Part 7
The Magic Box
Sunday, May 20, 2001
2:30 am
Xander and Buffy finish explaining everything that happened with Dawn, her mom, and Spike. They are all silent.
"Buffy," Willow said softly. "I'm sorry."
"It's okay. As soon as Glory's gone, I'll be able to take the time to grieve. I have to be strong now."
"Buffy, you shouldn't allow yourself NOT to grieve," Riley said.
"I'm going to kill Glory in honor of my mom. It's the least I can do."
"We found some information on how to get rid of Glory," Giles said.
"What do we do," she replied.
"Giles," Xander interrupted. "I think that since we're nearing the big battle we could use some more heavy hitters. Should I get Angel here?"
Everyone looks at Xander shocked.
"I know. I'm not exactly part of the Angel fan club. But this is serious. We may need his help."
"Xander's right," Giles said. "Xander's right," he repeated. "Never thought I'd say those words."
"Ha Ha," Xander replied.
Giles tosses him the keys to his car.
"Hurry, we need to form a plan before tomorrow."
Xander catches the keys and leaves.
"As I was saying we found some crucial information to stopping Glory. The first is we now know the time she will be performing the spell."
"When," Oz asked.
"7:30 am tomorrow morning," Giles replied.
7-3-0, Buffy thought.
"And near as I can tell," Giles continued. "The Chosen One and her White Knight working as one can defeat Glory with the Sword of Regnier."
"What's that," Riley asked.
"In the early 1500s Regnier was a knight that blessed a sword and with a spell sent a demigod to hell. He worked along side his beloved. A slayer."
Buffy asked, "Do we have that sword?"
"Yes, I called the watcher's council. They'll be sending it. We should have it by this afternoon."
The alley behind The Magic Box…
Same time
Xander is walking to Giles' car when he hears a noise behind him. He turns around is attacked by two members of the Knights of Byzantium. Xander tries to fight them off, but fails one of them puts him in a Full Nelson as the other stands in front of him.
"You help protect the slayer and the key, for that you must die," the one holding said.
"Can't we talk about this," Xander said while trying to escape his grip.
"Hold him still," the other said.
He drew closer, sword in hand. He puts the blade against his face.
"Don't worry," he said. "This won't hurt long."
He backs up and prepares to stab him with the sword.
BuffywillsavemeBuffywillsavemeBuffywillsaveme, Xander thought.
As the knight prepares to strike, something attacks it. Xander takes the opportunity, he hits the knight behind him with the back of his head and rains punches on him. The knights both run out of the alley.
"Thanks Buff. I knew you'd-"
The attacker turns around, it's Faith.
"AHHH!"
"Would you chill Xand," Faith said. "I did just save your life."
"Sorry."
"Who were those guys," she asked.
"Knights of Byzantium," he answered.
"They the big bad, because they don't look tough."
"No, the Big Bad is worse."
"What is it?"
"A god," he answered simply.
"Wow. Glad I came. Where are the guys?"
"Inside the magic store. You may want me to go with you the last thing you want is them to tie you up when you get in there."
"My White Knight," Faith said.
"Sorry, Angel already dubbed me Buffy's."
"Damn."
The Magic Box…
"Okay, now we need a plan. We know she's going to perform the spell on the Hellmouth, so it will take place at school, at 7:30 Monday morning. How do get Dawn safe and Glory dead."
"We kick her ass like we do every big bad B," Faith said from behind her.
Buffy turns around slowly. "What the hell are you doing here?"
"Relax Buffy," Xander said. "She's here to help. She just saved me from two of those knight guys that attacked Buffy a few months back."
Buffy got out of her chair and went to Xander, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Look you guys come up with a plan while I go see if Deadboy wants to join the fun. Besides, he should be here for Joyce's funeral." He turns to leave, but goes to Buffy for a moment. "I'll be fine, Buff."
He kisses her on her forehead.
"Hurry back. We need you."
"I'll be back before you get the chance to miss me."
With that Xander leaves again for L.A.
Too late, Buffy thought.
Glory's Apartment…
Sunday, May 20, 2001
5:00 am
Dawn is sleeping the chair Glory tied her up to. Glory watches her sleep.
