A/N: Sorry it has been such a long time since I have updated everyone. I had lost inspiration for the story because of writer's block, and am now coming back. I hope you enjoy the chapter, everyone! Chapter two has also been revised.
After having another great day at school, Buffy was feeling very excited for some reason. She wasn't sure why, but she wouldn't think about it. She was happy and everything was going well. She had been in school for an entire week and today was Friday. She would have the weekend to have fun this time since she had caught up on all of her work. She had very little homework today. Every day, someone had come and gotten her; usually it was Sam or her dad.
Today, it was Daniel. When she got in the car and saw the apprehensive expression he tried to cover with a supposed-to-be warm smile, her stomach did flips.
"Hey, how was school today?" he asked as he pulled out of the parking lot.
"Good. Is something wrong?" Buffy couldn't resist wondering.
"Why would you think that?" Daniel looked at her sideways as he took the turn to go to the mountain instead of Jack's house.
"Well, you looked like something was wrong when I got in, but you tried to cover it up. Also, you took the turn to the mountain instead of the house," Buffy relayed her observations.
Daniel was surprised she realized that. "Your dad asked me to take you to the mountain instead. He wants to show you something. As for looking like something is wrong, well, it's just work related. I do a bunch of translations for the mountain, and some of the books I've come across in the collection we brought back⦠they're a little difficult to read sometimes."
"Oh, okay." She nodded her head and looked out the window to observe the scenery as they travelled up the mountain. You could see the landscape at times when there was a gap in the trees. It was beautiful.
Daniel on the other hand was extremely grateful she accepted his excuse, as that was not all that was bothering him. Jack wasn't the only one wanting Buffy to come to the mountain today. He just hoped Jack could keep calm and not kill the man.
They passed through the checkpoints with ease. Once they were on level 27, the doors opened to reveal Jack O'Neill waiting on his daughter. He gave her a big hug.
"Hey, kiddo. How was school today?" he greeted.
"It was good. How about your day?"
He hesitated. "Follow me."
He led her to the briefing room; inside waited the General, Sam, Teal'c, and another man. He was wearing a fancy black suit with wire-rimmed glasses and had a briefcase.
"Miss Summers, thank you for joining us. Please, have a seat."
Hammond motioned for Buffy to sit down and join the group. She sat down between her dad and Daniel. On the other side, from Hammond's right was the mystery man, Sam, and Teal'c.
"Miss Summers, this man is Richard Woolsey. He's a representative of an organization in Washington DC that keeps an eye on all the top secret organizations, this facility included. Mr. Woolsey, this is Buffy Summers," Hammond introduced.
Buffy waved, and the man nodded.
"Miss Summers, in the best interest of this country, we monitor classified missions and organizations and make sure they continue to achieve their objective. We are called the National Intelligence Division, or NID. We're kind of like the CIA except inside the country. It is highly unusual for a request such as yours to occur. You are a minor that has only recently arrived under the care of Colonel O'Neill. We understand neither of you were aware of your relation until your mother died, and you have our condolences by the way," she smiled in thanks at that.
"However, we must be cautious about who we grant the knowledge of what goes on to. We have observed your history with the law enforcement in California and we wondered if it was a good idea to accept your request. We then received a phone call from an agency in England titled the International Watcher's Council." Buffy stiffened at the name. "They informed us that you are under their protection and that you may be allowed access to anything in this facility under the condition one of their representatives has contact with you at least twice a week."
Everyone was surprised at what the man revealed. At that moment, she heard footsteps coming up the metal stairs. She turned to them, alerting everyone else of the approach, though they couldn't hear it yet except for Teal'c. Another man entered the room, carrying a briefcase and dressed in a brownish-tan tweed suit with wire-rimmed glasses. When he spoke, it was with a heavy English accent.
"Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Wesley Wyndam-Pryce. I am a representative of the International Watcher's Council. I would like to speak to Miss Summers alone," he announced himself.
Jack looked at him and raised an eyebrow. "Why not just tell everyone here? It will end up that way regardless."
Wesley looked at Jack. "Excuse me, who are you?"
"Jack O'Neill and I'm her father." He took on a defensive tone.
"Well that it explains it," Wesley commented annoyed before looking at Buffy. "Is there somewhere we can speak privately?"
Buffy looked around, lastly to her dad and the General, who both nodded.
"You can use my office," answered Hammond.
The watcher nodded. "Thank you." He walked in the room, expecting Buffy to follow.
"Sure, I'll come with," Buffy commented sarcastically and quietly. Those around who heard her chuckled. "Jerk."
