Deceit: The Slayer Chronicles

Prologue: Outside Los Angeles.

A young man stared out at the full moon. His followers were waiting for him, although they were busy planning their attack. He turned his back on the golden orb and strode inside the crypt, leaves crackling beneath his feet. As soon as he entered, everyone stopped in their tracks and stared respectfully at their leader.

The young man waved his hand and everyone continued their work. An old man approached him. "Sir?" the old man squeaked.

"Yes?" the obvious leader bellowed. The old man shuddered.

"Um, we have obtained some sections of the prophecies as you have asked." The old man told the leader timidly.

An evil smiled crossed the young man's handsome face. "Very good. Everything is going according to plan. Everything must be perfect. I will prevent the one vampire with a soul from regaining his humanity." A deep laugh echoed throughout the crypt. "It will be the end.."

Deceit: The Slayer Chronicles

Chapter 1

"So you're telling me that bitchy Slayer girl will help our buddy Angel here become human?!" Gunn began to laugh hysterically. "Next you're gonna tell me that the Slayer is just a little girl who plays with a pointy stick! Actually, that's not far off."

"Hey! I may be young, and it may be a pointy stick, but I know how to use it!" Serena threatened. "I know how to handle myself. You seem to forget that." Her fingers itched to grab a stake and show Gunn what she was talking about. "I saved your ass a few times! Let's see who can handle pointy sticks better?"

Gunn was about to reply, but Wesley cut in. "Gunn, Serena, please!" Wesley pleaded. "Not now." Serena rolled her eyes.

"How? How will she help me?" Angel asked, the curiosity and hope burning inside him.

"She has been sent to regain your humanity. That's all I know." The psychic demon replied, sipping his drink.

Angel swallowed, not believing his ears. He was going to be human, finally.

"Angel, don't get excited. You need to keep doing what you're doing. Or redemption will never come. But things should start heating up again." The demon bar owner warned. "Heating up?" Serena asked, becoming serious.

"Yup. Just stay on your toes. Someone doesn't want Angel human. They'll try everything to stop you." The demon sighed. "That's all I can say for now. How about hitting the mike, big guy?" the psychic demon asked Angel.

Angel shot him a dirty look. "No thanks. I think you answered our questions for the time being." He stood. "Ready to go?" he asked his crew.

"I am." Serena stood.

Cordelia shook her head. "I think Wes, Gunn, and I are gonna hit another bar." She read Angel's face. "Don't worry, we won't drink too much or be out too late, and we'll be careful, and if anything happens, we'll call you." Cordy jumped in before Angel could say a word.

"All right.We'll see you later!" Angel looked stunned, and began to walk towards the exit.

"Oh, Angel?" Angel turned. "Don't do anything that might turn you evil." Cordelia smiled.

Angel smiled too. "Never." He replied. Serena took his arm and they walked from the karaoke bar.