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The next morning Joe arrived as the group was sitting down to the
breakfast Amanda and Duncan had fixed. Joe was given a plate a
relieved of the books he had been carrying. Once he looked up he
said good morning to Xander, Amanda, Duncan, and Adam. When he
looked over at the two blonds he took on a shade of pale green.

"Joe what's wrong" Amanda asked as she saw the frightened look on
the watchers face. Joe just stared at William. Methos and Duncan
were trying not to laugh. "William" Duncan asked, "Can we be candid
with all present. I promise they can be trusted." William thought
for a moment. "All right Duncan but we can tell them after we eat.
Joe I am who you think but I am no longer what you think. You have
no reason to fear me." Joe gulped and nodded.

They all finished breakfast and retired to the living room to wait
the information William was to give them. "Many of you have known me
as William for a while. I was born to that name sometime in the
1860's in Victorian London." William started. Buffy took his hand
knowing this was hard for him. Amanda was slightly surprised. Xander
looked as if he had been sucker punched. Suddenly his crazy idea did
not sound so crazy. He did not find comfort in that fact.

William took a breath as he began again, "Some of those here know
that around 1880 I was bitten by a vampire and turned. For over
fifty years I was part of the most feared foursome in the world,
since the four horsemen rode. I killed two slayers and gained the
name Slayer of Slayers. I found myself in Sunnydale California about
eight years ago where I was looking for my grand sire so I could
save my sire. While there I met a slayer I could not kill. After a
long hard journey and help from her, her friend, a little government
plastic, and the Powers the Be I became a man again. I won my soul
and died to help her save the world. The Powers sent me back to what
I will call my fourth life. I awoke to find myself here as an
immortal. The rest most of you know." William finished. Methos had
glared to William for mentioning the four horsemen. Buffy stifled a
giggle at the man. If any of the rest noticed this they did not show
it. Most where trying to digest the information William had given
them.

"I knew I had met you before." Amanda smiled but William just looked
at her. "I was at that party. I was planning on stealing some works
of art from a friend of the Underwood's. I was getting to know one
of the girls there to use the information. What ever happened to
that upstart you had a crush on." William blinked for a moment
before Buffy answered, "She became a Vengeance Demon though she
prefers to be called a Justice demon. We have dealt with her once or
twice. She was a friend of an ex-vengeance demon we use to know."
Buffy said sounding a little sad.

William wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close. "We all
miss Anya, luv. I wish we could have saved her and the others we
lost to the hellmouth. We did what we could and we made their
sacrifices count. So stop blaming yourself. She was over a thousand
years old. She knew what she was getting into when she joined up."
William said to her.

"Well I assume that you Buffy would be the Slayer he mentioned." Joe
asked, he wondered if this was the one Duncan had spoken of. If so
what would it mean to have an immortal slayer? "Very observant of
you Watcher. I am not just a Slayer, I am The Slayer. I am the
Master over my race. We fought the First Evil and William died
sealing the hellmouth. During that time a witch I know cast a spell
for me awaking the sleeping Slayers. When that happened I was the
oldest and most experienced. The other Slayers saw me as their
Master and that is what has happened since we were awakened into
this time. I carry the first Slayer and all those since in me. It is
similar to how I am told immortals feel after a quickening. I have
their memories and skills to use, as I need. I pasted some on to my
underlings and they teach them to the fledglings." Buffy said.

Many hours past as the group asked questions of the two. After a
while Joe left with a contact number for the council. Knowing they
needed to talk Adam asked the two to join him for a walk. The
finally found a quiet bar to sit in. It was his turn. Buffy
explained about what he saw the other night and he explained about
being Death. The three left to find a place for their minions to
live. Buffy took money from her private accounts and bought a house
that was reasonable priced. It had a basement with a sewer entrance.
She and William laughed about how only a Slayer and Former Vamp
could find a house owned by vampires. Buffy owning the house keep un
wanted vamps out. They set the place up as somewhere they could go
when they needed to be safe or needed a head quarters. Buffy used
her connection to call forth her new childer. When they arrived she
invited them in. They were told they would live at the home and
would be asked to help remove other clans from the area. Once things
were settled they returned to the dojo.

