i in no way or form own Harry dresden or the dresden universe they are owned by Tim Butcher

i in no way or form own BTVS i'm not sure who does to tell you the truth

Monday morning he followed his plan from before Halloween to wear the duster as casual clothes to School no one would say anything or be curious as he'd voiced the plan to already do so before Halloween which helped or he would've worn something else he also thought of wearing the Star Pendant but it felt wrong not his he just knew' no letting them know he had Dresden's memory from a small clue that he didn't feel the need for he was going to be careful to hide these abilities as Lea asked for as long as possible. The coat was a good choice made for the durability and the long sleeves they hid a thinner than he'd like but still useful anyway stake on a string most of the things they fought would be at least injured by implement to the gut and a Stake couldn't be taken as carrying a Weapon with intent to harm if found he would say he liked to Whittle.' He was now planning to ink Runes inside the coat to make it more resistant to physical damage it wasn't a hard thing to do just time consuming but worth it. The day was a stretched one for Xander School now held even less motivation for him he kept imaginging the other cool things he could be doing and learning by himself right now. 'Maybe how to throw a Fireball that was a good starting point or maybe a Blood Based Alignment Ceremony better to start the Blasting Rod and open up all the higher spells the sooner yeah that would be cool.' He was so absentminded that Willow at one point decided to kick him in the shin and during History etched a long scowl at him. Willow always seemed to think he should do better and he loved her for it. But it was her reasoning he didn't like she was trying to train him to be the perfect Husband in her mind she was trying to imitate her Mother successfull Shiela who always fussed poor Ira the man had stress lines all over and though of a higher class had a larger drinks cabinet than Tony. The bottles changing whenever they were in Town were replaced with newer ones the man was obviously hoping for a failed Liver, or a Heart Attack to escape the nagging Wife. Yes Xander secretly knew of Willow's little infatuation but he'd always side-stepped and ignored it safely Buffy's attempts at matchmaking really didn't help. It wasn't really a surprising thing though his absentmindedness he was now with Lea's warning stressing about the others finding out about his Magical powers so early on and trying to get them reversed even if that wasn't a safely possible thing. He was also trying to conceal he was doing one of the more Basic but estoric Control exercises it was done by going about normal day while levitating a pair of 3kg Weights in the deep pockets of his duster the original use of the Weights were to be strapped on the arms and legs and one on each limb but that wouldn't help his Magic he would soon increase the weight. Monday also brought with it more trouble as was the way since Buffy's arrival actually that wasn't fair to say or even think that the trouble had always been there lurking in the background he just wasn't aware of it afterall Sunnydale had Seven Kindergarten's, Three Elementary's, and one High School you do the math on victims of the Nightlife.

Back to this weeks trouble it started at Lunchtime and he was called Billy Fordham they were filing out of science's physics wasn't even a Breeze for him now not that he was showing it he'd pass the tests but ignore the Teacher from now on no matter Willows scowls. Wizards like Dresden and now him had long ago figured out and used High Energy Physics Math and Science combined for construct casting changing reality itself doing the math in their head on the fly it was the next level something no Scientist had attained yet with a Super Computer in this Universe Xander might honestly Publish some Papers on the Internet about creating a Wormhole all done anomynously of course.

