Attack and Trips to LA
Six weeks and two days had passed since they had learned of Lexi's pregnancy. So far things had gone rather smoothly. However, tonight was different. "Something's off." Faith says arms folded across her chest looking out the window in the living room.
Lexi sighs, "Faith, you're just on edge because of today. Come on baby, just set down?"
Faith looks around, "I'm fine." She says turning back to the window, "It's not about today. I just….something doesn't feel right."
Lexi stands up, moving beside Faith, "What's wrong? Is it about the girls?" she touches Faith's arm gently, feeling how tense she is.
"I don't know, but my slayer since is going crazy, isn't yours?" Faith asks looking down toward Lexi.
Lexi shakes her head, "You're all I'm picking up, and it's upsetting the baby."
Faith frowns, "I'm sorry, I can't help it."
"I know, I'm sorry I'm not picking up anything. You could go patrol for a while, there's still a little while before dawn." Lexi says, "Maybe it's just tension built up."
"I'm not leaving you here alone." Faith says putting her arms gently around Lexi feeling the slight bulge in her partner's stomach, she can't help but smile. At twelve weeks the morning sickness seems to be much less, unless Faith is aggravated which apparently translates somehow to the baby.
Lexi lays her head on Faith's shoulder, wrapping her arms around her waste, "I'll be fine. I just can't stand to see you so on edge."
Faith is about to answer when they hear a noise in the kitchen, "Stay here." She says, receiving a roll of the eyes from Lexi. Faith makes her way to the kitchen, finding a strange looking demon standing there. "What the fuck, how'd you get in here?"
"Does it matter slayer?" he asks. He's got two rounded horns atop his brown head, his hands are clawed, and he's taller then Faith.
"Guess not, don't suppose you're gonna leave is I ask nicely?" Faith smirks throwing a punch his way.
"Give me the girl, and I'll leave." He kicks Faith.
"Girl? You mean my girl?" Faith asks kicking him knocking him backwards, "Not a chance in hell."
The demon knocks Faith backwards, but she comes back swinging. He collides with her jaw, but she grabs his arms and breaks it. That's when she hears a noise from the living room; quickly she kills the demon and runs in to see Lexi standing over another one. "He wanted the baby." She says looking horrified at Faith then down toward her stomach.
Faith runs a hand through her brunette hair, closing the space between herself and Lexi. She wraps her arms around Lexi, who falls into them sobbing. "Shhh, It's okay nobody's going to hurt you or the baby. You're okay right?" She pulls back to access any injuries Lexi may have.
"Yeah, I'm okay, you're lips bleeding though." Lexi says reaching up to touch Faith's face gently.
"S'nothing" Faith says taking Lexi's hand in her own, "It's not safe here."
They hear another noise in the kitchen, followed by "Lexi! Faith! Lexi! Oh God, Lexi!" Megan runs into the room, followed quickly by Becky and Amber.
"I'm okay, we're okay," Lexi says.
Megan sighs, "What the hell happened?" she asks, hugging Lexi then Faith.
"We were attacked, they're after the baby." Faith says.
"Well it's not safe here, I mean we gotta get Lexi out right?" Becky asks ringing her hands slightly.
"Everybody calm down, first thing we get these demons outta the house, then we call England. Megan, we'll need a protection spell." Lexi says closing her eyes and taking a deep breath.
"Wow, Lexi you okay?" Faith grabs her as she passes out. Gently Faith puts her on the couch, "Megan, Amber deal with the demons, Becky get me a cold rag." Faith moves Lexi's hair, "come on babe, wake up…" Without grumbling Megan and Amber do as they're asked while Becky gets the rag. Ounce Megan and Amber have deposited the demons out back to be burnt in the morning, they return to find Faith leaning over a still unconscious Lexi. "Lexi babe please, come on now." Faith was says.
Slowly Lexi's eyes trickle open, "What happened?"
"You passed out on us. Scared the hell outta us too." Faith says leaning down to kiss her, "You okay?"
"Yeah, just overwhelmed or something." Lexi says closing her eyes ounce more putting her hands on her stomach, "I'm not queasy anymore though."
"Must mean dangers passed for the moment." Faith gently places a hand on Lexi's stomach, "I'm sorry."
"Not your fault," Lexi says setting up, then tightening her grip on Faith's arm, "Wow, the words spinning again."
"Maybe you should lay back down." Amber suggests moving to Lexi's other side.
