Chapter two:

Willow was stressed. Angel had hung up and for all she knew, he was dead, blaming himself for Buffy's death. But she was more worried about Dawn. She had continued go to school, since she wasn't the key anymore but a real person, but she had grown distant with all of them. Giles had gone back to England, no longer able to stay 'cause of the memories. Xander and Anya were the same as always but they dearly missed Buffy. Tara was supporting Willow through this tough time and Spike; well Spike locked himself in his crypt all the time, only coming out to get blood from the butcher.

But other than that, nothing had changed much. Willow, Xander and Anya would go out most nights and patrol in the cemetery and visit Buffy's grave. The sun had just set and Willow was now reading Buffy's tombstone.

Buffy Anne Summers

1981-2001

Beloved sister

Devoted friend

She saved the world a lot

Willow started crying but stopped when someone tapped her on the shoulder; she turned around and was shocked when she was facing Angel.

"Angel, what are you doing here?"

"I came to visit Buffy" he pointed to her grave "How's Dawn doing?" he continued

"She isn't talking much, but I can tell she thinks it's her fault"

"Why would she think that?"

"Well, Dawn was about to jump through the portal and of course being Buffy, she stopped her. She said that she wouldn't let Dawn die, so Buffy jumped instead. Now Dawn thinks that if she could've convinced Buffy, she would still be here"

"Well, Dawn should know, once Buffy gets an idea, there's no stopping her"

Willow started to cry.

"Willow, what's wrong?"

"Buffy didn't deserve to go like that and for all we know she could be suffering terrible torment in hell" Willow said in between sobs.

Angel made his way over to Willow and hugged her.

"That's what I wanted to talk to you about. I know this sounds selfish and greedy but will you help me bring her back?"

"I was going to gather the ingredients in a couple of nights, Xander, Anya and Tara were going to help me"

"That's great. I just- it's so, so dull without her and I was thinking, when she returns we could have another go at it"

"Oh my god, really? She would love that and don't worry, she wasn't seeing anyone"

Angel breathed a sign of relief.