Cousin Xander

I own nothing, and if I did, I wouldn't be driving for a living. Buffy belongs to Joss, can't remember who Stargate belongs to. So there!

Chapter 1

From the private journal of Daniel Jackson

When my mom and dad died, and Nick refused to take me, I remember how betrayed I felt, this feeling was further underscored when mom's sister Jessica reinforced this the feeling by letting me rot in the foster care system as well.

Looking back on it, it may actually have been a blessing in disguise. I received a call yesterday afternoon. Aunt Jessica and Uncle Tony, not that I will ever call them by that again, are in jail on charges of attempted murder. They tried to kill my 17 year old cousin, Alexander. From what Social Services have said, they've been physically abusing Alexander for years, and this time they drank far too much and lost their tempers. He's in a critical condition at Sunnydale General.

I can't do to him what was done to me. I've now got sole custody of Alexander, only one problem, what do I do with a high school junior? At least General Hammond's given me the time off to go to Sunnydale and get the entire situation sorted out.