Big thanks for reviews they help especially as first story.
I noticed a lot of Dawn/Connor shippers out there and am writing another fic that allows for this.
Also this chapter features Faith/ Spike who I think would make a good pair.
Chapter seven : Lessons, healing and sparring
The group stumbled through the door, Buffy thought about it for a moment and decided "Lets put them both in my old room,". Angel raised an eyebrow asking silently was it a wise choice Buffy just grinned, knowing more than him "Trust me, besides once they've recovered he can help her deal with her H&H itch. Angel took a moment realising what she meant shuddered "I don't need images about Faith and my grand childe,".
Connor offered at that opportune time to go and collect the others from the mansion and left quietly.
They ignored the potentials who were giving there report to Giles besides with their preternatural hearing they could both hear the report. "It was a trap Giles Faith and Spike protected us from the bomb but when the super strong vamps came we would have been goners,"
Giles needed more information "Who were the other vampires other than the turkohoans,"
Vi spoke up "They wore battle armour and were way strong if it wasn't for Buffy and the two guys we would've been dead,"
Buffy and Angel listened in the doorway and knew now that the first lesson had been learnt. Speaking from the door Buffy spoke up"The other vamps were a resurrected three. It brought back memories of our first date didn't it honey," she added lightly. Angel chuckled "Too bad you couldn't get my top off this time,". Giles, Willow and Xander couldn't believe the change in Buffy they saw the bond that existed was still there, though truthfully could comprehend a more playful Angel.
Giles cleared his throat attempting to apologise "Buffy we're … " but he was cut off by Buffy who was still in Angels embrace. "Save it we'll help them prepare and we'll fight the good fight but, then I'm gone. I'll fight the good fight but it will be with my husband and son in LA. None of you had the right to judge me but you did.," . With that she exited the room to go help the injured pair.
Angel though wasn't done he turned on the scoobies "When I left you told me it was for her own good. Connor and Buffy may have bound Angelus but you hurt my wife and mate like you did this week again and I will find a way to make you regret it," he turned leaving to catch up with Buffy
One of the curious potentials asked "Okay who was the amazingly hot overprotective guy,"
Xander sighed "Dead guy is Buffy's husband Angel, oh word to the wise don't come between them," It was perhaps the wisest thing that Xander had ever said.
Anya decided to take a different perspective "I see why his name is Angel, got to give the girl style points for her choice in mate,"
Upstairs
They stepped into her old room, both vampire and slayer were looking very ill but even comatose they seemed to be close. Buffy just grinned "You think by now I can't see the signs of a vampire and slayer in love. I can help Faith can you help Spike?"
Angel though about it "I'm the master of my line if I make him my childe he should heal instantly,". That relieved Buffy "Watch slayer upgrade 2.0," She stood over the bruised and battered brunette slayer palms facing down, closing her eyes and concentrating her hands started to glow green and the injuries started to recede. Faith woke with a gasp "Spike, the girls," Buffy tried to get her relax "We got them out, I've healed you and Angel is going to help Spike,". This at least got Faith to lie down, meanwhile Angel had taken a small dagger and gave Spike some of his blood. With the blood swallowed his injuries healed almost as quick as Faith's. Spike rose quickly understanding what had happened he muttered "Shit I got saved by the ponce," Then he remembered how badly hurt the other slayer had been and wanted to know "Faith?"
Spike turned to see the slayer lying beside him "You okay ?" he asked Faith, Buffy gave Angel a victorious smirk. Buffy spoke up, " I can heal all of my line," trying to explain.
This confused Spike "Sounds vampyric," , Buffy just winked, "Sort of technically I have the First slayer's essence,"
Spike understood and just grinned "I suppose I should off congrats to you and my sire for your son,"
Angel grinned knowing exactly how to wind up Spike "He's superb, he has mine and Buff's stubbornness and fighting skills, my brooding and her sarcasm..
Buffy and Angel left knowing they might want a bit of a rest or, to indulge in some other activities as she left Buffy, "I love you both like siblings love each other, try not to hurt each other,"
As they left Buffy was starting to get restless after all Faith was right in one way when restless and a fighter you had two ways to deal with excess energy. Now while she would quite happily deal with it in Faiths way with Angel she wouldn't here.
Buffy was starting to get restless so asked Angel "Fancy a spar,". Angel just raised an eyebrow liking a good spar himself and not having anyone who could actually match him, "One on One?"
"Maybe boys v girl," Connor asked from the door announcing the arrival of the LA gang.
Buffy just grinned at her son, "You can help your Dad, when I start to kick his ass,". They moved down to the basement where there was a training area. Gunn wanted to watch this having guessed the talents that both held. "This I gotta see,"
The couple went at each other Buffy using her scythe and Angel his broadsword. It was pure beauty both were using deadly precise motions neither holding back both knowing the limits of the others. A crowd was gathering, "I forgot what it was like to watch them spar," Wesley added. Gunn grinned "I'd hate to see a domestic,". Giles and Wes collectively shuddered remembering the bad days "The last domestic involved an apocalypse,. Gunn remembered the overheard conversation between Buffy and Angelus and went wide eyed.
