Spike stood absolutely still, his mind racing.  He didn't trust Angelus, he didn't, but even *he* couldn't move fast enough to keep Angelus from killing Raven.  Then he pulled up a bit of lore and grasped onto it like a liferaft.  "Swear it...on reversal of Sire's rights, Angelus.  Swear you'll let her go unharmed and *leave* her unharmed if I go with you."<br/><br/>Angelus chuckled.  "So smart, my boy.  You were always so smart.  Stupid Slayer never understood that.  All right.  I swear."<br/><br/>"Say the whole oath, or I'll take my chances."<br/><br/>Angelus growled and narrowed his eyes.  "I swear, on reversal of Sire's rights, I'll let her go unharmed, and leave her unharmed, if you come with me.  Now.  My car's over there.  Top's down.  Get in the passenger seat and put on those pretty little shackles.  I'll let her go then."<br/><br/>Spike backed away, glancing away only to see where the car was, otherwise keeping his eyes on Raven as he moved.<br/><br/>Angelus leaned in close, whispering in her ear.  "Lucky for you he made me swear.  Otherwise no way you'd live."