Author's note:  Hope this story works, if not, tell me.

Julie

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Buffy Summers, protector of all things pure and good, known as the slayer, let out aPRIVATE

 sigh of relief.  For the first time in almost a year, she felt at peace.  Buffy had just boarded the Pacific Wave, a huge cruise ship.  Which would sail around the Caribbean Islands for three long, relaxing, demon free months.  It made Buffy sigh once again with relief as she thought of a summer with no responsibilities, no patrol, no bills, and best of all, no Sunnydale!  What made it even better was that Buffy knew Dawn was safe with their dad in Spain.  Willow was safe in England with Giles, Xander and Anya were back together and holding down the fort in Sunnydale with Faith.  Another thing, Faith was released from prison, they were on good terms, and Faith was the resident slayer.  As Buffy entered her suite, followed by a cute bellhop who brought her bags with him, she was amazed by how great the suite was.

It had one master bedroom, adorned by dark-red fabrics, and accessories.  From the bedroom, Buffy entered the huge bathroom that had a Jacuzzi, standup shower, vanity table, sink and large mirror.  Back in the main area, there was a spacious living area, with plush couches, and chaise lounges.  Off the main room, a pair of French doors led to a large verandah balcony.  There was a small office, off the main room, as well as a small kitchen for if Buffy wanted to make food for herself.  But of course, why would she want to do that when she could order room service.

As Buffy finished unpacking, she changed into a small black bikini with a small-jeweled flower on one side of the top.  Buffy then wrapped a pink-flowered wrap around her waist, put on a pair of sunglasses and headed out to explore her new home for the next three months.

"Miss!  Miss!"  Buffy turned around to see one of the captains coming towards her.

"Yes?"

"Are you Buffy Summers?"

"Yes, why?"

"My name is George O'Malley, a captain on this ship."  He held out his hand to Buffy who took it, and George then shook her hand.  "Mr. Giles, your friend is also a friend of mine.  If there is anything you need while on this ship, please, I am here to help!"

"Thank you."  George said goodbye and hurried off to attend to his duties.  Buffy continued on to the main deck.  But stopped abruptly when she saw a sight that almost made her faint.