Sunnydale - 1770
Donald Knight could still recall the smoke that filled the sky almost five years ago Angelus was pressing Holtz hard. Being the Slayer he should have been better prepared well should, would didn't matter now Angelus was at the Hell Mouth and he was within arms reach of the Gem of Amarra. Wait no the smoke yes the battle I had him at the battle he had how many vampires? Must have been nearly a hundred Angeles was so positive that he had more than enough to smash Holtz. The fool didn't he realize by attacking his home in York that would only strengthen his will to kill him. Donald had never seen a man so driven for revenge.
To Holtz it didn't matter that he was outnumbered and surrounded Holtz didn't plan to survive none of his men did and that was why Angelus lost. Holtz had his men's loyalty they would die for him for their cause the way he trained his men it was little better than brain washing. Donald didn't care for Holtz but he wanted Angelus and his little tart Buffy but unlike Holtz he knew that Angelus while dangerous was just a vampire. To him it was a job, he'd kill Angelus and his gang and end this mad war before that buffoon risked exposure. Already people where talking all over England hearing stories of villages being completely destroyed, men with deformed faces, demons and men fighting tearing apart anything in their path. The council was having a jolly time covering that up. The only way he could see to end it was to kill Angelus or Holtz. Well he didn't feel right killing any human so he joined Holtz army under a different identity. Holtz hated the Council and the Slayers he had refused help.
So when he joined Holtz he took the name James he was one of dozen or so men that marched into York and then all hell brook lose. He had fought a path to Angelus he faced the vampire it had been a hard fight but Angelus went down to a well placed mid section punch Just as I was about to stake him Holtz ran forward. So he wanted to stake him? Fine he did deserve some small amount of revenge. Only Buffy had came out of nowhere and took Holtz down. It was all chaos men and beasts fighting dying in spurts of blood or bursts of ash only a few more minutes until sunrise. I let Angelus go to save Holtz hoping sunrise would do the job for me and now Angelus was about to become the most powerful force in the world. Unless I can somehow get to the ring before he did and the odds of that happing where about has good as Holtz stopping by and inviting Angelus over for tea. I found myself wishing Jessie where here another slayer would be great. Well there was just me and that would have to do so Sunnydale? Hardly a name for a Hell Mouth. It should not have surprised me the Gem of Amarra would be here all kinds of evil vermin gravitate to the mouth of hell. The Master was supposedly buried somewhere here but Angelus had probably killed him Darla would not try to stop him and Drusilla would want to play with his remains. The latest reports said that Buffy and Drusilla had left Angelus I wasn't to sure about that. Walking down the street I keep my senses sharp I wasn't to far from the graveyard I guessed that the ring would most likely be there. It paid off I saw a vampire he was tall with black hair wonder where he's headed? While the graveyard! I followed close behind the vermin he was clothed in black I could barely see him in the dark as he slipped into a tomb. Using every bit of training I had I followed hoping I wouldn't be seen. Then I saw where he was headed damn! Darla was with him along with dozen or so lackeys. I pushed myself against the wall and listened.
"Ah, Xander glad you deiced the Gem of Amarra was important enough for you to show up only half an hour late." That was Angelus voice he sounded rather pissed.
"Sorry boss didn't mean ta spoil the whole becoming invincible thing ya got going on." Xander answered not phased by his master's tone in the least.
"So do ya got it then?" Asked Xander happily.
"Yes my boy you missed a great deal it was easy enough to find almost as easy as it was for the slayer to follow you here." Xander nodded then his head whipped around his eyes scanned the room. Well I am obviously not going to get the drop on them. So I step out where they can see me.
"You're not leaving with that ring Angelus." I put as much venom in his name as I can. Darla pipe's up.
"Aren't we a big boy." I see the murderous bitch eye me up and down I just grin as if I could care less.
"Enjoy while you can luv cause you aren't leaving here." The lackeys deiced to make their move the stake slides into my hands from my coat sleeve and I dust two in record time. The lackeys stop their advancement before Angelus roared at them.
