Chapter 13 -=- Daddy?


-Hyperion-

It was morning, about 10:00 am. The newest slayers that were left at the hotel the night before were buzzing around the kitchen. Some eating and some trying to find food to eat. Cordelia had ended up bunking with Faith since Spike couldn't leave Buffy alone that night. During the night Faith had thrown Cordelia off the bed at least 10 times and had 'accidentally' kicked or punched her a few times. Since Cordelia had a restless sleep she was up with the girls. No explanations of why buffy and the slayers were there had been given to Cordelia but she didn't care. I guess being in another world for so long made her hungry because her want for food overpowered her want for information. She easily blended in with the high school girls seeing as she barely left those immature years.

Wesley and Gunn had made it down the stairs also. No one was talking about it but almost everyone had heard the drama go on the night before. Gunn and Wesley started to mingle with the girls. They also started to pry foods from their hands, food they were dying for. Illyria was not asleep but she had chosen to keep in her room.

Everyone was settled, some eating at the table or in th emain room. Eaither way the kitchen was pretty much cleared out. Faith and Dawn started their way down the stairs. I guess Cordelia could never keep her mouth shut.

"Well, looks like the slayer had a good nights sleep at my expense." Cordy said not taking her eyes of the paper someone had gotten

Faith made it to the kitchen and started pouring cereal, "Yea i did. Let's thank little miss prom bitch for actually thinking of someone other then herself and giving up her sleep for me."

Cordelia just sighed and went back to the paper ignoring the smile Faith and Dawn had on their faces. The slayer and Dawn continued to make their breakfast awaiting the plans for the day. Andrew had finally gotten up at 11 and walked downstairs hugging all the girls. He introduced himself to Cordelia trying to get her to remember him from high school. When that blew over and he had his ceareal at the table he opened his mouth.

"So was it just me or did the Buffy, Angel, Spike trauma last night wake everyone else up too?"

Everyone was quiet until Cordelia obviously spoke up, "What trauma?"

Faith walked over and padded Cordelia on her head, "You have no idea how much you messed things up princess."

Upstairs Angel had finally woken up. He put on his shirt and walked downstairs to find all the girls eating and talking. He smiled at Gunn and Rona who seemed to be connecting. Apparently a bringer had killed her older brother to get to her. Both were lacking family and they may of just found some. He was stunned when Cordelia ran up to him with a hug.

"Woa Cordelia, I missed you too." Angel said hugging her back

"Wow it's so wierd to be back here." Cordelia finally let go of Angel and guided him to the kitchen.

Upstairs Buffy woke with a start which obviously woke Spike up, "What's wrong pet?"

Buffy wiped away a tear, "Cordelia's downstairs."

Spike looked at her sadly, "I don't know why you love him slayer. I mean I've given up hope on me and you since i saw the way you look at him but why does it have to be him. He hurts you with every move he makes."

Buffy stood up and stared down at him, "I don't want to love him. I don't want this. I know if I was with you I'd be happy and sunshine, well not really because you'd die but you know what I mean. Anyway it's not something i can control, I just feel so much."

Spike stood up next to her, "You wanna take off, be somewhere other then here?"

Buffy nodded and realized something, "You think you can find a way to come to the hospital with me?"

Spike nodded, "Of course, I still have a ferarri from our evil law firm days. Tinted windows and everything."

Buffy laughed. "Alright you change, I change and then I'll meet you downstairs."

Spike nodded, "You got it luv." Then he left to change

Buffy stood up and got her shower bag and clothes. She made her way to the shower while Spike tried to find something to wear. He had prepared clothes the night before the battle just in case he actually survived. Downstairs Cordelia was talking to Angel with all this enthusiasm about where she had been and what it was like while Angel just sat there with a hot cup of blood. Faith and Dawn started making fun of her behind her back. They got laughs when Wesley and Gunn semmed to see.

Spike made his big enterence by jumping off the top of the stairs. He didn't say anything, just walked to the fridge for blood and then to the microwave. Angel hopped off the couch ignoring Cordelia completely and running to Spike.

"How's she doing Spike?"

"I don't see why you would care much Angel, seeing as you have a perfectly posh princess for you right there." Spike shot back

Angel just sighed, "Look, it wasn't my fault she came in."

"No but it is your fault that our little slayer doesn't even want to be in the same building as you right now."

Spike walked away from a surprised Angel. Buffy called from the open bathroom door. "Andrew."

"Oh yeah. Coming Buffy."

Spike looked to Andrew who was busy looking thorugh bags that seemed to be Willow's. "What are you doing Andrew?"

"Oh every morning Buffy needs this little relaxation spell. Kind of like the one Willow probably did last night. Apparently yours and Angel's feelings are way dramatic. She also needs the painkillers."

Spike sighed and thought. 'I am not some little drama queen.' Andrew made his way updtairs and in about 20 minutes he came down with a still limping Buffy. Spike ran and carried her down the stairs. The whole room went quiet. I guess it was routine for the girls and just it just seemed right to everyone else. Spike put Buffy down and Angel and her shared a pained look. Buffy looked away as quickly as possible which probably pained Angel more.

"Alright here's the plan today. Do whatever the hell you want. Only rule is no one is ever alone. If you go out shopping or to eat you take some with you. You guys all have your own credit cards. Spike and I are going to the hospital, if anything happens, even something tiny then phone my cell. Enjoy your L.A. day guys because it will not be like this again, I guarantee you. Anyone coming to the hospital?"

