Thanks so much everyone! I can smell an ending in the next few chapters, probably about 5/6! :( BUT, yes there is a but, there is going to be a sequel! Don't be surprised if it is out the day after this one finishes. haha. :) But, before I began thinking about it - would you all read the sequel ? Let me know and thanks again! :) x

Buffy smiled, she watched as Giles cooed over Phoebe. Willow sat besides Giles, stroking Phoebe's cheek; the smile on her face not fading once. Xander and Anya had gone back to Buffy's, making sure it was ready when the family arrived home. Although, it had taken a while to get Xander out of the door because he couldn't stop tickling Phoebe under the chin. Tara had arrived a few hours previously, although she had left again when she realised she needed to buy Phoebe a present. Dawn had gone to school, even though she refused although she finally agreed with her sister. Now, only Willow and Giles remained. Angel had left a few hours ago, who had left when he recieved a call. He hadn't explained, just left in a hurry.

"She's beatiful, Buffy, I am so proud of you," smiled Giles, passing Buffy her baby back.

Buffy took Phoebe in her arms, she was now fast asleep. Buffy had the joys of breast feeding an hour previously, she found it rather weird although she knew that it would become less unusual. Buffy sighed, she couldn't wait to be released as she truly hated hospitals. Willow smiled at her, she noticed the tired glance in Buffy's eyes and took Phoebe from her.

"You go asleep, we'll wake you when its time to leave," smiled Willow.

"Thanks Will," whispered Buffy, lying down properly.

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Buffy awoke, she looked around and noticed that no one was there. She looked besides her bed, Phoebe lay in the cot that the hospital had provided. She breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that her baby was safe, however she wondered where everyone else had gotten to. Suddenly, the door opened and a gloomy Angel shuffled inside.

"Hey beautiful," whispered Angel, kissing her on the forehead.

"What's wrong ?" asked Buffy, noticing the sadness in his eyes.

"Nothing," mumbled Angel.

"Don't lie! You're scarying me now, Angel, tell me whats happened," said Buffy sternly.

"Glory," whispered Angel, moving towards Phoebe.

He stroked her cheek, he was amazed at how small she was. He gently picked her up, supporting the back of her head and her bottom, and leant her against his chest.

"What happened ?" questioned Buffy.

"She had been observing you, seeing who was new in your life. She thought Tara was the key, she fed off of her," sighed Angel.

"She what ?" gasped Buffy, horrified.

"She didn't eat her! She, erm, she feeds off peoples minds. She, basically, wiggled her fingers in Tara's brain," frowned Angel, biting his lip.

"Oh my god," whispered Buffy. "What about Tara ?"

"She's gone insane. Her mind is -"

"Poor Willow," whispered Buffy.

"I know. Everyones up on the floor above, making sure she's ok," replied Angel, laying Phoebe back down.

"WAIT! Dawn! She's been looking into my life, she'll notice Dawn is new," cried Buffy.

She jumped up and rushed over to the other side of the room. She grabbed some jeans out of her bag, she pulled them over her pyjama shorts and pulled on Angel's jumper over her tank top.

"Buffy! Wait, she's already got to Tara and Spike -"

"Spike ?" questioned Buffy, her jaw dropping.

"He's beaten up pretty bad, he's at ours now. But, he didn't give Dawn away," replied Angel.

Buffy shook her head, biting her lip. People she loved were being targetted, because of Dawn. She wished that Glory would just win, that she could just take Dawn and let it be over with. She had a baby to care for now, she loved Dawn, but how would she be able to cope ? Buffy took a deep breath, she regretted thinking that and wondered why the thought had ever crossed her mind.

"I'll pick her up from school," sighed Buffy, she held her hand out for Angels car keys.

Angel sighed, he was about to give her the keys when she pulled him into a hug. Angel smiled and stroked her hair, she breathed in his scent and smiled.

"I'll keep safe, I promise," whispered Buffy.

"You better," smiled Angel.

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Two Days Later ...

"I'm so sorry about Tara," whispered Buffy.

Buffy and Dawn were sat in Tara's dormitory. Willow was trying her best to feed a struggling Tara, Willow tried to smile it off but Buffy knew she was upset. Buffy had decided to visit, giving Angel some time with his new daughter, whilst she dragged Dawn over to the Sunnydale College.

"Buffy, Im fine, I can look after her," smiled Willow.

Buffy smiled. She knew Willow could look after Tara, but could she look after herself aswell ?

"How's my neice ?" asked Willow, smiling.

Buffy was about to answer, when a huge crash interuppted her. She gasped as the wall of Tara's dorm was ripped off, light spreading all over the room. Buffy blinked, trying to get used to the light.

"A little birdie told me you would be here!"

Buffy knew that voice, the same voice that haunted her every dream. She looked and saw Glory stood outside, smiling cruelly as she looked at them.

"Oh, look at that, look at that. Such pure green energy!" gasped Tara.

Buffy's heart skipped a beat. She looked as Glory put one and one together, finally finding out who the real key was. Buffy grabbed Dawns hand, she pulled her out of the room and into the dorm hallway. Glory chuckled, she began to walk after them, although Willow held up her hand and Glory found that she couldn't move. Buffy and Dawn continued to run down the hall, Buffy had almost forgotten about the whole 'key' situation, she had been more concerned about her newborn baby.

Willow wrapped her other arm around Tara, continuing to hold up her hand whilst she spoke something in Latin. Suddenly, Glory went flying backwards and ended up in some bushes. Willow helped Tara up and ran out with her.

