Post by E l l e on Sept 10, 2007 15:08:45 GMT -5
So this was my first *ever* fanfic but i still thought i'd post it. It revolves around Faith and is basically a different way of her first episode.
The lyrics used are Avril Lavignes - Nobodys home. And i also used some quotes that were from the episode. I dont own the Characters or anything to do with the show!
Italics are either Lyrics or past events/dreams!
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Little Girl Lost
Chapter one
For every life there is a death
For every gain there is a loss
For every smile there is a frown
For every good there is an evil
For every generation there is a slayer.
She watched as the lifeless body fell to the ground with a thud. She looks up to see him smiling at her. She turns and runs.
She wants to go home but nobody's home that’s where she lies broken inside.
'Entering Sunnydale-Enjoy your stay' she read the sign as the bus drove passed. Letting out a sigh she rested her head against the window closing her eyes. "Faith, Faith please" Her eyes snapped open, the screaming wouldn't go away, the images still haunting her every time she closed her eyes.
Be strong be strong now. Too many too many problems.
The bus pulled to a stop and everyone began to make their way off. Faith walked over to the side of the road and looked at the town in front of her.
She wants to go home but nobody's home.
She ran her hand through her hair. "Welcome to sunnydale Faith" she said quietly to herself.
Making her way through town she came across a motel where she booked a room for a couple of nights, not knowing how long she would staying for. She opened the door and stepped in. The room was small, one bed, the bathroom, a single table and a small TV. For now this was home.
That night she decided to explore sunnydale and she came across 'The Bronze' a club. She loved to dance; dancing took away all the loneliness and fear she felt. A few minutes after going in she was in the middle of a group of boys dancing. Paying attention to no-one but the music.
She stopped. She was being watched; she scanned the room until she found the eyes that she felt on her. They belonged to a blonde girl who appeared to be sat with a group of friends. Faith held her stare a moment until she was approached by one of the guys who had been trying to dance with her. He whispered something in her ear. Looking the guy up and down she smiled and led him outside.
"What’s with his outfit?" Cordelia said staring at the guy the brunette was with "Also did you see him dancing? Casey and the sunshine band so not in anymore"
"I don't think that guy thrives on sunshine cordy" Buffy replied as she got up and headed towards the exit door with the rest of the gang in tow. "Which way did they go?" Buffy looked around frantically "Guys which way?”. Hearing a crash they ran around a corner in time to see the brunette plunge a stake into the mans chest causing him to disappear in a cloud of dust.
Buffy's P.O.V
I couldn't believe what I just saw. The girl seemed so calm. How did she know about vampires? I watch as she throws the stake on the floor and comes over to me
"Buffy right?"
I nod "I'm Faith...the 'other' slayer"
"Oh"
Back inside the bronze I watched faith, she was so different compared to Kendra, I mean Kendra was a great slayer and all but she did everything by the council and faith well she doesn’t exactly strike me as the rule following kind.
"Why are you here?" Okay so that didn't quite come out right but hey the direct approach is good. The others all turn to stare at me, like they weren’t thinking the same?
Faith's P.O.V
I stare at Buffy and glance around at her friends. What am I meant to say?
"Watchers gone to some retreat in England" Nice going Faith, getting yourself into yet another web of lies.
"Well I gotta run. Catch ya later B" I leave the club not wanting to answer anymore questions from Buffy.
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Chapter Two
Willow made her way to the library of Sunnydale High. Walking through the doors she saw Buffy was sat talking with Giles.
"I think you should check with the council"
"Buffy I’ve told you there is a retreat in England every year. Its an honour to be invited. Or so I’m told"
"I'm guessing this is about faith" Willow said as she took a seat next to Buffy.
"Something’s not right will and Giles aren't you the one always telling me to go with my instincts?"
Giles sighed and glanced at his watch. "Its still a little early to call. I'll try later"
"Good"
Buffy turned to willow who was giving her the look that only best friends could give.
"Don't look at me like that will"
"Like what" Willow replied in her most innocent tone that she could.
"I just...I just wanna make sure faiths legit that’s all"
Willow Smiled "I know Buffy"
"So technically I’m done for the day seeing as Mr.Miller is away wanna head to the mall?
