Lost Connections
Disclaimers: Sadly I do not own any of the fandoms shown here. Highlander, BVS and others all belong to those who are far more creative then I. I am just playing in their sandbox for a while.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
A/N: Not betaed read at your own risk
Disclaimer: Please See Part One
Part 63
Jessica sighed in relief when Alex/Xander headed off to school without a fight. She knew it was not going to be simple or easy to explain things to either him or Mathew. However as she turned to face her most beloved she noted his arms were crossed. Ok maybe he did know this was going to be complicated.
Mathew Helm saw the boy and knew deep in his very soul that Alexander Harris was his. He glared at Jessica but decided given their past and his and even her actions at the time perhaps she had not realized that the Alexander was his? Tony Harris had the same general build he did and it was only now that Alex was growing into manhood that it was obvious that Harris was not his sire. Of course he could be mad and angry but what was the point. Both he and Jess had made mistakes his in fact were perhaps far worse than hers. He had chosen his country over his lover and in doing so lost not only the love of his life but a chance to raise his son. He could not would not condemn Jessica for trying to keep their son safe. Yes Harris was a waste of space but he had at least tried to be the husband and father that Matt refused to be. So he could move forward and forgive or he could hold a grudge and lose his family. That was not an option so he move on. He accept his part and forgive hers. Then maybe just maybe he would get his son back and maybe he'd even get to bounce grandkids on his knees. "He is mine and looks like a strong lad. We will work it out." He opened his arms and Jessica never hesitated she ran to him and accepted his embrace tears of joy and peace falling.
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Xander headed to find Willow he would need her to go snooping and find out some information on this Matt Guy. He so did not like the way he looked at his mom. I mean it was mom not some hot babe. He shuttered and decided he now got why Buffy had freaked when her mom had wanted to date guys.
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Joyce packed a bag. It was all she would need for tonight. They would move their other belongings soon enough. She could hardly wait to check out their new rooms. The house Methos/Adam had bought was a dream come true. Yes it needed a few updates but it would be safe and secure and all of those she loved could be with them or nearby. He had outdone himself. She even was able to push aside her jealousy of his wife. Adam had lived and loved many times. She have to accept that and move on. Besides those women were his past and she was his present and lord willing his future. Soon they would have at least one more daughter perhaps more. She grinned and wondered if Adam would consider fostering children?
TBC….
Lost Connections
Disclaimers: Sadly I do not own any of the fandoms shown here. Highlander, BVS and others all belong to those who are far more creative then I. I am just playing in their sandbox for a while.
Sunday, July 24, 2016
A/N: Not betaed read at your own risk
Disclaimer: Please See Part One
Part 64
Willow's fingers flew over her keyboard. She was checking out this Mathew Helm character for Xander. It was just a little odd that some random guy just now showed up. It was not of the good she was sure. However she also knew that there had been a time when Jessica Harris had been a very pretty woman. She had seen the early pictures and recalled that at one point she had a crush on the lady. Ok maybe it was because she baked cookies and cakes back then but… well she make sure Xander's mum was not falling for an ax murder or something. It was kind of the gangs luck. Given that Joyce had fallen for a robot maybe it was wise to check out the guy. Besides it was not like she was doing much hacking of late.
Buffy just rolled her eyes and leaned back against the wall. She was so not getting involved in this mess. She had to agree with Xander being worried but sometimes the gang was just overly careful. In any case she was still pissed about Jessie and she decided staying silent was the best she could do. She noted Faith seemed amused at the thing so maybe it was just her being overly sensitive?
Faith watched and grinned. Who knew Xander worried about his mum. He seemed not to care over the time she knew him. Then again given it was Sunnydale maybe the kid had a point. From what Faith had seen his mum was no prize but at least she was around. It was not her place to say anything so she just watch the gangs back. At least she had Buffy and the summers now. It was more family then she ever had and she was so not messing it up.
