Troublemakers: Slaying Bites
AUTHOR: Silence
DISCLAIMER: Joss, Fox, and UPN own all things Buffy. Lila, Scarlet and Simon are all MINE.
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PART 11
Lila was not enjoying her day. She found herself busted by Simon, one of the council from her home world. Unfortunetly it didn't get much better after that. She was now stuck in a McDonalds sitting in silence across from him. The only good thing about it in her mind was the fact that Simon was such a cutie.
Simon stared at Lila from behind his cup of coffee. He set it down on the table and leaned back. "Lila. You realize you used your abilities on a normal human being."
"I know.. I'm sorry. I didn't mean any harm! It was just for fun!"
"Do you have any idea how it could have affected him?"
Lila's face clouded with confusion. "What do you mean?"
"You could have caused him permanent damage." Simon stole one of Lila's fries, "For example if he mimicked a demon, who could gain the characteristics of a demon forever. Just like how you gained your.. clumsiness from too much Sailor Moon mimicking."
"Um.. he mimicked Spiderman. Does that mean.."
"It's a possibility."
"What's my punishment?"
Simon took a sip of his coffee, "Isn't it punishment enough that you're sitting here with me?"
A blush crept up Lila's face. "It's not punishment! It's just.. Um.. Hoo boy." Changing the subject, Lila snatched one of Simons's cookies. "So how long till we find out if Xander is affected?"
"I'm not sure. We have to wait and see. I assume he's going to that dance I've seen posters for at Hemery?"
"Probably." Lila shrugged, "If Buffy's there, he will be."
"Then we just have to keep an eye on him."
"Oh come on!" Lila said. "There's no way you'll get away with being there. You look too college bound."
"I can if I'm someone's date." Simon said with a sly grin.
Lila dropped her lemonade in surprise. She jumped as it spilled all over the table. "Damn it!"
Simon handed her some napkins. "You might want to clean up."
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It was Saturday night and by the time Buffy and Nicole got to the dance it was already underway.
Streamers fluttered everywhere, and there were tables set up along the windows. A deejay toyed with the sound system as couples danced and chatted. Everyone was dressed conspicuously different - very elegant and hip - rather than the average outfits seen everyday.
Buffy's gaze scanned the room for Xander. Instead she spotted Kimberly, wearing a silk and lace black dress, standing by the punch bowl and talking to Andy. Scarlet and Spike were close in a far off corner doing god knows what. And Lila was talking with a living, breathing masterpiece of a guy.
As Buffy walked into the gym in her short, light blue dress, she felt a surge of panic in her throat. She tugged at one of the flared cuffs of her dress, "I don't think I can do this."
Nicole, looking smashing in a slinky green dress, squeezed her friend's hand. "If you can take on the solarly challenged, you can handle this."
Buffy nodded and clutching her matching purse tightly, she started towards the punch bowl. Andy spotted her coming and waved.
"Buffy! Looking tasty!"
"Thanks." She said nervously, "Have you seen Xander?"
Andy waved around the gym, "I saw him somewhere." A petite blonde pulled Andy to the dance floor before he could continue, "I'll see you later, Buffy!"
Buffy waved slightly and helped herself to some punch. She held out a cup for Nicole. "Here."
"Thanks." Nicole said.
Kimberly strolled over to them. "Nicole, what are you doing with her?"
"I'm hanging out with my best friend. Duh." Nicole retorted. "But you wouldn't know anything about tha-"
"Please." Kimberly snapped. She looked Buffy's dress over, "Nice. It's amazing what you can get a K-Mart these days."
"You'd know wouldn't you?" Buffy said pleasantly. "Cheap is your specialty." She heard Nicole stifle a giggle and turned away feeling smug. Her smugness vanished when Jeffery appeared with Jen at his arm.
Jeffery looked uncomfortable at the sight of Buffy, and Jennifer seemed to have lost her power trip from the other day, and was practically apoplectic with embarrassment. Kimberly was giggling behind her as if the situation was funny.
"Buffy," Jeffery finally spoke up. "What are you doing here?"
"It's a dance and I have date." Buffy answered, trying to peer over Jeffery's shoulder. She sighed, "And you?"
"I'm here with Jenny." Jeffery scowled. "What guy?"
"With Xander." Buffy explained happily.
"You can't be serious."
"Yes I can. Oh, I got your little message." Buffy set her cup down on the table, "Didn't have the guts to break up with me in person?"
"You weren't home." He said defensivly. Jeffery's tone was self-righteous now. "Like always."
