I reach Sunnydale an hour after sunrise; I've got Cordy to thank for that.
I got back to her flat to collect my jeep and say goodbye to find her
waiting. She's bought me some stuff. I've got to say I was surprised. She
tells me it's a thank you for the dress I paid for, then, almost too
quietly for me to hear, she adds "and I don't want to lose you too." I
figure she's referring to Doyle. I heard her talk about him a few times, I
don't know what happened, but I suspect he was lost to the darkness, like
so many that we've known over the years.
The first gift is a real surprise, the bike leathers that I'm wearing now, not an inch of flesh exposed to the sun. Of course I looked like a real dumbass driving down to Sunnydale in my jeep with a helmet and leathers on, but it meant I could get here and check out some possible vamp haunts before tonight. The second gift was a little more obvious, but still amazing, it was a sword. I'm no expert but I'm guessing from the weight that it's made from some sort of modern alloy, but the real thing that stands out is the wood inlayed down the centre of the blade, a real vampire hunter's sword. So with a thank you and a hug I left LA and came here. I've already checked out the warehouse, no sign of the vampires or Acathla. I check out a few other locations, the masters cave, a few of the more popular crypts, and finally over to Willie's.
As I walk into the demon bar I check out who's already here, it's still a few hours until sundown, so no vampires are here yet. There's a chaos demon over in the corner, a demon with sagging skin sits by the door, and a man hidden in the shadows who I believe is a bracken demon. I take my helmet of and nod to the demon by the door, I see him most nights that I come here, I think his names Clem. I walk over to the bar and wait for Willie, who is doing something below the counter. "What can I do for, oh, what brings you back so soon?" I lean on the counter. "I'd like some information and some pig's blood." I emphasise the last point, letting him know which side I'm here for. His eyes grow wide with terror, I don't know what he's thinking but this should be interesting.
"We've got a few hours of sun left, so I may as well have the drink first." He scurries of to get my drink as I try to figure out why he's so scared of me. Willie returns with my drink and I sit there, staring at him, while I sip at it. Finally I ask my question. "I need to know all about the vampires from LA" His voice is squeaking as he answers me. "Their boss is getting into town tomorrow, and they're going to be doing something big at the old warehouse that night, that's all I know I swear." He gets through all that in one breath; I haven't even threatened him yet. I lean forward again, and with the friendliest smile I can muster ask. "So what's the buzz about me?"
Apparently I'm a force of nature, a vengeful spirit that will bring the demon world to its knees. I'd love to know how these rumours get started. I could have really done with a rumour like this in high school, instead I had rumours about me and Larry, and those really didn't do my rep any good at all. I left a message on Buffy's phone asking her to meet me at Willows after dark. I made a point of letting her know she could bring weapons, I know she would anyway, but I don't want her to feel guilty about it. I've left my sword and leathers in the jeep. I want to look like me when I meet them, and things will be weird enough anyway, without looking like some demonic avenger. I stand at the top of her street for about half an hour, silently working up the nerve to walk to her house. By the time I've reached her door the sun has been down for an hour, after I've knocked it seems like another hour passes before the door is finally opened and I see my two best friends standing nervously on the other side.
The first gift is a real surprise, the bike leathers that I'm wearing now, not an inch of flesh exposed to the sun. Of course I looked like a real dumbass driving down to Sunnydale in my jeep with a helmet and leathers on, but it meant I could get here and check out some possible vamp haunts before tonight. The second gift was a little more obvious, but still amazing, it was a sword. I'm no expert but I'm guessing from the weight that it's made from some sort of modern alloy, but the real thing that stands out is the wood inlayed down the centre of the blade, a real vampire hunter's sword. So with a thank you and a hug I left LA and came here. I've already checked out the warehouse, no sign of the vampires or Acathla. I check out a few other locations, the masters cave, a few of the more popular crypts, and finally over to Willie's.
As I walk into the demon bar I check out who's already here, it's still a few hours until sundown, so no vampires are here yet. There's a chaos demon over in the corner, a demon with sagging skin sits by the door, and a man hidden in the shadows who I believe is a bracken demon. I take my helmet of and nod to the demon by the door, I see him most nights that I come here, I think his names Clem. I walk over to the bar and wait for Willie, who is doing something below the counter. "What can I do for, oh, what brings you back so soon?" I lean on the counter. "I'd like some information and some pig's blood." I emphasise the last point, letting him know which side I'm here for. His eyes grow wide with terror, I don't know what he's thinking but this should be interesting.
"We've got a few hours of sun left, so I may as well have the drink first." He scurries of to get my drink as I try to figure out why he's so scared of me. Willie returns with my drink and I sit there, staring at him, while I sip at it. Finally I ask my question. "I need to know all about the vampires from LA" His voice is squeaking as he answers me. "Their boss is getting into town tomorrow, and they're going to be doing something big at the old warehouse that night, that's all I know I swear." He gets through all that in one breath; I haven't even threatened him yet. I lean forward again, and with the friendliest smile I can muster ask. "So what's the buzz about me?"
Apparently I'm a force of nature, a vengeful spirit that will bring the demon world to its knees. I'd love to know how these rumours get started. I could have really done with a rumour like this in high school, instead I had rumours about me and Larry, and those really didn't do my rep any good at all. I left a message on Buffy's phone asking her to meet me at Willows after dark. I made a point of letting her know she could bring weapons, I know she would anyway, but I don't want her to feel guilty about it. I've left my sword and leathers in the jeep. I want to look like me when I meet them, and things will be weird enough anyway, without looking like some demonic avenger. I stand at the top of her street for about half an hour, silently working up the nerve to walk to her house. By the time I've reached her door the sun has been down for an hour, after I've knocked it seems like another hour passes before the door is finally opened and I see my two best friends standing nervously on the other side.