Buffy and Willow were having gossipy whispers and had done so for the last twenty minutes of class without him he honestly wasn't interested at all until as they stepped out the door when Buffy stopped whispering and he heard doubtful tone and saw a quick worried glance at him and her remark of. "I Don't know,"paused gave a speculative glance upwards towards the lighting fixtures obviously debating in her mind the topic at hand. "I don't think so. They seemed pretty friendly." fed up of being left out of the conversation he decided to just ask bluntly "Who's friendly?" "No one," she responded it was a barked out harsh response so she really didn't want him in on this whatever it was. "Angel and a girl," 'Ah Buffy always avoided him with personal topics like this knowing he'd call Bullshit even moreso than Giles and wouldn't back down especially when it came to the Topic of Angel Xander had read the chronicles about the Scourge and Angelus the guy should dust himself on principal of morality he was a Vampire afterall or be more proactive in the attoning for Angelus sins at least.' "Willow, do we have to be in total share mode?" asked Buffy in irritation at the "secret" of the topic at hand getting out, And yes Willow always had to be in share mode she couldn't help herself. He interjected Buffy's 'Willow be more Assertive' rants could be as long as his 'Your Dating a Corpse' rants at Buffy' wanting to get the information of what was happening. "If Angel is doing something wrong I wanna know," he had to ask unless he did Buffy would just dismiss whatever it was she saw Angel as someone who could do no wrong Xander saw himself as Devils Advocate the voice that needed to be heard. The group headed to the Students Lounge Buffy just grimaced and twitched her nose putting off an answer and Willow not saying anything after Buffy's share mode comment'. he decided to drop the subject for now and as a friend just help to improve her mood. "Aw, you need cheering up. And I know just the thing, I say we take a night off and do a crazed dance party at the Bronze." "I dunno," said Buffy, crossing her arms looking even more depressed. Very calm dance party at the Bronze?" asked Xander with a cheshire wide grin and some waggly eyebrows to amuse her. Buffy only gave him a glum look. 'Oh God its full blown Teen girl angst nooo' were Xander's thoughts. "Moping at the Bronze?" he asked in he just got a long sigh as response and then a comment shouted aloud to his direction.

"I'd suggest a box of Oreos dunked in apple juice, but maybe she's over that phase," the owner of the Unfamiliar was a young man approaching he looked the age of a Senior, had short black hair and had an average looking build, he was wearing a casual shirt over a jeans and seemed to have a perpetual grin on him. Buffy looked around and and was gaping. "Ford?" she asked in astonishment, clearly recognising this guy whoever he was. "Hey Summers!" Buffy shrieked a little covered then her mouth at her outburst she then approached and gave him a quick hug and was grirnning as she pulled away. "How ya been?" he asked. "Oh my, what are you doing here?" she asked a bit of giddiness in her voice obviously at his prescence. "Matriculating, I'm finishing out my senior year at Sunnydale High. Dad got transferred." "This is great!" bouncing up and down a little drom toe to toe. "I'm glad you think so," he flashed a grin. "I honestly didn't think you'd remember me." Xander just stood to the side letting the two get to know each other again. "remember you? Duh!" Xander winced a that with the new memories california accents and sayings were sometimes a bit too much for him which made things difficult with where Sunnydale was situated. "We only went to school together for seven years. You were my giant fifth grade crush!," she bit her lip and went red at releasing that info. Over the next half hour Xander just sat back as buffy and Ford talked about old tales at Hemery and just bantered he didn't interrupt not minding a little about being ignored it gave him a chance to concentrate on his Magic exercises but he did notice and observe something as he sat back although he Talked alot Ford didn't seem to actually care for what they were talking about no Empathy no Joy at Buffy's prescence eyes drifting at the conversation Xander could tell as he'd done it himself on occasion he was all smiles on the outside but it was like himself when he sometimes deflected, nothing truly in it as he joked no Sincerity he didn't care for those there just passing time and putting up with those around him. Xander knew that sounded cold but most of the girls conversations bored him and sometimes he just got fed up with the snide minor' to them put downs. Maybe Fordham was talking to Buffy as the only person he knew here but that wasn't it he could just tell Ford seemed confident enough to easily make friends with others something wasn't right but what? Xander wouldn't even try and voice his thoughts on this to the girls later as he'd be just shrugged off he knew. Buffy was smitten with Ford' he was to her a person who helped her remember her better life from L.A. and her Pre-Slayer days. Willow would also defend Ford just on principle as Buffy was her first Female friend she seemed to have taken the view point as the Slayer' Buffy was always right and had great judgement on other people not realising Buffy was at best a reformed version of Cordelia Chase Willow's not that she'd say it aloud worst enemy. The worst problem of course with voicing anything was that as soon as he came up with any unsubstantiated feelings' involving Buffy it would immediatley be blown off as jealousy an example of this would be "I don't trust Angel what do we really know about him?" or "Buffy you have to stake him right? i mean he's a Vampire." 'It wasn't jealousy it was common sense sure he'd had a few fantasies but which boy in this school hadn't he also had fantasies about cordelia, Willow, and Aura did that make him in love with them no he only asked Buffy out once for godsake and it was Blurt more than a question for a date' so knowing he couldn't say anything to the girls he excused himself ten minutes before Lunch Break ended to have a quick talk to the one who Might! listen to him.

