I admit this kind of popped into my head so i hope you all enjoy it.
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Sunnydale, closing of the Hellmouth
Unbeknownst to the small group of people below fleeing for their lives from the collapsing ground, they were being watched by those who did their best to guide them. But then among them though was someone new that those powers did not notice right away.
Delicate and almost like a fairy, her wings were full of frost and her body evoked a chill in the air that could freeze even the fires of hell. Her name was Shiva. Watching alongside these others she was interested in this group of girls, specifically one of them in particular.
Their leader…. she had been through so much to fulfill what she was meant to do that the goddess was happy for her. The idea to activate any and all of that line of warriors to fight that which comes at night was something that had drawn many of the powers to see. With the dawning of what could have begun the Scourge in this world's history. She stopped it with the aid of her friends and loved ones.
Shiva why have you come?
Startled as she sees Bahamut beside her she nods her head towards the events that have finished. The dragon knight having noticed he grunts a sound that she chuckles at. He was impressed by this girl. Seeing into her being, the most powerful among the gods of many worlds grew contemplative. Knowing of what is to happen to his chosen one, he speaks quietly to the ice goddess beside him.
Go to her.
Watching as the Goddess floats down, he is confronted with those who govern this world. Being older and far more powerful as this world was still young, he made his point to them with a single roar. The images that come into their minds with that sound, make them buckle down under his power. And then they see what his world endures becomes known.
They hear what he speaks of and understand what they had escaped. The Powers that be of Earth and Bahamut discuss the possibility of saving more than one world, but another as well. And unlike before they agree with Bahamut on one thing.
This time she will not be alone.
On Earth….
Just sitting on that bus, as Slayers all around celebrated their closing of the Hellmouth. Buffy found herself well and truly tired. She was of course happy that they had won but losing Spike and the stress of the last year. It admittedly had taken its toll on her. Watching Faith break out the beer and other drinks, she can not help but smile as Dawn comes to sit beside her, the younger sister all of a sudden stop in mid seat.
Observing as the air seems to get colder and everyone starts to freeze in their places save those who were slayers and Willow. Nodding to both her and Faith who immediately drops the beer she was about to drink. They band together to fight once more. Kennedy, Rona, Chelsea and the others all backing them up with their eyes alert and wary.
You need not fear me Slayers
All of them looking around as the voice comes from nowhere. They watch as the ice forms on the bus like sheets of glass and a mist flow through. A Mist that starts to take the shape of a blue skinned woman with wings. Her smile despite the cold was warm and gentle she gazes at the oldest of the slayers with an almost motherly gaze that reminds her of her own.
Nodding her head to the girls, the survivors remain alert with their hands gripping various weapons but are at what could only be a temporary ease. Faith keeping them alert watches as the blonde goes to the forefront, and even she is startled as she receives a nod of respect as the woman speaks to all of them.
When Darkness veils the world, behold the King of Light shall come,
"What has that got to do with us?" Buffy asked as she listened, the others nodding their heads, some hoping that their fight was over, never having wanted to during this time. But they stay nevertheless as they would fight to protect what they love,
Your world has narrowly escaped something ours could not, heroes of this world. But it can still happen if ours falls. As it is we have our Champion and his allies, but he will endure much like you and your fellow fighters have. He and those with him will suffer greatly as will many others. That which you have avoided has already begun and the Darkness even now begins to veil Eos. We ask that you and yours show him the way.
"The way to what? Win? Die? I can't do that or should say I won't do that. I can't say the same for the others, but we had our battle. Even now another of what we just closed will open up somewhere else so nope not interested. Ask someone else."
The others voiced the same sentiments, even Faith who normally eager for a little fight from time to time, was wanting at least a mini vacation to spend with Robin. The black man is still frozen in his seat and the woman smiles softly as he has done much for her soul. She looks at him in concern and is reassured that he and the others were all right by the power the woman exudes. Buffy crossing her arms across her chest resolute in her decision is startled as another emerges.
