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Title: Don't Forget The Fish! 33/100 TtH Prompt: #58 Villain Summary: The team learns a little more about Buffy’s past. Don't Forget The Fish! “Buffy!” Daniel cried, catching her before she collapsed completely. He looked over at Willow. “What’s going on? Who’s Angel? How can someone destroy a soul?” “Angel used to be Buffy’s boyfriend,” Willow said hastily. “He’s a vampire cursed with a soul who’s been working for redemption, at least, he was. And I don’t know how they did it, only that they did,” she said, kneeling next to Buffy. “A vampire?” Vala asked in surprise. “It’s a long story,” Willow said shortly. “But without his soul, he’s evil now? Right?” Daniel said, trying to put all the pieces together. “Yes,” Willow said. “Buffy, are you still with us?” She asked fearfully. “Barely,” Buffy whispered. “It was him. Had to be. Only explanation.” “What is?” Willow gently asked. “Angelus. It was him in that alley. I wonder why he sent me away instead of facing me,” she said, her voice getting stronger. “Maybe he wanted time to set things up for whatever he’s planning before you found out,” Willow reasoned. “Probably,” Buffy agreed, allowing Daniel to help her stand back up. “But I need to stop him before he gets creative. Maybe they should stay here until I take care of this,” she said, indicating the rest of her team. “What makes you think we’ll stay here? Wherever here is,” Cameron said. “Brazil,” Willow said. “Because Angelus isn’t like a normal vamp, he’s a 248 year old master who likes to play head games. He has a thing against me because of Angel’s love for me. He hates that. You are in danger because you’re close to me,” Buffy said flatly. “I wouldn’t be too sure of that,” he muttered. Buffy growled and stormed over to him. Even though he was nearly a foot taller than her, he fought the instinct to back away from her powerful presence. “Listen here, buddy. Like it or not, he’ll perceive it that way. The last time this happened, he killed one of my teachers and artfully laid her out for her boyfriend to find – who just happened to be my watcher - Giles, he also tortured Giles, stalked me, threatened my mother, and tried to end the world.” “Don’t forget the fish,” Willow added. “And he killed Willow’s fish,” Buff said, not missing a beat. “He’s a bad guy, a villain even. I don’t want to be responsible if something happens to you!” “We can take care of ourselves! That’s what we’re trained to do!” He argued. “Fine, but if you get tortured, maimed, or killed by the big, bad villain, don’t come crying to me!” She snarled. “Fine!” “Fine!” Previous Chapter Buffygate Menu Next Chapter |
