CPOV.
Ya know for some reason she looks less shocked then she should.
"I'm the key?" she asks me.
"yeah...well I could always get a little validation but I'm pretty sure of it." I say to her. She nods.
"can my life get any better. I mean I'm a slayer, the younger sister of a slayer, a high school student, and a mystical key. Damn I feel so special." ya know she's sarcastic as hell.
"well ya are. Definitely unique. Kinda cute too." Faith says.
"thank you Faith. You're too kind." she says. Well this conversation is void of any major emotion.
"and some hell bitch is after dawn?" Xander asks. I feel anger flare up inside me and I see it flash through Faith's eyes. I mean she's still our mom.
"yeah our mom is after dawn. But she doesn't know its dawn."Faith says. Shit is finally catchin up with me. My mom is a hell god. Explains why she used to hit so hard. Fuck. Means we gotta kill her. But is it wrong I don't want too? I mean I know she hurt me and Faith beyond repair but she is the only mother I've ever known. She was real fucked up but I mean there was once or twice when I swear I saw love in her eyes. Then other times she was good. I mean there was no love but it wasn't exactly hate either. But those were rare times. There was even this one time she was like a real mom. I was about four and I had fallen at the play ground while at pre school. When I got home I showed her my scraped knee and she told me I was brave for not cryin and mommy would take care of it. That I was growin up and I was a big boy. Then again that same night she beat me and Faith unconscious with a broom handle. I think that was the first and last time she ever showed compassion. I sigh at the memory and put my head in my hands.
FPOV.
This is so fucked. Why this gotta happen to the poor kid? She's just a kid. Its unfair but I'm not gonna let anythin happen ta her. I think shit is finally catchin up with cj. He just zoned out probably rememberin somethin good bout ma. Not much. I hear him sigh and drop his head in his hands.
"cj you ok?" Xander asks. Well that's gotta be the worst question to ask right now. I see his shoulders shakin but I know he aint cryin. He looks up an sure enough he's laughin. Like a fuckin lunatic. "uh you wanna maybe share the funny? Cus I don't see it seein as how dawn's life is in danger. Again." Xander says. Cj calms a little and looks straight at me. He's only laughin so he wont cry.
"mom always did have a way with bein honest didn't she Faith?" he asks me. I look at him for a second then it dawns on me what he's talkin bout. I smile and shake my head.
"yeah she did." I say with a sigh. Everybody is lookin at us. "on my 10th birthday I told her I hoped she died in her sleep. She said it wouldn't make a difference cus she'd just come back and make life hell for me an everybody around me." I tell them shakin my head. She's such a bitch.
"Faith, while I do know that now may not be the best time, based upon what I have discovered cj maybe our only hope at winning this. I know it was discussed that he would not participate nor would you but with your combined strength you are the only two that can take her. I under-" cj jumps up real quick.
"nuh uh. Faith is sittin this out. No way in hell she's gonna fight while one of you tries to take mom down. Aint gonna happen." he says. I'm not even going to argue. I'm not gonna risk the lives of these babies but I don't like cj goin it alone either.
"you are right. That is why I was going to suggest that maybe you hold you're mother at bay whilst Faith eliminates her as a threat." he's fuckin jokin right?
"how bout we not waste our time tryina kill mom and eliminate you instead? I think that sounds a lot more like fun." oh yeah the boy is pissed.
"cj! We can't kill Giles." willow says.
"why not?" cj asks. "did you hear what he just asked?"
"yeah he asked us to save dawn's life." Xander says.
"he asked us to kill our mother!" cj yells.
"he asked you to kill a hell god! A demon!" Xander exclaims.
"but she's still my mother." I say. I'm getting in this conversation now. "i can't do it. I'm sorry dawn. I'll protect you with everythin I am but I won't kill my mother for you. I'm sorry." I say. And that's real. You can't ask anybody to kill their mom. No matter what.
"but Faith she's evil! Oh yeah I forgot, you love to side with evil." willow says. Fuck this.
"you know what willow, Fuck you. How would you feel if somebody asked you to kill your mom? Or joyce? You said so yourself she's like a second mom to ya. Could you do it?" that shut her up. For a minute anyway.
"its not bout family Faith. Its about what's right. About saving dawn!" she shoots back.
"that's easy for you to say. You're not in this fucking position!" Tru yells.
"neither are you!" Xander says.
"ya know that's gotta be the dumbest thing you've ever said Xander." she says calmly.
"Tru you don't have to be a part of this. You can go home." Giles says. These people are fuckin stupid!
"i don't have to be p-. Giles are you fucking stupid or something?! She's my mother! That's my sister and our little brother! Oddly I feel like a big part of this!" she yells. Emotions are runnin high as hell right now.
