A/N: Hey everyone! This is my first fanfic, hope you enjoy it! Despite its "Complete" status, I might add a thing here and there to have a richer story. Don't hesitate to leave a review, I'm open to constructive criticism, especially since I'm not a native English-speaker. Thanks a lot for reading me!
An ingredient was missing. Ethan Rayne was furious. Without it, he would not be able to complete the spell. He was walking fast around the streets of Sunnydale, looking for the magic shop he knew was somewhere nearby.
He was as excited as a little boy on Christmas morning. The warlock could not believe his luck when he found that old spell book in a yard sale. Every other incantation in it was classic, basic stuff. But stuck between the pages, Ethan found a piece of paper folded in half. On it, the runes of a spell thought to be only a legend.
But somewhere between London and California, the sorcerer lost one crucial component: the scale of a Komodo dragon. Since he doubted he could buy one at the local pet store, his only hope was the magic shop.
As Ethan was about to turn around, believing he went past the street he was looking for, he heard the shout of a light and bubbly voice he only knew too well. A sarcastic laugh soon followed, and although he knew he should not, he still went ahead and peeked for a bit.
Discussing in front of the Bronze, there they were: his old friend Rupert Giles, and the Slayer herself. The girl was dressed to party, and seemed to beg her Watcher for something. A night off, no doubt. Sighing heavily, Ethan's rival nodded at the girl, who then smiled happily before entering the Bronze without even looking back at her disgruntled Watcher.
Ethan stayed a bit longer to spy on his nemesis. He soon had to retreat in the shadows though, since Giles was turning his head in his direction, like he had sensed his presence. When he felt it was safe, Ethan peeked his head again, watching every step Giles took towards his car, while talking to himself.
"Yes, enjoy it while it last Rupert. Soon, there will be no more Slayer to watch."
