Undiscovered: Part 1
by RedRosenberg
Dawn sighed another big do for another birthday; the novelty sort of ran out on the 21st one. Or well who was she to complain if she was going to get a few free presents. She flicked her long silky black hair away from her pale face.
A shudder ran through her as she remembered the hell she had been through, even though it had happened years ago she still couldn’t get it out of her head and sometimes she missed Buffy so much her gut ached for her. But it was too late. She knew that now. Everybody else had taken it easier than her after all she was the one who had been created from her sister’s blood.
But wishing wasn’t going to do anything any more, she knew that if she wanted her life to change then she was going to have to take control of it herself.
Dawn looked at her watch she was supposed to meet Angel at Willow’s house in 10 minutes and if she was going to walk she better hurry up.
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“Hey Donnie,” Willow greeted and the youngest of the Summers women walked through the door.
“Hey Will” After what had happened over the last few years Willow and Dawn had grown closer. Dawn had lost a sister and Willow had lost a friend. Dawn looked up to the red head standing before her she thought back to everything that Willow had been through and it was then that she realized just how strong she had been.
Don’t get me wrong I’ve been through my fair share of hell, but Willow, she has coped with so much.
Dawn remembered what had happened, how she had lost Kennedy; she knew what it was like to lose someone you love. Even though they had both been through, pain, hurt and loss but how Willow was still standing tall, well that made Dawn proud to be her friend.
“So what am I over here for?” Dawn asked Willow.
“Well I thought we could spend some quality Donnie and Willow time.” The red head said
Dawn raised one eyebrow.
“Ok so, maybe I wanted to know if you wanted to come patrolling with me?”
This question shocked Dawn especially as she was the slayer; also Willow hadn’t been patrolling since Kennedy.
“Err What” Dawn stuttered
“I said do you want to go on patrol with me?” Willow asked not in the least bit perturbed.
Dawn slowly realized that her mouth was open and immediately shut it. Then finally after a while she replied
“ Yeah sure whatever,” Dawn said it trying to sound like it wasn’t the first time she had asked it since after Kennedy had been murdered.
“Good so meet me back here at 8.”
As soon as Dawn left Willow smiled dawn had drunk it all in she just hoped it wouldn’t down her spirits if she thought nothing was happening for her birthday.
“ANGEL” Willow called
“Yes?” Angel replied
“How come you didn’t speak to Dawn remember you was supposed to be meeting her here I’m surprised she didn’t suspect anything!” Willow stated looking at Angel with an icy glare.
Angel cringed the said apologetically,
“Sorry it just seemed like you two were having a nice chat and I didn’t want to interrupt.”
Then Angel continued trying g to lighten the air “And did you see her face when you said you wanted to go patrolling it had shock written all over it.” Angel laughed.
Willow couldn’t help but smile,
“Yes her face was a picture does she realise you can read her face like a book?” Willow asked
Angel laughed at Willows naivety,
“Do you realise that your face shows all of your emotions?” Willow looked surprised and Angel laughed.
“See?”
“Ok, ok! I get your point so are you coming back over to my place or do you want to sleep here?” Willow questioned.
“Either but whichever we do we’re going to have to wait till Giles and Spike to get back. Those two are taking an awfully long time I wonder what they are up to!” Angel said
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Spike ducked as another punch was thrown his way he then proceeded to react with a punch to the vampires mid section.
“Come on is that all you got?” Spike teased
He gave a quick glance over in Giles direction to see if he was ok only to be brought back to the fight he was in with a hard kick in the gut sending him sprawling to the floor.
“No I got a hell of a lot more” The vampire retorted
“Yeah” a voice came from behind Spike “So has this peroxide!”
Spike saw the vampire go flying he turned his head to see Dawns hand offered to him.
He realised just how much Dawn had grown up, he had lately started thinking of her in a whole new light, he just blamed that on Buffy, her blood and also how she treated Dawn. They were so alike. Powerful, Beautiful and determined.
