Ok another quick update, they seem to be coming out fast but I don't know how long that will keep up since I don't really know any of the specifics but I hope to have the next one up soon. I hope you enjoy it and I would love to know what you think.

Allen Pitt - As in the show Faith did have a watcher and you will see in this chapter what became of her. And yep, they probably could, if Faith gave them the time of day but who knows, once they reach Sunnydale their might just be a watcher we know and love that could help her out. You'll just have to wait and see. And yes, I plan on having little Dawn there, gotta give littleLiam a crush don't I?

Harry2 - I'm glad you like him, And yes, we saw evil, crazy Faith and still thousands of people around the world adored her. And I for one wouldn't want to be the one to try and take him, I'm not even sure a world of pain would descibe what she would do if someone managed to succeed.

shermi - Here you will find out who her best friend is, Some might not agree but I think they will temper each other. And her father, would you believe I dont know yet? lol This was done on a whim and it's only because of your reviews that it's becoming more than just an idea. It wasn't pre-thought and I don't have a guide I'm just going with what comes into my head and even some of the reviews have sparked idea's. To your last question while I dont intend them to stay with any of the scooby's, for one it's just hinted but I don't think Faith would get along with Mr Harris without breaking things, probably his bones, Willow's parent however unattentive would notice three people moving in, Joyce already has Buffy & Dawn and poor Mr Giles would probably have a heart attack having to live with Faith, no matter how toned down she was. Yes they may stay at the motel but I do plan on them getting a stable home and becoming what canon Faith never had. A realfamily.

As I saidabove your reviews have given idea'sso please keep them coming and if any of you have anything you would like to see, as long as it's within cannon or close to it I will do the best I can to put them in. Also this will almost surely be F/X and other pairings will probably followcannon,and my god was that long enough lol. On with the story.

Chapter 4.

Faith carefully but quickly carried her little brother up the three flights of stairs to her apartment. Shifting so the she held Liam with one hand she managed to open the door with the other. Entering the small 3 bedroom apartment she gently shook her little brother awake. "C-mon Lee-Lee, you gotta wake up for a little while." When he opened his eyes tiredly Faith gave him a little smile. "We gotta pack some stuff up little man, and we gotta go, ok?" She asked.

Liam nodded. "Where are we gonna go Fai?"

"I don't know." She answered. "But where ever we are, were gonna be together ok. Now you go grab blue, and I want you to pack some clothes for me, your P.J's, some shirts and pants, undies and socks, can you do that."

Liam nodded again and raced off to his room. Faith grabbed the little wooden chest that her mother had bought a few years ago off the display cabinet and used the key that was hidden underneath to open it. When she did she found three envelopes and about 2 thousand dollars, in notes. As she'd never needed to open it Faith was shocked that her mother had managed to save that much in there. Flipping through the envelopes she saw they had three different names on them, 1 was hers, another had Liam's name and the other had Tara written on it. Tara was there next door neighbor and Faith's best friend. Stunned that she had forgotten to talk to her already Faith opened the front door just as Janine had her hand raised to knock. She had dropped the siblings out the front and had to find a place to park.

"Hey Janine" Faith said quickly. "I just need to see Tigerlily, can you make sure Lee packs the clothes he'll need please." Faith pointed to his door before leaving the apartment.

Knocking on the door to Tara's apartment, Faith bristled when she heard Tara's father yell out angrily. "Tara, get off your lazy ass and answer the door."

For about the millionth time since she had become the Slayer Faith wanted to beat the crap out of Mr McClay. Only Tara's begging had stopped her.

When the door opened and the face of her best friend appeared Faith's hand flew to her mouth. One side of Tara's face was covered with an ugly purple bruise. Seeing the anger coming over Faith's face Tara stepped out of the doorway and pulled the door closed behind her.

"I'm gonna beat the crap out of him." Faith snarled starting to push her way past. This wasn't the first time Mr McClay had hit his only daughter but Faith was damn sure it was going to be the last.

"Faith, don't please." Tara cried grabbing her arm. "It doesn't hurt anymore, its ok."

"No Tigerlily, it's not ok, he can't hit you every time he feels like it." Faith argued.

"I can handle it." Tara answered trying to calm her friend down. "It doesn't matter anyway, how's your mom?"

Faith's face fell as she remembered what had happened not even an hour ago.

