AuthorÕs note: I got this idea from Absolutezero1Õs story ÒRunning Away.Ó It only went up to chapter 6 and just stopped. This is kind of my version of the idea of that story. And itÕs my first story so please be nice and review! Disclaimer: I, of course, own nothing, sadly. Time: post S2 BtVS and AU X-men Evolution. She was lying on a beach, the sun warm on her skin and the smell of saltwater all around her. Buffy breathed in deeply and smiled in happiness. Suddenly a tall figure clouded the sun. Angel smiled as he took BuffyÕs hand and pulled to her feet. ÒAngel?Ó She gasped. ÒHow are you here? YouÕre gone, I - oh god, Angel, IÕm so sorry, please -Ó ÒShhh...Ó He said, kissing her softly. ÒIÕm fine now, everythingÕs ok.Ó ÒI missed you so much,Ó Buffy began, but suddenly she noticed the black shadows flooding the air all around them. ÒAngel, whatÕs going on?Ó ÒDonÕt you know?Ó He laughed. his laughter turned into a scream as the blackness swallowed him. ÒAngel!Ó Buffy screamed Buffy opened her eyes, the desolete feeling she carried with her these days sinking in again as she realized it had only been a dream. She sat up as the bus pulled into the station, trying to decide whether she should get dinner or just look for a good bridge to wait out the night under. She got off the bus uncertainly as she took in her new surroundings. She decided to forgo dinner and save her money for an apartment. This pace did not look like a great place to be homeless in. She started walking down an ally to her left, hoping that it would lead to a park or something. She didnÕt notice the figure following her into the darkness. IÕll update as soon as I can. Please R&R!