1 Twin Shadows
Disclaimer: I own nothing although I wish I did.
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4 Summary: Can't tell…ssshhhh…it's a secret.
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8 My first fanfiction…Please read and review.
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11 "These things we do, that others may live"
"Oof."
The man grunted when he landed after being thrown across the grass. He did not know the ground could hurt so hard when it comes flying into you. Slowly, the man in black raised to his feet. Looking back at the thing that threw him, his world stopped spinning. Suddenly a fist was flying toward his unprotected face; he ducked instinctively. With precision he threw out his left leg sweeping the legs out from under his adversary. Watching his opponent landed hard on the cemetery ground, the man quickly rolled out of its way.
As his adversary rose, the man slowly looked him over. The brows were ridged and bulging, and its teeth were elongated with glowing yellow eyes. Vampires, the man thought, nothing more disgusting than vampires.
With a guttural grow, the vampire spoke, "I'm going to bathe in you entrails, and mutilate your bloody carcass."
A light smile danced across the man's face, "Well, I'll give you points for the imagery, but you seem to be forgetting one thing."
"Oh, and what's that?"
"My friends," the man said pointing behind the demon's shoulder.
The vampire quickly spun around. THWAP! Staring in disbelief, the vampire grasped the crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, and suddenly burst into dust. The young red head grasping the unloaded crossbow wore a wry smile, and said, "Do they ever come up with any original material these days?"
"I guess they better fire their publicist. Uh…Will?"
"Hey Xand," the young Wiccan replied.
"You think maybe you couldn't wait so long next time. I think he might have cracked a couple ribs when he threw me across the cemetery," the Xander voiced as he walked over towards the group.
"But it looked liked you had everything in hand," replied a petite blonde.
Xander grunted and gazed at his friends very slowly, thinking of what to say next. His gaze swept over those faces he knew for so many years…Buffy, the slayer, heavenly beauty in the flesh; Willow, his life- long best friend, a full-fledged witch, Giles, Buffy's watcher, and Tara, the newest addition to the Scooby Gang.
"Buffy, I know you've let me train with you and all, but you're still the slayer," Xander said wearing his best pouting face, "And I just wouldn't feel right about dusting all the vamps in Sunnydale. You'd be out of a job then."
Giles sighed, taking his glasses from his face and wiping them off with his handkerchief, like he always does when he gets tired of this playful banter. "We really should be off. We have one more graveyard to patrol tonight." He placed his glasses back on his face, and turned towards the exit.
The rest turned to follow Giles. Willow and Tara walking hand in hand. With Xander and Buffy hanging back to bring up the rear. In a hushed tone, Buffy said, "Not bad tonight Xand. Those training sessions starting to pay off."
Xander threw Buffy his famous lop-sided grins, "Thanks Buff. Coming from you that means a lot."
Her face grew serious for a moment. "Next time though, watch out for your ribs. You don't have the luxury of slayer healing." She elbowed him lightly in the side to make her point clear.
Xander winced. As they passed through the gate of the cemetery, Xander's expression grew somber, "Buffy, it wasn't like I was trying to hit his hands with my body. But I promise I'll try and be more careful next time." Xander gave Buffy puppy dog eyes, hoping to gain sympathy.
She blew a lock of blonde hair out of her face, and gave him a smile that brightened up his night more than the sun could, and without noticing it she fell into step next to him a little closer than normal. She's just being overprotective, Xander thought, keenly as Buffy's bare arm sometimes brushed his. Just overprotective…
The ancient evil slowly moved from the shadows as if they were one. Its' eyes glowed blood red, and it's fanged mouth grew into a monstrous smile. If one could look into it's mind, all they would see is chaos and pain. That is all that it craved, and all it wanted. It watched the slayer and the dark-haired man walk out of the cemetery. As it watched them, it's smile grew wider and wider. For their happiness would make the coming darkness ever more sweet. It did not forget the reason it came to this place. It would destroy the world…but not before it had it's fun
End Part 1
NEXT DAY
Magic Shop
"Are you even trying to hit me?"
