In the Sunnydale High School Library

[_giles_]

As luck would have it, tonight seems to be our turn to guard the high school. It is rather disconcerting to be back in my old library where all this began, where I first met Buffy and subsequently Willow and Xander. This is where I met Anya's acquaintance for the first time, although she had met a version of me in another dimension before then.

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[bunny_hater]

*walks into the library, swinging her bat*

It's not as nice as your old library was.

[_giles_]

*looks up when the door swings opens, seeing Anya smiles a little*

You do not think so either? I thought it was rather...well, new. I thought perhaps it was just me being nostalgic.

[bunny_hater]

No, it is new. It doesn't have that smell, either. It used to make my nose itch but I've become used to it now with your books at the shop.

*smiles at him*

I like the smell now, it reminds me of you.

[_giles_]

*shakes head a little smiling*

Yes, well I imagine there could be worse things out there to remind you of me. Is it still quiet out there?

[bunny_hater]

Oh, right.

*unclips the radio and hands it to him*

And please do, I like your brains inside where they belong.

*hears a metallic clank after the doors get hit again*

Sounds like the lock is giving way.

[_giles_]

*takes radio*

Bookman to anyone who can hear me. The high school is under attack. The dead bolt is about to give way. Please send assistance right away.

*aims crossbow at door*

Please be safe yourself. I wouldn't want anything to happen to you either.

[bunny_hater]

*looks determined as the door finally gives way and three demons come in*

*steps forward after Giles shoots one with the crossbow, swinging her bat and aiming for another one's head when the demon blocks it and pushes it back at her*

*tries to move but gets smacked with her own bat on the forehead and slumps to the floor*

[_giles_]

Good heavens, Anya!

*draws sword goes after other demon*

Clem, move her out of the way.

*continues fighting*