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A Love Eternal

2007-06-08T19:20:39-08:00

Author: flyingbird
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Angst
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 19, Words: 50,067, Reviews: 237 Updated: 6-8-07, Published: 4-11-06
Status: In-Progress

AU Angel is the son of the leader of his pack, werewolves, and one night he runs into Buffy who is having some trouble.

To Be With You

2005-10-28T17:40:25-08:00

Author: IWRY-ALWAYS
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Tragedy
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 7, Words: 12,080, Reviews: 74 Updated: 10-28-05, Published: 11-29-04
Status: In-Progress

UPDATED! Part 7 Up! Angel wrote Buffy a letter during NFA, what if he gave it to Connor should something happen to him? BA.

Parallel 1: Beware What You Wish For

2006-01-29T01:34:13-08:00

Author: IWRY-ALWAYS
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 7, Words: 18,372, Reviews: 84 Updated: 1-29-06, Published: 10-9-05
Status: In-Progress

UPDATED! Part 6! First in the 'Parallel' series. Buffy makes a wish that sends her to a universe where Angel became human on her 17th birthday, now she has to choose. WIP. BA.

Angel & Buffy

2005-05-01T17:11:24-08:00

Author: CahduhCahduh
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 12, Words: 15,004, Reviews: 54 Updated: 5-1-05, Published: 3-18-05
Status: In-Progress

A demon has arrived in SD with plans to kill the Slayer. Of course they don't want to kill her off immediately, they want to have fun as they control the Scooby Gang (As well as Angel, straight from LA) to play out Romeo and Juliet, with the famous ending

The Skate

2002-11-07T21:25:35-08:00

Author: SCWLC
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Humor
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 2, Words: 14,555, Reviews: 14 Updated: 11-7-02, Published: 11-7-02
Status: Complete

Buffy's a skater, Angel's a skater and Riley turned into a dip despite my efforts to the contrary. This is an AU BA 'ship story, those who don't like it are warned.

The Incredible Story of Mari Mallone

2002-07-25T19:30:48-08:00

Author: Apollonia
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: General/Angst
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 3, Words: 16,494, Reviews: 1 Updated: 7-25-02, Published: 7-25-02
Status: In-Progress

The Slayer's granddaughter is called. Secrets of the past are revealed and one girl must come to terms with her past & future. b/a.

Loose Thy Tongue

2002-05-29T21:58:29-08:00

Author: Kelsey
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 2, Words: 4,219, Reviews: 28 Updated: 5-29-02, Published: 5-11-02
Status: In-Progress

While Buffy's on a case in LA, she goes to a bar and spots Angel. When alcohol loosens the vampire's tongue, a surprising secret is unveiled.

Everything Changes

2002-04-19T10:14:35-08:00

Author: Laura1
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 2, Words: 9,591, Reviews: 12 Updated: 4-19-02, Published: 4-19-02
Status: In-Progress

Buffy has trouble dealing when she finds out Angel married someone else.

Allegiance

2005-03-28T07:13:02-08:00

Author: mystjade
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Adventure/Romance
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 14, Words: 15,002, Reviews: 144 Updated: 3-28-05, Published: 1-24-05
Status: Complete

AU: No vampires (but not all human either): Buffy is a spy for the C.I.A. Angel is a rivel agent, trying to save Ireland. Now beta-ed. COMPLETE

Midnight Angel

2005-12-19T18:15:01-08:00

Author: Isis FG
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Angst
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 31, Words: 103,562, Reviews: 258 Updated: 12-19-05, Published: 2-2-05
Status: Complete

BA fic . total AU . Angel moves to small town Sunnydale, never expecting to find himself embroiled in its dark secrets . COMPLETE .

In The Friday Paper

2003-12-18T21:55:15-08:00

Author: IWRY-ALWAYS
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 1, Words: 424, Reviews: 10 Updated: 12-18-03, Published: 12-18-03
Status: Complete

An article in the paper...Post Chosen. BA. COMPLETE

In Your Hands

2005-02-12T05:25:14-08:00

Author: Akay2901
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 5, Words: 8,587, Reviews: 8 Updated: 2-12-05, Published: 11-20-04
Status: In-Progress

Buffy's life gets turned upside down when her mother gets sick, yet at the same time gets touched by an Angel. AU

My Better Life

2004-09-24T07:24:00-08:00

Author: IWRY-ALWAYS
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 1, Words: 2,647, Reviews: 6 Updated: 9-24-04, Published: 9-24-04
Status: Complete

16 years after IWRY, but it had a different, happy BA ending. Riley shows up in Sunnydale looking for a girl. BA and COMPLETE!

