Hey everyone, sorry it took me so long to update, I've been a little busy, and also have that very well known contagious disease named Writers Block. GRRRR. Anyways, heres my next chapter, hope ya enjoy it, and also, PWEASE PWEASE PWEASE review, cos otherwise I'll think you've all stopped reading it, and won't bother carrying on.

Disclaimer: I don't own them. *sob*.

Chapter 5

"That'll be 50 dollars please."

"Here."

"Thanks. Rowan will show you to your cabin."

Buffy followed the steward down the stairs and along the corridor. The ferry rocked slightly, causing pictures along the walls to swing.

"In here."

"Thanks."

"If you need anything, just ring the bell."

"Thanks."

"Your bedding will arrive in a minute."

"Thanks."

As the steward shut the door, Buffy silently cursed herself. *Thanks? Is that all you can say? Is your brain stuck on one word or something?*

She walked over to her bag to get out her comb.

"Aargh!"

Pain burst through her head, feeling like it was splitting her skull. Black spots danced before her eyes, and her knees buckled, letting her drop to the floor. Her forearm struck the corner of the bed as she fell, tearing her skin and spilling blood.

"Must… get… tablets…"

Using one hand, Buffy tried to drag herself towards her bag. She knew she had to get there. Had to, before…

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID. YOU ARE A TERRIBLE BEING. YOU CAN'T EVEN BE HUMAN.

"No… please… I didn't mean to. I-it was an accident."

The terrible voice came from inside her head at first, but Buffy knew it would come out, and try and force her to…

YOU KNOW YOU CAN'T BE HUMAN. ESPECIALLY AFTER WHAT YOU DID WITH THE VAMPIRE. YOU ARE A SICK PERSON. YOU DESERVE TO DIE.

"No… please… not here. Someone will hear, and they'll come in and see. Please don't!"

TOO LATE.

The air in front of Buffy's face swirled and shimmered, and suddenly Buffy was somewhere else. A desert.

"No. Not again. Not this one. I've got to stay calm. If I just sit here, nothing will happen. It'll be fine. It will."

In the distance, she could see a dust cloud rising over the plain. Then there was the thundering of hooves.

"Oh g_d no. Please not this one. I can't take it!"

HERE WE GO.

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More soon, if you review. Next chapter will be Dawn. Also, I've been reading over it, and I've just realised that everyone is out of character. Even just slightly. Sorry about that, but it's kinda hard to stick to it.

Also, if it takes me ages to update the next chapter, sorry in advance, and don't give up on me.