Title: Earthly Possessions
Author: PNS*
Notes: Wanted to write a fic with my name, not me as a character. I also love Groo and wanted to write a Cordy/Groo story with a twist.
Chapter 1
Pandora North Star left the castle and took a deep breath. The air still seemed stale, after months of the priests being gone. She looked beyond the gates into the village where human and Deathwa Clan members mingled together, humans no longer their slaves. Pandora shuddered, remembering when she too was a slave. But now she was a Queen.
Landok nodded to the queen from his post. He was a trusted guard of her husband, the King Groosalugg. Of course Groosalugg trusted him, because his previous princess had trusted him.
Try as she might to be his only love Pandora knew he would always love the great and brave Cordelia. She didn't mind though, because Groo was a nice man and he had saved her during one of the uprisings.
She picked the herbs that she had been looking for, from the lush hillside then went back inside. One of Groo's advisers slipped out of the throne room, leaving the young king with a perplexed expression.
"What is wrong my king?" Pandora asked putting down the herbs.
"My advisors have found a book in the archives that worries us."
"What does the book say?" Pandora sat down in her throne and took one of the king's hands. He was grateful that he could talk to her of matters of the state, something he couldn't with many. She had been part of a secret group of humans that had tried to educate and riot, but now it wasn't necessary thanks to Cordelia and Groo.
"The book talks about a great darkness that will sweep across the land when the land is unbalanced, as it is now, in the throws of change. The only one who can stop it is the earth warrior."
"What is the earth warrior?"
"I believe is the warrior friend of Cordelia."
"Of course he is," Pandora sighed under her breath. "Well have someone send for him."
"I am afraid it is not that easy." Groo bit his lip and Pandora could see he was very perplexed. He squeezed her hand and furrowed his brow. "My queen, you know that you have powers…"
"Yes, all queens of Pylea have powers." She agreed.
"You are the only one who can go retrieve him across the dimensions. If I send someone else they are likely to get lost. Your powers will guide you to him. I would not ask but we have no time…"
"Leave Pylea?"
"It is ok if you do not want to, we will find a way to overcome this. I shouldn't have even asked."
"No Groo, it is alright. My kingdom needs me. I shall go." she said trying to sound confident. Inside she was trembling.
"Landok will come with you of course. He has visited their world before. You shall embark tomorrow."
Later that night Pandora laid awake, wrapped in Groo's arms. She didn't have the heart to tell him how afraid she was. Would he think less of her? She wished she could be like Queen Cordelia…Oh Goddess she would be meeting her! Pandora shifted in bed, wide awake. She was afraid and excited, jealous and happy to be seeing the woman her king was devoted too. In the back of her mind she wondered if she could learn something that would make him forget Cordelia.
Groo stirred behind her, his hand roaming and resting around her again. "My queen?" He murmured quietly. "Are you alright? Is there anything I can do?"
"I'm fine. Just wakeful."
"You are not worried about tomorrow are you?"
"No. Of course not. I completely trust you and Landok. It will be a great adventure." She turned and smiled to reassure him then closed her eyes.
"You will contact me won't you?"
"Yes, of course." Pandora looked into Groo's deep, warm brown eyes, full of concern.
"I wish I could go instead."
"You are too important. Pylea needs you. They kissed and he helped her up onto her horse.
"I suggest we go south to find the portal my Lady." Landok suggested as they rode out.
"I am completely in your hands." Pandora said helplessly. They rode for awhile in silence. Suddenly Pandora felt a chill go up her spine and she knew. "We are close." she said in a low tone. "I can feel it."
"Well you shall my queen. Earth and Pylea are close dimensions. It is natural for you to feel it."
"What is Earth like Landok? Will I like it?"
"I think you will. Earth is full of humans. It is very different than Pylea. They have one sun and there are many tall houses. Things are dark and there villages all have many names. It is confusing."
"Oh." Pandora looked towards the shimmery ellipse that they were coming upon. This was the deciding moment. Briefly she wondered if she would ever see her world again. Dismissing the thought as silly, she plunged through the mantle between worlds.
