Some of my stories about what happened in that town before the Collapse....
None of the rest of the Scoobies would have been all that surprised that Buffy would have become an actual myth. August Fic-a-thon-entry.
Movies >
Surprise Crossover •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,144] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [12] • Hits [4,358] • Published [1 Aug 09] • Updated [1 Aug 09] • Completed [Yes]
Much later, Giles wondered what would have happened if Willow had been over the legal drinking age…. Very AU, you betcha.
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
Comedy >
Cast: Scooby Gang •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [585] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [11] • Hits [3,794] • Published [4 Aug 09] • Updated [4 Aug 09] • Completed [Yes]
Some guys have an uncanny instinct for scoring the absolutely perfect job: light labor, great pay, and beautiful women finding their line of work utterly fascinating. And then there’s Valentine McKee and Earl Bassett.
Movies >
Tremors •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,259] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [5] • Hits [2,887] • Published [4 Aug 09] • Updated [4 Aug 09] • Completed [Yes]
A New York City native finally meets his most favorite actress from the bestest TV show ever!
Television >
Friends •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [957] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [6] • Hits [2,893] • Published [8 Aug 09] • Updated [8 Aug 09] • Completed [Yes]
Oz always considered his decision to come to Sunnydale a few months earlier than planned the best he’d ever made in his entire life, especially since his new girlfriend had an interesting suggestion for their Halloween costumes....
Cartoons >
Red Hot Riding Hood •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,853] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [7] • Hits [3,328] • Published [11 Aug 09] • Updated [11 Aug 09] • Completed [Yes]
Believe it or not, the Sunnydale High School library did have one or two books that were actually entertaining, instead of essential but dull tomes dealing with demon identification and how to Slay them.
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
Comedy >
Cast: Scooby Gang •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [632] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [5] • Hits [3,175] • Published [8 Sep 09] • Updated [8 Sep 09] • Completed [Yes]
I’ve wondered why there are so few Joyce/Halloween stories. During that episode, it’s only said she’s ‘out.’” Well, here she’s ‘in’ and she has her own costume.
Miscellaneous >
Myths & Legends •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [7] • Words [12,494] •
Recs [7] •
Reviews [81] • Hits [24,248] • Published [23 Sep 09] • Updated [2 Oct 09] • Completed [Yes]
You’d think that from being a native of a nation of shopkeepers, Ethan would have certainly remembered something so important about his costume store stock on that Halloween. But then, if he’d had, there wouldn’t be this story.
Comics >
2000 AD •
Manchester • FR18 •
Chapters [1] • Words [926] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [4] • Hits [3,236] • Published [24 Oct 09] • Updated [24 Oct 09] • Completed [Yes]
Ex-principal Snyder learns there IS indeed an afterwards….albeit with a surprise or two along the way.
Cartoons >
Kim Possible •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,270] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [4] • Hits [2,760] • Published [31 Oct 09] • Updated [31 Oct 09] • Completed [Yes]
Even today, Buffy is such a terrible driver that other Slayers won’t ride with her (some things are just too dangerous for these superhuman warrior women). So, how’d she get her license as a teenager way back when in Sunnydale?
Cartoons >
Wacky Races •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [3,805] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [5] • Hits [2,085] • Published [27 Dec 09] • Updated [27 Dec 09] • Completed [Yes]
And to think it all came about before Halloween night when Xander was inspired by a certain Simpson character.
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
General •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [26] • Words [47,939] •
Recs [9] •
Reviews [129] • Hits [63,763] • Published [10 May 10] • Updated [28 Aug 10] • Completed [No]
Can you say ‘Deus ex machina’, folks? How ‘Chosen’ could have ended an entirely different way, and it’s all Xander’s fault, somehow.
Movies >
Holy Grail, The •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,550] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [13] • Hits [3,126] • Published [12 Sep 10] • Updated [12 Sep 10] • Completed [Yes]
On Halloween, Xander dressed up as a soldier, and any good troop will carry out their mission using whatever means necessary, though it doesn’t have to be with a rifle, knife or even a good, heavy rock. Sometimes, mere words are enough to ensure victory.
Movies >
Surprise Crossover •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,672] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [10] • Hits [4,168] • Published [6 Oct 10] • Updated [6 Oct 10] • Completed [Yes]
It’s postulated that any reality has an equal chance of existing throughout the entire Multiverse, including even the sheer unthinkability of a dimension where Andrew Wells actually saves the day. So kindly suspend your disbelief and read on...
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
General •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [9] • Words [13,522] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [26] • Hits [6,111] • Published [3 Nov 10] • Updated [17 Nov 10] • Completed [Yes]
“Those bloody Americans with their bloody obsessions about their bloody cars,” grumbled Rupert Giles to himself in the library. “Why does everyone here think they need to contribute their unasked-for opinion about my future purchase of a new car?"
