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#1: Buffy Goes To The Chalet School Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:57 pm

This is just a teeny tiny teaser...

"Really? Are you SURE? Well, with the greatest of respect, your sources have been wrong before... Completely convinced? Thank you..." Rupert Giles put the phone down and frowned. "This is bad," he said to himself. "This is very, very bad."

"What's up, Giles?" Buffy asked, wandering into the Magic Box's back room.

"News of a new Hellmouth."

"Another one? How many demons are there out there these days? Isn't here and in Cleveland enough?"

"Apparently not... this one is, to say the least, somewhat unusual..."

Last edited by James on Wed Mar 17, 2004 6:19 pm; edited 1 time in total

 

#2:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 9:59 pm

James, a teaser just isn't enough! More, please.

 

#3:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:01 pm

a hellmouth at the CS by any chance? what fun! (ok so the words hellmouth and fun don't normally go together, but I think they might do here!) please post more James!

 

#4:  Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:03 pm

*g* Did Liss ever finish her Buffy cross over BTW? *g again goes into lurk mode on this one*

 

#5:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:08 pm

Teasers will never satisfy this rabble, James! Unless you want a hord of chanting CBBers outside your window, post more, please Razz

 

#6:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:14 pm

Can I start chanting anyway? *chant chant chant*

 

#7:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:15 pm

*joins in the chant* Please may we have some more James!

 

#8:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:17 pm

You realise when I run out of inspiration (probably in about 20 minutes) I'm going to feel REALLY guilty with all this pressure on me, right? Anyway, here's a little bit more... I keep getting distracted by the board, sorry!

Willow and Tara were lying in bed when Willow received a phone call from Giles "What? Ummm... yeah, okay. Have you let the others know? Why not?" A puzzled expression crossed her face. "He hung up on me... said we were to go down the Magic Box ASAP, and under no circumstances to tell Xander or Anya. He sounded really worried, as well..."

Tara frowned, "Guess we should check it out, then."

********

Willow and Tara entered the Magic Box to see Giles and Buffy alone. "Where's everybody else?" Willow asked.

"Just the four of us this time, Willow," Giles coughed. "We have something of a problem here. I've had reports that a new Hellmouth has opened."

Willow gasped, "Another one? Isn't here and Cleveland enough?"

Giles rolled his eyes, "Hell hath too much fury to be contained in Sunnydale and Cleveland, apparently. Who would've thought it?"

Buffy glared at him. "Enough with the smart-ass remarks, Giles. Are you going to tell us what's going on?"

Giles looked sheepish. "I suppose I really should. Unfortunately, it's a little bit strange."

Buffy laughed, "After what we've been through, Giles, I think we can all manage 'a little bit strange.'"

Giles looked less sure. "True. However, that was something of an understatement. You see, the Hellmouth has opened in Switzerland... under a popular girls' boarding school. Now, do you see why it's imperative that Xander doesn't get involved?"

Willow and Tara giggled to themselves. The trio of girls nodded, laughing at the thought of their friend around a bevy of schoolgirls.

Giles interrupted the laughter. "As amusing as the idea of Xander amongst a group of teenage girls is, there's a slightly stranger part to this problem. The Hellmouth has opened... In the mid 20th century."

 

#9:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:19 pm

Yay thansk James don't worry we often chant for more but have to wait for more drabble we're just impatient!

 

#10:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:19 pm

James, it's part of our job to make drabble writers feel guilty, and we do it so well. And so often.

 

#11:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:19 pm

Oh crikey! Whatever next???

 

#12:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:21 pm

excellent James. So now, go on.... Wink *restarts chant*

 

#13:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:41 pm

Board's being really slow so this may be it for tonight... more to follow tomorrow!

Willow and Tara gasped. "So... you need a spell?"

Giles smiled, "We do indeed, girls. A remarkably powerful one, I'm afraid. Preferably one that will change our clothes into the right ones for the period, and imbue you three with enough knowledge to pass muster as acceptable schoolgirls when you enrol."

"Enrol?" Buffy cried out.

Giles looked slightly taken aback. "Didn't I mention it? Apparently the mistresses at the school are something of a no-nonsense crowd... I feel that walking up and telling them that they have a marauding horde of monsters below the buildings may not go down too well. It will be much easier for you three girls to join the Sixth Form."

"Easier for who?" Buffy snorted.

"Buffy... he may have a point," Tara replied.

"And hey, I get to see my honey in a cute school uniform!" Willow giggled. Watching Tara smile, the red-haired Wiccan breathed a sigh of relief - obviously she'd once again gotten away with casting a memory spell on her girlfriend to stop her remembering the arguments they'd had about Willow's overuse of magick.

"Ready to go, then?" asked Giles.

Buffy gasped, "Ummm... Giles, we can't just leave!"

"Buffy, I don't think you understand just how urgent this matter is! We have no idea how long it could take us to infiltrate the school - we can't afford to lose any extra time."

"And you don't seem to understand I have responsibilities, Giles. I can't go off without telling Dawn what we're doing."

There was a cough from the other end of the room. "I already know, Buffy. And I'm coming with you."

The Slayer turned, hands on hips, to confront her younger sibling. "Oh no you're not."

"Am."

"Not."

"Am too!"

"Are not, Dawnie! Stay here, and Xander and Anya will look after you.

You'll like that." Dawn scoffed, "Because it's so much fun to get sent to bed at nine o'clock so Xander and Anya can make out all night! I wanna come, Buffy!"

Tara interrupted the siblings' argument. "Honey... I'm sorry, but I don't think the spell will be powerful enough for the five of us. Four is pushing it, to be honest. We need you to help us out, Dawnie. You have to tell Xander and Anya what's happening, and you have to think of a good reason for Xander not to come. Can you do that?"

Dawn shrugged, unwilling to argue with the girl she had come to look on as almost a surrogate mother. "I guess so..."

Willow and Buffy smiled with relief, "Thanks Dawnie!"

"Okay. But guys... take care out there, okay?"

"We will."

 

#14:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:43 pm

Nice try James, but the board's back to speed now! Wink I'm afraid I want more!!

 

#15:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:48 pm

Still seems slow for me! *whistles innocently* Maybe a little bit more in a bit...

 

#16:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:53 pm

*giggles at James' attempts to look innocent*

 

#17:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:54 pm

*continues chanting* I think I'm beyond curious now.

 

#18:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 10:56 pm

*giggles at the thought of Giles trying to explain the hellmouth to Miss Annersley*

 

#19:  Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:00 pm

Just told Darren I was reading Buffy / CS cross over and he went "agghhhh, now your never gonna be of the PC ?" Laughing Do you get the impression I'm a bit of a Buffy fan, really, I wonder what gave you that idea !!! Rolling Eyes More Please.....

 

#20:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:05 pm

Alright, an ultra-short bit to whet your appetites... (and because I wanted to work a CS character in here before going to bed!)

Meanwhile - and, at the same time, half a century earlier - Jack Maynard was sitting in his study at Freudesheim, when he too received a phone call. "Yes? Who? You mean... oh no!"

 

#21:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:07 pm

That's just mean leaving it there!!!!!!! *teeters around cliff edge*

 

#22:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:15 pm

Alright, a TEENY bit more...

Jack hung up, then immediately dialled a new number. "Hilda, I need you to send one of the girls around at once."

**************

Half an hour or so later, a figure left the happy home to return to the school. She shook slightly as she walked, hardly able to believe what the doctor had just told her. To make it worse, he'd impressed on her that she mustn't tell a soul, not even his wife or one of the headmistresses, let alone her friends. How would she cope, being the only one with knowledge this earth-shattering?


(I'm definitely leaving it on a cliff-hanger Razz)

 

#23:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:19 pm

James wrote:
Meanwhile - and, at the same time, half a century earlier
oh dear. am already confuzzled. Confused Confused

 

#24:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:22 pm

Nicci wrote:
James wrote:
Meanwhile - and, at the same time, half a century earlier
oh dear. am already confuzzled. Confused Confused
Heh... okay, not very well written. It's taking place half a century earlier, but since Willow and Tara's spell is about to send the four back in time, they'll end up at this point, more or less. Okay, I need to edit that! I'll do it tomorrow when I'm properly awake...

 

#25:  Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:28 pm

Don't worry James, I understood depends how much Star Trek you watch I think....... "Not that you know I watch it, you know, a lot"............... .......... ........ ...... .... .. . backs out of thread quietly

 

#26:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:30 pm

Scarily, I don't actually watch it at all. I'm obviously just down at their level when it comes to oversimplifying sci-fi concepts... No more parts until tomorrow, speculation on where it goes from here is encouraged Smile

 

#27:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:34 pm

Oh alright, another eensy-weensy bit... (Sorry, not really trying to boost my post count too much, I just keep thinking of small parts to add!)

Dawn sulked as she stormed back home from the Magic Box. She'd put a brave face on things so as not to upset Tara - she hated to see Tara worry, and recently she seemed to have been arguing with Willow a lot - but she was less than happy at being left with Xander and his formerly demonic girlfriend. They probably weren't even around now, she'd have to spend the night at home alone. Unless...

Smiling, the youngster turned away from the path home and headed in a different direction.

