Chapter 20
The next morning when everyone gathered back at the mansion the mood vacillated wildly. Dawn was regaling everyone with tales of her first date, and the atrocious behavior of Sam and Dean. While everyone tried to not ask John and Giles what exactly happened to Riley.
"They were incorrigible. Dean kept throwing popcorn at the back of Dave's head." Dawn ranted, as Xander laughed hysterically at the image and Buffy gave Dean a high five.
"And Sam, Sam, my future husband and bonded soul mate, what did he do? Why he kept score! One point for contact, Two points if it got stuck in hair, and Three points if a piece went down the back of a shirt." Finished with a huff looking around for any type of support that didn't involve giggling.
She was quickly disillusioned as even Tara, sweet Tara was giggling so hard she couldn't speak. "Oh come on it's not that funny, in fact it's not funny at ALL. Dave was so sweet about the whole thing too, he never once got mad."
"I'm sorry Dawnie, I really am, but it is funny, it fact it's down right hysterical." Willow gasped out still trying to catch her breath.
"Ugh!" Dawn growled as she stomped her foot in frustration over her lack of support.
"So how was the date otherwise?" John asked trying to change the subject.
"Smiling shyly Dawn answered, "It was wonderful. He was really sweet and he bought my ticket, and the movie was funny, and he does the funniest Jack Black impersonation." Dawn trailed off as she realized she was blushing madly and babbling.
"Sounds like you had a good time." Giles chuckled.
"It was very nice." Dawn agreed, "Even with Frick and Frack sitting behind us the entire time." The last part was said grudgingly.
"Oh," Buffy finally gasped out. "I'm happy for you Dawn, every girl deserves a good first date. Mine was awful. Bobby Friely in the eighth grade. He spent the entire movie shooting spitballs at people in front of us until we got kicked out of the movie. And I had to buy my own ticket." Buffy finished with a laugh.
"Oh please, you children were there when I tried to ask Jenny out on a date." Giles started, remembering his girlfriend fondly. "A more utterly humiliating experience I've never had."
"Oh please that was nothing compared to the time I asked Buffy out." Xander supplied. "I think the phrase, mate, and the migratory actions of birds was used."
"Oh yeah," Willow squealed excitedly. "It was so funny."
"Uhm excuse me Malcolm anyone?" Xander shot back with a smile.
"Please, I met Jessica when she hit me with a car." Sam volunteered.
"What!" Buffy exclaimed.
"I'm going to want an explanation for that son." John said looking at Sam incredulously.
"It was just a tap, I was crossing the street and she was talking on a cell phone and eased up off the brake a little. She was so mortified."
"See now it makes perfect sense. I knew there was no way you could land a girl as fine as Jessica. It was guilt all along that kept her with you." Dean teased.
"Oh ha, ha." Sam said rolling his eyes.
"Well as much fun as this reminiscing is, we'd better get down to work." Giles broke in gently.
Everyone sighed in agreement and looked around waiting for the first person to speak. As per usual Giles took on the responsability.
"As everyone is aware, we didn't get as much as we hoped out of the demon that killed Riley. What we did get was encouraging though. We do now know for a fact that Glory and Aaquerafet have no idea who or what are the key and lock. This is very good news for us. What we don't still know is when and how they are going to attack and time is running short." Giles broke off and looked at John who picked up.
"Now the training is coming along nicely, but there are too many variables, the most important being we still don't know how Dawn and Sam are supposed to kill Glory and Aaquerfet. We also need to focus on how we're going to defeat an army of minions that will be with them." John added that additional tidbit.
"Willow, Tara, John and I both believe this is going to rely heavily on the two of you." Giles said picking back up. "We are going to need more then defensive spells and a lot of them. Blocks, and shields, not to mention a few fire spells, and instant sun light spells." Giles addressed the two girls.
"Xander, you Anya and I are on holy water duty." We need to bless and sanctify large quantities of water. This is going to take time, and patience. Especially for you Xander since it will involve you learning Latin." John admitted roughly.
"Buffy, Dean, Sam, and Dawn you four need to make sure you're ready. All power levels need to be at a go, and it is vital that you get used to working with the scythe. Also I want daily meditation to see if the answer to how to kill Glory and Aaquerafet is located somewhere within your past lives." Giles spoke up.
"And lastly." John spoke up looking very apologetic. "We need to know how the absence of Riley is going to affect the future. Sam we need you to have another vision."
