SYNOPSIS: Alternate-Universe in which Willow is unexpectedly made a vampire by a minion. The series follows her adjustment to a new existence, with the help of Angel and Spike, her vampire mentors, as well as the support of her Wiccan coven sisters, who accept her despite her demon. A world in which not all vampires are evil. Spoilers: Anything up to and including "The Gift". Rating: NC-17 overall Pairing: Willow/Angel/Spike overall, although this may vary with specific installments Disclaimer: Just for fun, not making money from these stories, don't intend any copyright infringement, and I acknowledge that all characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel:The Series belong to Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy and...well, the WB and UPN can duke it out.

Final Note: For the purposes of this series, Spike was sired by Angelus.

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1. Masters and Minions
Chapter Index: 1 | 2
NC-17 for Sex/Violence
Pairing: Willow/Angel
A minion turns Willow, breaking every vampire code of conduct. Now, Willow has to learn to survive as an outcast.
 
 

2. The Pit
Chapter Index: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
NC-17 for Sex/Violence
Pairings: Willow/Angel, Willow/Spike, Angel/Spike (implied)
Willow faces several challenges in adjusting to her existence as a minion, not the least of which is Spike. However, when other vampires seek to claim her, Angel and Spike stand with her in her most difficult trial of all -- the Pit.
 
 

3. Feeding Habits
Chapter Index: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
NC-17 for Sex
Pairings: Willow/Angel, Willow/Spike, Angel/Spike (implied)
When Buffy issues an ultimatum, Willow experiments with different means of feeding from the living that will not necessarily result in death. The boundaries of friendship are stretched.
 
 

4. Dies Irae
Chapter Index: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11
NC-17 for Sex/Violence
CHARACTER DEATH
GRAPHIC VIOLENCE WARNING
Pairings: Willow/Angelus, Willow/Spike, Angelus/Spike, Buffy/Angel (implied)
What would drive Willow to a murderous rampage?
(Dies irae = Latin, "Day of Wrath")
 
 

5. Oil and Blood
Chapter Index: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
R for Sex/Violence
Pairings: Willow/Angel, Willow/Spike
On the heels of wrath follows atonement. Willow and her companions deal with the consequences of their actions in London. An extended musing about what binds us to each other.
 
 

6. Coming of Age
Chapter Index: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11
NC-17 for Sex/Violence
CHARACTER DEATH
Pairings: Willow/Angel, Willow/Spike, Angel/Spike (Slash), Spike/Other
When her isolation as vampire without blood ties is too much to bear, Willow leaves Angel and Spike. Sometimes a journey isn't about finding what you're looking for, but finding what you already have.
 

7. Triptych
Chapter Index: 1 | 2 | 3
NC-17 for Sex/Violence
Pairings: Willow/Angel/Spike
The Trinity steps in to restore the balance of power among L.A.'s vampire clans after Spike's rampage. Three perspectives on power, retribution, and responsibility.
 

8. Warp and Weft
Chapter Index: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
NC-17 for Sex/Violence/Dark Themes
Pairings: Willow/Angel/Spike, Buffy/Angel (implied)
As Willow, Angel and Spike adjust to ruling the vampire clans of Los Angeles, their first challenge comes from a very sinister, human organization.
Special thanks to all my Muses (Ten, Raven, Seadragonlady, Lisa) and betas (Lisa, Kristen, Jean, Carrie, Melissa) on this one. And dedicated to Jonquil, wherever she is.

9. The Watcher's Tale
Anticipated: September 2002
More of a vignette. Over the decades, Rupert Giles has had his own reflections about the fate that has befallen a dear and promising student from the early years of his career.
 

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