Briefing Room, SGC, 1450 hours.
"Hey," said Willow as she walked over to Major Thompson who was walking away from the briefing room, and towards the redhead before he put his hands into his pockets and grinned, "heading back to Furling Earth?"
"Yep, tomorrow," replied Major Thompson as Buffy, Kennedy, Giles, Wesley, Tara, and Faith walked past them, the latter Slayer waving at the Major who gave her a quick salute before looking at Willow once again, "you and Faith free to head out for dinner tonight?"
"Can't," grimaced Willow, "Faith and I are supposed to be heading for our vacation to Fiji tonight. How about a rain check?"
"Sure," replied Major Thompson while General Landry and Cordelia walked out of the former's office, and into the small hallway where Major Thompson and Willow were speaking. The General told Willow that they were ready for the briefing, leading Willow to nod her head while Major Thompson put his hand on Willow's shoulder before telling her that he'll talk to her before she left for Fiji.
"Oh, I need to borrow your Terminator Blu-Ray," said the Major who was about to walk away, but stopped and then turned towards Willow who raised an eyebrow, "I have a portable Blu-Ray player at home, I just need to borrow the DVD from you. I mean not tonight or anything, probably by the end of the month?"
"Would this happen to be for an intrepid Colonial officer?" asked Willow with a smirk on her face before looking over her shoulder at Faith holding the redhead's seat open while she was talking to General Landry and Buffy. Willow then turned to Major Thompson again and looked at him questioningly, "you do realize that the first thing she'll say is that you look like Michael Biehn when he played Kyle Reese."
"No she won't," said Major Thompson as Willow chuckled.
"I'll have the movie ready for you," said Willow as Major Thompson grinned.
"I'll talk to you and Faith soon then, Rose," said the Major as he waved at Willow, "looks like you guys are starting your briefing."
"See you, Dylan," said Willow as the Major walked off before she walked into the briefing room, and waved at General O'Neill, who came out from the other door to General Landry's office. Willow nodded at Cordelia before heading towards her seat next to Faith. General Landry then asked everyone to take their seats before he, himself, sat down and leaned forward while place his hands on the table in front of him and then looking around the faces in front of him.
"Major," said the General as he looked at Willow, "if you'd begin."
Willow started off by telling the two General's and Cordelia what happened, and how they ended up in a 'separate place' where she was alone with Sineya outside of her home, as it looked ten thousand years ago, in Nairobi.
"The housing unit was still intact, so were everything else… including the shield emitters," said Willow, "I saw Sineya was there as a little girl and… and we just got to talking."
"So Buffy and the others weren't with you?" asked Cordelia as Willow and the others shook their heads while Tara leaned back on her seat and looked on amazed. The witch was thinking that having two separate groups taken to two separate locations was a feat in itself; Buffy, Kennedy, Faith, Giles, and Wesley had already told Willow and Tara what they experienced during the tests… and the fact that they didn't even see Willow there with them. Tara listened to Willow telling them that she had asked Sineya about her friends and why they weren't there as well.
"She said that they, and I quote, have their own tests to undertake," replied Willow, "and she asked me if I had confidence in their abilities to pass the tests. Of course I said that I trust them, and all she then told me was to place my trust in them.. trust that they pass the tests of the Slayer."
"And all you had to do was wait," said General O'Neill as Willow nodded her head.
"We just hung out in the meantime," said Willow as she looked at Faith, and then at the others, "a little bit of fishing… and then Buffy and the others came into the place I was in. I guess you could call it another dimension than the one that Buffy and the others were in."
It was then that Buffy, Wesley, Giles, Kennedy, and Faith talked about their experiences with Sineya; included what they had to go through to pass their tests for both the Slayers and Watchers. Once they had finished talking about what they experienced in fighting Sineya, and then the meet up with Willow later on, followed by the message that Sineya had given them along with the current location of the Scythe.
"Hold on a sec," said Cordelia as she leaned forward, "didn't you guys check Gillroy? I remember seeing a report that all the missions were checked up and down, inside and out."