"What!" Dawn jumped up. She'd been agreeing with the plane so far, but this was out of the question. " Do you have any idea how painful those visions are, not to mention fluid? And you want him to have one voluntarily? Are you crazy?"
"Dawn, calm down." Sam said as he grabbed Dawn and pulled her too him. "This is the only thing to do, and it's my duty you know this."
"Sam you can't expect me to go along with something that's going to cause you excruciating pain." Dawn sighed.
"Dawn this is my gift, and it's my destiny. I have to embrace it or I could risk losing everything. I won't take that chance. I will gladly suffer a few moments of pain to guarantee that we all survive the battle." Sam spoke earnestly.
Letting go of her anger Dawn knew that Sam was right. She just didn't have to like it.
Sensing it was time to get started now that all objections had been noted Giles once again spoke. "Willow, Tara I have brought various spell books that should help you. Xander, Anya if you would follow John he's going to get you started on Latin. Buffy Dean if you would help Sam, and Dawn with their meditations, and call immediately if you get any information." As Giles finished speaking he ushered Willow and Tara into the kitchen leaving the foursome alone in the living room.
"Okay." Buffy spoke looking at Dawn apologetically. "Sam do you have any idea on how to have a vision?"
"Not a damn clue." Sam smirked ironically.
"We could try the whole meditation route see if you could tap into that portion of your brain." Dean offered.
"Oh wait. Cordelia!" Buffy exclaimed. "Maybe she will know a way."
"Whose Cordelia?" Sam asked looking curious.
"She went to high school with us, she works for Angel now and is a seer. She's been one for going on two years now, so she's bound to have some advice." Buffy rattled.
"Worth a shot, let's give her a call." Sam said sounding interested in meeting someone in the same boat he was.
Buffy grabbed the phone and put it on speaker as she dialed the familiar number.
"Angel Investigations, we help the hopeless." Cordelia's voice rang though the room as she answered the phone.
"Cordy its Buffy." Buffy answered.
"Buffy! What did you do?" Cordy's voice sounded happy and awed as she shouted the question at the slayer.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Buffy asked looking apprehensive. "I didn't do anything?"
"Don't worry it's nothing bad, in fact I want to thank you." Cordy's laugh echoed.
"Oh well it that case, yeah it was all me." Buffy said still mystified.
"I don't know what you and Angel talked about last night, but he's positively giddy this morning. I've never seen him this happy or relaxed what did you tell him?" Cordelia voice was filled with curiosity.
Letting out a laugh Buffy said, "Oh you know the usual hi, how are you, we've got an apocalypse and oh yeah I'm bonded to another guy for the rest of my life." Buffy deadpanned.
There was silence on the other end of the line as Cordy processed Buffy's words finally she said, "Seriously?"
"Yep." Dean spoke up enjoying the joke, and glad Buffy and Angel were able to resolve their issues. "Name's Dean and it's nice to meet you."
"Yeah it was a shock to me as well." Buffy broke in before Dean could continue. "But in a good way it allowed Angel and I to move on and become something new to each other. We can now be friends and it's gratifying." Buffy admitted. "Angel will fill you in on the whole story. In fact it's why I'm calling."
"Hey Buffy for you anything as long as I don't have to deal with a broody Angel." Cordy said sounding mystified at yet another piece of the Buffy and Angel show.
"I've got a friend here who's a seer, and we need him to have a vision. Problem is we don't know how to trigger one, or even if it's possible. He's still kind of new to the game, he's only been having visions for 9 months, so we were hoping for a suggestion." Buffy finished noticing that everyone was holding their breath as they waited for an answer.
"See this is why I'm so glad I don't live in Sunnyhell anymore." Cordy finally answered with an exasperated sigh. "Let me think, the problem with trying to force a vision is that if you try too hard you can create a block instead of an opening. Then the next time they send a vision it can be twice as painful since it has to shatter the block."
"See yet another reason Sam doesn't need to be doing this." Dawn spoke up pointing a finger at the phone.
"She didn't say it couldn't be done, just that I need to be careful." Sam addressed Dawn his eyes begging for her to understand.
"Was that your seer speaking?" Cordy asked.
"Sorry about that, I'm Sam Winchester, and yes I'm the seer." Sam answered Cordy's question.
"Tell you what…." Cordy started only to let out a groan of pain as she was slammed with a vision. "Speak of the devil" she managed to get out before the pain overwhelmed her.
The foursome could hear Angel voice calling out to Cordy as he ran to her side.
"Angel" Buffy spoke her voice laced with fear and concern.
