Disclaimer: I am sorry I didn't add a disclaimer before but for all those
who don't know I don't own Buffy or the crew. I was surprised myself but
after joss' law suit I figured it would be good to write this on all my
pieces.
Chapter 3: have a little faith in me.
They hopped to Giles' place as fast as they could. What was the meaning of these dreams? Giles was out. The council demanded him on official business. They both thought that he knew of the dreams or maybe the council did so they could relax for a while. Giles gave them a letter and all it said was that he'd be gone for the next two months. For the first week Buffy started to move her stuff in Xander's place. It was all cool and then they started to live together. It was hard at first but they got used to it. One night Xander and Buffy were having their annual movie night every Friday (technically this was only the second one. They were watching tom cruise flicks because it was Buffy's choice and all of a sudden xander came up with a brilliant idea. .
"Hey buff I'm gonna get some popcorn before the next flick. Don't start it without me, K?
"Sure Xand but be quick, ill kill for my Tommy. You know that."
So xander went up the stairs, which seemed kind of weird but she said nothing of it. About 10 minuets later she was wondering where he was and then the music comes o. he was in boxers a dress shirt and dress socks. She could hear "old time rock and roll" starting up in the background. He came out and did the dance and lip-syncing thing. She could do nothing but laugh. . So she jumped up and danced with him and while dancing she danced to the other side of the room and picked up her camera from off the T.V. and turned and started taking pictures until he got within reach to take it from her.
"No fair doing that summers"
"Well tough shit har.Calendar" she said as went to get it back. He kept on moving it around his waist so she couldn't get
"You think that will stop the slayer, hell I could break your arm but that wouldn't be a fun way to kill you" she said as she started tickling him uncontrollably. "I am lither the tickle demon you will not escape my grasp" then she took the camera and started to run. He got up and started chasing her around. The two of them ran in socks for about 2 minuets until Buffy slipped o the hardwood floors and xander pounced on her. "Lither I know your one true weakness and now you will die" he said as he started to tickle her without mercy. She erupted into laughs until she ran out of breath.
"so Xand what movie is going In next"
"I am in the mood for something no body can understand no matter how hard they try"
"Gotcha, eyes wide shut it is then."
So they were watching it about 20 minuets and then Buffy fell asleep in his arms on the couch. They were both lying down under a quilt and she just seemed to be so peaceful and relaxed. Xander stopped the movie and turned the volume down as some infomercials came on. She then started to sing. "Have a little faith in me" he sang. He never knew what was so powerful about that song but it was his inspiration to live. He woke Buffy up but she didn't want to stop him from singing.
Xander gets up very disappointed and picks up the phone. "Hey.faith" Buffy then jumps from the couch and exclaimed "faith"
They called willow and she and Oz were at their place within the hour. They all sort of sit in silence until Oz broke the silence "does this seem like a T.V. show plot or what?"
"I can't believe she's back. Will she be better; I hope she doesn't get all revenging and psychopathic. I think without the mayor she might be better. He gave her a twisted type of love that turned her against us" willow said as she twirled her hair uncontrollably. Willow then looked at xander and felt sorry for him. Faith was the girl that took his virginity. They had some connection that he denied. When his life just started to come together would she tear them all apart? Would she try to kill him again? All willow could do was hope.
Xander very worried about the same things but he would never admit it. "so when are we going to visit her" he said as some looks were directed his way. "will we visit her".
"Let's go now. Why wait till she tries to kill us lets pay faith a visit" said a very distraught Buffy. Whenever Buffy was around faith's battered and bruised body all she could do was cry. What had she done? She may not have killed faith but what she did was almost as bad. She tried to kill her to save angel. That bastard had toyed with her emotions from day one. She killed for him and he still left. She was just as bad as faith. Both slayers killed for love. Whether it is the mayor's love or angel's, they both killed. Before the ascension faith came to Buffy in a dream and told her what to do. She had a feeling faith had forgiven her but she told nobody in case she was wrong.
