Author's note: Helloooo this is another short chapter, I'm getting the beginnings of writer's block, so if the chapters are short and sweet it's me clearing a blockage lol. In this chapter you will notice that Kennedy has an apartment. Let's just say it's cause she didn't want to live in a warehouse full of loads of smelly vamps (Who could blame her!). Thanks again for the reviews! They make me happy and when I'm happy I type faster lol. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I own nothing Joss owns everything (Except Olmeck, he's mine unfortunately).

Chapter 20

RESTFIELD CEMETARY - NIGHT

Buffy froze as she felt Kennedy's teeth graze her neck, breaking from her stupor she brought her head up and smashed it into Kennedy's face. Kennedy yelped in pain, and momentarily loosened her grip on Buffy. Seeing her chance, she brought her legs up into Kennedy's chest, and pushed with all her might, sending Kennedy sailing over her over her head. Quickly jumping to her feet she took up a defensive stance as Kennedy climbed to her feet and charged at her once more.

Kennedy leapt through the air heading straight for her, Buffy barely managed to dive out of the way in time. She was still climbing to her feet when Kennedy came charging at her again, having no time to move out of the way Buffy braced herself for the impact. Distantly she thought she heard something fast approaching from behind her. She watched in horror as Kennedy leapt into the air heading straight for her throat. However her fear turned to surprise as a large dark mass leapt over the top of her and slammed into Kennedy, stopping her deadly assault, and knocking her halfway across the cemetery.

When the other thing landed in front of her Buffy saw that it was Faith in Garou form. Talk about good timing she thought. Faith stood protectively in front of Buffy as Kennedy ran at them once again.

Faith went down on all fours and let out a loud roar of fury. Kennedy, slammed on the breaks and skidded to a halt several feet from them. She glanced at the Garou fearfully. The wolf in her recognised that Faith was the dominant one, and didn't want to attack. However the slayer in her cried out for bloodshed. She fell to the ground and cried out in pain as the wolf in her retreated and she began to change back into her human form. Slowly rising to her feet she glanced over at Buffy and Faith. "This ain't over yet Buffy, you may have one this round but next time I see you, you won't be able to stop me." she said before running off into the darkness.

Faith made to chase after her but Buffy stopped her. "Let her go, we'll deal with her later." she said tiredly. Faith nodded reluctantly and began to change back to her human form. She walked over to Buffy and helped her to her feet.

"Are you okay B?" she asked in concern, checking her over for any injuries.

"I'm fine." Buffy answered, smiling at Faith reassuringly. "How did you know where to find me?" she asked curiously.

"Didn't take as long at Giles's as I expected, an I thought you could do with some company, so I followed your scent." Faith replied sheepishly.

"Well good thing you turned up when you did." Buffy said, subconsciously raising a hand to her neck. It was then Faith noticed the scratches on Buffy's neck.

Gently cupping Buffy's neck with her hand, she lightly ran her thumb over one of the scratches.

"She tried to bite you." she stated quietly.

"Faith it's okay." Buffy said seeing the look of guilt on Faith's face.

"No B, it's my fault she's infected, I made her what she is! If she'd bit you…….." Faith trailed off and began pacing up and down. Buffy walked over to Faith and grabbed her arms forcing her to stop and look at her.

"Faith, listen to me it's not your fault. You weren't in control when you bit her. And last time I checked you where acting in defence. She would have killed you if you hadn't." Buffy said.

Faith sighed sadly "I can't stand the thought of anything happening to you because of me." she said looking into Buffy's eyes.

"I feel the same." she replied solemnly. "God this whole thing sucks." she exclaimed.

"Well you know what they say B." Faith said. "Life's a bitch."

Buffy snorted gently "You got that right." she replied linking arms with Faith. "I think I've had enough excitement for one night, how about we go home, cuddle in front of the T.V and watch a fluffy movie?" she asked.

"Sounds good to me." she replied leading Buffy out of the cemetery and towards her bike.

KENNEDY'S APARTMENT

(Kennedy's P.O.V)

Man I'm pissed, I think she broke my nose! I so nearly had her, if it hadn't been for that stupid Garou showing up when she did. Can't believe I froze like that, I mean I wanted to attack it, but the stupid wolf part of me was too afraid. I mean what's the point of being able to change into a wolf thing if I can't have complete control to do what I want. But man the look on Buffy's face was priceless, it cracks me up just thinking about it. I'll have to ask Olmeck to teach me how to get better control, that way I can kill Buffy and her girlfriend without having a spaz attack like last time.

Olmeck was right though, I am faster and stronger than she is and man does she know it! Can't wait for this ceremony thing he was on about. Once that happens Olmeck says I'll be unstoppable and the first person I'm going to make aware of that fact will be Buffy freakin Summers.

tbc.