Previously on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. . . Again?
# Buffy do you want me to tell them about the Harvest? # Kendra called instinctively using her new ability.
#Woops! I thought I forgot something. # The Library doors opened again and Buffy poked her head in. "Oh and Giles I heard something was going to go down soon with the Vamps . . . A Harvest I think it was called . . . Later."
Now . . .
Kendra muffled an uncharacteristic giggle as she watched the confused Watchers stare dazedly at the still swinging doors.
# Buffy? #
# Kendra? #
# What is the Harvest? #
# Do you remember what I told Giles when I first met him, I mean about the Master trying to break free from his underground prison? #
# Yes. #
# Well, he is going to try and gain enough power by turning another Vampire into a vessel use it to drain a large group of victims. I suggest you scout out the places other teens our age hang out. Apparently our young healthy selves make for popular eating. # Buffy finished dryly.
# Thank you. #
# Anything to save as many lives as possible. See ya Kendra and try to have some fun. #
# Good Bye Buffy. #
After the mental conversation, Kendra felt a slight headache coming on. Her brain was strained using muscles that she wasn't used to using. Massaging her forehead with her fingers she tuned back in on what Mr Zabuto and Giles were doing. They were ruffling through there books looking as if they had completely forgotten she was there.
"I'm going out on Patrol,' she announced causing them to jump in surprise. If this continued the two were going to have heart attacks then Buffy and she would be left without any Watchers.
- Hmm. No! Naughty Kendra, bad thoughts. -
Being surrounded by American teenagers had warped her sense of humour. Hurriedly she grabbed her slaying gear and left.
- Vampires now, loose your mind later. -
Oh my god she was starting to sound like Buffy.
It was a clear cool night and the moon was shining brightly in the deep blue sky. Walking through the quiet empty suburban streets and into a park, Kendra could almost believe that this was a normal town.
As if on cue a tingling of warning ran through her and she instinctively ran across the park to where the danger was coming from. At first she couldn't spot where the disturbance was coming from until a figure flew straight at her and over her head. Turning she saw that the figure was a Vampire. She dusted it quickly then looked around to what or who was strong enough to send a Vampire that far away.
There just beyond the play ground area was a girl wearing a black shirt, jeans and a baggy jacket. Her hand was held out in front of her and Kendra could feel the mystical energy the other girl was emitting. She was moving forward cautiously, jumping at the slightest sounds.
Kendra moved slowly into the girls view and waited patiently for her to take notice of her. The other girl froze, pale and shaking but as if sensing there was no threat yet she slowly continued forward.
Kendra calmly stayed where she was using no sudden movements, much the way she did when she was coaxing scared animals out of hiding. She recognized this girl from school and the power she produced felt a lot like the Witch doctors she grew up amongst.
Finally she stopped about 5 metres from where the slayer stood and nervously asked, 'who are you?"
"I'm Kendra;' she spoke softly 'I go to Sunnydale High School and am in the same year as you Amy."
"Kendra? . . . The transfer student from Jamaica?"
"Yes, I am."
"Did . . . did,' she took a deep breath then managed to gasp out 'did you see a man around here anywhere?"
"Do you mean the vampire?"
The girl went on guard again, 'what are you? How do . . . do you know about Va . . . Vampires?"
"I am a Vampire Slayer."
"A slayer,' Amy gasped 'I've heard about Slayers but I never thought that I would meet one of them."
"May I ask what you are Amy? I can sense your power."
"I'm a Wicca or Witch I believe the more known term is."
Kendra then closed the gap between them and held out her hand to shake. "I am pleased to meet you Amy.
"It's nice to meet you to Kendra."
"Can I escort you to wherever you were heading?"
"Please,' was Amy's reply 'I'm already late home and my Dad will be worried." She hooked her arm with Kendra's and the two teens walked of chatting away happily.