"Why would I want to hit such a cute face…Ouch, alright can I have my arm back please?"
Buffy released Xander from the arm bar. Xander turned to face her. "Are you trying to beat the crap out of me or are is it that time of the month?" Xander did not see the punch coming. The next thing he knew, he was staring at the ceiling and his jaw felt as if were about to explode.
Without another word, Buffy stalked over to the punching bag that hung in her training room in the back of the Magic Shop. She started to wail on it, "You know Xander, you can be a real ass sometimes."
Pulling himself together, Xander stood and walked over to hold the bag. Boy, these all day training sessions are getting more painful. He looked Buffy straight in the eye, trying to find the words.
Finally, "What's wrong?" he asked hoping she would not hit him again.
Buffy stopped and returned Xander's gaze. "I just…don't you think it's a bit soon for you starting to date again? I mean, it's only been a month since Anya left," she stated. Why is this bothering me so much. He has every right to go out and have a good time…with another woman. She started hitting the bag again even harder.
"Anya had good reason for leaving, and as much as it hurt, I just hope she's happy. And I don't think this is about Anya. Buffy…" his words brought her eyes to his again. "What's really wrong? The truth."
"Honestly…I don't know. I'm sorry. You should go, have a great time."
Xander smiled which made Buffy smile. "Thanks. So, do you want to go over that kata one more time? I'm kinda having trouble with it."
Buffy shook her head; "Willow, Tara, and I are going to the mall today. Have a girl's fun day."
Xander's face brightened at the words girl, fun, in the same sentence, but before he could say anything Buffy gave him a light kiss on the lips and walked back towards the front of the shop leaving a stunned Xander in her wake.
LATER THAT DAY
I can't believe I kissed Xander. Buffy, Willow, and Tara were sitting in the coffee shop. Each with a cup of coffee in front of them although Willow and Tara seemed more interested in each other than the coffee. Buffy just sat there staring at the cup of coffee thinking. I can't believe I kissed Xander.
"What's it like where you're at?" Willow asked.
"Uh…sorry, Will, just got a lot on my mind."
"It's a guy," Tara blurted out.
Buffy blushed red, and coughed uncomfortably, "There doesn't have to be a guy. Besides there'd need to be a guy for there to be a guy. Did that make any sense because I'm drawing a blank."
Willow and Tara looked at each and said, "It's a guy." Willow looked back to Buffy and leaned in closer to whisper, "Spill."
"I…I…" Buffy slumped her shoulders in defeated, "I kissed Xander."
Willow leaned back and took what she just heard in. Suddenly she burst out laughing, "Finally, it's about time."
"What do you mean its about time? Did you hear what I said? I kissed Xander."
"I heard you Buffy. I'm not surprised. You two have been making googely eyes at each other for the past couple of weeks. Ever since that long talk you two had in the training room."
Buffy thought about the day when Xander broke down and told them the reason Anya left. He was so devastated. "Will, I don't know if it meant anything. And I admit that Xander and I have grown closer, but we're just good friends."
"Are you trying to convince us Buffy, or yourself?"
"I…"
"What the problem Buffy? Xander is a great guy, and you two have already gotten past the awkward stage. Why don't you go for it?"
"Willow do I have to mention my past history in relationships?"
"That's just it, Buffy. It's in the past. Xander could be in your future."
"He's going on a date tonight."
"Well, that's a problem, but it's only one date. Talk to him, tell him how you feel?"
"I'll think on it."
THAT NIGHT
"I'll get it," yelled Dawn.
The slayer's little sister bounced down the stairs to the front door and looked to see who it was. Xander gave a little wave from the other side. "XANDER'S HERE!" she yelled as she opened the door.
"Hey, Dawnie," Xander said walking over the threshold.
"Hey Xander."
"Big sis here?"
"Yeah, she's in the kitchen."
"Was in the kitchen," Buffy said walking up behind Dawn, "What's up Xand?" Buffy looked at the clock on the mantle and made a face. "Date over already? It's only nine."
