Away From It All
Chapter 5: Family Reunions Suck
By: Rogue-Slayer13
Summary: See pervious chapters.
Disclaimer: The characters of Btvs and Ats belong to Joss Whedon. Spike's family members and other character you've never heard of before are mine.
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"I can't wait to see Eryn and Mary!" said an excited Kathryn as she followed Sarah, Declan, and Liam out of the train station.
"And I'm sure they're equally excited," said Declan.
"Yeah, you three can stay up all night giggling about your boyfriends."
"That's not all we talk about."
"Oh yeah I forgot. You'll wanna talk about shoes and make-up and all that other girly crap too."
"Liam, be nice to your sister," scolded Sarah as she slapped Angel on the back of the head.
"Yeah Liam, be nice to me."
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"Do we have to let them in?" asked Spike as Anne went about tidying up the house.
"Yes, William, they're family."
"Can't we just pretend like we're not home?"
"Yeah, let's act like we went to visit Grandmum and granddad," suggested Sam as he came into the living room with Eryn and Mary.
"Or better yet, we could actually go and see 'em. It's been ages and I'm sure they're rather lonely," said Mary.
"If they're so lonely, I'm sure they'd absolutely love a visit from the entire family. We could once your aunt and uncle get 'ere." Anne looked at her children to see what they had to stay.
"On second thought, I'm sure Grandmum and Grandad are fine. I mean, we'd probably just get in the way of their afternoon tea. You know how the elderly like their tea," said Eryn.
"Thought so." Anne went back to her cleaning.
"Where are they staying? I'm mean, we've got a full house as is," said Sam.
"Well, Kathryn is staying with you two girls and Liam is staying in Will's room."
"What!? Why does he 'ave to be in my room? Make 'im stay with Sam," exclaimed Spike.
"I'm sure someone Liam's age doesn't want to bunk up with a fifteen-year-old," said Anne. "No offense Sam."
"I don't bloody well care who he wants to bunk with. Make 'im stay out in the garage."
"He's staying with you and that's final," said Anne firmly.
Spike sighed before flopping down on the couch and turning on the TV.
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"Anne!"
"Sarah!" Anne pulled her sister-in-law into a warm hug.
"Good to see ya Anne," said Declan as he hugged Anne.
"Same 'ere."
"Hi Aunt Anne," said Kathryn.
"Why Kathy! Look how much you've grown! Come on in." Anne closed the door behind the O'Connor's.
"Eryn and Mary are upstairs if you want to go and talk to them Kathryn."
"Thanks," said Kathryn as she headed for the stairs.
"Will's outside," said Anne directing her attention to Angel.
"I guess I'll go and see what he's up too," replied Angel as he headed for the back door.
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Spike, Xander, Oz, and Gunn were playing cards on the back steps while Faith, Anya, Willow, and Fred were talking over on the other end of the porch. Every once in a while the two groups would share a conversation, but mostly they were on their own. That's how Angel found them, guys playing cards and the girls talking about the newest movie that they wanted to see.
"Hey Angel," greeted Xander as he briefly looked up before going back to his cards.
"Hey." Angel walked over and took a seat on the porch railing in between the two groups.
"You're awfully quiet Peaches, oh wait, that's how you always are," commented Spike.
"Shut up."
"Bite me."
"Boys! Let's be civilized, after all, we're family," said Faith with a smile.
"Well, not really. I mean, Spike and Angel are, but no one else is," replied Anya.
"It was a joke," said Willow.
"Oh! A joke, I get it. We're close like family, but we're not. That's funny," said Anya with a smile.
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"Do you think our brothers are going to get along?" asked Kathryn as she sat down on Mary's bed.
"I don't know, they seem to be acting civilly toward each other," said Mary.
"Or at least they haven't killed each other yet," commented Eryn.
"Faith's down there, she'd kick both their arses if they tried anything," said Kathryn.
"Yeah, she's cool." Eryn sat down on her bed across from Mary and Kathryn.
"So, what do you two want to do?" asked Mary.
"I dunno, we could play cards or do some of those quizzes in the magazines," said Eryn pointing to the stack of magazines on the floor.
"Those quiz thingies are usually cool," said Kathryn.
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"How long are you staying Angel?" asked Willow.
"I don't know, I think my mom wants to stay for a few days. We don't have school Monday, so I think we'll be here until then."
"It's weird hearing you talk about your mom," said Fred.
"Yeah, I'm still not used to it myself."
"Will! Liam! I want you two to come 'ere for a second," called Anne from inside the house.
"Coming," replied Spike as he set his cards down and got up.
"Do you think they'll fight all weekend?" asked Fred once Spike and Angel had left.
"God I hope not," replied Gunn.
"They're gonna have to get used to seeing each other and being related," said Xander.
"Yeah, that's permanent," added Oz.
"Maybe we should see if we can crash here tonight and try and keep them busy," suggested Anya.
"Yeah, we could watch movies or something and that would keep them from killing each other," added Faith.
"We'll suggest it when they get back," said Xander.
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To Be Continued . . .
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