Set in S6, at the beginning of episode 6x03 “After Life.”
Inspired by JSBirsa’s stunning drawing of Buffy with a wing tattoo, which you can find HERE.
Description (by JSBirsa on Discord) used as prompt:
“I imagine it being an imprint of the wings she got in heaven and Dawn seeing it while she cleans Buffy right after the resurrection and instantly knowing where she was and then yelling at the Scoobies about what they’ve done.”
Heaven’s Teardrops by VeroNyxK84 [R]
Summary: Complete!
Series: Fade Into You
A Gift For: JSBirsa
Beta: marinaeulalia
Banner Art By: VeroNyxK84
Categories: Season 6, Episode Rewrite, Graphic Arts, One-Shot, Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Dawn, Scoobies
Genres: Alternate Reality, Angst, Drama, Friendship, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Chooses Not to Use Warnings
Completed: Yes Chapters: 2
Word count: 6,978 Hit Count: 154 ePub Downloads: 4
Published: 04/15/24 Updated: 04/15/24
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A Gift For: JSBirsa
Beta: marinaeulalia
Banner Art By: VeroNyxK84
Categories: Season 6, Episode Rewrite, Graphic Arts, One-Shot, Sunnydale After Dark Exclusive
Characters: Buffy, Spike, Dawn, Scoobies
Genres: Alternate Reality, Angst, Drama, Friendship, HEA/HFN, Hurt/Comfort
Warnings: (Click Here To Reveal) Chooses Not to Use Warnings
Completed: Yes Chapters: 2
Word count: 6,978 Hit Count: 154 ePub Downloads: 4
Published: 04/15/24 Updated: 04/15/24
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Story Notes:
This is not my usual fluffy story.
It’s not necessarily too dark, but it’s not “all hugs and puppies” either.
I tried to follow Buffy’s thoughts and feelings after her resurrection.
Tagged as “Episode Rewrite” because things are bound to go differently once Dawn discovers the truth. I won’t cover the whole episode, though. Just up until the arrival of the Scoobies, give or take.
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DISCLAIMER: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
1. One Shot by VeroNyxK84 - Likes: 8 
Comments: 10 Word Count: 6,977 Hit Count: 84 Published: 04/15/24
Some scenes and lines borrowed from the episode “After Life,” written by Jane Espenson.
As usual, thank you heaps to my incomparable beta, marinaeulalia
2. Wings Manip by VeroNyxK84 - Likes: 7 Comments: 8 Word Count: 1 Hit Count: 70 Published: 04/15/24
Made with GIMP 2.10.36