New Witch Old Flame Complete 7/4/04 Mature

Post by **majiklmoon** » Wed Feb 06, 2002 3:07 pm

NOT BETA'D YET, ALL BOO BOOS ARE MY FAULT Part 8 Buffy shoved open the door of Spike’s crypt. “Alright dead boy,” she said. “What’s in the package?” “There’s only one package I’m interested in Love, and that’s yours” Spike answered. “Oh God Spike, don’t be gross, just tell me what’s in the package.” On the surface, Buffy showed disgust at Spike’s comment, but she couldn’t contain the thrill of passion that ran through her at his words. “Look Pet, I’m only going to ask once, back off from the package.” “It isn’t anything that effects you or any of the others.” “There is nothing magical or mystical about it.” “Please just leave it alone.” Startled by the sincerity and honesty in his plea, Buffy just stares for a minute before replying. “Sure Spike.” “Listen, I’m going to go out patrolling, did you want to come with?” Spike, just stared at Buffy, unable to believe she gave in that quickly. “Well, whatever,” said Buffy as she headed towards the door of the crypt. Spike shook himself out of his reverie and rushed to join her. The couple began to make a sweep of the cemetery. Buffy was the first to bring up the subject of Professor Farrell. “I don’t know Spike, what do you think. I mean to me, it just seems too perfect to me.” “I mean Giles never has girlfriends, except for Ms. Calendar and that Olivia chick and then all of a sudden, this beautiful woman is all over him, claiming to be an old friend, and a professor at SU.” Without missing a beat in her conversation, Buffy staked the vamp that jumped out from behind the tree. “I mean she’s probably evil.” “Well Pet, I can tell you this, she isn’t a demon,” said Spike. “I would have sensed that right off.” “Thanks Spike that does help.” “I just don’t want anything to happen to him.” “Losing Mom last year was bad enough, I don’t know if I could stand it if anything happened to Giles.” “And you guys had to deal with me dying last year too.” “We don’t need anybody else getting hurt.” Spike stopped and grabbed Buffy into his embrace. Not an embrace of passion, but one of comfort. “Buffy, nothing is going to happen to Giles or you or anybody.” “I’ll die before I let you get hurt again,” said Spike his voice raw with pain. “I’ll protect you with my life.” “I know you will Spike, you have proved yourself over a thousand times.” “You are a key member of the scoobies now.” “We need you,” said Buffy, and even more softly under her breath she whispered, “I need you.” The two resumed their sweep of the cemetery, but couldn’t find anything. The two decided to head over to Giles house and talk with him about his visitor. <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"You Englishmen are always so..Bloody hell, sodding. Blimey. Shagging. Knickers. Bollocks. Oh, God, -I'm- English"~Spike </center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ...

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Thu Feb 07, 2002 10:06 pm

Why oh Why can't she tell spike how she feels

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 3:44 pm

Yeah...what is buffy's problem. I love spike ( like you could not guess) I only wish buffy would tell him that!

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 3:12 pm

Arrgghh...why won't Buffy just tell him she loves him? *sigh* It would be too simple! Keep up the great stuff, Tracie!! <center>*************<center>Roswell's back!<center>Zan is da Man!<center>If you don't like it, don't watch!

Post by **Duchess67** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 4:05 pm

Um, I'm not into a B/S relationship. I like Spike too much for that. Haven't you all noticed how getting involved with her is the kiss of death? Angel moved on to his own show, so he's safe, but she still tramped all over his heart with the whole, I'm with Riley now, crap. I hated her in that ep! Anyway, since we all know Tracie isn't as evil as Joss when it comes to certain characters' love lives, so I'm looking forward to more of this great fic! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> ************************************* Zan is the man! ~Xander~Ah, demons. That's not something you see every day. Unless you're us! And how long have you known your girlfriend was Tinkerbell? ~Robbie Samuels~"Sorry, I just got this weird mental image of an Immortal action figure collection, hordes of women searching the stores for the rare Methos doll, complete with baggy sweater and a bottle of beer," the teenager laughed. ~unknown~Once I gave up my hold on reality I had so many more options.