Not That Girl

2005-01-24T13:59:46-08:00

Author: bashipforever
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Angst
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 1, Words: 3,870, Reviews: 8 Updated: 1-24-05, Published: 1-24-05
Status: In-Progress

Perhaps the feelings we experince when we are in love represent a normal state. Being in love shows a person who he should be-Chekov BA future fic

What If

2003-04-08T13:31:23-08:00

Author: CherryTwister
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 7, Words: 2,980, Reviews: 53 Updated: 4-8-03, Published: 3-19-03
Status: In-Progress

Buffy's the new girl in town. AU

Wedding Blues

2002-05-12T17:32:59-08:00

Author: PnAyLynn
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 11, Words: 9,406, Reviews: 11 Updated: 5-12-02, Published: 5-12-02
Status: Complete

AU Angel and Buffy have a past history and when Cordelia asks Buffy to be her maid of honor...Guess who's the groom?

Waiting For You

2003-07-30T15:17:47-08:00

Author: CherryTwister
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Angst
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 11, Words: 5,806, Reviews: 109 Updated: 7-30-03, Published: 4-12-03
Status: Complete

Buffy comes back to Sunnydale for college. A lot has changed like Cordelia and Angel are dating. Will Buffy fight Cordelia for Angel or will she give up and go to Riley? Sequel to What If.{Complete}

Too Different

2004-05-27T06:17:41-08:00

Author: TK2
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 15, Words: 22,367, Reviews: 204 Updated: 5-27-04, Published: 9-11-03
Status: Complete

AU fic: Buffy Summers and Angelus O'Brien are two of the hottest actors on the market with two differnt personalities. What will happen when they are put on the same project? Will love blossom or will they drive each other nuts? COMPLETE

The Slayers

2003-05-12T15:24:54-08:00

Author: CherryTwister
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 21, Words: 12,204, Reviews: 193 Updated: 5-12-03, Published: 3-20-03
Status: In-Progress

Buffy, Faith, and Kendra have a band The Slayers. They decide to take the summer off after they hit number one. They stay in Sunnydale and Buffy meets Angel. Then the fun begins!AU

The Angel's Knight

2003-07-03T05:52:52-08:00

Author: Philip S
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure/Drama
Chapters: 38, Words: 88,643, Reviews: 380 Updated: 7-3-03, Published: 1-4-03
Status: Complete

**Completed** Sixteen years ago Buffy Summers died, sacrificing her life to safe her sister and the world from Glory. Now she is offered a chance to return into a world that has changed beyond recognition. A world where nothing is quite the way it seems.

Stupid Like That

2004-03-17T13:48:53-08:00

Author: Claddagh Ring
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Humor
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 21, Words: 16,518, Reviews: 237 Updated: 3-17-04, Published: 8-31-03
Status: Complete

Totally AU. There is an instant friendship between Buffy Summers and Angel McConnels, even after Angel leaves for college in New York. While he's away, Buffy finds herself calling for help from the only person she knows will be able to save her.

Spinning Around

2008-08-28T17:48:39-08:00

Author: Kelly Rowe
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 23, Words: 49,383, Reviews: 241 Updated: 8-28-08, Published: 8-12-02
Status: In-Progress

AU BA fic. Buffy is forced to make a decision that will effect the rest of her life.

Shadows In Time series

2004-08-23T12:42:14-08:00

Author: Isis FG
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 41, Words: 117,611, Reviews: 160 Updated: 8-23-04, Published: 9-15-03
Status: Complete

BA fic - post s3 BTVS AU - Buffy must face the consequences of something she did and finds her life drastically changing. (COMPLETE)

Secrets and Lies

2004-10-01T17:38:23-08:00

Author: BuffyAngellover
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 13, Words: 16,400, Reviews: 22 Updated: 10-1-04, Published: 9-27-03
Status: In-Progress

What if Angel had left during Surprise and came back five years later? (UPDATED and Revised 9-2-04) WIP

Office Temtations

2004-09-26T05:23:57-08:00

Author: fairy13wings
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 13, Words: 11,817, Reviews: 26 Updated: 9-26-04, Published: 8-23-04
Status: In-Progress

Everyone is normal, Buffy is a newspaper writer, She is going out with Spike. Giles is her boss. Angel starts work there... will they both give in to temptation or will what happens behind closed doors make Buffy leave Spike?