The first thing she noticed was the air. It smelled horrible, and it was dark, night in this world. She had to cover her ears at the intrusion of noise. Landok brought his horse up to hers and gently pried her fingers away.
"You will get used to it soon enough Queen. Best you pay attention and follow me." Landok walked his horse down the street. Drawing her cloak closer around her Pandora followed.
"Where are we going?"
"To find my cousin Krevlorneswath. I can sense him. He will lead us to the warrior we need."
"That makes sense." They walked through the city, not really noticing the stares they were getting. It's not every day you see a man and woman on horses wearing leather, swords, and jewels. And it's not everyday demons and ex slaves see skyscrapers.
"This is the place." Landok pulled up in front of a large, pale stone building.
"Hyperion Hotel." Pandora read, without thinking. Then she did a double take, shocked she could read the foreign language. Landok got off his horse and she slid down off of hers, and lead it to the doors. Landok knocked on the door and it was opened by a young woman.
"Well that's a demon of a different color. Come on in."
"Hello Princess Cordelia." Landok bowed.
"Oh! You are Cordelia. Oh hello!" Pandora embraced a slightly confused Cordelia.
"May I introduce to you the Queen of Pylea, Pandora North Star."
"Oh. Come on in. Hey Angel! We've got company!"
"Sh. You'll wake the baby." Angel hissed, coming down the stairs. "Landok?"
"And this is Pandora North star, the new queen of Pylea."
"It is an honor to meet a warrior as great as you." Pandora curtsied.
"Is that my cousin I hear? Well I didn't expect a family reuni9on this soon." Lorne said, coming from another room.
"Why don't we sit down. I'm sure you are hungry and tired from your journey." Angel suggested, leading them into the kitchen of the hotel.
A few minutes later they were all sitting with cups of tea all around.
"Angel?" They looked up to see Fred in the doorway. "Sorry to bother you. I'll go."
"Do I know you?" Pandora stood up.
"Probably not."
"No, I do. You are the slave that got away."
"Fred, meet the new Queen of Pylea."
"I saw you once, but I was never as brave as that."
"New queen? How many they go through." Gunn skidded to a halt in the doorway. He gave a curt nod to the others, not taking his eyes off the Queen.
"Pandora, Gunn. Gunn Pandora." Cordy said. "Now why are you here?"
"We have come because Pylea is in great need of the warrior. That is you…Angel. A great darkness is sweeping to country soon, and you are the one prophesied to stop it." Pandora looked him in the eye. "Will you help us?" He looked on the verge of saying no. Pandora could read it, not just the blimps from his mind, but his expression.
"Your child will be safe in Pylea. I swear."
"It would be nice to see Groo." Cordelia said.
"Please Angel? Your nature should tell you what to do." Landok pleaded.
"Fine. Tomorrow morning we leave." Angel snapped, standing so abruptly that tea spilled from the mugs. He left the room.
"Don't worry about him, he's had a rough couple of weeks." Cordelia said grabbing a paper towel to wipe up the mess. "We should probably call Wesley."
"Call? Is that a magic way of getting in contact with your friend?"
"No."
"Is he far?"
"Not really."
"Could we walk then?" Cordelia hated to disappoint the eager girl, and after all she was queen. "Sure. Why don't I give you some warmer clothing." Pandora looked down to her cloak and skimpy, jeweled outfit, then back at Cordelia.
"That might be a good idea." Pandora smiled.
"So does this mean I have to come along? I'm not so keen on seeing mother."
"Cousin, we need all the help we can get." Cordelia led Pandora out, leaving the others to discuss the situation.
Gunn sat in thought, looking at the spot where the princess had been. He had to admit he felt something when he met her, but he had to remember she was married, and from another dimension.
After Pandora changed they left the building and headed towards Wesley's apartment.
"I can not get over your houses." Pandora said in awe, craning her neck to see the tops of the buildings, in the dark. "How many stairs there must be."
