Alive: Chapter 2

Meanwhile in a dark alley, a woman screams and a snapping of a neck is heard. A pack of vampires feed on a woman on the floor. From the shadows appears a very tall and muscular man. He has a face that only a mother would love.

"The slayer is dead. We can feast," says the big monster. He grabs the woman from the vampires and bites her neck.

"The slayer has friends," says one of the vampires.

"These friends are mere mortals and will not be a threat to us," says the big monster. "Her friends follow the same path as the slayer did. This world is already ours." The monster laughs as his minions suck blood from each mortal that exits from a building.

The next day Dawn meets Damon in the halls. The two are heading to a class they have together.

"So, how is your dad doing?" ask Damon.

"He's all right," says Dawn. "It's tough dealing with death."

"Yeah, I know," says Damon understanding the concept. "You guys haven't found out how your sister came back."

"Nope," replies Dawn. "It doesn't matter. She's back and that's what counts."

"Maybe it was the spell you did," says Damon.

"Maybe," says Dawn as they head into a classroom.

After school Dawn sees Buffy. She runs up to her.

"Buffy what are you doing here?" ask Dawn.

"Picking you up from school," says Buffy. "What does it look like?"

"You never did it before," says Dawn.

"Well, I wanna change that," says Buffy.

"Can we go for ice cream?" ask Dawn

"No, Dawn I don't think so." says Buffy in a mother type of voice. "It'll ruin your appetite."

"Buffy what happen to change?" ask Dawn.

"Just kidding," says Buffy laughing. "I'll bet you there." Buffy starts to run.

"Hey, that's not fair," says Dawn. "You run faster than I do." Dawn runs after her laughing and trying to catch up to her sister, wonder woman.

At the ice cream shop Buffy and Dawn are at the counter picking flavors. A couple minutes later Casandra and Sam enter the shop. Casandra notices Buffy immediately. Buffy turns around and sees Casandra and Sam. Dawn hands Buffy an ice cream cone. Buffy grabs it, but she could not stop looking at Casandra. Casandra notice it, but does not turn to look back. Buffy and Dawn exit the shop as they are eating their ice cream.

"Buffy why were you starring at that girl?" ask Dawn.

"I don't know," says Buffy as she licks her ice cream cone. "I had a feeling about her. Never mind . Don't listen tome." The two head for home finishing their ice cream cone on the way. When they arrive at home they smell a sweet aroma coming from the kitchen.

"Dad knows how to cook," they both say at the same time looking at each other. The two quickly head for the kitchen and see Ann.

"I just pick a couple things from the grocery store," says Ann. "Um, did you know your refrigerator was empty?"

"Yeah, um, we were cleaning it out," says Buffy.

"What are you making?" ask Dawn.

"Spaghetti with meatballs," says Ann.

"Oh, my favorite," says Dawn.

"It's your father's favorite too," says Ann.

"Where's Dad? ask Buffy to Ann.

"In the living room," replies Ann. Buffy heads to the living room and Dawn follows.

"Dad," says Buffy. She sees him sitting on the couch like a stone. "Dad!"

"Buffy," Hank replies turning his head toward her. Buffy sighs and walks over to her dad. Her dad looks at her straight in the eye as she sits down next to him.

"How did it happen," ask Hank about Buffy's mom's death.

"Blood clotting," says Buffy.

"I should of been there," says Hank. "I should of been there for the both of you. You shouldn't have to have gone through that alone."

"We did," says Buffy. "We survive and it's over." Buffy pauses for moment.

"Dad," says Buffy. "There's something I want to tell you." Hank puts all his attention to Buffy.

"I don't know how long I'm going to be here, but I don't want to leave without telling you the truth," says Buffy.

"What truth honey?" ask Hank. Ann comes from the kitchen and over hears the conversation.

"I'm not the ordinary girl you think I am," says Buffy.

"What are trying to say Buffy?" ask Hank.

"I have..." says Buffy, but she gets interrupted by the door slamming open. She stands up, turns around, and sees a big monster in front of her. Ann quickly runs into the living room away from the monster.

"Dawn back door ,"says Buffy. "Now."

"Where do we go?" ask Dawn.

"To Spikes," says Buffy. "Quick."

"Spike left town," says Dawn. Buffy looks at Dawn then at the monster. One of the monsters minion, a vampire, recognizes Buffy and tells the monster that she is the slayer.

"So, you're the slayer," says the big monster.

"You expected more," says Buffy.

"Yes, thought you would be taller," says the monster.

"Well, you're going to have to deal with it," says Buffy.

"Aren't you suppose to be six feet under." says the monster.

"Nah, didn't like it," says Buffy. "But I'm sure its right at home with you." The monster pulls out a hand and Buffy blocks it. Then with the other hand the monster hits Buffy knocking her on the floor. Hank, Ann, and Dawn are worry. Dawn then grabs Ann's and Hank's hands and pulls them to the back door. They run outside.

The monster grabs Buffy form her hair and sees her open her eyes. She punches the monster in the nose making him drop her and pull back. As she hits the ground she trips him and the monster hits the floor. The monster gets up and Buffy kicks him, but he grabs her leg and twist it. Buffy uses her other leg to kick him and he releases her other leg. She lands on the floor in a lot of pain. She quickly tries to get up and limps away form the monster. She pushes furniture into the monsters way and is corner against the wall. The monster moves the furniture away and heads over to Buffy. She tries to punch him, but he grabs her hand and with his other hand he grabs her neck. He pulls her closer to him and throws her out the window. Buffy goes flying and hits a tree outside. She is knock out.

"Dawn wait," says Hank as he hears the shattering of a window. "Buffy." Hank lets go of Dawns hand and returns into the house.

"Dad come back," says Dawn running after him into the house. Ann follows.

Hank enters the house and runs into the living room. He sees the window broken and some furniture thrown around, but no Buffy.

"Dad," says Dawn as she enters the living room. She sees that Buffy is gone. "Where is she?"

Ann comes from behind the two and almost rips over some furniture. She sees Hank fall to his knees. She quickly runs to him and holds him. Dawn heads to the phone and begins to dial some numbers. She holds the phone close to her ear.

"Hello," says the other voice on the line.

"Giles, she's gone," says Dawn. "Buffy is gone." Giles quickly goes over, picks them up, and invites them to his home.

"She was trying to tell me something," says Hank as Ann sits down on the couch. "And this is it."

"What happen?" ask Giles.

Dawn explains about the big monster that entered the house with no invitation.

"I think he took Buffy," says Dawn.

Meanwhile Buffy with the most painful headache is stuck inside a cage unharmed and unaware of what awaits her. The monster looks at her with his beady eyes. Buffy hears their plan of action.

"We'll get all her friends and we all feast," says the monster.

The next day Damon notices that Dawn didn't come to school. He has her for trig. and she is missing in action.

During lunch Casandra stops by the school to talk to Damon.

"What are doing here?" ask Damon.

"You've been pretty busy the last couple of days," says Casandra going up to Damon. "I'm just wondering what you've been doing?"

"Well, I have basketball practice," says Damon.

"All night. Damon I know you," says Casandra. "What's going on? Why did you need my fathers book for and who was that girl you were talking to last night?"

"I can't tell you," say Damon.

"Damon why not?" ask Casandra.

"It's complicated," says Damon as he turns to go. Then he turns around. "Were you spying on me last night?"

"I wasn't spying on you," says Casandra. "I just happen to be driving by."

"You're not jealous are you?" ask Damon.

"Me jealous, no.' says Casandra. "I'm just concern that's all."

"Right," says Damon walking away.

"Damon wait," she calls out to him.