Saturday, November 05, 2011

Disclaimer: Please See Part One

A/N: Not betaed read at your own risk

Be Careful What You Wish For….

Part 25 Are you sure this is a good idea?

She sighed and moved to take the test. "Giles are you sure it's a good idea?" She so did not want everyone to know who she was supposed to be.

"It will help protect our people." He said softly."It may save this world. You can be a reminder of what this world could be."

Buffy nodded and sliced her hand. The blood dripped and the spell exploded. Buffy simply watched. She did not notice when Giles took her hand and wrapped her hand in his handkerchief.

He frowned at the deep cut. Clearly Buffy had not been thinking about anything but protecting her people. She was still blaming herself. He had worried about this and silently cursed TPTB for their cruel games. He hated leaving their old world but, deep down he knew if they stayed they would be dead. He had long ago sworn to die to protect humanity. That vow however did not include humanity murdering him or those he cared for. To his mind humanity had a part to play as well. Humans were not supposed to turn on their protectors and champions. When that happened they had the right to be free of their charges. Because to Giles mind the charges had chosen to fight on their own their betrayal was a dismissal of the slayers from their duty. D'Hoffryn was welcome to the humans of his old world. They were all fools who would become prey for the demons. Giles found it ironic that free will had been the key to the end of the slayers on Earth. Humans had walked into Twilight's embrace with eagerness and anticipation. It was also oddly fitting that D'Hoffryn fight Twilight. He was a demon and cruel but he had a sort of twisted idea of justice. Giles knew humanity would have a chance with him in charge. It might suffer horribly but, the demon lord needed humans to make his own existence have purpose. The Lord of Vengeance would for his own purpose champion humanity. Giles was also fairly certain that other champions would arise. He hoped that this time they were people who chose to fight. Because that was what enraged him the most humanity never accepted that Slayers had no choice but to fight for them. It was what made the murder of slayers so vile. They fought and died for humans who did not even care and who went out of their way to murder them. The spell began to glow and the room shook pulling Giles out of his thoughts. He noted Buffy looked annoyed.

"Giles this was a bad idea. I mean the place is going wonky."

"This is interesting. Ancient wards have been activated. "Their goblin host said."This bank was founded long ago by my people and with the protection of one of the greatest wizards of all time. Some call him the first wizard; he is legend in both this world and the Muggle one. It is only because of our connection to his house that the Ministry of Magic has never been able to control us completely or shut us down. It seems Miss Summers you are of the First Wizard's line. There is more happening as well. This is most interesting."

"I know, only I'm still not sure if it is a good thing or not. I mean I'm not royalty or nothing. I'm just me."

The parchment turned a brilliant gold. Ragnok looked down and said. "I believe that you are mistaken your majesty. There were legends and rumors but until now no proof in the form of true decedents. The line of the Pendragon's lives on in you as does that of Merlin Ambrosius. You are of his main line and you are heir to both."

Buffy sighed so much for keeping it under the radar why was it never simple? "I thought all wizards came from Merlin?" She tried to deflect the attention and power from herself." You said that."

"Yes, many of our so called pure blood families have connections to his line. He several children his eldest left this world with him. His youngest stayed as she was a slayer and chose to protect the people. She was killed in a fight with Dracula."

"Ok, so then maybe her children or her sibling's children should be the leaders of this society."

"They did become part of it. Or their children did. They were the founders of Hogwarts and the heads of several wizarding houses."

"Oh, so that's why..."

"Yes, you are of the elder line added with it the Pendragon line. Royalty has its place in society."

"Not seeing it really. I am an American. I not sure I should rule anyone. I have enough trouble with my own life."

The goblin laughed at this. "Then that is exactly why you should rule. You my dear don't want the job. Those who crave power are often corrupted by it. I do not think that will become an issue with you."

"Why not?"Buffy asked. "I could be evil and take over the world."

Once more Ragnok laughed. He had not been so entertained in decades. The smile on his face unnerved Buffy but she wanted to know why he as a stranger trusted her. "Because you do not seek to rule my child you will do it as a duty just as you will strive to protect this world. That will be what keeps you on the path of the light and it makes you our best chance at a future that is bright for all beings in this land."

Buffy suddenly felt a weight lift. This goblin had faith in her and her people to help them. It made her suddenly wanted to help and make this world she now found herself her own. Here this magical creature was showing he believed and trusted her. That was all she had really wanted back on their earth. While Buffy was certain some humans had appreciated their help yet so many cursed them and hunted them. They had become outcasts and the hunter the prey. She had tried so hard to save them all. A tear fell but she pushed it aside. Her own belief in her position was being restored by a magical creature. She went to his side and looked him in the eye. "I will try to do what is right and I promise not to forget your kindness and assistance this day."

Ragnok nodded. "I believe you. I shall tell my people of your coming if you so allow."

Buffy looked at Giles and he nodded then at the others. They all agreed with a nod. She looked at Ragnok and said. "I would be honored. Perhaps we could speak again after your people know of our arrival."

Ragnok nodded. "I will do what I can. Peace is best for all our people."

"Yes, it is." Buffy said. "I want peace. I would not judge by race only the actions of the people. I have no quarrel with the Goblin Nation. Your people are brave and true such allies would be welcome."

"We shall see." was the reply.

Giles smiled. Buffy was as always a natural leader. For all her protests she led instinctively. She was a true queen.

Ragnok looked at the assembled group. "Your presence will shake this world. I believe that it will be most interesting in the days to come. I must by law inform the Ministry within 24 hours of the results of inheritance tests. If you have shopping to do I would do that before the notification."

"Thank you. We have taken enough of your time. Your help was most gracious. Please give us at least 4 hours." Buffy said with a smile. "May you prosper in all your ventures?"

"May your enemies weep upon hearing your name," Was the solemn reply from Buffy, they left the goblin to consider the changes that would soon shake this world. He smiled. He bowed to them all and then led them over to a table with pouches of money." This should help with your shopping."

"Thank you." Buffy said once more with a bow. She then led the others out.

"I guess it's time to go meet the others at that wand place." Buffy said.

"Yes, I suppose we should go. I wonder what kind of wands we will get." Willow said sounding excited about the prospect. "It sounds almost as fun as trying to find our forms."

"Lord help us, we are doomed."Giles said with a smile his tone and words reminding them all of those long ago early days of innocence in Sunnydale.

TBC...