Summer of Giles

Title: Hers
Chapter 1: After Which
Chapter 2: The Pact
Preview for Chapter 3: No Angel
Author: quaggy
Rating: G/FRC
Setting: Season 1
Word Count: 1453
Summary: Many years ago, Rupert Giles made a reckless decision. Now, as Buffy Summer's new Watcher, he must face the consequences of that. But not alone. As far as Buffy's concerned, he's hers.

Notes: First, I would like to offer a very big thank you to il_mio_capitano for another wonderful year of SoG, which proves there are some things that even 2020 doesn't have the power to ruin. I've really enjoyed everyone's contributions, especially those everyone save until today. For my own contribution to the Free For All, I would actually like to over a bit of a teaser for Chapter 3 of Hers out of gratitude for all the love and support I've received.

Title: Hers
         Chapter 1: After Which
         Chapter 2: The Pact
Author: quaggy 
Rating: G/FRC
Setting: Season 1 (post-ep for 1.06 "The Pack")
Word Count: 4100
Beta: a very big thank you dhw and littleotter73 both for looking this over and for all the encouragement 
Summary: Many years ago, Rupert Giles made a reckless decision. Now, as Buffy Summer's new Watcher, he must face the consequences of that. But not alone. As far as Buffy's concerned, he's hers.

Notes: Now the plot really begins. Yes, the changes I've made to the Watcher Lore have plot related reasons, which will be explored in upcoming chapters. You can also find this over at AO3. I'm always grateful for comments at either place.


( It all started with a trip to the zoo... ) 


Chapter 3: No Angel will be posted during Summer of Giles 2021

Title: Hers
         Chapter 1: After Which
         Chapter 2: The Pact
Author: quaggy 
Rating: G/FRC
Setting: Season 1 (post-ep for 1.03 "Witch")
Word Count: 260
Summary: Many years ago, Rupert Giles made a reckless decision. Now, as Buffy Summer's new Watcher, he must face the consequences of that. But not alone. As far as Buffy's concerned, he's hers.

Notes: I've literally been working on the fic for years. I'm so happy that it's finally in a state that I can begin to share it with all of you. You can also find this over on AO3. I'm always grateful for comments at either place.


( After when he was alone... ) 


Chapter 2: The Pact can be read here.

Title: The Morning After
Author: quaggy
Rating: PG-13/FRT (gratuitous swearing and sexual situations)
Setting: Post-Series, Black Horse Comic!verse (as of BTVS Season 11 and issue #3 of the Giles mini-series)
Characters: Buffy; de-aged Giles
Pairing(s): Buffy/Giles
Word Count: 1600
Beta: A big thank you dhw for the help when words failed me. (Please note, I gave this fic a final edit before I posted. So any typos are all on me.)
Summary: Giles had a big night out. Giles is now hungover. Giles has no idea what Buffy now has in story for him.
Notes: This is actually a sequel to my fic Wasted on the Young. You don't have to read that story to understand this one, but I think it's more fun if you do.
You can also find this fic here over on AO3. I'm always grateful for comments at either place.

( He gets knocked down but he gets up again.... )

Title: Drip Dry
Author: quaggy 
Rating: G/FRC
Setting: post-series Rome
Characters: Giles & Buffy
Pairing(s): B/G
Word Count: about 320
Summary: Giles is soaking wet and refusing to change.
Warnings: None
Notes: You can also find it here over on AO3. I'm always grateful for comments at either place.

( After a sudden rain... )

Title: Tea Snob
Author: quaggy
Rating: G/FRC
Setting: Post-Chosen
Characters: Giles & Buffy
Pairing(s): slight traces of post-Chosen Buffy/Giles (easily ignored if that's not your thing)
Word Count: 200
Warnings: Nope
Notes: Yes, I'm a bit of a tea snob myself and I named dropped a few of my favorites. If you prefer, you can also find this over here on AO3. I'm happy to receive feedback in either place.

Title: Kids Today 
Author: quaggy 
Rating: PG/FRC
Setting: Comic!verse inspired 
Pairing(s): Nothing overt
Word Count: about 2000
Summary: Still the body of his younger self, Giles watches over Buffy after she too is de-aged.
Warnings: Nope
Notes: This takes roughly place sometime after Season 10 of the comics, but be warned, this is written by someone who has only skimmed the comics. That's why I say it's comic!verse inspired, not necessarily compliant. And a HUGE thank you to littleotter73  for the speedy beta. 

If you prefer, you will also find it on my DW and over here on AO3. I'm happy to receive feedback in any of these places.

( These kids today.... )

Title: Alternate Plans
Author: quaggy 
Rating: G/FRC
Setting: Post-ep for "Tabula Rasa"
Pairing(s): mild Giles/Buffy
Word Count: about 2000
Summary: After the events at the Magic Box, Buffy makes a request that could change her whole life.
Warnings: Nope
Notes: Believe it or not, this started as a 100 word drabble for giles_shorts that grew to epic proportions. I decided that it would be better here.

If you prefer, you can also find it on my DW and over here on AO3. I'm happy to receive feedback in any of these places.


( After everything that happened... )

Title: Remember to Ask Your Watcher
Characters: Buffy & her Watchers
Rating: G/FRC
Word count: 100
Last line / first line: "Something to ask her Watcher as soon as he stopped seeing stars."
Notes: Directly related to a certain scene in 1x07.


Something to ask her Watcher, as soon as he stopped seeing stars, was why he bothered to train her in the quarterstaff, at all. She used stakes.

“Because it’s good physical conditioning,” said Merrick. “Once you’ve advanced a bit more, we’ll start training you in weapons that you’ll actually find useful on a hunt.”

But, months later, it was a different Watcher who began her weapons training. And he picked a quarterstaff, of all things, to start her off with. Seriously. She’d have to ask him if he ever bothered to read Merrick’s journals. Right after she kicked his butt.