Previously: 'Sleep well love'

'You too'

I held her as she curled herself into my side. Even through the sheets I could feel Buffy's slim figure. I kissed her cheek and within minutes we were fast asleep.

Chapter 8

'This isn't Cleveland!' Drusillia wailed. 'This is Japan!'

It was true. Ally had taken them to Japan in order to find someone to tell her the true whereabouts of her sister. Japan was the only place she could think of where that 'someone' might be.

'I know this is Japan Dru Dru! I told you I needed to come here. I have no clue to the actual whereabouts of my sister! We had to come here so I could find someone who knows!' Ally cried

As Ally had searched for dinner the other night, there was rumour that a Slayer had remained behind after the collapse of Sunnydale. She wasn't sure if her sister would follow her or remain where she was. Wherever that was. She had rung a few connections of hers and all of them couldn't confirm her whereabouts. No locating spell could find her. She was relying on word of mouth alone.

'There's no fun in Japan!' Drusillia cried. 'I want to have fun!'

Although Dru was right, they couldn't have fun if they didn't know where her sister was. Ally had sat down and told her this before. Ally sighed and walked over to Dru.

'Dru Dru you know why we cant go just yet.'

She hugged the wailing vampire. She knew how much Drusillia didn't understand. How much she wanted to wear her pretty dress. The one she promised she wouldn't wear until she was allowed to 'have fun'. Drusillia stopped wailing and was quiet. Ally reached up and stroked her face.

'I promise we will have fun soon. Why don't you go eat someone? You can bring back a pet if you want one. Look at the space we have' she gestured with her hand to the huge loft they were standing in. The little skank had kindly offered them shelter as they had claimed to be whores like herself. Instead of being polite, they ate her. She didn't taste right though. Too sweaty, among other things. Drusillia considered this and nodded.

'That's a good girl' Ally smiled and planted a small kiss on Dru's cheek. 'Have fun!'

Drusillia swept out of the room and that meant Ally had time to call the one person she never thought she would talk to again. She braced herself as she dialled the number. The phone rang.

'Hello?' the voice answered.

'Hello?' Ally repeated

'Ally? Is that you?' asked the voice.

'Why yes it is. Hi mom!'

I lay awake, marvelling at Buffy. The way she slept was so peaceful, so childlike. It was beautiful. I would have loved to stay that way longer, but Dawn burst into the room.

'Oh gross! Get a room you guys!'

'This is the bloody room. You get another one.'

'I only came in here to drop these off'

'And what's 'these'?'

'Clothes for Buffy'

Buffy stirred and awoke to two pairs of eyes watching her. Remembering that she had nothing on, only the sheets, I pulled them up just a little. No one noticed.

'Dawn? What are you doing here?' Buffy asked.

'Dropping these off before I go back to Willow's'

'What is it?'

'Clothes'

'Oh!' Buffy was suddenly more alert than before. She remembered she had nothing on and was grateful her sister had passed by with clothing.

'Thanks Dawnie'

'No problem. Ok I'm going back to Willow's now. Bye!' she waved as she left the room and in turn, the apartment.

I looked back as the sheets rustled. Buffy was climbing out of the bed to gather the clothing that Dawn had left on the window chair.

'Though you walking round nude was different?' I said.

'You've seen it all before' she laughed.

Buffy pulled on clothes and went to hang up the towel, which was lying on the floor.

'You know what? I'm starving' she stated as she re entered the room.

'Well Giles didn't leave me with anything, doubt you have anything' I said.

Buffy walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge. The shelves were overflowing with food. Apples, yoghurt, chocolate, you name it, it was there.

'Bloody Watcher' I cursed.

She laughed and helped herself to an apple and a tub of yoghurt. She trudged over to the couch and sat. While stuffing her face, she looked thoughtful.

'So, training after?' she asked.

Somewhat stunned she would ask so soon after a battle, I simply answered with a nod.

'Good. Hey can you grab me another tub of yoghurt? I feel like yoghurty goodness today'

I laughed as I headed to the fridge.

'You're the boss.'

'Damn right I am. And this boss says training after I've eaten.'

With a smile, she took the tub I offered and began eating again. We sat in peaceful silence while she ate. Silence was enough for now. We would get to the yelling, punching, kicking and hopefully the odd kiss later.