Willow froze as her computer alarms went off. "Oh shit." She thought as her computer locked down. It seemed Matt Helm was not just some random guy. Oh this was so not good. Since when did Jessica Harris have classified files…."Xander we got a problem."
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Matt was kissing Jessica and getting reacquainted when his phone went off. He pulled it and cursed. Looked like someone was checking up on him and Jessica, he read the report and cursed. Damn this could be an issue. It looked like Willow was indeed the redwoodraider. Damn I so should have set up better protections.
He pulled back from Jessica. "We need to talk to our boy and his friend it seems she just hacked us."
Jessica cursed and sighed. "Willow always was too smart for her own good. Let's go I so don't want the kids arrested. Can you fix it?"
"Yeah, I got this…"Matt said as he dialed Scarecrow and hoped he could sell the idea he had Willow try to break in to protect them all. He hated lying to his friends and allies but….Willow was family of a sorts and Xander would never accept or forgive him if she got tossed in Levenworth."Scarecrow yeah I know a friend of my boy's was doing me a favor looks like she tripped up yeah thanks buddy I owe you one."
Scarecrow laughed and said. "I may call it in one day Matt. But I get it it family can be complicated." He thought of some of the things Amanda got into and sighed. It was never simple and he knew it was a line of bullshit but Matt was a friend so he would help him out.
Matt hung up and said. "Let's go have a talk with our son. I think we best clear this up before our boy gets tossed in the jail."
"Yes, he should know the truth." Jessica said sighing. She hoped for a few days to break it to him slowly but….luck never worked out.
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The house was updated but still had the bones of the structure he remembered. Adam smiled as he traced the coat of arms at the front door. He knew his beloved would be glad her home was alive once more. He silently promised to find a little one to name for her and raise to be a worthy heiress to the name and legacy. He loved Buffy and Dawn but he owned Teressa and he would honor her. Besides the queen should ride again if only to aid the slayer and her allies, he once promised his beloved a daughter and just because she was gone did not free him of that promise. He knew Joyce wanted more children so perhaps it would work out. He felt her take his arm.
"I agree we need more children. A daughter for the Queen's house is fitting but I would love a few boys as well."
"Anything you desire Joyce." Methos said with a smile. He had raised many children and oddly looked forward to doing so again.
Richie came heading in he grinned. "Hey maybe we can set up a foster system. I mean do we want kids left out in the dark here. I would love to help and while I am not quite ready for kids just yet I would love to be a big brother or uncle."
Adam/Methos grinned it was a great idea.
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Scarecrow passed on the news to Billy who did not quite believe it but like his now top agent went along. No point in ruining Matt's kid's life or his friend. Too bad they could not risk recruiting them. They had creativity and brains but Matt would shoot them for even thinking of it.
Howard warning them off also made them wary The Man known only as Agent Ghost was not someone to piss off lightly. Billie knew he was untouchable and connected so high that only the president could counter his orders. So they were playing dumb on this one.
TBC….
Lost Connections
Disclaimers: Sadly I do not own any of the fandoms shown here. Highlander, BVS and others all belong to those who are far more creative then I. I am just playing in their sandbox for a while.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
A/N: Not betaed read at your own risk
Disclaimer: Please See Part One
Part 65
Jessica and Matt walked out to Matt's car and they went to speak to Willow and Alexander. It was time that Jessica and Mathew told their son the truth and perhaps stepped up and became the parents he needed. With the news of Tony's death they had to let him know what had happened to lead them to the lives they were now leading. It was really difficult for them to explain their choices. However they both felt Alexander deserved the truth.
"He prefers to be called Xander." Jessica said. "I still call him Alex but, his friends they all call him Xander. It goes back to when Willow, he and Jessie were small. Willow darling child that she was could not pronounce his name. Jessie and Alex just thought the name was cool. So it stuck. I never liked it much but….I suppose we should try to use it."
