Chapter : Musings, cheating and a matter of love

The ending I had in mind will now change slightly so the next update may not be as quick . Nothing like reviews though to help my muse!

It was probably a good thing that most of Sunnydale was abandoned, otherwise she would have a hard job explaining the training, weapons and general light shows from magic. She was currently in the kitchen of Revello drive enjoying being held by Angel.

The more research minded people were discussing various theories. Buffy let the general discussion wash over her as she returned to her musings. One-on-one she knew she could hurt the First Evil and drive back the being. The problem was it had resurrected all the dead things in Sunnydale to put as a barrier between Buffy and it, what Buffy needed was her own army. If only she could turn the potentials from being potential to active slayers, it would sure even the playing field and any harbingers going after others would come into a bit of a surprise. She then broke the conversation, "Will, I need your help to balance the playing field,"

All turned towards her obviously wondering what her plan was so therefore she explained, " My power is such that I'm above the slayer line, but I can feel all of them, I have the power to activate them all but not the Wicca knowledge,"

She watched as all the group digested what she wanted to do Giles seemed unhappy, "But Buffy tradition ….". Angel chuckled, "Buffy doesn't do tradition,"

Buffy carried on, "Think about it traditions need to change. As one girl I can fight in one place which will be LA, but evil is everywhere I need help,"

She watched as they absorbed what she said and could see that Giles was considering her argument. Willow though was becoming more excited by the prospect, she asked "Why me?" Buffy explained "I said I have power and control when it comes to my slayer abilities, but I don't have the Wicca knowledge to channel it worldwide," Willow started thinking about what she would need to do such a spell, "Buffy you will need a focus I can't just take power direct without a conduit,"

Buffy gently waved the scythe in the air mindful of Angel, "this do. One thing though the power you will be channelling will give you a major power boost, How's your control,". The scoobies winced remembering the time when willow went wild. She watched as her old friend answered truthfully, "I can't know, but I do know I have the friend to stop me,"

Buffy gave a small glance to Angel asking silently what he thought, the small nod was all she needed "Wise answer to be honest power isn't good or bad it's the choices we make,". Then giving a small yawn she said "personally I'm tired and want to go home,". To anyone but Angel she seemed exactly that, but he saw the small glint of mischief in her eyes, and remembering her earlier promise, he played the concerned lover, "I'll take you home, let the guys know where we are," he asked of the others.

Angel and Buffy choose to walk as they were more than able to deal with anything that was thrown at them, and figured perhaps the others might want the protection given them by the car.

Buffy amazingly managed to restrain her feelings until they reached their bedroom, she jumped up into his arms kissing him soundly, "I promised to make it up to you,". Angel's crooked grin made her heart melt and he blazed a trail of kisses up her collarbone all the way to his bite mark, the minute he reached that Buffy let out a moan. He continued "Why not start now ?" Buffy was more than okay with that . So maybe she wasn't as tired as she told the others but she did have fun for the next few hours

The AI gang got the back to the mansion laughing. Gunn was smacking Connor on the back congratulating him, "I'm glad you took the girl down a peg,". Connor shrugged "I'd had enough of her putting Mom down and she was clinging just a little too tight to Willow it was creepy,". It was true Faith was about to kill her he though so he had stepped in saying "perhaps being a human boy I should battle her,".

Wes snorted "yes but the girl has become 'too big for her boots', and forgot that Connor's parents are a slayer and vampire,". Gunn's only comment upon the event was "Buffy will have to stomp on her pretty hard once she's activated to show her whose boss,"

Connor smiled "Not a problem besides I don't think mom is all that fond of her,"

Angel and Buffy lay entangled in each others arms. Upon hearing the group they groaned, she sighed giving him a kiss, then grabbed one of his shirts to go over her jeans. Angel watched her get dressed, and vowed to buy more white shirts as they looked a lot better on his wife. He then said "Why do I feel that Connor's not the only child we look after,"

Buffy looked at her love, with mirth in her eyes "Well we have to deal with Geek V Muscle arguments within the group, plus I'm pretty sure we'll have to start refereeing between Gunn and Connor, plus deal with any potential slayers I'll be training,"

Angel frowned listening as she laid out how life would be for the next few decades, but gave Buffy her favourite crooked grin. It was the grin that took her breath a way and had made her fall so hard when they first met, he gave her a sound kiss, "But with you by my side it's all good,". Buffy couldn't agree more finally seeing a life and family she could carve out for herself, so she kissed him again "I agree,"

They walked downstairs hand-in-hand ready to deal with any refereeing and anything else. After all tomorrow Buffy was about to change the rules big style.

AN I know I left out some favourite characters, and that this was my shortest chapter yet. This though is bringing events together for the finale I envision three more chapters.

Sneak peak : Buffy changes the rules, and has a little chat with Spike