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Summary- She left and never looked back at the things she left behind. Now some years later evil threatens her life once again. Will those she left behind come to her aid before its too late?

The Grudge

Dreams

Death... Lightning splitting the sky... trembles shaking the ground... death... Bruised and battered she continued to fight. She could not stop, she had to always fight. To stop fighting would mean the end of her and the world's existence. She could not let that happen. It was her job, her destiny, her legacy to protect the world and fight against all evil that opposed her.

She felt no fear as she stood battling the demon before her, swinging the powerful weapon in her hand as if it was nothing. He stood by her side, fighting with her, saving the world with her.

That was how it was supposed to be. Him by her side forever.

Battle cries and pleads of mercy echoed in her ears, though she could not stop and help. She had her own battle to fight.

Swinging and clashing her weapon with her foe's, she overthrow him and took victory. A light brush against her shoulder caused her to spin and plunge the sword to the hilt of her component.

It took a few seconds before the angry haze over her eyes lifted and she could look upon the face of her newly slain victim. The horror of what faced her caused her to step back her mouth open and eyes going wide.

His horror and pain stricken face stared at her, etching itself into her memory. She timidly reached out, not believing the crime she had committed.

"Oh god... Angel." She whispered.

The love of her life stared at her with incomprehensible disbelief and betrayal. His hands went to his impaled chest as he collapsed to his knees.

"You... You killed me... Just like before. You always kill me. You can never... save me." He gasped before-

She gasped, sitting up in bed fully awake with sweat rolling down her face. She closed her eyes and pressed her palms to the side of her head.

She had thought the dreams had stopped. She had thought she had forgotten. She had thought she had gotten over that certain painful event that had happened some years ago. Obviously, she had been wrong.

She pulled her knees up to her chest, hopping this small action would give her some kind of comfort. As she cradled her head she fought hard to suppress, all the feelings she wanted to forget and fought the memories threatening to over come her.

As hard as she fought, she could not stop the single tear that slipped down her cheek. After all the years that had passed she still felt immense guilt and regret and sorrow for what she had done.

Pressing her lips tightly together, she pushed the thoughts away, refusing to let anymore enter her mind and take control of her life.

Her head snapped up when she heard the bathroom door open and someone enter the bedroom. Putting the mask on she had been wearing since the day she left; she smiled, and said a soft good morning, welcoming the light kiss that was brushed across her head.

"Good your awake. I'd hurry our flight for Japan leaves soon." The young man in his mid twenties told her.

She threw the covers off her petite body and stood up stretching. "Don't worry I'll be out of the shower in ten."

The young man with brown eyes and dark hair rolled his eyes. "That would be a miracle from heaven Karen."

The young woman, Karen, grinned and left for the bathroom, preparing herself for the flight that would take them to their new home.

Sorry for such a short chapter, but I'm at school writing this and the block is almost over. Next chapter I promise will be better, promise. But here it is. Review, and Enjoy!

Goddessa39- I don't like the notion of Buffy groveling either, but we'll see what happens. Thanks for being the first to review!

Sullen Lily- Thanks for such a lovely review! I not too please with this chapter so I'll probably redo it. But thanks again for the review bye!

Stemaphie- Lol, it didn't scare the shit out me, but it was creepy. After I got finished watching it I thought I kept seeing things all through the night... Now that was scary lol. But my older sister thought it was. She was hiding behind my mom's arm through the whole movie, lol and she's like an adult so yea. Anyways thanks for the review, bye!

BuffyandDracolover- Yeah, I enjoyed the movie. I thought it was great. I know, when I was leaving the theater I heard someone say it was worse then the ring and that it was stupid and they didn't get it. The people that were there with me didn't even get it, so... Anyways thanks for the review bye!

Brutal2003- Um... yeah thanks for the review. I'll try to have the good sense not to make the ending of my story suck butt (even though this chapter's kinda sucky, but I was in a hurry!) Well thanks for the review bye.

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