It was late in the evening when Buffy and William returned from
patrol. Duncan was asked if they could use the dojo to train the
minions. He was not sure how he felt about it. Buffy explained her
bond to the two and that through that bond she could work much like
Spike's chip had. She can since evil intent and punish or dust them
with a thought. Duncan finally agreed though he still did not like
it.

The next morning Buffy awake to her cell phone going off. The person
calling was not going to leave a message since they kept calling
back. Buffy looked at the ID and groaned. Careful not to awaken
William she pulled on a robe and answered the phone as she walked
into the hallway. "The world had better be ending if your calling me
this early." Buffy growled thinking it was one of her
Slayers. "Buffy Summer where have you been." Giles yelled over the
phone. Oops she had forgotten to check in with her watcher for
almost a week. "Sorry Giles. I have been kinda busy here in
Seacover. Oh you should be getting a call for a man named Joe
Dawson. He can explain everything but I think it would be better if
you came so you can see for yourself and start the research and
everything `cause I know there is a prophesy about this somewhere
hidden in the old records." Buffy rambled until she paused and heard
Giles calling her name, "Buffy , Buffy , Buffy…. What are you
talking about?" Buffy stopped for a moment……"I found him Giles. He's
back and not just that he's alive." "who, What are you talking about
Buffy who's back?" Giles asked as he waved Willow over. He was
worried that Buffy was going through another change do to her
Slayer. He had been worried about her mental status. "William that's
who! There is more but I can't over the phone. Talk to Joe when he
calls and then bring Willow, Xander, Faith and Dawn. He'll be happy
to see you. Ohh Duncan is up I got go train. I'll talk to you soon."
Giles here a dial tone in his ear.

Giles looked at Willow, "Call a Scooby meeting ASAP." Willow nodded
and started calling the group together. With in half an hour Dawn,
Faith, Willow, and Xander all sat in Giles' office waiting for his
news. "I'm worried about Buffy. I think her Slayer side is doing
something to her mind. I called her after a week of no contact and…
well let me let you hear for yourselves." Giles replayed the phone
call for them to hear. They all sat back for a moment trying to
figure out what she was talking about. With in seconds Dawn was
looking at the still clueless group, "As always you guys are dense
as bricks. She goes looking for her self, she has been out of
contact for a week and then says she's found him." Everyone looked
at Dawn waiting for an explanation. Dawn rolled her eyes, "Spike is
back. That is why she wants US there and why she mentioned prophesy
and research. I guess I'm the only one who speaks Buffy. For some
reason the PTB brought Spike back and he is alive. That is where
Buffy has been for the last week. So let's book a flight watcher
man." With that Dawn left to pack. She was going to see her sister
and Spike whether the others did or not.

The rest of the group spent the next hour discussing what had
happened. Faith said that other then somehow taking Childer she
could not feel anything through the Slayer connection, Willow was
gathering books that might explain what was going on. Xander was
wondering if maybe Anya might come back too if he believed hard
enough. Then he thought about the date he had last night. He would
always miss Anya but he knew he had not yet found what Buffy had
once had with Spike of all creatures. Giles started making plans for
them to go to Seacover. He also planed a stop over in LA to talk to
Angel. It may not be a wise idea brining him into it but Giles was
not sure what the situation was and if anyone else could get through
to Buffy. He was lost in his thoughts when his secretary told him he
had a call. "Hello this is Rupert Giles." He said as he answered the
phone. "Mr. Giles, I'm Joe Dawson. Your Master Slayer Buffy Summer
gave me you number we need to talk is this a secure line?"

Giles and Joe talked as Joe let him know about the resent
revelations in Seacover. He told Giles about immortals and that they
think Buffy might be a future immortal. Giles sat back. As he
digested all the information he had been given in the last few
hours. He called Willow and told her to search the database for
anything to do with immortals or an immortal slayer. Willow was
confused but Giles said he would tell everyone on the flight.
Later that evening the Scoobies were on a flight and Giles was
filling them in on what he had learned. He even told them he was
thinking of brining Angel in but after talking with Joe he decided
it was really not a good idea.

Mean while in LA

Angel was looking at reports that had been coming across his desk.
He was getting worried. It seemed there was a new major player in a
little town called Seacover. He had placed a call to Giles but was
told that Buffy was already on it and the Scoobies had gone to join
her. Angel had a bad feeling as some of the reports pointed to a
member of the Aurelian clan being the Master of this new group
forming. He made arrangements to go there himself. If it was an
Aurelian then it was his responsibility as the oldest Master Vampire
in the clan to end the threat.