"Uhh Buff...don't you have that English make-up exam to do right about now?"
"Shoot" Willow let out a giggle as she watched Buffy race out of the library.
At the end of the day Buffy headed back into the library.
"Someone’s looking chirpy" willow grinned at Buffy suspiciously
"I'm make-up exam free and in the mood for celebrating"
"I'm afraid there’s no time for celebrating Buffy" Giles spoke as he came he came out of his office
Buffy sighed "Way to kill my chirpiness Giles, Faith?"
"No, Kakistos from what you told me about your patrol the day before last it appears he's in town.
"Kissing toast?"
"No Kakistos, he’s been around for many centuries. So old that his hands and feet are cloven”
”Gross! Okay but answer me this, this…kakistos shows up right around the same time as faith?”
”Buffy it could be just pure coincidence”
“There are two things I don’t believe in Giles leprechauns and coincidences”
“It’s entirely possible that faith has nothing to do with this but I will try the council again”
Buffy smiled and nodded to Giles as he turned and headed back into his office. Willow walked up to Buffy
”If you need anything call me? Oz is playing tonight so I’ll be at the bronze”
”Have Fun” Buffy watched as willow left the library. She was happy that willow and Oz had finally gotten together but she couldn’t help but be a little envious. Willow had Oz, Xander had Cordelia and she had slaying.
“So this is where you spend your days”
Buffy immediately recognising the voice turned around.
”Faith hey, yeah gotta love school”
“They must be…” Giles stopped mid-sentence as he saw an unfamiliar Brunette standing next to Buffy “uh out of stock for that book you wanted”
“Giles this is Faith, Faith Giles my watcher”
“Wow if I’d known they came this young and cute I woulda requested a transfer”
“Eeew” Buffy said as she scrunched up her nose and then noticed Giles giving her a look “oh I only meant it was because well you know your Giles not because your so old and…I’ll stop there”
“Yes well leaving aside my youth and beauty” Giles shot a look at Buffy who gave him a shrug and a smile, turning back to faith he continued “"It's a pleasure to meet you faith and I must say you have impeccable timing. It appears we have a situation in sunnydale at the minute"
"Well glad I can be of some use. So B came to see if you were up for some patrolling?"
"Well I was gonna go later...dinner with my mom first" Buffy saw Giles rolling his eyes towards faith
"Oh to which your invited to, of course"
"Dying to meet the mom"
"Right and then we can go patrol...also together"
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Chapter Three
”Aww C’mon faith why can’t I go?” the younger girl whined.
”It’s a date. Meant for two people, not three!” Faith laughed as she continued brushing her hair.
”But you need me to go and see whether this guy is a total loser or not”
”I can find that out on my own”
The younger girl stared up at faith.
”Don’t even try to do the sad face trick, your not coming”
The Girl Sighed. “Fine Okay”
“I’m gonna drop you of at Cassie's and pick you up later and if you need me call me on my cell” The Girl nodded in reply.
”And tomorrow we’ll spend the whole day together, Okay?”
“Really?” The girl’s eyes brightened up.
“Really” Faith replied as she brushed away a small strand of hair that had fallen over the girl’s eye. “Now get outta here while I finish getting ready”
The young girl threw her arms around faiths neck “I love you” As faith turned around to face her she saw him. He was there. He was behind her.
“No!”
Faiths eyes snapped open. Her heart was pounding. She sat up and swung her legs out of bed and placed her face in her hands. Lifting her head back up, she wiped away the falling tears with her hand.
No place to go to dry her eyes. Broken inside.
‘You can’t cry faith. You’re not allowed. All this, it’s your own fault. I was meant to protect them and I failed. This is what I deserve’.
Knock. Knock. The banging on the door shook faith from her thoughts. As she got up she glanced at the clock 5.55pm, sunset would be soon. Faith opened the door to see Buffy standing there.
”We need to talk”.
”Hello to you too B” Faith stepped aside and motioned for Buffy to step inside.
“This is where you’re staying?”
“What to you want B?”
”Right Straight to the point then. Kakistos, Cloven vamp?”