"They don't use stairs. There's this whole thing called technology, and science that does it. It's like magic. Sort of. I guess." Cordelia shrugged.
"I bet we could use some of that technology in Pylea." Pandora said, gazing at a car as it sped down the street. "Horse?"
"Made of metal."
"He still loves you." Cordelia almost stopped in her tracks.
"Huh?"
"Groo. He talks about you constantly."
"I knew him for a couple days."
"You left an impression." Pandora smiled to show she had no hard feelings. "How much further?"
"A couple blocks." Pandora marched forward and Cordelia sighed as she hurried to catch up.
"Hey Wesley. Open up." Cordelia rapped on Wesley's apartment door.
"Just a moment." He came to the door after a minute looking disheveled with a pink face. Cordy and Pandora exchanged a look and suppressed giggles. No matter what universe, guys don't change.
"Wesley, meet Pandora North star, Queen of Pylea."
"Good to meet you."
"Cordelia, will you fill your friend in. May I ask of you a favor? I told my King I would call him and I should do it soon because time moves fast in Pylea."
"Of course it does." Wesley murmured to himself, making not. "Right this way." Pandora stood in front of the mirror Wesley pointed too while he conversed with Cordelia.
"Mirror, let me see the truth of what I see in my mind's eye." Pandora waved her hand over the mirror and it clouded, then cleared. She gasped and the others looked up.
Most probably, at least a day had passed in Pylea. Pandora watched as Groo, with an army faced an opposing force of strange furry men.
"Invaders from the neighboring lands. Pylea is home to few species capable of this." Pandora said, seething. Cordelia and Wesley watched her transform in front of their eyes. "We have not a moment to lose." She moved away from the mirror and whistled loudly. "The horses are coming. I assume you don't have a metal horse?"
"Car? No."
"We'll take them back to the Hyperion. Then we will find a portal."
"Don't we need a spell?"
"No. I can move you through. The Queen of Pylea possesses special powers."
"Shouldn't remembered." Wesley smacked himself off the head. Pandora pushed them out the door and when they got downstairs the horses were waiting. Pandora hopped on one and pointed for Wesley to get on the other. He turned red and looked down. Cordelia rolled her eyes and got up. Pandora helped Wesley onto the back of her horse and they took of down the street. Cordelia prayed that she didn't see anyone she knew as they galloped down the streets.
"Stay." Pandora said when they were back. "I will get the others." She headed into the building and ran into Gunn.
"Hey. Slow down there Queenie."
"The invaders are in Pylea. We have no time to lose." Pandora said. "Can you find the others? We need weapons and supplies."
"Yeah. You know where the kitchen is. The weapons are in the room next to the kitchen at the bottom of the stairs." Gunn shook his head as he walked away. There was something about that girl that made him automatically obey orders.
A few minutes later everyone was outside the hotel. Angel had pulled the car around so they could follow the horses. He looked none to happy, with the baby in one hand and a battle ax across his lap.
"I'm sorry Angel, but a greater cause is in need of you."
"Yeah, heard it before." Angel said, feeling bad after that he had snapped at the Queen for doing what she had to do.
They looked like some kind of strange parade going down the street, as fast as the horses would allow. Pandora prayed that she would find the portal soon, waiting for the tickling sense. She could feel the distress of her king without having to see him. She could feel it, for the kingdom was part of her now, the poor slave girl-queen.
It seemed like forever until Pandora signaled for them to stop. "I feel it. Everyone, come to me and take hands. I will follow in the rear. They lined up and Angel muttered about his car. Landok nodded at Pandora and started the chain.
Everything was over in a minute and instead of the familiar Pylea, Pandora found herself still in LA. She looked around and saw Gunn, standing next to her, looking just as shocked.
"What just happened?"
"We were left behind," she said. "I don't know why." She reached forward trying to feel the portal again. "the air is cold."
"Damn!"
"What?"
"I remember Wesley talking about something like this last time. The spot can turn cold. My guess is that we overloaded it, and it wore out halfway though."
"But I should have been able to get through. I'm queen?" Pandora said in frustration.
