Crown and Key
By Sandra and William Johnson
Chapter Five
Giles stared at Dawn, dumbfounded, “You are positive the ghost was Kendra?”
Dawn brushed a stray lock of hair from her eyes as she waded through the various bone piles that had once been skeletons. “I’m positive Giles. It was Kendra, down to the accent.”
Lara looked over at Giles questioningly, “Who is Kendra?”
“Long story actually. Let’s just say she’s a dead Vampire Slayer,” Buffy remarked.
“We still owe Drusilla for that one” Xander retorted.
“Not now Xander. We have much more important things to worry about. Since Lara saw this Morganna once, we can assume that she is looking for the crown. Now Kendra’s ghost appears, with a horde of skeletal warriors, and wants Dawn. There has got to be some connection, and we need to find it out. “Giles chided.
Lara looked at Giles and Buffy, “Let’s not forget our mysterious saviors either. They didn’t just up and vanish.”
“Well, they sure did a good imitation of just that” Xander quipped.
“Dawn, Lara, is there anything else you can remember about them?”
Lara shook her head, “Not really. They struck me as your typical California Blonde Airhe….sorry Buffy”
Buffy shot Lara a withering glare as Dawn opened her mouth to speak, “They seemed pretty close. Kinda reminded me of us, Buffy. They were well trained too. Oh, and they dressed real funny. Adam wore this purple furry pair of shorts over these tights, and Adora was wearing a leotard under her vest.”
“If Cordy was here, she’d say something like ‘Well, I guess you don’t need style to kick ass.” Willow said with a giggle.
“Which is exactly why we’re all jumping for joy at her absence.” Xander said dryly.
“Xander, heel.” Buffy joked, giving him a light slap on the shoulder.
“Ow!… Slayer strength!” Xander reminded her, rubbing the spot where she had slapped him.
Giles shook his head, “ Before we all reverted to our kindergarten years, I believe we were discussing our new compatriots. I guess there’s not a whole lot to go on. We’ll all just have to keep our eyes open for them. Now, I think it would be a good idea if we all got some sleep while we can.”
“Yea. These apocalypse types can be so inconsiderate, interrupting everyone’s beauty sleep.” Buffy quipped.
Willow and Xander smiled at Buffy’s comment even as Giles grimaced.
“Guess it’s time for me to patrol then” Buffy added
Lara looked over at Buffy, “Could you use some company? I’m still pumped up from the fight”
“Is she serious, or is she channeling Faith?” Xander asked. “Cause you know, one rogue slayer and one dead slayer and one recently resurrected slayer-“
“Are four slayers more than I like dealing with at a time,” Buffy finished as she slung her bag over her shoulder. Suddenly, Dawn’s head snapped up.
“Oh my God.”
Buffy shot her a quizzical glance. “What is it, Dawnny?”
Dawn looked her sister dead in the eye. “You don’t think something could have happened to Faith, do you? I mean, Adora’s as tough as you, Buffy, maybe even stronger. Could she be the next Slayer?”
“It’s worth a check up call. I’ll phone Wesley tomorrow and inquire to her whereabouts.” Giles said as he sleepily rubbed his eyes. “Now though, I do believe someone in this room has to get up for school tomorrow.”
Dawn groaned. “Don’t remind me.”
“So, Sunshine goes to bed, Doughnut Man and the Redheaded Computer Whiz watch over the house, Grumpy Old Man reads himself to sleep, and Slayer Barbie and I go check out for ghouls.” Lara recited, pointing to each of them in turn. “Sound like a plan?” She asked,.
Xander stared at Lara, amazement on his face at the woman’s carefully crafted way of insulting and befriending everyone at the same time. It was a thing of beauty. It was something he’d do.
Buffy merely shrugged, “Sure, why not. Just remember, no shooting innocent bystanders”
Lara smiled as she grabbed her guns from the closet, slipping the gun belt around her hips and securing the straps of the holsters to her legs. Xander admired the view as Willow avoided looking at the guns. Dawn looked a bit down at Lara’s heading out. Willow caught on, “Don’t worry Dawnny, Xander and I’ll keep you company. Make some popcorn and settle in for the 90210 Marathon.”
Dawn grinned, “I forgot that was tonight. Cool” Xander, meanwhile, moaned in despair, while Giles made a quick exit. “Well, Good night everyone. I had better examine some of the books back at my condo to see if there is any more information on this Morganna.”
Xander made a move toward the door, “I think I’ll….OWWWW!” and he yelped as Willow’s elbow impacted with his sternum. “On…second thought, watching Shannon Dougherty and Tiffani Amber Theissen all night with you two girls sounds like a blast.”
Buffy headed for the door, Lara behind her, “Don’t let her stay up too late you two”
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Adora looked at Adam, “Why did you pull me out of there? The girl has the gem!”
“Calm down Sis. It wasn’t the right time. The Sorceress hasn’t contacted any of them yet.”
Adora sighed, “You’re right Brother. Still, to be so close…”
“I know Sis, but at least now we know the gem is nearby. Now we just need to make sure nothing happens to them, or to it.”
Adora tapped her brother on the shoulder, “Then, perhaps one of us should keep watch on the house while the other follows those two?” she pointed at the door of the Summer’s home as Buffy and Lara exited.
“Sure. I’ll follow the two girls and you watch the house.”
Adora smiled at Adam, “Why don’t you watch the house and I follow them? I saw the way you looked at the blonde. Don’t want you tempted to say hi before the Sorceress makes contact now, do we?”
Adam grinned, “Awww, you take all the fun out of things Sis. All right, you win. Just don’t let them see you.”
“Don’t worry Adam. I think I can handle following them. After all, it’s not like The Horde is here.”
“Just be careful sis.”
Adora looked over her shoulder at her twin, “You too Brother” and then she headed off into the night, stealthily following Lara and Buffy.
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