Going Back

Chapter 6

**** Initiative van ****
"Let me go" Kieran growls struggling against her restraints

"Can't do that. Walsh wants to see you" the leader answers

Kieran glares angrily at the soldiers "If you don't let me go I won't
stop him the next time he wants to rip out your organs"

"Soldier shut her up" the leader orders

Kieran struggles to keep them from placing the chloroformed rag over
her nose and mouth. As she loses consciousness her mind screams in fear Dom
the baby!

**** 10 mins later: Giles' apartment ****

"He's waking up" a voice calls

"Uhg" he groans sitting up holding his head

"So which one are you?" a voice asks

Dominick shakes his head trying to clear it. He looks around to see
the others watching him concerned he recognizes the voice as being Xander
Harris. "Good to hear you whine Xander" he chuckles "And I'm Dominick"

"This is freaking me out. We have two Deadboy's now" Xander sighs

"Thank god its not two of you" Cordelia retorts

"I'd like two Xanders" Anya sighs thoughtfully

"I've got to go get Kieran" Dominick says standing "Oh man world's
spinning" he mutters

Buffy and Angel glance at each other "Dominick you can't go anywhere
yet" Buffy remarks "We need a plan"

Dominick glances at his mother "I've got a plan get her out go home."

"Not much of a plan" Spike states

Dominick cocks his head watching the blond witch thoughtfully "Is it
possible to find a spell that will make them believe that Kieran is fully
human?"

Tara looks at Willow and Giles "What do you think?"

"Its possible" Giles agrees

"An illusion spell could work" Willow says

Dominick nods "See if you can find one."

"We can try but there is a problem with the fact you would need the
ingredients" Giles points out

"Transportation spell" Dominick states as he hears Kieran call for him Kiera?

Dominick! I don't like this place

I know baby. Did they knock you out?

Uh huh. Dominick this place has too many demons. Too many

I know baby, calm down. It'll be OK. We're working on a plan.

Dominick hurry. It hurts too much. If they find out about the
baby...

I'll be there soon. I promised you nothing would happen to you...
either of you

'kay.

Just rest baby.

OK

Dominick looks at the group "Just figure out how to do it and fast.
She isn't taking to well to being around all those demons. Need to get her
out soon or her Slayer senses and vampire will go on overload if she stays in
there too long. I've got to think" he grabs his jacket "be outside" he
mutters going out the front door

Giles turns to Buffy "Why don't you get a hold of Riley" he suggests
"he might be able to help"

Buffy nods looking at the front door she picks up the phone dialing
the familiar number.

Dominick sits on the ground his back against the stone fountain.
Reaching into his jacket pocket he grabs a pack of smokes and a lighter. He
takes out a cigarette and puts it to his lips lighting it he inhales. Looking
up at the night sky he exhales "Be safe" he says softly

**** Initiative HQ ****

Kieran awakens to find herself on a cot. As she becomes aware of her
surroundings she feels the familiar pain in her gut and head signifying the
presence of demons. Dominick! I don't like this place she whimpers
curling up on the cot.

I know baby. Did they knock you out?

Uh huh. Dominick this place has too many demons. Too many she
clutches her head painfully

I know baby, calm down. It'll be OK. We're working on a plan.

Dominick hurry. It hurts too much. If they find out about the
baby... she wraps her arms around her middle protectively

I'll be there soon. I promised you nothing would happen to you...
either of you

'kay.

Just rest baby.

OK Kieran closes her eyes breathing deeply
****
Riley is walking through the Initiative when he sees Forrest "Hey" he
greets

"Man we need to talk" Forrest says

"About what?" Riley asks confused

"Your girl" Forrest answers

"Agent Finn" calls Professor Walsh walking towards the two agents

"Yes ma'am" Riley replies turning towards the Professor

"I have something incredible to show you" she says excitedly

"Sure. Forrest we'll talk later" Riley says following the Professor
towards the isolation sector

"Riley we have found the most amazing creature" Walsh says leading
him towards a cell "I think she's a hybrid" she stops "Forrest saw her fight
last night. He said that she wasn't in full vampire mode."

