Shock horror with the way this story is going. Dawn was a brat but hopefully turn out to be a hero !!!

Dawn blew out a puff of breath when Spike ran over to her .He was beaten pretty badly and tears were flowing down his face.

"Little bit you don't know what you're saying "Spike grabbed her by the shoulders ready to shake some sense into her.

She looked over Spikes shoulder to the rest of them standing there.

"Spike let go of me, I know what im doing" Dawn bunched her shoulders trying to get rid of Spike's hold on her.

Dawn walked over to where Buffy laid she looked so peaceful all the times that Buffy had saved her she was going to repay the favour, Willow was crying shaking her head. "You can't do this Dawn! Willow sobbed.

"Willow I have to do this, don't you see this is the only way to help her " She turned round to Cordy.

Cordy had tears welling up in her eyes and nodded.

A light ray of light filled the room there was a murmur in the corner. Spike turned around he saw Buff's eyes flutter.

"Buffy "he ran to her side and lifted her head up.

"W –what happened "She asked. Spike looked up at Giles who just nodded.

"Well Angel stabbed you and I stabbed him and sent him in a portal "Spike moved the hair out of her face.

"I died.... Again" Buffy muttered.

"Erm well yep pet" Spike smiled painfully. Buffy looked up at him.

"Oh my god Spike what did they do to you "She brought her hand up and touched her face.

Spike shrugged. Cordy stepped forward moved around to the front of Buffy.

"Cordelia" Buffy shrieked.

"Buffy its me "She smiled.

"I thought you were dead" She put a hand put to touch see if she was real.

"Honey im in a higher place with no concept of fashion "She looked down at the gown she was wearing.

Buffy giggled and looked round at everyone Giles had been crying and everyone looked really sad not suprisingly.

"Hey guys im fine you know suffered being dead for the 3rd time yay Buffy" She threw out her hands over her head and slowly lowered them not liking the feeling in her bones.

"What's up guys "She looked at each of them none of them being able to hold their gaze with hers.

Dawn stepped forward she opened her mouth and started sobbing. Buffy put her arms around Dawn comforting her younger sister. Willow couldn't hold the tears any longer and turned round to cry on Xanders shoulder who gently patted her back.

"B- Buffy im so sorry this is for the best they had to take someone" she sobbed.

"W-What's going on "She looked at Spike hoping he would tell her. He just shook lowered his head in defeat.

Cordy leant forward and decided to speak for the group.

"Buff Angel killed you" Buffy let out a strangled cry as her hand flew to her mouth.

"And the thing is the powers that be decided that instead of taking you they was gonna take someone else, so Dawn volunteered "Cordy blew out her breath.

"WHAT are you crazy Dawn" Buffy started to cry "Why would you do that" she shouted.

Waiting for her sisters reply she looked at cordy green eyes blazing.

"You cannot have her I wont allow it "She spat. Cordy held her hands in defence.

"Buffy she wanted to, Dawn has higher purpose the powers were expecting her to sacrifice herself because she was the key it is in her destiny to fulfil it "Cordy stepped way looking up to the ceiling.

"Dawn its time "Cordy spoke.

Cordy started to back away a little bit waiting for them to say their goodbyes.

Dawn turned back around to see Willow in front of her she hugged her heard tears flowing down both girls' cheeks. They broke away and Dawn turned to Giles and hugged him round his waist.

"Take care of you Giles "Giles smoothed down her hair and looked down to tear filled eyes.

He made a sound from his throat he couldn't form any words as he was so filled with emotion. She walked over to Xander catching a glimpse at Buffy who was leant into Spike crying Spikes hand having cradled the back of her head.

"Hey Xand I don't know what to say im really gonna miss you "She hugged him.

She ran to Spike they stood staring at each other for a moment. She hugged her protector she clenched her eyes shut smelling the familiar smell of Smoke and whiskey "Spike it makes this easier knowing you are looking after her "She whispered.

"Little bit im gonna miss you you're the only one who believed in me from the start" he breathed into her hair. They broke apart reluctantly. Dawn turned to Buffy her sister who had died for her when she was the key.

"Buffy this is so hard "She lowered her eyes and looked into glistening green ones.

"You know I have to do this right, it's the only way just remember I love you Buffy "She hugged her hard they both cried out loud. The crumpled to the floor sobbing into each other's shoulders the lst time being when Dawn tried to bring their mother back.

They broke away and Dawn stood up she back at Cordy who held out her hand Dawn grabbed a hold of her hand.

"I love you Dawn" Buffy blurted. Buffy held onto Spikes hand and squeezed tightly.