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 12:42 pm

pt 9 not beta'd yet Part 9 Meggie slipped out of bed, careful not to disturb Giles, grabbed the robe he had hanging on the back of the door and threw it on before she went left the room. Quietly, she descended the stairs to find Spike reclining on the couch with Buffy curled up in his arms. The morning sun inched steadily towards the couple through the window. Meg quickly crossed the floor and pulled down the shade. The sound however woke Spike and he opened his eyes and looked across the room at the other woman. “Thank you,” he whispered. “For everything.” With that, Buffy began to stir, and Spike softly eased himself out from beside her and pulled Meg towards the kitchen. “Where did you find my stuff?” he demanded. “Well William, it wasn’t overly hard.” “I had always had in interest in you and your history.” “I simply started scouring old bookstores and posting on the internet.” “Finally, I got a lead that took me to a used book dealer in the south end of London.” “I went through countless boxes of books until I found it.” “When I learned I was coming here, I had the contents bound professionally for you.” “Why, what’s it to you?” asked the vampire. “It’s nothing to me,” replied Meg, “But it’s something to you, and that is why I did it.” And with that cryptic answer, she turned towards the sink and began to fill the tea kettle. “Well doesn’t that seem like a nice little riddle,” said Buffy from the doorway. “But you didn’t answer his question.” “Ah, but you see, it answered the question for him, and that is what matters,” said Meg as she poured boiling water into her mug. “I am sure you have a great many questions yourself Buffy, and I will answer all the questions that have to do with you.” Buffy paused for a moment, she had been ready to verbally attack the older woman, but in one minute, she had the wind completely removed from her sails. “Oh, well, I guess,” said Buffy clearly puzzled as how to proceed. “Ok, how well do you know Giles?” “Well enough, but Buffy, what does that have to do with you?” replied Meg “OK, why are you here?” “To teach at the university among other things,” answered the older woman. “What other things?” asked Buffy? “I know, I know, what does that have to do with me?” “Ok, are ay of the other things going to effect me?” “Yes Buffy, they are, but to your benefit I hope.” “I will confess that I spoke with Giles about some of this last night and neither one of us could think of how to explain all this, but I think the straightforward truth would be best.” “I am a watcher associated with the watcher’s council, and I am here,” “I already have a watcher.” “Giles is my watcher.” “I thought I cleared all of this up with them the LAST time.” “No Giles, No Slayer.” “Buffy shut up, sit down and listen to the woman,” said Giles as he walked into the kitchen. “Good morning Love,” he said as he kissed Meg. <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"Hey Spike, maybe you should put an ice pack on that muscle cramp!</center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ...

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 12:49 pm

So good, so good! <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <center>*************<center>Roswell's back!<center>Zan is da Man!<center>If you don't like it, don't watch!

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 12:56 pm

thanks, i think i'm gonna change it though...i think Meg is going to be a decendant from spikes family, just to add a bit of a twist to it... <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"Hey Spike, maybe you should put an ice pack on that muscle cramp!</center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ...

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 1:22 pm

ooh...I like that idea!! Can't wait to see how you throw that on him!! <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... laughA.gif ALT=":lol"> <center>*************<center>Roswell's back!<center>Zan is da Man!<center>If you don't like it, don't watch!

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Feb 15, 2002 1:54 pm

i'm going to have to revise part 9 to do it....hmmmmm <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"Hey Spike, maybe you should put an ice pack on that muscle cramp!</center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ...

Post by **Duchess67** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 9:06 am

No you don't. You could throw it into part 10 nicely. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> Great fic! Loving how you're writing it. I can pictue it all so easily. *vbg* keep up the good work! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> ************************************* Zan is the man! ~Xander~Ah, demons. That's not something you see every day. Unless you're us! And how long have you known your girlfriend was Tinkerbell? ~Robbie Samuels~"Sorry, I just got this weird mental image of an Immortal action figure collection, hordes of women searching the stores for the rare Methos doll, complete with baggy sweater and a bottle of beer," the teenager laughed. ~unknown~Once I gave up my hold on reality I had so many more options.

Post by **majiklmoon** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 4:02 pm

