Usual disclaimer I own nothing but the story so please don't sue me. I only
want to produce something that hopefully others will enjoy. Any flames or
reviews go by the review thing or email: rigs@post.com. I'll take any
comments you can give me. Ps no profit etc to be made from this. Notify me
if you want to put it anywhere, just cause I want to know how far it
travels.
PS Timeline alteration I don't like the big gap between the Summers sisters so its now down to Two and a half years. Dawn is now 19 and the guys 21 or 22.
Leading the blind By Rigs
The powers looked down upon the earth. They spoke in a language that took millennia to pronounce and a second to be spoken and understood. They could explain the meaning of life in half a minute, if they new it.
They spoke now.
{At last she has begun living again}
{She is unusual}
{She has lived four times}
{Died three}
(And yet she lives through the pain)
{We shall see}
{Allow The Key to use the power}
{She will need a guide}
{We know who will perform the duty}
{The price}
{Will be paid}
{She will remove The Witch's suffering}
{A reward for the service)
{It shall be done}
*********
The stake raced through the air punching into the chest of the first vamp. A spin, a kick floored the second and the stake was through his heart before the first had finished crumbling. Another stake flew from her hand and killed the third.
She brushed her hair back, straightened her ponytail and pocketed the stakes. Three sets of hands clapped.
"Score three dustings for the Dawnster" Xander wrapped his arms around the youngest of the Summers dynasty. "You're giving your sister a run for her money." Dawn smiled as she looked up at the man, slipped out of his grasp and walked past Willow, who smiled encouragement, and stood in front of her sister.
"What did you do wrong?" A question that would, at one time, have sent Dawn into a tirade about being treated like a child. Now, she just stood and looked thoughtful.
"I didn't follow through with the throw, it could have missed and spinetooth number three could have got me." Her sister smiled. Giles would be so proud. Dawn was turning into a responsible adult and, under Buffy's tuition, a great slayer. The monks may have used the slayer's essence as a template for Dawn but she brought a unique fluid style of her own to patrolling.
"And?" Dawn looked confused "I didn't hear a single criticism of the second guy's hair." The four of them laughed. A simple act in itself but a sound that had not been heard for a while and it was welcome.
Willow piped up "I vote for one more circuit of the cemetery then home for cookies." This got unanimous approval and the gang started walking.
When the patrol was over Willow detached herself from the group and walked towards a stone that was well tended and over looked a lake behind the cemetery. It had a simple inscription.
Tara McCley
Cherished friend and true love
We will always be under your spell
Willow sank to her knees, a tear falling from her cheek. No she promised to be strong.
"Hey baby" She spoke to the stone "We've just done a patrol. Dawn got three vampires in one go. She's doing so well. A.and Buffy's got a new job at the school. Sort of counselling." Another tear descended to land on the grass. "You'd be so proud of them"
"Hey" Willow span round to see Dawn standing ten meters away, eyes on the stone. The girl walked up beside the redhead and knelt next to her. "Tara. You'd be proud of all of us. Especially Willow. She has got over her addiction. The magic, she can use it. Giles helped her and she works through us. Her strength and ours are combined." Then Dawn started talking to Willow with her eyes still fixed on the stone. "She would be proud you know. I looked up to her like another sister. I still look at you like that. The five of us."
".made a unit. A bond of love made us stronger. Buffy, Xander, you, me Her" Willow looked again at the inscription. "I can still feel her, Dawnie, like she's right beside me but when I reach out she's not there" She got up and her face became happy though the eyes were so dull. "And if we sit here talking all night your sister will have my head on a plate." She walked up and kissed the name inscribed on the marble. Dawn felt a pull in her heart, Willow turned, looked deep within her and simply said "thanks"
Whistler observed the exchange in silence. The Powers had entrusted him with the task of unlocking the Key's power. He had free reign on how they were unlocked but had been told that she needed a guide. She was training under the Slayer. Being filled with joy and wonder by the human. Mind being strengthened by the Witch but she needed a guide for the power of the Key and he had no time to introduce someone into her life for that purpose. There was only one solution and the Powers knew that. "A reward for their services" She would pay the price.
