Finally Time For Bed!...Or So I Thought.......

[dawn_thekey]

It felt good to finally have that shower and get into my pajamas not to mention get something to eat. We had our dinner and then were was all that junk food we had got from Cordy. It was like Halloween only we didn't have to wear costumes or go door to door...okay it was better then Halloween. There was still no sign of Buffy being home, or anyone

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[nikki_chase]

Not sure how long I'd been asleep actually, but it didnt feel all that long of a time. I was still worried about this bed swallowing me up. I couldn't get back to sleep. I was wide awake, with no chance of me drifting back off again I sat up and looked around.

Here clock-clock-clock... Or not...

With Dawn still sleeping, I quietly made my way to the bathroom. Once I had washed up and my teeth were once again...minty fresh(!) I made my way back into her room. It took loads of will power not to jump on her bed and wake her up, but I managed to contain myself and behave. Look at me, all growed up! And...bored.

[dawn_thekey]

Last night was so way way weird with that dream, or vision or maybe I was losing my mind due to the fact of not having enough sleep. I had my head buried in my pillow so if maybe I was hearing voices they would ya know just go away. I have learned from other people that talking to voices is never a good sign. Just then my alarm clock went off and it was way loud. I jumped up and looked around and lifted my pillow and there was my alarm clock. I threw it on the floor and with that it stopped. I had managed to look at it first and it was like 10:00. I pushed the covers off myself and walked into the bathroom past Nicole I think she may have said hi but I just mumbled something to her and waved my hand at her. I closed the bathroom door and did my bathroom routine and splashed cold water on my face to wake myself up. I had got a pretty semi decent sleep after the voices stopped. Then I bushed my teeth making them minty-fresh rather then morning breath and walked back out. I looked to Nicole who was still in her pjs just sitting there. I

[nikki_chase]

"Woke up not long before you. I was gonna wake you up, but your alarm clock beat me to it. Which...I guess is good, since thats what they're made for

[dawn_thekey]

"Woke up not long before you. I was gonna wake you up, but your alarm clock beat me to it. Which...I guess is good, since thats what they're made for."

I looked over at the floor where I had thrown the clock. It didn't look broken..and I think I have thrown the clock every morning since I have had it so I think it's still fine....Then she called Abby a whack-job. I so wanted to agree with her. But I mean...ugh I don't know. What happened last night..liek the whole dream, vision whatever the hell it was. It just felt so very, very real.

"There a reason behind this sudden urge to go whack-o hunting? Or did you just really find her that intriguing. Which would be odd...since she didn't really talk much..."I got off the bed and stood up and looked at Nicole. Then she also stood up and made her way to the door. No I can't tell her, But I tell her everything so maybe I should...no I shouldn't...ack maybe I should I mean if you can't tell your best then who are ya gonna tell. I followed her to the door and stood in front of it before

[dawn_thekey]

“Yup, that’s me. Your personal fashion consultant. I work for...bagels and Hot Pockets. I dare you to find someone in L.A. with more affordable working fees.”

I laughed a bit. I didn't bother to argue with her on that fact because I knew I wouldn't find anyone who worked for that price. But I really don't want anyone to help me with my clothes other then Nicole. Hello those fashion consultants have been in school for years learning fashion Nicole is the same age as I am and has beaten some of those people out there about a design of a shoe!.

“So not only do you hear this girl out of nowhere to a Disney soundtrack, but you know where she is...? And that place just happens to be...a church? Okay, is this as weird as it gets? ‘Cause I’m not sure how much more oddness I can take.”I finished up my bagel and looked at Nicole. Okay it's official I have reached a new level of insane in this girl's eyes and this is my best friend. Shouldn't she believe me I mean why would I make up the fact that I was hearing voices and Disney soundtracks it

[nikki_chase]

I shrugged a bit then followed her back upstairs.

"Fine, you're not crazy, but I gotta tell ya...I'm taking a lot on faith right now. This Abby thing doesn't pan out then you are so on your way to a shrink." Catching sight of the box I grinned. "Ooh prezzie! What was I saying...?"

Taking a seat back on the man-eating bed, I opened the box and gave a high-pitched 'squee'. Good thing she didnt give this too me earlier...I would have either had to take a trip back to my place, or wander the town in these PJs...not gonna happen. Standing once again I hugged her. "Thank you! Love it." And that wasnt a lie...fashion is no joking matter. If the outfit was hideous there would be no way for me to fake appreation...does that make me a bad person?

Shrugging once more, I took my things and made my way to the bathroom once again to get ready for our...outing. Maybe I'll take my time.

[dawn_thekey]

"Fine, you're not crazy, but I gotta tell ya...I'm taking a lot on faith right now. This Abby thing doesn't pan out then you are so on your way to a shrink."I walked out carrying my toothbrush and stuff in my hand and looked at Nicole then she got happy bout the box and finally opened it with a squee

[nikki_chase]

The outfit just sitting in its pretty box was the kick, but it looked even better on if that was actually possible. Very posh. Once done in the bathroom I made my way back into Dawn's room. It was sad that with outfits like these the most fun we were gonna have today was playing 'Where's Abby'. Hopefully she would be easier to find than Waldo was in those books of his. I'm convinced that they don't even draw him in just to bug people like me.

