CHARMED
"A New Destiny"
This is a sequel to "Sharper Than A Serpent's Tooth"
(A Charmed/Buffy, The Vampire Slayer Crossover)
(This story is an AU story.)
by J. B. Tilton
email: aramath@isot.com
Rating: PG-13 (for language)
Disclaimer: "Charmed" and all related characters and events are the property of the WB television network, except for those characters specifically created for this story. This is a work of fan fiction and no infringement of copyright is intended.
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After helping Buffy save the world from The First Evil, Cole approaches his new "charge" to introduce himself.
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PREFACE
Cole Turner adjusted his tie and checked his suit once more to make sure everything was in place. Going to the mortal realm required that he look the part. He wasn't supposed to draw attention to himself and walking around in the gray robes most of them wore here would have made him stand out. He looked up to see three men walking toward him.
One was Trembor, one of his "teachers" among the Avatars. He was a good six inches shorter than Cole and always seemed to have a perpetual smile on his face. His goatee was immaculately trimmed and he usually stood with his hands folded inside the folds of the sleeves of his robe. Trembor had taught him a great deal since he had joined them. And he was unusually patient with Cole, something the former demon wasn't exactly used to.
The second man was Mellock, another of the teachers, though Cole had never actually studied under him. Mellock was as tall as Cole, but much thinner. He wore a goatee, just as Trembor did. Just as most of the Avatars did. Mellock's eyes were almost the exact same shade of green as Cole's.
The third man Cole had only met once. Lucan stood just less than five feet six inches. He was bald except for a fringe of hair that ringed his head like a halo. His hair and goatee were totally white and Lucan appeared to be ancient. Still, he moved with the fluidity and grace of a man in his prime. Time held little meaning in this place. And Avatars, like demons, didn't suffer the affects of time as humans did.
Together, these three men comprised the core of the Avatars. The leaders, if you will. Not so much leaders as guides and advisors. In truth, there really were no leaders in the traditional sense of the word. All Avatars knew their purpose. To keep a balance between good and evil so that neither became too powerful. But most of the Avatars looked to these three for guidance. If any Avatar had any questions they could approach any of these three at any time.
"I see you're ready to go," said Trembor, the perpetual smile still on is face.
"Yes," said Cole. "How do I look?"
"Like any other human," said Mellock.
"Good," said Cole. "It's been a while since I wore a suit and tie. When I was a lawyer it was important that I looked good. To instill confidence in my clients. I'm going to need that if I'm to accomplish this."
"I have faith that you will," said Lucan. "You're familiar with what your objective is?"
"I think so," said Cole. "Approach the Slayer and introduce myself so that he becomes accustomed to me. Let her begin to feel comfortable with me so that she'll be more ready to accept my instructions and guidance."
"Excellent," said Lucan.
"One thing I'm still not clear on," said Cole. "Why can't I just tell her who I really am? It's not like it's going to come as a surprise or anything. She's the Slayer. She's already familiar with the supernatural. Wouldn't it be easier if she knew I was an Avatar and that I was there to help her?"
"Maybe," said Lucan, "but we've found it's best to go slow. Let her get used to you and trust you some before you let her know too much. We don't have the best reputation in some circles. If she's been swayed by that reputation, she might just dismiss you out of hand. Trust me, Cole, this is the best way. Once she's used to having you around and doesn't see you as a threat you can tell her more."
"I guess so," said Cole. "She has had a pretty rough life. Hurt and betrayed by those closest to her. Loosing her mother and some of her closest friends against The First. Even having died twice. I guess it's best if we just take it easy at first."
"You both have much in common," said Trembor. "It's one of the reasons we chose you for this. You can identify with what's she's been through. That may help to establish the bond you're going to need."
"You still haven't told me what that is," said Cole.
"All in good time," said Mellock. "Right now you have only one goal. Learn about your charge. When you're ready, we'll tell you more."
"Okay," said Cole somewhat disappointed. It wasn't easy for him to just obey without knowing why. "I guess I'd better be going. She's alone right now. It will make approaching her easier."
"You'll do well, I have no doubt," said Lucan.
Cole vanished from the otherworldly realm leaving the three Avatar leaders alone.
"It's begun," said Mellock after Cole had left. "I hope we haven't made a mistake with him."
"We haven't," said Trembor. "I've spent a great deal of time with him. When it's time he will do what is necessary."
The three Avatars simply turned and walked back into the swirling mists of the realm they called home.
