At the door of the Magic Box. The gang is coming through the door.

Buffy- Next time I think we should have one person go see the movie, then all of us go.

Willow- I thought it was a good movie.

Anya- That's only cause there was a naked woman in it.

Willow glares at Anya

Giles-Now that's not necessary.

Tara- Ah, guys- she is pointing to the table they usually sit around. On it sits the green haired girl. She sits crossed legged with her elbows on her knees and her hands together with her head resting on her fingertips, her eyes are close.

The gang- unconsciously lines up in front of the counter and on the stairs. Giles to the right, Buffy to his right, then Anya, then Willow and Tara, then Dawn and Xander. Giles steps forward.

Giles- Can I help you?

The girl's eyes come open- Hmmm… I'm sure you can, in some form or another.

She closes her eyes again and breathes in. her hands come apart and move in a back and forth motion. She pushes her self to the edge of the table and lets her feet dangle over the side.

Dayhawk- My name is Dayhawk, and I'm looking for something.

Giles- I'm Mr. Giles, owner of this store…-he stops as she gets off the table

Dayhawk- I know- she says as she walks over to him. She raises her hand around the front of his face and shoulders as she talks- Former Watcher and hhmmmm… a bit of a dabbler- she moves in front of Buffy moving her hands in the same way- The Slayer, interesting- she opens her eyes and cocks her head to the side- Thought you'd be bigger.

Buffy-Everybody does

Dayhawk nods her head in agreement- I understand how that is- she moves in front of Anya- former demon, scorned soooo many; I like the way you work. - She gives a half grin.

Anya- very proudly- Thank you!

Dayhawk-moves in between Tara and Willow- So much power to be in one place. Keep the ropes tight to hold the power. - Willow nods her head.

Dayhawk moves in front of Dawn –she puts up both of her hands and now closes her eyes and begins to sway slightly- Dawn looks at her nervously- Ah, the light, the Key, never in my life- she begins but is interrupted as Buffy grabs her throat, drags her to the table and slams Dayhawk into it and holds where there.

Buffy-angrily- What do you know about the Key?

Behind her Dawn asks of no one-But I thought I wasn't the Key any more

Dayhawk- Be not afraid, Protector, for I come not for the Key.

Buffy-Then how do you know she the Key?

Dayhawk- I can sense the light. But I hope to allay your fears in the telling that even if my propose here were to use the Key, I could not. Powerful magic need be used to use the Key. I, myself alone, have no such power.

Xander- Wait a second, I thought all you needed was the blood

Willow- sarcastically- Well if she didn't know how before, she knows now.

Xander- sheepishly- Sorry.

Dayhawk-That may have been the case, once, but no longer is it that simple. For the Key has been used for its purpose, its power, has in a way, been bottled up. Thus the need for magic.

Anya- To pop out the cork, like some huge magical corkscrew.

Giles- Thank you for the visual, Anya.

Anya- smiles proudly, not hearing the sarcasm in his voice.

Buffy-So, if you don't want the Key, why are you here.

Dayhawk- I am looking of my brother. I was told he might…reside her. I will be gone in mere days, you will never know I was ever here.

Willow-Then why even come here and make yourself known.

Dayhawk- so as not to intrude on your territory- she says to Buffy-It is impolite for a warrior to intrude on another warrior's territory.

Buffy-Oh- she lets go of Dayhawk's throat and steps away- sorry about the- Buffy gestures to her neck

Dayhawk holds up her hand- Not a thought about it- she readjust her collar- I rather have my neck and motive examined here than my entrails examined on the grass latter.

Giles chuckles- Yes, Yes, well, sorry for the inconvenience, and if you need any help around town, just stop by and ask.

Dayhawk- I've already found help, but thank you. - She bows her head to them as a whole then heads for the door.

The group stands there, not saying anything. As the door shuts they all turn, to face each other,

Dawn- I don't know if I was imagining it, or did she have a tail?

Tara- you saw it, too? - Dawn nods

The group moves to sit around the table.

Anya goes behind the counter and Xander leans against it.

Xander-So, is it safe to say she's not human? - In very questioning voice

Willow-Seems safe enough.

Buffy-But is SHE safe? I mean, not everyone can "sense" the Key.

Willow- Well, that's true.

Dawn- She didn't really look like a demon. Well, except for the tail- she looks at Tara and they both nod.

Giles- I didn't see a tail/

Buffy – wrinkles her forehead- Should we, like, do research, you know, to find out what she is, cause the number of good demons that can sense the Key are few.

Giles- I didn't…

Giles is interrupted by the bell ringing and the door flying open to reveal Spike

All heads turn to look.

Xander- Oh yay, peroxide boy.

Spike-So who's the new chit with a tail?

Dawn looks at Giles-Told ya.

Spike gives a confused look, then shrugs it off and leans against the divider wall.

Buffy- What are you doing?

Spike looks around and down at himself giving a " what does it look like I'm doing" look.

Buffy- No, I mean what are you doing ...here?

Spike- What? Just cuz you're back I can't listen in on the latest Baddy in town meetings. I'll have you know…

Spike moves away from the wall and points accusingly at Buffy as she starts to stand up.

Giles- Spike…

Spike- looking at Giles-No, don't "Spike" me, you bloody wanker. I fought for you freaks all summer. And this the thanks I get, "Not now Spike, leave Spike, we don't need you Spike." Well, you weren't very well sayin' that every time I saved your asses. All I want…

Spike is interrupted by Buffy, who had completely stood up from the table and walked over to him. She punches him in the face. Every one winces as he cries out in pain.

Spike- Bloody hell, Slayer.

Xander- Oooh, that HAD to hurt.

Spike glares at Xander and then eyes Buffy.

Buffy- Leave Spike.

Spike gives a hurt look before putting on a smirk.

Spike- Fine- he starts backing away-But next time you need me, I will NOT be there.

Xander- That's O.K., cuz, hey, we don't need you

Buffy looks slightly sad at Xander's comment but stands firm.

Spike shakes his head- If that's the way it's gonna be. - He turns and leaves the building

Buffy sighs and then turns back to the group.

Xander-I'll be glad when he stops lurking about.

Willow-So, what are we going to do about this?

Buffy-Well, I'll go talk to him later. Maybe…

Giles-Um… Buffy, I think she was talking about this Dayhawk character.

Buffy-looking a little sheepish-Oh, well, I don't know.

Anya-Well, if she did have a tail, like Dawn and Tara say, then we should find out what she is-every one eyed her- You know, in case she is dangerous.

Xander-moving to the table and sitting down-Yay, research.