Title: Phoenix Risings: Phantasmal Terrain
Rating: PG-13/R
Chapter Number: 20
Author: White Werewolf
Category: Buffy/Xander, Eric/Faith, Sam/Daniel (Maybe), Gabrielle/Joxer
Spoilers/Timeframe: All I know for sure it is after "Becoming Part 2."
Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the ideas and my computer.
Summery: After Buffy leaves Sunnydale, Xander decides to go looking for her. On the other side of the universe, Ninedinna wants the book she created...the Necronomicon Ex Mortis: the Book of the Dead.
Author Notes: This part is just a prologue to the Phoenix Risings Trilogy; whichs is in turn the starting fic to a huge series. This is the second part of the trilogy. It will be mainly focused on the Buffy/Xander relationship and it will be housing many crossovers.
Special Thanks: Danii, Tenhawk, Teri, Silent Bob Foley, and X-Lander
Crossovers Planned:
Buffy: the Vampire Slayer
Hercules: the Legendary Journeys
Evil Dead
Stargate SG-1
Xena: Warrior Princess
Boy Meets World
Cameo Crossovers will suddenly appear. Take a read, and see if you can spot one.
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Wesley nodded, "They should be here rather soon. As soon as they do, the four of us have to talk and see what we can put together on this phantasmal matter."
Faith Williams stated, "Damn right, Wes. We need to nip this thing in the bud."
He lowered his glasses down the bridge of his nose, "Nip this thing in the bud?"
She shrugged, "Been spending too much fucking time with Xander. Sorry."
Her watcher said, "Quite alright."
The Slayer and the Watcher soon heard a noise coming from the front door. It soon opened, and in walked two people. "Hey, guys." Xander said to the people sitting on the couch.
Faith returned the invitation. "Hey, X. Hey, Uncle Ash."
Ash grinned, "What has my niece found out today?"
Wesley said, "You're niece was practicing with her chackram and cut a deep scratch in your wall over there."
Her uncle looked at the destined wall and noticed the scratch. "How many scratches does this add up to, Faith?"
Faith tried to look innocent, "Two."
Xander looked at her, "Try two times eight. That chackram of yours has made sixteen cuts in the walls. Two in this room, and fourteen in the training room."
"Sorry." She said while still trying to act innocent. "at least I'm getting better."
Ash said, "True, but at what cost? You're destroying the walls here. Next time, just stick to the training room. Cutting the walls in there is expected, but cutting the walls in my living room is something else."
She gave in, "Alright, alright. No chackram usage in the living room."
He ginned at his niece, "Good. Now," he said as he sat down in an open chair, "Kevin is coming over rather soon. And then we five have to deal with this. Right now, pronto, today, and all that."
Faith's eyes widened, "Kevin Sorbo is coming here?"
Xander smiled, "Yeah, he is. He's a big part of this."
Ash said, "Xander called him on the way over here."
All of a sudden, the doorbell could be heard.
Ash got out of his chair and walked over to the door. He opened it to reveal the man in question. "Hi, Kevin."
Hercules smiled, "Hello, Ash. So I assume everyone is here?"
Xander nodded, "Right. We all are. So come on in."
With that said, every sat down around the coffee table. Xander, Ash, and Faith sat on the couch. Hercules and Wesley sat in the opposite chairs from the said couch.
"What do we know about this ghost?" Hercules asked to start the conversation.
Xander replied, "Ash and I were walking down the sidewalk when a stereo fell from the sky."
Wesley asked skeptically, "A stereo fell from the sky?"
Ash nodded, "Yeah. It makes sense. The kid complained that many things kept falling from the sky. And something like that doesn't happen everyday. It has to be supernatural. Think of it this way. Nothing has fell on Xander in Sunnydale, but when he comes to LA, the objects started to falll. It has to be linked to the ghost."
Faith agreed, "Makes sense and on the source front, nothing new."
Kevin Sorbo looked at them, "Nothing?"
