26 July 2003 - Welcome To The Hellmouth

Faith, Paige, Ziarre and Kalli

Faith watched as Paige orbed away, leaving her standing in the middle of nowhere, holding a bag of weapons and essentials. She could see a cave like place a few hundred metres in front of her.

Faith sighed and looked around. She glanced back in the direction of the cave and decided to check it out. She had almost reached it, with each step cursing the hot Australian sun, when she fell to the ground, breathing heavily, a sharp pain in her chest.

This was the place, obviously.

Faith stood, her legs still feeling weak, when Paige orbed back in front of her. "Um... Angel said you might need this." She handed Faith her Jackal and smiled nervously.

Faith took it after some hesitation. "Thanks. Now go, stay safe."

Paige nodded. "Call if you need me." She orbed out again.

Faith sighed again and hitched her bag higher onto her bag. She took a few more steps in the direction of the cave and reached the opening. A young woman appeared in front of her.

"Greetings."

"Uh... hi." Faith's eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"I am Ziarre Devi. One Guardian of the Mouth of Hell I be." Ziarre bowed her head.

Faith nodded. "I'm Faith. I'm a Slayer."

"We have been waiting for you, For there is much for you to do."

A second woman appeared next to Ziarre. "I am Kalli Eris."

"So... I'd be at the right place?" Faith asked.

"Much work has yet to be done, Before the falling of the sun," Kalli replied.

"Come inside, and for now rest, For you'll need to be at your best." Ziarre stood back and gestured inside the cave.

Faith nodded and walked in slowly, looking around. Kalli and Ziarre both gestured to a room within the cave. Faith went in and saw the bed. She put her things down and lay down, and closed her eyes.

"Sleep now Slayer," Kalli and Ziarre said.

Faith closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Faith looked up to see Buffy standing in front of her.

"Hay uno que usted debe encontrar," Buffy said. (There is one you must find.)

"¿Quién?" (Who?)

"Uno como nosotros. Elegido. Usted necesitará su ayuda." (One like us. A Chosen. You will need her help.) Buffy nodded. "Y ella necesitará el tuyo." (And she will need yours.)

"¿Cómo la encontraré? ¿Le conoceré cuando la encuentro?" (How will I find her? Will I know her when I find her?)

"Usted lo detectará. Y usted la satisfará pronto." (You will sense it. And you will meet her soon.)

"Autorización." (Ok.)

"Estaré en tacto. Despierte." (I will be in touch. Wake up.)

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