Time Keeps On Slippin'-Slippin'-Slippin' Into The Future

by Willowfan

Copyright © 2005-6

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Power vs Control
Stunned Mr. Evans tries again, "How did you-"

"Magic-" is the redhead's one word response. "But using it now isn't right." She slowly lowers him back to his feet and her eyes meet his apologetically. "I'm sorry-it's just I love my daughter and she-she loves your daughter. I don't want either of them hurt-" she pulses and chooses her words carefully. "And you Mr. Evans are hurting them both."

The room is filled with silence caused by both Willow's actions and her words. "Katie?" starts Gail- but her words stop.

"Is at my house-she's pretty upset. She doesn't want the fighting-"

"Neither do I-" confesses Gail.

The redhead looks toward the mother their eyes meeting, "Did you tell him?"

Slowly she shakes her head, "No-but now I think I have too."

"Tell me what?" Asks Brian as he takes tentative steps to the couch on shaky legs and sits down. Gail walks toward him and Willow stands at the door unmoving. "Tell me what?" his voice louder.

"Brian-please, just give me a minute."

He looks to Willow then back to his wife, "I'm sorry."

Gail looks at the redhead and smiles, "We'll come by after okay?"

"Yeah-" her eyes travel to the man. "Just remember-" her words stop unneeded as Brian nods his understanding. Willow goes out the door.

Kennedy watches as Katie sets the table. The teenager seems better-the tears have stopped and she is smiling slightly, proud she helped with the meal. "Looks like we're ready for the troops." Katie turns to her and sees the Slayers smile.

Katie smiles, "Ready," and as if on cue the back door opens and they hear feet on the stairs.

"I'll finish-" says Kennedy. "Go-"

"Thanks-for before." Kennedy nods and the young mother-to-be goes into the kitchen. "Hey-" she smiles at her young redhead.

"You're back-how'd things go?" Katie shakes her head and moves into Aly's protective arms. "You okay?" She presses a kiss to her forehead.

"Better now-but we'll talk after dinner." Taking her hand she leads her to the dining room.

Aly smiles, "Pasta a la Kennedy."

"Actually it's Pasta a la Kennedy and Katie," says her mama from the other side of the room. "We'll be ready as soon as I get the kids cleaned up and down here."

"Where's Mom?"

"Should be back soon," is her answer as she leaves.

Aly turns her attention back to her girlfriend and a smile crosses her face as she bites her bottom lip. Katie smiles and her fingers move to caress her girl's cheek. Their lips meet in a soft kiss, "Missed you," whispers Katie as she breaks the kiss and then leans in for another.

"Me too-" agrees Aly as they meet again.

"You feeling okay?" Asks Katie as the kissing stops again.

"Good," assure the young Slayer and again the steady opening and closing rhythm begins as they slowly get lost. As the kiss deepens and tongues start to explore they don't see Willow enter the room. The redhead smiles and clears her throat. "Mom-" exclaims the young redhead as she breaks the kiss.

Willow smiles, "Sorry-couldn't resist after our conversation earlier." Aly blushes as she shakes her head.

"I missed something-" Katie looks from one to the other unsure.

"I'll explain it later," assures the teenager her face still red.

Katie smiles, "Okay-"

Willow looks at her oldest daughter, Katie looks at her too. "What's not right?" Asks the young Slayer.

"I went to talk with Mr. Evans-"

"Talk?" Aly smiles. This time it is Willow who turns bright red. "Really?" she raises a playful eyebrow. Suddenly her playful nature disappears as she realizes something must have happened that couldn't be good. "Why?"

"When I went to see my mom he was there-he said some things-" her words stop as tears threaten to fall again. "Mean things-"

"But I took care of it-" she assures her daughter, as their eyes meet. She then looks at Katie. "Your mom's gonna tell him about her family's background then come by here."

Aly looks at Katie and puts her hands on her shoulders as she faces her, "You wanna see him?" No answer, "You don't have too-when he gets here I'll tell him to go."

Willow speaks, "Let's see how he is before we send him away." There is silence, "Give him a chance to apologize-"

"Yeah, probably should," Katie says softly as she moves back into Aly's open arms. She rests her head on her lover's shoulder.

Before anymore conversation can take place the room fills as the rest of the family, a quiet Annie included, begin to sit down around the table.

Later Katie and Aly are in the guestroom. Aly paces as Katie tells her about the meeting with her mom. "He said that?" Asks the young Slayer trying to control her anger.

"He's just confused-and scared, he doesn't mean the things he's saying."

Aly takes a deep breath and let's it out slowly, she runs her fingers through her redhead's hair and then sits beside her girlfriend, "Katie-you don't think-you don't believe him do you?"

Katie turns and sits cross-legged on the bed facing her lover, she leans forward and kisses her lips softly. "Listen to me, I know there's nobody else." She cups her face with her hand and Aly leans into it. Katie's other hand moves to the young redhead's tummy-her fingers passing back and forth. "This baby's mine." She looks into Aly's eyes to see tears fall. "Okay?" Aly nods. "You need to rest-all this stress, it isn't good for you or the baby, come here." They move against the headboard and then lie down.

Katie tries to spoon the teenager but she doesn't let her, "Wanna hold you-" Katie kisses her gently and allows the young redhead to wrap her in her arms.

The new witch rests her head on the girl's shoulder and her hand on her abdomen. "Sleep now," she whispers. Aly's eyes close. Katie's eyes start to close too but stop as she hears her girlfriend's words.

"I'm scared," her words are barely audible.

"Of what sweetie?" Asks Katie as she turns to look into the redhead's eyes.

"I try not to be-" her tears fall.

"No-baby shhhh-tell me what you're afraid of?"

"That he'll take you away-make you go somewhere I can't find you."

"No-I'm not leaving. He can't make me leave."

In the living room Kennedy and Willow are talking, the redhead keeps her voice soft, "He'll take her away.-If Gail can't make him see then-he'll make her go home and he won't let her come here."

"He can't do that-" Kennedy looks at her redhead, "can he?"

"Legally, he can. She's seventeen-we can't stop him."

"I won't let him-" words are final-her resolve face more strong then Willow's has ever been.

"Kennedy we can't fix everything. There are no demons here-just a man."

"But he's a bad man-right? I can do Slayer stuff to bad men-if he were robbing a bank or hurting someone it would be all right." Her eyes pleading with Willow to agree with her.

"But he's not doing those things-" before Kennedy can say it is indeed hurting the teenagers the doorbell rings.

"Can we pretend we're not here," tries Kennedy?

"Let's see what he has to say," Willow stands and holds her hand out for her girl to take and she does. They walk without talking to the door and the Slayer opens it to find Gail and Brian standing there. "Hi-"

"Hi-" answers Gail-Brian is quiet.

"Come in," invites the redhead, "I'll get the girls."

"No-" says Brian. "I think we need to talk first."

"Okay," answers Kennedy as she leads them into the living room. They all sit down and Kennedy looks to her redhead. "What's on your mind?"

"Gail says that Katie is a witch. You said a spell went wrong-I need you to explain it to me."

"I can do that," says Willow. "Kennedy and I-obviously can't get pregnant without help. Since we wanted children that were a part of both of us, we chose to do it magically. There is a ritual performed by a coven..." her words continue as Brian listens intently.

Upstairs Katie is sleeping spooned around her Slayer. Aly who is now awake turns and faces her girlfriend. She smiles as she just watches her sleep. Unable not to touch her girl she traces a single finger, feather light down Katie's arm. The girl moans and stretches, her eyes slowly open and she smiles. "Hey-you're supposed to be asleep."

"Was-I woke up. Like looking at you way more than sleep." She kisses her softly. "Think your parents are here yet?"

"Don't know-"

"Don't hear yelling or breaking things-so I'm guessing no," says Aly and they both smile.

"Don't wanna think about my parents, other things I 'd rather do."

"Yeah?" asks Aly as she leans in and kisses her lips. "Like what?"

"Talk-like last night lots of talk." The kiss escalates quickly, Katie's tongue caresses Aly's and then takes it captive as she sucks on it causing the young Slayer to moan loudly.

"Mmmmm-" moans Aly again as she breaks for air. She bites her lips as she feels Katie's hands begin to map her body-first over then under her clothes. "Goddess-"

"Too many clothes," pants Katie before she kisses her girl's lips and then works her way down her neck. Aly fumbles with the buttons on Katie's shirt but stops as her lover nips and plays at her clothes covered breasts.

Before things can get too much farther they hear a knock on the door and then Willow's words, "If you're finished talking we need you downstairs."

"Okay-" Katie manages as Aly struggles to form words. The girls separate and straighten their clothes and hair as they stand at the mirror.

Aly hugs her witch and kisses her softly, "You don't have to do this-" she looks towards the window then back at Katie. "We could just-"

"Just leave?" Aly nods. "Where would we go?"

"Whereever you want-I have money. He won't find us-" Aly searches the girl's eyes for an answer.

Downstairs both sets of parents wait anxiously. Kennedy looks toward the stairs but sees no one.

Decisions
After a few more tense minutes Kennedy stands, "I'll check on them."

"Maybe we all should," says Gail. She stands too. Soon all four parents are on their way up the stairs.

They stand at the closed door and Kennedy knocks but gets no answer. "Aly-?" says the Slayer.

"Katie?"-Gail speaks a little louder.

It is Willow who takes a step forward and opens the door to find the room empty. She feels a breeze and sees the open window. She turns to look into her Slayer's eyes and sees uncertainty there. "Alyson?" She goes into the room-and then right back out. "Alyson?" She starts down the hallway as the others follow.

"Tell me she didn't-they didn't run," says Gail.