Wesley shook his head, "The J'koptoth demon wasn't that helpful. And the Whedenox demon is pretty much a let down."
Hercules said, "And Lorne wasn't that much help either. He didn't have any more information."
Xander sighed, "So this pretty much leads us to nothing."
Faith said, "Don't give up hope, X. Look at it this way; my slayer abilities are coming closer together. Which means B is feeling better about herself."
That made Xander grin, "That actually is true. So maybe I'm just thinking the worse. Consider it the ole Xander luck. Nothing good ever happens."
Ash smirked, "Well, yeah. With that attitude, anything bad will happen. You have to learn to look on the bright side of things. Be confident, and things will start to happen."
Xander said with uncertainty, "Uh...huh."
Faith shook her head, "No, he means that. Think positive."
(I think positive, and things are only going to get worse. I tried earlier, and my dad only hit me harder. I'm a loser...a complete and utter loser. Just watch me not hook up with Buffy. Just watch Angel come back, laugh in my face, and I'll vanish in the shadows.)
He smirked, (I'll be ignored and soon become invisible. I'll be like Marci. A person who is easily forgotten.)
His inner musings were cut off when the phone started ringing.
Ash walked over to the phone, and picked it up. "Ash Williams speaking...hold on...he's right here."
He placed his hand over the received as he looked at his friend, "Wesley, it's for you."
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce walked over to the phone and smiled, "Thanks, Ash." Noticing the nod in acknowledgement, the Englishman took the phone and placed it to his ear.
"Mr. Whydam-Pryce?"
Wesley immediately recognized the voice, "Ah, Ms. Phillips."
She grinned, "Call me, Fi."
He nodded, "Right, Fi. Thank you for getting back to me so soon. Do you have any information based on the situation I told you."
"Well, I put up a post at the site. And people have saw Buffy in Los Angeles. Apparently at the moment she's working at Helen's Diner under the name Anne Phillips. Which is really weird because people are asking me if we're related."
"I can understand. So Buffy is working at Helen's Diner? Do you know how to solve this ghost problem?"
"In my experience, I'd look into "Fantasma Indagine." It's a book that specifies exactly in the phantasmal area."
Translating the words in his mind, he rolled his eyes. "Can't believe I didn't think of that book before."
She giggled, "It happens to the best of us."
He nodded, "It certainly does. Do you know where I can get this book?"
"My mom is putting on a concert in LA, today in fact. Meet me at Tech Noir."
Wesley grinned, "That's good to know, Fi. When do you want to meet?"
The young woman replied, "We're going to be there in two hours. I'll give you the book then."
Faith's watcher said, "I'll be there. Thank you, Fi. We really appreciate it. See you later."
"Not a problem. I'll see you in a bit."
With that said, Fionna Phillips hung up the phone. Wesley did the same gesture one second later.
He turned around to his friends, "I have some wonderful news."
Ash looked up from the conversation he was having with the group. "What you find out?"
He said, "That was my source. She has a book in her possession that would help us. I have to meet her at Tech Noir in two hours."
"Tech Noir?" Xander asked. "Why does that sound familiar?"
Faith stated, "I think it has to deal with some kind of movie. Can't remember which though."
"Right." Hercules said, "Did you find anything else out?"
The Englishman nodded, "It appears that Ms. Summers is working at a place called Helen's Diner. She's going under the assumed name, Anne Phillips."
Xander immediately looked up at Wesley, "Buffy's working at Helen's Diner?"
Wesley stated, "It appears that way. What I suppose we do is Faith and I go to Tech Noir. Xander and Ash will go to Helen's Diner. Mr. Sorbo will go back to Charitas and see if Lorne knows anything about the book."
Hercules asked, "What's the title?"
"Right. The name of the book is, "Fantasma Indagine."
Ash spoke up, "As much as I hate to suggest this. Kevin should go with Xander. I'll go to Caritas."
Xander looked at his elder friend, "You sure you can handle Lorne alone?"
