Buffy The Vampire Slayer Fan Fiction / Supernatural Fan Fiction ❯ Vampire Hunter ❯ Chapter 5

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Poll is back up for whether or not Dawn gets a boyfriend at some point. Let me know you want it to be if you vote yes, so far the only one really asked for is a post s2 Sam.

 

Chapter 5

 

Jess looked over at Dawn as the younger girl continued to paint her nails. She liked her a lot, even if her brother did creep Jess out on occasion. There was just something...off about him but he'd proved very protective of Dawn and now Jess herself so she ignored those feelings most of the time. It wasn't every person who would take custody of a friends little sister and take it to the point where they introduced themselves as actual siblings. Plus he worked two jobs so that Dawn didn't have to work at all and could focus on her studies.

 

She'd taken Dawn under her wing after the teen had saved her, not wanting the girl to be swallowed up by campus life and now she was pretty much the little sister Jess had never had. Which was part of the reason the two of them were currently camped out on her and Sam's bed doing their nails and hair together. Sam was out for the night with strict orders not to be back until morning and Xander was at work as usual. It was great having another girl around do this sort of thing with. Jess had several girlfriends on campus but none quiet as close as Dawn.

 

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“Sit down Dawn.” She dropped her bag and sunk into the nearest chair, not liking the seriousness of Xander's voice.

 

“What's wrong Xander?” She asked and he sighed.

 

“I just got word from LA.”

 

“Angel?” She breathed in horror, that would explain Xander's behaviour the last few days. He nodded and she threw herself into his arms, trying to comfort him. Having the Sire/Childe bond severed without warning....poor Xander!

“Is everyone else?” She asked and he shook his head.

 

“Wesley and Fred didn't make it either. There was some sort of massive attack or invasion. They stopped it but...”

 

“Will you be okay?” Dawn asked softly and she felt Xander's half hearted shrug.

 

“Our bond's been pretty weak since Willow did her thing but it still hurts. Gunn called, he needs us out there to handle some legal things and to help finish the clean up. I know you were planning to go to the party with Jess...”

 

“Its fine Xander, you need me. I'll talk to her later and explain, she'll understand.”

 

“Thanks Dawn-patrol.”

 

“How about ice cream and cheesy movie night?” She offered with a watery smile and he nodded.

 

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Xander stared around him at the alley were Angel had died and then closed his eyes in grief. He stiffened as he felt another vampire approach but relaxed as her scent reached him.

 

“Poor kitten, Daddy's gone now. What will we do?” She asked, looking lost and Xander pulled her into a hug.

 

“It'll be okay Dru; you've still got Spike and even me.” He whispered into her hair and she began to cry for her Daddy. Spotting a bleached blonde figure he handed the weeping vampiress over to her childe and lover.

 

“How's Nibblet?” Spike asked softly and Xander smiled.

 

“Not too bad. She's with Gunn going over some things.”

 

“You know, the good thing about dying and coming back is that it breaks spells. I remember what really happened between you and Peaches.” Xander's eyes widened but he nodded.

 

“Spell started fading when Willow died and the Dawn made it go away. But it was tied permanently to Angel's soul, there was no way to break it without bringing Angelus out.”

 

“I'm sorry...Uncle.” Spike shot him a cheeky little smile and Xander managed a small smile in return. In vampire terms he guessed he was sort of Spike's uncle even though he was a lot younger.

 

“Would have been worse if we were still together. Dawn and I have a sun proof room if you two want to stay the day. We need to head back tonight for Dawn's classes.”

 

“Thanks, we'll take you up on that. Got enough blood?”

 

“Human too.”

 

“Brilliant. So how's Dawn doing in class, got friends and all that?”

 

“She's doing great and she has several friends. College has really been good for her.”

 

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Two groans, a giggle and a whimper sounded in answer to someone's cell phone ringing.

 

“Dawn! Answer that thing!” Xander's order was muffled by the pillow he had his face buried in but still understandable.

 

“Hello?” She muttered and then sat up in alarm.

“Becky? What's wrong?” Xander sat up, hearing Dawn's heart rate accelerate. Spike and Dru untangled themselves and sat up, wondering what was causing her to panic.

“No...Is Sam okay? What happened?” Xander's eyes widened as he eavesdropped on the call. Jess was dead? He got up and moved next to Dawn, pulling her into a hug.

“Sam's gone already? Yeah, guess I understand. When you call him let him know that you told him and that I'm sorry. Xander too. See you later.” She hung up and started to cry. Xander took her phone and put it away before curling up around her, Spike and Dru joining them on the bed to comfort her.

 

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Xander kept an arm around Dawn's waist as they stood in front of the fresh grave. The fire had been ruled an accident, some sort of electrical fault and Sam had taken off with his brother before they'd gotten back to Stanford.

 

“I....I don't want to stay here anymore Xander. I can't.” She sobbed and he nodded.

 

“It's okay, we'll get you transferred somewhere else.” He answered gently, understanding why she didn't want to stay.

“I should have warded the apartment. I kept meaning too but something always came up.”

 

“This isn't your fault Dawn. It was an accident, nothing else. Come on, let's go home.” She nodded and bent to place a rose on the grave and then let Xander lead her from the graveyard.

 

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Xander put the last box in the trunk and then locked the apartment door, handing the keys over to the landlord.

 

“You've been a good tenant, sorry to see you two go.”

 

“Too many memories Mr. Blake. Goodbye. Dawn, let's go!” Xander called and she headed for the car.

 

“Good luck!” Mr. Blake yelled after them as Xander pulled out of the drive and headed for the highway. They were on their way to Raleigh, North Carolina since Dawn had managed to transfer into NC State University's history program. It'd take a few days since they were driving but neither felt like flying and it was cheaper to get their things there if they drove. They weren't taking a lot, they could easily buy more furniture there and both had learnt to travel light over the years.

 

“All set Dawn?” He asked gently as they drove past campus for one last time.” Dawn turned from the window and nodded, attaching her iPod so that music filled the car, cutting down on the need to talk. Xander let her, knowing she needed to grieve for her friend alone for a bit.

 

TBC...