"We did, "replied Kennedy nodding her head, "we even checked the mission we saw in the vision, but apparently it's behind a secret door. The Scythe's sealed inside a rock, we could go and get it and then release it from the rock. Then we'll have the weapon that was actually meant for us."
"I'm wondering about that pyramid thing in Sunnydale," said Buffy as she looked at the table while she put her hand on her abdomen as she recalled what Sineya told her back in Nairobi after the First Slayer pressed down on her abdomen, "why'd she show us that?"
"Perhaps we should go there once we get the Scythe," said Wesley looking at Buffy and Kennedy, "then maybe you and Buffy will be able to find out."
"True," replied Buffy nodding her head.
"Now that you know where to find the Scythe," said General Landry, "is there a way to select any new Slayers?"
"Yes," said Giles before he went on to explain what Sineya had told them; that they needed to inject the so-called 'Slayer gene' into the Potential Slayers, and then Sineya would select them using her magic after she tests them on their worth. Wesley then took over from Giles as he went on to tell them the rules that Sineya had set out in selecting the ones she thought were worthy, leaving the two Generals and Cordelia nodding their heads.
"Generals," said Cordelia as she looked at General Landry and General O'Neill, "we'll select three of our senior Potentials; girls who've been on the field with us since the beginning of the BPRI, and we'll be injecting them with the Slayer Gene. And before you say anything, we'd like for someone that you could recommend to run a background check, and most importantly a psych evaluation on these three Potentials."
"We wouldn't want someone who can't handle the power that comes with becoming a Slayer," said Buffy as Cordelia nodded her head.
"Miss Chase," said General O'Neill, "before you start doing anything, I'd like for you to make your case to the President himself since something this important would impact national security; he needs to know about this plan. I'm all in for background checks and giving these young women psych evaluations, but the President needs a heads up."
"All right," replied Cordelia.
"How's tomorrow sound?" asked General O'Neill as Cordelia nodded her head before turning to Buffy. She told the blonde Slayer that she'd like her to lead the team to Gillroy so that they could retrieve the large stone. Cordelia then turned to Kennedy and asked her to come up with a list of six Potential Slayers so that she, Buffy and Kennedy, and Angel could make their decision on who they want to be their first candidates.
"I already have an idea," said Buffy, "Amanda, Rona, and Vi."
"I agree," said Kennedy, "but Amanda's still a bit too… wiggy… out there. How about Satsu? Or Molly?"
"Take your time," said Cordelia looking at Buffy and Kennedy, "we get the Scythe first, and then we check on this pyramid in Sunnydale. In the meantime, I'll have the meeting with the President and General O'Neill, and then we'll need some time for the background checks, and the psychological evaluations."
"And if everything goes as we expect," said Buffy, "I can retire from the field and… and just train new Potentials."
"Not bad, B," said Faith as she leaned back onto her seat, "make more time for you and Xander."
"Yeah," replied Buffy looking at Faith while what Sineya told her kept on playing on her mind. She then looked at Willow, who was looking back at her, 'thinking too loud!'
Willow just smiled at Buffy before looking away as General Landry told everyone that he was glad they had all returned safe and sound. General Landry looked at Giles and told him that Dr. Lam had cleared him for off-world travel, he then looked at Tara and the others while telling them that General O'Neill had approved the blonde witch taking Camille out for a trip into the city for a bit of shopping for the little girl, and then dinner.
"Red," said General O'Neill to Willow, "I know this is last minute, but Hank and I would like to you and Faith to accompany these guys to dinner. You don't need to worry about heading to Fiji, I'll make sure you guys still leave later tonight on another flight. In fact, I'll spring for First Class."
"I'm cool with that," said Faith before she looked at Willow who nodded her head, "so, where we going?"
It was another thirty minutes later that the briefing was dismissed after they talked with Colonel Carter about what happened to the Stargate. Tara was the one who assured the Generals, and Colonel Carter, that Sineya really wouldn't be interfering again.
"We saw that she could interfere," said Tara, "and the fact that this is the only time she interfered says a lot."
"It is true that we haven't had mystical interference like that with Stargate Operations," said General Landry as he looked at everyone, and then at Tara, "Miss Maclay, is there a way to prevent something like this from happening again?"
