Chapter 31. Earth Bound. I can't end. Someone stop me. LOL. It's long, so enjoy.

"I'm going to go." Dawn begins to leave, but Connor pulls her back. At her touch, he has a vision. Dawn turns to him and he lets go of her arm.

"It's not my dad."

"What?"

"He's not orchestrating this army. It's some other guy."

"How did you get that vision?"

"I guess my dark warrior powers enhance my visions."

"Do you know who he is? What he wants?"

"I don't."

"Then we'll continue with my plan. I think it would be best if you meet Spike in the training room. I'll see you when I get back." Dawn turns and leaves Connor's room.

Connor rubs his face and is angry at himself for screaming at Dawn. He walks over to his bed and sits down. Passing his hands through his hair, he looks down at his hand and sees his wedding band. Connor gets up and heads to the training room.

He surprises Spike and Angel, who are there talking about some things. They both look at Connor, who stays at the doorway. Cordelia surprises Connor from behind and pulls him into the training room.

"Hey, long time no see," says Cordy to Connor. "How are you doing?"

"I'm okay," replies Connor.

"Guys, look who's here."

"Hi."

"Hello," says Spike. "Decided to join us today?"

"Sorry," says Connor. "I wasn't myself and I promise I wouldn't strangle you again."

"Good choice." They both laugh at that. "Well, speedy training today. Heard what's coming?"

"Saw what's coming. Not a pretty sight."

"Does it look that bad?" asks Angel.

"Don't know the details, but the army is big," says Connor.

"At least we're getting help," says Cordy. "Giles is calling all the Jedi knights of the world. It'd be interesting to meet all of them. Wonder if there are more girls?"

"We need all the help we can get it," says Angel. "And we need a good plan."

"I know Dawn can do it," says Connor. "She'll get us through. After all, she is our Queen."

Outside in the courtyard that leads to the main square of the kingdom, Dawn approaches a stand. All the people of the kingdom surround her as they listen attentively to what she is about to say.

"Citizens, I'm here today to tell you of a threat that is heading our way once again," says Dawn in her commanding voice. Giles watches her on the sidelines. "It is the dark warriors. They want our planet. I do not wish for my people to be at harms way of this battle, so I plan to assure your safety first. I am asking for a required evacuation for the kingdom and a recommended evacuation for the Earth. I have twelve spacecrafts that will be landing in different parts of the kingdom. Please take what are necessary, important items, and enter the ships in an orderly fashion."

Dawn takes a deep breath. She begins to hear some of the people start to converse with each other and begin to get scared.

"Don't be afraid. This is very important and should be taken seriously. Please proceed with precaution. I promise you all, you will be safe. The ships will depart at midnight tonight. All civilians must be onboard within that hour. Thank you." Dawn steps off the podium.

"Dawn, that was an incredible speech," says Giles as he walks right behind her. Dawn stops and starts to breathe heavily. "Dawn." Giles walks over to her and she falls into his arms. "Dawn!"

Meanwhile, across the world, the Jedi knights that Giles had called are headed their way. There are about 150 Jedi knights that are headed to the kingdom to fight the big fight. From the east come Forrest, and Graham, two wise Jedi knights that established a secret facility called the Initiative, where they study other beings for the benefit of all mankind and androids, too. About 50 knights in training, including other beings and androids are ready to fight for the Queen at her command.

In the west are Ford, and Owen, two cowboys who blend the knighthood with weapons made by hand and automatic guns that are triggered into one's brain, only shooting when the person thinks it. They have a vast amount of cowgirls in training that were unknown until today and 30 in total knights to fight.

In the south, Robin Wood, an elder Jedi knight comes with old magic's and new technical advances. With his most wise apprentice at his side, Ben, the two are a team that would not be matched. The old magic's was taught to them by some Wicca's who have recently been training with both Wood and Ben to learn the skill of what is to be a Jedi knight. 31 knights will be fighting the good fight from the south

In the North is the kingdom where all who dare to face the dark warriors will gather to protect their world and their all mighty Queen. Riley and Faith are nearby and are the first to arrive at the palace with 31 knights in training.

Dawn is resting in her bed with Giles at her side, holding her hand. She opens her eyes and sees the worried expression on his face. Dawn smiles at him to make him feel better, but no such luck.

