"What did she say? What is this new evil we are to face?" Buffy asked.

"Well. All she saw was a huge room, brightly lit with candles and crimson everywhere. And a staircase leading into the darkness. There were these little demon-y –her words, not mine –creatures in robes, almost like monks or something that were chanting. Then she saw us fighting this huge battle in the house and blood. Lots of blood." Angel answered.

"Why can't the Powers be a little more clear? Would it really kill them to give a little bit bigger hint on what's to come? We ARE the good guys."

"Buffy. You know as well as I do, that they must keep things as balanced as possible or else there is no battle at all."

"Fine. Let's think. Who could they be?" Then Buffy has an epiphany. "Did you say demon-y creature in robes?"

"Yeah."

"Glory's minions. Of course. …What are they up to now?"

"Buffy. I believe that's what we're supposed to find out." Research time, Giles thinks. "Let's call everyone for a research session. Buffy, continue to think about what we already know about them."

"Maybe they're trying to find a way to bring her back. Was the house big and gaudy?"

"I think so. Cordy said that it looked huge and maybe somewhat gothic. Especially with the candles and everything."

"It has to be Glory then. Why won't they just give up? Now. Where can they be? Big, gaudy, gothic house in Sunnydale…"

"My old mansion! Of course. From what you've told me about Glorificus, it sounds right up her alley."

"So we go tonight then. I'll round up the troops. Giles, you and Wesley stay here and work on ways to stop them. If need be that is. They shouldn't be too hard to control though. They're fairly scrawny creatures. We just need to keep them from completing their mission. I'll see you later." Buffy leaves. She wanted to get back home and into bed. She could call everyone later on. It was still early.

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Later that night: Giles, Wesley, Angel, Buffy, Spike, Willow, and Xander are standing around Giles' house waiting for Buffy to finish loading them with weapons. Anya and Tara volunteered to stay with Dawn for the evening. (Angel is still having trouble with the whole Spike being aloud in the fight business. He also thinks something is going on that he doesn't know about, but has no evidence as of yet.) After they finish receiving their weapons, they head out.

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Walking up to the mansion minutes later:

"Buffy. Are you sure we can handle these guys? Cordy sounded worried."

"I told you already. We've fought them before. They aren't who we should be worrying about. It's Glory if they do bring her back. I imagine that she'll be pretty mad at me for killing her, so let's stop them before they get started. 'Kay?"

"Fine. But I don't like this."

"Just trust her, you big whelp. You're beginning to sound like this guy." Spike points to Xander.

Xander glares at the two vampires. Why do they have to come? What's with Buffy and Vamps anyway? Isn't she supposed to kill them, not sleep with them?

"Guys. Can we get a move on it. I don't want to spend all night here. Do you?" Buffy asked, looking pointedly at Spike, lifting her eyebrow suggestively. He smirks suggestively at her in response.

"No. We're coming. Spike, Angel, can you finish this after the fight?" Wesley tried to be the voice of reason.

Giles just shakes his head. Wesley has no right trying to control those two. Kinda' funny to see him try though.