Chapter 11
Faith's POV
Before I can react on the things she said...she kissed me on the lips. I didn't respond at first. I looked at her and she had her eyes closed. She...She's kissing me! What will I do! Right! I should kiss her back! I slowly closed my eyes and kissed her back...gently. I put my hand on hers, which was still holding my cheek. She gently pulled away and looked at me, smiling. I smiled back.
"That was..."
"Wow..."
I smiled at her and pulled her in an embrace. She leaned to me and laid her head on my chest. We stayed like that until it got dark. I stood up and she did the same. I held her hand and we walked towards her horse. It was a white horse.
"I didn't know you can ride one..."
"I can't at first but when I received your letter...I learned how to ride it..."
"Wow...you sure know how to flatter a girl."
"Only you..."
She hugged me on my neck and kissed me. I wrapped my hands on her waist and pulled her closer. She pulled away again but kept her hands on my neck.
"I don't want to leave..."
"Then stay..."
"You know I can't do that. The king might find out and accuse you again..."
"I don't care...just stay..."
I leaned towards her and gave her another kiss. It was longer than the other kisses we've made. This kiss was full of promise and hope. It made me breathe hard. I pulled away and saw her breathing hard. Her eyes were full of emotion. I smiled at her.
"I...I have to go."
I let go of her and we walked closer to her horse. I took hold of her in her waist and helped her climb the horse. I looked at the horse and noticed its beauty. I stroked its head.
"She's beautiful..."
"Oh? Now I'm getting jealous"
I smiled at her.
"You know you're even more beautiful right"
"I know..."
She grinned at me and I grinned back. I looked at the horse again.
"What's her name"
"I haven't named her yet...your horse, does it have a name"
"Of course it does...even my car has a na..."
I covered my mouth before I told her that my car has a name. Geeeez! Can't I keep my mouth shut! I can't tell her my car's name is...Anne! Knowing her, she might nag me to tell her. I looked at her and found her looking at me with her wicked grin.
"Your car has a name"
"I...uh..."
"What's your cars name, Faith"
"Look it has a name but there is no way I would tell anyone what her name is"
"Her? It has a gender"
"Yes..."
"Then what's her name then? Hmmm"
"Look, I told you there is no way tha"
"Please? I thought you love me"
She had a pout now. I sighed. Argh! Look away! I looked away from her. If I didn't look away I would have told her my car's name.
"Yes I love you but...I won't tell it to you"
"Fine! Be that way! But remember that I love you with all my heart and soul and would do anything for you"
She looked away from me. I can see that she's faking her anger. I heard footsteps and looked at the direction. Emilia appeared holding a lantern.
"Princess...You should go back now."
"Fine"
She took the rope and held it. She looked at me.
"Faith...please just run away before the contest...Just...run away from here..."
"No can do B...I'm no quitter. I can do this."
"Then...just come back to me...alive."
I smiled at her. I don't know if I can come back to you alive but...I'll do everything that I can to come back to you...I promise.
"Yeah...I'll come back to you alive...I promise."
She smiled a little then began to ride towards the castle. I just stood there until I couldn't see her anymore. I looked at Emilia and found her smiling at me. What the hell is she looking at me like that!
"What"
"Did you enjoy yourself"
I could feel my face burning. Geeeez! What the hell happened to me! I'm always blushing! I walked forward trying to ignore her.
"Whatever"
"You better thank me for your nice break Janet! If it was not for me, the princess would not come here"
"Again with the whatever"
Buffy's POV
I climbed out of my horse and slowly walked towards the kitchen door. I opened it and found Frederick sitting in one of the chair. He looked at me and stood up. Busted!
"I knew you would go to her, princess..."
"I'm tired, so please shut up..."
I ignored him and ran towards my room. I lay in the bed at stared at the ceiling. Only two more days until the contest...I just hope that Faith will be alright... I closed my eyes and started to fall asleep.
Faith's POV
The two days were over before I knew it. It was now the day of the contest. I woke up early and went outside. It was still dark outside. I didn't get much sleep. I was worried and nervous about the contest. I went to the field and sat in the grass. I looked at the sky and waited for the sun rise. Shit! Why am I so nervous! I shouldn't feel this way! I should just...concentrate or sumthin!
