The Battles done and we kinda won RPG

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia Chase dropped her weapon. Dirty, aching and completely and utterly exhausted. The battle had been a long one, One she foresaw, which gave them the upper hand, in winning the war that could have ended the world and humanity as everyone knew it. The visions Cordy got were passed onto her from a former bracken demon, who just happened to not only be a work college, but a friend, and someone, Cordelia once developed feelings for. But Doyle and their kiss, in which he passed the visions to her seemed like a completely different life time ago. And in away it was. Cordelia had her own part to play in evil taking over the world. Ever since she left high school and Sunnydale to move to the city of Angels, her life had been planed out for her…a life she never expected to live. But now as Angel approached her, she knew she wouldn’t have it any other way. She was back in his life, and she loved him more than any other man she had loved before.
Her whole body tingled as his bloody cold hand moved her equally bloody hair away from her face. Her dark eyes met his, and she knew there was no need for words. Theyu had won...for now. Cordy watched as Angel moved towards spike. Another alliance Cordy was surprised to see had formed. So much had changed since she awaked from playing sleeping beauty.Cordelia wanted to put the past behind her. Once she had re awakened Angel and the group forgave her of the Evil and mayhem she had caused while being possessed and pregnant with Jasmine. Eventually she looked up and to her delight saw Wesley Gunn and Fred had all made it. People she loved and trusted. She smiled at Fred and marvelled at how much she had changed and grown since they brought her back from Pylea. Then she took in Wesley, the once up himself geeky watcher…Now a rugged demon hunter, hotshot type, and she blessed every day she had with him. They once shared the most awkward kiss Cordelia had ever had but now…they shared more, a friendship Cordelia would need for ever. Lastly her eyes met upon Charles Gunn, street smart and loyal right to the end.
She went to stand by him. “Home, bath and a cup of very strong coffee” She teasingly said, hoping that would be ther enext move, but she knew none of them really had a so called 'home' to go to.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Buffy Summers opened one blue eye lazily. Light shone in through her window, and she moaned not wanting to get up and meet the day. She rolled over in bed expecting to find her lover next to her, but instead all she found was another note, which simply told her ‘work…please like always help your self to anything you need. X’ Buffy screwed up the note and threw it to the floor. For the last few days she had awoken to much the same. He was keeping something from her, and she didn’t know what. But she was determined today was the day shed find out. Wanting so much to pull the covers back over her and sleep until her body told her it was rested enough, Buffy knew she had things to do…Like spend some time with her younger sister, who for a while she had neglected. But dawn seemed so settled in Rome, She loved it here, probably more than Buffy did. Buffy got out of bed, showered and dressed quickly into jeans and a top. She ran a brush through her long blonde hair and added a little make up. As Buffy exited her room and began the walk down the long hallways to the house’s east exit, she suddenly missed her old life. Things had changed so much. Sunnydale was no more, Spike was dead…Giles was in England, Willow and Kennedy, off some place doing some witchy stuff and Xander was in south Africa getting over losing Anya. Buffy let out a long sigh, for no one but herself to hear. Were things changing too much? Buffy had no clue. In a way she liked her new life. She was helping all the new slayers adjust to the powers they had all inherited thanks to willow, and life in Rome was pretty sweet, and the extremely rich and good looking boyfriend helped too. Buffy made her way back to the apartment she and Dawn shared, Andrew occasionally stopped by, she could tell by the mess in the living room, he had obviously stopped by and not gone yet. She dumped her bag on the sofa and went over to Dawns room…she wasn’t home, but what had Buffy expected.. Dawn to be sat there waiting for her? Buffy had to except that Dawn was growing into and exceptional woman herself. Buffy closed the door to Dawns room and moved back into the kitchen area to fix herself a glass of OJ. She then looked around the place and moved from room to room, unsure what to do with herself.

[Ahm Shere]

Spike leaned against a wall and looked around. He looked down at himself and dusted himself off.

'Now...that was fun!'

He shook his head, trying to get the dirt out of his bleach blonde hair, and he glanced over at Angel. He then took out a ciggarette and lit it up. He used the upper part of his back to push himself from the wall, at which he stumbled a bit. He didn't realise how tired he was...and hungry. He suddenly had the urge to eat.

[Cordelia_Chase]

"Fun?" Fred managed to comment as she tried to catch her breath. Fred normally wasnt a fighter, but she knew they had all been needed in this fight. She looked over as Spike, "fun?" She said again and shook her head, and then wiped her wet hair out of her face. The rain was pourning down and hard. She started, pretty sure the adrenalin which had been pumping through her was starting to fade. She had a sword in her hands and she let it drop to her side as she took each of her friends in turn. She was glad to see each had made it through. Angel, Cordelia, Charles, Wesley, the people she loved and cared for most were all here, and alive. She looked at Spike, and then to Illyria. Her presents here still weired her out. She knew by now she should be use to her, but she wasnt. Everytime she looked at the blue goddess it still made her shivere. Apart from her being kinda blue, she was the spitting image of Fred, and Fred wasnt sure how to take this.
Fred sighed as she watched everyone, Angel moved from Cordelia then to Spike, then back to Cordy, Spike moved closer to Illyria and fred was stood between Wesley and Gunn. "Home and a hot bath sounds so good right now" Fred said after Cordelia had commented about it. Fred looked down at herself, she was soaking wet, and covered in blood, which she was pretty sure the most of it wasnt hers. Her jeans were torn and her top was beyond saving, and her dark hair hang down her back in long wet tendrils. She looked to Wesely and offered him her hand, they had won, and she was ready to leave the ally and head for home.

[loekie]

Illyria smiled as she snapped the neck of the last demon. She looked around to see the rest had also made it. What did this mean? They had won... that much she knew....
She ****ed her head at all dead corpses laying around turning to the blond halfbreed "we won" she stated the obvious
The blue ex-god looking around scanning to see if there was more danger. The fight had left a lot of adrenaline in her system and she needed to loose some more energy "so, now what do we do now?" she asked....

[scarybunny]

Wesley lay on the concrete, blood on his face. He could feel it running. Fred held out her hand to him and he took it and stood up. He looked at Fred lovingly and thankfully, then turned his attention to the mess of dead things lying all over the alley. He breathed deeply and tried not to breathe in the smell of blood and burning. His sword was still in his hand and he let it clatter to the ground. He turned his head to Illyria and stared at her. This thing. He only felt disgust as he watched her. Deep inside him, he hated her, but on the up side, he was quite sure they wouldn't have made it without her.

Andrew sat on his bed reading an Italian comic book. He heard Buffy was up, and she probably just realised that Dawn had already left. He sighed and closed the comic book and went to sit down in front of his mirror. He looked at himself and sighed. "Okay, Andrew, today's a beautiful new Italian day. Make the most of it." Andrew had been saying this almost every morning since he had arrived in Rome. He loved it here, the flowers, the monuments, the food, the history, and especially the people. He loved the people. They were incredibly nice. He stood up and opened his curtains to the wonderful view of Rome. He smiled.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Fred squeezed Weselys hand. She was so happy he was alright. She wasnt sure how she would live with out him. She took in a breath, and closed her eyes. But still the images of all the blood and distruction wouldnt leave her mind. So she just opend them and took it all in. "lets go home" She whispered.

Buffy walked down the hallway. Dawn wasnt in. She stopped outside Andrews door. He was probably in...he always was these days. She knocked lightly on the door. "Andrew?" She called out, and waited for his responce. Andrew was a funny one. Not a real threat to her alone, but he was once he joined forces with Warren and Jonathan, well then the really played her. But now here he was part of the team....part of the family too.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn was outside, taking in the spectacular views of Rome. She inhaled and smiled. This is the life she though't. She missed Sunnydale, a lot. It *had* been her home to the past 7 years. Or three...

Rome just felt like a vacation for her. It hadnt yet sunk in that this was her new home. New country, new house...new life. A new life away from the Sunnydale Hellmouth. She felt that life was a little...too perfect.

[scarybunny]

Wesley heard Fred's soft call and smiled and thanked whatever was out there for the wonderful gift that was Winifred Burkle. She had survived and he was so happy, but he had to hold in his happiness until the right moment. Her hand was surprisingly warm as he grasped it and he felt quite determined never to let go.

Andrew turned and walked over to his door. He opened it and saw the sight that was Buffy. He beamed. "Ah, good morning Buffy. I am starving. I'm gonna put on some pancakes! And as an active Watcher, I give you permission to join me!" Andrew absolutely loved being a Watcher. He loved being the guider, he still didn't understand the full job description but so far it impressed.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Buffy let out a laugh as she moved aisde to let Andrew past. "Ok Toast sounds good" She told him a sshe shook her head as she watched him walk off. But she ketp smiling. He had the effect on people. Sure he could be annyoing at time, ok most of the time,but his heart was in the right place. So she follwed him to the kitched. "So Wheres Dawn today?" She asked hating the fact he knew more about her sister than she did. Buffy knew she had no one to blame but herself for that.

Fred finally let her weapon drop. She was beyond tired. She was suprised her eyes were open and her body was letting her stand. She moved closer into Wesely as she waited for Angel to tell them what there next move with. Fred herself longed to soak in a hot bath, and fall into a warm comfy bed with Wesely by her side. She turned to face him, she lifted her free hand up and touched the cut above his eye. "we made it" She huskely told him.

[scarybunny]

Andrew just shook his head slightly when Buffy mentioned toast. He felt for her. He didn't know how she felt but he knew she at least felt distracted. "Um, just around. That's all she said this morning." He hummed as he got the frying pan ready and the pancake mix.

Wesley looked at Fred. "Yes, we did." He said softly. He tilted his head to motion that they should start heading back to the now abandoned Hyperion Hotel.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Fred nooded and looked towards the hyperion hotel, a hotel she once use to call home. Now it stood there, like a beacon calling out to them. Fred let Wesely lead the way as the group moved towards the building which heald so many memoires.

Cordelia looked as Wesely nodded towards the hyperion. "So the hotel it is" She said as she took a glance at Angel Illyria and Spike then began to walk to it. She just needed a few moments to take all of this in. She had survived. They all had. And now...well no one was sure where they'd go from here.

Buffy took a seat on one of the stools and wathed Andrew. "Right" She said as he told her about Dawn. Buffy then took out her cell phone and dialed in Dawns number, wondering if her sister would acctually answer.

[scarybunny]

"Pancake one!" Andrew called as he flipped it onto a plate and put it in front of Buffy on the counter, then he looked up and saw her dialing on her mobile. Probably to Dawn. He frowned, not thinking that was a very good idea but let her on her own as he flipped the second pancake. "Sure you should do that?" He asked Buffy.

Wesley saw the hotel and a handful of memories were pushed into his head. He smiled. There would be many more memories. he walked up to the double doors and turned slightly as if to say 'well, here we are again'. He tried the handle. He tried again. Then with more force he opened the door. He held the door for Fred then went inside along with everyone else trailing behind.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Buffy looked over at Andrew and closed her cell. "And that means what?" She asked him and she placed her cell on the table. She hated the fact Andrew got on and knew Dawn better than she did. Dawn was her sister after all. And Buffy had promised to show her the world. But now, she was probably pushing her away. Buffy knew she had been spendind alot of time with the Immortal,but they all had new lives now..."HAve i really negelted her that much?" Buffy asked as she took the pancake from him.

