elisi | So where's s8 heading?

stormwreath made a point in his review of issue 9.

I've never read 'Fray', but he quoted this dialogue:

"It was some hundreds of years ago, in the twenty-first century. What we know is this - there was a battle. A Slayer, possibly with some mystical allies, faced an apocalyptic army of demons. And when it was done... they were gone. All demons, all magicks, banished from this Earthly dimension."
"And the Slayer? Did she--?"
"I do not know if she lived. But the demons being gone, she was the last to be Called."
- Joss Whedon, 'Fray'

It would seem very plausible that season 8 will lead up to that battle, esp given what the masked Twilight guy says.

(What did I say? It. Is. All. Story-driven!)

So... this made me think. First of all, I wondered about W&H, 'cause I can't see the Senior Partners easily giving up earth. Then I thought that maybe this would finally be that fabled apocalypse of theirs, and ooooh, what side *would* Angel be on? Then I thought that post-s8 fanfic would be like the most boring stuff ever: Buffy becomes a cop (just like predicted in WML!), marries... oh I don't know, Xander? Or Parker? And has some kids and hangs out with her friends.

But then I began thinking...

And here comes a teeny little fic, set post-season 8/AtF. Minor spoilers for the possible ending of both comics! *g*

And then what happened?

The portal closed behind them with a definitive crack, and Spike, Angel, Illyria and Connor looked around at the sun drenched landscape.

"So.. that's goodbye Earth, I take it?" Spike remarked, sighing.

"It would seem so," Angel replied, taking in the surroundings with a frown on his face.

"Why did they throw me out too?" Connor complained. "I'm human... ish."

"Your superior physical prowess threatened them!" Illyria answered, and Connor turned his head and shot her a speculative look.

"Guys... I think we're in Pylea," Angel said, and Illyria slowly nodded. "I concur." She tilted her head, assessing. "The cave where Fred lived is not far from here."

Connor's eyes suddenly lit up. "A cave? I grew up in caves. Want to show me?"

Blue eyes met blue eyes, and a small smile tugged at the God's mouth. "It would please me to do so."

Moments later they had vanished up the hill.

"Huh," Spike said. "That was quick."

He and Angel began walking in the direction of the town, and soon they came to a field where several people were busy harvesting.

"Angel!" A man exclaimed, and came towards them. He was no other than one of those who had helped storm the castle when Angel had been there last, and was now a member of the democratically elected government.

He and Angel chatted for a while, catching up, and finally Angel asked what they had done with the castle - did anyone live there or was it a government building now?

"Oh no," the man replied. "It would not be right for anyone to live so far elevated, and also it has many dark and unpleasant associations for everyone. Too much torture went on in there for us to ever be comfortable to use it."

Angel's eyes suddenly gleamed. "Does that mean we can have it?"

The man shrugged. "Sure."

Angel turned to Spike, smiling, and Spike's eyes narrowed. "What to you mean 'we'?"

Angel smiled even wider. "You look very pretty in sunshine..."

*

And they all lived happily ever after.

The End

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You have paired me with that pitiful offspring of halfbreeds. You are presumptuous. When I ruled, I could summon a thousand such as he as my love-slaves and cast them aside again as my whim took me. [/Illyria]
Well he is the *miraculous* offspring of half breeds, created by the Powers to fulfill various prophecies. Strikes me as a nice toyboy/pet for a former God... (Anyway, plenty of humans for him to marry if he should want. I've just never seen any Connor/Illyria, and liked the idea!)

Will he actually do that? I'm not sure. It would definitely be an artistic rather than commercial decision, if he does.
It would rather... although of course he could still spend ages telling the stories of Spike & Angel in Pylea. ;)

In the comic, it's said by a character who isn't necessarily 100% reliable as a source, rather than by an omniscient narrator
Ah. Well then he has lots of scope for movement.

would Buffy and Willow end up normal humans without special powers? Or would they be banished too? Would they be willing to make that sacrifice voluntarily, if it meant banishing all the dangerous demons too?
I was wondering about that too. Guess we'll have to wait and see.

The Senior Partners? Nothing but unfinished business. Their time will come...
Well Mr Twilight is going to have a hell of a job with that one, what with them not residing on this plane...

Strikes me as a nice toyboy/pet for a former God...
Maybe so, but you know what Illyria's like. You can't expect her to *admit* she might be interested in him...

I think a story where Buffy and Willow have to decide whether to make that sacrifice could be an incredibly powerful one, if it's done right. And technically, the Senior Partners only have to be banished from affecting the Earth, not destroyed. Angel's already made the first step in that direction...

You can't expect her to *admit* she might be interested in him...
Weeeeeeell... she did tell Gunn that she thought he was good looking!

I think a story where Buffy and Willow have to decide whether to make that sacrifice could be an incredibly powerful one, if it's done right.
Oh absolutely. I'd like that. So far though, 'season 8' and 'done right' don't really mesh in my head. Sorry.

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