Daddy's Home

A one night stand was not something Buffy would have thought she would ever do after the whole Parker thing, yet she had. She had just got back from Rome and found herself saving a guy from a bunch of vamps and as Faith had so eloquently put it years before she had been hungry and horny and he was really hot.



They talked about what happened over a few beers, each trying to keep the truth from the other. One thing led to another and the two where back at his hotel room going at it like the world was going to end.



She had woken up in a panic after a Slayer dream. After she realized where she was and what she had done, she freaked and ran. The night before they had only shared their first names and talked about stuff like families and friends, mostly surface small talk. She knew virtually nothing about him.



She had thought about him often since then. When she felt lonely or just was in a funk she would think about the what ifs. What if they had met under different circumstances? What if she had stayed that morning? In her thoughts and dreams she had made him into this great guy she felt he might be. She knew enough to realize he wasn’t the perfect guy but he couldn’t be any worst than some she had dated.



She and Willow had tried to find him. The credit card he used was stolen or fake or both so no lead there. The room was cleaned by the time she tried to go back that day and he was nowhere to be found. For a while she had looked for him in clubs or bars or while on patrol. She didn't even know what he drove or if he drove.



She had thought about a lot of things. Then she got the new she was pregnant. She panicked and got tested for STD as well. She felt stupid for not realizing they had not used a condom. Although if they had been thinking clearly enough to do that then the night would never had happened.



When she looked at her little girl, Deanna, she knew she would not have changed much except knowing more about her father was so she could tell him about her. In her mind she hoped he would be happy and share in their child’s life. In reality she knew he would be like most men and run for the hills. Living on the hellmouth showed that sometimes denial is a good place to be.



She adjusted to being a mom with the help of her friends and family. When they had to fight a demon who tried to take her child she assumed it was due to her being a Slayer. Willow had warded their apartment in the Slayer compound and it was the only thing that saved them. They had not killed it and had yet to find out what is was or why it was after them but Giles had research going on it. Deanna was six months old when it came for her. Here she was though celebrating Deanna’s first Birthday with her family and friends. For now her life was perfect.



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Dean had done something stupid and almost gotten killed. He had gone off without Sammy and gotten drunk. He was still dealing with his Father’s death and not very well. He came out of the bar and found himself surrounded by a gang of vampires. He had been keeping a small bottle of holy water and a wooden knife on him since they had gone with Dad to get the colt but he wasn’t sure if he could fight six of the things himself when he was sober much less in the state he was in. He was mentally cursing himself for being caught in the situation when a little blond had shown up. One of the Vamps knocked him out as the fight started. When he came to he found the girl covered in the dust that still floated around in the air.



They had gone back into the bar and talked while drinking a few more beers. They talked about family, losing parents, siblings. Some how they ended up back at his room fucking like bunnies. She was like wild fire in his arms, strong, passionate, and beautiful. She had woken him up with a scream before grabbing her cloths and running like the devil was after her. Dean still wasn’t sure what to make of it. He had wanted to talk to her but all he had really found out the night before was her name was Buffy and she seemed to know about vampires.



Many times he wondered what he had missed while he was knocked out. He had thought about her many times. He never told Sammy about it. It was just another one nighter, right. Still she seemed to fill his dreams. He saw her in many other fights, all at night. Sometimes she was alone and other times she had other girls with her.



Every short blond made him look twice to see if it was her. He wondered why this particular girl seemed to stick with him when others who he had known better and spend more time with were vague memories. Almost two years later he still wondered if she could be anything like he dreamed her to be.



He and Sammy were on a hunt and after that they headed to the roadhouse. On the way there Sam almost made him run off the road by asking him who Buffy was. Sam explained he had heard Dean say her name many times in his sleep and that he always sounded like he was trying to warn her about something. Dean grummbled and just told him she was a girl he knew once and left it at that, he was glad Sam didn’t push.



Sam had woken up gasping and looked at Dean who was still driving down the road. “We have to get to the roadhouse fast man” was all he said and Dean knew his little brother had some kind of vision. He didn’t ask knowing Sammy would tell him when he was ready to or what he needed to know. He just put on more speed and they headed to their destination.