"I'm hoping they're smarter then that-it's dark anything could-" Kennedy's words stop.

"This is my fault-" admits Brian.

Willow finally composes herself, "Let's not panic-" as they pass the bathroom she stops as she hears a familiar sound. A smile crosses her face. "Aly?" She stands with a hand on the door.

"Mom-" comes the soft reply.

"You okay?"

"Peachy-" is her sarcastic come back. Willow opens the door to see her daughter on her knees in front of the toilet. She is again throwing up. Katie is kneeling beside her holding her hair back out of the way.

Willow kneels on the opposite side, looks from her daughter to the adults and speaks- "We'll meet you down stairs in a little while."

"Can we help?" asks Gail.

"I think we're okay-" Katie says.

"We're okay?-We who?-cause if I'm part of that we then you're very wrong-" she starts to heave again. They others leave quickly.

An hour later a still pale Aly rests on the couch, her head on Katie's shoulder. The new witch holds her young Slayer's hand as well, their fingers are laced. "Better?" she whispers softly as she places a kiss on her girl's temple.

"A little-" is Aly soft answer.

Surprisingly it is Brian who speaks first, "I'll get right to the point-"

"No," says his daughter, "Dad I love you, but if you make me choose-"

He holds up a hand as he starts again, "Just let me finish."

"I'm listening."

"Your mom explained some things-"

"That's good so you know?" He nods. "Weird huh?" again he nods. "So you believe me when I say the baby's mine?"

"Yeah-but you're both too young," he looks at his daughter and then Aly.

"Maybe, but we'll deal with it-" she smiles, "No her-deal with her."

"Katie?" He questions.

"We're not saying it's gonna be easy or if we had a choice this is what we would have done," her eyes meet Aly's and they lean into a soft kiss. "But she's a part of us-and we love her. So-we'll be okay." Her eyes never leave her girl's and as Aly's tears fall she wipes them away.

Aly whispers, "I love you."

"I know-I love you," is the teenager's soft reply.

After a minute Kennedy speaks, "This is what we talked about-Katie your parents have agreed to let you stay here."

Katie smiles, "Yeah?"

Gail nods, "She's gonna need you-like earlier."

"I don't mind missing that part really," she says playfully and Aly slaps her arm remembering to keep her Slayer strength in check.

"But we're hoping you'll both spend time with us as well," adds Gail.

"We will," assures Katie with a slight nod as she stands and goes to her mom. The woman stands and they hug, Gail then kisses her daughter's cheek. She turns to face her father who is now standing beside her. He holds out his arms and she walks into them and he holds her. "We're okay?"

"If you forgive me," he states.

"It's not me you need to apologize to-" she looks toward her Slayer then steps back from him.

He walks toward Aly then stops across from the still pale teenager, "I am sorry-" she nods and then looks to Katie who is again at her side.

Willow smiles at Kennedy and then speaks, "Aly-why don't you try to get some rest."

"Mom-I'm not tired."

"Katie-" the redhead's green eyes meet hers.

"Come on-we can snuggle," she stands and smiles holding a hand out for Aly to take.

"You two think it's that easy?" They both look at the young Slayer innocently. "It's not gonna work-"

"Fine-" smiles Katie, she leans down and kisses her softly. "Night." Without another word she turns and goes up the stairs.

Aly looks toward her but stays seated. "It's not gonna work-" repeats the stubborn teen.

Gail and Brian smile as does Kennedy and Willow, "We should go," says Gail. "Aly-we'll see your later."

"Yeah-" assures the young Slayer. "Maybe if I'm feeling better we can stop by after school."

"That'd be good." Kennedy walks them to the door while Willow sits on the couch by her daughter. "I'm really not tired Mom."

"I don't think Katie was either," she raises a playful eyebrow.

"You think she wanted-" realization dawns on the girl. She stretches and fakes a yawn. "I think I was wrong-feeling a little tired after all."

She stands and Willow smiles. "Don't talk too late-" Aly disappears towards the steps without answering.

Kennedy smiles as she walks back into the room, "How'd you get her to go upstairs."

"I just pointed out that I didn't think Katie looked tired," Willow smiles.

"You tired?" Asks the Slayer as she kisses her girl.

As they break apart Will smiles, "Nope-"

"Wanna go to bed?"

"Oh yeah-" they kiss again and then giggling they start to their room.

Aly enters the guestroom to find Katie lying on the bed dressed in only boxers and a tank top. Aly smiles and she crawls across the bed and lays beside her. "Thought you were tired and were going to sleep?"

"Never said that," she smiles suggestively and reaches out to touch Aly's cheek.

The young Slayer leans into her touch and Katie moves closer, their lips meet in a slow sensual kiss. "So," the young Slayer pulls away breaking the connection, "you don't need sleep?"

"Just need you-" she moves closer still. As Aly turns onto her back Katie straddles her-most of her weight resting on her elbows. "Okay?" The young redhead leans up so that their lips join and that is her answer. The kiss seems to last forever-slow, sensual-as Katie explores, caressing Aly's tongue with hers. The new witch moans as her girlfriend sucks on her tongue holding it captive. Hands begin to travel under clothes to soft skin. Katie works the buttons on Aly's shirt as her lips leave hers to trace newly exposed skin. Aly arches into her causing their centers to meet and both moan. "Like that baby?"

"Mmmm-" is Aly's only response, her eyes are closed tightly as Katie continues and gets caught up in the feelings coursing through her. "Don't stop-"

Katie smiles, "Don't worry-not stopping." She continues down to Aly's stomach-wet kisses, then playful nipping with lips and then teeth.

Suddenly Aly is fighting to get up- "Let me up-" she struggles to get out from under her girl. "Up-" she repeats.

"Aly?" Katie slides off and watches as the redhead bolts from the room. She follows her and they both end up in the bathroom, Aly over the toilet, as she is sick once again. "Baby-want me to get your mom?" Aly simply locks her hand with Katie's and Katie holds her girl's hair back.

"Just stay with me-" she manages to say between bouts.

"I'll be right here-count on it." She presses her lips to the young mother-to-be's neck.

In Willow and Kennedy's room we find the Slayer straddling the witch. Lips on lips and then they move down the body beneath slowly to the sensitively skin behind the redhead's ear. She moans and Kennedy looks up smiling-she begins to pull the skin between her lips and the moaning continues. Willow's hands find their way under her love's shirt and she caresses her back with her nails leaving light red lines. The Slayer begins to work the buttons on the redhead top and soon it is lying on the floor. Kennedy's tank soon follows as Willow pulls it over the brunette's head and then finds her lips again. The kiss continues, soft lips against soft lips in a rhythmic motion.

As the kiss escalates and tongues come into play Willow's fingers find the buttons on Kennedy's jeans, she works each one through the opening until they hang open. She sits up which causes the Slayer to as well. She is now on the redhead's lap-Willow's hands slide down just inside to tense sensitive skin. Kennedy breaks the kiss and moans her head falling to Willow's shoulder.

"Need you-please?" She pants, her breathing ragged. Willow smiles a vixeny smile and leans forward pressing the Slayer back to the bed. She is now on top of Kennedy cradled between her legs. She slowly works her girl's pants down her body and her panties follow as she settles back against her Kennedy moans. Willow's hands begin to travel the now naked Slayer-fingers tracing gentle paths on soft, dark skin and soon lips follow the same trail. Her breathing becomes erratic as the redhead finds her left breast and latches on.

"Pl-please Will-" her eyes meet her lover's. Fingers tease wet folds, "Please-baby I need you in-" before the sentence can be finished Willow grants her request by sliding two fingers inside. She sets a steady pace as she kisses down her Slayer's stomach- "Yes-" Kennedy hands tangle in the witch's hair as she tries to get her to move lower still. Willow smiles as swirls her tongue inside her girl's belly button. Kennedy cries out and arches into her touch causing the angle of the redhead's fingers to shift and she screams Willow's name as she falls.

In the bathroom Aly rolls her eyes, "I'm dying in here and they're-really loud." She forces herself not to blush.

Katie smiles, "You're not dying-only seems that way. Ready to go back to bed?" Aly nods and Katie helps her to her feet, then holds her hand as she tries to brush her teeth.

In the room Aly is now tucked under the covers Katie starts to leave, "Where are you going?"

"To the kitchen-get some crackers. They'll help."

"You know this how?"

"Been reading a little-and we need to make an appointment with an OB/GYN-"

"Yeah-I know just the whole needle thing."

"I'll be there-hold your hand just like last time."

"Promise?"

"Yep-now you lay down and I'll be right back." As she starts to leave she feels strong hands pulling her back to the bed. "Hey-" she looks into Aly's eyes.

"Don't want crackers-want you." She crawls and sits on the girl's lap. Their lips meet in a soft kiss. "Okay?" Katie smiles and nods.

A few days later Willow, Aly, and Katie sit in the waiting room of the doctor's office. "Alyson Langdon," says the nurse and panic crosses the young Slayer's face.

Katie stands and takes her hand, "Come on you can do this." Willow smiles at the young woman. Aly stands and takes Katie's hand.

"Mom?" Aly looks at her mother. Willow stands understanding the unspoken request. Together the three of them follow the nurse.

Later Aly is sitting on the exam table in a gown. Katie is on one side of her and Willow is on the other. "I hate this-" states the girl for the record."

"Really?" smiles her mom, "I would have never guessed."

"Fine-make fun of me-" pouts the teen.

Katie presses a kiss to her forehead, "It'll be okay."