She walked into the room and closed the door, but not before hearing Jack say "That's my girl," to which the room laughed, knowing exactly how true that is.
"So, what do you want to talk about?" Buffy asked the man before sitting in one of the chairs.
"The Council has declared me as your new watcher," Wesley informed her.
"I kind of had that figured already, since you came in and announced you're a representative of them and all," Buffy commented.
"Yes, well, you are not to abandon your duty to help the people in this mountain instead of patrolling and slaying. This is your destiny," Wesley told her.
"Excuse me? I don't know what goes on here yet. Even if I did, who said I was going to stop patrolling every now and then?" She stood up and started getting in his face, her voice becoming an octave higher. "Besides, just because I would want to help someone else other than the Council that has ruined my life you think you can decide for me what I want and what I'm going to do!" Buffy started to walk out of the door and went towards the seat that was still empty between her father and Daniel.
Wesley was shortly behind her. "You cannot abandon your calling. The Council forbids it. You are still the Slayer."
While Wesley may not have realized his slip and everyone's confusion, Buffy did. She started laughing. "You do realize not everyone here knows about that stuff, right?" Wesley's eyes widened, knowing he made the mistake of revealing the supernatural. Her voice became lower, almost threatening. "I died because of them. I came back to life because my friend decided to follow me and gave me CPR. There's another Slayer, who is now going to guard the Hellmouth. Did your Council know about that?"
Wesley stood there stunned before turning to the room and saying 'excuse me'. He went up to the top of the mountain to make a phone call on his cell phone.
Inside the mountain though, the room was stunned with silence. Everyone found out about the supernatural and that Buffy had died. The only two who knew were Jack and Daniel. Daniel didn't know about dying though. She knew this was going to be an uncomfortable conversation.
"Miss Summers, I know we are all stunned about this revelation, but do you care to elaborate on what a Slayer is?" Hammond asked.
She sighed and looked at him. "Wesley will be back; I'm sure of it. Since he let it slip, he can explain."
They nodded and waited. She had brought her backpack with her and started doing the little homework she had. Five minutes later she heard footsteps on the metal stairs and looked up to see the watcher.
"Miss Summers, the Council wasn't entirely aware of everything that had happened. They said to tell you they are sorry for the loss and misunderstanding and that you are no longer obligated to fulfill your duty as a Slayer," Wesley informed them.
She nodded. "Thank you, and since you let the supernatural slip, you can explain."
He nodded in understanding. "Yes." With that, he launched into the boring speeches about the supernatural creatures and the Slayer. Buffy, having heard all of this before, continued her homework and finished about ten minutes before he did.
After everyone was informed about the supernatural, Wesley bid his goodbyes and left, muttering something about going back to England. After everyone processed that, Woolsey gave the go ahead to tell Buffy everything that went on here after a confirmation phone call to the capital. She was told about the Stargate program and its mission and people. She wasn't entirely surprised, but she was surprised there were that many planets with other people. She was also told about the Goa'uld, whom she didn't like one bit. She agreed to become a civilian consultant on combat when she graduated high school. She would join her father's team.
Until then, she could help Daniel translate, and he would teach her more languages. She might even decide to go to college for languages to have more of a hold on her place in the mountain.
She was excited about knowing what her father did and about being able to help them. Later that day, when they arrived home, it was nearly nightfall. They got more comfortable and relaxed for a bit. While they were deciding which pizzas they were going to order, a knock on the door alerted them to a visitor. Buffy got up to answer.
When she opened the door, she threw herself at the person on the other side, hugging the body tight to her. She was extremely happy to see him.
"I've missed you so much, Buffy," the soft, velvety voice said.
"I've missed you a bunch too," she replied.
They leaned together and kissed each other on the lips gently before it became quicker. A throat clearing alerted them to the presence of Buffy's dad.
"Hello, sir. I just arrived in town and wanted to greet Buffy. I was finally able to find a house and move everything here," Angel informed Jack.
He smiled. "Nice to see you again too." Jack looked at Buffy. "I can tell she's happy about you arriving."
Buffy nodded excitedly. "Very."
They all smiled. "I was wondering if I could borrow Buffy for the evening. I would like to explore some of the town with her, if you don't mind."
Jack thought, noticed how happy Buffy was after the day she had, and then agreed. Buffy went and changed into something more appropriate for out on the town. After a promise to keep his daughter safe, Angel took Buffy out to his car.
After both were in the car and buckled up, Angel kissed Buffy once more before starting to drive.
"What see what this town has to offer, shall we?" Angel smirked, and so did Buffy. This was going to be a night to remember.