"Harrison, please calm your sister." Giles says. Ya know sometimes I really can't stand him.
"why should I have to calm her? She's your daughter. Do what you're supposed to for once." harry says. He's got a point.
"don't remind him Har. He's not my father he's just the man who got my mom pregnant." Tru says to harry. This shit is so fuckin... ugh!
"look Faith if you aren't going to help us leave now. While we can still handle your betrayal If you're going to choose evil again I hope you are ready for what comes next." willow says to me. She just asked me to choose between them and my mom. My family.
"Faith don't listen to willow. We would never put you in a position like that baby. Just ignore her." Buffy says speakin for the first time.
"no Buffy. I believe willow has the correct idea. Right now everyone should choose where they stand. You are either going to help us eliminate this new threat or you are going to walk out of that door and deal with the consequences" Giles says all calmly. I look at cj silently askin him if he wants to stay. He sighs and runs upstairs. I turn and look at everybody.
"good luck." I say. My voice and eyes are steel. Just as I'm walkin out the door I hear somebody says wait. I turn and see Tru and Har standin there. They nod upward and I see cj standin at the top of the stairs. I look at him raisin a questionin eyebrow.
"Des had to potty." he says. I wait until I see her comin round the corner. Nobody says goodbye to us and we don't strain ourselves to say it to them. I don't look back cus I know I'll see hurt and betrayal in Buffy's eyes. I can't stand to see that. Not again.
BPOV.
They left. I don't blame them. I'd probably do the same thing. I'm staring at the door. Willing her to come back through it. To me.
"i knew it. She is still evil. She chose the wrong side over us again." I hear willow say.
"shut up." I hear a voice I don't recognize. I turn and see its dawn. Her voice is deadly. "you asked them to kill their mom and you expect them to choose us over their real family?" she asks but it sounds more like a verbalized growl.
"Rupert you ought to be ashamed. You put your children in a difficult position." my mom says. After she says that I hear the back door open. Spike and Angel walk in.
"hey guys where are my little monsters?" spike asks.
"playing with evil." Xander mutters. I can't take this anymore.
"get the fuck out!" I yell. They look at me a moment. "are you fucking deaf? Get out. Giles, willow, and Xander get out. Tara, Anya its your choice weather or not you stay but I want you three out of my sight."i say pointing at the three in question. They look stunned.
"why Buffy?" willow asks.
"i thought you were the smart one. You drove my girlfriend away. Giles you asked her to do something dangerous while she's pregnant, and Xander you made it seem like you were just asking them for a cup of sugar. That's why." I hear spike growl.
"where are my children?" he asks.
"they went home I think. Spike we gotta go get them. I know they are strong but I don't want them alone. Not now. They just found out the newest threat is their mom. C'mon, help me find them?" he nods. "good. Dawn you and angel stay her with mom. I want you three gone by the time we get back." dawn and angel nod.
"hey Buffy, I'll stay and try and find another way to defeat glory." Tara says. I love her.
"thank you. Anya? Are you staying or are you going?" she looks so torn. "its ok I understand." I say to her.
"good. Because I don't think Xander does. Xander I'm staying. Buffy asked you to leave. Please leave now." she says.
"thank you Anya." I throw over my shoulder as I head out of the door with spike. I swear I didn't notice it was night time before. It doesn't matter though. All I want is my girlfriend and the rest of my family back where they belong. If I know willow, Xander, and Giles they'll still be there. Then everything can be sorted. Family drama is the last thing we need right now. We get there in record time and they are all just sitting in the living room eating pizza playing playstation. I have a key so does spike so we just walk in.
"hey guys." I say. They all look a little shocked to see me. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry that they are idiots and pushed you guys away. I don't ever want you to have to choose between us and them. We aren't going to make you kill her. We'll find another way." I get it all out before I lose nerve. They look at each other like they are in a silent conversation. They all look back at me and that's when I take a good look at their faces. Faith speaks up.
"don't be. We let our personal feelings get in the way of it. We know its right its just hard to accept." she says. I nod and we all talk for a few minutes before we gather into two cars to make our way home. When we get there sure enough those three are still there. We walk in and if looks could kill they'd be dead. Like really dead. They stand up and apologize. Apologies are accepted. After we all calm down we make our way to the dining room. Right before we start research cj and Faith speak at the same time.
"we'll do it." I look up. I notice the look in their eyes. They are cold. They have to be. I don't want them to though.
"only if it comes to that though. If we can find an easier way we'll take that route." I say. They nod their heads. God please let us find an easier way.
Well there ya go. Another update.