The door opens and the doctor walks in. "Hi Willow-it's been awhile." The redhead nods. The doctor's eyes move to the redhead on the table, "You must be Aly?" The teen nods. "Nervous?" Again she nods. "Relax-I got the blood work from your family doctor." The woman smiles softly at her patient.

"You did -so no needles?" Aly asks.

"No needles-"

"Good-" she relaxes noticeably.

Katie smiles and squeezes her girlfriend's hand. "See."

The doctor looks over the chart at the information Aly filled out and then at the vitals the nurse took. "From the tests before, it looks like you're about seven weeks."

"Yeah-about that-actually closer to eight."

The doctor hands her a packet of material to read then a prescription for vitamins. "How bad is the morning sickness?"

"Bad sometimes-but mostly-"

"Bad-" finishes Katie. "The last week has been pretty rough."

"Make sure you get lots of fluids don't want you to dehydrate. Keep an eye on your weight-if you lose too much call me."

"I will-" assures Aly.

"Any questions?" asks the doctor.

"Yeah-lots of questions."

The doctor looks at Katie and Willow, "Why don't the two of you go to the desk and get her next appointment set up?" Willow nods her understanding but Katie isn't too sure.

The redhead speaks, "Come on Katie-"

Katie looks at her young Slayer, "You be okay?" Aly nods, Katie kisses her lips softly. "Okay-" she leaves with Willow.

"What's on your mind?"

"Just normal stuff-what to expect. Limitations-what I should and shouldn't do. You know?"

"I think I do-" she smiles.

A week later they celebrate the twins seventeenth birthday with friends, family and a little privacy. Well, the privacy would come later. Now was the public time-time to tell those closest to them the news. The gang-the scoobies, now sit in the living room. Katie is nervous and so is Aly-inside the young Slayer's head Katie speaks, 'We don't have to do this if you're not ready. There's time-'

'No-I should tell them. The longer I wait the harder it'll be.'

'Then we tell them-' her fingers lace with Aly's as they stand behind the chair.

Katie starts, "There's something Aly and I need to tell you." Instantly the attention of the adults in the room focuses on them. Buffy, Xander, Faith, Robin and Giles look at the teenagers-waiting for their news.

"Katie and I-" she stops and looks nervously from her parents to her girl. A smile crosses her face- "We're gonna have a baby."

"Baby?" confusion fills the eyes of the once dark Slayer, "How-I mean-" she just stops.

It is Buffy who tries this time, "The two of you together?" Katie nods. "I didn't think without magic"

"So you planned this-" Xander questions?

"Why would-" Robin stops.

"Not exactly-" says Aly now nervous from the reaction of the others. "You see-" she stops.

It is Willow who answers, "We did-" she looks at Kennedy.

"You planned for them to have a kid?" Faith is still confused.

"You intended the spell for yourself-" supplies Giles.

"Yeah-" confirms Kennedy. "The coven did the ritual but-"

"But the wrong witch and Slayer-so-" says Aly.

"So- New Year's baby." Katie smiles as she kisses Aly's lips.

"You're not freaked?" asks Buffy.

"Not anymore-" says Aly. "How about you?"

"No-no-as long as you're okay."

"I'm good-we're good," she smiles at Katie who nods.

"Wow-Junior's gonna be a grandma," concludes Faith.

Kennedy pales and looks at Willow who smiles. "Grandmas-us-" Kennedy slowly smiles.

Katie and Aly smile and sneak out as the adults get lost in the teasing. They hear Xander laugh as they head up the stairs.

Upstairs Katie kisses Aly as she leads her to the bed. She sits down and pulls her young Slayer onto her lap. Aly wraps her legs around her witch. "Whatcha got on mind?" asks the redhead.

"Birthday surprise," smiles Katie. Aly smiles and starts to unbutton her girlfriend's blouse. "What are you doing?"

"Opening my present," says Aly as their lips meet. She presses Katie to the bed. The young Slayer's lips move down to the teenager's neck and as she unbuttons each button she kisses newly exposed skin.

Katie moans-and tries to control already hard breathing- "B-Baby you-your present-"

"Love my present-" assures Aly as she continues lower.

"B-baby-I-" all talk stops as Aly starts on the buttons of her girl's jeans.

Later the teenagers are lying under tangled sheets. Aly caresses the bare skin of Katie's shoulder. "Nice present-" she smiles as she kisses her softly.

"And it's not even my birthday-" she smiles playfully. They lay in each other's arms quietly. "You know that wasn't exactly the present I had in mind."

"No?-There's more?"

"Yeah-" she reaches for the handle on the nightstand and the sheet falls away. Aly stares at her naked lover.

"Beautiful-" whispers the redhead and her hand travels down her girl's back.

Getting the package from the drawer and snuggling back into Aly's warmth Katie smiles but it fades as she sees the panic on Aly's face, "Wait-before you panic, it's not a ring." She sees the relief flood her face. "As much as I love you-that's a step I'm not ready for-yet."

"Good- cause I'm not ready either."

Katie hands her the box and she rips the paper off of it, they both smile, "Just like when you were six-no patience when it comes to surprises."

"I admit it-" she confirms as she opens the lid to see the locket on a silver chain. She opens the locket with shaking hands-her eyes meet Katie after seeing the picture of the two of them and a piece of paper on the opposite side that simply reads baby. "Katie-" tears form in Aly's eyes and she kisses her softly. "It's beautiful." Aly hands it to her and then turns so that she can latch it for her as she does Aly sees writing on the back, "Wait what's it say?" Aly reads it silently and the tears fall. "I love you." Their lips meet in a soft kiss.

As the kiss ends she rests her forehead against Katie's. The young witch speaks- "I mean it-" whispers Katie.

"Yeah-I know," says Aly.

"You should get some sleep-" she says as she sees Aly try to hide a yawn. Without complaining Aly snuggles back into Katie's arms and closes her eyes. Soon they are spooned together the redhead safe in the arms of her lover. Katie's hands rest on Aly's tummy and Aly's rests on top of them. As their fingers laced together both begin to drift to sleep.

Fast Forward
As the morning sun fills the room Aly is staring at the inscription on the locket. Her fingers trace the engraved words. She whispers- "Yours, mine, ours." Tears fall as she smiles-her eyes moving to her sleeping lover. She touches Katie's cheek softly with the tips of her fingers, then the back of her hand as she leans down and places a chaste kiss on her lips. She carefully crawls out of bed and slips on a long t-shirt before going out the door.

Later an awakening Katie stretches and opens her eyes to find the other side of the bed empty. As she gets up and looks for something to put on the door opens and she sees Aly with a breakfast tray. "What's this?" she asks with a soft smile as she picks up her tank and boxers from the floor.

"This was supposed to be breakfast in bed but-" she looks up and down, then back up her girlfriend's naked body. "Someone isn't where they should be," pouts the young Slayer. Katie goes back and crawls into bed.

"Better?"

"Much-" she walks over to the bed as well and puts the tray on the nightstand. She watches Katie dress- "Why'd you do that?" she whines playfully, "Now I'll have to take 'em off again."

The new witch smiles, "I like it when you undress me-" she says shyly.

"I'll remember that." Aly's lips meet hers and her words stop.

As they break apart Katie looks toward the tray. "You didn't have to make breakfast-we could have gone for bagels."

"I wanted to-" Aly kisses her again, this time chastely. "My way of saying thank you."

Katie looks confused-but smiles her understanding as the redhead touches the locket. "You're welcome-now let's eat."

Aly sets the tray on Katie's lap and slides onto the bed beside her. "Later you want to go by the baby shop?"

Katie smiles and nods, "Sounds like a plan." She stabs a piece of fruit and reaches it toward her Slayer. Aly smiles and leans forward to capture it in her mouth, her eyes never leaving Katie's.

Later that day the young couple browse in the shop. Katie picks up a frilly lace dress and smiles, "Look at this-we could bring her home in it," her eyes meet Aly's. The young Slayer nods and smiles. "Or not," states Katie as she looks at the tag and seems to be get a little uncomfortable.

"Something not right?" The young redhead asks.

"Nah-" she lies. Her eyes meet Aly's and she concedes, "It's so expensive."

The young Slayer takes her hand and laces fingers with her lover. "Don't worry about money-it's a non-issue."

"Maybe for you-"

"For us-" tries Aly as she looks her girl in the eyes. "We're a family-"

"Yeah-we are," agrees Katie. "And in a family everyone does their part. I don't make money-I can't give us a place-"

"Hey-we have money."

"You have money," corrects Katie, her mood now sober.

"And you have me-that makes it ours," without realizing it her hand goes to the locket. "Yours, mine, ours," she says softly as her hand goes to her stomach. "Or does that only count sometimes?" Aly whispers in her ear-her breath soft against Katie's neck.

"All the time-" she whispers back as her eyes close. She forces them open. "So do you like it?"

"Yeah-" she pulls back slightly creating a little space between them. "A little girly, but it's nice." She picks up one beside it-just as pretty but a bit less fancy.

"Like that one better?" asks the new witch and her young redhead nods.

A few nights later Ellie and Erin are trying to stay awake as Willow sits in a rocker between their beds reading a story. As the redhead closes the book the girls protest, "One more chapter Mom-" begs Erin.

"Please Mom," adds Ellie.

"It's late-" she tries.

"But there's no school tomorrow-" the older twin informs her.

"So it's okay if we're tired," chimes the younger.

Realizing reading will take less time than debating she gives in, "One more and that's it," her voice stern but her smile soft.

Across the hall Kennedy is reading as well. Kara and Kristen are listening intently. As the chapter ends Kara sits up- "You can't stop there Mama-what happens next?"

Kristen adds in, "Does she get away?"

"You'll have to wait and see," she stands from her chair and kisses each child. "Sleep tight," she adds as she goes toward the door.