Fred let go of Weselys hand and walked into the hotel. She stopped in the center of the lobby and looked around. The place still looked pretty good considering. Fred moved forward and sat on the circula sofa which still heald its place in the middle of the lobby. She then kicked off her shoes and peeled off her blood soaked coat, which revealed a equally bloddy top. She lent her head back and closed her eyes. "Do you think anything still works in here...say like the showers?" She asked to no one in particular.

cordy let everyone esle go in beofre she did. She stood at the entracne of the hotel doors but couldsnt quite bring herself to go in. Last time she was in her, was way beofre her coman and Connor wanting to blow her up. Since waking up and going to W&H she never even passed the hyperion. She wasnt sure if she could. Now here she was, back at where it all started, and she wasnt sure if she could cross that thresh hold. She knew she had to. What was in the past was in the past. They all had a new future to be looking forward too, so Cordy knew she had to take those final steps to end the horror of the past and start the new beautful futeure she hoped awated her.

[loekie]

Illyria followed the rest to the old rundown hotel as she looked around the large lobby as the shell sat on the couch. She ****ed her head still wondering what was gonna happen now. The senior partners wouldn't leave it at this. She knew that much. She just hoped she was able to take what they had in store now she was so weakened after Wesley's gun had drained her from a lot of her power.
This fight had not been to straneous for her though and that gave her some encouragement that maybe she was going to get it done.

[scarybunny]

Wesley didn't smile but he thought of it. "I don't know. Has anyone paid the water bill lately?" He smiled a little at that thought. "Anyone up for a cold shower?" He walked over to the counter and peered into the office. It didn't look as though anything had changed or had been moved. He saw a light switch and, even though it was nearly sunrise, he turned it on. But nothing happened. He turned it back to the off position. "No electricity." He sighed.

Andrew sighed at the question. "Look, Buffy, all I know is you're making an effort with Dawn. A small one, but... When was the last time you had a conversation that lasted more than 5 minutes with her?" He asked as he flipped the last pancake onto a plate which already had four other pancakes.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. Then she heard it ring. Her long brown hair glittered in the Rome sunlight as she pushed it back behind her ears. She was just about to reach for her phone in her pocket when it stopped ringing.

'Damn it'

She took out her phone and opened it up. One missed call. She viewed it. It was from Buffy. Dawn sighed, wondering what her sister could possibly want. Probably she wants some more ''bonding'' time with the Immortal and wants me to pick up a pizza for the both of them.

She redialled Buffy's phone and waited for an answer.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Fred opened her eyes and looked around the hotel lobby, which was lit by the glimmer of the dawn. “Looks like none has used this place” She said pushing herself up into a standing position. “And Angel still has the deeds right, so illegally its still ours…well his…” She said as she looked over to Wesley. “Im guessing we arnt going to be heading back to W&H?” She asked and part of her would miss that evil law firm. In the time Angel was CEO there, they had really made it there own. And Fred loved her lab. She was going to miss it. But then the hyperion hotel had always been home for her.

“I Speak to Dawn” She snapped at Andrew, rather defensively. “We talk all the time” She said. “Infact we talked…..” Buffy trailed off trying to remember the last time she and Dawn and really talked. There communication theses days seemed to be little notes left on the fridge, to let each other know where they would be. “Dawn and I talk” She added more softly as she pulled the plate of pancakes towards her and poured maple syrup all over them. As she did her cell began to ring. She looked over at it and saw it saw Dawn, so she snatched it up, and flicked it open. “Dawn?”

Cordelia was surprised she was still able to stand. After all it had seemed like they had been fighting for days, when really it was just hours. Cordy had never felt so dirty in her whole entire life, even when she was a cow slave in Pylea she was never this mucky. “God I stink” She exclaimed as the group gathered in,to the old hotel lobby, and once she was able she walked in after them, knowing she had to put what had happened behind her. Cordy looked down at her now ruined outfit and didn’t even want to begin thinking about what array for demon blood and goo had now founds its home on her once expensive jeans. Her reason for going into battle in her most expensive clothes, was that if she was going to die, she wanted to look good doing it…Not that she looked good, now, but now she had no intention of dying. There were parts of the old Cordelia Chase that at times came through. Although Cordy was no longer a spoilt stuck up rich cheerleader from Sunnydale, aspects of her old life had a way of coming into her new one. Cordelia had gone from riches to rags, once the most popular girl in school, to a grown woman, a champion. And it was thanks to Angel she had gotton that far. Her mind went back to last night, Angel had all given them the day off, and she spent some of hers with him as Fred and Wes were together and Gunn was off meeting up with Anne, and god knows what Spike did…and Illyria for that matter. Cordelia was still having trouble trying to figure the blue ex goddess out. But Cordy, she just wanted to be with Angel, to enjoy his company one last time as she was adamant this fight would be her last. Before they left to do their own things she had kissed him. Passionately letting all her feelings for him be told by one simple kiss. “Just incase” She had simply told him, knowing her would understand, and then before he had time to react or answer her, she was out of the door, and on her own mission. But she had survived, they both had no now they had won like Angel said. All they had to do now was pick up the pieces and move on. “So….What do we do now?” She asked the group.

[Ahm Shere]

What have I done now?

''Yes Buffy, it's me. What did I do? Why did you call? What's wrong?''

Dawn tried to think what she had done. Then it clicked. She hadn't told Buffy where she was going. Is that it? Is that why her sister was calling her? Or had she done something else...Dawn couldn't think.

Spike flicked his ciggarette onto the pavement and stubbed it out with his boot. He then looked at the others.

'Yes, fun'. He said to Fred. 'Is anyone else hungry?'

He looked at his stomach and frowned. I need a drink too.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Buffy was suprised Dawn had bothred to call her back. But she felt dissapointment wash over her as she sister asked what she had done wrong this time. was that how Dawn really saw her? Some nagging sister who only wanted to speak to her when she had done something wrong. "Its nothing Dawnie, i just wanted to check in and say hi, see what you were up too today"

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn rolled her eyes. Typical. She respected Buffy, she did. But sometimes it bugged her that her sister wanted to know where she was at all times. ''Just checking up.'' I guess that is what older sisters do anyway.

''Just...walking Buffy. You know. Taking in the sights of...''

Dawn stopped. Cute guy. Across the road. Cute Italian guy. Dawn watched him for a couple of seconds before returning to reality and her phone.

''Rome.'' She finished.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Buffy let a little smile pass her lips. "The sights of Rome huh? And now would this version of Roma happen to have a cute butt and eyes to drown in?" She teased knowing how Dawn could be. "Look Andrews making pancakes and i was wondering if you want any, theres plenty to go round" She said.

Fred looked over at Spike. "Famished acctually" She said as her stomach growled and she too realised how hungry she was. She looked at Wesley and to the others. "So...Take out?" She asked with a small smile.

"Ooohh Take out" Cordy said. "you think there still open?" She asked as she took a seat and took off her shoes. "ahh...thats better" She said as she wriggled her toes.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn didn't hear Buffy at first. She sighed and continued to watch the guy until he turned the corner.

'Huh? Oh, pancakes? Funny shapes or rounds?'

Dawn then realised what Buffy had said before Pancakes.

'How did you...?'

Pfft. Slayer/Sister/Girl intuition I bet.

Spike shrugged.

'Just so long as I get food, I don't care what it is. I'll tell you something though...everytime I battle, I get bloody bad cravings for food afterwards. I never realised how hungry fighting made you feel.'

Spike also craved for alcohol, sex and cigarettes after battles too.

Do vampires actually get cravings? Or is it just me, wanting them? There is a fine line between want and crave. Now my sodding brain hurts. I haven't done this much thinking since I was human.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia raised her eyebrow at Spike. "you really know how to lower the tone. But im sorry to say the take out place...dont deliver O neg" Cordy told Spike. "So i guess unless Angel has some secret staff of blood around here, you guys are gonna have to....well go do you know...Grr..." She make a ggrr face as she said it.


Buffy looked down at the pancakes. "well i think they were meant to be round..but acctually.." She ****ed her head to look at it. "Im gonna go with funny shapes." She told her younger sister. Then buffy let out a chuckel. "Dawn i was your age once remember, and i have to say they guys here are kinda cute..." She told her knowing what she was thinking, and she guessed it probably annoyed her a little too.

[Ahm Shere]

Spike smirked.

'You mean...''
Spike went into full vamp mode. He let out the 'vamp' Growl. And for the fun of it, he said, 'Grr Arrgh'.

'So...lets go get some food before I turn into a sodding skeleton because I haven't ate.'

Spike went back to normal face mode.

Dawn rolled her eyes. Yeah, when Buffy was my age, she dated a 200 year old vampire, who then went on to try and kill us. She also let herself giggle. How can I resist Funny Shapes made by Andrew?

'I'll be home in a bit. Don't eat all the pancakes Buffy. I know what you are like when it comes to pancakes.'

[sometimeslola]

-I know its long but my writing muse went cucu-

Angel sat down at the back garden of the hotel with a small Jasmine flower resting on his palm. He couldn't believe it, as much as he replayed it in his head and It didn't matter how many times he looked around and noticed that all the people he cared about was still there, alive- A part of him couldn't help but wonder if he was hallucinating, since another part of him was so sure not many of them would have gotten out of it alive.

He let out a sight, his eyes watching them closely. Their unspoken relief, sort of uncharacteristic friendly interactions. Especially the one between Spike and Cordy. Angel closed his eyes, again attempting to find a good enough reason to why he deserve that much. How was it all possible? Was The powers that be finally giving a rats ass? Or was someone actually looking out for him?

As soon as the question crossed his mind. A voice, the voice he thought he'll never hear ever again spoke. “I used to bloom at night too”

Angel looked up, unsure on how to react to the beautiful blond. His sire, once lover and the mother to his Son. He barely manged her name. “Darla?”

She smiled and reached over for the flower and nurtured it just as she had done once, at a time he thought was a odd dream or was this a dream? She met his eyes again, they seemed bluer now. “I tried. My darling” She leaned down and cupped his face. “I given you everything I could manage. I honestly bent some rules and broke a few” She smiled mischievously. “Not that they are not happy with it. They quite like this outcome”

Angel blinked, he thought he was seeing Darla dressed in white, feeling Darla touching him- contents that only dreams offer and a part of him didn't care to wake-up because there might be chance he's still inside W&H and none of this bliss is actually real. It never is. So he leans into her touch as always “How is this---”

“Apparently. I did something right too.” She almost giggled when his eyes popped open and he snapped out of his dangerously near purring state.

“You? How?---”

Her touch fell form his cheeks and he withheld the urge to snatch it back but instead he watched her draw herself up-right once more, watched her smile at the direction of the others inside before returning her attention to him and answering softly. “The Powers That Be... Have plenty of rules that I don't quite intend on flowing.”

He stood, edged closer to her and watched her smile sadly as he reached over for her hands, his eyes darkening in a deep sadness. “I'm Sorry. I failed you. I failed Our Son” He whispered, tone gorged with guilt.

Darla pulled him in, raping her arms around his neck and molding herself into him. “Oh. Baby. Its alright. All fathers make mistakes” She smiles, his forehead resting on hers with lips inches apart. “Just make sure not to let it happen twice”

“I promise” He murmured. Falling deeper into the oddly unfamiliar yet familiar comfort only Darla offers.