Spike realised he had just been lying there obviously looking strange as Dawn asked him if he was ok.
“Err yeah I’m fine.” Spike grabbed Dawns hand and they stood there for a minute just looking at each other before realising that the vampires were circling them well all of the except the few Giles was fighting.
“You ready?” Dawn asked.
“Always, pet, always” Spike replied before they both started fighting dusting every vampire they could lay there hands on.
Dawn kept ducking and staking along with Spike until all the vampires were dead. They then quickly rushed over to help Giles who was still struggling with the same vampires as he had been for the past half an hour. Dawn crept up behind one as Spike crept up behind the other they staked the vamps at the same time and smiled at each other then looked at Giles.
“Having a little trouble?” Spike teased.
“Um well yes, thank you!” Giles murmured
“Anytime Giles” Dawn replied, “don’t you think we should all be getting home.
“Now well there’s a bloody idea, I think a pat on the back is deserved” Spike joked. Dawn hit him.
“Ow, now you just be careful love, you’ll really hurt me one of these days.” He pretended to pout. Dawn just glared at him
“Anyway so home!” Giles interrupted.
Slowly they all walked home leaving Dawn after the first block Giles and Spike started to talk about her party.
“Do you think she has any idea?” Spike asked
“I doubt it” Giles replied they then continued to walk back to Giles to meet Angel and Willow in silence.
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Dawn didn’t want to wear anything fancy for patrolling she just got the urge to maybe go a little over the top and she had no idea why. Must be a slayer thing. Buffy used to always dress up to go patrolling. She looked down at what she was wearing. The long black trousers made her look casual but pretty and her top was just plain blue bringing out her eyes.
She gave the clock a quick glance and realising she was late rushed out the house and ran. When Giles’ house came into view she slowed down and knocked on the door before walking in.
“SURPRISE” Everybody shouted. Dawn didn’t realise that she knew so many people.
“Wow!” Dawn gasped
“Yep, thought you might like it, we were all just worried that you might have thought we’d actually forgotten about your birthday.” Willow spoke
“Well it’s a good job that I got slightly dressed up!” Dawn smiled
“You look gorgeous lil bit.” Spike said from the couch. The place was practically buzzing, Giles was stuck in the kitchen making refreshments for everyone. Dawn looked around and noticed Xander talking to Rebecca his latest conquest in the corner of the room.
“Hey Guy’s, I can’t believe you did this for me.” Dawn said
“Hey!! Think nothing of it, it is after all your birthday!” Xander replied, Rebacca just smiled.
Angel then walked out from the kitchen and spoted Dawn. When she saw him she ran up to him and gave him a massive hug.
“ANGEL! You’re here! I forgot you were here. I haven’t seen you since….” Dawn paused Angel immediately cut in
“So how’ve you been Dawn?” Angel asked
“Fine wasn’t expecting this, I’m so happy” Dawn said dancing around. Willow watched before going over to her.
“Yes I think we’d all guessed that your happy.” She laughed.
Willow then dragged Angel away. Then something caught Angel’s eye and he stopped.
“What is it?” Willow questioned, looking over towards where Angel was staring.
“ Look at the way Spikes looking at Dawn. “ Angel said
“What you mean that look of love in his eye.” Willow said smirking when Angel frowned she then continued “Oh yes I’ve known about that for quite a while.”
“So you mean…”
“Yes Spike loves Dawn, and I know she loves him too. She just hasn’t realised it.” Willow laughed a Angels face.
“WHAT??” Angel practically screamed.
“Angel, calm down.” Willow said bringing her finger to her lips.
“But…” Willow cut him off.
“Angel, come outside if you want to talk I’m not having you ruining this for Dawn.” Willow said the she made a staking movement, “Or I’ll kill you.”
Willow grabbed Angel’s hand and dragged the unwilling vampire outside.
Tbc part2
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