She turns off the light and she hears their voices. "Night Mama-" they speak in unison.

"Love you," she says as she leaves the room.

Down the hall Kennedy looks in Alex's room to find him stretched out on his bed reading as well. "Don't stay up too late," she says as she walks in and kisses her son on the top of the head.

"I won't Mama-" she starts to leave but stops at his words, "Mama-will Aly have twins too?" His eyes meet hers.

"Ah-" surprised by the question and the possible answer, "I really hadn't thought about it," pausing again. "I guess it could happen maybe-why?"

"Just wondering," he looks back at his book and his mama stands unsure.

Later Willow enters their bedroom to find it empty; confused she walks to the balcony door. There she looks out to find Kennedy staring into the darkness. She opens the door and walks outside. When she reaches her Slayer she wraps her arms around her from behind. "Whatcha doing out here? I thought we had a date?"

"Just waiting for you-" she tries, hoping that is enough for now. She turns pressing a kiss to Willow's soft lips.

Willow pulls away with a concerned look- "Want to tell me the truth this time?" She smiles as she meets Kennedy's eyes.

"Never could fool you-it's probably nothing."

"Just tell me-" states the redhead.

"Alex asked if Aly could have twins and it got me thinking. She's a twin-Katie's a twins-sounds like it's a given," says the Slayer.

"Twins tend to skip generations."

"You know this how?"

"Some book somewhere-high school maybe, you know when you did that thingy with the short plants, tall plants chart?"

"Not really-no, but if you're not worried then-" she looks up at her girl.

"I'm not worried." Willow kisses her Slayer again. "Want to move this inside?"

"Nah-here's good." She smiles as she leads the redhead to the lounge chair. There, the kissing continues as she sits and pulls her onto her lap. They kiss and hands begin to roam over clothes and then under to caress soft skin. Willow raises her arms above her head and Kennedy slips her girl's shirt off. She kisses her bare shoulder, "Lickable-" she says with a smile as her tongue snakes out to touch the freckles there. The witch squeezes her eyes closed and lets herself go-lost in the feelings that her lover causes to engulf her.

A couple of weeks pass. The school year continues and graduation grows near, the tension in the house seems to increase. Aly who is stressing over finals is a bit grouchy. Katie worried about the effects of the stress on both her girlfriend and her baby is overprotective which isn't helping. To make things worse the school has just informed Willow that they will not allow Aly to give the valedictory address-they explain that they think her being a pregnant teen is not the image they want to support. The redhead hangs up the phone as Kennedy walks in. Immediately she knows something is not right. "Will?" The witch's tears start to fall. "Willow? Talk to me-tell me what's happening? "

She walks into her Slayer's arms and tries to compose herself. "School called-"

"Is something wrong with one of the kids?"

"Ah-the high school, Aly can't-they aren't going to let her give the commencement speech."

"She's valedictorian-that's what they do." She is confused.

Willow tries to explain it better, "Because of the baby-they think-"

"Don't finish that sentence," the Slayer starts to the door.

"Wait-where are you going?"

"To talk to the principal-" she goes out the door.

Before Willow can think her Slayer is gone, her silent words reach for her wife, 'Kennedy.'

'He can't do this to her-she worked her whole life for this. He's not gonna take it away from her because of-this is my fault and I'm gonna fix it. I have to try-'

'Okay-' surrenders the redhead.

A hand on her shoulder brings her back to now. She turns to see Aly standing beside her, her face sketched with worry. "Mom?"

"Sweetie hey-thought you were studying?"

"Taking a break-something not right?"

"No-I mean it's nothing. Want something to eat?"

She picks up an apple and a banana, "This will do-you sure you're okay?"

"Absolutely-but you," she touches her face, "you look like you could use a nap."

"You sound like Katie."

"Then maybe we're right."

Katie walks in, "Right? Who's right about what?" She smiles as she wraps her arms around Aly from behind-her hands rest on her slightly rounded stomach.

"Mom thinks I need a nap too-" she turns in her girlfriend's arms. "Wanna tuck me in?"

"I can do that-" she smiles and hand-in-hand they disappear up the stairs. Willow's worried look returns.

At the school Kennedy finds the building locked. She looks around the lot to realize there is only two cars there. She begins to move from window to window looking inside trying to find someone to let her in. After the fifth window she sees a couple sitting on an office desk kissing. A smile crosses her face as she recognizes Principal Grant and his secretary. The Slayer watches as the woman slides his open shirt from his body and caresses his chest. In the mean time he begins to unbutton her blouse as his lips find her neck, "Got you-" she says as she knocks on the window and they jump apart. When they turn to see what caused the noise her smile broadens.

Back at the house Katie is spooned around her sleeping young Slayer. She rubs her hand on her slightly rounding stomach and smiles, kissing her neck. "Whatcha thinking?" asks Aly.

"You're supposed to be asleep-" she kisses her shoulder.

"I was but now I'm all awake," she turns in her arms and they kiss chastely. "Something not right?"

"Nah-everything's great-better then great," she touches Aly's tummy again.

Aly looks into her eyes and she smiles, "Yeah-" they kiss again.

"I know we have lots of time-months but have you thought about names?" Her hand begins to traces patterns on her Slayer's stomach without realizing it.

"Some-but nothing I really like, you?"

"I was thinking Grace maybe?"

"Grace," she tries it out. "I like the sound of that-yeah."

"You sure?"

Her hand joins Katie's on her stomach, "Grace-what do you think little one?"

She smiles and turns to her back, Katie rests her head on her young Slayer's tummy and kisses it. "Hey Gracie-it's your mom-" Aly's hand plays in Katie's hair, she smiles as her lover talks to their unborn child.

Downstairs Kennedy comes in with a smile on her face. "What happened?" asks a nervous witch.

"We discussed and he changed his mind. Everything's cool-she gives the speech like planned."

"How?-Kennedy did you-"

"I didn't touch him," assures the Slayer.

"Did you threaten to touch him?"

"Nope-" she wraps her arms around her girl and smiles, "Let's just say I walked in on some 'talking'-"

"He was?" Kennedy nods, "With whom?"

"Someone not his wife."

"You blackmailed him?"

"Kinda yeah-" Kennedy says with a little worry in her voice. She relaxes as she sees the redhead smile. "That'll teach him to mess with my kids!"

"Our kids," corrects the redhead.

"Our kids," amends the brunette.

Days pass and then graduation time is here. Willow and Kennedy nervously watch as they sit in the audience with their family along with other parents and families.

Backstage Katie is talking to Aly- "Sure you're okay?"

"Nervous about the speech-but other then that we're fine." Her hand settles on her stomach.

Katie kisses her softly, "See you after-" Aly nods as she smiles at Katie's hand resting on her stomach. The new witch doesn't even know it's there.

"Yeah, you bet-but I gotta go-" she slides her hand to lace momentarily with Katie's on her stomach. They both smile.

Willow and Kennedy both cry as Aly's speech concludes. Kennedy squeezes her redhead's hand as the names are called-they take pictures as the girls walk across the stage one after the other. At the end the hats fly into the air as the speaker announces their graduation complete.

Afterwards there is a party at the Langdon house. Kids fill the backyard as they celebrate with their friends. Kennedy and Willow watch from the balcony- "Doesn't seem possible does it," says the redhead softly.

"No, but we did good right?" she turns to look at her wife.

As their eyes meet she nods and tears fall, "Yeah-we did."

A soft voice fills her head before she can speak, 'Mom-Mama-we need you both downstairs-' says Annie.

'On our way-' answers Willow.

The party continues till late in the night. Willow walks up to Annie and wraps her in her arms from behind, "What's it feel like?"

"Really weird-but I can't wait to start college."

"I'm glad you decided on a year here-"

Annie turns to face her, "Me too, I'm not ready to be on my own," admits the young Slayer.

"We both know you are-but I'm not and thank for understanding," she kisses her daughter on the forehead.

"You're welcome," she kisses her mom on the cheek.

Kennedy comes over to them, "Where's my kiss?" she asks. Annie leans in and kisses her cheek as well. The Slayer smiles, "I wanted to take some pictures before everyone leaves."

"Cool-I'll find Jake and meet you inside." She walks toward the crowd.

"You okay?" asks Kennedy.

"No-but I will be," assures the witch. She wraps her in her arms and kisses her lips chastely. They walk toward the house hand-in-hand.

Summer school starts and Katie is taking three courses- English 12, Physics and Statistics. The class load is difficult and since she insisted on getting a part time job as well she is exhausted. Aly is sleeping with her arms around her girlfriend as the alarm sounds. The redhead stretches and reaches to turn it off. She silences it and looks down at the girl sleeping next to her. Katie has yet to move, "Sweetie," she says softly in her ear, "Time to get up," she kisses her cheek.

"Five more minutes-" whines the teenager.

"Okay but you wanted to go over your notes for the Physics test."

"Damn-" she opens her eyes slowly and stretches. "I'm up-" she sits up but falls back down.

Aly watches her struggle to sit up again a few minutes later, "Katie-sweetie listen to me, this is too much."

"I'm fine," she says as she gets up and goes to the closet to get clothes as she heads for the shower. Aly watches her leave, worry covers her face.

Days continue the same and finally Aly decides now is the time to be more assertive. When Katie comes in from work she sits at the counter- "Hey-" she smiles and kisses her girlfriend and stands beside her.

"Hey you," they kiss again.

"Saved you some dinner-" says Aly as she touches her girls cheek.

"Thanks," Aly starts to the refrigerator and as she does Katie leans on her hand. When she returns a few minutes later she finds her asleep. Again her face shows worry as she touches her girlfriend's shoulder.