"At last brother, I have my key."
Ben appears from the shadows.
"Why are you doing this?"
"Because I want to go home. I've been stuck in this stinking town too long. I want out and I want my powers back to full strength."
"At what expense? Sending the world into a hellish dimension," he replied.
"Who cares? They're only human. The slayer may pose a threat, but a small one. She can't stop me. The countdown begins soon."
Dawn slowly starts to wake up. She looks around and realizes where she is.
"Crap, I thought it was a dream," Dawn said.
"No dear," Glory said. "It's a nightmare."
Dawn looks behind Glory and sees Ben.
"Ben," she said softly. "You're --,"
"Glory's sister," Glory finished for her.
"I'm sorry Dawn," he said.
"You mean your sister never told you," Glory asked. "She's known for months."
"I can't believe it," Dawn said. "You were so nice to me."
"Part of the act dear," Glory said.
"It WASN'T an act sister dear," Ben replied.
"How could you be nice and care about these…mortal beings? You weren't raised this way."
"I changed. People change."
"You're not people, you're a demigod. Don't worry brother dearest. We'll be home soon and you'll soon remember the way you are supposed to act. No go. I have business to discuss with my Key."
Ben huffs and leaves the room, slamming the door behind him.
"Only one person can stop her now, but she'll need all the help she can get."
Ben goes to his room and pulls out a phone book. He flips until he finds what he's looking for. He smiles and rips it out of the book, and leaves.
Hyperion Hotel
5:30 am
Angel woke up when he heard a loud banging on his door.
Whoever it is better need help, I've been up all night fighting those big ugly trolls Wolfram and Heart sent after me.
He opened the door and immediately wanted to slam the door, but he knew Xander had to be here for a reason.
"What do you want Xander," Angel asked.
"What's the matter Deadboy? Not happy to see me," Xander teased.
"Did you come here to make fun of me or is there a reason here?"
Xander suddenly got serious. "There's trouble."
"Buffy? Is she--,"
"She's fine. Sort of. Mind if we sit? It's been a long trip?"
Angel ushers Xander to his office. Xander gets inside first and sits down in his big chair. Angel lifts Xander by his collar and sits him in one of the chairs in front of the desk.
"What's going on,"
"You know we've been dealing with Glory for the past several months right?"
"Yeah. When you guys came last February, you mentioned that she was a god. She do something yet?"
"She got Spike on her side. Spike used a Buffy-bot to trick Dawn into following her to Spike's crypt."
"Why does Glory need Dawn?"
"She's the Key. Glory will use her to open all the demon dimensions to get home, but by doing that would turn the world into some kind of Hell."
"And you need my help. You could have called."
"There's more," Xander added. "The Buffy-bot, she…she killed Joyce. I tired to revive Joyce, but there was nothing I could do. I was knock out cold and when I came to, it was too late."
"Don't beat yourself up Xander. You would have done something if you could have. I know you would have."
"Thanks. We better get moving soon. Giles says we don't have much time."
"I'll call Wesley and Cordelia. I tell them to go to Sunnydale as soon as possible. I'm going back with you."
The Magic Box
Sunday, May 20, 2001
7:29 am
After a few hours sleep, the Scooby Gang were gathered around the table forming a plan.
"These Knights," Riley asked. "They human."
"Yes," Giles replied.
"Then how do we deal with them," Anya asked.
"Essentially," Giles started. "The plan is that Riley and the other soldiers will do what they can to take them down without killing them."
"We just need enough time for you guys to stop Glory right."
"Guys," Willow said.
"Of course. Pending if Angel is Buffy's White Knight."
"Guys," Willow said louder.
"What happens if it's not Angel," Riley asked.
"Then heaven help us."
"GUYS!"
This startles Giles. "What is it Willow?"
"What time is it," she asked.
"What," he glances at his watch. "7:30. Why?"
"Because it appears to be night time already."
Giles looks out the window. It is completely dark outside.
"Good Lord. It's begun."
"What's begun Mr. Giles," Tara questioned.
"Countdown to the end of the world."
