Disclaimer: Its Joss's world, we just play in it (aka, I don't own anything, Joss Whedon does, so please don't sue me, I am just doing this for my own enjoyment. There is no money involved, and trust me, I don't have any anyway. I mean, like, none.)

Author's Note: I am so glad the people actually like reading this story:). Its the first story that I have ever posted, I think I said that before, but anyway, its cool that you like it. Just for your own info, if you want to know, Keira got her name a) because when I heard it (from the girl in Pirates of the Caribbean") I thought it sounded like a pretty cool name and b) it sounds as though it could be centuries old, like someone born when she would have been would actually have had that name. OK, with that said, on with the story.

The next few days, or nights, rather, passed with few incidences. Keira acted as the go between for the two vampires, seeing as they still did not very much enjoy being in each other's company. She found that she and Spike talked a lot, about many things. He finally got out of her the fear she had of being alone for the rest of her life, for as long as that was, stuck on the island for eternity. One particular night, she came walking into the library, where both men happened to be (well, Angel was there because he wanted to be, Spike was there because Keira told him to be there), carrying her large magical book.

"I have some news for you both." She stated.

"Really?" Angel asked.

"The slayer is coming tonight, at least that's what the books says. Buffy Summers will be arriving before sunrise."

"I knew it had to be her." Spike stated.

"Huh?" Keira asked.

"Buffy. When you said that it would be the strongest slayer that ever lived, it had to be Buffy, there's no one else it could have been." He stated.

"That's true, its not like it would have been Faith." Angel agreed.

"Wait, did you two just agree on something?" Keira quipped, looking at the two men with a grin on her face.

"It happens once in a while, when he's thinking clearly." Angel said.

"Oh, sod off." Spike said, throwing a small piece of something, Keira thought it looked like lint from a pocket, at Angel.

"Boys." Keira said under her breath while rolling her eyes.

The two vampires kept watch on the coasts of the island for the ship that would be carrying their beloved friend. Secretly, Spike wanted Angel to spot it first, because he had no idea how Buffy would have reacted to his letter, if she even got it at all. He already knew what it was when he heard footsteps behind him.

"Spike? She's here." Keira said.

"Thanks." He said, following her out towards the door of the fortress. When they reached it, they both saw that Angel was halfway towards the docked ship, but Spike hesitated at the entrance.

"Go, Spike."

"But..."

"If she really is your friend, she'll be happy to see you, go on." She said, patting him lightly on the back.

Spike looked back at her as he walked out. All he gave was a small smile, but that was thanks enough for Keira. His pace quickened as he got closer, as he saw the two female passengers get off of the ship, and Angel hug the blonde one. He heard the voice before he even comprehended whom he saw with Buffy.

"Spike!" Dawn yelled gleefully, running full tilt towards the vampire and practically tackling him in a tight embrace.

"Hey Nibblet." He said, smiling as he hugged her back, happy to see the younger Summers again. "You sure have grown up, look at you." He added, looking at her in amazement and putting his hand on the top of her head.

Dawn smiled, but then punched him in the gut.

"Why didn't you at least tell me that you were alive?" she demanded, crossing her arms.

"Bit." He said, rubbing his stomach and furrowing his brow. The punch in no way hurt, but it sure surprised him. "I just wanted you two to get on with your lives, I..."

"We understand, Spike." Buffy said, walking up to him. "We got your letters. Thanks."

All Spike could do was look at her with a nervous smile. Buffy smiled back and gave him a hug.

"Its good to see you again." She said.

"You too, Slayer."

"Wait, letters?" Angel asked.

"I'll explain it to you later." Spike said brushing him off. "Right now, I am sure Keira will want to talk to you."

"Ok, you know, that brings up a very good point. Were you two all involved in all of this, you know, the magical boat thingy and all?" Buffy asked.

"Actually, no, but we all have something to do with this. It's a long story. Keira, she lives on this island, she's going to explain it all to you when we get to the fortress." Angel explained.

"I certainly hope so, because if I am going to have to do some ass kicking, I want to know as soon as possible." Buffy stated, walking purposefully up to the building that was in front of them.

"Same old Buffy," Angel stated.

"Yeah." Spike agreed.

The two vampires and Dawn followed the slayer up the hill, the younger girl with her arms around the blonde vamp's right arm.