CHARMED
"Confrontation"
This is a sequel to "Forewarned Is Forearmed"
(A Charmed/Buffy, The Vampire Slayer/Angel Crossover)
(This story is an AU story.)
by J. B. Tilton
email: aramath@isot.com
Rating: PG (for language)
Disclaimer: "Charmed" and all related characters and events are the property of the WB television network. "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" and all related characters and events are the property of Josh Whedon, except for those characters specifically created for this story. This is a work of fan fiction and no infringement of copyright is intended.
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With their time running out, our defenders gather for the one chance to vanquish The First, stop grown up Wyatt, and defeat the Avatars. But are they strong enough to defeat so many powerful adversaries coming against them at the same time?
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ONE
Angel and Spike had no trouble finding the human who was organizing the demonic underground. Even the lowest level demons were aware of it. This human, so the demons claimed, possessed power that surpassed even the Source. He was recruiting demons from all areas to organize them into one massive force instead of the multitude of factions that now existed.
Contests were held to see who would have the honor of being chosen as the new leadership for this force. Most demons did not enter the contests. They were to the death and the winners moved on to the next level. When the contests between specific areas were finished, those demons still alive were summoned to a secret meeting place. No one knew what happened there. The demons weren't seen again.
"He's probably keeping them secluded," suggested Angel. "To build up their mystique so that when they take their place as the new leaders the others will be too afraid to challenge them."
"You don't think he's killing them?" asked Spike.
"I don't think so," said Angel. "If there was any hint they were being killed the demons wouldn't be so eager to join him. No, there has to be some other reason he's keeping them hidden."
"Well, we certainly can't join in the festivities," said Spike. "He'd recognize us the moment we entered the secret location."
"I know," said Angel. "Let's keep checking. See if we can get any clue to what he's up to."
It was about an hour before sunrise on Friday morning when the two finally returned to the manor. The others had started to worry because they had been gone for so long without any word.
"So, did you find out what's going on?" Piper asked.
"Some," said Angel. "He's organizing the demonic underground into one massive army. He's selecting the most powerful demons to serve as his leaders for this army. But we couldn't find out where they are. Only the winners of the combats who decide the most powerful demons are told the location. And obviously Spike and I couldn't enter the combats."
"No, he's seen you," said Phoebe. "Besides, he wants to kill Spike for what he did to The First in Sunnydale. God only knows what he'd do to you if he got his hands on you."
"Probably just kill me to get me out of the way," said Angel.
"This is bad," said Leo. "The infighting between the different demonic factions is part of the reason the demons can't be more successful against the forces of good. If they start cooperating we're going to have one big mess on our hands."
"I did learn an interesting bit of news," said Spike. "Apparently there's supposed to be some big celebration tonight or tomorrow. I suppose it's the announcement of which demons are going to be the new leaders. Whatever it is, it's supposed to be bloody big."
"Well, at least that means he'll be occupied tonight," said Piper. "We only have to worry about The First attacking. He'll be too busy with his celebration."
"That's certainly different," said Chris. "The first time around he vanquished the demonic leaders. Why would he be trying to organize them into one force this time around."
"From what you've told us of the future," said Giles, "a good many people died. Perhaps he's planning to prevent some of those deaths this time. It would certainly be easier to take over the underworld with an army behind him as opposed to going it alone."
"Any word about the reaction of the leaders in the underworld?" asked Leo.
"None," said Angel. "I got the impressions they weren't aware of what was going on. I can't see them just sitting back and doing nothing if they did know. What about the preparations for tonight?"
"All ready," said Piper. "I finally decided to go with something simple. A while back I had to create some potions when we lost our powers. So I decided to just rely on those. I've created explosive potions for Phoebe, Paige, and Willow. That way if I can't get to The First before it gets to Wyatt, at least maybe they can."
"Is that all, love?" Spike asked.
"No," said Piper. "In a little while I'm going to put a charm on the manor that will let us know if anyone or anything enters it. That way we'll know if The First tries to sneak in."
"Plus," said Phoebe, "we're going to use an energy barrier around Wyatt's playpen similar to the one we used against the Source. Inside there, with his force field activated, he should be completely protected from possession."
"Sounds like you've been busy," said Angel.
"They've been quite busy," said Giles. "They are quite resourceful."
"So has Willow," said Piper. "She's come up with a spell to enhance Buffy's abilities. Even if one of us can't use a potion against The First, she might be able to beat it to death."
"I'm sure going to give it a try," said Buffy.
"Well, we seem to be as ready as we'll ever be," said Chris. "I guess all we can do now is wait for sunset."