The next day they all went to faith's hospital bedside. They all brought flowers and balloons. She was just waking and fluttering her eyes. Outside Xander was asking the nurse what was wrong with a look of concern on his face. "Dearie she undertook extreme head trauma and internal bleeding. We stitched up her stomach and its completely healed but the head trauma left some side affects. She has amnesia. She says she doesn't remember anything, not even her own name. In fact we called her Jane Doe because nobody knows her name. All we had was a phone book sent to her with three numbers in it. Mayor Wilkins who died mysteriously after the high school graduation, Rupert Giles who we called and left a message on his machine, and Buffy summers. Buffy summer wasn't living at that address so her mother gave us her new phone number and that's how we found you kids."
"Where did you get the phone book from?"
"Oh a lovely gentleman came by hear two days ago and dropped it off. He often came to visit her. He said to call the last two numbers if she ever woke up and that it was alright to let her leave if she was better with a Buffy Summers. Which one of those two pretty ladies is Buffy"?
"Buffy is the blonde one. We are very good friends with faith and thank you for taking care of her for so long"
"Their no problem dearies just make sure to take care of Jane. I mean faith. That's what you aid her name was right? Well we will have to keep her here for a few days but as soon as we are done with tests."
"Thank you very much again"
He walked into the room just as faith started to rise from her pillow. She sat and stared at the Scooby's with confusion and then a smile. "Hello, are you guys more of the hospital staff". They all stared at her then looked at Xander with confusion. He looked at them and gave a nod that made them all sort of know what was going on.
"Hey faith" he interjected " you probably don't remember us. We are your friends. We missed you faith"
" Am I faith? Is that my name? I was wondering what it was. Everybody around here calls me Jane but it never felt right." At that Buffy started crying. Why did she do this to that poor girl? It wasn't her fault that she was driven insane. What if Buffy was born into the same situation? " Excuse me. Why are you crying? I hope its nothing I did. And what are your names by the way.
" I'm sorry it's not your fault I am just so happy to see you again.
We all missed you and its just kind of hard to see you this way. And
by the way my name is Buffy."
"Hey Faith, my name is willow"
"I'm Oz"
"Hey, my name is xander. Is it just me, or does this feel like an AA meeting or something. We really hope you get better faith" all of a sudden the nurse came in and told them all visiting hours were over. They all left except for xander he told them all that he would be down to Oz's van in a second.
"Faith, you were never a good liar. I know you don't have amnesia. Why are you putting on this front"? He asked at that faith started to cry. She heaved heavy sobs and pulled xander towards her. He sat next to her bed. As she lay on his shoulder crying she started to explain herself.
"I am so sorry. I am just so sorry. I can't believe the pain I put you through it was horrible. If you guys knew I remember who I was then you would just reject me and tell how horrible I was. I just can't deal with it. I know I was wrong and I am sorry so sorry. Please don't tell them xander, don't tell them I can remember what I did. I can't face the truth. I am sorry I am sorry I am just so sorry. How could I what's wrong with me"
thought xander . The nurse came in again and said " time to go sweetie"
As she left xander turned to faith and said, "ill keep your secret"
"Thank you"
" And I forgive you, I just hope you forgive yourself"
* * *
A few hours later at Buffy and Xander's house xander came in Buffy's room and sat on her bed. Be hugged Buffy as she stared at him with amazement. She was crying onto her pillow thinking of faith. All that could run through her mind was blame. She just kept on blaming herself. "Xander will you hold me". Without even giving her a confirmation he lay down next to her and held her in his arms. This seemed to be a little to good, but under the circumstances it seemed to be tragic. Buffy grabbed him tighter and asked "xander will you sing me to sleep?"
"You herd me last night"
"Yes, please sing me what you sung last night?"
"Sure." And the love stated to flow from his mouthy in sweet syllables. " When the road gets dark, and you can no longer see, just let my love grow a spark. Have a little faith in me. When the tears you cry, are all you can believe. Just give these loving arms a try and have a little faith in Me." Buffy was on deep thought that night. Xander had always consoled her through laughter but this time it was his voice that brought comfort. Did he really change over the summer or did her feelings just change? " Have a little faith in me, have a little faith in me, have a little faith in me have a little faith in me. And when your secretive heart, cannot speak so easily, come here darlin' and let the whispers start, have a little faith in Me." he went on and on until they were both fast asleep that night.
