Title: The First Seconded

Author: Falcon-Rider falcon_rider@hotmail.com

Rating: PG-13 for Angst and ect. And CD

Disclaimer: I own nothing 'cept the plot and Nich.

Authors note: Ennui: Buffy flat lined lined in Villians (6.20) At least I think she did… if she didn't I'll just pretend she did. ^_^  Jay:  that's why it's called Fan-FICTION. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews guys!!!!!!!!!! I feel so loved! And what will I like about Lessons? ((Tying to stay away from spoilers while waiting for Fox to show the new ep.))((NOTE this part of the note was written before my download of the ep completed I love computers!!!))

 TO THE STORY!

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Part Eighteen

New

43 days

Nich sighed as she stared out the window seat of the jet she was on. It had been a big mistake on her part not to specify what seat she wanted and not sitting next to Spike made it even worse. She was sick and the two people that sat next to her had no intention of switching places or moving to let her past.

The seer leaned her head back against the blue fabric of the cushioned seat and closed her eyes determined to forget about her current position. Her life was getting better and she was happy for once. There was no running, no worries… no foster parents that just wanted her for the extra money and didn't give a damn about her well fare.

No, instead she had visions and friends. And fought demons and monsters that most people didn't even know existed. Her life were good.

"Excuse me miss?" The man sitting next to her asked. Nich turned her head toward him and opened her eyes.

"What?"

"The flight attendant wants to know if you want the chicken or the turkey," Nich blanched and her throat tightened.

Assuming she got off the plane, and soon.

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Spike was silent as he stared at the airplane meal that sat before him. His thought weren't even in the same hemisphere as he was… he was thinking about what was going to happen once they landed in Las Angeles. He knew there wasn't go to be a welcome party that much was clear. The only people who remotely cared for him, or so he thought, were in England, on this plane and one lone little sister of the woman who hated him as much as he loved her.

First things first once they got to LA they would have to find out what had been going on in the past few months and find Angels co-workers. Then they would have to find the poof himself, he owed it to the Prom Queen that much, after all she had saved his life.

Spikes hand traveled to his briefcase and his fingers fingered the leather handle. He had been amazed when Giles had shown up at his flat one day with papers such as ID, birth certificates and degrees from various places in his hands. Especially a teaching degree in History and another in teaching, not that he was complaining especially when he found out Giles had also found him a job at Sunnydale High school as the new world history teacher. His new name, coincidently almost exactly like his old human name, was William Blake Walthrop. The only thing missing was the annoying number following his last name.

Another thing that had surprised him was that the ex-watcher had gotten new documents for Nich as well that made her his half sister and under his guardianship. She too had a new name, Nichole Kathyrn Saulder. She hadn't been happy with the new name but she begrudgingly had admitted that it was better than her old one, which she would not reveal.

Spike closed his eyes and leaned his head back against the soft material and slowed his breathing down in a calming exercise that Tara had taught him only months before in Africa. It seemed like years since the three of them had been together training, hunting, and just living in the old hut. So much had changed, Spike had even died and been brought back. Which was technically his third death, which from what Giles had told them tied him three for three with the female slayer he loved with all his heart.

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The small makeshift bell over the door to the temporary magic box rang as Buffy walked through the door. She turned her head slightly so she was able to give the offending noisemaker a drop-dead look, which it having no eyes didn't notice.

"Hey Buffy." Dawn called out from where she was placing some incense and a small statuette in gift-wrap for a customer. Buffy smiled and waved slightly at her younger sister.

A few minutes later the happy customer left with the colorful package under her arm. Dawn smiled happily at her sister as the blonde handed her a bag with a sub sand which and chips in it.

"Thank you so much, I completely forgot about packing a lunch."

"No problem," Buffy smiled. "What are sisters for but buying lunch for each other when they have a little extra cash?"

"Dad sent another check?" Dawn asked as she slid into a seat next to Buffy at a smaller version of the Scooby research table to eat since the store was void of any customers.

"Nope," Buffy's grin widedened. "I got even better news! I got hired as a self defense teacher at one of the fitness clubs!"

"That's great!" Dawn mumbled between bites.

"I know," Her sister nodded enthusiastically. "It means I get to do something I love, plus I can work the classes around my classes at school and still have time for slaying. Oh did I mention the pays is twice as much as at the Double Meat and bonuses could happen."

"I'm so happy for you!" Anya caught them off guard causing both sisters to start as she teleported in. "Now Dawnie, what have I told you about leaving the shop unmanned?"

"I was eating!"

"No buts! Someone could walk in at any time," Anya glared at the teenager disapprovingly and shook her head.

"I'm five feet away from the cash register." Dawn frowned. "Plus I'm still in the shop!"

Anya sighed, "I know its hard for you to understand but you have to always be on guard and…"

Dawn sighed groaning in her mind, it was going to be a long day.

*

Tara smiled as Willow walked in from the kitchen and sat next from her on the couch. The red haired witch was frowning at the room as she set the tea down.

"What's wrong?" Tara asked as she pulled her glass toward her.

"I don't know," Willow shook her head. "It just seems like this place is kind of…"

"Empty?" Tara filled in the blank meeting Willows eyes.

A half smile pulled at Willows lips as she nodded, "Yeah, that's it."

"I know what you mean." Tara reached out and placed her hand over Willows. "Its going to be weird not having Nich and William around, I kind of wish they were still here."

"So do I, not that I'm not glad for the silence or anything." Willow laughed. "But I miss the constant bickering and laughing. It was a nice thing to hear after… all this time. I've rally missed just hanging out with friends."

"We'll see them next month when we  meet them in Sunnydale," Tara's fingers caressed the top of Willows hand gently in a reassuring gesture. "Of course we'll already have been there for a week or two."

"I know," Willow nodded. "Tara?"

"Yes Baby?"

"Why does this place feel like home?"

Tara smiled and leaned toward her so they're faces were inches apart. "Because we're both here… together." The blonde, who leaned and let her lips gently caress the others in a sweet and tender kiss.

As they pulled apart Willow blushed and smiled. "Guess its true what they say then, home is where the heart is."

Tara smiled and laughed a bit before capturing Willows lips once more in another sweet kiss.

*

"Solid ground!" Nich smiled leaning against the wall. "If the floor was any cleaner I'd kiss it… but as it is I'm already sick enough."

Spike laughed and grabbed the seers elbow and began t guide her through the crowd. "You can revel in it later, right now lets go find a taxi and a hotel and get some rest. We've got a long few days ahead of us."

"Says you."

"No, says your visions." He glanced down at her. "Need I remind you I'm also your legal guardian? I'm sure grounding privileges also come along with that."

Nich groaned, "Fine lead the way, champion I am so inclined to help."

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Author Note: Wow another update! And I finished part twenty… the real one, not the one that was actually part 19 do to my bad counting…I may not post again till next Saturday, it depends on how much time I get to write and post between homework and the like. Till then enjoy! And I downloaded Lessons, I liked it! For the most part anyway… my friends and I have come to the decision that out of everyone on the show the only sane one is Carlos. Don't ask why or how we came to that. Oh I have an 'A' in Spanish… the class that took the place of my German class… stupid school board cut german(its coming back next year due to complaints), built a high school and an elementary school next to a graveyard… I mean how likely is it that some kids aren't going to decide to go take a short cut through the graveyard and mess with things… or fall into freshly dug graves… that was funny.

Was that an incredibly short part or what?!

To be continued in: Buying time

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