SHS Library

Xander opened the swinging doors as he entered it was so cool for him he always got a small kick for him gave him the image of going into a Wild West Bar Giles was in the back Office leaned over engrossed not in one of his usual Tomes but something smaller and more recently Published a Book with a yellow Cover and one word in sea Blue 'Dune' he wondered what it was about Giles had a small smile on his face obviously enjiying the Book he felt bad for interrupting so gave him just this once a reprieve from the nickname "Giles?" "Hmm oh Xander hello what do you want?" "Well what i want is a Million Dollars but what i'm actually here for two things frirst how did the Jenny talk go? no need to answer that one if you don't want to." "it went - okay not great she says she needs time to think about it but no matter what she will till be my friend at least apparently." Giles seemed to stare far away for a moment lost in thought but in a good way. "well congrats the other thing well" it seemed silly now that he tried to voice it "what whats the other?" "I'm not sure if i'm needlessly stressing here but we might might! have another problem or might be nothing but you know always best to check and stuff." "Well whats the problem?" "This guy from Buffy's old School of Hemery turned up today Billy Fordham anyway he transferred here cos his Dad got a job here but well when he was talking i got the feeling he wasn't being entirely honest about something i don't know exactly what but you know" he trailed off at that not sure what elses to say Giles just looked at him over his glasses "Well as much as i like to congratulate you on your vigilance and coming to me immediately thats not much to go hunting him down on i'm afraid." Xander apolagised but silently knows he's right about this one and the thought it nagged at him the rest of the day.

At Three o' clock as the last bell of the day went off Xander rushed to the Library to complete one of his side projects luckily last class today was math a class he didn't share with Willow as she was took the advanced class and she wouldn't be around for another half an hour as she had avanced study sessions with some of the other deep geeks like Jonothan who was going into Robotics or Andrew Wells going into CGI * Buffy would always head directly home to relax awhile then prepare for Patrol. Giles always had a mandatory staff meeting on Mondays so he wasn't there either. Library empty and again crap' security to a sad degree with such dangerous Items something he really would need to look into. He used this small amount of free time to find a good Primer on Magical Theory for this Universe it had to be in English of course as neither he or Harry knew Latin, Summerian or whatever else although the Dresden books did have Harry able to mangle Latin via post package lessons that was later in life than Xander got memories of not that was a bad thing he could of ended up being Harry from the later in the series the later Harry might of made a silver dollar in his pocket into the "Denarian of Corruptions Lasciel" spirit included and staying behind after Halloween 'Shivers down my spine at that prospect.'

