Buffy looked up when a shadow blocked the sun. Riley Finn stood there with his big goofy grin. Buffy sighed and closed the book she was reading.

"Riley what do you want?"

Riley grinned, "There is a party at my Frat house this Friday was wondering if you'd be my date?"

Buffy shook her head, "Sorry not interested."

Riley frowned, "Buffy I really would like to get to know you better."

Buffy stood up, "Look Riley I've met someone and I think that things could get very serious between us."

Riley folded his arms, "Oh really when did this happen?"

Buffy gathered her things, "Last week and he doesn't go to school here. Look I need to go he's picking me up for dinner later on."

Riley watched as she walked away. He turned and stomped off. Buffy hurried into her dorm. She wanted to take a quick shower before Angelus picked her up.

Just as Buffy slipped on her sandals there was a knock on her door. Smiling she went and opened the door. Angelus stood there look handsome as ever dressed in black pants a deep blue silk shirt and a black jacket.

"Buffy you look wonderful."

Buffy smiled shyly, "Thanks you look quite wonderful too."

Angelus chuckled, "If you insist."

Buffy shut the door behind her. She held Angelus' hand as they walked to his car. Just outside the dorm stood Riley Finn. Buffy groaned softly. Angelus glanced down at her.

"What's wrong?"

Buffy shrugged, "Him, Riley Finn he keeps asking me out and I keep saying no. He asked me out today and I told him I'd met someone. So here he is checking my story out."

Angelus smiled at her, "Wait here."

Angelus went over to where Riley stood, "Look here boy Buffy has said no to your pestering her by asking her out so much. From now on leave her alone. She is with me. And I don't believe in sharing."

Riley Finn stared at the man before him. He suddenly felt very dizzy and light headed. He glanced at the man again and swore he saw a smirk on his face. His eyes seemed to almost glow.

Riley took several deep breaths, "I gotta go."

Riley turned and fled. Angelus watched the boy flee. He turned and went back to where Buffy stood waiting.

"I don't think he'll bother you again."

Buffy looked up at Angelus, "For some reason I believe you."

Angelus chuckled, "Come let's go have dinner. Then I am going to introduce you to my Uncle he just got into town."

Buffy let Angelus help her into the car. She sat back and smiled. Angelus got behind the wheel and started the car and drove off.

Part 14

Angelus led Buffy into the mansion. He found his Uncle in the library reading.

Rupert glanced up, "Angelus you're home."

Angelus nodded, "Look I brought Buffy here to meet you. Be careful as to what you say to her."

Rupert stood up, "Yes, of course."

Rupert followed Angelus into the main room. Buffy was standing near the French windows looking out at the small walled garden. Rupert paused to look her over. He was impressed by what he saw. A delicate beauty with golden hair. No wonder Angelus was attracted to her.

Buffy heard the men enter the room. She turned and gave them a dazzling smile. Rupert knew that Angelus was right there was something very special about her. She was the perfect mate for Angelus.

Angelus went over to Buffy, "Buffy this is my uncle, Rupert Giles."

Buffy turned to Rupert, "I'm pleased to meet you."

Rupert smiled at her, "I too am pleased to meet you Buffy. Angelus has spoken of you and I must say he is right you are beautiful."

Buffy blushed, "Thanks. It seems that charm runs in your family."

Rupert chuckled, "I guess you could call it charm."

Doyle walked in at that moment. He stopped and stared at Buffy. He looked at Angelus then Rupert.

"Am I interrupting anything important?"

Angelus turned to Doyle, "Just introducing Buffy to my uncle is there something wrong?"

Doyle shook his head, "No just didn't want to be in the way."

Angelus turned to Buffy, "This is an old friend. He is supposed to by looking after me and making sure I do not get into any trouble. We all call him Doyle."

Buffy smiled at Doyle, "Well it seems I get to meet everyone tonight or is there more to come?"

Angelus shook his head, "No this is it for now."

Doyle looked Buffy over. He could sense her innocence plus a hidden strength. She would be the right mate for Angelus.

Angelus sighed, "I mainly brought her here to meet Rupert and since she has I think I need to take her home after all she does have classes tomorrow."

Rupert nodded, "Yes that's a good idea."