"Date was a bust. I'll tell you all about it but do you mind if I use your First Aid Kit. I ran into a big nasty with big claws on the way over her," he said indicating to the blood stained rips under his sports coat. "Damn, and this was a new suit."
Buffy's protecting nature went into overdrive, "Dawn run and get the one from upstairs."
"Right, be back in a flash."
Buffy dragged Xander over to the couch and sat him down and started to undress him, being careful not to irritate the wound any further. Before he could protest, Xander was standing in the living room half-naked.
"Wow, those training sessions have been paying off," Dawn said as she came running into the living room. She handed Buffy the First Aid Kit, all the while admiring Xander's chiseled torso.
"Dawn go finish your homework," Buffy said as she started to bandage the small cut on Xander's side.
"Kay."
"It looks worse than it really is, Buff," Xander said trying not to bring down the wrath of Buffy Summers.
"I know Xander. It's not that," she said finishing up.
"What is it then?" Xander asked sitting on the sofa.
"This isn't exactly how I imagined I'd be saying this Xander."
Xander took Buffy's hand sat closer to her on couch. She was suddenly aware of how half-naked he was.
"What's the what? You know you can tell me anything?"
Buffy looked down at her hand in his trying not to look him in the eyes when she opened her heart to him, hoping it'll be easier. "It's about the kiss this morning."
"You kissed Xander," Dawn exclaimed from the stairs.
Buffy turned to say something but Xander quieted her with a finger to her lips. "Dawnie, could you please give us a minute."
Dawn stomped upstairs mumbling to herself about not being around when the good stuff was happening.
Xander turned back to Buffy, "What about it?"
"Well, it just that I…I mean we…you and I are friends…but we been spending a lot of time together and all…you know this would go a lot better if you had a shirt on," Buffy rambled as she got up and went to look out the window.
Xander slowly came up behind her and slipped his arms around her waist. She turned in his arms and felt her breasts press against his chest as he hugged her. Buffy may be the slayer, but to Xander at times like these she seemed so small and he felt very protective. Buffy pulled back slightly, but still in his arms and looked into Xander's dark brown eyes.
Kiss was tentative at first. Each didn't know how they'd react to it at first. Then it became harder as if they were trying to become one. They could feel the passion and love flow from one another, sustaining each other. All thought was erased with that kiss. It was that moment, that kiss…it was as if the world had stopped just for the two of them.
Outside the slayer's house crept the shadow. It's eyes flashed at the sight of the slayer and dark-haired one engaged in some form of love. This creature did not know love, could not know love. The creature smiled and watched knowing that soon he would watch these two bloodied and broken. Oh yes…soon.
End Part 2
TWO DAYS LATER
BUFFY'S HOUSE
"Where's Xander taking you on your date?" Willow asked
She and Tara sat on Buffy's bed, helping her pick out something to wear for her first date with Xander.
"Don't know, Wills. Xander said it was going to be a surprise."
"Ooh…a surprise. I bet it's going to be so romantic. He's been waiting for this a while."
"Great, Willow, put even more pressure on me. What if this date is terrible? What if everything goes wrong? It could ruin our friendship."
"Buffy, you're rambling," Willow said. She rose and walked over to Buffy looking her straight in the eyes. "Listen, if I didn't think this was a good idea, I would've told you already. Things are going to be fine." Willow's words comforted Buffy slightly.
Buffy took a deep breath and let it out. "So, what about this one?" she asked holding up a simple black dress, that was cut low in the back and came to her knees.
Tara smiled from the bed, "Perfect…you're going to give him a heart attack."
Ding-Dong
"Oh god, he's here. Willow go stall him," Buffy half-shouted.
"Gotcha," Willow burst out the room and ran downstairs, flinging open the door. "Hey, Xand."
Xander came in and stood there in a simple black sports coat with a cream colored shirt and a gray undershirt and blue jeans. "Hi Wills. Let me guess; she's still picking out something to wear."
