That's how she found them nose-to-nose. Sonny looked ready to snap and Alexis sneered like she so wanted him to. Adella cleared her throat and Alexis smiled.



-Della.-

-Hey sweet pea look at you all grown up.- She glared at Sonny over Alexis shoulder as the two women hugged. Sonny snorted and walked toward the bedroom.



-Michael don't be rude.-

-Why you invite my enemy into my house what am I suppose to do?-

-You made me the enemy Sonny.-

-NO! Alexis I didn't you did when your sister died.-

-Really, I needed you and what do you do? You bring Carly to her funeral, you go back to your wife with out even so much as I'm sorry Alexis. You let that witch treat me like dirt on her shoes. YOU let it happen Sonny just like everything else, then you threaten my kid.-



Sonny slammed the glass down.



-Did your precious Natasha tell how she threatens to kill your grandson.-



Adella looked at her.



-I told Jason that if HE use my child to get to me his where fare game. Then Jason told me he was ordered to bring Kristina to him when I was down. I told him flat out I'd kill Michael.-



Adella was now furious with anger.



-You both look like adults but your not acting like it. From the beginning I want to know how this shit started.-



London.



Willow hadn't planned on coming here anytime soon. But Xander had called saying that it was time the sides meet. Covering up a Slayers death was big deal and someone had to answer for it. Course her words to Giles and words to Buffy paled in comparison to Wesley intent of death. Someone would die for Fred he didn't care whom, Willow had to wonder why Angel had sent him and not Gunn or even Spike.



Spike didn't want anything to do with the Slayer after Fred, Angel either. There was more to it, he ached for Cordy, with each new day the ach got worse and worse and now with Fred he couldn't face the women he once love with anger and a broken heart, that would be a hard thing for Buffy to take.



Frankly Willow didn't give a damn, she was too angry at the whole situation. When they walked into the new headquarters Xander greeted them.



-Hey Wills. Where's dead boy?-

-Not coming.-

-Jr.?-

-Hell no! His words not mine besides he got guard duty.-

-Oh Wesley.-



The man ignored him eyeing everyone he once knew as comrades and friends.



-No interest in talking right now lets get this over with Xander.- Willow told him.

-Wills.-

-Now Xander I have allot work to do back at the firm and Angel wants to get to New York ASAP he can't do that without someone at the helm.-

-He can go to New York but her can't come here?-



Buffy said.



-Buffy.-

-Wow Wesley.-



He said nothing. Buffy looked at Willow she shrugged.



-Board room.- Xander said.

-The group sat down Willow knew the players besides Buffy, Giles, Xander and Andrew. Wes' father and three other new board members.-

-So Miss Rosenberg you want to tell us why you haven't returned.-

-I don't take orders from you, I'm not a Slayer or a watcher.-

-The Coven called on you Willow.- Giles said.

-And I told them I was working on a case.-

-One we told you were cleared up and close.- Mr. Price said.

-BULLSHIT!-

-Willow?- Giles said.

-Save it! I've got quite the story and somebody is going to give me answer or I swear, what you think I'll do it nothing compared to what I will do.-

-Wills calm down.-

-Calm down don't get me started Buffy. When did you make decisions for me?-

-I thought.- Buffy started.

-You thought wrong! You had no right to make that decision for me.-

-The danger in dealing with that vampire and the law firm was to great miss Rosenberg.-

-At least I can see the evil up front with them.-

-What does that mean?- Mr. Price said.

-You know what it means father.- Wes said speaking for the first time.



A chill ran down everyone spine. They all noted the change in Wes.



-Adella Corinthos.- Buffy, Giles, Xander and Andrew looked his way confuse.

-Who?-

-Don't play the fool with me father it's un-becoming.-

-Now boy.-

-Shut. Up. You screwed up and got that women killed. You blamed it on the 14-year-old Slayer that was with her then stole her powers and her memories. All because you fucked up.-

-You have no proof.- Mr. Price said.

