by Ed Wood » Tue Jun 19, 2001 2:04 am
by karenk » Tue Jun 19, 2001 8:12 am
Same disclaimers as before. This is more like a half chapter. More will be added when I wake up tomorrow 
Chapter 9(A)
“Wow… this place is huge!” the redheaded witch exclaimed the moment she stepped into a luxurious condominium in the best part of Sunnydale. If there was one.
Letting go of her girlfriend’s hand, Willow ran excitedly towards the complex computer set-up in one corner of the main room and started to fiddle.
Tara’s reaction was much more reserved. She tentatively entered the apartment and glanced back at a smiling Alex slouching against the main doorframe.
“What do you think, Tara?”
“It’s nice…”
“It’s more than nice… it’s wow! How fast is this computer, Alex?” Willow asked, without turning her head back.
“The fastest around.” Alex assured Willow, “You like this place, Tara?”
Tara turned back towards Alex, she had been looking at her lover’s intense concentration on the computer screen and the excitement radiating off her.
“It’s nice…” Tara shrugged, she did not know what else to say.
“Glad you think it’s nice,” the immortal teased her ‘daughter’, “because it’s yours.” She threw a set of keys towards Tara, which was caught in reflex by the young woman. Tara was shocked. Whether it was from the fact that she had actually managed to catch the flying set of keys or because said set of keys were to a place that was now hers.
“What?” Both Tara and Willow asked, with the redhead jumping out of her seat and walking towards Tara.
“Your dorm is missing one wall.” Alex pointed towards Tara, “And the two of have been crashing at Buffy’s since the Glory battle, don’t you want your own place? With thick walls?”
“This is great, Alex, but we can’t…”
“Yeah, JorJor, we can’t…”
“Why not?” Alex asked reasonably, “Whether you accept it or believe it, you’re my daughter, Tara. It’s time I… I start taking my responsibilities seriously. And this… this is nothing. Really. Some immortals do not have an investment plan, I do. And I’m worth a lot. Bill Gates-lot. I’m not trying to buy your love, sweet bird. I just want you to be comfortable and safe. This apartment building has great security. Very experienced with ALL types of danger.” The dark woman stressed.
“I may no longer work for the powers, but I will still not always be around to protect you. Like I’m hearing about a surge demon sightings in rural China. If my underlings cannot eradicate the problem, I may have to head there soon.”
“When?” Tara got slightly frantic, she had just got her JorJor back, “You’re coming back, right? You’re not gonna…”
“Shh… Tara, it’s okay. You ARE coming back, right, Alex?” Willow pulled Tara into an embrace.
Alex moved towards the witches, rubbing comfortingly on Tara’s back, “I will come back, Tara. I have every reason to come back… now, not that I don’t trust the Slayer to protect you but, will you please accept this gift?”
Tara nodded reluctantly.
“Great!” Alex’s smile was almost ear-to-ear, “Now, since this isn’t exactly close to the campus, we need to get you two a car as well.”
A car? Tara and Willow mouthed to one another as they watch Alex mumbling to herself over several car models and makes. All the young women could catch were murmurings of “SUV”, “Lexus”, “Mercs”, etc.
TBC
by tommo » Tue Jun 19, 2001 9:10 am
Lovin' the fic.
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
by xita » Tue Jun 19, 2001 5:42 pm
by karenk » Tue Jun 19, 2001 7:19 pm
Same disclaimers as before. Second bit of Chapter 9
Chapter 9(B)
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.” The answer was firm.
Alex’s forehead crinkled to a frown, “Are you really, really sure this is the car you want?”
“Yes.” Tara’s voice was unwavering.
Even Willow nodded, after some initial surprise at her lover’s choice.
“But… wouldn’t you rather have that nice Lexus SUV instead of this used, oh sorry, ‘pre-loved’ car?”
“No.”
“This banged up car? That’s what you want?”
“I… I’ve always wanted one… I think it’s cute.”
“I think it’s cute too.” Willow walked towards Tara and their hands clasped.
“Why don’t I get you the new model?”
“No. I’m happy with this one.”
“Are you sure?” Alex asked again.
“JorJor…” even the sweet-tempered witch was getting exasperated.
The immortal put up her hands, conceding defeat, “Okay, fine. Whatever you want. I’ll go talk to the dealer.”
“Oooo… I think here they come…” Xander had been waiting impatiently for Tara and Willow, and Alex, to show up with their new car purchase. He recognised the faint beginnings of the rumble of Alex’s bike.
Buffy and Anya both ran out of the Magic Box, eager to see what Tara had chosen. Giles finished serving a customer before walking more sedately towards the entrance, all the time keeping an eye out on the remaining customers in the shop.
