Title: A Night at the Karaoke Bar (1/2)
Author: Xandman2000
E-Mail: xandman2000@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: Until I make enough money to buy Buffy from Joss, I don't own it.
Summary: After visiting L.A. to help Angel stop Darla and Dru, the Scooby Gang relaxes by going to the Karaoke Bar.
Archive: Ask and it's yours.
Category: B/X
Feedback: Please. I don't want to beg, but I will if I have to.
Dedication: To all the B/X supporters including Dale, Jeff, Queen Angel, Chris, Lesely, many more. This one's for all of you.
Part 1
"I can't believe it. This has to be the most frightening thing I've ever seen."
"Me too Buff. Never would have expected this," Xander replied.
Their attention never left the stage. The sight before them was unbelievable. Cordelia was singing "I Will Always Love You."
Willow couldn't help but laugh. "Man I don't know who's worse. Her or Angel."
"Hey," Angel said. "I don't like singing. I only did it because we all agreed to sing something."
"Too bad you pulled the short straw first, eh Deadboy," Xander joked.
"Very funny."
"I know. I never run out."
"Let's just see how you do when you get up there," Angel whispered.
"I'm not scared. I did this a few times on my road trip a few summers ago. No one complained then, and they won't start now," he replied.
They focused their attention back to Cordy.
"And I will always love you."
The crowd clapped slowly as she curtsied as a thank you.
"Anya, you going next," Willow asked.
The former demon didn't reply, so she tapped her on the shoulder.
"What?"
"Are you next?"
Anya reaches into her ears and pulls out some cotton balls.
"I can't hear you. What did you want?"
"Never mind."
The host got up on stage and put his arm around Cordelia.
"Let's hear it one more time for the lovely Ms. Chase. You were smoking darling. We'll be back with more from the Sunnydale Six in just a moment."
He follows to the table the Scooby gang put together.
Cordelia greeted her friends with a smile. "How'd I do?"
They all exchange glances, wondering what to say.
"Uh, good Cordy. I can't wait to hear you sing again," Xander said.
Anya smirked, "Why? She was awful."
"Anya," Xander said sternly.
"What? It's true."
The Host whispered to Xander, "Quite a pill you have there."
"You don't know the half of it."
"So," The Host said. "Who's next with the vocals?" He looks at Buffy. "How about the slayer. Let's see if she's as good at singing as she is with fighting."
"No thank you," she replied. "I prefer to wait until all my friends embarrass themselves."
"I'll give it a whirl Mr. Lounge Lizard sir," Xander said.
"Are you always this funny, cause I like your sense of humor kid."
"I try"
"Come with me then, you too Cordelia. I figure I can tell you what I need to tell you what I saw when you were singing."
Cordelia responded "I hope it's nothing bad. Is there romance in my future."
The Host escorts them to the bar.
Buffy turned to Giles. "What did he mean by all that?"
"He's an Anagogic demon. He reads their minds and soul when they sing."
"Wow. Cool trick. I bet he's great at parties," Buffy replied.
Meanwhile at the bar…
"Looks like your boss is back to his normal brooding self. How'd you do it?" the Host asked.
"With help from my friends," she said while looking at Xander.
"We just had to smack him around a bit." Xander said. "Deadboy just needed a jolt of real life to go back to normal."
"Deadboy," the Host inquired.
Cordelia explained, "Xander's pet name for Angel."
The Host nods in understanding.
"So spill," Cordy asked. "What's the what?"
"You're going to have a tough time ahead. The visions will start to get to you, but as long as you have your friends, you'll be fine."
"That's it no romance?"
"Be patient, it'll happen when it happens," he answered. "Now to you big boy, what song will you be singing for us tonight?"
"Glory of Love by Peter Cetera" he answered.
"I see we have a romantic among us."
Xander blushed a little.
"Let's go to it Romeo." The Host led him to the stage. The Scooby Gang started cheering.
"Well let's hear a round of applause for Mr. Alexander Harris." Everyone claps again. "Go to it Lover Boy."
As the music starts to play Xander says, "This goes out to the woman I love."