Annie walks in the back door and looks at them unsure. "She fell asleep while I was getting her dinner."

"She's exhausted-" states Annie.

"I know-she won't listen."

"Make her-"

"I'll try." Tears form in Aly's eyes but don't fall.

"Want me to carry her upstairs?" Aly nods not trusting her voice. Annie picks up the teenager and Aly picks up the plate as they start toward the stairs.

Later Katie is still sleeping. Aly is lying on her side watching her. She touches her face and her girlfriend's eyes open slowly. "Go back to sleep," whispers the young Slayer.

"How'd I get here?" she asks as she looks at their room. "You didn't-"

"No-Annie did. Close your eyes and sleep baby."

"Can't-homework-" she starts to sit up but Aly puts a hand on her shoulder. "Alyson-" she looks at her lover.

"I did your homework-"

"You shouldn't have," says Katie.

"Maybe not but I'm worried about you. We need to talk-" they are quiet, then Aly starts again, "Katie you're trying to do too much. School, your job, and taking care of me-who's taking care of you?"

"I'm okay-"

"That's why you fell asleep at the counter? -Katie I love you and I respect the fact that you want to provide for us-but we don't need money-we need you. I need you-" their eyes meet again and then their lips. "Finish the summer term then if you still feel you have to work okay-but not now."

Katie touches her girlfriend's face with her hand, "I just want to take care of you."

"I know-and you do," she leans into her touch. "Quit the job-please?"

"Okay-" they kiss again.

A few weeks later Aly is helping Katie study for a mid-term test. They however get distracted and start kissing. Katie's hand finds it's way under Aly's shirt and fingernails tease as it moves from the back to the front and rests on her rounding stomach. "Okay?" asks Katie as she hears the young Slayer's breath catch.

"Mmmm-definitely," she moves closer and they kiss. Katie lies down on the bed and pulls her girlfriend down on top of her. The kiss escalates as Aly tries to get comfortable. She breaks the kiss- "Wait-" she turns to her side and they kiss again.

"Better?"

"Yeah-" she slips her hands under Katie's shirt and begins to remove it. They end the kiss as she pulls the shirt over Katie's head but their lips join again. The young Slayer's hands caress bare skin and her lips follow. Katie moans softly. Aly's shirt is the next to go and then her bra. Hands cup her breasts and she pulls back a little. Their eyes meet, "Sorry it's just-they're ah-sore-"

"Sorry baby-I wasn't thinking I-" their lips meet again.

"It's okay-" she takes Katie's hand and puts it on her hip. As her girlfriend caresses her the young redhead closes her eyes. "Nice-" their lips meet again.

Aly's hand snakes down Katie's body teasing and causing her to shiver, "Like that-" she whispers as the redhead's lips follow-she moans as the young Slayer's lips and teeth nip at her breast.

Later both girls are completely undressed and are struggling to find a comfortable position. "Sorry-damn it."

"Relax baby-we'll figure it out," assures Katie.

"What if we can't-"

"You really think your parents went over five months without sex?"

"No-" she smiles.

"So there has to be a way-" they kiss again.

Finally Aly sits up, her breathing rushed her body damp with perspiration, "Come 'ere." She pulls Katie to her and then onto her lap. Wrapped in each others arms they hold each other close. She slides her hand down her girl's body and Katie does the same. Lips joined they moan together as fingers find their destination. "Hmmm-" escapes Aly as she feels the movement inside. "Just like that."

They move together, Katie rocks gently as the push each other closer "You okay?" Their eyes meet.

"Oh yeah-close-" she squeezes her eyes closed tightly as the rhythm continues.

Katie begins to move faster, her eyes open wide as she feels her body then Aly's begin to shake. "Oh goddess-Aly-" she cries as she falls bringing her lover with her.

They kiss softly, their breath ragged-they cling to each other fingers unmoving still inside, "That works-" says Aly with a smile.

"See-no problem," her free hand moves to Aly's rounded tummy and she caresses it. "Ummm-" she bites her bottom lip and her eyes meet Aly's as she feels her girl's fingers move ever so slightly. "You sure you're-" her words stop as she sees Aly's mischievous smile and feels the movement increase. They find a slow steady rhythm together and they get lost again.

The few days later Aly is sitting on the backyard swing sipping tea. Willow comes through the back gate and smiles when she sees her daughter. The young Slayer smiles back her hand resting on her slightly rounded stomach. "Hey-"

"That doesn't have caffeine does it?"

"No-no caffeine, Katie threw it all away," pouts the young redhead.

Willow sits beside her, "Your mama use to do the same thing."

"Then they're both big meanies."

Willow can't help but smile and then agree, "When's your next appointment?"

"A couple of days," she looks down at her stomach and she moves her hand slightly.

"Aly?" The girl doesn't answer. "Alyson?"

"Sorry-what?"

"Something not right?"

"I think I felt her move."

"Could have," agrees her mom.

"Isn't it too soon?"

"A little early but it happens," her words stop and concern covers her face.

Before she can mask it Aly sees, "Mom?"

"Usually with twins-" her eyes meet her oldest daughter's.

"Twins?" Now it is Aly who is near panic.

Willow nods, "You should probably have Dr. Westridge do an ultra sound."

"Twins?" Willow puts a hand on the girl's shoulder as the girl repeats the word.

Later that night Kennedy and Willow sit on the balcony in each other's arms. "But you said it skips generations."

"It usually does."

Kennedy plays with the fingers on her redhead's hand, "Twins-they're not ready-"

Her wife interrupts, "Neither were we but things turned out okay." She forces a smile.

"Yes they did," she smiles too. "Twins-" says the grandmother-to-be softly.

In their bed Aly lies facing her girl. "It's not for sure but there's a chance."

"Twins," she smiles.

"And you're okay with it?"

"Yeah-I mean I'm a twin you're a twin-thought it might happen."

"You're really okay with it?"

"Again yes-you not so much?"

"It's just wow you know-there could be two babies in there." Her hand goes to her stomach and Katie puts hers there as well.

"We'll need another name," smiles Katie as she kisses her.

"And another outfit to bring her home in."

"Ohh-can we get the frilly one?" Katie is genuinely excited.

"I guess-" she smiles. She stares at her girl biting her bottom lip.

"What?" asks Katie with a smile.

"I love you-"

"That works out cause I love you too." They kiss softly.

A few days later they sit on the exam table in Dr. Westridge's office. She smiles as she walks in with the chart and looks through it. "Everything looks great-nice weight gain, your blood pressure is good. Says here you've been feeling some movement?"

"For a few days," confirms Aly.

"Lie back for me," she says as she moves to Aly's side. The young redhead lies down as her girlfriend moves off the table to stand at her side. The doctor raises her shirt to listen to the heartbeats with the scope. It is loud and strong.

"Will that tell us if there are twins?" asks Katie.

"Not definitely no-I've ordered an ultra-sound." As if on cue the door opens and the tech brings the equipment into the room.

A few anxious minutes later everything is hooked up and the doctor has explained the procedure to the expectant mothers. She applies the cold gel as Aly squeezes Katie's hand and gasps a little. "You okay?" asks her girlfriend.

"I'm good it was just cold."

The doctor flips on the monitor and presses the wand in the gel. She starts to move it around Aly's stomach. She stops in an area and looks at the outline there she smiles, "Is that the baby?" Katie speaks nervously.

"It is-"

"Are there two?" asks the young Slayer as she tries to see the outlined form.

"Two?-well no I mean-" before she can finish Katie falls to the floor in a dead faint.

"Katie-" Aly sits up but stops as from her new angle she can see the screen better, fear covers her face.

Did you see what I saw?
Katie is lying on the exam table as Aly sits on the edge beside her. The doctor has smelling salts and the girl wakes slowly. "What happened?"

Aly can't stop the smile, "You fainted."

"I remember now the ultra sound," her eyes meet her redhead's, "There was-" her eyes close as her head spins.

"Sweetie?"

"Still all spiny-" says the blue-eyed teen. Aly turns and presses a kiss to her lips.

"Let me take a look," says Dr. Westridge. Taking out a pin light she checks pupil reaction and size. "You might have a slight concussion."

"More like shock," Katie deadpans. "What I saw-"

"Three babies," confirms Aly her voice a little shaky.

"Three-"repeats Katie trying to make sure she wasn't hearing things.

"Yep-"says Aly.

"Wow-"is Katie's response.

"Yeah-"agrees the young Slayer.

"Now what?" Katie asks.

Dr. Westridge smiles, "Now we do a couple of tests-"

"Tests with needles?" Aly's eyes meet hers.

"Afraid so," Katie sits up slowly and takes her girlfriend's hand. "Just let me get a lab tech and we'll get started."

"No hurry," says the young Slayer forcing a smile. The doctor smiles too and leaves.

Aly turns on the table and faces her witch. Reaching out her hand she touches the red spot on her head, "You okay?"

"Will be-you?"

"Scared-I really hate needles."

Katie presses a kiss to her lips and then leans her forehead against Aly's, "Three babies-" her hand goes to the young redhead's stomach. "Again with the wow!"

"That's pretty scary too-" their eyes meet.

"Nah-exciting and challenging but not scary." She kisses her again. As she pulls out of the kiss Aly looks at her questioningly, "Okay maybe a little scary-but it's cool."

"Cool?"

"Yeah-do you know anyone else with triplets?"

"No-" Aly answers softly.

"It's like someone knows that we'll be really good at this Mom thing so we get three."

Aly can't help the smile that covers her face, "Interesting take on it I guess."

"You'll see, we're gonna rock."