Daniel Osborne, the guitar player from the band Dingoes Ate My Baby otherwise known as Oz, watched as his mother completed her meditation. He didn't want to interrupt her. He wore a pair of old jeans and a t-shirt that looked baggy on his skinny frame. His hair was dyed a bright green and a guitar sat in his lap.
Diane Osborne, his mother, was an almost exact replica of himself only female and 20 years older her longer hair was dyed purple.
A slight rustling broke him out of his thoughts and he looked back up to see Diane stand up. She looked at him questioningly.
"New song,' he stated simply making sure that his guitar is tuned. She nodded. Then he sang, feet tapping a beat.
"We have the chance to turn the pages over
We can write what we want to write
We gotta make ends meet, before we get much older
We're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son
How long can we look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun?
You're the voice, try and understand it
Make a noise and make it clear
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
This time, we know we all can stand together
With the power to be powerful
Believing we can make it better
We're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son
How long can we look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun?
You're the voice, try and understand it
Make a noise and make it clear
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
ooooh We're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son
How long can we look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun?
You're the voice, try and understand it
Make a noise and make it clear
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
Oh-wo-wo-wo, oh-wo-wo-wo
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear"
He let the last chords fade then looked back at his mother. She had a good ear for music.
"Cool,' was all she said. Satisfied with that response he headed out the door. He had practice to get to.
Kendra strolled energetically through the graveyard, blood pumping and ready for action. She had, for the first time in memory just made her own friend. Something she would never have thought of before meeting Buffy, but now something she wouldn't mind trying again. The fact that she would not have to lie to her new friend about what she was was what had decided it for her.
Suddenly a newly risen vampire came running at her from her right and sighing happily she took out mister pointy and fought it using all of her training and a few moves Spike and Buffy had shown her. While the dust blew away in the breeze she took note of where it had come from. It was the grave she had meant to stake out, 'no pun intended,' as it was thought that he could be a possible Vamp. It gave her no satisfaction to know that she had been right.
No longer so happy she continued and took a detour off her patrolling route and headed to the teenage club known as the Bronze. Amy had told her it was a popular hangout and had pointed out that it was also a favourite feeding ground for the Vampires. Therefore it was possible that it was also the place that the Master's vessel would use for the Harvest.
Amy sat up with a start she'd just been thinking of her new friend when she had a feeling of foreboding and saw a flash of her fighting a lot of Vampires. Kendra was in trouble.
"I have to help,' she muttered to herself and stuffing her feet into the nearest pair of shoes, a pair of bunny slippers, she picked up her magical bag and raced out of the house.
Oz turned the corner and tensed slightly as the van shook, one of these days it was going to fall apart. Tonight wasn't that night. With a few deep breaths he calmed down. It was nearing the full moon or he normally wasn't this tense.
His Werewolf senses were heightened. Turning another corner he blinked then blinked again. No he wasn't imagining it, there running down the road was one of his classmates Amy, wearing Bunny slippers, jeans and a t-shirt. Waves of nervous determination were rolling from her.
He pulled alongside her. "Lift?"
She jumped in and said 'Bronze,' in response. He put the petal to the metal.
Kendra struggled in the crowd of vampires. She'd checked the Bronze like Amy had suggested and gotten there just in time to stop the male Vampire with the three pointed star on its forehead from eating a tall balky black man. And then the fight was on. 10 Vampires and one Slayer, she was in trouble. Grabbing a nearby pool cue, she began twisting it expertly then using it to stake the Vamps. She had managed to eventually dust four of them before two of the vampires had her arms locked behind her back making it almost impossible for the Slayer to move. They dragged her up to the stage where the vampire with the marking on his head stood.
"Ahh . . .' it rasped with relish, 'a slayer."
It went to bite her neck, Kendra struggling to get free, when suddenly the Vessel was thrown back by an invisible force. Looking around Kendra could see Amy standing in the doorway, arm outstretched and hand flat, eyes flashing dangerously and hair blowing in an invisible wind. Behind her was a green haired teenage male who quickly began urging the patrons out of the club to safety.
