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Time Frame: During the episode "Becoming" Part 2
Spoilers: Becoming and Becoming 2
Author's Note: Thanks to LadyRHood for always taking the time to BETA Read for me! And tons of thanks to Selena for always debating the Xander=jerk? Topic with me!
Text in italics represents thoughts.
I can't tell her
I have to, I promised Will
While Xander's conscience waged war, his feet smacked down hard on the ground beneath him. He veered off into the woods as a shortcut to the mansion. Panting, he finally stopped for breath.
Oh man, I need to get in shape As he bent over, Xander caught sight of a large rock.
Hey! It's better than nothin'
Hefting the rock up, he began to run
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She doesn't know what she's doing. She needs to concentrate on the battle. If I tell her, it will only distract her.
Keep tellin' yourself that pal. You're jealous. You're jealous that maybe, even after all he has put her through, she might still love him. And not you. You're blinded by your jealousy.
I am not!! Oh god, I'm fighting with myself. How much lower can I get?
The sun glinted on something ahead.
The road is ahead he told himself.
A figure moved at a fast past, just beyond the woods.
Buffy.
Not stopping to think about his options, he plunged ahead and into the road. His dramatic appearance obviously startled the Slayer, who recovered with a, "Xander!?"
With too many conflicting emotions running around in his head, he said the first thing that came to mind, "Cavalry's here. Cavalry's a frightened guy with a rock," he hefted up his so-called weapon for her to see, "but it's here."
Buffy produced a stake which Xander gratefully accepted, tossing the rock aside.
"That's better" he said.
Buffy turned and began walking. "You're not here to fight."
No, I'm hear to tell you...
"You get Giles out and you run like hell, understood? I can't protect you."
Xander paused in surprise as Buffy uncovered an elegant sword.
"I'm gonna be too busy killing."
Still staring at the sword, Xander replied, "Now, that's a new look for you."
"It's a present for Angel."
TELL HER NOW!! his conscience screamed so loudly that he involuntarily spoke, "Willow....uh, she told me to tell you.."
Overriding his conscience for a second, he paused.
"Tell me what?" prodded Buffy.
Emotions screaming, consciences warring, Xander closed his eyes briefly.
"Kick his ass."
It was done. All rational thought in him screamed in protest.
You idiot! This might cost her the one thing in all the world that can make her happy. Stop her, you can still tell her.
He kept his mouth shut.
The End
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