Author: PNS*
Notes: Wanted to write a fic with my name, not me as a character. I also love Groo and wanted to write a Cordy/Groo story with a twist.
Chapter 1
Pandora North Star left the castle and took a deep breath. The air still seemed stale, after months of the priests being gone. She looked beyond the gates into the village where human and Deathwa Clan members mingled together, humans no longer their slaves. Pandora shuddered, remembering when she too was a slave. But now she was a Queen.
Landok nodded to the queen from his post. He was a trusted guard of her husband, the King Groosalugg. Of course Groosalugg trusted him, because his previous princess had trusted him.
Try as she might to be his only love Pandora knew he would always love the great and brave Cordelia. She didn't mind though, because Groo was a nice man and he had saved her during one of the uprisings.
She picked the herbs that she had been looking for, from the lush hillside then went back inside. One of Groo's advisers slipped out of the throne room, leaving the young king with a perplexed expression.
"What is wrong my king?" Pandora asked putting down the herbs.
"My advisors have found a book in the archives that worries us."
"What does the book say?" Pandora sat down in her throne and took one of the king's hands. He was grateful that he could talk to her of matters of the state, something he couldn't with many. She had been part of a secret group of humans that had tried to educate and riot, but now it wasn't necessary thanks to Cordelia and Groo.
"The book talks about a great darkness that will sweep across the land when the land is unbalanced, as it is now, in the throws of change. The only one who can stop it is the earth warrior."
"What is the earth warrior?"
"I believe is the warrior friend of Cordelia."
"Of course he is," Pandora sighed under her breath. "Well have someone send for him."
"I am afraid it is not that easy." Groo bit his lip and Pandora could see he was very perplexed. He squeezed her hand and furrowed his brow. "My queen, you know that you have powers…"
"Yes, all queens of Pylea have powers." She agreed.
"You are the only one who can go retrieve him across the dimensions. If I send someone else they are likely to get lost. Your powers will guide you to him. I would not ask but we have no time…"
"Leave Pylea?"
"It is ok if you do not want to, we will find a way to overcome this. I shouldn't have even asked."
"No Groo, it is alright. My kingdom needs me. I shall go." she said trying to sound confident. Inside she was trembling.
"Landok will come with you of course. He has visited their world before. You shall embark tomorrow."
Later that night Pandora laid awake, wrapped in Groo's arms. She didn't have the heart to tell him how afraid she was. Would he think less of her? She wished she could be like Queen Cordelia…Oh Goddess she would be meeting her! Pandora shifted in bed, wide awake. She was afraid and excited, jealous and happy to be seeing the woman her king was devoted too. In the back of her mind she wondered if she could learn something that would make him forget Cordelia.
Groo stirred behind her, his hand roaming and resting around her again. "My queen?" He murmured quietly. "Are you alright? Is there anything I can do?"
"I'm fine. Just wakeful."
"You are not worried about tomorrow are you?"
"No. Of course not. I completely trust you and Landok. It will be a great adventure." She turned and smiled to reassure him then closed her eyes.
"You will contact me won't you?"
"Yes, of course." Pandora looked into Groo's deep, warm brown eyes, full of concern.
"I wish I could go instead."
"You are too important. Pylea needs you. They kissed and he helped her up onto her horse.
"I suggest we go south to find the portal my Lady." Landok suggested as they rode out.
"I am completely in your hands." Pandora said helplessly. They rode for awhile in silence. Suddenly Pandora felt a chill go up her spine and she knew. "We are close." she said in a low tone. "I can feel it."
"Well you shall my queen. Earth and Pylea are close dimensions. It is natural for you to feel it."
"What is Earth like Landok? Will I like it?"
"I think you will. Earth is full of humans. It is very different than Pylea. They have one sun and there are many tall houses. Things are dark and there villages all have many names. It is confusing."
"Oh." Pandora looked towards the shimmery ellipse that they were coming upon. This was the deciding moment. Briefly she wondered if she would ever see her world again. Dismissing the thought as silly, she plunged through the mantle between worlds.
