I would like to state I do not own either Haven or Buffy the Vampire Slayer

A different kind of Haven

Summary: As Buffy is standing on the bus terminal, she is looking at her future destinations. She sees a place that makes her think it will be a nice calm, peaceful place to settle in. None other than Haven, Maine.

Previously: "So all we have to do is wait now. So much fun. NOT." Duke said.

As Nathan made his calls Duke just leaned back and watched the girl he knows as Elizabeth just sit very still almost looks as though she is sleeping

A/N: This is my first story and I am looking for any type of feedback. Please let me know if you like the story. On with the show.

Chapter 4

After the last three hours, the bus has finally made it to Bangor. Luckily this is just a drop off and refuel. Within fifteen minutes we were back on the road after everyone got their snacks and things.

Buffy was able to go and get a couple of bottles of water and a bag of chips to last the rest of the length of the trip. "At least there is not much longer. Only about another hour or two then I will be in my new home." Buffy said as she let out a tired sigh.

"Hey, I have an extra sandwich if you want to come and hang out with us for the last hour or so." Duke said as he came up and sat next to Buffy.

"Well, I guess I could sit with you guys for a little while. Nathan did ask before, but you don't have to give me the sandwich I have some chips and stuff. They will hold me over." Buffy replied.

"If you get hungry it will be here for you. So anymore thoughts of what you'll be doing when you hit Haven?" Duke asked.

"Well, I had some thoughts come to me. Do either of you know of any cheap apartments or hotels that rent on a month by month basis?" Buffy asked the two.

"There really isn't much like that there. There might be a couple of boarding houses that might help you out, but that could get pretty pricey in the long-term." Nathan mentions.

"I might be able to help you out. I own a restaurant and bar in Haven, and there is an apartment above it that I just finished renovating. I could rent it to you at a reasonable rate. That is whether you are interested or not?" Duke asks as a second thought.

As Buffy is thinking, Nathan is looking at Duke silently telling him that was a great idea. Especially since they both wanted to keep an eye out for her.

Duke notices that Buffy is about to say no, so he chooses to push the offer. "I promise that I would not go into the apartment unless I have your permission to or I need to fix anything that gets broken. I'll give you the main keys and it would be yours once you sign the lease." Duke added to hopefully sway her.

"Well, I guess that would be OK. The lease would state that it is on a month by month basis for any point that I decide to move on?" Buffy relaxes when she sees Duke nod. "Now all that I need to do is find a job. Don't worry Duke, I have enough money for rent already for a long while. I just need something to keep me busy from getting bored. If you don't mind me asking, where do you live if you don't in the apartment above the restaurant? I don't want to be the one to kick you out." Buffy asks. She will not be the reason he is homeless.

"Don't worry. I've fixed it up to rent it out. I live up at the marina on my boat. I just love sleeping on the water. I can sleep on land, but I prefer the water." Duke said as he tries to soothe her worries.

"OK, I guess I am your new Tenant. We will sign the lease when we get there right?" Buffy asks and watches Duke for his nod.

"For work I am thinking I want to do something with Martial Arts. Is there any studios that pertain to anything like Karate, Judo, or even Tai Chi?" Buffy asks them.

"Actually there is at the local gym. They are trying to find someone to take over the beginners self-defense classes and to help train the police department." Nathan said as he was writing down the address to the gym and the name of his contact that she would need to talk to. "Here you go, just ask for Phil and tell him that Nathan sent you. I am sure that Phil will want to test you to be able to certify you with no problems." Nathan finished.

"Thanks a lot for this information. I really appreciate it..." Buffy began, but was suddenly cut off when the driver began to talk over the loud-speaker.

"We will be pulling up to the Haven station in five minutes. Please be sure to have all of your carry-on items ready. I repeat we will be reaching Haven in five minutes. I will get the luggage out from underneath the bus once the cab of the bus has been emptied." The driver finished.

"Well, let me go and get all of my things ready and I'll meet you where the luggage will be unloaded. And since you guys do not have a car I'll pay for a taxi to Duke's place if that is OK?" Buffy asked the two as a second thought, however she would not take no as an answer.

"That is fine, but you don't have.." Duke began but he was cut off by Buffy.

"Nope" Buffy said, popping the p. "You to guys have helped me out this trip and I am repaying just a bit. Not another word about it. Now I have to go and get my things. I will see you two outside by the luggage drop-off." Buffy finished as she walked away back to her seat to collect her belongings.

Once they were all off the bus, they gathered around where the luggage was beginning to be unloaded.

Once they began to wait, Buffy began to take the time to stretch out her tired bones and exclaimed, "Finally, I never thought we would make it to the destination."

"I know what you mean." Duke responded and began to stretch too.

"Hey mister, you were only on the bus for two days." Buffy began to giggle so they knew she was playing around. "I was on it for four and that in its self seemed like it was an eternity. I mean that was the longest four days ever." Buffy finished and then began laughing more.

As they were waiting they noticed a police cruiser pulling up and Buffy began to get worried at first until Duke began to laugh.

"Well I guess we won't have to take that taxi now, will we Nate?" Duke was laughing harder now as he said this.

"Why do you say that Duke?" Buffy asked

"Well miss Elizabeth, that car right there" Buffy looked to where Duke was pointing "is our good Ol' Police Chief 'AKA' Nate's father Garland Warnous." Duke explained.

"How convenient. Did you plan this so I wouldn't get the taxi?" Buffy asked with her glare set on Nathan.

"I promise that I didn't plan this." Nathan said this with his hands raised up in a non threatening manner.

Buffy looked at him for a second and then gave him a small smile to show she did in fact believe him.