Faiths eyes grew wide. She had to run again. She ran to the closet and pulled out a bag and began to throw her belongings into it.
”He killed her didn’t he? Kathryn, your watcher”
Faith stopped packing, keeping her eyes down she spoke in such a whisper that Buffy could hardly hear.
“There are no words to describe what he did to…her” To them.
”So what your just gonna bolt now? Leave me to clean up after you? Running away isn’t going to solve this faith. You obviously came here for my help and I’m going to help you”.
”I don’t need any help”
”Right so your just going to keep running? He’ll keep following you faith”
”Yeah well least I’ll get a head start”
Faith grabbed her bag and walked over to her front door and swung it open.
”Faith” The Voice said in almost a sing-song.
Faith froze. He was there. All the memories of that night came back to her.
Blood. Screams. ‘Faith! Faith please’
The hand grabbing at her throat brought her back to reality but still frozen in fear she couldn’t break free. Buffy ran over managing to pull faith from his grasp and lock the door. Pulling at faiths hand she led her over to the bathroom and out of the window.
They eventually ran into what they thought was an abandoned warehouse. It was his lair.
Looking around faith was on the verge of tears as she shook her hand away from Buffy’s.
“Faith, come on”
”I can’t Buffy. I can’t do this”
”Faith you have to face him otherwise you’re gonna be running scared for the rest of your life.”
Faith’s P.O.V
I know she’s right. I have to do this. I have to face him, not only for myself but for them. And now’s my chance. He’s standing in front of me. He’s taunting me throwing punches to my face and once again I’m that scared little girl I vowed never to be again.
Blood Everywhere. Screaming. Blood. Her face, she’s so scared. I have to help her. She mouths ‘I love you’ to me. ‘I love you too’ I say back. And he’s there again behind her. No please leave her alone. And then I see her body fall lifeless to the floor. I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry Ellie.
It all came back racing through my mind and finally I snap. Grabbing hold of the long piece of wood next to me I plunge it into his heart. And in a split second the nightmare was over. He was gone; all that remained was a pile of dust.
She wants to go home but nobody’s home. That’s where she lies broken inside.
The lyrics used are Avril Lavignes - Nobodys home. And i also used some quotes that were from the episode. I dont own the Characters or anything to do with the show!
Italics are either Lyrics or past events/dreams!
==========
Little Girl Lost
Chapter one
For every life there is a death
For every gain there is a loss
For every smile there is a frown
For every good there is an evil
For every generation there is a slayer.
She watched as the lifeless body fell to the ground with a thud. She looks up to see him smiling at her. She turns and runs.
She wants to go home but nobody's home that’s where she lies broken inside.
'Entering Sunnydale-Enjoy your stay' she read the sign as the bus drove passed. Letting out a sigh she rested her head against the window closing her eyes. "Faith, Faith please" Her eyes snapped open, the screaming wouldn't go away, the images still haunting her every time she closed her eyes.
Be strong be strong now. Too many too many problems.
The bus pulled to a stop and everyone began to make their way off. Faith walked over to the side of the road and looked at the town in front of her.
She wants to go home but nobody's home.
She ran her hand through her hair. "Welcome to sunnydale Faith" she said quietly to herself.
Making her way through town she came across a motel where she booked a room for a couple of nights, not knowing how long she would staying for. She opened the door and stepped in. The room was small, one bed, the bathroom, a single table and a small TV. For now this was home.
That night she decided to explore sunnydale and she came across 'The Bronze' a club. She loved to dance; dancing took away all the loneliness and fear she felt. A few minutes after going in she was in the middle of a group of boys dancing. Paying attention to no-one but the music.
She stopped. She was being watched; she scanned the room until she found the eyes that she felt on her. They belonged to a blonde girl who appeared to be sat with a group of friends. Faith held her stare a moment until she was approached by one of the guys who had been trying to dance with her. He whispered something in her ear. Looking the guy up and down she smiled and led him outside.
