-1Chapter 2: From Past to Sunnydale
Faith and I had dropped out of high school. We finally could take it anymore. Besides we could always think of something else to do during the day. Something more fun.
The summer sun beat down on our naked flesh as we laid out on the beach. It was around 4 in the afternoon and I had planned a picnic for us today. She stretched out on her beach towel, her hair still wet from the ocean. I laid out beside her, just as wet, wearing only my swimming trunks.
"So mister what's for lunch?" she asked rolling over.
I smirked, "If I play my cards right, you." She slapped my arm and I winched in pain. It actually hurt. I frowned in thought.
"Oh come on, that didn't hurt. I've seen you get hit by a football player and you not even blink." She said catching my attention.
"No babe, it didn't hurt. Just something on my mind." Which was true. Perhaps the other slayer died and she had finally been called. If so where was her watcher, and would I have to come clean about who I am?
"Maybe I can keep you focused." She pulled herself on top of me and kissed me. Nothing could distract me from her lips. Not even all the evil in the world ready to kill us. I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her back. If she was the slayer, well it could wait till morning…or maybe lunch.
a few days later
We were at my apartment. Faith had moved in when I offered after her parents kicked her out. They didn't agree that she quit school. Of course they didn't care about her in the first place so it didn't really phase her one bit. Still I was happy she moved in. I had fallen in love, hard and fast.
I cooked dinner as she laid out on the couch watching TV. I worked down at the local factory, and made a good amount of money for us to live peacefully. Nothing could bring us down.
Someone knocked on the door. "I've got," Faith called getting up from the couch. I frowned. Who would be here this late. Unless it was a demon or vamp. Faith didn't know yet. I dropped the dishrag and left the kitchen as she opened the door.
"Faith, I presume?" A British accent greeted us at the door. I let out a deep breath recognizing the voice.
"Who's asking?" Faith replied turning to look at me. I hid my emotions. Tonight was not going to be a quiet night at home like we planned.
"I'm your watcher." she replied.
"Sorry lady, but I don't need a patrol officer." As she went to slam the door, the British lady stopped it and came in. At least she wasn't a vampire.
"Don't think of me as a patrol officer. More as your guide and source of information as you hunt at night." She said making herself at home.
"What are you going on about?" Faith asked. I came up and closed the door.
"Into every generation a slayer is born. To fight the forces of evil." She began but I cut her off.
"Perhaps I should explain." I turned to Faith knowing that this could break our relationship, but I had to tell her so she would know I was on her side. "At night there is a new kind of evil. Evils such as Vampires, demons. All sorts of bad things. You are a slayer. The Vampire Slayer. You alone have the power to fight these evil creatures."
She looked at me like I was crazy. However as I finished what I was saying she realized that I was telling the truth, or that I believed I was telling the truth. If only it was that simple.
"You mean to tell me, that I have the power to fight evil such as vampires and demons. Not to mention that vampires and demons exist." She touched my forehead in concern, "are you okay?" She asked.
"You should believe him. You are the chosen one." It was then that I heard the cutting sound of metal through air and felt the hair beside my ear shift. Faith's hand shot up and within her grasp was a dagger. "You see, only a slayer could do that."
"Are you crazy!?!" Faith waved the dagger around at the watcher. I grabbed her hands in mine before she took out the British ladies eyes.
"No I am not crazy. You just need to see for yourself." The lady set her bags down and I heard metal clash within one. Must have been full of weapons. Of course Faith then turned to me.
"How do you know about all this? Is this some gag? Did you two get together today and set this up?"
I shook my head and let out another breath. "No. This is real. I actually am one of the good guys. I help fight the vampires and demons. I have for a long time." She looked at me in shock. Then she began to pace around the living room. I stood next to her watcher and watched as she tried to understand what was going on.
"Okay so say that I believe you. Then what are you and who are you?" She asked pointing to us both. Her watcher stood and began to explain.
