Disclaimer- I own Taryn, Neera, Dru and Gabbi and AJ Joss owns the rest

Maverick person, don't you recognize a cliffhanger when you see one? I'm going to TELL you what happens to angel, faith and Darla.

Eight hours later, Buffy and AJ were reading something called "The encyclopedia of blood cults throughout history" and "The dark desires of the shadows" leafing through pages hoping for some sort of reference to the sisterhood. Buffy was having trouble dealing with Angel's absence and knew that she would have to get used to it. Coffee and soda had been all that was keeping them going through the hours. From 1am to 9am they had been working, knowing that Giles's so-called "new" collection of books had been most likely mislabeled as new, and should have had the phrase "over 800 books the demon hunter needs to know everything about the dark arts, necromancy and everything else". "All right, I am not reading another page until we write a progress report, hand it to Giles and get at least two hours of sleep." AJ said, slamming her book shut. "What do we have so far? Nothing! I mean, come on! Why does Giles have to put us through this so repeatedly? He doesn't!" Buffy replied angrily, stomping back into the stacks of the building that the Watcher's council had bought for Giles.

Buffy and AJ's report on what progress they've made so far

Members of the high circle;

High Priestess of the cult: Sasha, aurora demon

Secondaries Liskah, Siren and Lyka vengance demon

Initiates Taryn and Neera, Werewolf and Vampire

Followers Cerlyn, Vera, Adalia and Cinnia (all are fey)

Magic casters: Lessa Weyr, Alenda Shadowspinner and Sora Sunhawk

Seers: Nila Silvereyes, Jetta Wolfsight and Lyza Skywatcher

Have amazing power, could possibly take on the First if they wanted to.

"Buffy, do you want to add your signature or information to the report?" AJ called wearily into the stacks. "Nothing but the fact that the assassination of JFK should be credited to them. Apparently Lyza's mother Lillith Skywatcher saw that JFK wouldn't start another war so she got angry and sent Lara Weyr and Cinnia to kill him." Buffy yelled back. AJ very much doubted that this was true but really to tell the truth she added it anyway. After that, Giles wanted to assign them two more hours of study, but all he got for that was a bad bump on the back of his head.

Soon, AJ was given the extra room at Buffy's house and was finally asleep. Buffy had a good five hours before AJ awoke her with screaming.

"What?" Buffy said, jumping, looking in all directions. It took Buffy a minute to realize that AJ was still asleep. She sighed. Then, something caught Buffy's eye, something that she hadn't seen before. It was a tattoo, a red eye of Horus with blue veins spreading out from it. Then Buffy smelled a rusty, salty odor coming from somewhere. Buffy gasped as blood seeped from the mark, spilling onto the floor.

Opening her eyes, Buffy sighed a sigh of relief. It had all been a dream. Still, she should ask Giles about the mark because it seemed rather demonic and might mean something. Still, her suspicions got the better, AGAIN. Opening AJ's bag, Buffy's fingers shook. There was no telling who AJ had been before she had been a slayer. AJ could be the next Faith for all she knew. With a snap, the duffel bag opened. A small black leather book with something that looked like blood stained on it laid on top of knives and clothes. On the cover a title was carved.

BLOOD-BEARER

The brass studded iron hinges were rusty, serrated and blood stained. Lifting out the book, Buffy opened the book. There was a flash of light, and everything changed.

An odd voice filled her ears. "You seek an answer I cannot give you in words. You must see it for yourself. You came across me searching for answers about a bloody violent past. One that has not been explored for many generations and should not be told. The information I hold bears the brunt of horror and terror. Usually I show my readers words, but occasionally they seek information that deny words. Then my power grows to meet your requirement." The voice grew ominous. "The tale of Adrienne Johanna Ryelle is something that should not be told. Yet I feel I must show you this story." Light grew from the darkness and Buffy's vision began.

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