 

#28:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:34 pm

James wrote:
Nicci wrote:
James wrote:
Meanwhile - and, at the same time, half a century earlier
oh dear. am already confuzzled. Confused Confused
Heh... okay, not very well written. It's taking place half a century earlier, but since Willow and Tara's spell is about to send the four back in time, they'll end up at this point, more or less. Okay, I need to edit that! I'll do it tomorrow when I'm properly awake...
don't worry James! seeing as I'm the only one confused by it the chances are it's just me. But thanks for the explanation. Wink ETA. just read your latest post James. Uh oh, I smell trouble. BTW in terms of speculation, who says ooaoml for a demon... Laughing Or is this a serious crossover James?

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#29:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:37 pm

Nicci wrote:
James wrote:
Nicci wrote:
James wrote:
Meanwhile - and, at the same time, half a century earlier
oh dear. am already confuzzled. Confused Confused
Heh... okay, not very well written. It's taking place half a century earlier, but since Willow and Tara's spell is about to send the four back in time, they'll end up at this point, more or less. Okay, I need to edit that! I'll do it tomorrow when I'm properly awake...
don't worry James! seeing as I'm the only one confused by it the chances are it's just me. But thanks for the explanation. Wink
That's okay Nicci, I get the feeling once a couple of other people read it, they'll be confused too (or would've been, if not for the somewhat better explanation above...)

 

#30:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:39 pm

oh dear James, I seem to keep posting when you do, and missing your latest post, going back to read it and then missing something else. Maybe we need to desynchronise our postings! *or maybe I just need to speed up and pay attention* Rolling Eyes

 

#31:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:43 pm

Nicci wrote:
oh dear James, I seem to keep posting when you do, and missing your latest post, going back to read it and then missing something else. Maybe we need to desynchronise our postings! *or maybe I just need to speed up and pay attention* Rolling Eyes
I'm going to bed in a minute, so post to your heart's content -) (Admittedly, I ORIGINALLY said I was going to bed any second now about an hour ago in an MSN convo... this site is FAR too distracting! Razz)

 

#32:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:47 pm

oh yes, I know that feeling. I stayed up til 6am yibbling with Vikki once, and kpet saying I was going to bed. NEVER AGAIN! *only remembers feeling very very tired*

 

#33:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:48 pm

I'm currently fighting off the urge to involve either Drina or the Abbey Girls at some point... Must... resist...

 

#34:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:50 pm

still here then?! *chuckle*

 

#35:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:52 pm

Yes! And I REALLY shouldn't be! Justifying it by saying I'm not teaching tomorrow, just doing an investigation with Year 9, and observing Year 8 and 10. Do have Professional Studies at 10 to 9 though, and should try and at least be alert enough to feign awareness of what's going on... Sad

 

#36:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 11:57 pm

Why on earth? If I remember anything of that age, no one ever seemed aware of what was going on anyway!

 

#37:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 12:03 am

Unfortunately, Prof. Studies is run for all the trainee teachers in our school. Meaning it's me and six people who are all organised, to some degree, at least. I hate Prof. Studies Sad

 

#38:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 12:04 am

oh I see. you could always skive!

 

#39:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 12:13 am

Nicci wrote:
oh I see. you could always skive!
Heh, tempting, but I have 100% attendance this term, and I want to TRY and keep it that way! Besides, it'd look weird skiving that and turning up for my year 9 class, and as sad as it is to admit, I really enjoy working with my year 9s. Especially since today, when I was out in the Junior School so I missed their lesson, I popped up afterwards to check with their normal teacher they were okay - he'd been off Friday - and he told me they'd all said to him that Friday's lesson was really great and they'd enjoyed it! Sweet Smile

 

#40:  Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 12:20 am

Can I just interupt to say that I'm liking your drabble James? And Nicci, I was a little bit confused before too, but I don't think I am now.

 

#41:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 12:27 am

at least it wasn't just me being me then! I think its understandable that we'd be slightly confused, afterall, timetravel doesn't happen very often in the CS (well, apart from the occasional visit from Dr Who...) James - you sound like such a lovely teacher!

 

#42:  Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 2:21 am

Oh, prof studies! *goes to be sick in a bucket* Actually, I enjoyed the school led sessions. It was the ones in college that put me to sleep- tho that might have had sommat to do with the 9am start time *doesn't do 9 am* What subject are you doing, James? And where? Donna and I are both NQTs, and Catherine is a PGCEer. Polly and Lisa are old hands though! Wink More of this when you are able. I don't know how you managed so much. I'm sooooo glad I didn't get really into this site until my PGCE was over. Then again, I may have enjoyed the first half of it more with all you wonderful people to keep me company. James- was it the CS that made you want to teach?

 

#43:  Author: Kirsty, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 6:51 am

James, am enjoying this! If we're allowed to make not-so-serious suggestions, I'm seconding Nicci's (?) that OOAOML is a demon - or maybe Joey Twisted Evil Is it time to chant yet? I get mixed-up with the timezones.

 

#44:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 6:55 am

Kirsty wrote:
James, am enjoying this! If we're allowed to make not-so-serious suggestions, I'm seconding Nicci's (?) that OOAOML is a demon - or maybe Joey Twisted Evil Is it time to chant yet? I get mixed-up with the timezones.
Not gonna say whether either is going to happen, but please make all the non-serious suggestions you want - I think this is going to get really silly really quickly -) Lisa, I'm doing secondary maths down at Exeter, and wishing I wasn't...

 

#45:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 1:47 pm

Well, I've never seen Buffy in my life (lack of a television until the age of 20 has this effect. I feel terribly uneducated), but I do know vaguely what it is.....anyway, where was I? Oh yes, now the board is back again, James - MORE PLEASE!!

 

#46:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:00 pm

Like this James. Is Jack going to turn out to be a watcher? If so who has he just spoken to??? (only just caught up!)

 

#47:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:03 pm

What's a watcher? (feel I ought to know these things if this drabble is going to make any sense to me Very Happy )

 

#48:  Author: Liss, Location: Harrow, London PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:11 pm

Well, Abi, it's something along the lines of "a slayer slays and a watcher...watches." Rolling Eyes Sorry, couldn't resist (not original, for anyone who's wondering - off the programme). Watchers are learned creatures (often in tweed) who train the slayer and look up stuff in dusty tomes. Classic watcher line: Giles (a watcher, heading back into the library stacks): Well, I'll be back in the Middle Ages. Jenny (witch-type and IT teacher): Did you ever leave?

 

#49:  Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:12 pm

*agrees with Abi* What are you doing here anyway? Didn't you say you had more Augusta to go up...? Wink Laughing

 

#50:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:13 pm

Confused Thanks Liss! I suppose I kind of should have guessed that Embarassed I'm having an unintelligent day today I think.

 

#51:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 11:42 pm

Awww! Huggles Abi!!!!

 

#52:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 1:14 am

You know, I think it's time we had more of this...

 

#53:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 1:18 am

KB wrote:
You know, I think it's time we had more of this...
I think James has gone home for the weekend, maybe he'll have time to write lots and lots more lovely drabble for us whilst he's there *smiles winningly*

 

#54:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 2:05 am

That doesn't stop me from hoping...

 

#55:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 10:06 am

Abi wrote:
(lack of a television until the age of 20 has this effect. I feel terribly uneducated)
I think you're quite lucky Abi! I'd have perhaps missed out on Friends, ER and the occasional good episode of eastenders, oh yes, and xfiles, but apart from that I don't care much for the tv.

 

#56:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 10:29 am

Have just read this! And want more! I stopped watching Buffy when she went to college but Buffy in the CS world would be so funny!

 

#57:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 10:59 am

*chants loudly for more* megaphone

 

#58:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 11:49 am

*joins Nicci in the chant*

 

#59:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 4:03 am

*adds to chant*

 

#60:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:44 am

*sticks fingers in his ears* Razz No promises, but if I can get a seat on the train on the way down, I'll add to it on my laptop and put it on the board when I get back. Oh, and in response to Carolyn P, if he is, and if I told you, that'd spoil the surprise! Razz

 

#61:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 4:12 pm

This is the first time I've been able to read all of this apart from the little bit that appeared on Yahoo. Thank you James it looks good. Haven't watched Buffy in ages never seem to be around when its on.

 

#62:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 7:28 pm

Back by popular demand Razz Also, will anyone be offended if vampires pop over to England and wipe out most people with any connection to Virgin Trains? Thought I should check no-one worked for them before putting that bit in... sorry, HORRIBLE train journey! Evil or Very Mad


Buffy, Willow, Tara, and Giles came round groggily. Looking at each other, they found that they were clad in clothes which were out of fashion years before any of them - even the former librarian - was born. Buffy's sensible skirt and flat shoes were a far cry from anything she'd have worn to the Bronze, while Giles' check suit caused the girls to laugh uncontrollably as they took stock of their whereabouts. "Alright," said the older man grumpily. "Just remember this is very important. We need to go and get you enrolled in the school - I just hope they're taking entrants at the moment, it's meant to be very popular."

****************

Back in the 21st century, Dawn walked into Spike's crypt. "Hey Spike," she said, startling the bleached blond vampire.

"Nibblet!" he cried, quickly climbing off the floor, where he'd been lying watching Passions, "What are you doing here? Buffy want me to babysit again?"

"Sort of... her and Giles and Willow and Tara have gone somewhere there's a new Hellmouth. Sounds seriously weird..."