Buffy shrugged, "I have better things to do then waste time on a self involved, heartless, weasel like yourself." She pushed past him and walked away with out another word.
Nicole didn't even bother hiding the grin across her face. She stumbled slightly while walking away and spilled her punch on Kimberly's dress. Nicole feigned a look of shock.
"Oh I'm sorry. I'm sure it'll come right out." She shoved the cup into Kimberly's hand. "Ciao."
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Buffy walked over to the bleachers and stopped short. Standing on the bleachers was a decked out Xander. Instead of a tuxedo like every other guy, he wore a pair of worn but nice tuxedo pants, a dark blue dress shirt and the leather jacket Lila picked out. His face broke into a friendly grin when he spotted Buffy. He bounded to the floor and stopped right in front of her.
"Wow." Xander gasped. "You look fantastic."
"Thanks." Buffy replied shyly. She ran pointed at his jacket. "I still love that."
Xander rolled his eyes jokingly. "This old thing? Actually I was going to wear a tux, but Spike and Scarlet wouldn't let me in the car without wearing something leather."
Buffy giggled, and Xander reached into his pocket and pulled out..
A Twinkie.
"The choice sugary treat." Buffy said and beamed.
Xander's grin grew bigger, "Want to dance?"
"I'd love to."
Taking her into his arms, Xander began to lead slowly. They danced for a few moments with out saying a word.
"I'm glad you agreed to go.. I-"
Buffy cut him off, "When are you going to just kiss me, Xander?"
"I can't refuse you." Xander said and obliged.
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Lila straightened her oriental style dress as she watched Xander and Buffy wistfully. "God those two are so cute together."
"Lila, we're here to observe Xander, not watch romance unfold." Simon said.
"Oh come on! They look so cute!" Lila insisted. "Loosen up!"
Simon was no longer paying attention and his gaze was focused on one of the windows. "Lila."
"Oh. Yay."
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Xander broke away from Buffy suddenly. "What the.."
"Xander? What's wrong?" Buffy asked worriedly.
"Something's wrong."
Buffy stared at him and felt her slayer instincts kick in. "You're right."
The sound of a window breaking, a shriek, some bright flashes, and all hell broke loose.
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"Damn it, pet! You almost blinded me!" Spike cried out.
Scarlet admired her simple out fit of red leather pants and a black crop top. "Sorry Spike. But I can't fight without at least a little power."
"And what are you tonight?" Spike asked as they ran toward a window.
"Faith."
Spike groaned.
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More windows shattered and glass sprayed across the gym. Vampires began swarming around the building and grinning hungrily. A few students ran for the inner door, only to find it locked from the other side. The noise and music faded as the crowd started to realize something was wrong. Kids headed toward the middle of the room in confusion and fear.
Xander and Buffy looked around, assessing the situation.
A student staggered in through the other door, screaming and holding his neck.
"They're out there! They're vampires! Somebody help me!"
He fell to the ground, a few feet from the doorway. The entire gym was dead quiet and no one moved. Then one of the students started for the body.
"Don't go near the door," Buffy warned him.
Instead, Buffy and Xander ran over to check the prone body. They were quickly joined by Lila, Spike, Scarlet and Nicole. Buffy took a deep breath and shook her head sadly.
"Buff.." Xander said slowly. He pointed to the doorway, which was now filled with vampires.
"Stay away from the windows and doors!" Buffy cried out. "They can't come in unless invited!"
"I already invited them." Kimberly said.
Every face in the room turned to stare at her. Kimberly shrank under their accusing stares and added defensivly, "They're seniors!"
Nicole rolled her eyes. "Moron."
Xander reached into is jacket and pulled out a couple of stakes. He handed one to Buffy and waved at Lila. "There's a duffel bag near the bleachers with more supplies."
Lila nodded. "Fetch girl to the rescue."
Lila ran off and Buffy started to bark orders. "The first thing we should-"
"Buffy, you wanna dance?" the first vampire drooled.
"Looks like everyone knows you." Nicole said to her.
The second vampire crowded the door, her eyes gleaming. "We want her! We want Buffy! Send her out!"
"Or we come in." The first vampire promised.
They faded back, almost disappearing. Spike looked out the window, full of energy. He grinned in anticipation as he spotted more vampires looming nearby. "C'mon. When do we get to party?"
Scarlet patted his arm reassuringly. "Soon. Lila's back!"
Lila came running back carrying not one, but two duffel bags. She tossed one to Xander and then tossed the other to the floor. "Mine." She explained with a shrug.
