Disclaimer- Should of done this on the first 2 chapters lesson learnt lol I do not own Buffy The Vampire Slayer or any of the Characters

Let me know what you think and if your interested in this story, if there is interest I will post the next chapter in a couple of days

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Buffy jolted upright in bed a sudden feeling of Panic,terror and Anxiety overwhelming her to the point it was almost unbearable….but she knew immediately these weren't her feelings,sure she was stressed-Understatement of the century- but this was something different. THIS was agony.

Looking around her darkened bedroom she could just about make out the shape of Spikes body laying on the floor under a blanket, he'd opted to sleep in Buffys room with the drapes drawn 24/7 to give Faith the basement for privacy.after years incarcerated with a bunch of women the last thing she needed was to share a house with a bunch of girls and the basement was the perfect place to be out of the way but still accessible.

FAITH!!

Buffy shot out of bed in the direction of the door careful to avoid trampling Spike underfoot,she descended through the house to the basement door,the feeling of pure terror intensified with every step,pausing momentarily before reaching out for the Door knob….

'This was Faith' she thought to herself a mess of mixed emotions bubbling to the surface. 'why should I care,after everything she's done?!'.But that thought was soon replaced,Faith had done truly evil things but this wasn't about Her.it was about the safety off everyone in her care right now and if Faith was currently in an emotional state it wouldn't be long before the volatile slayer handled it the only way she knew how…with violence. And on that note she forced her body through the door and down the stairs.

She was unprepared for the scene that laid before her.

Faith was asleep on the Bed in the throws of a night terror crying out for Buffy. it took a moment to process what was happening before Buffys Slayer senses took over and she realised they were not alone in the room.

Sure enough drawing her attention to the corner of the room she could just make out a Shadowy figure.But it paid no mind to the Slayer by the stairs, instead choosing to focus all its attention to the one in the bed.

Buffys blood ran cold. The figure needed no introduction. She had become accustomed to its presence whatever form it was in….The First.

"Get out!!!"

The figure chuckled "She always was a little Fire cracker. Thankyou for bringing her Home" Finally turning its attention onto the Blonde Woman.

The Mayor. Ofcourse it would take the shape of the Mayor. Who else could torture Faith the way the memory of him would.

With as much Venom as she could muster she repeated herself not taking her eyes off of Faith 'GET OUT!!'

And with an eery laugh the figure was gone…for now.

Buffy stood for a moment contemplating the Slayer that lay before her with a pang of guilt. Faith HAD done some terrible things but hasn't she just helped save Angel? And hadn't she come back to Sunnydale to help her and her friends knowing she might die? And what did the First mean by 'bringing her Home'?? Was that it's plan all along?

Buffy was pulled from her thoughts by a sudden outcry from The writhing Slayer on the bed causing her to spring into action.

"Faith…." She spoke as softly as she could to not evoke a knee jerk reaction from the woman but Faith just continued to squirm

'Faith!' She tried a little louder edging closer and placing a hand lightly on her shoulder "Faith! It's me, you need to wake up!"

In that moment a voice suddenly came from behind her "Buffy! What's happening? What's going on?!"

Typical Dawn having heard the commotion while getting a glass of water went to investigate.

Turning momentarily to look over her shoulder at her sister

" Dawn go back up——"

It was to late, Faith having awoken with a Start grabbed the hand holding her and launched the body attached to it across the room before launching herself out of the bed and towards the second threat in the room.

"FAITH!" Buffy cried out as Dawn screamed.a hairs breath from reaching the frightened teen,Buffy had tackled her to the ground manoeuvring the rogue slayers arms behind her back and wrapping her legs around her waste. Satisfied she had her in an iron clad clinch she turned her attention to Dawn "GO BACK UPSTAIRS! NOW!"

Dawn didn't need telling twice, she bolted for the Door.waiting until she heard the door click Buffy Tightened her grip on the struggling Woman. She was Feral.

"FAITH CALM DOWN! I DON'T WANT TO HURT YOU!"

Faiths body stilled beneath her for a second as if comprehending what was going on,but before Buffy could relax she started up again more violent than before.

"Faith! Don't make me do this! You need to calm down. It's okay." She tried calmly breathing a sigh of relief as she heard the muffled call of the now limp Slayer in her grasp

"Buffy…"

"What happened…?"