13492/The Open Door: Sitting Ducks

The Open Door: Sitting Ducks
Date of Scene:	13 June 2021
Location:	Caernarvon, Avalon
Synopsis:	Demons try to kidnap an unconscious Buffy during the shadow casting ritual. Thomas and Deadpool work together to stop them.
Cast of Characters:	Buffy Summers, Thomas Raith, Deadpool
Tinyplot:	Open Door

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Buffy Summers has posed:
While the Scoobies lay slumbering during their dream quest ritual, something evil stirred within the magic box. And while their bodies remain sleeping during the ritual, there's a loud bang as a demon kicks open the door, a few minutes before Deadpool is returned to his own body.

The foul beast sniffs around, spotting the Slayer closest to the door and lifts her up, carrying her out the way it came in. There are other demons arriving, four in total, waiting in the alley, snarling and growling and muttering to themselves as they inspect the sleeping slayer.

"Is she the one? She smells like the Slayer..Lord Bhousa an will want conformation..Yeasss.." they are quite hideous, their bodies plated in armour and spikes and fangs. Thanks to the tampering of the magic shadow caster, they would normally have been exchanged with the six bodies passing through to another dimension, but only four made it through.

Clearly this was part of their evil plan, to attack the heroes while they are vulnerable, starting with the Slayer.

Thomas Raith has posed:
"You know," comes a voice from the shadows, "I happen to know the guy who runs this shop. Stuffy British guy. Doesn't care much for shoplifters." He pulls his kukri from behind his back, "and that one in your hands? One of a kind., and I'm rather attached to it. Best for you if you put it back..."

Deadpool has posed:
After being yanked back to his body the man sits there for a moment gettting readjusted to reality as he was just metaphysically ripped from the astral plain to reality by his powers alone. He is readjusting as he hears... talking? He peeks open an eye as they seem way more focused on the slayer, and gets a first look at these monsters, was that armor... not only that but plate armor he noted and almost sighed, but needed to keep quiet for just a moment as he didn't want to interupt their focus.

As far as he knew he was alone surrounded by demons with a bunch of people to protect, and he had to consider a bunch, though his first move was forced. Standin up he drew his sword quietly from behind the group dragging the slayer away. Now behind him he was actually surprised by the voice of another person, but reconised it thankfully, and smiled to himself as he brough his sword down. He was going for a simple stab motion, though it wasn't to sever as the plate would get in the way. He was going to shove his sword right between the plates and turn on the arm that is currently holding buffy. Sure that would put him right in the middle of the four, but he had to try to get her released first. His blade would be thin enough to enter, and with a few twist even if they could regenerate without the connections in the arm it would be difficult to continue holding onto anything if it worked.

As he attempted to stab he just whispered in the demons ear. "You picked the wrong one.. I am the slayer." hoping to confuse them on top of hurting them.

Buffy Summers has posed:
One of the demons snarls, baring some deadly sharp fangs as Thomas approaches. "Die!" he snarls and rushes at Thomas, unsheathing some pretty long and sharp blades that function as nails or claws - from his hands. Edward Scissorhands, anyone?

He slashes at Thomas with those deadly blades while a second attempts to impale him from behind. As Deadpool slashes at the demon holding Buffy, he screeches and drops the Slayer to the ground, spinning to face Deadpool with a flurry of blades claw hands. Boy these guys are fast!

The fourth demon scoops up Buffy and attempts to flee while the others are busy.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith moces wit hthe grace of a well practiced dancer, spinning away at the last moment and causing the impaling demon to impale the slashing demon and the slashing demon toscratch the impaling one. I mean really, Demons can telegraph their attacks so badly. He doesn't move to help Wade... because Wade... and instead begins to give chace towards the one who is trying to run away from the fight...and also has his girlfriend which is probibly more important.

Deadpool has posed:
As the one turns on him he yells at Thomas, "Stop the running on.. I got this." as he says that the one tears into him tearing and ripping the front of him, but his regenration was top notch right now as he had been using it without knowing to even be here right now. So as the tears tore they would visably just heal as the clothes would remain tore on his body. Falling back though DP reaches for his belt, pulling out a small explosive he stuffs it under the plate of the attacking demon as he falls back from the verosity of the blows.