"Buffy what's wrong? Angel asked as he tended to Cordelia.
"Nothing we were getting help from Cordy about visions for Sam and she just cried out in pain. Is she okay?" Buffy said getting a little hysterical.
"Yes Buffy she'll be fine, she's just having a vision. They can be incapacitating." Angel's voice
"Tell me about it." Sam and Dawn's voice said simultaneously.
"God Angel I'm so sorry." Buffy said feeling like it was her fault.
"Buffy you have nothing to apologize for, the vision was going to come with or with out your call." Angel said then the group heard him address Cordelia, "Cordy you okay?"
"Ugh! Pack your bags Angel and grab Gunn and Wesley we're heading towards Sunnydale." Cordy's voice sounded both tired and determined. She then addressed the crowd in the mansion, "Buffy looks like you're getting reinforcements we'll be there in about 5 hours."
"Okay." Buffy said looking stunned. "I'm assuming we'll get an explanation then?"
"Don' worry all will be revealed, and hey Sam?" Cordy's voice queried sounding stronger every second.
"Yeah." Sam voice was laced with sympathy and understanding.
"Wait till I get there before you try to have a vision. It will be easier if I can walk you through the process okay?" Cordy's voice was kind.
"Don't worry we've got plenty of stuff to work on till you get here." Sam acknowledged.
Buffy quickly finished saying goodbye to Angel and hung up still looking surprised at the idea of Angel and his crew coming back to Sunnydale. Looking over at Dean Buffy started, "Uhm Dean?"
"Hey Sam why don't you and Dawn go round up the rest of the crew in the kitchen so we can fill them in. Buffy and I will be in, in a sec okay?" Dean asked as he shot his little brother a wink.
"Gotcha." Sam drawled as he led Dawn out of the room who was shooting her sister sympathetic glances.
As Sam and Dawn exited Dean crossed over to Buffy and wrapped his arms around her from behind. Leaning down and speaking softly in her ear he asked, "Okay, blondie, what's going on in that head of yours."
Buffy spun around at the teasing tone, and was shocked even more by the look of curiosity and good humor that was radiating off of Dean. "You mean you're okay with Angel coming?"
Dean let out a frustrated sigh and rubbed his forehead as he motioned for Buffy to take a seat on the couch. Sitting beside her Dean pulled her close as he said, "Buffy I don't like to speak ill of the dead, but I'm not Riley. I'm not some insecure jealous guy whose going to freak out if your ex-boyfriend is in town. Buffy we're in the middle of an apocalypse and I'll accept Angel's help gladly. But more then that this guy's important to you, so he's okay in my book. Answer me this, do you think Angel has a hidden agenda where he's going to try and win you back while he's here?" Dean asked Buffy earnestly.
"Oh my God no. Angel would never do that, we're just friends." Buffy said emphatically.
"Then what's the problem hon." Dean asked with a smirk as he took Buffy's face in his hands and placed a light, short kiss on her lips. "I know Riley made you feel bad about having feeling's for Angel, but Buffy that's not the way I work. I want to meet the guy. Sounds like a hell of a guy, and I see no reason why we can't get along." Dean finished.
Buffy stared at Dean for a second and then said, "Remember last night when you said you weren't in love with me yet?" At Dean's unsure nod Buffy continued, "Well I just got a whole lot closer to being in love with you." At Dean's grin Buffy leaned in and wrapped her arms around Dean's neck and pulled him to her for a kiss that was neither light nor short.
Breaking away after a few moments, and slightly out of breath Dean said hoarsely, "Baby we'd better get to the briefing before I can't stop, but please keep that thought."
Her own eyes slightly glazed Buffy took a deep breath and said, "Oh you'd better believe it."
As the duo walked towards the kitchen Dean stopped Buffy with a hand on the arm and said, "I know it's rather personal, but you might want to fill everyone in on recent developments concerning you and Angel. It might spare you some of those sympathetic glances and concerned looks that make you crazy."
Snorting Buffy replied, "Good idea." Before heading into the kitchen with Dean following.
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The black car sped down the highway going at least fifteen miles over the designated speed limit. Charles Gunn was driving while his girl Fred was nestled at his side. Cordelia sat on the other side of Fred with sunglasses on and her head resting on a pillow as she continued to recuperate from her previous vision. Lorne and Wesley occupied the back seat with Angel folded uncomfortably in the trunk. In order to be briefed before they arrived they had ripped a whole from the trunk into the back seat of the car so Angel could fill them in on what was going on.