"Getting nervous"
I looked at my back and saw Alan. He smiled at me. He walked near me and sat in the grass.
"You know...I also felt that when someone challenged me...it is only natural."
"Whatever! I don't need your pep talk okay? I'm fine."
He laughed a little. What is he laughing about! I should punch him in the face! I hugged my legs and stared at the grass. He stopped laughing and looked at me with a serious face.
"Stop worrying about the future...what you should worry is the present. The present is what matters most."
"Yeah but...I can't help it. What if I lose and die? What will happen to B"
"I admire you...you are always thinking about other people..."
"That's because I love her."
"Okay...how about this? I myself will make a vow to you."
"What kind of vow"
"That if ever you are to lose the contest...I will take care of the princess."
"Wow...I'm really honored! And to think that you will say something to boost up my courage...thanks a lot."
I sighed and hugged my legs tighter. He laughed for awhile then held my shoulder.
"A piece of advice...try to focus and think about the one thing that would make you happy..."
He stood up and left me. I just looked at him and when he was out of sight I laid in the grass. What kind of advice is that! Won't he give me any tips to win the contest like...ride your horse faster or try to ram your opponent! Instead he just tell me to focus and think of something that will make me happy! Like I need to think of a thing that would make me happy! The only thing that would make me happy is for B to be happy! Geeez! I lay like that until I saw the sun up in the sky. I slowly stood up and began to stretch. Let's get this over with!
Buffy's POV
I was sitting next to the royalties. We were faced in some kind of arena. I looked around looking for Faith. My eyes stopped when I saw Frederick talking to the gawking and drooling Cordelia. Frederick saw me looking at him and smiled. Cordelia also looked at me but frowned. I looked away. Who does he think he is! It's not like I'm staring at him or something!
"He seems to like you your highness..."
I looked at my side and found Anya sitting next to me. She smiled at me.
"I guess, but I don't like him...he's not my type."
"But...what if he wins? He is the champion of the jousting tournament last year. He was also called the blue lightning by his enemies. They say he's the best knight in Ashford."
I sighed. Blue lightning huh? How can Faith top that? I just hope that she doesn't get hurt...
"But that does not mean you should lose your faith..."
I thought she was talking about 'my' Faith. I laughed a little. Yes...I shouldn't lose my Faith. Never lose her...
"Yes...you're right...I shouldn't lose Faith."
She smiled and I smiled back. I'll do anything I can not to lose Faith...
No one's POV
Alexander walked around looking for someone. His eyes went to the spectators bench and found Emilia sitting in the bench. He walked towards her and sat beside her.
"Alexander! Where have you been? Where is Janet"
"I thought she was with you."
"No she was not"
"What about Alan"
"What about me"
Both of them looked at Alan walking towards them. He sat between them.
"Where's Janet"
"I think she went to Marc and took her armor."
"You did not accompany her"
"Why should I? I'm not her guard! Besides...I think she needs some time for herself."
"Yes but..."
"Believe in her...she is not going to run away. She is not a quitter."
Emilia sighed and looked at the arena. The king suddenly stood up.
"Welcome dear guests! We are here today to know who will win my daughters heart. Whoever will win this contest will be wed to my daughter so...to everyone who will participate in this contest I just want to say...good luck to you all! All of you are brave men and I honor that. Win or lose...you should fight to the end! That's the honor of being a knight! So...let the tournament begin"
Everyone cheered. A man stepped in front the arena.
"The first match is between Sir Frederick and Sir Thomas. Gentlemen...please climb to your horses now..."
Both of them climbed their horses. Frederick was wearing a a white armor and his horse was wearing a blue cape. Thomas was wearing a silver armor while his horse was wearing a green cape. Both of them held their weapons high, waiting for the signal to start. The announcer waved his hand. Both of them tapped their horses and gained some speed. Thomas held his weapon towards Frederick first but missed. Frederick quickly saw an opportunity and thrusted his own weapon sending Thomas to the ground.
"Sir Frederick wins the fight"
Everyone cheered except Emilia and her companion. Frederick took his helmet off and waved to the spectators. Some men pick Thomas up and dragged him to the doctor in a tent.
"I guess Frederick had an upper hand in that battle. I would not be surprised if he wins the contest...again."
Alexander looked at Alan, frowning.
