I walked to school after my mother had dragged me out of the bed. Everyone else had gone ahead without me. Regardless, I would arrive on time, as I always do. I was listening to some j-pop on my black iPod. I was wearing a black and red skirt, black high heeled boots, a red top with spaghetti straps, and my necklace.

After awhile, I arrived at school. Class didn't start for 10 minutes, so I had time to head to my locker. I walsed over there, and I put in my combination. I put my iPod in it, then got my books. As I closed my locker, I saw JonathaN. He was another kid in our grade. I think he knew about magic and demons and the Slayer and stuff, but I wasn't sure.

"Hey Erika," cheerfully greeted Jonathan

"Hi," I said.

"I was wondering, could you help me with my calculus homework after school today in the library?" he asked mepleadfully.

"Sure," I replied. I was always happy to help people with their homework.

"Great! Thanks, Erika!" he said as he walked away.

I then walked to my first class, history. I walked into the classroom. Buffy, Willow, and Xander were already there, and they had saved me a seat. I went and sat down next to them.

"So, what did you guys write your papers on?" Willow asked.

"What paper?" scaredly asked Buffy and Xander. Buffy often got distracted my slaying duties, And xander was just a bit of a slacker sometimes.

"You guys, you have to remember when we have papers," said Willow.

I giggled at how forgetful they could be sometimes, though I did feel bad that they would have to beg for an extension.

"What did you write your paper on, then, huh?" jokingly asked Buffy with laughter

"I wrote about Joan of Ark, and how she basically sacrificed herself to save everyone," I replied.

"That's kind of like you and buffy," said Xander.

"Well, maybe Buffy," I said embarrassedly and blushing. "she has to fight, and I just do to help."

"Still, we both give up a lot to protect the world," Buffy said.

All of a sudden, the teacher walked in.

"Ok," said the teacher, "you're papers are due today. Everyone, please come to the front and turn them in."

Buffy and Xander sighed.

~~~An hour later~~~

History class ended. Buffy and Xander had managed to get an extra day to turn in their papaers, but with a 10% deduction. I promised to help them in the library that afternoon while I helped Jonathan.

I began walking to my next class, Japanese. I was already quite fluent, so it was a very easy class to me. I mostly took it because it was fun, plus I could learn all of the new kanji I didn't aready know.

"Ohaio gosimas!" greeted the instructor, Ms. Fukushima.

In class, I was asked to do conversations with other students, since I was more proficient. I was happy to help, especially since it meant I would have other people to speak with in Japanese.

After Japanese class, it was time for lunch. I found the table that Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Oz were at, and I sat down.

"Well, it's the night before the full moon," said Willow.

That meant Oz would have to be locked up in the library before sunset. This is because Oz was a werewolf, and transformed the night before, on, and after the full moon.

"Yep," said Oz. "I already put my extra clothes in the library for in the morning."

"So, Erika, after we make sure Oz is locked up, and after you help all of us with homework, do you want to go patrolling with me?" Buffy asked me.

"Sure," I replied. "I have some new offensive spells I'd likw to try out in the field, anyway, since I need to test them before I face Oshiri."

"Oh yeah," said Xander. "He sounds like bad news, based on what you told us."

I nodded. "He is. He must be stopped."

After lunch, I headed to my art class. I took it with Amy.

"Hey," Amy greeted me as I walke din.

"Hi," I replied.

We talked about witchcraft as we worked on our assignment for the day, which was a self portrait. I did an anime style one.

"Hey, do you want to come hang out after school?" Amy asked me. "I know this cool place we can go."

"I can't, sorry," I replied. "I promised I'd help people with homework, then I'm going to patrol."

"Too bad," replied Amy. "Maybe next time."

I had a few more classes after that, then school was out. I headed to my locker to get my history and math books to help everyone in the library. I walked to the library. I was the first one there.

"Hello Erika," Giles greeted me as I walke din.

"Hi Giles," I replied. I sat down at the table just as Jonathan walked in. We started working on his math.

After awhile, everyone else walked in and locked up Oz. Jonathan looked at them kind of weird, but he knew something was going on.

"Alright, let's get this done so we can go patrol, Erika," said Buffy. She then saw I was glancing at Jonathan. "Oh, he knows I'm the slayer," she said.

"Oh, ok," I replied. "Antway, none of this is too hard, so it shouldn't take too long."

About an hour later, we finished up.

"Thanks for helping me, Erika," sais Jonathan as he left to go home.

"No problem," I replied.

Xander and wioolw were going to take turns watching Oz while me and Buffy went patrolling. First, though, we had to stop by Buffy's house to get weapons and supplies.

We walked in the front door.

"Hi Buffy! How was school?" asked Buffy's mom from the kitchen.

"Great," she replied as we walked into the kitchen.

"Oh, Erika!" said Buffy's mom when she saw me. "It's so great you came over!"

"Thank you," I replied.

"We just have to get some stuff for patrolling," said Buffy as we walked upsatir. We passed her younger sister, Dawn's, room on the way up. We got some steaks, crosses, and holy water, then left the house and headed for the graveyard.

By the time we arrived at the graveyard, the sun had already set. Buffy and I began patrolling.

We steaked a few vampires, but they were all newly sired, so they weren't very strong.

"ooh, you killed them. Again. Aren't you special?" said a voice from bhind us.

We turned around to see Spike standing there.

"Shut up Spike,' said Buffy.

Spike was an English vampire, though he couldn't hurt anyone because of a chip in his head.

"Careful Buffy," I warned her. "He may not be able to harm us, but he is still quite dangerous."

"Better listen to your little witch friend, slayer," said spike as he walked closer to us. "You never know what I'm capable of," he said as he stroked my hair with the back of his hand. I glared at him.

"Ventius librum," I said as I cast a spell. A powerful wind blew from behind me and pushed Spike back.

"Nice trick," spike laughed sarcastically.

"Why don't you get lost, Spike, before we kick your ass," said Buffy.

"Fine, I'll go," he sarcastically said. "I'd be careful if I were you, though." He then walked away into the shadows.

After Spike and his creepiness left, we continued patrolling. We dusted a few more vampires, then headed home. There was no sign of Oshiri or the night hunter demons.

'I'll see you at school tomorrow," said Buffy.

"Ok, bye," I replied as I went home.

~~~meanwhile, somewhere unknown~~~

"The hellmouth is becoming more active," Oshiri laughed to himself. "This is perfect for my plan." He summoned a night hunter to him, and it slowly arrived.

He picked up a book with a picture of a demon on it.

"Go, take this to the library at the school," he instructed it. "It's going to help me destroy both Erika and the slayer." He then laughed evilly.

A/N: I hope you all like it so far. What do you think about the direction of the story so far? Please let me know, and please fell free to suggest any ideas. Also, big bonus points to anyone who knows what the book is! ^_^ Please R&R!