Buffy shrugged, "I hate college but an education is important anyhow according to my Mother."

Angelus chuckled, "I'm afraid that college didn't quite agree with me either went for two years before quitting."

Rupert nodded, "Yes and that caused quite a ruckus with in the family. I am proud to say I graduated from Oxford with honors."

Doyle smiled, "I'm on the little girl's side tried schooling but after a while I just went about learning things on my own."

Angelus laughed, "And you are one of the smartest guys around. Come Buffy let me take you home."

Buffy turned to Rupert and Doyle, "Again it was nice to meet you. Hope we can see each other again I bet you have some juicy stories to tell about Angelus. Night guys."

Angelus smiled, "I won't be long."

Angelus drove Buffy back to her dorm. At Buffy's door Angelus bent down and kissed her gently.

"Buffy look I would like to spend some time alone with you I was wondering if you would consider going away for a few days with me."

Buffy looked up at Angelus and smiled, "I'd like that and this weekend would be perfect we don't have classes on Monday."

Angelus smiled, "We could leave Friday right after your last class and not be back until Monday late."

Buffy nodded, "That sounds like fun."

Angelus bent down and kissed Buffy again, "We will have a good time. Look I'll give you a call tomorrow when will be a good time?"

Buffy sighed, "After three."

Angelus smiled, "I promise I'll call. Now goodnight my love."

He bent down and kissed her. Buffy wrapped her arms around him and kissed him back.

Sighing she opened her door, "Night Angelus."

Angelus stood in front of her door after it was shut. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath before turning and leaving.

Part 15

Rupert stared at Angelus in disbelief, "You are taking Buffy away for the weekend?"

Angelus nodded as he packed a few things in his bag, "I am and yes I am going to claim her. I can't wait any longer. She is the one Uncle and I want her at my side."

Rupert sighed, "What if she doesn't feel the same way?"

Angelus looked over at his Uncle, "She does I can see it in her eyes."

Rupert shook his head, "I think you should wait."

Doyle stepped into the room, "No the time is right. I dreamed of her last night. If this doesn't happen this weekend it won't happen at all."

Angelus frowned, "She is in danger then?"

Doyle shrugged, "If she stays in town yes. Her future is literally in your hands now. By taking her away she will be safe and the danger will pass."

Rupert sighed, "Just be careful Angelus, she is so young."

Angelus smiled, "Uncle do not worry for I love this girl and the last thing I want is to harm her."

Buffy's dorm room:

Buffy carefully packed for the weekend ahead. Willow and Cordelia sat watching her.

Cordelia sighed, "He is so handsome Buffy and mysterious and older. This weekend should be fun."

Buffy shrugged, "I guess, just a little nervous is all."

Willow grinned, "Just relax and enjoy yourself. Let him take the lead."

Buffy blushed, "Just because I am going away with him for the weekend doesn't mean we are going to have sex."

Cordelia laughed, "Sure sweetie tell me all about your innocent weekend when you get back."

Buffy sighed as she shut her suitcase, "If it happens it happens."

Willow smiled, "Well, you are the only one of our little group who is still a virgin."

Buffy smiled, "I have been waiting for the right man to show up."

Cordelia sighed, "I say then Angelus is the right man and boy what a man."

Buffy giggled, "Yeah he is something else. He kisses so passionately."

Cordelia nodded and grinned, "See this weekend girl is going to be one to remember."

Buffy checked her suitcase again making sure she had everything. Satisfied that she did she sat down next to Cordelia.

Elsewhere in Sunnydale:

Angelus picked up his bags and turned to Rupert, "I know what I am doing. I read through the book about Mordere."

Rupert smiled, "Good I guess then all I have to say is have fun."

Angelus quickly hurried out to his car. He was eagerly looking forward to the weekend he had planned.

Part 16

Angelus pulled up in front of the small seaside cottage he'd rented for the weekend. It was already dark and Buffy couldn't see much but what she saw she liked.

Angelus got out of the car and went over to Buffy's side and helped her out. The cool night air felt good. Buffy took a deep breath as she turned towards the cottage.

Angelus got their bags out of the trunk and carried them to the cottage.

