From: owner-buffyfic@lists.xmission.com (buffyfic-digest) To: buffyfic-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: buffyfic-digest V2 #197 Reply-To: $SENDER Sender: owner-buffyfic@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-buffyfic@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk buffyfic-digest Thursday, May 21 1998 Volume 02 : Number 197 In this issue: BUFFYFIC: Discuss: General Writing Resource BUFFYFIC: "Tower" (1/1) BUFFYFIC: "Haunting Eyes" (1/1) BUFFYFIC: Sorrowful Regrets (1/?) Discuss: BUFFYFIC: Trial By Fire BUFFYFIC: DISCUSS: Sorrowful Regrets & Other Stuff... BUFFYFIC: Off-Topic: David Borneaz Chat BUFFYFIC:Final Goodbye 1/1 BUFFYFIC: Final Goodbye 2/2 BUFFYFIC: POEM: "Somewhere" BUFFYFIC: [Fwd: Petition: Save Angel of BTVS] DICUSS:Re: BUFFYFIC: [Fwd: Petition: Save Angel of BTVS] BUFFYFIC: Discuss: Regarding that "Save Angel" Petition... BUFFYFIC: Admin: What's On-Topic BUFFYFIC: POEM: "This Was Not Meant to Be" BUFFYFIC: Capeside: the Hellmouth (8/?) See the end of the digest for information on (un)subscribing to the buffyfic or buffyfic-digest mailing lists and on how to retrieve back issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 11:02:34 PDT From: "Leslie S." Subject: BUFFYFIC: Discuss: General Writing Resource Hey all you fanfic writers! I came across this site while *not* working at work today. It seems to be a fairly good general writing resource including problematic word choices, general usage, etc. It might be worth checking out. (But then again, I think purple socks go with everything!! So who am I to say?) http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/errors/errors.html ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 14:50:48 EDT From: KylenRevik Subject: BUFFYFIC: "Tower" (1/1) Notes: The origin of this poem is somewhat odd...I'm working on a fic about Angelus and a Tarot reading, and when I did a reading on him so I'd have cards to use, the card that came up as the significator for him (that's the card that supposedly represents the querent, in this case Angelus) came up as the Tower-- which means a sudden and violent change. Okay, so I thought that was pretty cool...then after last night's episode, I realized it hadn't meant the sudden change I'd *thought* it would mean. One of the other cards I picked up had a burning phoenix on it, which also seemed to apply to Angelus/Angel...At any rate, this is the poem that came out of it...Buffy/Angel angst sort of thing, in some ways. Disclaimer: All standards apply. Distribution:Not without my permission, please. Comments: Yes, please! To KylenRevik@aol.com. ~ "Tower" tarot tower burning bright phoenix in the fire light dreams of dust and darkened depths black as storms and cold as death. demon hiding formed of fear music playing far from here careless whispers from the heart only life keeps us apart. changing faces shifting high quicker than seen by the eye changing faces altered schemes tower crumbles no more dreams. ~ Comments to KylenRevik@aol.com, please. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 14:55:40 EDT From: KylenRevik Subject: BUFFYFIC: "Haunting Eyes" (1/1) Notes: Thanks (curses?) to Natassia for the inspiration on this one, bringing up Angel's wonderfulhurtsad eyes. This one is from Buffy's POV, to Angel. Spoilers to "The Becoming, II" in here. Distribution: Not without my permission. Comments: Yes, please! To KylenRevik@aol.com. Disclaimers: All standard ones apply. ~ "Haunting Eyes" I haven't slept Since you passed on and the image of your eyes became etched in my mind I love you but in love I had betrayed and now with your new life did so again Please, if you can hear me calling Please, if you can see through my lies Please, for I deserve no mercy Please leave me alone with your haunting eyes. I haven't thought except to dream The nightmares I've lived with my typical skill I love you But that meant destroying you Listening to the selfish whispers of a broken heart How could I have stopped this madness? How could I have done otherwise? How could you ever show mercy? How could I stay away from your haunting eyes? I've not forgotten a moment of our time How together we shared the world I love you Even that didn't save you Seems nothing in life or love can ever be rescued. Tell me my fight's not forever Tell me the shadows hide no ill surprise Then tell me you'll somehow forgive me And tell me you've closed your haunting eyes. ~ Comments to KylenRevik@aol.com, please. