[Disclaimer] It should go without saying that I do not own any of these characters. But I'll say it anyways. I do not own any of these characters.

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"How long do we have to sit here?" Xander asked once more as he tossed the tennis ball into the air and caught it.

"Xander, this is very serious." Giles explained as he flipped through a large book, "According to that demon, something is coming. Something big."

"Well then, why don't we go out, slay the big ugly, so that I can get some rest." Spike quipped from the couch, "This is a tad bit boring, you know." He stood and looked around Giles' apartment. The group had been there for hours. Since Buffy had battled a demon that promised 'the end was coming' and 'the master would have revenge'.

"Great idea, Spike, except we have no idea what we're after. And I have a feeling its bad. Demons have this thing about bragging. Now, shut up, grab a book, and help us find the big ugly."

*****

"Angel."

"I'm busy, Wes."

"Angel."

"I said I'm busy, Wesley."

Wesley looked at the vampire rocking the baby to sleep. "Angel," He said, "With all due respect. This is important."

"What is it?" Angel asked impatiently.


"Its about... Buffy."

*****

"And you're sure?" Angel looked at Wesley curiously.

"Yes. Quite sure."

"And she has no idea?"

"Refresh my memory." Cordelia said from the couch, "What's going on?"

"According to a prophecy," Wesley said, "Theres something big coming to Sunnydale. I don't think Buffy knows."

"Well, she'll figure out, right? No need to bother her."

"This isnt a vampire, or demon. We're talking opening of the hellmouth. Another Apocalypse. Even if she does know, she needs help."

"She's the slayer. She'll be fine." Cordelia was not looking forward to going back to Sunnydale.

"We'll leave tonight." Angel said.

"No, you'll leave tonight. Im not going."

"Cordy. We need you there."

"Well, I'll stay here with Connor. He surely cant go to the Apocalypse."

"Cordelia." Angel said, with a slight warning tone.

"Fine. Fine. I'll go."

*****

(3 days later)

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"Find anything?" Anya asked as she set the Chinese food down on the table. Xander and Dawn nearly plowed each other down to get to the food first.

"Nope. Nothing." Willow said, "I wonder if the demon made it up. You know, to scare us."

"Thats a chance we can't take." Giles said from the kitchen.

There was a knock at the door. Giles looked around curiously. "Anyone expecting guests?" He asked. Everyone shook their heads in denial. He made his way to the door, and found himself quite surprised when he opened it.

"I believe we can be of some assistance."

All eyes turned to the familar voice as Angel stood in the doorway.