All Over Again: Part 2
by Gina
I have nothing so it's not worth even thinking about suing me. This is just an idea using your character, Joss. Sorry to insult you if I use them badly. Sorry for making Buffy so cynical. Don't worry , it'll play out. Um, I forget what happened to Acathla, but pretend it's still at the mansion. Oh, and this is kinda like What Dreams May Come, which also doesn't belong to me. Just read.
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Part Two
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OK, what do I do now? How am I supposed to save Angel's soul? Where is Angel's soul? Hey, Giles will know. Wait, could you be any denser, Buffy? I'm like, a ghost. They can't see me. Or maybe they can.... next stop, library.
"Giles!" I call out to him. But he doesn't hear me. I go over to him and wave my hands in front of his face. No response. I slap him across the face. Still no response. Ugh, this will get so frustrating. I hear the final bell ring, school must be over. The library doors open and Cordy and Xander walk in. Since when was Cordy a member again? Following them is Oz. Where's Willow? I sit myself on top of the check-out counter and listen to their conversation.
"Hey Oz, did you talk to Will?" Xander asks. "I called her after 2nd and she told me she wasn't up to coming back to school. But she said she'll be here tomorrow," Oz tells him, then adds, "Cordelia, last time I checked you hated us. And since Wesley isn't here, why are you?" She looks up at him and replies softly, "Uh, I dunno. It's just with her gone, I...I dunno." Wow, that is a really different Cordelia! Xander looks at her and takes her hand. They're back together? Well, look what my death does...then Faith walks in. Oh great. What now? Everyone looks up, surprised to see her here. "F-Faith, is there something you want?" Giles nervously asks. She lifts her head, and it's apparent to them that she was crying. "I, uh, heard about Buffy. And I left. I quit being the Mayor's lap dog," she tells them. Xander laughs bitterly, "Oh yeah, right. And you came back here to be the obedient little Slayer?" She starts crying again, "Look! I made a mistake, okay? And I'm really sorry! But Buffy really tried to be my friend. She was the first one to let me be her friend. And I know I'm screwed up and all, but you have to believe me! I know what it's like to have someone close to you die. My mom was killed right in front of me. Betcha didn't know that, huh? That vamp that followed me here ripped her head off, right in front of me! That's why I'm fucked up! If you don't believe, fine. But just know I'm on your side now, and I know what the mayor's up to." Everyone's really quiet, I'm stunned. I didn't know that vamp did that to her mom. She really had it bad.
A half hour later, they're talking about the ascension. While they're doing that, I go into Giles' office and search for books that could help me save Angel's soul. Great, nothing. I'm about to give up when I remember the computer. I go over to it and go into Willow's files. I'm typing like mad, sending email out to her wicca friends. Xander looks up toward me. Does he see me? Nah...wait, he must hear the keys! He walks over to me and looks at the screen. "Uh guys? Wanna come over here? The computer's, uh, having a solo typing party," he tells them nervously. They all come over and I get my chance to talk to them. I clear the email screen and start typing.
"Guys! It's me, Buffy. Don't freak, ok? I'm dead, but I got some unfinished business, or whatever, so I'm a ghost. I need you guys to help me. I was in, well, it wasn't Heaven or Hell, it was like, Purgatory. Ms. Calendar told me I was the only one who could save Angel's soul. So...whadda think? I can hear you guys, so talk, and I'm sitting right next to Xander."
At that, he jumps back, which makes me laugh. "Buffy?" Giles asks, "This is incredible." I smile and type, "Giles, we'll discuss communication with the dead later (I know what you're thinking!), but right now I need you guy's help, k? I gotta find out where his soul is and how to, uh, save it." They all scatter about the library, looking through books, all but Cordelia. She remains standing where Xander was and speaks to me. "Um, Buffy? Wow, this is weird talking to nothing. Well, you know, anyway..." she begins. I type, "Cordy, you're rambling ." She smiles and continues, "I just wanted to apologize for being a bitch. You know, it just hurt with what happened with Willow and Xander, and I wanted to blame it on you. But that was stupid of me. You guys were really good friends to me, and that's all. I just wanted to let you know that." I smile and type, "Thanks, Cor. You're not too bad yourself, just pull that huge pole out of your ass once in awhile, k? And give Xander a chance: when you die, you notice these things. Now get to work, woman! :)" She laughs and goes over to Xander, and they research together. I get this feeling to go over to the graveyard, like there's something there for me. So, I write them this note:
"Hey guys, thanks for doing this. I gotta jet and look for stuff myself. I'll be here tomorrow during your free. Faith, I'm glad you're back with us. I'm sorry about your mom. Don't worry-we're all screwed up in some way. Look at me for example! Do me a favor. I saw the Mayor's (and your) reaction to my death. Take that bastard down, alright? I'll be back soon, guys! Love, Buffy."
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