Drabble: The Task
Written for Open_on_Sunday prompt: Equal

Title: The Task
Author: Sandy
Rating: G


Spike looked down at the gaudy amulet he held in his hand. He wasn't sure what would happen after he slipped it on. Whatever it was, he was sure it wouldn't balance out all the harm he'd done over the past hundred plus years. He wasn't even sure if he were equal to the task. But Buffy had chosen him, and he wouldn't let her down.

He glanced up at the sound of footsteps on the stairs. Her voice trembled slightly when she asked, "You ready?"

Spike slipped the chain over his head and nodded.

"Let's go save the world."