"I'm fine, it'll pass." Lexi opens her eyes, "Have you called England to see what kinda danger there is?"
"No I was to busy trying to wake you up sleeping beauty." Faith teases gently.
Lexi laughs, "Aww, are you calling me beautiful?" She leans in kissing Faith then puts their foreheads together, "Baby we gotta make that call."
Faith nods, "I'll call right know." She moves into the dinning room leaving the girls to see to Lexi. She watches as they each set down beside her hugging her, while Lexi attempts to comfort them. It's at that moment that Faith realizes how young and how scared these girls are, it's also at this moment that Faith realizes what a good mother Lexi will make. Quickly Faith fills Giles in on what's happened, and puts Megan on the phone with Willow so she can walk her through a protection spell. She them sets down next to Lexi, "They want us heading for LA first thing in the morning, but I'm not sure it's safe for you to fly. We may have to drive." Faith says.
"The girls can fly, we can drive." Lexi says, "I want them as far outta harms way as soon as possible."
"We're not leaving you." Becky says, clinging tightly to one of Lexi's hands.
Nobody slept that night, even with the protection spell Willow had taught Megan to do. Faith and Lexi had retreated to the inner sanctuary of the room they were know sharing. Faith never told anybody but it felt good to wake with Lexi beside her in the mornings. Despite morning sickness, which had plagued Lexi, morning breath, which never really seemed to matter, Faith still loved waking up with Lexi wrapped protectively around her. Lexi turns over from her spot on the bed watching Faith watch out the bedroom window. She's dressed in her red tank top and jeans, brunette hair flowing in soft curls over her shoulder, arms folded across her chest, obviously deep in thought. Lexi watches Faith for several moments before softly saying "Come to bed Baby."
Faith is pulled out of her thought, "I thought you were sleeping." She says turning to face Lexi, "How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine Faith, stop worrying. We'll be okay, just come to bed." Lexi says.
"Couldn't sleep if I wanted to." Faith says looking over Lexi's head at the opposite wall.
"Then come hold me," Lexi says.
Faith pulls her eyes down to Lexi, "You're beautiful, you know that?"
Lexi smiles gently, "You're not so bad yourself Mss. Lehane." Lexi moves over motioning Faith to lay down. Finally Faith does lay down taking Lexi in her arms. "We're gonna be fine." Lexi lays her head on Faith's chest.
"I know we will, I just can't stand the thought of you in danger. Of our baby being in danger." Faith says quietly. "The Scoobs are gonna mean us in LA, so they can help us figure out what this danger is." She feels Lexi nod against her chest, "You'll get to meet Fang, he's pretty cool. Saved my life, when I'm pretty sure nobody else could. The girls will love LA, it's full of energy."
"Lots of trouble to be had huh?" Lexi says smiling slightly.
"Something like that," Faith laughs a little, "Then there's Cordy, she's so preppy, but she's cool. Oh and Junior, you'll love him, he's a real piece of work. And Gunn, he's pretty cool. Then ounce B and them get there, it'll be like a party."
Lexi looks up at Faith, "You miss them?"
"Not to much, I'm happy here. You make me happy." Faith says moving Lexi's hair back behind her ear. "God I'm such a softy, gotta change that before we get to LA." She laughs gently.
If it was one thing Faith Lehane was sure of it was that she was never traveling with three teenagers and her pregnant girlfriend again. Lexi's morning sickness seemed to be kicked into over drive, Becky was pouting because Faith hadn't allowed her to bring all of her DVD's, Megan was attempting to make things float again, and Amber was apparently on her period. By the time she pulled up in front of the hotel Angel and gang owned, two days after leaving Kentucky, she was exhausted and cranky herself. Looking sideways, she finds that Lexi has fallen asleep and finds the irritation melt away almost immediately. Looking into the back seat of her SUV Megan is sleeping as well, Amber is reading, and Becky has her MP3 player blasting. "Girls we're here, lets get the stuff out and go in, I don't want Lexi lifting anything."
"Yeah cause that's gonna happen," Amber looks up rolling her eyes.
Becky removes her ear buds, "This is it?"
"This is it," Faith says getting out. Conner meets them outside, "Hey Junior, help with the bags?"
"Yup," Conner says helping the girls with the bags.
Faith grabs her and Lexi's bag, then moves to wake Lexi in the front see, "Hey hot stuff, come on and get up."
