The New Sword

"It's a lovely sword," remarked Laken, "and so unique."

"That's a serious looking sword," added Buffy [Zeno]. "What does that symbol at the end mean?"

"Buffy...the other Buffy, thought maybe the pummel was important," said Kaezin.

Buffy and Kaezin had come to the Wicca Adademy hoping to find some answers about the nature of Kaezin's new sword. He had received the weapon in a quest to restore the Chalice of Juturna, the Roman Goddess of Waters and in doing so helped turn back the sea water that had threatened to swallow Sunnydale. It had watered down his beer he said.

"Protection," explained Laken, one of the head witches in the local coven.

"Like a shield of some kind?" asked Buffy

There was a gentle knocking at the door. Redy, the small dragon slipped quietly into the room. Buffy and Kaezin greeted her with smiles.

Laken elaborated, "This sword will protect those who bare it." She then turned and warmly greeted the dragon. "Hello dear one."

"...and it makes a great bottle opener," added Kaezin.

Laken continued, "You're a fortunate demon Kaezin but you earned this gift all the same... a champions sword."

"It's shiny," acknowledged Kaezin

"Caution," warned Laken, "Protection is a neutral thing. The power you wield can be so dangerous in the wrong hands. The sword is yours but not bound to you ..if taken it will serve
that master."

Redy interjected "So it isn`t just a sword?"

"Great," said Kaezin, "So the Mayor may want this added to his collection."

"Yes," replied Laken, "I imagine he would."

Laken again turned to the small dragon. "Tea Redy?" she asked.

Redy looked at the sharp thingy and thought it would be only a toothpick for the older ones of her family. "Tea," she smiled at Laken, "Thank you."