Disclaimer: I swear I'm not Joss! I swear it! Then why the Hell are my story plots being stolen every time I watch Buffy or Angel lately!

Author's Note: Gah! More talking! (rolls eyes) It's happened again: the Muses have taken control. I repeat -- the Muses are in control!

Twilight Unicorn: The Vampiric Unicorn (who is overwhelmed by the sheer amount of "welcome backs" she has received... Thank You!)

Part 10

Seacouver: Duncan MacLeod's Loft, 10am, Day 3

"Well, this is it," Dawn said as she lifted the grate of the elevator. "If you like what you see, you can stay here with us."

Oz nodded and stepped inside of the apartment as Dawn and Spike went to their room for a moment to change. When they came out, Oz was sitting sideways on the couch cross-legged, with his guitar case on the coffee table and a duffel bag open before him. Without looking up, Oz said, "Reminds me of Angel's. Wouldn't mind staying."

"You mean the mansion, the apartment, or the hotel?" Dawn inquired.

"The apartment. Never seen the hotel," Oz answered.

"You know 'bout the Hyperion? Thought you left Sunnyhell before the Pouf got the place," Spike commented.

"Left just after he got it," Oz supplied, then asked, "How is everyone?"

"Which group: LA or Sunnydale," Dawn asked.

"Either...both," Oz responded, finally looking up from his duffel bag with intense green eyes.

Dawn nodded in understanding, before saying, "Yeah, kinda need to do a crossing anyway to explain everything."

The young Immortal Slayer paused to collect her thoughts, then said in surprise, "Wow! I just realized there's about five years of time to explain! You left before I even came into the picture."

Seeing Oz's slightly confused expression, Spike rested a hand on Dawn's shoulder and said softly, "Love, you want me to tell 'im what's been happenin'?"

Dawn looked at her mate, then said, "Ok. If you want to."

Spike winked, then went and sat down in a chair opposite Oz, and said, "It goes like this:..."

Seacouver: Duncan MacLeod's Loft, Noon, Day 3

"...And that's all o' it. Care ta tell abou' yourself, Oz," Spike concluded and asked.

"Let me get this right first," the guitarist answered. "Buffy and Angel are back together and living in LA with his group. She's Immortal...as is Dawn, 'cause Dawn is actually Buffy and Angel's daughter through Divine Intervention – so to speak –."

"Yep," Dawn said. "I still can't get over that you knew about Immortals before we told you."

Oz shrugged, then said, "You travel as much as I have, you pick up things. Helps that I ran into a duel, and the winner explained what he was and offered me a place to stay for awhile before leaving the states when I was searching for a way to control the wolf the first time."

"First time," Spike asked.

"When I lost control after going back to Sunnydale, I looked to see if their was a better way to control the wolf," Oz explained.

"I'm guessing you found it," Dawn said.

The werewolf shook his head, before saying, "No, I didn't... But I found something better: the wolf's no longer there."

"You found a cure?"

"No, but I helped save this really powerful demigoddess from another dimension. To thank me, she removed the wolf and allowed me to keep all the wolf's strengths and abilities...as well as a few extras."

"What can you do, then," Spike probed.

"I don't have to worry about the moon phases. My senses're as strong as a wolf's. I can change from human, to werewolf, to wolf form whenever I want. Those are the big ones," Oz answered.

"Cool," Dawn stated, then yawned. "I don't know about you guys, but I'm exhausted. So I'm going to bed."

Dawn stood from where she had been sitting on Spike's lap, and went into the master bedroom. The vampire stood, nodded to Oz and followed Dawn, shutting the door as he did so.

Oz waited until he heard no more noises from the bedroom before reaching into a side pocket of his duffel bag and pulling out something thin and flat. He gazed at a well-worn picture for a long moment, before brushing the cheek of the face on the picture.

In an unguarded moment, Oz's eyes filled with love and longing, as he silently mouthed to the picture, "Willow."

Seacouver: Methos' Apartment, 4pm, Day 4

Methos frowned before closing his front door and answering the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hello, Brother. How are things going with the children?"

"Pretty good, Angel," Methos answered. "Joe's got them busy working at his bar."

"Doing what exactly?"

"Helping out where they can, singing for the crowd, and earning some extra cash on the side. Oh! We also have another visitor from your neck of the woods here."

"Who or what?"

"A certain werewolf named Oz."

(long pause) "Last time we heard from or about him was almost five years ago... How is he, and what's he doing in Seacouver?"

"He seems well. Oz showed up yesterday and is staying with the children at Duncan's place while he's away. I had a long talk with the werewolf today. He said much, but what he didn't say spoke volumes."

"Like what, Methos?"

"He's restless. There's something very important he wants to do, but he's afraid to do it. I tried to get him to tell me. But once he realized what I was doing, he clamed up... He's a lot smarter than he lets on."

"There're many in our group that are like that, Brother. (pause) Anything else you can tell me about what's going on in your area?"

"Not that I can recall at the moment, Angel."

"Alright. Then that means I have a favor to ask you to do for me."

"What?"

"Since what happened to Dawn and Buffy, I've noticed Wesley acting strange."

"Strange how?"

"He's constantly on the phone arguing, and he'll leave and come back without telling us where he went or what he's doing... I think it has something to do with your branch of the Watchers, Methos."

"Are you sure?"

"As sure as I can be. Buffy has noticed it too. Can you find out what's going on?"

"If this is bothering you and your wife that much, I'll do my best to find out what's happening, my brother."

"Thank you, Methos."

"Don't thank me yet. Until I know otherwise, I'm also doing this to protect my own skin."

"I know. That's why I've asked you to look into it. Your sense of self-preservation is what I'm counting on."

Next Part: Sunnydale! What's been going on, how is everyone getting along, and what's with all those demons showing up?

To All My Readers That Are Highlander Fans: Weird question -- I've read fanfics where Methos and Amanda know each other. Is this true? I need to know it, for if/when I bring the Immortal thief in. The same goes for Connor MacLeod, as well. Does he know anyone from the show besides Duncan? If you guys answer this, I'd be eternally grateful.

To X-Lander: Glad to know I'm appreciated. And concerning certain Wolfram & Hart employees: First of all -- this is AU, so the AU for them begins when Lindsey gets the "Evil Hand," and is in conference with the Big Wigs with Lilah about who will become Head of Special Projects. This is when it changes in my 'verse. For instead of shooting Lilah at her feet, he shoots her in the heart and kills her. Thus Lindsey becomes Head of Special Projects and Gavin gets Lindsey's old job. Does that explain it?

To Doc: An emphatic "NO!" on Glory! (scowls) nor will I use that ditz Harmony. I'm already having trouble with the Muses that I have now...I'm not adding to it. I may mention them, but I will not use them. Sorry.

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