"A New Destiny"
This is a sequel to "Sharper Than A Serpent's Tooth"
(A Charmed/Buffy, The Vampire Slayer Crossover)
(This story is an AU story.)
by J. B. Tilton
email: aramath@isot.com
Rating: PG-13 (for language)
Disclaimer: "Charmed" and all related characters and events are the property of the WB television network, except for those characters specifically created for this story. This is a work of fan fiction and no infringement of copyright is intended.
* * *
After helping Buffy save the world from The First Evil, Cole approaches his new "charge" to introduce himself.
* * *
PREFACE
Cole Turner adjusted his tie and checked his suit once more to make sure everything was in place. Going to the mortal realm required that he look the part. He wasn't supposed to draw attention to himself and walking around in the gray robes most of them wore here would have made him stand out. He looked up to see three men walking toward him.
One was Trembor, one of his "teachers" among the Avatars. He was a good six inches shorter than Cole and always seemed to have a perpetual smile on his face. His goatee was immaculately trimmed and he usually stood with his hands folded inside the folds of the sleeves of his robe. Trembor had taught him a great deal since he had joined them. And he was unusually patient with Cole, something the former demon wasn't exactly used to.
The second man was Mellock, another of the teachers, though Cole had never actually studied under him. Mellock was as tall as Cole, but much thinner. He wore a goatee, just as Trembor did. Just as most of the Avatars did. Mellock's eyes were almost the exact same shade of green as Cole's.
The third man Cole had only met once. Lucan stood just less than five feet six inches. He was bald except for a fringe of hair that ringed his head like a halo. His hair and goatee were totally white and Lucan appeared to be ancient. Still, he moved with the fluidity and grace of a man in his prime. Time held little meaning in this place. And Avatars, like demons, didn't suffer the affects of time as humans did.
Together, these three men comprised the core of the Avatars. The leaders, if you will. Not so much leaders as guides and advisors. In truth, there really were no leaders in the traditional sense of the word. All Avatars knew their purpose. To keep a balance between good and evil so that neither became too powerful. But most of the Avatars looked to these three for guidance. If any Avatar had any questions they could approach any of these three at any time.
"I see you're ready to go," said Trembor, the perpetual smile still on is face.
"Yes," said Cole. "How do I look?"
"Like any other human," said Mellock.
"Good," said Cole. "It's been a while since I wore a suit and tie. When I was a lawyer it was important that I looked good. To instill confidence in my clients. I'm going to need that if I'm to accomplish this."
"I have faith that you will," said Lucan. "You're familiar with what your objective is?"
"I think so," said Cole. "Approach the Slayer and introduce myself so that he becomes accustomed to me. Let her begin to feel comfortable with me so that she'll be more ready to accept my instructions and guidance."
"Excellent," said Lucan.
"One thing I'm still not clear on," said Cole. "Why can't I just tell her who I really am? It's not like it's going to come as a surprise or anything. She's the Slayer. She's already familiar with the supernatural. Wouldn't it be easier if she knew I was an Avatar and that I was there to help her?"
"Maybe," said Lucan, "but we've found it's best to go slow. Let her get used to you and trust you some before you let her know too much. We don't have the best reputation in some circles. If she's been swayed by that reputation, she might just dismiss you out of hand. Trust me, Cole, this is the best way. Once she's used to having you around and doesn't see you as a threat you can tell her more."
"I guess so," said Cole. "She has had a pretty rough life. Hurt and betrayed by those closest to her. Loosing her mother and some of her closest friends against The First. Even having died twice. I guess it's best if we just take it easy at first."
"You both have much in common," said Trembor. "It's one of the reasons we chose you for this. You can identify with what's she's been through. That may help to establish the bond you're going to need."
"You still haven't told me what that is," said Cole.
"All in good time," said Mellock. "Right now you have only one goal. Learn about your charge. When you're ready, we'll tell you more."
"Okay," said Cole somewhat disappointed. It wasn't easy for him to just obey without knowing why. "I guess I'd better be going. She's alone right now. It will make approaching her easier."
"You'll do well, I have no doubt," said Lucan.
Cole vanished from the otherworldly realm leaving the three Avatar leaders alone.
"It's begun," said Mellock after Cole had left. "I hope we haven't made a mistake with him."
"We haven't," said Trembor. "I've spent a great deal of time with him. When it's time he will do what is necessary."
The three Avatars simply turned and walked back into the swirling mists of the realm they called home.