Emma

The Vampire Slayer

1/1/2013

Owner: Charmed The Vampire Slayer

Disclaimer: Do NOT own Buffy the Vampire Slayer Created by Joss Whedon. I own Emma and the other characters you haven't heard of in the show.

Prologue

Willow and Tara became happily married and decided to continue living their lives in Sunnydale. They wanted to leave, but something was holding them back. They were both witches, so living in Sunnydale was probably best. Willow inherited the Magic Box after Giles had passed away and Tara is currently teaching as a language teacher at the new Sunnydale High. Buffy is still a vampire slayer but before he died, Giles and Buffy had found a prophecy saying that there will be a new vampire slayer; this slayer will be unique in that she will be half witch, half vampire. She will become the Ultimate Slayer. Once the Ultimate Slayer is discovered, Buffy being the current slayer will have to train the up-in-coming slayer. Dawn is now an adult and goes to the college UC in Sunnydale and sometimes helps buffy with the slaying. Xander and Anya also got married because their love is stronger than their issues. Xander is now head of the Building Operation of Sunnydale and Anya works as the second in command of the Magic Box. Willow and Tara decided they wanted to start a family, but didn't want to use magic to get it so they decided they would adopt a child mostly one that is young so they can grow happy together and be real parents. They saved up there money and bought a two story hose a couple blocks down from Buffy's house. Buffy and riley are married, buffy still works part time as a counselor at the new Sunnydale High, and Riley gave up his position in the Initiative and is now a surgical doctor at Sunnydale Memorial Hospital. Willow and Tara had made an appointment to see a social worker who was going to help them adopt a child.

This social workers name was Samantha Reynolds; Samantha had showed Willow and Tara a couple of children but they didn't feel the connection they were hoping for from any of them. They were about to lose hope when Samantha said there was one more child left that they might like. She walked out of the office and about two minutes later brought in a little girl that looked about three years old, with brownish blond hair, pale skin and dark blue eyes that instantly caught your attention. "Aww! She's so adorable what's her name"? Asked Tara "Yeah she is pretty cute and her name is Emma Harvard. She's very quiet but once she gets to know you she can get to be a lot of fun" she said giving Emma a smile, but Emma was to focused on willow. Once Willows green Eyes met Emma's blue eyes she instantly felt a strong pull towards her. It wasn't just a bond, but a magical connection. "Um Mrs. Reynolds may me and Tara have a talk in the hallway for a moment"? "Sure you can I don't mine one bit take as much time as you need she said waving them toward the hall". "Thank you very much Mrs. Reynolds. Oh no need to thank me and please call me Samantha".

"Okay thanks Samantha; come on baby I want to talk to you in private for a second" Willow said grabbing Tara's hand and pulling her out of the office and into the hall and gently closing the office door behind them. "What's wrong my Willow tree, are you alright? Asked Tara worry crossing her features "No no nothing is wrong Baby. Do you feel it? Do you feel the energy when were in the same room as that little girl. It's almost magical". She asked grabbing Tara's hands into hers. "Yeah, It's very strong I feel like I can never leave her, I want to be there for her for the rest of her little life sweetie. But what does it mean"? Willow leaned in a placed a soft kiss on Tara's lips; it means she's the one for us baby. She's our little girl, were meant to be a family. Do you agree? Asked Willow. "Yes sweetie I agree she's our little girl" Tara said giving willow a lop sided smile. "Yes?" Willow asked grinning ear to ear." It's a definite yes my willow Tree" said Tara "Yes it's a yes I love you so much tare were going to be great parents; I just know it" Willow squeaked leaning in and giving Tara a kiss then pulling back.

"Let's hurry and get back in there okay I'm officially back to reality and in serious mode" willow said putting on her resolve face. Tara let out a little laugh and clasped hands and walked back into the office sitting back down in their previous seats. "Samantha we would like to tell you something" said willow "Do you want to say it Tara or should I"? "You can do it sweetie your pretty over excited" Tara said smiling "well I can tell you have something really important to tell me" She aid putting her intense focus on the couple in front of her." She's the one for us Samantha" said willow excitedly." Really? That's fantastic! Completely wonderful; now the only thing left is for you two to sign the adoption forms".