*****************

"Now girls," said Giles (back in 1950's Switzerland), "This is a big test. You have to pass as proper schoolgirls of this time when the Headmistress sees you. Can you do it?"

"Rather!" said Buffy, then looked puzzled at the unexpected language.

"Sounds like our spell worked! Topping!" cried Willow. Tara smiled, but avoided saying anything for now - she needed time to get used to the new way of speaking before she opened her mouth.

***********

In her study, Miss Annersley was surprised to receive a telephone call. "Hello? Mr Lannis! Why, it's years since we've heard from you! How is everyone?" There were a few minutes of inconsequential chit chat before Evadne's father got down to business, with a request that surprised Hilda. "Well, we are almost full up at the moment, I'm afraid. Three of them, you say? All in the Sixth. I suppose as it's for you, we could make an exception... yes, that will be quite alright. You say they will visit us today? Well, more notice would have been useful, but if they only found out themselves a few days ago I suppose it can't be helped. Thank you, Mr Lannis."

*************

Later that day, Giles and the three girls were shown into the Head's study. "Welcome," Miss Annersley smiled at the quartet, and shook hands with Giles. "Mr Lannis telephoned me earlier and explained your situation. Normally we don't take new girls of this age, but in this case, I feel we can make an exception."

"Thank you," said Giles, somewhat bewildered - who on earth was Mr Lannis?

"He tells me that you are an Englishman but you have been out in America for some time, and that your stepdaughter and her cousins need somewhere to attend school. I heard of your sad loss - I'm so sorry for you both."

"Thank you," Giles murmured, taken aback by this, and somewhat upset as he thought back to the death of Buffy's mother the previous year.

"Mr Lannis informed me that your nieces are both rather delicate, but I'm sure he's told you about our wonderful Sanitorium up here - rest assured, if there is any problem with their health, they'll be in the best possible hands."

"Oh, most reassuring." By this point, Giles had decided that either the fates were smiling on him for once, or the woman was quite mad. The second alternative might be the most useful, if the three girls were to defend the school from the creatures of the depths.

**************

Back in Sunnydale in the 21st century, Dawn had filled Spike in on the details of the situation. Smiling grimly, the vampire had started to mutter under his breath. "So, she thinks she can kiss me and then travel back in time to avoid the usual morning-after stuff? Not a chance, Slayer..."

"You say something, Spike?"

"Not to worry, lil' bit. Come on... gotta see a man about a job."

***************

In the Chalet School, the three girls had been enrolled, as Buffy Summers, and Tara and Willow Maclay. Miss Annersley was under the impression that Buffy was the Watcher's stepdaughter, and the other two were her cousins, so Giles had stuck to that idea. The Head had seemed puzzled by what she termed 'unusual' names, but after being assured they were real, she sent for three girls to look after the newcomers. Three Sixth-formers quickly came, and curtsied to her as she greeted them, much to the others' surprise.

"Girls, these are Tara and Willow Maclay, and their cousin Buffy Summers. Barbara, Vi, Tara and Willow are in your dormitory, I'd like you two to look after them. Mary-Lou, I know you'll take care of Buffy's needs."

"Yes, Miss Annersley," the three nodded demurely. As they left, Tara dropped a beautiful curtsy, the effect of which was rather spoilt as it was followed by Willow and Buffy's bizarre attempts at bobs. Giles just managed to stifle his laughter, before he remembered that he should be suitably saddened at the loss of his 'daughter' for a little while.

At that point, the telephone rang. The Watcher was about to say his farewells and slip away when the Head caught his eye and motioned to him to stay for a moment. She answered the 'phone and made a couple of comments before hanging up, then turned to him. "That was Mrs Maynard, who lives next door to the school. She's an old friend of Mr Lannis' daughter, and would love to hear all the news. She tells me that you must go to tea there straight away - proper English tea, you know! Not to be missed," Hilda smiled.

"Well..." Giles frantically tried to think of an excuse, but could find none.

*****************

 

#63:  Author: Guest,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:49 pm

Not content with someone here introducing me to the incomarable Augusta, causing me to remember books I read in ages past and how HAVE to read again, I now have to borrow some videos of Buffy from more up to date colleagues. 24 hours is not enough time in a day. Even without knowing Buffy, I'm following this James and enjoying it - I have a strong sci-fi background and have no problems with time travel. Laughing *thinks, if I could get hold of a time travel spell, I could fit everything in. hmmmmm*

 

#64:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:50 pm

Above was me. Could have sworn I logged in but ..... must have had a senior moment, sorry.

 

#65:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:55 pm

I want to know more...

 

#66:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 9:43 pm

James please may we have some more!

 

#67:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 9:49 pm

Chloë wrote:
James please may we have some more!
Patience, child! Razz *runs and hides from Chloe*

 

#68:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 9:52 pm

I'm sorry James what was that word i don't undersatnd it ? Wink *sits down to start the chant whilst holding a pillow ready to throw at James*

 

#69:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:22 pm

*thinks James is being very cheeky!!* Good story though!

 

#70:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 2:29 am

*chanting, chanting and chanting* Get on with it James!!!!!! I want more. *g*

 

#71:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 7:41 am

Buffy and Mary Lou? That's going to be an interesting confrontation! And can Giles get lost between the school and Freudesheim?

 

#72:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:28 am

Ohhhh this is interesting, shame Buffy's language is dated her hilarious one liners would have been such a shock to Mary-Lou!

 

#73:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 12:17 pm

Oh well, she might have a few lapses...we can always hope! *chants loudly and un-ignorably at James*

 

#74:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 5:09 pm

Buffy and OOAOML? That's an explosive combination! I love Tara and her perfect curtsey, she would be able to do that :-DSpike's muttered comments ROFL So what about Mr Lannis? Does he really know who the girls are or will 3 other new girls turn up shortly?James?More please....

 

#75:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:05 pm

James, we're waitig for the next episode.

 

#76:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:07 pm

absolutely brilliant James. Poor Giles, heading over to Joey. Wonder what jo will make of him.Mary-Lou and Buffy Shocked *forsees sparks*Personally, I really want to see ML kick some vampire ass.*chants long and loud*

 

#77:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:28 pm

Just a bit more for tonight...

Spike burst into Rack's magical hideout in Sunnydale, taking the dark wizard by surprise, and effortlessly threw him over a table."You owe me a favour. Time to pay the piper, sonny."

"Hey man... long time no see. No need to be so violent, either..."

"No time for talk, time to do. Me and the little bit have got places to be."

****************

"Buffy?" Mary-Lou queried. "Jolly unusual name! I rather like it, though."

"Thanks," grunted the Slayer.

"Come on, we'd best get moving. The Abbess is a poppet, but she does expect you to do everything tout suite, as it were! By the way, they told you about the three languages, I suppose?"The three girls looked puzzled, and mutely shook their heads.

Mary-Lou groaned. "Doesn't ANYONE read the prospectus? Oh well... we speak English, German, and French, turn and turn about, for two days a week each. Sundays, you can use any language - it sounds like a regular tower of Babel at times, I can tell you! Today's English day, luckily for you."

Willow gasped. "But I can barely speak any French or German!"

Babs grinned, "Not to worry - you'll soon pick it up. My German was non-existent when I first got here, but everyone helps out, and you learn amazingly fast. It's stupendous when you can speak all these languages near enough fluently, as well!"

Vi nodded in agreement. "Oh well," Buffy sighed. "We knew there'd be differences here, just not how many."

**************

Giles finally reached Freudesheim, following Miss Annersley's directions, having decided that vanishing down the Platz would have look too suspicious. He frantically racked his brains whilst trying to think of something non-committal to say about the mysterious Mr Lannis, and was so busy concentrating that he didn't notice a man in his thirties slip out of the house.

"Shhhh!" The man hissed. "Rupert Giles?"Giles nodded dumbly."Jack Maynard." The doctor extended his hand Rupert shook it. "Sorry about all the cloak and dagger stuff, rather a bind at the moment though. My wife and the others know nothing about our mission."

"Our mission?" Giles queried.

"Of course... you mean Lannis didn't tell you I'm another watcher?"

"Ummm... no."

"Jolly bad show. Ah well, I take it things were difficult to arrange."

 

#78:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:32 pm

Jack as a Watcher? Shocked um, can I be a slayer then.... Wink

 

#79:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:32 pm

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..... MORE please? You can't just leave it there!

 

#80:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:34 pm

Interesting, so I was right about Jack, but there is a mystery about Lannis.Hope for more soon.

 

#81:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:40 pm

Jack the Watcher? Wonderful. Does that mean Mr Lannis is too or is he someone else...If I were Dawn I would have hit Spike for calling me Little Bit all the time, although I suppose hitting a vampire isn't very intelligent.Looking forward to Buffy's attempts at French and German!

 

#82:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:39 am

*chants at James for more!!!*

 

#83:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:45 am

*Lines up with Vikki to chant*

 

#84:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 9:04 am

Can't wait for more of this! If Jack's a wathcher then does that mean that there's another slayer around Question More soon please Very Happy

 

#85:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:12 am

So who might be the slayer? Jo, perhaps? Or Madge? Or will it be one of the Maynard kids?

