Buffy had now returned to herself, thankfully. Angel hated seeing her so sad, it tore him apart inside. She was now getting into the mothering role, hardly letting Phoebe out of sight. Angel loved how she sang to Phoebe at night, sometimes he would join her and they would both send their daughter into the realm of dreams. He also loved how she would snuggle into his chest when she slept, her breath tingling his neck as her chest rised and fell. The smallest moments meant alot to him, and he began to question on how he ever would of been able to live without her. Buffy found herself feeling safe, and she suddenly began thanking God for every little thing. She finally understood her purpose on Earth; to bring up her daughter with the man she loved. And that purpose would keep her going as long as she lived.
Dawn had noticed the change in Buffy's behaviour, she noticed the twinkle in her eyes and was glad that her sister had settled back in. Although she still felt rather guilty of putting Buffy through so much, and she couldn't stop blaming herself. However she didn't want to raise this subject up with anyone, they all seemed so happy and she didn't want to ruin that. Well, atleast, almost everyone seemed happy ...
"Just, please, stop using magic so much!" begged Tara.
"Why ? I don't understand your problem with me using it," replied Willow, sighing.
They had been arguing for a while now, mostly about Willow's magic use. Tara thought ever since Buffy had been brought back, Willow had been using more magic than usual. She used it to clean up, to get something quick; basically, for personal gain. Tara didn't agree with this, she pointed it out although Willow never really took notice.
"You're using it for personal gain! That isn't fair on the people around you, or youself," sighed Tara, pacing the bedroom.
"I don't use it for personal gain!" cried Willow.
"You don't see it as that, but you are. And until you can stop, I don't think I can be part of your life," whispered Tara, tears welling up in her eyes.
"What ? No, Tara, baby, I can change," gasped Willow, shaking her head.
"I'm sorry," frowned Tara.
Tara grabbed her bag and walked out of the room, carefully closing the door behind her. She leant against the door, taking a deep breath, before walking downstairs and out of the front door. Meanwhile, in Willow's room, Willow curled up on her bed and began to cry. She cried and cried, until no more tears would come.
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"Poor Will," whispered Xander.
Buffy and Angel decided to take Phoebe to Xander and Anya's new apartment, Dawn decided to come with them aswell. Buffy was amazed at how beautiful it was, she wondered how Xander had got the money to pay rent for it. Xander passed Phoebe to Anya, who had her arms held out for her, whilst he shook his head. Buffy had tried her best to help Willow, although she knew that Willow was still hurt.
"I know. Tara came yesterday and picked up most of her stuff, I think she's moved back on campus," sighed Buffy, rubbing her forehead.
"But will she come back ? Like in a few days, after her and Willow have made up," asked Dawn, looking towards Buffy and Angel.
"I'm not sure, sweetie, she might and she might not. It just depends," smiled Buffy, weakly.
Dawn nodded. She understood, Buffy meant that the chances of Tara coming back were slim. Dawn missed Tara, she had gotten really close to her after Buffy's death; she had been like a mother figure to her. Dawn smiled at Buffy, who had been casting her a concerned look although she immediantly quit it when Dawn smiled.
"What about the magic ? Has she quit ?" questioned Anya, who was rocking Phoebe.
"I'm not sure. I hope so, I hate seeing Willow so down," sighed Angel.
"Me too," frowned Xander.
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Willow sat on her bed, a photo album lay on her bed as she flicked over the pages. She looked through the pictures; old pictures and recent pictures. She was pulled out of her thoughts by a knock at the door, she frowned when she realised that Buffy, Angel and Dawn had already gone out for a while with Phoebe. She stood up and shuffled towards the door, she threw it open and was surprised to see Faith.
"Faith, what is it ?" questioned Willow, as nicely as she could.
"Red, I'm going. I got a call from LA and it seems Cordy needs me there for a while. Could you let B and Angel know I've gone for a while, please ?" asked Faith.
Willow was taken back, she didn't expect Faith to leave so soon and unexpectedly. She would kind of miss Faith, she always had a possitive attitude, although Willow didn't know why she suddenly felt that.
"Sure. What's it about ?" asked Willow.
"Dint really say. But thank B and Angel for me, tell 'em I'll be back sooner than they think. And Red, I'm sorry about Tara," frowned Faith.
She patted Willow on the shoulder before walking away, Willow stood in her doorway and watched. She heard a shuffle of feet then the door shut, Willow sighed and leant against the door. She turned back towards her bed and sat back down, deciding to look through the photo album one last time.
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"Is she coming ?" asked Giles.
"Yeah, she said she'd get a few buses and a cab down here. I still don't understand why we need her though," replied Cordelia, who was utterly confused.
"We need as much information about what's been going on in Sunnydale as possible. Faith seems the right choice, she won't get as worried as everyone else. She'll give us the information we need so we can work out what your vision meant," answered Giles, taking off his glasses and wiping them.
"But it didn't make sense! It was just flashes of loads of things, how will Faith be able to make everything clear ? You do remember Faith, right ? Brunette, cocky, her fashion sense is just -"
"Cordelia! I am aware of who Faith is, thank you very much. With the information she will be able to give us, we might be able to work out the rest of the puzzle," interuppted Giles.
"What about until then ?" asked Cordelia, leaning back in her chair.
"We wait," sighed Giles, putting his glasses back onto his nose.
This chapter just came off of the top of my head, so sue me if it isn't good. I don't know why I added the little bit at the end, or if it will play out in my favour - I guess that decision is really in your hands. I didn't watch the Angel Series so I apologise if anything is wrong; like if Cordelia didn't have visions in the first season. However, I am only going to be including Cordelia - she's the only character in Angel, besides Wesley, that I really know. Reviews are appreciated. :) x