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
General •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [3] • Words [5,420] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [19] • Hits [4,880] • Published [8 Nov 10] • Updated [10 Nov 10] • Completed [Yes]
Just another example of what happens on the Hellmouth when demon blood affects the Scooby Gang. NOTE: Read my story ‘Giles’ New Car’ first, including the link to the picture of his car, before this sequel to properly appreciate the ending!
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
Comedy •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,758] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [3] • Hits [1,570] • Published [16 Nov 10] • Updated [16 Nov 10] • Completed [Yes]
During the Scooby Gang’s nightly activities safeguarding Sunnydale, that group had a constant need for holy water to use against vampires. Just where exactly did they get that blessed substance, and what might others think about this?
Literature >
Other •
Manchester • FR7 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,393] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [8] • Hits [2,950] • Published [21 Nov 10] • Updated [21 Nov 10] • Completed [Yes]
Ethan’s Halloween costumes became real, and so did the fake props carried by those wearers, as shown by Xander’s toy gun that changed into a working weapon. In this AU, Ethan added something else to the costumes. Join in by writing your own chapter!
Multiple Crossings >
Multiple Pairings •
Manchester +
1 other • FR15 •
Chapters [4] • Words [9,636] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [11] • Hits [9,484] • Published [26 Nov 10] • Updated [13 Aug 12] • Completed [No]
The really good ones don’t just stay bought; they also convince those who pay them off to cheerfully double their bribes for carrying out what that politician intended to accomplish in the first place.
Literature >
Sir Terry Pratchett •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,021] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [12] • Hits [3,019] • Published [1 Dec 10] • Updated [1 Dec 10] • Completed [Yes]
Halloween AU -- Buffy exercises her female prerogative to select an entirely different costume, not just for herself, but also for a certain world-class brooder.
Movies >
Edward Scissorhands •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,566] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [2] • Hits [1,493] • Published [7 Dec 10] • Updated [7 Dec 10] • Completed [Yes]
Halloween AU - Once again, it is proven that men will do anything for the women they love: climbing the highest mountain, sailing the furthest seas, and Angel dressing up in one of Ethan Rayne’s costumes.
Multiple Crossings >
Xander-Centered >
Theme: Halloween •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [7] • Words [6,277] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [73] • Hits [16,992] • Published [11 Dec 10] • Updated [14 Dec 10] • Completed [Yes]
At last, an explanation for why the Mayor allowed Ethan Rayne to set up shop in his town. (Mind you, I didn’t say it was a reasonable explanation. Just that there’s one.)
Comics >
Comic Strips •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [572] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [2] • Hits [1,414] • Published [1 Mar 11] • Updated [1 Mar 11] • Completed [Yes]
“Leapin’ lizards, Sandy, it’s yet another Halloween fanfiction!”
Comics >
Comic Strips •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,577] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [6] • Hits [1,637] • Published [15 Apr 11] • Updated [15 Apr 11] • Completed [Yes]
Alternative outcomes for “Go Fish” and “Sink or Swim”.
Cartoons >
Kim Possible •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [4] • Words [5,885] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [9] • Hits [5,563] • Published [10 May 11] • Updated [13 May 11] • Completed [Yes]
An AU story which has Dawn appearing in the Scoobies’ life much earlier, and joining the Halloween episode. So, naturally, that younger Summers sister goes to a certain costume shop to get her holiday outfit…..
Movies >
Surprise Crossover •
Manchester • FR7 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,650] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [8] • Hits [2,170] • Published [22 May 11] • Updated [22 May 11] • Completed [Yes]
Whatever else, Cordelia Chase wasn’t a welsher, even though she was seriously considering doing this on her reluctant way to a fate much worse than death.
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
General •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,898] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [10] • Hits [2,388] • Published [28 May 11] • Updated [28 May 11] • Completed [Yes]
Passing through the open gates of the Chase estate, Xander glumly trudged towards the mansion ahead while thinking, *I should have started smoking when I lost the bet, because Cordy’s gonna do things to me that deserve a blindfold and a last cigarette.*
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
General •
Manchester • FR18 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,042] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [4] • Hits [2,170] • Published [2 Jun 11] • Updated [2 Jun 11] • Completed [Yes]
Regarding the warning of the above title, if she’d actually been told this by someone else in the Scooby Gang before making a wish, Cordelia Chase would have haughtily declared, “It will when I do it!”
Comics >
Harvey Comics •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,192] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [9] • Hits [1,688] • Published [30 Jun 11] • Updated [30 Jun 11] • Completed [Yes]
Simply because I can’t believe nobody’s ever written about that specific movie on this site.
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
Comedy >
Buffy-Centered •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,068] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [12] • Hits [2,256] • Published [31 Oct 11] • Updated [31 Oct 11] • Completed [Yes]
Grumbling quietly over the new place not having any U.S. Army fatigues and the other outfits there also too expensive, Xander had a sudden idea which made him instead just buy a roll of plain brown cloth and a couple dozen cheap toy plastic pumpkins.