"What are you saying? I thought you were in Janet's side"
"I am! I just thought that...Janet might have some trouble fighting Frederick there."
"Do not say bad things! That is not good! It might come true"
Alan rolled his eyes and looked at the arena.
"He's right Alexander...I think Janet will have a hard time defeating Frederick."
"Not you too Emilia"
"I'm just saying the truth! I'm not against Janet or anything"
"Shhh...the second match is starting..."
The announcer walked in front the arena.
"The second match is between Sir Derick and Sir Jonathan...Will the two gentlemen please get on their horses..."
Buffy's POV
It's been the tenth fight now. I was still sitting in the chair looking at the armored men fighting. I sighed and looked around. Where is Faith? I hope she ran away from here... I sighed again and looked at the arena. The announcer again went in front.
"The eleventh and last match is between Sir James and the black knight. Will the gentlemen please climb their horses."
I looked at the Sir James and saw him climbing his horse. He was wearing a silver armor while his horse was wearing a purple cape. The black knight was the most unique one. He was wearing a black armor and his horse was wearing a red cape. He looked at the spectators and climbed his horse. He was on the left side while James was on the right side. The black knight...is that... The announcer waved his hand and the two of them ran towards each other.
No one's POV
"Isn't that Andrea"
"Yes then...that means..."
"It is Janet."
The three of them watched as James thrusted his weapon towards Faith. She quickly dodged it and slammed her weapon to James's side and pushed him to fall. James fell to the ground. He looked up to see that the black knight was looking at him. He offered her hand and James took it and stood up.
"The winner of the eleventh is the black knight"
Everyone in the spectator's bench cheered. The black knight released James hand and away from the arena. Some men went towards James and accompanied him to the clinic. Alexander and Emilia immediately stood up and ran towards the black knight. Alan sighed. He looked on the side and saw Marc looking for a place to sit. He waved his hand.
"Hey...Lord Alan. Did you enjoy the fight"
"Yes...I liked the black armor."
"Thanks! I made it just for Janet. When she saw what I made she jumped at me and hugged me. She keeps saying that it is 'cool.' What does that mean"
"It means she really likes it."
"Great."
Faith's POV
I walked towards the clinic and there I saw Albert tending the wounds of the participants. Luckily nobody died. I went towards the bed and took off my helmet. Some of the wounded looked at me but didn't say anything. Geeez! This armor is heavier than I thought! And a little bit hot inside too! I should have been naked! I looked at the door and saw Alexander and Emilia smiling at me.
"Janet! You were wonderful"
"Yeah! You really showed him"
"Thanks..."
I smiled at them and saw that Albert was walking towards me.
"Are you alright Janet? Do you need any medical treatment."
"No thanks..."
He smiled at me then went towards the other patients. I sighed then looked at Emilia.
"How many fights more to win"
"I think...4 more. There is only 22 participants today. They got scared when they heard that Lord Frederick was going to join the contest."
"Ah fuck it! I'll win this whether they are many or not"
"That's the spirit"
Both of them smiled at me and I gave them a big grin. Yeah! I'll win this for B!
No one's POV
The contest continued. I watched Frederick fought his third battle. He won of course. He took off his helmet and winked at B. I frowned at what I saw. What the hell is he doing flirting with my girlfriend! I was so angry that I didn't notice that the announcer was calling me.
"The next battle is about to begin. This battle will tell us who will Sir Frederick will fight in the championship. Sir Lance and the black knight, please climb on to your horses."
I climbed my horse and straighten my helmet. I held my weapon tight. Geeez! I hope I can win this! I looked at the announcer and he waved his hand. I quickly tapped Andrea's rope and she ran towards Lance. I held tight on the rope. He thrusted his weapon on me and I dodged it but he quickly pull his weapon and thrusted it to me. He hit me on my stomach. It's a good thing that I really held on Andrea. After he thrusted his weapon on my stomach I quickly thrusted my weapon and pushed him using all my energy. He fell down. I looked at my stomach and found it has a hole in it.
"The winner...the black knight"
I felt pain and lay on Andrea. My helmet fell down. Fuck...am I gonna die? I was slowly drifting to sleep. The last thing that I saw was Alan and Alexander helping me...