Buffy stepped inside the cottage. There was the small front room with a kitchen and dining area. The sofa was placed in front of the corner fireplace. Muted blues, greens and white with a touch of yellow was the color scheme.

A couple of chairs with a table was provided under a window for dining. The kitchen was a galley style with blue and white tiles.

Buffy fell in love with the place. It was so peaceful and cozy. She turned to Angelus.

"This is beautiful."

Angelus looked around the room, "It is very pleasing to the eye."

Angelus opened the door leading to the bedroom. He took the bags and set them down at the foot of the bed. Buffy followed him into the room.

A huge four poster bed took up most of the room. One nightstand and a small dresser were the only other furniture. The colors blue and white were carried over into the room.

Angelus turned to Buffy, "Tonight we just get our rest."

Buffy smiled, "Thanks. I am tired school was a huge pain today."

Angelus smiled, "Why don't you get ready for bed while I put the groceries away we bought on our way here."

Buffy nodded, "Sounds like a plan."

A little later Buffy sat in the middle of the huge bed. She was wearing a pink cotton night shirt. Angelus came into the room carrying a tray.

"Here you go some cookies and milk before bed."

Buffy smiled, "Oh cool thanks. This bed is amazing."

Angelus chuckled as he handed Buffy the plate with cookies on it, "I am going to get ready for bed now. And the bed does look comfortable."

Angelus came out of the bathroom to find Buffy curled up sound asleep. Smiling he took the tray back to the kitchen and turned out the lights. He crawled into bed next to Buffy. Sighing he got comfortable and fell asleep.

The next morning Angelus woke up to the smell of coffee brewing. Buffy was not in bed next to him. Sighing he got up. He found Buffy sitting on the front porch staring out at the ocean.

"Morning."

Buffy looked up, "Morning. It's beautiful here. So quiet."

Angelus sat down next to her, "It is. Anya told me about this place. Said she has been wanting to bring Xander here."

Buffy stood up, "Want some coffee?"

Angelus nodded, "Yeah sure."

Buffy hurried inside and poured two cups of coffee. She placed them on the tray with sugar and milk. She found the muffins they had bought and added them to the tray.

Angelus looked up when she came back, "Oh good the muffins."

Angelus watched Buffy closely, "Is there something wrong you seem rather quiet?"

Buffy shrugged, "Just wondering about what might happen this weekend with you."

Angelus put down his coffee and scooted closer to Buffy, "I wasn't planning on bringing this up until later. Buffy you are a very special girl. And even though we just met I know you're the one I want to spend my life with."

Buffy turned to Angelus, "What? Oh I'm at a loss for words. Did you just propose to me?"

Angelus chuckled, "I think so. Well, would you do me the honor of being my wife?"

Buffy felt tears spring to her eyes, "Oh Angelus yes of course. I know it's the right thing even though we just met."

Angelus took Buffy into his arms. He leaned down and began kissing her. Buffy wrapped her arms around his neck.

Angelus pulled back slightly, "Buffy as much as I want you. We will wait a little bit longer."

Buffy smiled at him, "Okay if that's what you want."

Angelus smiled, "It is."

Buffy snuggled into Angelus' arms. She felt safe and very happy. Angelus held Buffy, he loved the way she fit in his arms so perfectly.

Part 17

They spent the day exploring the beach near the cottage. In the late afternoon Angelus cooked some steaks on the bar b cue as Buffy made a salad.

After dinner Angelus and Buffy strolled along the beach watching the sun set. The day had been perfect.

Later on Buffy sat in the middle of the bed waiting for Angelus to join her.

Angelus came out of the bathroom. He went and lit a few candles before he joined Buffy.

"I know I said no sex at the moment but that doesn't mean we can't have some fun."

Buffy blushed, "Sure umm what do you have in mind?"

Angelus smiled, "Come here."

Buffy scooted over next to Angelus. He took her in his arms and began kissing her. She sighed as his tongue dueled with hers. She gasped when Angelus ran his hands up inside her night shirt and began to gently massage her breasts.

Angelus kissed his way along Buffy's neck. She moaned softly as he took one of her nipples between his thumb and finger and began to play with it.

Buffy was feeling light headed for some reason. The soft scent of the burning candles filled the room.