She sank impossibly closer into their embrace. “Promise me...You'll not let your chances pass you by. I want you to have all the things I could never have given you.” She felt him force his brewing tears back. “My Angelus. I want you to take care of your own just as you did a long time ago. Remember?” He nodded, long time ago Angelus was someone else or at least with his family and s he caressed his cheek with her thumb, delighted by his reply “I Like her, baby. I like her a lot. So please. Don't be an idiot about it and give it second chance or--” She chuckled a little “ to be more accurate...The first...I suppose”

Angel open his eyes- questioning and Darla seemed to have read his mind. “Cordelia. She has been nothing but good to you and our boy. Well except for that ugly vermin bitch who took over her and controlled my boy!” She hissed, eyes flaring a deadly gold but as soon as it came it went.

Angel blinked. He didn't hear it right. “Cordelia?”

Darla eyes narrowed in the same way a knowing mother's eyes would. “Don't you love her?”

Angel stared at her and before he knew it the single reply slipped from his lips. “Yes” He could never lie to her, she always figured him out in the end and thats was never a good a outcome.

“Then why not. Darling?” Her question beyond the Darla he had known and vaguely still her.

“Um” he had so many reasons why not. “I have---”

“Oh. Angel. There are ways you know. There always is.” She blinked recalling the trial he endured for her. “well in some cases maybe not. But if Spike. William the bloody. Slayer of Slayers can fetch himself a soul when soulless and save the world all in the name of his love for a slayer, a not very attractive one at that- Who once was The very same vampire who killed his first slayer when barely a pup. Now. Angelus hon...This is Dru's Little Willy...who Finally Surpassed you and still managed to be true to himself, to respect the Aurelius clan. Who despite his champions statues- Still secretly holds Dru, Penn, me and you close to his heart.” She smiled “---Its clear. My Sweet Angel. That Your pesky lil curse, Is no bother at all.”

Angel wasn't sure how to react but it seems she isn't here for a conversation as she once more opened her lips. “Now. My Dear boy. I want you to Go to Rome. The stupid cheerleader may need help and it seems the PTB seem to have this annoying fetish for her. Plus. There's a pretty girl there that I'll like our baby boy to meet. As for William---” She stopped short.

She took a deep breath, not giving him time to ask any questions. “Now. No questions! We all know They have a W&H branch there and you know exactly what that means. So as always go rescue the damsel not so in distress just as yet.” She hooked one hand around hi neck, eyes swimming into his and his onto hers. “Your my Angelus. Your their champion. So we'll try our best to help. Alright. You remember that when it gets a little too hard or too blissful”

She leaned her lips an inch closer. “I Love you. Darling. I Love our son and my Family” Her lips brushing against his. “I'll do my best to keep my litter of kittens safe.” Her tongue darted out, brushing across his slightly parted lips that basked for her attention and before he knew it he was kissing her, deeply and passionately until she pulled back, so to begin planting a trail of hot, wet kissed across his cheek and down his neck. After she skillfully had him withholding moans, groans of pleasure she nibbled in his ear for good measures before whispering her last words. “You promised me you'll give me everything” After a silence, an echo of shiver ran down his spine. “I believe you then and I still do”

Angel's eyes snapped open and he was standing there with the Jasmine flower resting on the ground before him. Bewitched, He closed his eyes feeling the warm sensation that still blanketed his lips. After a moment of re-picturing her beautiful face, their lover's embrace as her words replayed-He opened his eyes and watched his friends for a moment. Then, without thinking he turned, climbed the few steps and entered the lobby. He met Cordelia's eyes before looking at everyone else in turn, until He froze on Spike. “We bouth can go get ourselves some blood in a moment...and we'll rest for tonight because tomorrow night, we'll be heading straight to Rome” He knew that'll come in as surprise to everyone.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia pulled a face at Spike. "what that vamp face meant to scare me?" She asked. "honey ive seen worse" She playfully teased him. She wasnt really sure why. She and Spike never got one, espically as when she first woke up he tried to kill her. But now i guess it was all them emotions of what they had all just faced together playing havoic with them all.
Cordelia looked over as the garden doors swung open and Angel walked in. Cordelia emediatly lit up. Even all bloddy and hurt, and covered in god knows what he still made her ulse race and her heart beat quicken. She let her big chocoltate brown eyes meet his bambi brown ones, and she pushed her long hair out of her face and she stood up as he spoke to Spike, then to the rest of them. "Rome?" She said with a frown, and she walked over to Angel, and place dher hand on his arm. "Why Rome....." She looked a little concerened "Angel, whats going on?" She asked wondering why he suddnyl had this idea of Rome....then she gasped and got it. "Buffy..." She said. Thingking it was about the blode slayer as usual. Cordy wodnered if for once she would ever come first to Angel.

Fred looked over as Angel entered. "Rome? oh ive always wanted to go there, all the history, the building" She looked to Wesely excitment passed through her features. She for one was happy about this new arrangement. "I mean im sure we could all use to break from LA, and a vacation in Rome sounds just fine..." She said and caught Angels looked. "Except this isnt a vacation is it?"

Buffy chuckled at her sisters last comment. "well you better hurry up then, cuz this pancakes are might fine....yum...." She teased beofre hanging up the phone. She placed her cell back on the table and smiled to herself, pleased with how that conversation went. "See Dawn and i talk" She told Andrew.

[Ahm Shere]

Spike's heart leapt when he heard Buffy's name. Figuratively speaking of course. He hadn't thought about Buffy in a while. At least four or five hours had passed since he had last thought about the slayer...At least... He edged closer, listening intently. Buffy thinks I'm dead. How's she going to react when I show up and I'm alive. So many questions, so few answers.

Dawn hung up the phone. She stood still for a moment or two. Then she turned on her heel and headed back the way she came from. She never got tired of this particular part of Rome. It was so beautiful. And the best thing about it was that she was only a couple of minutes away from where Buffy and Andrew were most likely stuffing themselves with pancakes. Dawn reached the front door then turned around to view the beautiful place that was Rome. She then opened the door and walked in.

'Buffy?'

[sometimeslola]

Angel watched all kinds of feelings flash across Cornelia’s eyes and he wasn’t too sure how to take all of them in but nonetheless he identified each and every one of them. Like he had always done so and just like back then he decided to ignore it right until the B word came out, since all too suddenly there was so much disappointment and hurt in her eyes Which caused him to desperately want to tell her everything, tell her what Darla said and Assure her it was not like that but he couldn’t find the strength. Instead he glanced over to Fred and he nodded feeling slightly guilty at her question “There’s a W&H there” he told her and then met Cordelia’s eyes. “and Buffy might be their new target… to get to me. Or get back at me” he assumed.

He stared at her for a moment, his expression nothing but unreadable but hers had all kinds of painful things flashing by it. So he dropped his head and walked around her until he reached the counter. “The powers want us all to go there. Including Connor” he mostly told himself, recalling Darla’s statement- Just don’t make the same mistake twice. He made a few and one of them was leaving his son by himself, leaving him behind.

He raised his eyes and met everyone’s in turn. Then once more it found Spike. “I know its not something you all expected. And I know its going to be harder on some of us more than others” By that he meant himself and Spike, knowing by experience any encounter with Buffy is beyond painful and draining. After unspoken silence he looked away, and pinched the bridge of his nose. “I also know that we just finished being pooped by W&H and the last thing we all want to do now is go back and shove ourselves down the Senior Partner’s fraught. Yet again”

He let out a sight as he dropped his hand. “but PTB seem to have a plan” He lifted his eyes and they automatically locked on to Cordys, for a moment he thought he lost his footing. So He shifted and continued. “And since your all are alive by some miracle” He smirked, Apparently Darla seems to be prone to it. “I figured I finally have someone watching over me. Whose not lazy” he met Spike’s eyes “Over Us”

With a unneeded breath he returned his attention to the others. “Plus. I think I can’t get out of it for good behaviour.” He let loose a bitter smile. “It’s not so bad. Rome is nice. Pretty romantic and... sure we deserve a bit of rest” He then quickly added “cause we all know I’m not that much of a horrible boss” he pulled himself off the counter that he was holding himself against, ignoring the faces he got for his boss statament. “and Its not like I hate Rome or anything” he groaned and walked past Spike, grabbed him by the back of the neck and dragged him towards the door while hissing under his breath. “I REALLY hate Rome!”

[Ahm Shere]

Spike stumbled under the grip of Angel. Spike squirmed and freed himself.

'Bloody Hell, have you been working out?'

He massaged the back of his neck.

'I don't like Rome either. But really, next time, grab my coat or something. And say it to me slowly...do I really need to go? I mean...what with...and everything...and then there is...'

Spike just decided to say it.

'Buffy thinks I'm dead. If I turn up in Rome, and she sees I'm alive, what do I do? What do I say to her? ...'

Spike ruffled up his collar. I shouldn't have said that. Little-Mr.-Broody will look into it too deep. As usual.

[sometimeslola]

Angel stopped and stared at Spike. For a moment there it seemed like he was never going to talk. Until let out a sight when he drawed blank to all of Spike demands or questions. “Um” He pinched he bridge of his nose again, shifting from one foot to the other. “I don't know “ He Mumbed and then met Spike's eyes again. “It was bound to happen at some point...” He silenced for a moment. “I don't know Spike. Your a poet. You figure it out. Write a poem!” Angel smacked his mouth shut and instantly took it all back“No. no. Don't do that!”

He let out an exasperated sight. “Um. I'll take the blame if you want. You can tell her I stopped you from telling her.” He smirked teasingly after a moment and added “I'll even hold your hand if you want”

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia couldnt beleive any of this. Even now, after everything had been too, its still boiled down to Buffy. Cordy let out a rather fustrated huff. She didnt like any of this. But then what option or opinion did she have? Obviously none as Angel had already made up his mind. "And when did the PTB tell you all of this?" She asked him. "I mean the last time i chekced it was me who got the visions, and so far...not had one...." She said with her hands on her hips. But the Angel went on about Rome and moved over to Spike, so Cordy took this chance to escape and she headed out to the small garden area which was situated out the back. She paced up and down for a bit, not sure how to feel or really what to do with herself. She started to run and hand through her hair, but stoped half way due to it being all bloody and goo infested. "seriously....eww!" She exclaimed and then rubbed her hand off on her equally messy pants. Eventually she sat on the bench and looked up at the sky. Which was now a crimson colour...but at least there was nothing falling out of it..that was always a plus. Then she just took a few moments to be alone with her thoughts.

Fred watched Cordelia walk out. She bit down on her lip, and looked at Wesley. "I dont think this is going to be any kinda nice vacation for anyof us" She said. But she was easy going, and where ever Angel said they needed to go, shed go. Espically if Wesley was with her too. She moved over to him and slipped her hand into his, then looked over to Angel. "So when do we go?"

Buffy was trying to finish her mouthful when Dawn came in and called her name. "in...here" She muttered between chewing the food. She smiled as she saw Dawn come in. "New top?" She asked eyeing her sister up and down. "I like...so if it goes missing in a few weeks time...not my fault!" She teased and then pushed a plate of pancakes to her. "See i saved you some" she said with a grin.

