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Date Posted: 12:30:47 09/19/03 Fri
Author: TBLEA
Subject: ...
In reply to: The Buffy Lost Episode Authors 's message, "Buffy: The Lost Episodes, Episode 1.5 "Opportunities" By Gemma and Toothy" on 12:29:38 09/19/03 Fri

Mataka:
THAT�S ENOUGH! I haven�t traveled over this dimension trying to find the exact time history was changed for nothing!

Brett and Anita look confused.

Brett:
I thought you said you came from Los Angeles

Mataka:
Not Los Angeles- Las Angeles. Two different places entirely. I�m not who you think I am. And you both are certainly not who you are supposed to be!

Anita:
About you, got that right. I�m exactly who I want to be right now.

Mataka: * now getting really annoyed *
Would you please shut up! I am from another dimension known as Amoerica

Brett and Anita start to giggle. Mataka silences them with a glare

Mataka:
One of our criminals escaped to this dimension and changed history. He stole the powers of a slayer and her boyfriend. A souled vampire. He plummeted the world into what you know it as now. Haven�t you noticed not many people about?
(Beat)
Oh I forgot Omaha and imbecile. It�s because humans are becoming extinct and Vampires and demons rule now. I�ve brought the two of you here to help me because you�re the only two who can help change it as it was your destiny that was changed.

Anita:
You mean all that you�ve spun us is lies. I don�t remember my destiny being changed except for earlier.

Mataka:
You really don�t get it. Ever wonder why if this guy is a souled vampire why he�s room temperature and has a heartbeat? As if people would buy vampires souls as a Christmas present. I knew at once when I said that you didn�t recall life like you were supposed to. It was just dumb luck you both weren�t killed when you fought those vampires.

Mataka reaches into his pockets. As quick as a flash he raises both hands up. He holds up one vial in each. He presses a small button on the side of them and the top springs open..

Mataka (to himself)
And the moral of the story is never send a minion to do your job

Mataka shakes the vials up and down, sending a pink powder over Brett and Anita�s faces.

Brett awakens to someone slapping his face. He springs up and quickly assesses the situation. A young red-haired girl is sipping water and an old man, who was obviously the one slapping him.

Brett:
Where�s Buffy?

Anita/Buffy:
I�m Buffy. Who are you? Are you the reason I�m here?

Brett/Angel
I�m Angel and you�re not Buffy! Where is she?

Anita/Buffy * in a panicked voice *
Oh no I�m Faith again aren�t I?

Brett/Angel
Buffy? No you�re definitely not Faith.

Anita/Buffy pulls a strand of hair forward and sees it�s red

Anita/Buffy:
Oh God it�s worse
(Beat)
I�m Anya!

Mataka passes them both mirrors. Brett/Angel goes to pass it back but Mataka refuses to take it and shakes his head.

Mataka:
No I insist, look.

Brett/Angel:
This isn�t going to be much help. No reflection and all (The last is said sarcastically).

Anita/Buffy and Brett/Angel look into the mirrors.

Brett/Angel:
Can�t remember looking like this. Hair needs something Hey I have a reflection

Anita/Buffy:
I wanted a change but not this drastically.

Brett/Angel: * excitedly *
Yes. But look I have a reflection

Mataka: (looking at Brett/Angel)
Well small thing will amuse
To cut a long story short. I�ve transferred your spirits into your reincarnates of the future. Criminal changed the future, took both your powers thus killing you both, started changing your world into a demon �spa� and is working his way towards ensuring human life no longer exists.

Anita/Buffy:
The darts?

Mataka:
Yes the darts. They were necessary to put you in the state he needed for transference of your power to him.

Brett/Angel:
And that one-eyed purple guy�s the one doing it. He�s not a people eater? Is he?

Mataka: * ignoring the last comment*
Good you�ve seen him. You know who to aim for. We must hurry. I�ve sped time up here compared to where your bodies lie. I cannot hold it up much longer.

Mataka picks up a book and a jar that we had not previously seen.

Mataka:
Here is the plan

Brett/Angel:
Whoa wait up how do we know we can trust you?

Mataka:
It�s simple. You want to live don�t you? If you both don�t help me you die along with all you knew.

Anita/Buffy:
At the moment that seems like the best option

Mataka:
All I can offer for your help is a reward.

Anita/Buffy: * brightly*
A reward?

Buffy imagines herself dancing around, lots of money everywhere. She starts throwing money towards all the bill owners.
Ok I�m in.

Somewhere near Mt. Whitney- Present day

Mataka: (os)
The transport will leave you a bit disoriented.

Brett/Angel and Anita/Buffy arrive in a room swaying a bit until they get their feet.

Mataka: (os)
The door on the right is to the room where your bodies are laying.