Part 10 Sunlight streamed into the Summers kitchen through the window over the sink, Tara stood at the stove fixing breakfast for Dawn, Willow and herself when the phone rang. “I’ll get it,” yelled Dawn as she ran into the kitchen “I left a message for my Dad, maybe it’s him.” “Hello,” said the teenager as she grabbed the phone. “Oh hi,” she said, her disappointment apparent. “No, nothing’s wrong Buffy, I just was hoping you were Dad.” “Where are you anyhow?” “No, Tara’s right here, Willow’s still in the shower, hang on.” Dawn turned to Tara and handed her the phone. “It’s Buffy, she went straight to Giles’ after patrolling.” “She wants to talk to you.” “Hey Buffy, what’s up?” “A Scooby meeting, today?” “Dawn too?” “Ok, I’ll round up the gang and we’ll meet you at the magic box in an hour.” Tara hung up the phone and turned to Dawn. “You heard?” “Yeah, but why am I included?” “Buffy never wants me to be involved.” ”Well, she does now, this is your chance to show her that you are adult enough to be an official Scooby.” “Now run upstairs and tell Willow what’s going on while I call Xander,” said Tara as she picked up the phone again. At the Magic Box, Anya was standing at the counter going over the special order’s that arrived that morning, Xander, Spike, Giles and Meg sat at the table while Buffy stood off to one side. There tension that filled the room was palpable. Tara, Dawn and Willow were the last of the Scooby Gang to enter the Magic Box. “Hi everybody, sorry we’re late,” said Willow. “I was researching a spell and I didn’t want to leave until I was done.” “It’s my fault too,” said Dawn. I wasn’t sure of what to wear to my first official Scooby meeting.” Everybody laughed at Dawn’s comment, and the tension that had been building in the room slowly dissipated. Dawn went over to stand with Buffy, while Tara and Willow climbed the ladder to the loft and took seats on the landing of the loft looking down on the others. “So why are we here?” asked Dawn. “Is there a big ole demon waiting for us or what?” The other scoobies turned towards Giles waiting for an answer, but it was Buffy who spoke up. “No demon’s Dawny, not this time anyhow.” “If I may,” interrupted Professor Farrell. “I asked Buffy to bring all of you together, and before say another thing, allow me to begin with one statement,  I am not here to replace Giles..” “I am however a watcher, and I have been sent here by the council. All at once, the gang burst out with questions. “Watcher for who?” asked Dawn. “Is there another slayer?” queried Xander. “Is Giles going to make you a partner in the Magic Box, because the profit margin is low enough as it is?” asked Anya “Is she evil or insipid like the other two?” asked Willow. Only Tara and Spike remained silent. After a few moments, Giles slammed his fist down on the table drawing everyone’s attention towards him. “If you will all quite down, we will explain everything.” “Well, you were right about one thing Ripper, they are all fiercely protective of each other,” laughed Meg. “Now, let me see if I can answer all your questions.” “Dawn, you first please.” “Ok, if you aren’t replacing Giles, who’s watcher are you? “All of you,” replied Meg. It’s confusing and I’ll explain in detail in a moment.” “Xander, I believe you asked if there was another Slayer, and the answer is no.” “There will not be another slayer until Faith dies, and she is still very much alive.” “Anya, I am not going to be a partner in the magic box, so your share of the profits will remain intact.” “Willow, I trust that I am neither evil nor am I insipid, but I would love to hear your reasoning behind that question.” “Well, when Faith came here, Gwendolyn Post showed up claiming to be her watcher, and she turned out to be evil watcher woman,” said Willow. “Yes, I had heard about that, it was rather horrific for all of you, now please explain about the insipid part of your remark.” “Well, that would have been Wesley Wyndham-Price.” “As a watcher, he really wasn’t very good.” “Why do you think he wasn’t successful as a watcher Willow?” asked Meggie. “Well, we really didn’t give him a chance, did we?” answered Willow. “It didn’t matter what the council said, we still considered Giles to be Buffy’s watcher.” “That is correct, you did remain absolutely loyal to Giles, and that is part of why I am here.” “Something has happened here that has never before happened with a slayer.” “The group of you together have created an elite team of demon fighters, and it is all of you I have been sent her to watch.” The Scooby’s looked at one another with varying degrees of pride and shock showing on their faces. It had never occurred to any of them that they were a team like Meggie meant. They worked together and helped one another, but Buffy was  The Slayer, they didn’t do much of anything. “She’s right, you know,” said Buffy. “I probably wouldn’t even be alive today if it wasn’t for all of you.” “It’s not me that fights, it’s us.” “Ok Professor Farrell, why don’t you tell us more?” “In time Buffy.” “I want to meet with each and every one of you today privately and discuss your role as a member of the Scooby Gang.” “But first Giles and I would like to speak with you privately Buffy.” <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"Hey Spike, maybe you should put an ice pack on that muscle cramp!</center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... >Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub84.ezboard.com/umajiklmoon.sh ... iklmoon</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/images/moon18.gif" BORDER=0> at: 3/5/02 2:04:33 pm

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 4:17 pm

cool part...more soon i hope

Post by **majiklmoon** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 5:14 pm