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 15:14:59 EDT From: Aglx Subject: BUFFYFIC: Sorrowful Regrets (1/?) Title: Sorrowful Regrets (1/?) Author: Michelle Email Addy: Aglx@aol.com Rating: PG Spoiler: All episodes up to Becoming Part 2 Feedback: PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! Disclaimer: Buffy and the gang belong to Joss Whedon, the WB, etc. The Story and the characters not part of the regular cast are mine! Sumary: This is a look into Spike's past. It takes place right after Becoming Part 2. I didn't write this in haste, I just took my story and changed the time from the end of Innocence to the end of Becoming. *************** The rain poured heavily onto the roof. It leaked through the large windows, sending lakes of water flowing across the ground. They were perched peacefully on the top of a staircase. Her unconscious body lay across his lap. He ran her fingers through his dark hair, admiring every detail of her pale face. He had to keep her out cold until they were safely away from that bloody Sunnydale. Even though Angel was out of their lives, their love would never survive. There was no way she would ever forgive him. ~ ~ ~ "Excuse me sir? Are you lost?" A beautiful young woman walked shyly towards him. "Yes? How'd you guess?" "One of my specialties. Where are you headed?" "Uh, actually, I don't know. I'm trying to find a place to stay in this bloody town." "Ah, I see. Well, let me show you the way. A friend of mine owns a hotel. I'm sure he'll give you a good deal." "Why, thank you." He smiled and offered his arm. She took it and led the way down the street. They walked in silence for several minutes, each afraid to say a word. She took a turn down a alleyway and he looked around worriedly. "Uh, where are we going?" "You said you wanted a place to stay didn't you?" "Yeah, but I wasn't planning on sleeping on the streets," he said looking over the trash that lined the narrow pathway. "Don't worry. I'm taking you to my friend. He'll fix you up." The girl smiled to herself, avoiding eye contact with him. She was pleased with her findings. He was young and lonely, perfect for Angel. "Here we are," she said softly as she stopped and waited. "Here?" Spike looked around. There was nothing to be seen but darkness. "Angel?" "Well, it isn't exactly what I was looking for, but he'll do. Be off with you now." The girl broke away from his grasp. and ran out of the ally. Angel walked slowly out of the shadows and approached the dark haired man. "It is quite nice tonight, isn't it?" "Uh, I'm looking for a room. I was told you could help me." "Oh, I can help you alright." Angel turned his back and just stood there for a moment. "So, do you have a room or not?" Angel snapped around and sunk his teeth into the man's neck. After a few seconds, he let the weak body fall to the ground. As he knelt down next to the body, Angel bit open his wrist and placed it over the man's mouth. He was too weak to protest. Blood trickled into his mouth and slowly down his throat. It only took a few seconds for everything to change. His life as he knew it was coming to an end and a new one would begin. End Part 1. What do you think so far? There will be more coming soon! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 13:01:23 -0700 (PDT) From: "N. Galuzo" Subject: Discuss: BUFFYFIC: Trial By Fire I don't get one thing. What does fire have to do with anything in this? I might sound stupid, but I just don't get it. Natalya. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 16:02:05 EDT From: KylenRevik Subject: BUFFYFIC: DISCUSS: Sorrowful Regrets & Other Stuff... In a message dated 98-05-20 15:17:50 EDT, Aglx@aol.com writes: >End Part 1. What do you think so far? There will be more coming soon! I like the concept...a few things I noticed. Dru seemed slightly sane, if that was indeed she...I think it could have used a bit more description, etc, after the first scene-- 'cause the first scene was really good as far as capturing the kind of mood I'd think Spike'd be in after "Becoming"... I think that's all for now...basically, all I can say is that you might want to add some more description and such, and watch Dru's sanity level...and although I know Joss made it seem like Angel was sorta guillible as far as letting Darla change him went, I think Spike'd be slightly more acute than to let himself be guided away with an excuse like "My friend can get you a room"...keep in mind the time period here, there were cutthroats all around and he might not have been *that* eager to go off with some lady who walked up to him in the street...well, that's where the description would come in, at any rate-- say something about "Oh my god, she's effin' gorgeous", possibly, or some other sort of reason as to why he's so willing to just _go_. Here's what I mean... << They walked in silence for several minutes, each afraid to say a word. She took a turn down a alleyway and he looked around worriedly. "Uh, where are we going?" >> Then she goes on and he sort of accepts the reason she gives him, but personally I think he'd question it a