Shadows of Fire
*Chapter 12*
So many battles. It doesn't seem possible that they get harder every time.
Every enemy gets stronger, bigger and sometimes even, more personal.
I always have support, in some shape or form.
Old friends, one-time enemies, blood sisters.
Even though I'm alone, I'm surrounded by love.
I'm still not sure if they know that I love them.
I say it. But do they believe?
We're going toward the cemetery now. I told them before we left.
What if I told him? What if I told Spike I've fallen in love with him?
Would he believe me?
I don't know when it happened. I can't pinpoint the time.
I wish I could.
I also wish he were still my enemy.
It would make everything much simpler.
The potentials are all armed. Scared but ready.
As are all my friends.
We walk swiftly to battle.
Willow and Giles have a way to banish the powers.
The First Evil and the First Slayer. Stop them from manifesting in this world.
They didn't need to give me details. I trust they know what they are doing.
As they trust that I'll protect them as they perform the spell.
The Firsts can fight one another. They're on the same plane of existence or something.
I don't know how it works. But there'll be a big face off between powers.
We just get to fight the minions.
Though I'm worried for the girls. They still haven't gotten enough training.
They aren't truly prepared for what is to come but there's no more time.
Spike, my dark warrior, strides next to me.
Strong and confident. Ready to win. Ready to die.
I haven't had many choices in my life. Not really.
But choosing to try to tell Spike how I feel was one I needed. And will not regret.
I couldn't say what I really wanted to say. But I tried to express it other ways.
I hope he got the message.
I see the swarm of Bringers standing amongst the tombstones,
So the battle begins.
I kill so many of the blind bastards, I loose count.
I can see the girls doing remarkably well.
Though a few lie wounded or dead on the ground.
I take a moment to watch as two figures, surrounded in bright light, fight,
The Firsts.
Some horrible horned creature and her. It's a fierce and wild battle.
There's another light coming from my left, where I can see Willow and Giles chanting.
Dawn, Anya and Xander fight away any enemy that comes near.
Willow's in pain. Maybe it isn't going as planned…
Oh of course it isn't! When do plans ever?
I move toward them, killing Bringers as I go.
"We need a distraction! They're too powerful!" Giles yells.
I look around and see Spike in combat.
He hears Giles as well and quickly decapitates his opponent.
There's screaming coming from behind us,
I look to see three potentials get pulled into the light surrounding the Firsts…
The girls are gasping for breath and falling from intense pain.
The light is expanding, enveloping Bringers and girls.
"We don't have much time! Stop them from fighting!" Willow screams.
Spike looks right at me. I know what he's thinking…
I've seen that look before, a look of love, promise and sacrifice…
"NO!"
He gives me the sweetest smile, turns and runs.
Before I can move, he's in the light,
The battle stops.
Willow chants.
Spike grimaces.
The Bringers flee.
The Firsts both scream.
Giles speaks a language never heard before.
Spike falls.
My world ends.
The Firsts are fading.
We all watch.
Spike glows.
My soul burns and my heart breaks.
They're gone.
It's over.
The silence after is shattered by my sobs.
I don't cry. Not in front of anyone.
It shows weakness. And I have to be strong.
Always strong.
But I can't stop.
I can't stop!
I look around to see the shocked and concerned faces of my family.
Giles, Willow, Xander, Dawn, even Anya and the potentials.
All are frozen where they stand.
Unable to conceive what I'm feeling. What I've lost.
They never will. There are no words…
Dawn comes over to me and embraces me. She's crying.
"It's going to be ok Buffy." She soothes.
I look to the small pile of dust a few feet away from me,
"No… it won't be." I breathe into her shoulder.
~
~*The End*~
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Sequel in the works! ^_^
*Chapter 12*
So many battles. It doesn't seem possible that they get harder every time.
Every enemy gets stronger, bigger and sometimes even, more personal.
I always have support, in some shape or form.
Old friends, one-time enemies, blood sisters.
Even though I'm alone, I'm surrounded by love.
I'm still not sure if they know that I love them.
I say it. But do they believe?
We're going toward the cemetery now. I told them before we left.
What if I told him? What if I told Spike I've fallen in love with him?
Would he believe me?
I don't know when it happened. I can't pinpoint the time.
I wish I could.
I also wish he were still my enemy.
It would make everything much simpler.
The potentials are all armed. Scared but ready.
As are all my friends.
We walk swiftly to battle.
Willow and Giles have a way to banish the powers.
The First Evil and the First Slayer. Stop them from manifesting in this world.
They didn't need to give me details. I trust they know what they are doing.
As they trust that I'll protect them as they perform the spell.
The Firsts can fight one another. They're on the same plane of existence or something.
I don't know how it works. But there'll be a big face off between powers.
We just get to fight the minions.
Though I'm worried for the girls. They still haven't gotten enough training.
They aren't truly prepared for what is to come but there's no more time.
Spike, my dark warrior, strides next to me.
Strong and confident. Ready to win. Ready to die.
I haven't had many choices in my life. Not really.
But choosing to try to tell Spike how I feel was one I needed. And will not regret.
I couldn't say what I really wanted to say. But I tried to express it other ways.
I hope he got the message.
I see the swarm of Bringers standing amongst the tombstones,
So the battle begins.
I kill so many of the blind bastards, I loose count.
I can see the girls doing remarkably well.
Though a few lie wounded or dead on the ground.
I take a moment to watch as two figures, surrounded in bright light, fight,
The Firsts.
Some horrible horned creature and her. It's a fierce and wild battle.
There's another light coming from my left, where I can see Willow and Giles chanting.
Dawn, Anya and Xander fight away any enemy that comes near.
Willow's in pain. Maybe it isn't going as planned…
Oh of course it isn't! When do plans ever?
I move toward them, killing Bringers as I go.
"We need a distraction! They're too powerful!" Giles yells.
I look around and see Spike in combat.
He hears Giles as well and quickly decapitates his opponent.
There's screaming coming from behind us,
I look to see three potentials get pulled into the light surrounding the Firsts…
The girls are gasping for breath and falling from intense pain.
The light is expanding, enveloping Bringers and girls.
"We don't have much time! Stop them from fighting!" Willow screams.
Spike looks right at me. I know what he's thinking…
I've seen that look before, a look of love, promise and sacrifice…
"NO!"
He gives me the sweetest smile, turns and runs.
Before I can move, he's in the light,
The battle stops.
Willow chants.
Spike grimaces.
The Bringers flee.
The Firsts both scream.
Giles speaks a language never heard before.
Spike falls.
My world ends.
The Firsts are fading.
We all watch.
Spike glows.
My soul burns and my heart breaks.
They're gone.
It's over.
The silence after is shattered by my sobs.
I don't cry. Not in front of anyone.
It shows weakness. And I have to be strong.
Always strong.
But I can't stop.
I can't stop!
I look around to see the shocked and concerned faces of my family.
Giles, Willow, Xander, Dawn, even Anya and the potentials.
All are frozen where they stand.
Unable to conceive what I'm feeling. What I've lost.
They never will. There are no words…
Dawn comes over to me and embraces me. She's crying.
"It's going to be ok Buffy." She soothes.
I look to the small pile of dust a few feet away from me,
"No… it won't be." I breathe into her shoulder.
~
~*The End*~
Please review. Pretty please! Tell me what you thought. I really want to know.
Sequel in the works! ^_^