Literature >
Childrens/Teen •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,149] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [11] • Hits [2,476] • Published [26 Jan 12] • Updated [26 Jan 12] • Completed [Yes]
When a horrified Xander Harris felt the hole at the bottom of his empty jeans pocket while inside Ethan’s Costume Shop, this teenager didn’t know he was about to have the best Halloween night of his life.
Comics >
Donald Duck •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,605] •
Recs [3] •
Reviews [11] • Hits [4,259] • Published [24 Feb 12] • Updated [24 Feb 12] • Completed [Yes]
Forget about guys like Rambo and Sgt. Rock. The indisputably most dangerous soldier in the world paid a visit from his normal post of duty to Sunnydale on Halloween, and not all of him left when the Janus statuette was destroyed.
Comics >
Comic Strips •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,569] •
Recs [2] •
Reviews [11] • Hits [3,813] • Published [15 Mar 12] • Updated [15 Mar 12] • Completed [Yes]
Frank Castle is on his way to the West Coast, and there’ll be hell to pay when he arrives at a certain California city. An AU for the events leading up to ‘Graduation Day’ with the timeline considerably changed.
Marvel Universe >
Punisher, The •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [1] • Words [1,954] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [3] • Hits [2,364] • Published [21 Jun 12] • Updated [21 Jun 12] • Completed [Yes]
Even when you’re planning to turn into a giant snake and devour the whole town, you still need an occasional break to kick back and relax with people who totally understand your problems. Now, let’s deal!
Multiple Crossings >
General •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [619] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [2] • Hits [1,568] • Published [1 Jul 12] • Updated [1 Jul 12] • Completed [Yes]
Before the Halloween episode, several of the Scoobies learn to their astonishment that there’s another holiday in Sunnydale with unexpected results for this demon-infested town.
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
Comedy >
Cast: Scooby Gang •
Manchester • FR7 •
Chapters [1] • Words [802] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [6] • Hits [1,591] • Published [4 Jul 12] • Updated [4 Jul 12] • Completed [Yes]
Never have Buffy around during poker night. She always spoils it, somehow, even without meaning to do this.
Literature >
Sir Terry Pratchett •
Manchester • FR7 •
Chapters [1] • Words [328] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [8] • Hits [1,650] • Published [29 Jul 12] • Updated [29 Jul 12] • Completed [Yes]
A long time before Buffy Summers came to live at the Boca del Infierno, that supernatural place once had a quick visit paid there by another female far more terrifying than any cranky Slayer.
Miscellaneous >
Surprise Crossover •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [524] •
Recs [1] •
Reviews [8] • Hits [1,461] • Published [22 Aug 12] • Updated [22 Aug 12] • Completed [Yes]
In Sunnydale, setting your affairs in order before the yearly apocalypse was always a good idea. Plus, a certain Scooby’s regularly updated letter had the delightful opportunity to really stick it to Angel, which made it all worthwhile. AU, naturally.
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
General •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [1] • Words [2,839] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [13] • Hits [3,129] • Published [4 Sep 12] • Updated [4 Sep 12] • Completed [Yes]
I know the idea’s been used before, particularly in the ‘Miscellaneous - Musicals/Plays’ section on Twisting the Hellmouth. However, this comes from the movie, not the original version. But listen closely…
Movies >
Other-SciFi/Fantasy •
Manchester • FR13 •
Chapters [1] • Words [812] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [9] • Hits [1,252] • Published [31 Oct 12] • Updated [31 Oct 12] • Completed [Yes]
Xander is forced to come up with an entirely different costume for Halloween, leading to great changes from canon. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing, despite the price which must be paid.
Stargate >
Xander-Centered •
Manchester +
1 other • FR15 •
Chapters [16] • Words [31,202] •
Recs [9] •
Reviews [147] • Hits [49,660] • Published [11 Nov 12] • Updated [24 May 13] • Completed [No]
On an AU Halloween, Xander dresses up in a completely different costume for which this teenager adds an accessory he might not necessarily need several years in the future.
Movies >
Surprise Crossover •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [9] • Words [16,537] •
Recs [5] •
Reviews [126] • Hits [36,612] • Published [16 Dec 12] • Updated [26 Apr 13] • Completed [Yes]
Decidedly AU for the last few tv episodes. What if after the vineyard disaster, the Potentials decided to do something much more logical than mutinying against Buffy and selecting Faith as their new leader?
BtVS/AtS Non-Crossover >
General •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [7] • Words [4,620] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [54] • Hits [12,685] • Published [3 Feb 13] • Updated [6 Feb 13] • Completed [Yes]
An AU story where Dawn appeared in Sunnydale much earlier than in canon. Among other things, it means our heroine doesn't know yet she's the Key, and this junior-high student is also about to join in the Halloween festivities.
Cartoons >
Speed Racer •
Manchester • FR15 •
Chapters [5] • Words [9,307] • Recs [0] •
Reviews [29] • Hits [4,517] • Published [12 Apr 13] • Updated [23 Apr 13] • Completed [Yes]
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