"What’s with his outfit?" Cordelia said staring at the guy the brunette was with "Also did you see him dancing? Casey and the sunshine band so not in anymore"
"I don't think that guy thrives on sunshine cordy" Buffy replied as she got up and headed towards the exit door with the rest of the gang in tow. "Which way did they go?" Buffy looked around frantically "Guys which way?”. Hearing a crash they ran around a corner in time to see the brunette plunge a stake into the mans chest causing him to disappear in a cloud of dust.
Buffy's P.O.V
I couldn't believe what I just saw. The girl seemed so calm. How did she know about vampires? I watch as she throws the stake on the floor and comes over to me
"Buffy right?"
I nod "I'm Faith...the 'other' slayer"
"Oh"
Back inside the bronze I watched faith, she was so different compared to Kendra, I mean Kendra was a great slayer and all but she did everything by the council and faith well she doesn’t exactly strike me as the rule following kind.
"Why are you here?" Okay so that didn't quite come out right but hey the direct approach is good. The others all turn to stare at me, like they weren’t thinking the same?
Faith's P.O.V
I stare at Buffy and glance around at her friends. What am I meant to say?
"Watchers gone to some retreat in England" Nice going Faith, getting yourself into yet another web of lies.
"Well I gotta run. Catch ya later B" I leave the club not wanting to answer anymore questions from Buffy.
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Chapter Two
Willow made her way to the library of Sunnydale High. Walking through the doors she saw Buffy was sat talking with Giles.
"I think you should check with the council"
"Buffy I’ve told you there is a retreat in England every year. Its an honour to be invited. Or so I’m told"
"I'm guessing this is about faith" Willow said as she took a seat next to Buffy.
"Something’s not right will and Giles aren't you the one always telling me to go with my instincts?"
Giles sighed and glanced at his watch. "Its still a little early to call. I'll try later"
"Good"
Buffy turned to willow who was giving her the look that only best friends could give.
"Don't look at me like that will"
"Like what" Willow replied in her most innocent tone that she could.
"I just...I just wanna make sure faiths legit that’s all"
Willow Smiled "I know Buffy"
"So technically I’m done for the day seeing as Mr.Miller is away wanna head to the mall?
"Uhh Buff...don't you have that English make-up exam to do right about now?"
"Shoot" Willow let out a giggle as she watched Buffy race out of the library.
At the end of the day Buffy headed back into the library.
"Someone’s looking chirpy" willow grinned at Buffy suspiciously
"I'm make-up exam free and in the mood for celebrating"
"I'm afraid there’s no time for celebrating Buffy" Giles spoke as he came he came out of his office
Buffy sighed "Way to kill my chirpiness Giles, Faith?"
"No, Kakistos from what you told me about your patrol the day before last it appears he's in town.
"Kissing toast?"
"No Kakistos, he’s been around for many centuries. So old that his hands and feet are cloven”
”Gross! Okay but answer me this, this…kakistos shows up right around the same time as faith?”
”Buffy it could be just pure coincidence”
“There are two things I don’t believe in Giles leprechauns and coincidences”
“It’s entirely possible that faith has nothing to do with this but I will try the council again”
Buffy smiled and nodded to Giles as he turned and headed back into his office. Willow walked up to Buffy
”If you need anything call me? Oz is playing tonight so I’ll be at the bronze”
”Have Fun” Buffy watched as willow left the library. She was happy that willow and Oz had finally gotten together but she couldn’t help but be a little envious. Willow had Oz, Xander had Cordelia and she had slaying.
“So this is where you spend your days”
Buffy immediately recognising the voice turned around.
”Faith hey, yeah gotta love school”
“They must be…” Giles stopped mid-sentence as he saw an unfamiliar Brunette standing next to Buffy “uh out of stock for that book you wanted”
“Giles this is Faith, Faith Giles my watcher”
“Wow if I’d known they came this young and cute I woulda requested a transfer”
“Eeew” Buffy said as she scrunched up her nose and then noticed Giles giving her a look “oh I only meant it was because well you know your Giles not because your so old and…I’ll stop there”
“Yes well leaving aside my youth and beauty” Giles shot a look at Buffy who gave him a shrug and a smile, turning back to faith he continued “"It's a pleasure to meet you faith and I must say you have impeccable timing. It appears we have a situation in sunnydale at the minute"
"Well glad I can be of some use. So B came to see if you were up for some patrolling?"