"Sineya's more like a force of nature now, General," said Tara, "I doubt there's any way to stop her from taking over the Stargate."
"Sir," said Willow as General Landry turned to looked at Willow, "I trust Sineya with everything I am; I know she'd never have taken control unless she absolutely had to. I trust her not to do it again."
"If the Stargate had been turned off, General," said Giles, "I would have most likely died."
"Maybe there's nothing we could do," said General O'Neill, "which is why I really don't like it."
"So just trust Sineya?" asked Colonel Carter.
"Yes, ma'am," replied Willow nodding her head. It was an answer that the redhead knew they didn't like, but there really wasn't any other choice. All they could do was hope that something like what happened with the Stargate being taken over didn't happen again.
Once the briefing was over, General O'Neill, Colonel Carter, General Landry, and Cordelia headed for General Landry's office while Buffy and the others headed to Tara's quarters where Camille was waiting for them. While they were getting ready to leave, and while Buffy was making a call using Tara's phone to Xander to let him know that she was doing well and would be home later that night, Willow and Faith headed to the latter's quarters. Willow closed the door behind her once she headed into the room, only to find that Faith grabbed onto her arm, then pushed her onto the door, and then leaned forward and whispered into Willow's ear.
"You know what they say when a Slayer's finished a massive fight? After we finish Slaying?" asked Faith before she kissed behind Willow's ear. The redhead closed her eyes before she gently pushed Faith back. Opening her eyes, Willow saw the Slayer pouting; something that made the redhead giggle as she leaned forward and kissed her wife.
"Patience, Faith," said Willow as Faith grabbed the redhead's wrists and held them against the door frame while pushing her body against Willow's, "we've got tonight, and two more nights on a romantic getaway… just the two of us."
Willow then leaned forward and whispered into the Slayer's ear, "and I'm all yours."
Grinning, Willow then pulled back and kissed Faith on the lips. She felt the dark haired Slayer released her wrists, and then brush them up Willow's arms and up to the sides of her face. Pulling back, Faith whined slightly before she looked into Willow's eyes and nodded her head.
"Trust me," said Faith as she stepped back while eyeing Willow, "it's there. I kinda bet you that Kennedy and Buffy are gonna go on the attack when they get home."
"I know," Willow replied with a wink before she headed for the closet in Faith's quarters. She looked at the clothes on her side of the closet and took out some jeans and a T-Shirt, as did Faith. The both of them then changed together before taking out their to-go bags and placing them on the bed. It was something that they were going to retrieve before they had to leave for the airport. A few minutes later, the couple headed to Tara's quarters where she and Camille were ready to go out. The first stop they had was to get some new clothes for Camille; a day out to the mall as Camille looked on in amazement while she was being guarded by five powered young women, and two Watchers who had enough battle experience between them to last decades. While it would be later that night that Giles would return to Furling Earth, it was that night that Kennedy elected to remain at the SGC for a day before she had to return to the BPRI for work so that she could get to know Camille better.. much to Tara's joy.
It would be a few hours after dinner that General O'Neill made good on his promise and not only helped Willow and Faith on a new flight to Fiji for their vacation-slash-honeymoon, it was in First Class with the couple sitting next to each other drinking champagne the whole way.
Buffy's Home, Sunnydale, 2300 hours.
Xander was watching some television after having gotten back from writing one report after another. He recalled what happened at the BPRI earlier that day as he was watching TV. He went up to Angel's office and found the man looking out of his windows at the city in the distance. Buffy had already told him what happened in regards to Kathy and the damage she caused after he returned from his mission, and before she had to leave for the Antarctic.
To say that he was shocked about the deaths in the BPRI was an understatement.
The fact was that he was angry.
He was angry that the very same vampire that killed many residents of Sunnydale, Dr. Chase, the NID personnel, and Callie, was let off easy. Xander heard from some of the Potentials that Angel fought for Kathy, his sister, to be protected.
To be safe.
He walked into Angel's office where the ensouled vampire was looking out of the window with Cordelia by his side. The both of them turning to look at the angry Xander who had one hand pointed at Angel while he struggles to get what he wanted to say out of his mouth.