He took a deep breath, "I believe I can, Kid. He may be annoying at times, but he does have good information."
Faith said, "I know that tone. Don't take your chainsaw, Uncle Ash."
The former promised one sheepishly said, "I wasn't going to..."
She said sternly, "Uncle Ash."
"Alright. I won't take the chainsaw."
Wesley instructed, "That's good, Ash. Now, let's get moving. We'll leave and come back in four hours."
Xander looked at Wesley, "Sure. Let's get going."
***
He watched his love go work through her day at the diner.
She seemed to be getting better. No more angst appeared in her soul. It looked like she was feeling better about herself. She was going on in her life, getting paid from her job, slaying with Gunn's crew.
Buffy was definitely feeling better about herself, and moving on from Angel.
A grin appeared on his face as he realized something. She was the Buffy that he fell in love with that fateful day in Sunnydale. And yet he won't let anything come between them.
The boy was becoming a nuisance. He was getting close to her, and he kept trying to stop him. Too bad the boy was lucky enough to avoid the objects.
He had to do something. He had to keep Buffy Summers to himself.
At that moment it was decided.
Alexander Harris is going to have to die.
***
Ash walked into the familiar setting. It has been a while for the former promised one, but he was on a mission. This ghost situation was starting to get hectic, and it had to be dealt with.
Slowly, he approached the bar and was greeted by a voice saying in surprise, "Ashy Boy?"
Recognizing the voice, he grumbled to himself. But that rather ended quickly as soon as he remembered his reason his being here.
Taking a deep breath, he greeted, "Hey, Lorne."
Lorne looked up at the scarred man. "What can I do you for?"
Ash walked over to the bar and sat down in front of the host, "Some information. Some new information surfaced, and I need to get your input."
He nodded, "What type of information?"
The clerk asked, "Have you ever heard of the book, "Fantasma Indagine?"
***
The Watcher and his Slayer walked into Tech Noir.
Faith immediately recognized the atmosphere. "I knew this place looked familiar."
"How so?" asked Wesley.
She replied, "Tech Noir was a name of a club from Terminator. This club must pay homage to that. Kinda like there actually being a Pizza Planet at Disney World."
"Pizza Planet?"
Faith sighed, "You never saw Toy Story? C'mon, it's a damn classic."
"I regret to tell you that I have not seen that movie."
She nodded, "Before this summer is over, I'm going to make sure you see it."
Wesley was about to say something when he saw a young woman whom he recognized from a website he saw earlier. He walked over to her, and asked, "Ms. Phillips?"
The young brunette turned around, recognizing the voice, and asked "Mr. Whydam-Pryce?"
The Englishman nodded, "That is correct. I hope that you have the book that we need."
Her hand immediately went back to the tabletop and brought back a book. "Here it is, Mr. Whydam-Pryce. The spell you need is on page sixty-seven."
Faith grinned, "Two more to a great number."
Wesley and Fi looked at each other and back to Faith. "Right," Fi began slowly. "and you are?"
Wesley introduced her, "This young woman is my friend, Faith Williams. Faith, this is Fionna Phillips. Ms. Phillips' mother is Molly Phillips."
Her eyes widened, "You're mother is Molly Phillips? Wicked. Is she here?"
She shook her head, "No. She's at the recording studio picking up some information. But I hope that book is what you need?"
Wesley nodded, "It most definitely is. We'll return it after. How long are you in Los Angeles?"
Fi answered, "We got two concerts to put on. We'll be leaving Wednesday. Bring it back here before noon."
The Watcher nodded, "I most certainly will. Now, Faith and I must leave so we can prepare for the spell. Good day, Ms. Phillips."
"Later, F."
The two left the club before Fi could say one last thing. With a shrug, she said to herself, "They'll figure it out. I just hope they can handle the spell."
***
Hercules and Xander walked into Helen's Diner.
The two went up to the counter and noticed a woman with the name, Danielle.
"Excuse me?"