"Well I was gonna go later...dinner with my mom first" Buffy saw Giles rolling his eyes towards faith
"Oh to which your invited to, of course"
"Dying to meet the mom"
"Right and then we can go patrol...also together"
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Chapter Three
”Aww C’mon faith why can’t I go?” the younger girl whined.
”It’s a date. Meant for two people, not three!” Faith laughed as she continued brushing her hair.
”But you need me to go and see whether this guy is a total loser or not”
”I can find that out on my own”
The younger girl stared up at faith.
”Don’t even try to do the sad face trick, your not coming”
The Girl Sighed. “Fine Okay”
“I’m gonna drop you of at Cassie's and pick you up later and if you need me call me on my cell” The Girl nodded in reply.
”And tomorrow we’ll spend the whole day together, Okay?”
“Really?” The girl’s eyes brightened up.
“Really” Faith replied as she brushed away a small strand of hair that had fallen over the girl’s eye. “Now get outta here while I finish getting ready”
The young girl threw her arms around faiths neck “I love you” As faith turned around to face her she saw him. He was there. He was behind her.
“No!”
Faiths eyes snapped open. Her heart was pounding. She sat up and swung her legs out of bed and placed her face in her hands. Lifting her head back up, she wiped away the falling tears with her hand.
No place to go to dry her eyes. Broken inside.
‘You can’t cry faith. You’re not allowed. All this, it’s your own fault. I was meant to protect them and I failed. This is what I deserve’.
Knock. Knock. The banging on the door shook faith from her thoughts. As she got up she glanced at the clock 5.55pm, sunset would be soon. Faith opened the door to see Buffy standing there.
”We need to talk”.
”Hello to you too B” Faith stepped aside and motioned for Buffy to step inside.
“This is where you’re staying?”
“What to you want B?”
”Right Straight to the point then. Kakistos, Cloven vamp?”
Faiths eyes grew wide. She had to run again. She ran to the closet and pulled out a bag and began to throw her belongings into it.
”He killed her didn’t he? Kathryn, your watcher”
Faith stopped packing, keeping her eyes down she spoke in such a whisper that Buffy could hardly hear.
“There are no words to describe what he did to…her” To them.
”So what your just gonna bolt now? Leave me to clean up after you? Running away isn’t going to solve this faith. You obviously came here for my help and I’m going to help you”.
”I don’t need any help”
”Right so your just going to keep running? He’ll keep following you faith”
”Yeah well least I’ll get a head start”
Faith grabbed her bag and walked over to her front door and swung it open.
”Faith” The Voice said in almost a sing-song.
Faith froze. He was there. All the memories of that night came back to her.
Blood. Screams. ‘Faith! Faith please’
The hand grabbing at her throat brought her back to reality but still frozen in fear she couldn’t break free. Buffy ran over managing to pull faith from his grasp and lock the door. Pulling at faiths hand she led her over to the bathroom and out of the window.
They eventually ran into what they thought was an abandoned warehouse. It was his lair.
Looking around faith was on the verge of tears as she shook her hand away from Buffy’s.
“Faith, come on”
”I can’t Buffy. I can’t do this”
”Faith you have to face him otherwise you’re gonna be running scared for the rest of your life.”
Faith’s P.O.V
I know she’s right. I have to do this. I have to face him, not only for myself but for them. And now’s my chance. He’s standing in front of me. He’s taunting me throwing punches to my face and once again I’m that scared little girl I vowed never to be again.
Blood Everywhere. Screaming. Blood. Her face, she’s so scared. I have to help her. She mouths ‘I love you’ to me. ‘I love you too’ I say back. And he’s there again behind her. No please leave her alone. And then I see her body fall lifeless to the floor. I’m so sorry, I’m so sorry Ellie.
It all came back racing through my mind and finally I snap. Grabbing hold of the long piece of wood next to me I plunge it into his heart. And in a split second the nightmare was over. He was gone; all that remained was a pile of dust.
She wants to go home but nobody’s home. That’s where she lies broken inside.