Once slipping the shoes on, I sighed and looked at Dawn curiously.

"Um, this church...you know exactly where it is, or are we gonna hit everyone in L.A. asking for a weird blond girl?"

[dawn_thekey]

"Now theres a 700 year old dude and Abby's...some...negaive number of years old?" I dont do numbers. "Parents? So she has them? Probably just as loopy. Hmm, how bout that Trix Rabbit and the Lucky Charms leprechaun?"

Really thankful I pulled up in front of the church that way I could give Nicole a look. The girl totally thinks I have gone loopy. Okay maybe this is why I made sure she came so when I prove its all actually real she can think she is crazy rather then thinking it's me!.

"She would be like Negative 3. And yes she does have parents and know its not the Silly Rabbit or Leprechaun Lucky either. The proud parents to well be...are Spike and Buffy."

With that happy yet disturbing note I turned off the engine and took my keys from the ignition.

[nikki_chase]

I opened my mouth...but nothing came out. No smart retort...not even so much as a 'huh'. Blinking a few times I watched as she turned off the truck. After a few moment, the silence was broken....not by me talking, but the sound of me laughing hysterically. One of those laughs that seem to come out of no where and no matter how hard you try to stop...or how wrong you know the moment it...it just goes on.

Slapping a hand over my mouth, I managed to keep the laughing some what contained....for a while.

[dawn_thekey]

I looked at Nicole oddly. She didn't say as much as boo. I looked at her and she just started laughing. I couldn't help it I joined right it. It was rather funny. I mean Spike and Buffy having a kid...not to mention it being Abby. It is rather laughable. She finally stopped and i followed

[watchknight]

Abby had left...without saying goodbye. She was like her father in so many ways. I had just cleaned up the kitchen and was heading upstairs, lost in thought, when someone slammed me to the ground. At first I thought it was Erin...and hoped it was Abby...but it wasn't either of them. It wasn't even Spike...it was a long-haired brunette beauty...

"Who...?" I began angrily when I sensed it.

She was the Key Bearer. My face betrayed my shock as my jaw dropped.

"I apologize, I didn't know who you were. She was here but left...I don't know where she left. I am Micheal Pierce, reincarnation of WatchKnight Lord Atrus Davion. Your Protector and sworn to serve you in anyway."

[dawn_thekey]

"Greetings Dawn Summers...and Nicole. You are her aunt?"

Okay well I wasn't her Aunt yet. But in the future apparently so. So I guess I am not insane. Now I would never actually tell Nicole this but I actually thought I was when she said I was a few times, but ya know point in letting her know. So to his question I just basically nodded rather then getting up into the whole thing. Besides he seemed to know what was going on anyway

"No, I do not. But I can track her easily. You are concerned for her as well?"I watched as Mike had got his jacket. He wsa coming along? Well that's not relaly a problem but if I want some answers from Abby maybe he should stay in the truck or something to see if maybe I can get something out of her

[nikki_chase]

Now theres tracking involved? The fun just keeps on comin'. This is exactly how I always imagined spending my days when skipping school. Doesn't everyone?

Sighing a bit I climbed into the passenger seat of Dawn's truck and fastened my seatbelt.

"Not that I really care or anything, but don't you think having three people bombarding you with questions is a bit...rough? She didn't spill when it was just you Dawn, and when I was around she spoke even less. Apparently she's said more to tracker-boy here than to us though... What makes you think she's gonna have a change in heart now?"

Shrugging a bit, I flicked on the radio then sat back.

"If anything, I'd say this is only gonna push her further away and her guard will be up more so than before. Again...not like I care, be clear on that fact."

[dawn_thekey]

"Not that I really care or anything, but don't you think having three people bombarding you with questions is a bit...rough? She didn't spill when it was just you Dawn, and when I was around she spoke even less. Apparently she's said more to tracker-boy here than to us though... What makes you think she's gonna have a change in heart now?"

I buckled my seat belt and looked at Nicole just as she said that. Wow she is actually right and this time it's not just a fashion tip. It's something useful. I looked back at Mike.

"Okay Mike, I need you to tell me where you think Abby is cause I think I am going to have to go this alone."

I think that maybe I can squeeze it out of her by just running into her. I don't mean with the truck either. But I mean if Mike tells me where she is I can just say I was driving around looking for Buffy or something like that. Shopping I could tell her I was going shopping!. Then maybe hopefully ask her a question but put a twist on it somehow.

"If anything, I'd say this is only gonna push her further away

[watchknight]

Nicole was right...we would just push Abby away. I frowned at her use of my name...or lack thereof.

"I am Mike, not 'tracker-boy' Nicole."

Dawn stopped the truck, and expected us to get out apparently. I promptyly did so. Closing my eyes, I let my holy sense stretch out...

"She is walking along a street...Bevelry Boulevard...heading west."

Opening my eyes, I nodded at her.

"I understand. She is family...and you need to know more about her and why she is here. I shall protect and serve your friend while you are away."

Stepping away from the truck, I waited for them to say their goodbyes.