Alex pulled up on her massive bike that took Xander’s attention for a moment, missing the entry of Willow driving her and Tara’s new old car.
But when the car pulled up and everyone finally realised that it was Willow behind the wheel and Tara next to her, there was silence.
“This?” Anya was incredulous, and more than a little slightly disgusted. She stormed back into the shop.
Xander stood there with his mouth slightly open as Willow and Tara alighted from the car and the redhead locked it up carefully. Alex was standing next to a Slayer whose only reaction was the slight rise of her eyebrows.
“A Beetle?”
“Yes, Xander, it’s a Beetle.” Willow patiently answered.
The young man swung his head towards Alex, “An old Beetle?”
Alex shrugged, “It was Tara’s choice. Willow supported her.” and stalked into the shop, looking non-too pleased.
Tara rushed in behind Alex, leaving Willow, Xander and Buffy on the sidewalk.
“Why not the new Beetle?”
“Xander, this is what Tara wants…”
Tara did not hear anymore as she caught up with Alex. Placing her hand tentatively on Alex’s arm, she fully expected it to be shrugged off.
But Alex stopped and turned.
“Are you mad, JorJor?”
“No, and never with you.”
“You look mad…”
Alex sighed, “Why did you want that car when you could have any you wanted?”
“This is what I want…” Tara insisted. Alex frowned.
“It was what Mum drove…” Tara finally explained, she had thought that maybe Alex would have remembered, “and what you drove when we went to the beach on Sundays.”
Alex’s posture slumped, she had indeed forgotten, she closed her eyes and tried to concentrate. It wasn’t easy having memories stretching back more than 2,500 years, “It was red, wasn’t it?”
Tara nodded and smiled.
“I hated it. It was so small, I was always uncomfortable in it… maybe that’s why I… I didn’t remember. Come here…” Alex opened her arms out to Tara, which was willingly accepted.
“You gonna spray paint it?”
“I’ll ask Willow what colour she likes. I chose the car, only fair I let her choose the colour.”
TBC
by tommo » Tue Jun 19, 2001 8:15 pm
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
by Warduke » Tue Jun 19, 2001 8:19 pm
I swear Karen when you mention a car in the last part, that's what I thought...a Beetle 
by karenk » Wed Jun 20, 2001 4:47 am
.tommo - thanks for your comments.
Ed Wood - err... me thinks I should pass on playing SOF online...
Chapter 10 will be following this and it's the last chapter of this introductory part of the series. Will the entire series be called Alexina? I dunno yet. I'm kinda thinking of maybe using A-Z words for the titles, but maybe not if I can think of a nice 'B' word for the next title.
by karenk » Wed Jun 20, 2001 4:54 am
Same disclaimers as before. Thanks for reading!
Chapter 10
“So… any new news about who’s behind the recent deaths of the couples in the park?” It was just another Scooby meeting after the Magic Box had closed and Anya was busy counting the money. Xander leaned by the counter as he asked Buffy who was sitting with Willow and Tara at the main table. Alex was over at a bookshelf with Giles, both with their heads over a very old looking book.
“Nothing. Even Willy didn’t know… or he isn’t telling.” Buffy was getting more frustrated.
“Did you rough him up?” Willow asked her best friend, knowing that Willy sometimes needed some encouragement.
“Yup. Punched him, I think I broke his nose.” Buffy looked over at Alex, fully prepared to enlist her help, “Alex?”
The immortal and Giles both looked up, “Yes, Buffy?”
“You know anything about the park couple killings?”
Alex shook her head, “Who ever is doing this is eluding even my best demon underlings. They have no idea… which means, it’s big and organised.” The dark woman added as she strolled towards the main table, Giles following behind.
“But also, Buffy, I’ve ordered my underlings to keep a low-profile. I don’t want a repeat of the Malon incident. Some of them are much more dangerous than the Malon…”
“I could use your help, Alex. I am stumped and we’ve staked out the park but the killings just continue in a different part of the park.”
“That’s true. There’s just six of you… and there is always strength in numbers…” Alex nodded in agreement, “Tixon.”
A demon shimmered into form just beside Alex, head bowed. The sudden appearance of the demon stunned the Scooby gang, even Buffy.
“My Lord?”
“Gather a number of our forces and meet here in an hour, we shall assist the Slayer in her patrols tonight. I want whomever responsible for the deaths of those couples in the park stopped.” Alex ordered.
“As you wish, my Lord.” The demon bowed deeply, he straightened up and bowed at Tara, “My Lady.” And with that the demon disappeared again.
Alex smirked at the looks round the room, “That was Tixon, one of my right hand demons.”
“That was a Lenti demon, wasn’t it?” Anya asked, in awe of the appearance of such a legendary demon.