A/N keep up the great reviews guys. Hope you like it. Much much much more to come.
Chapter 3: have a little faith in me.
They hopped to Giles' place as fast as they could. What was the meaning of these dreams? Giles was out. The council demanded him on official business. They both thought that he knew of the dreams or maybe the council did so they could relax for a while. Giles gave them a letter and all it said was that he'd be gone for the next two months. For the first week Buffy started to move her stuff in Xander's place. It was all cool and then they started to live together. It was hard at first but they got used to it. One night Xander and Buffy were having their annual movie night every Friday (technically this was only the second one. They were watching tom cruise flicks because it was Buffy's choice and all of a sudden xander came up with a brilliant idea. .
"Hey buff I'm gonna get some popcorn before the next flick. Don't start it without me, K?
"Sure Xand but be quick, ill kill for my Tommy. You know that."
So xander went up the stairs, which seemed kind of weird but she said nothing of it. About 10 minuets later she was wondering where he was and then the music comes o. he was in boxers a dress shirt and dress socks. She could hear "old time rock and roll" starting up in the background. He came out and did the dance and lip-syncing thing. She could do nothing but laugh. . So she jumped up and danced with him and while dancing she danced to the other side of the room and picked up her camera from off the T.V. and turned and started taking pictures until he got within reach to take it from her.
"No fair doing that summers"
"Well tough shit har.Calendar" she said as went to get it back. He kept on moving it around his waist so she couldn't get
"You think that will stop the slayer, hell I could break your arm but that wouldn't be a fun way to kill you" she said as she started tickling him uncontrollably. "I am lither the tickle demon you will not escape my grasp" then she took the camera and started to run. He got up and started chasing her around. The two of them ran in socks for about 2 minuets until Buffy slipped o the hardwood floors and xander pounced on her. "Lither I know your one true weakness and now you will die" he said as he started to tickle her without mercy. She erupted into laughs until she ran out of breath.
"so Xand what movie is going In next"
"I am in the mood for something no body can understand no matter how hard they try"
"Gotcha, eyes wide shut it is then."
So they were watching it about 20 minuets and then Buffy fell asleep in his arms on the couch. They were both lying down under a quilt and she just seemed to be so peaceful and relaxed. Xander stopped the movie and turned the volume down as some infomercials came on. She then started to sing. "Have a little faith in me" he sang. He never knew what was so powerful about that song but it was his inspiration to live. He woke Buffy up but she didn't want to stop him from singing.
Xander gets up very disappointed and picks up the phone. "Hey.faith" Buffy then jumps from the couch and exclaimed "faith"
They called willow and she and Oz were at their place within the hour. They all sort of sit in silence until Oz broke the silence "does this seem like a T.V. show plot or what?"
"I can't believe she's back. Will she be better; I hope she doesn't get all revenging and psychopathic. I think without the mayor she might be better. He gave her a twisted type of love that turned her against us" willow said as she twirled her hair uncontrollably. Willow then looked at xander and felt sorry for him. Faith was the girl that took his virginity. They had some connection that he denied. When his life just started to come together would she tear them all apart? Would she try to kill him again? All willow could do was hope.
Xander very worried about the same things but he would never admit it. "so when are we going to visit her" he said as some looks were directed his way. "will we visit her".
"Let's go now. Why wait till she tries to kill us lets pay faith a visit" said a very distraught Buffy. Whenever Buffy was around faith's battered and bruised body all she could do was cry. What had she done? She may not have killed faith but what she did was almost as bad. She tried to kill her to save angel. That bastard had toyed with her emotions from day one. She killed for him and he still left. She was just as bad as faith. Both slayers killed for love. Whether it is the mayor's love or angel's, they both killed. Before the ascension faith came to Buffy in a dream and told her what to do. She had a feeling faith had forgiven her but she told nobody in case she was wrong.
