Victim Status
 by Aadler
Copyright July 2026

Disclaimer: Characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer are property of Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy, Kuzui Enterprises, Sandollar Television, the WB, and UPN.

Setting: Buffy, Season 7
Spoilers: “Chosen” (Buffy S7-22)

 
Xander’s doom arrives in three phases.

First, Gnarl’s poison paralyzes Dawn. She’s on the couch, stiff, frozen. Xander stands, looking her over — her helplessness frightening and (weirdly) titillating — and she can tell he’s studying her so searchingly to be sure she’s okay.

Second, she finds out she’s not actually a Potential. And he tells her she isn’t special … she’s extraordinary.

Finally, he drugs and kidnaps her. To keep her safe. So infuriating. So insulting. So sweet.

She got over her silly crush months ago. But this … this is just too much.

She’s marrying this doofus. He doesn’t stand a chance.

 
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