Disclaimer: I don't own Buffy, Joss does, though I think he could be doing a better job with it all.
AN: This is the next Chapter in my Hidden Hero's Series. They need to be read in order to understand some of the references in this one. The order of the stories are Vampire Slayer Meet the Charmed Ones, Tales of The White Knight, and then The Secret Warren. Read those before you read The Battle For Humanity.
AN: this story will take place one year from The Secret Warren, Remember to read and review, like responsible readers
Almost Paradise
Somewhere in the realm of the Omega, three women watch the history of the world and the personal history of those in it unfold on their loam. They are the three sisters of fate, each strikingly beautiful. The youngest sister has long shimmering gold hair, that falls past her feet, and big silver eyes. Her gown is the color of the moon when it is full and at its brightest. The middle sister is as dark as the youngest is light, she has black hair that falls to her mid back, and shockingly blue eyes. Her gown is the color of fall, reds and greens and yellows explode all over it. The eldest sister is a mix of the younger two, her hair which on the top is shimmering gold and goes black as it pools at her feet and beyond, her eyes one silver and one blue are large and ancient. Her gown is the color of scarlet. The younger two come from her and she was here before time existed as time was one of her children. These are the weavers of fate and destiny.
The youngest slides her needle into the loam, then turns her silver eyes to her sisters. "A champion is born."
The oldest takes over. "One that will lead them,"
The middle sister continues. "in a battle that will end all battles."
They turn their eyes to the only person standing with them and speak as one. "You shall protect her, it has been written."
Tara turns from them as she speaks. "I know who you talk of, the Chosen Ones daughter. but she has so many that will protect her, what can I do?"
The youngest smiles, for she is far more compassionate then that of her sisters. "You will do what you must, we saw you give your blessing to the champion that bears your name, we heard your words. You hope her fate is kinder than yours. You now know that fate is neither kind or cruel it is what it is. Just as we are what we are, you will protect her."
The middle sister remained quiet, she didn't believe in telling to much of fate, the eldest however held sway and would reveal more
"The others shall need your help also, A prophecy has been born that effects them all."
"What prophecy?" Tara said as she faced the sisters again.
"That of the Chosen One and her Knight, will wage great battle on evil itself. The balancer will have the mark of the scales on her upper thigh and she will be charged with the balance of good and evil. That which does come from the Warrior chosen and that which does come from the Chosen Ones will merge and from them shall spring forth the unifiers."
Tara shook her head. "That which comes from the chosen one and her Knight, that is Tara Rose, you are saying she will lead a battle against evil," the sisters remained silent as they continued to sew, "The last part is about Dawn, but who is the warrior chosen? You can't send me to these people without answers."
The middle sister final spoke. "They must find the answer for themselves, it has also been written that the Key shall receive the powers of the Warren Witch, and she will become the most powerful Witch in the world. As it is written so shall it be done.
Summers House(Middle of night)
Dawn is sleeping peacefully in her bed unaware of the twist that fate had decided to take. Dawn slowly climbs out of her bed and down the stairs, she heads for the basement. Once down there she moves to the box of things Willow had asked them to store. Unseeing she removes the top of the box and removes a heavy book, on its cover is four interlocking circles with a pentacle at its center, The Warren Witches Book Of Shadows, the pages look worn. Dawn opens the book and then snapped awake. She looks around and then down at the book.
"How did I get down here? Oh this is Tara's book."
She gently touches the page as tears come to her eyes, she still missed Tara very much even a year later. She sits cross legged on the floor and turns to the first page in the book and reads aloud.
"The oldest of gods are invoked her, the great works of magick sought. Give me the power, give me the power, I want the power."
A fierce wind picked up and started blowing, Dawn backed away from the book just as a silver light exploded around her, she felt dizzy for a second then it was all gone. She shook her head, closed the book and took it back to her room, where she fell into a deep sleep. A faint silver light could be seen as Tara appeared in the room, she glided to Dawn and ran a hand over her hair and bent to whisper to her. "You have been given what was mine, treasure it always. Use it to protect the innocent, not to punish the guilty. Use it well sister." Then she was gone.
