Save Itself (BtVS; Faith/Dawn; PG; #361: Need)
Title: Save Itself
Author: Kat Lee
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Characters/Pairing: Faith/Dawn
Rating: PG
Challenge: #361: Need
Word Count: 150
Summary:
Disclaimer: All characters belong to their rightful owners, not the author.
She was already standing at the door when she reached it loaded with weapons. "Dawn?" Faith asked, expecting their usual kiss for good luck on the rare occasions that Dawnie didn't accompany her onto the battlefield.
She knew from the moment she turned to face her, however, that there was nothing usual about this night. Dawn's big, brown eyes were overflooding with tears. Her bottom lip quivered. For the first time in a long time, she looked like she was about to weep and wail, but instead, her voice came out in a shaky whisper. "I need you, Faith."
Faith gazed at her. She'd never been needed before like Dawnie needed her now. Slowly, she let her stakes drop to the floor, then her swords, her knives, and even her crossbow. Dawn flew into her arms, sobbing, and Faith held her tight. The damned world could save itself this once.
The End
Author: Kat Lee
Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Characters/Pairing: Faith/Dawn
Rating: PG
Challenge: #361: Need
Word Count: 150
Summary:
Disclaimer: All characters belong to their rightful owners, not the author.
She was already standing at the door when she reached it loaded with weapons. "Dawn?" Faith asked, expecting their usual kiss for good luck on the rare occasions that Dawnie didn't accompany her onto the battlefield.
She knew from the moment she turned to face her, however, that there was nothing usual about this night. Dawn's big, brown eyes were overflooding with tears. Her bottom lip quivered. For the first time in a long time, she looked like she was about to weep and wail, but instead, her voice came out in a shaky whisper. "I need you, Faith."
Faith gazed at her. She'd never been needed before like Dawnie needed her now. Slowly, she let her stakes drop to the floor, then her swords, her knives, and even her crossbow. Dawn flew into her arms, sobbing, and Faith held her tight. The damned world could save itself this once.
The End