[sometimeslola]

Angel deliberately ignored Cordelia's questions. He really did not want to say Darla's name since that usually sent the wrong sort of message. He was waiting on Spike when he felt a rush of wind barely reach him, instantly his head swept around to see what it was and He found Cordelia stomping her way out. He watched her march up and down the garden and he felt his hear throb because he hurt her yet again and a little regret, due to the fact that he didn't pick-up the jasmine flower from the flour-who by now was pasted flat.

He closed his eyes for a moment. He'll do it in Rome. He'd tell her in Rome. Ask her there. Decided he turned to Fred. “Tomorrow” And then met spike's eyes. “...Sooner the better”

[Cordelia_Chase]

Freds eyes widend. "Tomorrow?" She repeated the word the vampire had just spoke. "Guess we'd better go pack..." She said then stopped. "Or we could if anyof us acctually had anything left to pack" She told them, "Did anyone accutally leaving anthing like say....clean clothes in the hotel...Cordy use to keep some here right?" She asked, and even though the hotel had not been in use for the whole time they were running W&H she figured Angel might have kept it...you know just incase. She then looked from Angel, to Spike then finnaly to Wesley. "tomorrow we go to Rome" She said with a ting squeel. Fred was quite excited about this, evben if no one else was.


Cordelia was glad of some time alone. Part of her expected Angel to follow her out, to tell her it would all be alright, but then the grown up part of her told her different. Things were far from alright. cordy knew she wasnt really mean to be alive...yet some how she was back, trying to help Angel the best she could, but she felt as if she was failing...either that or he really was on track and the was the one that was so lost, she may never find her way back. Her life since waking from her mysitcal coma had been that of a whirlwind to say the least, but like always she got on with it, and delt with the blows life tended to send her way. She was after all a champion too. But right now she didnt feel much like one. "Pull yourself together Cor" She scolded herslef, hating the fact now she was acting like some spoilt kid who couldnt get her way....She turned on the bench and caught sight of Angel through the doors. She watched him quiet intently for a few moments, she was pretty sure he knew she was watching him. He handt changed, he was still her Angel, but soon they would head to Rome...and to Buffy. And Cordleia knew she coulsnt compeat with the likes of Buffy Summers, who would for how ever long Angel lived hold a special place in his heart. Cordy in away felt defeated,the one thing she fought most for was him...and now she was feeling as if he was slipping away from her and that scared her more than anthing.

[sometimeslola]

He really did try, he did but he couldn't help it, especially while he felt her eyes on him. He let out a sight of defeat and told Spike. “There's a bar around the corner. They do Blood. Just tell them your picking some up for me. And to put on tabs” Before he turned to Fred he Added quietly, in that Angelus sort of way of caring “Do not cause trouble.” Then Smiling slightly at Fred's obvious excitement he said. “Yes” He looked over at Cordy, whist continuing. “---She still has some cloths here”

Without thinking he already began towards the garden, He opened the door and approached her with his head bowed. “I didn't mean to---” He met her eyes and swallowed, How is possible that Not even Buffy can make him think that his heart beats? Like right then, it thumped. He Closed his eyes and looked away, sometimes he wasn't vamp or man enough to take it “...Darla...is the one that told me to go to Rome” He truly hoped that didn't hurt her even more. How could she not yet know that Buffy and Darla are in the past. Then again its Darla and Buffy hes talking about, so he can't blame her. He wasn't too sure but he felt guiltier and he probably looked that way too which never helps.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia looked at him. She had known him for what seemed forever. She could read him like a book...or so she thought. But now looking at him she could honestly say she had no idea what he was thinking, and that hurt. "Darla?" She repeated softly after he mentioned his sires name. "But how..shes.......dead Angel" She added her voice still soft, pure confusion filling her pretty features. First Buffy now Darla...Both extreamly important ladies in his life, how the hell was Cordelia meant to live up to them. "Well...." She said and shoved her hands into her pockets, as if she didnt shes want to reach out and hold him. "Guess i should go pack" She said and as he looked away so did she, and she moved past him. She stopped at the door and looked back. "Angel...." She started, but some how the words just seemed to get lost....so she said nothing and turned and walked back into the Hyerion.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Mini FF

Everyone please read and and take note, this is a mini ff and it involves all chacters...


Angel, Cordy, Wesely, Spike, Fred and Illyria have left LA, and are now in Rome.
Cordy and Angel sat together in the plane, but spoke very little. He finds it too hard to tell her the truth, and Cordy is mixed up with all of this.

Wesley and Fred had an enjoyable flight, he is still planning on asking her to marry him, and will do once settled in Rome.

Spike and Illyria spend most of the flight bickering and drinking...lol always fun.

Ok we pick up with the LA gang arriving in LA. Angel has called ahead and told Buffy he will be arriving, but he hasnt told her about Spike...that is down to Spike.

Buffy is aprhensive about seeing the LA gang, and she knows the Immortal isnt hapy with it.
Dawn is excited about seeing them all, as is Andrew

With Buffy knowing of the arrival of the LA Gang, she makes some calls to Willow And Xander, who then head over to rome.

(so who ever is playing Xander and Willow, you may bring them in now...sorry for the wait, and thank you)

We will start with the LA gand settling into Romes W&H.
Buffy and the scoobies will be getting ready to head over to W&H to meet up with them, and some big suprises will be revealed.

Also does anyone want to take on Connor? He will play a vital part in the rp.

Ok guys so thats the FF....So feel free to post again, with the LA gan all in Romes W&H

And Buffy and her gang at Buffys house.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Buffy paced up and down her living room. She ran a hand through her long blonde hair. She was nervious. Angel was coming to Rome. He was vage on the phone so she didnt know details, part of her didnt want to koow, yet another part of her wanted to know why. But she knew over the phone wasnt the palce to talk about it an she knew that. Buffy knew both Dawn and Andrew were excited about seeing the old gang, but Buffy, herself...she wasnt so sure.
Part of her wanted everyone to go away. She liked her life how it was, it was uncomplicated.

She moved over to the phone and dialed Willows number. She left her a quick message about what was going on and told her to call...or to come on over to Rome.
She then did the same to Xander, asking him if he was readt too, to come back, and he agreed, teeling her hed be on the next fight over to Rome....Then Buffy dialed Faiths number, she let the phone ring, wondering if the slayer would answer.


Fred looked around the Rome version of of Wolfram and Heart. "wow.." She said as she took it all in. "Its just like the LA branch....only in Rome" She said as her eyes wide took it all in. The people milling about, the demons and evil walking through the hallways..."Just like La..." She whispered. She was then taken by suprise as the Female CEO came over to them.

"Angel.." The female CEO spoke, her English acctent rich with living in Rome. "So glad you can join us again. Our home is your home" She said. "Wesley Whydom Pirce" She said looking at the ex watcher. "Its a pleasure to meet you" She said and moved in and airkissed him on both cheeks. "Winafred Burkel, i've heard a lot about you...the leaser is all mine." Then she looked at "Cordelia Chase...a vision as always...." Then she turned to Spike. "Welcome back" She told him, beofre looking back to Angel. "I will be out of town for a while, so the firm is yours Angel...All of you have your old jobs..so just make yourslef at home....I know what you have just faced, so in your offices is all the clothes and supplies you will need for you stay in Rome" She told him beofre wonderin off.


Cordelia wrinkled her nose as the female CEO came over and airkissed her also. Her purfume was strong. "thanks....i think..." She told her. Then took a few seconds to look around the vast lobby. Fred was right, the Rome branch of the evil law firm was just like the LA one. "Its like, home away from home i guess" She said as she walked around taking it all in. Then her looked landed on Angel, she wanted to know what he was thinking about all of this. How was he taking it. But hey the prospect of new clothes cheered her up alot, espically as this was Rome, one of the fashion capitals in the world. But that would wait. She didnt have a job as such in W&H...she spent her days flitting between all of the guys offices...so she guessed her stuff would be in Angels office. "So what now?" She asked Angel when the CEO walked off leaving Angel incharge.

[sometimeslola]

Angel forced himself on the spot when the italian woman with two balloons stuck to her chest came at him and then after the others,so he enjoyed watching their faces with a all smug grin plastered on his lips since she really was a eye full. Now, he also knew that staying at Buffy’s wasn’t an option because he couldn’t bare the thought of staying in the same country as the Immortal let alone in the same house knowing that his nemeses will be fucking the supposed love of his life right next door, then came Spike. Angel could see the bleach wonder standing next to him by the corner of his eyes, See the cheeky grin on his lips as always but still hiding his nervousness of seeing Buffy again. To be honest he was edgy too, he really didn’t like meeting up with Buffy- it just got complicated, one out of many reasons why he decided attempting W&Hs.

It took him by utter surprise how the woman had no idea what happened In LA. Didn’t the Senor Partners warn her or something? Well apparently, they didn’t take it to heart because now they are handing over yet another firm. Angel wasn’t sure if he should take it as Christmas came early or feel like he’s a crushed little ant under the big Senior Partners Gucci shoes while they laughed their heads off. Maybe he needs to do a lot more to Offend them, just that little bit?

Angel wanted to stomp and cry. How come Darla didn’t tell him about this? Little bitch, always kept things from him!!! Angel frowned as he watched the people walk by, greeting him. He’s starting all over again! Then, just then he recalled what Darla had said. Just don’t make the same mistake Twice. So, aparenty he went about it all wrong before. Why didn’t the PTB tell him?

HE REALLY HATES ROME!

“I hate Rome” he growled between gritted teeth.

___________________________________


Faith was skidding down her hall with her socks while Rolling Stones played loudly in the stereo As the wide eyed slayerrets copycatted her. Robin was out doing some watcher-ly duties, so that’s about the only time they get to Drink, smoke and just muck around like loonies. Otherwise its the usual training and slaying which are not bad by all means, just sometimes they needed to chill and get stupid once in while.

She skidded past the Phone who suddenly began ringing, abruptly trying to stop and reach for it, she ended up slipping and falling flat on her back, with drink spilling all over her, chips flying and Laughing her head of she shot her hand up and taped around the side table till she found the phone and unhooked it took “Shut the FUCK HELL UP GIRLS. IT MIGHT BE ROBIN OR B! ” She yelled at the girls who where still pissing themselves over her comidc fall and put the phone to her ear. “This better be good cause that hurt my ass like hell!” Her eyes grew wide “ OH HEY B!!!” and that made the girls fall over with stitches.

[scarybunny]

"Who're you calling?" Andrew asked,but got no reply from the way tense Buffy. But he himself? He couldn't wait to see the old gang! And they would just adore Rome! He smiled and walked over to the window. He looked out at the divine city of Roma.

Wesley smiled as he looked around Rome's Wolfram & Hart offices. Everything was exactly the same, well except everyone talking Italian but hey, he was good at Italian... He sighed to himself and thought, the one language I didn't bother with... He looked at the woman standing next to him. He gazed at her, she had no idea what was in store for her. He chose to ignore Angel's simple straightforward statement. "Not sure." He then whispered in Fred's ear, "Got a few things in mind though."