Part 11 Meg and Buffy sat in silence at an outside table at the Espresso Pump while they waited for Giles to return with their drinks. After what seemed like an endless silence, the watcher returned and placed the beverages down on the table. “Ghastly stuff, this espresso, why we couldn’t find a tea room is beyond me?” “Giles, if you are going to live in America, you could at least make an effort to fit in,” said Buffy. “OK, let’s get down to business, what did you want to talk to me about.” “Well Buffy, I was undecided as to how I should approach you about this,” said Meg. “The council gave me very definitive orders about how to proceed, but after meeting you, and talking with Ripper, I’m going to ignore the council and do it my way.” Buffy shot Meg a look mixed with humor and interest. Apparently, Giles had explained her lack of love for the council to Meg. “I know money is of grave concern for you right now Buffy, and the council in their supreme idiocy refuses to pay you a salary.” “To them, slaying is a sacred duty, not a job.” “However, they instructed me to approach you about renting a room in your house for my lodgings.” “All of this was supposed to be done with supreme secrecy.” “I was never supposed to let any of you know why I was here, but personally, I think that is foolishness.” “Now, what I propose is this, using the money the council has provided, we renovate your basement into a bedroom and office for me.” “I will pay for the renovations, and I will also pay rent every month.” “Would $1000.00 a month be sufficient?” “Professor Farrell, that’s more than enough, in fact, it’s probably too much,” began Buffy. “Nonsense.” “I examined the apartments for rent section of the local paper and for 2 rooms, use of the laundry facilities, and shall we include meals, that is a sufficient amount.” “Wow, that is incredibly generous offer,” began Buffy. “But, I have to check with social services and see if it’s ok for me to take in a border with Dawn living at home.” “Buffy, the council members are pompous and overbearing at times, but they are not without resources.” “I have documentation showing that I am a cousin of your mother’s, and therefore family.” “Social services will have no problem with my staying at your home.” “I also want to commend you for having the foresight to take that into consideration.” “Wow, you just have everything under control, don’t you Professor Farrell,” said Buffy. “But I’d be pretty foolish to turn down your offer, in fact, there is no way I can turn down your offer at all, is there?” “Buffy, that kind of talk is uncalled for,” said Giles. “Mary Margret is here to help.” “No Giles, Buffy has every right to express her concern,” said Meg. “Buffy,” she said turning towards the girl, “I told you I wasn’t going to follow the council’s demands, you may have the money every month regardless of where I live.” “I should also tell you that the council’s law firm here in the states has sent letters to your father requesting support for you and Dawn, or face being sued.” “He has complied, so money is no longer an issue for you.” “Regardless, I am here to do a job, and you will not keep me from it.” “I- I’m sorry, that was uncalled for, and I apologize, it’s just that sometimes, everyone else seems so in control, and my life is just spinning off in all directions.” “I lashed out at you and I shouldn’t have.” “Well Buffy,” said Giles, now you have the financial means to get back in control.” “It’s time for you to sit down and figure out what you are doing with your life.” “Well, before I make any life altering decisions, we should head back to the Magic Box and clue the others in on what’s going on,” said Buffy. “Buffy’s right Ripper, I also need to find a place to meet with each person separately, is there any place where I can do that.” “Um, how about the training room, it’s not the most comfortable, but it is private,” said Buffy, “I’m sure it will be fine Buffy, thank you for suggesting it,” said Meg as the three began their return to the Magic Box. <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"Hey Spike, maybe you should put an ice pack on that muscle cramp!</center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ...

Post by **majiklmoon** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 5:53 pm

