When the Daybreaks for a Slayer - a Night World and BTVS psl

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Cw: angst death murder violence mentions. Also spoilers for both Night World and BTVS. also some AUing.

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[heyidiedtwice]

"The side that keeps the world going."

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"Then we have a lot in common. What remains to be seen however is if you are on a side that cares about a specific faction rising to pow...." he stopped dead, sitting upright, looking alarmed then ticked. "We're going to have to table this," he said to her as he stood. James rushed back.

"Slayer," he said quietly, looking panicked.

"Yes, I heard," Galan said. "We'll get everyone out safe don't wor..."

"Did you hear who she was following?" James asked, voice sharp but quiet. "Ash."

Galen's expression became more serious and worried. "You and Poppy need to get out of here. Morgead is going to meet Poppy and go with you. Take Phil."

"What about Mary-Lynette and her brother?"

"They're here too? No wonder Keller is having kittens. I didn't think they'd go out alone at this point, knowing he's here."

"Or maybe that's why they did. But not alone. Jade is with them."

"Fine have them rendezvous with you and get out of here."

"Poppy and I took the bus, we're not all going to fit in one car."

"Nissa has the limo, you'll all fit. Go."

He nodded, started to go, hesitated. "What about you and Keller? What will you do?"

"Our jobs. Go get everyone to safety, James."

"I can help..."

"Go. Now."

He hesitated then nodded and moved swiftly but carefully through the crowd.

Galen looked at Buffy. "Probbly safest if you stick with me for now."

[heyidiedtwice]

Buffy listened carefully. So they knew about the Slayer, but didn't seem to realise it was her?

That could work to her advantage.

"... If you say so."

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Galen nodded. "We'll keep you safe, then get somewhere to talk."

A teenaged girl dressed all in black, looked like a velvet shirt and pants, black sneakers, long black hair. Her face was set and serious but there was a wildness to her eyes and there was almost a feeling to her, like you'd almost expect to see a tail lashing behind her.

"Why didn't you go with them?" she demanded.

"Backup. I have your back if this gets hairy," he said flatly.

"We don't have time to fight, but we will have this out later. I don't need protecting, I'm expendable," she snapped.

"As much as I am. Let's just get to work," he said. "Who IDed the slayer as a slayer?"

"Faiyth," she said, flatly. "Saw it over the feed and called it in just after I noticed Ash."

"And she's hunting him? For sure?" he asked.

"Not for sure, but we have to stop the mall from becoming a bloodbath."

He nodded. "Agreed."

"And her?"

"She'll stay close, we'll keep her safe."

"We will?"

"You will," he said firmly. "I trust in you."

She growled. "Let's just haul Ash out of here." She pivoted on her heel and stalked off another way. Galen grinned and followed.

[heyidiedtwice]

So someone has ID'd the Slayer but no one seems to realise it's her.

Buffy isn't sure if she should be offended or not. Dracula knew who she was! She's a big deal.

But then again it they knew, she wouldn't be as close as she is.

"So where are we going?"

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"A safe house," Galan started.

"We'll see," Keller snapped. "Now hush, we're almost to him."

"He's actually calling for help?"

Keller snorted. "The Goddess would rot first. I'm tracking his scent."

She turned down an aisle just as a very handsome looking guy - major vampire vibes up close, but.. different. The way James was different. Also his eyes keep changing colour, they start out a dark smoldering brown, but always as they change there is the same hint of silver James' eyes had. Poppy also had the silver.

"Watch where you're going," he hissed.

Keller grabbed his arm and shoved him back at Galen.

"HEY!" he cried, shocked as his eyes went almost gold and silver.

Galen grabbed him and started marching him back the way they came.

"I am capable of walking on my own," he snapped, but he was going with without much struggle, eyes turning dark green as they narrowed.

"Yes, and getting yourself killed. We have a car waiting," Keller said, walking backwards bringing up the rear. "Move faster."

"Fine, only because if you get killed instead of me, there is one less pain in my neck hanging around," he pulled free and started walking alongside Galen instead of being pulled along. He looked at Buffy, eyes going a sweet blue. For a moment he managed to look charming. "And who are you? A princess who needs rescuing from these ruffians?"

"Remind me why we're keeping you alive," Keller growled. "And move faster. We're leaving via Penny's. You got that?"

[heyidiedtwice]

Something about those eyes has her... wary as hell, to put it even a little politely. She finds herself taking just half a step back, eyes taking this guy in. Okay, so he's pretty, but something about him is putting her on edge.

"I'm someone who doesn't want the end of the world."

Seemed to be a better statement than letting on who she actually was. She was still weirdly offended none of them seemed to realised she was the Slayer that had them all on alert. Like, she wasn't expecting a parade or anything, but a bit of recognition?

Do the forces of darkness even appreciate all the work she puts into her well thought out puns in the heat of battle?

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Ash rolled his now purple eyes. "Yeah? I figured that. You're slumming it with Daybreakers, after all."

"You happen to be a Daybreaker," Galen said, flatly.

He snorted. "You have my soulmate, what am I supposed to be?"

"Smarter," Keller snapped. "And at the moment, quiet."