Things that go bump in the night

Okay so just FYI…tracking down someone who DOESN’T want to be found…especially when that person is Raya is so much harder than you would think. First Faith had found that literally no one knew where Raya was headed. Not even Horus. And the only reason she was sure of this was because she had spent an hour with him pinned on his back (Not how it sounds) bugging the living shit out of him.



So…nothing.



B didn’t know anything, neither did Red. No one seemed to know ANYTHING. So that is when Faith decided to head to Giles.



*****



Horus gently picked up Skye, quickly setting her down inside the house when he felt his cell vibrate.



*Hello?*



*Hello Horus, can you talk?*



“Yea, how was your flight?*



*It was okay. Is everyone alright*



“Yeah everything’s fine….Mother, Faiths trying to find you*



*…I’m sure she is. Look just tell her nothing, you don’t know where I am so your fine*



*I know, when you are going to be back?*



*I don’t know Horus…look I have to go. Ill call you later, ok?*



“Okay. Gods speed.*



*Okay my son. Take care. Bye*



*Bye*



Horus looked at the cell when the call died. It had been like this all week. Raya had left and apparently Faith had, had some kind of epiphany and now wanted the woman. Of course if he could get his mother on the phone for more than ten seconds, she would know that but no. He didn’t even know for sure where she was.



Sighing he pocketed his phone, turning as he watched his son and Andrew com through the door. Smiling he nearly smirked at the expression on Andrews face. He had been kind to the pair since that night he had found them on the couch but he knew Asher hadn’t quite forgiven him for his actions. Sighing he watched his son continue down the hall and disappear out the back door.



******



“Come on Giles you have to tell me where she is? It’s REALLY important.” Faith had finally been able to get the man alone. She was getting desperate; she needed to talk to Raya. At least tell the wolf she loved her. Anything to get her to listen.



“I cannot betray Raya’s trust Faith. She asked me not to divulge her whereabouts to anyone and I must respect that.” Faith stared at the older British man. She knew that the knew where her wolf was. But dammit he wasn’t budging an inch.



“Look…G-man, I’ve treated her horribly these last few months, and I need to talk to her or I may never get the chance again. PLEASE tell me where she is.” Faith looked him in the eye, praying that it would have the desired effect.



“If I DO tell you…you didn’t hear it from me…understood?” Faith nodded urgently. Anything would help. Originally she had thought Raya had returned to LA with Cordelia but after nearly three days on the phone with them she knew Raya wasn’t in California.



“She’s in Germany. At the Nuremberg Hellmouth to be exact. This is her contact information…and Faith. I am serious…you didn’t hear this from me.”



“No, no of course not Giles, my lips are sealed.” Faith smiled when she took the paper from him. “Hey Giles…this is in German.”



“Well yes Faith, she is IN Germany.”



“Okay that’s cool…I can work with that.” Faith folded the paper and put it into her pocket. Turning she left the Watchers office.



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Raya stood outside the castle at the top of the hill in the Nuremberg market. Taking in the structure she couldn’t get over the genius it would have taken to construct the massive building.



Turning she continued down the path and into a dark alleyway. Stopping when she spotted a sign that tin German read ‘Watchers Boarding House’ Raya stepped up to the door and rang the bell.



Waiting she turned when she heard the handle being fumbled with. When the door opened she looked at the young slayer.



“I am Raya; I am to be your new instructor.” Raya gave the young girl a small smile when she was gestured to come in.



“Hallo, I am Jordana.” The petite German girl held out her hand and as Raya shook it she knew she would like this place.



The boarding house itself was well set up. They were close enough to the busy part of town that they could easily make there way anywhere and at anytime, yet out of the way enough not to draw suspicion.



The building itself was a townhouse. The bare walls were well maintained. Turning she looked up stairs and when Jordana told her that the upstairs are where the slayers and she would sleep, she showed her the kitchen and then the small but well maintained training room.



“Where will I sleep?” Raya turned to look at the woman who just smiled softly.



“In here. It isn’t much but its more privacy than us girls get most nights.” Raya was shown a small room that was at one end of the training room.



“When will the others show up?”



“So far I am the only one. Although there is a girl coming and that will change everything.



*******



Faith walked up her familiar pathway, noticing the door ajar she stepped inside. Horus and Asher were supposed to be gone this long but oh well. Instead she was surprised to see a very drunk Vikki.



“I don’t know how to say this…but i’m glad you pried that stick out of your ass.” Vikki stumbled and quickly regained her balance.



“Umm…thank you I guess.” Faith turned and began to clean the kitchen.



“Well, just let me know when your done being hurt.Belive it or not, there is something special to having you around.” Vikki stumbled and drunkenly stood. "Okay...just thought id let ya know." Faith watched as Vikki stumbled out of her house. 'Why was Vikki drunk in the middle of the afternoon?'

TBC



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This chapter is shorter than usual because I am VERY tired but determined to add something to the story.