Buffy's POV
The black knight's helmet was on the ground. It was...Faith. I stood up and immediately ran towards her. I was stopped by two guards.
"Let me pass"
"No can do your highness...King's orders."
I watched as Alexander and Alan took Faith towards the clinic. God! She's hurt! I looked at the guard again and frowned at him.
"LET ME PASS"
"I'm sorry bu"
"You may let her pass."
I looked at my back and saw that it was mom. I smiled at her and quickly headed towards the clinic, praying to God for Faith's safety...
Faith's POV
They took me to the clinic and I can see Albert getting something like a green stuff or something. I removed my armor with the help of Alexander. I looked at my stomach and saw that it was really bleeding. Albert walked towards me.
"I am going to put this medicine to you, Janet...It will sting a little."
He laid the green stuff and I couldn't help but yell. It was really painful.
"GeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"
That's the last thing that I remember as I passed out...
Buffy's POV
I was running towards the clinic when I heard Faith's yell. I quickly went inside and saw Faith lying in the bed passed out. I walked closer and Alexander noticed me.
"She passed out..."
Both Alexander and Alan walked outside leaving the two of us alone. I knelt near her and held her hand. Faith...please be alright... I brushed the strand of hair on her forehead and she seems to wake up.
"B..."
I smiled at her in spite the tears that were falling down my eyes. She smiled back. We stayed like that until Frederick and the king appeared.
"It seems that you are injured. You cannot fight in the finals in that condition."
Faith tried to sit up.
"Hey...this thing? It's just a scratch...I'll fight in the finals..."
"No! Faith stop it! You'll die."
"The princess is right."
"But if I don't fight...I'll die anyways...What's the matter Fredy? Scared"
Frederick frowned and looked at the king.
"I accept her challenge...but maybe we should do the battle as soon as she is ready."
"Fine...the battle will begin in a little while. Until then Lady Janet...prepare."
Both of them made their way to the exit and I looked at Faith, frowning. I was mad at her. Why is she so stubborn! Why can't she just quit!
"What is the matter with you! Do you really want to die that badly"
"I promised you that I'll win right? I intend to keep my promises."
"Even if you know that in the end you'll...die"
"Yep! Even if I die..."
"You're a liar..."
"What"
"You heard me...you're a liar."
"Why? I didn't lie..."
"Yes you did! You keep telling me that you keep your promises...but...didn't you also promise me that you'll come back to me alive"
"Oh yeah...I promised that didn't I..."
"Yes you did."
She smiled at me then held my hand with both of hers.
"Then I promise you that I will win this contest and come back to you alive...how's that? Better"
"No...worse..."
"You are so hard to please B...If I didn't love you I could have punched you in your face..."
I smiled at her.
"Too bad that you love me..."
She smiled too and closed her eyes.
"Yeah...too...bad."
I kissed her on her forehead.
"Sleep for awhile...I'll be here."
I walked out of the tent and saw Emilia and Sandra standing near the entrance of the tent. Emilia walked near me.
"How is she your highness"
"She's fine...but...she's still going to fight in the finals."
"What! She can't with that injury"
"I know...she's just so stubborn."
Sandra walked beside me and held my shoulder squeezing it slightly. She smiled at me.
"Do not worry...I know some tricks that will help her."
She walked inside the tent and I did the same. She knelt beside Faith and looked at Emilia.
"I think I need you here too..."
Emilia nodded then knelt beside Faith. Faith opened her eyes slowly and looked at the two of them.
"Hey...what are you two doing"
Both of them just smiled. They held hands and began to...chant something. They're witches in this world! But...how! A light passed through their hands and went to Faith's wound. They stopped chanting and looked at Faith.
"How are you feeling"
Faith tapped her wounds but she didn't flinch. She stood up and jumped. She looked at Emilia and Sandra and hugged them both.
"I don't feel a thing! I can surely win the contest"
"Don't be over confident..."
She released both of them and looked at Emilia.
"What do you mean"
"It is just temporary. I don't know how long it will last but...when it does wear off...it will be painful again."
"Then I guess I have to win this quickly."
No one's POV
The king was walking towards a man wearing a hood.
"Do you know what to do"
"I just have to shoot that girl right? What about my money"
"You'll get it once you did your job right."
"I'll do it right...I don't miss."
