Anya Jenkins

It's a dark night in Sunnydale, California as I walk. I'm so upset about what happened between me and Xander. He left me at the altar, I lost Halfrek, and I became human again. Now I don't know where Xander and I stand with one another.

I stop when I see the scene by the cemetery. Cordelia is in danger from a few vampires. I have to help her, no matter the past.

Once at the scene, I start fighting and staking vampires. While I do, one is drinking from the side of her neck. Even from a small distance between us, I can see she's barely conscious and turning pale. I need to go faster. I'm determined not to let her die.

Finally, I get all the vampires staked.

I kneel down at her side.

Cordelia Chase

As I lay on my back, eyes closed, I know Anya just saved my life. And my life still needs saved, because I was almost drained.

"Cordelia, can you hear me? It's me," I hear Anya call gently.

I slowly open my eyes, and blurrily see her at my side. She's concerned, but calm. It reminds me of when I'm caring for the wounded. I always look calm, but I'm scared inside. Right now, I'm scared. I don't want to die.

"An…ya…," I manage through the pain.

"Let's get you out of here," she says.

She puts an arm around me, as I put an arm around her shoulders. Then, with her helping me, we start walking, her free hand holding my bag.

Anya Jenkins

As I reach the door to our apartment, I open it and then close it behind us. I drop her bag by the door, and feel her losing consciousness. I use my body weight to hold her up and head for the bed.

By the time I get her on the bed on her back on the right side, she's out cold. Fear starts to seep through me, because I don't know how to see how she's doing. Now I wish I had listened in high school. I only know the basics, so I start with that.

I sit on her bedside, as I clean and patch up her bite wound. She's pale as I do so, and it worries me that she could be dying.

I soon finish with her wound and get up to leave the room. I need someone here that knows what they're doing.

Once in the living room, I call someone up.

"An, hey. You're talking to me now?"

"For now, I am. But not for your convenience. I need someone here that knows more first-aid than I do."

"Are you hurt?"

"No. I have Cordelia on the bed here. I had to save her from a vampire. He bit her. I took care of the bite, but I don't know anything else."

"I'm on my way," my ex says, before we hang up.

Half an hour later, Xander arrives and goes to her bedside. I leave the apartment, since I'm not any use. I decide to go on patrol.

Cordelia Chase

I don't know how long I was out for, but when I come to, Xander is seated at my bedside. I'm in an unfamiliar bed, so it's probably Xander and Anya's.

"Cor, you're okay."

"Yes. Let me guess. Anya called you."

"She did. She doesn't know what to do other than when it comes to wounds. I never taught her like you did me. So, what are you doing back here?"

"I left LA. Angel isn't exactly himself. He fired everyone, so good riddance. Maybe he'll get back on track after he kills Drusilla and Darla. Darla was brought back to life as a human, so Wolfram and Heart brought in Drusilla. Drusilla sired Darla. Wolfram and Heart is one of our worst nightmares. They can do anything and get away with it," I explain.

"Well, I'd be glad to help you with anything you need, Cor."

"I know, Xan."

I smile up at him, and he smiles back.