Oama had assumed her human form, as had the Powers that Be and they were all seated in the great hall.
"It is almost time." She said quietly as they watched the special humans on Earth.
One of the Powers sighed agreement, "Indeed. We have given them the abilities, we now need to be patient."
Oama focused on her favorite as he sat in his office, reading over more translations, happy and in his element. She missed Daniel but he had loved far too much and she had sent him back. He seemed to sense her and his head lifted and looked around before a slight smile crossed his face and he returned to the dusty scroll on his desk.
"He is beloved." Another Power said.
"By all that know him." Oma agreed.
The scene shifted to Buffy and Dawn, working on self-defense. They circled and teased, building each other's strength and strengthening their love.
"The Warrior for the Light." Oma stated, watching the petite blond with curiosity.
"And the Key." Confirmed the Powers.
Oma looked at her counterparts, "Of necessity they will all be involved closely, building bonds that will not break."
Another figure joined them, an Ancient Spirit that slowly took form as a warrior with the head of an Eagle. "It will be soon, the son of my people will be drawn into battle alongside with his friends and the woman he loves, all to be Warriors of the Light." A vision of Jay talking to Jack quietly in the cafeteria appeared. Everyone watched as Daniel entered and sat as well, the three men chatting quietly amongst themselves.
One of the Powers snorted, "We have been over that, stop being cryptic and sit."
The Eagles head changed to that of a handsome man, long black hair with eagle feathers woven in. He grinned and sat gracefully on the floor, "We're not doing the high and mysterious thing then?"
Oma snorted as well, "We are waiting for the next act to begin, that is all Brother Eagle." Suddenly another figure appeared at her side and coalesced into a young man with messy, sandy brown hair, a blue shirt and bluejeans.
"Orlin, why are you here?" Oma asked, even though she knew the answer.
"I want to make sure that Sam is safe." He replied simply, his focus going to the blond who was working hard in her lab. She too sensed something and her head raised, her eyes narrowing before shaking her head and continuing her calculations.
"You may not interfere." She warned her ascended brother and the other beings all chuckled softly, "No more than the rest of us have." One of the Powers said softly, amusement in their voice.
The view changed and now the powerful witch was shown. Willow was reading a new book as she minded the counter in the store, her mind reading while another part was thinking busily about what she needed to make for dinner. Suddenly feeling like she was being watched her head slowly came up and she looked around, "Hello?"
The door suddenly banged open, the bell jingling loudly and Willow squeaked in surprise and dropped her book.
"Oh, I'm sorry Willow. Are you alright?" Giles asked in concern.
She huffed and picked up her book, "Aside from having to swallow to put my heart back into my chest I think I'm good." Her eyes met her mentors' and she smiled, "You're early today."
"From what Buffy told me last night, there is something about to happen and I need to begin on the research." He sighed, "I heard from Wesley just awhile ago. Angel had a vision and it's pointed me to where I think I need to search first." He said soberly, walking over to check his books.
"Bad?"
"As bad as it gets."
Willow nodded, "I'll help."
The assembled were chatting quietly when there was suddenly a bright flash of light. All gasped when an angel suddenly appeared in their midst. As they started to bow Gabriel shook his head, "I am but a servant of Jehovah, do not bow." He took them all in at a quick glance and nodded in acknowledgement then made himself comfortable.
"So. It has begun." Was all that he said.
(A/n-this chapter wrote itself…it was weird. Oma and Orlin are ascended beings from Stargate, the Powers that Be are from Buffy, I made up the Ancient Spirit as my own creation and the Angel Gabriel stars as himself.)