New fic: Dark Core

[arashi831]

Great update!



Poor Wills! :/ I'm thinking.. its a withdrawal thingy.. or maybe its Rack or Amy.. but still.. Willow needs to get better soon or i'll have a fit! Shove some bananas into her! That'll give her potassium..

Again, excellent work Washi! More power to you!

[Karmah]

Washi hun

That update dammit you suck lol ok you got tears happy now lol and geesh how scared must she be to want her parents ohhh poor Willow and poor Tara and I love this fic I NEED MORE and now (seems to be a problem I have lol)

Can't wait to read more and a magical problem is what I was wondering so humm things are looking like hummmm can't wait to read more did I say that already

Great update

Arron

What lies behind us, and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

~ by Ralph Waldo Emerson ~

[lesbiwiccan]

hello...I'm pretty much a lurker...reading stories wishing I had 1/2 your talent....you offiicially rock....yep, it's official. Had a parade and everything.... awsome story....continue...please

[SJ]

So Willow isn't out of the woods yet

Good cliffhanger

Great update

[snuggle79]

What's up with Willow!!

I want a healthy Willow!!! *sigh*

Yes, you're evil!

But as always, great update!



snuggle79

This is how everyday should end and start ..and all the stuff in the middle

The greatest thing you'll learn, is just to love and be loved in return.

[sam darls]

Washi..another beautiful update. Please let willow be okay though? Love sammi xx

[allykat]

Oh, man this is sooo good and sad... I really love the mood you've created here..

Another excellent update!

More soon please??

[Grimlock72]

Hmm.. how does that potassium leave Willow's body ? She's getting a lot of it pumped into her body, thats for sure but how does it get OUT ? Urine sample might be a bit more helpfull than a bloodsample.



Oh yeah, to the helpfull docter; if you're going to ask such questions to a patient you likely will get better answers when her friends are NOT around. It's hard enough to tell a doctor you're addicted to whatever, having friends around is hardly going to help with the telling :-)



It would be interesting to see Willow's potassium levels over the last few days. Specficly I wonder if it dropped more when Tara slept that night away from Willow. That would point to Jonathan's dark-magic-shot still infecting Willow. Come to think of it, why would we assume that magic is out of Willow at all ? If that IS the cause it's poisoning with intent to harm or kill, which is worse then just wanting to create a distraction.



Maybe a cleansing bath will help getting rid of the Jonathan-magic crap. After thats dealt with the doctors can fix Willow up, given time. I do feel sorry for Willow, she doesn't deserve all this ...



Heh, Anya tried very hard to show she doesn't care for Willow herself. Kinda failed though :-)



Willow is so brave trying to be strong for Tara, of course she's terrified herself as well. Esp. since she doesn't know whats wrong with her, lack of knowledge doesn't make for a happy Willow. She doesn't want to worry Tara more then needed, but maybe it would help to share the angst.



Grimmy

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"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

Edited by: Grimlock72 at: 11/21/03 2:22 pm

[LostWithoutTara]

Great update!



Poor Willow, it's so hard to read about her pain and fear of what might be wrong with her. My suspicions lie with something supernatural, but that's because I'n not a huge biology brain . Looking forward to the next update, and hoping Willow will be okay soon.

Every time you walk away, I pretend that I'm okay

[sabina]

Hey Washi



When will I post an update of the artifact?

Ah... Uh... hmm... (various sounds of hesitation...)... Lol. Nevermind I'm just kidding.

Now seriously I'm planning on posting a new chapter before the end of the weekend, I'm sorry for taking so long to update lately but I have tons of things to study and unfortunately that means that I have less time to write

Anyway, I'm happy to know that you are still reading my fic



Now back to your fic:

Poor Willow... not knowing what is wrong with you and having no idea whatsoever about what can be done to fight it is most of the times worse than the disease itself



I wonder why Willow got worse when Tara wasn't around...

I suppose that Willow's problem is magical so maybe Tara somehow blocks it?



This was a great update

I'll be here waiting anxiously for the next chapter in this fic

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"I know I was born and I know that I'll die.

The in between is mine.

I am mine!" - Pearl Jam

[willow fan7]

What is happenning to Willow??? What did you do to her??? Just joking...but you will take care of her... right???...make her all better???...That last line,

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Willow was terrified.

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was not fun!!! That terrified me too!!! Great update, sad, but great!

[2DIAMONDS]

Hey Washi!



Okay, color me worried...especially if Willow is terrified. I don't know what to think. If the doctor can't detect anything, then it must be something magical, I guess. And if so, then magic is gonna have to fix it. Right?



