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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Five AU – Destiny: Episode One

By

Celgress

"I am starting to realize that I can do nothing on my own. Everything that I start to build crumbles into nothing! It's safe to say that no matter what I try I fall so short. This unrelenting pride continues to widen the space between you and I."

"Is there any point in trying to change? No matter I do it always stays the same."

The Valleys (2011) Close Your Eyes

Thunder rumbled amongst the clouds. A gusty breeze stirred the long grasses. In spite of the turbulent atmosphere the night air was warm almost oppressively so. A single huge tree loomed over the savannah. The tree was old gnarled by age, yet it's branches still bore an abundance of rich, green leaves.

Buffy walked up to the giant and ran her hand along its' enormous trunk. She frowned discovering a deep gash. It appeared as if a limb had recently been hacked off.

"Feel it's pain sister" said a raspy voice. Turning ahead Buffy was confronted by the fearsome visage of the First Slayer.

"The broken branch must be restored, or all will be lost. See the Dark One cometh." The First Slayer said pointing at a new figure one that looked like a muscular, bald man, with black, empty eye sockets, who was made of white marble, wearing a black, flowing robe of what looked like undulating shadows.

"Who are you?" Buffy asked the newcomer as the First Slayer scampered behind her whining like a scolded animal.

"I am the Dark One, the Cause, Thrice Crowned, the overlord of the Wolf, Ram & Heart" the voice was a terrible whisper.

"Nice titles, do you have a name Mr. Whitie?"Buffy snapped back.

"I have many."

"Well throw out one why don't you?"

"Apsinthos"

Buffy awoke with a start. The nightmare was the first prophetic dream she had in months. Buffy's heart was racing, her head was pounding, she was covered in sweat and gasping for air. The intensity of the dream had taken her aback. It had been so long since she had such a vision, why now? Since defeating Naoikientan and saving her family several weeks ago everything in Sunnydale had been uncharacteristically calm.

"Buffy it is time to get up. You don't want to miss your first day of University" Her mother called from downstairs.

Whatever was the cause of her latest vision it could wait Buffy thought. Today was the start of a whole new chapter in her life. After everything that had happened recently Buffy felt she could us a fresh start. Part of her knew she still had to deal with the vampires Willow and Giles had become. She wasn't ready for that yet, eventually yes now no.

Throwing on a new outfit Buffy ran downstairs to get breakfast. The World was so full of possibilities. A new life awaited her.

London, England

The members of the Watchers Council sat around a large, ornate table. Each sat in a high back leather chair. Some were consuming England's favorite beverage, while others read the latest edition of the London Times. All were nearly as stuffy as they appeared.

"All right than" said a balding middle aged man. "On to our next order of business, a new Slayer has recently been activated in Sydney Australia. We currently do not have any agents in the field there. Who should we send as her Watcher?"

Before anyone could voice an opinion a series of loud bangs sounded overhead followed by the collapse of the ceiling. When the dust and debris cleared it was revealed the large ornate table had been broken in half. Standing in the rumble was a white & gray feminine figure. The figure resembled a living statue made of some ceramic like material.

"What is the meaning of this?" The Balding Middle Aged Man demanded. "We are the Watchers Council. Our proceedings will not be interrupted by any demonic ruffian off the street! Who are you? I demand your name, and why you are here!?"

"My name is Duspurei (pronounced Des-par-e-ah) she who brings despair" Duspurei said her voice betraying not a hint of emotion. "I'm here to kill you all."

Before any of the Twelve Council Members could so much as catch their breath Duspurei had executed each and every one of them. In one, continuous, fluid, wind milling, motion Duspurei spiraled around slitting the throats of the Council Members with her gleaming white, razor sharp, claws. The either ordeal was over in last than ten seconds.

"Too easy" Duspurei said looking down at her vanquished foes.

To Be Continued