzle her neck. I glance over and Emily and mouth the words, 'Thank you.' She just nods in return.

 

 

I'm a little irritated Spike didn't punch him or anything. "We don't allow violence to disrupt these gatherings," Emily whispers. "Trust me, if it were anywhere else, William would've made him *very* sorry. He might even still do that later. But just not here."

 

Okay, she read my mind. That was weird. Or maybe since she's a woman too, she knows how she'd feel right now if she were me. I nod to her and relax against Spike again. I take a look around the room. I have been looking for Penn all night, but so far I haven't seen him. Not that I mind his absence, but I wonder why he isn't here?

 

 

I slip a hand under her shirt to rub her belly a bit. Her skin is as relaxing as it is arousing to me.

 

"So... look over there," I say, pointing across the room to eleven chairs, lined up. "Sitting there in a few minutes will be the ten eldest members of the clan."

 

I might as well explain a little of what she's going to see, so she's not surprised.

 

 

I nod and then I count the chairs. And wait. "Eleven chairs though, so who else?" I ask.

 

 

"Well... I guess I haven't been really using the proper terms tonight. We are all members of the Order of Aurelius. There are twelve orders to vampire culture. Aurelius is then broken in ten different clans. Those clans each have various levels of lineage and Aurelius blood in them, which determines clan rank. The first chair will be the order's representative to the council. That council meets to discuss various issues- some orders are at war with each other.

 

"The second chair will be empty. It's *our* seat. The Master- you know the Master, right?"

 

 

"I did," I say, wrinkling my nose at the memory. "But why is the chair empty? There's ... ok, Darla's gone, but Emily here is a descendant of The Master too, so why isn't she up there?"

 

 

"The chair goes to the oldest member of the clan. Angelus- he's the oldest. He doesn't attend these functions and they can't fill the spot without the Council's permission. With any luck, Emily will soon be able to sit there. She's only two years younger than Angelus and would be next in line."

 

OH! It's starting... the lights are shut off and it's completely dark.

 

She tenses a bit and I whisper, "Relax. Each clan has a torch that will be lit, signaling the start of the ceremony. Then, the head of the Order will call the names of the clans and ask the first couple to come forward."

 

I slip my other hand inside her skirt. "You're sticky, Ducks. I can't wait to clean you out later. Maybe I'll do it right here and let everyone envy us both," I grin at that. They would too.

 

 

I whimper at the mental image. God, how does he *always* know what to say or do to turn me on? And in ways I would never think *would*? Not that I'm really so sure I *could* do something that public. But it doesn't bother me to fantasize about it. No, it doesn't bother me at all.

 

 

Yeah... I bet I could persuade her...

 

But... the procession begins so I settle for stroking her lightly as the torches get set in their respective holders. Everyone except *ours* that is. It's times likes *these* when I really hate Angelus' stupid pride. He didn't just turn on his family- he turned on all of us.

 

"That's Julius. He's about a thousand years old. He's been our representative for a hundred years now. He originated from the Clan of Chrome, but once you're past eight hundred, you transcend clan identification. He'll be the Master of ceremonies and if he disapproves of any of the couples that are asking for mating rights- well- they could be killed on his order. He could also take any humans from their prospective mates, if he saw fit."

 

 

Hold the fuck on. Mating rights? And we... we have to ask his permission? I really don't like the sound of that. WHY didn't he tell me about this?! Well, duh, he didn't because he knew I wouldn't come with him. Because what if this Julius guy doesn't like me? Or ... takes me away? Where? "SpikeIwanttogohomenow."

 

 

"Relax," I tell her. Shit. I should have explained this *long* ago, or at least earlier. "We're not *here* to mate officially. Not yet. I thought we might- but... we're not ready. We're just here to watch."

 

 

I let out the breath I didn't know I was holding and he tightens his arm around my waist. "I'm not ready, you mean," I say, almost whisper. He rests his head on my shoulder so I don't have to raise my voice. "I *am*, but ... not to give someone the power to pull us apart." I don't know if I will *ever* be ready to take *that* risk. He just... he means a lot to me. How much...I'm still figuring that out.

 

 

"It's not *that* dramatic," I tell her. "It rarely happens since most clan reps won't even *let* you go before him without already assuring the worthiness and validity of the mating."

 

 

"And how do they make that decision?" I wonder.

 

 

"Depends... sometimes you have to..." Do I really have to spell this out for her?

 

"Some clans won't allow mating for at least a year. Others won't let a vampire mate with a human so the human has to become... It varies by clan."

 

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