VIP buffy: chapter 2
by loekie
Orlando had done what he intended. He had gone to the local high school. He kept out of sight not even because he didn't want to hang with fans but more because that’s not why he was here. He saw Buffy walking towards the school library and when things were quiet he followed. He frowned seeing no one. He then heard sounds coming from behind a closed door and entered. He saw an elder man in protective gear and Buffy training. He watched for a while still amazed at the strength and speed coming out of that tiny girl. After quit some time they stopped and she breathed heavily leaning against the wall taking a bottle of the ground. She gulped down the water as Orlando cleared his throat to let them know he was there. Buffy looked up startled; she sighed "what is it now?" she asked not really in the mood for small talk. Orlando now sighed as well "like I said I want to help" he answered. Buffy just gave him a look and walked back into the library, sat at the table, got her schoolbooks and started doing some maths. Merrick and Orlando followed her and sat down as well. Merrick got some books from his own collection, laid them on the table. Orlando picked one up and flipped through it "what are we looking for?" asked. Merrick looked up "anything about a sheraga demon" he answered taking the book from the young man "but you don’t need to worry about that Orlando frowned "but I wanna help." he insisted and now Buffy looked up "already tried that might as well give it up and save yourself the trouble" she advised her watcher "just give him a book, then at least he'll be quiet" she continued returning to her homework. Orlando frowned but got another book and started to read. It was late in the afternoon when Buffy and Orlando went home. Buffy yawned and looked at him "happy now?" she asked and he gave her a look "what?" he said frowning, she sighed "why? Why are you soo set on being a part of all this?" she asked not able to understand why someone would voluntarily be in this world. He shrugged "to be honest.... I don’t know... I can't just sit back and do nothing now I know what's out there". Buffy shook her head "hey it's your funeral" she said as they walked through the doors of the school "give you a ride?" he asked and she shrugged and nodded "sure, thanks" she replied. They walked to his car and got in, he dropped her off and went home. She walked in "hey I'm home!" she called. Her mother walked in from the kitchen "hey Buffy, good your home, you can set the table" she smiled at her daughter who made a face but smiled in return "sure mom" she said walking towards the cupboard and getting the plates, forks, knives etc. after she was done she went upstairs to her room and let herself fall on her bed. A few minutes later her 8-year old sister joined her. She talked about her sleepover at Cindy and how much fun it had been and Buffy smiled “that’s good” she said pulling her sister on the bed as well who playfully objected laughing, it didn’t happen a lot that her big sister wanted to play with her these days. Their mother called from downstairs that diner was ready and Buffy looked at her sister “race ya” she said ruffling the little girl through her hair. Dawn jumped up and ran towards the stairs with Buffy following close behind and so they came into the room and sat down at the table. Buffy eyed her parents but couldn’t see any signs of a fight. They had a nice quiet meal and after that Buffy went out on patrol and finished her homework.

Orlando had come home after dropping Buffy off. He wanted to help her but wasn’t sure how… besides he wasn’t gonna be here that long. After would finish this movie he had another one lined up in Australia. He sighed as he ordered himself some room service at least he could help with the research while he was here and maybe they could train him so he could fight them himself. Tonight he was gonna go clubbing with a few colleagues. They were a fun bunch and it was gonna be fun. He watched some TV, changed and headed out the door to meet his friends.
The next morning Orlando woke up late. He moaned a little and put his hands before his eyes to shield them from the light. He opened them slowly and after a good while he decided it was time to get up. He walked to the bathroom and took a shower, got dressed, ate something and headed out. He would go to the school again to see what he could do… maybe they could train him, it would make him feel better he thought.
As he entered the library he spotted Merrick sitting at the table again reading something and he joined him. They greeted each other and talked a little before Buffy walked in she sighed when she saw him again “you really haven’t got anything better to do then hang in a high school library?” she asked him then smiling when she saw the obvious hangover “had fun?” she added and he smiled at her “hello to you too. Yeah I did… I think… “ he relied. He then got up “I was thinking… maybe you could train me? Then I could really help you” he stated as he looked at her. Buffy threw up her hands in surrender “why? Why would you wanna fight?” she just didn’t get it. He had no business even knowing about this and yet he wouldn’t go away. She shrugged walking towards the ‘training area’ “you really want this? Well… come along then” the girl told him “let’s see what you got” she added waiting for him to follow her inside. They stood across from each other and she signed for him to make the first move. He frowned “what?... I have to…” he asked and she nodded “how else are you gonna learn?” she replied. Orlando sighed but stroked out. Buffy blocked it easily and took his legs out from under him. Orlando landed on the floor while Buffy looked at him “get up” she just told him “see you would have been dead given a real fight” she continued extending her hand. He took it and got back to his feet “yes m’am” he said getting ready again. An hour later a bruised and battered Orlando walked back into the library again drinking some water. The young man sat back down to the watcher who looked at him amused “she whipped your but?” he asked smiling and Orlando smiled back “yeah… she really did” he answered as he now got a book. The elder man looked at him “you really shouldn’t be doing this”. Orlando looked up from his book “why not?” he answered “isn’t that for me to decide?” the young man added. Merrick eyed him understanding but also knowing the risk this man was taking, not convinced Orlando himself fully realized. After a while Buffy returned from her training as well and they talked some and went home.

Night, Buffy is on patrol and a figure is watching her from the dark shadows. She looks around her sensing something. She shrugged it of and continued her way…. A few hours later she is on her way home and the figure is still watching. Our heroine had had enough and turned slightly “it’s late, I’m tired and I don’t want to play games, show yourself” her annoyed voice came cutting through the dark silent night. The figure seemed to think about this and decided it was time. He stepped out of the shadows “slayer” his voice now came behind her and Buffy quickly turned to see a guy standing there, she sighed “alright let’s make this quick, I’ve got history homework waiting” the girl stated. The man shook his head “I’m not here to fight you” he explaind “I’m here to help”. Buffy looked at him incrediously and smirked “is some sort of getting in my pants kinda thing? Well better get in line pall lotta people wanting to help these days” she told him. He now looked at her and threw her a little box “here you gottta be ready”. Buffy caught the box “ready? Ready for what?” she asked looking at the man questionally “the harvest” he answered her and started to walk away. “Who are you anyway?” the girl now asked and the guy turned his head “let’s just say I’m a friend. “Well maybe I don’t want a friend” she replied and he now just continued walking “never said I was yours” he simply said and we see a little smile play around his lips. Buffy sighed and opened the box only to find a little silver cross on a chain. She smiled a little and put it on while watching him leave and then continued her own way home….


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