Author: Xandman2000
Email: xandman2000@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: I own nothing more than a heap of junk I call a car and
two boxes of Twinkies.
Summary: It's short. Just read and enjoy.
Author's Notes: Mostly Xander's perspective.
Feedback: I know if you like it, you'll send it. If you don't I'll
send my Buffy and Faith clones after you.
The battle was a fierce and bloody one. As always, we had a few
casualties on both sides. I fought for all it was worth, but it
didn't help. Buffy held me close as Giles drives us to the emergency
room. She keeps stroking my hair saying I'll be all right, that I'll
make it like I always do. Neither knew. I did. I knew going in I
wasn't getting out alive. I tried to do everything I could to avoid
it, but I knew I couldn't. The Host said I had a destiny. I drift
into the deep abyss as I remember that day. Will and me went to tell
Deadboy about Buffy's mom.
***********
Flashback
**********
Angel's Old Building…
"Is this the right address," Willow asked Xander.
"It's what G-Man gave me. Buffy also mentioned this place after she
came back last November. Either this is the wrong address, or Deadboy
likes working in buildings that should be condemned."
"So, what do we do know? We can't very well search the entire city
for him," Willow said.
"Well, we could get a bite to eat. I'm starving."
"You're always starving."
"I'm a big boy with a big appetite."
Sid's Diner…
Xander is finishing his chocolate milkshake.
"How can you eat all that? You're a pig." Willow said.
"I didn't eat that much."
"You ate three hamburgers, a large fry and two chocolate milkshakes."
"In what twisted dictionary does that make me a pig."
Xander and Willow pay for their meal and hit the streets again.
"Hey, why don't we go in there," Willow said.
"Caritas?"
"Don't worry, I think it means peace or something in Latin."
Caritas…
When they entered the building, they had no idea what to expect. What
they saw took them completely off guard. There was a Fungus Demon on
stage singing "Living La Vida Loca."
"Uh…Will. Do you think its safe to be here? There seems to be a lot
of demons around here," Xander said.
"Good point. Maybe we should go."
They turn to leave and run into The Host.
"Sorry," Xander said apologetically. "Didn't see you there."
"It's fine, you two going to sing something for us tonight?"
"I don't really sing much," Willow said. "How about you Xander?"
Xander glared at Willow. "Give me one good reason I should do that?"
"I could tell you your destiny," the Host said.
"Come again."
"You see son, I'm an anagogic demon. When you sing, I read your soul.
Care to give it a whirl?"
Willow told Xander, "Please. Maybe this could help us find Angel."
"Oh all right Willow, hand me the mike, soul reader guy."
A few minutes later…
Xander picked his song and prepared to sing.
After he finished the song, he went to the bar where the Host was
standing. Xander got scared when he had grim look on his face.
"I take it by that look on your face I'm not going to win the
lottery."
"Sit down. Your friend Willow called you Xander. Is that short for
something?"
"Alexander."
"The protector of mankind."
"Huh?"
"Your name means the protector of mankind. And I'm guessing your
parents had no idea how right they were to name you that. For years
now, you've been an outcast of the group of your friends. The normal
guy of the group."
"Yeah, so."
"Your destiny is coming soon. Very soon. You will save the world."
"Then shouldn't you be happy if I save the world."
"Not if it means you have to die."
"What?"
"You are going to die saving the world. You will sacrifice yourself
to save the world. You won't want to do it, but you'll have no
choice, because you know that you'll be the only one who can do it."
Xander is both shocked and scared.
"I wish I could tell you more, but I can't. I know you want to know
how and why."
"I do, but I guess the PTB want it that way. I do have one question
though."
The Host held up his hand to stop Xander from saying anything else.
He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a card.
"Here's his card. You'll find him, the watcher, and your old friend
there. Take care Alexander."
He holds out his hand. Xander shakes it. "It was nice meeting you.
And if it makes you feel any better, you will be remembered as the
strongest member of your little Scooby Gang."
"Thanks. That helps a little."
*********
End Flashback
**********
We arrive at the hospital. Blood is pouring through my wounds. It
won't be much longer. I can feel it. The doctors tried everything
they could, but they knew it was hopeless. I asked them if I could
say goodbye to my friends. At first they were hesitant, but they
eventually broke down. They considered it a last request. One by one
my friends walk into my room. First was Tara and Willow.
"Hey Xander," Tara said quietly.
"There's my favorite two witches."
"Are you feeling better Xander? The doctor's wouldn't tell us
anything."
I had asked them not to say anything. I wanted to be able to tell
them.