Sure the damage would heal, but there was still lots of damage, and force behind those blows as he is knocked down again with an angry demon on top of him. He was doing all he could just to fend off this attacker, but it was all as planned for him. The thing was a beast while he was a fighter, so other then just going down. He put his foot in the demons stumach to toss him away, hoping to get enough space between him, and the explosion to not hurt himself as he was going to need to fight two more of them. If it was successfull he would toss the man behind him as he rolls to stand up looking at the others.. The now contained explosion would do massive damage as it is contained within its own armor keeping it inside.

Buffy Summers has posed:
"Graahh!" Deadpool's demon screeches as he staggers back..Then explodes, sending demon bits flying everywhere..Thomas meanwhile, proves to be quite a bit more agile than the demons he faces, and they cleaning slice into each other, uttering pained shrieks as their bladed claws probe enough to tear through the armour, impaling each other badly, slashing them to ribbons. They both fall lifeless, a moment later..

As for the fleeing demon, he reaches the end of the alley, handing the unconscious Buffy to a tall, Arabic man with a thick beard and goatee, his thick curly black hair cut short. He smells like a vampire and reeks of ancient power.

"Lord Bhousa, I present you the Slayer." the demon bows, offering Buffy to him. Bhousa pulls out a dagger, pressing it against her neck, drawing a little blood. "Such a pity, but we cannot let the M? scythe to be wielded once more.." he glances towards Deadpool and Thomas, tilting his head. "Ah, the one who cannot die, and the White Court Prince..I could grant your greatest desires should you choose to join me..Why do you ally yourselves with a demon hunter, one who would kill you once you outlived your usefulness?"

He holds the blade to the unconscious Slayer's neck, holding her easily with one arm, while his armoured demon servant stands between him and the two heroes.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith draws to a halt quickly... He's fast... Short of being a speedseter he's one of the fastest creatures around... But he's not fast enough to get through that demon and to this Lord B-house before said Lord cut's Buffy's throat. He has a sawed off shotgun, but that won't work with Buffy that close. "Anything I want huh?" he says, and really really hopes that Wade is listening. He decides this is an incredibly stupid plan, but maybe with Wade doing it, the two things will cancel out. "See it's funny you say that... I've got this spot about two inches in from my left shoulder that is really bothering me...

Deadpool has posed:
As the demon explodes behind him he realizes wait... no-one is paying attention to him. He grins a bit as he draws his guns. He smiles and moves forward, and gets an idea. He was going to shoot the demons, slow them down for Thomas, but then hears him speaking, and listens. With a grin he nods, if he got what he was asking he loved this plan it made all kinds of sense to him, so falling to a knee he actually aims up, and gently pulls the trigger.

The shot would be true as he knows people well he aims for the part of the shoulder where there isn't bone, he puts two shots out quickly in a 'bam-bam' just to make sure one of them gets through, and shoots through Thomas at this Lord Bhousa, himself. Of course he had learned from his dealing with Blade before, and etched on each bullet is a cross, with a small amount of holy water held in with wax on the end. Most might just get stoped by Thomas, but he hoped a bit might go through to hit the man behind him. He also didn't know if he was going to dust Thomas, and hopped not as this was ment for demons, and vamps, though Thomas was one of them he said he wasn't so maye it would be just fine.

Buffy Summers has posed:
The demon snarls, stepping in between the shot and the vampire Lord, screeching in pain, but remaining alive and quite angry as he does his best to protect the vampire lord. Lord Bhousa tilts his head, watching the writhing demon with faint interest, nodding to Deadpool. "You seek death. Eternal rest from your painful existence. And you.." he nods to Thomas "Seek a normal, happy life. Free of the demon parasite that feeds constantly on you, makes you a monster. Join me and I will put your eternal pain to rest. I will even let your little slayer live."

Thomas Raith has posed:
There is a brief bloom of Pepto Bismol Pink blood as the bullet tears it's way through Thomas' arm and directly into the demon without killing it... Damn, he really believed that plan would work. So with his good arm he moves in quickly and shoves his Kukri forward an up under the demon's chin and hopefully through whatever is where it's brain belongs... "Not interested... He says as his eyes start to glow...as does the rest of him.

