Through a Glass Darkly 2/4

Here, at last, is Part 2 of my tenyearsofbuffy ficathon entry. Yes, I know I said it would only be 2 parts, but the rewrite took some new turns. It really will be only 4 though. With an epilogue, tacked on to the 4th part.

Many thanks go to the following for perceptive comments and helpful advice: rahirah, clavally, theblackmare, rainkatt, gillo, slaymesoftly, partri65. Special thanks to antennapedia for final, final beta. All remaining mistakes are my own, of course.

Spoilers/ Time period: End of Season 3 to Start of Season 5.
Please note: the rest of this story takes place early in the summer after Season 4. Takes a while for those ghost batteries to warm up, okay?

Characters: Core Scoobies + Anya and Tara, with a special guest appearance by someone not quite dearly departed.
Rating: FRT
Disclaimer: I own nothing in the Buffyverse. Or anywhere else, for that matter. Strictly for entertainment, and no profit is being made. Please sue somebody else.
Distribution: If you're planning on asking me, I'm planning on saying "yes." Just let me know where it's going.
Word Count: 5,097

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