-You see that where you wrong. Wesley has theses books yes W&H gave them to him but there very useful you call on any text or written word and it comes in, no mater where it is, it has to come to those books. The blank signed file has your signature on it Mr. Price.-



Buffy blinked



-That can't be trusted.-



Wrong thing to say.



-Can't be trusted is that the excuse you use for Fred's death?-

-Willow we...-

-Stop! Good or bad she was friend a good person who died someone I could have save could have tired to save. Because of you, you decided she had to died because they couldn't be trust YOU let something stronger and far more evil in this world with that decision.-

-I came here to make my father pay for what he did and to look you all in eye.-



He put Fred picture on the table.



-That was Fred the women I loved. The women I held as she died and begged for her life, even if she died I would have like to know that Willow could have done something. You took that choice away from her and that peace from me. I will spend the rest of my life making you regret it. If Cordy was alive to see this, I'm glad she isn't but she's in a better place.-

-So is she Wesley.- Point to the picture.

-No Buffy that's just it. That thing destroyed Fred's soul she doesn't even get peace and that's what you'll regret. I'll deal with you in time father.-



Buffy looked at Willow.



-I know Buffy we make choices and sacrifices in this battle. Cordy, Anya, Tara but Fred shouldn't have been one. You made the wrong choice. As for you I resign I'll be working with Angel so you can see me as the enemy. If you try and stop us from dealing with this Adella Corinthos and Natasha Cassadine thing I'll make you regret it. Now Buffy see me as threat.-



She walked out and Buffy flopped into the chair.



-Oh god.-



Port Charles.



Alexis sat in the chair and listen to Sonny talk she lost interest when he started talking about Carly most people do. Her cell rang.



-Davis.-

-Willow did you get the file?-

-How did you do that?-

-Thank Illryia for me please. I sure she wants blood or something.-

-Yeah I know its not funny I was serious.-

-Well Adella's really here can you find out if that a side effect of the crystal?-

-Thanks Willow I talk to you later.-



She looked at Adella.



-Okay so I'm ready to hear what's going on. Michael please excuses us.-

-Wait just a damn minute if she had anything to do with this I want to know about it.-

-I don't listen on your business why should listen to mine. Go to bed Michael your drunk.-

-Ma..-

-Do what I say.-



Sonny glared at Alexis and went upstairs, Adella turned to Alexis.



-I screwed up by dying.-

-You where murdered in my book. I mean to get justice.-

-Tell me how it happened.-



Alexis told Adella everything that happened, Adella sighed heavily.



-Christ Natasha how could you let this happen.-

-I was 14 for Christ sake give me a break Adella! My father and everyone I love paid the price for what I did. I'm trying to make right now.-

-Okay sweet pea how is your mom.-



Alexis face pale.



-Didn't you ask Sonny anything?-

-No he got his business and I've got mine.-

-But I thought. [Adella scowled at her.] She's dead after she had my sister Helena cut her throat.- Rage filled Adella eyes.

-That bitch is dead I hope?-

-No still running around free of her crimes.-



Adella felt terrible Catharine was terrified of Helena, Mikos had promise to protect her and when he found out about his daughters legacy. He made Adella swear to keep and eye out. She'd fail all around.



-Seems I got a lot to make right myself. So what our first move?-

-Well the demon is our number one priority.-

-This Willow who is she?-

-A friend of Angels so much has happened to him Adella so much good and bad he buried his love not to long ago.-

-Love who was she?-

-From what I hear a wonderful women named Cordelia not a slayer but a seer she helped him in his fight for redemption they feel in love and she died for the fight.-

-The only way to go.-

-Yeah well she got the short end of this stick just like you did.-

-Natasha!-

-Its true we all do. My little girl is not ending up like that not now not ever.-

-So when do I get to see my grand baby?-



Alexis brows went up.



