[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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Buffy lifted her head and stared in shock at the handsome vampire that stood in the doorway. It had been a while since she had seen him. She noticed he looked so much different, yet he looked the same. "Hi." She breathed as she stood up to greet him. Thats when she noticed his company. Her eyes traveled to Wesley Wyndham Price, who had also changed a lot. She continued scanning the group, looking at the handsome black man, and the shy young girl. Her eyes finally rested on Cordelia. She seemed to have the changed the most. Her long brown hair was now cut to her chin, and streaked blonde. Then Buffy's gaze dropped to the small infant she held lovingly in her arms. Apparently, Willow, Dawn and Tara noticed the baby at the same time.
"BABY!" They squealed in unison as they ran towards Cordelia. Angel tensed up as suddenly the three girls were smothering his only child.
"He is so cute!" Tara exclaimed.
"Yeah!" Dawn agreed.
Buffy just nodded. (Since when was Queen C mother material?) She thought.
"So whos the father?" Willow asked.
Cordelia almost choked as she gasped for air. Angel and Wes exchanged a look. A good minute passed before someone spoke up.
"Wilson." Wesley said, "A man named Wilson Christopher."
Cordelia shuddered at the name and Angel played along. "Yeah." He said, "Cordelia went out with him and he got her pregnant." It wasn't necessarily a lie. Wilson HAD gotten her pregnant.
Cordelia just nodded. "Yeah." She said, "Thats how it went." She tried to switch back to Queen C mode. "Giles, we had a way long trip. Why don't we go find a place to rest and we'll be back in the morning to discuss demon stuff." She turned to walk away, but Angel's hand shot out and grabbed her elbow.
"Cordy." He said threateningly, "I think an apocalypse is a little more important than beauty rest.
Buffy felt herself tense up. Since when did he call her Cordy? Since when did she LET him call her Cordy?
Cordy sighed and turned to face Giles once more. "Sorry, Giles." She said, "Rude of me. It's just been a long trip."
"Fully understandable." Giles said, a bit dazed. When did Cordelia learn manners? And why did she let herself be bossed about by Angel? Of course he knew Cordelia worked for Angel. But Cordelia says sir to no one. Or so he thought. "So, what exactly brings you to Sunnydale?"
"Well," Wesley started, "I was reading up on some ancient prophecies-"
"Cuz thats what we do in our free time." Cordy interjected.
Wes shot her a look. "Yes. Anyhow, and I noticed that there seemed to be some trouble coming to the Hellmouth. I thought perhaps we should come and warn you."
"Well." Giles sighed, "We were just discussing that. Apparently, Buffy had a run in with a Grappler demon that stated once his master was done, we'd all be sorry."
Cordelia looked at Angel. "Grappler demon?" She said, "Why do I feel like we should know that?"
"A grappler demon." Wesley said, "They are superb fighters. Are you ok, Buffy?"
Buffy was pulled from her thoughts as she looked into her former watcher's eyes. "Fine." She said.
At this point, Connor began to cry. Cordelia tried to hush the infant, and when it did no good, Angel handed her his bottle.
"We should have left Connor with Lorne."
Buffy looked at the shy girl as she spoke for the first time.
"Fred," Cordelia said, "Poor Lorne is always watching him. Besides, its nice to introduce him to the group. But, he needs a nap."
"Where are you staying?" Giles asked.
"Well," Fred said, "We were in a hurry to get here. We didn't really make plans."
"Why don't you stay with us?" Dawn said, finally taking her eyes off the baby.
"Oh, I dont think thats such a good idea." Cordy said quickly.
"You guys came all the way down here to save us. Its the least we could do! Right, Buffy?"
Buffy smiled weakly. Angel, she could live with. Cordelia and her child? Buffy gave a small laugh. "Yeah," She said, "It'll be great."