Taking advantage of her captives' astonishment she broke free and using Mr. Pointy quickly dusted the two leaving three more Vampires and the Vessel to deal with. Confident that she could leave the others to Amy and acquaintance, Kendra focused on the Vessel. They moved back and forth trading blows.
A squeal caught Oz's attention. Looking around he saw a brunette being dragged of by a Vampire. A vampire had killed his father. Moving closer to them he saw that it was the rich snob of a girl that had been dating Devon, one of his band mates. Cordelia Chase.
Moving silently he snuck up on them and staked it through the back causing it to dust. He then firmly led the shaking girl to the entrance, where a conservative redhead was standing looking around.
Amy moved forward from the doorway and stretched her senses, feeling around for any Vampires. There and there. Two female's hauling two dark haired boys with them to the rear exit of the club.
Smirking slightly she pulled a couple of stakes from her bag and left them sitting on what seemed like thin air. Eyes sparking once more she narrowed them in concentration and watched as they flew straight and true into the Vamps hearts. The two boys looked around frantically until they spotted Willow standing by the door. They rushed over to her and both looked her over for any injuries while she hugged them both.
Amy couldn't remember why her and Willow had pulled apart but was happy that she had obviously made two very close friends. Next to Willow stood Oz he was looking up at the stage. Amy looked also and saw Kendra fighting a tough looking Vampire.
Kendra was growing tired. Noticing that the club was now entirely empty except for the small group standing by the door she moved out onto the open dance floor, flipping backwards a few times until she reached the pool tables, the Vampire following right behind her. On her last flip she one- handedly picked up a broken pool cue and as she stood back up she staked him.
Looking back up at the doorway she saw that only Amy and the green haired teen were still there. Tiredly she made her way over to them.
"Are you all right?" she asked concernedly, accent deeper then usual.
"I'm OK,' Amy said. She looked fine. So did the boy with her.
"Kendra." She introduced herself.
"Oz."
"Slayer."
"Werewolf,' was the simple reply and looking in each others eyes they realised they had found a mutual non-talkative, something rare in people their age. Looking at her watch, she was startled to see how late it was.
"I have to go, I have to report to my Watcher,' she said thinking nothing of the fact that she had just revealed her identity to a virtual stranger.
"Lift?" Oz offered.
"Thank you,' Kendra agreed and taking Amy's arm she followed as Oz led them over to his Van.
Buffy sat, bored on the banister rail in the Library. She and Spike had returned not long ago from LA and as soon as she had come inside the Library both Watchers had begun lecturing her on her responsibility. Naturally she ignored them both.
Stifling a yawn she was just about to forget them both and leave, Kendra hadn't been seen since she left for patrol and Buffy was worried, when the doors opened and in came Amy with Kendra following leaning on Oz's arm. Concerned she moved forward checking her sister slayer for any injuries. "Are you OK? What happened?"
"I am all right Buffy,' Kendra soothed 'just tired. A group of Vampires attacked the Bronze; one of them had a three pointed star on his brow."
# It was the Harvest then. # Buffy mentally replied, # But why didn't you call for help? #
# I forgot. # Kendra replied sheepishly.
# So I see that you've made some friends. Amy and Oz, nice choice, do you maybe want to introduce us? #
# Yes your Majesty. #
# Brat. # sharing an affectionate smile both turned to the Wicca and Werewolf.
"Buffy, I'd like to introduce you to Amy Madison and Oz, Amy is a Wicca and Oz is a Werewolf. Oz, Amy I'd like to introduce you to Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Author notes: Next chapter will hopefully come within the next month, I have holidays soon and I have a lot of work for my childcare course that I have to complete before then, please be patient just a little bit longer!
The song was an Aussie singerJohnny Farnham's song that I happen to love called "You're the Voice".
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