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The Slayer Squad – Epilogue

By

Celgress

Realm of the Powers That Be, time period relative

"They have defeated Xou'acc and temporarily neutralized the threat posed by his sponsor Twilight, most impressive." The Female Personification of the Powers That Be said.

"In a way yes," The Male Personification of the Powers That Be said, less impressed by Buffy, Willow and Xander's victory than his counterpart. "However in doing so they have both created and attracted dangerous new enemies who will prove problematic to deal with, machinations of the Fallen Star alone could prove their undoing. Furthermore there is still the Key and her Consort which we must considered."

"They are in a better position than they would have originally been in this reality before the Key's coming or that of her Consort." The Female Personification of the Powers That Be pointed out.

"What of the Crimson Witch the steps of her life path tread dangerously to darkness. The Vile One will try to tempt her away from her proper place in the light. She is in more danger now than she was originally." The Male Personification of the Powers That Be said.

"I disagree." The Female Personification of the Powers That Be protested. "The Crimson Witch has others around her who know the temptations she'll face which she lacked before, including her soul mate the Emerald Witch who will not pass tragically early from the mortal planet in this time around. The Crimson Witch represents raw power her counterpart the Emerald Witch represents control, together they make an impressive whole."

"Unless the Vile One somehow tempts the Crimson Witch away from the Emerald Witch's calming influence," The Male Personification of the Powers That Be countered. "There is much that must be considered."

"We must have faith in their abilities. We promised them we would no longer directly interfere in their life paths. We are now bound by that oath." The Female Personification of the Powers That Be said, not fully satisfied with the situation. Being unable to intervene directly in the affairs of mortals was a position she and her counterpart were not accustom to.

"I only hope we made the correct choice." The Male Personification of the Powers That Be said.

"It was the only choice possible, given the circumstances we faced." The Female Personification of the Powers That Be reminded.

Both stared at a viewing pool of what looked like clear liquid amongst their cloud type constructs of their realm. Silently they observed the Slayer Squad. The teens chatted happily and laughed, enjoying each other's company oblivious what challenges their future held.

End of Part One

Author's Note –

I hope everyone enjoyed the first half of the Slayer Squad. Please let me know what you thought of my first complete, epic Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel AU retelling. Look for the sequel later this coming winter, or perhaps early next spring

Peace