Ugh! Just another heap of angst brought into the mix.



Helen

xoxo

[thebardgirl]

*sees yet again that she's missed the update for waaay too long*



ok. *glares at computer screen*



i'm fine. *glares at update thread that she hasn't been using*



No, really, i'm fine. *breathes in and out several times*



*sees update*



BUT WILLOW ISN'T!!!! *starts ranting and raving*



Not only do i miss the fabtabulous update, but my favorite character seems to have taken on the 'let's die diet', and seems to only be getting worse every time i read about her....i'm gonna have to throttle something soon....perhaps a small rodent of some kind....*looks at dog*....nah...too cute.



Washi! It was brilliant! in the sort of "can't stop reading--too good--but want to stop reading--too sad...." way...

dude! i'm gonna have to go bruce lee on yo' ass if you dont' stop killing Willow....*gets out knumb chucks*...watch out now...i may be short, and small, but i've socked people for less....and then was beaten up for it....



-elizabeth

Last night in sweet slumber I dreamed I did see my own precious jewel sat smiling by me.

And when I awakened I found it not so; my eyes like some fountain with tears overflowed.

[TemperedCynic]

hey, Washi



Very poignant my dear. Claustrophobia and hospital rooms go hand-in-hand so well, then add in some uncertainty as Willow isn't getting better, shake vigorously and serve to taste. Now, what does Tara know? Her reaction to Dr. Eric's words seems to indicate she suspects what is causing Willow's potassium deficiency. And is there a better foil for a tense situation than Anya? So, the Scoobys are on the case, eh? Well, I wonder what they will find...



Love this, Washi.

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More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. Woody Allen (1935 - )

[YMKA]

Yo...dudette...lmao ))))

Aww...how cute of Tara to go to Willow's room and to sleep there!!!!....well...their room...

Gotta love Anya ..... ....I love her

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I can't explain why, but I loved it...

I totally loved W/T interaction throughout the update....it was sad and sweet....

Please.....update soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want more....I need more!!!!!!

Thank you,

Love,



M.

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"..I feel you, I taste you, I cannot forget, everytime it rains I get wet..." (c) Ace of Base

"I want to go back to...Believing in everything and knowing nothing at all.."(c) Evanescence

[littlecrazy80]

Washi you are so evil! I thought Willow is Ok and now this.



*lil´c*

Let´s get happy and let´s be gay. germany´s grand prix song



Check this out

[good2cats]

Hi,
Incredible story ,pulls at all the heart strings.A heart attack is bad enough(this I know from personal experience unfortunately)but more trouble ahead.Cut her a break will ya.Anyway you have done a beautiful job.More soon please.
Be well,Karen

[bluewillowwitch]

Washi ,

Another great update! I love this fic! What is up with 's potassium levels. I don't like this. is freaking out so bad she was about to faint. It is so sad. All the . I hope that eveyone is going to be okay. Can't wait to more. Update soon, please?





Grace

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[Washi]

Hey Kittens! Replies and then update, cause part 9 is kinda short...



REPLIES:



AmbeRocks: Hey! No comment on your first request.

I'm glad you're liking the story even though it's sad. Thank you for your compliments and your feedback. Hope you'll enjoy the rest, thanks.



WTfan4ever: Hey! You're the person who posts for Michelle, right?

I'm glad you like the fic, and wow, I got into your 'I like this list'. So Cool! Yeah, I did a lot of research on the whole potassium thingy, but the credit on the medical stuff goes to bzengo and FIRESIGN. Thanks for the compliments though, I'm glad you like it and hope you enjoy the rest.



arashi831: Hey! No comment to your first coment, except that it's not Rack or Amy. Your bananas comment gave me very ewwy images.

Thanks, and hope you like the rest.



Karmah: Yo Arron! I made you cry! You know, your feedback makes me laugh everytime cause you don't use commas or anything. It's just like you talk when you're excited or something. It kills me.

Willow is freaked. Anyone would be in her position. I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the story, even though I made ya cry. Thanks.



lesbiwiccan: Hey! Thanks for delurking to tell me whatcha thought. And wow, talent? I think everyone should write, hell, I still consider that my style is lacking. Practise is your best friend. I'm glad you like it though. Thanks, hope you enjoy the rest of the fic.



SJ: Hey! Yeah, Willow isn't out yet. I'm glad you liked the cliffhanger. Thanks.



snuggle79: Hey! I think we all want a healthy Willow, preferably one in our beds.

Glad you liked the update. Thanks.



sam darls: Hey! I'm glad you liked the update, and... no comment.