Lexi stretches slowly opens her eyes, "We're there?"
"Yeah Babe, come on I got your bag," Faith says setting the bags down to help Lexi, then putting one arm around her waste and throwing her duffle bad over one shoulder while carrying Lexi's bag. Slowly the girls follow them inside to find Angel and them waiting. "Yo Fang!" Faith yells smiling broadly.
"Faith!" Angel moves forward hugging Faith gently, "How's it going?"
"Better if I new what the hell was after Lexi." Faith answer.
"I assure you we'll find whatever it is." Wes says looking at the young girls who followed Faith in.
"Thanks Wes," Faith says looking around "Come on in girls," she says realizing the girls are still standing at the door, and Lexi is gripping her arm again. "Becky, Amber and Megan, this is Angel, Wes, Cordy and Gunn." She points to each in turn, then turns to Lexi, "Lexi, babe you're gonna dislocate my arm," she laughs.
"Sorry," Lexi buries her head in Faith's shoulder.
"What's wrong Lexi?" Faith moves her chin to meet Lexi's eyes, "I know you aren't shy."
Lexi smiles slightly, "I donno….just…."
Faith kisses Lexi gently, "They already know we're together Lexi," she turns to Angel and them, "Fang, I'd like you to meet Alexis, Lexi as we call her. The one who just might make me an honest woman."
Angel steps forward looking at Faith first, "It's good to see you happy," turns to Lexi, "And I'm glad to finally meet you. I think the first thing is to get you girls settled in."
Lexi smiles, "Thank you." She leans against Faith, "You're child is upset."
Faith rubs Lexi's back gently, "I know, maybe ounce we get settled it'll ease up." Faith leans down and kisses Lexi's forehead, "You need to eat too."
"I could order food," Fred offers.
"Oh please Lexi?!" Amber asks, "Food sounds really good, Faith wouldn't stop."
Lexi sighs, "I'll get the money and let them order, but I'm not hungry."
"No, we got this." Angel says, "Whatever you girls want."
"I couldn't ask you to do that," Lexi says looking at Angel.
"You didn't ask," Angel smiles, "I volunteered."
"Yeah Babe, let Fang get the bill." Faith says, "Sides, I'm gonna let the girls deal with whatever they want and I'm taking you and putting you in a shower."
"You are, are you?" Lexi smiles up at Faith, "Gonna take advantage of my fragile state?"
Faith grins showing off her dimples, "Course, you won't let me other wise."
"I don't think I've ever seen her like this." Cordy says tilting her head, "Has Faith been possessed?"
Faith laughs, "Nope, I'm not possessed. Just happy." She leads Lexi around the others, "Girls don't get into anything, what rooms we in Fang?"
"Conner will show ya." Angel answers laughing slightly.
"Alright Junior, lead the way." Faith says.
Lexi stops putting a hand on Faith's chest, "Hold up there," she says, then looks toward the girls, "Why don't ya'll grab your bags, and follow. Then you're more the welcome to come down and visit. And no you're not going out tonight, I'm exhausted, I'm keeping Faith with me, and you're not going out without one of us. I assume they'll be in the same room?"
"No, we have rooms for all of them and one for you and Faith." Angel says.
Lexi nods, "Then I want your stuff put in your own room, and no fighting over rooms."
Ounce the girls are settled and everything Faith and Lexi retreat to their room. "I'm so ready to crash, and I know you are cause you done most of the driving." Lexi says crawling on to the bed beside Faith. "I'm sorry I was so weird down stairs."
"You're hormonal, I get it." Faith says, "I've just never seen you so vulnerable, and it kinda scares me."
Lexi snuggles close to Faith, "I'm fine. Course I would be even better if you're child weren't making me nauseous."
"My child?" Faith raises an eye brow. "Why is it my child when it's making you nauseous?"
Lexi laughs, "Fine our child. But I'm sure it's your fault."
Faith laughs, "Just keep telling yourself that." Somebody knocks on their door and Faith gets up to answer it, finding Angel. "Hey Fang."
"I hate to interrupt, I know Lexi's not feeling good, but I thought perhaps we could talk?" Angel says.
"I can go check on the girls." Lexi says setting up.
"No, please, I think the three of us should talk." Angel says. "There's a couple things we've found about the demons after Lexi and the baby."
Lexi leans against the pillows as Faith climbs up beside her, "Alright Fang."
