Title: Alone, I Fear
Author: Sita
Summary: What would happen if Buffy awoke to a world where she wasn't the Slayer, yet still had the memories of being one, and her life in SunnyD. What would she do, and how far would she go in order to get her old life back? B/S
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Post-7.5 "Selfless" (Doesn't really have anything to do with the episode though)
Disclaimer: You think some guy named Joss Whedon owns Buffy?! Psssht! Yeah right! *sigh* Well...okay he does but I can pretend can't I? Or maybe I could just borrow Spike? (Oh, hehehe, forgot to mention, I own Prissy.)
AN: Anyway, I'm writing this before I write this chapter, and truthfully, I have no idea while Giles and Joyce are there *racks her small brain*, AHHHHHH! Need to think! Need to make it up in this chappy! Anyway, this story is almost over. Was thinking I could drag it out only until about chapter 10, then it's pretty much over. Oh, plus I have this new story wracking my brain. I've written the first chapter, and I'll prolly post it when I post the last chapter of this. So I'll tell you about it then. Well, ENJOY!
Can't find where I am
Lying here
Alone I fear
Afraid of the dark
No one to claim
Alone again
~Avirl Lavigne
Chapter Nine: More Than I Could Pay
And that.
Which you've given me today
Is worth more than I could pay
~Sinhead O'Connor
'D'Hoffryn disappeared before anyone could say 'boo', leaving the ex vengeance demon, scared and not prepared for death in front of the group.
Looking at the now ex-vengeance demon in front of her, Prissy froze. Yet, it wasn't from fright of killing the human. It was from fear of loosing this life. And, right then and there, she knew she had to find a way to keep this vengeance demon alive, even if it mean that Buffy couldn't get back to her own world. She just didn't care if her motives were selfish anymore. She loved this life, and she'd be damned if she was going to lose it.
"I'll take care of her myself." Everyone looked at Prissy incredulously once the words left her mouth. It just wasn't like something that Prissy would say. She was a true hero. She'd never killed a human being in her life.
And, ignoring everyone's looks, Prissy took the ex vengeance demon outside, and away from the house. She planned on letting the girl go somewhere where her friends wouldn't notice.
Once Prissy was gone, Buffy sighed, relieved. She *really* didn't want to do the dirty work, nor watch anyone do the dirty work of killing a human. She was glad Prissy was brave enough, because she sure as hell wasn't.
"I was thinking about your question earlier. The one about Giles and your mom being here." Buffy turned her head as she heard Anya speak.
"Really?" The blonde asked. "Yeah, I was just curious...."
"I think your mom is hear because of the way this vengeance spell worked. It didn't work like others. For one thing, you remembered your past life and Prissy didn't, which is odd. So, I was thinking it kind of reversed roles with Joyce. In our dimension Prissy's mom was alive so it switched, making Joyce alive in this dimension." Anya said, smiling, obviously proud of herself for figuring this out on her own.
"And Giles?" Buffy asked, curiosity evident on her features.
"Well, in Prissy's wish, she also asked for a mentor, a guiding hand, someone to be there for her, and Giles kinda popped up. That one wasn't very hard to figure out." Anya said. "I just wanted you to know."
"Thanks Anya. Even if you did make a mistake with the wishing, I'm glad you have the guts to undo it. I--you don't know how glad I am. Just, thank you."
Anya smiled, "Your welcome, Buffy."
****
Prissy sighed, as she reached the graveyard. She had to let this girl go if she was going to have this life. She could just say the girl escaped. Or that she killed her and nothing happened, right? It could be as easy as snapping your fingers. Yet, her grip on the girls arm wasn't loosening. She knew this was wrong.
She had to be strong.She had to remember, she wasn't the Slayer, Buffy was. And if she had really stolen this girls life, Buffy must be feeling alone. Lost. Like she was now. Prissy sighed, her grip on the girls arm still tight as she sat down on the cold grass.
"So how long have you been a vengeance demon?" Prissy asked, looking over at the girl. She had long black hair, hanging down in heavy braids over her shoulders, and her skin was as black as night, as were her eyes. And even though she was human now. She still looked scary.
The girls voice quivered as she answered, "Fourteen years."
"Not long." Prissy said quietly. And her eye's met the girls, tears brimming in the dark orbs, and Prissy started crying herself. Her silent tears running down her cheeks, noticed only by the night and the ex vengeance demon. "Must be hard being ripped out of the only word you know, huh?"
