One of the reviews from my other story wanted Dawn/Connor so this story kind of came about from that thought.

Usual disclaimer none of the characters belong to me all rights belong to Joss

Chapter One : When the dark can be necessary

Buffy awoke on the dunes of LA, she stood up taking in her appearance looking down at her clothes. Jesus she thought her friends could have picked better clothes for her to wear for eternity. Friends that brought up bitter thoughts it was there fault she was ripped from heaven. In that moment though she felt a pain in her chest, something was wrong with Angel. Her limbs were still stiff from her resurrection but she was desperate to put one foot in front of the other, she could her bond with Angel and Buffy knew her mate was in trouble.

Buffy followed the pull to a dock close by, she came upon the pair a young couple who were trying to drop Angel to the bottom of the ocean. It was wrong not only did it mean that they were trying to harm her Angel but this went beyond simple hatred this would be torture for her mate.

Not knowing her own strength she moved forward knocking out the girl with a rock, she crumpled Buffy winced it seemed her strength was a little different with her resurrection, the fog was clearing from the resurrection . Buffy winced "My bad I only wanted her out for a while, what the hell do you think your doing ?" she demanded of the young kid. The boy reminded her so much of Angel but the hatred in his eyes belonged to that of her demons ex. "Who are you?" Buffy shrugged she wasn't quite sure something was different with her resurrection she was darker and feeling the pull towards Angel more. "Angel you okay?"

Angel was ecstatic his mate had returned to him, in that moment the demon and the soul were in perfect harmony, but the moment of pure happiness due to the fact that Buffy was alive tipped the balance and the demon broke free.

"His my son lover,"

Buffy registered the name and knew the demon was free, but she didn't care. "So incapacitate him, not kill him," she wanted a little direction from him.

Angelus couldn't help but smirk it seemed that his mate was now dark enough to except his demon, which surprised him, "That would be grand lover all three of us need a chat,"

Connor arrogance over his abilities in the end were his undoing that and Buffy's slayer essence had mutated. She was now half demon it meant she had returned darker. For her the world was no longer black or white, but the one thing she did know was, she would fight for her mate. Connor's moves were quick and she was impressed by his agility but after a few moments and the need to be with her mate meant she fought and incapacitated him quicker by taking a metal bar and wrapping it around his arms, behind his back. She ripped up the top of what would have been the cage of her mate. Angelus popped up and pulled her into an intense kiss, "How are you back lover," he asked with not a small sound of awe and relief he knew of nothing that could bring her back safely or he would have.

The blonde though was becoming aggravated "Whose the mother Angelus?", she'd never called him by his demon name and it made him shiver with anticipation it was a further indication that she was accepting his demon.

Connor himself was confused at how could a little slip of a girl could restrain him. Angelus was smirking he sensed his mate wasn't even angered by his lose of soul so answered her question.

"Darla,"

Angelus couldn't help but chuckle at Buffy's growl and the anger flowed through the bond, "please tell me the resurrected bitch is dead," she asked in a menacing tone.

Angelus gave a nonchalant shrug "staked herself so Connor could be born,"

Buffy's eyes went wide the Darla she knew would never sacrifice anything unless it was to save herself. "Never knew the bitch had a good bone in her body,". Angelus couldn't help but smirk at the rolling jealousy he could feel coming from his mate.

"It's not like that lover, she was borrowing Connor's soul,"

Buffy's pathways were firing little quicker and the fog from resurrection was gone so she got a subtle dig in "Are you regretting naming him after your father now you've lost your soul again,". Angelus showed surprise "You've returned darker lover,". Buffy pulled him into a passionate kiss as proof "I'm yours,". Then with her own cold smirk "Powers that be brought me back they see two big bads coming and the only way to stop them is to have something nastier a against them.

Angelus was amazed and not a little amused "Why would we play by their rules?". Buffy shrugged "I think they are relying on the fact that you prefer to be the big bad,"

He laughed "It's true I don't play well with others, and you lover are you with me or against me?". The innocent look that crossed her features just didn't sit right "With you. I'm not going anywhere without my mate,"

He pulled her down into a passionate kiss, "Your mine," testing her sincerity remembering how badly they had fought the last time, then again if he admitted it part of it in Sunnydale was because she had made him feel. Buffy though was never submissive and grasped the back of his head and pulled him down into her own passionate kiss breaking the kiss with a lazy smile, "As your mine,"

Connor watched the exchange confused this was the demon that Holtz had lectured him about but he showed love toward this Buffy. He needed to think but Angelus leant down in front of him "I am the monster that Holtz lectured you about,"

Connor gasped in his heart he was confused and not a little confused after all he'd been about to torture his father, but the demon at the moment wasn't addressing this situation. Angelus wanted to confess instead, "I would have killed Holtz rather than let him take you from me, problem soul boy was riddled with guilt for what me and your mother did to his family. You see not being burdened with a soul has its advantages,"

Buffy came up to Angelus and absently laced her fingers with his, Angelus continued "You can now have no idea how precious a son is to a vampire so I'll give you a choice. You can come with me and Buffy and help us or I drop you off at soul boys group,"

Connor started to understand that Angelus wouldn't hurt him and wanted to understand things. "Why did you kill Holtz family?"

