Title: Have a Paranormal Christmas
Category: BTVS/Angel/WWE crossover
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I own nothing except the demented plotline. All BTVS and Angel characters belong to Joss Whedon. All WWE characters belong to the WWE.
Author Notes:
1) The main reason I wrote this story was that I felt Tara deserved to have an adventure of her own separate from the Scooby Gang and why not have it in the strangest place I could think of.
2) Set between "Wrecked" and "Gone" in Season 6 of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and immediately after "Provider" in Season 3 of Angel. As for the WWE elements, it mostly takes place in RAW-land circa 2002.
3) You don't necessarily need to know much about wrestling. In fact, things have changed significantly over the years. It's more of a backdrop for the action.
4) For clarification, 'Spike' will always refer to the wrestler Spike Dudley rather than the vampire William the Bloody.
Summary: The Dudleys Boyz' favorite cousin comes for a visit.
Chapter 1
"I can't believe this is happening," Jeff Hardy grumbled as he opened the door of the rental car.
"Look at it this way," Shane 'Hurricane' Helms said as he tossed his bags in the backseat. At least we won't be spending Christmas Eve stuck at the airport."
"I guess," Jeff sighed.
"We got our hotel reservations changed, and we got a trendy car. It's not only festive, it's also my favorite color," Shane grinned motioning to the automobile like a game show hostess presenting a prize.
Jeff simply stared at the olive green mini coop then glared at his friend. "Just get in the car."
They left the airport and merged with the bumper-to-bumper Los Angeles traffic. Shane turned to his friend, "Sorry we couldn't get home."
"Not your fault Mother Nature's against us," Jeff said as the car crept forward. "It's just Christmas is always a big deal with my family especially after Mom died. I've never really been away from home during the holidays. You know how this year's been. I was looking forward to seeing my dad, my dog..."
"Your brother," Shane reminded him.
"Good point," Jeff said.
"How about some tunes?" Shane suggested finding nothing but Christmas songs (of course). The last few strains of 'Silent Night' by Wilson Phillips faded as the DJ read the traffic report.
"Guess what, folks? In case you haven't noticed, rush hour's started early. If you haven't already left, you may want to take alternate routes. If you're already on the freeways, settle back. You may be there awhile. In the meantime, let's put on some music to get you in the holiday spirit. Nothing says Christmas in L.A. like a drag queen doing country."
"Please turn it to anything else," Jeff begged.
Shane fiddled with the radio controls for a bit then stopped. "Uh, Jeff. It's stuck."
Traffic stopped again as RuPaul belted out "With Bells On". Jeff closed his eyes, placed his forehead on the steering wheel and moaned, "I can't believe this is happening."