Chances Fade
By: spoiledsquish
Disclaimer: Not mine. If you don’t believe me, then watch Waiting In The Wings or A Hole In World for further indication that I don’t, nor never will, own them!
Author's Note: The title is part of a song titled "Breathe" off Michelle Branch's CD "Hotel Paper." It's a great CD so go out & buy it. I own nothing 'cept the plot and any characters not in the Buffy and Angel realms.
Distribution: My site, Seductive Web, PPA, Enchanting Place, Fanfiction.net, WTTS, PFYL, TEF, Sempiternal Beloved...If you host my fics regularly, feel free. If you don’t, just ask and most likely you shall receive.
Summary: After being invited to Xander’s nuptials to the lovely and addict recovered Amy Madison, Buffy takes some time to think about her life and the man who holds her heart.
Pairings: Xander/Amy, Wesley/Fred, Willow/Oz, Gunn/Gwen, Faith/Robin, Cordelia/Angel, and Cordelia/Spike and Buffy/Angel eventually.
Rating: R-ish? I haven't decided yet. For now, if you've watched the show, you can read this. Rating might change later on.
Spoilers: Up to S7 of Buffy. Story is five Years Post-Chosen...again.
~Cleveland, Ohio: November 2006~
"Mail for you, B." Faith said as she dropped a stack of envelopes onto her coworker and boss' desk. "One of 'em's from Xander. I think it's from Santa Clarita or Burbank. One of the cities in California."
"Thanks, Faith." Buffy said as she opened the letter. "Oh my God!"
"What?" Faith inquired.
"Xander's getting married!" Buffy squealed. "To Amy of all people, but that's not important."
"That's the witch who tried to kill Will, right?" Faith asked.
"The very same." Buffy nodded. "Xander told me she was reformed when I talked to him last. I knew they were dating but I had no idea they were that serious."
"So, when's the wedding?" Faith pried.
"Um, in May." Buffy sighed. "Right during the middle of weapons finals. I'll have to call Xander and tell him I can't go."
"Why?" Faith asked.
"Faith, it's finals." Buffy whined. "You know why."
"B, I can handle weapnos finals." Faith offered. "You should go. Xand's your best friend. I mean, besides, when was the last time you actually took a vacation?"
"It's been a while." Buffy agreed. "All right, I'll go. You're sure about this, now?"
"Pos." Faith nodded. "I think I can handle the pack of wild boars for a couple of weeks."
"Now that that's settled, Faith, I need you to get me up to speed about the sitch with Kennedy. Robin and Giles have both said her technique is faltering. Why?" Buffy asked.
"Well, her breakup with Willow was really hard on her." Faith told her. "Kennedy just claimed that she needed time to deal."
"It's almost been a year." Buffy reminded her. "Tell Kennedy I expect to see improving results within the next few days, no excuses."
"B, you're such a hardass." Faith admitted. "What happened to you? The Buffy Summers who was Miss Cool? The one who'd do anything for the love of her friends?"
"I grew up, Faith." Buffy told her. "Miss Cool died when Sunnydale became a big black hole of rubble and dirt. I had to watch innocents die by my hands. You learn to deal with the pain and move on."