"You better...I don't want my daughter to be wed to a...girl! It is absurd"
"Alright."
Alan was walking towards the bench when he saw the king talking to a stranger. What is he doing there? The king saw Alan looking at them that he walked away. Alan also walked towards the bench. He sat beside Alexander.
"Hey...do you know that man in a hood"
"No...I have not seen him before. Must be a traveller. Why"
"I saw him talking to the king."
"Why"
"That I do not know."
He saw the man walking towards the castle.
Faith's POV
I was now on my horse. I put on my helmet and waited for the announcer to...announce us. B also went to the royalties to watch. The announcer walked in front.
"Now...the finals for the contest is about to begin! The battle is between Sir Frederick and the black knight who is also known as...Lady Janet! Gentl-I mean will the two of you please climb to your horses."
I looked at Frederick climbing his horse. He puts his helmet on and held his weapon high. I also did the same and felt a little pain in my stomach. Fuck! Don't tell me it's wearing off already!
I waited for the announcer to wave his hand and when he did, I wasted no time and tapped Andrea's rope. Frederick did the same. When I was near him he held his weapon towards my chest. I dodged it. I turned Andrea quickly and Frederick did the same. When I was again near he held his weapon on my head and I held my weapon on my side. Luckily I felt a pain and lay on to Andrea causing me to lean forward. The weapon on my side hit Frederick on his stomach and I pushed him with all my strength forward. He fell on his horse...
"The champion...Lady Janet"
Everyone cheered and I felt the pain again. I stood up no matter what pain I was feeling and waved at the spectators. The announcer gave me a ring of flowers and I looked at them confused.
"What the hell am I supposed to do with this thing"
"Put it in the princess's head..."
I looked at B and saw her crying with smile. I held my weapon and put the ring on the end of it. I gave it to B. She smiled at me. The king stood up and looked at me frowning. Guess he's not happy...Who cares! I won!
"I congratulate you Lady Janet...you surely surprised me with your skills...as promised...I will keep you your freedom and...my daughter..."
I smiled at him.
"Thanks kingy"
I smiled at B and she smiled back. I wasn't sure what happened next but the next thing I knew I was on the ground and the pain now was unbearable.
Buffy's POV
"Thanks kingy"
She smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back. She won and she kept her promise! I stood up and was shocked to see an arrow sticking on the chest of Faith. She fell on her horse. NO! I quickly ran towards her and laid her in my lap. Her lips bleeding. She looked up at me and looked at the arrow on her chest.
"Where did...that...came from"
I was now crying. Alexander, Emilia, Sandra and someone who looks exactly like Angel ran towards Faith. I looked at Sandra.
"Please...please cure her..."
"I can't...her life is slowly...slipping..."
"NO"
I held Faith near and looked at her. She was smiling.
"You're...still...beautiful..."
"Shhh...save your strength. Where is the doctor"
Alexander ran towards the clinic. I looked around and saw Alan holding a hooded man. He walked closer to us.
"This is the man who shot her...with the king's help..."
I looked at the king and he shook his head.
"That is absurd! I would not do such a thing."
"Don't you lie! I saw you talking to him"
I felt Faith's hand on my shoulder. I looked at her.
"B...go...back...to our...time..."
She pulled me towards her and gave me a kiss. I could taste blood in them. I pulled away and she smiled.
"I...love...you...forever."
"Don't say thing like that! You'll make it"
"B..."
Her hand fell on the ground. Her eyes closed. I hugged her on her head and cried. No...don't die...don't leave me... I cried and cried, hugging her tight.
No one's POV
Alan saw that Janet had died and looked at the king. His face was filled with anger.
"YOU BASTARD"
He ran towards the king and held his sword. He was stopped by Frederick and the guards. He was struggling to get loose.
"LET GO OF ME"
Emilia cried on Sandra's shoulder. Alexander ran towards Janet with Albert with him.
"I got the doctor...why are you all crying"
The doctor took Faith's hand and looked for her pulse. He didn't find it. He bowed his head and shook it.
"Were too late..."
Alexander heard this and grabbed Albert's shirt and held him up.
"You're lying! She was fine when I left! Check her again"
"I'm sorry...she...she's dead."