"All right everyone. Stay calm." Gary Murray held up his hands for quiet and focused his attention on Buffy. "What's going on?"
Xander pulled out a crossbow from his bag and loaded it up. "This looks pretty bad, Buffy."
One of the girls spoke up, "Send her out!"
Buffy's jaw dropped. "What?"
"They'll kill us!" Kimberly agreed. "She's the one they want!"
"Yeah!" A boy echoed, "Send her out!"
"Everybody quiet!" Gary Murray tried to keep order.
"What? Are you kidding? They'll kill her!" Andy burst out, appalled.
"They'll kill us!" Kimberly reminded him.
"We are not sending her out there!" Xander bellowed.
Nicole nodded her head. "You really think they'll just leave? Hello? They eat people!"
"And this place is a bloody buffet." Spike added with a grin.
The crowd began arguing, most clamoring to sacrifice Buffy. Buffy ignored them all and began rifling through the bags. Lila kneeled down next to her.
"You're going out there aren't you."
"Of course." Buffy said, stuffing her purse with stakes. "I'm the slayer. It's what I do."
"Good. Kick some ass." Lila said with a nod of approval.
Buffy stared at her. "Don't let Xander get hurt."
"Not going to be a problem." Lila said.
A couple of the boys came threateningly close to Buffy. Andy quickly intervened, and Xander aimed his crossbow at them. When the crowd refused to quiet down a loud gunshot filled the room.
Everyone shut up to see Lila holding a 9mm pointed at the ceiling.
"Shut up!" She aimed he weapon at the teenagers. "One more hysterical cry or threat towards us, and I start putting bullets in your heads." There was a soft thud as someone fainted at the thought and Lila sighed inwardly in relief as everyone quieted.
With everyone silent, Buffy stood up and began heading for the front doors. Xander grabbed hold of her arm. "Buffy.."
"I'll be okay." She said. Buffy saw the look on his face and rushed on. "I need you to help everyone in here. We both know they aren't going to just leave everyone alone." She pulled him close for a kiss.
She stepped away from him a moment later with a small wistful sigh. "Be careful. Please?"
Xander nodded slowly then removed his jacket. "Might get cold."
Buffy smiled and put on the jacket. With a deep breathe and one last look at Xander she went out the door.
AUTHOR: Silence
DISCLAIMER: Joss, Fox, and UPN own all things Buffy. Lila, Scarlet and Simon are all MINE.
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PART 11
Lila was not enjoying her day. She found herself busted by Simon, one of the council from her home world. Unfortunetly it didn't get much better after that. She was now stuck in a McDonalds sitting in silence across from him. The only good thing about it in her mind was the fact that Simon was such a cutie.
Simon stared at Lila from behind his cup of coffee. He set it down on the table and leaned back. "Lila. You realize you used your abilities on a normal human being."
"I know.. I'm sorry. I didn't mean any harm! It was just for fun!"
"Do you have any idea how it could have affected him?"
Lila's face clouded with confusion. "What do you mean?"
"You could have caused him permanent damage." Simon stole one of Lila's fries, "For example if he mimicked a demon, who could gain the characteristics of a demon forever. Just like how you gained your.. clumsiness from too much Sailor Moon mimicking."
"Um.. he mimicked Spiderman. Does that mean.."
"It's a possibility."
"What's my punishment?"
Simon took a sip of his coffee, "Isn't it punishment enough that you're sitting here with me?"
A blush crept up Lila's face. "It's not punishment! It's just.. Um.. Hoo boy." Changing the subject, Lila snatched one of Simons's cookies. "So how long till we find out if Xander is affected?"
"I'm not sure. We have to wait and see. I assume he's going to that dance I've seen posters for at Hemery?"
"Probably." Lila shrugged, "If Buffy's there, he will be."
"Then we just have to keep an eye on him."
"Oh come on!" Lila said. "There's no way you'll get away with being there. You look too college bound."
"I can if I'm someone's date." Simon said with a sly grin.
Lila dropped her lemonade in surprise. She jumped as it spilled all over the table. "Damn it!"
Simon handed her some napkins. "You might want to clean up."
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It was Saturday night and by the time Buffy and Nicole got to the dance it was already underway.
Streamers fluttered everywhere, and there were tables set up along the windows. A deejay toyed with the sound system as couples danced and chatted. Everyone was dressed conspicuously different - very elegant and hip - rather than the average outfits seen everyday.