He silently slipped away, leaving the two women to walk back the Summers residence.
PS Timeline alteration I don't like the big gap between the Summers sisters so its now down to Two and a half years. Dawn is now 19 and the guys 21 or 22.
Leading the blind By Rigs
The powers looked down upon the earth. They spoke in a language that took millennia to pronounce and a second to be spoken and understood. They could explain the meaning of life in half a minute, if they new it.
They spoke now.
{At last she has begun living again}
{She is unusual}
{She has lived four times}
{Died three}
(And yet she lives through the pain)
{We shall see}
{Allow The Key to use the power}
{She will need a guide}
{We know who will perform the duty}
{The price}
{Will be paid}
{She will remove The Witch's suffering}
{A reward for the service)
{It shall be done}
*********
The stake raced through the air punching into the chest of the first vamp. A spin, a kick floored the second and the stake was through his heart before the first had finished crumbling. Another stake flew from her hand and killed the third.
She brushed her hair back, straightened her ponytail and pocketed the stakes. Three sets of hands clapped.
"Score three dustings for the Dawnster" Xander wrapped his arms around the youngest of the Summers dynasty. "You're giving your sister a run for her money." Dawn smiled as she looked up at the man, slipped out of his grasp and walked past Willow, who smiled encouragement, and stood in front of her sister.
"What did you do wrong?" A question that would, at one time, have sent Dawn into a tirade about being treated like a child. Now, she just stood and looked thoughtful.
"I didn't follow through with the throw, it could have missed and spinetooth number three could have got me." Her sister smiled. Giles would be so proud. Dawn was turning into a responsible adult and, under Buffy's tuition, a great slayer. The monks may have used the slayer's essence as a template for Dawn but she brought a unique fluid style of her own to patrolling.
"And?" Dawn looked confused "I didn't hear a single criticism of the second guy's hair." The four of them laughed. A simple act in itself but a sound that had not been heard for a while and it was welcome.
Willow piped up "I vote for one more circuit of the cemetery then home for cookies." This got unanimous approval and the gang started walking.
When the patrol was over Willow detached herself from the group and walked towards a stone that was well tended and over looked a lake behind the cemetery. It had a simple inscription.
Tara McCley
Cherished friend and true love
We will always be under your spell
Willow sank to her knees, a tear falling from her cheek. No she promised to be strong.
"Hey baby" She spoke to the stone "We've just done a patrol. Dawn got three vampires in one go. She's doing so well. A.and Buffy's got a new job at the school. Sort of counselling." Another tear descended to land on the grass. "You'd be so proud of them"
"Hey" Willow span round to see Dawn standing ten meters away, eyes on the stone. The girl walked up beside the redhead and knelt next to her. "Tara. You'd be proud of all of us. Especially Willow. She has got over her addiction. The magic, she can use it. Giles helped her and she works through us. Her strength and ours are combined." Then Dawn started talking to Willow with her eyes still fixed on the stone. "She would be proud you know. I looked up to her like another sister. I still look at you like that. The five of us."
".made a unit. A bond of love made us stronger. Buffy, Xander, you, me Her" Willow looked again at the inscription. "I can still feel her, Dawnie, like she's right beside me but when I reach out she's not there" She got up and her face became happy though the eyes were so dull. "And if we sit here talking all night your sister will have my head on a plate." She walked up and kissed the name inscribed on the marble. Dawn felt a pull in her heart, Willow turned, looked deep within her and simply said "thanks"
Whistler observed the exchange in silence. The Powers had entrusted him with the task of unlocking the Key's power. He had free reign on how they were unlocked but had been told that she needed a guide. She was training under the Slayer. Being filled with joy and wonder by the human. Mind being strengthened by the Witch but she needed a guide for the power of the Key and he had no time to introduce someone into her life for that purpose. There was only one solution and the Powers knew that. "A reward for their services" She would pay the price.
He silently slipped away, leaving the two women to walk back the Summers residence.