Brett/Angel and Anita/Buffy walk towards the door.

Mataka: (os)
A spell I need to do will transfer him into this jar so no more harm can be done.

Mataka arrives in the room with Brett/Angel and Anita/Buffy

Mataka: (os)
I need you to keep him away from your bodies and busy until my spell is done. If he gets to your bodies he will destroy them rather than fail and all will be lost.

They all nod to each other. Anita/Buffy kicks the door in and Brett/Angel runs towards the purple demon, which leaps up at the crashing sound. Mataka begins a chant, which is heard as humming.

Purple Demon: * in Sumerian*
No I will not go back.

The purple demon spin-kicks Brett/Angel and sends him crashing face down on top of Angel�s body.

Brett/Angel:
Hmm could do with more gel.

The demon lunges towards Buffy�s body a knife drawn. Buffy runs, flips over Angel�s table and punches the demon away from her body. As she readies herself for the next attack, the purple demon starts to turn into a purple mist.

Purple Demon:
Nooooooo!!

Mataka now stands at the door.

Mataka:
Enter and receive your final punishment

The purple mist is sucked into the jar and Mataka closes the lid.

Anita/Buffy to Brett/Angel
Thought we�d be in for a longer fight

Brett/Angel:
Seems demons just don�t have the staying power they used to.

They turn to Mataka. Anita/Buffy holds out her hand

Anita/Buffy:
Well Anya did say to start charging. We did our part so hand over the reward.

Mataka:
The reward I offer is not of monetary value.

Anita/Buffy:
WHAT! I need that money I have bills to pay, people expecting me to look after them, to clean up the money mess we�re in.

Brett/Buffy places his hand on Anita/Buffy�s arm to stop her from attacking Mataka.

Brett/Angel:
You have bill problems. I didn�t know

Anita/Buffy:
That�s the least of my problems at the moment

Mataka hold his hands up and steps towards them. As he does so he trips on a board and sends the jar flying across the room. As if in slow-mo, Brett/Angel and Anita/Buffy dive for it. The jar lands just out of their reach and breaks. Mist rises and reforms the purple demon.

Mataka * yelling*
Kill it before it escapes. I don�t have another jar.

Anita/Buffy jumps up but before she can punch the demon it backhands her sending her flying across the room into a wall. The demon roars as Brett/Angel elbows it on the side of the face. It attacks back and Brett/Angel fight each other trading blow for blow until it grabs Brett/Angel by the throat and raises him off the ground. Buffy quickly scans around looking for a weapon. She sees a thin, round piece of metal about 20cm in diameter on the floor behind Mataka.

Anita/Buffy:
Well it�s better than nothing.

Anita/Buffy takes off running

Anita/Buffy: * to Mataka*
Bend down

Mataka sees Anita/Buffy barreling towards him; a look of shock crosses his face. He bends down just in time for Anita/Buffy to jump, roll over his back and land on the floor next to the thin metal.

Brett/Angel: * as the demon prepares to squeeze Brett/Angel�s head off *
Some help would be good NOW

Anita/Buffy: * tensely *
I�m on it. Low blow him and duck!

Brett/Angel kicks out and strikes the purple beast squarely between the legs. The beast drops Brett/Angel and grabs the area in pain. Brett/Angel ducks down to the ground as Anita/Buffy throws the thin metal like a Frisbee towards the demon�s neck. Brett/Angel watches as the body crumples to the ground headless. He stands as Anita/Buffy reaches his side.

Brett/Angel:
So how�d you know it was male?

Anita/Buffy:
I didn�t. But hey no matter what sex a blow in that area so hard has gotta make you lose you head and is gonna hurt. And speaking of hurting�

She turns towards Mataka

Anita/Buffy:
What the hell do you mean reward is not money!

Mataka:
A moment if I may. I think what I offer is worth much more to you both than money ever could. The reward I offer is the use of those bodies forever. You will no longer be weighed down by the paths you have been on. You will have each other and all the trimmings that go with your dreams.

Anita/Buffy and Brett/Angel look at each other and then their bodies lying on the table.

Mataka
I have only two stipulations. You will not have the strengths you have as a slayer and a vampire and those who know you in these forms
(He points to their bodies)
Are to not know you anymore. It will cause an alteration to the slayer line..Disrupting it. But look on the plus side, fat grandchildren to look forward to. I give you ten minutes to give me your decision

2 hours later

Buffy is leaning against Angel, who is leaning against a wooden fence.

Buffy:
Are you sure we made the right decision?

Angel:
Trust me when I say I know we did

Buffy:
A little part of me wishes we could�ve done it. Get rid of all those responsibilities, be together until the end.
(And guiltily)
I almost blame Dawn for being here and me not being able to make that decision.

