3. Part 3

Disclaimer: See Part One

Part 3
Giles was not happy but then Buffy knew this news would make him very angry. Hell it had her fuming with rage. She looked over and was glad Faith had decided to step up and remind Giles that sometimes you needed a local. Faith had changed and grown a lot in the years since the fall of Sunnydale and in many ways Buffy considered her to be her best friend now. They had a history granted but, Faith at least owned her mistakes. Buffy was learning to do that her-self and she could admit that a lot of their issues in the past had been caused by her own foolish insecurities. She was now trying to mend fences and Faith seemed to be on the same page with that. The both decided to let the past go one night in Rome after Faith broke up with Robin and was in need of a long night of patrolling, drinking dancing and slaying. Heck that night had cleared the air and made them talk again. Buffy had been touched by the fact that Faith cared enough to come to her when she needed a shoulder. It reminded her they were the chosen two. She pushed her hair back and listened as her sister slayer took on their head watcher.

"Look G it's not up for debate. Boston is my hometown and the girls killed well they belong to me. See they are all from my old haunts and I even knew Helena and Molly a bit. Mary not so much but then she was older than me and from a better family. But Molly, Molly was a friend. I am not letting some wet behind the ears girl go check this out. Plus there's the fact that most of Robin' current slayers would stick out like a sore thumb. Molly might pass but the others, Giles I get the council is all about Equality of the Slayers which is how it should be but that hood not happening. Rona or any of the others would be hassled just because they are black and they so don't need trouble. The cops would be on them like wet on rain. Plus that's Doyle's patch and frankly he doesn't like strangers. He's a mean son of a bitch but he's human so we have to let him pass. So let me and B go. We can take Red, Ken and Dawn as backup. We will all fit right in as long as none of them open their mouths. Ok maybe Ken could pass too but anyone else would be to out of place. Even if they could get around without trouble no one will take to outsiders."

"Faith I appreciate that Boston is your home. However it may be dangerous for you to go there."

Faith rolled her eyes. However it was Willow's turn to take on Giles" Her record is clear Giles, plus we can always play it off as Faith taking us around her old home town. We can play the vacation angle. We have to do this." She sniffed clearly trying not to cry more. "Giles this is the third time in less than six months something is going on. We have to stop it."

"Look Giles I'm going." Dawn said."This is not going to go on. There a pattern here and if we don't stop it all our operations will be in danger. While I know you are thinking this may be a trap we have to deal with it before it becomes obvious to the other badies out there. If they get wind of this it will cause escalation. Besides with all of us there we will be safe."

Giles sighed. He did not want to agree with Dawn but, the power those five women had was enormous. She also had a valid point about the demon world. If they smelt blood in the water no house could or would be safe. "All right but use caution and check in every six hours with us. Also I want you in constant communication with each other and check in with Cleveland and Andrew every day. I also want Buffy or Faith to take the Scythe with them along with full armor. No risks ladies."

They all rolled their eyes."We won't break rule one Watcher Mine." Buffy said with a grin. She knew he was worried but he was letting them all go.

"You bloody well won't or I swear I'll raise you all and kill you myself."

"Such love Giles." Kennedy deadpanned. But she felt pleased at his obvious concern and worry. She noted the others did as well.

"Well yes, you cannot leave me with the minis and Xander."

"Poor Giles, we won't leave you all alone." Buffy said. "Well we have to skate. The plane should be ready and I want to get there. We need to check in with the BPD. Please call ahead for us. It will be a lot easier if they know we are coming. I don't want to have skate around them. Do we have any watchers in the area?"

"Yes, well a retired one. Dr. William Isles. He resigned when Travers took over. He did not like the way the old Council treated its potentials."

"Well that's good. I hope he can help us then. Is he in the area?" Buffy asked.

"Yes, well he has a home there. His daughter is the chief medical examiner. However I do not know if she is aware of the nightlife."

"Oh well no time like the present to learn." Faith quipped.

"Please use care the Doctor is well connected. He can be a valuable ally. I'll call ahead and see if he will agree to help."

"Ok then we are on our way Giles we will call you when we land." Buffy said as they all headed out their bags already in the cars as the mini slayers were highly efficient at prepping them for emergency travel. It still amazed Buffy that they all now routinely had emergency bags to go. Then again it did make life a lot easier when all you had to do was grab one and go.

TBC...