 

#86:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 3:01 pm

How about OOAOML as a slayer? That'd make me laugh Very Happy

 

#87:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 5:08 pm

Perhaps James would be kind enough to elucidate the mystery for us.

 

#88:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:16 pm

*looks meaningfully at James*

 

#89:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:51 pm

James, don't forget t poost some more of this will you, very very soon or the vengence demons will be after you.

 

#90:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:15 pm

Sarah_K wrote:
How about OOAOML as a slayer? That'd make me laugh Very Happy
That would be very funny. I can imagine her and Buffy taking ages to realise what the other person was! Laughing

 

#91:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 9:21 pm

*joins the chant*

 

#92:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 9:51 pm

*Adds Guitar to Chant*

 

#93:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 9:56 pm

oooh, a musical chant... piano drummer Trumpet

 

#94:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:40 pm

Musical chants are good, because people play loud enough to drown out bad singing!

 

#95:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:44 pm

But maybe we will end up having to sing everything.*remembers too many Buffy episodes obviously*

 

#96:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:57 pm

Hmm, do we want to hear people sing? Particularly those with colds...

 

#97:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:59 pm

*personally can't sing for toffee* ...as those sitting next to me during 'For she's a jolly good fellow' at TG no doubt already know!

 

#98:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:03 pm

I can't sing at the moment as I have a blocked nose and two blocked ears!

 

#99:  Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 2:06 am

Thanks James, I'm enjoying this, though maybe it would be a little less confusing if I were a Buffy watcher, so frustrating when nearly everyone else understands and I don't.Love to see more soon

 

#100:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:43 am

You're not the only one, Ellie. I've never watched a whole episode of Buffy in my life. Just try to go along with it and ask questions if you get confused.

 

#101:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 1:53 pm

Same here, Ellie - I've never seen Buffy in my life! But hey - who cares! Laughing *joins the chanters*

 

#102:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 4:04 pm

Joins the chanters but as now have bunged up nose and the beginnings of a sore throat keeps well away fron all te others

 

#103:  Author: Alex, Location: Manchester, UK PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 5:33 pm

This is really good, James. I miss there being no Buffy on tv these days. More!

 

#104:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 5:52 pm

Appearing in a heap about a hundred metres from the school - luckily not within sight of anyone - Spike and Dawn pulled themselves to their feet.

"Sodding useless wizard," the vampire moaned, "I'll wring his bloody neck when we get back there."

Dawn gasped. "Spike, it's sunlight. And you're not... y'know, burning."

Spike grinned, and showed Dawn a ring. "The Gem of Amara."

Her eyes widened. "So you're invincible?"

He smiled broadly. "Oh yeah, nibblet. Big Bad's gonna have some fun this time."

"I thought Angel destroyed the ring?"

"So did Deadhead. Let's just say I got some friends in high places... And even more in LOW places."

Dawn pestered him to give her more details, but he refused to be drawn any further on the subject, especially since at that point, an attractive, fairly young-looking woman came into view, and walked rapidly towards them as soon as she noticed them.

"Guten Tag!" she said, with a strong British accent.

Spike grimaced inwardly. "Sorry love, don't speak..."

Dawn kicked him slightly before he finished the sentence, judging the newcomer to be one who probably wouldn't appreciate a comment by Spike about the German language.

"Oh, you're English!" she beamed. "So am I. I'm Miss Ferrars... were you headed over to the school?"

Spike smiled broadly. "As a matter of fact, we were. I was hoping I could enrol my young sister here."

Miss Ferrars looked with interest at Spike. She was far too well-mannered to comment on his bizarrely coloured hair, or the strange clothes the pair were wearing, but she wanted to know more about the handsome stranger.

"Well, we are quite full at the moment, I'm afraid..."Spike looked at the mistress sadly."... but I know we've just accepted three new girls, so perhaps there is room for one more. Would you like to come and see Miss Annersley, our headmistress?"

Spike and Dawn exchanged meaningful glances when she mentioned the other three girls, and nodded in agreement to her suggestion.

 

#105:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 6:01 pm

Hmmmm, and the plot thickens.Kathie and Spike Shocked

 

#106:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 6:20 pm

Check out cool new poll - thanks to Pim for telling me how to get it up!

 

#107:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 6:50 pm

Ohhhh Kathie and Spike hey, that could be interesting! Wonders how Buffy will react to that!

 

#108:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 6:52 pm

James wrote:
Check out cool new poll - thanks to Pim for telling me how to get it up!
Yeh but Carolyn told me how to do it in the first instance, *sends all credit to Carolyn*

 

#109:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 6:53 pm

pim wrote:
James wrote:
Check out cool new poll - thanks to Pim for telling me how to get it up!
Yeh but Carolyn told me how to do it in the first instance, *sends all credit to Carolyn*
Okay, thanks to Carolyn as well then Smile

 

#110:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 7:21 pm

*clears throat and starts to chant*

 

#111:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 9:52 pm

James wrote:
pim wrote:
James wrote:
Check out cool new poll - thanks to Pim for telling me how to get it up!
Yeh but Carolyn told me how to do it in the first instance, *sends all credit to Carolyn*
Okay, thanks to Carolyn as well then Smile
Embarassed How nice of you both. Embarassed

 

#112:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 9:53 pm

*joins in chant*

 

#113:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:11 pm

I now have some Buffy videos to watch - when I have time! Keep going James, we all want more!

 

#114:  Author: Katarzyna, Location: North West England PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:17 pm

Chanting wilding in a sort of biazarre buffy the cheerleader (well possibly more like Dawn the cheerleader really!!)Have been missing Buffy since it finished (sorry just can't get into Angel as well)How long do we have to wait for the next bit?????

 

#115:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:29 am

But Kat, didn't you like Buffy's attempts at cheerleading...I love the idea of Spike and Kathie *giggles slightly* looks like Kathie's my form teacher at the moment anyway :-DWhy do I not think Buffy's going to like Dawn turning up...

 

#116:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:34 am

No Buffy will not like that

 

#117:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:14 am

*chants loudly at James*

 

#118:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 6:26 am

*joins in Vikki's chant*

 

#119:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:25 am

*Adds a descant*

 

#120:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:48 am

Ooh, pretty!

 

#121:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:09 pm

*does bagpipe impression to add to the chanting (drone, you know)*

 

#122:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:05 pm

*Joins the chant, bringing along earplugs for everyone involved Wink *

 

#123:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:09 pm

Can't hold the descant any longer, I'm not a natural soprano! Trumpet

 

#124:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:17 pm

*takes over on the descant cos she IS a natural soprano*

 

#125:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 8:53 pm

Thank you Xanthe - I'm nearer the Contralto end myself and descants hurt! *continues to Trumpet and adds a drummer for good measure

 

#126:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:22 pm

You're welcome, but Janes REALLY doesn't seem to be getting the hint... *sigh*

 

#127:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:26 pm

Perhaps if we sing even louder, Xanthe?

 

#128:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:26 pm

Hmmm. I told him earlier to get on with it (in the nicest way possible of course )). Obviously he wasn't paying attention and had his earplugs in again.*chants very loudly indeed*

 

#129:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:31 pm

*obligingly increases the volume of her chant*

 

#130:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:53 pm

megaphone Perhaps that will work!

 

#131:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:57 pm

I'm writing my lesson plan for tomorrow - it's important!*Ignores any suggestions that as it's important, doing it earlier than the night before might have been a good idea**

 

#132:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 10:04 pm

So is giving us more story when we want it!

 

#133:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 9:03 pm

Youngsters today have no sense of priorities!!

 

#134:  Author: Kathryn, Location: Kyabram (north of Melb) PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 1:42 am

James wrote:
I'm writing my lesson plan for tomorrow - it's important!
Do they get any easier?! Just written one, with no class to give it to, as it an assessment peice so they can see how well we write them.*gnashing teeth* stupid assessment tasks!

 

#135:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:52 pm

When you have a job in a school, James, you won't need them after a while.

 

#136:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:14 pm

Don't bother about work, James! Just write more drabble.................................................please?

 

#137:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:24 pm

where does someone who doesn't have a television find out about Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

 

#138:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:25 pm

Ask their friends.....that's what I did!

 

#139:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 4:25 pm

Thank you, Abi. I shall do so.

 

#140:  Author: Kathy_S, Location: midwestern US PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 11:29 pm

I suspect I also need some quick lessons on Buffy et al. to understand the interactions between these characters. Anyone willing to post a brief who's who? Or recommend a web site?

 

#141:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:47 am

If you want a good site to have a look at try Buffy Guide which has character bios and episode guides etc. (click on Players on the top bar to get at character info which should give you a brief into to the main characters.)Any specific questions then just ask Very Happy

 

#142:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 9:24 am

Thanks Sarah!For those of you catching up with Buffy via that site, this drabble is set pretty much immediately after Once More With Feeling (episode 7 of season 6)More to come today? Maybe...

 

#143:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:35 am

grargh! I thought you'd posted some more!!!!!!!

 

#144:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:38 pm

What, just because my name appeared as last poster in this thread?Sorry...

 

#145:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:57 pm

You might just end up that way, when the seasoned drabble hunters get hold of you.

 

#146:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:15 pm

*pokes James* We want more drabble!

 

#147:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:17 pm

Chloe, how many times must I tell you? Don't poke people where you can be seen. You need to up your sneakiness quotient.