The first thing she noticed was the air. It smelled horrible, and it was dark, night in this world. She had to cover her ears at the intrusion of noise. Landok brought his horse up to hers and gently pried her fingers away.
"You will get used to it soon enough Queen. Best you pay attention and follow me." Landok walked his horse down the street. Drawing her cloak closer around her Pandora followed.
"Where are we going?"
"To find my cousin Krevlorneswath. I can sense him. He will lead us to the warrior we need."
"That makes sense." They walked through the city, not really noticing the stares they were getting. It's not every day you see a man and woman on horses wearing leather, swords, and jewels. And it's not everyday demons and ex slaves see skyscrapers.
"This is the place." Landok pulled up in front of a large, pale stone building.
"Hyperion Hotel." Pandora read, without thinking. Then she did a double take, shocked she could read the foreign language. Landok got off his horse and she slid down off of hers, and lead it to the doors. Landok knocked on the door and it was opened by a young woman.
"Well that's a demon of a different color. Come on in."
"Hello Princess Cordelia." Landok bowed.
"Oh! You are Cordelia. Oh hello!" Pandora embraced a slightly confused Cordelia.
"May I introduce to you the Queen of Pylea, Pandora North Star."
"Oh. Come on in. Hey Angel! We've got company!"
"Sh. You'll wake the baby." Angel hissed, coming down the stairs. "Landok?"
"And this is Pandora North star, the new queen of Pylea."
"It is an honor to meet a warrior as great as you." Pandora curtsied.
"Is that my cousin I hear? Well I didn't expect a family reuni9on this soon." Lorne said, coming from another room.
"Why don't we sit down. I'm sure you are hungry and tired from your journey." Angel suggested, leading them into the kitchen of the hotel.
A few minutes later they were all sitting with cups of tea all around.
"Angel?" They looked up to see Fred in the doorway. "Sorry to bother you. I'll go."
"Do I know you?" Pandora stood up.
"Probably not."
"No, I do. You are the slave that got away."
"Fred, meet the new Queen of Pylea."
"I saw you once, but I was never as brave as that."
"New queen? How many they go through." Gunn skidded to a halt in the doorway. He gave a curt nod to the others, not taking his eyes off the Queen.
"Pandora, Gunn. Gunn Pandora." Cordy said. "Now why are you here?"
"We have come because Pylea is in great need of the warrior. That is you…Angel. A great darkness is sweeping to country soon, and you are the one prophesied to stop it." Pandora looked him in the eye. "Will you help us?" He looked on the verge of saying no. Pandora could read it, not just the blimps from his mind, but his expression.
"Your child will be safe in Pylea. I swear."
"It would be nice to see Groo." Cordelia said.
"Please Angel? Your nature should tell you what to do." Landok pleaded.
"Fine. Tomorrow morning we leave." Angel snapped, standing so abruptly that tea spilled from the mugs. He left the room.
"Don't worry about him, he's had a rough couple of weeks." Cordelia said grabbing a paper towel to wipe up the mess. "We should probably call Wesley."
"Call? Is that a magic way of getting in contact with your friend?"
"No."
"Is he far?"
"Not really."
"Could we walk then?" Cordelia hated to disappoint the eager girl, and after all she was queen. "Sure. Why don't I give you some warmer clothing." Pandora looked down to her cloak and skimpy, jeweled outfit, then back at Cordelia.
"That might be a good idea." Pandora smiled.
"So does this mean I have to come along? I'm not so keen on seeing mother."
"Cousin, we need all the help we can get." Cordelia led Pandora out, leaving the others to discuss the situation.
Gunn sat in thought, looking at the spot where the princess had been. He had to admit he felt something when he met her, but he had to remember she was married, and from another dimension.
After Pandora changed they left the building and headed towards Wesley's apartment.
"I can not get over your houses." Pandora said in awe, craning her neck to see the tops of the buildings, in the dark. "How many stairs there must be."