"Move you good for nothing bloody morons!" The lackeys seemed uncertain either risking death by the slayer or their master. As if reading their minds Angelus held his hand up displaying the Gem of Amarra they came at me all at once. The first swung at me in an arc I blocked and staked him then the next one garbed me in a bar hug I prayed him off me with slayer strength. I hurled him at next two that came at me I leaped across the three tangled bodies. Stake still in hand I dusted the lackey after lackey until I found Xander applauding me and Darla nodding her head in approval Angelus sighed irritability.
"I can't help but notice two of your whore's isn't present where is Buffy?" It wouldn't do to take the ring only to run into one of most dangerous vampires walking. Angelus face darkened rage flashed across his handsome face he regained control in an instant.
"Very well I see no reason to hide it she has betrayed me like Drusilla it wouldn't surprise me to find them plotting against me as we speak." Angelus pointed to Xander and the new vampire moved forward.
That was interesting Buffy and Dru leaving him I wonder what could have brought that about?
"Dru is a fool half mad and Buffy talking about a soul! You should have heard the woman sounded as mad as…well Dru!" Xander stretched his muscles lazily his face contracted showing the demon that now dwelled where his soul used to be.
Xander darted toward me at amazing speed I was put on the defensive I caught Xander's outstretched arm and tried to staked him with my free hand Xander fell backwards shoving his foot into my gut flipping me onto my back I felt the stake leave my hand.
I threw my weight to my shoulders and used the momentum to flip myself onto my feet. I looked for my stake Xander spun on his heel trying to take my head off with a spin kick.
I ducked underneath his leg and caught his leg tripping the creature. I barely noticed Darla walk up and clammy pick up my weapon I watched as she pulled her hand back and threw the stake right at me. I caught it in mid air I turned to finish Xander only my back was to him he garbed me from behind and I felt strength leave my body as he teeth sank into my neck.
England - Present day
William Knight or Spike as he calls himself moved the sword deflecting his watcher attacks. Giles didn't want to admit it but he was exhausted and Spike wasn't even breaking a sweat. He was ready all he needed was the Council's approval. Giles hand came up abruptly giving the signal for the end of the session Giles flashed Spike a rare smile while taking both swords back to their stands.
"You've gotten good as good as Faith you should be proud." Giles moved his sore arm's Spike was really getting strong. That made him feel at ease Faith needed some help the world must have the slayers.
"I hope so I don't like the idea of her running around alone. Don't get wrong I know Faith can take of herself it's just that …."
"She was raised before you." Giles interrupted him. Spike nodded grimily he felt a little angry he was tried of training he wanted action.
"Impressive." A female voice called out. Giles turned and saw a young woman Spike turned and gave him a questioning look. Spike could see by Giles shocked expression he didn't know her.
"Well want me to throw her out?" Spike asked the woman just laughed.
"Now, William behave trust me you want to hear this."
"Who are you? How did you get in here this place is under the Councils protection." Giles was becoming more and more aggravated.
"I am Tara and like I said you need to listen." The woman Tara as she called herself cocked her head to the side and gave the two a patient look.
"All right go on." Spike said locating three chairs the three sat and talked. Giles and Spike argued even after Tara left as mysteriously as she came in the end Giles found himself packing with Spike.
L.A. Same day
Tara teleported back at the motel where she and Buffy where staying. Buffy eyed her nervously she would need the slayer why the Powers wouldn't say other than she needed the male slayer.
"They will come his watcher will follow him as I thought Faith will try to follow but she has her own destiny." Tara did that sometimes thought out loud Buffy often wondered even if she realized she did it. Since she was chosen by the Powers it seemed almost cretin a final world ending battle was coming Angelus and his minions daemon and vampire's versus the rag tag group the Powers seemed to be putting together.
"How long until they arrive." Tara glanced up at her did a quick mental count.
"A week maybe less." Buffy nodded.
"Gunn and Wisely?" Asked Tara as she walked into the bathroom.