Dawn and Faith were already ready and by the door, "Of course we're coming. Plus I'm sure Xander could use the company of someone not dead or depressed." Faith said out loud

Buffy walked right up to her, "I am not depressed. When I'm depressed i'm violent and not talky."

Faith sighed, "Later guys."

The four walked out of the room and Angel cursed himself. Cordelia ran up to him, "So what do you want to do today to releave all that tension?" Cordy said in a flirty voice

Angel half smiled. He thought maybe releaving some tension was good. He had to let Cordy down gently though, "I actually need a little solo workout. We'll catch up later okay?"

Before Cordelia could respond Angel was out of her grasp and on his way to the training room. Some of the girls snickered at her. Cordelia got a little mad and turned to the room. "Someone better tell me what the hell is going on here and why does our little blonde Buffy and her friends have to be here?"

Andrew smiled, "Because our blonde Buffy had to save the world again. You know Cordelia not all of us can scare away the demons with our annoying squeaky bitchy voice."

Cordelia sighed angrily, "I need to be alone."

Cordelia stalked upstairs to try and get some of the sleep Faith took from her the night before. Everyone downstairs laughed including Wesley and Gunn who were actually friends with her. Talking and mingling commensed in the main room as Illyria stayed confined thinking. Cordelia slept as Angel took out all the emotion he had in him just so him and now Buffy would feel better.

-Hospital-

Most of the slayers were asleep which was okay since Buffy and Faith were there now. They had been there a few hours now. It had been no trouble getting there for Spike and even in the hospital the sun barely shined. I guess with the amount of death that goes on in the hospital gloomy would be the mood.

"I never liked hospitals much, which is wierd. I mean I'm around death all the time. I don't see how a hospital could bug me. Celia died in a hospital right next to me but I've gotten over traumas like the too. Plus hospitals smell funny and the beeping noises from all the machines gives me a headache." Buffy rambled on and on in front of the glass to Spike who was standing next to her

Spike smiled a little at her mini ramble, "Don't worry, it's not wierd for you to hate hospitals."

Buffy just shrugged, "Spike, why do you still even like me at all?" Spike stood confused. "There's so many times that I am just the biggest witch to you and you still help me whenever i need it."

"Honestly I don't know. I guess that's just what love is."

Buffy smiled, "Why can't I love you?"

Spike smiled, "I don't know. I wish you could too luv." BUffy stopped smiling. "I guess this is the point where I finally realize that me and you will always just be mortal enemies who help each other out."

Buffy smiled again, "It hurts you know. Plus you and me in bed was just...something I am going to miss alot."

Spike smiled, "Yea it was pretty good wasn't it?"

Buffy and Spike smiled as Buffy leant into his shoulder. Spike put his arm around her waist. "You know Spike, Angel has Cordelia now and we just established a no kissing zone. This means you can act upon your crush with Faith."

"What are you on about?"

"Oh come on I felt how happy your two were last night. I am just sorry I had a breakdown and a fight to spoil it."

"Never be sorry."

There was a small silence until a doctor came over. "Miss Summers, your friend Willow is awake."

Buffy smiled at Spike who just smiled and nodded back to her. She left Spike's arms and followed the doctor. "Thank you so much."

Buffy walked by Xander, Dawn and Faith who also followed her. They made it to Willow's room and hugs went all around. They talked and updated Willow and Xander on the trauma of the Buffy and Angel relationship. Buffy stood up and Spike followed.

"I'm gonna go see Giles."

Buffy walked out of the room followed by her shadow...Spike. Spike waited outside the door while Buffy went in to see the closest thing she has to a father. She sat on a shair close to the bed and held his hand. She started to cry at the sight of Giles connected to so many machines.

"Come on Giles. There's so many things going on right now. Wesley can't do what you do, hell no one can do what you do." She paused. "Remember when we went research party mode, we'd all be together and reading boring old musty books that you had memorized. I feel sorry for you now, spending most of your life with a bunch of girly teenagers including Xander. I just want you to know that you were my real father and that if you go now there will be so many people with crooked paths. Me, Willow and Xander never had a real family except for each other and you were and always will be the one we look to. We can't go on without you, especially not now."

Buffy felt his hand twitch, "Buffy."

She strated crying, "It's me."

"I always thought of you as my daughter. I'm so proud of everything that you've become." The line on the machine starting sinking and the beeping got more constant.

"Spike get a doctor." Buffy yelled as she heard him run for a doctor

"Buffy, I'm going to miss you all so much. You can take care of them now but not by yourself. Let...them...help...you. I love you Buffy!"

The machine went flat line and the beeping became louder. Buffy dropped to the ground crying still holding Giles' hand. The doctors ran into the room and immediately pushed Buffy out of the way so she was crying alone on the floor. Spike came running in and held her while she cried. Xander had Willow in a wheelchair when they came into the room and immediately started hugging each other while they cried. Faith and Dawn were right behind them and did the exact same thing.

The doctor knelt down to Buffy after 5 minutes, "I'm sorry Miss Summers, there's nothing we can do."

All that was heard throughout the room were cries and sobs and words of comfort. Giles was dead now and Buffy had to face the world alone...again.

A/N -=- I am so sorry about Giles but I just couldn't see him in the future. I needed a big emotional overload so that Buffy could breakdown in front of.... Nevermind you'll just have to read and find out what happens next.I don't feel like proof reading this chapter so, I apologize for the errors.