Title: Starting Over, Again

Disclaimer: Okay, I think everyone knows by now that neither I nor anyone else who write a BtVS/Angel fanfic owns these characters! They belong to Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy…blah, Blah, BLAH! I'm sorry to sound sour, but I wish I did own this, but I would never be clever enough to come up with such an AMAZING storyline!

Summary: Originally called "Life Is What You Make It." Buffy is thrown a curve ball when she is forced to move her whole Slayer Army out of Rome. She and Angel move first to help their contractor build up the new home and school. A knew Big Bad comes along to make hell for Buffy and Angel. What will come of Buffy's attempt to relocate?

Rating: T to M

Author's Notes: Well, I guess the way to explain this is that I started to write Season 8 fics, but due to mental deficiencies, I couldn't come up with ideas for between post "Chosen" and "Not Fade Away." So, we'll call this Buffy season 8. Now, I did write a fic before this one, but certain family members miss placed it on me so forgive me if some things don't make sense in this story. Now finally, I hope you enjoy it and please let me know what you think! Feedback really helps me a lot!

Spoilers: I can use anything from the TV shows and my other stories. Also, this includes the missing story. One major event you will be confused about that I've mentioned in the beginning is that I made Spike and Dawn a couple. Complain all you want, I just happened to see the chemistry between these two characters… We'll also have some closure from Angel Season 1 episode "I Will Remember You."

Feedback: I REALLY want people to respond because the only people who've read any parts of my stories aren't BtVS/AtS fans!!!!!

Chapter 1

"Oh no," mumbled the blond slayer. Buffy had hoped this day would not have come, especially right now. Everything was getting better in her life. Of course, now that Angel and Buffy found happiness, things were going to get screwy. Fate always seemed to work that way, especially when it came to the relationship of the Slayer, Buffy, and the vampire turned human, Angel.

The couple was out on the town that night, checking out the club scene. Even though it took some time, Buffy coaxed Angel onto the dance floor for some very upbeat, fast paced songs. They enjoyed a couple of drinks at the bar, a quick bite, and even a demon fight, where Angel found out that Buffy had found some very surprising places to keep weapons close by, but still concealed. After a quick make out session, the happy couple made their way home, planning on another romantic night in their bedroom, until they came to the front door. Nailed to the door was an eviction sign, indicating that they had thirty days to leave before they were sent to jail.

"This can't be happening," said a shocked slayer. Buffy ripped the sign off the door and stomped into the house, she was so furious. Buffy attempted to slam the door, but Angel caught it before it smacked him in the nose. All previous plans were forgotten.

Buffy strolled into the living area to see that Willow and Giles were still up. They both realized that something bad had happened. Buffy stormed into the living room holding a piece of paper that was then shredded by her. Angel walked in behind her, putting a hand on her shoulder. "It's okay. We'll find something, it'll be okay," he whispered comforting words into her ear.

Giles responded first. "Is e-everything alright?"

Buffy couldn't speak. She just went up to her bedroom, leaving the shredded pieces of paper on the floor, and leaving Angel dumbfounded. "What's going on?" asked the quizzical witch.

Angel replied, "That paper," he pointed to the pieces on the ground, "is an eviction notice. Apparently if we're not out of here in thirty days, we're going to be put in jail."

"Oh my God! That can't be," was Willow's response. Giles just rubbed the bridge of his nose. "How are we going to ship everyone out of here? Where are we going to go?"

"I don't know, but we better figure something out fast, or we will have major problems." Angel took up as leader. "Willow, can you check up on how real this eviction is. Giles, there is no need to worry the others until we know what is going to happen. Now, I've got a very upset slayer I need to converse with." Angel left the room with Willow researching and Giles was checking out large living places to possibly move into.

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Dawn had been in the kitchen having late night snack when she heard the adults talking. She heard Angel say, "Eviction notice." Dawn freaked out and ran upstairs to tell Spike.

"We need to do something to help, Spike!" Dawn exclaimed. "I am not in the mood to be moving again in my teenage life."

"But what can we do? Dawn, luv, there's nothing to be done. We'll just have to get over it and move." Spike paused. "Why are you so damn hesitant about moving to a new city?"

Dawn sighed, "I don't know, I just- I guess I really like Rome. It's new, it's different, it's trendy. I just didn't really expect to be leaving it so soon."

Spike just smiled at her. He knew how she felt. He had been to Rome many times, but no matter what the city threw at him, he always came back and felt welcome. "I guess I understand your feelings, pet." He held her face in his hands and lightly kissed her lips. The new couple fell back onto their bed.

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Angel walked into his and Buffy's master bedroom. He found Buffy asleep in bed with her formal clothes still on. He lightly chuckled at the sight of her. He locked the door and then went to tend to Buffy. You must have been grumpy from exhaustion, Angel thought. First, he took off her pumps, then put light kisses on her fresh clean feet. He pulled out her pink silk nightgown. Then, Angel gently her dress and put the nightgown on her. Angel then tucked her under the blankets and placed a light kiss on her forehead, moving the stray light blond strands of hair out of her face. Angel unbuttoned his shirt and slid it off his back after taking his socks and shoes off. Turning off the light, Angel crawled into bed next to his beloved. He put his strong, muscled arms around her. She cuddled closer to his warm body.

"You know, you didn't even get past taking my shoes off before I was awake."

Damn, now I'm figured out. She's becoming more sensitive to my touch. That's not fun. Angel laughed, "I guess you caught me."

"Yeah." Buffy sounded unamused.

Angel sensed she was still upset. "Hey, just because we won't have this place much longer doesn't mean that we can't move to a better place. Personally, this room bugs me, it feels used."

Buffy cracked a smile. "Okay, you just earned yourself some major points. I don't know what we can do. There aren't many places that can house a group our size, especially seeing the new generation should be coming up soon. We have to be prepared."

"And we will be," Angel said confidently. "We just have to give it some time. I have an idea as to what we can do, but I'm not sure."

"Care to fill me in?"

"I don't know. I kind of want to surprise you."

"Oh come on, you can't do that to me." She slipped her hands around his neck and moved in for the kiss. Angel feverishly returned the need for it. Buffy had her hands stroking Angel's back and Angel's fingers were tangled in Buffy's long, golden threads. She broke the kiss, smiling coyly. "You know, didn't we have a long night planned for us?"

Angel returned the same smile. "I think we might have." Okay, maybe not ALL forgotten. They kissed again, Buffy lowering them closer to the bed.