"So let me get this straight." Gunn spoke sounding highly confused, "Your girl, the one you've been in love with for years, the girl who caused you to lose your soul with perfect happiness, this same girl is soul bonded to some new guy and your happy about it?" Gunn looked in the mirror to see if Wesley or Lorne comprehended this unusual development.
"It's hard to explain Gunn." Angels muffled voice came from the trunk. "Buffy didn't ask for this, but it's really a good thing. Look Buffy and I will always love each other, but every time we've tried to be in love it's ended in death and tragedy. What made the situation truly horrible was that we had to cut each other out of our lives to move on, and now we don't have to do that anymore. The pressure and fear's all gone, the bond with Dean guarantees that's the case. We can now be friends without worrying if it's going to cost me my soul. Buffy was the first friend I'd had in 100 years and losing that was almost the hardest thing about losing her. I never thought I'd get to be apart of her life again, but now I can be, it's a relief." Angels voice sounded frustrated and yet full of happiness as he tried to explain the reasoning to his friends.
"I think it's great Angel." Cordy piped up from the front seat, "It will be good for you to have someone who understands what it's like to have the world on their shoulders."
Knowing how much that must have cost her, Angel once again marveled at the newfound strength and maturity of Cordelia Chase. "Thanks Cordy"
"So now that we know Angel is going to go all broody on us why don't you fill us in on why we're heading towards Sunnydale? I mean apocalypse are not really our thing we handle the whole lost soul thing, not end of the world." Lorne chimed in curious and a little apprehensive about what they were going to face in Sunnydale.
"Angel's got more info then me, my vision just made it very clear we needed to get to Sunnydale stat." Cordelia said from the front, not even bothering to open her eyes.
"Well it's a long and complicated story." Angel started "Have any of you ever heard of John Winchester or his sons, Dean and Sam?"
"Oh Lordy, Angelcakes please tell me we're not going to fight the demon that destroyed that mans family?" Lorne said as he dropped his head in his hands.
"You know him Lorne?" Fred's sweet voice asked curiously.
"I read him once about 10 years ago. That man had more determination then a pack of vampires locked in a blood bank." Lorne groaned. "And he was hunting a seriously big bad evil."
"All right someone needs to explain, cause I'm getting down right curious here." Gunn said as Lorne continued to shake his head.
"Well according to Buffy it all began with a dream." Angel began.
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Three hours later when the Fang Gang arrived at the mansion both Angel's group and Buffy's group had been filled in on the events of the last couple of days. Needless to say there had been a lot of questions from both sides. Gunn, Fred, and Wesley had pelted Angel and Lorne with questions about the Winchester men all three were suitably impressed by their accomplishment. Dean had to take Xander aside and give him a hard lecture when Xander had started making derogatory comments about Angel. Dean knew enough to know that Xander would never be Angel's best friend, but Dean would be damned if he'd let Xander blatantly insult the guy. After telling Xander Buffy would never let anyone insult him he should have the common courtesy not to insult someone Buffy cares about. Of course being Dean he'd also added that he'd kick Xander's ass if he continued, and then he'd tell Anya that Xander was obviously still carrying a torch for Buffy. Xander had paled at that thought and had started to defend himself vehemently before Dean asked him how he would like to watch Anya behaving in a similar way over another guy. That finally pushed the point home, and after a quick apology to Buffy Xander kept his mouth shut whenever Angel's name was mentioned. On the safe side he also lavished attention on Anya and told her repeatedly how much he loved her.
As everyone gathered in the mansion living room Buffy stood up and began introductions. "Welcome guys, and thanks for coming. I'm Buffy for those of you I don't know." She smiled in Lorne's direction. "And this is Dean, Dawn, Sam, Willow, Tara, Xander, Anya, Giles, and John."
Angel in turn stood up and said, "It's good to see you again Buffy, and we're glad to be here. This is Cordelia, Gunn, Fred, Wesley, and Lorne."
"So is everyone up to date on what's going on, and does anyone have any questions?" Buffy asked looking around the room.
"I know I'm curious about Cordy's vision." Willow raised her hand from the door near the kitchen.
"Don't have to raise your hand Will you can just speak up." Buffy said with a wink and then turned to Cordelia. "I know I'm curious about that as well, and Cordy I'm so sorry if our talk somehow initiated a vision. After watching Sam go through one I know how painful they can be." Buffy bit her lip regretfully.