"First how exactly has this baby been created?" Angel asks.
"Same way most were." Faith says with a sigh, "I know it's been awhile cause of ya know, the whole lose your soul thing." She smirks.
"I mean, you're two girls. And last time I checked…" Angel laughs slightly.
Lexi shakes her head, "Okay, lets just say Faith took a guys body for a ride and well…"
"Which is basically why this is so freaky." Faith says.
Lexi leans back her hands on her stomach, "We're not exactly sure about all this Angel. I mean we know the baby is Faith's, but she was in Jackson's body. So we're not sure of the….well paternity exactly…"
"That's where I come in I think," Angel says, "The baby is Faith's. Even though she was in somebody else's body, her essencse is what created this child."
Lexi nods smiling slightly, "Then why did you have to ask?"
"Cause he's difficult that way," Faith laughs, "but it's good to know the for sure. So why are these idiots after it?"
"Because it's a force of good. We're just not sure who exactly is after the baby, I've talked to Buffy and them and they'll be here later today." Angel says.
"Exscuse me," Lexi says rushing toward the bathroom.
"Let me know when they get here?" Faith asks, moving to follow Lexi as she hears her throwing up. "And make sure the girls stay in tonight."
Angel nods, "Anything I can do?" he asks.
Faith nods, "Naw I got this, just keep the girls outta trouble."
"FAITH!" Lexi yells startling both of them.
"What's wrong? Lexi?" Faith says making her way into the bathroom, finding her clutching her stomach.
"Cramping" Lexi says.
"Okay, you want me to take you to the hospital?" she asks kneeling before Lexi, who nods, "Angel! We need a car."
Angel appears in the door, "What's wrong?"
"She's cramping pretty bad." Faith says turning back to Lexi, "How long's it been hurting?"
"On and off for a couple days." Lexi says, "but I just thought it was something that ya know went with pregnancy. But it hurts Faith." Tears form in Lexi's eyes.
"SHHH, you're gonna be okay." Faith looks toward Angel, "We need to use you're car."
"Anything." Angel says "I'll drive. Can she get downstairs?"
"I'll carry her." Faith says picking Lexi up.
An hour later Faith is pacing the waiting room while the doctors work with Lexi. Becky, Megan and Amber are curled up with Fred and Cordy. Gunn and Wes are back at the hotel. Conner is patrolling supposedly. Angel watches Faith pace, "Pacing won't help." He says.
She stops and glares at him, "Well setting around here isn't helping either!" she shoots at him.
Just then a doctor appears in the doorway, "Miss. Lehane?"
"Yeah?" Faith steps forward.
"Alexis Scott is asking for you," the doctor says.
"How is she?" Faith asks, her voice catching in the throat slightly.
"She's okay, so is the baby. It was stress, you'll need to keep her quiet for a while. She's dehydrated as well, which can lead to cramping. I done an ultrasound and the baby looks great. Perfect thirteen week pregnancy, aside from the dehydration and cramping." The doctor smiles at Faith.
Faith looks relieved, "Thank you, I can see her?"
"Of course, right this way," he leads her to Lexi's room.
"You scared the hell outta me!" Faith says moving to Lexi's side.
Lexi looks up, "I'm sorry Faith."
"Hey, don't cry okay? It's okay. As long as you and the baby are okay, it doesn't matter." Faith says leaning down and kissing Lexi.
Lexi gently touches Faith's face, "I love you," she whispers before realizing what she's saying.
Faith looks down into her blue eyes, leaning in and kissing her ounce more. "I don't think I've ever told anybody that I love them before."
"I understand, I mean…" Lexi looks away from Faith.
"You didn't let me finish," Faith gently turns Lexi back to face her, "Until know. But I love you Lexi, I can't help but love every inch of you. And the more I'm around you the more I love you. And the more I think about what you're doing….having our child, the more I want to protect you. I'm just not sure how the hell I got this lucky." Faith gently kisses Lexi, pulling back slightly to smile at her ounce more.
Lexi reaches up, wiping tears from Faith's eyes, "I think I'm the lucky one."
"When I thought you were losing the baby I…" Faith swallows her sudden emotion, "Promise me you'll take it easy Lexi, promise me you'll take care of yourself. I can't lose you."
"You're not going to Faith, I'm here and I'm staying. And so is this baby. I'm gonna do everything within my power to keep it safe." Lexi blinks back her own emotion.