Buffy The Vampire Slayer AU

By: FunahoMisaki

(A/N: I own nothing and read last chapter)

"Okay we got one guy turned up dead, drained of blood, marks on his neck but he's not coming back, I checked. Obviously a vampire did it and is probably going to feed again tonight. Now what I need is for you to tell me where a vampire is likely to go to get a bite to eat in this one Starbucks town." Buffy said seriously as she met with Giles in the library.

"Oh dear I was afraid of this." Giles said frowning as he moved around some of the books in the bottom floor of the library.

"Giles focus! Vampires, strike again, small town, where?" Buffy asked earning a hum from the older man who thought about it for a second.

"Well you are right in that this is a small town and most vampires tend to favor teenagers and young adults so your best bet would most likely be the nightclub 'Bronze'. It's the only club in town so it's hard to miss." Giles said after thinking for a moment.

"I was meeting Strawberry there later to come up with a study schedule to help me get up to speed with the school work around here. I'll keep my eyes out and warn her not to leave with anyone. Ideas on how many Vamps I should expect having to deal with?" Buffy asked frowning a bit more before looking at the Watcher who frowned as well.

"We know of one for sure but it's best to be prepared for multiple in case there is a Coven of them. It is a hell mouth after all." Giles said making Buffy nod as she turned back to the door.

"I'll prepare for at least ten to be safe. More than that and I'll just torch wherever they are. Let me know if there's any new info or anything specific I should be wary of." Buffy said waving over her shoulder at the man, neither of them noticing Xander on the upper floor staring at them from behind a bookshelf.

"Wha-" He mouthed as Buffy left and Giles started moving to his office.

A few hours later and Buffy was sitting at a table with Willow smiling but looking around warily even as she talked casually with Willow about dating. Poor girl had a crush on an 'unnamed' guy and couldn't work up the courage to tell him, personally Buffy was glad for this. Boys were more trouble than they were worth in her opinion.

"Hey Strawberry I need to go talk to the librarian guy for a moment about those school books I need to get. Promise not to go off and ditch me till I get back?" Buffy asked smiling at Willow and motioning her head up at where Giles was standing at the upper level.

"Sure thing Buffy. I might dance a bit but I'll let you know before I take off with anyone." Willow promised, smiling slightly at the nickname Buffy gave her. It was the first one she ever had aside from the standard 'Will' or 'Red' from Xander and Jesse. Despite the girls 'reputation' of sorts, Buffy was honestly protective and worried about her.

Buffy wasn't near this protective or close to Xander and Jesse but given what her last boyfriend apparently tried to do…it was understandable that she'd be wary of guys. Perhaps Willow could ask Buffy about that scar and take a picture just to prove to Xander and Jesse why Buffy seemed so tense and wary around them?

"Sorry but I promised my friend that I might dance but I'll let her know if I take off with anyone." Willow said smiling shyly at the handsome teenager that asked her if she wanted to get out of the club.

"Don't worry I don't think she'll mind." The guy insisted as he reached for Willow's arm, causing the red heads eyes to widen as she paled and curled in on herself just a bit.

"I-I'd rather not." Willow timidly said causing the guy to scoff.

"Don't worry babe. It'll be fun." The guy persisted just as he grabbed Willow's shoulder.

"Hey asshole!" A voice said from nearby, causing Willow to look up in relief while the guy snarled as he glared over.

"Wha-" The guy began only to be cut off by a solid hook to the jaw.

"She said no so back off fang face." Buffy growled as she stood between the sprawled out vampire and the relieved Willow as a circle began to form around the impending fight.

"You foolish little girl. You have no idea what you're getting into do you?" The guy asked his eyes beginning to bleed gold as he stood up glaring at Buffy who smirked.

"I could say the same to you. Now back off and leave before you fit into an ash tray." Buffy said flashing the wooden stake in her jacket sleeve making the guy's eyes widen.

"You-You're…" The vampire asked backing away wide eyed and horrified.

"That's right and if I find out, and believe me I will find out, that you or any of your little pals tried hurting one of my friends you'll find out just how dangerous I can be. I'll make setting the gym on fire look like a misdemeanor compared to what I'll do to you." Buffy promised her eyes glinting darkly as they flashed a golden color at the vampire who looked as if he'd crap himself as he backed away a few more steps.

"Now make sure all of your little friends know that tonight is not a good night to start something unless they got a death wish! Cause I can and will hunt them down…one…by…one…" Buffy nearly hissed at the vamp who backed away further.

"Guys let's get out of here! Forget anything else just go!" The guy cried as he turned around and fled like a dog with its tail between its legs, causing two or three others who were watching the confrontation wide eyed to run away as well.

"And remember my warning you vampire wannabes!" Buffy yelled after them as they ran from the club.

"Stupid gang members trying to act like vampires. Wonder what drugs they're on to make their eyes change colors like that?" Buffy asked herself idly, rolling her eyes, before turning back to Willow.

"You alright Strawberry?" Buffy asked earning a small nod from the girl.

"What was that about?" Xander asked looking at Buffy and making her smirk. Those who wanted to go after Buffy for her attack on Cordelia earlier today felt a shiver go down their spines at Buffy's smirk and next words.

"Just the big baddies around here realizing there's an even bigger bad in town now."