Daywalker 10

Xander's 1971 `cuda came to a stop infront of Angel Investigations.

Faith: Are you sure this is a good idea?

Xander smiled at her.

Xander: Don't worry. Angel likes me now. I think. Plus you and he have a few things in common. He'll help. And if he doesn't I'll be right behind you. Pushing your ass to redemption.

Faith had to laugh at the statement.

Faith: Okay.

Xander nodded and opened his door stepping out of the car. Faith did the same.

Xander: Ready?

Faith shook her head.

Faith: No.

Xander grimaced.

Xander: Me either. I'm not in the mood for Cordy's insults.

Faith chuckled again as they walked toward the door.

Faith: She always did have the best didn't she.

Xander nodded as he opened the door and both walked into the hotel.

Xander: Honey I'm home!!!!

They heard a snort from behind a desk.

Cordy: Great. The losers back.

Xander sighed.

Xander: See what I mean Faith. Insults.

They heard a bump and watched as Cordelia stood up rubbing her head.

Cordelia: I must be hearing things. Did you just say FAITH?!

Faith only nodded meekly and Xander couldn't help but smile.

Xander: Where's deadboy?

They saw the door to the office open and Angel walk out.

Angel: Didn't I say we were bonding?

Xander and Angel shared a chuckle and Faith just looked confused.

Angel: Faith.

Faith only nodded back.

Angel: So your here for my help?

Xander smiled.

Xander: Got it in one Angel.

Angel raised his eyebrows.

Xander: We're bonding now.

Angel shook his head.

Angel: Your welcome here Faith. On a few conditions. One. You talk to me. Open up to me. Believe it or not we have a little in common. Two. You have to earn your trust. So if someone namely Cordelia shy's away from you. Don't take it personal. Third. You kill the demons in the day. Sound fare?

Faith nodded.

Angel: Good. You can stay here. Xander you can leave.

Xander faked hurt.

Xander: I thought we were becoming friends?

Angel smiled.

Angel: Remains to be seen. Oz called right before you came in. He said to meet him at the club at seven. That means you have twenty minutes. Cordy give him the directions.

Cordelia huffed and handed him a sheet of paper.

Cordelia: Here loser.

Xander smacked his forehead.

Xander: I hope some idiot makes you real happy Cor. Really. He would have to be freakin nuts to live with you.

Xander turned to Faith leaving a steamed Cordelia behind him.

Xander: I'll visit alot. Besides you can trust deadboy.

Angel: I heard that Xander.

Xander and Faith share a smile.

Xander: Bye for now.

Faith: Bye. Thanks.

Xander just shrugged as he turned and walked out.

Xander: I'll stop back by in a couple days.

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Xander walked into the club and up to the bar he sat on the stool beside a guy with long black hair.

Xander: I'm looking for the night's band.

Eric Draven looked at the young man. Something was different about him. Xander noticed the same thing about Draven.

Eric: Who are you looking for?

Xander sat down.

Xander: My friend Daniel Osbourne said to meet me here. He's there guitarist.

Draven nodded.

Eric: You must be Xander. Eric Draven.

Xander shook the mans hand carefully.

Xander: Nice to meet you.

Eric stood and motioned Xander to follow him.

Eric: Your like Oz?

Xander knew what he was talking about.

Xander: No I'm different. So are you.

Eric only nodded as they walked in.

Eric: Yeah. I guess I am. He knew that to.

Xander looked at him.

Xander: Your not a demon. Your not possessed. What happened? Never mind not my business.

Eric chuckled.

Eric: I'll tell you what. We exchange stories over a drink. I'm kind of curious now.

Xander shrugged.

Xander: Your buying.

Eric: I had a feeling you'd say that.

Xander chuckled at the look of pain on Eric's face.

Xander: And I drink alot.

Oz: Hey man. Glad you could make it.

Xander looked up at the red headed werewolf.

Xander: I was going to be in town anyway Oz. So the Dingo's going to impress the record exec. in the corner booth?

Oz smiled.

Oz: Saw that huh? Thats why I wanted one of my friends here. This is kinda a make or break night.

Xander smiled at his friend.

Xander: Don't worry Oz. You'll do great. Meanwhile Eric here's going to buy me a beer.

Oz laughed.

Oz: Do you ever buy?

Xander shook his head.

Xander: Why should I when I can just take advantage of my friends?

Oz chuckled then turned as the bands singer yelled for him.

Oz: Gotta go.

Xander nodded as Oz walked toward his setup then Xander turned and walked with Draven back to the bar.

Eric: Okay. You first.

Xander nodded.

Xander: Fair enough. It all started when I left Sunnydale for the summer. You see I was on a journey of self discov.......

Thats all for part 10 next part you'll hear Draven's story. Although anyone whose seen the Crow already knows it. As for Faith not leaving Xander. The way I'm portraying Faith right now she is weak. She fells sorry for herself and doesn't trust her own judgement. She does trust Xander's. Plus she will be back in SunnyD in a few parts to face down ADAM. Although I think ADAM will be the least of there problems.