FIC: Cracking Foundations of the House of Scooby (B/X, W/X, W/B, B/W/X)

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Title: Cracking Foundations of the House of Scooby
Authors: Mike and Tony McD
Rating: PG (for this bit)
Category: season 7 AU/ early season 2 (kinda)
Pairings: B/X, W/X, W/B, B/W/X
Summary: Sequel to `Rebuilding the House of Scooby' and `Moving into 
the House of Scooby'. The night of St. Vigeous approaches and Cordy 
threatens the House of Scooby.
Distribution: Go for it, just tell us where.
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy, the Vampire Slayer nor do I own any 
other characters. This is a work of fiction written for fun and 
enjoyment.
Authors' notes: This is a collaborative effort between Tony and me 
due to Tony's illness. This is just a short part to tide over until 
the weekend. Don't kill us. Feedback is appreciated.



"There is nothing in the chronicles about a-an extraneous lunar 
cycle."

"The Order never accurately calculated the Mesopotamian calender. 
Rupert, you have GOT to read something that was published after 1066."

"Very funny."

"What's the what?" Buffy said as she and the gang entered the library 
after fifth period. As they sat themselves down around the table 
Jenny Calender did a double take when she saw Xander.

"We? er, Miss Calender has been researching, well, uh, surfing on her 
computer, a-and she's? Well according to her calculations, Saturday 
week is the night of St. Vigeous."

"Let me guess, he wasn't big on chocolates and flowers?" quipped 
Buffy.

"No, he lead a crusade of, of vampires. They swept through Edessa, 
Harran, and points east."

"And they didn't leave much behind."

"Just what I need, parent teacher night, a vamp crusade, and my own 
undead wanna be rapist. It doesn't get any better than this." A 
sudden thought passed through Buffy's mind. "Xander, you said Spike 
and his gang trash parent teacher night, right?"

"Yeah,"

"But the night of St. Vigeous isn't until the Saturday. Are you sure 
it's the Saturday?"

"I did the calculations three times." Jenny told the blonde Slayer 
who scratched her head in confusion.

"Something doesn't fit." Buffy looked at Xander. "What was the 
Saturday like?"

Xander shrugged his shoulders.

"Nothing special. No great vamp crusade if that's what you mean. Come 
to think of it, it was pretty quiet vamp wise for a while after 
parent teacher night. We did kinda take out a bunch of them at the 
school."

"So Spike and his fang gang turn up on the Thursday, gets a whole 
bunch of them dusted, and the night of St. Vigeous is a non event."

A light bulb lit above Giles' head.

"By acting precipitously Spike depleted their ranks enough to ruin 
the night of St. Vigeous."

"But why? If this St. Vigeous thing is such a bad ass time, why 
attack then? Why not wait until the big night?"

"Uh, Buff. Spike has a real hard on for Slayers." Realising what he 
said Xander quickly moved on. "He's killed two Slayers and keen to 
add a third to his resume. He's not exactly big on patience or 
ritual."

Watching the discussion, Jenny Calender wondered what the hell 
happened to Xander and why he knew so much. She was about to ask 
Giles when the library doors burst open and Cordelia came stomping 
in, an angry and determined look on her face.

"OK Xander Harris you perverted sicko! Don't think I'm not on to you 
little scheme!"

"Cordy! What the HELL are you on about? Did ya use too much hair 
spray in a confined space again?"

"Cut the innocent act, I know you're using dark magic."

"Dark??"

"Don't even try to deny it. How else can you explain it? Friday 
you're a pimple on the student body, then abracadabra! Monday you're 
the Swiss chocolate of eye candy. Growth spurt my ass! You worked the 
black magic! And that's not the worst of it. Oh, not by a long shot! 
You put the mystical whammy on Buffy and Willow so that they're your 
little sex slaves."

Rising in anger Buffy advanced on Cordy.

"Sex slaves?"

"Oh please! When you and Willow aren't all over him you're all over 
each other like a pair of sick freaks!"

Buffy lunged at Cordelia but Xander grabbed her held her back.

"ENOUGH!!!!" Giles bellowed. Tears filled Willow's eyes and she ran 
out of the library crying. Xander struggled to stop Buffy from 
attacking Cordy.

"XANDER!"

"DAMN IT! BUFFY!"

"WHAT?"

Xander steadied her and looked her in the eye.

"Forget Cordy! Go catch Willow!"

Buffy hesitated for a second, then with a final venomous glare at 
Cordelia, took after the red head. Xander then rounded on the 
cheerleader in fury.

"Giles. Explain the situation to Cordelia." Xander stepped up to 
Cordy, his face just inches from hers. His face a mask of pure anger, 
hers one of genuine fear.

"We loose Willow again and I'll kill you myself." With that he ran 
out to try to find Buffy and Willow.