“That’s right, Anya. Have you ever met one of them before?”
“No.” the ex-demon shook her head, “I thought they were a myth…”
“As you might… they were one of the first demon races to join me. Very handy skills they have.”
“I’d say!” Xander quipped.
“Why did he call me ‘Lady’?” Tara’s eyes were wide open.
“Oh that…”
Everyone looked at Alex.
“I’ve acknowledged you in the demon world… everyone knows who you are to me. That means you get the respect, the fear and also unfortunately, the hatred. Not ALL demons work for me, as is quite obvious… but those who don’t, know not to cross me. But, you may become a target… I shall endeavour to ensure that nothing…”
Alex trailed off as Tixon reappeared, “My Lord.”
“What?”
“The situation in China has become dicier… Temia has requested your presence, it is hoped just your appearance alone would scare those Yuan-ti back where they came from without having to completely exterminate them.”
Alex nodded seriously as she pondered.
“You should go.” Tara’s voice was soft but strong, she stood up and walked towards the immortal. Her other ‘mum’, she thought to herself.
The blonde witch swallowed nervously as she waited for Alex’s reaction.
Alex sighed, “You’re right. I should go.”
“I’ll miss you, JorJor.” Tara said, hugging Alex.
“I’ll miss you too, my sweet bird. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
“Not till the situation becomes less dicey.”
“I promise… not till the situation is resolved.” Alex promised.
Tara stepped back from their embrace and walked slowly back to the side of her girlfriend.
“Tixon, while I am gone, you and our numbers will remain here and assist the Slayer in any way possible.” Alex addressed her underling, “Make sure you work with her and everyone here instead of against her. Support her, not hinder her. And above all, protect Tara and her lover. Is that understood?”
“Perfectly, my Lord. Lady Tara and Willow will be under our protection. And we will avail ourselves to the Slayer.”
”Good, Buffy, Giles, this is Tixon. He’ll be your link to my demon force here. You can introduce yourselves after I’m gone. Sooner I go, sooner I’ll return.” Alex pointed the Slayer and her Watcher out to Tixon, “One last thing, Xander…”
“Yup?”
“Do you have a motorbike licence?”
“I do…” Xander was unsure quite where this was going.
“Well… here,” Alex threw a bunch of keys at Xander, who dropped it, eliciting giggles from Willow and later Tara, both of whom remembered Tara’s catch. Xander knelt down to pick up the keys, all the time looking at Alex.
“Keys to my bike. Take it out for a ride while I’m gone, just try to return it to me in roughly the same condition.”
Xander’s eyes bulged out.
“Stay safe, everyone.” Alex waved slightly as she turned and walked out of the shop.
After a few moments of silence, Buffy spoke up, “Hi, Tixon, right?”
“Yes, Slayer.” The Lenti demon bowed respectfully.
“More are coming?” she asked to confirm.
“Yes… to rid of the creatures responsible for the deaths of the couples in the park.”
“Do you know anything more about that?” Giles asked. It had been a very informative few days for the Watcher with Alex, the immortal openly sharing her vast, vast knowledge of the various demon types.
“Some of us have unfortunately arrived just a little too late to stop some of the attacks.”
“Really?” Buffy was very interested, “Tell me more.”
The end. For now. Will be continued in a new story in the series soon. Title unknown.
[This message has been edited by karenk (edited June 20, 2001).]
by Ed Wood » Wed Jun 20, 2001 6:27 am
BTW I think a Bettle is a great choice, but isn't it a little unfair for them to drive an old car while Xan gets a special edition superbike?
by Warduke » Wed Jun 20, 2001 7:31 am
by Arwen » Wed Jun 20, 2001 2:00 pm
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"Back off, polygrip. You think you're bad?
All mean and haunty and picking on poor
pathetic Cordy? Well get ready to haul your
wrinkly translucent ass out of this place,
'cause lady, the bitch is back."
Cordelia - "Room w/a Vu"
by tommo » Wed Jun 20, 2001 2:53 pm
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
by karenk » Wed Jun 20, 2001 7:29 pm
Ed Wood - Alex has only loaned Xander the superbike. It's not his...
tommo - yup, Lady Tara will come into her powers in the next part...
the Beetle car - I didn't even consider any other types of cars. The Beetle suits them just fine, me thinks.
I've put this finished part up on my website. Have a look if you wish here: http://karenk.i8.com/stories/alexina.htm
Or if you wish, here's my other stories - note the resemblence of one particular character http://karenk.i8.com/stories.htm
by Rane » Wed Jun 20, 2001 11:02 pm
by Sparky » Thu Jun 21, 2001 10:50 pm
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-"She's my girl"
-"She's my everything"
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