FF: RW Season Ep 7.5 "Familiar Territory"

[Puff]

The part about the planets was brilliant. Willow as Mars and Tara as Venus that was so sweet The kiss was wow and just so tender; a truly beautiful moment. Thank you.

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You know, it's a real deal relationship and that's why people can relate to it
Amber Benson

[WiccansIllusion]

That was definetly worth the wait. I can understand Tara freaking out if she doesn't remember being with Willow. I can also imagine her being rather upset by the whole ordeal afterwards, when she's alone. Anyways I also can't wait for their "first time "

Tara nodded in agreement "She has magic fingers." Then, as though the words had just echoed back to her and sounded not at all right, she perked up and glanced around at the others. "On the keyboard."

TheWisdom of War, Chris Golden

'My heart is cleverer then I and it knows what to do.'-MC Legends of the Kiss

[tiredsoul]

Absolutely precious. So sweet. I like how you're exploring Tara's feelings. To her, it's all so new. Like Willow said, Tara's on the first date while she's on the tenth. But they're evening the playing field quite nicely.



Gotta say my favorite part was when Willow said she almost got Bs. That says a lot



--celia

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"That was just rude. Now I forget what I was saying."

[MissQuirky]

Very Very Sweet!! I Loved it!! Laying on a blanket lookin at

Stars and some smoochies, what a great way to spend a night!!



I think it is right 4 them to wait a lil while cos it feels all new to Tara! I hope they do go on some nice sweet dates! I soo hope she remembers her old memories! That would be sooo great!!



Can't wait 4 more!!

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[Wolflord]

Great update. That was so sweet and innocent. I am glad that Willow and Tara take time out to spend time alone without the bad guys interfering or the scoobies around. They really never showed it on the show and love that you are taking some time out to show them having alone time. Keep it up and can't wait til the next update.







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Sometimes I think of them doing spells and I do a spell myself. Xander in Restless

[Loco2]

aww - happy little planet



very sweet



thank you for that, it really was something - they're back to star gazing, very very cute



yay - and look: i can type! go me!



thank you



steph

"I'm not gay - I'm just Trevor's bitch." - some drunken guy about his sexuality
"Oh, bugger off, you BROLLY!" - Anya to Giles on his use of the english language
"We'll all be a lot happier without the constant whining....Mom, Buffy, Tara, Waah" - DMW to Dawn

[MadeinNZ]

Wow - beautiful. It was so sensual. I love the 'back to dating' concept. Great update.

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Buffy: I'd like to find Willow and Xander
Joyce: Will you be slaying?
Buffy: Only if they give me lip

[darkmagicwillow]

The stargazing scene was beautiful and I loved the adjective competition even though it ended before Willow could really show off with her gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, so attractive, irresistible, and pulchritudinous Tara.

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"Omnia mutantur, nihil interit. "   "Everything changes, but nothing is truly lost."

[funkyasian]

it never ceases to amaze me how well you've written this fic...i'm absolutely floored every time i read an update...

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. ~ Oscar Wilde

[The Midnight Girl]

aww, that was absolutely adorable *melts* I'm suspicious because in this fic it seems like angst is always just around the corner, but at least in this universe I'm confident our girls will make it through!

[The Rose24]

Awwwwwww. You ladies have such a way with words. W/T are definitely drifting back to one another. I can't wait until things are 100% back on track.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.

Tara: Willow, I got so lost.
Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Willow: Hi, um Tara. I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

[Jennpurr]

Awwww.... ladies, you have out done yourselves, again. This was simply beautiful. So touching. I loved how they promised each other that they would wait until they were both ready.



I really love the idea that it will essentially be like Tara's first time all over again. It's just very touching and I can't wait to see how you handle it.



And that kiss was just.... beautiful, ladies. WOW... so beautiful.

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(say SIHA very softy here... but we're glad you're enjoying it, there's only one more part to post for both endings and hopefully they'll be in the next few weeks... it was a real departure for us but we totally enjoyed exploring and writing it so thanks for reading) though Beth when she reads this is going to pout cause you only thanked me

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Beth, please forgive me?? I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to not thank you as well. That was very selfish of me. So sorry about that.



Yes, I have enjoyed it. I didn't know how I was going to feel about it at first, but I kinda warmed to the story, but W/T growing closer again, really warms my heart. But... only one more part?? I'll hate to see it end, but I can't wait to read the ending. Thank you ladies.



