Authors note: Forgive me, all my amazing readers, but soon enough this fanfic has to come to an end. I know you're thinking – WHAT? THE END? But it has to end sometime. I will probably end it in two chapters. Everything will go by very quick and you shall hate me forever. Haha. But I want to get the sequel to this fic on the road – the one with Buffy and Angel's children, so I hope you can forgive me! Thank you for the reviews! Lots of Love, Beth. XX
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Four Months Later …
Buffy sat on her bed and gazed out of the window, her hand resting upon her huge bump. The months had passed quickly and now, as she watched the sun pour through the window, there were only a few days until she would be holding her two newborn babies. And, even though her stomach was like a boulder, the thought of being pregnant had slipped her mind for the last month.
Buffy and Angel, along with Phoebe and the other members of the Scooby gang, were moving away from Sunnydale. After many arguments and disagreements, the family finally realised that they needed to move on in their lives. Buffy had worried when Angel first brought up the idea of moving, she wondered whether he wanted to get away from their friends. Though, after Buffy had one of her emotional pregnancy moments, Angel reassured her that they would only go if the others were willing to come as well.
Willow and Oz had instantly agreed to the idea of moving. The couple understood that their lives couldn't be put on hold because of the destiny which had been forced upon their shoulders. The Hell Mouth was a bad place to raise Buffy's three children and any other children which may be born into the lives of the friends. Willow had promised Buffy that wherever she went she was going to be right behind her! Oz agreed with her.
Faith and Spike had also been up for the idea. Spike was 'gagging', as he had put it, to get out of his crappy old town once and for all. It only struck Buffy of how long they had all been in Sunnydale when Spike had criticised the town for its 'crappiness.' Faith too had shared her interests in going to college or opening up her own club, she – like Buffy – didn't want to leave her life unfulfilled because of her chosen destiny.
Giles and Xander didn't like the idea as much as the others. And Anya obviously backed up Xander with whatever he said. The three of them found they weren't keen on moving to LA as they had been in Sunnydale for so long. Though, after persuasion and encouragement, the three of them slowly agreed to the idea and knew they would never be left behind.
Cordelia had hit the roof! She had moaned about only just buying her house before she had to pack up and move again. However, and remember this was Cordelia Chase, she soon fell in love with the idea of spending everyday at the beach and going to huge malls. Cordelia had already packed up her house before anyone could stop her. She expressed her enthusiasm in the plan and reminded everyone constantly of how much she missed LA, where she had spent a brief amount of time a year ago.
Dawn was still unsure of the idea, even if she pretended otherwise. Buffy could tell that the move was effecting Dawn much more than she was letting on. Dawn found it harder than everyone else to let go of Sunnydale, despite spending less time living there than everyone else. She had grown familiar with the town and people. Dawn had also mentioned to Buffy about leaving their Mother behind, which resulted in Buffy breaking down in tears. After Buffy's break down, which Dawn blamed on herself fully, she began to pretend she was thrilled with the idea for Buffy's sake.
Buffy knew that it was wrong to leave Sunnydale. It was her job to protect everyone from the evilness that hid in the shadows of the town, though she couldn't find herself to stay any longer. Buffy and Angel knew that they couldn't raise their soon-to-be three daughters in Sunnydale. The fear of them being targeted because they were the Slayer and ex-vampires children gave Buffy and Angel nightmares for weeks. And everyone knew that eventually they would need to leave the town before it killed them.
Giles, being the supportive father figure he was, had contacted the Watcher's Council and explained their situation. The Council hadn't been pleased about their movement from Sunnydale, however they agreed on sending a new slayer to protect the town after Giles shared how many times Buffy had nearly died and the fact that she couldn't leave her children motherless.
'Buffy.'
Buffy blinked and spun her upper body around to face the door.
Angel stood besides the door, with a sleeping Phoebe lay in his arms, and smiled at her warmly. Buffy returned the smile and stood up, groaning about the weight she was carrying. Angel chuckled as he entered the room and lay Phoebe in her cot, draping her cover over her small frame. He returned to Buffy, who stood besides the window, and wrapped his arms around her large belly.
'You don't regret this, do you?' he asked.
'Regret what?' mumbled Buffy, enjoying the warmth his body brought.
'Moving away from here,' Angel said, frowning slightly.
Buffy pulled herself out of his arms and turned around to face him. She searched his face and realised he was being serious. She hated it when he thought he was making her unhappy.
'I don't care where I am,' Buffy said, stroking his cheek. 'As long as you and my children are with me.'
Angel smiled, took her hand and kissed it gently. Buffy giggled, like she was a high school student again, and wrapped her arms around his neck.
'I love you,' Angel whispered, pecking her lips.
The love he held for her was stronger than anything he had ever known. His love for Buffy would be an indestructible weapon in a battle. It would be ultimate.
'For years, especially after I had been changed, I thought that I was destined to doom in this world for the sins I had committed,' frowned Angel, brushing back a strand of hair off her face. 'And then I met you. You gave me everything that I dreamed of but was never able to reach.'
A tear slid down Buffy's cheek. Angel kissed it away and then rubbed his thumb over her smooth skin, treasuring the feeling it brought him.
'You gave me a reason to live. You gave me happiness. You gave me love. You gave me a daughter. You gave me two other soon-to-be-born children,' said Angel. He raised his hand and put it on her chest. 'But, most importantly, you have me your heart.'
Buffy smiled and pressed a short kiss on his lips. 'And you gave me yours.'
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PLEASEE! I BEG YOU NOT TO HATE ME AND NEVER REVIEW AGAIN! I wanted them to move so they could have a normal life. And pleaseee review – I need to know if anyone would actually read the sequel! And Thank you so much for all the reviews! Lots of Love, Beth.