 

#148:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 3:55 pm

*pokes chloe back*Maybe if you ask nicely, Chloe! Razz

 

#149:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 6:39 pm

Get on with it James! More, more, more. Please? Please? Please? Please?See, I asked nicely, now where's the halo smiley when you need one Very Happy

 

#150:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:13 pm

Maybe I want Chloë to ask nicely, not you! Razz(Or maybe I have a comatose plot bunny and am rapidly running out of excuses...)

 

#151:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:40 pm

Just a few short bits to keep you all going...

****************

What went on behind those closed doors we will never know. However, when Spike - or William, as he had introduced himself to the two mistresses - left, Dawn was enrolled as a pupil. The school was almost full, but Miss Ferrars had won the day, pleading for the girl to be accepted after hearing of the tragic loss of their mother.

****************

Giles was bewildered as he left Freudesheim. For one thing, Maynard seemed to be in the dark as to their real origins. He had wanted to explain to the doctor that they came from the future, but was worried that even a fellow Watcher may, in these unenlightened times, have been unable to accept that knowledge.

****************

Jo Scott was sent for by Miss Annersley, and took Dawn off to teach her the school's ways. Dawn's eyes, too, had widened as Jo dropped the curtsey, but she had managed a reasonable enough attempt of her own, certainly more graceful than her sister or Willow's. As the girls left, Miss Annersley received a telephone call from Jo Maynard.

**************

As the older girls made their way down to Mittagessen, Mary-Lou noticed a funny look cross Buffy's face."Are you alright?" she inquired, wondering if she'd have a chance to help out yet another new girl with a problem which seemed insurmountable to all others until she was let loose on it. If there was anything wrong, though, it was strange that the Head hadn't immediately confided all of Buffy's secrets to her.

"What? Oh, sorry... I just saw someone who reminded me of my... someone back home."

Last edited by James on Wed Mar 24, 2004 6:19 pm; edited 1 time in total

 

#152:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 8:09 pm

James thanks...although that leaves as many Q as before.

 

#153:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 8:10 pm

There'll always be questions left, Carolyn Razz

 

#154:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 9:27 pm

And when Buffy realises that she really DOES recognise Dawn...*sits back and waits for the fireworks*

 

#155:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 9:33 pm

*starts to chant*c'mon....

 

#156:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 10:40 pm

*joins Xan's chant*

 

#157:  Author: Rosie, Location: Huntingdonshire/Bangor PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:04 pm

*giggles over ML's thoughts!**joins in chant, slightly sleepily...*

 

#158:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:24 pm

Love ML's thoughts about Dawn's secrets!Shame this isn't set earlier, I'd have loved to see a younger Mary-Lou complete with kenswiggies (however you spell that!!) kicking some demon ass. *voted for Mary-Lou*

 

#159:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:19 am

Chant, chant, chant, chant, chant.More, more, more, more, more, more, more, more.C'mon James, I wanna know more! *stamps foot and sulks*

 

#160:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 6:16 am

So OOAO should be told everyone's secrets, should she? ROFL

 

#161:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 3:39 pm

*whines* Ja-a-a-a-a-a-a-ames! Ple-e-e-ea-a-a-ase post more!

 

#162:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:32 pm

James wrote:
Maybe I want Chloë to ask nicely, not you! Razz
OK OK James please may we have some more drabble *requests in politest manner that has ever been heard from me*

 

#163:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:48 pm

So Jack is a watcher but from his own time and with no knowledge of the future?Waiting patiently for Buffy to tangle with ML

 

#164:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 7:49 pm

A further polite request for more drabble.

 

#165:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 9:22 pm

*clears throat* any chance of some more of this?

 

#166:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:24 pm

Chloë wrote:
James please may we have some more drabble *requests in politest manner that has ever been heard from me*
*shocked into momentary silence by Chloe's politeness*

 

#167:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:39 pm

[quote="KB"]
Chloë wrote:
*shocked into momentary silence by Chloe's politeness*
say that again and I will be forced to torture you horribly... it's a big sister thing...

 

#168:  Author: KB, Location: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:50 pm

Sorry, I can't say it again. Still shocked on this thread.

 

#169:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:54 pm

poke Jameswe want more! please!

 

#170:  Author: Mandy, Location: Derry, N.Ireland PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 2:32 pm

you can go on now James, whenever you're ready please.

 

#171:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 2:36 pm

I asked nicely and it didn't work! Why can't we have any more of the drabble?

 

#172:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 5:51 pm

Sorry Chloe...Guys, feel free to chant away, but I'm guessing it won't be updated until Friday - hideous amount of paperwork to do!Sorry again

 

#173:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:43 pm

*sits down to sulk and wait*

 

#174:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 8:08 pm

Move over, Chloë. I'm waiting with you. I didn't watch those Buffy videos for nothing!

 

#175:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 8:10 pm

Oi, budge up you two and make room for a little one!Must remember to ask my parents about this whole Buffy thing, I gave up on it after the first couple of series but they're fanatics Confused

 

#176:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 9:22 pm

Thanks for the little bits James, have only just caught up completely with this!

 

#177:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 6:18 pm

What do people want to see happen next? I may - no promises! - be able to get a little done later on tonight, paperwork's going better than I expected. (Actually, I think I've just forgotten about most of it, but that's good enough for me) Anyway, kinda stuck for inspiration, so suggestions most welcome Smile Edit: Oops, written less than I thought I had... there's something to come, following on from that last phone call. Other suggestions still very welcome, though! Smile

 

#178:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 6:20 pm

How about the girls in the school? *can't think of much but wants more drabble*

 

#179:  Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 6:45 pm

I'd be interested in finding out about the watcher mystery. It would also bve fun to discover how the girls cope in school, and to see Buffy's reaction to Dawn. Oh, and is there another slayer around?

 

#180:  Author: Alex, Location: Manchester, UK PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 8:49 pm

Hell mouth under Freudesheim? Amazing events unfolding and Joey announcing "I should get at least one book out of this."

 

#181:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 8:53 pm

Alex wrote:
Hell mouth under Freudesheim? Amazing events unfolding and Joey announcing "I should get at least one book out of this."
lol Alex. Don't forget Len meeting Buffy, Willow and co and saying, "I say, what unusual names, Mamma will be all over them. Mamma? Oh, she's Josephine Bettany, I'm sure you've heard of her"

 

#182:  Author: Rachael,  PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 2:32 pm

James, Just caught up with this and it's superb but I can't help noticing that you are not posting as often or as prolifically as is required!! Personally I'd like to see (lots Wink ) more of Spike (phwoarr, even if his hair is bleached) so please don't send him away now that he's dropped off Dawnie *beseeching* Bring on Friday!! (Oh and did anyone else mentally picture Xan & Chloe as Buffy & Dawn back there with the sibling exchange? Wink )

 

#183:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 3:54 pm

Well, now you mention it, I didn't, but that's because I've never seen the programme. James, Rachael is right, you're just not posting enough. Nowadays, the white man's burden is the numbers of enthusiastic drabble readers clamouring for more.

 

#184:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 5:43 pm

Just a couple of lines, to tide you over. And hopefully to spare any anxiety about Spike disappearing -)

Miss Ferrars raced after Spike, glad to have the excuse to catch the fine-looking blonde again. "Mr Broad!"

Spike turned, nervous. "Yes ma'am?"

"Our oldest old girl, Mrs Maynard - the authoress Josephine M. Bettany - just telephoned. When she heard of your sad circumstances, she insisted you go round for English tea."

"Well..."

"You must meet her! She's one of the foundation stones of the school, and she'll be sure to keep an eye on Dawn for you. She's in and out all of the time, everyone loves to see Joey. Her eldest girls - triplets, would you believe? - are in my form, along with Dawn. Come along, I'll take you to Freudesheim.”

 

#185:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 5:53 pm

Rachael wrote:
(Oh and did anyone else mentally picture Xan & Chloe as Buffy & Dawn back there with the sibling exchange? Wink )
Er... no! Thank you James looknig forward to the next bit!

 

#186:  Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:11 pm

Now have the picture of Chloë and Xan on the website replaced in my mind by this alternative!

 

#187:  Author: Rachael,  PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 10:15 am

Thanks for that snippet James!! *mighty relieved that Spike's still there Wink *

 

#188:  Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 10:23 am

Rachael wrote:
(Oh and did anyone else mentally picture Xan & Chloe as Buffy & Dawn back there with the sibling exchange? Wink )
*snickering* um, no... *still snickering*Rachael, you have seen both of us... I knew you had a good imagination but really Shocked

 

#189:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 12:10 pm

James, do you call that a real post? It's getting really interesting, so please let us have some more.

 

#190:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 3:00 pm

Thank you James. Liked the bits posted but would like more soon (it is Friday now). Spike and Jo's teaparty shoud be fun.

 

#191:  Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 4:01 pm

Yes, it is Friday James, I do hope that last post was as well as, not instead of

 

#192:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 9:19 pm

*giggling at the thought of Chloë and Xan as Buffy and Dawn!* *looks for the next bit of drabble*

 

#193:  Author: Rachel, Location: West Coast of Scotland PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 9:44 pm

Just read the whole thread in one sitting. Having never seen a single bit of Buffy, I have no idea how accurately the characters are being portrayed - but I don't actually care. C'mon James! You know you have to write some more or we are going to have to gang up on you and then I will poke you with the blunt poky thing that my bunny felt the effects of several times last night! Get posting!