Riley looks in and sees Kieran laying there stunned he turns to Walsh
"A hybrid? I thought vampires couldn't have kids"

"We thought so too but here's the proof" Walsh gestures "we haven't
started the tests or anything but I'm sure we'll find something" Walsh says
leading Riley away

Kieran looks towards the door as Riley moves away. "He had no clue
about the patrol" she muses thoughtfully. Dominick Riley had no clue about
Forrest seeing me

I know. Riley wouldn't let Forrest hurt Mom like that. No matter
how much Riley hates Dad he loves Mom more. Hurting you would hurt Mom. And
me

I love you baby

Love you too

**** Courtyard: Giles Apartment ****

Dominick is sitting staring up at the night sky his mind on Kieran
and their unborn child. He takes a drag off his cigarette he hears the front
door open and without looking up he says "When Kieran and I were kids I
remember you, Mom and Spike taking us up to the roof of what ever house we
lived in and you'd tell us about the stars and tell us stories." he chuckles
"A few times you almost threw Spike off the roof because he'd try to scare us
with stories." he inhales "Actually I think once you did throw him off the
roof. Mom got so pissed you ended up sleeping on the couch for a week" he
exhales the ring of smoke

Angel chuckles "So you and Kieran were close growing up?"

"Yeah" Dominick answers "Man I shouldn't smoke" he groans "Kieran
will kill me if she found out" he stubs out the cigarette

"Its definately not a good habit" Angel agrees

"I know. First pack in three years. She and I made a deal I wouldn't
smoke she wouldn't runaway. So far its worked" he sits beside Angel

"Your worried about her" Angel observes

Dominick glances at his father and leans forward "I always am. She's
all I got left" he rubs the back of his neck

"There's more to it than concern" Angel states "How long have you two
been involved?"

Dominick chuckles "I always wondered how you read people's minds" he
looks at Angel then at the sky "Yeah we're involved have been for over a
year, since Mom died." he admits

"You love her" Angel observes

Dominick nods "Always have. Normally I wouldn't have to worry about
her being in the Initiative, she can take care of herself."

"So why are you worried now? You said she can take care of herself."
Angel reminds

Dominick looks down at the ground "Things have changed"

"How?" Angel asks

Dominick stands and shoves his hands in his pockets "She'll kill me
for telling you. Thought it would cause some tension between everyone. That's
why she didn't tell you about us. There's enough tension between all of you
to add anymore." he pauses

"I'll listen if you want. We can keep it between us" Angel promises

Dominick nods "I know." he sits down beside Angel he runs his hands
over his face "Kieran's uh...she's pregnant."

Angel looks at his son stunned "Wow. Thats a big surprise"

Dominick laughs at his father's expression "You think you were
surprised."

"Uh yeah. That's a surprise." Angel states "Uh how is it Spike and I
didn't know?"

Dominick laughs "I didn't know until the other day. Tara placed a
cloaking spell as well as a protection spell when she came back here."

"How far a long is she?" Angel asks

Dominick looks at his hands "Three months. She found out a few days
ago." he runs his hands through his hair

"She'll be OK." Angel says placing his hand on Dominick's shoulder
"They both will"

Dominick smiles at Angel "I know. Just don't tell her I told you.
Otherwise I'm dead"

"I won't" Angel promises

"Thanks" Dominick grins. The two hear pounding footsteps coming down
the stairs. They look up to see Riley turning around the corner. Angel and
Dominick stand up looking at each other they follow the soldier into the
apartment.

"How's Kieran?" Spike demands as they enter

"Last time I saw her she was still out" Riley replies

"No she isn't" Dominick says leaning against the door frame. "She saw
you talking with Walsh"

Riley sees Spike's angry look "Hey I had nothing to do with this" he
protests

"Spike he didn't. Forrest did." Dominick tells them "Forrest saw
Kieran go game face last night."

"How'd you know that?" Buffy asks

"She told me" Dominick answers "Look Riley I need to get inside"

"Uh how?" Riley asks

"Only one way" Dominick replies "Hit me."

Xander perks up "Oooh ooohhh" he jumps his hand up "Let me.
Pleaaassseee. Deadboy won't let me hit him. Can I hit you?" he begs his voice
hopeful

Angel growls "Don't call me that"

Dominick chuckles at his fathers annoyance with Xander "The gang
would crack over you two"

"Gang?" Willow inquires

"I'm surprised Kieran didn't tell you about them. When we returned to
Sunnydale and the friends I made became second generation Scooby Gang. Then
when Kieran made friends they were added. I'm the oldest the youngest is Jez
who's 16. The only ones besides me and Kieran left in Sunnydale are Jez,
Chaos, Lise, Brent and of course Tara."