Things turn serious for a minute, "What if-I'm pretty young and there could be complica-"

"Don't finish that sentence-only positive thoughts allowed." Her hand rubs the growing tummy, "They'll be fine, I promise."

"Okay-" tears threaten to fall. Katie kisses her again and wipes them away as they slip down her face.

"Can't wait to see the look on our parents' faces," she smiles. Aly smiles then giggles. "What?"

Before she can answer the doctor comes back in with the tech. The young mom-to-be makes a face as she turns to see them. "Let's get it over with," she mumbles.

Later at the house Annie and Jake are in the kitchen. He lifts her off the floor and onto the counter as they continue to kiss. His hands slide under her shirt and his fingers tease the soft skin of her sides. She gasps softly as she wraps her legs around his waist pulling him closer. "Too many clothes," she pants as she breaks the kiss for air. Her hands start on the buttons of his shirt but he stops her. Her dilated eyes meet his soft blue. "Jake-"

"I know I want-it's just here- now, isn't the best place." His lips find hers again and his tongue caresses hers. He leaves her lips to kiss a path along her jaw line and then down her neck. There he bites softly and then sucks the skin, he licks the red mark he leaves trying to dull the burning. He pulls back- "Sorry," his breathing is fast as he struggles to find words.

"S'okay-" they pull apart as the kitchen door opens.

"Get a room-" states Katie with a smile on her face.

"Liking the idea," smiles Annie as her eyes meet his. She takes his hand and leads him up the stairs.

"Oh-" smiles Aly as she looks from Katie to her sister. "But before you do anything you should know we're having triplets."

Annie stops and looks back at her sister, "No way, you're just saying that cause-" her words stop as she sees Katie nod. She walks back toward them. "No shit?"

"Language-" says Willow who walks in from the entranceway.

"Sorry Mom-have you told her?" asks Annie.

"Not yet," smiles Katie.

"Told me what?" asks her mom.

"Where's Mama?"

"Here-" says the Slayer as she walks in the room. "What did the doctor say?"

Aly takes Katie's hand and they smile at each other. "Ah-it's not twins-" she hedges.

"Okay so that's good right?" asks the Slayer as her hand finds her redhead's.

"We're having triplets," states Katie.

"Excuse me I thought you said-" Willow's words stop.

"I did-" says the blue-eyed witch.

"We are having-there are three-" says Aly nervously.

Willow tries to speak but words won't come, Kennedy looks at her daughter, "You're teasing right? Just messing with us?"

The teenagers shake their heads, "Nope-"

Willow looks a little pale as does Kennedy, "I think you should sit down," says Annie as she approaches her parents. Jake joins her and they lead them to chairs.

"Three?" whispers Willow as her eyes meet her oldest child. "They're sure?"

"Yeah-want to see the ultra sound pictures?" Willow nods and Aly sits down beside her so both her parents can see the images on the paper. She takes it from her pocket slowly, "Dr. Westridge circled each one-" her voice is a little shaky as she starts but she relaxes when she feels Katie's hand on her shoulder.

Annie and Jake slip out going quietly up the stairs and to her room. She paces as he sits on the bed. "Can you believe it?" she says still in shock.

"Not really-but they seem okay with it."

"Now, cause hey- what can they do?"

He walks to her and holds her still, "Why are you so freaked?"

"Why?" He nods confused. "Cause they're having three kids all at once."

"I got that-"

"We could have three-" she pauses then restates, "No we couldn't cause we're never having sex-ever," she pulls away and starts to pace again.

"Annie-you're not serious?"

"No, I'm serious. We're not doing anything more than what we're doing now-"

"But I thought-we made plans to-"

"Plans change-"

"Look I'm gonna let you rant and then we'll talk okay. Tomorrow I'll call you."

"Tomorrow, next week-next year, it doesn't matter, cause it's not gonna happen."

He stops her again and kisses her lips softly, "I'll call you." He leaves and she continues to pace.

Later that night Katie and Aly are tucking Kara and Kristen in bed. Each hug and kiss girls, as Aly starts to turn off the light Kristen speaks, "Aly?"

"Something on your mind?" she moves back to sit on the side of her bed.

"After the babies are born, can I help with them?"

Aly smiles and so does Katie, "I think they'd like their aunt taking care of them some."

"Could we baby sit?" asks Kara.

"When they get a little older that would be great," answers Katie.

"But since the babies aren't gonna be here for a really long time you should sleep."

"We'll talk more later," assures the blue-eyed girl. They kiss each child again and turn out the light as they leave. They walk down the hallway hand-in-hand. Outside their door they stop, "Annie was awfully quiet at dinner."

"Noticed that too-"

"Maybe she needs a little big sister time?"

"But I need snuggle time-" the young Slayer pouts playfully as she leans into her girl and kisses her lips.

"There'll be plenty of time for snuggles, promise. I'll take a shower while I wait for you."

"Okay-" she agrees and after one more sensual kiss she walks to the opposite end of the hall.

Without knocking Aly opens the door and sticks her head inside to see Annie sitting up in bed staring across the room. "Hey-" says Aly. "Can we talk?"

"Not really in a talking mood."

Still Aly walks inside and closes the door behind her. She walks to her bed and sits down facing her twin sister. "Noticed that at dinner-wondering why?" Annie just shakes her head. "Is it about the babies?"

"No." Her answer is a little too quick and hard.

"That no sounds a lot like a yes. Tell me what's going on in that head of yours?"

"Nothing-"

"Okay-mostly true," she smiles.

"Hey!" Annie whines.

"What? Set me up like that and think I'm not gonna burn you-come on. You know better," they both smile.

"True-"

She becomes serious again, "What's not right?"

"Three babies-I mean the two of you shouldn't even be pregnant and you're having triplets."

"Yeah-it's- sometimes I'm still like wow-how can this be happening. Cause getting pregnant when you're in a relationship with another girl shouldn't be an issue."

"Exactly my point-and if you can get pregnant-" she doesn't finish the sentence, she just shakes her head.

"If I can get pregnant then you and Jake well-it makes the consequences more real."

"Something like that yeah-" their eyes meet.

"You love him?" She nods. "You want to be with him?" Again she nods. "Then you be responsible and get a check up-"

"And get birth control?" This time it is Aly who nods. "I could still-"

"Yeah-"

"I just don't know if it's worth the risk."

"That's something you have to decide for yourself," confirms Aly, "But talking to our parents-it might help."

"I can't image telling either of them I want to have sex with Jake after the news you shared tonight."

"Waiting a few days wouldn't hurt," they both smile.

"Thanks-"

"That's what sisters are for," says the young redhead as she stands. "Call Jake-"

"Tomorrow-"

"Now."

"Why?"

"I'm guessing you freaked on him and he's probably a little confused right now."

"I hate it when you're right."

"Night-" Aly leans down and kisses her on the top of the head.

"Night," she leaves and Annie picks up the phone dialing Jake's number.

Aly opens the door to her room to see a naked Katie slide under the covers. "Couldn't find your p.j's?" A smile crosses the young redhead's face.

"Thought I'd save you some trouble later," she smiles too.

"Planning ahead is good-," she says as she sits on the bed and slides her hand under the cover. She teases the bare skin of Katie's inner thigh, "Being prepared." The blue-eyed teen gasps as her redhead's fingers stroke her folds and find her ready indeed.

"Please," Katie's eyes meet hers. Aly leans down and kisses her lips. A moan is muffled as the young Slayer slides easily home. Their rhythm is synchronized-steady as Katie's body rides her fingers. They break the kiss both needing air. "I love you-" moans the new witch as she gets closer to her release. Aly lies down beside her, her free hand rests on her girl's bare hip-tracing soft patterns. She smiles as she feels Katie start to tremble, her inner muscles contracting.

"That's it baby-almost there," she leans forward and captures a taunt nipple between her lips and Katie screams her name as she falls. Aly continues her fingers move faster as her lips move from right to left and reattach.

Down the hall their lovemaking doesn't go unnoticed as Kennedy smirks at her redhead. "Don't say it-" warns Willow.

"What-" the smirk remains.

"Some comment about her being like her mama-"

"Wasn't gonna but since you brought it up."

Willow swats at her playfully, "Just remind me to tell her about the soundproofing spell."

"Good idea-not really wanting to explain that much about the facts of life to our ten year olds."

"So true-" Willow kisses her softly. "Night." She turns her back to her Slayer and smirks, knowing that the chances that Kennedy can actual go to sleep are very slight.

Her smirk grows as she feels Kennedy spoon against her. Strong arms wrap around her and soft lips kiss her shoulder and then her neck. "Red do you really want to sleep?"

Willow can't help but smile, she bites her bottom lip as her hand reaches back and slides along Kennedy's hip and leg, "Not so much-" she turns to face her Slayer and their lips meet in a slow sensual kiss. The witch breaks the kiss and whispers some words. As soon as she's done her lips capture her lover's again.

This time it is Kennedy who pulls away, "What did you say?"

"Nothing-" her breathing is labored, "Soundproofing spell," they both smile as they kiss again. Hands begin to explore soft skin and nightclothes vanish into a pile at the side of the bed.

In a mausoleum a group of vampires stare through the sliding roof at the moon as it shines down. The vampire leader smiles her heartless smile and purrs, "Soon-"

"Why do we keep waiting? They are just children why don't we just capture them-we can feast on the mate while the other watches."

She glares at the creature before her, her face morphs and before he can step away she is behind him. She grabs his head in her hands and twists, breaking his neck. She turns to face the others present, "Impatience threatened what we seek-are there others who wish to question me?"

"No master," the remaining ones speak in unison.

"Excellent-" She turns her attention back to the stars.