Once the adoption papers were signed; Samantha decided to give Willow and Tara some alone time with Emma while she made copies of the forms. Before she walked out she placed Emma on Willow's lap then closed the door behind her. Emma stared at them intensely trying to figure these people, but for some reason she felt safe when she looked into there eyes. Willow gave Emma a smile and started to tickle her sides; Emma burst out laughing then had the happiest smile on her little face. Emma grabbed Willow's nose playfully which made willow laugh a little. Tara loved the sight of willow looking so happy and playing with Emma; she knew they were going to become a very happy family. "Emma sweet heart how would you like to become are little girl"? Asked Tara Emma nodded quietly then reached out and grabbed Tara's nose playfully causing her to laugh. Willow and Tara pulled her into a loving hug, but Emma didn't seem to like all the attention and gently backed out of the hug.

"She must not like all of the attention and she seems to get along with you two very well from what I've observed" Samantha said walking in and closing the office door behind her. "What do you mean she doesn't like attention? Willow asked worry crossing her face." I mean ever since Emma was assigned to us she's never been very talkative or playful; when all the other children are playing and having fun she's always in the corner by herself". "She's a very intriguing child for some apparent reason she doesn't like being the center of attention. I think everything that has happened to her might have caused this; it's very hard when a child loses her parents". She said "what happened to her parents"? Asked Tara "I mean what exactly happened to cause her to be sent here"? "Emma was with her parents when they were in a unexpected car crash; but the mystery is that when police and paramedics came the other car that supposedly crashed into them vanished into thin air. There wasn't any trace of the other car or anything. Luckily Emma was alright, but her parents didn't make it". She said sadness crossing her features All of a sudden Emma started to cry as though she understood everything they were talking about. "She likes the rock n' walk" Samantha said "Willow sweetie hand me Emma please? Tara asked holding her arms out towards the crying girl; Willow gently placed Emma in Tara's soft embrace. Tara started to rock Emma slowly in her arms trying to calm her down. "It's okay Emma; it's alright sshhh we will never hurt you. Your safe with us, we will always love you" Tara cooed in the distressed girl's ear. Emma quieted down and laid her head on Tara shoulder; when Emma was completely calm and asleep Tara sat back down in her previous seat next to Willow but was confused by the look of shock on Samantha's face. "Is something wrong Samantha"? Asked Tara Willow was too busy looking at Tara holding a sleeping Emma in in her arms that sight just brought tears to her eyes; but then she was brought out of her daze by Tara's sudden question and looked up at Samantha. "What? Oh no I'm fine it's just I'm surprised the whole time Emma has been here she has never been so calm with anyone let alone someone she just met; I guess that means she likes you two. I can already see a great bond in your future". She said smiling "I guess she does" said willow grinning ear to ear and patting the sleeping girls back soothingly. "The last thing you two have to do is sign both your names here and you will have full custody of Emma and she will officially become Emma Rachel Rosenberg MaClay"! She said Showing the couple were to sign and giving them two black felt tip pens.

Once they finished signing the rest of the papers they said goodbye to Samantha and thanked her for helping them find their little girl. They brought Emma to her new home and showed her around the house and her bedroom; they also invited the rest of the Scooby gang over to meet Emma. At first Emma was shy about meeting the scoobies but quickly got used to them. The gang enjoyed playing and getting to know the newest addition to the team. As the years went by Emma was very friendly and a nice, smart little girl. Willow and Tara realized she was half witch half Vampire. She was the one for the prophecy Emma was the Ultimate Slayer next in line to replace Buffy and Keep the slayer generation going.

CHAPTER 1

(Emma is now sixteen years old and goes to the New Sunnydale High school)

Emma is tossing and turning in bed and letting out little yelps of fear as her nightmare continues going through her mind. (In her dream). Emma watched as her father Lewis Harvard Is fighting against a large group of Vampires. He was a vampire but his Sire never completed the transformation before he staked him in the heart; he still had a heart beat and a soul. Instead of going on the evil side he fought for good; the Vampire Council disgraced him and wanted him gone. So they sent there strongest and most trust worthy vampires to hunt him down and kill him and anyone who took his side. Her father is out numbered greatly and is not winning the fight. One of the vampires pins her father down and another grabs a stake and… Beads of sweat start to form on Emma's forehead and start falling down her flushed cheeks as the nightmare is getting too much for her yelps of fear start to get louder and she clings to her mattress turning her knuckles white with the pressure.