Danielle looked up at the source of the voice and took a step back in amazement, "You're...you're...you're Kevin Sorbo?"
Hercules chuckled, "Yes, I am. My friend and I have a few questions to ask you?"
She nodded, "You have a couple questions for me?"
Xander was getting a little impatient, but took a deep breath, and asked, "Yes, we do. Do you know where we can find, Anne Phillips?"
Before she could answer, Xander felt something in his chest, and was soon thrown back and flew out of the diner.
He landed outside and yelled, "Shit!"
Hercules said to the woman, "Be right back." He ran out of the diner and went to his younger friend, "you alright?"
Xander nodded, "Yeah, I think so. What the hell was that?"
The demigod said, "It looks like our ghost struck again."
Soon a being emerged, and growled, "You're becoming a nuisance, Boy. Stay away from Buffy!"
Xander bellowed, "No way in hell!"
The ghost launched himself on Xander and pinned him down on the ground. With gritting teeth, he sneered, "You're in no position to be making demands, Boy!"
Xander tried to move, but he couldn't. He tried to punch across the ghost's face yet he was still restricted.
"Help!" He gasped.
Hercules nodded and ran to his side. The demigod went for the waist, but his hands went right through. "Uh oh."
The teenager tried to breathe but could feel the hands of the ghost tightening around his heart. "Get...get...get." Soon, his eyes closed.
The ghost smiled, "What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?"
Hercules went for Xander's hands and yanked him out from under the ghost. "You okay?"
He couldn't talk for he was too much out of breath.
"Xander? You okay?"
Again he didn't speak.
Rather than waiting for a reply, Hercules picked him up and carried him in his arms. The demigod looked at the ghost, "This isn't over."
He then ran to the car, the whole time hopinh Xander was alive.
Soon the car sped off. With the ghost dissolving into space knowing full well where the two were going
"Xander!"
***
Lorne looked down at the countertop. He didn't say anything,
"Lorne." Ash said sternly. "I don't have time to play games right now. Time's at the essence."
The demon looked up at the scarred man, "Listen, Ash. That book is heavy duty. The spell in there that you need is hard to deal with."
He asked with concern, "What kind of spell are we dealing with here, Lorne?"
The bar owner said, "Something's going to happen, and you're not going to like the set up for the spell."
The former promised one asked, "What are you trying to tell me?"
Lorne took a deep breath.
"Xander's going to have to die."
His eyes widened, and he growled, "What the fuck are you talking about?"
***
Kevin Sorbo was driving the car down the street.
Next to him was Xander buckled into his seat. Still out of it no less.
Hercules looked at him, "Hold on. Just hold on."
***
"Anne!"
"What is it?" Buffy asked as she came out of the kitchen.
Danielle grinned, "You just missed Kevin Sorbo!"
Buffy asked confusingly, "I just missed Kevin Sorbo? Why is Hercules on or something?"
She shook her head, "No. Nothing like that. Kevin Sorbo was here. He was here with a boy. They were asking about you."
The Slayer nodded slowly, "Kevin Sorbo knows me?"
Danielle gave it some thought. "Well, may be not Kevin Sorbo per say. But the boy was. Definitely cute. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. Messy hair."
The waitress looked out at the door from behind. "They're out there. The boy and Kevin Sorbo are doing something. What I don't, know, but they were asking for you."
Buffy looked out the window, and her eyes widened, "Xander?"
It looked like Xander was getting strangled or something. She immediately ran to the door, looked at Danielle and said, "Be right back."
Buffy then ran outside, "Xander!"
But it was too late. Xander and Kevin Sorbo were gone.
She just stood there for a few seconds. Xander was here. Xander was at Helen's Diner. He knew about Anne Phillips being her name.
Buffy had to make sure he was okay. She opened the door and looked at her friend, "I'll be back. Got to make sure he's alright."
Hoping all her slayer speed would help, she ran after her friend. Praying beyond anything that he was alright.