 

#194:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2004 11:31 pm

oh dear, Giles, Spike and Joey having tea - no sorry, English tea together. I don't know who to feel most sorry for... Please continue James, the others are quite correct and you are not posting half as much as is necessary to keep our chanting at bay!

 

#195:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2004 12:13 pm

James please may we have some more!

 

#196:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2004 4:16 pm

Beginning to feel sorry for James does he know what he's started?

 

#197:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Mar 28, 2004 11:01 am

Jennie, I'm beginning to realise, and it's scary! 3,000 word assignment to do by Friday, don't expect much - if any - until the weekend, sorry. Sad

 

#198:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sun Mar 28, 2004 1:26 pm

Now you know what it feels like, James. Scary, isn't it? It just means that you're a fully-fledged drabble writer now, you know, like getting through the early stages of measles.

 

#199:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:11 pm

Just reminding James that another episode of his drabble is due.

 

#200:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:57 pm

Just discovered this and its fabulous!!! I'm a huge Buffy fan and I miss it so much, (and I love Angel to) I hope you get your essay finished and answer some of these questions!!! *Intrigued*

 

#201:  Author: jackie green, Location: Rotherham PostPosted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:04 pm

I just want it finishing, I haven't the patience to read things in 'bits' in case they dont get finished (reference liss' buffy x-over) I saw the title and got excited, i adore buffy and angel. so James, you may have a little longer to finish your important work, then we all want you to spend your easter vacation finishing this, ok? Laughing

 

#202:  Author: Mora, Location: Lancaster PostPosted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:35 pm

Please please write some more James. I just read this too and I love it.

 

#203:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2004 4:18 pm

See, James, we never give up.

 

#204:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:17 pm

JAMES there's still no more Sad (that's a hint Wink )

 

#205:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:30 pm

If you all wanna club together and buy me a replacement laptop, then I'll get moving! Otherwise, gonna be struggling! Evil or Very Mad Edit: Sorry, that might have sounded a little bit annoyed... not meant to, just angry at my computer for not being able to cope with a little bit of Lucozade... useless heap of junk!

 

#206:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:43 pm

Awwww poor you! Computers are evil and nasty ours was off line for no reason and doesn't awnt to behgave so i understand and will be good and not pester for more story yet! *sits down to be here for the next bit of installment whenever possible*

 

#207:  Author: Ciorstaidh, Location: London PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:07 pm

oh, James, you poor thing! Laptops should definitely be able to cope with a little (a lot) of Lucozade! You could always do what I did... type most of the story in advance and post as necessary...... (off to post again on Len before going home)

 

#208:  Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:37 pm

ahhh, havn't read for weeks and was hoping for lots more story, but no, alas, I was hoping ................so so hoping for more......James can you not write on another PC or go to the Library, clutching at straws here. Really really miss Buffy..... Angels not the same anymore with no Cordy and well.....I want more Buffy Crying or Very sad

Last edited by Kathye on Mon Apr 19, 2004 12:35 pm; edited 1 time in total

 

#209:  Author: Liss, Location: Harrow, London PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:48 pm

Just caught up on this, James, and waiting for more...

 

#210:  Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 4:52 pm

Liss wrote:
Just caught up on this, James, and waiting for more...
Why don't you finish your version Liss !!! Twisted Evil

 

#211:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:37 pm

Kathye wrote:
Liss wrote:
Just caught up on this, James, and waiting for more...
Why don't you finish your version Liss !!! Twisted Evil
*seconds that emotion!*As for why I don't do it on another PC, I've got limited time on my dad's PC and in the library, and I'm using all that for my assignment. Once the assignment's done (hopefully sooner rather than later, I'm starting to get quite fast, in a 'never mind the quality, feel the width!' sort of way...) I'll get some more drabble written. If anyone wants to speculate on what they think will happen next, feel free - I'll be impressed if anyone gets any of my surprises before they happen -)

 

#212:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2004 7:05 pm

Never mind, James, we'll wait.

 

#213:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 5:49 pm

Just an ickle bit to keep you going...

A few minutes later, the two were at the door of the Maynards’ home, where Joey welcomed them enthusiastically. “Kathie, how nice to see you! And who might this be?”

“Mr Broad. His young sister has just enrolled at the school.”

“Please, call me William.” Spike smiled charmingly, and Joey’s heart melted. This young man looked rather too old to adopt, but he was clearly in need of a mother figure.

“Delighted to meet you, Mr Broad. It’s rather strange – another man who’d just enrolled three girls was meant to be coming for tea, but as soon as he turned up my husband spirited him away – I gather he was very interested in the Sanitorium. Still, it means there’s plenty here for the three of us. Please, come in.”

 

#214:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:34 pm

In need of a Mother figure? Anyone else remember what Spike nearly did to his reall Mother? Confused Nice to see more James! Two buffy/CS drabbles at once is terrific!

 

#215:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:57 pm

Ummm... I remember what he DID do, that's bad enough! Although possibly tempting... Twisted Evil

 

#216:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 9:15 pm

Oh dear, I'm sorry I brought it up now!

 

#217:  Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 9:38 pm

Would anyone care to say what Spike did to his real mother? Worrying on behalf of Joey

 

#218:  Author: Donna, Location: Liverpool PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 10:45 pm

*giggling at the thought of Spike treating Joey in the same way as his mother*

SPOILER for series 7 of Buffy

Ellie, Spike turned his mother into a vampire and then was forced to stake her when she turned very nasty. I have vague memories of her coming on to him as well, but I may be getting that mixed up with something else! Going to be awkward now and post the list of who's who for those people who don't want to have to check another website.

Buffy - The Vampire Slayer - does exactly what it says on the tin! She has saved the world - a lot. She also died not long before this story is set, but was brought back by her friends.
Giles - her Watcher - he has responsibility for training the slayer, comes from a whole Council of Watchers, some of whom do research and others are posted to watch over either the current slayer or possible future slayers.
Dawn - Buffy's sister - who didn't actually exist until series 5 when it turned out she was a mystical key thingy who had been placed in Buffy's protection. memories were altered etc and Dawn is now seen as 'real', even though the gang know she's not.
Willow - Buffy's best friend, computer whiz and kick-ass Wicca. Becoming too dependent on magic at this point in the series.
Tara - Willow's girlfriend and also a pretty powerful wicca. Doesn't like Willow using so much magic.
Spike - ahhh, Spike! Bleached blonde, punk vampire. Was one of the big bads of season 2, but during season 4 he was effectively neutralised by a chip in his brain which didn't let him bite anyone. Is now a vaguely tolerated member of the gang, and in love with Buffy (and beloved of many females throughout the world!).
Xander - Buffy's other best friend. Normally the comedy element of the gang - no special powers or anything, but pretty important as the 'heart' of the gang.
Anya - Xander's girlfriend/fiancee. Ex vengeance demon, now human and obsessed with money and sex with Xander. Works in/is a partner in Giles' magic shop in Sunnydale.
Angel - the love of Buffy's life and the vampire with a soul (vampires lose their soul when they are sired which is why they can be so evil!). Left Buffy at the end of season 3 to go and fight evil in LA.

is it perhaps obvious that I love Buffy?! Very Happy btw, MOREplease James!

 

#219:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Fri Apr 16, 2004 10:50 pm

that's a pretty comprehensive guide Donna, of the basics anyway. I've never seen the actual episode with Spike and his mum sadly, only read about it Sad perils of not having a TV at Uni.

 

#220:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:18 am

Fantastic guide, Donna - thanks! And you were right about the bit you thought you might be getting confused with something else. (Avoiding spoilers nicely here, since I can't be bothered putting spoiler space in!)

 

#221:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:53 am

James, it was disappointing to see that you had posted, but not more story. How's your laptop now?

 

#222:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:05 am

My dad's just about to pick up the new laptop, I'll post telling people how awesome it is (hopefully!) when he gets back this afternoon. More story soon - watching OMWF to get me in the mood! But first, as a companion to Donna's great guides, just a few more pointers about the characters. These might sorta show where my sympathies lie and possibly give a couple of hints as to what happens later in the story...

Okay, at this point (immediately post-Once More With Feeling), major plotlines are as follows:
Buffy and Spike have just kissed for the first time. (Ignoring one instance when they were both under a spell.) He's had a crush on her since mid-season 5, which disgusted her until she needed him to protect Dawn, at which point she immediately decided to start talking to him again.

Buffy has just revealed to her friends, whilst under the influence of a demon, that they pulled her out of heaven. (And, without wanting to digress, this is THE most unbelievable thing in Buffy history. Vampires, I can deal with. Werewolves? No problem. Anya finding Xander attractive? Pushing it, but still okay-ish. Buffy getting into heaven?!? Yeah, RIGHT.)

Buffy is fed up with life, and Spike saved her from dying at the hands of the aforementioned demon. (She was under a spell to dance until she burnt, he caught her, stopped her, and sang an awesome ballad, capped by Dawn repeating Buffy's words to her at the end of season 5 - "The hardest thing in this world is to live in it." This was SERIOUSLY awesome, far more so than I can ever do justice to.)