(In Willow and Tara's Bedroom) Tara wakes up at the sudden noise and sits up in bed. Willow stirs a little and opens her eyes to see her wife sitting up in bed. "Hey baby is something wrong"? Willow asked sleepily "I think something's wrong with Emma; I can feel it she must be having another one of her nightmares". She says with a sigh," if those keep going on she's never going to get a good night sleep; she barley gets any sleep as is. I'm going to go check on her okay sweetie?" Tara says standing up and placing her robe over her night gown. "Do you want me to go with you"? Willow Asks starting to sit up when Tara puts her hand on her shoulder stopping her movements and leans down and places soft kiss on her lips. "It's okay I got it sweetie I'll be right back; so no need to get up". "Alright but when you come back I need to know the full story of what's wrong with my daughter" Willow says with her resolve face on. Looks even cuter when she's half asleep Tara thought to herself."Our daughter Will and I promise I'll give you a full report now lay back down you goof I'll be right back". Tara says walking out of the room. "I'm your goof" Willow whispers before falling back into a peaceful sleep with a gigantic grin plastered on her face.

As Tara Makes her way towards Emma's bedroom; she freezes in her tracks when she hears a frightful scream. Tara runs towards her daughters room and quickly opens the bedroom door; she see's Emma is in game face and has tears streaming down her cheeks. She walks over to her daughter and quickly wraps her in a hug and rubs her back as Emma sobs in her chest. "Its okay sweetie you're alright you just need to calm down. You're safe my baby girl you'll always be safe"; Emma looked up at her mom's face with golden eyes filled with fear and saw the reassuring smile. But her emotions were so out of whack right now she couldn't get out of game face and noticed she shredded up some of her sheets with her nails. Tara realized Emma might be having trouble getting out of game face by the way her daughter looked into her eyes. The only reason the change was kind of complicated was because Emma rarely was in game face; that was only when she was either patrolling or when her emotions got the better of her and she couldn't control her other half. "Are you having trouble changing back baby girl"? Tara asked placing the hair that was blocking Emma's face behind her ear. Emma nodded slowly as tears continued to fall down her cheeks.

Tara pulled Emma closer to her; remember what I taught you sweetie listen to my heart beat. You hear how it's in perfect harmony the beat stays one within the others. "Try to relax and focus on the beat and breathe with me so we can be as one, an equal unity". "Breathe in and out slowly make sure to stay at my pace". Tara says softly Emma follows her mom's instructions and focused on only her heart beat and took slow and calming breaths as she could feel her face retort back to its human faze. "Thank you mom I wouldn't be able to it without you". Emma says softly barely a whisper. "I'm sorry about the blankets". She says with a slight frown. Tara see's the slight a frown and puts her finger under Emma chin trying to guide it up to meet her gaze, but failed. "Hey hey It's okay,It's not your fault sweetie we can always replace them". Emma still didn't look in her mom's eyes Do you want to talk about it sweetie"? Tara asks "it's okay mommy, it was just another nightmare. I'll be okay I promise'. Emma takes a glance at her clock and reads that it's a quarter past four and backs out of the hug and stands up off the bed. "I should get up anyway Emma sighs; I have to train with Aunt Buffy this morning. She told me to be there before five am". "Are you sure sweetie? Maybe you should stay and rest; you haven't been getting enough sleep lately. You know with all the patrolling, training and school. Plus these nightmare that keep you from sleeping. Sweetie when was the last time you had a decent night's sleep"? "I'm sure mom, yes the only reason I don't get enough sleep is because I'm always busy. But I'm the slayer I'm not always going to have time to rest. It's my job to keep everyone safe in this town including my family". Tara gave Emma a very worried look, "mom please don't be worried I'm fine okay. How about when I come home from school today I take a nap and get someone to cover for me for patrolling tonight"? Tara gave Emma a weak smile but for Emma that still counted "Now please go back to bed I don't want you to be tired when you go to work today" Emma said giving Her mom a smile hoping that will make her less worried. "Plus I have to hurry and get ready I can't be late for training I'm on a tight schedule". "Okay sweetie I understand" Tara said trying not to push any further because she knew her daughter was very stubborn and got off her bed and made her way towards Emma's door. Just as Tara was about to walk out of Emma's bedroom Emma spoke up." Hey mom! Tara turns around Emma wraps her arms around her in a hug; 'I love you and thanks for being there for me, I know your worried but please don't be" Emma says as she places a kiss on her mom's cheek. "Love you more my sweet girl and I'll try not to worry as much but I'm your mom so I'm always going to worry about you' Tara said returning the kiss on Emma's cheek. 'I know mom, hey how about after I finish training with Aunt Buffy I try to meet up with you before first period. How's that sound"? Emma asked "that's sounds fantastic honey, I'll keep you up on that offer. Well goodnight Emma" Tara said giving Emma one last kiss on the cheek and making her way into the hallway. "Don't you mean good morning and not good night mom"? Emma says with a laugh 'when it's still dark outside me and your momma vote that it's still counts as night, now I'll see you at school and please try to it something before you go" Tara said "Yes ma'am" Emma says "good, now goodnight sweetie". "Goodnight mom" Emma says before her mom closes her bedroom door.