No Ordinary Princess

2003-07-15T08:33:01-08:00

Author: CherryTwister
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Romance
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 10, Words: 6,368, Reviews: 100 Updated: 7-15-03, Published: 4-11-03
Status: Complete

Buffy finds out she’s princess.Now she’s has to battle her new stepsister Cordelia for not just the crown, but also Angel! AU*Completed*

My Own Version of the Buffyverse 4

2005-12-18T16:37:32-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 26, Words: 61,620, Reviews: 120 Updated: 12-18-05, Published: 10-11-04
Status: Complete

UPDATED WITH THE FINAL CHAPTER! Yes, that's right. It says FOUR. I've started the next installment of this series. I hope you all like it. RR if you want it to keep going And I know you do.

My Own Version of the Buffyverse 3

2004-10-04T14:35:09-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 46, Words: 113,279, Reviews: 144 Updated: 10-4-04, Published: 10-4-03
Status: Complete

NOT FADE AWAY is finally up! It's not the end, though. I'm BAAACK! Yes, it's finally here! The third installment of your favorite show. We've waited all summer for it! Come on in and enjoy!

My Own Version of the Buffyverse 2

2003-06-15T14:31:04-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 81, Words: 218,066, Reviews: 89 Updated: 6-15-03, Published: 9-27-02
Status: Complete

This is the sequel to My Own Version of the Buffyverse obviously. Read the first one for a summary if you've never read MOVotB before. Read this one for a refresher. Enjoy! RR if you want.

My Own Version of the Buffyverse

2002-12-27T10:13:05-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Chapters: 33, Words: 75,740, Reviews: 18 Updated: 12-27-02, Published: 12-27-02
Status: Complete

If you're a fan of my stories, you've already read this one. I'm reposting it because the original was messed. BA as always for the ones who haven't read this. Please RR again

Love or Life

2003-08-24T11:31:36-08:00

Author: CherryTwister
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Romance
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 15, Words: 14,775, Reviews: 143 Updated: 8-24-03, Published: 3-23-03
Status: Complete

Buffy goes to live with her aunt and uncle to in Sunnydale and love is the last thing she needs or is it?Completed

Life Changes

2002-05-11T09:03:30-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Buffy S.
Chapters: 31, Words: 53,790, Reviews: 34 Updated: 5-11-02, Published: 3-20-02
Status: Complete

Set in season 6, Buffy Willow, Xander and Dawn take a trip to New Orleans and meet someone that will change Buffy's life. Wackiness ensues after they get back. This is my 1st fanfic, please RR, and be kind. Previously Untitledhelp me out with a name

Just Human

2001-11-09T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Jill2
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 18, Words: 55,368, Reviews: 20 Updated: 11-9-01, Published: 11-9-01
Status: In-Progress

Angel comes back to Buffy. Won HALO-award/winter 2002 for "Best Future".

I'm Not Ready To Say Goodbye continued

2003-07-09T08:27:46-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 46, Words: 120,712, Reviews: 102 Updated: 7-9-03, Published: 11-2-02
Status: Complete

This is a continuation of I'm Not Ready to Say Goodbye. Just like the title says. The explanation is on the inside. Same story, just continued.

I'm Not Ready to Say Goodbye

2007-10-29T04:13:05-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 31, Words: 77,627, Reviews: 56 Updated: 10-29-07, Published: 8-24-02
Status: Complete

This has probably been done numerous times, but this is going to be just one more. A little R rated in places. It's a BA fanfic. That's all I ever write. Want a description, read the story. RR is you like.

Forever Begins Again

2003-09-03T12:45:44-08:00

Author: Isis FG
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst/Drama
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 25, Words: 64,122, Reviews: 179 Updated: 9-3-03, Published: 12-14-02
Status: Complete

BA fic - Total AU (no vamps, no slayers)...Angel breaks up with Buffy following their high school graduation. Years later he returns to reclaim his lost love. Epilogue Up! COMPLETE

Family ties

2005-12-14T16:50:30-08:00

Author: Alicia08
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Mystery
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 17, Words: 42,812, Reviews: 139 Updated: 12-14-05, Published: 6-15-03
Status: In-Progress

AU Buffy travels to a small town in search of answers to her heritage, but is distracted, when passion, lust and an undeniable attraction to a certain Angel consumes her. BA, WO, BR and hints of BS

Different Sides

2003-09-05T15:38:11-08:00

Author: CherryTwister
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/General
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 13, Words: 10,372, Reviews: 191 Updated: 9-5-03, Published: 5-6-03
Status: In-Progress

Prep Buffy and bad boy Angel have to work together on a school assignment. Will it be a start of a new relationship or just more hatred?

