Disclaimer: I own neither Buffy characters not characters or places created by Amelia Atwater Rhodes.
A/N: Okay, to start, I'm going to let you know, this was written as Buffy- bashing. This first chapter is from her diary, and a very slanted view. Never fear, the whole thing will not be like this. I'm going to omniscient in the next chapter. I'm also bringing in AAR's characters in the next chapter. I apologize if anyone is offended by my poking fun at everyone's favorite Slayer, but I just can't stand the girl. So, I hope you enjoy, and I apologize for the shortness of the chapter. Review, or I'll bite you! ,,
Buffy's Dairy:
July 1, 2004, 9:00 PM: Dear Diary, I was out on one of my nightly vampire hunts. I walked slowly along a wooded street, attempting to see into the darken wood to be warned of any incoming vampires. Suddenly, I felt a great foreboding as a dark cloud covered the moon.
My super-sharp Slayer senses alerted me just in time, and I took a step forward as a vamp jumped out from the trees and landed (rather clumsily) right where I'd been standing. I twirled around, really fast with one leg in the air, and hit that stupid parasite right in the stomach. He, weakling that he was, bent double, and then fell to the ground on his knees. He looked so pitiful I considered sparing his worthless life... death? ... non-life!, but then remembered – this is a vampire! A parasite that lives (doesn't live?) only to prey on humans! So, without any further scruples, I drove my stake right through the thing's evil heart. He then turned to dust like they always do.
As I walked home via the grocery store, I realized that something was missing in my life. I suddenly realized – life was no longer exciting. Sure, I had a major night job, living near the Hell Mouth and all, but it was all boring now. I mean, how many nights could you go around staking, staking, staking. All stress, no excitement.
Then, I knew what I needed – a vacation! But where to go? L.A? One of the National Parks for a real outdoors experience? The east coast? An island? I decided on the north-east, because I was also sick of the heat. Though it's summer, and likely to be warm there also, it would still be a welcome change. After looking through several travel books upon my arrival at home, I decided on a place- Concord Massachusetts.
That town was supposedly historic, but not too big. That way, I could relax and not get bored at the same time. Sounds like a good plan to me. I think I'll leave tomorrow. It is summer break after all, so what's holding me back? I think I'll go talk to my friends about it.
July 1, 2004, 10:00 PM: Well, that didn't go as well as I'd hoped, but oh well, my vacation, not theirs. First, I told my darling sister Dawn. Know what the bratling said? "Roadtrip! So, when are we leaving, Buffers?" I HATE it when she calls me that. I told her I was going alone. She shut up after that. She's just jealous because I'm the Slayer and she's not.
Then, I talked to Xander and Willow, who just happened to be conveniently in my Living Room. They didn't take it very well either. Willow went on a rant about how I'm "supposed to be the Slayer, and I can't just up and leave like that! That's abandoning responsibility. Don't do this Buffy!" In nicer terms, I told her to stick it.
Then, Xander started going on about "What are we going to do without you here, Buffy? You know we can't fight like you! Don't leave us!" Pitiful little man. I told him he'd deal. Now, I need to go pack so I can leave in the morning.