***
TBC
Rating: PG-13/R
Chapter Number: 20
Author: White Werewolf
Category: Buffy/Xander, Eric/Faith, Sam/Daniel (Maybe), Gabrielle/Joxer
Spoilers/Timeframe: All I know for sure it is after "Becoming Part 2."
Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the ideas and my computer.
Summery: After Buffy leaves Sunnydale, Xander decides to go looking for her. On the other side of the universe, Ninedinna wants the book she created...the Necronomicon Ex Mortis: the Book of the Dead.
Author Notes: This part is just a prologue to the Phoenix Risings Trilogy; whichs is in turn the starting fic to a huge series. This is the second part of the trilogy. It will be mainly focused on the Buffy/Xander relationship and it will be housing many crossovers.
Special Thanks: Danii, Tenhawk, Teri, Silent Bob Foley, and X-Lander
Crossovers Planned:
Buffy: the Vampire Slayer
Hercules: the Legendary Journeys
Evil Dead
Stargate SG-1
Xena: Warrior Princess
Boy Meets World
Cameo Crossovers will suddenly appear. Take a read, and see if you can spot one.
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Wesley nodded, "They should be here rather soon. As soon as they do, the four of us have to talk and see what we can put together on this phantasmal matter."
Faith Williams stated, "Damn right, Wes. We need to nip this thing in the bud."
He lowered his glasses down the bridge of his nose, "Nip this thing in the bud?"
She shrugged, "Been spending too much fucking time with Xander. Sorry."
Her watcher said, "Quite alright."
The Slayer and the Watcher soon heard a noise coming from the front door. It soon opened, and in walked two people. "Hey, guys." Xander said to the people sitting on the couch.
Faith returned the invitation. "Hey, X. Hey, Uncle Ash."
Ash grinned, "What has my niece found out today?"
Wesley said, "You're niece was practicing with her chackram and cut a deep scratch in your wall over there."
Her uncle looked at the destined wall and noticed the scratch. "How many scratches does this add up to, Faith?"
Faith tried to look innocent, "Two."
Xander looked at her, "Try two times eight. That chackram of yours has made sixteen cuts in the walls. Two in this room, and fourteen in the training room."
"Sorry." She said while still trying to act innocent. "at least I'm getting better."
Ash said, "True, but at what cost? You're destroying the walls here. Next time, just stick to the training room. Cutting the walls in there is expected, but cutting the walls in my living room is something else."
She gave in, "Alright, alright. No chackram usage in the living room."
He ginned at his niece, "Good. Now," he said as he sat down in an open chair, "Kevin is coming over rather soon. And then we five have to deal with this. Right now, pronto, today, and all that."
Faith's eyes widened, "Kevin Sorbo is coming here?"
Xander smiled, "Yeah, he is. He's a big part of this."
Ash said, "Xander called him on the way over here."
All of a sudden, the doorbell could be heard.
Ash got out of his chair and walked over to the door. He opened it to reveal the man in question. "Hi, Kevin."
Hercules smiled, "Hello, Ash. So I assume everyone is here?"
Xander nodded, "Right. We all are. So come on in."
With that said, every sat down around the coffee table. Xander, Ash, and Faith sat on the couch. Hercules and Wesley sat in the opposite chairs from the said couch.
"What do we know about this ghost?" Hercules asked to start the conversation.
Xander replied, "Ash and I were walking down the sidewalk when a stereo fell from the sky."
Wesley asked skeptically, "A stereo fell from the sky?"
Ash nodded, "Yeah. It makes sense. The kid complained that many things kept falling from the sky. And something like that doesn't happen everyday. It has to be supernatural. Think of it this way. Nothing has fell on Xander in Sunnydale, but when he comes to LA, the objects started to falll. It has to be linked to the ghost."
Faith agreed, "Makes sense and on the source front, nothing new."
Kevin Sorbo looked at them, "Nothing?"
