California Trippin'

Disclaimer-I don't own Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Dark Angel, only the parts that I make up in this story.

Summary-This is a crossover with Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Max, Alec, Jondy, and Krit leave Seattle in need of a vacation. Everything has blown over with the transgenics and familiars. The virus between Max and Logan is cured but they aren't together. The transgenics are free to roam around without the hate groups and so they decide to go to California, where Buffy and the gang are dealing with the First.

Time line-This story will take place in Buffy seventh season. Spike is out of the basement and no longer crazy. The gang knows they're dealing with the First and the potentials have started to arrive. It's, of course, after Dark Angel has ended. I know it's in the future but if I use those years in Dark Angel, I couldn't use the Buffy Time line.

Pairings-Some people might hate me for this but the final pairing won't be BS and MA. There will be a little as the story goes on but they won't end up together. I know Spike is in love with Buffy but I wanted to try something different. So it'll be Spike/Max and Alec/Buffy. I haven't decided if I'll pair anyone up with Jondy and Krit yet. I probably will I just don't know with who yet.

Chapter One-Welcome to Sunnydale

"I'm bored," Alec commented for what seemed like the millionth time. Max rolled her eyes.

"I know you are, but will you just shut your mouth?" she growled.

"I second that idea," Jondy muttered from across the room. Alec pouted.

"But I need something to do. I'm actually considering going to deliver packages...just for the hell of it," he complained.

"Then just remember that you don't need to. We have the day off," Max replied before taking a sip of her coffee. Alec sighed heavily.

"I wanna go somewhere," he whined. "Someplace fun. Let's go to Crash...or something...can we just get out of this apartment?"

"I wouldn't mind that," Krit agreed. Max exhaled slowly.

"Fine, let's go wander the streets. But it won't cure the dull factor, I bet," she said.

"Why are you here anyways?" Jondy asked. Max gave her a questioning look as she put on her coat. "I mean, why aren't you with Logan or something. I figured you'd wanna hang out with him now that you can touch him without him keeling over." Max averted her gaze.

"Don't really feel like it, I guess," she murmured. Alec smirked.

"This wouldn't have anything to do with a certain blonde, would it?" he teased. Max glared at him.

"No," she protested. Alec just looked at her. She grunted with exasperation. "Fine, it is. But I don't care. I told him to move on. I just didn't realize he'd do it with someone like Asha." She made a face of disgust.

"What's wrong with Asha?" Krit questioned as they walked out the door. Max didn't answer.

"Nothing," Alec replied. "She's perfect for ol' Log-boy. All into the heroics and stuff." Jondy rolled her eyes.

"We all were, a few months ago," she reminded them.

"But that was for the sake of the world," Max explained lamely. "If we didn't care, the familiars would have poisoned everyone." Alec smirked.

"Yeah, but you figured out how to squish their little plan didn't you?" he nudged her with his elbow. She smiled slightly.

"With help from everyone else," she said.

"Feeling modest are you big sis?" Krit grinned at her. She rolled her eyes and decided to change the subject.

"So where does everyone feel like going?" she asked. They all shrugged. "No ideas at all?" A few minutes passed as they continued down the street.

"We need a vacation," Jondy broke the silence. They stopped walking.

"Where would we go?" Krit questioned. Jondy ran a hand through her hair.

"I dunno, it was just an idea that popped into my head," she replied.

"I'd like to go someplace where it doesn't rain 362 days a year," Max commented.

"That's almost every place in the world, Maxie," Alec joked. Max punched his shoulder.

"I'm only talking about cities in the US, smart-ass," she replied. Alec rubbed his shoulder protectively.

"That's still a lot, though," Krit added. "We'd have to narrow it down."

"Well there is the issue of money," Jondy commented. "It'd have to be someplace not too far away."

"So I guess Hawaii and Florida are out?" Alec said. The others nodded. "Damn."

"What about California?" Max asked, a bright smile suddenly on her face. They all looked at each other, silently discussing it.

"Sure," they chorused.

"Where in California, though?" Krit asked. "There's a lot of sunny places we could go..."

"Any of you got an atlas, map or something?" Max questioned. They shook their heads. "Alright, I'll bet Logan has one. We can ask to borrow it and use his computer to search for hotels or whatever."