Buffy's gaze scanned the room for Xander. Instead she spotted Kimberly, wearing a silk and lace black dress, standing by the punch bowl and talking to Andy. Scarlet and Spike were close in a far off corner doing god knows what. And Lila was talking with a living, breathing masterpiece of a guy.
As Buffy walked into the gym in her short, light blue dress, she felt a surge of panic in her throat. She tugged at one of the flared cuffs of her dress, "I don't think I can do this."
Nicole, looking smashing in a slinky green dress, squeezed her friend's hand. "If you can take on the solarly challenged, you can handle this."
Buffy nodded and clutching her matching purse tightly, she started towards the punch bowl. Andy spotted her coming and waved.
"Buffy! Looking tasty!"
"Thanks." She said nervously, "Have you seen Xander?"
Andy waved around the gym, "I saw him somewhere." A petite blonde pulled Andy to the dance floor before he could continue, "I'll see you later, Buffy!"
Buffy waved slightly and helped herself to some punch. She held out a cup for Nicole. "Here."
"Thanks." Nicole said.
Kimberly strolled over to them. "Nicole, what are you doing with her?"
"I'm hanging out with my best friend. Duh." Nicole retorted. "But you wouldn't know anything about tha-"
"Please." Kimberly snapped. She looked Buffy's dress over, "Nice. It's amazing what you can get a K-Mart these days."
"You'd know wouldn't you?" Buffy said pleasantly. "Cheap is your specialty." She heard Nicole stifle a giggle and turned away feeling smug. Her smugness vanished when Jeffery appeared with Jen at his arm.
Jeffery looked uncomfortable at the sight of Buffy, and Jennifer seemed to have lost her power trip from the other day, and was practically apoplectic with embarrassment. Kimberly was giggling behind her as if the situation was funny.
"Buffy," Jeffery finally spoke up. "What are you doing here?"
"It's a dance and I have date." Buffy answered, trying to peer over Jeffery's shoulder. She sighed, "And you?"
"I'm here with Jenny." Jeffery scowled. "What guy?"
"With Xander." Buffy explained happily.
"You can't be serious."
"Yes I can. Oh, I got your little message." Buffy set her cup down on the table, "Didn't have the guts to break up with me in person?"
"You weren't home." He said defensivly. Jeffery's tone was self-righteous now. "Like always."
Buffy shrugged, "I have better things to do then waste time on a self involved, heartless, weasel like yourself." She pushed past him and walked away with out another word.
Nicole didn't even bother hiding the grin across her face. She stumbled slightly while walking away and spilled her punch on Kimberly's dress. Nicole feigned a look of shock.
"Oh I'm sorry. I'm sure it'll come right out." She shoved the cup into Kimberly's hand. "Ciao."
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Buffy walked over to the bleachers and stopped short. Standing on the bleachers was a decked out Xander. Instead of a tuxedo like every other guy, he wore a pair of worn but nice tuxedo pants, a dark blue dress shirt and the leather jacket Lila picked out. His face broke into a friendly grin when he spotted Buffy. He bounded to the floor and stopped right in front of her.
"Wow." Xander gasped. "You look fantastic."
"Thanks." Buffy replied shyly. She ran pointed at his jacket. "I still love that."
Xander rolled his eyes jokingly. "This old thing? Actually I was going to wear a tux, but Spike and Scarlet wouldn't let me in the car without wearing something leather."
Buffy giggled, and Xander reached into his pocket and pulled out..
A Twinkie.
"The choice sugary treat." Buffy said and beamed.
Xander's grin grew bigger, "Want to dance?"
"I'd love to."
Taking her into his arms, Xander began to lead slowly. They danced for a few moments with out saying a word.
"I'm glad you agreed to go.. I-"
Buffy cut him off, "When are you going to just kiss me, Xander?"
"I can't refuse you." Xander said and obliged.
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Lila straightened her oriental style dress as she watched Xander and Buffy wistfully. "God those two are so cute together."
"Lila, we're here to observe Xander, not watch romance unfold." Simon said.
"Oh come on! They look so cute!" Lila insisted. "Loosen up!"
Simon was no longer paying attention and his gaze was focused on one of the windows. "Lila."
"Oh. Yay."
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Xander broke away from Buffy suddenly. "What the.."
"Xander? What's wrong?" Buffy asked worriedly.
"Something's wrong."
Buffy stared at him and felt her slayer instincts kick in. "You're right."
The sound of a window breaking, a shriek, some bright flashes, and all hell broke loose.
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"Damn it, pet! You almost blinded me!" Spike cried out.