bit more strongly, unlessy ou want to give reasons why not in the fic, which would also be okay. :) IMO, that's something a lot of people (myself included) have trouble with-- explaining the _whys_ of characters and how they work. The same way you need to show some monumental change in a character by taking the reader step-by- step, you also have to explain the little things. Example. Say you're writing a story, and in order for the story to "work", Buffy has to fall madly in love with Xander. (::'shippy sigh::) Well, it's been pretty well established by this point that she's not planning on ever getting down an' dirty with Xandie-boy, so you'd have to *show* her going through the changes-- and the _process_ of doing this lets the reader follow your logic, point to point to point, and follow along with the story better. It also helps the reader suspend their disbelief at the situation: that Buffy would fall for Xander and be completely head over heels for him WITHOUT the magic spell-- so that they can sit back and enjoy the story. Anyway, I realize I've sort of drifted off-topic here, but the basic point is that I think people should take a little more time to try and justify the actions of their characters in their stories, 'cause it makes the whole reading-experience thing a lot more satisfying. And Michelle? Like I said earlier, I did enjoy the story. Give some thought to the idea of splaining better, though, which goes for justabout everybody here plus me. :) ('Cause I know how easy it is to get soooo caught up in things that you forget not everybody is crawling around in your brain. Thank God. 'Cause there's no more room up there!) Rachel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 16:09:06 EDT From: KylenRevik Subject: BUFFYFIC: Off-Topic: David Borneaz Chat Sorry for the off-topic post, but I thought people might want to know that David Borneaz is gonna be on AOL tonight at 8 PM EST. Dunno 'bout the rest of you, but that news gave _me_ a happy. :) Rachel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 18:46:09 EDT From: Jaclyn Amy Subject: BUFFYFIC:Final Goodbye 1/1 TITLE: Final Goodbye AUTHOR: Jaclyn Amy@aol.com DISCLAIMERS: Joss Wheden, 20th Century Fox, Mutant Enemy, etc. own the Buffy characters. RATING: PG SPOILERS: None. If you haven't seen Becoming yet, though, you don't want to read this. SUMMARY: This is a letter that Buffy wrote to Giles after she killed Angel. (He hasn't found it yet.) FEEDBACK: PLEASE!!! Be nice. I wrote this in about ten minutes. I taped the show and have just watched it, and I wanted to write while I still had the sad feeling. * Dear Giles, I'm so sorry. Sorry that I let them take you, sorry that Kendra died, sorry that I didn't say a real goodbye. As you probably already know, I am wanted for murder. They found me at the scene of the crime, and I resisted arrest. Because of this, Snyder expelled me. Mom found out I'm a Slayer. Please help her cope. I know how hard it is going to be on her. Tell her I love her. Spike and I teamed up to kill Angel. We made a deal: he helps me kill Angel, I let him and Dru leave the country. He promised that I'll never hear from him again. Oddly enough, he kept his end of the bargain. He and Dru are far from here. I met the Whistler at your house. He told me that I needed to kill Angel with the sword in order to stop Akaflah. I came back to the school, got your sword, and went to the mansion to stop Angel. While I was busy fending off some other vamps, Angel pulled the sword out. We fought, and he cut me. I almost had him, but then his eyes started glowing and he looked down. When he looked up, he had no idea what was going on or where he was. Willow must have performed the curse, because he was my Angel. We kissed, and Akaflah started the spell. The vortex started, and I told Angel to close his eyes. Then, as hard as it was, I stuck the sword in him. I can't stay. As much as I want to go back to having my life, I can't. It's too painful. I'm leaving Sunnydale for good. Please don't try to find me; it's better this way. Tell the gang I love them, I'll miss them, and I'm sorry I can't say goodbye. I love you Giles. I'll miss you more than words can say. Please forgive him. Forgive him for me. With all my love, Buffy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 20:36:51 EDT From: Jaclyn Amy Subject: BUFFYFIC: Final Goodbye 2/2 TITLE: Final Goodbye AUTHOR: Jaclyn Amy@aol.com DISCLAIMERS: Joss Wheden, 20th Century Fox, Mutant Enemy, etc. own the Buffy characters. RATING: PG SPOILERS: None. If you haven't seen Becoming yet, though, you don't want to read this. SUMMARY: This is a letter that Buffy wrote to her mother after she killed Angel. (He hasn't found it yet.) AUTHOR'S NOTE: At first I had only decided to write 1 letter, but after