Walking into her bathroom to take a quick shower and to get her teeth and face washed. Then going back to her room quickly and throwing on her favorite training sweats and sneakers, putting her change of school cloths in her gym bag then grabbing her school bag and placing it over her shoulder. Making her way into the kitchen to grab her car keys of the hook and an apple before she left making her way to the magic box before she was overly late.

(At Magic Box)

Emma walked into the entrance of the magic box, placing her stuff behind the counter and making her way down the basement stairs were her and her Aunt Buffy always trained. 'Aunt Buffy are you here"? Emma called out but no answer came. Then Emma froze and listened as her hearing picked up on a slight creak. She looked at the corner of the room but saw nothing and turned back around. When all of a sudden buffy jumped out of the shadows and aimed a power punch in Emma's direction. Emma quickly put on her game face and grabbed Buffy's wrist throwing her the other direction then going into fighting stance. Buffy did a back flip then landed on her feet and turned toward Emma. "Great job! Using the technique I taught you"! Said Buffy enthusiastically "Thanks I've been practicing very hard on that one, I thought I was never going to get it right". Emma said a smile growing on her face from triumph in getting the move correct. The rest of the training session with Buffy was mostly one on one hand comeback.

While they were taking a break Buffy spoke Up "Emma you're getting better every day I'm very proud, you're doing way better than I did when I first became the slayer". "I'm not that great Aunt Buffy, I'm just trying my hardest to be as good as you. Which is completely impossible considering you were the first slayer". "Well I defiantly think you are a great slayer; you're not just any ordinary slayer you the Ultimate slayer. So you might not be the first Slayer but you are way better". Buffy said giving Emma a reassuring pat on the back. "Plus you are Ten times stronger than any regular slayer considering who your parents were". Emma's smile faded away a she got quite at Buffy's statement. Buffy was confused at first but then it hit her why Emma suddenly got quiet she had brought up her dead parents. "Oh my gosh I didn't realize what I said at first. Emma I'm so sorry; I didn't mean to bring that up I know it's a hard subject for you'. "Sometimes I don't even know how to keep my big mouth shut". Said Buffy in an irritated voice mostly upset at herself for bringing up the worst possible thing. "Its okay Aunt Buffy you didn't mean it; so just calm down I'm not upset at you" Emma said softly switching out of game face trying to keep her emotions in check. :Well um I'm just going to go Aunt Buffy" Emma said walking up the stairs and out of the basement. Emma got her gym bag from behind the counter and went into the restroom to change out of her training cloths.