Part 12 Back at the Magic Box, the other Scoobies discussed the appearance of Mary Margaret and what she had said to them. “Do you really think she meant I was supposed to be a part of the Scooby Gang,” asked Dawn. “I mean, I don’t do anything except for get in the way, why would she want me.” “Dawny, relax,” said Tara as she came up and gave the younger girl a brief hug. “I have a feeling Professor Farrell knows exactly what she is doing. “Yeah, Dawnster, when they get back, I’m sure they’ll fill us all in on what’s going on,” added Xander. “Well I for one don’t care, as long as it doesn’t effect he profit and loss statement,” said Anya. “Anya, can you ever think about anything besides money?” asked Willow. “I think of plenty of things besides money,” said Anya. “I think about Xander.” “I stand corrected,” said Willow as the bell over the door jingled. “Customers,” sang Anya as she turned around. “Oh, it’s you,” she said as Giles, Meg and Buffy entered the store. “Never mind.” “Everyone, we –ah have some things to tell you before Professor Farrell begins.” Buffy then proceeded to fill the others in on the conversation she, Meg and Giles had at the Espresso Pump. The others gathered around her their relief at the end of the Summers girl’s financial worries visible on their faces. “Xander, will you handle converting the basement for us?” asked Buffy. “Sure thing, Buff, I can get some of the guys to help me at night, it should only take a few weeks.” “Oh, but where is Professor Farrell going to sleep until then?” asked Dawn innocently. “Ah, yes, well,” began Giles as he removed his glasses and rubbed furiously “I believe that I have some room at my apartment.” “Oh, yeah,” said Dawn as her face flushed red. Meg stepped forward and addressed the group. “I am going to be speaking with all of you one by one regarding your roles as members of this group. “Well, that leaves me out,” said Spike who had remained oddly silent the entire time he was in the shop. “I never have been, nor will I ever be a member of your bloody Scooby Gang.” “Spike, this concerns you as much as anyone else, now sit down and wait your turn!” demanded Meg. Surprisingly, Spike did as she asked. “Dawn, you first please,” said Meg. ”What do you mean Dawn, she’s to young to be involved with all of this,” said Buffy ignoring the angry look Dawn shot her way. “Everybody is important Buffy, Dawn is older than you were when you received your call to be the slayer.” “However, Dawn’s circumstances are unique, and if  she consents, you may sit in during her meeting.” “Oh cool, for once I get to decide what Buffy does,” said Dawn gleefully. “Nothing she says is going to change anything, is it? Dawn asked Meg. “No, but you would be wise to listen to your sister, her advice is given out of love and experience,” said Meg. “Well, I guess she can come said Dawn as the three women crossed the floor of the shop to the training room door. <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"Hey Spike, maybe you should put an ice pack on that muscle cramp!</center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ...

Post by **roswellkitkat** » Tue Mar 05, 2002 6:33 pm

Tracie you rock!!!! <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... xhello.gif ALT=":clap"> This story is coming along great. YOu really have done a good job of capturing the characters!! <center>*************<center>Roswell, O,Roswell...where ever did you go? <center>Patience is a virtue...just not mine.<center>Who asked you!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Mar 06, 2002 1:52 pm

Wow, you were busy, weren't you. What a wonderful story. I am so excited about this.

Post by **splatty** » Fri Mar 08, 2002 12:26 am

great job! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> give me more . . boy i'm greedy eh? <img src=http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_ ... laughA.gif ALT=":lol"> <center>I want to be what I was when I wanted to be what I am now.</center>

Post by **majiklmoon** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 6:14 pm