Harry's kind of Magic in the most simplified explanations drew in the Natural Energy something the Hellmouth gave off in abundance stored it in a Metaphysical pocket where you used the Power of the mind to organise it into a constructed spell to command the Magic through sheer Will Power to affect the world around yourself instructions or programming might be the best description. Simple things like Levitation was one step mental command like moving your own arm but then you advanced to Telekenesis' same thing more detailed command 'do this While doing this' his 'exercises' with practice when the mind linked a word or action to a command the 'Spell' became easier to do for less cost the 'exercises' would also simplify things even more for down the road when thing got complicated for the more useful Magic's like Battle Magic's or precision like Glamours and Veil a skill set he hoped to master soon as it was so useful for disguises or stealth with the many Big Bad's this Town had he didn't want to be recognised as he fought or even just when he went shopping for Potions ingredients or Books at the Magic Box downtown a place verified by Giles as being 'the real thing.' That was one of the other major reasons he wanted to learn Glamours as a priority in the Dresden verse the first thing he learnt was Warden's and predator Magic Users regularly watched such shops to gain identiities of Practitioners on the rise and often used such facts against them in Sunnydale that was a surety to happen but Xander wasn't going to fall into that pit trap he was cautious. The Book was needed to compare Magical worlds to see what was possible to see what threats this Universe had were all demons Evil? alright he already knew from previous research that they weren't but the question was where do they live is there an equivalant of the "Never Never" here it would be better if it weren't as thats where the nastiest things usually lived but that would be the only way he could think of explaining the hidden presence of so many Demons and how they travelled to different Cities so easily. He knew the most basic of basic's Magic for this Universe in that he was now one of those among a small number of human Casters that had the ability to do anything of significance without a chosen Patron Deity, Demon, or rare Artifact boosting their baseline power. All three mechanism's gave the Caster Power to spare but were limited in their area of influence which was why there were more humans on this planet, humans adapted Magic to suit themselves even if they tired easily whereas higher beings Demons included adapted themselves over millenia to cast specific Magic and weren't very good at working together thank Heavens for small favors.

He was already on the first step all forms of Magic required which was to get some much needed Control of his Power but he had an almost desperate need for Control before the Power grew too great like it did for Harry who never had the 'Exercises' when young as his Father had forbid it. Power was a dangerous thing when untamed he was going to Master completely what he knew from scratch making sure everything he knew matched up properly the basics was everything when it came to Magic.

As the only previously non-powered member of the gang constantly in the actual threat zone he'd learned to think before acting instead of going after a fully healthy Vampire's he staked the ones Buffy kicked to the sides instead of using the precise staking method he preferred when possible to use an axe it took less strength than you'd think to weild it the weight of the blade and momentum helped as much as anything, no for now he had to plan he now had resources through this book. Atlas Archaica it was just what he needed he found it by use of Giles oh so handy Rolodex referencer it was described on the card as The World of Magic in all areas mentioned in a collection of very brief descriptions a Thesaurus on the Supernatural. 'Score one for Xander! he'd have to come back another time to get the book on eastern Magics Lea had mentioned as it wasn't on the Rolodex. 'Oh well always look at the positive.' He rushed out wanting to get out of there before Giles returned if he'd stayed but a minute more he would of seen a Vampire enter from the shadowy stacks come to steal a book written by a man called Henri DuLac.

spike's Warehouse

Spike was happy things were looking up he was currently staring and examining the book DuLac's Chronicles the solution to his problems lied within or so that tosser Dalton said. Ceremonies for Vampires including maybe how to heal his love Drusilla's madness she was only getting worse and being on the Hellmouth hadn't helped her any like he hoped it was a fun town though. He grinned remembering a College girl from the other night she was so drunk off her head she didn't even make token objection as he drained her a real party animal she'd be rising tonight he wouldn't have her as minion material though he only turned her for the fun of it and to keep the Slayer busy he was about to call for Dalton when he heard. "Wow! an actual real Vampire Lair is so cool! cliche' but cool now this is what i'm talking about! Spike looks over and by sight and smell can tell this is a human using a sarcastic voice. "Yes very nice i have your approval i can go to my dust happily now Who the Bloody Hell are You! and how did you get in here?"