Tonight it's very clear
As we're both lying here
There's so many things I want to say
I will always love you
I would never leave you alone
Sometimes I just forget
Say things I might regret
It breaks my heart to see you crying
I don't wanna lose you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
You'll keep me standing tall
You'll help me through it all
I'm always strong when you're beside me
I have always needed you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you've been dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
Just like a knight in shining armor
From a long time ago
Just in time I will save the day
Take you to my castle far away
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We're gonna live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
While Xander was singing…
Buffy walked to the bar where the Host was watching Xander.
"So you read souls and all that while people sing, huh?"
"I like to think of it as helping people find their destiny," he replied. "And I'm getting a lot from this fellow. His destiny is…well, I really shouldn't say anything until I talk to him."
"Is it bad?"
The Host doesn't say anything. He just looks back towards Xander. Xander has finished the song and everyone is clapping. He makes his way to the back bar to see the Host.
Buffy smiled, "I never knew you could sing like that."
He smiled back, "You never asked."
She turns to the Host. "Talk to him while I pick my song."
Xander watches her leave. "What's her deal?"
"Your future."
Xander looks worried. "Don't worry kid," he assured him.
Xander pulls up a stool.
The Host begins to explain, "For a long time now you've fought along side the slayer. Everyone thinks you should stay out of the way because you don't have special powers. But that's your strength Alexander."
"Xander," he corrected.
"Xander. Now let me ask you something? And be honest, because I'll know if you're lying to me. Why do fight?"
"Because I think it's worth fighting for. Saving the world and all that. Also because I don't want Buffy to do it alone."
"You love her. That's who the song was for. Wasn't it?"
Xander couldn't believe it. He knew. This guy's amazing he thought.
"Am I that obvious."
"No I just saw her while you were singing. Not the one your with now." He takes a deep breath.
"I'm going to tell you something I shouldn't. Your destiny lies with her," he said nodding towards Buffy.
"She just doesn't know it yet. But she will soon."
"But Anya. If I dump her, she'll…" Xander trailed off.
"Don't worry, she'll understand. She'll even help you get together with Buffy."
Buffy makes her way back to The Host.
"I'm ready to sing."
"Let's go little lady." He extends his arm. She accepts and he leads her to the stage, leaving a surprised Xander behind.
End Part 1
Author: Xandman2000
E-Mail: xandman2000@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: Until I make enough money to buy Buffy from Joss, I don't own it.
Summary: After visiting L.A. to help Angel stop Darla and Dru, the Scooby Gang relaxes by going to the Karaoke Bar.
Archive: Ask and it's yours.
Category: B/X
Feedback: Please. I don't want to beg, but I will if I have to.
Dedication: To all the B/X supporters including Dale, Jeff, Queen Angel, Chris, Lesely, many more. This one's for all of you.
Part 1
"I can't believe it. This has to be the most frightening thing I've ever seen."
"Me too Buff. Never would have expected this," Xander replied.
Their attention never left the stage. The sight before them was unbelievable. Cordelia was singing "I Will Always Love You."
Willow couldn't help but laugh. "Man I don't know who's worse. Her or Angel."
"Hey," Angel said. "I don't like singing. I only did it because we all agreed to sing something."
"Too bad you pulled the short straw first, eh Deadboy," Xander joked.
"Very funny."
"I know. I never run out."
"Let's just see how you do when you get up there," Angel whispered.
"I'm not scared. I did this a few times on my road trip a few summers ago. No one complained then, and they won't start now," he replied.
They focused their attention back to Cordy.
"And I will always love you."
The crowd clapped slowly as she curtsied as a thank you.
"Anya, you going next," Willow asked.
The former demon didn't reply, so she tapped her on the shoulder.
"What?"
"Are you next?"
Anya reaches into her ears and pulls out some cotton balls.
"I can't hear you. What did you want?"
"Never mind."
The host got up on stage and put his arm around Cordelia.
"Let's hear it one more time for the lovely Ms. Chase. You were smoking darling. We'll be back with more from the Sunnydale Six in just a moment."
He follows to the table the Scooby gang put together.
Cordelia greeted her friends with a smile. "How'd I do?"
They all exchange glances, wondering what to say.
"Uh, good Cordy. I can't wait to hear you sing again," Xander said.
Anya smirked, "Why? She was awful."
"Anya," Xander said sternly.
"What? It's true."