Angel:
It�s hard having heaven and then having it taken away again.

Buffy flashes back to sitting on a crate talking to Spike

Buffy:
Wherever I..was..I was happy. At peace.

Spike stares shocked.

Buffy:
I knew that everyone I cared about was all right. I knew it. Time ... didn't mean anything ... nothing had form ... but I was still me, you know?

Buffy glances at Spike and then away again

Buffy:
And I was warm ... and I was loved ... and I was finished. Complete. I don't understand about theology or dimensions, or ... any of it, really ... but I think I was in heaven.

Spike continues to stare at her.

Buffy:
And now I'm not.
* Almost crying*
I was torn out of there. Pulled out ... by my friends. Everything here is ... hard, and bright, and violent. Everything I feel, everything I touch ... this is Hell. Just getting through the next moment, and the one after that
* Softer*
Knowing what I�ve lost�

Buffy: * Softly to Angel*
Don�t I know it. But how do I go on knowing what heaven�s like, when everyone around me is so happy and I don�t feel that way.

Angel:
You grab onto one thing you can use. One thing that makes you forget what�s happened and you run with it
* Beat *
Or you could find someone to talk to who may understand.

Angel looks expectantly at Buffy, hoping she got his hint.

Flashback to Buffy sitting on the couch after being brought back, Spike looking at her hands

Spike: (vo)
Clawed her way out of a coffin. Isn't that right?

Buffy:( vo)
(Quietly) Yeah. That's ... what I had to do.

Spike:
Done it myself.

Buffy turns to Angel

Buffy:
There is someone who I�ve talked too who I think understands a little.

Angel: * disappointed*
Well that�s a start. I�m sure Willow? Can be a great comfort.

Buffy notices Angel�s disappointment but chooses not to correct him.

Buffy: * quietly *
Yeah Willow
* Then seriously*
The next time it looks like I�m going to die again will you be there for me?

Angel: * reassuring*
I�ll always be there for you even when you don�t think you need me I�ll be there. If you think you get to die again without a proper goodbye from me.. Well think again.

Buffy leaned back to her previous position

Buffy:
Do you ever think we can have our dream?

Angel:
I know we can. One day we WILL have each other with no curses attached. Until then things must stay in the past. At the moment we're caught in the middle, we have to continue the struggle. Until it�s over we can�t rest. We have to take each day as it comes and under no circumstances tell anyone else about what happened or we�ll look like we belong in a loony bin.

Buffy:
We�re agreed then everything that�s happened remains in the past and one day the future will be filled with the workable. Exactly how are we going to get out of telling everyone what happened?

Angel:
Tell them nothing. If it gets too bad
(Angel thinks for a second)
Give them food. People can�t ask questions if their mouths are full

Buffy laughs then kisses Angel

Buffy:
Until the future

Angel:
Until then

She stands up holding onto Angel�s hand for as long as possible. Angel watches as she walks away and then heads home to LA.

Los Angeles

Gunn:
How�d it go?

Angel: * points towards Cordy and Wes who have been imitating Buffy and Angel*
I think those two pretty much summed it up. I REALLY don�t want to talk about it

Cordy:
But Angel we�re your friends
(Gives Angel a huge smile)
And it�s not healthy to repress stuff like this. You- you need to share your�pain, express those feelings of grief or longing or�.The curiosity is gonna kill me!

Angel: * quietly *
Oh no. Wouldn�t want that.

Fred:
Personally I don�t care at all what happened

Cordy walks past Fred

Cordy:
Shut up Fred

Angel: * quietly *
Actually do you know what I need right now�ice-cream
(Angel looks towards Fred)
You wanna get some ice cream?

Fred: * grinning*
I like ice cream
She walks towards Angel and they leave the hotel

Cordy:
Now we�ll never, ever know

Angel: (os)
That�s right!

Meanwhile in Sunnydale

Dawn: * awkwardly *
So?

Buffy grabs a piece of chicken that she has brought home with her and starts to play with it.

Buffy:
What so?

Dawn: * nervously*
So how was it? Seeing Angel�him seeing you. Was it weird?

Buffy looks uncomfortable as Dawn, Willow and Tara look expectantly at her

Buffy: * thinking*
Nothing has changed. They still want everything to be rosy.
* Then aloud*
Um..it was�Intense

Willow:
Well, I-if you wanna talk about it�.

Buffy: * thinking again*
What talk about how I�ve lost heaven again? How I have to pretend all is right when it�s not.
* Aloud to Willow*
I don�t. I-it�s not important. Past. I�d just rather keep this one to myself, if that�s okay.

Buffy passes more chicken to Dawn, Willow and Tara.

Buffy: * brightly*
Eat up an empty mouth is not a full one.

The End

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