The Confrontation....

Faith could feel their stares and thought o.k. so far no one has tried to hit this could be a good sign, But no sooner than she had the thought and looked up to meet their eyes she felt a smack to the side of her face. It had stung and it had also startled her that the first to make a move had been Willow. Well not really but somehow she thought Buffy would be the first to swing. All eyes were shocked that Willow had made such a move and Buffy had stepped forward just in case Faith decided to repay the favor. But was suprised to see Faith just standing shocked as much as the rest of the group. They were all startled when Faith looked to Willow rubbing the place she had just been struck. Then giggle and say I guess I had that one coming Red probably more but before anyone decides they will go next I just wanted you to know I'm not here to cause trouble. I just came here to say what I have to and then I'll leave.

That's when Buffy asked with a very annoyed voice Why would we want to hear anything from you after everything you've done. I think it would be better if you just leave now before I do something alot worse than Willow.

That's when broke Willow in and said no Buffy let her say what she has to I think it will be good for us all if she explains everything. Buffy just stared in amazement then said Wil you just slapped her how can you go from that to wanting to hear anything she say's.

Willow grabbed Tara's hand and said I don't don't know what made me slap her maybe just from the shock of seeing her now after everything that has happen. But I do know that if we don't let her say her peace then I for one will always wonder what is was and why she did those things. I guess it'll be some kinda closure for us all and I think we all need that after everything we've been through.

Buffy looked around and everybody seemed to agree so she looked back to Faith and more or less growled Fine say what you have to say then I may decide not to kick your ass which I think will be very doubtful.

Faith looked to Willow in thanks and knew the girl had just given her a chance that everybody knew she didn't deserve.

Once again she looked to the ground and said before I start I want you all to know that I know what I did was wrong and I'll never be able to forgive myself let alone expecting you all to. But I wanted to say I'm sorry for everything and if I could I would take it all back but as we all know I can't and what's done is done. I just wish I hadn't hurt you all.

When I first came here I was young and still full of anger so when you all tried to make me one of you. I was'nt ready for that and twisted it into something I could deal with. Which was thinking that you were just using me for some side kick that could help when needed but the rest of the time was just some street trash you did'nt need around. I know that was wrong and I realize that now but as I said I was'nt used to anybody caring

I also know it was'nt any excuse to do the things I did. But when the mayor took me in and treated me like more than a useless pawn I let the darkness take over and did'nt care who got hurt. Even then I knew it was wrong and at first I was really only going in to find out what needed to be done to stop his plans. Then when it seemed like you all thought the worse it just hurt to think that none of you could believe that I could actually be trying to help and the only way I knew to stop hurting was to do the hurting myself and that's what I did. I really am sorry for everything.

She heard Buffy laugh and it caused her to look up. That's when Buffy hit her and asked you expect us to believe that it's probably just some plan to try and get us to let you back in so you can hurt one of us or even try to kill us. Well Faith I'm not falling for it thier the only family I have left and I'll be dammed if I let you or any one else hurt them.

Xander had been quiet through it all but when he seen Buffy hit Faith he knew he had to stop her

Somewhere in some small part of his mind he knew Faith was being honest even if she had tried to strangle him.

He put his hand on Buffy's shoulder and told her to stop that there was no reason for her to react that way well actually there was but right here and now Faith was'nt doing anything to hurt any of them.

Buffy stared like he had gone crazy and said Don't tell me your falling for her Bullshit to especially after what she's done to you. Am I the only one that is'nt gonna believe her lying ass.

Xander just shrugged and said he didn't know he was just tired of the anger and pain it was time to let go. They should just leave everything in the past.

She just laughed and looked back to Faith. Then asked is that all you had to say if it is you better go now before I decide to ignore them and bring you some serious pain. Because unlike them I know your up to something.

Faith rubbing her jaw once again said well there was one last thing but it's to you more than it is them.

Buffy lifted an eyebrow and said this should be interesting go ahead Faith what is it you want to say what that it should have been me that got stuck with the knife and not you. Well sorry Faith afraid not just goes to show who is the true slayer and who is the wannabe.

Everyone was a little shocked by Buffy's hatefulness But Faith wasn't she knew it would be brought up. She just shook her head and said No B, that's not what I wanted to say. What I want to say is that I Love You am in Love with you have been since the day we met and probably always will be and your the one I the most sorry to.

Again the scoobs were shocked by what was said and who said it considering Faith had pretty much made it look like she hated Buffy.

They all sat in an erie silence and waited to see what Buffy's reaction would be.