"No" Tara cried, tears welling up in her eyes. "Please say she's ok." Tara and Faith had been best friends since Tara was three years old. Their mothers had been friends as well and it had been a hard year on them all, since Tara's mother had only passed away 9 months before. The two teenagers had shared everything, from Tara's study of witchcraft to Faith being called as a Slayer. Tara had helped look after Liam while Faith did her nightly patrol and had helped her defeat Kakistos when the aged vampire had kidnapped her watcher and little brother. Though they had been too late to save Lydia, they had managed to get little Liam out before casting a barrier spell and setting the whole warehouse alight and watching through the window as Kakistos burned to ash. It wasn't one of her prouder moments but the monster had deserved it. She had taken over the role of researcher and partial Watcher to the younger girl when she refused to follow another Watchers orders and told the council to shove it out their ass. She had only just started to trust, respect and care for Lydia when Kakistos had taken her and she knew Faith wasn't willing to risk it again. Snapping out of her memories she saw the brunette shake her head.

"She was too sick; they couldn't do anything to help her."

Tara reached out and wrapped her arms around the younger girl.

After a minute she pulled away. "So what happens now?"

"Now, Liam and I leave town, social services want to take him away cause I'm to young to look after him." She gently wiped her hand over the bruise on Tara's cheek. "I want you to come with us?" She asked.

Tara shook her head roughly. "I can't, he'll find me."

"Not if we go far enough away" Faith replied.

Tara looked down. "I can't, I'm sorry."

Faith took a deep breath. "I understand, I better go, we don't have long till social services gets here, I'll call you ok."

Tara gave her another quick hug. "You better."

Faith turned to leave before stopping. "Oh I found this; I think it's from mom. It's for you." She held out the envelope.

Tara took it from her and smiled. "Thank you."

Faith gave her one last long look before taking off to her own apartment and started packing her stuff.

Tara watched her walk away before heading back inside. She flinched when she saw her father standing there with her brother. "Donnie and I are going to the bar, we'll be home by six, I expect this place to be spotless and dinner be on the table when we get back." He stepped forward and glared at her. "Is that clear."

Tara nodded her head fearfully. "Y-y-yes S-Sir" She stuttered.

He threw her a look full of disgust before storming out the door, Donnie following behind him with a cruel smirk on his face. "Y-y-y-y-y-yes S-s-s-s-sir." He mocked laughing as he shut the door behind him.

Tara held back tears and sat down on the couch, the letter still in her hand. Taking a few deep breaths she opened the envelope, careful not to tear it, pulling out the slips of paper she unfolded them and smiled at the butterfly that decorated the top right hand corner. Sitting back she started to read.

Dear Tara,
I sit here writing letters to my children to read after I'm gone and how could I do anything but write one for you too. I love you as if you were one of my own and it is one of my many regrets that I won't get to see the beautiful woman you will become.

I remember the talk I had with your mother on your seventeenth birthday last year while you and Faith were at the cinemas and I remember how proud she was of you. It wasn't only that she said it but you could see it when she looked at you, it was written all over her face how much she loved you. And I know that even if she didn't get to say it that she will be with you just like I will be. I wish only the best for you sweetie, in life and love and I know you will find happiness one day.

Now this is where I ask for my final favor. I ask that you look after my firecracker and my little man. Faith has so much love inside but I'm scared that she'll hide herself away after I'm gone. She's always been strong, but that strength comes from love and as much as I wish I could, I can't be there to provide it, I can't be there to support her when she needs it, to be strong when she needs to be weak and I ask you to do it for me. Be her strength Tara, she has been through so many challenges in her short life and I'm afraid there will only be more in her future, but I know, that if the two of you are together there's nothing that you can't triumph over.

Be strong my darling, Live like it was your last day, love like it was you last day, but I don't expect to hear you knocking on heaven's gates for a very long time. Know that your mother and I will be here watching you, loving you, and awaiting the day that we will all be together again.

Loving you now, Loving you always.
Delilah xxxooo

Tara closed her eyes in an attempt to stop the tears from flowing. When she opened them again she made to put the letter away when she noticed some more writing.

Tara, I don't know if you've found it but if you haven't, look inside the history book your mother loved, although your father thought he got rid of it, your mother saved it for you, and it seemed we both had the same idea.
Love Delilah.

Curious, Tara stood up and walked to the bookshelf that aligned the lounge room wall. Pulling out the old history book Tara was surprised to find it hollowed out and two envelopes inside. Opening the thinner one she was surprised to find an acceptance letter to the only university she wanted, she had applied to that particular university because it was so far away from home that she hoped she would never have to return, she had never gotten a reply, obviously because her father had hidden it, opening the other she found it was full of money.

It only took her a second to make up her mind; she now knew what her mother's wishes were, adding that to Delilah's own and the idea of leaving this place once and for all. Tara was in her room and within five minutes had packed everything she would need.

Pausing at the door she took one more look at the place that had been her own personal hell for the last nine months since her mother died, she didn't have one regret as she pulled the door closed behind her.

She was just in time it seemed, as both Faith and Liam were closing their own door. Faith stopped when she saw Tara. "So how do you feel about Sunnydale California?" Tara asked.