"They don't use stairs. There's this whole thing called technology, and science that does it. It's like magic. Sort of. I guess." Cordelia shrugged.
"I bet we could use some of that technology in Pylea." Pandora said, gazing at a car as it sped down the street. "Horse?"
"Made of metal."
"He still loves you." Cordelia almost stopped in her tracks.
"Huh?"
"Groo. He talks about you constantly."
"I knew him for a couple days."
"You left an impression." Pandora smiled to show she had no hard feelings. "How much further?"
"A couple blocks." Pandora marched forward and Cordelia sighed as she hurried to catch up.
"Hey Wesley. Open up." Cordelia rapped on Wesley's apartment door.
"Just a moment." He came to the door after a minute looking disheveled with a pink face. Cordy and Pandora exchanged a look and suppressed giggles. No matter what universe, guys don't change.
"Wesley, meet Pandora North star, Queen of Pylea."
"Good to meet you."
"Cordelia, will you fill your friend in. May I ask of you a favor? I told my King I would call him and I should do it soon because time moves fast in Pylea."
"Of course it does." Wesley murmured to himself, making not. "Right this way." Pandora stood in front of the mirror Wesley pointed too while he conversed with Cordelia.
"Mirror, let me see the truth of what I see in my mind's eye." Pandora waved her hand over the mirror and it clouded, then cleared. She gasped and the others looked up.
Most probably, at least a day had passed in Pylea. Pandora watched as Groo, with an army faced an opposing force of strange furry men.
"Invaders from the neighboring lands. Pylea is home to few species capable of this." Pandora said, seething. Cordelia and Wesley watched her transform in front of their eyes. "We have not a moment to lose." She moved away from the mirror and whistled loudly. "The horses are coming. I assume you don't have a metal horse?"
"Car? No."
"We'll take them back to the Hyperion. Then we will find a portal."
"Don't we need a spell?"
"No. I can move you through. The Queen of Pylea possesses special powers."
"Shouldn't remembered." Wesley smacked himself off the head. Pandora pushed them out the door and when they got downstairs the horses were waiting. Pandora hopped on one and pointed for Wesley to get on the other. He turned red and looked down. Cordelia rolled her eyes and got up. Pandora helped Wesley onto the back of her horse and they took of down the street. Cordelia prayed that she didn't see anyone she knew as they galloped down the streets.
"Stay." Pandora said when they were back. "I will get the others." She headed into the building and ran into Gunn.
"Hey. Slow down there Queenie."
"The invaders are in Pylea. We have no time to lose." Pandora said. "Can you find the others? We need weapons and supplies."
"Yeah. You know where the kitchen is. The weapons are in the room next to the kitchen at the bottom of the stairs." Gunn shook his head as he walked away. There was something about that girl that made him automatically obey orders.
A few minutes later everyone was outside the hotel. Angel had pulled the car around so they could follow the horses. He looked none to happy, with the baby in one hand and a battle ax across his lap.
"I'm sorry Angel, but a greater cause is in need of you."
"Yeah, heard it before." Angel said, feeling bad after that he had snapped at the Queen for doing what she had to do.
They looked like some kind of strange parade going down the street, as fast as the horses would allow. Pandora prayed that she would find the portal soon, waiting for the tickling sense. She could feel the distress of her king without having to see him. She could feel it, for the kingdom was part of her now, the poor slave girl-queen.
It seemed like forever until Pandora signaled for them to stop. "I feel it. Everyone, come to me and take hands. I will follow in the rear. They lined up and Angel muttered about his car. Landok nodded at Pandora and started the chain.
Everything was over in a minute and instead of the familiar Pylea, Pandora found herself still in LA. She looked around and saw Gunn, standing next to her, looking just as shocked.
"What just happened?"
"We were left behind," she said. "I don't know why." She reached forward trying to feel the portal again. "the air is cold."
"Damn!"
"What?"
"I remember Wesley talking about something like this last time. The spot can turn cold. My guess is that we overloaded it, and it wore out halfway though."
"But I should have been able to get through. I'm queen?" Pandora said in frustration.