Observing the blonde slayer with out bias for the first time Cordy smiled and said, "Don't worry Buffy it's not your fault. That's the way visions go, as far as details this one was a little lax. It was more of a feeling of urgency that we come to Sunnydale as soon as possible. I saw everyone in this room, but there were no details concerning the upcoming battle, sorry."
"You don't have anything to apologize for Cordy. I'm just pissed you had to endure that kind of pain for nothing more then an invite." Buffy said frustrated with the lack of care the PTB's seemed to extend towards their people.
"Well since there don't appear to be any questions I suggest we get to work." Giles broke in. "If you don't mind I would like Fred and Lorne to work with Willow and Tara, I know you don't have much experience with magic my dear." Giles addressed Fred concern. "But from what I understand your intellect is dizzying and your help will be I'm sure invaluable. Wesley if you and Gunn would work with John, Xander and Anya we need to get as much holy water converted as possible. Apparently John has invented a holy water hand grenade that he swears by. And knowing the man like I know do, I am filled with apprehension as well as glee over the prospect of trying them out." The last was addressed towards John, but both Dean and Sam chuckled at the truth of that statement. Their dad's definition of fun did tend to differ from everyone else's, (for example baiting an evil spirit whose killed five people already, and you're unarmed and without salt. Too anyone else it would be scary, too John Winchester it was fun.)
"Angel I would like you and Cordelia to work with Buffy, Dean, Sam and Dawn. We need Cordelia to get Sam as well informed as possible on how to call up a vision deliberately. Angel you can work with Buffy, Dean and Dawn on getting any weapons you brought cataloged, so we can determine any holes that need filling." Giles looked around the room and then said, "Since I hear no objections I'm assuming everyone is good with their assigned tasks, so let's get to work."
Everyone got up and began heading off with their assigned group. Willow and Fred had already started chatting and were currently bonding over the molecular structure of left over DNA, while Tara, Lorne and Giles followed them into the kitchen with matching wry grins.
"It's so nice to meet someone else who's studied the breakdown of demon DNA." Fred gushed.
"I know, after growing up on a hellmouth my curiosity and late nights at the school got the best of me." Willow admitted. "I mean we were strictly backup too Buffy, so there was a lot of free time while she slayed."
"I know what you mean." Fred commiserated. "And it's not like you can go home, because you'll just drive yourself crazy worrying about whether or not they're alive."
"So you might as well keep your mind occupied." Willow finished for her. "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship Fred."
Giggling like a schoolgirl Fred answered with, "Absolutely."
Tara was speaking with Lorne and said, "I love your color green. It's always been a favorite of mine, if you don't mind me saying." She stammered not wanting to offend Lorne.
"Sweetcakes, you are too precious for words. Trust no offense taken in fact I can't remember the time I received a sweeter compliment, thank you." The green demon replied with a wink and a smile.
"I'm so glad. So what do you do, Lorne?" Tara asked quickly warming up to the outgoing demon.
"I run a karaoke bar in L.A. called Caritas, it's a sanctuary for demons and human's alike. I'm an empathy demon so I can read your aura and the path you need to take, when you sing. It's a big hit." Lorne gestured dramatically.
"Oh I bet." Tara said, "Tell me more." Tara couldn't help but be fascinated by the charismatic Lorne as he began to weave tales of life in L.A.
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In the backyard Gunn and John were having a lively conversation about weapons and tactics. The younger man was fast becoming in awe of the older hunter and was eager for any and all words of wisdom. Wesley was working with Xander and Anya on the correct pronunciation concerning Latin. He was much more patient then John, and Xander and Anya felt the difference immediately.
"Wes I never thought I'd say this what with the way you left and all, but it's good to see you man." Xander stated not nearly as nervous about getting the Latin wrong with Wes then with John.
Glancing over at John Wesley shot Xander a wry grin and said, "You mean I don't strike the same fear into you as John, surely you jest. I am the penical of manhood all tremble before me." Wesley puffed out his chest and banged on it with his fist as he said the last part.
Both Xander and Anya cracked up and started laughing hysterically. Curious at the sound of laughter, John and Gunn crossed to their comrades and Gunn asked the only person not laughing, "Yo, Wes wants up with the hysterical duo, you say something funny?"
"The price of tea in China." Wes said blandly, which of course cracked Xander and Anya up even more.
Shaking his head John looked at Gunn to see if he had any idea what was going on.
Gunn simply shrugged his shoulders and said, "Whatever dude, start teaching me Latin." And with that everyone refocused on the job at hand.
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In the living room sparks were flying between Cordelia and Sam, much to the amusement of Dawn and Dean, and much to the consternation of Buffy and Angel.