"Are any of them related to us?" Xander asks

Dominick shakes his head. "No." he takes a deep breath "Kieran and I
are the only two who still live in Sunnydale. After your deaths the others
were sent to live with relatives..." he trails off as his mind links with
Kieran. He senses her mental shut down Kieran no. Don't baby. Don't shut
down

Hurts. Too many. Make 'em stop. she whimpers her mind flashing
over the demons around her the pain she sees and hears. Wanna go home Dom.
When can we go home?

Soon. I promise we'll go home soon. Stay with me baby Not getting
an answer he tries again Kieran? Come on Kiera its not the time for games
he receives a myrid of images from her mind before it blanks out. He pulls
himself back to see the concerned faces watching him "We're outta time.
Kieran's disconnected herself." he looks to Riley "Hit me."

"Wait" Willow objects getting everyones attention "What about the
fact that we haven't found the spell?" she asks

"It doesn't matter. Once I get in I can get us out." Dominick replies

Wesley frowns "What of the fact you and Angel could pass for twins?
Once you leave the Initiative will find Angel and they'll think he's you"

"Wesley's right" Giles states "We still need to do an illusion spell"

"It won't be a problem" Dominick says "Once we return to our time you
will only remember that two people named Dominick and Kieran were here.
Nothing else. All memories of who we are will be erased from everyone but us"

"How are you going to get out?" Buffy inquires "Spike had a hard time
getting out" she reminds

Dominick feels Nick push his way to the front. Nick smirks faintly
"Oh we have our ways"

"I take it that your Nick" Spike states seeing the look pass through
the familiar brown eyes

Nick tilts his head in acknowledgment looking towards Riley "I can't
believe Goody two shoes agreed to let you hit us." he shakes his head "So go
ahead"

"Take it outside" Giles orders removing his glasses he rubs his
forehead muttering to himself

They agree and go outside "Just enough to convince them that we
fought and you won" Nick says standing still "You'll probably need to knock
me out"

"You'll have to hit me back to make this look real" Riley reminds

Nick nods as he allows Riley to hit him a few times. When he feels
blood trickle down his chin. "Pretty good punches for a mortal" he
acknowledges

"I try. Try not to break any bones OK? I don't heal fast" Riley says
bracing himself for the coming hits. He grunts at the force of the punches.

Nick stops when he hears Dominick tell him to. He watches as Riley
gasps for breath "You OK?" he asks. At Riley's nod Nick reminds "You need to
knock me out"

"How? It takes a lot to knock a vampire out" Buffy replies concerned
as she watches the two

"Only one way" Spike answers "Same way they caught me" he takes a
drag from his cigarette

Nick sighs "He leaves me in control for all the painful work." he
looks at Riley "Just get this over with" he groans

Xander hands Riley the stun gun "You'll be out for about half an
hour. Maybe less" Riley informs Nick

Nick nods "No prob. Just make sure that if I'm not conscious by then
that I'm put in with Kieran. Or at least nearby"

"I'll try" Riley says

Dominick looks at Spike and his parents "We'll try to be out by
tomorrow night." he looks at Tara "You better have everything ready to send
us back by mid morning" he turns back to Riley "Ready?"

Riley nods "Ready" he answers aiming at Dominick he pulls the trigger
a bolt of electricity shoots out hitting Dominick square in the chest
knocking him out

Both Dominick and Nick feel the surge of electricity shoot through
their body seconds before they black out.

Buffy watches horrified to see her son slump to the ground
unconscious. She watches as Angel helps Riley put Dominick over his shoulder.
"Riley watch out for them and yourself" Buffy says her voice worried

Riley nods "I will" he carries the unconscious body away from Giles
apartment before calling in for back up. "This is Lilac. Have a hostile to
transport" he calls into his walkie talkie. A few moments later a van pulls
up and out hop three troops.

"Finn" greets Forrest joining his friend over the unconscious
Dominick. Seeing Dominick he is surprised "Finn man this is the guy I saw
making out with your girl Summers"

Hearing that Riley looks at his feet "Angel" he thinks. "She's been
with me all night. Besides this ones a hostile. She's the Slayer she wouldn't
get involved with a hostile" he insists

"I know what I saw" Forrest retorts "Your just blinded by her looks
and innocent act"

"I don't want to discuss this with you" Riley tells him his voice
angry as he follows the others into the van.

TBC