Chapter One

Disclaimer: Don’t own or claim rights to Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Note: A passing comment in another fic I wrote spawned this abomination as I read over it. Being the generous sort that I am, I decided to let the world share my … delight in this little fic.

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The group huddled around the desk, and examined it’s charcoaled appearance. “Okay,” Xander nodded, “so it’s Buffy’s fault for sticking the horns and tail on it, and Willow’s for leaving it booted up when she left the library yesterday.”

“That’s not fair,” Buffy whined, “how were we supposed to know that would happen?” she demanded, waving at the still-smoking plastic.

“Yeah,” Willow nodded firmly, “and I always leave it running, just in case I need it again quickly. Or, you know, Giles could actually use it.”

Xander blinked, Giles gaped, and Buffy snorted.

“Oh, yeah, like that’s going to happen,” Buffy scoffed.

“Actually, I’d be thinking possession,” Xander decided.

Willow bit her lip. “Okay, so it’s a bit far-fetched. But it’s Giles’ fault more than anyone else’s. If he didn’t keep saying … that about it, it would never have happened.”

Buffy considered that then nodded. “Willow did warn you,” she conceded.

Giles scowled at the remnants of the computer. “Infernal machine,” he muttered.