"What the hell?" asked Xander as he waved his hands around, "seriously Angel… what the hell?!"
"Xander," said Cordelia as she approached the man who had his hand on his waist while he was glaring at Angel, who was looking down at the floor, "this isn't the time. For all of it. Not for Kathy, not for Callie, not for the NID agents, and not for Dr. Chase… all of us are still mourning, and…"
"She can't be allowed to live, Angel," said Xander while he tried to control his anger, "someone as dangerous as that… some of the Potentials are scared. Scared that you've turned your back on them because…"
"Xander..." said Cordelia as Xander interrupted her.
"They won't come to you," replied Xander, knowing what Cordelia wanted to tell him; that the Potentials had nothing to fear, "the younger potentials heard about what happened, and they told the senior Potentials, and the senior Potentials then called me up and told me… they told me that they're scared."
"They've got nothing to be scared of, Xander," said Angel softly.
"Look man," said Xander as he raised a hand, "I've given you crap all these years, and hell.. I meant most of it.. some of them not so much because you have a good side, and don't you ever tell anyone I said that. Anyway, this thing takes all the crap I've said about you, and multiplies it by ten… no, twenty…. Damn it… it multiplies by a lot. This is too much Angel."
"Would you kill your own sister again?" asked Angel softly as he looked at Xander, "I know you don't have a sister. Let's say that you were turned into a vampire, and your sister was your first victim. Then by a twist of fate, you get your soul back and now you find out that not only is your sister a vampire too… but she has a human soul mixed in with those of two demons. Not only that, she was tortured and conditioned to take the fall for something that you did. She was tortured for something she didn't do, and was made into a weapon… but she's still the person you love. She's still your half human sister. Tell me honestly, Xander, would you kill her?"
"I…." said Xander as he put his hand up, suddenly not knowing what to say.
"Kathy was tortured," said Angel before he looked out of the window, "her death, and by extension every death that came after she was brought back is my fault. I can't forget that Xander, and I can't forget that she's my sister… her soul is still there."
"Xander," said Cordelia as Xander looked at his ex-girlfriend, "the NID Committee approved the implant of the brain chip… the same one that used to be in Spike's brain. You know he doesn't need that now, and he doesn't have his soul, but he's still fighting on our side. Kathy has a soul, I know she's more damaged than Spike or Angel… even the SGC and the Committee knows that, but we're hoping that with the chip, and Spike's help, we can get her to calm her urges."
"General O'Neill and Landry said that they'll be installing another failsafe," said Angel as he looked out the window, "if she tries to break our control, if she tries to dig out the chip, then the Prometheus Station will beam her out of wherever she is and place her in low Earth orbit. She'll burn up on re-entry."
"Xander," said Cordelia as the man looked from the back of Angel's head, to Cordelia who was looking right at him, "the chip can help prevent her from taking more lives. We're also going to measure her brain activity and cancel out her powers. All of that is non-negotiable. If nothing else, Kathy's going to be useful as a defensive line against our more powerful enemies… and she'll help because her life would be at stake too."
"What do you want me to tell the other Potentials?" sighed Xander as he shook his head.
"Tell them that I'll earn their trust again," said Angel as he turned and looked at Xander while leaning on the window sill, "and that… that despite everything that Kathy did, she's my sister. But that doesn't mean that I won't protect them. I'm asking for a chance, the Potentials know everything about me. Hell, I'm the subject of a week long course in evil and dangerous vampires at the BPRI, nd they also know what happened after I got back my soul. All I'm asking is for some patience, Xander. Please."
"Yeah," said Xander shaking his head while he rubbed the back of his head, "that's not gonna be good enough… I'll come up with something better. Just know that a lot of them are gonna be mad at the both of you."
"I'll talk to the senior Potentials soon," said Cordelia nodding her head.
Back in the present day, Xander sighed as he continued to watch television when there was a buzzing sound, followed by a bright flash of light next to the television. The man got up from his couch and walked toward the re-materialized Buffy, and hugged her tightly.
"Welcome back, Buff," said Xander as he pulled back while his hands remained wrapped behind her shoulders, "how was the trip?"
