Explanations and Confusion

Disclaimer in first chapter. In case you don't know I redid the first chapter, I hope it makes more sense now.

IMPORTANT READ THIS! Switches between Buffy's POV and Dawn's. Ok for this to work things have changed. I wrote this without really watching to ep before hand, so I know that it won't work with how it really happens. But this is AU, as in my universe not Joss's. Anyway, let's pretend that they just toke his soul out and that no one has gone down yet. Also that everyone is not in the main area at the moment. Cordy's in her room, Connor's out hunting, and Wes is in the office with Lorn, Fred, and Gunn. Oh and Cordy and Connor never were together, cause that's just sick and wrong. Enjoy!


Buffy's POV

I can't believe I'm here. I can't believe I just took off; I just told Dawn to pack and told Will that I had to do something. I told her that I had to go and that I would call her when I knew what was up. I know that she wanted to come too, but I can't deal with her right now, just Dawn. This was going to be just her and me time, I've been neglecting her recently. I know that and I know that she wants to be helpful, and that she feels like I don't know that. That I don't understand or care, but I do. More than she can ever know.

I think she knows what's going on, or at least she's waiting for me to tell her. But she knows that it is important, and that I need a little space right now. However I think she also knows what this little trip is about, or who. Sometimes it's like she can read me like a book, and yet at others it's like she doesn't know me at all. I'm glad that this is one of her understanding times, cause I don't think I can explain anything right now.

It's been a little under an hour since we left Sunnydale, and I think I should start explaining. So I tell her everything, about when I was in heaven and about my theory on Angel and me. And I think she understands, and that she will support me in this and in what we will face when we get home. Giles will be very upset with me for this one. But that's then, now we have to deal with what's going on here in LA.

Dawn's POV

After Buffy spilled on what's been going on with her, I understand her better than I ever have. I know why she was such a wreck when she came back; well I mean I understand more. Cause I already knew the basics to that one, but I don't think that even Spike knew about her connection to Angel. Or maybe he did and that's why he did what he did last year. I don't want to know either way. But I'm worried, if Angel is gone when we get there I think she's going to break. And I don't know if anyone will be able to put her together after this one. But then again what if he's not gone gone, but only gone. As in what if he's Angelus again. I know for a fact that she won't be able to kill him, it was hard enough before, but now she knows that she can be with him someday. And suddenly we stop.

"Well, we're here."

I look around and see a giant hotel, well not really giant but I've been in a small house with lots of other people recently. So this is giant. And I'm rambling in my mind!

"Wow! This is huge, how many people live here?" I spoke before I could think and realize I what I just said sounds stupid, of course Angel would have a big place. He doesn't get out much in the day.

Buffy answers smiling, "Yeah can you just imagine if we had this much room? It would be like the girls were hardly there!"

I laugh at that, and realize that we are still in the car. I look over at Buffy and see that she must have realized this too.

"So are we going in, or do you think they will come to us?" I ask jokingly. And it works, she laughs for the first time in months. I smile and grab her hand, "It's going to be fine sis. I just know it!"

Smiling she nods her head and opens her door, I follow suit. And soon we are both out and standing in front of the doors. I look at her questionably. She smiles at my silent question, and grabs the handle. Soon we are standing in the middle of a beautiful atrium; I look around in wonder as Buffy looks for someone to talk to. As if her silent call had been heard someone steps out of the office. The movement catches both Buffy's and my attention. But what was the real shock, for me at least, was who it was.

"Wesley?" I ask in bewilderment. I look over at Buffy, but she is just looking at him with interest. I guess he joined Angel before she died. Otherwise she would be as confuse as I am.

My call had startled him, and he whirled around to stare at us in wonder. Then someone else comes out of the office he was just in, three someone's actually. But the green one motions to them to stay where they are.

"What are you two doing here?" He asked.

"Simple. I can't feel him, so what is it? Is he in hell?" Buffy asked rather calmly, considering she was close to tears mere minutes ago. But I realize that Wes might be a bit confused by her crypticness.

Buffy's POV

He looks confused. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe he's fine and I just can't feel him anymore. But that thought makes me feel worse than thinking he's in some hell dimension. I'm so lost in thought that if Dawn hadn't been here, I would never get him to understand me.

"She means that she knows that something is wrong with Angel. We came to find out what it is." Dawn says in an understanding voice. If it's for my benefit or for Wesley's I don't know, but it doesn't matter. Her voice woke me from my thoughts and I can try to explain everything a lot better if I'm not lost in my mind.

Wesley looks like he understands now; I am soo glad I brought Dawn with me. He motions us to come and sit. We do and wait for him to explain.

"Well, it is quit a shock to see you here. But you have come at an interesting time; we are in the middle of another apocalypse. The one causing havoc has been wiped from any and all books. But we knew that at one point Angelus had met him, so we hoped that we could ask him."

"Wait, wait." I interrupted, "are you saying that you removed his soul?"

He looks embarrassed, "Yes, we did. But it was done magically. He was in a cage, and we had a shaman perform a ritual that made Angel experience a moment of perfect happiness. Everything was thought of before hand."

I stare at him, "If you covered all these so called bases, then why didn't you call me? I knew when he left, what if I had been in a fight? I could of been killed!" I'm mad, and I know that I shouldn't yell at him. But jeez he could have killed me! If

Dawn hadn't grabbed onto my arm while I was yell at him, I would probably be shaking him instead of just glaring.

Oh well, but now I feel like I need to hit something, or someone.

It's after dark, I look over at Dawn. "Do you want to come?" is all I say and she knows what I meant. Nodding she goes over to our bags, left on the stair, and grabs my slay bag.

Without a backwards glance I turn and start to leave. "We'll be back in 2 hours, give or take. I'll tell you everything I know then, and I'll do all that I can to help with your beast." Then I leave, I know that Dawn will say a bit more and then she'll join me. I have a lot of steam to let off.

Dawn's POV

I stay there looking at Wesley for a second; I glance over to the others in the room. They are going to want an explanation and I don't know if Buffy can do that yet, but as I think this the demon smiles at me and I know that he'll understand no matter what.

Looking back at Wesley again I say. "She's not mad at you really. We just have a lot going on at home, and she was really worried that he had left her again. We'll be back soon, and then you and she can sit down and talk everything out."

I turn to leave but his voice stops me, "How did she know?"

I look at him confused, "You mean about Angel? She always knows."

He shakes his head, "No, that it's called the Beast."

I understand now and smile at him, "She didn't." and with that I join my sister.


Well, I wrote more! It could probably be a little bit better, but I wanted to put this out for those of you that are reading this. Thanks to all of you who are reading, and for the few who have reviewed. You are why I wrote more! If you want me to go on, you just need to push that little button at the bottom left side of the screen. Oh come on it's not that hard! Please? Bye all kat