Wesley shook his head, "The J'koptoth demon wasn't that helpful. And the Whedenox demon is pretty much a let down."
Hercules said, "And Lorne wasn't that much help either. He didn't have any more information."
Xander sighed, "So this pretty much leads us to nothing."
Faith said, "Don't give up hope, X. Look at it this way; my slayer abilities are coming closer together. Which means B is feeling better about herself."
That made Xander grin, "That actually is true. So maybe I'm just thinking the worse. Consider it the ole Xander luck. Nothing good ever happens."
Ash smirked, "Well, yeah. With that attitude, anything bad will happen. You have to learn to look on the bright side of things. Be confident, and things will start to happen."
Xander said with uncertainty, "Uh...huh."
Faith shook her head, "No, he means that. Think positive."
(I think positive, and things are only going to get worse. I tried earlier, and my dad only hit me harder. I'm a loser...a complete and utter loser. Just watch me not hook up with Buffy. Just watch Angel come back, laugh in my face, and I'll vanish in the shadows.)
He smirked, (I'll be ignored and soon become invisible. I'll be like Marci. A person who is easily forgotten.)
His inner musings were cut off when the phone started ringing.
Ash walked over to the phone, and picked it up. "Ash Williams speaking...hold on...he's right here."
He placed his hand over the received as he looked at his friend, "Wesley, it's for you."
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce walked over to the phone and smiled, "Thanks, Ash." Noticing the nod in acknowledgement, the Englishman took the phone and placed it to his ear.
"Mr. Whydam-Pryce?"
Wesley immediately recognized the voice, "Ah, Ms. Phillips."
She grinned, "Call me, Fi."
He nodded, "Right, Fi. Thank you for getting back to me so soon. Do you have any information based on the situation I told you."
"Well, I put up a post at the site. And people have saw Buffy in Los Angeles. Apparently at the moment she's working at Helen's Diner under the name Anne Phillips. Which is really weird because people are asking me if we're related."
"I can understand. So Buffy is working at Helen's Diner? Do you know how to solve this ghost problem?"
"In my experience, I'd look into "Fantasma Indagine." It's a book that specifies exactly in the phantasmal area."
Translating the words in his mind, he rolled his eyes. "Can't believe I didn't think of that book before."
She giggled, "It happens to the best of us."
He nodded, "It certainly does. Do you know where I can get this book?"
"My mom is putting on a concert in LA, today in fact. Meet me at Tech Noir."
Wesley grinned, "That's good to know, Fi. When do you want to meet?"
The young woman replied, "We're going to be there in two hours. I'll give you the book then."
Faith's watcher said, "I'll be there. Thank you, Fi. We really appreciate it. See you later."
"Not a problem. I'll see you in a bit."
With that said, Fionna Phillips hung up the phone. Wesley did the same gesture one second later.
He turned around to his friends, "I have some wonderful news."
Ash looked up from the conversation he was having with the group. "What you find out?"
He said, "That was my source. She has a book in her possession that would help us. I have to meet her at Tech Noir in two hours."
"Tech Noir?" Xander asked. "Why does that sound familiar?"
Faith stated, "I think it has to deal with some kind of movie. Can't remember which though."
"Right." Hercules said, "Did you find anything else out?"
The Englishman nodded, "It appears that Ms. Summers is working at a place called Helen's Diner. She's going under the assumed name, Anne Phillips."
Xander immediately looked up at Wesley, "Buffy's working at Helen's Diner?"
Wesley stated, "It appears that way. What I suppose we do is Faith and I go to Tech Noir. Xander and Ash will go to Helen's Diner. Mr. Sorbo will go back to Charitas and see if Lorne knows anything about the book."
Hercules asked, "What's the title?"
"Right. The name of the book is, "Fantasma Indagine."
Ash spoke up, "As much as I hate to suggest this. Kevin should go with Xander. I'll go to Caritas."
Xander looked at his elder friend, "You sure you can handle Lorne alone?"