Thanks.



allykat: Hey! I'm glad you like the mood and the update. More soon. Thanks.



Grimlock72: Hey!



You'll find out how the Potassium leaves Willow's body soon, it's already written down.

I agree on the doctor thing, but they said they were family, they are family, and the poor doc is frustrated.

I can't say anything on your magic theories cause I'm afraid I'll totally give myself away and spill.

Willow is being very brave but she will talk with Tara about everything,but for now, she just wants her girl to stop crying.

And Anya does care,she just never shows it. You'll see more of her later on.

Thanks, and hope ya enjoy!



LostWithoutTara: Hey! I'm glad you liked the update and that the emotions seemed real to you. I'm not a big biology person either.

Thanks, and hope you enjoy!



sabina: Hey! I loved the update to the Artifact, and I want more. More I say! I mean, it was excellent, waiting patiently for an update.

Yeah, Willow's cae is complex, since she doesn't know what's happening, and she's scared. No comment on the magic stuff, for fear of spoiling it. Thanks and hope you enjoy!



willow fan7: Hey! I'm glad you liked the update, and you'll see what happen. Glad the last sentence made ya react and get scared. It worked like I wanted it to. Thanks.



2DIAMONDS: Hey! You're worried? I guess my update really worked then.

No comment on the magical stuff, I will not spill! I'm glad you liked it and thanks.



thebardgirl: Hey! When I read your feedback, I started laughing out loud like a lunatic. Ok, first of ll, thanks for your compliments. I'm glad you found it good. I'm not spilling, so you'll see what happens, but know that the angst won't be over soon. Also, from what I know, dogs aren't rodents.

Thanks, and I hope you'll like the rest.



TemperedCynic: Heya! I'm glad you liked the update. Tough stuff to write, but it's worth it.

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Now, what does Tara know? Her reaction to Dr. Eric's words seems to indicate she suspects what is causing Willow's potassium deficiency.

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Or maybe, she's scared shitless.

The Scoobies are on the case, Stick around and you'll see what happens. Thanks.



YMKA: Yo! I'm glad you liked the update, the sweetnes, Anya, and as you pretty much said, everything. I so hope I'll continue putting up updates that you all like. Thanks and hope you'll like the rest.



littlecrazy80: Hey! I know, I'm evil. I'm the big bad. I hope you won't hate me for what I'm putting Willow and Tara through. Thanks.



good2cats: Hey! I'm sorry you had to experience that. Yeah, this story is pretty much really angsty. Not so much my usual stuff. I'm glad you like it. Thanks a lot.



bluewillowwitch: Hey Grace! I'm glad you liking this. Update soon, in a couple of minutes, hopefully, nd let me know whatcha think. Thanks.



Update in a couple of minutes or so kittens. Hope you enjoy and thanks!

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"See? I've mastered this tact crap." Anya in Tears Of The Goddess by Lisa



The course of love doesn’t always run smooth, especially for the neurotic and accident-prone. ~ LadyB



.:Dark-bliss.net :..:My blog:..:Blood and Ink:.

[Washi]

Her's part 10... Kinda short, but emotion packed, although I personally think that this is a weak part. Let me know.



TITLE: Dark Core 10/?

AUTHOR: Washi (ZWS)

EMAIL: washi@dark-bliss.net

RATING: R, to be safe.

DISCLAIMER: I don’t own the characters, Joss does or whoever. If I owned them, do you really think I would let season 6 happen? And why the hell would I be writing this?

So yeah, all belongs to Joss, ME etc...

The lyrics in this piece are owned by their respective owners.

SPOILERS: Season 6, Older and Far Away. It veers off cannon afterwards.

FEEDBACK: I love it, I live for it, either here or by email, although here is better.

ARCHIVE: It's on Blood and Ink. Ask and ye shall receive.

ANGST: Be carefull kittens, the ride is gonna be really angsty, and I'm not kidding here.

Thanks: Many thank yous to YMKA and Taras Shadow for their help, and also to bzengo and FIRESIGN.

NOTES: I don't have a beta in the real sense, but YMKA and Holly helped me along. Thanks again girls. All mistakes are mine.



Thoughts are in < > as always. Flashbacks, song lyrics and such are in italics.



Many thank-yous to FIRESIGN.



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"There isn't a bloody thing in this book!" Giles exclaimed loudly as he slammed the book down.