Angelus pulled back and stared into Buffy's eyes. She gazed into his eyes. They seemed to almost flicker with sparkles of light. Angelus muttered softly in a language Buffy didn't recognize. She felt as if she was floating.

Angelus lowered his head and began kissing along Buffy's neck to her shoulder. Angelus gripped Buffy and bit down on her right shoulder. He could taste blood as her skin broke.

Buffy gasped but didn't pull away when she felt Angelus bite her. A slight stinging sensation went through her shoulder and all through her body.

Angelus licked and sucked at the wound he'd created. He knew when to pull back. When the claiming was done. Buffy went limp in his arms. He looked down at her and smiled slightly.

"You belong to me now."

Buffy snuggled closer to Angelus without even opening her eyes. Angelus adjusted their position so they could sleep more comfortably.

"Sleep my love for you need your rest."

Angelus drifted off to sleep holding Buffy in his arms.

Part 18

Angelus watched and waited for Buffy to wake up. She was moaning softly in her sleep. Angelus knew he had to let her wake up on her own. She had slept the last twelve hours. It was the beginning of the change. After the Mordere the one claimed would sleep for at least twelve hours if not longer.

He also knew that upon waking she would be quite hungry. He had several dishes prepared that he knew would satisfy her hunger. Sweets were the main thing craved by the one claimed.

Buffy groaned and slowly opened her eyes. She felt hot and very hungry. She gazed up into Angelus' eyes.

"I feel weird."

Angelus nodded, "It is to be expected."

Buffy frowned, "What do you mean?"

Angelus shrugged, "Later I will explain everything to you."

Buffy frowned as she sat up, "I need to use the bathroom."

Angelus smiled, "Go ahead and also take a shower I'll be in the living room."

A little bit later Buffy came into the living room. Angelus sat on the couch. A plate filled with cookies, doughnuts and brownies sat on the table in front of the couch. Buffy almost growled at the sight of the food.

She sat down and grabbed a huge glazed doughnut and bit down. The taste of the sweet made Buffy moan. Next she ate one of the brownies and several of the cookies all of this she washed down with a huge glass of chocolate milk.

Buffy sat back and smiled, "Wow I hardly ever eat much sweets or at least that much in one sitting."

Angelus shrugged, "But you enjoyed it."

Buffy nodded, "Yeah but I'm still hungry."

Angelus stood up, "I'll get you something else to eat have anything in mind you'd like?"

Buffy frowned, "Some fresh fruit if there is any?"

Angelus nodded, "There is."

Angelus went into the kitchen area and got the plate of fresh fruit he had ready for Buffy. Another craving for those claimed. He carried the plate out to Buffy.

She eagerly took it from him. She sat and ate the orange slices. Ate on the apples and one of the bananas. Looking up at Angelus Buffy sighed.

"Something is going on and you know what it is."

Angelus sighed, "I do know and it's because of me you are feeling this way. Would you trust me and not ask any questions until we get back to Sunnydale and we can talk with my Uncle."

Buffy nodded, "Fine and does it have anything to do with that strange mark on my shoulder that looks like a bite?"

Angelus shrugged, "It does now are you still hungry?"

Buffy frowned, "Actually I'd like to go for a walk."

Angelus stood up, "Okay let's go."

Buffy and Angelus walked along the beach. They walked all the way to the small town a few miles away. Buffy looked around and smiled.

"Food I am hungry again."

Angelus chuckled as the walked up to the window of a walk up fast food place. Buffy ordered a cheeseburger fries, pepsi and a chocolate milk shake. Angelus ordered a cheeseburger and onion rings with a pepsi. When they go the food they went and sat down at the one of the tables near the beach.

Buffy was practically growling at the women who walked by. Especially the ones who paused and looked Angelus over. She wanted to rip their eyes out.

Angelus was almost chuckling at the way Buffy was acting. Buffy glared at him when she heard the soft chuckle.

"You think it's funny I am hot and cold and hungry and feeling murderous towards other women?"

Angelus shook his head, "You're cute is all I am going to say."

After they ate they walked a little more. Buffy got an ice cream cone dipped in chocolate and ate it as they walked. The sun was down by the time they got back to the cottage.

Part 19

Buffy came out of the bathroom. She was shaking slightly. Angelus was watching her.