He took a deep breath, "I believe I can, Kid. He may be annoying at times, but he does have good information."
Faith said, "I know that tone. Don't take your chainsaw, Uncle Ash."
The former promised one sheepishly said, "I wasn't going to..."
She said sternly, "Uncle Ash."
"Alright. I won't take the chainsaw."
Wesley instructed, "That's good, Ash. Now, let's get moving. We'll leave and come back in four hours."
Xander looked at Wesley, "Sure. Let's get going."
***
He watched his love go work through her day at the diner.
She seemed to be getting better. No more angst appeared in her soul. It looked like she was feeling better about herself. She was going on in her life, getting paid from her job, slaying with Gunn's crew.
Buffy was definitely feeling better about herself, and moving on from Angel.
A grin appeared on his face as he realized something. She was the Buffy that he fell in love with that fateful day in Sunnydale. And yet he won't let anything come between them.
The boy was becoming a nuisance. He was getting close to her, and he kept trying to stop him. Too bad the boy was lucky enough to avoid the objects.
He had to do something. He had to keep Buffy Summers to himself.
At that moment it was decided.
Alexander Harris is going to have to die.
***
Ash walked into the familiar setting. It has been a while for the former promised one, but he was on a mission. This ghost situation was starting to get hectic, and it had to be dealt with.
Slowly, he approached the bar and was greeted by a voice saying in surprise, "Ashy Boy?"
Recognizing the voice, he grumbled to himself. But that rather ended quickly as soon as he remembered his reason his being here.
Taking a deep breath, he greeted, "Hey, Lorne."
Lorne looked up at the scarred man. "What can I do you for?"
Ash walked over to the bar and sat down in front of the host, "Some information. Some new information surfaced, and I need to get your input."
He nodded, "What type of information?"
The clerk asked, "Have you ever heard of the book, "Fantasma Indagine?"
***
The Watcher and his Slayer walked into Tech Noir.
Faith immediately recognized the atmosphere. "I knew this place looked familiar."
"How so?" asked Wesley.
She replied, "Tech Noir was a name of a club from Terminator. This club must pay homage to that. Kinda like there actually being a Pizza Planet at Disney World."
"Pizza Planet?"
Faith sighed, "You never saw Toy Story? C'mon, it's a damn classic."
"I regret to tell you that I have not seen that movie."
She nodded, "Before this summer is over, I'm going to make sure you see it."
Wesley was about to say something when he saw a young woman whom he recognized from a website he saw earlier. He walked over to her, and asked, "Ms. Phillips?"
The young brunette turned around, recognizing the voice, and asked "Mr. Whydam-Pryce?"
The Englishman nodded, "That is correct. I hope that you have the book that we need."
Her hand immediately went back to the tabletop and brought back a book. "Here it is, Mr. Whydam-Pryce. The spell you need is on page sixty-seven."
Faith grinned, "Two more to a great number."
Wesley and Fi looked at each other and back to Faith. "Right," Fi began slowly. "and you are?"
Wesley introduced her, "This young woman is my friend, Faith Williams. Faith, this is Fionna Phillips. Ms. Phillips' mother is Molly Phillips."
Her eyes widened, "You're mother is Molly Phillips? Wicked. Is she here?"
She shook her head, "No. She's at the recording studio picking up some information. But I hope that book is what you need?"
Wesley nodded, "It most definitely is. We'll return it after. How long are you in Los Angeles?"
Fi answered, "We got two concerts to put on. We'll be leaving Wednesday. Bring it back here before noon."
The Watcher nodded, "I most certainly will. Now, Faith and I must leave so we can prepare for the spell. Good day, Ms. Phillips."
"Later, F."
The two left the club before Fi could say one last thing. With a shrug, she said to herself, "They'll figure it out. I just hope they can handle the spell."
***
Hercules and Xander walked into Helen's Diner.
The two went up to the counter and noticed a woman with the name, Danielle.
"Excuse me?"