Giles was lost and didn't know what to do. They had been searching for hours and they were still in the dark. He took off his glasses and polished them thoroughly before he raked a hand through his hair. He couldn't even think of not being able to rescue Willow and letting her die. He had seen too many people in his life die and he wouldn't let her down. He vowed that to himself and opened another book.



Anya and Xander were in a heated discussion in their corner of the research table.



"Anya, Willow's not gonna die! Stop saying it!"



"I'm just saying Xander, that we should postpone the wedding. I mean, I would like to see Willow on her feet again and out of danger for the wedding." Anya replied.



Her idea in her head had sounded sensible, and yet Xander was now telling her it was stupid. She was really fearing for Willow's life, but she wouldn't let it show for some reason unknown even to her.



"You know what Anya? Postpone it! You're right, we'll get back to the wedding talk after Willow's okay." he said, trying to soothe his nerves.



Anya had the urge to ask him of what would happen if Willow wouldn't be okay, but she pushed it down for once. She got up from her seat and squeezed his arm before she excused herself to go to the bathroom, where she cried, something she didn't do often. She came back after a while and sat back down as Giles grew more and more exasperated.



"Giles?" Dawn asked quietly.



"Yes Dawn?" he replied, trying to soothe his anger.



"You talked of a Coven in Devon a few times. Don't you think that now is a good time to call them? They might know something we don't. And we should try everything. This is Willow we're talking about. I won't let her die because we didn't try everything!" she said loudly, her tears starting to rain.



"You're right Dawn! Good Lord, why didn't I think about it before? I'll make the call right now!" he said, his resolve steeling itself as he got up and dialed the number he knew by heart, hoping with everything he was that he’d get some answers.



*****



Sheila and Ira Rosenberg walked into Willow's hospital room an hour and a half or so later to find Willow and Tara reclining on the narrow hospital bed, still in the position Buffy left them in. When Tara heard them walk in, she sat up and took Willow's hand in hers, smiling softly at her lover's parents.



"Mom, Daddy..." Willow whispered.



"Willow dear, we came as soon as we heard." Sheila said, hugging her daughter lightly. Her concern was written on her face and she nodded to acknowledge Tara.



"Sweetheart, how are you?" Ira greeted before engulfing his daughter in a big hug. He pulled away and gently ran his hand on his daughter's face. He turned to Tara and hugged her.



"Hello dear."



"Hello Mister Rosenberg." Tara greeted back.



"Tara, didn't we discuss this the last time we saw each other? Ira is fine." he told her, smiling. She nodded shyly and ducked her head.



Sheila took a seat near her daughter and took her hand.



"Willow, how are you doing?"



"Well Mother, I never thought I'd have a heart attack at twenty, that's for sure. But, I'm better now. I'm well rested and Tara's been taking care of me." she said, squeezing her lover's hand.



"Honey, what are the causes of this?" Ira asked, putting on a brave front even though he was terrified of losing his daughter.



"I have a very big potassium loss. My levels are very low." Willow said shortly, sneaking a look at Tara who looked like she was about to collapse again. "Tara, baby, can you leave me alone with my parents for a few minutes?"



Tara looked as if she was going to argue when Willow's pale eyes fixed on hers, beseeching. "Please." Willow said.



Tara nodded and got up, giving Willow a chaste kiss on the lips before walking out of the room. Willow's eyes never left her. Once she was out of her sight, Willow turned her eyes to her parents.



"But they can fix that, right? You'll have to change your diet and everything will be alright." Sheila said as Ira just looked at his daughter heartbrokenly.



"See, that's kind of the problem. The doctors can't seem to get my levels to stay stable. If the levels won't stay stable, I could have another heart attack. And this time, I'll probably die." Willow said, her throat tightening as she spoke the words she feared.



Ira got up and started pacing, raking a shaky hand in his hair as tears started falling down his face. Sheila looked at Willow in shock. Her face paled and she slumped across the seat, fainting.



"Mom!" Willow exclaimed and Ira ran to his wife's side, slapping her lightly on the face and then sparkling her with some water that sat in the bottle near Willow.



She started regaining consciousness and turned to her husband, whispering: "Ira, I had the most dreadful nightmare. Willow was sick and said she might die."

Ira just looked at her, his eyes filled with tears. Sheila woke up more and looked around the room, finally resting her eyes on her daughter. She burst out crying. His husband rested his hand on her shoulder before speaking again.



"Are you sure of this Willow? We'll take you to a friend of ours, a fine doctor. Maybe they did a mistake or something." Ira said, his own eyes beseeching, pleading with her.



Willow shook her head. "I saw the blood results. If you want me to see another doctor, that's ok with me. You just need to talk to doctor Williams before." She paused. "Daddy, sit down please, I wanna talk to you both about something."



