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Episode 2.03 School Hard

by Juleen

Guest Stars include James Marsters as Spike

Synopsis

The Master's dead, Collin the Anointed One is running the show until a black Desoto, blaring rock music, and a trashed Sunnydale sign usher in the start of a new era.

"Home sweet home." With trademark Doc Martens, black leather duster, red shirt, black T ,and a bleached head of hair Spike makes his presence known. First a meet and greet of the resident vampires, a pledge to take care of The Slayer problem, and a glimpse of his devotion to his lover and sire Drusilla show that he isn't just any vamp.

With Giles worrying about Saturday, St. Vigeous night when vampires are at there strongest. Buffy's got her hands full when she is shanghaied along with another student named Sheila, by Principle Synder to organize Parent Teacher night when teens are at their angstiest.

Spike: Nice work, love.
Buffy: Who are you?
Spike: You'll find out on Saturday.
Buffy: What happens on Saturday?
Spike: I kill you.

Spike stalks his prey as he watches Buffy dance at the Bronze with Willow and Xander. Than sending another vampire out to "go get something to eat" he watches as Buffy fights and stakes it. Later as Sheila is walking with two companions Spike takes them out and entices Sheila back to his lair, where he tells Dru to "eat something" and hands a bound and gagged Sheila to her.

Giles: Well, he can't be any worse than any other creature you've
faced.
Angel: (suddenly appears) He's worse. (they all look at him) Once he
starts something he doesn't stop until everything in his path is dead.

As Giles does his research the truth according to the Watcher's information is revealed. Spike known as 'William the Bloody' for torturing his victims with railroad spikes is barely two hundred years old. Upon further research Giles discovers that he has fought and killed two slayers in the last 100 years.

Spike: What can I say? I couldn't wait.

Spike being the impatient sort can't wait for Saturday night and decides to crash Parents night with a small army of vampires. His main goal, to get Buffy as he sends the others out with instructions that "nobody gets out! Especially the girl!" First killing a teacher (affectionately known as 'Veal Guy')and wrecking havoc with the unsuspecting parents as he searches for Buffy. Angel with Xander tucked under his arm greets Spike with a hug. Spike realizing Angel is trying to set him up gets angry that Angel has betrayed their kind. Angel and Xander than run out of the school as the other vampires chase after them.

Spike: Fe, fi, fo fum. I smell the blood of a nice ripe girl.

Finally coming face to face with Buffy the fight begins. Blow for blow, they kick punch and do damage to the school as Spike's hand goes through the drywall. Pulling it out his hand through a stud he hits Buffy in the face sending her backwards onto the floor. Pulling back his arm to hit her with the board he is unprepared for an ax that hits him in the back of the head. Falling to the floor he looks up to see Joyce holding the ax over him. Knowing that he can't take on both of women he runs from the school.

The next morning as the sun is coming up he goes before the annoying one to offer penance for not waiting for St. Vigeous Day, but instead grabs Collin, throws him in a cage, and hoists it up into the streaming morning sunlight.

And so the dance begins.

Quotes To Die For

Spike: If every vampire who said he was at the crucifixion was actually there, it would have been like Woodstock.
Spike: I was actually at Woodstock. That was a weird gig. I fed off a flowerperson, and I spent the next six hours watchin' my hand move.

Buffy: "Do we really need weapons for this?"
Spike: "I just like them. They make me feel all manly."

Spike: Slaaayer! Here, kitty, kittyyy. I find one of your friends first, I'm gonna suck 'em dry. And use their bones to bash your head in.

Spike: A Slayer with family and friends. That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.

Spike: I was rash, and if I had to do it all over again... Who am I kidding? I would do it exactly the same, only I'd do this... (grabs Collin)

Spike: From now on, we're gonna have a little less ritual... (stops pulling the chain) ...and a little more fun around here.