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"Ah Ha!" Giles exclaimed, causing everyone in the room to look in anticipation.
"Ah Ha? Ah Ha is good right?" Anya looked with wide eyes at her fiance.
Xander to her hand in his, giving her baby eyes, "In general... yes." Anya nodded and smiled, returning her gaze toward Giles.
"It seems there are records of demons worshiping Holtz, that may be a lead. They are said to be pretty powerful." Giles looked up looking at everyone's reaction.
Buffy got up walking over to the axe, picking it up. "So we find these things, find out what's giving Holtz his immortal power and destroy it." Buffy's set face was admiring.
"Right. I'll get some more weapons." Xander started to walk away.
"And Tara and I will see what spells we can find..."
"Guys. I really think Angel, Spike and I should handle this. There is no reason for you guys to get hurt." Buffy's eyes were sympathetic.
"But-" Willow began to protest.
"Besides. I need you guys to watch over Dawn, just in case he goes there first." Buffy's voice was soft and determined.
Tara and Willow nodded, while Anya and Xander shook their heads, "I really don't think this is a good idea Buffy." Xander's voice was full of concern.
"It’s not your fight." Buffy spoke more sternly.
"It's not yours either!" Xander protested.
"No, but it is mine." Angel entered the argument.
Buffy looked at him, then looked at Xander. It was at that point everyone knew her mind was set. She would never live with herself, if she didn't help Angel.
Xander nodded, looking down. Buffy then turned her attention to Giles, "So any idea where they are hiding?"
Giles shook his head, "I don't know. But they are in Sunnydale, in order for Holtz to have his immortal power, the source must be within a certain range, the group of demons are called 'molunch's'"
Buffy nodded looking at Spike and Angel, "We should check the local haunts, see if anyone's heard anything." Buffy faced Giles, "Any idea how we stop it?"
Giles turned the page in his book, "There will be five guards, they are guarding the source of the power. It doesn't give anymore than that."
Buffy nodded. "Let's get going." Spike and Angel nodded, never saying a word.
With that Angel and Spike grabbed weapons and the three walked out into the dark streets of Sunnydale.
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Buffy smiled at the newest snitch in town, "Now Thomas I know we can work something out." Batting her eyes, she punched the unsuspecting man, causing him to fall backwards.
Spike chuckled, "Can I have a turn?"
Buffy couldn't help but smile, but rolled her eyes to cover it up. She stepped back, letting Spike go at it. Needless to say, they had a location in a few minutes.
"Great. Let's get going." Angel was the first to walk out.
The three walked up to the entrance, "Doesn't anyone hide anywhere but caves anymore?" She pouted, smiling. They made their way through the rocky cavern, looking and listening. That's when they heard the chanting, they crept up, in single file. Watching the stretchy faced men on their knees, praying to a statue on a pedestal.
"That must be it." Angel whispered to Buffy, she tried to stop the sensation of chills. She nodded, motioning for the two vamps to follow her.
They made their way down the rocky stairwell, as quietly as possible. They made it half way toward the monk looking demons, before they found the three out.
"Who dares disrupt?!" The lead demon showed his face, to the three. Buffy made an 'ick' face.
"Do you demon's ever consider plastic surgery?" The demon rushed toward her, in rage. She replied by kicking him the face and then attempting the stab him, which was unsuccessful because he hit her. This knocked the slayer backward.
Meanwhile Spike and Angel were swarmed with their own demons.
"Five against three... not the odds I like to play." Spike commented in between dodging one demons blow and kicking another.
Angel kicked a demon against the wall, using the opportunity to behead it. Another demon kicked Angel from behind, catching him by surprise and sending him to the ground. The demon smiled taking his sword up to the air, just as he brought it down it clashed with Buffy's axe.
"Sorry to spoil all the fun." Buffy grunted as she pushed her axe against his, sending his sword to the ground. As he watched his weapon hit the ground he growled in anger, setting his eyes back on the slayer his eyes widened. Buffy beheaded him, sending him to the dust pile.
"Duck!" Spike's voice hit Buffy as she realized why, dodging an oncoming sword Spike threw the demon to the ground, in a swift movement he stabbed him. The demon cried out in pain as he turned to dust.
The three stood, realizing they had defeated all five. Leaving them with one more task, the statue. Buffy walked up to it, with her axe she smashed it to the ground. Once it hit and electrical energy spread across the floor.
"I guess that means, it worked?" Buffy commented, still catching her breath.
"Now for Holtz." Angel glared at his name.
"Let's get this party started then." Spike commented, as the three left the cave.
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The tree branches and leaves crunched loudly under their feet, as they made their way across the cemetery. Where Buffy and Spike had encountered him last. Angel's head snapped back, hearing footsteps behind him. Spike and Buffy looked back as well.
"What have you done to me?" Holtz stood aging before their eyes.
"I was the key. You are all doomed now." With that Holtz disappeared into dust.
The three looked at each other confused. None knowing what exactly to think.
::Meanwhile...::
Cordy collapsed grabbing her head, Giles and Willow ran to her aid. Once she stopped aching she looked up at them with horrified eyes.
"We have got to find Angel!" With that she stood up, running toward the weapons.
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