Part 13 “What do you suppose their talking about in there?” asked Xander to the room in general. “I don’t know,” answered Willow. But I wish they’d come out, the suspense is killing me.” “Don’t be surprised if the others don’t share what they’ve discussed right away,” said Giles as he stocked the shelves with the latest arrival of books. “Meg hasn’t even told me much of what she intends to discuss with each of you. She only told me enough to reassure me that it was for the best.” “What did she say Giles, come on, you can tell us,” begged both Xander and Willow. “I’m sorry,” said Giles as he removed his glasses and began to polish rapidly. “I cannot betray the confidences Meg shared with me.” “Well, this is a place of business, not a public meeting hall,” said Anya. “I don’t think it’s right that your friend is using this shop to hold her meetings. It may disturb the customers.” The others looked around the customer free room. “And what customers would that be Anya?” asked Xander. “The invisible ones?” “Shut up Xander,” snapped Anya. “I simply mean that all this secrecy and clandestine meetings could be disturbing to the customers.” “I know An, I’m just teasing you,” said Xander as he walked across the room to put an arm around his girlfriend. “You know I love it when you go all capitalist on me.” “Ah, Xander…did you want to help me with the shipment that’s down in the basement?” “I thought I brought all the boxes up earlier,” began Xander “No, the special shipment,” said Anya as she gave him a slight nudge and nodded towards the basement. “Oh, that shipment,” said Xander as he grabbed her hand. “We’re going downstairs to check the shipment,” said Anya to the room in general as the two started down the stairs. Giles, Tara, Willow and Spike watched the couple as they raced down the stairs. Giles again began to polish his glasses furiously. Willow and Tara burst out laughing. Spike just leaned back in a chair. “Checking a shipment? First time I ever heard it called  That before,” he said. Meanwhile, in the training room, Meg, Dawn and Buffy sat down on the various mats and began to talk. “Dawn, you know of course your origins are rather mystical,” began Meg “but that doesn’t make you any less human than me, your sister or any of the others out in the other room. However, your mystical origins do not give you the right to any special behavior or privileges.” She gave Dawn a stern look, and Dawn began to squirm. “Being the Key is really no different for you than being the slayer is for your sister.” “How can you say that? I mean, at least she’s normal and was born, not made,” shouted Dawn. “Dawn, let me ask you a question, and I want you to think about this before you answer. When two humans reproduce, it is a very mystical and magical occurrence. The fact that two microscopic cells meet up and form life is amazing. Now then, there are also parents who cannot conceive naturally, and through the wonders of medical science, they too, are able to create life, though not in the traditional way. Does that make their children any different that those who were created in a more traditional way?” “No, I guess not,” muttered Dawn in a sulky voice. “Well, you are no different than any other child that was born, and I can guarantee you, that the memories that the monks made for you are now as real as the memories I have of growing up. It’s time to stop falling back on the  I’m not real crap you’ve been laying on everybody and grow up!” said Meg in the loudest, sternest voice Buffy had heard from her since they met. “Both you and your sister have great and wonderful things to do in this lifetime. Buffy is the Slayer. She has a job to do. And you, Dawn, can either work with her and help her, or you can constantly throw up roadblocks and get in her way.” Buffy liked the turn the conversation was taking and gave Dawn and Meg a smile. “And you, Buffy, can allow your sister to grow up and help you, or you can continue to push her aside and let her flounder on her own.” At this, Dawn sat up straighter while Buffy looked amazed at the new turn the conversation had taken. “The point I’m trying to make is that you have to work together,” said Meg “You’re right Meg. Dawn, I owe you an apology,” said Buffy. “I’ve been so caught up in trying to take care of everything, that I forgot about you.” “I guess I haven’t made it easy on you with my behavior either,” said Dawn. “Ok girls, I think this is a conversation the two of you need to have without me,” began Meg. “What I’d like to talk about now, are Dawn’s powers.” “Powers, I don’t have any powers,” said Dawn. “At least I don’t think I do.” “Of course you do, and it is up to us to find them and help you to develop them.” “Buffy, one thing I will insist upon is having all the members of your Scooby gang learn some form of defense, be it physical, or magical, Dawn included.” “That makes sense,” said Buffy slowly. “I could help with that.” As Buffy was speaking, Meg got up and walked across the room to where Giles had hung some lethal looking knives. Without a word, she picked one up, turned and threw it with unerring accuracy at Dawn. Acting instinctively, Dawn threw up a hand as she dove out of the way. The instant her hand went up, the knife stopped dead and fell to the ground. “Well I think we’ve made a good start with Dawn,” said Meg. “Are you nuts?!” shouted Buffy, “You just threw a knife at my sister!” “Yes, and she stopped it Buffy,” answered Meg. “I was in control of that knife at all times, I could have stopped it with witchcraft if Dawn was in any danger. But the point is, Dawn stopped it on her own.” Buffy walked over and helped her sister up off the ground. “Dawny, are you alright?” “Did you see me Buffy, did you see what I did? I made that knife stop dead and fall to the ground, I did it,” the young girl said in amazement. “Dawn, I don’t know about this. I don’t know that it’s safe for you to work with her,” Buffy said nodding to Meg. “Buffy, we have to. Please? I trust her, I really do,” begged Dawn. “I really don’t like it Dawn, but I trust you. If you think this is right for you, I’ll back you up.” Dawn threw her arms around her sister and hugged her tight. “Thank you, Buffy. Thank you.” “Dawn, can you please leave Meg and me alone? I need to speak with her,” said Buffy. <center>Margo is a Super ORB!</center><center><center>It all started with a boy, a girl and a silver handprint.<center>Countess Majiklmoon Mistress and keeper of the tunes</center></color><center>"Hey Spike, maybe you should put an ice pack on that muscle cramp!</center><a href=http://pub84.ezboard.com/bmajiklmoonsrealm><img src=http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/image ... >Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub84.ezboard.com/umajiklmoon.sh ... iklmoon</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://members.aol.com/majiklmoon/images/moon18.gif" BORDER=0> at: 4/17/02 2:23:53 pm

Post by **splatty** » Fri Apr 05, 2002 6:41 pm

coolness . . dawn will be a force to be reckoned with, i'm sure! <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /smile.gif ALT=":)"> <center>I want to be what I was when I wanted to be what I am now.</center>

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