Disclaimer: I don't own Buffy and Co. they are the property of Joss Mutant Enemy and/or the WB. The immortal concept and the immortal watchers are borrowed from Highlander which is the property of Rysher Entertainment. Katherine Goddard and Martin are mine as are any unrecognized characters.
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Xander was having a nightmare. He had done it again. Another pretty face and his young life was back in danger. His luck had to change and soon. Between Praying Mantis lady Mummy girl and the love/hate relationship with Cordy, it was a wonder Xander still liked the opposite sex. Heck here he was again. What was it about pretty females and Xander that did not mix? These and some other jumbled thoughts were crashing around in Xander's mind as he struggled to regain consciousness. He was vaguely aware of someone talking but could not make out the words.
"Martin I told you I would be okay, I am not some doting kid you have to look after," said Kate angrily into the car phone.
After a second and a tinny voice trying to calm her down and finally succeeding, she continued, "Well I guess I can forgive you if you are that hungry, but still I hate phones. I don't know why we need one in a car," she stated.
"Okay I have you a snack and once I have picked up some burgers for me, I'll be back," Kate said.
"No you can wait. There is no reason to make two trips, besides we can make it a romantic dinner," she said firmly at first, then in lighter suggestive tones.
"Really pleading is beneath you. Bye," she jokingly as she pressed the end button on the phone and placed it back in it's holder.
Kate spotted a Wendys up ahead and decided that she would love to have a baked potato, some chilli, and a cheeseburger. She looked over at the unconscious passenger, he looked like he was still out and from the looks of it would be for awhile. It would be better for her to go in than go through the drive through. The tinted windows would keep prying eyes away. She opened the door and got out, walking away from the car toward the restaurant. She turned and press a button on the keychain, activating the alarm with a high pitched beep.
Xander, hearing the sound of the alarm, jerked into semi- consciousness. He looked around in a fuzzy state for a few seconds before remembering what had happened and regaining full consciousness. Luck was with Xander for once, the Taser that had been used on him had a faulty power cell, so it did not hold a full charge. If it had, he would have still be out of it. Xander looked around and figured out that they were in a parking lot of Wendys. He looked around for the kidnapper and spotted her in line waiting to give her order. Xander looked himself over and realized he was in luck. No restraints. He looked to make sure that the woman was occupied then tried to open the door. It would not open. He looked down and began to jerk the handle trying to open it. Finally he realized that the door must not open until it is unlocked. He hunted until he found the power locks button and pushed it to the unlock position. He was rewarded by the solid sound of the doors unlocking. He then jerked the door open. A horrendous sound immediately started. The alarm went off as well as the horn began to beep in an annoying way. Xander froze for a second and then jumped out of the car. He tripped and landed on the ground beside the car. He looked up and saw the woman looking at him. She then started running to the door. Xander's fight or flight reflex kicked in. He flew down the side walk away from the car.
Kate walked into the restaurant and the smells ignited her hunger. She decided that she would add to her order a Biggie fry and Frostie. She was just getting ready to order when her car alarm went off. She turned around to see what was wrong. She saw the door open and the boy jumping out. She was so mad she froze for a second in anger. She saw him look at her then get his feet. She muttered "shit" and headed for the door. She jerked it open and saw the boy running down the street. She took off after him, she was going to kill him for interrupting her and Martin's dinner plans. She knew she would catch him then knock him out and come back and get the car to pick him up. He would die slowly she vowed.
Xander ran down the street at full speed, but he was starting to get winded. He risked looking behind him hoping not to see anyone. He did not get his wish. The shorter woman was chasing him and even though he was taller and had longer legs, she was gaining on him. The realization of this gave him and extra burst of adrenaline induced speed. He wondered what the hell she was, how could she keep up with him. He was beginning to tire and knew that she would catch him unless something happened. He was running down the sidewalk toward the edge of downtown when he saw out the corner of his left eye a car bearing down on him. What else could happen he asked as the car suddenly squealed to a stop in front of him blocking his way. He saw a woman in the car and knew it was over.
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For once Xander's dumb luck was good. Jenny Calendar was craving some burgers and fries. The closest place to her house was Wendys. So she hopped in her Volkswagen Beetle and headed there. Just as she was pulling into a parking space she heard a car alarm go off beside her. She almost ignored it until she saw that it looked like Katherine's car. She was surprised also to see Xander fall out of the car. What the heck was he doing in her car. Before she could even call out, she saw him take off in a dead run away from the car. Then saw Katherine barrel out after him. Jenny saw the murderous look Katherine had as she passed by, chasing the teenager. Jenny threw the bug in reverse and backed out nearly hitting another car. She put the car in first and pulled out of the parking lot as fast as the little car could go. She turned and followed them out of the downtown area. She caught up and passed Katherine but saw that she was gaining on Xander. Jenny realized he knew this, as he looked back and saw her, a look of pure horror ran across his face. Jenny pressed down on the gas pedal and then headed toward Xander. He seemed not to notice her. She pulled ahead of him then jerked the wheel to the right and locked the brakes. She came to a stop in front of him. She reached across the seat and opened the door.
"Xander GET IN," Jenny yelled as the stunned teenager came to a halt.
Xander stopped and then looked at Jenny for a second not really recognizing her.
"Dammit Xander GET THE HELL IN HERE," Jenny screamed forcibly breaking his paralysis. He dove into the car.
Jenny didn't wait for him to close the car door. She slammed the car in reverse and peeled out. Then shoved it into first and pulled out. She glanced up in the rearview window to she Katherine slow down and stop, glaring at them.
She looked over at the teenager and asked, "Xander are you okay?"
Xander for his part finally had had it. He had been seduced then knocked out and then chased by a woman. Yep in fantasy that sounds fine, but in real life it was not. He started shaking as the adrenaline rush abated. He started to answer, "I am fine..." but passed out as the rest of night's the events caught up with him.
Jenny eyed him as she saw him pass out. Okay, she decided he needed to rest, and be checked for injures. She knew that Beth needed to know the latest news as well. She headed towards Beth's house as fast as she could. If she was not home, Jenny had a key so she could let herself in. She would call Rupert because he had some skill in patching up the Slayer and Xander might have some injuries. She thought about taking him to the hospital, but then thought better of it. Katherine might check there and try to kill the boy to keep him quiet.
As Jenny pulled up to the house, she saw lights on inside. Beth must be home. Good. Jenny pulled in the driveway and parked the car. Jenny looked over at Xander who had curled up against the side of the door. She knew he would be okay while she went to get Beth to help get him in the house.
Jenny walked up and opened the door and called out to Beth.
"In here," came the response from the livingroom.
Jenny walked in to see Beth and Buffy, both in robes, obviously just come out of the shower. Angel was with them.
Beth and Jenny looked at each other and spoke at the same time, "We have a problem."
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