Chapter 5
So Dawn's 'date' with Peter didn't go exactly as planned all Peter talked about was how he could help Buffy with her Riley problem which is how They got themselves into this predicament. Shopping. Its not that Dawn didn't want to help her sister it's just she wanted to have some alone time with Peter
"How bout this?" replied Dawn pulling out a pink tank top to show Peter. They were at the mall shopping for Buff's last minute birthday present and they'd been looking for hours for any signs of something she'd like and so far absolutely nothing.
"I don't know Dawn I don't see your sister as the I wear pink kind of girl you know. It takes the badass out of her," he said with a smile
"Then why don't we just get her a card or do you have something in mind"
Peter thought it over. How do you get a birthday present for a girl who just got her heart broke? Jewelry. Nah. Chocolate. Nope. As Peter contemplating on what to get Buffy Dawn was already in the birthday cards section of the store.
"Well bug boy are you coming?" replied Dawn impatiently
"Coming."
Peter got up from the seat he was sitting on and walked towards Dawn who had a few cards in her hands. "Found them let's get out of here" she replied.
"Dawn don't you think we should get her something nice… or something she could use" he looked across to another shop, it was a magic shop but a lot bigger then the one Giles owned.
"Come on let's go see what we can find in there," said Peter
"If anything happens to us I'm telling Buffy" replied Dawn
When they got into the shop they were stunned. The place was amazing it had a huge library of all sorts, books on demons/monsters, spells, and even potions. In the front of the shop it had other magical items.
An old man with a thinning hairline and wore a suit he smiled at the two teens. "Can I help you two today"?
"Uh yes would you happen to have any necklaces that could have protection charms on them"
"Ah yes one moment" and the man walked into the back of the store. When he returned he had a necklace with a small red symbol in the shape of a spider.
"This is charm is said to give the one who wears it good luck and protect them from harm but it is just a story."
Dawn gave Peter a grin and a big. This guy hadn't seen what the two of them had seen. After paying for the gift they headed towards Buffy's house with the gift wrapped and sitting in Dawns lap.
When Peter saw Buffy he smiled she looked better. Last time he saw her she was crying and broken but now she looked determine and focused
"So what did my web-head friend get me for my birthday" said Buffy
He picked up the box from Dawn and handed it to Buffy. When Buffy opened the box her eyes lighted up and she smiled really big.
"Peter its beautiful Thank you!" she gave Peter
"Dawn helped" said Peter
"Thanks Dawnie"
Buffy put on the necklace and smiled. "Perfect fit"
Just then Giles walked in and the room became silent Buffy looked at Dawn and told her to go to her room. Dawn protested but Peter stepped in and stopped it before anything could be said.
Giles lead the Scooby's and Peter into the living room. His face looked grim he had been looking for what ever Glory was looking for this "key" that would be the end of the world as they knew it.
"So what's the situation with Dawn we need a way to protect her from Glory" said Buffy
"Wait what why would Glory want Dawn she's just a kid," replied Peter
Buffy was silent for a moment then looked at him "Dawn's not really my sister Peter she's the key these monks or whatever decided I had to protect her she's only been alive six months we had false memories of her they never happened" Peter was in shock he'd only been here a month but to say she wasn't really a human being that was messed up.
"I'm not letting this chick touch her if she does…" Peter spoke quietly
"Don't be an idiot Peter this is a god were facing not a regular demon"
Then arguing ensued between Buffy and Peter they didn't know Dawn was watching the entire time. Buffy and Peter didn't realize they were the only ones who didn't know until Dawn spoke up.
"S-o-o I-m-m a freak aren't I. If im not your sister then what the hell am I huh I've only been alive six months! Six freaking months! why the hell should you care about whatever happens to me!" she pulled out a knife and slit her wrist then fell down on the ground the only thing she heard before she hit the ground was her sister and friends screaming in panic.