Danielle looked up at the source of the voice and took a step back in amazement, "You're...you're...you're Kevin Sorbo?"
Hercules chuckled, "Yes, I am. My friend and I have a few questions to ask you?"
She nodded, "You have a couple questions for me?"
Xander was getting a little impatient, but took a deep breath, and asked, "Yes, we do. Do you know where we can find, Anne Phillips?"
Before she could answer, Xander felt something in his chest, and was soon thrown back and flew out of the diner.
He landed outside and yelled, "Shit!"
Hercules said to the woman, "Be right back." He ran out of the diner and went to his younger friend, "you alright?"
Xander nodded, "Yeah, I think so. What the hell was that?"
The demigod said, "It looks like our ghost struck again."
Soon a being emerged, and growled, "You're becoming a nuisance, Boy. Stay away from Buffy!"
Xander bellowed, "No way in hell!"
The ghost launched himself on Xander and pinned him down on the ground. With gritting teeth, he sneered, "You're in no position to be making demands, Boy!"
Xander tried to move, but he couldn't. He tried to punch across the ghost's face yet he was still restricted.
"Help!" He gasped.
Hercules nodded and ran to his side. The demigod went for the waist, but his hands went right through. "Uh oh."
The teenager tried to breathe but could feel the hands of the ghost tightening around his heart. "Get...get...get." Soon, his eyes closed.
The ghost smiled, "What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?"
Hercules went for Xander's hands and yanked him out from under the ghost. "You okay?"
He couldn't talk for he was too much out of breath.
"Xander? You okay?"
Again he didn't speak.
Rather than waiting for a reply, Hercules picked him up and carried him in his arms. The demigod looked at the ghost, "This isn't over."
He then ran to the car, the whole time hopinh Xander was alive.
Soon the car sped off. With the ghost dissolving into space knowing full well where the two were going
"Xander!"
***
Lorne looked down at the countertop. He didn't say anything,
"Lorne." Ash said sternly. "I don't have time to play games right now. Time's at the essence."
The demon looked up at the scarred man, "Listen, Ash. That book is heavy duty. The spell in there that you need is hard to deal with."
He asked with concern, "What kind of spell are we dealing with here, Lorne?"
The bar owner said, "Something's going to happen, and you're not going to like the set up for the spell."
The former promised one asked, "What are you trying to tell me?"
Lorne took a deep breath.
"Xander's going to have to die."
His eyes widened, and he growled, "What the fuck are you talking about?"
***
Kevin Sorbo was driving the car down the street.
Next to him was Xander buckled into his seat. Still out of it no less.
Hercules looked at him, "Hold on. Just hold on."
***
"Anne!"
"What is it?" Buffy asked as she came out of the kitchen.
Danielle grinned, "You just missed Kevin Sorbo!"
Buffy asked confusingly, "I just missed Kevin Sorbo? Why is Hercules on or something?"
She shook her head, "No. Nothing like that. Kevin Sorbo was here. He was here with a boy. They were asking about you."
The Slayer nodded slowly, "Kevin Sorbo knows me?"
Danielle gave it some thought. "Well, may be not Kevin Sorbo per say. But the boy was. Definitely cute. Dark brown hair, brown eyes. Messy hair."
The waitress looked out at the door from behind. "They're out there. The boy and Kevin Sorbo are doing something. What I don't, know, but they were asking for you."
Buffy looked out the window, and her eyes widened, "Xander?"
It looked like Xander was getting strangled or something. She immediately ran to the door, looked at Danielle and said, "Be right back."
Buffy then ran outside, "Xander!"
But it was too late. Xander and Kevin Sorbo were gone.
She just stood there for a few seconds. Xander was here. Xander was at Helen's Diner. He knew about Anne Phillips being her name.
Buffy had to make sure he was okay. She opened the door and looked at her friend, "I'll be back. Got to make sure he's alright."
Hoping all her slayer speed would help, she ran after her friend. Praying beyond anything that he was alright.
***
TBC