Ira nodded and sat down.



"Willow, does Tara know about this?" he asked.



Willow took a deep breath and sighed deeply, remembering the look of sheer terror on her lover's face.



"Yes Daddy, she knows. She's been crying for hours. Actually, that's what I want to talk to you about. I want you to call your lawyer."



Ira and Sheila looked at her, blinking.



"Why?" Sheila asked, her shock preventing her from starting a long ramble.



"I want to write a will, in case anything should happen."



Sheila got up, shaking her head. "Willow Danielle Rosenberg! Nothing is going to happen to you! Everything's going to be fine!" she said as she started crying again.



Ira got up and hugged his wife as Willow looked at them sadly, her own tears falling silently.



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TBC...

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"See? I've mastered this tact crap." Anya in Tears Of The Goddess by Lisa



The course of love doesn’t always run smooth, especially for the neurotic and accident-prone. ~ LadyB



.:Dark-bliss.net :..:My blog:..:Blood and Ink:.

[jixer]

Hello Kittens-



I like the way that Willow's family is dealing with this. And how typical of Willow to want to get the paperwork in order! The fact that Giles was too involved in the pain of losing Willow to think of the coven shows how much the Scoobies have over the years taken to relying only on the resources they have within their group. What about the person who helped start this? I could see Buffy explaining her disappointment about Jonathon in a very direct fashion.



A fine update, and I'm interested in seeing where it goes from here.



Thank you for this work.

[TemperedCynic]

hey, Washi



The simple act of drawing up a will. The impact is staggering to any who have done this due to illness of a loved one. The finality is what strikes you first - that your loved one is human and fragile, and likely to die soon. It stays with you... The second thing you notice is how your humanity rebels - the unfairness of this impending loss, the waste, the cosmic joke of it all. The last thing you notice is the numbness...



I love the angst you provide, for what is life without pain? Would any of the Scoobys be who they are without their painful experiences? I believe that striking a balance in one's life is important, something to strive for, yet not always possible to achieve in our lifetimes.



Maybe I should re-read KrisBo's "Darkness Falls" . I need something light!



Still loving this, sweetie.

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More than any other time in history, mankind faces a crossroads. One path leads to despair and utter hopelessness. The other, to total extinction. Let us pray we have the wisdom to choose correctly. Woody Allen (1935 - )

[AmbeRocks]

washi, your plans are to write a novel or something like that soon, right!??!

ok, that's what i was thinking, fiew!!



never stop with the good stuff, please! (i know, i always say that!!)

take care

jen

There is such a variety of well-invented things that the earth is like the breasts of a woman: useful as well as pleasing - Nietzsche

[thebardgirl]

*jaw drops at update*



*is about to make a speech about how her fave characters always turn out to kill someone, or die, or both and thus cursing elizabeth for ever finding a happy character that lives*



*decides against it*



*goes into talking strike against Washi for such a mean, cruel, sad and absolutely wonderful update*



*won't say a word now*



*is triumphant and does happy dance in spite of Washi*



HA! You thought i couldn't do it!.................Ah crap.......



*runs away to begin NEW vow of silence*



-elizabeth

Last night in sweet slumber I dreamed I did see my own precious jewel sat smiling by me.

And when I awakened I found it not so; my eyes like some fountain with tears overflowed.

[barnabasvamp]

Definitely not a weak part. You show how her parents are dealing with things, as well as how Willow is planning ahead.



Leave it to Willow to try have everything in order!

BV

"When choosing between two evils, I always like to take the one I've never tried before"-Mae West

[willow fan7]

That was definitely not a weak part.

Trust Willow to worry about paperworks at her sickbed. (Take note that I said sick bed, not death bed, coz that would be just too final. and you wouldn't do that to Willow right?)

Great update. Very much looking forward to the next update. And again I say, keep the angst coming.

[allykat]

This is so sad.... Willow will be better soon, right?

I really like the way you portrayed Willow's family. Great update!

[SJ]

That was an emotional packed update,great writing

Gotta agree,like the way you've portrayed Willow's Family.

[snuggle79]

Wow, Willow is really strong in the way she deals with the possible consequences. But still...

I hope they will find help soon!

Great update!



snuggle79

This is how everyday should end and start ..and all the stuff in the middle

The greatest thing you'll learn, is just to love and be loved in return.

Edited by: snuggle79 at: 11/25/03 2:15 am

[sam darls]

That was amazing..and so emotional. I love it all.. A will...noooo. Love sammi xx