The girl nodded. "I'm scared." She than looked at Prissy, raising her head up high. "But, I'm ready to die. I don't know how to live any other way."
Prissy nodded, playing with the small knife which was tucked into her jacket pocket. Should she do it? Should she kill this girl and help Buffy? Or should she not and help herself?
And for once in her life, the red-head felt totally lost.
****
"I wonder how long it will be until I'm back." Buffy sounded truly anxious, her small form next to Spike's on the tan plush couch that sat in Prissy's living room. "Once the demon is dead, will the change take place right away?" Buffy asked, looking over at Anya, as a thought suddenly struck her.
"It should." Anya said.
"Then why didn't Prissy say goodbye?"
Everyone around the room looked at each other, worried faces belying how they felt. Was the red-head going to take extreme and selfish measures? And just as Giles was standing up, about to take action, the front door swung open, revealing Prissy and a ex vengeance demon.
"I'm sorry I left." She looked over at Buffy and the gang. "I just," She looked over at the ex vengeance demon. "I wanted to say goodbye before this is all over." Her voice cracked, and tears fell from her eyes quickly. Yet, she was soon enveloped in a hug from everyone except Spike, even Buffy hugged her.
Buffy felt bad for being happy at this moment, while she heard so many cries, but why shouldn't so be? She was getting her life back. And, as soon as she got back to her world. She vowed she'd find Prissy. Say hello. Just do something. Maybe the girl would remember after all.
And defiantly, Prissy pulled away from the group, grabbing the knife and stabbing the ex vengeance demon in the gut. She had to do this. It wasn't fair to Buffy if she didn't.
And, Buffy sat down on the couch, looking over at Spike who took her hand reassuringly.
"I'll tell you when I get there. I'll tell you what I feel." She whispered.
"Promise?" He asked.
"I promise."
And with one last look at the group, Buffy sat loudly, and looking directly at Prissy, "See you on the other side."
TBC....
AN: One more chapter to go...One more chapter to go! You take a chappy and read it around, and one more chapter to go! Sorry the chapter was short, didn't have much to do with it. The real purpose was for the vegeance demon to die and to find out why Giles and Joyce were there and you did. Well, see ya in a little. I'll try to update soon! I promise! PLEASE REVIEW!
Author: Sita
Summary: What would happen if Buffy awoke to a world where she wasn't the Slayer, yet still had the memories of being one, and her life in SunnyD. What would she do, and how far would she go in order to get her old life back? B/S
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: Post-7.5 "Selfless" (Doesn't really have anything to do with the episode though)
Disclaimer: You think some guy named Joss Whedon owns Buffy?! Psssht! Yeah right! *sigh* Well...okay he does but I can pretend can't I? Or maybe I could just borrow Spike? (Oh, hehehe, forgot to mention, I own Prissy.)
AN: Anyway, I'm writing this before I write this chapter, and truthfully, I have no idea while Giles and Joyce are there *racks her small brain*, AHHHHHH! Need to think! Need to make it up in this chappy! Anyway, this story is almost over. Was thinking I could drag it out only until about chapter 10, then it's pretty much over. Oh, plus I have this new story wracking my brain. I've written the first chapter, and I'll prolly post it when I post the last chapter of this. So I'll tell you about it then. Well, ENJOY!
Can't find where I am
Lying here
Alone I fear
Afraid of the dark
No one to claim
Alone again
~Avirl Lavigne
Chapter Nine: More Than I Could Pay
And that.
Which you've given me today
Is worth more than I could pay
~Sinhead O'Connor
'D'Hoffryn disappeared before anyone could say 'boo', leaving the ex vengeance demon, scared and not prepared for death in front of the group.
Looking at the now ex-vengeance demon in front of her, Prissy froze. Yet, it wasn't from fright of killing the human. It was from fear of loosing this life. And, right then and there, she knew she had to find a way to keep this vengeance demon alive, even if it mean that Buffy couldn't get back to her own world. She just didn't care if her motives were selfish anymore. She loved this life, and she'd be damned if she was going to lose it.
"I'll take care of her myself." Everyone looked at Prissy incredulously once the words left her mouth. It just wasn't like something that Prissy would say. She was a true hero. She'd never killed a human being in her life.
And, ignoring everyone's looks, Prissy took the ex vengeance demon outside, and away from the house. She planned on letting the girl go somewhere where her friends wouldn't notice.