Scarlet admired her simple out fit of red leather pants and a black crop top. "Sorry Spike. But I can't fight without at least a little power."
"And what are you tonight?" Spike asked as they ran toward a window.
"Faith."
Spike groaned.
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More windows shattered and glass sprayed across the gym. Vampires began swarming around the building and grinning hungrily. A few students ran for the inner door, only to find it locked from the other side. The noise and music faded as the crowd started to realize something was wrong. Kids headed toward the middle of the room in confusion and fear.
Xander and Buffy looked around, assessing the situation.
A student staggered in through the other door, screaming and holding his neck.
"They're out there! They're vampires! Somebody help me!"
He fell to the ground, a few feet from the doorway. The entire gym was dead quiet and no one moved. Then one of the students started for the body.
"Don't go near the door," Buffy warned him.
Instead, Buffy and Xander ran over to check the prone body. They were quickly joined by Lila, Spike, Scarlet and Nicole. Buffy took a deep breath and shook her head sadly.
"Buff.." Xander said slowly. He pointed to the doorway, which was now filled with vampires.
"Stay away from the windows and doors!" Buffy cried out. "They can't come in unless invited!"
"I already invited them." Kimberly said.
Every face in the room turned to stare at her. Kimberly shrank under their accusing stares and added defensivly, "They're seniors!"
Nicole rolled her eyes. "Moron."
Xander reached into is jacket and pulled out a couple of stakes. He handed one to Buffy and waved at Lila. "There's a duffel bag near the bleachers with more supplies."
Lila nodded. "Fetch girl to the rescue."
Lila ran off and Buffy started to bark orders. "The first thing we should-"
"Buffy, you wanna dance?" the first vampire drooled.
"Looks like everyone knows you." Nicole said to her.
The second vampire crowded the door, her eyes gleaming. "We want her! We want Buffy! Send her out!"
"Or we come in." The first vampire promised.
They faded back, almost disappearing. Spike looked out the window, full of energy. He grinned in anticipation as he spotted more vampires looming nearby. "C'mon. When do we get to party?"
Scarlet patted his arm reassuringly. "Soon. Lila's back!"
Lila came running back carrying not one, but two duffel bags. She tossed one to Xander and then tossed the other to the floor. "Mine." She explained with a shrug.
"All right everyone. Stay calm." Gary Murray held up his hands for quiet and focused his attention on Buffy. "What's going on?"
Xander pulled out a crossbow from his bag and loaded it up. "This looks pretty bad, Buffy."
One of the girls spoke up, "Send her out!"
Buffy's jaw dropped. "What?"
"They'll kill us!" Kimberly agreed. "She's the one they want!"
"Yeah!" A boy echoed, "Send her out!"
"Everybody quiet!" Gary Murray tried to keep order.
"What? Are you kidding? They'll kill her!" Andy burst out, appalled.
"They'll kill us!" Kimberly reminded him.
"We are not sending her out there!" Xander bellowed.
Nicole nodded her head. "You really think they'll just leave? Hello? They eat people!"
"And this place is a bloody buffet." Spike added with a grin.
The crowd began arguing, most clamoring to sacrifice Buffy. Buffy ignored them all and began rifling through the bags. Lila kneeled down next to her.
"You're going out there aren't you."
"Of course." Buffy said, stuffing her purse with stakes. "I'm the slayer. It's what I do."
"Good. Kick some ass." Lila said with a nod of approval.
Buffy stared at her. "Don't let Xander get hurt."
"Not going to be a problem." Lila said.
A couple of the boys came threateningly close to Buffy. Andy quickly intervened, and Xander aimed his crossbow at them. When the crowd refused to quiet down a loud gunshot filled the room.
Everyone shut up to see Lila holding a 9mm pointed at the ceiling.
"Shut up!" She aimed he weapon at the teenagers. "One more hysterical cry or threat towards us, and I start putting bullets in your heads." There was a soft thud as someone fainted at the thought and Lila sighed inwardly in relief as everyone quieted.
With everyone silent, Buffy stood up and began heading for the front doors. Xander grabbed hold of her arm. "Buffy.."
"I'll be okay." She said. Buffy saw the look on his face and rushed on. "I need you to help everyone in here. We both know they aren't going to just leave everyone alone." She pulled him close for a kiss.
She stepped away from him a moment later with a small wistful sigh. "Be careful. Please?"
Xander nodded slowly then removed his jacket. "Might get cold."
Buffy smiled and put on the jacket. With a deep breathe and one last look at Xander she went out the door.