The pair took a temporary stop Buffy's grin never faltering "This is fun," and they went at it again Angel knew though that Buffy was holding back "Connor help your Dad out the kids want a show and your Mom's holding back,". Connor enjoyed a good fight "Can I keep your axe if we win?". Buffy shrugged flippant "Sure, If I win,."
Angel gave her a sexy grin, "We'll work out something,"
Gunn watched as all three started to fight and couldn't believe what he was seeing as the petite blonde held her own. Gunn turned to Wes "Surely blondie can't win against both,"
Faith and Spike who had entered quietly smirked, Faith though just grinned "20 says my girl wins,". Gunn figuring it was easy money "Sure your on,"
Faith just shouted "Yo B break out the moves and help a sister out I got money on this,"
The potentials and Scoobies were confused but all noticed as Connor and Angel winced as they were all having a moments rest, Angel tried pleading "I don't suppose a honey it's not fair to play the super-supernatural card will work,"
Buffy look turned lustful "I'll make it up to you, Con the axe is yours," in the next moment Buffy's movements quick before became even quicker almost a blur. About a minute later Connor rolled out "nice axe" was Spikes comment. Connor looked up "grabbed it as soon as mom said I could, besides a good fighter knows when to get out,". Spike agreed "too bloody true mate too true,"
Xander on the other side was amazed "She wasn't that good before, I mean she was good but now she's like Terminator good"
The fight had ended when Buffy kicked his sword away and swept Angel's feet from under him and landed on top not giving him chance to get up. Angel looked up to his smiling wife who seemed to be on a natural high, she leant down and kissed his cheek and keeping her voice deliberately low "I'll make it up to you," then a littler louder "Is this the bit where I should say I'll be back,"
Buffy turned on the potentials "lesson one you learned today people will get hurt this is a war," then with a wry smile "barring the odd exception in this room people die its sad you grieve you mourn but honour them and fight otherwise leave,"
Angel knew the girls needed to think about what Buffy had explained and tried to give them a distraction "Connor, Gunn think your up to a bit of weapons training with the girls,"
They both had delighted grins as both had sensed the upcoming uncomfortable chat and possibility of research. They left and the other moved to the kitchen, Wes asked "How are Faith and Spike healed,". Angel shrugged, "I renewed the sire childe bond," Giles and Wes nodded in understanding having all the explanation they needed. "Faith?" Buffy took a deep breath "I can heal and help all those of my line,".
The scoobies frowned Anya though having been around a lot longer put the clues together and chuckled "That's one hell of a promotion,". Buffy gave a wry smile "Such is my lot for eternity still I get Angel in the bargain so I'm not complaining,"
Willow was slightly awed "you have the power of the first slayer. It's why you cans sense the potentials," Buffy glad they understood nodded and waved the scythe in the air. "I'm pretty sure this is the slayer equivalent of Excalibur,"
Angel grinned "It sure made that bastard preacher back off,"
Giles winced "You had a run in with Caleb," Angel shook his head "No Buff did me and Connor waited to see if she needed help,". Buffy's head cocked to the side "yeah what was with all the mean comments I mean anyone would think he wanted to rile and distract me,"
Connor laughed, seeing just how big an act the ditzy blonde routine was, "Definitely didn't approve of the marriage, but Dads right he backed off when Mom grabbed the scythe,"
Wes explained to the group "I researched once Buffy dreamed and asked me about it, the weapon was designed for the first slayer to help her channel her power and fight back the First Evil,". The scoobies especially Giles looked a little sad when they realised at that moment just how bad they had failed when Buffy had had to seek advice from one outside there core group.
Buffy ignored the looks and went for humour "Lets see broadsword, axe and scythe. I can't wait to see how the family weapon collection grows,"
Connor's grin lit the room he looked like a kid at Christmas "By the way I love my axe," the happiness shown by Connor made Angel and Buffy grin at each other. As before once there eyes connected the world around them fell to the side.
Xander's only comment was "oh here we go,". Kennedy not seeing a big problem frowned "What's the big problem,". Xander huffed "Okay they are only staring into each other eyes, then comes actual sex especially if his soul is bound and forgotten apocalypse,"
Buffy and Angel broke eye contacts "Hey, haven't forgotten besides I have a big bone to pick with First Evil she tried to drive my husband to insanity so much so he wanted a suntan,"
There was not much that could be said to that as all knew that when it came down to it there was nothing that Angel wouldn't do for Buffy, or Buffy him.
A/N I have a general idea where this story is going, but am now up to the point which I have written on paper so next update will be as soon as can, but not sure when.