Hi all. This is my first crossover fic, and my third fiction attempt total. I'm very nervous so please review and let me know what you think. I love constructive criticism so feel free to correct my grammar. I know it's atrocious. I'm more character and dialogue based then technical, so I can use all the help I can get. This takes place after Home for Supernatural and during Season Five of Buffy. Before Riley left and Joyce isn't dead. I don't know what ships this will be I'm a fan of a lot of different ones, and it depends on my mood. It won't be Spuffy I do know that. I've got to give a big shout out to dragonfan for all her inspiration as well as The Cat's Whiskers. If you haven't read either of their stuff you're seriously missing out. Dragonfan post's here, but you can find The Cat's Whiskers over on Her stuff is mainly Supernatural and it's amazing.
Disclaimer: I own nothing. I'm broke and making no money from this. If I owned Jared and Jenson I wouldn't need stock in Duracell. If you don't get that your to young to read this story.
Chapter OneJohn Winchester rubbed a hand over his face and let out a deep sigh. It was the sigh of a man who was bone tired. The separation from both his boys was taking a toll on the weary hunter. It had been bad enough when Sammy had gone to college, but at least he'd still had Dean. The decision to leave Dean behind had been the right move at the time, but it didn't mean that he didn't miss his son's presence in his life. Then there was Sammy. John's whole heart ached with the pain his baby boy was now going through. The agony of what Sam had witnessed was all too familiar to John and it reinforced his desire to kill that fucking demon. "You should have never gone after my family you son of a bitch. No matter how long it takes I'll wipe you off the face of the earth. I'm going to crush you out of existence."
It was not the first time that John had made that vow, but he was closer to fulfilling it then he'd ever been in the past. John finally had the trail of that demon and it was leading him straight to Sunnydale California. "This presents a problem." Thought John with some irony. Sunnydale California. Home of the slayer. John had never met the infamous warrior, but anyone with their ear to the ground knew about her and the battles she'd fought. It wasn't that John was against the idea of a little slayer help, but he also knew that people in his line of business didn't exactly trust either. John also knew there was no way in hell he was setting foot in Sunnydale without letting the slayer know that he was coming and why. While John Winchester had never backed down from a demon the thought of facing a slayer had him in full-blown retreat mode.
The problem was that John needed and in. Just walking up to her and saying "Hi I'm John and I kill demons" didn't seem like the best idea. Deciding the best course of action would be to see if Pastor Jim could arrange a meeting John picked up his cell and dialed the familiar number by heart.
"Pastor Jim speaking." The old priest said as he answered the phone.
"Devil speaking." John replied with laughter in his voice.
"Devil long time no hear, still evil?" Pastor Jim queried back with a laugh
"Yep, business is good."
"Well the world's going to hell in a hand basket."
"Free will, it is a bitch."
Laughing loudly at that last remark Jim worked to gain control again before asking "So John what's up? You said you were going to ground awhile ago, so I wasn't expecting to hear from you so soon."
"I know Jim, I've got a bead on the demon. I'm finally closing in on the bastard." John's voice was laced with pain and determination. "There's just one problem. The damn things heading towards Sunnydale, and there is no way I'm going in without an invite. Think you can arrange a meeting between me and the slayer, or at least her watcher?"
"Anything for you, you know that John. Give me a couple of hours and I'll get back with you, tomorrow at the latest. I haven't spoken to Ripper in awhile, so it might take a bit to lay the groundwork you're going to need."
"Thanks Jim. Have you heard from the boys recently?" John's voice was tight with concern and guilt that he couldn't find out directly how his son's were doing.
"There okay John. Struggling, but okay. Going back to Kansas wasn't easy for either boy, but Missouri helped as always. Their still trying to work through Sam's visions and what they mean, but they're together and watching each others backs, so they'll be okay." Jim responded kindly, knowing how difficult it was for John to not contact his sons directly.
"Thanks Jim. I'll be waiting to hear from you soon." John said with heartfelt gratefulness.
"Talk to you soon." Jim replied before he hung up.
Hanging up the phone John began to mentally prepare himself for the days ahead. To find and kill this demon and to meet the infamous slayer. "Well May you live in interesting times." Thought John as he began to clean his weapons and organize his notes for his upcoming trip to Sunnydale.
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Meanwhile in Sunnydale CaliforniaThe Scooby gang was gathered in the Magic Box for some apocalyptic research as per usual. Glory was becoming and unmitigated pain in the ass and all hands were on deck to figure out how to kick her ass. When the phone rang Anya answered and then called to Giles over the store. "Giles phones for you it's some Pastor Jim. He needs to speak with you, says it's urgent."
"Good Lord." Said the dapper Englishman already removing his glasses for cleaning. "I haven't spoken to Jim in ages I wonder what's up? Please tell him I'm coming Anya; I'll take this call in the back. Excuse me all I will return shortly." Giles said to the Scooby's as he rose to go into the back of the store to take the call.
"Okay, curious now." Said Xander as they watched Giles retreat.
"I know I've never heard him mention a Pastor Jim before. Have you Buffy?" queried Willow with a speculative look on the redhead's face.
"Nope not ringing any bells over here." The slayer answered. "Oh well Giles will fill us in soon enough. Back to research guys it's going to be dark soon and I've got to patrol."
"Aye aye captain." Xander said with mock salute.
In the backroom Giles picked up the phone. "Anya I've got it you may hang up now thank you." Waiting for the resulting click before addressing Pastor Jim. "Father how are you it's been a long time." Giles said warmly.
"To long old man, to long. How are things there? Still keeping the forces of evil at bay?" Pastor Jim asked.
"Same old same old I'm afraid. Evil never takes a holiday. I'm assuming this isn't a social call, and we are in the middle of fighting a hell-goddess, so how may I help you Father?"
"You know John Winchester don't you Rupert?" Pastor Jim queried.
"Only by reputation." Giles answered
"Well then you know he's been tracking the demon that killed his wife for twenty two years. Well he recently got a bead on the thing and it was heading towards Sunnydale. Now here's the thing John wants to kill this demon himself but he doesn't want to step on the slayer's toes so to speak. He's seeking permission to enter Sunnydale and take care of this demon once and for all. And knowing John as I do I can safely say he'd be willing to pitch in with your apocalypse as well. This is not a man who shies away from a fight."
"So I've heard. Of course I understand his desire to take out the demon himself, and we can always use a set of experienced hands in a fight. Tell him he's welcome to come. He can stop by the Magic Shop when he gets into town and we'll go over details then. I'm sure Buffy and the others will be willing to help him in return for his help with Glory." Giles answered somewhat excited to finally get to meet the infamous hunter. "Will he be bringing his boys with him? They are hunters as well I do believe?"
"The boys won't becoming with him, there's some stuff going on there I can't talk about. John will tell you if he wants to. I'll give him the go ahead he should be in Sunnydale by tomorrow knowing how the maniac drives." The last was said with a chuckle from Pastor Jim.
"We definitely don't need to let John and Buffy in a car together then." Answered Giles with his own chuckle. I'll let everyone know to expect him sometime tomorrow. Have a good one father, and please keep in touch."
"Will do. May the lord bless you and keep you in your fight against the goddess Rupert. My prayers are with you and yours." The priest answered solemnly.
"Anything and everything in the fight against evil." Rupert answered grateful for the blessing and prayers.
Hanging up the phone Rupert Giles felt a thin stream of excitement run through his body at the upcoming meeting. Suddenly sure that things were going to be okay one-way or the other. With that thought firmly in mind he began to review what he knew about John Winchester to answer the myriad of questions that were about to be thrown his way.
To be continued.