"Confrontation"
This is a sequel to "Forewarned Is Forearmed"
(A Charmed/Buffy, The Vampire Slayer/Angel Crossover)
(This story is an AU story.)
by J. B. Tilton
email: aramath@isot.com
Rating: PG (for language)
Disclaimer: "Charmed" and all related characters and events are the property of the WB television network. "Buffy, The Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" and all related characters and events are the property of Josh Whedon, except for those characters specifically created for this story. This is a work of fan fiction and no infringement of copyright is intended.
* * *
With their time running out, our defenders gather for the one chance to vanquish The First, stop grown up Wyatt, and defeat the Avatars. But are they strong enough to defeat so many powerful adversaries coming against them at the same time?
* * *
ONE
Angel and Spike had no trouble finding the human who was organizing the demonic underground. Even the lowest level demons were aware of it. This human, so the demons claimed, possessed power that surpassed even the Source. He was recruiting demons from all areas to organize them into one massive force instead of the multitude of factions that now existed.
Contests were held to see who would have the honor of being chosen as the new leadership for this force. Most demons did not enter the contests. They were to the death and the winners moved on to the next level. When the contests between specific areas were finished, those demons still alive were summoned to a secret meeting place. No one knew what happened there. The demons weren't seen again.
"He's probably keeping them secluded," suggested Angel. "To build up their mystique so that when they take their place as the new leaders the others will be too afraid to challenge them."
"You don't think he's killing them?" asked Spike.
"I don't think so," said Angel. "If there was any hint they were being killed the demons wouldn't be so eager to join him. No, there has to be some other reason he's keeping them hidden."
"Well, we certainly can't join in the festivities," said Spike. "He'd recognize us the moment we entered the secret location."
"I know," said Angel. "Let's keep checking. See if we can get any clue to what he's up to."
It was about an hour before sunrise on Friday morning when the two finally returned to the manor. The others had started to worry because they had been gone for so long without any word.
"So, did you find out what's going on?" Piper asked.
"Some," said Angel. "He's organizing the demonic underground into one massive army. He's selecting the most powerful demons to serve as his leaders for this army. But we couldn't find out where they are. Only the winners of the combats who decide the most powerful demons are told the location. And obviously Spike and I couldn't enter the combats."
"No, he's seen you," said Phoebe. "Besides, he wants to kill Spike for what he did to The First in Sunnydale. God only knows what he'd do to you if he got his hands on you."
"Probably just kill me to get me out of the way," said Angel.
"This is bad," said Leo. "The infighting between the different demonic factions is part of the reason the demons can't be more successful against the forces of good. If they start cooperating we're going to have one big mess on our hands."
"I did learn an interesting bit of news," said Spike. "Apparently there's supposed to be some big celebration tonight or tomorrow. I suppose it's the announcement of which demons are going to be the new leaders. Whatever it is, it's supposed to be bloody big."
"Well, at least that means he'll be occupied tonight," said Piper. "We only have to worry about The First attacking. He'll be too busy with his celebration."
"That's certainly different," said Chris. "The first time around he vanquished the demonic leaders. Why would he be trying to organize them into one force this time around."
"From what you've told us of the future," said Giles, "a good many people died. Perhaps he's planning to prevent some of those deaths this time. It would certainly be easier to take over the underworld with an army behind him as opposed to going it alone."
"Any word about the reaction of the leaders in the underworld?" asked Leo.
"None," said Angel. "I got the impressions they weren't aware of what was going on. I can't see them just sitting back and doing nothing if they did know. What about the preparations for tonight?"
"All ready," said Piper. "I finally decided to go with something simple. A while back I had to create some potions when we lost our powers. So I decided to just rely on those. I've created explosive potions for Phoebe, Paige, and Willow. That way if I can't get to The First before it gets to Wyatt, at least maybe they can."
"Is that all, love?" Spike asked.
"No," said Piper. "In a little while I'm going to put a charm on the manor that will let us know if anyone or anything enters it. That way we'll know if The First tries to sneak in."
"Plus," said Phoebe, "we're going to use an energy barrier around Wyatt's playpen similar to the one we used against the Source. Inside there, with his force field activated, he should be completely protected from possession."
"Sounds like you've been busy," said Angel.
"They've been quite busy," said Giles. "They are quite resourceful."
"So has Willow," said Piper. "She's come up with a spell to enhance Buffy's abilities. Even if one of us can't use a potion against The First, she might be able to beat it to death."
"I'm sure going to give it a try," said Buffy.
"Well, we seem to be as ready as we'll ever be," said Chris. "I guess all we can do now is wait for sunset."