End Part 7
The Magic Box
Sunday, May 20, 2001
2:30 am
Xander and Buffy finish explaining everything that happened with Dawn, her mom, and Spike. They are all silent.
"Buffy," Willow said softly. "I'm sorry."
"It's okay. As soon as Glory's gone, I'll be able to take the time to grieve. I have to be strong now."
"Buffy, you shouldn't allow yourself NOT to grieve," Riley said.
"I'm going to kill Glory in honor of my mom. It's the least I can do."
"We found some information on how to get rid of Glory," Giles said.
"What do we do," she replied.
"Giles," Xander interrupted. "I think that since we're nearing the big battle we could use some more heavy hitters. Should I get Angel here?"
Everyone looks at Xander shocked.
"I know. I'm not exactly part of the Angel fan club. But this is serious. We may need his help."
"Xander's right," Giles said. "Xander's right," he repeated. "Never thought I'd say those words."
"Ha Ha," Xander replied.
Giles tosses him the keys to his car.
"Hurry, we need to form a plan before tomorrow."
Xander catches the keys and leaves.
"As I was saying we found some crucial information to stopping Glory. The first is we now know the time she will be performing the spell."
"When," Oz asked.
"7:30 am tomorrow morning," Giles replied.
7-3-0, Buffy thought.
"And near as I can tell," Giles continued. "The Chosen One and her White Knight working as one can defeat Glory with the Sword of Regnier."
"What's that," Riley asked.
"In the early 1500s Regnier was a knight that blessed a sword and with a spell sent a demigod to hell. He worked along side his beloved. A slayer."
Buffy asked, "Do we have that sword?"
"Yes, I called the watcher's council. They'll be sending it. We should have it by this afternoon."
The alley behind The Magic Box…
Same time
Xander is walking to Giles' car when he hears a noise behind him. He turns around is attacked by two members of the Knights of Byzantium. Xander tries to fight them off, but fails one of them puts him in a Full Nelson as the other stands in front of him.
"You help protect the slayer and the key, for that you must die," the one holding said.
"Can't we talk about this," Xander said while trying to escape his grip.
"Hold him still," the other said.
He drew closer, sword in hand. He puts the blade against his face.
"Don't worry," he said. "This won't hurt long."
He backs up and prepares to stab him with the sword.
BuffywillsavemeBuffywillsavemeBuffywillsaveme, Xander thought.
As the knight prepares to strike, something attacks it. Xander takes the opportunity, he hits the knight behind him with the back of his head and rains punches on him. The knights both run out of the alley.
"Thanks Buff. I knew you'd-"
The attacker turns around, it's Faith.
"AHHH!"
"Would you chill Xand," Faith said. "I did just save your life."
"Sorry."
"Who were those guys," she asked.
"Knights of Byzantium," he answered.
"They the big bad, because they don't look tough."
"No, the Big Bad is worse."
"What is it?"
"A god," he answered simply.
"Wow. Glad I came. Where are the guys?"
"Inside the magic store. You may want me to go with you the last thing you want is them to tie you up when you get in there."
"My White Knight," Faith said.
"Sorry, Angel already dubbed me Buffy's."
"Damn."
The Magic Box…
"Okay, now we need a plan. We know she's going to perform the spell on the Hellmouth, so it will take place at school, at 7:30 Monday morning. How do get Dawn safe and Glory dead."
"We kick her ass like we do every big bad B," Faith said from behind her.
Buffy turns around slowly. "What the hell are you doing here?"
"Relax Buffy," Xander said. "She's here to help. She just saved me from two of those knight guys that attacked Buffy a few months back."
Buffy got out of her chair and went to Xander, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Look you guys come up with a plan while I go see if Deadboy wants to join the fun. Besides, he should be here for Joyce's funeral." He turns to leave, but goes to Buffy for a moment. "I'll be fine, Buff."
He kisses her on her forehead.
"Hurry back. We need you."
"I'll be back before you get the chance to miss me."
With that Xander leaves again for L.A.
Too late, Buffy thought.
Glory's Apartment…
Sunday, May 20, 2001
5:00 am
Dawn is sleeping the chair Glory tied her up to. Glory watches her sleep.