"We know where the Scythe is," said Buffy as she looked into Xander's eyes and placed a hand gingerly on his left cheek, "we met Sineya… we fought her and…"
"You win?" asked Xander.
"We won," said replied Buffy, "she said we were worthy and gave us the location of the Scythe and… and she said something else. She said that I'll lead the next generation of Slayers and… and she put her hand on my abdomen and… I mean after getting back from Nairobi, I got checked out and…"
"Wait," said Xander as he opened his eyes wide at Buffy, "Buff, are you… I mean… are you pregnant?"
"No," she replied, "I mean I thought I was since I felt sick after the whole experience but… but everyone felt that way apparently. And since we're planning on selecting candidates for activation and…"
"Wait," said Xander, "we can do that now?"
"Yea," said Buffy, "but it's gonna take some time to approve. Cordy's going to D.C with General O'Neill tomorrow to give him a heads up, plus there are the background checks and psych evaluations. If this works, I'm going to retire from field duty and… and I know we never talked about this because I was on field duty but… but have you thought about kids?"
"You're serious?" asked Xander as he looked at Buffy who hugged him tight and lay the side of her head on his chest, "Buffy?"
"Just something that got me thinking?" said Buffy as she sighed, and then looked back up at Xander, before she kissed him. Xander held her tight as she growled while ripping off his shirt. Hearing the growl, Xander parted the kiss and looked at Buffy's eyes, and then at her lips.
"I kinda liked that shirt," whined Xander, "and how intense was the thing with Sineya?"
"Can't tell you," said Buffy as she pushed Xander to the wall, and the held her body tight against him and kissed his neck.
"Ummm…. Buff?"
"But it was so intense," said Buffy as she breathed into Xander's ear, which sent a shiver up and down his spine. Buffy continued kissing his neck when she suddenly stopped, looked into his eyes, and then looked down, and back up again with a smirk.
"Can you really blame me when you get all kissing the neck and… umm…" Xander never got to finish what he wanted to say as Buffy pulled him away from the wall, and while she continued kissing Xander, Buffy gently pushed him into the foyer, and then slowly up the stairs. Buffy was going backwards up the stairs as she broke the kiss, the both of them looking at each other as Buffy took off her shirt and jeans, while Xander did the same as they looked at each other while going up the stairs.
"The thing with Sineya?" asked Buffy as she gave a seductive smile, "it was intense… very, very intense. Super intense.. extremely intense."
"Oh boy," said Xander as Buffy pulled him into their bedroom and slammed the door behind them, "this will be intense."
Tara's quarters, SGC, an hour later.
Kennedy collapsed sweating and panting on top of a naked Tara, the two women intertwined their arms and legs as they lay together; the Slayer's head on Tara's chest while she brushed her finger on Tara's skin… an act made the blonde with shiver.
"That was intense," said a panting Tara who was trying to catch her breath, "the thing with Sineya must have been really intense."
"It was," replied Kennedy as she looked up at Tara's face, and then at the door, and back to Tara again, "you sure no one heard our screaming?"
"Spell," said Tara with a smirk, "the room's soundproofed. No one can hear us, but we can hear anyone who knocks, or calls for us. Especially…"
"Camille," said Kennedy as Tara nodded before she looked to her right and saw the blue ball of light. Once Camille had fallen asleep in Tara's room, the witch left a hidden warning system before she walked with Kennedy to the Slayer's quarters on the base. The warning system, a modified early warning spell, would tell Tara if Camille was about to awaken. If the ball turned red, then Tara would have enough time to put her clothes back on and then rush to Camille who was right next door.
All so that she didn't wake up alone.
"She seems like a nice kid," said Kennedy as she looked at the ball of light, and then closed her eyes while laying her head on Tara, "I mean I don't know if she likes me and… and I did get her that dress she was eyeing and…"
"She loved it," replied Tara as she leaned down and kissed Kennedy. The blonde then pulled back and said that they could spend the entire day tomorrow at the Zoo with Camille, "with guards in plain clothes. Of course."