Deadpool has posed:
Deadpool stop and holds up his hands, "Wait... wait... Stop!" he looks at Thomas, and stands with a shrug putting his hands up. "You can kill me?" he asks looking at the man with a curious look he doesn't have any weapons in those hands now as he is moving forward. "Thomas.. Be cool.. Why don't we talk I love to talk." and smiles a bit, as he moves forward. "If I join you instead, will you kill me? I don't mean like temporary I mean forever dead, no chance at revival?" this time he asks like he seriously means it as he of course does.

He continues to walk closer how far did these darn things run he wonders as he approaches, "If you can do that, and let this one live... I might join you, but be warned.. Not even magic can take my life. I doubt you can." he looks at Thomas, "Sorry man.. But they can do this for me." he draws his gun again pointing it at Thomas, "I am on their side." and looks at him with a serious look. "Weakened, and already shot... I don't think you stand a chance here." and he smiles an evil smile, "Show me you can do what you say, and I shall kill him right now." is all he says to his new leader Lord Bhousa, at least if he can prove what he says he can do.

Of course Buffy, and Willow will be pissed at him, but if he can die, really die, then this is what he was looking for all this time. This random dark lord of demons could do it then he would shoot whoever he needed to, do whatever he needed to to reach this goal. It might be a bit of a betrayal but he really doubted this dude could do it, for now just playing along until he knew for one way or another it was possible.

Buffy Summers has posed:
The demon screeches as Thomas tears into it, finishing the job. It tumbles to the ground, writhing in pain for a moment longer before it lays still. A bit messier than the vamps dusting but it'll do. Really, these guys are no match for the likes of trained demon hunters. No wonder even the bad guys want to hire them.

Bhousa smirks and nods slowly to Deadpool, "That's right..I work for an extremely powerful demon sorcerer, nothing is impossible for even him to accomplish." his smile widens, seeing this guy turning so easily on a dime. How easily he is swayed.

Unfortunately, his attention on Deadpool and Thomas keeps him distracted from a quickly recovering Buffy, who steps back suddenly, stomping on his foot and twisting forward and to the side, knocking him off balance, knocking the knife out of his hand in a quick movement. He snarls, about to retort..But the sudden rising sun gives him pause. He tosses a business card at Deadpool's feet.

"Finish him off and we'll talk." and then with a sweep of his cloak, he vanishes in a swoosh of wind and dust.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith gives Buffy a lopsided smile, sheathing his Kukri behind his back and then grasping his pink bleading shoulder and smirking just a little bit, "And here I was just about to rescue you..." If he seems worried that Deadpool is about to, perhaps literally, stab him in the back it does not show.

Deadpool has posed:
Wade chuckles, and with a grin puts the gun away moving forward he picks up the card, he appreciates Thomas not jumping him right then and there instead checking Buffy, as he grabs the card to look at it. "It seems.. we have a lead. Anyone know a detective that can trace numbers?" he asks looking at it with a smile. For now he will play it off as playing along, but he does memorize any numbers or address on the thing, before he takes out a lighter, and burns the paper.

Holding up the burning piece of paper he looks at the other two, "What... now you need me." with a grin as he is the only person that knows what was on the paper burning it up before others could see it. With a shrug, he glances over at Buffy, "Not only that but we know they are working for someone else. A magic man is behind this, and not only that but one that knows exactly what we want." he thinks about that for a moment, "Maybe it is someone we already know?" he adds though shrugs, "Either way things are getting fun!" he says with glee clapping his hands together!

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers retrieves the dagger that the vampire lord dropped, and glares at Deadpool, noting the blood on Thomas. "Did you..Did you just attack my boyfriend..And then threaten to shoot him again?" her eyes narrow, gripping the dagger tightly as she moves swiftly to Thomas' side, checking on his wounds while still keeping an eye on Deadpool. "What the hell, Wade? We're you really gonna make a deal with that monster?"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith reaches out and puts his good hand on Buffy's arm, restraining her lightly. "No, he didn't attack me. I was blocking his shot and it was my idea... it didn't work but that wasn't his fault... And i am...partially sure he wasn't going to attack me... Reasonablly... It was pretty much a coin flip honestly, but he didn't.