"I'm Ford and your a Vampire sorry The Vampire! i have i been looking all over Town for. Ended up costing me a two hundred dollar bribe for your locaton so you know. "Well thats nice to know Sunnydale economics at its finest work but just another question." hands flung up Spike shouted "Who's on guard! is no one doing look out!" Most of the minions scattered for fear of becoming a punch bag for Spikes agressions spike started muttering a long amount of epitaphs about idiots not dong a proper job "and you!" he points a finger at Ford "Were Vampires mate we don't need your opinion on our furniture and just for clarity are you right in the head and what'd you want? Oh well who cares another happy meal for Dru i suppose." Spike tries to snatch him Ford backpedals and shouts out "I can give you the Slayer!" That interests Spike he'd love to bag a Third Slayer the buzz they gav was uncomparable and her blood it might help heal Drusilla as much as the Spells in the book he nabbed. Spikey love tell him we don't want the Slayer girl we want the Shouting man he would be ever so tasty says Miss Edith the taste of a Skittles rainbow she says." Ford looks to Spike who just laughs and says "Don't look at me Dru's bonkers she is i do love her but understand her? not a chance." He sits on a leatherback chair. "Go on then explain to me your plan how you." He chuckles. "Are gonna get us the Slayer?" "I'm." Drusilla interrupts stomping over and starts shrieking in Fords' face. "The Shouting man! The Shouting man! We don't want that stinky! Slayer! We want the Shouting man!" Spike gets her attention then "Dru!" She turns abouit all smiles like nothings happened and gently asks "What Spikey?" he knocks her out with a Vamp face headbutt and says. "Shutup won't you?" Turns back to Ford who's not so bravado now but as he's backing away Spike advances on him fed up with this ruckus ruining his good mood. "You! Explain! Now!" I'm her old friend from her other School., Before she reached Sunnydale i'll give you her if you turn me afterwards i've got it all set up for an ambush locked bomb shelter even got you a club full of Goths as an appeasement meal they think their being turned as well." Spike smiled human face reappearing. "I'm listening tell me more."

It was Seven Thirty now he hadn't put the book down since he got it back to the empty Classroom he devoured the knowledge with abandon earlier questions answered. There were several groups who policed Magic Users in various ways none co-operating Hunters groups such as the Wetworks teams of The Watchers., The Devon Coven the other group Giles mentioned association with also had a militant arm all groups mentioned took prety much the same line all Magic being okay as long as it harmed no other and were discreet to the World in general a line he could get along with. The magics in this Universe were even more limiting than he'd thought use it too much and you might just spontaneously loose the ability from burnout its why Coven's were such a big thing share the power share the damage. only a small amount of people naturally had more than one gift area and then only at maximum had up to three from Telekenesis, Divination,Illusion Empathism, and Elementism of two flavours like Fire and Water, or Fire and Wind Xander really was a whole new weapon for the PTB no wonder they wanted to keep the Origins of his power secret if anyone asked he'd say from now on as an excuse it must because of growing up on the Hellmouth that made him so powerful nothing anyone could actually check he smirked thinking of some future bad guys trying to figure that one out. There wasn't any approximation of a "Never Never" no Dimensional Shadow World But apparently one good way to make money for either human or demonic Magic users were either Portals or limited time glamours both went for a high price meaning most Demons ended up just like anyone else passengers on Coaches, Planes, and Boats 'What a mind bender that factoid was no public transport for him.' He hadn't specified a meeting time to the girls tonight so no point in going they'd probably miss each other either going in or out and it was a way to avoid that annoying Fordham guy as well. 'but you'll miss that annoying Fordham guy as well' were his rebellious second thoughts he really wanted to figure that mystery out.