"Of course," said Kennedy who gasped when the ball of light started turning red. She then looked at Tara who looked at the light, and then back at Kennedy.
"Wanna go check in on her with me?" asked Tara.
"Yeah," replied the Slayer who got up. The both of them quickly got dressed, and then walked out into an empty hallway before entering Tara's room. The witch opened the door and saw Camille just moving on the bed while talking in her sleep. Tara and Kennedy walked in quietly, before closing the door behind them as gently as possible. Tara whispered to Kennedy that sometimes Camille would call for her parents, and siblings in her sleep before suddenly waking up and sobbing.
"Shh," whispered Tara as she got into one side of the bed before she lay down next to Camille and held on to her, "I'm here, Camille."
Kennedy then heard Camille give out a quiet sob before she turned with her eyes still closed and held onto Tara, who was rubbing the little girl's back. In the meantime, Tara was looking back at Kennedy who signaled that she'd be right back. Tara nodded her head as Kennedy opened the door, and then came back in a few minutes later with some clothes. She then signaled to Tara that she was going to take a shower, and then once she was finished, Kennedy lay next to Camille while Tara gently told Camille she'll be right back. Camille then mumbled something that was inaudible before she let go of Tara, and then turned towards Kennedy, and hugged her tight while the slayer had her eyes wide open at the gesture. She saw Tara smile before getting up from the bed, and then she stepped into the shower, closing the door behind her.
"You're awake, aren't you?" whispered Kennedy.
The only response the Slayer got was the little girl tightening her hold on her.
Colonel Carter's House, 0000 hours.
General O'Neill felt a weight on his chest when he suddenly awoke; looking down, the General found that he was holding on tight to little Debra who was sound asleep with her mouth open as a bit of drool fell onto his shirt. From where he was lying down, the man smiled at the little girl before he turned his head and saw Daniel, with Anya sleeping on his lap, fast asleep on the armchair; then there was Colonel Mitchell sleeping on the floor with Vala snoring away on the other armchair, and then he saw a shadow to his left before who was placing a blanket over the sleeping Teal'c. He was about to say something, but he was afraid of waking up the baby…. so he 'tsked' and grinned when the shadow turned around, revealing herself as Colonel Carter in a dark blue robe.
"Hi Sir," said Colonel Carter as she reached for Debra, "sorry, I didn't want to wake you since you were holding Debbie tight. But I can put her in her crib so that you could sleep more comfortably."
"It's fine, Carter," said the General as he slowly released Debbie just as the Colonel picked up the baby's small frame, and then carried the baby in her arms, "she was a deep sleeper. Just drooled a little."
"Sorry, sir," said the Colonel as Debbie started to make fussy noises, and the Colonel swayed the baby in her arms to calm her down, "you and the others fell asleep before the movie was finished. I didn't have the heart to wake you up."
"It's fine, Carter," said the General as he stood up and stretched his arms over his head. He remembered arriving at Colonel Carter's house with Teal'c, Daniel, and Anya a few hours after the briefing while Willow and Faith were with Buffy and the others shopping. They had brought some pizza and drinks with them for team night. However, Colonel Carter wasn't her usual welcoming self… instead she just opened the door, and then gave a quick hello before rushing back into the house after telling her guests to come in. The group looked at each other just as they heard the Colonel and General Carter screaming in joy, followed by laughter from Debbie. Curious about what was going on, the newcomers stepped into the Colonel's house and were met by General Carter, who gave them a quick wave, while he was looking through a camera pointed at Debbie who was standing up with her finger in her mouth as she gave the guests a smile, and then she looked at her mother who was on her knees in front of her and clapping.
"Come on, Debbie," said the Colonel as she clapped her hands, "you can do it again. Come on, sweetie. Do it for mommy and grampie, and for your uncles and aunts who just walked in."
"I'm an aunt," said Anya and Vala together proudly while Daniel and Colonel Mitchell smiled at the baby.
"Ma," said Debbie before she walked towards Colonel Carter on unsteady legs while the grown blonde woman squealed in delight. She brought her arms outwards as Debbie walked a few more steps, laughed, and then walked a few more steps into the Colonel's arms.