"Actually, she's getting dressed right now she'll be down in a minute. You look great Xander."
"Thanks Will."
Movement at the top of the stairs drew his attention. When he saw the beautiful sight before him his jaw hit the floor. "Gaa yii aahh," Xander drawled out.
Buffy blushed and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear, "Thanks Xander." Buffy descended the stairs, as Willow closed Xander's mouth while he oogled Buffy.
"You're drooling," Willow whispered.
Xander snapped out of his daze and wiped away the drool from his chin. "Buff…my god, you look…wow!"
Buffy just smiled and gave him a sweet smile. Taking Xander's offered arm, she turns to Willow saying, "Don't wait up Will."
"Bye, have a good time." Willow closed the door smiling to herself.
Xander escorted Buffy to his car and opened the door for her. When the both were buckled in and Xander started the car, Buffy asked, "So, where are we going?"
"I told you it's a surprise," Xander said with a lop-sided grin
It watched the slayer and the one known as "Xander" leave is some sort of metal beast. Its powers were growing and returning to full strength. Soon, it thought, soon I will have my revenge. It smiled and saw a animal run a few feet from it. It reached out with its massive arm and grabbed the animal while it thrashed about screaming. It drained the life from the creature, and after it was finished…devoured the lowly creature's soul…smiling to itself. Soon it would have the soul of the slayer and how would it savor its taste.
SAME NIGHT
SOMEWHERE IN EUROPE
The room was dusty and filled with spider webs. It appeared to be an old church, pews were thrown about everywhere. The termite eaten door crumbled at the touch. At the farthest end of the door, what look like a metal chair sat rusting. Above the chair, hung a giant sword, about the pommel of the sword sat a small stone about the size of a small child's heart. If one was there, one could see a small flicker of blue light come from the stone…it pulsed as if the stone itself was alive.
It could feel the ancient evil's return. Soon it will call to its keeper. Soon it will awaken, and make the universe tremble.
End Part 3
Disclaimer: I own nothing although I wish I did.
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4 Summary: Can't tell…ssshhhh…it's a secret.
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8 My first fanfiction…Please read and review.
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11 "These things we do, that others may live"
"Oof."
The man grunted when he landed after being thrown across the grass. He did not know the ground could hurt so hard when it comes flying into you. Slowly, the man in black raised to his feet. Looking back at the thing that threw him, his world stopped spinning. Suddenly a fist was flying toward his unprotected face; he ducked instinctively. With precision he threw out his left leg sweeping the legs out from under his adversary. Watching his opponent landed hard on the cemetery ground, the man quickly rolled out of its way.
As his adversary rose, the man slowly looked him over. The brows were ridged and bulging, and its teeth were elongated with glowing yellow eyes. Vampires, the man thought, nothing more disgusting than vampires.
With a guttural grow, the vampire spoke, "I'm going to bathe in you entrails, and mutilate your bloody carcass."
A light smile danced across the man's face, "Well, I'll give you points for the imagery, but you seem to be forgetting one thing."
"Oh, and what's that?"
"My friends," the man said pointing behind the demon's shoulder.
The vampire quickly spun around. THWAP! Staring in disbelief, the vampire grasped the crossbow bolt sticking out of his chest, and suddenly burst into dust. The young red head grasping the unloaded crossbow wore a wry smile, and said, "Do they ever come up with any original material these days?"
"I guess they better fire their publicist. Uh…Will?"
"Hey Xand," the young Wiccan replied.
"You think maybe you couldn't wait so long next time. I think he might have cracked a couple ribs when he threw me across the cemetery," the Xander voiced as he walked over towards the group.
"But it looked liked you had everything in hand," replied a petite blonde.
Xander grunted and gazed at his friends very slowly, thinking of what to say next. His gaze swept over those faces he knew for so many years…Buffy, the slayer, heavenly beauty in the flesh; Willow, his life- long best friend, a full-fledged witch, Giles, Buffy's watcher, and Tara, the newest addition to the Scooby Gang.