"I'm okay," says Dawn trying to look convincing.

"No," says Giles trying to compose himself. "You're not."

"It was just dizziness. I'll be fine."

"Giles," says Tara as she enters the room. Giles turns to look at his wife. Tara lowers her head. "I'm sorry. I'll…"

"No, it's okay, Tara," says Giles. "What is it?"

"The Jedi knights are arriving."

"Go," says Dawn as she pushes Giles lightly on the arm. "You need to take care of that."

"I need to take care of you."

"I'll take care of her," says Tara. She walks over to Giles as he gets up from his chair alongside of Dawn's bed. "Go." Tara caresses his cheek. "She'll be fine."

Giles lets out a big sigh, then looks back at Dawn. He kisses the top of her forehead and then turns to Tara.

"Thank you." Giles pop kisses Tara, then he leaves the room.

"He's so romantic," says Dawn with a smile.

"Stop that," says Tara. "You know he is." Tara sits down next to Dawn. "What happened?"

"I was stressed out I guess. The war, Connor, the future, my children. It all mingled in my head and…"

"I know you're worried and I wish I could say that everything will turn out alright, but I can't."

"It's okay. I know that it's going to be hard, but as long as I have Connor, I know I'll be fine. Where is he?"

"Training I guess."

"No one told him."

"No."

"Maybe that's a good thing. I don't want him to worry."

"He should know about it. I'm not saying that this is a big bad secret and all, but don't you think that you shouldn't keep things from him?"

"I know. Talking about secrets. I have something to tell you, Tara."

"What?"

"Connor and I are…we're married."

"What!"

It is almost the end of the first day of evacuation for the kingdom. The ships are ready and pack to the maximum. Midnight upon them as the ships ready themselves to take off into space.

Meanwhile, on the spaceship wondering about space, Darla sees the spaceships heading out of Earth. She wonders why there are so many leaving. Darla touches the window and gets a vision. It's a nightmarish vision and she falls to the ground. Lindsay enters her room and sees her fall. He rushes over to her.

"Darla, what's wrong?" asks Lindsay.

"Connor is turning," says Darla as she starts to cry. "I didn't want that for him. I tried so hard to keep him away from this." Darla looks up at Lindsay, with tear stricken eyes. "Get him, please. Let's do what we wanted to do. The three of us start a new life somewhere out there and away from here."

"You want that?"

"Yes, I want to save my son. Please."

"I'll get him." Lindsay holds Darla close to him and rocks her back and forth as she continues to cry.

Back on Earth, Giles is speaking before the many knights that have arrived at the palace. He instructs them and tells them that the battle will be long and hard. The knights understood his instructions and ready themselves. Soon the knights could not all fit in the training room and some had to practice outdoors.

The next day, evacuation of the kingdom is done and the citizens around the globe are heeding Dawn's warning to leave earth. Dawn is surrounded by papers and is working closely with Wesley and Fred. Wesley told Fred to leave with the towns people, but she decided to stay and help with the battle.

The charts keep telling them that spaceships of the dark warriors are getting closer to them and can possibly make a landing in less than three days. This is good for the knights who have not arrived.

Later that night, Dawn is practicing with her light saber. Someone knocks on her door, but she ignores it. The person gets annoyed waiting, so he opens the door. It's Connor and he sees Dawn with the saber.

"What are you doing?" asks Connor.

"Practicing," replies Dawn.

"Don't."

"Why not?"

"Cause you are not going to be in this."

"Yes, I am."

"I don't want you to. It's too dangerous. I think that Giles will actually agree with me on this."

"I know that, but I won't listen to either of you."

"You want to put our children at risk?"

"I'm not doing this to hurt you or them. It's just something I need to do."

"I care about you, Dawn." Connor approaches her and caresses her cheek. Dawn looks at him and smiles. He leans over to her and kisses her softly on the lips. Dawn closes her eyes and enjoys the touch of his lips on hers.

"You don't know how much I miss that." She looks into his blue eyes as he pushes a strand of hair off her face. The two walk over to the bed. Connor helps Dawn up and she lies down. Connor lies next to her and they both stare at the ceiling. They turn their heads to each other.

Before they know it, the two fall asleep with Connor's hand over Dawn's belly and Dawn holding that hand over her belly.