"Our baby genius," said General Carter proudly while he was filming both Colonel Carter who had Debbie in her arms while she stood up, and then he pointed the camera at the confused group of newcomers to the house, "oh, Debbie, these are your grandpa, and mommy's friends. Oh guys? This is the day that Debbie said her first word, and took her first steps."
"Oh," said General O'Neill as he and the others then cheered.
Back in the present, the General looked at Colonel Carter putting Debbie to sleep, and he was reminded immediately about Charlie's first words, and his first step.
And all he could do was smile now.
"I'll get her to her crib, sir," said Colonel Carter softly.
"Then you get some sleep, Carter," replied the General, "I know where the blankets are… this isn't the first time we had team nights at your place."
"Thanks, Sir," said Colonel Carter as she carried the sleeping Debbie in her arms, "and good night."
"Night," said the General as Colonel Carter smiled before she left down the hallway, and into Debbie's nursery. The General opened a small closet in the hallway and took out some blankets which he then used to cover Daniel and Anya, Colonel Mitchel, and finally Vala. When he was ready to get back to the couch he was occupying earlier, General O'Neill saw Colonel Carter about to open the door to her room. The both of them looked at each other for a few seconds before General O'Neill gave a small smile, and waved at the blonde woman. The Colonel smiled at the General before she opened the door to her room, and then closed it gently.
The General then sighed before he lay on the couch, and wrapped the blanket around himself; and then closed his eyes, and let sleep take him again.
Denarau Island, Fiji, 1500 hours (Fiji Time).
Willow and Faith just entered their hotel room and smiled at the decorations. Faith then whistled at the bed that lay in the middle of the room, and then looked at Willow and smirked. The Slayer then put her bags, as well as Willow's bags down on one side of the room before the both of them opened the glass window that led to the balcony. They looked at the view of the ocean, and took in the smell and the gentle breeze as Willow walked behind Faith, and then wrapped her arms around the Slayers chest and abdomen while resting her chin on Faith's shoulder.
The both of them just stayed like this and looked out at the ocean; the both of them hearing the waves hitting the beach. In the meantime, Willow tightened her hold on Faith and whispered into the Slayer's ear.
"So what happened to the frisky Faith who wanted to get it on back on base?" asked Willow playfully.
"She's still there," replied Faith as she turned around and stroked Willow's face, "but I'm kinda hungry."
"We just…"
"It's plane food," said Faith with a smirk, "does nothing… that whole thing against Sineya's got me hungry, and horny… so… maybe we eat something first. I mean this is a tourist place, and we've already checked out the restaurants here online… so…."
"Fine," said Willow with a chuckle, "we eat first, but I get my smoochies today."
"We'll both get our smoochies," said Faith as she leaned forward and kissed Willow, wrapping her arms around the back of the redhead's neck before she broke it off and they just looked at each other.
"I just realized something," said Willow with a small smile, "we're kissing on a balcony under the sun… is this a clichéd post card moment? You know what I mean? The opposite of the one with the couple kissing, and the full moon at the back?"
"Clichés are overrated," said Faith as Willow chuckled before they kissed each other again, "and no."
The both of them then headed out of the hotel hand in hand for some seafood lunch. Instead of going back to the hotel after their late lunch, the both of them headed to the beach where Willow and Faith took off their footwear and walked on the beach at the water's edge among the crowd of people, both tourists and locals who were just enjoying the sun.
They walked outside for thirty minutes before deciding that the best thing to do would be to go back to the hotel, put on their bikini's and then head back out to get a tan under a spot that they had seen. The two of them ran back to their while telling each other that they'll have their fun later that night, changed as fast as possible, and then ran to the spot that they had seen which had the perfect amount of sun mixed with the perfect amount of shade. The both of them then lay their towels on the sand and lay down and let the sun hit their bodies.
They would spend the day on the beach together under the sun before they went back to their room where they took a shower together. Following which they went out on the town hand in hand, and then they had dinner, and finally the both of them walked back to the hotel once again for the last time that night. As Faith closed the door while Willow looked at her and took off her clothes, the Slayer hung a 'Do not disturb' sigh on the door knob before closing it.
TBC