Whispers fill the chamber as they keep one eye on the vampire, "Why should we go hungry when there is plenty to eat?"

"Because she wishes it," comes the only voice.

Angry the vampire walks away not liking the answer to his question.

Later as the band of vampires return to their home the one who challenged lags behind then separates himself from the group. He starts toward the main streets of the town game- face gone, hunting for his unsuspecting victim.

A few nights later Annie is sitting on the back porch. Her mama walks out with her crossbow. "No date?" asks the Slayer surprised.

"Nah-he has a job interview in the morning so-" shrugs the teenager.

"Wanna do a quick patrol with me?"

"That's cool, just let me get my jacket and a stake," she stands and goes inside.

The mother and daughter patrol the cemetery. Both stop suddenly as they feel their Slayer senses get all tingly. Annie looks at her Mama and sees the older Slayer point to a stand of small trees. She makes a circling motion with her hand and the teenager nods. Annie stays still as her mama moves toward the backside of the trees. She steps forward after a few seconds and as they hoped the vampires take the bait. As two approach the young Slayer she takes her fighting stance. "Step up boys-let me introduce myself, I'm Ann the Vampire Slayer."

"Slayer," smirks the closer of the two vamps. "Everyone knows Buffy's the Slayer."

Caught off guard she hesitates-and you know the old saying- 'He who hesitates is lost.' He sweep kicks her feet from under her and she lands on the ground. As he moves closer his buddy laughs-that is until he's dust swirling in the breeze. Kennedy moves to contend with the other vamp. He picks Annie up by her shirt and her feet dangle in the air. She manages to kick him as her mama hits him from behind. He loses his hold on her and again she is sitting on the ground. The vampire turns to face Kennedy, "Let me guess-you're a Slayer too."

"Wow didn't know vamps were that smart." She hits him in the face and then stakes him. He turns to dust-Annie gets to her feet and the older Slayer looks at her daughter. "What happened?"

"I introduced myself cause that's the polite thing to do-"

"Your mom would be proud, but how did that cause you to get knocked on your ass?"

"He knew Buffy-or that she was the Slayer. I got distracted."

"He knew Buffy-that can't possibly be good."

"Think there's trouble coming?"

From the stand of trees Drusilla smiles, "You can count on it-trouble and a celebration." She watches as the fighters walk away. "Follow them-"

"Can we kill them?"

"Not just yet," she smiles, "The time will come and their blood will run free-free for us to feast on," she laughs her maniacal laugh. Two vampires follow at a safe distance.

Kennedy and Annie talk as they walk, "Ann?-Since when are you Ann?"

"When I slay-Annie just sounds too young."

Kennedy smiles and puts an arm around her daughter's shoulders, "Well Ann-ice cream on the way home or are you too old?"

"Ice cream please," she smiles.

Journeys: Part 1
Two weeks later Willow is sitting crossed-legged under a tree in the back yard, Katie is facing her. The teenager seems a little nervous as her eyes meet the older woman's. "So, ready for your first lesson?"

"I guess-" concedes the girl.

"Don't be nervous," smiles the redheaded witch.

"How can I not be nervous?-What if I'm not any good at magic?"

"You'll be fine-now take a deep breath and focus on a happy place." She does as she is told and almost instantly her mind goes to a house with a fenced in backyard. There she sees three children chasing each other. She smiles at the images in her mind. "That's good," assures Willow. "Focus and control-the keys to all good magic." From the balcony above Aly watches as her girl begins her journey into magic. Without realizing it her hand goes to her stomach and she too smiles.

Kennedy is in the training room working out with the younger kids. "You have to remember that it's about power," she starts. She takes a stance and hits the punching bag it sails backwards and rattles on its chain but stays in place. "Power and control," she amends.

"We have it and they want it," states Erin.

"And don't forget that-you can't let your guard down-not ever."

"So we should always worry about what's out there?" Ellie soft blue eyes look up to meet hers.

"Worry-never-be ready, definitely-" says her mama. "Don't want to get caught without a good pun," she smiles. "Now make a line and we'll get started." The kids line up oldest to youngest, Alex, then Erin, Ellie, Kara and Kristen across the floor. "Now, together-punch, block, sweep kick and the ready stance." The kids nod and together they execute the moves their mama smiles.

Annie and Jake are in her room on her bed in the middle of what is about to become a heated make-out session. They kiss passionately and her hands rest against bare skin of his chest. He breaks the kiss and looks into her eyes. They are both out of breath but he speaks, "We're gonna get caught."

"Nah-" she leans in and kisses him again. "Everyone is busy-nothing to worry about." She moves onto his lap and wraps her legs around him. His hands tease the skin at her stomach as he raises her shirt slightly. "Just take it off." She lifts her arms above her head and he does as she says, then drops it on the floor. Again they kiss, lips opening and closing against lips-first slowly then with more desire. His lips move to her ear and then down her neck where he places soft kisses. She moans softly as his tongue makes contact with her skin and then his teeth. He nips playfully, then draws the skin between his lips and begins to suck. She moans even louder as she pulls him down on top of her to the bed. He rests between her legs his lips never losing contact with her skin.

Aly walks down the hallway toward her room a few minutes later and hears Annie and Jake both moaning loudly. First she is surprised but a slow smile covers her face. She mumbles some words and the noise stops. 'Need to remember to tell her about that spell,' she thinks as she continues past. When she enters the room she picks up a book from the desk and sits on the bed. She smiles at the baby on the cover, her hand goes to her stomach- "Let's see if I can find three names in here." She yawns slightly as she begins to flip the pages.

Later Kennedy is in the kitchen fixing sandwiches for a hungry group of young Slayers. It looks like an assembly line as they each put something on the bread as it passes them. The back door opens and Willow and Katie walk inside both smiling as they see the sight before them. "Hungry?" asks Katie.

"Always after a work out," smiles Kennedy as her eyes meet Willow's.

The redhead speaks in her girl's head a touch of suggestiveness, 'Only hungry-no double H's?' Kennedy doesn't speak she just raises an eyebrow toward the stairs. Willow nods, 'Balcony in ten?' The Slayer nods without anyone else noticing.

"How did the lesson go?" asks Alex as he sits down with his sandwich in the seat next to where Katie is standing.

"You'd have to ask your mom-"

Willow sits down next to her son, "She's a natural-has lots of potential. Think you could work with us some?"

"Really?" He smiles.

"It would be a big help," says the redhead.

"Cool-I could teach her to float a pencil," his words are excited. "But there'd be an objective of course not just the floating."

"Of course," smiles Willow.

"Later tonight?" He looks up at Katie.

"Sounds good to me."

"After dinner?"

"It's a date-" she smiles and he smiles back. He turns to his sandwich as she goes toward the stairs.

In Annie's room she and Jake are still making out. Jake is in only his boxers and Annie in only her panties as she sits on his lap. They grind together their rhythm steady as they drive each other crazy. "Jake-" she cries out as her body shudders. Her breathing heavy she leans against him as she kisses his neck. She slips her hand between them as she strokes him through his boxers.

"Oh-god-Annie-geez-," she moves her hand faster-harder against him and he cries out his release. "Annie!" They cling to each other their lips touching and then not touching as they try to calm themselves.

Finally she looks into his eyes, "Jake I need you-so much."

"I need you-sometimes it's all I can think about," he confesses.

"Yeah?" He nods as he kisses her softly. "Me too-" she admits.

As the kiss starts to intensify he pulls away- "We should get dressed. It's getting late."

She looks toward the clock and begrudgingly she moves from his lap and goes to retrieve her clothes from the pile on the floor. "I'd rather stay here all night."

He nods, "Soon," he says as he pulls himself to his feet and he gets dressed as well.

Katie walks into the bedroom to find Aly asleep on the bed. Her face to the door, always a Slayer. She sits beside her and sees the book in her hand and smiles. Katie stretches out next to her and carefully wraps her arms around her. She kisses her forehead and whispers, "I love you-" her hand rests on Aly's stomach but soon starts to move back and forth against it. Not long after she moves her head there and begins to talk quietly, "Hey-it's your mama, can't wait to meet you, I love you all so much already." Her words stop as she feels Aly's fingers tangle in her hair. Without moving from her spot she looks up at her lover. "Go back to sleep."

"Whatcha doing?"

"We were just having a talk-how was your nap?"

She stretches slightly, "Good- and your magic lesson?"

"Lots of meditation and focus drills," there is a momentary silence then she speaks again. "Find any names?" She asks as she moves to rest her head on her Slayer's shoulder.

"Not really-" Katie's lips touch hers and then move away after a chaste kiss. "More please," smiles the young Slayer. Katie smiles and leans in to kiss her again. This time the kiss is slow and sensual. Katie slides her tongue against Aly's lip and she opens her mouth to let it inside. To the new witch's surprise her young Slayer begins to suck on her tongue and she can't stop the moan as it escapes her.

Finally needing air and a minute to compose herself she pulls back. "Wow-" a smile covers her face.

Aly smiles too as her hands begin to play with the buttons on her lover's blouse-as she starts to unbutton them Katie's hands move to hers and stop her. The young Slayer is confused, "You don't want to?"

"I do-it's just-" she stops and presses another chaste kiss to Aly's lips and touches her stomach with one hand-the other hand rests on the girl's face. "I worry-I think you should rest more-"

Aly kisses her softly, "I'm okay, all rested-nice long nap remember?"

"Why don't we look at baby names together and then we could make a list of things we need and decide about cribs-" her words are cut short by her girlfriend's lips on hers.

"Okay-" she picks up the book and turns slightly so that they can both see it. "But later we can-" her eyes meet Katie's.

