Spoilers: Through the end of Buffy, AU Angel bits, and none for Firefly

Warnings: None, unless you don't like a tiny bit of biting

Summary:  Xander wonders about the past, fate, and the Powers That Be.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.  And I'm totally not making a profit.

Author's Note:  Thanks to Entrenous for the beta! 

Written as a back up for maleslashminis March, 30, 2007.  For wildannuette who wanted angst, snark, and Xander being weirded out by Mal's resemblance to Caleb.  She didn't want any schmoop, but I think some snuck in, sorry!