"I thought you didn't want to see him?"

"Changed my mind. And it's easier than going to buy one somewhere."

Logan's Penthouse...

"More wine, Asha?" Logan asked as he stood up from his chair. The blonde shook her head.

"No thanks, sweetie. I'm fine," she replied. Logan smiled and went into the kitchen.

"I'll get some more just in case," he said. As he set the bottle down on the table his door opened and the four transgenics walked in. "Max." Something still glinted his eyes every time he saw her. She just smiled sweetly, knowing that being bitchy right now wouldn't help them any.

"Hey buddy," Alec greeted and clapped him on the back. "How ya doing?" Logan readjusted his glasses after the force of Alec's hand sent them slightly askew.

"I'm fine, Alec, thank you. I was just in the middle of dinner with Asha. Is there something I can do foryou all?" he asked politely after Krit and Jondy ventured into his kitchen, no doubt in search for food.

"Yeah," Max answered. "Do you have a map of the US? Preferably with an enlarged view of California?" Logan's brow furrowed.

"Of course, why do you need it?" he asked as he went into his study with Alec and Max following close behind.

"Planning a trip," Alec answered. Logan handed Max a map.

"Where you planning on going?"

"A sunny place," Max said curtly, not looking up as she examined the map.

"How long are you gonna be gone?"

"Dunno."

"Who's going with you?"

"Do you have to ask so many questions Log-boy? It's not like you're a reporter or something..." Alec interrupted as he leaned over Max to look at the map. Logan's eyes flared slightly.

"I am a reporter," he said indignantly. Alec snorted.

"Not right now buddy. Don't really feel like being interviewed," he replied smirking. Logan rolled his eyes and Max hid a smile. "Find anything?"

"Sure did," Max answered as she left the room, taking the map with her. "Hey Krit! Jondy! Come here!" They arrived with a bag of cookies and two sodas. Logan sent them a look, which they ignored. "How does 'Sunnydale' sound to you guys?"

"Sounds sunny enough..." Krit commented before eating a cookie.

"Is that a 'great, lets's go' sunny enough?" Max questioned.

"Sure, when we going?" Jondy answered. Max glanced over at Logan.

"Soon as possible," she replied.

Max and OC's apartment...

"Can't believe ya leavin'," OC said as she leaned against the doorframe in Max's bedroom. "How long ya plannin' on vacationing?" Max shrugged.

"However long we feel like. We've just been so bored lately...after the war with the familiars, it feels like nothing's good enough," she replied. OC rolled her eyes.

"I'll never understand you transgenics types," she muttered. Max smirked.

"That's part of what makes us special. Mystery," she joked as she continued piling clothes and other necessities in her suitcases. "And possibly violence."

"And you leaving ain't got nothing to do with a certain spiky-blonde haired-former roller boy-wannabe superhero-man?" OC smiled. Max grunted as she carried her bags over to the door.

"No, it has nothing to do with Logan," she answered and put on her coat.

"Well, call me when you get to Sunnydale, Original Cindy worries sometimes," she said as she gave Max a quick hug. "Have fun, boo. And you better take care of her." she looked pointedly at Alec, who was waiting outside the door. He smirked.

"Don't think she'll need any protecting," he answered.

"Damn straight," Max replied as she passed him, handing him a suitcase. "But I'm still a dainty girl in need of a bellboy. And you're perfect for the job." Alec rolled his eyes but took the bag.

"Later OC," he called out as they headed towards the elevator.

"You guys ready to go?" Max asked when they reached the car. They nodded. "Let's ride then."

Sunnydale Airport...

"That was a boring flight," Alec commented as they got off the plane. Max rolled her eyes.

"Everything is boring to you," she replied.

"Only 'cause everything is boring," Alec retorted.

"Oh, that's a great attitude for a vacation," Jondy said sarcastically. Krit grinned.

"How far away is the hotel we're staying at?" he asked.

"Few blocks. We can just walk there," Max answered. The others nodded their consent and headed out the door. An old woman walked up to them and blocked their path.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't help overhearing. Are you planning on just walking to a hotel?" she asked. Max raised an eyebrow.