"Hey you guys I love each and everyone of you, and Buffy remember Live for me "Dawn turned back round. The light that was at the end of room shone bright Cordy and Dawn walked towards it. dawn broke from Cordys hand and ran back to Buffy hugging her almost knocking her to the floor dawn breathed in the vanilla scent scent.

"Oh and remember don't call your first born Joan will you "dawn smiled and walked back to Cordy .

Buffy and Spike laughed out loud over their tears. All five of them watched Dawn walk into the spectral light disappearing out of the lives taking each piece of their hearts with them.

Buffy turned back at Spike and nestled in his neck. "What am I gonna do without her Spike "She whispered.

Spike sighed "Live Buffy were gonna live "he hugged her back staying that way for a long time.

3 months later

Buffy and Spike were sitting in the living room of their new house.

"Honey did you get the door "Buffy shouted. After Dawn had left they decided to leave L A and move to Cleveland where the new watchers headquarters were based helping Giles and Andrew get started.

Spike had proposed the week they left L.A in which he said life was too short. Buffy smiled to herself and looked at her Diamond ring she wasn't gonna ask how he got the money even though he said Angel owed him it.

It was the night of their small intimate engagement party Buffy decided to invite a few special surprise guests.

The doorbell started to ring Spike looked out from the landing. Dressed in jeans and his shirt opened to reveal his chest Buffy wondered if she should call the party off

"Could you get that pet" Spike started to button the shirt.

"Okay honey "Buffy said jumping off the couch she opened the door to find Xander and Willow both carrying presents.

"Oooh pressies you may enter" She giggled already mentally un-wrapping the gifts. She gave them each a hug and closed the door.

"Where's Spike Xander asked. Before she had time to ask he came bounding down the stairs.

"Hey Xand how about a beer huh" Spike motioned Xander into the kitchen. Buffy raised her eyebrows still shocked to find they were pally ever since Wolfram & Hart.

"So how you and Xander are getting along "Buffy asked eager to hear the gossip. Willow giggled

"Its weird I didn't think I would have feelings for a guy again but its great we've grown closer since you know and its great "Willow looked sheepish no one would have thought she would go back to dating guys but it seemed to work with Xander and Buffy was happy for them.

The doorbell rang again and Buffy squealed "Yay more guests and more presents "Buffys topped looking at Willow and laughing nervously.

She opened the door Clem walked in and she hugged him thankful that he made it.

"Spike "Buff shouted, "I have a surprise "

Spike came out of the kitchen to find Clem in the hall a big smile crossed his features and went to hug his friend.

After an hour all the guests had arrived including Oz, Faith, Giles Wesley who was accompanied by Fred they couldn't keep their eyes off each other, which was nice to see.

A lot of laughs and and jokes were shared and conversations about how Spike had gone off blood seemed to take precedence.

Box of glasses and various electrical gifts later there was a knock at the door Buffy walked to the door laughing at Spike while teaching Giles to walk like Billy Idol. She opened the door to find no one there for some reason she wanted to look down and found a box she brought the box inside Spike looked up and noticed.

"What's that luv?" Spike asked.

"Im not sure "Buffy started to open the box to find a card inside she passed it on to Spike who opened it and looked at the note. Buffy picked up the charm bracelet she recognised it from somewhere but couldn't place it anywhere.

Spike held his breath and tears welled up. Buffy turned to look at him with a curious look on her face.

"Spike what is it?" Spike turned to his fiancée and passed the note.

Buffy and Spike,

Congratulations on the engagement, Being in tune with the universe thought I would let you know about something. The bracelet is for a special someone who will come to you pretty soon. I love you both lots give my love to everyone

An Angel

P.S. For god's sake don't call her Joan!

Buffy started to cry she knew where the bracelet came from it was Dawns, her hand flew down to her stomach and she looked at Spike. Buffy gasped and grinned.

She came back into the room where everyone was waiting.

"Guys I have some news "She waited till everyone as looking.

"Im pregnant "Buffy shouted and from the street outside a man dark and mysterious was walking past stooped over wearing a long coat. He heard news of the pregnancy and the screams of joy from the guests inside. He walked up the garden path and lifted his hand to knock the door. When the door opened the girl with the blond hair who had a big smile on her face suddenly lost all of the joy out of her face.

He smiled and waited. Her lips turned to a snarl and spoke the word with contempt.

Spike was being congratulated by Giles and Xander each picking up Cigars when he sensed something he bones seized up when he heard Buffy.

Angel.

TBC

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