[Cordelia_Chase]

Buffy mouthed the word 'Faith' to Andrew but he had already moved away. As the phone on the other end got picked up she heard alot of giggles. "Faith?" She questioned frowning wodering what the other slayer was up too. Once it had all settled down Buffy took in a breath and spoke. "I need you in Rome" She told her. "Angel called....hes coming over...acctually he already here, not that ive seen him, its just been talk over the phone, and well....something bads gonna happen...or so i think, i mean why else would he be here, its not for a social visit thats for sure" And Buffy stopped she realsied she was rambling. "Anyway i was told to call in the gang. Willow and Xander are on there way here, and i could really use you here too....so..." She trailed off hoping Faith would be cool with this come on over to Rome.

Fred turned to face Wesley, she smiled at him, she got what he was saying alright. And she was fine with that. The last time tey hand any qualilty time together was the night beofre the final battle...and to Fred that seemed such a long time ago. She slipped her hand into his. "we're pretty beat" She told Angel, "So if its ok with you, we're gonna go rest up for a while...call us if you need us" She said and she and Wes turned and were led up to the floor where this branch of W&H had very lush accomidation for its most important employess.

Cordelia looked at Angel. "you alight?" She said finally speeking to him. The whole flight over they had hardly spoken 2 words to each other. But she knew the look he wore, and soemthing wasnt right. Fred and Wesley had gone up to there rooms, Spike was with Illyria some where in the building, causing trouble no doubt, so that left her with Angel. "Freds right, we've had a long few days, maybe you should rest up to" She told him and automatically moved her hand onto his arm in a reasuring touch.

[Ahm Shere]

Spike was nervous. He'd never been this nervous before. Angel's words went rushing through is bleach blonde head. ''I'll take the blame. I'll hold your hand if you want...'' ''The bloody poof'' Spike kept saying to himself. Spike was so nervous that he didn't realise he was biting his nails. When he did realise, he shook his hand and folded his arms. Other thoughts were rushing through his mind.

She has some poncey guy now. She wont want me. What the hell am I going to say? Whatever I a going to say, I had better think of it soon. Otherwise she's gonna kill me and make sure I stay dead.

Willow was enjoying a bit of 'alone' time with Kennedy when suddenly her phone rang. The phone was on the other side of the room, and as Kennedy kept pulling her back down and passionatly kissing her, she missed the call. Willow was grinning widely as she eventually escaped from Kennedy's grasp and she picked up her phone. Her smile widened when she realised it was from Buffy. She felt slightly guilty that she missed the call from her best friend. She hadn't spoken to Buffy in a while. She then realised she had a voicemail. She listened to the voicemail and her smile faded quickly. When the voicemail finished, Willow snapped shut her phone and looked at Kennedy.

'Kennedy...pack your bags. Buffy called. She said we need to go to Rome as soon as possible.'

Dawn was excited at the fact that Angel and everyone from LA was going to join them. She felt extremly upset that Spike would not be one of them. She truely missed Spike. She never let Buffy know this. She didn't know how Buffy would react. But she still got excited that she would see Angel again. She was so happy that she treat herself to some new clothes to wear. There she was, standing in the mirror, pleased with her new clothes. Her new black top and pink leather pants made her think back to what Buffy was wearing back when she met Dracula. She didn't like them back then, but then again, she was only 14. Now she loved the leather pants, and she had a full wardrobe of them. Some of them were Buffy's. Dawn then began to apply her make-up. She wanted to look her best.

[Sassy]

Xander arived at Buffy's place, wondering what was going on. He had been in Africa, trying to get over Anya's death. That was going as could be expected. Xander knocked on Buffy's door, glad to be able to see the old gang again.

[sometimeslola]

Faith was still laying down on her back as the girls tried their best to maintain some sort of self control but it so seemed they lacked that when it came to Faith falling, believe it or not its something she’s sort prone to when it comes to Cleveland-snow is not her element, plus the natural fact that she is honestly clumsy at best is not in the least helpful- Also another thing that came in strange, cause the idea of the mighty Faith slipping on a bit snow or getting locked out in storm in her undies is not something that people picture to be her style.

She was smiling, she never would have believed it if someone told her that she’d be smiling at Buffy’s mumbles a few years ago and would have gutted them wide open for even thinking such thing. But then things have a way of turning around, well its also a relieve that they are not all that cosy, allies and never best friends. Since The hate is always there, the past and the rivalry.

She breathed out. “Five by Five B. Im there soon as!” She sat up, looked at the girls watching her questionably. “Think the kids can take good care of Rob and the Hell-mothy-Home for bit” she closed her eyes for a moment, at the thought of Angel needing help. Buffy was right, he’d never come without a reason, HELL he’d even do his best to avoid it. “and I got Big guy’s back….and yours…Ofcourse… Actually to be honest i Kinda miss him a bit” She smiled, waiting for Buffy to bid her good byes.


Angel felt Cordy hand on his arm and so he looked at her. He’d been avoiding her and not talking to her like a plague, knowing the thought of Darla never helps when they are a strange place in their relationship. Strange? that probably is the wrong word but Angel can’t even quite register hath of what’s going on, what happened and what will happen to him, to her, to them. He knows more than ever that he grew to love her, powerfully so but things seem to get in the way, the time never seem to be right for them.

He had, for a moment given up on them but ever since Darla had asked him If he loved her and how he admitted, verbally that he did indeed love her is a bit of a revelation of sorts. He sort of already knew he did but saying it is another story altogether, one he’d only faced once before with Buffy and look how that turned out?

He returned his attention to his new office door. “Yeah. I think that’s a good idea” he mumbled mindlessly; suddenly liking the idea of a whiskey, blood, shower and some sleep. Not to mention a lot of thinking. So He began towards the door, Leaving Cordy and her hand behind- whist simply hoping that W&H decorated his room to his taste, knowing full well that W&H are the best of caterers.

well at least they're good for something!

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia moved a step forward as if to follow Angel...but she stopped. It was evident he didnt want her to follow. And that hurt her alot. She didnt like the fact their relationship was so strained. She wanted to know why it went so worng. She loved him...She took in a deep breath and smoothed down her hair. She still knew Angel better than anyone. So for now shed leave him be...hed come back to her when he was ready...or so hoped.

So what after seemed like a life time she turned away from the closed door to his office. "So A big hotshot law firm like this had got to have a spar or a salon or something right?" She asked who ever was passing, decidin it was time for some pampering. " i mean...." She caught her relfection in a window. "Id suit highlights again right?" She asked, just wantng to do something so her mind would not think of Angel.

[sometimeslola]

As soon as the elevator door closed her began stripping off his shirt and pants, Leaving a trail behind him and caring for his normal neatness. He looked around the practically identical room, same went for his office-He was very glad that that woman’s taste where all cleared because he would have fallen brain dead within a day. He ran a hand thought his hair as he began poring a cup of blood and then knocked it down in one, moaning in response to the satisfaction it offered.

Something stirred at the pit of his stomach, Human blood always did that to him. Then he entered the shower, turned the hot water full blast and stepped under the boiling spray. The warm never helps with the curling ball of fire deep down and inside his body. He press forehead against the wall, let out a frustrated grow and After a moment he mindlessly felt his hands edging downwards, towards his stiring member..

With another grow her raped his hand around his length, curled his tongue back into his mouth as he freed a gulp of air in responce to the first stroke. The sensation took slightly by surprise since its been a long time coming but the thought of Cordelia, her beautiful face, her gorgeous body. Her touching him. That doesn’t surprise him in the least and it simply encourages him on.

He’ll feel guilty for it later. The again how can you blame him, he can’t help it. He needs her, he needs some sort of physical contact. HELL, if Spike offered he’d take it.

But Cordy is the one he wants more than anything.

[Cordelia_Chase]

No matter how she tired she cudnt get ngel out of her thoughts. She sat in the salon, the hairdresser tending to her hair and she chattered on about him. "I mean i dont really get what his problem him, i mean the whole flight over...not a word! And it was a long flight" She said as she stopped and took a sip of her coffee. "And now here we are....back in Hell Inc..and hes off...making with the ignorning of me...and i know ive doen othing wrong...unless loving him is a crime...which it isnt right?" She asked But the hairdresser just played her part and nodded along, while colouring Cordys hair. Cordy after a while was just left with her own private thoughts.

[Sassy]

Buffy frowned at the continuing noise from the younger slayers, what was going on this time?

"Okay Faith. See you soon." Buffy says, hanging up as she heard a knock on the door. Buffy opened the door, smiling as she saw Xander. Buffy gave Xander a hug.

"Hey Buff. What's up?" Xander questioned, following Buffy into the kitchen.

"I'm not sure. Angel didn't tell me much on the phone." Buffy answered, still nervous for everyone to be gathered.

[Ahm Shere]

Upstairs, Dawn heard Xander's voice. She got extremley excited. I remember when I used to have a crush on Xander...heh...good days... she said to herself. She came bouncing down the stairs and pratically jumped on Xander and gave him a huge hug. ''Xander!'' Her arms were locked around his neck and showed no signs of letting go. She had missed him...along with all the rest of the Scoobies...

Willow and Kennedy got the next plane to Rome. Kennedy had slept most of the way, and Willow had watched her sleep. She smiled to herself and looked out of the window. She didn't know where she was...they were flying over the sea. They had got on the plane that took them to London, then from London to Rome. There was no direct flights to Rome that had free seats for a week. Willow couldn't wait that long. From the sound of Buffy's voice...Buffy couldn't wait that long. She began to wonder what could possibly be wrong. Unless she wanted to see her again...but the way she sounded on the phone left Willow worried. A voice came on over the tannoy. ''We will be arriving at Heathrow airport in 10 minutes...'' said a cool calm voice. 10 minutes huh? Willow looked back out of the window. They were still overseas. I hate flying. she thought, bitterly.

Spike needed food. He hadn't ate for a while and now his insides were roaring. If he didn't eat soon, he'd turn into a walking skeleton...just like he had told Giles, a few years ago, when Buffy would not give him food. Buffy he thought. What the hell am I going to do?a little voice said in his head. I'm going to go up to her...tell her the truth... said another voice. Yeah...like the truth always works the voice retorted. Spike mumbled 'Shut up'. Then he felt crazy. He's talking to voices in his head...again. Voices, which were playing a nasty round of verbal ping pong. He shook his head, and resumed to look for something to eat.

[Sassy]

Xander laughed, "Missed you too Dawn. You been staying out of trouble?" Xander asks, knowing they hadn't talked since shortly after the collapse of Sunnydale. He hadn't really talked to any of the Scoobies.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn finally released Xander. ''Yup...I've been trouble free'' she said, glowing. She had a wide grin on her face. She turned and looked at Buffy, she opened her mouth as if she was about to say something, then she turned back to Xander and said, 'So what have you been doing since Sunnydale became America's new Grand Canyon?'

[Sassy]

"I've been in Africa. Like I planned, traveled a little. Trying to get over Anya." Xander says sadly, missing Anya. Wishing for a subject change.

"What were you gonna say Dawnie?" Buffy asks, noticeing that Dawn was going to say something. She figured that Xander would want a subject change. Buffy frowned, realizing how distant she was her sister, whom she even lived with.

[Ahm Shere]

'Oh...' Dawn felt guilty for making Xander think of Anya...Dawn gave him another hug and said, 'I'm so sorry...'

She then turned to Buffy. 'Wha-? Oh...I was just about to say...where Andrew was...I mean, I know he wanted to meet and greet people...' She nodded at Buffy.

