| DISCLAIMER: The characters are owned by Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, Sandollar Television and Kuzui Enterprises. While this is an original storyline, it is borne from the events and storyline/episodes owned by the aforementioned parties. (SEASON 6 �: The following takes place after the events of Season 6 �Grave� and prior to the upcoming season 7 episodes) EXT ALLEY BEHIND BRONZE�NIGHT Anya *poofs* back on the scene and finds the demon retreating as Buffy lies unconscious nearby. She panics, not sure who to run to, the demon or Buffy. She yells. ANYA Hey, Mr. Broody Batman-wolf changeling-thingy. I am Anyanka of the demon underworld, and I bid you to remain in this uh battle zone, for soon you are to face a strong warrior. The wolf-demon turns, lets out an enormous growl and faces her. DEMON Anyanka, you a demon of vengeance must know the plight and the quest that I am on--to seek out the Wiccan Warrior Willow as my Master has deemed of me to seek revenge in his name. Neither you, nor the Slayer can stop this quest. ANYA OK. Well then, how about I just halt it a little bit. Anya raises her hand in an outstretched position and toward the demon as she speaks. Searching for words, she begins a spell. ANYA Atticus corpus, determinus rau From her outstretched hand comes a bolt of electricity that zaps the beast. Though it does not cause permanent damage, it is enough to buy her some time to check out Buffy. ANYA (slaps Buffy�s face in an effort to revive her) Buffy, C�mon, work with me here. C�mon Buffy. Willow�s on her way. We just gotta keep things together. Anya slaps her again. Buffy stirs and slaps her back instinctually. Anya gets knocked over. ANYA That�s the thanks I get? By now, the demon has recovered from Anya�s diversion and Buffy is at the ready. The demon begins to morph again. This time it begins to change from the wolf form into something bigger, and griffin-like. Angelic wings begin to sprout from its side; its tail begins to lengthen. ANYA Buffy, strike now, it�s weakest when it�s in transformation. Buffy grabs a nearby crate and breaks off a stake-like piece of wood from it. She strikes at the cloud of dust and causes some damage. The cloud of dust flickers a bit and is slowed in transformation, but it is brief, and soon it grows to become large and griffin-like in appearance. Huge paws, a beak-like snout that hides menacing teeth, strong limbs--every appendage is a weapon. The new form is mightier than all previous incarnations. INT OZ�S VAN�NIGHT Willow and Oz are in the van, speeding toward Sunnydale.. WILLOW Oz, you know that�s the most words you ever said to me all at once. OZ Some things change. WILLOW God, I never imagined I�d be in this van again. OZ Some don�t. (looks at her tenderly) I did. Imagined it a thousand times. WILLOW Ooh! Oh my God. OZ Don�t worry; we�re almost there. WILLOW Wait. I figured something out. Oz raises an eyebrow WILLOW We have to make a quick stop. EXT ALLEY BEHIND BRONZE�NIGHT The fight continues. Anya tries her spell again to help Buffy in the battle. Buffy has resumed fighting with the sword but can�t do as much damage because the demon is now in solid form without much chance of transforming anytime soon. However the damage she did cause slows it from striking at her as much. She continues blocking a paw, a wing, a tail, an arm. She jumps and somersaults out of the way at every opportunity, jabbing at it with the tip of the weapon when possible. Xander and Dawn dash into the alley behind Buffy. Dawn�s wrist is wrapped in a soft cast. Their eyes are agape when they see the size of the demon. XANDER The wolf seemed much more do-able BUFFY Xander, Dawn how did you find us? Dawn are you OK? Xander and Dawn hang on the fringes of the fight. Offering the demon enough distraction so Buffy can get in a few blows between their lines of conversation. XANDER Anya called Dawn�s cell. ANYA I had some time between poofs. I switched to that new plan. Great signal! DAWN Buffy, I�m gonna take the rear. Maybe �cause some damage to those wings. BUFFY Can you? What about your arm? DAWN It�s just a sprain. Let me help you. (She arms herself with the crossbow) Guess I can work on my aim now. Dawn slides carefully along the side wall of the alley toward the rear of the beast. She holds the crossbow at her side. Buffy gives her cover so that she can get behind the thing and aim the bow at the back of its monstrous wings. She shoots and it lands directly where they meet. The demon yells, irritated. Dawn deflects its attention from Buffy by baiting it, running around its legs, jumping on its tail and basically just aggravating it. They continue the fight, but the beast has more power just from its size alone. From the shadows step Willow and Oz. Willow stands frozen for a minute, but Oz steps behind her and puts a hand on her shoulder. The beast draws its attention immediately from the Slayer and her sister and focuses on Willow. DEMON You. WILLOW And you. XANDER Phew, good thing Willow and Oz showed. Oz? Did I fall asleep or wish us into an alternate universe or something? DEMON You are responsible for an evil deed and today is your day of judgment. You shall suffer for your sins, you wicca of dark magic. The demon lashes a long, clawed arm toward Willow, grazing her face. She falls back in pain and lands in Oz�s waiting arms. XANDER Willow! Helped up