some positive feedback :), I decided to do this. FEEDBACK: PLEASE!!! Be nice. I wrote this in about ten minutes. I taped the show and have just watched it, and I wanted to write while I still had the sad feeling. * Dear Mom, I'm sorry I couldn't explain about being a Vampire Slayer or why I have lied to you for the past two years. I have wanted to tell you so many times why I have come home with bloody clothes, have been in fights, or have not done well in school. I have come so close to blabbing everything. Even though you may have thought that to have been better than lying, it wouldn't have been. If you knew, you would be in even more danger than you are already in. I was just trying to protect you. Here's the basic explanation: In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer. It just happens that I'm the Slayer. At first I didn't accept it. (Kinda like you.) I've finally delt with it. I didn't chose this, and I definitely don't want it; but I don't have a say. A little over a year ago I met Angel. He's a vampire who was cursed with a soul. If he experienced one moment of true happiness, his soul would be taken from him. I love him, and he loved me. He's saved my life more than once. In January, (the night of my birthday actually) as I told you, we made a mistake. He lost his soul and was the demon Angelus again. He killed Ms. Calendar. Last night, he tried to awake a demon that would suck the earth into hell by taking a sword out of him. He was able to take the sword out before I could stop him. While we were fighting, Angel's soul was given back to him. We kissed, but I had to kill him to stop the demon. I am leaving Sunnydale for a number of reasons. I was expelled from school for resisting arrest. I am still wanted for murder. The only way to protect you and save the world is to start a new life. There are too many painful memories here. Please don't try to find me. I love you and I'll miss you. If you have any more questions, talk to Mr. Giles. He'll help you. All my love, Buffy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 20:40:17 -0400 From: ingrid29@juno.com (Ingrid E Stanton) Subject: BUFFYFIC: POEM: "Somewhere" DISCLAIMER: What is it? I just thought (minimally) and wrote. No guarantees.... Damn. Am I really sending this to the list? Ugh. *** "Somewhere," by Ingrid *** Maybe somewhere those eyes are rejoicing and they're still bright and shining with trust. Maybe somewhere you're the one crying and I'm the one with the blade through my heart. Maybe somewhere things ended differently and justice was served and I'm gone. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 00:05:35 -0000 From: Aeja Kim (by way of Keith Lockhart, ) Subject: BUFFYFIC: [Fwd: Petition: Save Angel of BTVS] From: TenelKa455 Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 15:20:11 EDT Subject: Petition: Save Angel of BTVS Hi, Fellow Angel Lovers,I am sending a petition to Buffy the Vampire Slayer protesting the Death of Angel. Please pass this on to everyone u know, and then send it back to me so I can keep track of how many have signed it and send it to Joss Whedon of BTVS. Angel is more popular than Buffy and we have a right to what we want when it comes to Angel. The purpose of this petition is to make sure Angel returns next year. As a Website owner I could really use your help. Thank-you Please e-mail me at Slayer525@aol.com Thank-you ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 21:48:40 EDT From: BMTHESPIAN Subject: DICUSS:Re: BUFFYFIC: [Fwd: Petition: Save Angel of BTVS] I just got of the AOL chat with DB and he said that he would definatly be back next season. To quote he said "I'm not going anywhere" So there isn't any need for this. Brandi ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 22:39:04 EDT From: KylenRevik Subject: BUFFYFIC: Discuss: Regarding that "Save Angel" Petition... I just came from a chat with David himself, and he told the entire chat group (twas on AOL at eight) that not only is Angel NOT gonna die (he's in hell, not dead), but he's also getting his own series in 99! :) So nobody worry. :) Rachel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 21:53:05 -0500 (CDT) From: Jill Kirby Subject: BUFFYFIC: Admin: What's On-Topic What's on-topic for this list? I've seen a couple questions in that vein today, as well as a number of off-topic posts. Directly from the list rules: > This list is for fiction related to "Buffy The Vampire >Slayer," both the TV series and the movie. and... >Discussion of posted fiction is permitted onlist. Please put >"DISCUSS" in your subject line. and... >Discussion that is not related directly to the fiction should go over >to the general Buffy list. This list is for posted fiction and discussion of posted fiction only. General Buffy talk-- "save