Tara has pointed out to Willow that she's using too much magick, leading to a fight. Willow reacted by casting a spell to make Tara forget about the fight, which worked fine until Dawn mentioned it and Tara realised what had happened. At this point in the series, Tara is about to break things off with Willow. (But in the drabble, Willow's just cast another forgetfulness spell.)

Giles has realised that Buffy relies on him too much and can never truly take responsibility for herself, so is about to return to England. Going off on a tangent, Tara and Giles' duet in Once More With Feeling linking these two plotlines is possibly the best song of the last 5 years, and I urge you all to stop reading this and beg, steal, or borrow a copy of the DVD, video, or CD so you can hear it.

Xander and Anya are engaged to be married. Dawn is turning into a kleptomaniac, since Buffy's too involved in herself to actually be interested in the only family member she ever sees, and obviously can't comprehend that their mother's death, followed by Buffy's own death and resurrection, the previous year might, you know, screw her up slightly.

Was gonna post more about characters, but this is kinda long, so I'll break for now.

 

#223:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:35 am

Hope the new laptop settles down well, James.

 

#224:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 2:20 pm

I'd echo James about Once More With Feeling. If you can't get hold of the actual episode on DVD or video at least try and hear the songs, it's an amazing episode. I expected it to be a novelty thing but they crammed in so much plot, drama and angst it's one of my favourite Buffy's ever.Hope the new laptop's good!

 

#225:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 3:23 pm

It's good! Pentium 4 2.8 gig processor, 512 RAM, 40 GB hard drive, DVD-writer... all for under 800 quid! (And over 700 of that was from insurance on the old one.) VERY happy Smile

 

#226:  Author: Donna, Location: Liverpool PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 3:41 pm

nice - does that mean we get lots more story now? )

 

#227:  Author: Alice, Location: London, England PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2004 9:16 pm

I love Once more with feeling. Even my brother and sister who went off Buffy after the first couple of series know and love all the songs in Once More with Feeling! How about a CS musical?

 

#228:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 8:51 pm

As the girls walked down to Mittagessen, Vi realised that she'd left something in the dorm. "Bother," she thought. "I'll have to go back for it." She told the others, and disappeared. A couple of minutes later, they heard a scream from upstairs...

 

#229:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Sun Apr 18, 2004 9:40 pm

So was that Vi screaming? Is she dead or has she found something? Come on James, you can't tease us like that!

 

#230:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 11:09 am

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo you can't kill Vi!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please kill OOAOML if you have to kill someone!

 

#231:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 12:12 pm

I second that.

 

#232:  Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 1:04 pm

Alice wrote:
I love Once more with feeling. Even my brother and sister who went off Buffy after the first couple of series know and love all the songs in Once More with Feeling! How about a CS musical?
I'm in the middle of writing one Alice, don't anyone else beat me to it...please.....I'd have to set RTW on them Twisted Evil

 

#233:  Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 2:37 pm

Glad you've got a nice shiny new lap top James, and that you've continued this, but is it really nice to tease like that?

 

#234:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 3:00 pm

James may we have another post soon please this time much longer than 4 lines too please! Smile

 

#235:  Author: Alice, Location: London, England PostPosted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:56 pm

Kathye wrote:
I'm in the middle of writing one Alice, don't anyone else beat me to it...please.....I'd have to set RTW on them Twisted Evil
I'm looking forward to it Kathye.

 

#236:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:17 pm

C'mon James I want to know whats happening with Vi *Hopes she's the new/potential slayer*

 

#237:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:18 pm

On hearing the scream, Buffy and Willow immediately ran towards its source. Mary-Lou and Barbara, startled but unaware of the danger, were surprised to see them go so quickly, and Tara stayed back, knowing that if there was an innocent explanation for the noise, they shouldn’t scare the girls just yet with the story of the Hellmouth.

***********

In the dormitory, Vi had sunk onto a bed, unable to look at the sight she had seen when she got into the room. Yseult Pertwee lay motionless on the floor, not breathing. As the two Sunnydale residents burst into the room, Willow took a look at the body and gasped. She made her way over to Vi, who turned her tearstained face up to the older girl.

“What...?” Buffy blanched at the sight of Vi’s face, and Yseult’s corpse – for she was sure the girl was dead. Should they have been open with the school from the start? Would that have protected her?

***********

Matey had also heard the scream, and hurried towards the dormitory, ready to give the unfortunate girl who was disturbing the peace a piece of her mind. She was hardly prepared for the scene she saw – Vi sobbing as Willow tried to comfort her, and Buffy checking Yseult for a pulse – a helpless gesture which was as futile as she’d feared. “Girls! What on earth is happening?”

***********

Twenty minutes later, the three newcomers, in addition to Barbara and Mary-Lou, were speaking to the Headmistress. Vi had been taken to the San to recover from her shock, while the rest of the school knew nothing except the fact that there had been some sort of accident.

 

#238:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:24 pm

Thanks James Laughing , had been worrying about Vi!

 

#239:  Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:24 pm

and, and, and, what next?

 

#240:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:54 pm

*poke 's James gently, in the hope of eliciting more story.......*

 

#241:  Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:23 pm

hammer James! Tell us some more!

 

#242:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:38 pm

Thanks James but you know what i'm going to say next More please!

 

#243:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:40 pm

Thank you James, pooor Yseult!!! *wondering what killed her*

 

#244:  Author: Donna, Location: Liverpool PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:42 pm

oooh, does Yseult have the tell-tale puncture marks, or has something even more horrible got to her?! Very good James, but you know it's never enough! ) *trying not to scare him off this time*

 

#245:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 9:44 pm

So it was Yseult we should have feared for not Vi, unless of course she's the vampire... Looking forward to... guess what? MORE PLEASE

 

#246:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:12 am

James, now that you have the wonderful new laptop, there's no excuse for not posting MORE!

 

#247:  Author: Nicci, Location: UK PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2004 8:34 pm

finally caught up with this. James, you can't leave it there - tell us what happened!!

 

#248:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri May 07, 2004 12:48 pm

megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone megaphone JAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

#249:  Author: Lynsey, Location: Fife PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2004 8:09 am

JAMES! Please more

 

#250:  Author: Chloë, Location: London/Southampton: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2004 10:13 am

James may we please have some more!

 

#251:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2004 9:29 pm

James, where is the next episode, please?

 

#252:  Author: Lynsey, Location: Fife PostPosted: Sat May 22, 2004 1:18 pm

James wheere are you! /this drabble is so good and I can't wait for the next installment don't keep us wating! Please!

 

#253:  Author: Lynsey, Location: Fife PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2004 5:23 pm

Bump! Please more James!!!! I'm almost in tears cos of all the drabbles i follow only 3 ihave been updated this month and that isn't much! Crying or Very sad Don't let me be in tears 2morrow!

 

#254:  Author: Lynsey, Location: Fife PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:08 pm

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK my last entry might have sounded strange but please more!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think of writing Buffy as Escapism from the subject of your recent rant!

 

#255:  Author: Guest,  PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:09 pm

OK, I've read this thread all in one go this afternoon(in between quick alt tabs as I should have been working!) and I'm at the beginning of season 6 of Buffy (around the time this story is set), so lovely James, I know being a teacher is tres tres stressful, but I feel I must join the multitude's when I say............................................................................................. MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRE And don' t forget that lovely store cupboard that Kathie and Nancy used in Alt Romance. Could be a useful hiding place for Willow and Tara???!!!? Laughing

 

#256:  Author: Ruth B, Location: Oxford, UK PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 7:04 am

Sorry that last post was me. I forgot to sign in at home last night Embarassed

 

#257:  Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 7:55 am

James, I've just read this entire thread - it's so good! Can't wait to see how Buffy reacts to Dawn being there. I agree with Ruth B - the store cupboard would be perfect for Willow/Tara smoochies, so long as Con doesn't sleepwalk into it! (Can't remember what book that happened in, but it did, I promise!) BTW am looking forward to the possibility of a Kathie/Spike match - I think that would be hysterical! Right, having finished giving my opinion of the drabble, I think I can rightfully join in the demands for m - o - r - e!!!!!!!!

 

#258:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 11:34 am

Back by popular demand...

Miss Annersley blanched as she heard Buffy's calm, measured explanation of what was happening. Well, apart from the time travel stuff, which she decided was probably stretching the Head's beliefs a little too far.

"Girls, this seems too incredible..."

"I know, Miss Annersley." The Slayer sympathised. "But you saw the bite-marks. Believe me, this is very, very real."

"So what should we do?" Buffy started to reply, but the Abbess held up her hand. "No... this isn't a decision I can make alone." She picked up the telephone, and called Freudesheim.

******************

20 minutes later, there was a sombre group assembled in the headmistress' study. In addition to the six who were already there, Hilda had telephoned for Nell Wilson, and sent for Matey. They were waiting silently for Jo to arrive, unwilling to make a decision without the self-proclaimed 'foundation stone of the school'. When she did arrive, agog to find out what Hilda's anxious phone call had been about, she was surprised to see the muted gathering. Rather more surprised, though, were the Sunnydale residents, as she brought along not only Kathy Ferrars, but also the blonde vampire.

"Spike!" gasped Buffy.

"Let's drop the nicknames around these nice ladies, pet. William's fine."

"I'm NOT..."

