Chapter 3

The base in Sunnydale was an old mansion, refurnished to suit their needs. The outside didn't look to flash and to a casual observer it would seem that it was as rundown as the mansions in the surrounding area.

Buffy hadn't spoken a word as they had walked and they hadn't come across any more demons or rouge vamps.

When they entered, she disappeared leaving Angel alone in the entrance hall.

Where the outside was plain and rundown the interior definitely made up for it. The entrance hall alone was brightly lit and decorated with dark colours suiting a vampire's home.

"Hey Princess Peaches in here." Angel grizzled at the nickname insisted on using for him.

He followed the sound from where Spikes voice came from and found that both Gunn and Xander were here as well.

"Hey Angel-man, word is you've seen Buffy."

"That's right so has she changed much." Angel thought for a minute before answering.

"Yeah she was the one who brought me here, and I think something's happened to her."

Before anyone could as k him to elaborate on his response, they found themselves surrounded by seven strong looking Vamps all holding swords like they were born with them attached.

No one moved or made a sound, the beating of the men's hearts sounding clearly into the silence.

"What is the . . ." Spike tried to ask but was cut off by a sword being pressed against his throat.

"Stand down" Angel easily recognized Buffy's voice and soon she came into view. Behind her were two women, a brunette who was clearly a vampire, and a redhead who Angel read as human but felt power radiating off her in ways.

"Have they been anywhere other than this room"

"We're not stupid B" the Brunette huffed.

Angel was confused why were they being treated like enemies, he was certain Buffy had recognized him back in the grave yard, so he decided to try and get through to her.

"Buffy what's going on, it's me Angel surely the necklace you gave me on my sixth birthday is enough proof." Buffy thought about his statement before turning her gaze to the redhead.

"Will?"

"It's them no glamour's or shape shifting demons of the like in here." As if that was some sort of sign The other seven vamps sheathed their swords and left the room.

There was a couple of minutes of silence before Buffy spoke.

"Faith, Willow let me introduce you to Spike, Gunn and Xander, Guardians and Above all Prince Angel's Mentors and Body guards, and surely by now you know that this is the Prince himself." She let that soak in before turning to the men.

"Prince Angel, fellow Guardians, the brunette is Faith my second in command and the redhead is Willow our local witch, you will follow any orders they give, or you leave. You don't talk to anyone but us and Oz who you'll meet later, or you will leave. Finally tell anyone where we are or what we are doing"

"Let me guess we leave" Xander cut in with a smile. Before anyone could blink he was sent across the room.

"No I kill you myself without a second thought." She said with a deadly calm voice.

"My mission is to protect this planet and anyone who is working for or with me, and anyone who puts anyone else in danger is removed." She then turned and started to leave when Angel called out.

"Buffy, what happened to you?"

Turning her head slightly she answered.

"I came here and grew up, I suggest you do the same if any of you want to survive me. Let alone this place." She continued to leave, slamming the door in her wake leaving the room once again in silence.