Angel" petitions (which are, fortunately, not needed ), discussion of the actors, etc. should be over on the regular Buffy list-- not here. Thanks. Hope this clears things up for everyone. Jill Jill Kirby ~~ jtkirby@mcs.com ~~ www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/4107 NatPack ~~ ABotCoS ~~ NP4 ~~ Dreamer/Minstrel ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 01:34:24 -0400 From: ingrid29@juno.com (Ingrid E Stanton) Subject: BUFFYFIC: POEM: "This Was Not Meant to Be" Disclaimer: Once again, my evil twin, "bad poetry girl" wrote this, not me. Don't blame me- I didn't do it, I swear! *** "This Was Not Meant to Be" by Ingrid ('s evil twin) *** Something inside that's fair and right and merciless says "This was not to be." And your hold has always been flimsy. Have you ever truly even held him once? You can't enjoy hapiness: It's a coat you stole from somebody deserving. And the crowd looks on and hisses. How easily it would be to loosen the fingers, one by one To relax the hand in sleep To let him go To sink down into that squashed tomato juice on stage and hear the applause upon your dying breath Yet the fingers can't come loose something has jammed (perhaps your unauthorized heart?) And you sneer at the crowd and tightly squeeze the hand passing corruption in blood and tomatoes but his makes yours sweet. You sigh. Something inside that's fair and right and merciless says "This was not to be." *** FIN _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 23:57:59 -0700 From: taygeta@juno.com (Charity C. T.) Subject: BUFFYFIC: Capeside: the Hellmouth (8/?) Name: Capeside: the Hellmouth #8 Cutting In Author: Taygeta Address: taygeta@juno.com Feedback: Please send Uses in anything: Ask me first. Spoiler: Not really, considering that this is a crossover story. Description: A crossover with Buffy and Dawson's Creek Disclaimer: The Buffy characters portrayed in this story and any other references to Buffy the Vampire Slayer are the property of its creator Joss Whedon, and its owners Mutant Enemy productions, Kuzui Productions, Sandollar Productions, and 20th Century Fox. The Dawson's Creek characters portrayed in this story and any other references to Dawson's Creek are the property of its creator Kevin Williamson, and its owners. In other words, these characters do not belong to me, and I am just borrowing them. Rating: PG ********************************** Capeside: the Hellmouth #8 Cutting In By: Taygeta Willow bit her lower lip slightly as she danced slowly with Oz, and all the while she thought the oddity that a witch and a wizard were actually in the same room with each other and not making the roof cave in with warring spells. For as long as she had known him, they had never even talked, let alone start ancient rivalry wars. And now, as she was beginning to see a side in him that she had never seen before, she was beginning to wish that they had settled past differences long ago. "Oz, how do you suppose that witches and wizards ever got to be such enemies?" she asked him when they sat down after the music had ended, despite the intensity of the magical rivalry, no one had ever told her how it began. "You know, I'm not too sure about it, but my best guess is that somehow a really important witch and wizard got into a big argument that divided up the whole magic community," he replied, but then he frowned. "It's funny that we're battling about something and we don't even know how it began and what are we battling about." "Well, Oz, I'm glad we're not fighting, maybe that's a start," she replied, and as she was feeling abnormally light-headed talking with him, she hoped that it was more than just a start. "Let's hope it's not only a start," he said with a grin, as if he had almost read her mind, and as he was a wizard, Willow was unsure as to whether he hadn't. Noticing her blushing cheeks, he continued, "Um…I'm going to get us some punch." Oz went to the punch bowl and saw that there were a few guys standing near the refreshment table laughing. He frowned as he filled the ladle slightly and poured a miniscule amount into the cup. The taste of vodka was noticeable in his sampling and he knew that even a decanter full of this could make the average teenager go nauseous. Waving his right hand above the red liquid, he closed his eyes, and continued to do so despite the subsiding of the laughs around him. The water bubbled slightly as Oz's lips mumbled a quick spell that cleansed the punch of the vodka and when he sipped his decanter, he grinned, glad that the spell had worked. He poured another cup for Willow and walked towards their tables. "Hey, you'd never guess the kind of spell I just…" he trailed off, stopping in mid-sentence when he saw that Willow was no where to be seen. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Joey glanced at the dance floor with a sigh, and her eyebrows raised slightly and her eyes widened in surprise when she saw that Xander and Druscilla were dancing…very, very closely. She would have gawked longer; if it hadn't been for a certain blonde vampire that she noticed had entered the Bronze. Immediately, she began to check herself over, just to make sure she didn't have a spot on her new dress or spinach in her teeth. He smiled slightly, sensing her nervousness as he approached her, and he thought it weird that he was feeling a little bit apprehensive as well. Dawson couldn't help but notice how beautiful Joey looked tonight, but the knowledge he gained from taking in her radiant countenance was that her beauty could never compare to who she was from within. "Hey, Joey," he said softly as her eyes met his, "Um…mind if I sit down?" "Sure, go ahead, I don't mind at all…have a seat," she said, and upon realizing she was blabbering, her cheeks flushed. "Thanks," Dawson replied as he sat down on a black chair across from her, "So, uh…long time no see, what's been going on?" Joey smiled at his attempts to make conversation in this awkward meeting, "Nothing much, since Pacey and Cordelia have laid off on their attacks, and therefore they haven't done anything reprehensible…why does knowing that make me worry?" "They could attack at any minute…any second," he said and as he looked around at the dance that was going on, "They could attack here." Her eyes widened and her mouth hung open in an agape expression as she looked at the dance floor, "There must be over 100 people here…it would be a massacre! We have to tell Buffy." Dawson and Joey got up from their seats and made their way to where Buffy and Angel sat quietly, whose eyes fixed firmly on the dance floor. "Hey, guys, we think that Pacey and Cordelia are going to attack the Bronze," the brunette told the vampire slayer. "What?" she said, her brain going from teenager-staring-into-space mode to teenager-with-responsibilities--that-happens-to-be-the-slayer mode. "It's the perfect location," Angel replied as he glanced around the teen coffeehouse, "It'll be like vampire tea time." "Wait a minute, Dawson," Buffy said as she glanced at him with urgency, "how did you get in?" "There's a sign above the Bronze that says, 'WELCOME TO THE…'" he said, "Any vampire can get in here." "Or they could already be here," Joey said as her widened eyes glanced at Pacey and Cordelia, who had walked in with about 10 other vampires behind them. Buffy stood up indignantly and replied as she walked towards them, "Then, I'll just have to kick them out." "Dawson, go get Xander and Jen," Angel said as he stood up to follow Buffy. "Why don't you?" he replied…he hated to miss the action, but Angel was already out of earshot. "Look who they're with, Mr. Genius," Joey answered sardonically as she turned his head to the dance floor. "Oh," he said with a weak grin, "Why don't you get Xander and I'll get Jen? We can just cut in on the dances." Dawson walked towards Jen and Spike and he tapped his shoulder, all the while saying, "May I cut in?" Although he looked annoyed, he relinquished his dance partner to the intruder. "What are you doing?" she asked with a sigh as she saw her date walk towards the punch bowl. "It's urgent, Jen," he replied as he shifted his eyes towards the door and she followed his glance. "Uh-oh," she said as she saw Pacey and his counterparts standing by the entrance. They stopped dancing to join Buffy and Angel, and following not so far behind them were Xander and Joey. "Dinnertime, Children," Cordelia said with a smile as she saw the mass of hormonal teenagers just standing there waiting to be eaten. "Sorry…but dinner's been officially cancelled," the slayer replied with stake in hand. "You're not stupid enough to challenge us to a fight in here, are you?" Pacey responded sensing the liters of fresh, young blood in the room. "Stupid? No," she said shaking her head as she absently played with the wooden stave in her hand, "You won the stupidity award when you first stepped in here, and challenging doesn't involve stupidity at all because I've seen you fight…you're not going to win." "Perhaps I already have, my pretty Slayer," Pacey said as he smiled at the uncertain Buffy who had no idea what he was talking about, "Boys…bring her in." "What are you - " she began, but her jaw dropped as the vampire lackeys brought in their captive…Willow Rosenberg. _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------ End of buffyfic-digest V2 #197 ****************************** To subscribe to buffyfic or buffyfic-digest, send the command subscribe buffyfic-digest or subscribe buffy to majordomo@xmission.com. 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