Have no idea how I managed to delete that comment *smacks forehead

TSCC/Dark Angel

Post John's jump forward. The Pulse happens after the jump but doesn't stop the machines.

Sarah somehow comes into contact with Zack and he decides to stick with her, using her as a cover and is eventually converted to her cause. With his help, they gather several of the other escapees to train and build and army for the resistance.

Or

Burn notice / BtVS

Michael/Buffy

No one expects a zombie hoard on their first date.