Buffy and the others were near the school.

Buffy could feel the evil coming off the school in waves. As they had gone through town people in the streets were going crazy. Cops tried to stop them and then got caught up in what ever were affecting the others. The First had already begun to spread its evil.

Spike looked at Buffy as they walked up to the school. She was nervous he could tell. So were Willow, Dawn, and Connor. He decided to lighten the mood.

"So I say we all take a long holiday beginning tomorrow," he said with a smirk.

"That sounds great I wanna go shopping," Buffy said, looking at Dawn and Willow, who agreed.

Spike and Connor rolled their eyes.

"Luv, I was thinking of all of us going away," Spike said.

"That doesn't mean we can't shop," Willow said.

They were now entering the school walking down the empty hallways.

"I wanna go to the beach and get a tan," Dawn said with a smile.

"Oh that sounds nice, if you want me to become a big pile of dust," Spike retorted.

"What? You sleep during the day. I think the beach is a great idea," Buffy said.

"So, do they always act this crazy? Connor asked Spike.

"No, I just think it's the Hellmouth making them wonky," Spike answered sarcastically.

They all walked down to the basement as quietly as possible.

Meanwhile back at the house, Giles and the others were trying to ignore Angelus, and Cordy was still in a trance.

"You're gonna pay for this Watcher!" Angelus sneered, "the torture I put you through before will pale in comparison."

"Amy do you know of a spell that will get him to shut up?" Giles asked.

"Sure I can do that," Amy replied.

"Why don't you just use a muzzle?" Anya asked.

"Where will I find one?" Giles retorted.

"You could use tape?" Xander said.

Angelus was already silent.

"Oh thank heavens. Here I thought Spike was annoying," Giles said with relief.

"Isn't magic a miracle worker," Amy said with a grin.

"You think you could use some of that on me? The cheerleader has a mean punch. Faith said lying on the floor.

"Mr. Giles, I don't wanna stay in the basement with those girls anymore they stole my comics," Andrew whined.

"Amy could you make him shut up, too?" Xander yelled.

"While that is a very entertaining idea, I think that Andrew should help Faith upstairs.

"Giles, I think I can make it up there on my own," Faith said getting up.

"Well then, Andrew can keep you company," Giles suggested.

"Are you going to do anything about my comics?" Andrew repeated.

"Go with Faith," Giles said ignoring his whining.

Andrew followed Faith.

"Hey, I thought I did my time! So why am I being punished?" Faith asked, walking up the stairs.

"Actually you escaped from prison," Wesley said, coming from the basement.

"Everything alright down there?" Giles asked.

"Yeah they are all looking at some comic. They are asking a lot of questions about what's going on, but I just told them that Buffy and the others had it under control," Wesley replied.

"Kennedy is the only one of them who knows anything but she knows not to say anything," Giles said.

Back at the school, Buffy and the others walked around the basement. They were nearing the seal, when the Beast attacked Buffy from behind, throwing her against the wall. Spike angrily punched him and Connor hit him in the head from behind.

"So what do you think you're doing?" The First asked, in the guise of Buffy

"I thought it was time we fought, but wait you can't, because of the non corporeal thing. You know that really must be a bitch. Here the only lackey you have left, other than Angelus is out cold," Buffy answered.

"Aren't you forgetting something?" The First asked, with a wicked grin.

Buffy looked in horror, as Bringers surrounded them.

"Willow, I think now would be a good time for magic," Buffy said frowning.

A/N Thanks Spikealicious for being a wonderful beta. Please Review!