"Buffy, I know you've let me train with you and all, but you're still the slayer," Xander said wearing his best pouting face, "And I just wouldn't feel right about dusting all the vamps in Sunnydale. You'd be out of a job then."
Giles sighed, taking his glasses from his face and wiping them off with his handkerchief, like he always does when he gets tired of this playful banter. "We really should be off. We have one more graveyard to patrol tonight." He placed his glasses back on his face, and turned towards the exit.
The rest turned to follow Giles. Willow and Tara walking hand in hand. With Xander and Buffy hanging back to bring up the rear. In a hushed tone, Buffy said, "Not bad tonight Xand. Those training sessions starting to pay off."
Xander threw Buffy his famous lop-sided grins, "Thanks Buff. Coming from you that means a lot."
Her face grew serious for a moment. "Next time though, watch out for your ribs. You don't have the luxury of slayer healing." She elbowed him lightly in the side to make her point clear.
Xander winced. As they passed through the gate of the cemetery, Xander's expression grew somber, "Buffy, it wasn't like I was trying to hit his hands with my body. But I promise I'll try and be more careful next time." Xander gave Buffy puppy dog eyes, hoping to gain sympathy.
She blew a lock of blonde hair out of her face, and gave him a smile that brightened up his night more than the sun could, and without noticing it she fell into step next to him a little closer than normal. She's just being overprotective, Xander thought, keenly as Buffy's bare arm sometimes brushed his. Just overprotective…
The ancient evil slowly moved from the shadows as if they were one. Its' eyes glowed blood red, and it's fanged mouth grew into a monstrous smile. If one could look into it's mind, all they would see is chaos and pain. That is all that it craved, and all it wanted. It watched the slayer and the dark-haired man walk out of the cemetery. As it watched them, it's smile grew wider and wider. For their happiness would make the coming darkness ever more sweet. It did not forget the reason it came to this place. It would destroy the world…but not before it had it's fun
End Part 1
NEXT DAY
Magic Shop
"Are you even trying to hit me?"
"Why would I want to hit such a cute face…Ouch, alright can I have my arm back please?"
Buffy released Xander from the arm bar. Xander turned to face her. "Are you trying to beat the crap out of me or are is it that time of the month?" Xander did not see the punch coming. The next thing he knew, he was staring at the ceiling and his jaw felt as if were about to explode.
Without another word, Buffy stalked over to the punching bag that hung in her training room in the back of the Magic Shop. She started to wail on it, "You know Xander, you can be a real ass sometimes."
Pulling himself together, Xander stood and walked over to hold the bag. Boy, these all day training sessions are getting more painful. He looked Buffy straight in the eye, trying to find the words.
Finally, "What's wrong?" he asked hoping she would not hit him again.
Buffy stopped and returned Xander's gaze. "I just…don't you think it's a bit soon for you starting to date again? I mean, it's only been a month since Anya left," she stated. Why is this bothering me so much. He has every right to go out and have a good time…with another woman. She started hitting the bag again even harder.
"Anya had good reason for leaving, and as much as it hurt, I just hope she's happy. And I don't think this is about Anya. Buffy…" his words brought her eyes to his again. "What's really wrong? The truth."
"Honestly…I don't know. I'm sorry. You should go, have a great time."
Xander smiled which made Buffy smile. "Thanks. So, do you want to go over that kata one more time? I'm kinda having trouble with it."
Buffy shook her head; "Willow, Tara, and I are going to the mall today. Have a girl's fun day."
Xander's face brightened at the words girl, fun, in the same sentence, but before he could say anything Buffy gave him a light kiss on the lips and walked back towards the front of the shop leaving a stunned Xander in her wake.
LATER THAT DAY
I can't believe I kissed Xander. Buffy, Willow, and Tara were sitting in the coffee shop. Each with a cup of coffee in front of them although Willow and Tara seemed more interested in each other than the coffee. Buffy just sat there staring at the cup of coffee thinking. I can't believe I kissed Xander.
