A/N: Hey guys! I'm so sorry for not posting this chapter for a while, I kinda lost interest in my story, but I've just discovered it again, so yeah. Hope you like it. Please read and review,

Luv eMetiB (Formerly known as "f1ve by f1ve")

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Part 3

Just like old times, Buffy, Faith, Xander, Willow and Giles all sat around the table researching. Willow was busy delving into the internet to see what she could find while Xander was stuck flipping through dusty and slightly smelly books.
"So that's all I really found" Buffy said to Giles, showing him the last of her open books.
"And I also got this one B, it's on your leader friend," Faith said, "It's a list of possibilities.....but there's still more."
"Yep, I'm on it," Willow said as she stopped what reading what she was looking at on the computer and pulled out a large book.
"I've never heard of anything with this sort of powers before, but I'll make a call to a friend in England and see," Giles said. He left the chaotic room and Buffy walked over to the table to help research.
"Ah Buffy, do you have a book with a list of the powers of different things?" Willow asked.
"Oh yeah, um, you could get old dusty from the drawer."
"Old Dusty?"
"OH, it's Dawnie's favourite book. She always uses it to research anything and everything," Buffy said as she got it out and passed it to Willow. The Book was suitably named they all saw because it really was a large, old, dusty book.
"Ah, and how is the dawnster? Is she walking in her big sister's footsteps and making copious amounts of trouble?" Xander asked.
"Hey, I was not troublesome! No, Dawnie's great, she's absolutely fantastic."
"Thanks Buffy, but I can speak for myself." A voice said behind Buffy. She truned around to see her sister walking towards her.
"hey, what are you doing here?!" Buffy asked as she gave her sister a big hug.
"Thought you could use my research skills."
"But if you're here then Angel's...."
"Right behind you," Dawn replied gesturing behind her sister. Buffy turned around and her eyes lit up as Angel walked in. She ran up to him, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. Once they pulled out of their kiss Angel hugged Buffy tightly. "Silly, why'd you send me away when something major like this was going on?"
Buffy nuzzled her head into Angel's chest. "I dunno, I just.......I dunno." She said as she closed her eyes and enjoyed the feeling of safety and comfort she found in Angel's arms.
Everyone watched and smiled at the couple infront of them. No one in that room liked anything more than seeing Buffy happy, especially with everything that was going on.

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Buffy stood leaning against the wall in the dining room, watching everyone researching. She loved having everyone she cared about in the same house again, it reminded her of old times, back in Sunnydale. Buffy let out a small yawn which was follwed by a few coughs. "Hey Buffy," Willow said, "Why don't you go to bed. You don't look too well and we'll al probably give up for the night soon too/"
Buff nodded, but then a distressed expression spread across her face. "I don't have enough room for you all to sleep!"
"Come one Buffy, you housed all the potentials, us four shouldn't be a problem." Xander said.
"No worries B," Faith said, " I figured it all out before when I was cleaning. Giles is in Angel's bed, Xander's in the lounge room and willow's bunking in with Dawn. Sorry Dawn, "

"Fine with me," Dawn chirped looking at Willow.
"And you and Angel have your room, I assume that'll be ok."

"That's fine," Angel said.
"Right. OK," Buffy said processing the information, "Wait, but what about you?"
"OH, I think I'll hit the road. I never really was part of the scoobies," Faith said softly.
"No way! You've gotta stay Faith," Dawn said.
Nah, You don't want me hanging around. Don't pretend I'm something I'm not. You guys never did really like me/"
"Come on Faith, that's not true. You're a part of the scoobies. And you've done so much to help already, especially with Buffy and all. You belong here just as much as we do," Willow said.
"Yeah. Plus, if this things succeeds we're gonna need you here to help Buffy with some serious slayerage." Xander added.
"Yeah," Buffy said, "Cos even though things have changed...."
"There will always only be two slayers," faith said, realising Buffy was quoting the photo frame.
"...And you will always be special." Buffy said nodding.
"OK, if you're sure," Faith said finally.
"110%," Buffy replied before she began to cough again.
Angel walked over to her and took her hand. "Come on, let's get you up to bed," he said walking her out with his arm around her. He put on hand on Faith's shoulder and squeezed it encouragingly as they walked out.
As Angel and Buffy made their way to Buffy's room, she leant on him and let him guide her there. "I'm glad you're home. I missed you so much." She said as they entered the room.
"I missed you too." He helped her change into her PJ's and climbed into bed.
"How was your trip with Dawnie?" She asked.
"It was great. We had fun and I got to ask her."

"And?"

"And she doesn't mind at all. Infact, she's thrilled. She's really excited and says we should've thought about it years ago."

"Really? So it's happening?"

"really." Angel said. Buffy squealed with excitement and jumped up and down.

Downstairs, everyone looked up as they heard the squealing and jumping.
"I don't think I'll even ask, "Xander said.
"No, it doesn't sound......right....does it?" Giles added.
Dawn smiled to herself, "Trust me, you'll all find out soon," she said to them.

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A/N: Well, there you go....hope it was ok. Again, sorry for the major delay in posting it. Please review, cos without your reviews I don't know whether to post more or not!