Alexander shoves Albert to the ground and looked at the king. Alan was still struggling to the guards trying to get the king. The princess stood up and walked towards Albert and took his dagger. She walked to Janet and shoves the dagger in her heart. Blood was dripping down her. He looked at the king. Everyone was shocked by the princess.
"If...Faith...can't have me...then...nobody can..."
She fell down and laid her head on Faith's. Her life slowly slipping away...
Buffy's POV
I slowly opened my eyes and found myself in a different room. I slowly sit up and looked around. I'm in my...room? I stood up and looked at the mirror. Was it all just a...dream? I slowly headed downstairs and saw everyone in the living room. Willow walked beside me and hugged me.
"Buffy! You're awake! I though something bad happened to you..."
"I'm fine..."
I pulled away and smiled at her. I looked around and noticed the blonde vampire leaning on the wall. He smiled at me.
"Good to see you alive slayer."
I immediately held his shirt and held him up.
"What are you doing here"
"Is that anyway to thank me for saving your life"
"What are you saying"
Giles walked beside me and held my shoulder.
"He's right...he helped you..."
I let go of him and looked around. Faith wasn't there.
"Where's Faith?"
"Did somebody call me?"
I watched as Faith walked inside the house. I quickly ran to her and hugged her tight. Faith's alive! She's alive! I laid my head on her chest and listened to her heartbeat.
"Nice to see you too B..."
I pulled away and looked at her. It's so nice to...hear her voice again. But, was it really just a dream? Then if it was...Faith's confession was also a dream? No...I don't want that! I want it to be real!
"You're alive..."
"Yeah. So are you..."
I hugged her again and noticed...Pete or should I say...Chronos smiling at me. I pulled away from Faith and glared at him.
"You"
I went towards him and tried to attack him but I was stopped by Faith. I looked at her, my eyebrows raised.
"I don't think so B...let's at least hear him out."
I sighed.
Faith's POV
I was sitting on the couch and B was beside me. Giles and Xander were standing with the vampire. Tara and Willow was sitting on the other couch. Chronos was beside them. I looked at B and noticed her glare fading. She sighed and looked at Chronos.
"Was all the thing that happened just...a dream"
"Something like that...but what you were also experiencing was...your past life."
She looked at me and I just shrugged. Past life? That's what I was in that time?
"Our...past life"
"Yes."
I looked at the ground. Then it means that... I looked up at Chronos, frowning.
"Everything that happened to us...happened to us in the past"
"Well not exactly..."
I looked at him with my eyebrows raised. He cleared his throat and looked at me straight in my eyes.
"You...I mean Janet met the princess when she escaped the castle in her 18th birthday. The two of them met and...Fell in love..."
I looked at B and noticed her blushing. So I was hooked on B since the past...Cool. I smiled at Chronos and he smiled back.
"The king found out and captured Janet and accused her of kidnapping. The princess tried to talk the king out of it but was unsuccessful...She was sent to jail. The princess kept visiting her there. Later, the king decided to have a contest. Janet found out and tried to talk to the king of letting her join the contest. The only reason that the king agreed was because of the knight of Stanford named Alan."
I looked at the blonde vampire and smiled at him. He noticed and raised his eyebrow. I looked at Chronos again. Better be nice to that vampire from now on.
"The king knew that Alan is the captain of the Stanford knights who were known because of their success in different battles in other kingdom. He knew that Alan was a person whom he doesn't want to be enemies with. Alan then began to help Janet. She was known as the black knight because of her armor. Janet was injured but she still kept on going and soon she fought in the finals. Unknown to her, the king ordered someone to assassinate her, so that if ever she won she can't have the princess. Janet fought Frederick and won in the end, but she wasn't really a winner...she died because someone shot her in her chest. The princess soon found out that the reason for her lovers death was her father. She killed herself right in front of the king. Alan was so mad that he asked his men together with Janet's friends to invade the castle. The king was killed by Alan. Frederick was killed by Alexander. As for the queen and Margaret...Alan decided to let them live at the Stanford castle. Alan became the king."
I looked at the blonde vampire again and noticed that B was also looking at him. The vampire looked at us both.
"What"
I sighed and looked at Chronos again. The vampire a king! But...a crown does look good on him...
"...Anyway...Alan was crowned king and ruled Ashford together with Alexander, Emilia, Sandra and Marc...and...that's it! That's the whole story..."