"Out tracking Dru." Buffy was surprised once again at how much she knew and didn't like how she knew that Gunn would join her and about Wisely becoming the leader and she didn't know about Gunn and Wisely current whereabouts. She could still remember a few years back when Tara found her when she was wondering around killing whatever big bad was in town she had no direction no purpose she was in constant torment she could still remember victims and families she killed nearly a hundred years ago. It was when she wandered into L A that Tara had first told her of her purpose. That long ago conversation struck up in her head
"It's not to late for redemption." Tara sat across from her at a local coffee house.
"And how would you know you have never killed anyone!" Several people's head turned at that comment.
"I work for the higher up's they want you on their team." Tara whispered fiercely.
"I didn't realize I could be traded my contract end when my soul came back." Buffy spit out acidly.
"Just hear me out." Tara looked at Buffy hopefully when the ex - vamp nodded she continued.
"Look something BIG is going down Angelus has the Gem of Amarra he is uniting the vampires and other nasties he is raising an army. Just like Holtz only he is invincible the Powers feel it Holtz started it and it is gonna end here and now a big blow out between good and evil oh don't get me wrong this isn't the last battle just a important one." Tara finished with a proud look she was cretin she had convinced her.
"So I get redemption if I join?" She didn't think she deserved it but she'd rather try than give up.
"And a signing bonus." Buffy thought she was joking then she met Gunn and Wisely Buffy had something she had thought she'd never have again friendship.
"You didn't join." Asked Tara asked snapping Buffy out of her thoughts Tara wanted to know why she wasn't with Gunn and Wisely
"Sunlight." Buffy replied.
"Duh." Tara smiled.
Downtown LA
Drusilla turned the dagger around her nimble fingers the blade shone with a bright flame yes she would have to hurt daddy for taking Xander away. Her baby would come back to her Xander should not have listened to daddies promises. He wanted the world, which was fine by her she didn't care, but then Xander left. She felt anger rise in her the dagger's glow intensified she needed to lash out pointing the dagger at the demon who's lair she was currently in.
"Listen please don't hurt me I'll tell you anything." The dagger shot a thin beam of heat that cut through the poor fool's head. Drusilla laughed shrilly all she needed was to find Angelus but he kept bouncing about. Daddy wasn't stupid he'd avoided her even tried to have Xander kill her she had not wanted to hurt him but he tried to take the dagger. It was then Dru heard the Television… "Four bodies found in Sunnydale hung from the local schools flag post and stripped naked…" Dru laughed Xander just like him to lose his temper like that and give away his location
Sunnydale - present day
Xander dropped the fool girl he was feeding on. She was some hometown prom queen what was her name Cordy? Didn't matter he was full when he smelled live blood humans. More of those military boys how many did he have to kill before they learned. He spun around and leaped over the bushes and right toward the squad he knew was there. Only six he had faced more their had been three squads he had killed but they just weren't getting the message maybe if he hung their rotting corpses from the top of prom queen's school yes a very loud message. The squad was caught completely off guard and Xander made good on his message. When Angelus learned of what he done it had taken all of his wits to keep his master from killing him.
"You ignorant fool!" Angelus seized Xander by the neck and spoke softly.
"Perhaps it is my advancing years that keeps me form wondering why I simply don't kill you!" Angelus let him drop to the floor Xander's answers came in-between gasps for air.
"Because of my people skills master." Angelus laughed.
"Or maybe it's my entertainment value." Xander smiled revealed master wasn't going to kill him.
"She will be coming for us again I can't fight her with that bloody dagger! Find a way to deal with her Xander she is in love with you still." Angelus would never understand Dru.
"She doesn't trust me master I'd have a better luck pissing on a Watchers leg!" Xander wasn't afraid of Dru exactly it's just the last time he tried she had nearly fried his nuts off with the bloody knife. Why did he always get this job he wanted the slayer he killed one already he could take another one.
As Spike and Giles paid for their plane tickets for Los Angeles Drusilla was making her own way to the Hell Mouth. Wisely, Tara and Buffy chased after her leaving Gunn to inform Spike and Giles of their current location. As that was happing Willow and Faith where making the long drive back to England back to Watcher's HQ where Fred will inform them of Mr. Giles and Williams disappearance. Shortly after Faith goes after them Willow goes after Faith and Angelus decides it's time bring hell to Earth and what better place to start than the Hell Mouth?