"No, I'm not going to make it Willow. I don't have much time so I
need to make this fast so I can have time with everyone else. Tara,
we've known each other for a little over a year now. We've become
good friends and I want you to take good care of Willow. She's my
best friend, always has and always will. Promise me that."
"I promise Xander," she said holding back tears.
"Willow, I want you to know I love you. You are one of the most
important people in my life. You know me better than anyone. I want
you to be careful with your magic. Don't do anything you're not ready
for. I don't want to see you until you are old and wrinkly."
Tears were pouring from both witches eyes as they both hug
Xander. "I'm going to miss you," Tara said.
"Me too," Willow said.
After they left, I talked to Anya. I told her how much I love her and
I want her to continue doing good. Next Giles came in with Dawn. I
told Giles how much I considered him to be a father to me. He told me
he considered me to be the son he never had. Dawn didn't say
anything. She just hugged me and cried on my shoulder. I kissed her
on her forehead.
"I love you Dawn. Don't be upset or blame yourself for what happened.
It was my decision."
"But you shouldn't have done it. I'm not even real. You should be
here for Buffy."
"You're her family Dawn. You're all that's left. Real or not. Friends
come and go family is forever."
Dawn cried some more and hugged Xander one last time. The memory of
his destiny flashed through his mind as Dawn and Giles left the room.
**********
Flashback
**********
Buffy and Faith were both trying to fight off Glory, but it was
useless. Xander knew that he was the only one who could stop Glory.
He had to sacrifice himself for the greater good. He saw as Glory
threw Faith into Angel and Giles. Glory picked up the sword next to
her and was preparing to strike down.
"Nothing you can do can stop me," Glory said. "Some prophesy said
only your knight and shining armor's sacrifice could save the world,"
Glory lifted the sword and prepared to strike. "Guess he's late."
As Glory struck down, Xander pushed Buffy out of the way and was
stabbed by Glory.
"What the hell are you doing?"
Xander pulls the sword out of his stomach and steps toward Glory and
stabs her in the heart before she even notices.
"Hey," she said.
Those were her last words. Glory fell to the ground and vanished in a
flash of light. Buffy raced toward Xander.
"Are you okay?"
"Fine," Xander said softly.
Blood started to seep out of the wound.
"Giles! We need to get Xander to the hospital! NOW!"
**********
End Flashback
**********
Buffy was the last person to come in.
"Hey Xand."
"Hey Buffy. Come sit over here. There are some things I need to tell
you."
She sits down on the bed next to him. "First I want to tell you that
I love you. I've been in love with you since the day I met you. Since
then, every second of every day, everything I've done was for you."
Buffy jumped off the bed. "NO! Don't you start that. Don't start
saying your goodbyes. You can't leave me. I need you."
"I know Buff. If there was something I could do I would, but this is
what the PTB want. I know I don't have much longer. So just let me
get this out okay?"
Buffy nods and sits back on the bed, holding his hand.
"I did something I shouldn't have a few years ago. Do you remember
before you were going to fight Angel?"
She nods.
"Willow wanted me to tell you she was going to try the spell to
restore his soul again. But when I saw you I knew you were going to
hold back if I told you, so I lied to you. Since then, I've felt so
guilty. If felt that it was my fault you left. That's why I tried to
give up on you so long ago, but every time I see you, I fall in love
again. I will always love you. You made my life worth living. And I
will never forget that."
Tears welled up in Buffy's eyes. She had known since she got back
that summer that Xander lied. Willow told her. She knew that was the
reason they drifted apart since then. It wasn't until Riley left they
regained that connection they used to have. And she fell in love with
him.
"It's okay Xander. I know. I forgave you a long time ago. You finally
getting the courage to tell me proves how much you love me. That's
why I love you. I know my timing is horrible. But I finally realized
recently how much you mean to me. If I could do anything to change it
I would," Buffy said as she broke down crying.
"Buffy," I said hoarsely. "Lie with me."
Buffy gets into the bed and lays her head on my shoulder. She grabs
my hand to her mouth and kisses it.
"I love you Xander."
"I love you too, Buff."
Time stopped for me in an instant. I suddenly felt my breath start to
slow. My heart beginning to stop. My hand slowly slips and falls to
the bed. My vitals flat line. Buffy breaks down crying and kisses me
on the forehead. The doctors rush in and do there thing. I watch all
this as I float above them. I watch as the call the time of death. I
watch as Buffy tells the gang. They all begin to mourn It kills me to
see them like this, but I have my destiny to fulfill. The Powers
wanted me for a reason. I don't know why yet, but this is one job I
won't mess up. I'm Alexander, The Protector of Mankind.
The End
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