The next day they all went to faith's hospital bedside. They all brought flowers and balloons. She was just waking and fluttering her eyes. Outside Xander was asking the nurse what was wrong with a look of concern on his face. "Dearie she undertook extreme head trauma and internal bleeding. We stitched up her stomach and its completely healed but the head trauma left some side affects. She has amnesia. She says she doesn't remember anything, not even her own name. In fact we called her Jane Doe because nobody knows her name. All we had was a phone book sent to her with three numbers in it. Mayor Wilkins who died mysteriously after the high school graduation, Rupert Giles who we called and left a message on his machine, and Buffy summers. Buffy summer wasn't living at that address so her mother gave us her new phone number and that's how we found you kids."
"Where did you get the phone book from?"
"Oh a lovely gentleman came by hear two days ago and dropped it off. He often came to visit her. He said to call the last two numbers if she ever woke up and that it was alright to let her leave if she was better with a Buffy Summers. Which one of those two pretty ladies is Buffy"?
"Buffy is the blonde one. We are very good friends with faith and thank you for taking care of her for so long"
"Their no problem dearies just make sure to take care of Jane. I mean faith. That's what you aid her name was right? Well we will have to keep her here for a few days but as soon as we are done with tests."
"Thank you very much again"
He walked into the room just as faith started to rise from her pillow. She sat and stared at the Scooby's with confusion and then a smile. "Hello, are you guys more of the hospital staff". They all stared at her then looked at Xander with confusion. He looked at them and gave a nod that made them all sort of know what was going on.
"Hey faith" he interjected " you probably don't remember us. We are your friends. We missed you faith"
" Am I faith? Is that my name? I was wondering what it was. Everybody around here calls me Jane but it never felt right." At that Buffy started crying. Why did she do this to that poor girl? It wasn't her fault that she was driven insane. What if Buffy was born into the same situation? " Excuse me. Why are you crying? I hope its nothing I did. And what are your names by the way.
" I'm sorry it's not your fault I am just so happy to see you again.
We all missed you and its just kind of hard to see you this way. And
by the way my name is Buffy."
"Hey Faith, my name is willow"
"I'm Oz"
"Hey, my name is xander. Is it just me, or does this feel like an AA meeting or something. We really hope you get better faith" all of a sudden the nurse came in and told them all visiting hours were over. They all left except for xander he told them all that he would be down to Oz's van in a second.
"Faith, you were never a good liar. I know you don't have amnesia. Why are you putting on this front"? He asked at that faith started to cry. She heaved heavy sobs and pulled xander towards her. He sat next to her bed. As she lay on his shoulder crying she started to explain herself.
"I am so sorry. I am just so sorry. I can't believe the pain I put you through it was horrible. If you guys knew I remember who I was then you would just reject me and tell how horrible I was. I just can't deal with it. I know I was wrong and I am sorry so sorry. Please don't tell them xander, don't tell them I can remember what I did. I can't face the truth. I am sorry I am sorry I am just so sorry. How could I what's wrong with me"
thought xander . The nurse came in again and said " time to go sweetie"
As she left xander turned to faith and said, "ill keep your secret"
"Thank you"
" And I forgive you, I just hope you forgive yourself"
* * *
A few hours later at Buffy and Xander's house xander came in Buffy's room and sat on her bed. Be hugged Buffy as she stared at him with amazement. She was crying onto her pillow thinking of faith. All that could run through her mind was blame. She just kept on blaming herself. "Xander will you hold me". Without even giving her a confirmation he lay down next to her and held her in his arms. This seemed to be a little to good, but under the circumstances it seemed to be tragic. Buffy grabbed him tighter and asked "xander will you sing me to sleep?"
"You herd me last night"
"Yes, please sing me what you sung last night?"
"Sure." And the love stated to flow from his mouthy in sweet syllables. " When the road gets dark, and you can no longer see, just let my love grow a spark. Have a little faith in me. When the tears you cry, are all you can believe. Just give these loving arms a try and have a little faith in Me." Buffy was on deep thought that night. Xander had always consoled her through laughter but this time it was his voice that brought comfort. Did he really change over the summer or did her feelings just change? " Have a little faith in me, have a little faith in me, have a little faith in me have a little faith in me. And when your secretive heart, cannot speak so easily, come here darlin' and let the whispers start, have a little faith in Me." he went on and on until they were both fast asleep that night.
A/N keep up the great reviews guys. Hope you like it. Much much much more to come.