A quick stop off at home to hide the book at the back of his cupboard and to the Bronze not even stopping to change clothes what did he care what anyone thought of him he wasn't looking to get a date Sunnydale High was full of sheep, girls who couldn't do talk of anything other than who did whats and clothes he was spoiled from that especially with memories of Elaine (last name) Harry's fellow Apprentice how they could talk for hours about theories of Magic how they'd lost their virginity together or just how they messed around talking of their possible future together. None of Sunnydale's girls would stand up to that impression. The others were playing Pool while talking Willow standing offside drink with a straw in hand trying not to interfere for fear of causing upset he shook his head 'ok maybe Buffy is right Willow does need to assert herself some more'. Willow caught his eyeline then started waving her hand so fast it left after images trying to get all his attention to her. He just kept walking down the stairs lazily he was in no real mood to be there just as he got to the table Buffy twirled the Pool cue spinning it in a circle behind her back trying to pass it from one hand to the other only she ended up hitting him in the head with it. "Ouch! ahh! ahh!" oh my god Xander i'm so sorry i didn't see you i'm so so sorry!" It could of been Wiilow babble with the speed the words came out dazed vision he cradled his head. "S'ok Buff but be more careful in future yeah?" Ford just smiled obviously wanting to say something but holding it back. "Ok glad you came you and Ford can be better friends y'know/ with you Both being boys and all." Ford smiled but again no enhusiasm not that Xander was disagreeing Willow was more likely to become best buds with Harmony Kendall and god wouldn't that be a funny thing to see. "Maybe Buff, hey Willow how'd studies go." "Oooh we studied College prospectus brochures today and Scotty Fisch said he was going to sign up for this awesome! band camp he'd heard about"** 'That was strange if Scotty Fisch was interested in Band Camp why wasn't he in the Music room Practicing? the place was covered in dust so no one goes in there at all.' Just then Angel turned up Xander watched as he and Buffy had some lovers spat over in the corner he wished he was up to code in those muscle control techniques he'd then of heard them talking as if they were at the actual table then and maybe learn who this girl Buffy refused to talk about was. "Is he her Boyfriend?" Ford drew his notice back. "Yeah thats Buffy's beau his name's Angel." Ford frowned. "He's a little old for her isn't he?" 'What a thing to say considering the circumstances he had to take that opening for a jibe knowing Angel had super hearing and wouldn't think he had realised it.' "You'd think so wouldn't you?" Xander took an air of indifference to Willows pointed glare buffy came back over in a huff of a mood Xander ignored it outwardly just taking a shot at the corner pocket but was thinking 'whoever that woman was last night she's stirred up a hornets nest between Buffy and Angel.' Dead-boy himself then came over two drinks in hand 'a cease fire gesture maybe?' "Hey, Angel," said Willow, "Hi," said Ford neutrally. Buffy turned to Angel and said, "This is Ford, we went to school together in LA." "Nice to meet you," said Angel, shaking Ford's hand. "Whoa! Cold hands!" said Ford with a grin after the shake. "So you're here visiting Buffy?" "No, I'm actually here to stay, just moved down," said Ford there was just an uncomfortble silence then no one saying anything Xander was about to make a quip about how loud this place was when Buffy snapped the silence instead. "You know, it's getting rather crowded in here, I'm a little hot," She turned to face Ford and asked. "You wanna take a walk?" Ford perked up at that idea. "sure that'd be nice," "Okay then…see you tomorrow," she said to the group and led Ford out of the Bronze. 'Xander wasn't sure what to think about Buffy's dating habits she'd gone from Vampire douche-bag with a soul to possible Bad guy he she didn't know that but she didn't know Angel was a Vampire at first either.' "Good night," said Angel with a frown, what did Buffy see in Angel Xander didn't know it wasn't a conversationalist and it obviously wasn't the long picnics in the sun. When Buffy was definately gone Angel asked in an imperious what he probably thought was an interrogating voice. "He just moved here?" "Yeah," said Xander and oh god don't tell him he was actually having similar thoughts to the brooding wonder not only would that confirm Ford's evilness as two definitvely opposing people took the same view but it might mean Xander would have to go emo he din't think he could pull off that look "and moving a bit fast, in my opinion." "Well, Angel, we could still play," said Willow hopefully, she moved the rack into position and when she looked up again the Vampire was gone. "See, you made him do that thing when he's gone," complained Willow. "Angel comes and goes as he pleases Willow," said Xander with a sigh not caring about his absence, breaking the set of balls with strong strike of his cue. "

