Unexpected Suprises

No, this is not some telepathy thing or bond thing that has everybody knowing who is calling them, I have caller id’s in this story.


With all that settled, they reached the city limits of Sunnydale in record time. It was nearing dark when they came back. Giles dropped Buffy off at her home, and told her to meet him for patrol as usual and then they were going to sit Joyce down and let her know about what was going on. Buffy gave Giles a hug and a quick kiss before she dismounted from the bike and walked up the walkway to her house. Once she got in, she noticed that a few of the gang were there waiting for her.

“Hey guys, I found more muscle to help us out next Friday. Mom, do you remember an old friend of mine by the name of Veronica Mars?”

“Yes I do. You were best friends all through elementary school and through the time before you got called to be a slayer. Why are you asking me this?”

“Well, since Giles gave us the day off, he needed to talk to a friend of his about the ascension, and asked if I wanted to go with. I never knew he was going up to Neptune. Once we got there, we were cornered by another old friend of mine, Eli, and he led us to where the police station is, since Veronica’s dad is sheriff there. I also didn’t know that Keith is old friend of Giles’. He was surprised to know that I knew them and instantly talked like old times. It seems that Veronica is in a bad relationship with one of the deputies and that Eli is in love with her. Damn, I miss those days where all I thought about was what to wear, and how fashionable it was. I also miss that we had to dispel with our 09'er status to come live here after I blew the school up. Eli and his gang along with Veronica and possibly a few friends of hers will be here to help us out. The more muscle we have the better.”

“Ok, how many are going to be here?”

“Well, Will, I hope that there will be at least 20 or so extra hands to battle this out. Most of those hands are a biker gang, you may know them as the PCH Bike Club. Eli is a great guy, and he won’t cause any problems for us at all, he is the leader of the gang, and what he says is law to the guys that will be coming with him.”

“Wow, you actually know the leader of the PCH Bike Club? You went to school with him and never told us?”

“Xander, it never came about, you never asked me if I knew them and never mentioned it to me. I would have gladly told you about it.”

Everybody was silent after that, all in reflection on the extra hands they now have to use.

“When will these guys be here, and where are we to meet them?”

“We are to meet them at Giles’ on Friday at 4. So, don’t be too surprised if you see a lot of bikes in front of the flat. Since we have that day off to get ready for the graduation, I will be at Giles’ all day. If you would like to come with mom, you are more than happy to, then at least you will be a part of what is going on, and possibly help arm the parents for what is to come, since these guys likely filled you in all that is going to happen.”

“I will be happy to. During the week sometime, I will hold a parents meeting at the museum and inform them on what is going to happen.”

“Ok, guys, lets get out and patrol. Mom, when patrol gets done tonight, Giles has something he wishes to discuss with you, so I am going to bring him by when I get done.”

“Oh god, I hope it has nothing to do with that band candy incident. I can’t help it if it was influenced by it.”

“No, it has nothing to do with that, something else. Oh, can I have that coat that Giles stole for you?”

“Sure, it’s in the closet, I would never wear it anyway. It was just a teenage phase.”

“Thanks mom. See yah later, love you.”

They all filed out of the house, armed with stakes, crosses and holy water. They went to the usual cemeteries hoping to catch a newly risen vamp, and only fought about 6 of them through all the cemeteries they went through. There was one vampire that Buffy never noticed though. He stood in the shadows just off to one of the cemeteries smoking a cigarette and watching her. He knew he would get a thrill out of killing her and make it 3 slayers to his resume. But some part of him saw something in her that screamed fighter and lover. It took him a few moments to realize that she had a familiar smell about her. It clicked that she was around Angel, and Spike seethed that, that poofter had gotten to her and never turned or killed her, even with that god awful soul of his. Spike knew he was going to be a part of the ascension, and wanted to make sure it was memorable for the slayer. He ground out the cigarette butt that he smoked to the filter. Once he was done with that, he went to his crypt to find a way to make sure that the slayer paid for being alive and make sure that she or her friends didn’t survive the coming party.

Once Buffy was at Giles’ and her friends dispatched to go home, she walked into the flat and was instantly shoved against the shut door. Giles had her in his arms and was ravaging her mouth. She was surprised by this and wrapped her arms around his neck to kiss him back. They were like this for a few minutes until both of them had to come up for air. Breathless they looked at each other with so much love and desire in their eyes. Giles backed away a bit and took in the coat that he stole for Joyce on Buffy, and quirked one eyebrow up.