"Is anything wrong?"

Buffy shrugged, "I feel jumpy and can't relax."

Angelus smiled, "Lay down on the bed."

Buffy frowned, "The last time I did as you said I slept for hours and woke up all weird feeling."

Angelus chuckled, "Won't happen this time. I'll just make you feel relaxed."

Buffy sighed and plopped down on the bed. Angelus smiled as he went over to the bed.

"Just trust me."

Angelus slowly undressed Buffy. She was beautiful. He admired the way her body was tiny yet nicely shaped. Her breasts were the right size for her frame. Buffy blushed as Angelus removed her night shirt then her panties. She felt flushed with excitement at what Angelus had in mind.

Angelus smiled at her, "Lay down on your stomach."

Buffy stretched out, placing her hands under her head. Angelus admired her firm round ass.

Angelus reached over and opened the drawer of the night stand. He took out several bottles with different colored liquid in them. Opening the one with red he poured some of the liquid into the palm of his hand.

Angelus rubbed his palms together. Angelus leaned over and began to gently massage Buffy's feet. He slowly worked his way over each toe working along the soles and heels. He worked his way up her legs to her calves. He poured a little more liquid in his palms.

Next he worked his way along her thighs to her ass. Carefully he massaged the firm twin globes. Buffy was sighing and moaning as he worked his way along her body. She was tingling everywhere he touched her.

Angelus next poured some of the blue liquid into his palms. He massaged her back working the muscles. Buffy sighed as she began to relax.

Angelus leaned down and planted soft kisses along her spine down to her ass. Buffy was almost purring from the pleasure his touch was giving her.

Angelus reached and poured some purple liquid in his hands. He parted Buffy legs and began to gently massage her neither regions. He found her clit and massaged it with just two of his fingers. Buffy gasped and slightly arched her hips.

Angelus continued to massage her clit. He slipped one finger into her wet core. With care he massaged her inner walls making sure not to disturb the virgin barrier he found.

Buffy was panting as Angelus twisted her clit a little. Angelus could tell she was near her climax. Buffy was moving her hips urging Angelus on. He massaged her clit a little harder. Buffy climaxed as pleasure washed over her in waves.

Angelus laid down next to Buffy. She turned so she could face him. She had a dreamy smile on her face.

"That was incredible."

Angelus smiled, "Feel better I take it?"

Buffy nodded, "Much better."

Angelus pulled her over to him and kissed her, "Sleep little one."

Buffy sighed and curled up next to Angel. She drifted off to sleep.

Part 20

The next morning Buffy woke up feeling all fuzzy and warm. She itches all over too. Looking around she found Angelus sound asleep next to her. As quietly as she could she got out of bed.

Buffy went into the bathroom and took a long hot shower. Getting out she grabbed a towel and went back into the bedroom. Angelus sat up just as Buffy entered the room. Angelus gave a low groan.

Buffy frowned, "What's wrong?"

Angelus took a deep breath, "Hot shower right?"

Buffy nodded, "Why?"

Angelus pointed, "Take a look you have red blotches all over your body."

Buffy looked down and shrieked, "What the hell?"

Angelus stood up, "Go get in an ice cold shower right now. I need to get something from the kitchen."

Buffy glared at Angelus but did as he told her. Buffy turned on the cold water and shivered as it hit her body. She felt Angelus step into the shower with her.

"Trust me this will work."

Buffy felt Angelus' hands as they began to work something into her skin. The itching soothed somewhat. Looking down whatever he was using was white. She was being covered by Angelus in a white gooey mess.

"Okay now I am getting pissed, what the hell is going on?"

Angelus sighed, "Later."

Buffy shook her head, "Look here buster I am getting tired of this later crap."

Angelus looked at her, "Please not now. Just let me take care of your needs."

Buffy glared at him, "Fine but boy it had better be a very good explanation or else."

Angelus finished working the white gooey mess onto Buffy's skin. He rinsed it off after a few minutes with the cold water. Buffy thought she was going to suffer from frost bite by the time he was through.

Once out of the shower Angelus gently patted her dry. Most of the red blotches were gone now and the rest were fading.

Angelus smiled, "See no more red spots. Now get dressed while I fix us some breakfast. Oh and cotton would the best thing to wear."

