Faith Speaks - Intro

The following was emailed to me. I do not know if it is true or not.

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So, I really don't know how to start this. Not that anyone would believe it in the first place. Well, here goes nothing. My name is Faith and I hunt vampires for the government, among other scary shit. I'm only doing this because my therapist thought I need a decent way to vent and suggested a diary. But since this is the 21^st Century I decided to blog. I'm not worried about the government censoring it, they really don't care, besides no one would possibly believe it.

So, about my life. I look exactly like Eliza Dushku circa season 3 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and I have all the Slayer powers. Pretty cool huh? But here's the weird bit, I used to be a guy and I'm stuck this way. All things considered, it could be worse. I'm still human, I had friends who weren't so lucky. Still, it isn't bad being a girl. It really isn't that much different, except for a few minor things. By minor things I mean the major difference. But I got used to it after a few months, I don't really have a choice for a few decades.

It's weird really, I've barely been like this for a year now (about 9 months or so) and I'm already forgetting my old life. It just seems so alien to what I am now. Having a living reminder of my old life doesn't help, but I might explain that later. This is all about me, like every other blog written by a girl.

I'll write more in the future, this was just the intro. So if you read this and have a question, post it. I'll answer it, I'm bored at work because nothing is happening right now. Granted I can't tell you everything, national security and all that. But we'll go on a case by case basis.

If you reply.

The Future of the MAU - Slayers series

The story of Faith and Buffy is far from over, but it might be a while before it continues. Currently I'm working on combining all the current stories, besides the April 1st special, into one big file. I will fix a few mistakes I made, tidy up a few things, and add at least one scene. Consider it to be the full season release of the series. I mainly just want to fix a few things, but a part of it is for the people who don't like to read the serial stories. Now my stories were always meant to be read in the way I released them. The stories are largely self contained, while tying into a larger story.

If all goes right, the season season will start in the fall. It will still take place in the present and show the Slayers one year into their new lives. I have an idea for the story arc, but it needs some work. I hope to have more cameos from some of the popular characters from the other MAU stories, as long as I can get permission from their creators and with their input.

I also have another story in the works, something that sets the stage for season two and answers a few questions. But it might be a while, possibly during the summer. It will be longer than the other stories and barely feature the main cast, instead introducing new ones. Although the main character has already been introduced in a way.

Story 18

MAU - Slayers - The Man Comes Around

I've had this story sitting around in my head since I first starting writing the series. The ending, which is something I've debated including, as written right after the fifth story. It felt right to have it end that, but maybe a little weird to have such a large time jump. I will say that when I start the second season, it will be roughly three months after the main story. The 2017 story will be slowly dealt with and explained. But the seeds have been planted throughout the series.

Story 17

MAU - Slayers - What Is And What Can Never Be

I will this is something of a cheat. But I wanted to set up the final story a little bit and deal with where Faith is mentally. She is still dealing with her transformation, but she is adjusting slowly.

The whole dream world is based on what she wants on some level. Deep down she does enjoy being female, but she is confused as to why. So her fantasy world has it so that she was always female.

Also R's real name is Richard, I've been trying to fit it in since story 4 or 5.

This is probably the last time we'll see Head Jordan, due to a physical version of him existing now and Faith starting to let go of her past.

The scene where she remembers is inspired by Lost.

As for the last dream bit, I'm not going to say if it is a dream or real.

The next story is the finale and I'll hopefully have it up next week.

Story 16

MAU - Slayers - Getting To Know Yourself

This was a weird one to write. First of all, I'm inserting a new character into the story, although one the audience knows on some level. Also I'm trying to do a sort of "clip show" before the finale.

One of the main goals with this story was to show just how much Faith has changed. While the MAU isn't supposed to cause mental changes, there is no way that it can't on some level. It changes the structure of the brain at the very least. This is meant to highlight that.

Also this is the calm before the storm, big things are coming soon.

Story 15

MAU - Slayers - Are You Sure This Is Canon

Besides the ending, there are a lot of big things that happen here. One of them is Faith's continuing acceptance of her current form, this is probably her biggest step so far. They way that I've written her is not that she hates her body. Based on the rules of the MAU universe, the machine actually makes the user accept the changes. Faith does accept it, but she is very concerned about why she is accepting it. This journey is going to continue for a while, this is the longer arc of the series and the end result of it has been hinted at.

Also fans of Elrod W.'s MAU - Trekkies series may recognize Danni's cameo. Elrod gave me permission to use her in a cameo scene. Which sort of lead me to creating a few new Trekkies. Then there is the ending, which shall be expanded on as the series continues.

The title is a joke, referencing both the discussion on the recent Star Trek movie and the whole issue of the ending.

Elrod's Notes

Please do not read until after you read the latest story, which should be added today. Warning: If you do go ahead and read it, the ending will be completely spoiled.