Scotland

"So what's it all mean?" Buffy asks Xander as she takes a bite out of her sandwich.
The two were currently in command central staring at the image of the carving that Satsu had found on one of the victims.
"Nothing from the experts." Xander tells her "But I've been studying it for a while."
"And?"
"I think it's a frown turned upside down." He tells her, with a surprisingly straight face "And then turned upside down again." He continues.
Buffy smiles, grinning slightly she turns to face her best friend "So you think it's a frown."
"A guy with a monocle frowning."
Buffy rolls her eyes "You're a terrible watcher."
"I'm not a watcher."
Buffy scoffs "Well clearly." She says as she stands and walks closer to the screen.
Xander sighs, he stands and moves to stand beside her "Don't call me a watcher and you need to talk to Dawn."
Buffy just continues to stare at the carving completely ignoring his comment about Dawn "I think it's a beautiful sunset."
"Seriously, you gotta see Dawn." He says frustrated.
Buffy pouts and turns to face him, crossing her arms "She's just gonna whine."
"She's got a lot to whine about." He reminds her.
Buffy shrugs "There's nothing I can do till we find Willow."
Xander offers her a supportive smile "You could be her sister."
"Yeah, yeah." She says with an eye roll.
Xander shakes his head "You called your dad?"
Buffy shakes her head, a look of disappointment covering her face "Waiting from tech for the heads up that it's clear. Don't want a repeat of what happened last time."
Xander winces at the memory "Not a good day."

Buffy hated it when Xander was right. He was just so stupid when he was right. It actually reminded her of her dad, however unlike Xander her father, 'the genius' was more than often wrong but just also thought he was right, which was about 100 times worse.
Buffy sighs as she stands outside the barn, she really did not want to go in there. Like majorly. She loved Dawn, she did, but lately, all Dawn does is talk about her problems, which Buffy will admit have gotten pretty bigger.
Buffy shakes herself from her thoughts and slowly pushes the door open, as she does there sitting in the hay over 50 feet tall is Dawn, a massive pout, and look of self-pity on her face.
Buffy offers a small smile, knowing that this situation was really awkward but she still tries "Thought I'd come see you."
Dawn merely stares at her in disbelief "Cause Xander made you?"
"What are you talking about?"
Dawn ignores the question and asks her own "Has Willow called?"
"I'm sure she will." Buffy assures her sister as she climbs to the top of the stare case so she doesn't have to strain her neck to look at her sister.

Buffy hesitates, she leans on the railing and looks at her not so little sister "But if you told me about it, I could at least get some of the apprentice witches—"
"I'm not talking to you about it."
"But you'll talk to Willow." Buffy argues as she sits down.
"Willow, understands, she taught me a lot, especially when you were dead."
"Taught you a lot about what?" Buffy asks curiously.

Dawn ignores the question and looks down "You act like it's my fault." She says gesturing to her giant-sized body.
Buffy sighs and stands, she walks along the room as she continues to speak to her sister "You were dating a Thricewise."
"Kenny never said he was a Thricewise!" Dawn yells causing Buffy to flinch slightly at the loudness of her voice.
"I said he was a Thricewise." Buffy reminds her sister "Leah said he was a Thricewise. Giles said he was a Thricewise and he only ever met him on the phone!" She exclaims trying to use reason to actually get Dawn to acknowledge the fact that she had messed up and there was no one else to blame.
Buffy shakes her head and heads to the back door, as she opens the door she glances back at Dawn "You should get out, run around on the moor."
Dawn moans "It's frickin' freezing! Why do we have to be in Scotland?"
"You don't have to be in Scotland. You have to be at Berkeley."
"Believe me, as soon as I'm person-sized I'm out of here."

Buffy shakes her head "I've got things to do." She says before turning on her sister.
Dawn turns and glares at her sister "I could swat you like a flea."
Buffy doesn't turn around as she gives her comeback "Your butt looks big in those giant pants." She says before slamming the door shut behind her.

Buffy walks outside, completely annoyed. She and Dawn bickered all the time now, like freaking 12-year-olds. Ever since the world changed they hadn't gotten along.
Buffy sighs and runs her fingers though her hair.
She takes a deep breath soaking in the peaceful silence, it was one of the few things she liked about this place, it was quiet. She could actually find some form of peace when she was out here.
However, Buffy's brief moment of peace was quickly ruined as Renee runs outside "Ma'am!" She yells.
Buffy groans before forcing a smile on her face "Yes Renee?"
"Mister Harris says you need to go to your office right away. Apparently, there is a man named Mr. Fury here to see you."
Buffy's eyes widen before she groans in utter annoyance "You have got to be kidding me. First my dreams now my peace and quiet."

"I see your boy likes my eyepatch." Fury says as he hears Buffy enter her office, where he was currently sitting in her chair.
Buffy smiles, "Two things: one,get out of my chair and two, what the hell are you doing here?!"
Fury merely smiles and doesn't move from her chair "You know why I'm here."
Buffy scoffs before moving towards her chair, she glares down at him, causing Fury to roll his eyes before he stands and moves to sit in the chair opposite her desk while Buffy takes her own seat.
Fury waits till she is seated before he gets down to business "I want you in SHIELD."
Buffy scoffs "Not a chance, I'm done. I don't want to be a part of your little super squad."
Fury gestures to the castle they were currently in "You don't seem done."
"I'm done being bossed around. I'm a big girl now and I won't let some government organisation control me or my girls."
Fury waves her off "I'm not interested in the others. We both know you are stronger than all of them. Look I can help you protect them, but I want you apart of this team."
Buffy watches the director closely, she contemplates what to do before shaking her "No. I'll say it one more time...I don't want to be on your little super squad."
Fury sighs as he sees the look on her face, knowing that now was not the time, he sighs before standing "It was a pleasure Ms. Summers."
Fury moves to head for the door however he pauses and glances back at her "You may not want my help now. But one day you will need it. When that day comes you're gonna owe me a favour."
Buffy glares up at him "I seriously doubt that. Go back to SHIELD Fury."
Fury merely smiles at the girl "I'll be seeing you soon Summers."

Buffy watches as he leaves the room an annoyed look on her face, she knew Fury and he didn't give up. Plus the way he spoke about her needing him worried her.
She and her girls were in enough danger already, what could be so bad that she would have to turn to Fury? Buffy's train of though is cut short when her phone buzzes. She glances down a grin covering her face 'all clear.' The message read.
Buffy chuckles before dialing a familar number, he answered on the first ring "Hey Oldman."