A/N: Questions galore!!!!
Angel is just allowed in the sunlight, I don't know why, let's say that it's the first part of his reward from the Powers That Be.
The girl's father is somewhat a mystery to us all, but in time I think it will clear up.
Please R&R.
Chapter 2.
After a short walk they arrived at Buffy's car, a dark green Aztec.
Somehow she managed to get all of the beach gear in the middle of the car, strap the girls in securely and then put Hexa in the back seat, and clip her in as well.
"Does anyone need a ride? Or an address?" she asked the Angel Investigations crew.
Angel looked at her, "If you don't mind, I'll go with you."
"Not a problem, get in the car." Buffy answered him. She turned to the others, "1461 Eternal Terrace. It's easy enough to find. But if you want just follow me."
Cordelia pouted at Angel, "What happened to the designated driver, and his car?"
Angel chuckled as he handed her his car keys. "Be nice to my car."
As the others departed, Buffy climbed into the car, turning around to check the girl's seat belts were clipped in properly. Once set she clipped in her own belt and turned the ignition. Classical piano music filled the car. Angel smiled, but said nothing.
*************
Buffy was right, the drive was only short and her house was easy to find.
Her home was bright and airy with large windows and a rustic feel to it. The others would be surprised.
Buffy smiled as she helped the girls unbuckle themselves, and let Hexa out. The dog bounded off after her young mistresses.
As she began to collect the girls abandoned backpacks the others arrived.
"Where did the kids go?" was Cordy's first question.
Buffy smiled, "The backyard. With a bit of luck they'll run off some of their excess energy. Let's go inside."
As she walked towards the front door she moved the keys in her hand until she had the house key.
"Do you need a hand?" Angel asked her concerned at the pile of backpacks, beach toys and other items she seemed to be holding.
"No," she answered him as she unlocked the door, "Come on it and sit down. I'll just dump this stuff and be there in a minute."
************
In the other room the Angel Investigations crew looked around in surprise at the room.
One wall was floor to ceiling bookshelves, filled with books. Displayed on other shelves and cabinets were statues and figurines of deities and an ornate globe of the world. In one corner of the room stood an intricately designed crystal cabinet, filled with all kinds of glassware and beaded jewelry. Displayed on the walls were several rather impressive Japanese swords.
Angel stood up to admire the workmanship of one of the swords. He reached his hand out to touch it.
Buffy smiled, leaning against the doorframe. "Looks like you can take the vampire away from his weapons, and even then he still wants play." She crossed the room and removed the sword from it's mounting. "Even after all these years I don't feel safe unless I know that I have a good weapon around." her voice was sad. "This one is my favorite. It's a Shin Ken. The work detail is amazing." Carefully she handed the sword to him.
"I can see why you like it, this one's really well balanced." Angel said to her, by way of reply.
"Actually, I just like it because it looks pretty. But you're right, it does get the job done." Buffy smiled.
Wesley pointed to a pair of weapons mounted higher up. "What are those?"
"Scys. Ancient Egyptian combat tools. Mainly used by women in ceremonial battles." she answered, unthinkingly.
"What have you been doing for five years?" Cordelia asked, sounding curious.
Buffy sank down into the nearest chair. "That is a very long, very complicated story."
Angel replaced the sword on it's mountings. "We've got all day."
She stood up. "If you want to wait until after I get the girls some lunch we can talk. You're welcome to stay and have lunch with us though."
Angel is just allowed in the sunlight, I don't know why, let's say that it's the first part of his reward from the Powers That Be.
The girl's father is somewhat a mystery to us all, but in time I think it will clear up.
Please R&R.
Chapter 2.
After a short walk they arrived at Buffy's car, a dark green Aztec.
Somehow she managed to get all of the beach gear in the middle of the car, strap the girls in securely and then put Hexa in the back seat, and clip her in as well.
"Does anyone need a ride? Or an address?" she asked the Angel Investigations crew.
Angel looked at her, "If you don't mind, I'll go with you."
"Not a problem, get in the car." Buffy answered him. She turned to the others, "1461 Eternal Terrace. It's easy enough to find. But if you want just follow me."
Cordelia pouted at Angel, "What happened to the designated driver, and his car?"
Angel chuckled as he handed her his car keys. "Be nice to my car."
As the others departed, Buffy climbed into the car, turning around to check the girl's seat belts were clipped in properly. Once set she clipped in her own belt and turned the ignition. Classical piano music filled the car. Angel smiled, but said nothing.
*************
Buffy was right, the drive was only short and her house was easy to find.
Her home was bright and airy with large windows and a rustic feel to it. The others would be surprised.
Buffy smiled as she helped the girls unbuckle themselves, and let Hexa out. The dog bounded off after her young mistresses.
As she began to collect the girls abandoned backpacks the others arrived.
"Where did the kids go?" was Cordy's first question.
Buffy smiled, "The backyard. With a bit of luck they'll run off some of their excess energy. Let's go inside."
As she walked towards the front door she moved the keys in her hand until she had the house key.
"Do you need a hand?" Angel asked her concerned at the pile of backpacks, beach toys and other items she seemed to be holding.
"No," she answered him as she unlocked the door, "Come on it and sit down. I'll just dump this stuff and be there in a minute."
************
In the other room the Angel Investigations crew looked around in surprise at the room.
One wall was floor to ceiling bookshelves, filled with books. Displayed on other shelves and cabinets were statues and figurines of deities and an ornate globe of the world. In one corner of the room stood an intricately designed crystal cabinet, filled with all kinds of glassware and beaded jewelry. Displayed on the walls were several rather impressive Japanese swords.
Angel stood up to admire the workmanship of one of the swords. He reached his hand out to touch it.
Buffy smiled, leaning against the doorframe. "Looks like you can take the vampire away from his weapons, and even then he still wants play." She crossed the room and removed the sword from it's mounting. "Even after all these years I don't feel safe unless I know that I have a good weapon around." her voice was sad. "This one is my favorite. It's a Shin Ken. The work detail is amazing." Carefully she handed the sword to him.
"I can see why you like it, this one's really well balanced." Angel said to her, by way of reply.
"Actually, I just like it because it looks pretty. But you're right, it does get the job done." Buffy smiled.
Wesley pointed to a pair of weapons mounted higher up. "What are those?"
"Scys. Ancient Egyptian combat tools. Mainly used by women in ceremonial battles." she answered, unthinkingly.
"What have you been doing for five years?" Cordelia asked, sounding curious.
Buffy sank down into the nearest chair. "That is a very long, very complicated story."
Angel replaced the sword on it's mountings. "We've got all day."
She stood up. "If you want to wait until after I get the girls some lunch we can talk. You're welcome to stay and have lunch with us though."