One, Two, Three Slayerrs

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

The 69er is similar to a drabble, except you only get 69 words for your story. Titles don't count but long ones are frowned on. No summaries or other introductory information allowed (except ratings).

The 369 is an expansion on the 69er. Three 69ers that share a common theme or subject. Each 69er has to stand completely alone, and each has its own title. The entire 369 has a title as well.

I offer you a 369er. Blame it on myfeetshowit for the inspiration given by the wonderful 369er she posted last year in her LJ.


One, Two, Three Slayers killed

Rating:PG

The First Step.

She was all business, every move a study in grace and practised art, the classic sword stroke conferring the mark, the first step in my transformation. Cool intensity amid the noise and heat, she matched me blow for blow, ever mindful that the loss of her weapon would bring death at the hands of one who never needed to reach for his.

There, I became the Slayer of Slayers.

Second Skin.

Nikki had some of your style. Never knew what she'd do next. She was inventive, so full of passion and fire. Almost sent me down a few times; leading me, teasing, dancing me right to the edge; finally pitching over into the abyss.

She was full of something I couldn’t touch. So I took something of hers as a reminder; a second skin for William the Bloody Awful Poet.

Third Time Unlucky?

Your death was different. In the first place, I didn’t seek this one. In the second, it wasn’t anything I did, but rather what I didn’t that was its cause. I’d give anything to change what took place that night, to save you a thousand different ways, protect her, go out fighting instead of you. Foolish dreams? Wishful thinking?

Your gift, you said. I call it 'third time unlucky'.

Comments

[scarlettlily.livejournal.com]

Wow these were awesome. A short succinct view at all that is Spike and being the Slayer of Slayers. Wonderful job darling.

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

I took great care in the construction of this 369er,changing Spike's 'voice' as he acquired each 'memento' and built his new persona. The 369er is an exercise I recommend highly for tightening up the writing style.

[petzipellepingo.livejournal.com]

Great look at Spike during the stages of his unlife; pride in his kills and then grief in the one death he couldn't prevent.

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I took great care in the construction of this 369er,changing Spike's 'voice' as he acquired each 'memento' and built his new persona.

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

very nicely done, great progression of Spike's feelings.

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I took great care in the construction of this 369er, changing Spike's 'voice' as he progressed not only emotionally but built his new persona within the armour of that coat.

[shinodabear.livejournal.com]

Love these. Really cool idea, too, these 369ers. I might give 'em a shot someday.

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

Keep them in mind for using as our first 'Challenge'. They're a discipline I recommend for tightening up the writing style.

[shinodabear.livejournal.com]

Ooh. That's a good idea.

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

I thought so. If you want to run it in August, I'm agreeable. Sign up on general_buffy and I'll give you Maintainer's access/ I've already asked ruuger to design a 'similar but different' banner.

[shinodabear.livejournal.com]

Okey-doke. August sounds fine, I suppose. We got a ways to think about things. :)

[myfeetshowit.livejournal.com]

These are every bit as powerful as I remember. How's come we didn't do more of these things?

[hesadevil.livejournal.com]

I have you to thank for introducing me to the form.

How's come we didn't do more of these things?
There are plans afoot, Feetie.