"Yeah...what's it to you?" she asked.

"Well, you people I guess are new here. It's nighttime. It's not safe to walk on the streets at nighttime," the old woman replied. Max smiled.

"Trust me lady, we know how to take care of ourselves," she said curtly before moving around her and out the door. The other transgenics followed her. The old woman shook her head sadly.

"It's always a shame when young people don't think to take advice. Always trying to do everything by themselves..." she wandered away.

Hotel...

"Well, this is an interesting place..." Jondy commented as she and Max unpacked. Max laughed softly.

"Guess it'll just take getting used to," she replied. They finished unloading everything and Max fidgeted slightly.

"Something wrong?" Jondy asked as she flopped down on one of the beds and turned on the tv.

"Well, I just still feel wide awake," Max answered. Jondy smiled.

"That's shark DNA for ya," she said.

"I feel like roaming around and getting to know the place, wanna come with me?" Max asked as she put her coat back on. Jondy shook her head.

"Sorry, but I just feel like watching tv all night. There's aFriends marathon on," she replied, eyes already glued to the screen. Max sighed.

"You sure?"

"Yeah, why don't you ask Alec and Krit to go with you?"

"Guess I'll have to..." Max left to go knock on Alec and Krit's room.

Alec answered the door without a shirt on. Max smirked.

"Guess you already feel at home, huh?" she joked. Alec rolled his eyes.

"Just getting comfortable," he replied. Max nodded.

"Feeling like exploring the town with me? I'm still wired," she asked. Alec smiled.

"Afraid to go alone?" he teased. Max glared at him.

"Not even. It's just no fun without a companion and Jondy's busy watching Friends," she retorted. "Will you just put on a shirt and come with me? Krit too, if he's awake." Alec opened the door wider so Max could step in and went to put a shirt on.

"Nope, he conked out right after he unpacked," he replied. "Just you and me Maxie." he returned with a shirt and his leather jacket on.

"Great, let's go," Max said before heading out the door with Alec in tow.

"Where should we explore first?" Alec asked as they walked down the street. Before Max could answer, someone crashed into her. Alec caught her before she fell over and she was able to steady herself. The other person, a young girl, had not been able to do the same. Max held out a hand to help her up. She just looked up at her, a terrified expression on her face.

"I'm not gonna hurt you, if that's what you're thinking," Max said softly, hand still reaching out. The girl finally grasped it and Max helped her up.

"I-I'm sorry I crashed into you. I-I wasn't paying attention, just had to get away," the girl explained, voice shaking slightly. Alec's brow furrowed.

"You okay now, kid?" he asked. The girl didn't answer, but kept looking in the direction she had come, as if expecting something. "Hello?"

"What?" the girl jumped slightly. "Did you say something?" Max looked questioningly at her.

"What's your name?" she asked. The girl fidgeted with her jacket, obviously unsure whether or not to tell her.

"Jessie," she finally said. Max smiled sweetly.

"I'm Max," she said and then gestured to Alec. "And this is Alec."

"N-Nice to meet you," Jessie smiled weakly.

"What were you trying to get away from?" Alec questioned. Jessie averted her gaze.

"I-I don't really know. I'm new in this town...I was supposed to meet someone but as soon as I got off the bus, I was attacked by something," she shivered. "Something was wrong with it's face." Alec and Max glanced at each other.

"A transgenic?" Alec mouthed. Max shook her head, but her expression was unsure.

"Who were you supposed to meet?" she asked Jessie.

"A girl," Jessie replied. "B-Buffy Summers, I think is her name." Max raised an eyebrow.

"You don't actually know the girl?" she asked, surprised.

"Well...no, I was just supposed to meet her and...she was supposed to take me to her house," Jessie tried to explain.

"Do you know where the house is?" Alec asked. Jessie nodded.

"I was trying to get there after the thing attacked me," she said.

"We can come along if you like, for protection," Max offered. Jessie smiled gratefully.

"Thank you,it shouldn't be too far from here..."

Buffy's House...

"What do you mean she wasn't there?" Willow questioned Buffy, who was pacing back in forth in the living room. "She just disappeared? Like...poof?"