After taking off from Heathrow, and being airborne for quite a while, the plane finally touched down on Italian ground. Kennedy had been awake since they landed in London. They talked for the journey from London to Rome. They got off the plane and went to get their luggage. They managed to find their luggage quickly, and then they went to rent a car. They rented the only one left, at a reasonable price. It was a bright pink smart car. Willow had never seen a Smart Car, and she gasped when she saw how tiny it was. She took it anyway, and listened to Buffy's message again. She asked the attendant where she could find the address, and after Kennedy furiously wrote down the instructions as quick as possible, they got into the car, and followed the directions.

[Sassy]

"It's fine Dawnie." Xander says to the younger Summers. "So Andrew is living with you guys?" That confused Xander, last he knew Andrew tended to annoy them more than anything.

Buffy frowned, she hadn't seen Andrew since she had told him she was calling Faith. "I'm not sure. He probably went to finish getting ready." Buffy answers.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn nodded. 'He wanted to come to Rome with us...so he tagged along. Said he had no-where else to go...which I can totally understand...since he is so socially unpopular...just like...' Dawn was about to say, Just like Buffy. She was going to say it as a joke...but she thought she may hurt her sister's feelings. 'Ron Weasly....' Dawn said hastily. 'So...unpopular'. She giggled nervously and cleared her throat.

[Sassy]

Buffy frowned, "Just like Ron Weasly?" Buffy shakes her head, in confusion.

Xander shrugged, "I think I get what you mean, Dawn. So how's it working out?" Xander wonders, "When's Will getting here? You did call her didn't you?

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn glances at Buffy. 'Please say you have read Harry Potter...' Ron Weasly was the first person...or character that sprang to mind. She then said, 'Buffy...you did call Willow...right?'

Willow pulled up outside the address Buffy had given her. 'I hope this is right...' She was nervous. Her palms were sweating. She hadn't seen Buffy or Dawn in quite a while. They all went their seperate ways...and didn't keep in touch that often. Now, suddenly out of the blue, here they were...in Rome...meeting with Buffy and Dawn...maybe Xander... Willow hastily rubbed her palms on her light pink jacket. Her long red hair rested on her shoulders. She took hold of Kennedy's hand. They walked up to the door. Willow took a deep breath and knocked. They waited...

[Sassy]

"I've seen the movies." Buffy answers Dawn, Buffy had never been much of a reader. "Yeah, I called Willow." Buffy answers then hears someone at the door. Buffy opened the door...

[Ahm Shere]

Willow smiled at Buffy. 'Hey!' She drops her bag that had been hanging limply off one shoulder and hugs Buffy.

Dawn had followed Buffy to the door and had muttered, 'The books are better...you should read more.' When Buffy had opened the door, Dawn squealed with delight and saw Willow give Buffy a hug. Dawn then yelled for Xander, and waited excitedly for her hug.

[Sassy]

Buffy huged Willow back then takes a step back, "Hi Willow, Kennedy. So was the flight okay?" Buffy was glad to have the gang back together, but was really nervous about Angel coming with his gang.

Xander went to the door as Dawn yelled for him. "Willow!" he says giving her a hug. Xander looked at his friend from childhood, he had missed her.

[Ahm Shere]

Willow hugged Xander. Tears were streaming down her face. She was so emotional. Together again. Finally. She had missed both Xander and Buffy a lot. She released Xander. She wiped her eyes and smiled. 'Don't ya just love reunions?' She looked over at Buffy. 'Yeah the flight was fine. Kennedy slept most of the way...we rented out the strangest car you ever...' She was cut off. Dawn was standing right in front of her. 'Dawnie! How've you been?

Dawn looked at Xander. He cut infront of me for a hug! She then waited, for Xander and Willow to break apart, and Dawn walked over right infront of Willow. When Willow saw that Dawn was infront of her, she gave her a hug. She grinned. 'Hey Willow. I'm fine thanks...Hey Kennedy.'

[sometimeslola]

Faith out of the plane and let out a sight, eyeing the cab that just parked for her but then frowning at its roman-style. She began towards it as the driver smiled sweetly at her, eyeing her down casually “Where to Miss” His accent quite the turn on. She entered and slumped in the back seat, not in the most womanly way what so ever. “Um. Just a sec..” She pulled her hips up, and dug into her back pocket to produced a crunched-up note. She then stared at it for what seemed like forever, turning it upside down, side ways, zooming in and out with the most distraught expression. “Why does he write all tiny like…”

She looked up at the driver and rudely handed it over to him. “Can you read puny, weenie fancy English letters?” The driver took it and smiled again and kept smiling so. “Yes. Quite beautiful handwriting this. miss.” He returned the paper and began the car. All Faith did was stuff the paper back into her pocket and stared outside the window like a child whose never been to an new place. “Giles. My um…Dad or something…wrote it…He’s English!”

After a moment she glared over at the Cute Driver. “Um. I hear the Pizza’s here are like Wicket good…Is IT?!”

The driver laughed “Yes. Yes it is!”

Faith seemed as though she’d arrived in Disney land. “I LOVE PIZZA!” she suddenly pepped up even more, bouncing slightly and asked “Does the men come as good?”

The Driver Laughed again “that’s for you to decide. miss”

Faith bit her lips and looked as though she was about to eat the driver. “I guess they do”

Angel was tossing and turning on his bed. He’d slept quite well considering but all that flashed in his dreams was Darla, her words, her demanding tone. The taste of her lips. So He jumped up when he felt a hand caress his chest, Her hand. “Oh Darling.” He stared at her malevolence yet angelic face. “Darla…” Was all he managed.

She suddenly was across the room, running her fingers along the wall, eye’s pinning him still. “Do you ever do as your told!?” She hissed.

Angel pulled himself up, Recalling the normal consequences of unhappy Darla. He felt oddly exited but vaguely scared. Mostly unsure. “I…I’m taking my time”

She toped, hand to her hips. Terrifying smile on her lips. “Like you did with Connor.” He felt a stake on his heart but then her features softened and she was once more raped around him, her head resting on his chest with Blond hair washing down his neck and shoulder; She smelt like home. “Oh. Angel.” She moaned, her hand running down his chest towards forbidden grounds, no woman grounds that she claimed a long time ago and deserted. “As a vampires. we think we have time. So. So much of it” She dipped her hands into his pants, he kept from moaning loudly “Only...its quite the contrary. There’s never enough time.”

She hauled her face up and began kissing, licking and sucking his neck while she slowly stroked him. “Centuries together and it wasn’t enough. It’s never enough” She whispered, Angel buckled his hips up, trying to forcer her to stroke him faster, harder but as always she’s in power and refuses “my Darling Angelus. My Dear boy. Please. Don’t take too long” her lips captured his, Angel most truly Kissed her back with such need and hunger, until she pulled back and beautiful blue eyes burned down onto his. “A girl can only wait so long” Then she was gone and Angel bolted awake with a extremely uncomfortable hard on.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia stood in the empty lobby. She was too hyperd up to sleep. The trip to the salon had relaxed her a little, but not enough. Though her new high lights pleased her to no end. Now dressed in casual combats and a white tee shirt, she let her long hair flow lose around her, as she frowned and wondered what to do. Everyone had headed home, or was with thier loved ones for the night...and Cordy was left alone with her thoughts. So she walked along to the big set of stairs and sat on the bottom one, and curled her knees up so she was hugging them and for a while she let her thoughts take over her...and they were mainly of Angel....

Fred came out of the bathroom, and looked at Wesley who was sat on top of the bed covers reading a book. Which she didnt know the title of, it was in some language she had never seen beofre. "Interesting?" She asked as she moved further into thier room, dressed swatpants and a top, her long brown hair piled intop of her head and she moved onto the bed to join him.

[sometimeslola]

Angel was rampaging trough his room and later began doing the same to his large office while the TV playing the latest Ice Hockey game. He was bored but really didn’t want to go find Cordelia who he knew was close by, even though He was sure he should but he honestly did not know what to say. Darla was talking about Cordy, no drought; only this time the message sank in, maybe the extra grip of his attention did the job.

He suddenly stopped and growled. He was hoping one of those annoying game thing Spike enjoys so much came with the décor. Standing there for another moment a thought came to mind ,so he went up to his room and returned with a wooden box, Placed it in his desk before staring at the double doors.

With one deep unneeded breath he counted to three and went for it, then opened the doors only to loose his stamina the second he laid eyes on Cordy curled up at the end of the steps. “Cordy---” The word came out all by itself, sounding incredibly worried.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordy was in her own little world. She didnt hear Angel come in until he spoke her name. Once he did, his voice got her attention and she glanced up and looked over at him. She smiled first beofre she spoke. "So you cant sleep eithetr huh?" She asked as she moved her legs so they stretched out in front of her. "I was too awak to sleep...guess i cant really unwind..." She said as she moved over wondering if he would join her. She tucked a strand of her long hair behind her ears and let her eyes linger over him. Then she took in his expression. "you alright?" she softly asked.

[sometimeslola]

Angel shifted on his footing, having seen her expression. It looked far off and sort of sad. Then she wiped it away as soon as she saw him which made him extremely uncomfortable. He blinked when she spoke to him and then stretched before standing up and continuing with her words. He silently watched her hook her hair behind her ear, a action that sort went slow motion and caused him to finally realise the already known fact that he must truly be in love with her.

After a long moment of staring he snapped out of her spell and then Suddenly feeling out of place, out of words he coughed and tried to speak.. “Um.” he tried to look everywhere else but her “A bad dream” He muttered and casually lied-as per usual. He shifted his footing one more time and unnoticeably moved backwards slightly, away from her, Not quite trusting himself too close to her. “You wanna come watch TV with me?” the invitation came out in mumbles. Quickly realising that, he panicky added. “Its Big and flat…my team is loosing” He frowned even more “Again!”

[Cordelia_Chase]

cordelia looked at him, studied him for a while. Watching his reaction. He was still on edge around her, and that hurt. But she hid the pain it caused her. So ok they hand t really spoke much over the last few days since leaving LA...but here in Rome, it was meant to be a fresh start...or so she thought. "Sure, Tv sounds good" She simply stated a sshe stood up and joined him, but she made the concious effort not to stand too close to him. Not because she didnt want too, but because she was afraid of what shed do if she got too close. Mainly because she longed to have him hold her..."So Tv...big game huh? Well i hope you can explaine to me whats going on as i never undderstand" She said hoping she sounded all light and breezy as she let him go a few steps ahead of her to lead the way.

[Sassy]

Buffy took a step back so the others could come back inside, "So what have you two been up to since the last time we talk?" Buffy asks Willow and Kenndey. Wishing she had called her friends more.

"Yeah, Will, what have you been up to?" Xander asks heading back inside.

[sometimeslola]

Angel walked into his office and glared at his box. Deciding he'd have to ease her into it. He looked at the TV and frowned, his team was still loosing. Well he knew that already since it's a replay. He walked towards his mini bar. “Want something?” He asked as casually as possible. Hoping she wouldn't notice the box but then again it stands out like a sour thumb. Actually maybe he wants her to notice it cause that way it'll be easier to ask.