Donald Knight could still recall the smoke that filled the sky almost five years ago Angelus was pressing Holtz hard. Being the Slayer he should have been better prepared well should, would didn't matter now Angelus was at the Hell Mouth and he was within arms reach of the Gem of Amarra. Wait no the smoke yes the battle I had him at the battle he had how many vampires? Must have been nearly a hundred Angeles was so positive that he had more than enough to smash Holtz. The fool didn't he realize by attacking his home in York that would only strengthen his will to kill him. Donald had never seen a man so driven for revenge.
To Holtz it didn't matter that he was outnumbered and surrounded Holtz didn't plan to survive none of his men did and that was why Angelus lost. Holtz had his men's loyalty they would die for him for their cause the way he trained his men it was little better than brain washing. Donald didn't care for Holtz but he wanted Angelus and his little tart Buffy but unlike Holtz he knew that Angelus while dangerous was just a vampire. To him it was a job, he'd kill Angelus and his gang and end this mad war before that buffoon risked exposure. Already people where talking all over England hearing stories of villages being completely destroyed, men with deformed faces, demons and men fighting tearing apart anything in their path. The council was having a jolly time covering that up. The only way he could see to end it was to kill Angelus or Holtz. Well he didn't feel right killing any human so he joined Holtz army under a different identity. Holtz hated the Council and the Slayers he had refused help.
So when he joined Holtz he took the name James he was one of dozen or so men that marched into York and then all hell brook lose. He had fought a path to Angelus he faced the vampire it had been a hard fight but Angelus went down to a well placed mid section punch Just as I was about to stake him Holtz ran forward. So he wanted to stake him? Fine he did deserve some small amount of revenge. Only Buffy had came out of nowhere and took Holtz down. It was all chaos men and beasts fighting dying in spurts of blood or bursts of ash only a few more minutes until sunrise. I let Angelus go to save Holtz hoping sunrise would do the job for me and now Angelus was about to become the most powerful force in the world. Unless I can somehow get to the ring before he did and the odds of that happing where about has good as Holtz stopping by and inviting Angelus over for tea. I found myself wishing Jessie where here another slayer would be great. Well there was just me and that would have to do so Sunnydale? Hardly a name for a Hell Mouth. It should not have surprised me the Gem of Amarra would be here all kinds of evil vermin gravitate to the mouth of hell. The Master was supposedly buried somewhere here but Angelus had probably killed him Darla would not try to stop him and Drusilla would want to play with his remains. The latest reports said that Buffy and Drusilla had left Angelus I wasn't to sure about that. Walking down the street I keep my senses sharp I wasn't to far from the graveyard I guessed that the ring would most likely be there. It paid off I saw a vampire he was tall with black hair wonder where he's headed? While the graveyard! I followed close behind the vermin he was clothed in black I could barely see him in the dark as he slipped into a tomb. Using every bit of training I had I followed hoping I wouldn't be seen. Then I saw where he was headed damn! Darla was with him along with dozen or so lackeys. I pushed myself against the wall and listened.
"Ah, Xander glad you deiced the Gem of Amarra was important enough for you to show up only half an hour late." That was Angelus voice he sounded rather pissed.
"Sorry boss didn't mean ta spoil the whole becoming invincible thing ya got going on." Xander answered not phased by his master's tone in the least.
"So do ya got it then?" Asked Xander happily.
"Yes my boy you missed a great deal it was easy enough to find almost as easy as it was for the slayer to follow you here." Xander nodded then his head whipped around his eyes scanned the room. Well I am obviously not going to get the drop on them. So I step out where they can see me.
"You're not leaving with that ring Angelus." I put as much venom in his name as I can. Darla pipe's up.
"Aren't we a big boy." I see the murderous bitch eye me up and down I just grin as if I could care less.
"Enjoy while you can luv cause you aren't leaving here." The lackeys deiced to make their move the stake slides into my hands from my coat sleeve and I dust two in record time. The lackeys stop their advancement before Angelus roared at them.