The power alone rolling off of him was even more then the First. The others sensing it even Willow, powerful in her own right shook her head as the magic and aura this being exuded made her feel like she was nothing but a speck to him. Ready to pass out any minute she is held up by Kennedy and Rona.
"Be careful Buffy." The redhead replies weakly as somehow just looking at him made her feel weird. "He's stronger…a lot stronger." She mumbles as she gazes at the being. "He is practically leaking magic and power." Passing out then under the pressure from the being, many do not notice as a tendril of power snakes its way to the unconscious woman. Save for both Slayers who guard her, one of which looks ready to commit murder as the person she loves mumbles in her knocked-out state.
Heeding her friend's advice, she takes a look at the figure he represented. Huge and appeared to be almost like a dragon in his armor. A huge sword between his hands, Buffy had to admit to herself she was itching to play with it. It was beautiful, but something told her that it was much more than she could handle. Unlike the troll hammer or even the Slayer scythe, it seemed to be attuned only to him and she could sense it would not go well if she tried. Still resolute though she continued to say no but paused when she heard their next words.
We do not ask that you or the others fight for our world unless you choose to, warriors of light. But know this you will not be alone.
It is then that Buffy as well as Faith stiffens, the two oldest living slayers look at one another as the same voice speaks to them alone in their minds.
It is the two of you I must speak to now. Buffy Summers it is you I ask to come alone first for our King and his Court will need your guidance. For the wisdom of battle you possess, none have gone through what you have accomplished. And as I said you do not have to fight if you wish. Just simply be there for him.
Her thoughts deep in contemplation, she notices as Faith seems to stiffen as now, she was looked at thoroughly by the armor-clad being. Hearing as he speaks to her friend…
As for you Faith Lehane, I have seen your past and your genuine sadness for what you have done then. To aid in your penitence I ask that you stay and train these Slayers. There will be a time where all that can come will be needed and ready to fight as you have always been. It is only when it happens, I will allow your witch to open the door to Eos. I have given her but a small amount of my power and the knowledge she will need to use it.
Both listening as were the others on the bus, it is Faith who speaks up as she asks the one important thing.
"What's in it for us?
For what you will have done your fates will be your own for you and all Slayers of your world to come. But it will come with a price, you must survive your duties for no more than 2 years and then you will be free to choose your own fate.
A chance to choose their own destiny, makes many of the girls on the bus quiet and thoughtful. Even the oldest among them knew to be free of an early death was something not to be laughed at. All of them silent and left to their own devices Buffy was confused, thinking about her own choices to make. It takes Faith asking a question to answer.
"What are you going to do B?"
The blonde looks over at her friend and ally as she speaks. "I honestly don't know with all that has happened I'm tired. But to choose my own destiny? That's something worth thinking about. The Powers that Be fucked with my life enough that the prospect of not having to listen anymore? Sounds wonderful."
"Tell me about it, to have the ability to retire sounds like an excuse to party to me."
"But we would still have to deal with the baddies coming for us." Buffy replied, "Robin's mom, remember?"
"True B, true." The dark-haired girl responded thoughtfully.
The blonde herself is quiet for almost a half hour longer. The newer slayers look to both her and Faith for their decisions. Both Slayers having been the longest to survive the fight, it was hard not to look at them to help in their own way to live.
"I'll go." Buffy said as she looked at the dragon knight. "I will go and help him."
"You sure?" The other girls ask, all of them worried about their friend and leader who fought with them. Their hearts were broken as well as the losses of those who died. They all still shared that bond of what they went through. And for most of them, it made each woman or girl family.
The blonde girl smiled at the others as she nodded in reassurance. "For a chance that not only I but all of you can retire practically. I'm all for it."
I shall go and prepare the others. The ice-like fairy elegantly stated as her power began to recede. The others are now beginning to come round. Dawn, Xander, Giles and Robin, who although hurt, are brought up to speed on events.
