Angel 6X07: Mirror, Mirror: Mercy Killer
by Hellsbuttmonkey
“So, in this world the Slayer has, what, been possessed or turned or evil or something?” said Faith.
“No. She is as human as you or I.” said Wes. “But there are extenuating circumstances.”
“Well that had better mean a damn good reason, because it sounds like you’re asking an ex murderer to start killing people again!” shouted Faith.
Jonathan leaned across to Tara. “Did she just say murderer?” he whispered.
“Faith,” said Wes calmly, “I know this is difficult to accept, but you have to kill Kendra. If you don’t, the Slayer line in this world will end. We don’t have thousands of Slayers like in your world. We have only one, and we need her.”
“So if Kendra isn’t evil, then why does she need to be killed?” Faith said questioningly.
“It’s not so much she needs to be killed,” said Tara, “more that she needs to be allowed to die.”
“Exactly.” said Wesley. “Three months ago, Kendra infiltrated the heart of the Vampire Lord’s encampment in Sunnydale. She intended to break in, and assassinate him, thereby leaving them disorganized, and easy to defeat. The Lord managed to capture her, and drove a poisoned dagger into her stomach, leaving her slowly dying and in complete agony. Instead of finishing her off though, he cast a spell that effectively trapped her in a moment of time, leaving her unable to do anything at all, including die, but still constantly suffering the agony of death. So if she is unable to die, and also unable to do anything else, then there is effectively no Slayer. That, as they say, is where you come in, Faith.”
“So you want me to bust into the joint, break the spell, and let Kendra die the death she should be allowed?”
“In essence, yes. Although we do have an operative that will assist you in gaining access to the base.” said Wes. “Are you up for the job?”
“Count me in. Oh and Wes,” Faith said. “It’s good to see you again.”

An hour or so later, Faith had been filled in on all the major players in the area, save one. The Vampire Lord. Everyone had been very guarded when talking about him, taking care never to refer to him by name, as if it were taboo.
They were sitting in the lobby, having a quick break for some dinner, when there was a crash as the doors of the hotel were smashed open violently.
“Everyone arm yourselves!” shouted Wes.
Four vampires silently ran into the hotel and then paused, standing just before the group. Then their leader walked through the door.
“Knock, knock.” said Spike. “Thought I would pay my old pals a visit…”
Gunn leaned near to Faith. “You wanna watch this one. Name’s Spike. He’s pretty much the Lord’s right hand man.”
“Yeah, he hangs around my world as well.” said Faith. “Only there he has a soul, and the only good guy he has issues with is Angel, but that’s just because they hate each other...”
“Will you shut the bloody hell up back there?!” yelled Spike. “I thought I’d come and introduce my new girlfriend….” He turned back to the door. “You can come in now!”
Another figure stepped through the shattered doorframe. The team thought they had prepared themselves for this moment, but they were wrong. The demon who stepped through the door was clad head to toe in a black leather cat suit, complete with long black gloves and knee high boots. She had shoulder length red hair framing her once pretty face. Her eyes shone yellow, and her fangs glinted in moonlight coming through the doorway. She slipped in through the door silently, her body moving like a cat as she made her way to Spike’s side. When she got there she turned and kissed him. Her face then changed back into its’ human mask, and she turned to the assembled heroes.
“Hey guys, did you miss me?” hissed Laura as she blew them a kiss.


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