Matt snorted at that. He fully understood disliking ones full name. Hell he disliked his before he had changed it. "I promise to try but Alexander is a good strong name."
"Yes it is." Jessica agreed.
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Kendra had really enjoyed the tour of Washington D.C. She knew it had cost Mr. Zambuto a lot to take her and it meant all the more for that. She knew her watcher was not a wealthy man but he had always cared for her. She resolved to become the best slayer possible and to protect him no matter what. He was after all the closest thing she had to family left. As they headed out to Sunnydale she began to plan which new languages to learn and to try to find more dojos to learn more skills. While the slayer essence helped practice was vital if she was to survive. She was fully aware she was now on the clock as it were.
Sam watched as Kendra seemed deep in thought he hoped Rupert could help him keep her alive and safe. She deserved so much more then dying young and becoming a foot note in the watchers diaries.
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Riley and his team moved around the city. Something weird was happening. He felt woozy and sick when the world had shimmered. Graham moved ahead of him and the others toward the local news stand. When they picked up the papers he began to curse fluently and skillfully. Something Riley highly disapproved of well at least until he saw why his friend was cursing. He looked at the paper and decided he really hated the hell mouth.
"Enough Graham we will draw attention to ourselves. We got to go find Buffy and Mr. Giles maybe they will have a clue as to what is happening."
Graham snorted at that. He wondered what had happened and if those kids were somehow at the center of it. It seemed they always were. Weird and that Sunnydale bunch just went hand in hand.
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"Detective Lockely Warren Meyers is a fine young man and I will not have his good name smeared by you and some tart. I see no reason to bring him in for any questions, nor for there to be any report. Harlan Meyers is a strong supporter of this department and I won't lose that support because some teenage girl is having a jealous fit." The chief of police said giving Kate a hard cold look.
"I quite agree in fact I am tempted to bring charges against Katrina here for trying to file a false police report and for assault as she admitted hitting Warren. He is a fine boy and has a great future ahead of him. She could have injured him and placed that at risk." Harvey Specter the district attorney said. He had been called in by the chief to help solve this issue. Both men owed Harlan and neither wanted to be on his bad side. Only Victor Chase was a worst bastard when it came to crossing a town leader.
"False report look I saw the kid hit Katrina with my own eyes. She was trying to walk away. She only defended herself."
Katrina cringed back. She wrapped her arms around herself. "I told you detective that no one would help. I just want to go. I'll just try to keep away from Warren." Her voice faded off as if she somehow knew that would be impossible.
"Yeah well I will walk you home. So help me if you even think of filing charges against Katrina I will call in the State police. This is not right."Kate said glaring."If any harm comes to her I will do my best to see you all behind bars."
"Just leave detective and be glad you still have your job." The chief said angry now."I should fire you for insubordination."
Kate glared and resolved to look deeper into the connection between this various groups this stunk of collusion. She was going to protect Katrina somehow. She resolved to speak to the girl's parents and see what could be done. Kate led Katrina out steaming with rage. Damn the good old boys club and their bullshit. Why was it the abusers always got off? Well not this time and she would protect Katrina if it meant guarding the girl herself. Her gut told her Warren Meyers was a dangerous man and he would not let this go.
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The Powers that be smiled as they looked at the rewind. It had taken a lot of power and it had taken making a deal with Evil but it would give their champions a chance to change things up. It would restore balance as well. There was no way they could allow the slayers to activate all the potentials it would forever skew the balance. It was for the best. After all they were not heartless it was far better to sacrifice one of two girls a year then to have them all be activated and all of them have to fight to the death. The slayer and her family were now immortal and as such they would spare so many other young lives. It was a fair trade. Now they just had to hide the slayer's weapon and obscure the guardian and there be no extra slayers. Four was more than enough. No point in skewing the balance that might force evil to bring the end of days sooner which was not in their best interests. After all even the PTB had to face the creator of all and be judged and they were not too eager to do that.
TBC….