The chapter is a bit late, but that's only due to personal reasons (had about 3 projects due last weekbleh). I also believe it's semi-shorter, but the story part is starting to get shown. To my reviewers: I love you. I love reviews. You guys have no idea how much one review inspires me to write. Even one with critisim. Enjoy!

As always the correct version is at my livejournal: www. livejournal. com/users/moopytteld/1407. html
Take out the spaces.


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To: Me (willowtree(a)magickgirl. net)
From: Dawnie (dawn(a)magickgirl. net)
Subject: Uh... Thanks

Willow, don't worry, you guys officially hooked me off sex a long time ago. Thanks for the rehashing though. I might have forgotten.

About Fidelio:

Aside from the name and the whole English-not-being-his-native-language thing, he's pretty cool. I personally think his parents must have been high when naming him because, hello, his name sounds like Fido. C'mon how sad is that? I looked even looked it up on and it means faithful. I'm not even kidding. I asked him if he was thinking about changing his name, and he looked at me and said "Why I do that?" and it was all broken-English-y and cute so I had to be like never mind, because what kinda girlfriend would I be if I told him is name was Fido in America? I mean, really. Anyways, he is so hot, Willow. I swear, if you saw him, you so wouldn't be gay anymore. He's got gorgeous blue eyes and curly brown hair. May I say, yum?

Ooo. G2G Buffy has just got back and she looks upset. Toodles.

XOX Dawn XOX

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But if the doctor's cute, screw the fruit


To: Me (willowtree(a)magickgirl. net)
From: Buffy (supergirl837(a)yahoo. com)
Subject: The LAWC

Thanks for the advice, Wil, but Dawn isn't going to get off her whole teenage-independence streak with just a talk. Firm rules are being set down.

I can't stay on the computer long, so I'll try and make this fairly short. Have you heard from Giles lately? Every time I try and call him, he's all I'm-sorry-but-I'm-being-British-right-now-and-can't-stay-and-chat. Is something going on? Has Faith gone psycho on her classes or something? 'Cause if you need me, you know I'm right here. Ya know, Buffy the apocalypse gal. I may be in Europe, but that doesn't mean that I can't help out if you guys really need me. I mean, Dawn's totally wigging about not being back to the US since we've moved to Rome, and I could use a way to blow off some steam. 'Cause, despite it being La Roma or whatever, not a lot of vamp activity. I guess vampires don't like Italian food. Erack. Did I just quote Andrew? So, still here, in case you need anything.

Hey if you and Kennedy need help in Brazil...

P.S. No pointy objects were used when Dawn and I chatted. Well, other than her extremely scary heels, that is.

P.P.S. The Immortal is fine. You're still cool with the fact that he's demon aren't you? I think Xander is still all bad mood-y.

Buffy

Possessive? Me? Nah, I was just sick the day they discussed sharing in Kindergarten.


To: Me (willowtree(a)magickgirl. net)
From: Oz (laconic(a)wolfpack. com)
Subject: Job?

I'm pretty much finding gigs wherever I go. I'm pretty much game for whatever, though. You have something in mind?

Oz


To: Me (willowtree(a)magickgirl. net)
From: Xander (xander.harris(a)lawc. org)
Subject: I'm shocked...

...that you would think I would waste away mindless hours in front of the TV watching the Simple Life (I taped 'em all for you—marathon when you get back?).

And I'm also appalled that you think I am a creepy old man. I was just remembering how simple it was to keep her from liking guys her age (who are interested in her). Ahh the simple days. How I miss Glory and her minions chasing us all over town, Spike stalking Buffy, and, oooo, Buffybot! Actually, come to think, I so don't miss any of that.

Talked on the phone to Dawn yesterday and she's all pissy with Buffy again. She emailed you yet? Apparently, Buffy decided she needed to let Dawn have a bit more freedom, and Dawn is now not allowed to leave the house without a list of places she is going. And she has to be back by eleven. Basic gist: Dawn not too happy.

.Xander.

Never knock on Death's door. Ring the doorbell and run (he hates that)


To: Me (willowtree(a)magickgirl. net)
From: Dawnie (dawn(a)magickgirl. net)
Subject: Buffy is going to die.

Willow. I. am. going. to. kill. her. And not with poison either. That'd be too nice. It's going to be niiiiiiiiiiice and slooooooooooow.

She gave me an "itinerary" for what I need to do in order to go out. The list is as follows:

1) Clean room.

2) If you are going out with a guy, I have to meet him first.

3) He must pass inspection

4) You must provide a list of all the places you might be at.

5) Be back by 11 on a school night and 12 on weekends

I would of emailed you as soon as I found out, but I was too busy arguing with Buffy and making plans to sneak out (please don't tell) to get online. I know I've already asked you this, but please do something!

XOX Dawn XOX

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But if the doctor's cute, screw the fruit


To: Me (willowtree(a)magickgirl. net)
From: Xander (xander.harris(a)lawc. org)
Subject: Me again!

Giles wanted me to email you, because he didn't want Vi to know everything that is going on. In his words: "Ah, well... young girls have a slight tendency to... gossip." Aren't you glad to know he's still British-sounding?

Here's his note:

"Hello Willow. I wouldn't stop emailing Fred (is Fred a female name, or did you accidentally type "she" instead of "he"). If indeed Angel is evil, Fred can provide a link to him that we may need. Of course, Buffy all the incentive Spike probably needs to show whether he is evil or not. Andrew reported that it looked like 'the platinum hair-colored vampyre is still angst ridden with the thought of his lost blond-haired slayer.' But then, half of what Andrew says is rubbish, so I'm not sure how much of that we can take into account. And Andrew did seem to have an affinity with Spike, did he not? Though he never had met Angel and he referred to him as the 'dark avenger.' At any rate, the information that we have on the pair is sparse and is like looking through rose colored glasses. I'm not sure when the Shanshu prophecy is set to fulfill it's self, but I believe that when it does, the (Xander: he underlined it three times—he's so British) apocalypse will come. I believe that while the prophecy refers to 'living' I believe it may mean that if the vampire with a soul is dying, they will be allowed to die a human death. It's sort of poetic if you think of it. I could be way off-base, but prophecies often have mixed meanings. I hope you can travel to America soon so we can continue our research without a middle man, Giles."

How about that, I type that whole thing up and I'm just a "middle man."

.Xander.

Never knock on Death's door. Ring the doorbell and run (he hates that)