"Move you good for nothing bloody morons!" The lackeys seemed uncertain either risking death by the slayer or their master. As if reading their minds Angelus held his hand up displaying the Gem of Amarra they came at me all at once. The first swung at me in an arc I blocked and staked him then the next one garbed me in a bar hug I prayed him off me with slayer strength. I hurled him at next two that came at me I leaped across the three tangled bodies. Stake still in hand I dusted the lackey after lackey until I found Xander applauding me and Darla nodding her head in approval Angelus sighed irritability.
"I can't help but notice two of your whore's isn't present where is Buffy?" It wouldn't do to take the ring only to run into one of most dangerous vampires walking. Angelus face darkened rage flashed across his handsome face he regained control in an instant.
"Very well I see no reason to hide it she has betrayed me like Drusilla it wouldn't surprise me to find them plotting against me as we speak." Angelus pointed to Xander and the new vampire moved forward.
That was interesting Buffy and Dru leaving him I wonder what could have brought that about?
"Dru is a fool half mad and Buffy talking about a soul! You should have heard the woman sounded as mad as…well Dru!" Xander stretched his muscles lazily his face contracted showing the demon that now dwelled where his soul used to be.
Xander darted toward me at amazing speed I was put on the defensive I caught Xander's outstretched arm and tried to staked him with my free hand Xander fell backwards shoving his foot into my gut flipping me onto my back I felt the stake leave my hand.
I threw my weight to my shoulders and used the momentum to flip myself onto my feet. I looked for my stake Xander spun on his heel trying to take my head off with a spin kick.
I ducked underneath his leg and caught his leg tripping the creature. I barely noticed Darla walk up and clammy pick up my weapon I watched as she pulled her hand back and threw the stake right at me. I caught it in mid air I turned to finish Xander only my back was to him he garbed me from behind and I felt strength leave my body as he teeth sank into my neck.
England - Present day
William Knight or Spike as he calls himself moved the sword deflecting his watcher attacks. Giles didn't want to admit it but he was exhausted and Spike wasn't even breaking a sweat. He was ready all he needed was the Council's approval. Giles hand came up abruptly giving the signal for the end of the session Giles flashed Spike a rare smile while taking both swords back to their stands.
"You've gotten good as good as Faith you should be proud." Giles moved his sore arm's Spike was really getting strong. That made him feel at ease Faith needed some help the world must have the slayers.
"I hope so I don't like the idea of her running around alone. Don't get wrong I know Faith can take of herself it's just that …."
"She was raised before you." Giles interrupted him. Spike nodded grimily he felt a little angry he was tried of training he wanted action.
"Impressive." A female voice called out. Giles turned and saw a young woman Spike turned and gave him a questioning look. Spike could see by Giles shocked expression he didn't know her.
"Well want me to throw her out?" Spike asked the woman just laughed.
"Now, William behave trust me you want to hear this."
"Who are you? How did you get in here this place is under the Councils protection." Giles was becoming more and more aggravated.
"I am Tara and like I said you need to listen." The woman Tara as she called herself cocked her head to the side and gave the two a patient look.
"All right go on." Spike said locating three chairs the three sat and talked. Giles and Spike argued even after Tara left as mysteriously as she came in the end Giles found himself packing with Spike.
L.A. Same day
Tara teleported back at the motel where she and Buffy where staying. Buffy eyed her nervously she would need the slayer why the Powers wouldn't say other than she needed the male slayer.
"They will come his watcher will follow him as I thought Faith will try to follow but she has her own destiny." Tara did that sometimes thought out loud Buffy often wondered even if she realized she did it. Since she was chosen by the Powers it seemed almost cretin a final world ending battle was coming Angelus and his minions daemon and vampire's versus the rag tag group the Powers seemed to be putting together.
"How long until they arrive." Tara glanced up at her did a quick mental count.
"A week maybe less." Buffy nodded.
"Gunn and Wisely?" Asked Tara as she walked into the bathroom.