Dangerous Woman

2004-02-18T19:07:58-08:00

Author: Mad Kat
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 20, Words: 32,979, Reviews: 141 Updated: 2-18-04, Published: 9-2-03
Status: In-Progress

Totally AU, BuffyAngel fic, Buffy is engaged to one guy but loves another...

Close Your Eyes

2001-08-30T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Buffychick
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Angst
Chapters: 17, Words: 50,492, Reviews: 25 Updated: 8-30-01, Published: 8-29-01
Status: In-Progress

It's five years in the future...Buffy dreams that Angelus has returned and gets the entire gang involved, including bringing Angel, Cordy, Gunn and Wesley to Sunnydale, along with several other favorites! The end to Season 5 is altered a bit...Buffy neve

Buffy The Hostage

2003-05-29T09:40:23-08:00

Author: Blaze
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K+
Genres: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 14, Words: 10,008, Reviews: 70 Updated: 5-29-03, Published: 6-7-02
Status: Complete

AU: In a time where vampires are known to the world the human race live in fear. Buffy is taken as a hostage in the war but will she bring about the undoing of the leader of the vampire world? BAus BuffyAngelus

Forgiveness

2002-04-18T02:43:13-08:00

Author: Maria Y
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: K
Genres: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 40, Words: 101,657, Reviews: 89 Updated: 4-18-02, Published: 4-6-02
Status: Complete

Buffy never comes home after the 'Hell incident' in LA, still unable to face the loss of Angel

Anam Cara

2002-09-27T13:51:53-08:00

Author: Gem4
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama/Romance
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 14, Words: 97,687, Reviews: 28 Updated: 9-27-02, Published: 8-27-02
Status: In-Progress

It's time for Hank to learn the truth about Angel, but Hank has a secret of his own.

A Watcher's Slayer

2002-11-20T04:47:28-08:00

Author: DragonKatGal
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Angst
Pairing: Buffy S. & Giles, R.
Chapters: 17, Words: 22,692, Reviews: 22 Updated: 11-20-02, Published: 11-20-02
Status: Complete

*Complete* Giles is back in England, but something's making Buffy sick. Will the Gang work out what's causing it and how to fix it? B/G

9 Months

2002-07-29T17:53:29-08:00

Author: BuffyL
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 18, Words: 48,483, Reviews: 12 Updated: 7-29-02, Published: 7-20-02
Status: Complete

This is a prequel to My Own Version of the Buffyverse. A friend of mine wanted me to write a sequel, but nothing came to me except a prequel. RR and Enjoy!

Lonely No More

2003-06-09T13:23:36-08:00

Author: static-disturbed
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Drama
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 19, Words: 31,790, Reviews: 232 Updated: 6-9-03, Published: 12-31-02
Status: In-Progress

B/A. AU! Angel is a loner and Buffy is popular. Last Chapter up now. READ

HighSchool 007

2008-05-05T10:13:17-08:00

Author: JayJay88
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 35, Words: 19,701, Reviews: 98 Updated: 5-5-08, Published: 11-23-03
Status: In-Progress

AU fic Pike is alive. definitely BA! with a little Spike mixed in.. takes place in highschool Angel's a jock.. Buffy and Pike are the new kids with a secret.

The Slayer and the Slave

2004-04-21T09:24:34-08:00

Author: Diane LD
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Romance/Adventure
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 22, Words: 34,629, Reviews: 242 Updated: 4-21-04, Published: 7-14-03
Status: In-Progress

An AU BA story. On indefinite hiatus. Until I have the energy to massively REWRITE everything, I can't be proud of this story or continue it. Sorry, folks. We had a good run. I might come bach some day. 'Till then, cheers.

Splitting of Souls

2003-08-15T04:43:59-08:00

Author: DragonKatGal
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Adventure
Pairing: Buffy S. & Angel
Chapters: 26, Words: 43,347, Reviews: 642 Updated: 8-15-03, Published: 7-7-03
Status: Complete

*Complete* BTVS/AtS Crossover. S7/S4. Buffy feels Angel's soul leave his body and goes to LA to investigate. And just how does Connor fit into everything? Buffy/Angel. *ADDED: New!! Author's Note*

7 seas

2004-04-21T19:30:08-08:00

Author: lil Demon
Category: Buffy: The Vampire Slayer
Language: English, Fiction Rated: T
Genres: Drama
Pairing: Angel & Buffy S.
Chapters: 6, Words: 5,934, Reviews: 82 Updated: 4-21-04, Published: 6-17-03
Status: In-Progress

Major AU Angelus/Liam is a ruthless, murderous pirate until he makes the mistake of taking on one vessel and one very unusual passenger.