Slayer Drabble Round-Up
Title: Swords and Corkscrews
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Still_grrr 068 Kendra
Character: Kendra
Slayers, her Watcher said, were not girls. They were swords of girls’ flesh. Kendra knew swords. They were straight, focused, made for a single purpose. If she was a sword than Buffy was, well, a Swiss army knife maybe; blade one minute, corkscrew the next. She had not been forged, honed and sharpened the way Kendra had, but Buffy was just as much a Slayer, just as much a weapon. Kendra suspected her Watcher would not approve. He probably wouldn’t like her flying coach either. Kendra relaxed for the in-flight movie. It was about a dog. She enjoyed it anyway.
Title: Ghost in the Room
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Still_grrr 031, BtVS: Tara
Pairing: Tara/Willow, Kennedy/Willow
She touched the spot where Tara had lain. Xander had long replaced the carpet so all traces of blood were gone. She ran her finger down the repaired glass and sat down in the bed they’d made love in. This had been their room, Willow’s and Tara’s. They had lived, loved and died here. Buffy slept here now with five other girls, but it was still Tara’s room. Kennedy backed out and closed the door. If everything went as planned, she’d be kissing Tara’s girlfriend by tonight. Someday they’d have sex too, but never in that room. Not Tara’s room.
Title: California Dreaming
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG
Word Count: 150
Prompt: Still_grrr 028, BtVS S3/S4
Pairing: Faith, Xander
There were no flowers here. Xander supposed the mayor would have brought some if he hadn’t gotten all crispy crittered, but his single rose would have to do. The nurse thought he was Faith’s boyfriend. He didn’t tell her about the motel room sex and the strangling. That was lot less romantic and a lot more messed up.
“Say something,” said the nurse, “she can hear you.”
Good to know but what to say? I’m sorry? I’m glad? Get well soon, but try not to kill people? This was awkward and the open road was calling. “Pleasant dreams, Faith,” he said finally, kissed her forehead, and left.
****
Faith’s dream smelled of roses as the dark-haired hotty pinned a corsage to her dress. Prom night and everything was five by five. The boss kissed her forehead as they headed out the door. “Have fun, kids. Try to be home by ten.”
Title: Desperately Wanted
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Still_grrr 027, BtVS S7/S8
Pairing: Faith/Robin
She’s an escaped convict, wanted and on the lam, but is she running, hiding? No, she’s sitting here at the bedside of a man she barely knows, and she’s not even sure why. He was supposed to be just a scratch to her itch, but something happened. He saw her. Not her body, not her powers, not even her attitude. He just saw Faith and he wanted her.
Now he’s hopped up on pain meds and starting to stir. “You stayed.” He smiles dopily up at her.
The smile she gives him is awkward and self-conscious, but it’s there. “Surprise.”
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Still_grrr 068 Kendra
Character: Kendra
Slayers, her Watcher said, were not girls. They were swords of girls’ flesh. Kendra knew swords. They were straight, focused, made for a single purpose. If she was a sword than Buffy was, well, a Swiss army knife maybe; blade one minute, corkscrew the next. She had not been forged, honed and sharpened the way Kendra had, but Buffy was just as much a Slayer, just as much a weapon. Kendra suspected her Watcher would not approve. He probably wouldn’t like her flying coach either. Kendra relaxed for the in-flight movie. It was about a dog. She enjoyed it anyway.
Title: Ghost in the Room
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Still_grrr 031, BtVS: Tara
Pairing: Tara/Willow, Kennedy/Willow
She touched the spot where Tara had lain. Xander had long replaced the carpet so all traces of blood were gone. She ran her finger down the repaired glass and sat down in the bed they’d made love in. This had been their room, Willow’s and Tara’s. They had lived, loved and died here. Buffy slept here now with five other girls, but it was still Tara’s room. Kennedy backed out and closed the door. If everything went as planned, she’d be kissing Tara’s girlfriend by tonight. Someday they’d have sex too, but never in that room. Not Tara’s room.
Title: California Dreaming
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG
Word Count: 150
Prompt: Still_grrr 028, BtVS S3/S4
Pairing: Faith, Xander
There were no flowers here. Xander supposed the mayor would have brought some if he hadn’t gotten all crispy crittered, but his single rose would have to do. The nurse thought he was Faith’s boyfriend. He didn’t tell her about the motel room sex and the strangling. That was lot less romantic and a lot more messed up.
“Say something,” said the nurse, “she can hear you.”
Good to know but what to say? I’m sorry? I’m glad? Get well soon, but try not to kill people? This was awkward and the open road was calling. “Pleasant dreams, Faith,” he said finally, kissed her forehead, and left.
****
Faith’s dream smelled of roses as the dark-haired hotty pinned a corsage to her dress. Prom night and everything was five by five. The boss kissed her forehead as they headed out the door. “Have fun, kids. Try to be home by ten.”
Title: Desperately Wanted
Fandom: BtVS
Rating: PG
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Still_grrr 027, BtVS S7/S8
Pairing: Faith/Robin
She’s an escaped convict, wanted and on the lam, but is she running, hiding? No, she’s sitting here at the bedside of a man she barely knows, and she’s not even sure why. He was supposed to be just a scratch to her itch, but something happened. He saw her. Not her body, not her powers, not even her attitude. He just saw Faith and he wanted her.
Now he’s hopped up on pain meds and starting to stir. “You stayed.” He smiles dopily up at her.
The smile she gives him is awkward and self-conscious, but it’s there. “Surprise.”