WHAT!!!!

By jezebel

Disclaimer: see first chapter

Reviews: Do I even have to ask?

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Chapter Thirteen: A New Life and Vampires Give Good Advice; A Bonding Moment

Los Angeles

Dawn's apartment

            Dawn awoke to her annoying alarm. "Buffy, can't I sleep in?" Then it hit her, hard. She opened her eyes. She was in a strange bedroom, her new bedroom. She then remembered everything. Today was her first day at Hemery High. She thought back to Buffy's first day. The ditzy blond had freaked out over her hair. Dawn walked into the kitchen to find a note on the fridge.

Dawn,

Had to leave early.

Good luck at school. Foods in the kitchen.

You have a meeting with my lawyer today. His name is

Lindsey McDonald. Don't worry, he just wants to meet and check up on you. I'll call later. Won't be home until late.

Dad

            Dawn sighed. Yep, this was her new life. She looked at the clock and realized she had to hurry or she'd be late. On the way out she tried to remember anything about her dad's lawyer, the name was definitely familiar but she couldn't place the face. Oh well. Right now she had other things to worry about, like how to get to Hemery High.

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Los Angeles

The Hyperion Hotel

            Everyone was on edge. Today was Conner's first day of high school. Actually, it was his first day of school period. During the summer, Gunn, Fred, and Wesley had taught Conner everything he needed to know to enter the tenth grade. Angel had been reluctant, but finally agreed under the condition that Conner attended the school of his choice, his choice being Hemery High, the school that Buffy had attended. He hadn't really told anyone about that though.

            Now, everyone was there and running around getting Conner ready. Even Spike had given him a bit of advice, though the teen's father had had to cover his son's ears before he actually heard the blond vampire's words of wisdom Finally it was time to go. Conner picked up his backpack and headed out the door with Gunn. "See yuh guys."

. As soon as he left, everything was quiet. Spike broke the silence. "So pops, how you feeling?"

Angel glared. "Like a parent. Worried that he won't fit in, have any friends, or he'll go postal on a teacher. Nothing you would know about."

Spike grinned. "Actually, it's something I know a lot about. Don't worry, in a month it will all change. It'll get worse; worrying about his grades, girlfriends, driving, drugs, alcohol, hanging with the wrong crowd-"

"Not helping." Then the elder vampire became confused. "How do you know anything about raising a teenager?"

Spike chuckled. "You seem to forget that I raised a teenager, a girl for that matter, one with all of the slayer's worst qualities."

Finally Angel smiled. "Dawn?"

"Yeah, I took care of the Nibblet."

Angel looked at him. "Does it ever get better?"

Spike sighed. "Yeah, but only after it gets worse. Now, as much as I'm loving the bonding moment, let's get back to protecting Dawn."

Angel nodded. "Go ahead, I have some things to do."

Spike started walking away. "Good luck with your brooking, Peaches"

Angel hadn't been listening. "Thank you." A pause. "Hey!" By the time he realized that he'd been insulted, Spike was out of sight. He couldn't help but smile though.