Hypeiron Hotel, LA- same night
Angel was sitting at his desk smiling at something Conner had said, when a flash of light caught his attention. He jumped to his feet and fell into attack mode, and launched himself at the Blond woman standing before him. She raised her hand and flung him back into his seat.
"Stop Warrior, I am here for a Purpose."
Angel shook his head. "Who are you?"
"We have met once before, I am not surprised you don't remember me, you were to lost in your grief to have noticed me. In my life I was called Tara."
Angels eyes widened. "Willow's girlfriend, but aren't you dead, we attended your memorial service."
"Gather your family, I only have time to say this once."
Angel followed Tara into the main lobby of the hotel, where the others were now gathered, she looked at them each in turn until her eyes fell on Conner, she sensed heart and courage coming from him, he would do.
"Yes, Angel to answer your question I am dead, I have been sent by the Fates to fulfill a prophecy."
Wesley looked at Tara. "What prophecy?"
She didn't seem to hear him, she was looking intensely at Connor, so Cordy stepped forward. "Hey dead lady, we asked you a question."
Tara turned to take them all in. "That which comes from the Warrior Chosen and that which does come from the Chosen Ones Shall Merge and from that shall spring forth the Unifiers."
Angel shook his head. "What does that mean?"
Tara looked kindly on him. "I can only tell you so much, the rest Connor must learn for himself."
"Me?" Conner said looking surprised
"I am about to tell you more than the fates would want me to, Conner you that which comes from the Warrior Chosen."
Angel looked upset. "So who comes from the Chosen Ones."
Cordy rolled her eyes and sighed. "Duh, Angel. It's Dawn She comes from Buffy."
Tara smiled. "Yes Dawn was made from Buffy, but she was also made from Faith. You the child of two vampires and the child of two slayers, will join and from your union twins will be born."
Now Wesley looked intrigued. "And from that shall spring forth the Unifiers."
"Yes, the twins shall be girls, one shall be a slayer, the other shall be the next in line to the Warren legacy. I have no more time here, you must send Conner to Sunnydale alone, this is important none must accompany him."
Angel shook his head but Cordy interceded. "All right Tara, but if one hair on his head is hurt, I will resurrect your ass and kick it."
Tara Faded from sight with a smile on her face, as Conner went upstairs to pack and Angel went to call Buffy and Xander and tell them when to expect him.
Sunnydale Cemetery
Dawn is patrolling with Xander and Buffy, and jabbering about Conner's visit. "Is he cute, do you know if he is cute?"
Buffy laughed, while Xander scowled. "Dawnie, I have never met Conner so I don't know if he is of the hot variety or not."
Xander mumbled. "The son of two vampires, what kind of person will he be."
"Xander," Dawn said with hurt in her voice, "I was made from two slayers, and Tara Rose is the daughter of a Slayer and the White Knight. We are good people."
At the mention of Buffy's six month old daughter, a Demon appeared and started attacking screaming to know where the baby is. He attacks with punches and fire balls. While he manages to knock Xander out, Buffy is also having a hard time dealing with it. He picks her up and throws her into a Tree, then turns to Dawn. Dawn lets out a yelp and throws her hands up waiting for the blow, when nothing happens she looks up to see the Demon frozen in place. Buffy limps over to her, and looks at her. "What did you do now."
T.B.C.
AN: Let me know if I should continue with the story, and if you would like to see Conner and Dawn sleep together and her get pregnant. In the next chapter Conner and Tara will be entering the picture, as Tara Explains about Dawns Power and gives them the prophecy, look for Leo to make a few Guest appearances.
By the way, I have mentioned a few times that Dawn came from both Buffy and Faith. Just take a leap of faith and believe that's the way it's been since Dawn was discovered as the Key.