Faith stepped out of the cab and winked at the driver as she tipped him big. Well it was a holiday afterall or so she told herself as she headed up the stairs towards Buffy's apartment. She took good notice of the surroundings, Not so much of the fancy which surprised her since she knew Buffy was going at it with some Supper rich guy called Immortal. She got to the door and took a deep breath, adjusted her skimpy top and knocked really hard just to piss Buffy off. “B. it's hella-fine Faith to the rescue!”

[Sassy]

Buffy rolled her eyes in annoyance as someone knocked on the door, "I'll be back." Buffy went to the door and opened it, "Hi Faith." Buffy says, stilll annoyed.

[sometimeslola]

Faith snickered at Buffy's clearly annoyed face and leaned against the door frame. “Hey” she repliyed before looking around the house and then pouting. “you really never went for the Welcoming Faith with streamers and balloons” She muttered, hath smirking before walking into the house, past Buffy then abruptly turning around. “So. Where's the usuall complimentary punch!” but before Buffy could react, She dropped onto the couch as if she owned it and beamed another bright smile at Buffy “Or are we actually friends?” She twisted her face in some weird expression. “cause. Im still trying to digest that twist to the plot!”

[Sassy]

Buffy rolled her eyes, "How are the slayers? You aren't getting them into too much trouble, I hope?" Buffy asks with a smile, "Because you know, I think we only need one of you."

[sometimeslola]

“Yea. Sure B. I'm like real up-tight with em and that” She said sarcastically and smiling. “Anyways even if I tried to Grow an army of Faith wanna-B's it'll never happen cause i'm one of a kind, like” She picked up a cushion and started picking at it. “Anyways. There all five by five really. Not yet blown into peaces or anything. i thats what you mean” She then perked-up. “But they do know how to give a hell of a blow-job and hold a good Drink competition.” she jumped off the couch and began fiddling with the next thing she found “Which is more than I can say for you”

[Sassy]

Buffy sighs, shaking her head, "And how's Robin?" Buffy watched as Faith moved around the room and laughs, "Jeez Faith, if I didn't know better I'd think you were Dawn back when she was like ten and had way too much sugar."

[sometimeslola]

Faith tried not frown at the mention of Robin. Everything been good it's just the sex lately been a bit on ht boring side but Buffy don't need to know that. “Rob is Cool” She moved to another object when the last one got boring and then Buffy burst out at her causing Her face to light up with frustration “It's them stupid planes. I can't sit for like a sec and the guy sitting next to me didn't want to join the mile high club. HE was almost as boring as you!” She then pointed at Buffy like a kid, feeling a little exasperated “So you can't exactly blame me for feeling a little energetic!”

[Sassy]

Buffy shakes her head, "Well you are about to drive me insane running around the room like a little kid. And I'm boring?" Buffy sighed, "Faith would you sit down?!" Buffy asks.

[sometimeslola]

---is it ok that place the others in the kitchen?---

Faith just smiled at Buffy's boring question. Obviously ignoring the fact that she did have sex with Spike and he seems like a hell of a ride. So maybe Buffy might of learned a thing or two but Still, boring compare to her. She continued to walk around the room until she jumped at Buffy snapping. "Wow. B. Chill!" She gasped and then frowned. "um. I'm just...like...itchy!" She slopped her shoulders. "I really don't like planes!"A pause “Is there food and people here?” she asked, having heard the others in the kitchen.

[Sassy]

--I think the others were in the kitchen anyhow.

Buffy sighs, "Sorry Faith. Just with everyone here and Angel and his gang showing up it's a little odd." Buffy says, realizing she'd snapped for no reason, "Yes, there are food and people in the kitchen."

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia followed Angel into his new office. But she didnt sit down or make herself at home. She just stood there watching him. She saw the box too. Her eyes lingered on it for a while. "...Angel..." She then ventured and made herself look at him. "Whats going on?" She asked him. "Things have been....weird between us, and...i dont like it...and..." She stopped and ran her hands through her hair. "Cant we just go back to the way it was, beofre the talk of Buffy and Rome came up?" She asked him, having no clue about what he needed to say and ask her.Al lshe knew she she missed him, their closeness. "Look this is weird for everyone, i get that, and like usual leave it down to me to make a huge deal about it...but im sorry Angel, can we just....move on?" She asked him, just wanting to put everything right.

[sometimeslola]

I'm a romantic. I couldn't help it.

Angel was hath way trough drinking his whiskey when Cordy came out with her question, he almost choked. He did a bit and his eyes watered at the burn but he quickly composed himself before turning to face her. “Um” He began but she continued talking. He tried again at her next pause.“Well” Only she cut him off again, So he listened to her words as he began reproaching her with an expression that is hardly ever seen.

He didn't stop as she spoke right until she was done but by that time his lips captured hers in a chaste kiss. After a few tender pecks he pulled back just enough and whispered. “We are Moving on”

Faith smiled and looked towards the kitchen, unsure if she wanted to go there. The scoobies where never all that open to having her around or she never felt comfortable enough around them- guess that's what you get for trying to kill them. She walked past Buffy and sat down, for the first time looking less agitated. “Yea. Its Odd. Big Guy was never good at asking for help...” She looked up at the blond slayer. “Guess we'll do our best to help him...Cause thats what we do right?...save the damsels in distress” she smiled wondering if everything was OK with Buffy herself but as always she was never one for the emotional talk or questions. Lt alone having them with Buffy.

[Cordelia_Chase]

((lol....awww))

Cordelia was complealty taken back by the kiss. She wasnt expecting it at all. Infact as Angel pulled away slightly he life her a little breathless. "Angel...i..." She breathed as her fingers moved up to touch her lips which tingled from his kiss, and she could tase the whisky he had been drinking. "Yeah, we're moving on" She softly whispered, and a smille crossed her pretty features as she lent in, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him more deeply, more passionalty, something she had been longing to do for a while now.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn was wondering what was taking so long. She gave Willow yet another hug.
'Oh my God. I've really missed you Willow! You're gonna love Rome. I know I do...and I'm pretty sure Buffy is...but lately she's spending a lot of time with The Immortal. But at least she's happy and dealing with the death of...' Dawn was unable to finish the sentence. She was unable to deal with Spike's death. She missed him a lot, and she couldn't bear the fact that he was dead. And not undead. And that he wasn't coming back. As much as Buffy used to hate it, the truth was she felt safe with Spike. He may have been the big bad at one point...but he eventually became the Big Brother Dawn never had.

Dawn yelled for Buffy. 'Buffy! Who is it?'

[Sassy]

Buffy shrugged, "Must be something big if Angel's asking for help exspecially with the way things have been going." Buffy smiles, "Angel being damsel in distress is a different way to look at it."

Buffy sighs, hearing Dawn yelling, "It's Faith." Buffy yells back.

[Ahm Shere]

A look of hate mixed with revulsion appeared on Dawn's face. She hated Faith, more than she could imagine. She can't expect us to think that she is good now, does she? I mean, she is evil. She never said this to Buffy, but she thought she didn't have to. She despised living with Faith with all the potentials...and she will despise living with Faith now...if she was going to live here.

[Sassy]

Buffy sighs as she remembered what happened the last time Faith showed up, back in Sunnydale. "I'll be back." Buffy tells Faith before heading into the kitchen.

"Hey, Dawnie, can I talk to you for a minute?" Buffy asks her younger sister. The last thing she needed was a fight between her sister and Faith. Angel comeing and needing help was going to be hard enough.

[scarybunny]

Andrew hummed to himself. Okay, he had cleaned the kitchen, the living room, his own room. He nodded to himself. Good job. He was in his room sitting at his computer desk and playing World of Warcraft. He didn't have the microphone on 'cause, wow.. He didn't want to be a geek. He kept on humming to himself as he killed a few boars. Then he heard some commotion from outside his room. Oh my god! Are they here already? My hair is a mess! Do I have hand cream? Andrew quickly signed off and checked himself out in the mirror. He patted down his hair. He nodded reassuringly to himself then took a deep breath and opened his bedroom door. Oh what a sight! "My friends!!!" He smiled.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn looks at Buffy and says, 'Sure...'

Willow's stomach dropped when she heard Faith was in the house. She disliked Faith, but she had learned to deal with her. She held Kennedy's hand and pointed to the room in which Faith was sitting. 'We'll be uh...out here. Saying hello to...Faith... Give you a bit of room.'

Willow heard Andrew. 'Uh...hey Andrew...How've you...been?

[Sassy]

Buffy nodded as Willow and Kennedy left the room and Xander went with them.

"Okay, Dawn I know you aren't exactly Faith's biggest fan but you'll at least be civil right?" Buffy asks, realizing that it probably wouldn't happen but she could wish right?

[Cordelia_Chase]

Fred came out of the bathroom, dressed in lilttle pink bed shorts and a white tee-shirt. Her long brown hair was piled on top of her head, and she moved over to the bed. She looked at Wesely who was reading a book. She crooked her neck to get a look of the title, but she coulsnt see it. "Anything interesting?" She asked him as she climbed into bed next to him.

[scarybunny]

Andrew turned towards Willow and Kennedy. He kept smiling. "Oh, mio dio! Look at you two. Oh I have some stories to tell! I see you've already said your hello's to everybody." He paused and looked behind the two. He almost gasped when he saw Xander. Then Andrew saw Faith. "Everybody's here, except... well, you know... So, what have you to been up to? Haven't seen you forever."

Wesley was lying in bed reading a book on demons called 'Demons and the Inner Demons'. It wasn't particularly interesting, he had read it four times before. He looked up at Fred and closed the book and set it aside. "I've read it before." He smiled.

[Sassy]

"Hello Andrew." Xander frowned, "Where's Giles, is he coming?" Xander figured Andrew would know more than they did since he lived here.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Fred returned his smile as she sat cross legged on the bed next to him. "well good cuz then i dont have to fee guilty about disrupting you" She said as she lent in and kissed him, and then moved so she snuggled down in his arms.

[scarybunny]

Andrew really did gasp and went to hug Xander. He held him tight. Then met him go. "Xander! How was Africa? I was going to read up about it but then I- Giles should be coming... I'm not too sure." Andrew shrugged.

Wesley kissed Fred and let her snuggle down. He smiled at the ceiling. "Fred? What are we going to do tomorrow?"

[Sassy]

Xander laughed, "Jeez Andrew, you act like you haven't seen me in years." Xander sighed, "Africa was okay. So Buffy called Giles then?" Xander remembered that Giles and Buffy hadn't been all that close back in Sunnydale, after Giles had went behind her back to have Spike killed.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn sighed and rolled her eyes. 'If I have too. But if she goes crazy and starts killing people...namely me...I'm gonna come back and haunt you. Don't think I wont!'

Willow started laughing quietly at Andrew. She forgot how geekish he was. Then, she remembered, she used to be a geek. I wasn't a geek...I was a nerd! Major difference. So...Andrew...uh...how's...things?

[Cordelia_Chase]

Fred frowned. "Im not sure...Depends on Angel i guess. I mean hes stil lthe boss right, and even though we have today off, tomorrow is another wokring day...so im guessing maybe we head off to see Buffy" Fred then shrugged. "Im not sure" She said. "Though a day off, just us would be nice" She told him. They had very little time together of late, and as much as Fred loved her job and would do anything for Angel, she knew her relationship with Wesely was changing and developing deeper and they needed time just for them.