Tara interrupted. "Buffy, calm down. Spike - why, and how, are you here?"

"Saving you all, wizard called Rack. Any more questions, or shall we tell everyone just what's happening."

Tara nodded. "Buffy, are you going to be explanatory-girl again?"

Buffy sighed. Sometimes, having to be the bearer of bad news really, really sucked.

******************

After ten minutes, Jo, Miss Wilson, Miss Ferrars, and Matey had been informed of what was going on. All were struggling to cope with the news, but Buffy had years of experience of explaining the unthinkable to innocent people, and had convinced them that they needed to act quickly. A discussion started to flow, but was interrupted by a knock on the door.

The group turned to the door, Miss Annersley moved towards it, but stopped in her tracks as Rupert Giles fell through it, bleeding profusely. "They... they attacked us both," he struggled to say.

"Jack!" screamed Jo.

 

#259:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:21 pm

Oooh cliffhanger!! Thank you James, I m glad you decided to listen to the consensus Very Happy

 

#260:  Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:27 pm

Ooooh, evil vamps! (point them in Joey's direction, please) Twisted Evil

 

#261:  Author: FionaW, Location: Johannesburg, South Africa PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:22 pm

james james! you're the man! fantastic to see more of this! vampire

 

#262:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:45 pm

OMG, Fiona, I can't believe you have that quote in your sig! Fantastic taste in films! Smile Edit: Blah, misremembered the quote - but great taste in BOOKS, anyway -)

 

#263:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:53 pm

Thanks James, but please don't leave us dangling for long!

 

#264:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 3:00 pm

Oh Jay-ames....... More drabble please!

 

#265:  Author: Lynsey, Location: Fife PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 6:12 pm

YEAH! MORE! THANKS!

 

#266:  Author: Sarah_K, Location: St Albans PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:16 pm

Very Happy More! Thank you James. Now can you reassure us that whoever attacked Jack and Giles didn't do too much harm... please...

 

#267:  Author: Donna, Location: Liverpool PostPosted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 8:44 pm

Thank you for listening to your public and writing more James - I think you've captured the characters brilliantly! The only problem is - it wasn't enough! Twisted Evil

 

#268:  Author: Lynsey, Location: Fife PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 9:38 am

Me agrees with Donna

 

#269:  Author: FionaW, Location: Johannesburg, South Africa PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 8:41 am

And just because I have great taste in books (of course Very Happy !) doesn't make me sweet and patient, James... Wink I AM enjoying it a lot though

 

#270:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:05 pm

"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!" There was an ear-shattering scream from outside, just as Giles was about to tell the rest of his story.

Mary-Lou, Buffy, Babs and Tara quickly ran to it's source. "Oh no!" Mary-Lou blenched on seeing the identical dead bodies. This was the first term of the Marchwood twins, Margaret and Elizabeth. It would also be their last.

 

#271:  Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 8:09 pm

ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL ROFL Well that dealt with them swiftly!!! Any chance they return as vampires, that could be fun!!! Very Happy

 

#272:  Author: Rosie, Location: Huntingdonshire/Bangor PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:02 pm

*giggles madly*

 

#273:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:45 pm

*g* I saw your mention of them on inspire and challenge and wondered what it was about! Laughing

 

#274:  Author: Abi, Location: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 12:58 pm

Shocked *giggles slightly hysterically*

 

#275:  Author: FionaW, Location: Johannesburg, South Africa PostPosted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 2:24 pm

How would this be handled as a disciplinary issue, I wonder? Hemming sheets for the whole term with corks on your fangs, and diet restricted to rabbits?Thanks for the short bit, James!

 

#276:  Author: caz, Location: Cambridge PostPosted: Thu Jun 10, 2004 5:18 pm

Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Thanks, James.

 

#277:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:51 pm

Glad to see this going again James.

 

#278:  Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham PostPosted: Fri Jun 18, 2004 9:39 pm

James are you going for the shortest drabble in the longest time award....cos your winning. Wink PLEASE CAN WE HAVE SOME MORE !!!!!!!

 

#279:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Jun 25, 2004 12:30 pm

Yes James, I would really like some more of this, please.

 

#280:  Author: Ruth B, Location: Oxford, UK PostPosted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 4:35 pm

poke James. Please do this: typing and give us some more! Please. Wink

 

#281:  Author: JackieJ, Location: Kingston upon Hull PostPosted: Fri Jul 09, 2004 11:32 pm

Please please please please please can we have some more. Sorry, bit of a Buffy maniac here. It's hilarious, although knowing Will at this point she'll just cast a spell so they can all be perfectly trilingual (not a problem with Giles, I imagine) Smile *pleads again* JackieJ

 

#282:  Author: Nicki, Location: New Zealand PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 1:27 am

I'm bumping this up to the top of the board to remind James we need some MORE DRABBLE!!!!! Very Happy Very Happy

 

#283:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 10:13 am

What? No more drabble? James, get back here!

 

#284:  Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 7:24 pm

*starts chant*

 

#285:  Author: JackieJ, Location: Kingston upon Hull PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 8:05 pm

*joins in chant whilst waving stakes and things* Please..... more Buffy drabble. I'd like to see what happens when Buffy's English meets Hilda...... JackieJ

 

#286:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:36 pm

LOL at the idea of Buffy's English as a seperate entity!!!!

 

#287:  Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:40 pm

ROFL at Vikki's suggestion!

 

#288:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2004 8:48 am

Bumpimg this back to page 1 as we are still waiting for more. Come on James it's summer holidays now!

 

#289:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:53 pm

Bumping this up majorly - please James, may we have more of this? *Looks pleading*

 

#290:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 6:55 pm

Well I suppose I should be grateful - but you could've written a bit more than that James!!

 

#291:  Author: JackieJ, Location: Kingston upon Hull PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:10 pm

*eyes Kat warily, just in case she goes all Dru*I personally would be happier if a certain werewolf just decided to drop in *sigh*Thank you for this though James, hope we can have some more soon.JackieJ

 

#292:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:16 pm

Oh I wouldn'y say no to Oz either Jackie!*oooh now there's an idea..... hehehee Embarassed *

 

#293:  Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:21 pm

Ta for the update, also a fan of Mr William Broad.

 

#294:  Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!! PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:33 pm

Kat wrote:
Oh I wouldn'y say no to Oz either Jackie!*oooh now there's an idea..... hehehee Embarassed *
KAT!!!! I DO hope you aren't suggesting what I THINK you're suggesting!!!

 

#295:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:48 pm

Depends on what you[re thinking im suggesting doesnt it my dear?!

 

#296:  Author: Mora, Location: Lancaster PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:19 pm

Wow! More Very Happy Thanks James.

 

#297:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:41 pm

Should prob thank Kat, whose gentle prompting finally got me to put fingers to keyboard again -)

 

#298:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:44 pm

Embarassed I wanted more! How else was I to get it unless I begged James?! Very Happy

 

#299:  Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle PostPosted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:24 pm

Thank you James (and Kat).

 

#300:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:02 pm

Jaaaaaames! May we have some more?? No excuses - it is half term afterall!

 

#301:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 11:13 pm

Embarassed Ummm... there's reasons. Honest guv! (Mainly that I'm trying not to even THINK about kids!) Gonna ask everyone to be patient with me until Monday, when I may or may not release my new drabble/Nanowrimo entry on an unsuspecting world... at which point you'll see why I haven't updated this. (I mean, the OTHER reason, apart from me being incredibly lazy.) I HOPE those people who like this will also like that...

 

#302:  Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:39 am

We'll be patient, James (or as CBBers CAN be) but let me just remind you that you know exactly what's going to happen... how long would it take to write it? *shamelessly begging* Looking forward to the Nanowrimo! And yes, I know we'll love it Very Happy

 

#303:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:42 am

Ah, but if I finish this it may give away the ending to the Nanowrimo... And you wouldn't want that, would you? No, I CAN'T think of a second ending. Razz

 

#304:  Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 11:45 am

But - but - but... if we all clubbed together I'm sure we could come up with another one!! *gives up* Okay, James, but that Nanowrimo better appear! Wink In your own time, of course Embarassed

 

#305:  Author: Kat, Location: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 5:20 pm

*Knows what's going to happen in Jame's Nanowrimo Very Happy *

 

#306:  Author: urchin, Location: Anywhere but here... PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 7:26 pm

Please would someone explain what 'Nanowrimo' is? This si great! Urchin

 

#307:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Sun Oct 31, 2004 10:34 pm

Nanowrimo is National Novel Writing Month, urchin, in which mad people across the world try and write a 50,000 word story in the month of November. I'm trying it, and may have hinted slightly to Gem and Kat about how my entry starts... as a teaser, it involves a murderous doctor, Buffy, and characters from at least one other set of school stories (as well as the CS, obviously) Feel free to speculate here, will do my very best to post some before 7:30 or so tomorrow morning!

 

#308: ????? Author: Guest,  PostPosted: Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:52 pm

Where's the rest - I've neglected my thesis all day having found this via Google.... ... could someone else continue.... I think Joey's got to be the source of all the evil. [ducks]

 

#309:  Author: James,  PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:59 pm

This was altered somewhat to become CS - Resurrection, which can be found elsewhere in St Clare's (although still hasn't been updated for a wee while Embarassed )

 

The CBB -> St Clare's House


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