-My son may be an idiot but I'm not, you forget my sixth sense. He has it he just doesn't use it.-

-If he did maybe he wouldn't let Carly make an ass out of him.-

-Natasha I take it you don't like the girl.-

-Never did and she began to hate me even more when Sonny and I become close. She fixed that right quick an in a hurry.- Adella waved her hand.

-DON'T Jax told me and I'm still pissed.-

-Jax oh yeah I forgot he came to me on your behalf. Adella I know that look.- She warningly.

-What look?-

-No Adella Jax isn't the best idea when your son is Sonny Corinthos.-

-I'm a groan-fucking woman.- Adella snapped.

-Yeah well good luck with that temper of his.-

-It was worse when he was child. He's so angry with me and he put it on everyone else. Mike, his step father, the man was no saint and if I ever saw him again I'll hospitalize him for what he did to Michael but if I had only told him that night.-

-Don't Adella I could have said something a while back but Carly just made things between us worse.-

-My family is a mess lets fix it.-



They pack some weapons and headed to the door.



-Michael we're leaving.-

-To go where exactly?-

-Work.-

-You're not a lawyer.- He said to his mother.

-This is other business.-



Sonny eyes Alexis.



-Why is he looking at me like that?-

-His mind is finding a way to blame you for this. Course Natasha this is kinda your fault.- Alexis rolled her eyes.

-We have to go and track this thing before it's to late.- She looked at Adella and walked out of the door.



Sonny looked at his mother, she gives him a soft smiled and walks to the door and stops.



-I'm sorry I've made such a mess of things Michael. All I ever wanted was for you to be happy. We'll have to work on that for as long as I'm here.-



Sonny eyes softened.



-Yeah.-



She was gone, Sonny could only guess she didn't realize that was the same thing she said to him the day she never came back. The very thing she said the day she died.



Elizabeth sat on the dock enjoying the cool air. She was glad Adella was here for some reason the women made her feel safe. She reminded her of her gram only younger. Who knew Sonny mother was like that from what she heard Adella was a quiet women. This women like to raise hell were every were she went. Liz heard Faith voice and decided to leave.



-I don't care what it's doing as long as I get my money.-



Liz stopped in the shadows.



-Girls are being killed Faith.-

-So what their all-homeless Jane does any way. If I'm going to take out Sonny I need capital Wolfram & Hart is giving me that.-

-Young girls Faith.-

-If you can't handle that then you don't need to be working for me and if your not working for me then you're not alive. You decide.-

-Yeah glad you can sleep at night boss.-

-Yes its good being me. Putting the screws to Sonny. Now the W&H people are asking for specific.-

-Girls?-

-Yes. They're sending a list something genetically special about them I don't really care. Just get them okay.-

-Yeah boss.- the man sighed in defeat.



Elizabeth headed home trying to make heads or tails of what she heard. Faith was getting girls killed she had to tell Ric. When got home she'd gotten a message that a prisoner had to be extradited and he would be out of town for a few days. Who could she tell she wasn't sure.



The next day Liz saw the man Faith was talking to. She fallowed him he was looking through a folder and standing across the street from PCU. Liz finally got a good look at him once he saw what he was looking for he went to his truck and a young man go out. He pointed out the girl they targeted and the young man went and began talking to her. The girls reaction was immediate why wouldn't it be the man was very good looking.



Later that night Elizabeth caught up with them the Park talking walking after a date she could only assume. The young man stopped leaned over to kiss the girl she gave him one kiss and stepped back he got more aggressive to aggressive. She put up a fight moves out of the Matrix but it was like the man had extra hands. Then a roar came the man hit the girl hard enough for her to hit a tree. Then he dragged her into the bushes, Liz pulled out her phone and was dialing when she heard the girl scream. Going deeper into the bushes, she was about to yell when she saw it. Large, pale and dark blue tentacles coming out of its head, hind legs on a mans body, black eyes and four inch long fangs.



[tbc]



AN: So? The Author