"Matched   Set"

SUMMARY: It's approximately a year after the events in "Restless". With Giles' help, Buffy has tried to overcome the darker aspects of her inherent Slayer powers, and as a result they have developed a very close bond. Buffy is ready to take their relationship to the next level, but an ancient prophecy makes Giles think twice. It's a love that is put to the test when evil comes knocking, and Watcher and Slayer are hunted--quite literally--for their heads.

SPOILERS: loose Season 5; Riley has left, Joyce is dead. It's Halloween, despite the timing!
RATING: FR-T for mature themes, mild violence, language.
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DISCLAIMER: Without Prejudice. Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters and concepts are copyright ©1997-2002 20th Century Fox, WB Television, Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, UPN Television. No Infringments of these copyrights are intended, and are used here without permission. No Infringments of these copyrights are intended, and are used here without permission. The story and all other characters are mine.
DEDICATION: For everyone who said I could, when I thought I couldn't. For Jac, Tag and EW, my 'official' pepper upper. For Tricia, beta extraordinaire--thanks for all your enthusiasm!
POST DATE: October 31, 2001 (Prologue/Ch1-2); November 4, 2001 (Ch3/4); November 12, 2001 (Ch5); November 15, 2001 (Ch6/Epilogue)
STATUS: Complete
TYPO REVISION: March 24, 2003

Nominated in the categories of
Best Unconventional Romance, Best Action and Best Humor.

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