Title: Halloween Rewritten

Author: Settiai

Disclaimer: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and other related characters are all properties of Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, and other related corporations. No infringement is intended. This story, such as it is, was written as a sign of respect and love for the characters, the show, and their creator. I claim no ownership of the aforementioned show and characters.

Rating: PG

Summary: (100 Word Drabble) It's Halloween in Sunnydale, and--thanks to Ethan Rayne--everyone is turning into their costumes. Including an eleven-year-old Dawn Summers...

Feedback: Comments and helpful criticisms are always appreciated.

E-mail: settiai@teenmag.com

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Dawn shook her head as Buffy showed off her costume, a quiet giggle escaping her lips.

"What are you, a damsel in distress?"

The older girl grabbed a pillow from her bed, barely giving Dawn time to duck before it flew mere inches above her head.

"Like you're one to talk. What are you, an eleven-year-old slut?"

Dawn stuck out her tongue as she quickly backed out of the room.

"Of course not. I'm the Slayer."

The shoe Buffy threw at her embedded its heel in the wall.

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As screams rang through the night, Dawn quietly pulled out her stake.