The next day first period was a free one so Xander went to the Library maybe ask some innocuous questions to Giles about Magic and the Supernatural in general try and learn some background stuff while also laying some groundwork for the future about his maturing personality to drop the clown mask he perpetually wore without care Pre-Halloween but was fed up with now. And if his Abilites come out later on he could say he'd gotten curious after a few of Giles tales and self-taught himself., Unfortunately for some reason this would be one of the few times all the students were in the Library. Oh there was Giles and Jenny ah she was using this as an excuse to see him by bringing her class here for textbooks they had to search for themselves well at least by the laughter Jenny had patched things up alright. then Willow barged through the doors at her usual weird small step semi-run that could at best be called a trot she saw him and trotted' over with a beckoning hand then also beckoned him to Giles and Jenny's table in what she thought was inconspicuous manner only it wasn't, it really wasn't. "Willow!" "Shh! listen guys this is important last night Angel came over to my House-" "you didn't invite him in i hope?" Surprisingly that wasn't himself or GIles who interrupted but Jenny although he was bout to say it Willows silence on that matter was deafening. "Yeah but thats not important i mean we know he's good."said with a wheedle he gave her a compassionate hug then said. "Willow he may be good now but we don't know the future if he turns bad were trying to protect you Curses can be broken no Magic is perfect from what we've all read. 'Worrying thought new top priority! find how this curse can be broken.' she bit her bottom lip in thoughtfulness for a second now knowing what everyone else had feared for months. "Yeah but i guess i understand now and i'll be more careful but thats not important now you've got to listen." "Fine Wills what is it?" "its Ford Angel didn't trust him so he asked me to do a check and well He's not in the school records, he hasn't been registered," said Willow worriedly. "Not even his grades have been transferred from Hemery." "Ha! knew he was Evil." He said quietly to Giles who looked a little abashed but retorted. "No you guessed and came to me with no evidence unlike Willow here and even that is up for debate as nothing evil has been revealed just suspicious." he gave Willow a pat on the shoulder anyway she blushed crimson like always under attention. "Er yeah um found only one other thing connected to Ford, an address in Sunnydale, its based in the Suburbs but more towards the center of Town off of Mandelhein St. It's registered under the buisness name 'The Sunset Club' Angel and me are supposed to check it out tonight." "No just no Willow weren't you listening a second ago when i said he could go bad at anytime sure its not likely to but take the risks now you'll take them later we just go about this different you and me go to Mrs Calendars room which we know is empty and find out about his father who supposedly transferred here for work and if you can't find him then you, me, and Angel together go to this Sunset place." Xander looked smug at his perfect quick made up plan "and how do you expect i find his father? whats his name?" Xander faltered but recovered Hemery site remenber Mrs summers said there were picture of the parent student picnic outing with names below them." "here you go Willow the one thing mr smarty pants didn't think of the key to the computer rooms" both Jenny laughed and Willow giggled. "I can't think of everything." He muttered scuffing the floor as a part fo the act. Half an hour of simple for him since he wasn't doing it research laterand they knew Robert Fordham was still working in L.A. just before Willow closed off the Internet Xander noticed another link that had come when they typed in Fordham titled: Have you seen is Missing he cicked on it and a Missing persons Poster of Billy came up it mentioned how he had Cancer and they needed to find him urgently for his treatments. They bumped into and told Jenny what they found saying they'd tell giles at Lunch Jenny said ok but suggested going to the Sunset Club anyway. "Knowing his recluse and closed mouth nature its probably for good or ill the only way to learn whats actually going on there." was her reasoning and Xander thought her words sound except having to go into the bad guys unknown Lair her last words though he wasn't so sure of. "Oh and you probably shouldn't tell Buffy she might take it the wrong way as you threatening her friend." Willow just nodded Jenny was an authority figure Willow would never object she even listened to Snyder.