"What's it like where you're at?" Willow asked.
"Uh…sorry, Will, just got a lot on my mind."
"It's a guy," Tara blurted out.
Buffy blushed red, and coughed uncomfortably, "There doesn't have to be a guy. Besides there'd need to be a guy for there to be a guy. Did that make any sense because I'm drawing a blank."
Willow and Tara looked at each and said, "It's a guy." Willow looked back to Buffy and leaned in closer to whisper, "Spill."
"I…I…" Buffy slumped her shoulders in defeated, "I kissed Xander."
Willow leaned back and took what she just heard in. Suddenly she burst out laughing, "Finally, it's about time."
"What do you mean its about time? Did you hear what I said? I kissed Xander."
"I heard you Buffy. I'm not surprised. You two have been making googely eyes at each other for the past couple of weeks. Ever since that long talk you two had in the training room."
Buffy thought about the day when Xander broke down and told them the reason Anya left. He was so devastated. "Will, I don't know if it meant anything. And I admit that Xander and I have grown closer, but we're just good friends."
"Are you trying to convince us Buffy, or yourself?"
"I…"
"What the problem Buffy? Xander is a great guy, and you two have already gotten past the awkward stage. Why don't you go for it?"
"Willow do I have to mention my past history in relationships?"
"That's just it, Buffy. It's in the past. Xander could be in your future."
"He's going on a date tonight."
"Well, that's a problem, but it's only one date. Talk to him, tell him how you feel?"
"I'll think on it."
THAT NIGHT
"I'll get it," yelled Dawn.
The slayer's little sister bounced down the stairs to the front door and looked to see who it was. Xander gave a little wave from the other side. "XANDER'S HERE!" she yelled as she opened the door.
"Hey, Dawnie," Xander said walking over the threshold.
"Hey Xander."
"Big sis here?"
"Yeah, she's in the kitchen."
"Was in the kitchen," Buffy said walking up behind Dawn, "What's up Xand?" Buffy looked at the clock on the mantle and made a face. "Date over already? It's only nine."
"Date was a bust. I'll tell you all about it but do you mind if I use your First Aid Kit. I ran into a big nasty with big claws on the way over her," he said indicating to the blood stained rips under his sports coat. "Damn, and this was a new suit."
Buffy's protecting nature went into overdrive, "Dawn run and get the one from upstairs."
"Right, be back in a flash."
Buffy dragged Xander over to the couch and sat him down and started to undress him, being careful not to irritate the wound any further. Before he could protest, Xander was standing in the living room half-naked.
"Wow, those training sessions have been paying off," Dawn said as she came running into the living room. She handed Buffy the First Aid Kit, all the while admiring Xander's chiseled torso.
"Dawn go finish your homework," Buffy said as she started to bandage the small cut on Xander's side.
"Kay."
"It looks worse than it really is, Buff," Xander said trying not to bring down the wrath of Buffy Summers.
"I know Xander. It's not that," she said finishing up.
"What is it then?" Xander asked sitting on the sofa.
"This isn't exactly how I imagined I'd be saying this Xander."
Xander took Buffy's hand sat closer to her on couch. She was suddenly aware of how half-naked he was.
"What's the what? You know you can tell me anything?"
Buffy looked down at her hand in his trying not to look him in the eyes when she opened her heart to him, hoping it'll be easier. "It's about the kiss this morning."
"You kissed Xander," Dawn exclaimed from the stairs.
Buffy turned to say something but Xander quieted her with a finger to her lips. "Dawnie, could you please give us a minute."
Dawn stomped upstairs mumbling to herself about not being around when the good stuff was happening.
Xander turned back to Buffy, "What about it?"
"Well, it just that I…I mean we…you and I are friends…but we been spending a lot of time together and all…you know this would go a lot better if you had a shirt on," Buffy rambled as she got up and went to look out the window.
