It's On

Having dealt with all the easy topics, the meeting finally got around to the most serious item. All eyes turned to Dawn, who as usual, had the unenviable task of delivering the bad news to her sister. On the bright side, she had collected a ridiculous number of favors from the other cabins in return- Cabin Two would not be doing chores anytime soon.

“Right, Buffy, the reason everyone’s gone quiet and is trying not to back away, is that your boyfriend’s gone missing, and we don’t think it was his idea. Smart money is on Gaea being behind it.”

She watched the rest of the counselors eye Buffy the way they would a Cabin Six booby trap. Buffy frowned. The room held its collective breath.

“You’re telling me the reason Thanatos has not called me in three weeks is because some stupid skank of a goddess has abducted him?”

Xander was smirking at her tone, and Piper looked smug. Buffy turned to Annabeth, who raised an expectant eyebrow.

“You wanted to know what effect a Slayer would have on those giants? You’ll probably get your wish. Me, I’d like to find out what effect a Slayer has on Gaea.”