Confronting destiny
The rough rock passageway lead further down, leading Belldandy and Buffy to Adam's lair. The young Goddess moved with calm confidence that the Slayer did her best to emulate.
"Welcome, Slayer." Adam stood before them as they entered the final cavern, "I've been waiting for you."
"This ends here!" Buffy all but snarled.
"As you wish." Adam smiled his right arm turning into a machinegun, "I've had a few upgrades." He fired at Belldandy, but the bullets hit and invisible barrier and stopped midair.
"I am only here to observe." The Goddess' eyes narrowed, "But try that again and I will end this without hesitation."
TBC...
You can probably expect this story to end somewhere around chapter 60, and the feature-length sequel to start at the beginning of the next series.