“I asked her if I could have it, since she don’t wear it anymore. I don’t care what you did with her at all, you were under the influence of that candy and Ethan Rayne, and it won’t be held against you. Now as much as I would love to do what we were doing and more, it’s time that we informed mom about us.”

“Yes, it is time that we did. You want to take the bike over or the car?”

“Well, since the both of us are still dressed for the bike, why don’t we take it? I love being on it, and having you in my arms.”

“Ok, the bike it is. That coat will be in the way though, so why don’t you leave it here?”

“Yea, prolly would cause a fire.”

Buffy took the coat off and draped it on one of Giles’ chairs, and they headed out to the bike. They mounted up and took a short leisurely drive before they arrived at Buffy’s home. Joyce was at the living room window looking out worried about her daughter when she saw a bike pull up and park in front of the place. She was surprised to find Buffy swing her leg off of it like she had done so all her life. She was even more surprised to find that Giles was the one operating it. She never knew that Giles owned a bike. They walked up the walkway to the door, and Buffy opened the door to let Giles in, yet he held it and let her through first. Joyce was sitting on the couch when they walked into the living room. She motioned for them to sit, and was waiting for what Giles had to say to her that was so important.

“Whatever this is can’t be all that important since you two arrived on a bike. I didn’t know you owned one Rupert.”

“Yes, well, I had purchased it a couple decades or so ago in my wild youth phase, kept it maintained and in good working order. This discussion is over dire import of course. I know this will come as a shock to you, but I am here to let you know of my intentions towards Buffy.”

“Intentions?”

“Yes, Joyce. Intentions. I have been a faithful watcher to your daughter, even though I had to administer that test to her without her knowledge. I have said I was sorry to her many times after that, and she has forgiven me. I am here to get your blessing, even though it is more customary to do so with the father instead of the mother. I love your daughter Joyce, with all my heart. I have since the first moment I laid eyes on her. It wasn’t until the night of the prom that I let Buffy know of my feelings for her. She is no longer with Angel anymore, and will continue to be a friend of his for as long as she likes, and I understand that and can’t tell her not too. She has informed me that she shares the same feelings for me in this regard. I know that you are her mother, therefor have the right to tell her who she can and can’t see, but I will let you know that she won’t want for anything for the rest of her life. She will have my undying love and devotion for the rest of our lives. Will you give us this blessing?”

While Giles was telling Joyce, Buffy had laid her hand on Giles’ and wrapped her fingers around his, letting him know that everything is ok. He glanced at her and saw her looking at him with love and adoration. Joyce noticed this and against her lack of better judgement told them the words that each had looks of elation on their faces.

“I will give you my blessing Giles, and will also give one to you as well Buffy. I see the looks on both your faces and know that he will take good care of you. Now I do have to ask this, but since you are graduating in just a weeks time, what will you do after that? Will you still live here and go to college? Or will you live with Giles and still go?”

“I haven’t really thought of that yet mom. I guess when it comes to that time, we will cross that bridge when it gets here. And to answer one of your thoughts, no we have not, not yet. It’s too soon for us now, and also I don’t care what you two did those short weeks ago, it was under the influence of that candy and that bastard. I have put it behind me and am looking forwards to a future with the man I love.”

“How did you? I thought that you were done with having that thing in your head?”

“I thought I was too, but some of it still lingers. If someone is projecting heavy thoughts, I can hear them. Now if you will excuse us, I need to get to bed, am exhausted. Giles, would you mind me walking you to your bike?”

“Of course. Thank you Joyce for doing for us. I know it was hard for you. Have a pleasant evening and will let you know more about what is going on before Friday.”

“Good night Giles.”

Buffy and Giles walked out to his bike, and stood there for a short time, before Buffy leaned into him and hugged him for all he was worth. She didn’t let up, but she lifted her head and welcomed the kiss that he gave her.

The Powers That Be were watching this, and all thought of a way to reward the slayer and her watcher for their part in helping to keep the world good. They then thought to give them both two things each. For Buffy, they were going to impart both a permanent bond with her watcher and the knowledge of everything demons, the other part would be of eternal life with her watcher. Since Giles knew everything demons, they are going to impart the permanent bond and eternal life for him as well as give him the strength needed to be with his slayer. They would both have invinsiblility and superior strength. They would also make sure that everything goes their way when the ascension comes about so they can make love and all this will come to them when they reach that one moment of pure happiness with each other. They also thought to start the bonding with the two on this night since Buffy’s mom had given them her blessing.

