-1Summary:I wrote this story about 6 years ago and completely forgot about it until I found it while I was cleaning out my room. It's in script format, but if people like what I have so far I'll keep writing more.
Disclaimer:Joss owns everything in the Buffyverse, and I just envy him.
Chapter 2:Time to Say Goodbye
Buffy::She is in her room packing when her phone rings, she answers. :: Hello?
Willow:: Buffy?
Buffy::Hey Will!
Willow:: I hate to say this but we need you at the magic shop.
Buffy:: I can't exactly do that, I'm sort of in the middle of something.
Willow:: What? Why?
Buffy:: Gather the whole gang up and come over to my house. I have an announcement.
Willow:: You're not marrying Spike again? Because I swear I didn't cast any spells.
Buffy:: No…just come over and I'll explain it then.
Willow:: Alright. ::She hangs up::
::About thirty minutes later the doorbell of the Summers' residence rings.::
Dawn:: She walks to the door and pulls it open to see Willow, Xander, Giles, Tara and Anya all staring back at her with quizzical expressions on their faces. ::
Giles:: Why hello Dawn…do tell me…where is your sister?
:: Meanwhile in Buffy's room upstairs, Buffy and Spike are in full on horizontal make-out session on top of Buffy's bed.::
Dawn:: She's upstairs packing.
Xander:: Packing? Little Buff's going somewhere?
Anya:: I hope she has a nice trip!
Willow:: She shoots a glare at Anya. ::
Tara:: She looks over to Dawn.:: Is it because of your mom?
Giles:: Dawn…do you mind calling for Buffy?
Dawn:: She turns towards the stairwell and screams up the steps.:: Buffy!
:: A minute or so later Buffy and Spike walk out of her room and make their way down the steps and take notice of the rest of the gang gathered around the bottom of the stairs. ::
Xander:: Buffy, was Spike harassing you up there? I keep telling him he's never going to get in your pants but I don't think he takes no for an answer.
Spike::Sod off.
Willow:: She changes the subject.:: Dawn told us your were packing?
Buffy:: She took in a deep breath and nodded.:: Yeah, I was. Why don't you guys sit down.
:: Everyone moves into the living room and takes a seat.::
Buffy:: Well I guess there's no easy way to say this so I'm just going to say it. I'm moving, we're moving, me and Dawn.
:: Looks of shock would appear across everyone's faces. ::
Buffy:: Only temporarily though. My Dad wants Dawn and I to move back in with him because my Mom's being transferred to a better hospital in LA. I think it's better for Dawn to be there.
Giles::What about your training?
Buffy::I've already spoken with Wesley and we've worked out arrangements for me to train with him while I'm there, which shouldn't be too long if all goes well.
Giles::I understand. You know, I'm only a phone call away for support, if you need anything Buffy.
Anya::Don't worry, I won't miss you. Have a nice trip!
Buffy:: Well I apologize for telling you all in such a rushed manner but time is not of the essence. Our bus leaves in a half hour.
Dawn:: She drags the suitcases into the hallway.:: Buffy, we need to leave now.
Giles:: He looks to his slayer with a reassuring look.:: I'll drive you.
Buffy:: She smiles to Giles in appreciation. :: Thanks. ::Moments later her eyes wander over to Spike who had been mute throughout the duration of the conversation. their eyes lock. ::
Spike:: Within seconds he walks up to Buffy and grabs her by the hips, pulling him against his body and kisses her on the lips.
Xander:: He's flabbergasted. :: What? Did I miss something or did I just imagine Spike and Buffy playing tonsil hockey?
::Buffy and Spike pull away to be met by the attention of their peers. ::
Willow:: She looks to Buffy. :: You and Spike are…
Buffy:: Not that far…but we're looking into it. :: She looks over to Spike with a smile on her face.::
Xander:: What about Riley? Are you forgetting that you two were involved like five seconds ago?
Spike::Sod off you stupid bint.
Buffy::OK! I'm leaving now! Dawn, lets go!
Anya:: Have a nice trip! Bring me back something pretty and expensive!
:: Later on, in Giles' car en route to the bus station::
Giles::Now Buffy I must stress how much you have to be careful, Los Angeles is a large city, and that means there's that more opportunities for demons and whatnot.
Buffy:: I will…you have nothing to worry about. It's nothing I haven't handled before.
Dawn:: Yeah right, I'm sure it's going to be 'Angel, Angel, Angel' the whole time we're there.
Buffy:: She rolls her eyes.
:: The rest of the ride the three of them sit in silence. After arriving at the bus station, Dawn and Buffy get on the bus to Los Angeles. Once they arrive they take a cab to Hank Summers' residence. ::
:: Upon arrival at their old home, they knock on the door and wait.::
:: A tall man, brownish hair, had the look of Hank Summers, answers the door. ::
Hey kiddo!
Buffy:: Hey Dad.
Hank::Dawnster!
Dawn:: Hey Dad:: She flung her arms around his torso, giving him a big hug. ::
Hank:: He hugs back and then lets her go.:: It's like the two of you grew overnight.
Buffy:: Dawn, why don't you stay here and get situated. I'm going to go take a walk. :: She turns around and walks back down the sidewalk, leaving her luggage on the front steps. She suddenly felt overwhelmed with emotion, emotion that she thought was buried. ::