Giles and the Scoobies got off the plane. Joe was there to meet
them. "Mr. Giles, I'm Joe. I must say I was not expecting so many
people to come with you. I will have to work on more accommodations
but it wont be a problem. I'll take you to the hotel and we can
arrange for the extra rooms. I have a car but we will also rent
another if one of your people can drive it they can follow me."
Giles nodded and followed Joe. The Scoobies all fell in place moving
as a unit. To the untrained they looked like a group walking but Joe
could see they were covering each other's back.

Once they reached the hotel Joe began talking with the manager about
the extra rooms. The group began visual sweeps of the lobby. "Giles"
Willow called out. Joe turned to see what was up as Giles turned to
look at Angel walking through the doors. "I'll be back in a moment
Joe." Giles said as he joined the Scoobies who were loosely
surrounding Angel. Giles gestured for them to step off to the side.
Once away from the crowds Giles turn to Angel.

"What the Bloody hell are you doing here?" Giles or rather Ripper
growled at Angel. "I'm here on business. I called they said Buffy
and crew were here. I have had multiple reports of and Aurelian
trying to lay claim as master of the city. As the oldest Member of
the Clan it is my responsibility to find out what is going on an
take care of it." Angel said. He was a bit surprised at Giles's
behavior and his agitation showed. "Okay dead boy The Slayer has it
under control. It is her matter to take care of not yours. Go back
to Evil inc and take care of your own playground." Xander seemed
almost as hostile as Giles had. "I was also hoping to see Buffy and
see how she is doing. I don't want to cause trouble but Giles you
know as head of the clan I have a valid interest in what is going on
here." Angel said letting some of his anger slip away. "Buffy is
fine Angel. Go home we will let you know what is going on and IF you
are needed we will let you know. You being here will only cause
problems for now." Willow said trying to sound understanding
although she agreed with the others. Angel had not offered
assistance or called to see how anyone was doing in the past year,
so his concern now was annoying.

Angel sighed, "I will be in town for a few days. Here is my cell
number. Call me and let me know something soon. I wont do anything
yet but I cannot leave knowing there is an Aurelian threat out
there. For all I know it could even be Drusilla." Angel handed Giles
a card and turned to leave. Faith and Dawn blocked his way. "Don't
try to see Buffy while you are here. She has been through a lot this
past year and she does not need the past haunting her right now."
Dawn said as she gave him her best evil glare. Faith just looked at
him for a moment, "Buffy will let you know if she wants to see you.
I'll tell her your concerns." Faith said softly. Angel stared at her
for a moment. Something was different about her. She felt more
powerful, His demon felt the presence of another Master and it was
coming from Faith. "Something is different about you. Why does my
demon see you as an equal and a threat?" Angel asked her as he tried
to figure out his own confused thoughts. Faith smiled and allowed a
bit of her Slayer to show through before answering, "Think on it
Angel. I'm sure you can figure it out. I know there is a smart man
behind that angelic face. As Wesley, what is a Slayer? What happens
when instead of one you awaken hundreds. Word of advise though……You
don't want to see what I am and you really do not want to mess with
My Family." Faith said as she walked away. Angel was in shock. He
wanted to demand answers but he also some how knew that if he pushed
them any further Faith could and would rip him to bits. Instead he
just nodded his head and left.

Giles returned to where Joe was waiting with the keys to their rooms
while the others keep a watch for any more of the fang gang. Joe
raised an eyebrow in question at Giles who just shrugged and told
him it was an old acquaintance of Buffy's that did not know when to
let go. Joe had nodded but was seriously worried. First he had
William the Bloody show up as an Immortal of the non-vamp kind, then
the slayer who was suppose to be little more than myth, and if he's
memory was correct he had just seen Angelus. Life was getting
stranger than fiction in Seacover. After the group got settled they
followed Joe to his bar where they would meet up with Buffy and then
the others.

Angel tried to follow but a inhuman growl from Faith had his demon
wanting to leave. That was a first for Angel. He did not know how to
act when even Angelus did not want to press his luck. Angel nodded
and slipped away heading for his own rooms to brood.





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