Chapter 5.1
The car ride back the Victorian- Buffy was never sure if she would be able to call it home or not- was silent and fast. This time, she didn't mind Edward's sped. She understood it. Fast meant less time to think, less time to be overwhelmed, which was what Buffy usually always thought during these times. When they arrived home, an added group of four (two boys and two girls) were waiting to welcome them. Edward and Bella were out of the car faster then the speed of sound. Buffy was only steps behind and Giles was a little slow.2
"You rang?" The oldest boy, an obvious American Indian questioned. His voice was strange and emotionless. 3
"Yes." Edward responded, his voice just as unnaturally calm as the boys.4
"Daddy!" One of the girls groaned, rolling her eyes. She had Edwards bronze hair and Charlie's curls. It wasn't hard to spot whom she belonged to.5
"Renesemee." He responded just as calmly as the boy had, his eyes remained focused of the Indian.6
"Edward please." Bella spoke softly. "This isn't the time." It was only Bella's voice that seemed to calm Edward.7
"We have a problem." Edward said, in his steely 8
"Well, yea. I sort of got that." The Indian boy snorted. It was only then that he noticed Buffy and her gang.9
"You must be the new kids." He offered, which only made Buffy snort. Kids? He had to be kidding.10
"Slayer actually." She replied easily, she didn't smile though at the confused look the boy gave her. Instead, she half listened as Edward and the others explained the story for what felt like the hundreth time. No, imstead she focused on the situation. The disappearings. All girls, blood traces and nothing else taken. No demands. No nothing. And even though there was no evidence, Buffy did anything but ignore the sneaking suspicion that was curling itself tightly around her throat. The one that screamed this was all her fault. Somehow, Buffy understood that whatever was happening, it was because of her. It always was, wasn't it?11
Slowly, Buffy forced each muscle in her body to move as the group gathered in the back yard. Esme and several others were inside, cooking super. The others stayed outside, chit chating and lounging around. Buffy sat alone at a table someone had set up. Her mind reeled, thinking about the Angela girl and everything else. Three girls missing. And now that Buffy was here, she was certain it was only the beginning.12
"You know, their happy." The soft, musical voice shook Buffy back to reality.13
"Hmmm?" Buffy asked, looking up at the small, form of Rosalie Cullen.14
"Edward and Bella." Rosalie responded, "Several of us have noticed how you look at them. Though, not Edward or Bella. Yet. Their really happy."15
"Huh?" Buffy frowned, feeling stupid and confused.16
"Your into Edward aren't you?" Rosalie asked frowning.17
"No." Buffy said quickly, "I mean, he's...stunning...and all, but I'm done with fangs. I'm sorry. I didn't even realize I was staring." Rosalie laughed.18
"It's cool. As long as you know that their happy." Rosalie shrugged.19
"I know." Buffy laughed, but she also noticed that it wasn't her laugh.20
"So, you've dated a vampire before?" Rosalie questioned.21
"Two." Buffy nodded. "Although, I don't think you could call what Spike and I did actually dating."22
"You and Spike?" Rosalie curled her nose and Buffy snorted.23
"Yea. I was...really messed up." Buffy shrugged, "I mean, what do you expect from someone who died and came back?"24
"You died?" Rosalie questioned, eyebrows raised.25
"More then once." Buffy nodded. "Long story."26
"Right. I want to hear more about Mr. Fangs." Rosalie replied.27
"Catching the lingo I see," Buffy laughed, "It was a long time ago."28
"You don't have to talk about it if you don't want." Rosalie replied.29
"Oh it's okay." Buffy shrugged, "I'm over it. Mostly. Angel was my first...true love. And I thought we could make it work. Like you and Emmett...or...Edward and Bella. But it didn't and a lot of people got hurt because of it."30
"Was he evil?" Rosalie asked, arching an eyebrow.31
"Yes and no. Angel...was different...even for your type of Vampires. He was cursed with a soul."32
"A soul? That would be such a curse?" 33
"It happened a long time ago. When he was what they would call a young vampire. He killed a gypsies daughter and in vengance the gyspy cursed him with a soul. If he ever experienced one true moment of happiness, he would be turned back to Angelus, his demonic form." Buffy replied, her voice had gone still as memories flooded back to her.34
"Oh, and he did," Rosalie understood, "With you."35
"Yes." Buffy nodded slowly, "With me."36
"And that didn't go to well did?" Rosalie whispered.37
"No, it didn't."38
"So, it kind of ended things huh?" Rosalie breathed. Buffy could only nod.39
"Yea, I had to kill Angel." Buffy could barely hear herself muttering the words.40
"Oh my god." Rosalie gapsed. Buffy just nodded.41
"Yea, Angelus created a portal to a hell deminsion that would've destroyed the world. The only way to stop it, was by throwing him in. And just as he died, he got his soul back."42
"Wait, he got his soul back?" Rosalie asked. Buffy nodded again.43
"Willow did a spell." Buffy shrugged.44
"But I thought you said Angel was in Los Angeles." The blonde questioned.45
"He is. He fought his way out of the hell deminsion." Buffy recalled.46
"And I guess that ended things." Rosalie commented.47
"Yea. We can't be together," Buffy shrugged as if it were nothing. "To much happiness and all."48
"And I thought we had it bad." Rosalie shook her head, her blonde hair shimmering in the wind, though there was no sun. "Do you still love him?" Rosalie asked. Buffy didn't answer, unsure of the question herself.49
"Sometimes. I miss him. And it hurts. Sometimes I still think he would be the only person to understand me. And I wish I could talk to him. but I know I can't take that chance." Buffy sighed, being truly honest for what felt like the first time since Angel said goodbye.50
"I couldn't ever imagine being away from Emmett. I don't know what I would do if I lost him. He's everything I wanted...since before I became a vampire-" Rosalie gave a slight pause as she turned to watch Emmett who was now playing a game of arm wrestling with Bella and Renesemee. "So I get it. Sort of. If Carlisle has taught me anything, though, it's that there are such things as happy endings. And things happen for a reason. I think if you find that reason Buffy, you can find your happiness."51
"Well, I kind of can't worry about that." Buffy shook her head, "We have to much to worry about here."52
"But even I'm not selfish enough to believe that people deserve second chances and love. You of all people deserve both Buffy." Rosalie commented. Buffy could only shrug.