[Sassy]

Buffy sighed, "Dawnie you know she is good now." Buffy couldn't beleive she was defending Faith, if someone had told her that would happen a few years ago she'd think they were crazy.

"Beside, I'm thinking I'd be dead, again. So how could you haunt me? Faith isn't going to try anything, exspecially since it's Angel who asked for help." She knew that Angel and Faith were close, considering he was the one that helped Faith after she'd woken up from her coma.

[sometimeslola]

Angel raped his arms around her waist as she molded herself to him. He had so many dreams where he was doing exactly that. Kissing Cordelia, not an posesion of lovers just Him and Cordelia. But those dreams made no justice to the real thing. He even having to hold back from moaning, from slamming her onto his desk and taking everything. Instead he darted his tongue out and licked her lips, asking for entrance that was granted instantly. Now he groaned into her mouth as their tongues rolled onto each other, waltzed and explored. She tasted like a peace of heaven and he wondered if he could loose his soul just by kissing her but right then he was too far gone to care.

Faith sat on the couch watching the people walk past her, heard Buffy and Dawn arguing about her, only She couldn't quite tell what about exactly but then it don't take a genius to guess. She had always felt somewhat invisible around the scoobies, right from the start. Well at first it was Buffy who didn't want her around and her friends did but then it wasn't long until they sort began hating on her too. She kept to herself, she knew when she wasn't welcomed, wanted. At some point, vaguely she liked it with them, mostly with Buffy but that was soon forgotten. So She decided not to care and find her own way as she had always done and then the whole staking that man happened. That was it. There was no point trying with them.

Faith fiddled with her hand, Andrew was about the only one who noticed her but he don't like her too-for eating his cookies. She looked towards the kitchen, she could see Buffy clearly telling Dawn off. Somehow. Faith liked Buffy a little more for that. She was trying. Quietly She sat there uncomfortably, wishing she'd gone to find Angel instead- her only real friend.

[Cordelia_Chase]

He was kissing her again, and this time it was more intense, more passion filled and Cordelia felt her heart beat speed up, she was actually quite suprised it didnt pop out of her chest, the way it was slamming so hard agaisnt it. Being here with Angel like this was all she had ever dreamed off. For a fleeting second she thought she had it, but things happend and she was taken from him. But now it seemed she was givne a second chance and she was not about to waste it. "Angel..." She softly murmered as she trailed her kisses along his jaw, planting two on his lips befroe she lifter up her head so her dark chocolate brown eyes, so full of love, so full of lust and want met his bambi brown ones.

[sometimeslola]

Angel moaned a she began planting kisses at his jaw as his blunt fingers dug at her waist needing to hold her as close as possible, make sure it was real and it felt more real than anything he’d felt for a long time. His head fell back and he closed his eyes, he felt like he was on fire. “Cordy” he let slip, his voice scourged with desire.

It had been too long since anyone touched him that way, made him feel that Way. Sure he’d had his occasional sex with Nina. But nothing, nothing since Buffy and vaguely Darla. No, its been long since he felt loved, wanted and worshiped. Looking within her eyes again he couldn’t help but cease her lips again in a lust driven fury, hands running down her thighs and around her ass until it travelled up her bare back from under her top. Trying to explore everything, needing to remove the cloths that kept him from her skin but too afraid to scare her, dare himself so far.

His travelled from her lips to her chin, jaw and finally neck. Panting wet kisses, sucking and licking until he had her weak, melting onto him and moaning with pleasure, with need for him. He could smell her strong arousal and he knew she could feel his. “Need you so much” He whispered into her ear, blinded by lust and thrusting his pelvis into hers so to emphasise his point.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia just had to leat the moan escape here, as Angels kisses moved alonger her neck, her face until his lips finaly met hers once more. She felt his need for her and this just made her want him more. He pressed his pelvis up against her and she took in an involentray breath. And then his hands were moving down her thights to her ass then up her top, caressing her back...each little touch left tingles all over her, she wanted and needed him badly. She had no idea lust could take over her like this. She never felt like this with any one. "Angel" She breathed his name once more as he whispered to her he needed her, and with that she puilled away from him slightly, but only enough so she was able lift his top off, and then there he stood semin nakes infront of her. He was magnificant. Ok so she had seen topless on countless occassions, but now...it was like she was really seeing for the first time, she she loved what she saw. Her hands moved to touch his toned and muscualr chest, and she looked up, and met his eyes. She knew if they carried on,what would happen. "Can we do this?" She whispered, she knew hed know what she meant. His curse....

[sometimeslola]

Angel stared at her and stepped back at her question, He knew he shouldn’t. “No. No. No. we shouldn’t” he mumbled the words running a hand through his hair, not quite sure when his T-shit was taken off. He turned away from her, he walked over to the bar and pored another cup of whiskey, needing it’s courage but then forgetting Alcohol and sex was never the best combination but right then he couldn’t quite think straight. He didn’t say a word to her. He couldn’t even if he tried.

‘Darla’ he whispered under his breath, needing some sort of guidance before he lost it. True to her word she appeared behind him, raping her arms around his waist. “Yes. Dear” she whispered into his ear.

He knocked down the drink and let out sight. “I want her. I need her…I can’t---” He really wasn’t thinking about his words of the fact that Cordy was still standing in the room, who could possibly hear him and completely misunderstand his words since she couldn’t see Darla and think that he was saying he needed Darla instead of her.

Darla unraped herself form him to look at Cordelia and smiled. “she’s quite the vision” she complimented, checking Cordelia out . “and you truly have your way with her. Poor creature. So very lucky...or maybe not…it really depends on a girl‘s taste. I suppose”

Angel pored yet another drink. “Do you mind---” he hissed at the little blond.

She span on her heels and walked over to him, he turned to face her and closed his eyes as she brushed her lips against his. “Take your time. Baby. Just Do that Ok. Simple and effective” she was gone within seconds.

Angel opened his eyes and met Cordy’s. “I’m Sorry. I can’t.” With that he walked past her to his elevator- Not quite sure if Darla meant him to do that, exactly.

[Cordelia_Chase]

Cordelia looked at Angel as he stepped away from her. "Angel..." She started as he moved over to get himself another drink, she watched him intently. She had never seen him like this...Then she heard it....Darla...he whispered her name. Cordelia looked compleatly shocked at this. She tried to say his name once more, but the word caught in her throat. Then he said 'i want her...i need her...i cant...' And she just assumed he was talking about Darla. Tears stung her eyes, she didnt know what to do, but she felt like such a fool. Here she was trying it on with him, and he didnt want her. He wanted Darla...Still.

She then forced herself to look at him, her pain clearly evident in her chocolate brown eyes. Then he spoke to her, workds she hardly heard and took in...and then he was gone.

Cordy didnt turn to watch him leave. She couldnt. She blinked and now alone in his office, she let her tears fall. "Idiot" She scolded herself, beofre she turned to leave his office. Contemplationg what to do now, and contemplating her furtre here in W&H.

[Sassy]

Buffy sighs, "Dawnie will you just promise me you won't start anything with Faith...or anyone?" Buffy wonders if this was going to start a huge arguement between her and her sister Because that doesn't happen enough, Buffy thought.

Xander looked over at Faith, "Hey." he simply greeted, for once not comeing up with a joke or something.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn holds her hands up in defeat. 'Fine. I promise, OK.' Like I'd start an argument with Faith. She could probably kill me in one punch. Wouldn't like to see her angry. Dawn waited then said, 'So...can I go now?'

Willow followed Xander. She smiled at Faith and said, 'Hey...Faith. How've you...been?'

[Sassy]

Buffy shrugged, "Yes, you can go." Buffy thinks for a minute and frowns, "You're going somewhere? I thought you were going to stay here and help hold down the fort. And is everyone staying here?"

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn looked at Buffy. 'I meant go away from the Kitchen. You know greet our...' Dawn paused for a moment and she said through gritted teeth, 'guests.' Then she smiled nicely at Buffy.

[Sassy]

"Okay. And Dawnie remember that Faith isn't evil." Buffy tells her sister, a 'responsible adult' tone in her voice. She didn't understand it, why couldn't Dawn get along with Faith or at least not completly hate her? Dawn had trusted Spike way before anyone else had, before he had a soul. Buffy sighs, she missed Spike way more than she would let anyone know.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn looked down at the floor. 'Buffy, I just don't trust anyone who can kill with a soul. I would have thought you of all people would have thought that.' Dawn didn't know why she was taking this attitude towards Faith. Buffy had once tried to kill Faith too. She remembered it well. Heck, she even put her in a coma. Best time of my life, knowing Faith was in a coma. She should have stayed there. she would often think.

[Sassy]

Buffy understood what Dawn ment, but she had also at some point learned that wasn't always the case, "What about Willow? She killed Warren, she still had her soul. Willow chased after Warren, hunted him. She tried to kill all of us." Buffy shakes her head, she shouldn't have said that, "And what about me? I tried to kill Faith."

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn didn't have a good answer for Willow. 'She was grieving and had dark magic in her.' She looked at Buffy again. 'And you, you may of tried to kill Faith, but the important thing is that you didn't. It doesn't make you as bad as Faith.'

[Sassy]

"Grieving doesn't mean you get to kill someone, a human." Buffy states then sighs, "I would have, if Faith hadn't fell into that truck I would have took her to Angel, let her die." Buffy shakes her head, "Besides, thats in the past. She's here to help."

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn sighed. She hated conversations like that, especially with her sister. Determined to get out of it she went over to the counter and picked up a peice of White Kitchen roll. She held it up as a white flag. She wanted nothing more than to roll up in her bed till everyone else got here. Wanting to get out of the kitchen, she headed to the kitchen door.

[Sassy]

Buffy shakes her head, "Okay, I'm finished." She tells her sister before going into the living room and taking a seat.

[sometimeslola]

Xander and Wilow's greeting sort of took Faith by surprise. She blinked and forced a smile in return. “Hi” was all she managed to think up. Then she looked over at Willow and offered the same unconformable, baring of teeth to her. “Um...” Faith glared at Buffy who re-entered the room and returned her attention to the red head. “you know me...always....Fine by Five.” she shifted recalling Robing telling her it's nice to ask back. “Um. You guys?” also referring to Xander, trying to sound friendly, not stupid cause she felt more than stupid right then.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn came into the room, glaring at Faith. She then took an empty seat and folded her arms and looked down at the floor. She was determined to not look at Faith. She wished she had some music to listen to, but her mp3 she had gotten before she came to Rome was upstairs charging. She concentrated hard on the floor. Trying not to listen. Trying not to say anything.

Willow smiled at Faith and said, 'Good thats...good! Uh, I've been fine. Kennedy and I have been travelling to different covens on different, uh...plains, helping them. That was...good.'

[Sassy]

"I'm good was in Africa. I don't suppose Dead Boy told you why he's coming?" Xander asks Faith. Xander looked over to Dawn and noticed her look, "What's wrong Dawn?"

Buffy looked over towards Willow, "Different plains, you mean not this one?" Buffy hadn't known that, or at least she didn't remember it. She wonders if Willow had told her and she just hadn't been paying much attebtion.

[Ahm Shere]

Dawn glanced up at Xander. 'Oh, uh...just this...guy. Thinking. Yeah. Saw him on my uh...my walk.' She nodded. She sucked at cover-up.