Xander slowly came up behind her and slipped his arms around her waist. She turned in his arms and felt her breasts press against his chest as he hugged her. Buffy may be the slayer, but to Xander at times like these she seemed so small and he felt very protective. Buffy pulled back slightly, but still in his arms and looked into Xander's dark brown eyes.
Kiss was tentative at first. Each didn't know how they'd react to it at first. Then it became harder as if they were trying to become one. They could feel the passion and love flow from one another, sustaining each other. All thought was erased with that kiss. It was that moment, that kiss…it was as if the world had stopped just for the two of them.
Outside the slayer's house crept the shadow. It's eyes flashed at the sight of the slayer and dark-haired one engaged in some form of love. This creature did not know love, could not know love. The creature smiled and watched knowing that soon he would watch these two bloodied and broken. Oh yes…soon.
End Part 2
TWO DAYS LATER
BUFFY'S HOUSE
"Where's Xander taking you on your date?" Willow asked
She and Tara sat on Buffy's bed, helping her pick out something to wear for her first date with Xander.
"Don't know, Wills. Xander said it was going to be a surprise."
"Ooh…a surprise. I bet it's going to be so romantic. He's been waiting for this a while."
"Great, Willow, put even more pressure on me. What if this date is terrible? What if everything goes wrong? It could ruin our friendship."
"Buffy, you're rambling," Willow said. She rose and walked over to Buffy looking her straight in the eyes. "Listen, if I didn't think this was a good idea, I would've told you already. Things are going to be fine." Willow's words comforted Buffy slightly.
Buffy took a deep breath and let it out. "So, what about this one?" she asked holding up a simple black dress, that was cut low in the back and came to her knees.
Tara smiled from the bed, "Perfect…you're going to give him a heart attack."
Ding-Dong
"Oh god, he's here. Willow go stall him," Buffy half-shouted.
"Gotcha," Willow burst out the room and ran downstairs, flinging open the door. "Hey, Xand."
Xander came in and stood there in a simple black sports coat with a cream colored shirt and a gray undershirt and blue jeans. "Hi Wills. Let me guess; she's still picking out something to wear."
"Actually, she's getting dressed right now she'll be down in a minute. You look great Xander."
"Thanks Will."
Movement at the top of the stairs drew his attention. When he saw the beautiful sight before him his jaw hit the floor. "Gaa yii aahh," Xander drawled out.
Buffy blushed and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear, "Thanks Xander." Buffy descended the stairs, as Willow closed Xander's mouth while he oogled Buffy.
"You're drooling," Willow whispered.
Xander snapped out of his daze and wiped away the drool from his chin. "Buff…my god, you look…wow!"
Buffy just smiled and gave him a sweet smile. Taking Xander's offered arm, she turns to Willow saying, "Don't wait up Will."
"Bye, have a good time." Willow closed the door smiling to herself.
Xander escorted Buffy to his car and opened the door for her. When the both were buckled in and Xander started the car, Buffy asked, "So, where are we going?"
"I told you it's a surprise," Xander said with a lop-sided grin
It watched the slayer and the one known as "Xander" leave is some sort of metal beast. Its powers were growing and returning to full strength. Soon, it thought, soon I will have my revenge. It smiled and saw a animal run a few feet from it. It reached out with its massive arm and grabbed the animal while it thrashed about screaming. It drained the life from the creature, and after it was finished…devoured the lowly creature's soul…smiling to itself. Soon it would have the soul of the slayer and how would it savor its taste.
SAME NIGHT
SOMEWHERE IN EUROPE
The room was dusty and filled with spider webs. It appeared to be an old church, pews were thrown about everywhere. The termite eaten door crumbled at the touch. At the farthest end of the door, what look like a metal chair sat rusting. Above the chair, hung a giant sword, about the pommel of the sword sat a small stone about the size of a small child's heart. If one was there, one could see a small flicker of blue light come from the stone…it pulsed as if the stone itself was alive.
It could feel the ancient evil's return. Soon it will call to its keeper. Soon it will awaken, and make the universe tremble.
End Part 3