Once Prissy was gone, Buffy sighed, relieved. She *really* didn't want to do the dirty work, nor watch anyone do the dirty work of killing a human. She was glad Prissy was brave enough, because she sure as hell wasn't.
"I was thinking about your question earlier. The one about Giles and your mom being here." Buffy turned her head as she heard Anya speak.
"Really?" The blonde asked. "Yeah, I was just curious...."
"I think your mom is hear because of the way this vengeance spell worked. It didn't work like others. For one thing, you remembered your past life and Prissy didn't, which is odd. So, I was thinking it kind of reversed roles with Joyce. In our dimension Prissy's mom was alive so it switched, making Joyce alive in this dimension." Anya said, smiling, obviously proud of herself for figuring this out on her own.
"And Giles?" Buffy asked, curiosity evident on her features.
"Well, in Prissy's wish, she also asked for a mentor, a guiding hand, someone to be there for her, and Giles kinda popped up. That one wasn't very hard to figure out." Anya said. "I just wanted you to know."
"Thanks Anya. Even if you did make a mistake with the wishing, I'm glad you have the guts to undo it. I--you don't know how glad I am. Just, thank you."
Anya smiled, "Your welcome, Buffy."
****
Prissy sighed, as she reached the graveyard. She had to let this girl go if she was going to have this life. She could just say the girl escaped. Or that she killed her and nothing happened, right? It could be as easy as snapping your fingers. Yet, her grip on the girls arm wasn't loosening. She knew this was wrong.
She had to be strong.She had to remember, she wasn't the Slayer, Buffy was. And if she had really stolen this girls life, Buffy must be feeling alone. Lost. Like she was now. Prissy sighed, her grip on the girls arm still tight as she sat down on the cold grass.
"So how long have you been a vengeance demon?" Prissy asked, looking over at the girl. She had long black hair, hanging down in heavy braids over her shoulders, and her skin was as black as night, as were her eyes. And even though she was human now. She still looked scary.
The girls voice quivered as she answered, "Fourteen years."
"Not long." Prissy said quietly. And her eye's met the girls, tears brimming in the dark orbs, and Prissy started crying herself. Her silent tears running down her cheeks, noticed only by the night and the ex vengeance demon. "Must be hard being ripped out of the only word you know, huh?"
The girl nodded. "I'm scared." She than looked at Prissy, raising her head up high. "But, I'm ready to die. I don't know how to live any other way."
Prissy nodded, playing with the small knife which was tucked into her jacket pocket. Should she do it? Should she kill this girl and help Buffy? Or should she not and help herself?
And for once in her life, the red-head felt totally lost.
****
"I wonder how long it will be until I'm back." Buffy sounded truly anxious, her small form next to Spike's on the tan plush couch that sat in Prissy's living room. "Once the demon is dead, will the change take place right away?" Buffy asked, looking over at Anya, as a thought suddenly struck her.
"It should." Anya said.
"Then why didn't Prissy say goodbye?"
Everyone around the room looked at each other, worried faces belying how they felt. Was the red-head going to take extreme and selfish measures? And just as Giles was standing up, about to take action, the front door swung open, revealing Prissy and a ex vengeance demon.
"I'm sorry I left." She looked over at Buffy and the gang. "I just," She looked over at the ex vengeance demon. "I wanted to say goodbye before this is all over." Her voice cracked, and tears fell from her eyes quickly. Yet, she was soon enveloped in a hug from everyone except Spike, even Buffy hugged her.
Buffy felt bad for being happy at this moment, while she heard so many cries, but why shouldn't so be? She was getting her life back. And, as soon as she got back to her world. She vowed she'd find Prissy. Say hello. Just do something. Maybe the girl would remember after all.
And defiantly, Prissy pulled away from the group, grabbing the knife and stabbing the ex vengeance demon in the gut. She had to do this. It wasn't fair to Buffy if she didn't.
And, Buffy sat down on the couch, looking over at Spike who took her hand reassuringly.
"I'll tell you when I get there. I'll tell you what I feel." She whispered.
"Promise?" He asked.
"I promise."
And with one last look at the group, Buffy sat loudly, and looking directly at Prissy, "See you on the other side."
TBC....
AN: One more chapter to go...One more chapter to go! You take a chappy and read it around, and one more chapter to go! Sorry the chapter was short, didn't have much to do with it. The real purpose was for the vegeance demon to die and to find out why Giles and Joyce were there and you did. Well, see ya in a little. I'll try to update soon! I promise! PLEASE REVIEW!