Buffy sighed, "I brought a cotton sundress I'll wear that."

Angelus nodded, "Good."

Buffy quickly dressed in the pink sundress she'd brought with her. It did feel good against her skin. Thankfully the red spots were gone.

Buffy went and joined Angelus in the kitchen, "Anything I can do?"

Angelus pointed, "Get the orange juice and the glasses."

Buffy smiled as she picked up the carton of orange juice, "When did you learn to cook?"

Angelus shrugged, "My Mother insisted on it. She said one must always be prepared for anything. She insisted that I learn a lot of things that one with the privileges I grew up with didn't really need to know. Said it would make me a well rounded person."

Buffy laughed, "Smart Mother."

Angelus nodded, "That she is. I have a feeling the two of you will like each other."

Buffy smiled, "I hope so since I am in love with her son."

Angelus paused in stirring the eggs, "You love me?"

Buffy nodded, "Yes despite whatever you have done to make me feel so weird."

Angelus grinned, "I love you too Buffy."

Buffy smiled at Angelus as she turned to take the glasses of orange juice out to the front porch.

After breakfast they packed their bags and headed back to Sunnydale. Buffy sat and stared out at the countryside as it sped by. She was in love and he loved her back.

Angelus found it hard to believe that he'd found the one girl that could keep him happy. He reached over and took Buffy's hand and gave it a squeeze.

Part 21

Angelus led Buffy into the mansion. He indicated the sofa, "Take a seat while I go look for my Uncle."

Buffy nodded, "Sure not a problem."

Angelus went to the library. He found Rupert sitting near the window reading. Angelus shut the door behind him. Rupert looked up from his book.

"So you're back how did your weekend go?"

Angelus went over to the window and looked out, "I need your help. I did propose to Buffy and she said yes."

Rupert frowned, "Oh that is good but what do you need my help for?"

Angelus turned and looked at his Uncle, "I didn't explain about mordere."

Rupert nodded, "And you want me to help you to explain it before you claim her."

Angelus sighed, "I um already claimed her."

Rupert stood up, "You claimed the girl and didn't bother telling her before hand?"

Angelus nodded, "Yes, I know I should have waited but I couldn't."

Rupert shook his head, "Well, there is nothing we can do about it now. What parts of the change has she experienced?"

Angelus smiled, "The craving for food especially sweets. She was glaring and growling at women who stared at me. She runs hot and cold. This morning she showered before I could stop her and the red blotches appeared. I took care of her so she is fine now."

Rupert nodded, "She is almost through the change. We have two more days before the change is complete and you take her to your bed. We need to pick the guardians, one for you and one for her."

Angelus nodded, "I think Doyle should be my guardian as for Buffy we can choose after she is informed about mordere."

Rupert nodded, "Yes of course. Your room here will be the best place for the mating to take place."

Angelus sighed, "I thought so."

Rupert turned toward the door, "Also I will need to inform your parents about what you have done."

Angelus sighed, "I'll do it."

Rupert smiled, "Good. Now let's go talk with Buffy."

Angelus followed Rupert from the library. They found Buffy sitting on the couch waiting for them.

Part 22

Buffy looked up when the two men entered the room. She watched as they approached where she sat.

"So am I finally going to get an explanation as to why I feel so weird?"

Rupert smiled at her, "Yes you will but first I think you need some history about Angelus and his background."

Buffy frowned, "History sounds like it's going to be long story."

Angelus chuckled, "It is but Rupert here is good at telling it."

Rupert turned to Angelus, "Go sit down over there and be quiet you've done enough already."

Angelus sighed and went over to the leather arm chair near the couch. Rupert went and sat down near Buffy.

Rupert took a deep breath, "Now what I am about to tell will sound like the tale a mad man but trust me it's all true. Also what I tell you cannot leave this room."

Buffy sat back, "What are they the Mafia or something worse or something like that?"

Rupert chuckled, "No nothing like that."

Buffy smiled, "Oh good."

Rupert sighed, "You know the story of Atlantis?"

Buffy frowned, "Yeah a lost continent that sank into the ocean."

