I'm using my shit computer and have some writers block so forgive me if this chapter totally sucks.

nine months ago

Buffy was patrolling late one cloudy night. She'd been patrolling for hours and hadn't seen a single demon. The slayer had looked though the Bronze, every alley she came across and now the cemetery. It was extremely odd for that in Sunnydale. But Buffy shrugged. 'guess I'm lucky tonight,' she thought happily.

Something felt wrong though. A little voice it the back of her head kept screaming "STOP FUCKING AROUND AND GET HOME!" With some difficulty Buffy ignored this voice. She could feel Faith was calm and relaxed while baby-sitting Dawn so there seemed no reason to rush home. Instead, the blond got some coffee and took a walk.

At The Summers' House

Faith and Dawn were sitting on the couch, watching some boring movie, and waiting for Xander to come back with donuts. Buffy wasn't back yet and it was getting late. Faith reassured Dawn that she probably got hungry after slaying and went to a pizza place or something. However, Faith had a bad feeling and it was making her uneasy, but she didn't want to worry her little sister so she played it cool. 'Besides,' she thought, 'B's, a big girl, she can handle herself.'

Faith had taken a bad slash to the leg while fighting a demon on last night's patrol and Buffy insisted she stayed home tonight. Reluctantly, she agreed to stay and keep Dawn company. Now, and probably for the rest of her life, she regretted it.

Sighing she got up uneasily. "Hey Pip, going to smoke. Let me know if Willow or Giles calls." – she glanced at the cheesy action scene – "or if the movie gets any more interesting." Dawn giggled and nodded. Happy she got the kid to smile, Faith limped off to have a cigarette.

When she got outside she leaned on the side rail and lit her cigarette. She felt a lot better now that she was away from everything. But every few seconds an odd numb feeling came to her but went away moments later. The young brunette tried to ignore this feeling. Even though she couldn't she still managed to keep from panicking. Finally, she was done smoking and went to go inside, but suddenly, the slayer became extremely light-headed and nearly fell over. Chills ran up her body and she knew something was wrong with Buffy.

Without thinking, Faith ran in the direction she felt Buffy. She ran and ran, ignoring the pain in her leg and gasping for breath. She nearly collapsed when stopping in someone's poorly mowed lawn. She would of, if it weren't for the dark crimson liquid in the grass. In a panic, Faith searched frantically for Buffy. It didn't take to long to find her, covered in blood with a large blood spattered bull dog guarding her limp body.

For a split second, Faith's rage replaced all other emotions. She flew into the unsuspecting dog, and with a punch, Faith crushed the dog's skull and it was dead. Breathlessly, Faith went to Buffy's body, and a single look at her torn neck, she knew her slayer sister would not open her eyes again.

Shewasdead now and Faith felt so helpless. One of the few people she trusted was now lieing at her feetin shreds.

Tears filling her eyes, Faith couldn't stand looking at her best friend's lifeless and mangled body. She turned and began walking to Giles' house.

To Be Continued…

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