"Out tracking Dru." Buffy was surprised once again at how much she knew and didn't like how she knew that Gunn would join her and about Wisely becoming the leader and she didn't know about Gunn and Wisely current whereabouts. She could still remember a few years back when Tara found her when she was wondering around killing whatever big bad was in town she had no direction no purpose she was in constant torment she could still remember victims and families she killed nearly a hundred years ago. It was when she wandered into L A that Tara had first told her of her purpose. That long ago conversation struck up in her head
"It's not to late for redemption." Tara sat across from her at a local coffee house.
"And how would you know you have never killed anyone!" Several people's head turned at that comment.
"I work for the higher up's they want you on their team." Tara whispered fiercely.
"I didn't realize I could be traded my contract end when my soul came back." Buffy spit out acidly.
"Just hear me out." Tara looked at Buffy hopefully when the ex - vamp nodded she continued.
"Look something BIG is going down Angelus has the Gem of Amarra he is uniting the vampires and other nasties he is raising an army. Just like Holtz only he is invincible the Powers feel it Holtz started it and it is gonna end here and now a big blow out between good and evil oh don't get me wrong this isn't the last battle just a important one." Tara finished with a proud look she was cretin she had convinced her.
"So I get redemption if I join?" She didn't think she deserved it but she'd rather try than give up.
"And a signing bonus." Buffy thought she was joking then she met Gunn and Wisely Buffy had something she had thought she'd never have again friendship.
"You didn't join." Asked Tara asked snapping Buffy out of her thoughts Tara wanted to know why she wasn't with Gunn and Wisely
"Sunlight." Buffy replied.
"Duh." Tara smiled.
Downtown LA
Drusilla turned the dagger around her nimble fingers the blade shone with a bright flame yes she would have to hurt daddy for taking Xander away. Her baby would come back to her Xander should not have listened to daddies promises. He wanted the world, which was fine by her she didn't care, but then Xander left. She felt anger rise in her the dagger's glow intensified she needed to lash out pointing the dagger at the demon who's lair she was currently in.
"Listen please don't hurt me I'll tell you anything." The dagger shot a thin beam of heat that cut through the poor fool's head. Drusilla laughed shrilly all she needed was to find Angelus but he kept bouncing about. Daddy wasn't stupid he'd avoided her even tried to have Xander kill her she had not wanted to hurt him but he tried to take the dagger. It was then Dru heard the Television… "Four bodies found in Sunnydale hung from the local schools flag post and stripped naked…" Dru laughed Xander just like him to lose his temper like that and give away his location
Sunnydale - present day
Xander dropped the fool girl he was feeding on. She was some hometown prom queen what was her name Cordy? Didn't matter he was full when he smelled live blood humans. More of those military boys how many did he have to kill before they learned. He spun around and leaped over the bushes and right toward the squad he knew was there. Only six he had faced more their had been three squads he had killed but they just weren't getting the message maybe if he hung their rotting corpses from the top of prom queen's school yes a very loud message. The squad was caught completely off guard and Xander made good on his message. When Angelus learned of what he done it had taken all of his wits to keep his master from killing him.
"You ignorant fool!" Angelus seized Xander by the neck and spoke softly.
"Perhaps it is my advancing years that keeps me form wondering why I simply don't kill you!" Angelus let him drop to the floor Xander's answers came in-between gasps for air.
"Because of my people skills master." Angelus laughed.
"Or maybe it's my entertainment value." Xander smiled revealed master wasn't going to kill him.
"She will be coming for us again I can't fight her with that bloody dagger! Find a way to deal with her Xander she is in love with you still." Angelus would never understand Dru.
"She doesn't trust me master I'd have a better luck pissing on a Watchers leg!" Xander wasn't afraid of Dru exactly it's just the last time he tried she had nearly fried his nuts off with the bloody knife. Why did he always get this job he wanted the slayer he killed one already he could take another one.
As Spike and Giles paid for their plane tickets for Los Angeles Drusilla was making her own way to the Hell Mouth. Wisely, Tara and Buffy chased after her leaving Gunn to inform Spike and Giles of their current location. As that was happing Willow and Faith where making the long drive back to England back to Watcher's HQ where Fred will inform them of Mr. Giles and Williams disappearance. Shortly after Faith goes after them Willow goes after Faith and Angelus decides it's time bring hell to Earth and what better place to start than the Hell Mouth?