by Oz, she is soon up at her feet again. WILLOW I am not afraid to face you. I do have regret for my deeds, big time. But you are not judge and jury of me. No, you�re nothing but a lap dog for a gutless wonder who himself had way bigger sins. The beast strikes again and Willow dashes away. BUFFY Hey old statuey-demon dude, want a piece of us? Buffy and Dawn attack together with the sword, crossbow and their combined strength. They aim for the eyes of the creature causing damage that makes it begin to morph--the opportunity that they�ve been waiting for. OZ Willow, it�s changing. Now! Oz throws her a nozzle of a weapon which connects through wires and tubes to a silver, oxygen looking container that he has strapped on his back WILLOW Lock and load. Payback from your maker and me. Willow grabs the nozzle�s trigger, aims and shoots right toward the creature. Out comes a ray of freezing liquid. It is the gun that freezes people. The one Warren and the rest of the troika fashioned for use in their diamond heist. It freezes the demon, mid- transformation, into some sort of misty fog, which quickly becomes like ice. The gang, except Oz approach the demon to finish it off, but Oz holds out his hand to dissuade them. OZ This is her fight. Willow grabs the sword from Buffy and steps forward. WILLOW That wasn�t so hard after all. She swings at the frozen beast repeatedly, releasing her rage as she slices and dices the ice. The Scoobs watch, knowing that they are seeing her come to terms with things. It�s not so much about anger, but more a release for her. Nothing much is left but shards and chunks of ice. Willow approaches Oz. He puts his arm around her shoulder and they walk off. The gang begins to follow. Anya turns back, mutters a quick spell ANYA Flamus eruptus She points toward the remains, and they alight and melt away. ANYA And now we�re done. EXT. SUMMER�S HOME-- NEXT EVENING Outside on the porch Oz and Willow stand. He�s got his bag over his shoulder and keys dangling in his hands. It seems clear that he�s gonna be taking off. OZ So was I right in coming? Willow shakes her head in acknowledgment OZ And I�m right in going? WILLOW I�m not your responsibility, and you�ve got your pack now. OZ (laughs) Right. My pack of chanters. WILLOW I can�t ask you to stay just for me. OZ So, I�ll go--again. He looks at her for a moment. There is an understanding and a longing too, but time is up. He nods and begins to walk down the steps and away. Then Willow calls out to him. WILLOW Oz! Wait! He turns around to face her, she runs down toward him. Her body slams into him with passion. They embrace; tears well up inside her. He plants a soft, deep, tender kiss on her lips. She doesn�t refuse it. WILLOW I�m wrong �cause I really want you to stay. (he soothes her) Just hold me. She wraps herself in his arms. OZ As much as I want to hold you forever, you know you have to go on without me. WILLOW I know. (shakes her head in reluctant agreement.) I won�t forget what you�ve taught me. OZ Good. (he kisses her forehead.) Remember, we got a date. You turn that corner in Istanbul, all blue-haired and smiling, I�ll be there. I�ll always be there. He begins to walk away again; Xander and Buffy come out on the porch and halt the scene. XANDER Willow, all that time you had that horde of the troika�s gadgets. Bet you never knew you�d have a use for that freeze gun. WILLOW You didn�t mess with anything else did you? BUFFY Don�t worry Will. I�ve already discarded all the �questionable� objects, and stored whatever�s useful in my weapons chest. XANDER Oz, you�re leaving already? 1 day and that�s it? Not much of a Scooby reunion. And we�ve haven�t even had our hanging-guy bonding moments. OZ Some other time. Buffy beckons Willow with a look. Willow approaches. BUFFY So how you doing? (she subtly looks to Oz.) WILLOW It�s hard, but I think I�m gonna be okay--with everything. It�s a real start. BUFFY Good, �cause I just spoke with Giles, and he wants you to come to England to do more of the healing-good thing. Oz watches Buffy and Willow for one last moment then turns to Xander. OZ Look out for her. XANDER My whole life. EXT. ACROSS THE STREET FROM SUMMER�S HOME--NIGHT POV of someone who is watching the scene unfold. We see Oz get in his van and drive down the street passing the POV of person. Willow and Xander step back into the house, arm in arm. Buffy is on porch alone. She hesitates--thinking, looks up at the stars. She looks across the street directly toward camera view. She squints as if she sees or senses something but can�t quite make it out. She gives, up, and begins to head back to the front door. EXT FROM THE SHADOWS A rustling sound and then a figure steps out of the shadows. Dressed simply in a button down shirt and pants--almost unfamiliar-looking with dark hair that is smoothed down--steps out the artist formerly known as Spike. It is WILLIAM and he is watching the Slayer. WILLIAM My fair sweet, you think you know what�s to come. Soon your crystal clear eyes will truly see. EXT SUMMER�S HOUSE PORCH Buffy is about to enter the door, when something stops here. She stops short and turns around again, looking in the direction where William stands. CLOSE-UP of her eyes as they open in surprise Buffy inhales deeply. FADE TO BLACK. THE END END CREDITS MUTANT ENEMY LOGO �Grrr Arrgh� |
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