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The new Council had dug up old contacts and found there were many hunting groups out there that they never told the Slayer or her Watcher about. Over the last year they had begun not only searching out Slayers but also networking with these groups. That is why Buffy, Willow and Dawn where headed to a run down looking bar that was suppose to be a meeting place for hunters.



Buffy and Willow were there as representatives and Dawn was along to watch Deanna. Buffy wouldn’t let her to far away from her since the attempted abduction. With Dawn watching her near by she felt safer.



Buffy and Willow walked into the roadhouse and found it was much larger than it looked outside. It was also empty except for a few people who all seemed to work there. They walked up to the bar and asked to talk to Ellen. The others stiffened and watched them ready to act if need be. Ellen smiled a friendly smile that did not reach her eyes as she watched the two.



“I’m Ellen what can I do for you?” she asked. Buffy gave her a nod before introducing herself, “My name is Buffy Summers and this is my associate Willow Rosenberg. We were told you know how to contact people who take unusual jobs. We wanted to talk to you about that. An associate we recently got in contact with suggested you, Caleb.” Buffy said. Ellen eyed the girl and told her to wait one moment before going and calling Caleb. She listened for a moment and smiled.



“Okay you check out. Everyone here knows about the hunters and what they hunt so what can I do for you ladies?” Ellen asked and the others seemed to relax and go back to what they where doing before. Willow smiled, “Well we represent a very old group of hunters. After a serious battle the old organization was destroyed and we have begun rebuilding. In the process we found out the “Old Guard” shall we say had been keeping the existence of other hunters from our team. In the last few years our hunting teams have grown overnight and once we learned of others we started trying to network, share information, call in back up when needed, not get in each others way going after the same thing at the same time, that sort of thing. We are hoping that some of the hunters who come through here could help us and benefit from us, so we are asking for your help spreading the word to them.” Willow told her.



Ellen thought for a moment before asking, “If I agree to help with this I need to know some things first.” After a nod from the girls she asked, “What group are you talking about and how many others have you got on board? Also know that if I find out this fact finding slash introduction is in any way gonna hurt my friends I will track you down personally and kill you slowly.”



The girls giggled, “I would expect no less yet, I must warn you that it is not that easy to do. We represent the new reformed Watchers Council. They have been around for centuries and were created to be a support system, research department, and guide for a chosen champion of the Powers that Be called The Slayer.” Buffy told her and was surprised when the others in the room started laughing.



Ellen calmed enough to talk, “Slayers are legends nothing more. I mean who in their right mind would expect a child to kill demons” Buffy and Willow smiled before Buffy explained, “When the first Slayer was created fifteen was not a child but an adult. People tended not to live past thirty back then due to illness or demons. Most girls who are chosen last less than a year, or they use to. I broke tradition and had my friends. I have lasted over ten years with their help. While the other hunters where out chasing ghost and the occasional demon I and my friends spent seven years protecting the Hellmouth before we closed it. And your right, who would suspect a fifteen year old cheerleader to be a threat?”



The others looked at her like she needed a white coat with buckles so you can hug yourself. Buffy sighed and nodded to Willow who went outside and came back with a crowbar. Guns were pointed at her but she just sighed. “No need for those. We figured you needed the standard Slayer proof. Ellen if you will all put down the guns and take this. Check and make sure it is real, solid, and not some trick prop.” Willow said. Ellen’s daughter Jo giggled, “Do this a lot do ya?” she asked. Buffy laughed, “Not as bad as trying to explain to some one they are a slayer or that demons and magic are real.”



After they all examined to crowbar and nodded that it was indeed real Buffy took it and tied it in a knot like it was a pipe cleaner. They all gasp, “Enhanced strength, speed, agility, senses, and a built in demon detector. Also means I have a big target painted on me where the supernatural are concerned.”



Just then the door burst open and little blond blur ran through to room screaming MAMA. Buffy picked up her terrified child who was quickly followed by her panicking Aunt, “Sorry Buffy, Deanna had a nightmare during her nap and got out before I could stop her.” Dawn said slightly puffing getting her breath back. Buffy talked soothingly to the little girl, “Mamas got you Deanna, Did my poor baby have a bad dream?” Buffy asked as she checked her child who was now clinging to her.