Rupert nodded, "Yes well that is the popular story. What really happened was Atlantis did exist but it was called something else then what is no matter at the moment. It was a land of mystery, magic and extreme beauty. There was no place like it. The people were far advanced in knowledge and technology. Despite this magic was the most important part of the place and the people.

The Mage's began to see a foreshadowing of the destruction of their land. Plans were made to save as much of the knowledge and magic of the people. The smartest and strongest were chosen to leave their home and go out into the wilds. The lands that were not civilized. The king sent his both of his sons with them. During the exodus chaos occurred and others also left their homes and became nomads not much is known about them. Some merged with the natives they found.

The chosen ones found a lush land surrounded by high mountains. There they set up a new home. They made a border using their magics and knowledge. As the world around them changed and became more civilized they managed to hide their existence. But eventually they were discovered.

When their borders were threatened they fought back using magic. The people attacking them tried their own magics but to no avail. A truce was made and they were left alone. Part of the truce was that the magics of our people would be used to keep peace in the world as it was known then. For the most part we have managed to do so. There has been times when are mage's were weakened or some outside interference caused our magics to stop working.

Over the centuries as wars and chaos came and went our home land was hardly touched. Sometimes what was going on in the outside worlds did cause problems. World War I and II happened due to the death of several of our strongest Mages they were murdered.

Our people depend on the magics of the old. Our rituals are deep seated in the old ways. All of us can use magic in some way or another. Our mating rituals are different from other humans. Once we chose a mate it is for life.

Now here is the explanation as to what is going on with you. Angelus here is what you would call a Prince. He is the next one to rule our people. So far he has not chosen a mate. That is until now. He has chosen you. He asked you to marry him and your said yes. He should have left it there and brought you to me. But he didn't.

No instead he claimed you. It is called mordere to bite. He bit you and secreated an enzyme into your blood stream making you his mate. Your body is going through the changes that will make you truly his mate and one of us. With royalty the changes are more pronounced.

You have two more days before the change is complete. After which Angelus and you shall spend four days locked away mating. The first mating just bonds the two of you. You will not become pregnant this time. That will happen in about six months. You see Angelus can only impregnate you and only when he is in his fever. You can have sex all you want though before then.

So any questions?"

Buffy stared at Rupert and then looked over at Angelus. She was stunned by all that she had been told.

Part 23

Buffy shook her head, "I find this all so incredibly unreal. Questions what kind? I mean I am at a loss. Angelus is a Prince and he'll rule his people? That means I'll what be the ah queen?"

Rupert laughed, "In a sense yes."

Angelus went over and sat down next to Buffy, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you before but I was afraid of losing you."

Buffy turned to him, "So you made damn sure that even if I wanted to walk away from this...this what ever it is I couldn't."

Angelus reached over to take her hand, "Please Buffy try to understand I love you."

Buffy stared at him, "Don't touch me right now."

Angelus sighed, "Buffy..."

Buffy stood up, "No I am leaving I need to think."

Rupert stood up, "Buffy right now you need to be with someone who will know what to do as the changes occur."

Buffy turned to Rupert, "Are you absolutely sure this can't be reversed?"

Rupert nodded, "It can't be reversed. The only way it would stop is if either of you were to die. Now I don't think you want that."

Buffy shook her head, "No of course not. Look I just wish I'd had a say in it. Yeah he asked me to marry him but to me that meant an engagement ring not some weird biting ritual."

Angelus stood up, "Buffy you need to stay here we need to look after you."

Buffy looked at Angelus, "You took my choice away. You decided what my life is going to be without even telling me. I find out that someday I'm going to be a queen of some country that I've never heard of. I'm eighteen almost nineteen and so confused about life as it is, now it's even more confusing."

Buffy started to cry. Angelus carefully took her in his arms. She laid her head on his shoulders and cried even more.

Angelus gently stroked her hair, "I'm sorry baby I know I was wrong but I have never been in love before. Everything is so new to me all these feelings I have for you. All I wanted was to have you at my side to be my wife, the mother of children, my life mate."

Buffy sniffled a little more, "I just hate it when people make decisions for me. It makes me feel I don't know stupid."

Angelus kissed the top of her head, "Buffy you are not stupid. I think it's just that you are so special people just want to take care of you is all."