"Later-promise." Katie moves back down to rest her hand and head on Aly's stomach.

The young Slayer runs her fingers through her girl's hair as she begins with names, "There's Gabrielle-"

Katie smiles, "And Xena-"

"Fine-no Gabrielle-how about Kyra-it means light-or Lyndsey-or Madison."

"Madison, I like that-"

"Maddie-yeah-okay one down-two to go." She starts again with the list- "Laurel-Olivia-" her voice fades.

On the balcony Willow and Kennedy are wrapped in sheets trying to catch their breath, "Mmmm-" is all the redhead can manage.

"I'll second that-" smiles Kennedy. She presses her lips gently to Willow's.

"We should get back downstairs." She starts to get up but Kennedy wraps her arms around her tighter.

"Why's that?" she kisses her lips.

"No one is watching the kids."

"The kids are perfectly able to take care of themselves-the girls are eleven- and Alex he's almost thirteen." She moves back so that she can see her redhead's face. "The real reason please?"

"Annie-I haven't seen her and Jake for awhile."

"They're here?"

"Yeah-" she sits up and the sheet slides down her body. Kennedy bites her lip as a moan escapes and Willow can't help but smile.

"If they were-I'd hear them," states the Slayer as she reaches to touch the redhead's breast with her hand. This time it is the witch who moans. Kennedy slowly lowers her back to the bed. She moves her mouth down her lover's body kissing a trail as she goes. Finally her mouth replaces her hand as she begins to suckle.

Before she is lost in the feelings Kennedy's mouth is causing she forces out words, "What if Aly taught her the soundproofing spell?" The Slayer's mouth leaves her redhead's body and their eyes meet. In a flash without words she is pulling on her workout clothes and running for the door.

Kennedy finds Annie sitting in the kitchen eating a sandwich, there is no sign of Jake. "Hey-" says her mama.

"Hey-where is everyone?"

"Not sure-you looked outside?"

Annie moves to the window and smiles as she sees the kids on the playground equipment in the backyard. "Are you always right?" she asks as she sits back down.

"I know it's a shock-but not always," she says with a smile as she sits beside her. "Where's Jake?"

"He had to get ready for work."

"How's he like the job?"

"Flipping burgers-he says it's good to have money." She smiles with a shrug.

"So, no plans for later?"

"Nope-"

"Want to workout?"

"Cool-then can we go patrolling again?"

"Sure-" Kennedy smiles but it fades as Annie turns to take a bite of her sandwich and her mama sees the hickey on her neck. "Annie-" she looks at her- "never mind finish your sandwich, we can talk later." Kennedy stands and goes up the stairs.

Annie watches her leave unsure then her hand moves to her exposed neck. "Oh shit!" She runs her fingers through her hair. "Okay don't panic-you wanted to talk to her. Now there'll be talking." The voice in the back of her head speaks- 'No, there'll just be yelling.' She turns pale.

In Aly and Katie's room the young redhead is asleep again spooned protectively in her girl's arms. Katie presses a kiss to her shoulder and rubs her stomach with one hand. She gets up carefully not wanting to awaken the sleeping mother-to-be. She moves across the room and out into the hallway. There she sees Alex start into the bathroom with the things he needs for a shower and she smiles, remembering how they use to have to fight to get him to take one. She goes down the stairs and sees Annie sitting at the counter deep in thought. "Hey-" she says.

The young Slayer jumps, "Not good to sneak up on Sayers-" she lowers her fist.

"Sorry-didn't realize I was sneaking." She sits down across from her. "Something you want to talk about?"

Annie moves her hair slightly and Katie sees the mark- "Mama saw it-"

"Betting there was a long lecture-with yelling?"

"Not yet-she didn't say a word."

"Not good-"

"That's what I'm thinking-actually I was thinking about running away," she says with a playful smile.

"Why?" asks Erin who had entered the room without them seeing her.

Annie looks at her sister, "Just kidding-"she says as the chocolate-eyed young girl sits down beside her.

"Good-cause I'd miss you," her eyes are serious.

Annie leans over and hugs her, "I'm not going anywhere."

"Okay-promise?"

"Cross my heart," assures Annie. Erin wraps her arms around her and holds her tightly. "Air-super Slayer." Erin smiles and loosens her hold. Katie can't help but smile.

Upstairs Kennedy and Willow are talking the Slayer paces, "A hickey the size of-a hickey." The redhead can't keep the smile away, "This is not funny."

"Actually it is considering it's your favorite form of foreplay."

"Exactly my point -foreplay which eventually leads to sex."

"Not always-there was lots of foreplay before we ever-" her words stop and she blushes, which causes Kennedy to smile. Willow wraps her Slayer in her arms and speaks softly, "While you train-you can discuss."

"Trust me I will-"

"Kennedy don't yell," their eyes meet.

"Discussing without yelling-okay. Okay."

"Okay." Willow kisses her softly and Kennedy leans her head against her witch's shoulder.

She mumbles, "She had a hickey-" she smiles, "Hey-so do you."

"Wonder who did that?" she smiles as she feels Kennedy's tongue touch the bruised skin. Her eyes close.

Later before dinner Annie and Kennedy are sparring in the training room. Annie is unfocused, Kennedy lands a jab to her chin that staggers her. "Annie-" Kennedy drops her hands.

"I'm okay, but I can't do this right now-" she sits down on the mat.

"Not really focused?"

"Something like that," says the young Slayer. Kennedy sits down across from her. "Mama can we talk?"

"Always-but let me get some ice for your chin."

"Don't need ice-it's fine. The bruise will be gone tomorrow."

"Okay-so let's-I saw the hickey."

"Yeah-figured. We haven't-" their eyes meet.

"That's good cause we had a deal."

She nods and smiles, "I remember.- So-" she stops and they are quiet. "I love him."

"Really?" she says teasingly with a soft smile. "Kind of figured."

"And we want to-but I want to see a doctor first."

"Okay-I'll make an appointment."

"You're not freaking out-"

"I see the weirdness of that too-"

"So how long should we wait after I go on birth control?"

"Years," she deadpans and then smiles, "I think that's a question for your mom."

Annie smiles and nods, "Yeah-come with me to talk to her?"

"Sure-wanna do that now?"

"Nah-now I wanna kick your ass-" Kennedy raises an eyebrow- "sorry-butt-kick your butt." She smiles and watches as her mama stands.

"We'll see about that." Annie stands and they circle each other.

Willow is in the kitchen as Aly walks down the stairs, "How are you feeling?"

"Good-hungry." Her hand goes to her stomach as she sits down. "Have you seen Katie?"

"She took the kids to the park-they'll be back before dinner."

Aly looks up at the clock and sees it is nearly six, "Mom can I ask you something?"

"Anything-" she puts the vegetables into the pan with the roast and wipes her hands before sitting down beside her daughter. "What's on your mind?"

"The babies-"

Willow worries, "Something not feel right?"

"No-nothing like that. What if I can't do this?"

"Do what sweetie?"

"Be a mom-"

"Don't worry about that-you'll be great."

"I know I've been around babies and helped with babies but I've never had to take care of them-really take care of them." She stops and shakes her head- "I can't even imagine feeding all of them at once and what if they all cry at the same time?"

"Aly-all that stuff comes with practice- you're the most organized person I know and that's basically half the battle."

"Half?"

"The other half is knowing when you need to ask for help so you can take care of you."

"Really? I mean you're not just saying that to make me feel better?"

"Nope-" Aly hugs her mom. "You'll be fine."

"Yeah-" the door opens and Katie enters. The kids follow her inside and go up the stairs to get cleaned up for dinner.

Katie looks worried, "Aly?"

"I'm okay-" Katie hugs her, "Just got all spazzy for a second but I'm cool now."

Katie looks at Willow who nods, the redhead speaks, "I'm gonna check on the kids." She goes up the stairs.

"What happened?" Katie kisses her gently.

"I just got to thinking about all the responsibility-I was afraid that I couldn't-but I'm okay now."

"That's good cause the doctor said that worrying was bad for your blood pressure. So-no more-"

"Check-" she kisses her softly her fingers tangle in her witch's hair and she kisses her again. She smiles as she pulls back from the kiss and looks at the clock. "You promised later-" she smiles.

"I remember-" Aly stands and she takes her hand. They walk towards the stairs but stop to kiss again. Kennedy and Annie walk in from the training room.

Kennedy clears her throat and the young couple break apart, Annie laughs- both teenagers blush, "We'll just be going to our room now-" says Katie and they disappear up the stairs.

Late that night Annie and Kennedy are patrolling. They make one last sweep to again they find nothing. "That sucks beyond the telling of it. I really needed to kill something!" Pouts the teenager.

Kennedy smiles, "I'm with you-we could go to the cemetery in the next sector. Worse case scenario we're closer to the burger place and we can eat."

"And talk to Jake-let's go." They start that direction. After walking almost a mile they enter the cemetery immediately their Slayer senses begin to tingle. "Feel that?"

"Oh yeah-this way." She points and Annie follows. They walk toward a mausoleum. Then quietly move close enough to look inside. Annie turns to her mama as she sees the number of vampires. Kennedy takes her by the arm and leads her away. When she feels they are a safe distance she speaks softly, "We need to get out of here."

"No argument from me." As they start away they see vampires walking toward them. Before they can get out of sight the vampires spot them. They are quickly surrounded by ten vampires. "Open for suggestions," states the teenager.

"Ten out here at least another ten probably more inside-I'd say-" her words are cut off by a hand around her throat.

"Mama-" Annie says as she sees what happened.

"Run," says the Slayer as his hand tightens around her making it nearly impossible for her to breathe.


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