"At last brother, I have my key."
Ben appears from the shadows.
"Why are you doing this?"
"Because I want to go home. I've been stuck in this stinking town too long. I want out and I want my powers back to full strength."
"At what expense? Sending the world into a hellish dimension," he replied.
"Who cares? They're only human. The slayer may pose a threat, but a small one. She can't stop me. The countdown begins soon."
Dawn slowly starts to wake up. She looks around and realizes where she is.
"Crap, I thought it was a dream," Dawn said.
"No dear," Glory said. "It's a nightmare."
Dawn looks behind Glory and sees Ben.
"Ben," she said softly. "You're --,"
"Glory's sister," Glory finished for her.
"I'm sorry Dawn," he said.
"You mean your sister never told you," Glory asked. "She's known for months."
"I can't believe it," Dawn said. "You were so nice to me."
"Part of the act dear," Glory said.
"It WASN'T an act sister dear," Ben replied.
"How could you be nice and care about these…mortal beings? You weren't raised this way."
"I changed. People change."
"You're not people, you're a demigod. Don't worry brother dearest. We'll be home soon and you'll soon remember the way you are supposed to act. No go. I have business to discuss with my Key."
Ben huffs and leaves the room, slamming the door behind him.
"Only one person can stop her now, but she'll need all the help she can get."
Ben goes to his room and pulls out a phone book. He flips until he finds what he's looking for. He smiles and rips it out of the book, and leaves.
Hyperion Hotel
5:30 am
Angel woke up when he heard a loud banging on his door.
Whoever it is better need help, I've been up all night fighting those big ugly trolls Wolfram and Heart sent after me.
He opened the door and immediately wanted to slam the door, but he knew Xander had to be here for a reason.
"What do you want Xander," Angel asked.
"What's the matter Deadboy? Not happy to see me," Xander teased.
"Did you come here to make fun of me or is there a reason here?"
Xander suddenly got serious. "There's trouble."
"Buffy? Is she--,"
"She's fine. Sort of. Mind if we sit? It's been a long trip?"
Angel ushers Xander to his office. Xander gets inside first and sits down in his big chair. Angel lifts Xander by his collar and sits him in one of the chairs in front of the desk.
"What's going on,"
"You know we've been dealing with Glory for the past several months right?"
"Yeah. When you guys came last February, you mentioned that she was a god. She do something yet?"
"She got Spike on her side. Spike used a Buffy-bot to trick Dawn into following her to Spike's crypt."
"Why does Glory need Dawn?"
"She's the Key. Glory will use her to open all the demon dimensions to get home, but by doing that would turn the world into some kind of Hell."
"And you need my help. You could have called."
"There's more," Xander added. "The Buffy-bot, she…she killed Joyce. I tired to revive Joyce, but there was nothing I could do. I was knock out cold and when I came to, it was too late."
"Don't beat yourself up Xander. You would have done something if you could have. I know you would have."
"Thanks. We better get moving soon. Giles says we don't have much time."
"I'll call Wesley and Cordelia. I tell them to go to Sunnydale as soon as possible. I'm going back with you."
The Magic Box
Sunday, May 20, 2001
7:29 am
After a few hours sleep, the Scooby Gang were gathered around the table forming a plan.
"These Knights," Riley asked. "They human."
"Yes," Giles replied.
"Then how do we deal with them," Anya asked.
"Essentially," Giles started. "The plan is that Riley and the other soldiers will do what they can to take them down without killing them."
"We just need enough time for you guys to stop Glory right."
"Guys," Willow said.
"Of course. Pending if Angel is Buffy's White Knight."
"Guys," Willow said louder.
"What happens if it's not Angel," Riley asked.
"Then heaven help us."
"GUYS!"
This startles Giles. "What is it Willow?"
"What time is it," she asked.
"What," he glances at his watch. "7:30. Why?"
"Because it appears to be night time already."
Giles looks out the window. It is completely dark outside.
"Good Lord. It's begun."
"What's begun Mr. Giles," Tara questioned.
"Countdown to the end of the world."
End Part 7
