Chapter 1
As Giles heard a crash in his living room he immediately reached for the crossbow under his bed and stood up.
Without making noise he went to the stairs and saw several men lounging in his library. Recognizing one of them he lowered the crossbow and called to the men.
„I really would appreciat it if you set this down, Severus.“
Shocked the men whriled around and trained their wands on him till Severus relaxed and lowered his wand.
„Rupert, you should know better than surprising a wizard.“
„And you should know better than entering my house without anouncing yourself. Where is Albus?“ with that he came down the stairs and set down the crossbow.
„In the kitchen looking for Lemon Shebs, I think he is addicted to those since you send him the first few.“
„It is good to see you, Severus, Lucius, Remus and Sirius.“
„You too, Rupert.
„Rupert! My boy it is good to see you! Please take a seat while we talk.“ Albus walked in with a tray floating in front of him.
All men relaxed now that the Headmaster was there. Remus took a stand near the door while Sirius stood beside the hearth. Lucius took a seat beside Severus. While Shaklebot and the Weasleys stood to the site.
„What is so important that you came here, Albus?“
„A problem with our war I fear. Voldemort somehow got the Dragons on his side and we can’t go against that many. We need help, Rupert. Otherwise we will loose. Harry Potter may be the one to destroy Voldemort but he can’t do this alone. I know that you have a Slayer to watch over, the group that supports her seems to be quite effective...“
„Albus, I hate to say it but my Slayer failed her calling. Pardon my language but she can only think of herself and the witch that calls herself her friend and about the boys they want to fuck. All the others seem to be loosers and are not needed. That is how close our group is right now.“ Giles told the Headmaster with anger dripping in his voice.
Just then there was a forceful knock on the door. Giles rose to answer it and was surprised to see Xander looking at him with barly concealed fear shining in his eyes.
„Giles, hurry we have to help him, they took him and Tara, Oz and Spike are already there....“
„Xander, slow down what happened?“ now he was really worried. It normally wasn’t easy to frighten Xander like that.
„Some Vampires took Riley while we were out patroling. Spike, Oz and Tara are trying to get to him but there are so many. We have to get him back!“
„Where are Buffy and Willow? It was their turn to patrol.“ even while asking Giles knew that they burdened the others again with Buffy’s duty. Turning to his guest he was surprised to see his once closest friends and the Headmaster rising and walking towards him.
„Rupert, we help you finding your young one and you will think about helping us, ok?“ Albus knew that Rupert Giles would help them whether they helped him now or not. But he was interested in this group of children.
„Albus, that won’t be neccessary. We will handle it ourselves...“ but he had no chance with arguing as they walked out the door. The rest stayed behind on Albus orders to prepare their departure.
„mmhh... Giles? Who are your friends?“ Xander was surprised that Giles had visitors this late. But they felt powerful and not evil.
„This are friends from England. They will help us getting Riley back. Come Xander show us where the others are and I will tell you more.“