Part 4
Author: Innocence
Title: The Rest Is....What!?
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Author Notes: Thanks to everyone that reviewed you awesome and just to let you know Jenny Calendar doesn't exist. She might later but I don't know.

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So you going to tell me what that was all about? Willow asked the moment Buffy entered the library.

What, what was all about? Xander's interest perked, he dropped his bag on the round table, as he sat down.

The watcher guy canceled the rest of the tests then called Buffy into the gym! Willow informed him impatiently, Now get on with it.

Now aren't we pushy today Willow, Buffy teased, O.K. I'll tell you. They found the new Slayer.

Xander massaged his ear, Did I just hear right? They found the new Slayer?

Yea apparently California is a hotbed for Slayers. Buffy grinned, joking.

Who is it? Xander and Willow yelled together.

Buffy smirked and leaned back in her chair. Absolute power over someone else's knowledge. Life was good. I'm not telling you guys. It's just one more thing you have to figure out on your own.

The bell for third period rang, saving Buffy from torment only her best friends could give, or bribe her with something.

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I wonder where Cordy is, Xander whispered to the girls during biology, as he scanned the room for his eye-candy.

She must've gotten hurt during the Slayer Test or something, Willow whispered back, unintentionally making up the perfect excuse for Buffy to use.

Buffy let her mind wander during the tedious class. She tried to think about her friends, the Master. But her mind kept wondering back to a certain gorgeous vampire. She hadn't seen Angel at all during the summer, and strangely enough it didn't bother her. Last year she would be dying to see him, but know she didn't mind. She was the Slayer, maybe he had finally learned that. But you're not the only slayer anymore, A little voice reminded her. Cordelia was a Slayer too. That didn't bother her either really. It was a new friend for her and a lot more help slaying. She didn't really have the problem Willow and Xander had with Cordelia. She actually kind of liked her. Before Buffy had been called, she remembered, that she had been just like her. And now they shared the same destiny's as Chosen Ones. She felt a kind of kinship with her, but maybe that was a Slayer bond talking.
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The Slayerettes were laughing and having a good time on their first day of school. Buffy was chuckling at Xander's latest antics while she pushed open the door to the library. They found a completely wiped looking Cordelia fast asleep at the table. She was still in her Nike wind breaker pants and matching white tank top she was wearing the last time Buffy saw her.

What's up with her? Xander hissed loudly, distracted by her formfitting top.

I don't know, Willow said a little more quietly. She tiptoed up to Cordelia and gently tapped her on the back.

Cordy jumped up out of her seat and easily swiped Willow's feet out from under her, sending the smaller, daintier girl to the floor. Her eyes went wide when she noticed who it was that she had attacked. With lightning reflexes, she grabbed the other girls fragile body and pulled her upright. Willow was freaked out, scared out of her wits. She had been attacked by vampires before but nothing was scarier then having Cordelia attack right in the middle of the school library.

I'm soooo sorry! I didn't mean to. You just scared me! Cordy apologized hurriedly, kind of freaked out herself.

I'm fine, Willow checked herself over, Yea I'm fine, no damage here.

Wow good reflexes, Xander breathed in awe at the display.

I guess it's the new perks of being a- She stopped as she saw Buffy frantically making a motion with her hand across her throat. Cordelia grinned and changed gears, She finished.

Giles isn't here yet? Willow looked into his office, Nope no Giles here.

Cordelia gave her a duh' look, No fake.

Why wern't you in class today, Xander asked, trying to get comfortable in one of the wooden chairs.

Umm...I...um..was...called out of school for a little while, Cordelia answered. She mentally patted herself on the back.

For what?

My horse had colic. I wanted to see if she was okay, She glared at Buffy for leaving her alone in this.

You have a horse?, Buffy sighed in envy, Man, I always wanted one but my mom said they were too expensive to keep.

Something else weird that we have in common Cordelia thought.

The conversation was just getting started, but then Quintin Travers arrived in the library with his mindless watchers at his heels, following his beck and call. A flustered Giles followed behind them, the outcast.

I don't see why their friends should have to leave. They have both helped on numerous occasions. Giles ranted.

Willow and Xander exchanged a look, it was obvious who they were talking about.

There is no reason for them to be here. They serve no purpose in the Slayer's lives, Travers retorted, as he waved away tea another watcher had offered him.

If Willow and Xander can't stay, Buffy looked over at Cordelia, then we go too. The watcher stood looking bewildered, like the only thing that was running through their minds was, Did a Slayer just threaten us?'

Very well. They can stay, Travers sniffed and turned away from the civilians'.

That was pointless. The Council should know how stubborn Buffy is they didn't stand a chance in an argument like that, especially about her friends. For a fleeting moment Cordelia envied the three Scoobies. They were always there for each other. It was a real friendship not like the superficial one she had with her friends. The moment passed and Cordelia repressed the thought right out of her mind.

I need to talk to you both about your Slayer duties, Travers began, he sat down at the head of the table. Giles's head of the table.

Wait what do you mean both'? Only Buffys here where is the other Slayer? Xander asked and searched the room for some hidden Slayer, that he thought might jump out at him.

Cordelia rolled her eyes and stood up. She stuck her hand out like she wanted to shake his hand. She grinned, Hi! Nice to meet you I'm Cordelia Chase, the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy couldn't stand it any longer. She burst out laughing, Cordy is the new Slayer...and you didn't figure it out. She was the last one to go in before they canceled it, then wasn't in any of our classes. It spells out to one big fat DUH!

Xander still looked like he didn't get it, and Cordy tried to stifle her giggles, but it didn't work. She started to crack up. The two Slayers had to lean on each other for support, while they caught their breath.

Yes that's quite enough from both of you, Travers commanded harshly, If you will both change into these, He set to navy sports bags on the table, We will begin the training.

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