Buffy's POV
Then that means...what we experienced was...real. But...it's so sad...that Janet and Andrea died. They didn't even live happily ever after...Will...we be also...like that? Will our story also be...tragic? I want a happy ending! Not a sad one! I was interrupted when I heard Giles cleared his throat and walked closer to Chronos.
"Fascinating...you can travel the past and future"
"That's right...I am a God after all..."
Xander also walked closer.
"Are there...any God's beside you"
"Yes...You know the greek mythology"
Xander nodded.
"It's true..."
"Then...Aphrodite...is real"
"Yeah...I tried to court her but...she doesn't seem intrested in someone who is obssessed with watches or time..."
"Wow...I'd like to meet her."
Willow frowned at Xander. That's Xander alright...trying to find some beautiful woman. He doesn't even care whether the girl is a God or what.
"Remember Anya? She's your girlfriend..."
I laughed a little. Guess Xander forgets his girlfriend when he hears something about a beautiful lady... I stopped laughing and looked at Faith. She was staring at the ground, thinking something. I held her hand and she flinched a little. She looked at me and I whispered something that only slayers can hear.
"What's wrong"
She shook her head and stood up. She looked at Chronos.
"Hey...can I talk to you outside for a minute? Alone."
Chrono's scratched his head and looked at Faith.
"Uh...sure."
Faith slowly walked out and Chrono's followed her. What's that about? Xander sit next to me and looked at me smiling.
"So...what was I in the past? Was I a knight or...a prince maybe"
Willow also looked at me and waved her hand.
"Ooooh! Me too"
Giles cleared his throat.
"I am also interested..."
I sighed. So much for spying on Faith...
Faith's POV
I made my way outside and waited for Chronos to come out. He came out and stood beside me.
"I wanted to ask you something..."
"Shoot."
"It's about the past...I want to go to the past and...kill someone."
He frowned at me and sighed.
"Faith...once you change the past...you may also change the future...there is a chance that you might never meet Buffy and her friends...Are you up for that"
I looked at the ground. I...don't want that...I'm happy now...but... He walked closer to me and held my shoulder.
"Remember the thing that Alan told you? Don't worry about the past and the future...what is most important is the present. Try to think about it..."
He patted my shoulder and walked away. I looked at him.
"Where are you going"
"My break is over...I need to get back to work."
I smiled at him. A God who works in a bar? Who would believe it? I headed to the house and held the doorknob. I can hear Xander yelling at someone. I smiled and went inside. Xander was looking at the vampire with a shocked face.
"You? Alan"
The vampire smiled.
"Got a problem with that"
I smiled at him and walked closer.
"Didn't catch your name blonde boy..."
"It's William...but you can call me Spike."
"I'm Faith...nice to meet you Willy boy."
I winked at him and he smiled. I looked at B and noticed her frowning. Guess she's jealous. Xander looked at me.
"Who were you in the past Faith"
I blushed and looked away.
"I was...um...Janet."
He looked at me with shock on his face. I looked at B and noticed her blushing too.
"Th-that means...that...you and Buffy are...are..."
"Ooookay Xander...it's getting dark outside...we better go now."
I was thankful for Willow as she dragged everyone out. She looked at me and winked.
"You two better get some rest...oh by the way...Dawn is spending the night in her friends house...Bye. See you tomorrow Buffy."
Both of us were silent. Trying to think of what to ask. I never felt this nervous before. Geeez! Just tell her again that you love her! She already know anyway! I stood up and headed upstairs. I stopped when I heard her voice.
"It was real wasn't it"
"Yes...it was..."
"Then...the things we said..."
"B...I can't deny it. I love you okay. I told you that before."
"I...love you too."
"Good...but...let's keep it slow okay? I'm not used to this loving thing."
I looked at her and grinned at her. She smiled.
"Sure...I like that...a lot."
"Cmon...let's go to sleep."
She ran towards me and gave me a quick kiss on my lips. She grabbed my hand and dragged me towards her room.
"Hey...you promised me to buy a bed tomorrow right? Until then...keep your hands to yourself okay"
She punched my arm lightly and whispered something that made my knees weak.
"I'll try..."
I'm lucky that she dragged me; if she didn't...I could have fallen in the floor. God...how I love this girl...