04-13-2008, 11:38 PM
***Sunnydale, two months later***
Buffy walked into her house. Sunset was soon--time for Faith and her to get going. Who knew which vamps would be out tonight? Could be anyone. Not that things could get much worse... Willow, Xander, Cordelia and Oz had all left town. The Master had somehow turned Angel.
The first shaman had owed Giles a favor, and a fake-out attempt was made. But when the Master and the Mayor found out about the trick, another shaman was used. Then Angelus returned for good.
Her other self was prisoner, probably dead. The Mayor was working with the Master, Vamp-Willow and Vamp-Xander their favorites. Most of the school was gone. Principal Snyder was still there, probably because.... Who knew why? Anyanka had left, wreaking as much vengeance as possible beforehand.
She and Faith were the only ones left. Something had to change. Giles had moved in with Joyce, had performed the de-inviting spell before Angelus could do too much damage. Faith had finally left her scummy hotel room and had also moved in with Joyce, Giles and Buffy.
She locked the door behind her. There was no telling what could happen tonight. For all she knew, Spike and Drusilla would come back to town, and then there'd really be problems.
Something had to change, and soon. If not, Sunnydale was going to be nothing more than a vampire's restaurant. What had Spike called humans? Happy meals with legs? Well, this was turning into a big old Vampire McDonalds, that was for sure.
"Guys? I'm home!" She called.
"Buffy." Giles came down the stairs, looking relieved.
"Hey. Where's Mom?"
"She went to find your father."
"Why?"
"To tell him something rather important."
"Is it demons? What is it?"
"We're, erm.... We're getting married. I proposed to her this afternoon."
Buffy stared at him, in shock.
"It is all right with you?"
"It's great, Giles! I'm happy for you guys. Really--at least something good can happen around here." She was being serious about it--he could tell. Now he just had to tell Faith.
Speaking of Faith....
"Where's Faith?"
"Haven't you seen her?" Buffy started to frown again.
"No. You'd better look for her--sunset is coming soon."
She turned back to the door, but he stopped her again.
"Do be careful." She nodded, not facing him.
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