The Host whispered to Xander, "Quite a pill you have there."
"You don't know the half of it."
"So," The Host said. "Who's next with the vocals?" He looks at Buffy. "How about the slayer. Let's see if she's as good at singing as she is with fighting."
"No thank you," she replied. "I prefer to wait until all my friends embarrass themselves."
"I'll give it a whirl Mr. Lounge Lizard sir," Xander said.
"Are you always this funny, cause I like your sense of humor kid."
"I try"
"Come with me then, you too Cordelia. I figure I can tell you what I need to tell you what I saw when you were singing."
Cordelia responded "I hope it's nothing bad. Is there romance in my future."
The Host escorts them to the bar.
Buffy turned to Giles. "What did he mean by all that?"
"He's an Anagogic demon. He reads their minds and soul when they sing."
"Wow. Cool trick. I bet he's great at parties," Buffy replied.
Meanwhile at the bar…
"Looks like your boss is back to his normal brooding self. How'd you do it?" the Host asked.
"With help from my friends," she said while looking at Xander.
"We just had to smack him around a bit." Xander said. "Deadboy just needed a jolt of real life to go back to normal."
"Deadboy," the Host inquired.
Cordelia explained, "Xander's pet name for Angel."
The Host nods in understanding.
"So spill," Cordy asked. "What's the what?"
"You're going to have a tough time ahead. The visions will start to get to you, but as long as you have your friends, you'll be fine."
"That's it no romance?"
"Be patient, it'll happen when it happens," he answered. "Now to you big boy, what song will you be singing for us tonight?"
"Glory of Love by Peter Cetera" he answered.
"I see we have a romantic among us."
Xander blushed a little.
"Let's go to it Romeo." The Host led him to the stage. The Scooby Gang started cheering.
"Well let's hear a round of applause for Mr. Alexander Harris." Everyone claps again. "Go to it Lover Boy."
As the music starts to play Xander says, "This goes out to the woman I love."
Tonight it's very clear
As we're both lying here
There's so many things I want to say
I will always love you
I would never leave you alone
Sometimes I just forget
Say things I might regret
It breaks my heart to see you crying
I don't wanna lose you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
You'll keep me standing tall
You'll help me through it all
I'm always strong when you're beside me
I have always needed you
I could never make it alone
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you've been dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
Just like a knight in shining armor
From a long time ago
Just in time I will save the day
Take you to my castle far away
I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We're gonna live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
While Xander was singing…
Buffy walked to the bar where the Host was watching Xander.
"So you read souls and all that while people sing, huh?"
"I like to think of it as helping people find their destiny," he replied. "And I'm getting a lot from this fellow. His destiny is…well, I really shouldn't say anything until I talk to him."
"Is it bad?"
The Host doesn't say anything. He just looks back towards Xander. Xander has finished the song and everyone is clapping. He makes his way to the back bar to see the Host.
Buffy smiled, "I never knew you could sing like that."
He smiled back, "You never asked."
She turns to the Host. "Talk to him while I pick my song."
Xander watches her leave. "What's her deal?"
"Your future."
Xander looks worried. "Don't worry kid," he assured him.
Xander pulls up a stool.
The Host begins to explain, "For a long time now you've fought along side the slayer. Everyone thinks you should stay out of the way because you don't have special powers. But that's your strength Alexander."
"Xander," he corrected.
"Xander. Now let me ask you something? And be honest, because I'll know if you're lying to me. Why do fight?"
"Because I think it's worth fighting for. Saving the world and all that. Also because I don't want Buffy to do it alone."
"You love her. That's who the song was for. Wasn't it?"
Xander couldn't believe it. He knew. This guy's amazing he thought.
"Am I that obvious."
"No I just saw her while you were singing. Not the one your with now." He takes a deep breath.
"I'm going to tell you something I shouldn't. Your destiny lies with her," he said nodding towards Buffy.
"She just doesn't know it yet. But she will soon."
"But Anya. If I dump her, she'll…" Xander trailed off.
"Don't worry, she'll understand. She'll even help you get together with Buffy."
Buffy makes her way back to The Host.
"I'm ready to sing."
"Let's go little lady." He extends his arm. She accepts and he leads her to the stage, leaving a surprised Xander behind.
End Part 1