Ellen noticed something familiar in the little girl’s face and asked Jo, “Jo does she remind you of any body?” Jo just nodded as jealousy flooded her. The girl looked like Dean Winchester. Jo had a crush on the hunter for a while but he treated her like a kid sister. She could not help but be a bit jealous that this woman was holding what appeared to be his child. Ellen and Jo were about to ask questions when the door opened again and in walked two men.



Buffy looked up at the door and froze in shock. Dean stopped in mid step and stood staring at her then the little girl in her arms. Sammy looked at his brother curiously and then at the girl he saw in his vision. Willow was giving Buffy a similar look after seeing Dean she came to the same conclusion Ellen and Jo had. Buffy whispered a soft “Dean” at the same time that Dean whispered Buffy’s name, both in a reverent almost prayer like tones as if the other would fade away like waking from their dreams.



After looking at each other Willow and Dawn nodded. Willow cast a sleep spell on Deanna and Dawn took the sleeping child from her mother’s arms while Sam pushed his brother forward. Then as if like magic Buffy and Dean headed toward each other. The others left them be and watch curiously while introducing Sam to the girls.



Ellen smirked at the young hunter, “Sam, this is Willow and that is Buffy. I didn’t get the other’s names. Willow this is Sam and that is his brother Dean.” Willow blinked for a moment and looked at Sam, “Oh, nice to meet you Sam, this is Dawn. Buffy’s sister and Deanna who I am guessing would be your niece from the little bit I know.”



She then told the group what she knew of how Buffy and Dean knew each other. Sam asked Dawn if he could hold Deanna and Willow lifted the sleep spell but the baby stayed as sleep. Sam was the only one who seemed to notice her doing magic but didn’t say anything.



Buffy and Dean just stared at each other for a moment and began talking at once. They laughed slightly and Dean told her to go first, “Dean I’m so sorry I freaked and ran out like that. What are you doing here?” Dean smiled one of his smiles that made her melt.



“I could ask you the same thing. If you’re here talking to Ellen then I guess I can come clean. I’m a hunter. You?” he asked. “Slayer” Buffy said making his eyes go wide then he remembered her holding the little girl and looked over at his brother who was currently holding the baby.



Buffy blushed, “If I had know how to get hold of you I would have told you. Willow hacked the hotel records but you had used another name so we couldn’t track you. She’s yours Dean, I even named her Deanna partly because that was all I had to connect her with her father and partly because Ann is a middle name for both me and my mother. Her middle name is Marie also a family name for us Summers.”



Dean sputtered, “She’s She’s” then he passed out and Buffy caught him before he hit the floor. Ellen laughed and told her to bring him to the couch in her office. Sam started to hand the baby to one of the others so he could help but stopped in shock when Buffy picked his brother up and carried him herself.



Sam looked at the others and Willow smiled, “Slayer” was all she said and Sam again sat down slightly shocked. Deanna started to wiggle in his arms and Dawn tried to take her from him as she noticed the signs of a nightmare coming on.



Buffy came running as she heard Deanna wake up screaming again. She took the girl faster than Sam could react, “Deanna baby, Mommas got you baby. I’ll keep the demons away honey. Momma has you. Your safe my love.” She keep telling the fussing child.



Willow looked at the expression on Sam’s face and tried to explain, “Sam it’s okay. She has night terrors. Has since something tried to get at Buffy by attacking Deanna. We stopped it and while we couldn’t kill it we chased it off and saved her. It was the only time anything had the nerve to try getting into the compound.”



Sam’s eyes were wild with fright. This was Dean’s child and she had been attacked. He wondered if it was the Demon and he wondered about this compound she mentioned then it hit him that she had called Buffy a Slayer. They had heard of them but they were considered a myth. Yet he had also remembered hearing about a hunter named Buffy. At the time he thought it was funny. The name brought up air headed cheerleaders not fearsome demon killers. He knew they had a lot they needed to talk about.