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Elana woke up next to Buffy with a bright smile on her face. She was going to surprise Buffy with breakfast until she noticed a very official envelope sticking halfway under the door of her dorm. She picked it up and opened it with a flick of a claw and began to read.
Upon waking the slayer groaned lazily and rolled over to reach for Elana, but her hands only found empty bed sheets. Elana had gotten up already. With that she let out an even louder groan and hauled herself out of bed to find her girlfriend. “Lana where’d you go?” she mumbled sleepily as she wandered into the room.
Elana heard Buffy immediately thanks to animal hearing. “In the kitchen dear…” She called out trying to keep her voice neutral. The letter had shaken her. But Buffy wasn’t able to deal with that on a Sunday morning at 10 am.
Even sleepy Buffy was not an idiot. The second Elana spoke she knew something was up. “S’wrong?” she asked with a yawn. “You sound a lil freaked.”
Elana shifted her weight uncomfortably from one foot to the other. “Dominic sent me a letter. Correction...he sent me a letter with his family crest on it. He used an envelope that he only uses for ball invitations and he wrote in cursive with a fountain pen.”
“Whaa? What’s it say?” She came to stand over Elana’s shoulder and look at the letter.
Elana sighed and began to read aloud:
My dearest and most trusted friend, Okay my mom’s out of the room… Here’s the deal babe, My family needs your help. My cousin in Auradon decided to make a big political statement before his coronation and it might bite him in the ass if you don’t help me out. Ben’s a sweetie but he’s a bit naive...I need you to mentor the daughter of Maleficent, honey. Crazy favor I know but only you can do it. I’ll get you and Buffy an apartment near the beach if you do this for me. Let me know in the next two days before the next full moon at the latest. Tauros was super anal about that so that’s important.
Love you! Dom
Buffy was definitely awake now. “Woah Woah Woah I’m sorry...Back up. He wants you to do WHAT? WHERE?” She was practically shrieking.
Elana sighed. “He wants me to mentor the daughter of Maleficent in Auradon. His cousin is about to be crowned king so he decided to make a big political statement before wearing the crown. But apparently whatever it was might be a bad idea.” She shook her head. “Dom wouldn’t ask me to do this if it wasn’t really important.”
Buffy raised an eyebrow, though she was slightly calmer now. “Where is Auradon?” She asked while crossing her arms.
Elana sighed again. “In another dimension.”
Buffy’s eyes widened. “How does Dominic have a cousin in another dimension?” She asked.
Elana shrugged. “I never asked. But I’ve seen Ben at a few family gatherings. Last I saw him was when he was six though...He probably doesn’t remember me.”
Buffy nodded. “Right...So what was this about the full moon?”
Elana smiled. “Best time to cross dimensions.”
Buffy sighed. “Of course it is…” She muttered.
Elana pulled Buffy towards her. “Hey...I never said I would go. School just started again. I have no idea how long I’d be gone and I don’t want to leave.” She brushed a strand of blonde hair from the slayer’s face. “Everything I want and need is here.” The brunette murmured.
Buffy kissed Elana and after pulling away gave her a long look. “You need to go. You said Dom wouldn’t ask you to do this if it wasn’t important. You could make a difference.” Elana opened her mouth to speak but Buffy put a finger on her girlfriend’s lips. “I’ll be here when you get back. I’m not going anywhere.” She said with a smirk.
Elana blushed. “You are such a hero...With your big speeches and sense of obligation.”
Buffy laughed. “You know you love it.”
Elana smiled. “I never said I didn’t.”
A few hours later, Elana was with Dominic and Tauros with Buffy at her side. “A month?” said Elana.
Dominic nodded. “Taur can only keep up the connection till the next full moon.”
“Look, multidimensional travel is really difficult! You’re lucky you have a month!” Tauros snapped.
Elana rolled her eyes. “Keep your horns on…”
Tauros snorted and stomped his hoof. “You’re lucky I like you Elana.” The minotaur grumbled.
The tigress grinned. “Ah-huh...Also, Dom’s family provides your paycheck…”
Tauros glared her. “Anyway...Meet me back here tonight at midnight. Be on time. As in...If you’re late due to your hormones Miss Polarson, we’ll have to wait another month.”
Buffy smirked. “I’ll make sure she’s not occupied before then.” She said with a chuckle.
“Thanks Summers...You’re a real trooper.” deadpanned Elana.
Dom put his arm around Elana. “Say hi to Ben for me, okay? He’s become quite the handsome prince since you last saw him.”
Elana smiled at her best friend. “How old is he now?”
Dom laughed. “He’s 16. Same age as your gorgeous blonde girlfriend when she got called.”
Buffy smiled. “Have you been reading up on me again? I thought Giles kicked you out after you sent him those photos from spring break when you were drunk.”
Dominic giggled. “Watchers aren’t slayers honey...Plus your history is so fascinating and full of centuries-old vampire gossip. How else am I gonna talk up the undead hotties at the bar?”
Buffy’s mouth dropped open and then closed just about as quickly. “I’m not even going to ask.”
Elana shrugged. “I stopped asking years ago.”
That night Elana had her suitcase and stood outside Tauros’s hut. “I’ll call you when I can.” She said.
Buffy smiled. “I’m not worried.”
Elana smiled back. “Not worried I’ll find a sexy teacher who can’t keep her hands off me?”
Buffy raised an eyebrow. “Should I be?”
Elana kissed her gently. “No. Not even a little.” She said softly. Elana’s phone alarm went off to signify it there were only five minutes till midnight.
Buffy smiled sadly. “Go.”
Elana kissed her one last time. “I love you.”
Buffy was trying not to cry. “I love you too.”
Elana grabbed her suitcase and ran to the hut. Buffy felt tears sting her eyes as she watched Elana leave. “Come back soon.” She whispered as she walked away.
Elana was transported to the flat at the edge of campus that Tauros had designed for her. He had even given her a magic mirror to keep an eye on her new charge. She sat down on the couch and watched the young dragon. Her phone buzzed just as the tigress was falling asleep. Miss You Already
Elana smiled and began to type out a reply.