Title: Quest 2/14
Author: Forsaken2003
Pairing: Spike/Xander
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I own none, all belong to Joss Whedon
Comments: Always welcomed!
Summary: A spin of Wizard of Oz. Xander makes a wish without realizing that it would affect his life forever.
Warnings/Spoilers: Alternate Universe

Beta's by: Whichclothes

Note: This story is a little out of my box so bear with me! =)

Part Two

Xander didn't remember falling asleep, but he had. Now he was being woken with a soft warm hand stroking his cheek. His mom never did that, she would either scream at him or throw something at his head. "Mom?"

"Time to wake up," a soft feminine voice said, the hand still on his cheek.

Cracking his eyes open Xander saw a pretty girl kneeling beside him. He suddenly noticed he was lying on the ground. How had he ended up outside? "Huh?" He allowed the stranger to help him up. "Um… hi? Who are you and where am I?" It looked like Sunnydale but it seemed… darker and somehow scarier.

She smiled at Xander. "I'm Tara the good witch of Sunnydale, Xander."

"How do you know my name? This doesn't feel like Sunnydale." Xander said with a shudder. Why did he feel a bit afraid? Something wasn't right here.

"It is Sunnydale, it's just not your Sunnydale. This is what you wished for isn't it?" Tara asked, confusion written on her face.

Xander matched her confusion. "Wish? I didn't wish to be in another Sunnydale. What the hell is going on?"

"You made a wish and it was granted," Tara explained. "Anyanka never gets them wrong."

"Anyanka?" Xander repeated. What kind of name was that? "Is that a genie? I didn't think genies got wishes wrong."

Tara smiled. "Anyanka is a vengeance demon. Though she has a tendency of taking on wishes that interest her."

"Well… it was awfully nice of her to take time out of her busy schedule to help me but she got it wrong. I didn't ask to be sent to some alternate universe. And I can't believe I'm in an alternate universe." Xander shook his head. "So if you could just call her and get her to pop me back to my reality that would be great."

"I'm afraid she can't do that. Anyanka cannot undo her own wishes," Tara informed Xander and watched him stand and begin to pace.

He bit his lip trying to figure this out. He was stuck in a different reality and some demon put him here. "Wait!" He turned to face Tara, pointing a finger at her. "You said you're a witch right? So you can do some wacky mojo and zap me back."

"I can't," Tara replied. "I don't have the power to reverse Anyanka's wish. But…"

"But what?" Xander said excitedly. A but was always good. He needed to get home. Sure, his life sucked but he had a plan, and the only way the plan would work was for him to actually be there.

Tara tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Rupert Giles might be able to help you. He's the local wizard."

"What's the difference between a witch and a wizard?" Xander asked.

"A wizard is much more powerful. Rupert is very respected in Sunnydale," Tara explained.

Xander nodded. Rupert Giles it was then. "So how do I get to him?"

"It won't be easy, Xander. This world has things you have never seen." Tara undid a chain from around her neck; a large emerald hung on it. She then placed it around Xander's neck. "This will help you when the time comes. But it is only to be used once and when the time does come you will have to make a choice. Do you understand?"

Xander nodding before saying, "No."

"You will." Tara smiled at him.

Suddenly the wind picked up so much that Xander was sure he would topple over. "What the hell?"

A woman no older than twenty-five appeared before them. She smiled at Tara. "Long time, sis."

"Amy," Tara said showing no emotion.

"Sis?" Xander repeated. "So, she's a witch too?"

Amy rolled her eyes, "Ladies and gentlemen we have ourselves a super genius."

Xander scowled.

"What are you doing here, Amy?" Tara asked. She stepped in front of Xander to protect him, but not before Amy saw the necklace around Xander's neck.

"You gave him the Amulet of Netwain?" Amy demanded taking a step closer to inspect the amulet.

Tara waved her hand and Amy froze. "You'd best be going now, Xander. You have a long way to go."

"Where am I going?" Xander asked his eyes never leaving Amy's unmoving form.

"In-to the woods. Rupert Giles's mansion is at the end of them. Remember Xander, this isn't your world," Tara said. "Be careful and I'll see you again."

Xander backed away, his eyes never leaving either witch. He couldn't believe he actually thought that. Witches. Crazy.

When Xander was out of sight Tara released Amy from her hold. "Leave him be."

"You think I'd hurt your mortal?" Amy said offended. "Why would I do something like that?"

"The amulet isn't yours," Tara stated.

Amy just grinned, "Not yet, sis." And then she was gone.