Angelus was surprised he figured that Holtz poison ran too deeply, and was pleased that his son was thinking. "I'm a demon and a ruthless one, our line is famed for it ask Buffy, I tormented her for months,". Buffy nodded and almost smiled at the boys wide eyed look "Well he forgave me for sending him to hell so we're quits," . Connors only comment was "What a domestic,"

Angelus gave a soft smile "Buffy was the vampire slayer I'd started an apocalypse she did her duty,"

Connor was bewildered and he knew the lore about vampire slayers "But you've bonded,". Buffy knew she needed to explain this "I love your father Demon, Soul and Person, his my mate. I've been taken from heaven I'm no longer a slayer. I'm stronger the once suppressed demon strength isn't,". Connor made his choice "I want to stay with you by the way can we avoid Angels gang they creep me out,"

They walked back to the car Angelus hand in hand with Buffy, with Connor by them, Connor really wanted explain, "Dad about the …." but his father just smiled "relax critically I can't help but be proud, it was beautiful and may be used against those who cross me,". It was a strange situation but Connor but couldn't help but feel proud that his dad was happy with him.

Angelus drove them up to the townhouse mansion he owned. Connor looked at the place "I'm sensing a theme with your places," Buffy looked at the place but it did remind her of the place in Sunnydale. Angelus just laughed at his sons comment "I like a certain style. Best of all none of soul boys gang know of the place. He noticed that this seemed to please both of the others.. He spoke up looking at his son "Why not explore your rooms the first level is yours,". Connor couldn't keep the surprise out of his voice "I have a level?"

The vampire gave a charming smile "Well you'll have to split it with Dawn but yeah you'll have a large space. You're a grown lad you need some space, ours will be the second level and the guests can be housed in the third"

Connor disappeared with a new found sarcasm, "thank you dad I take back every good thing I said about you,"

.It was probably the best thing that he could have said and all laughed at the comment before he ran off to explore the first level.

Once Connor left Angelus and Buffy moved towards the living room and the log fire was lit by Angelus. He sat down and Buffy snuggled in his embrace, "Not that I'm not grateful lover but how the hell did you come to my rescue?". Buffy didn't look into his eyes rather the fire.

"I was in heaven and happy, but suddenly I'm in front of the fates. Willow was bringing me back but the price was that I had to stop two big evils,". She then turned towards him and she smiled "they were affronted when I laughed in their faces. I told them even slayers had their limits and I'd reached mine,". Angelus couldn't help but picture the fates when his girl told them no. He asked seriously, "So what happened then,". Buffy looked cross for a moment and then answered," Bastards promised me extra strength they essentially let free my demon, then told me you were in trouble,"

Angelus had all the pieces fall together finally, part of him was angered that his mate had been taken and then used him to manipulate her.. "I'd say I'm sorry Mo'grea but, I can't help but I'm happy that you've returned to me,". She looked up and was surprised by the look of love it was face shown by Angel never Angelus. She wanted her lover to understand "I love you Angelus, Demon, Man, all,", then trying to relieve the tension "Besides I'm demon too, so I can't bitch,"

He smirked "Well my little dark slayer. I think it's time to show you what you mean to me ,". He did show her and let a word be said for demon/vampire strength. They woke up together at midday to find a note.

Went scouting for info back before dark.

I'll be careful you just seemed so peaceful.

Connor

They read and Buffy noticed the frown that crossed her lovers face, "What's wrong?"

He was still frowning, "It's weird I am a demon and a damn good one, but now I feel love for you and my son,". Buffy nodded understanding the demons predicament "Honey why can't you be a demon and feel. I mean I'm one and I know I love you,"

He thought about it and then grinned before pulling Buffy down for another kiss. They duelled for dominance, with Angelus winning. They were moving together pressing closer and they were about to pick up where they left off last night. Much to there joint annoyance they were interrupted by someone clearing there throat, "Son I love you but it best be important,"

Connor just grinned unrepentant "Well it's midday and you could walk outside without worrying about a suntan,". Angelus looked outside and grinned as sure enough it was dark. "Nifty, it allows us to sort a few things out,"

Buffy knew what he wanted to do "You want to bring the family back together, but how? Spike and Dawn are in Sunnydale,"

Angelus smile was so evil Machiavelli would blush "Well me and Con go to Sunnydale, he fits in at the bronze and gives a quiet message your alive and I want to talk to her without the others. Then when she's packing I'll explain to the group playing soul boy I received a letter from you and Dawn needs to come back to LA,"

Buffy knew it was an elegant way for them to get Dawn back to LA, "Spike will feel you and come to meet. What shall I be doing". Angelus just smiled "Well my Dark Queen you need to set up a meet, with the big bad beast,"

The innocent look didn't quite sit right on her features and it just made Angelus want to kiss her more. Buffy wanted to summarise "So I kill and gather minions to go one on one with the bad guy and his master,"

Angelus was ecstatic he couldn't help but think about what a demon his mate made "I reckon you can get that done in the six hours or so I'm gone,"