"I am your watcher. My name is Samantha and I am here to train you and guide you in the ways of slaying. I work for the watchers council in England. So does Silver. He is actually one of a rare few who protect the slayers as they learn their trade. Now that you have been called you will start your training. Silver will help of course." She said, Faith and I watching her.
"Of course I'll help. I'm not leaving her. No matter what you say." I was angry that she would even suggest that I might not stick around. I couldn't leave Faith even if my father showed back up.
She shook her head, " I would never suggest such a thing. I was only stating your status with the watchers council."
Faith then turned on me, "So you work for these uptight British freaks?" I shook my head and sat down.
"No, I don't work for them. Anymore at least. I used to be one of their hunters. When I lost a good friend of mine in the line of the work, I swore to leave the fighting to the slayers. Now I simply watch over them and train them." I smiled softly and ran my hand through my hair.
"Well now that we all know each other and what is to come in the next few days, how about that lovely dinner I smell burning." Samantha said. I cursed and jumped up rushing to the kitchen. Luckily the chicken was a crispy brown, slightly black on the bottom. Just my luck that I would burn dinner on our anniversary.
4 months later
I came too with one hell of a headache. 4 vampires stood guard over me. Samantha was tied up across the room, her head was bleeding badly. Faith was still out cold as the vampires gathered around. I struggled against my bonds slowly working them free. The head vamp got Faith to wake up. "Slayer, I'm going to enjoy this." He touched her cheek with his cloven hand. A growl escaped my throat. She backed away from his touch in disgust. He signaled to his minions who gather Samantha off the floor. Faith squeezed her eyes closed as Kakistos tortured Samantha to death. I fought against my bonds, finally breaking free and knocking away the around me. First thing first, free Faith.
Once Faith was freed from her bonds it was an all out battle to the death. Until Kakistos took matters into his own hands. Well he took Samantha's head into his cloven hands. We couldn't stop him as he crushed her skull in into mashed pile of slush. Blood sprayed us and something snapped in Faith. I could see it in her eyes as I pulled her into my chest. "Faith, run. Get out of here." She pulled herself together long enough to make it out the door.
A vamp tried to stop her, at least until I tackled it. I fought for as long as I could until they over powered me. The last I remembered was Kakistos laughing over me.
Over the next few weeks I served as his hound dog. He used me to hunt Faith down. I was able to trace her scent from the many guys she was with. A thick trail to follow. Each city we went through finding each guy left me hollow inside. How could the woman I loved be such a…I could never finish the thought. This must be how she's coping.
After a few weeks we traced her all the way to Sunnydale. Apparently they'd found her. Somewhere in the bad part of town in some sleazy motel. I had to warn her, protect her. First I'd have to get free from my bonds. Tonight was my night as Kakistos took all his vamps and headed out. It was now or never.
I broke free and ran from the abandon building. Her scent had faded from my memory but I had to do something. I remembered that Sunnydale was the home of the other slayer, Buffy. Perhaps she knew where Faith was. I didn't have to go far as the vamps followed close behind two girls. One blonde the other brunette. The two slayers, running from Kakistos.
I turned back around and did my best to catch up. Truth be told I hadn't healed right, with the lack of nutrition. I ran into Kakistos first. "How? Doesn't matter. I don't need you anymore." Before I could react, he stabbed me through the with a stake.
I stood in shock. I may be half-vampire, but I can't be reduced to ash. Didn't mean I couldn't die. Here I was laying in a pool of my own blood. Watching as Kakistos ran off to deal with the slayer, to deal with Faith. I felt like I was on fire. I couldn't breathe. It was like I was in hell.
This bright light came down on me and covered me. The ground rumbled and I felt my soul part from my body. I was in hell. I took someone's place. Maybe they would be able to do good. Someone to protect Faith. Don't let her fall. I didn't have the strength to hold my eyes open. I took my last breath.
Authors Note: So here was the next chapter. Hopefully you liked it and enjoyed it. This isn't the end for Silver and Faith.