Dawn Summers turned the tv louder when she heard her older sister,Buffy Summers,THE slayer walk into the room.Its been four months since the defeat of the First and they were in a flat Angel bought for them in Cleveland.Today wasnt so different other than Dawn wasnt talking to Buffy because of a mistake in school involving a new boy named Jake crushing on Dawn..and Buffy nearly crushing Jakes' arm that was around Dawns' waist.It wasnt like she was suprised.It was more like Dawn was hoping that her life could be normal.Dont get her wrong,she loved the supernatural,it WAS how she was created but some days Dawn wanted to be normal.A normal non vampy boyfriend,a normal not-built-on-a-hellmouth highschool,and a normal sister,or however close Buffy could get, who wont freak out over boys.Buffy walked into the living room and stared at Dawn from the door,"Hey.You hungry?I can order pizza." Dawn continued to ignore her and watch whatever mindless show was on.Buffy kept staring with her green eyes until Dawn couldnt take it.She turned her own,doe eyed blue eyes on her sister."Fine."Buffy smiled and made her way to the kitchen to order,making progress.
When she was sure her sister was busy in the kitchen Dawn got up from her seat,turned off the tv and went into her room.After putting on something incredibly pop that would scare her sister away,she went underneath her bed and found a box,solid green with gold stars as decoration.Dawn removes the cover and breathes in deeply.Inside,nestled in some cotton and scraps of fabric,is a gold necklace.A single charm is on it.Dawn puts the necklace on,careful of her hair.She grasps the charm and looks into the mirror near her,a single ruby teardrop rests on a golden heart.This time,after so many months,the tears dont come.No matter what memories the necklace brings,Dawn cannot bring herself to cry anymore.She remembers when she first had gotten the necklace.She was sitting on a gravestone waiting for Spike to show up.It was one of those times when Buffy was working late in the Double Meat Palace and Willow was out somewhere.'Probably out doing magic.'she thought bitterly.It wasnt really Willows' fault that Tara left.Oh wait..it was.That was the only reason why Dawn wouldnt talk to her anymore.A leather jacket was draped over her."Nibblet,its too cold out here.Wheres the big sis?You might catch your death."a voice came behind her.She turns around to look straight into ice blue eyes,"Shes working.Again.I wont catch my death,youre here."Spike thinks about what to say next,"Come on.I have somethin' to show you." Dawn takes his hand without hesitation.He brings her to his crypt,shes not afraid of it like she used to be."Stay here."He says and leaves her standing in his 'living room'.In a few minutes he's back in front of her with a small velvet box."Open it.",he says and presses the box in her hand.
Slowly,Dawn opens the box and her wide eyes look up to her 'brother'."I cant take this." Inside,is the same necklace that she is wearing now.Her eyes look up and down the mirror in front of her,the sweats and tank top she's wearing looks strange when she wears the elegant necklace.She remembers his words and she still doesnt cry."Whenever Im not there,whenever big sis is not there and youre alone and need some comfort..wear the necklace."She doesnt say anything,just looks into his blue eyes,this time,full of something she cant recognize.Maybe its love.Not the same one he has for Buffy,but a special one just for her.Dawn asks how he got it."From me mum." With that Dawn goes back home,a stake handed to her by Spike in her pocket.
This time she doesnt cry for him.This time she doesnt cry for Buffy,who still cant sleep at night.This time she cries because she lost her brother and a part of her.
Authors Note:Yeah..I dont write alot of author notes so be glad!Anyways..its not just Faith who Im going to write about.Im going to try to write about everyone.Im not sure who to do next so next time you review,just let me know who you want.I'll try to update alot because well..its summer and I have nothing better to do.Other than my chores.But you know..chores or writing?Come on.Not a choice.So review!Thank you!