As Faith was busy treating the black man in the driver's seat, It is the other 3 who come towards their sister/friend/daughter in all but blood. The red head still held up begins to come around and glares at the dragon knight for the intense headache she has now. But with what she is sorting out, she understands what it is and joins them to talk with the blonde who played a huge part in their lives.
"So going to another world huh? Niceeeee." Xander chirped with a grin.
Laughing as the one-eyed man pulls her into a hug, he turns serious as he does. "You better take care of yourself Buffy."
Willow next, the redhead looks at her friend with worry. "I'm still sorting things out in my brain but Buffy you promise me you will be safe." She said quietly. "From what's coming clearer this world is always fighting Buffy."
"I kind of figured Wills." The blonde said. "No road to fate is set without a fight or two."
A light chuckle coming from the witch who smiled. Dawn and Giles approach next. The former looked sad and the latter concerned. These two meant the world to her. Looking at Giles, the older man pulled her into a fatherly hug that she needed, "I am very proud. Are you sure you want to do this? We won't be able to help right away."
"Yeah Buffy, I mean we just fought the big one! Why do you have to go again?" Dawn said, her eyes shining as she was a bit upset. Buffy could understand her emotions as she felt the same."
"I know Dawnie, it's just for a chance for all of us to choose our fate. For all of them to not suffer as long as we did. Losing our friends, Mom, even Spike." The blonde replied. "I want to make sure that those coming in have a choice. Even if it is after two years according to the big guy. I know not only will they not be alone, but when they are able to quit, they can."
A smile on her face despite the tears, the younger Summers girl nodded in understanding. The other girls reassure the blonde that they will protect the girl, who was actually the key as well. Able to conjure portals to another realm through her blood, Dawn was made from Buffy. This was done so that she would be protected as well by the Slayer from a wanna be Supreme God of everything named Glory.
Not really wanting to go there as it resulted in some painful memories. Buffy turned to look at the being who nodded his head in acceptance. "Please allow me to gather some stuff"."
There is no need, warrior. Weapons and all that you need will be provided.
Dawn couldn't help a comment that eased some of the sadness in the bus at the blonde's departure. "Better include coffee or something as caffeinated, or Buffy going be cranky every morning."
"DAWN" Buffy cried out annoyed at her sister who ran off cackling towards the back of the bus, as the others chuckled. The blonde knows this was her sister's way of saying goodbye and to come back when all is done
Laughter going around the bus, no one notices the little smile of amusement hidden under the dragon helmet. Normally one to be annoyed Bahamut at heart was still the child he had been for a millenia and then some.
Still they all notice the great being of another world opens the portal. A world much like their own on the other side. Buffy enters it and soon her and the portal vanish. The oldest god of Eos was turning around one more, his eyes on the older man, he tosses Giles something that turns out to be books.
Study them, know them, Watcher of Slayers. Teach them of the gods and demons of Eos, recruit others if they wish to come. Help these warriors be ready. I will send a message of when to be ready.
That said, Bahamut, First God of the Six disappears.
Eos
Arriving as she did in the middle of a city, the blonde looked around. People of all ages seemed to be running around scared. Hearing explosions left and right she narrowly avoided being shot as a soldier of some origin fired at her. Another man stopped him from doing it, as he barked an order at her.
"Miss, you need to go now the King is dead!" The man stated as he went after another soldier intent on killing a family who trembled in fear. "The nifs are attacking, go now!"
Stopping one from chasing him himself, she threw the soldier just in time to find herself near a silver car. Inside was a blonde woman and another man dressed similar to the first one who was driving, the door opened from the back as the passenger beckoned her. Taking a good look, Buffy's instincts tell her to hop in. Doing so, the other woman smiles in warmth as she grasps her hands.
"Thank you."
Confusion as she wonders why the two words. The woman smiles as she speaks. "My name is Lunafreya Nox Fleuret, please allow me to help you."