Both Buffy and Giles sprang apart when they noticed that they were thinking the same thing and being heard by the other.

“Alright, what the hell happened here?”

“I don’t know, but I am feeling you, as if you were in my body. I will have to research this once I get home.”

“I am feeling the same thing here. This is pretty freaky.”

“As I said, once I get home, I will start researching this and will call you once I found something.”

“Sounds like a plan to me, I need to call Willow anyway and let her know what is going on, since she asked me too. I love you Giles and forever will.”

“As I love you as well Buffy. Have a good night and I will see you tomorrow.”

With that, they gave each other a kiss and Giles hopped on his bike and took off. Buffy then walked up to the house and made sure all the doors were locked and the lights out and went up to her room. Once she got in there, she took off her clothes, grabbed her nightshirt and shorts, and went to take a shower before she went to bed. After she got done with all this, she went to her room, picked up her phone and called Willow.

“Hey Buffy, how did things go?”

“They went great, she gave us her blessing and are ever happy about it. Now we don’t have to sneak around to be with each other. I know it’s major late, but could you come over right now? If you want, call Oz and have him bring you, just so you are safe. I have something that I need to you use your magic to check out.”

“Sure, I will be over as fast as I can. Oz is still here anyway so it won’t be a problem.”

“Ok, I will be waiting, just climb up the ladder left by the porch, so you don’t have to worry about waking my mom up.”

“Alright, be there shortly.”

Willow was there in about ten minutes flat, tapping on Buffy’s window. Buffy let her in and told her about what was going on. She told her that she felt something right before Giles left and he felt it too, and wanted to use her magic to figure out what it was.

“Ok, I have things here that I can use to try and figure it out, let me get them ready, and when I do, just close your eyes and relax.”

“Ok, won’t be a problem there.”

Willow got the things ready and chanted a few lines then looked at Buffy, who closed her eyes, took a deep breath and relaxed. Willow then put her hands on either side of Buffy’s head and went in to see what was going on. It took her a matter of three minutes to find it and was shocked at what she saw. She lowered her hands and extinguished what candles she was using and Buffy woke up from a trance like state.

“Well, looks like it’s a higher being at work here. I noticed what it is that is in there, and it’s a sort of bond that is starting to form with you and Giles. While in there, I noticed that he is pouring over books to figure this out too. I don’t think he felt me though, cause he never looked up from them or gave alarm. This is some pretty high stuff, if you are going to have a bond with him. Maybe it’s TPTB’s way of rewarding you for doing good on the hellmouth.”

“Oh, that will be ever sweet. Thanks Will, I greatly appreciate it, and will find a way to pay you back for this.”

“No worries, as long as I helped you out is good enough.”

“Good night Will. Give Oz my thanks as well for bringing you here.”

“I will, good night.”

Once Willow filed out of the window, Buffy went to her phone to let Giles know what is going on and to get a good nights rest for his efforts.

“Yes Buffy, is there anything wrong?”

“No, there isn’t. I had Willow over to do some magic to see if she could figure it out.”

“Oh? Has she found anything?”

“Yes she has. It seems that some higher being maybe rewarding me or us for doing good around here, and has started to form a bond between us.”

“That would explain a lot actually. I had felt your elation over something a few minutes ago. Now that I know the reason why, it has become clear to me.”

“What has?”

“It seems that during times like this, a slayer and watcher form a bond of sorts to know when impending doom is going to come or other things. I have noticed with a few of my books that there are two other instances like this. They are recorded and in both of them, the slayer and watcher end up having a romantic courtship with each other from it and have lived way past the years for when they are supposed to die. If you would like, I will see about finding a way to contact whatever beings are doing this and see what is going on?”

“No, it’s not necessary at all. I thought I would let you know what Willow found. Thanks for letting me know this and will see you tomorrow, I love you.”

“I love you as well, sweet dreams my dear heart.”

Buffy hung up the phone and went to bed, dreaming of a life with her watcher that didn’t include demons or anything of the like. Giles was having the same dream, and they somehow linked themselves to each other in that dream and they were both contented.