One Week Later ...

Slowly, but surely, everything began to change. Cordelia had found a house, which meant she was sure to be moving out in a few months, even though the house was right down the street from the Summers house. Willow and Oz were back together, acting all lovey dovey, which reminded Buffy of High School all over again. Xander had proposed Anya, they had both announced it a few days ago, and were planning on having a summer wedding next year. After hearing this joyful news, it had reminded Buffy about her own wedding which she had brought up with Angel. The two couples had agreed on having a joint wedding, which gave everyone something to celebrate. Faith and Spike had planned on moving out by the end of the week, even though they claimed they were non-romantic, they had both found an apartment to share. Dawn had now finally left school, which had made Buffy realize how grown up she was, and was now looking at colleges. Whilst Giles continued to look after the Magic Box, claiming that his sales were going up by the day. Buffy's bump was now showing as she entered her fourth month. And it was only two days away until Phoebe's first birthday, which scared the hell out of Buffy and Angel.

"She's growing up so fast," whispered Buffy.

Phoebe was sat inbetween Angel's legs as he read a book to her. Buffy had been watching the interaction between Angel and Phoebe, smiling with glee as they bonded. Angel looked up at Buffy and smiled, a twinkle gleaming in his dark orbs.

"But, B, the bun in the oven will be born and then you'll start this all over again," chuckled Faith, jumping down besides Buffy.

"Hey, Faith, you ever wanted kids ?" asked Angel, looking up again.

Faith shook her head violently, a bark like laughter erupted from her mouth. Faith didn't trust herself with kids, maybe it was because of the crappy parents she had, but she couldn't bare ruining a childs life. Also, she didn't know how to juggle slaying and motherhood around, taking on both responsibilities, and wondered how Buffy could do it.

"Morning sickness, peeing alot, getting fat! I would be like 'Tubby the Vampire Slayer'. Coming to cinema's near you! You know, and then we would have this whole television show because the movie was so crappy," laughed Faith, continuing to shake her head.

"Well, you know, you are moving into an apartment with our Spikey boy! Kids could be your destiny, " said Angel, turning his attention back to Phoebe.

Angel tried to stay serious, although a smirk soon unfolded across his lips.

"You want to live to see you daughters first birthday ?" replied Faith, giving him a dirty look.

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Dawn leant on her knees, not caring if they became dirty, and placed the flowers infront of the grave stone. Dawn hadn't visited her Mom in a while, so much had been going on at home which had kept her busy. Sparing a moment in her day, and buying some beautiful flowers, Dawn decided to go see her Mother.

"Hi Mom. I know I haven't visited in a while, it's been pretty, erm, hetic around here," said Dawn.

She shifted around, making her self more comfortable, before letting out a sigh. Whenever she visited her Mother a wide range of emotions would strangle her in silence. Dawn took a shaky breath before continuing.

"The house is a hotel now. Literally. Me, Buffy, Angel, Phoebe, Willow, Oz, Faith, Spike and Cordelia live there. I don't actually understand how we have room. I think some sleep downstairs and Spike sleeps in the basement," chuckled Dawn.

Dawn had to admit, even though she didn't mind everyone in the house, there was hardly any room anymore. She continued to sleep in her own room, she shared it with Cordelia on odd occasions although mostly slept by herself. Buffy and Angel slept in Mom's old room, like usual, with Phoebe and had the luck of not being able to share it with anyone. Faith always slept downstairs, Dawn knew this because she would still be asleep on the sofa past dinner time, also she would have the television turned up loudly late at night. Spike slept in the basement, like he had when he was a vampire, even though Dawn protested that he shared a room with someone. However Angel had been certain that Spike enjoyed sleeping in the basement. Dawn was not convinced. Whilst Willow and Oz stayed in Buffy's old room, Dawn was glad to see Willow happy again after her evil days.

"Buffy's pregnant again," said Dawn, looking down at the floor. "There was some prophecy. 'One shall be the whatever of the dead, the other shall be the somethin' of the living."

Dawn fell silent for a moment.

"Will she forget about me, Mom ? I mean, I'm not even her real sister! She has a family of her own now, she'll have two kids soon. What if she forgets about me and I'm nothing to her anymore ?" whispered Dawn, quickly wiping a tear away.

Dawn didn't notice the bleach-blonde man walk away from her, heading towards the exit of the grave yard. His heart bled for the young girl, he knew he had to speak to Buffy ...

Sorry for the little depressing part at the end. None of them ever returned to Joyces grave and talked to her, so I thought Dawn should. Yeah, so I changed the mood in the two different settings. I NEED A BIG FAVOUR FROM YOU ALL. In seven chapters, after this one, will be where I finished on 'i'll never forget.' I finished on 38 chapters and 188 reviews, I think. I would LOVE, really really LOVE, to get up to chapter 38 and be well past 188 reviews. I like compete against myself haha. So, if anyone reads this - PLEASEE PLEASSEE REVIEW! Pretty please. Oh, and on my page for this site. It has some idea's for fanfics. There are two Buffy ones there, besides a sequel for this, and I wondered if anyone wanted me to start up on them! Let me know ;) x