The car still speeding towards an exit out of the city, they are tossed and turned as the driver works to avoid obstacles. It is then that Buffy notices the fight behind her. What seems to be a man in silver armor keeps trying to hit them with something only to be stopped by a man in black and grey.
"Damnit Nyx! Get him away from us." The driver started loudly as Buffy listened. The blonde, never one to sit down when being chased. She presses the button to the sunroof. Wind ripping at her hair, she smacks the driver as he yells at her to sit down "gimme a weapon."
Gesturing towards the bag in response as he focuses on driving, he manages to catch a glance as the girl twirls them with ease that many of the Glaive would envy. Only one to use them like that was one of the prince's personal guards, Sir Ignis, to the knowledge of both him and Lady Luna in the car. The larger man stated in suspicion as he drove. "Who the hell are you?"
Looking at him a minute later as they narrowly avoid a crash." "Names Buffy big guy. You?
"Libertus. You a glaive?"
Puzzled look was on her features at the question, she just shakes her head as she gestures towards the road. "Less talk, more drive." That said she punches towards a soldier that tried to snag the other woman Hitting right on, the two others in the car watch as he is sent flying up before being thrown into a brick wall they pass.
Dodging debris and other soldiers chasing them, as the fight between this Nyx and whoever the Silver guy was goes a little further off. The normally blonder girl just muses to herself as she aims and what she hopes is a fuel tank and blows up a chopper with the bow. The debris providing them an escape route
Driving till the car stalls they were close to a wall, when they stopped. Huge and hundreds of people going through what appears to be a tunnel. Luna gets out and holds her hands up as Buffy and Libertus begin to protest.
The elegantly dressed woman shakes her head as she clutches onto something. "From here I must go alone." She smiled as she looked at Buffy, "You Slayer will need to help Noctis if what I have been shown will pass. Go to Hammerhead and wait there. He will come."
Thrown for a bit as this woman knew who and what she was. "How?"
"The gods have told me, he will need you. Please help him." Her eyes are full of emotions as she speaks. Buffy understands as the blonde hurries off and blends in with the refugees before she and this Libertus could stop her. That being said the two look at one another as he points in a certain direction. "It's that way, stick to the main road leading out of here and see about getting there before dark. The daemons come out then."
"Not coming?"
Shaking his head, the larger man gives her a look. One full of regret, "Naah i gotta go find Nyx. See if I can get him and anyone else out of here." He waves at her as he snags another vehicle, "Beware the Nifs Buffy now that you took out some you are going to be on their list to you know and keep the weapons you are going to need them."
Driving away and back into the city, not knowing how far she has to go the Slayer can't help but wonder to herself, I wonder if I can hitch a ride.
Elsewhere…
Not knowing what was going on, four men were busy hunting up some gems. Knowing they needed to get a ride to Altissia from Galdin Quay, via Dino the reporter/blackmailer. The guys were busy working their way past a sound asleep Zu. The bird was bigger than anything they have ever seen. They were lucky it was resting as they went by.
Even luckier as it woke up without seeing them.
"Man, that was close, I thought we would be bird bait." The blonde male stated with relief. His camera was out not even a second later as he took pictures of the bird and them in mere minutes.
"Oh, oh Gladio pose, the light on you is great."
The largest of the four grinning he flexes his muscles as snapping sounds click away, the younger one with the spiky black hair just shaking his head in amusement. None of them looked at the fourth member who pockets the gem in the pocket of his jacket. They don't see him pause and look up at the sky towards his home.
Shaking his head as if to ward off something in his thoughts he continues to move on towards the others. "Come now let us get this back to Dino."
"Yeah, I'm tired of guarding his royal laziness Noct here."
"Shut up Gladio!" Noctis replied. His hair still spiking up despite the playful swipe from the larger man. He takes one himself towards the blonde who laughs as they move. "Right on man, I'm sure he can't wait to see Lady Lunafreya in all her wedding glory."
"Prompto!"
Laughter abounded between the two younger members of the group. The two older following behind them none of them truly know that in less than 24 hours.
That their lives will change forever….