Buffy and Dawn ran out of the lobby of the campus, Buffy found it hard to run fast and pull Dawn; she hadn't been used to running for the last nine months. She continued to run, dragging Dawn, as she heard students behind her scream. Dawn began to slow down, breathing heavily, although Buffy continued to drag her along. Finally, they were out of the campus and running across a road when Glory stopped infront of them.

"I really hate it when people touch my things," grumbled Glory.

Buffy and Dawn looked fearful, they both knew they couldn't get away by running now.

"Last words, slay-runt ?" asked Glory.

"Just one. Truck!" smirked Buffy.

Glory raised her eyebrow. She turned to her right and was hit by a huge truck, it swiped her out of the way and gave the other two time to run away. Glory smashed on top of a parked car, the glass smashing beneath her weight. She sat up, then suddenly stopped with a jerk.

"No! Not now, you idiot! Let go -"

Glory morphed into Ben.

"Of my body!" finished Ben.

Ben rolled off the car and onto the ground. He looked around, before finally looking down and realising he still had Glory's red, sparkly dress on.

"Oh god," whispered Ben.

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Buffy walked into her room. Angel was sat on her bed, he held Phoebe in his arms and was stroking her cheek. Buffy smiled as she sat besides him, he kissed her on her cheek and smiled. Buffy smiled back weakly, Angel sensed something was wrong and decided to ask.

"What's up ?" asked Angel.

He stood up and walked over to Phoebe's crib, laying her down gently. He turned back to Buffy and gave her a questioning look, he noticed that she wasn't looking him in the eye.

"Glory knows Dawn is the key," whispered Buffy.

"What ? Ho-"

"We're leaving, running away. She's too strong for us, we can't fight her," sighed Buffy, still not looking at him.

"Buffy, we can't run away from this!" replied Angel.

"I need you to take Phoebe to LA, she'll be safe there with you, Cordelia and everyone else," said Buffy, ignoring his comment.

"No! I'm staying here with you, we can fight together," replied Angel sternly.

"You can't," mumbled Buffy.

"Well, I am going to,"

"I can't do this with you two here! I can't run away, or fight, knowing that I could loose you both!" cried Buffy, finally looking up.

"You won't -"

"How do you know that ? How can you be sure that she won't come after you ? Hey, Angel, ever think of that ?" snapped Buffy.

Buffy dropped her head in her hands. Angel sighed and sat down besides her, pulling her into his embrace. She leaned into his chest and took a deep breath. She hated this, she hated everything.

"I just don't want to loose you or Phoebe. You both mean so much and I just couldn't bare it. Promise me, Angel, that you'll keep her safe," whispered Buffy, a tear slid down her cheek.

Angel would decided against her idea, but he knew that she just wanted her daughter safe. Angel knew that, right now, their daughter was the most important thing and they had to keep her safe. Sacrafices had to be made. And that was why he was going to agree and go to LA with Phoebe.

I'll go to LA with Phoebe and keep her safe, I promise," replied Angel softly.

"Thank you", smiled Buffy.

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Buffy and Angel sat in silence, the only sound was Phoebe gurgling in the back. Angel had packed up all his clothes, along with Phoebes, and was ready to go to LA. He had decided to drop Buffy off in the town, where she was meeting the others to run away. Spike, to much of Angels displeasure, would be the key in this plan and Buffy was counting on him. Angel pulled up to a hault outside a bus stop, the other members of the Scoobie Gang, including Dawn who had stayed with Xander and Anya, were already sat there and waiting.

"Thank you for agreeing to this. I know it's hard but I promise to keep safe, and when you get the all clear from one of us then you can come back," smiled Buffy weakly.

"I love you," whispered Angel, kissing her on the lips.

"I love you too," said Buffy.

Buffy undid her seatbelt, Angel got out of the car and began to pull out Buffy's bags. He decided that she would probably want a few moments with her baby, afterall who knew when she would see her again. Buffy looked at her daughter, she looked so beautiful as she wriggled about in her carseat.

"Mommy's going to be away for a little while, but it doesn't mean she isn't thinking about you. Because she loves you very much and she wishes that she didn't have to leave you. But, you'll be with Daddy and he'll keep you safe, he always will. And make sure he, or Cordelia for that matter, doesn't spoil you too much. Ok baby ? I love you," smiled Buffy.

She leant over and kissed her on the forehead, she smiled as she heard her daughter giggle. Buffy bit her lip, a tear slid down her cheek as she stepped out of the car. She quickly wiped it away as Angel approached, he pulled her into a hug and kissed her head. Buffy felt her heartbreak, she hated this. She looked up and kissed Angel passionatly, savouring the touch of his tongue against hers.

"I love you, so much," whispered Buffy.

"I love you more," grinned Angel.

"Not possible," chuckled Buffy, kissing him on the cheek.

Suddenly, a Winnebago pulled up infront of Angel's car. The windows were covered in aluminum foil, obviously blocking out the light for the vampire inside. Buffy heard Angel scoff as the door flew open. Everyone picked up their bags, Xander rolled his eyes as he got in the winnebago. Willow gave Buffy a questioning look before waving to Angel, she helped Tara inside.

"I have to go," mumbled Buffy.

"Keep safe," said Angel.

"You too," replied Buffy, kissing him one last time.

She picked up her bags and got onto the winnebago, shutting the door behind her. Xander, Anya, Dawn, Willow, Tara and Giles were sat at the table, pulling things out of their bags. Spike was sat at the wheel, black goggles over his eyes. A small hole let him see outside, the rest was covered in foil.

"Where's Angelcakes going ?" asked Spike, as Buffy stood besides him.

"LA," replied Buffy simply.

"Ok. Lets get this show on the road!" shouted Spike, starting up the winnebago.