BUFFY & THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE

By: Morpheus Dreamerfall

Begun on June 11, 2002

Summary: What do aliens, demons, and one, recently graduated archeologist coming to Sunnydale in search of a legendary sword in a race for power and knowledge have in common? One fine mess of an adventure! 

Timeline: AU Season 7 for Buffy, with a twisted crossover AU with one of the rare "classics" of our time!

Disclaimers: Buffy and Co. Belongs to Joss Whedon, UPN, WB, Mutant Enemy.  The rest of the disclaimers will be revealed at the end of this fic.  – But then again, with a story title like that, you've probably guessed what crossover this is by now, dontcha?  So pls. r/r and tell me what you think.  And if anyone would like to help beta this for me, let me know.

An artificial wormhole opened at the outer reaches of the solar system natives there called Earth.  Within seconds, a large craft exited and headed for the third planet in question.

"My lord," A three armed, ostrich-like creature addressed its commander. "We have arrived at the specified coordinates as written in the Scrolls of Elders."

"At last!" It's commander nodded, "After years of searching the endless cosmos for that blasted thing, at least that last piece of information from those confusing scrolls lead us to something worthwhile exploring."

"My lord." The creature continued. "Our scans have identified the closest humanoid lifeform bearing planet, and it is the third one from the nearest yellow star."

"Well?" their commander bellowed. "Get on with it!  Why are we wasting more time? The sooner we find it before those goody-two shoe guardians realize we're on to it, the sooner we'll have the power to rule over all life as we know it. Now let's get down there and find it, before I take my aggressions out on all of you!!"

Sunnydale, Ca. USA

"Hey Buffy!"  Willow greeted her best friend as she returned to Casa de Summers, fresh from the University Grounds.

The Slayer smiled and nodded in acknowledgement, then turned to get ready to patrol for the night.  Packing a few stakes within her person, she waited for the newly souled vampire to accompany her.  She glanced once more at the witch-in-rehab and noticed that she was excited.  It's been a while since Buffy saw genuine excitement light her friend's features ever since her lover, Tara, died. 

"Something new at school will?" She asked.

"Yeah." Willow grinned, "The new temporary T.A. in medieval history is sorta cute.  He came all the way from Princeton to start his apprenticeship under the archeology department in the University.  It's like; he blew us away with his extensive knowledge of Sunnydale's archeological expeditions.  He even made note about this town's creepy history in a roundabout way!"

"Wow." Buffy said, "Do you think he's not as blind about the Hellmouth as the others?"

"Could be," the young wiccan replied. "Prof. Glen Adams sounds way too smart to be blinded by this town's fear and stupidity.  He even said that he was planning to do some digging around some or the historical sites here on his own free time."

"Hmmm," Buffy mused, "Ambitious too.  I just hope he doesn't wind up as a snack for some of Sunnydale's more sinister residents."

A knock at the door heralded the arrival of a certain blond vampire, waiting outside while he smoked a cigarette.

"And speaking of one of the residents." The Slayer said in irony, "Looks like my slaying partner for the night is here.  I gotta go okay?  Take care of Dawn for me, won't you?  She's upstairs studying for her exams tomorrow.  Bye!"

While the Slayer and the newly ensouled vampire began their rounds, neither of them noticed a ship descend from the heavens that night.

TBC