Buffy walked out of the Basement soon after Emma left and saw Willow switching the closed sign to open. Willow turned around and noticed Buffy standing there; hey 'Buffy How'd training go this morning"? Willow asked giving Buffy a cheery smile. Buffy was about to say something when she was cut off when Emma walked into the room changed into her school cloths, gym bag in hand school bag on shoulder. "Hi momma' Emma said as she walked up to willow to give her a kiss on the cheek and a good morning hug. ''Hi sweetie, how did training go this morning"? Asked Willow Emma smile faltered into a frown at the remembrance of what had happened during training. "'It was just great momma"! Emma said very frustrated and stormed out of the magic Box without another word. Willow was really confused at how Emma just reacted when she asked how training went and turned towards Buffy. "Buffy what happened to make Emma so upset? Did something happen during training this morning you want to talk about"? Willow asked very seriously "Okay Will just please don't be upset with what I'm about to tell you okay". Buffy said not even meeting Willows gaze, she felt guilty enough for what happened. "Just tell me buffy I won't be upset". Said Willow honestly "I might have accidently brought up Emma's dead parents" Buffy said sheepishly "Buffy you didn't you know how that makes Emma feel; first it was the nightmare and now this"! Willow flinging her arms up in the air frustrated. "I'm sorry Will I was telling her she was becoming a very good slayer and that she was better than any old slayer because of her parents were. I didn't know it was going to hurt her this bad, but I swear it was an accident I'm super sorry willow". Buffy said very Sincerely "Look buff it's alright okay it was a mistake and people learn from them. I don't blame you for anything it just she keeps having nightmares about when she was in that car accident and about her parents and whenever there mentioned it just bothers her. Maybe because she never really mourned there death or even knew what happened until we told her when she was 12yrs old". But for sure buffy it was an accident and maybe we have to have a chat with her when she comes home from school, I just hope she's not too upset". Willow said frowning slightly. "Thanks so much for understanding will, but I should get going I don't want to be late for work this morning my boss will totally go crazy if I'm late again". Buffy said giving willow a hug and hurrying out the Magic Box.

(Back with Emma)

Emma's storming out of the Magic Box when someone bumps into her. "Watch were you're going"! Emma snarls and turns to face the mystery person who so happens to be Dawn. "Whoa Emma calm down; I'm sorry who put you in a mood"? Asked Dawn Sorry for being rude Aunt Dawn but I can't talk I'm not in the mood Emma says looking through her bag trying to find her car keys. "Where's my stupid keys"! Emma says out loud starting to get really frustrated. Dawn could tell something was really wrong with Emma if she seemed so upset and Dawn being Dawn had to get to the bottom of it. She placed her hand softly on Emma shoulder "Emma what's wrong? I've never seen you so angry before do you want to talk about it? It might make you feel better". "There is nothing to talk about cause there is nothing wrong because I'm totally fine". Emma says very sarcastically. "DARN IT"! Emma yells as she throws her bag on the ground causing everything to tumble out. Standing up quickly She punches her car door putting a huge dent in the side. She bangs her fist on the car with a loud bang and lays her head on the window. Dawn makes an effort towards Emma but Emma speaks up. "Don't come any I don't want to hurt you''! She says as the anger and rage that is building up inside turns into tears that start streaming down her cheeks. "You're not going to hurt me Emma your to good for that; I know you way to well" you wouldn't harm anyone you really cared about"! Dawn says grabbing Emma by the shoulders, turning her around and pulling her in to a loving hug. "Emma what's wrong? Please tell me you know you can talk to me always right I might be your aunt but were also best friends". Emma gently pulls herself from Dawns grasp I really don't want to talk about it Aunt Dawn! Emma says wiping her tears with the sleeve of her shirt.

"Are you sure you don't want to talk about it"? Dawn asks Looking Emma straight in the eye. "Yes I'm positive Aunt Dawn! there is really nothing wrong I'm okay alright'? Emma says trying to end this conversation but knows Dawn is only going to keep pressing on. "Well it doesn't look like your hand is okay"! Dawn says seriously pointing towards Emma's right hand. Emma looked down and noticed her hand was bleeding from various cuts lining across it from punching the car, looks like two of her fingers are broken also. "OH I didn't even notice or feel any pain I suppose my emotions got the better of me and blinded what was really important; but I'll be fine" Slayer healing will kick in soon". Emma said kneeling down opening her gym bag and pulling out a First Aid kit. Emma cleaned her cuts quickly and wrapped her hand up in a bandage while Dawn watched her every move making sure it wasn't serious. "There we go all better" Emma says with a sigh of relief; Dawn helps Emma pick up all her stuff from the ground and back into her school bag. Dawn hands Emma her school bag and a pair of keys fall out, I found your keys said dawn playfully as she hands them to Emma. Thanks Emma says as she takes a glance at her watch, "Great I'm late for school! I told my mom I would meet her before class starts" Emma said feeling angry all over again but then just lets it go like her momma (Willow) told her. Emma walks to the driver side and opens the back door and puts her gym and school bag then closes it and goes to the front seat and starts the car." Do you need a ride to UC campus Aunt Dawn"? Emma asks "Yeah thanks" says dawn jumping in the front seat. Emma hopes in the driver seat then makes sure everything is situated before driving away.