AN: I know this doesn't do much, it's an interlude and it does have a slight point. No Alexander Sephiroth action for this one though. Also, with the ages, I adjusted them to fit, Buffy is the oldest with Willow a month younger and Xander two months younger than Willow. Dawn is thirteen months younger than Buffy in this. Also, to fit with the memories better, Dawn remained with her father when Joyce and Hank split up, Hanks current girlfriend doesn't like Dawn and Dawn hates her, so she went to Sunnydale. Buffy, Willow, and Xander are seventeen, Dawn is Sixteen.

xXx

"With the Slayer, the Key, and the Swordsman off the Hellmouth," Bahamut said slowly, "We need to send someone to aid there until they return."

He stood before a being that looked like a young child and a british man with wings.

"Who do you suggest Dragon King," the man said, the Voice of God, Metatron, "The Powers are not going to be helpful, and the creator decided that the one they wronged shall be the one to deal with them when they return."

"I am suggesting sending one who could be redeemed, a knight from another world," the hooded one said slowly.

"Yes, she agrees, and also has added another element to your brothers mission," Metatron said slowly, "The one formerly known as Angelus has been changed, his death was premature and he has earned redemption."

"Yes, what of my brothers destiny, the monks that formed the key changed it."

"Originally, he was to follow the slayer, but with the spell to make the key human, they sought to give her the best chance."

"You mean..."

"Yes, originally the Swordmaster was not to dress as Sephiroth, but as a soldier, the First almost won in that possible future, and the Slayer would begin to lose her humanity."

"What else changed?"

"The slayer was to join with young Alexander, but the spell for the key to become flesh changed that as well, she is to be the one he joins with in destiny, but one new life and soul will need a second new one, each soul is one of a pair."

"And what does Angel have to do with this?"

"He earned his redemption and his love for the Slayer will be strong, she restored him to life, he will aid the one that you have chosen to aid in the absence of the three."

"Yes, thank you," Bahamut said as all three vanished.

xXx

Bahamut appeared on the Hellmouth.

"Rupert Giles," he said to the still stunned man.

"Who the hell are you," the watcher said slowly.

"I have many names, but that is not my reason for being here, I have several things to do."

"Like what?"

"First I get to tell you that Currently Buffy, Dawn and Alexander are alive, not sure where the girls are exactly, but Sephiroth is looking for them."

"Thank you," the brit said with a sigh.

"Yes, well," he continued, "The creator has given me permission to leave you some help."

"What help?"

"First," Bahamut said with a wave of his hand and a naked man appeared with a gasp, "The one formerly known as Angelus or Liam, take your pick, he is now a human with the gifts a vampire normally has."

"Good Lord," Giles stammered.

"Yes, she did have a lot to do with this," the dragon chuckled, "And secondly, allow me to present a new friend for you."

The second man appeared fully dressed, carrying a weapon that was a weird mix between a gun and a sword.

"His name is Seifer," Bahamut chuckled, "He ought to be useful to your team."

With that the dragon god vanished into thin air with a chuckle.