OK onward to the next chap. Srry bout ne confusion caused by the jumping around in my chaps. I had spacer thingys between them but when I post they disappear. So im going 2 try some different 1s this time and they might work. O and I don't really no a whole lot about Celtic mythology and I hope I don't offend ne 1 by the made up excerpt in the story.

ShouldBeInHollyWood: It took me a while on some of the names, but most of them were ec cuz I read books with wacky names in them and then I just change 'em a bit. I'm trying really hard to put some Xan-man & Drew in it, but im not sure what 2 make them do. Suggestions?

EternalGorithim: Thanks; I thought that last chap was pretty cool 2. I have never cn Underworld but have kinda wanted 2, is it good? And what is a Gorithim, that u call urself an eternal 1?

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Learning

Giles stared down at the pile of books and papers that littered his table. Not an unusual sight in his home but one that was becoming increasingly tiresome. Ever since Buffy told me about the werewolves and what they said about Oz and the vampires my workload seems to have tripled. It was hard being the only Watcher among fifty or more slayers, not to mention Willow, Dawn and the havoc Xander and Andrew always seemed to be stirring up. Just last week they had opened a small portal and had then spent the rest of the day being chased around by Vampire Bunnies. And then they had the nerve to say that it was Giles's fault and he should have been more careful as to where he placed his books. Giles snorted at the memory, My fault indeed. Those two young rips would be rude to the pope.

Giles was currently searching his books for the names that Buffy said the werewolves called themselves. So far he'd had no luck at all. I had thought that the name Luca Stormpaw sounded familiar, and I'm quite sure I've read it somewhere. Struck with a sudden thought, Giles rushed over to one of the many bookshelves that stood up against the walls of the room. Running his fingers down the spines of the books until he had come to the one he wanted. It was titled: Fearless, a study of mythological Beasts. Giles hurriedly flipped through the pages of the book, finally stopping on page 377. Ah yes, here it is.

In Celtic mythology the god of the wolves was commonly referred to as Luca. He was said to be a terrifying sight, over seven feet tall, covered in hair and having teeth five inches long. It was also rumored that he could walk on two legs like a man. The Wicca of the Celtic village of Hornburg, spoke with the resident werewolves about him and discovered the wolf name for their god: Brodesh, which translates, Stormpaw.

There were several incidents in the late 1200's, lack of rain, massacres of sheep and chicken that were blamed on Stormpaw. But research by the Counsel of Watchers has discovered the real cause of these happenings was a Gamlish demon, and so Luca Stormpaw has been discarded as legend only.

Giles stared at the page for a moment before putting the book down on the table and pouring himself a cup of tea. A god. The leader of this pack, the Direwolves has named himself after a god. How very foolish of him. Gods are very temperamental, hard to deal with. I wonder what He thinks of all this. But then of course the god may just be pure legend and not real at all. That would explain why the Werewolf would dare to call himself by such a name. And besides, he's the wolf not me, he would know if his god was real or not. Or would he? Giles knew some that people did not believe in gods, even if they were of the same kind. The Luca Stormpaw Buffy had met may not believe in, or even know about his namesake.

Oh, well. At least the finding of this one name had given an idea as to where to look for the other names. And it had jogged his memory so now he remembered that he had also read about a Hura Veilsong somewhere, and Balkar Longsight sounded Russian. He'd better get to researching, and maybe call Willow and some of the slayers to help him. But he would not call Xander or Andrew. No I most certainly will not. It might be nice to be sure of their location and what they were doing, but the mere thought of having to watch their antics gave Giles a headache. Buffy said that Dawn was doing mythology in school this week; perhaps she would like to help.

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Dawn shoved her books in her locker and got ready for a free period, study group had been canceled because every one besides Dawn, Marissa and Fae, were sick. What's going on? They were the only kids in the whole school that were sick, and Dawn hoped fervently that she didn't get sick too. Marissa looked kinda gray but still came to school. Fae looked as fine as he did the other day, and Dawn didn't feel sick. Maybe they went out to eat and ate some bad noodles or something.

Dawn decided to do to the Library and do some studying, maybe she would get that History report done so she could go with Willow and Faith to one of the better clubs they had found. Maybe Fae will be in the Library and he can help me. Dawn grinned at the thought; she would definitely be done in time with Fae's help. He knew all the answers in history class. And he's VERY good looking. Which is a major plus, I mean how often is it that you find a smart cute guy?

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Buffy paused in her routine to look around the gym at all the other slayers working out. They were strong. They had the power. Beauty and a kick-but fight routine, what more could evil ask not for? Buffy winced as Xander got kicked ribs by the slayer he was holding the board for. The girl immediately told Xander it was his fault, he was holding it to high. Xander stared at her in disbelief. Buffy clapped a hand over her mouth so Xander wouldn't see her laughing.The girl who had kicked Xander was a newbie to the slayer gig, like most of the girls in the room; they hadn't found Ashley until last week. So she was way out of it, and there was the fact that she was a bit of a bimbo, total airhead. But then since she was only seven years old and Xander was holding the board a little too high, she could be excused.

Last week Buffy had bullied Andrew and Xander into helping out with the training. It was going pretty well, surprisingly enough. With the exception of the boys getting beat up, there were no problems or complaints. In fact the newest slayers and the young ones all seemed too much in awe of Xander and Andrew to give them a hard time. Some of the girls had even formed an Andrew Fan club, and had taken up talking like him. And it wasn't just the younger girls; a lot of the older girls had crushes on Xander. Which stands to reason, he's not a bad looking guy. Just a bit of a dope really.

Buffy finished up her routine with a few choice paunches and kicks. She picked up her towel and headed for the showers. Despite having little slayage to do she was feeling good. Strong. Well I pretty much always feel strong. She was surprised she felt this way really, she hadn't had a good slay since Sunnydale. Last night was no exception. Man its no wonder the vamps are hiding. I wouldn't want to meet any of those werewolves in an alley after dark. Buffy shuddered just thinking about it.

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After Buffy had showered she headed for Giles' loft. As she walked along the street she noticed again how clean every thing was. How do they do it? Do they have some kind of demon that eats trash or something? Is there even such a thing as a demon that eats trash? Buffy shook her head and walked on.

Giles lived in what Faith called the 'snooty side of town'. All the high dollar apartments and flats were on this side of town, all the ones she couldn't afford. Giles had offered, but Buffy decided to foot the bill herself. Most of the other slayers could afford to live in this end either, and it made Buffy feel more like one of them to live with them. Almost literally, as more than half the apartments in her complex were rented by slayers. Xander and Andrew lived with Giles until they could afford a place of their own. Willow had offered and so had Buffy, for them to live with them and give Giles a break. But Giles thought it more proper for all the guys to be in the same house. Buffy could see the reason in that, besides if the boys lived near the slayers they would probably be mobbed or something. That made Buffy laugh; she was still having trouble believing Andrew had a Fan club.

Buffy got to Giles' door and raised her had to knock, only to have the door be opened before she could. Giles' anxious face appeared in the doorway. "Buffy I'm so glad you're here. I have some important news."

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More cliffies! And I'll have u no this is my second posting 2day! YAY ME! Please R&R.