TITLE:
THE BODYGUARD 2 AUTHOR: STEPHEN HOWE
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All characters belong to Joss! He created everything! Set in season 5.B/X eventually (Is there any other?) Giles is
Buffy's watcher Starts off with the big battle with Glory then jumps two years
into the future. My take on what happens in the season final is just wishful thinking.
PG-15 for adult themes. OFFICES OF
DR.ROMANA CHAKIRA-HARLEY STREET. Jack is sat comfortably in the soft
leather chair as Dr. Chakira sets up her equipment. " I don't see why we
should go through this again Doc. I mean all's I need is a refill and I'll be
sweet!" She smiles a motherly smile at him."
Well Mr. Ryan there is usually a good reason why you've been taking more of the
prescribed drugs than you should and it's best if we find the cause before it
becomes too serious." She turns on a slowly strobing light and he sinks
into a deep sleep. As he does he fails to see her eyes turn black as
coal." Goddess Hecate work thy will make the lost one do the bidding of
thy loyal servant. Jack Ryan who art thou?" Jack's image changes with each
beat of the strobe, changing from the blonde bearded man to a dark haired one
then back again." My name is Jack Ryan and I work for the Council of
Watchers a benevolent society set up to defend the rights of mortals against
the coming darkness." Suddenly he spasms and grips the chair." No!
Who are you? What... My name is Alexa...ARGHH!" Chakira's eyes grow darker. "
NO! You are Jack Ryan! You were a member of the US Special Forces now seconded
to the Council after you helped defeat a gang of demons that tried to infiltrate,
and destroy, a marine base in Germany. You received a blow to your head giving
you serious headaches that I am helping you treat. You act as a Council
bodyguard protecting the lives of those that we consider our friends and
terminating those we wish." Jack's struggles cease and a calm smile
spreads over his face. " My name is Jack Ryan.. Gun for hire." SUNNYDALE. Buffy is walking towards he next patrol area
when she feels her spider senses tingle. She ducks just as she hears the sound
of a gun going off and feels the whip of its bullets path as it misses her. She
rolls to the left and takes cover behind a marble angel. She peers from behind
it and sees the policeman moving towards her." Come out Miss Summers and
I'll make it quick!" She rolls away as the angel is peppered with rounds
from his gun. He drops the empty clip and slams in a fresh one. "
Boy you guys really didn't learn anything from the whole Rodney King deal did
you?" She runs and dives behind a mausoleum as he tries to pick her
off." So I gather you ain't one of the boys in blue so just who
are..." She sees him morph into something else." I stand corrected,
what are you?" It strides towards the mausoleum and
grins. " We are of the brotherhood." His shot clips Buffy's ear and
she yelps." We are paid to terminate one Buffy Anne Summers, and we will
enjoy it after our failure the last time." Buffy wipes the blood from her ear and
exclaims. " What the hell are you..." Her eyes widen." The Order
of Takara!" Suddenly he is standing over her, his gun aimed at her chest.
" It is good you remember! Know I earn my rew...OOFF!" He is sent
spinning as Spike piles into him. He sits on his chest and pounds his head with
his fists. " I rescinded the contract a while back sport! I guess your
playmates didn't pass it on to you!" The
being flips Spike off and shoots him in the knees." New contract 'Sport'!"
He spits a mouthful of green blood on Spikes shirt, as the vampire lies moaning
on the floor. He then takes out a stake and prepares to sink it into Spikes
chest. " We remember you William the Bloody and we remember our brothers
and sister that died that day!" Before he can finish Spike off he sees a
metal bar appear through his chest. And his last words are. " We are many
and the fee is already paid! I die now but soooooon Soooo shall thee
Slayer!" He explodes in a shower of green goo. Buffy shakes of some of
the sticky membrane as she says. " Well that just about makes my millennium!
I can deal with the undead but when they start sending out hit... beasts to do
their dirty work I draw the line." THE MAGIC BOX. Giles is pacing back
and forth as Buffy finishes her tale." And Spike is okay I take it?"
Buffy nods." Yeah but it cost me $100 bucks and a promise to get his tomb
hooked up to cable for his help." Willow looks
through the books. " So whom have you pissed off... Lately, that would
want you so dead?" " Demon or human Cuz she has the knack
of being able to annoy all species." Dawn tells them. Buffy glares at her
but before she can answer Willow replies. " Wait till you've been around a
while longer then you'll know its not just mortals she pees off!" " Gee guys thanks for the vote of
confidence!" She turns to Giles. " So G-man what do we do now Cuz
after the last time we ran into these things I swore never to annoy the Order
again! They're like the freakin everyready bunnies of the hit world. You knock
one down and three more take their place!" Giles takes his
glasses off and places them down on the counter." Yes I think it best if
we inform the council about this. Maybe they have some connections that will be
able to talk to the Order and get the contract removed." He picks up the
phone and dials the number. " Oh and Buffy? I've asked you several times
not to call me that." The phone on the other end rings several times
before a cultured voice answers. " You have reached the Watchers Council
if you have official business please enter your authorization code after the
beep." Giles mumbles. " Good lord! As if computers are not enough now
even the watchers have this damned crap!" He punches in his key
code." Hello.. Rupert Giles... If you wish to report the termination of
your Slayer press 1, if you wish to report an apocalyptic occurrence press 2 or
if you wish to talk to the operator please hold on and you will be
connected." Giles shook his head." God I hate
bloody machines." Finally a human voice answered. " Ah at last! It's
Rupert Giles here could I speak to Quinten Travers please?" "
Connecting you now sir." " Hello Rupert to what do we owe this
call?" Giles replaced his glasses and told him. " Do you have any
connections to the Order of Taraka?" Travers hesitates." Don't tell me let me
guess. Your Slayer has a contract out on her. Again." It takes him only
seconds to realise there is only one person for this job." We have no
contacts with that group, however we do have someone that has dealt with
members of this group before. It may take a while before we can have him
operational though so I suggest she keeps her head down till then, we'll
contact you as soon as he comes available Rupert." " Thank you for your help
Quinten." " No need Rupert; her safety is our
highest priority... For now." He hangs up and Travers dials Dr. Chakira."
Chakira? How's our boy coming along?" " He's back under control Travers but
his attacks are getting stronger and more frequent. It would help if I knew
more on just how he came to us." Quinten temples his hands and makes a decision to include her in
on the secret." He was found, like his files states, in a navy seal team.
However no one outside of the base knew anything about him before he came to
our notice two years ago. It was as if he had just been born, but he has all
the knowledge and experience of a ten-year veteran plus he knew how to deal
with demons so we think he has fought them before and maybe a victim of some
type of curse. We were asked to help and realised his benefits as an asset so
we took him over.. For his own good of course. However he came to us he is a
godsend! One that is needed at the Hellmouth. So is he fit for duty or
not?" Chakira
realises in these times that every tool is needed in the never-ending fight
against the darkness. She puts aside any worries she has for the mans well
being and tells Travers." Yes he's fit; however there has been an anomaly
occur today. While I was deep probing him he revealed, briefly, another
identity. Same height and muscle structure, as would be expected, but he had
dark hair and brown eyes his features were different as well as appearing
younger." " Hm dark hair, brown eyes and younger?
Doesn't ring any bells ... He has been cleared though yes?" Chakira
affirms this and Travers continues." Prepare him and increase his dosage..
Just in case." END OF 2