Buffy sighed, "So I'm going to change will I look different or act different?"

Angelus smiled, "You'll look the same as for acting different I doubt it unless you let the queen thing go to your head."

Buffy couldn't help but giggle, "Good thing you didn't chose Cordelia now she would get off big time on the whole my guy is a Prince and someday we will King and Queen."

Angelus chuckled, "Good thing then."

Rupert cleared his throat, "Yes well, Buffy you need to move in here and also you need to pick a guardian."

Buffy turned to Rupert, "Guardian what for?"

Rupert smiled, "During the four days you and Angelus are locked away there will be two guardians one for Angelus and one for you. Their jobs will be quite simple. They will make sure you are not disturbed during those four days. Also they will bring you food to the room."

Angelus nodded, "My friend Doyle who traveled with me will be my guardian. Is there anyone you have in mind to be yours?"

Buffy pondered a bit, "Cordelia would be perfect."

Rupert smiled, "Good we need to have her come by so I can explain her role in all of this."

Buffy smiled, "She is so going to love this whole situation."

Angelus chuckled, "From what I have seen of her she is a sassy one as my Father would say."

Buffy nodded in agreement.

Part 24

Cordelia stared at Angelus, Buffy and Rupert Giles, then she laughed, "Oh now this so wild."

Rupert Giles smiled, "I know this tale does sound far fetched but it's all true."

Cordelia grinned, "Oh I believe you and why? Because. Anya and I had way too many margaritas one night and she mumbled about mordere and biting and mating a whole bunch of other stuff. Another thing Buffy is kind of glowing a blue like color and that sure isn't normal."

The men turned to Buffy. Sure enough she starting to emanate a blue color. Buffy looked down at her hands and saw blue.

"Okay this is so not funny."

Angelus smiled, "But you look so cute."

Cordelia laughed, "Yeah like a Smurf."

Doyle walked into the room, "Hey I got your messa...........whoa what the hell?"

Angelus turned to Doyle, "So you finally decided to show up."

Doyle shrugged, "Sorry but I was busy and trust me I couldn't leave."

Angelus nodded, "What matters is that you are here now and I hope you better not have any plans for the rest of the week."

Doyle pointed at Buffy, "I take she has been claimed in the last couple of days since she had gotten to the blue stage. Another day or so and it's mating time."

Angelus sighed, "Right and that's why I need you here. I want you to be one of the guardians. Cordelia here will be the other one. She is a cousin of Buffy's."

Doyle turned to Cordelia and let out a low whistle, "Now you are one classy little lady I am very pleased to meet you."

Cordelia stared at Doyle, "Are you like one of them too?"

Doyle grinned, "Aye that I am and also I am a future Mage that is if I keep my nose clean."

Rupert cleared his throat, "The two of you will have plenty of time to chit chat later. Right now we need to start preparing for the mating. Cordelia you need to go get some of Buffy's things I don't want her leaving here at the moment."

Cordelia nodded, "Not a problem and yeah she better stay out of sight looking like that. Oh what will I tell Willow?"

Angelus frowned, "Just tell her Buffy is staying here for now. She doesn't need to know anything else."

Cordelia stood up, "Better go then."

Doyle smiled, "Care if I tag along?"

Rupert shook his head, "Doyle we need you here. There are a few things we need to do and they concern the use of magic."

Doyle sighed, "Right. Well, see you later Princess."

Cordelia laughed, "Whatever."

After Cordelia left Rupert turned to Angelus, "Take Buffy to the room I am currently using she can stay in there for now. You will stay with Doyle in his or down here with me. We need to prepare your room for what is to come."

Angelus nodded, "Not a problem."

Angelus turned to Buffy, 'Come on I'll show to your room."

Buffy smiled, "Thanks I am suddenly very tired and sleepy."

Rupert smiled, "Your body is using up a lot of energy during this change. Take a nap it'll make you feel better."

Rupert turned to Doyle as Angelus led Buffy up the stairs, "Come we have many things to do and not much time to do them in."

Doyle sighed, "I know damn fool should have waited."

Rupert sighed, "I agree but Angelus has never been one to do as told only as he pleases that soon shall change...I hope."

Doyle chuckled softly at Rupert's words. The two men went into the library and shut the door.