Angel couldn't help but be amazed at how relaxed Dawn was about the whole situation. Though he mused, "I guess that's the whole point." Determined not to stand in the way and act like an overprotective idiot Angel reminded himself to breath and focused back on weapons.
"Don't worry, Angel Sam's a great guy he'd never hurt Cordelia." Dawn said as she wrapped her arms around Angel for a hug.
"What if it's unintentional? I mean say they get involved, what happens when he's ready to move on with you, he just tosses Cordy aside? Thanks for being a good bed warmer, but my soul mate beckons." Angel.
"Dude, my brother would never do that, so chill out. It's some harmless flirting, not to mention Cordelia seems like someone who knows what's going on. If those two do decide to have a fling both parties will be aware of the facts. Besides the whole Dawn things at least 5 years in the future, I mean what Sammy's supposed to live like a monk while Dawn grows up. That would be just cruel." Dean finished with a smirk and a wink.
Rubbing his face Angel replied, "I know you're right, but I can't help but worry. Cordelia's become like a sister to me and I don't want her to get hurt."
"Well I don't think you have anything to worry about. Hey wait a minute that's my axe! I've been looking for that for the last two years you big thief!" The last was shouted as Buffy lunged for her long lost favorite axe.
"Oh yeah sorry about that, must have gotten packed in my stuff accidentally." Angel grinned sheepishly.
"Yeah right, I remember how much you loved this axe." Buffy rolled her eyes and shot Angel a mock glare.
"Speaking of missing weapons, isn't that my short sword!" Angel suddenly exclaimed crossing to pick up the missing weapon.
"Oh yeah, must have left it here by accident." Buffy grimaced as she watched Angel pick up the weapon.
Looking at Buffy and pursing his lips in thought after a few moments Angel finally said, "Straight trade work with you?"
"Deal" Buffy answered immediately and grabbed the short sword out of Angel's hands.
Dean and Dawn grinned at each other as Dawn leaned over and whispered, "It's better then cable."
Snorting with laughter Dean nodded his head in agreement.
On the other side of the room Sam was quickly falling under the spell of one Cordelia Chase. "So how long have you been a seer?" Sam asked.
"Going on two years now. I wasn't always Angel's seer; there was someone else a great guy named Doyle. He sacrificed his life to save the lives of hundreds, but before he did he passed along the gift of sight to me so that I could continue his work." Cordy said remembering the half demon with fondness and regret.
"I bet that was a lifestyle change." Sam said wryly.
Laughing Cordelia admitted "Yeah there were times I thought it was more of a punishment then a gift."
"Well I find that shocking. I mean why would you think hazy visions, and excruciating pain could be anything but a gift." Sam joked.
"What can I say, I'm slow." Cordy shot back finding herself inexplicably attracted to Samuel Winchester.
Biting his bottom lip as he looked at Cordelia intently Sam finally spoke, "You know the situation I'm in with Dawn right?"
Sensing instinctively where Sam was going Cordy considered Sam's question for a moment before smiling slowing and saying, "100."
"Good, good." Sam said grinning and nodding his head. "Then would you like to have dinner with me once this apocalypse is over?"
"If there was one thing I learned from going to high school on a hellmouth it was never wait, how about we sneak out sometime tomorrow. They have to let us have breaks otherwise we'll kill each other." Cordy answered with her usual air of confidence.
"Good point, tomorrow it is. Now we'd better get to work before Giles comes in and wants a progress report." Sam said feeling exhilarated.
"Oh yeah, no Ripper for me thank you." Cordy held up both hands. "Oh the ground mister and start breathing deeply." She ordered as she sat in front on Sam on the ground.
Further instructions were interrupted however by a familiar voice coming from the front door saying, "Where in the hell are you wankers. I've got some big news, and I need some cash." Spike stopped short as he saw Cordelia and Angel. "Ah hell who invited Peaches, and Ms Bitches A lot to the party."
Angels growled filled the room as he roared, "SPIKE!"
"Oops." Buffy said grimacing for real this time and then added. "Did we forget to mention him?"
To be continued.
Well I'm back and it didn't even take a full week. I sat down yesterday and started writing and couldn't stop. It was great. I hope everyone likes the update, and please please please please review. They really do make my day. Also please let me know what you think of the revamped chapters. I think they flow better then they originally did, or at least I hope they do. Have a great weekend, and remember reviews inspire, and inspiration leads to writing, so if you want more let me know what you think.
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