Chapter 170
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Note: With this chapter we reach 100,000 words, quite the milestone. I just want to thank all the fans who made it worth my effort to keep posting. Thank you.
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After they made it back to Antarctica, it was clear that the whole thing had exhausted Willow and Giles.
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Giles: It takes a lot of energy to open portals between dimensions. I just need a few days rest, and I should be able to try again.
Buffy: Maybe I should go to the charmed ones for help. I don't want to sound ungrateful, I'm glad you three escaped from Hell, but I still need to find Dawn.
Giles: Indeed, once I'm recovered I hope to be able to find Jenny Calendar in Hell.
Willow: You think she's there?
Giles: I haven't found her in Antarctica amongst the refugees. Like you Buffy, I will spend the rest of this life searching rather than give up.
Faith: I'll go back with you B. I need to get back there myself.
Xander: You want to go back to Hell?
Faith: It's where I belong. Besides I gave my word that I'd help find Dawn, and I help the Mayor keep order there.
Buffy: If you want to go back to him, we won't stop you. But just know that you're welcome here, with us, if that's what you want.