Against his better Judgement with Giles on side they chose not to tell Buffy what they so far discovered something he frimly objected to. "You should definately tell her if there's a threat around!" Giles threw back at him. "And thats the problem its still just an if! you don't actually know anything bads going on." It was actually kind of humourous watching Willow the rest of the day she ended up using the same excuse need the Loo 13 times to avoid Buffy, Willow couldn't keep a secret to save her life he was surprised more than half the school didn't know of Buffy's after school activities. The Sunset Club not so funny it took the expression literally went it came to Underground Club, it was a converted bomb shelter with Antiquated style furnishings the club was Private but they got in with a name drop of, "Friends of Ford." The place was built on the premise of vampire worshipping and being turned and that was a worry as Buffy said Ford knew' and accepted she was the Slayer since Hemery and he staked a Vampire which made no sense now., Well there was one funny thing about the Sunset Club Angel saying the wanna be's knew nothing of real vamps and then half a moment later a guy in identical clothing walking by complimenting him hair style and all. As Angel left he promised to find Buffy tonight saying it was important she knew the facts immediately then he just stalked off not awaiting a response 'Xander he just wanted to come off as the one who did all the work by himself he never did tell Buffy that he had to forced into the Master's Lair at cross point.

The next day Xander and Willow Met up with Buffy at the Schools entrance when she finally showed up she was morose it seemed Angel had caught up with her then Willow just gave her a silent consoling hug Buffy accepted it tightly "y'know about Ford then?" He wanted to make sure they were all on the same page "Yeah." "Got any ideas what his plans about?" "Nope no clue," "how'd we go about this contact his parents? or what? I mean whatever this is its Supernatural its not like they'll understand that." "No that won't help us he'll just do whatever he's doing somewhere else best to get it out the way no best way to do this is just confront him directly." 'It was a good strategy better than waiting for the knife in the back' "need any help at all just ask." "No i'm fine by myself." 'Not so good strategy he might not want her there but he would be anyway even in the Backgrounds. Xander watched under Veil as Buffy confronted Billy about his Cancer running away and the seeing the Vampire he said he Staked alive or rather Undead in MerksWood Cemetary watched as with a few words he turned it back on her and expertly led Buffy back to the Sunset Club with the promise of truths. The Veil he was using wasn't great yet he'd only got a little practice in at home if he moved even slowly you could see his outline clearly and he hadn't blocked Smell or the Sound of feet he just had to be careful he had a stake as his only weapon ready on hand. The door slamming shut was something he couldn't have he tried to unlock it through Telekenisis but the deadlock made that impossible he gave up and continued down the stairs he relied on the walls shadow to hide his outline all the more better. Billy was explaining his fear of Death his Deal and Buffy argued back that he'd still be Dead that all that be left was the Demon he didn't believe her and then Vamps came there was Chaos and Fear. Buffy staked seven Vampires protecting the group of idiots behind her He staked three Vampires still Veiled leading to more confusion on the Vampire's side now the black haired Vampire in the Victorian era dress just kept on about "A Shouting Man." She had her hands spaced out flat and seemed to be Sniffing with her eyes closed Buffy used the chance to grab her as a hostage this 'Drusilla' Spike soon let them all out unlocking the doors Xander dashed up the corridor melting into the group Buffy no doubt saw the blur but wouldn't be able to do anything about it as the others were in the way and she didn't dare take her eyes off of the Vamps he dashed across the road and hid behind a car Buffy wouldn't find him her Slayer senses worked on demonic level not Magic he watched as Buffy locked the Vampires in with their own trap.

Inside the shelter standing over a mauled body of Billy Fordham Spike was raging. "Why Dru! Why couldn't you of been more careful if you'd of kept back we'd have had the Slayer right there." He stopped and started again, "Not to mention the little side snacks to go with her it would have been a hell of a feast! you know!"

"I'm very sorry Spikey" she said all demure and child like cringing down "but i had to he was there as well and he was ever so naughty i had to find him and tell him off." "Spike deciphered what she was talking about the so called Shouting Man and he remembered how some Minions did dust with no Slayer on that side of the room someone else was indeed there someone he missed but she didn't he would listen when she talked of this Shouting Man next time Spike was out and looking for revenge.***

* Give those two a happy ending

** American Pie reference

*** didn't put in the Billy Fordham rises scene as i can't see Spike turning him