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Chapter 1: Chapter One

Author's Notes: Okay this is my first fanfic ever so if it sucks I'm really sorry but I hope that when you guys review it, I'll get better. Thanks a lot...

Dawn's POV

Dawn was devastated. Faith was the only one who never treated her like a kid, like she didn't belong. She had always been there for her, even way back in Sunnydale. Now Faith was leaving, for good, and Dawn wasn't sure if she'd ever see her again.

"I've got to go Kiddo. There's plenty in the world to still see and do you know."

"Do you really have to leave? You could do all that here with us." Dawn replied

"Ya well...lets just say it'll be easier for everyone if I do this on my own from now on. Somewhere else too." Faith sighed

"But what about me? It won't be easier for me" Dawn argued

Faith reached over and placed a hand on Dawn's shoulder "I know and I'm sorry Kiddo but it's the only way I can find out who I am now and where I'm meant to be."

"Okay, you'll keep in touch though right? Don't even think of disappearing on me or I'll...try do something horrible to you." Dawn threatened

Faith smirked a little "Sure, I'll send you a letter once in awhile. Maybe even a postcard too. Just make sure you behave while I'm gone okay? And try not to annoy your sister too much either."

Faith picked up her duffle bag, looked up at the castle one more time, faced Dawn again and turned around, walking out of her life for the last time.

It wasn't until five months later that Dawn heard from Faith again and just like she had promised, a letter had arrived with a postcard inside from New York and a photograph of Faith with a guy who she would soon discover was Danny. No one realised who the letter was from but from Dawn's reaction to the letter they realised it must be either a guy or someone really close to her but none of the Scoobies could figure out who.

Faith's POV

So here I was on a flight back to the States with only a starting point of New York. A good friend of mine, no a brother or as close to one as I had ever had, stayed there. I knew I had to get away from the Scoobies, from her before I lost myself all over again just like in Sunnydale. Then, I went crazy because of Angel but now the thought of her being with another slayer well that just hit a little too close to home for me. So I packed my stuff, gave the G-man a heads up and left before anyone could stop me. I felt a little bad for the squirt though because she seemed to be genuinely upset that I was leaving but like I said before, I really had to go.

Anyway, back to the present. I wanted to find myself again because now after so many years of being told I was worthless and believing it, I could finally say I wanted to make something of myself and not just be Faith Lehane, vampire slayer. That's where Danny came in. I first met him back in LA after I had been released on parole into Angel's care. He had been visiting the AI team as he was a business associate and a long-time friend of Angel's. I hadn't been too sure about him at first but after spending time with him on patrols we clicked and now I was hoping he'd be able to help me out.

As I stepped into the airport I was surprised when I saw him carrying a sign with my name on it and the goofiest grin ever on his face.

"Is this some plan to embarrass me in front of all these people?" I asked

"If you want to look at it that way go ahead but I thought it would be easier for you to spot me if I had a sign" Danny replied with a smirk

"Okay then maybe I'll let you walk with me if you promise not to embarrass me any more" I was actually really happy that he had cared enough to come by and pick me up, especially with the short notice I gave him. I'm still not used to people caring though so I couldn't make it obvious how touched I was by him being there.

We picked up my bag and walked out into the chilly November air straight to range Rover parked near the entrance.

"I know it isn't the latest but I wasn't sure how many bags you had so I needed to come in something practical" Danny explained. He has a car fetish like no one I've ever seen so him not driving around in the latest BMW or Ferrari is a bit of a surprise for me

"No problem as long as I get to drive it soon" I replied

He laughed "Right like I'd ever let you get a chance to scratch any of my cars"

I smiled and sat in the car. As we drove out the airport I realised this was another chance for me and as I looked across to my friend as he sang along to his Red Hot Chili Peppers CD I realised that maybe my life was finally turning around for the better

Kennedy's POV

So no one has figured out that the letters for Dawn are from Faith. Honestly I'm not surprised. They never seemed to accept her for anything other than a business associate. I doubt they've even noticed that she isn't working for them anymore. I know she told Giles because I asked him about her so apart from him and Dawn no one else knows. I hope she's okay out there