Deadpool has posed:
Wade looks over at Buffy with a 'what' seemingto be pulled away from his thoughts and nods, "Yes, and well... no." he thinks about it for a moment with his hand on his chin, "You really don't understand how us bad guys work do you?" and grins nodding to Thomas, "Hey big guy, where is the easiest place to stand when your enemy is more powerful, faster, and has powers you don't.." he doesn't wait for him to answer but continues, "Right behind him.. Thinking you are his buddy, his ally. We wold of been working each to betray the other in a way that wouldn't be pointing back at us." he shrugs a bit.

"That is how it works.. I mean I have been part of way fouler orginizations... well maybe in this case." he chuckles with a shrug, "Either way, this would of ended.. For you or for them." he turns and looks around a bit, "Now we are back where we started, you know nothing about them, and they are still making moes against you and you have no idea."

He looks back at the place she was dragged from, "And... We had more people to worry about then just you. If you had not waken up I am sure I would of fought Thomas, maybe even stabbed him before telling him to run away with you." that was the plan, and would of put me in their good graces." he sighs, and looks at the dagger in her hand, "Now I guess we have to go with plan B."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers shake her head slowly, still eyeing Wade warily, even as she unbuttons Thomas' shirt, inspecting the wound, pulling off her scarf to tie around the wound to at least temporarily stop the bleeding as she ties it around.

"Funny, weren't you the one who said that I shouldn't trust you, that you'd eventually turn on me..On all of us? Why should I trust you? I know you've always wanted to die.."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith winces a bit as he let's Buffy tend to him. "It's okay, I heal quick. Not the first time I've been shot. By next week their won't even be a scar." he promises her softly, but doesn't try o inturupt the conversation with Wade... after all she is not wrong...

Deadpool has posed:
Deadpool laughs, and nods. "Smart kid... Don't trust me. Think whatever you want." he turns and starts walking away, "I will say this, if both of us were not here you would of been dragged away already." he picks up any stuff he dropped looking back a her, "I want to die, and maybe I would of betrayed you to do so." he shrugs, not knowing for sure as it is still up in the air. "Maybe I have already and you just don't know." he laughs "All that paranoia will drive ya batty."

Finally after getting everything he heads out again moving away, "After everything though.. To know that other then asking for my help you would rather just not trust me." he puts a hand up to his masks eye as he sniffs loudly. "You grow up so fast." and laughs giving a wave.. "And by the way your welcome." leaving not actually answering her question. Though now he has a number, and a name perhaps he would see what they had to offer, or perhaps he wouldn't. Either way he wasn't killing Thomas tonight, "Oh.. and watch your back. You may distrust me but I am not the one sneaking in and kidnapping you while you sleep." and laughs again as he disapears into the alleys.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers is quite happy to fuss over Thomas and his wound, not taking any chances. "That may be true, but I don't want it getting infected..At least the bullet passed clean through, but..what were you thinking, letting shoot *through* you like that?"

She glances over at Wade, frowning slightly and sighs. "Wade..For what it's worth..Thank you.." dammit. That didn't go so well. But may he needs time to herself. "Was I too harsh on him? Did I underestimate his loyalties?" she wonders aloud.

Thomas Raith has posed:
"I was thinking the woman I love was in danger and he had a better shot at saveing her then I did." Thomas says softly and with an honest smile. He watches Wade walk off and then answers Buffy's question. "Wade is on the same side he's always been on. Wade's. You can always trust people like that as long as your goals don't run counter to theirs." He looks at his arm. "Let's get the others checked on then go home... I need to feed.. I'm thinking Sailor moon.."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smiles and nods, grasping his other hand gently, "Right, I just hope he doesn't go through with that deal..Wade's a good guy deep down, but he's also desperate enough. I just hope he doesn't decide to betray us." she moves back towards the Magic box, peering in with a frown, though chuckling at the Sailormoon reference, "You like Sailormoon a lot, don't you.." she smirks and winks, "Sounds like a plan..Just dont bleed to death before we get home, hmm?"