"No, I just mean she wasn't there, Will. I was only a little late...I just figured she'd wait," she smiled sheepishly. She ran a hand through her blonde hair. "I have to go find her." Willow nodded. "Spike!" Spike sauntered into the room.

"You rang, luv?" he asked.

"Yeah, I need your help. A potential was supposed to be at the bus stop but when I got there, only a little bit late, she wasn't there. We need to find her," Buffy explained. Spike just nodded.

"Let's saddle up the horses then," he replied. Buffy grabbed her coat and they headed towards the door just as the doorbell rang. Spike sent Buffy a questioning look before opening it.

"Are you Buffy Summers?" Max asked as soon as the door opened. Spike smirked slightly.

"Depends if you're talking to me or her," he nodded his head towards Buffy. Max raised an eyebrow but didn't comment.

"My friend and I were out walking and this girl bumped into us. Said she was running from something and that she was supposed to meet a Buffy Summers at the bus station," Alec explained.

"I'm Buffy Summers," Buffy replied.

"Great," Max said simply. "Here ya go, Jessie. Be careful." She and Alec turned to go but Buffy's voice stopped them.

"Wait! Who are you?" she asked. Willow appeared at the door and invited Jessie in and Spike stayed in the doorway.

"I'm Alec and this is Max," Alec replied before turning to go again.

"Got a last name to go with those?" Spike asked.

"McDowell and Guevara," Max answered. "And are you gonna tell us your name or make us play 20 questions?" Spike smiled but didn't answer. He and Max just stared at each other. Buffy visibly frowned.

"His name is Spike," she supplied curtly. A slow smile spread across Max's face.

"Spike, huh?" she questioned. Spike turned his head to the side, silently daring her to make fun of it. "Creative. It's always interesting to find other people that give themselves names." Shock was visible on Buffy and Spike's face.

"How did you know he gave himself that name?" Buffy asked. Max shrugged and smiled.

"Gift of mine. I do the same thing. Give people names. Or at least, I used to," she replied.

"Yeah but you never very good," Alec muttered under his breath, thinking only Max could hear him.

"Named you, didn't I?" she whispered through her teeth. Spike gave them a quizzical look.

"You named him?" he asked. Max and Alec's eyes snapped to meet his. "Excellent hearing." The transgenics narrowed their eyes at him but didn't say anything.

"How could you name him?" Buffy asked, confused. "He looks older than you."

"Gave him a nickname," Max said quickly. Alec sighed heavily, obviously glad she had thought of a cover up in time. Buffy nodded in understanding but Spike continued to observe Max, not really believing it.

"Right, well, the bird and I best get back inside. Nice meeting you both," he said before turning back towards the house. Buffy smiled at the transgenics.

"Thanks again for finding Jessie. I was a little late..." she said. Alec grinned.

"No problem. Nice meeting you Buffy. We're new in town so it's great to know at least a few friendly people," he said. Buffy unwillingly found herself blushing.

His eyes are so penetrating...and beautiful...she thought as she shook his hand. His smile is so bright...Okay, stop daydreaming about the pretty stranger, Buffy. Now is so not the time to get involved with someone.

"Uh, thanks. Welcome to Sunnydale," she said aloud.

"We'll be seeing ya," Max said before grabbing Alec and walking away. Buffy stared after them for a few minutes before going back into the house. Spike was sitting on the stairs when she came in.

"They seem like nice people don't they?" he questioned. Buffy smiled slightly and sat down next to him.

"Yeah, they do," she agreed.

"The boy was a wee bit on the pretty side," he added, giving Buffy a sideways glance to see her reaction. She continued smiling.

"Yeah, he was," she said, knowing what Spike was doing. "The girl was beautiful too." Spike's eyes widened.

"Hey, I only said pretty. I didn't go as far to say 'beautiful'," he replied. Buffy rolled her eyes.

"But you were thinking it," she said before getting up and going up the stairs. Spike stared after her.

"Guess I am..." he muttered, a confused expression on his face.

A/N-That turned out longer than I had expected...oh well. I hope you liked it. Let me know if I should continue. This is my second fanfic but first crossover fic, so don't be too harsh. Please Review ;o)