Oh... I noticed on your website that you had a new story title up?? Can you give me hint as to what it will be about? I saw the pic for it. Is it going to be something like, SIHA?? I'm just curious.



Thanks again, ladies. I'm looking forward to reading more. **HUGS**



Jen

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"Oh, look. Everyone's all afraid. It's just like old times."

[little wicca dude]

hey dudes



i feel really bad i haven't replied for ages, so i just thought i'd tell ya i sooo luv this fic, its very realistic and yey willow is getting back to normal



more soon please



luv jill xx

"did i just say that? did i just say that too?"

My Scooby Page

[xita]

Aww, I feel all like Willow, my temperature rose and I got that familiar feeling and then.. bam.. hee. but Tara's right and it makes sense. It's beautiful, I could read them just rubbing tummies and talking for pages and pages.. a whole novel on just that

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Childie -"Not all girls are raving bloody lesbians, you know!"

George - "That's a misfortune of which I am perfectly well aware."

The Killing of Sister George

[VampNo12]

Oh this part was amazing guys (I too got tingly reading this part)! I must admit my favorite parts are when W&T are alone interacting, and this part didn't disappoint, loved the kissage! Just awwwww (so cute) with the game of adding adjectives to describe (out-do) the other. And the image of "Willow as Mars and Tara as Venus" just put a on my face. Lastly, I can understand Tara wanting to slow down a little/wait, and her saying ("Nothing about this feels wrong its just that it all feels so... new.") spoke volumes. With this in mind, the depth of love is never in doubt, just Tara wants to make sure it's "the right time for both of them". And I can't wait for the time to be "extra flamey" . Looking forward to the next part!

[Grimaldi]

hi, just started reading this new story (been sick and stuck in a hospital for a little while) and i just like to say that i am enjoying reading it

Dude, we're surrounded by perverts!

Fucking Windows 98, get Bill Gates in here!

2nd place??? That's just a fancy term for loser!

[WebWarlock]

Very nice.



Loved the star gazing. I am happy that Willow is doing better, but it is really contrasting how much they have both lost. I do wish that Tara get's her memories back, but I know that they will enjoy making new ones.



Warlock

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Web Warlock

The Other Side, home of Liber Mysterium: The Netbook of Witches and Warlocks

"That's right you asked for it, there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over!"- Frank Zappa, "You Are What You Is"

[KathleenWolf]

mollyig: we wanted to have a nice scene were they got to express themselves... glad you enjoyed



Urn of Osiris: so you want us to stop the story there? just kidding but you're right it would be a great fade to black if there wasn't a werewolf running around... and flaming O, good for you



Spazz07: Tara is definately playing catch up even when the memories resonante with such feelings inside her... as for the previous bad stuff... I think our gorgeous witches will be okay



Peggy of Sunnydale: so glad you're enjoying... and they definately don't want to rush each other, and hey slow does have its advantages



Miss1234kitty: thank you



TesniStryngefyre: ahhh thank you... handing rainbow tissue... so glad we could add a little sunshine to the horizon of S7



Puff: when the bit about the planets just came out during the scene I knew we so had a winner ... and the kiss... happy sigh



Wiccansillusion: our poor Tara does have a lot to work out in her own head but she's getting there... and yes their first time will be wonderful, we're looking forward to it just as much



Tiredsoul: yeah but what better way to get a B then to have a lovely girl rubbing your tummy... and they are leveling the playing field, most important part is they are talking to make sure all their feelings are known



MissQuirky: there will definately be some lovely dates... we have big plans for w/t of course... and with the snipet of the star gazing ME showed us we couldn't resist a longer version



Wolflord: both Beth and I know that in TV it must be hard to include all the things in the backgroud... but its especially important to us to show their progression at this stage... after all how can anyone relate to characters when they don't understand the progression they've made... oh wait S6 now I know why it went so horribly wrong... anyway, much W/T scenes from us



Loco2: go team you! ... and thanks for sharing the cuteness with us



MadeinNZ: back to the beginning we saw it as the perfect theme... they have all the sins of S6 but with the promise of being able to at least re-write the future... glad you enjoyed



darkmagicwillow: okay you win the competition... and we could have had them going on for years



Funkyasian: thank you so much... we're just so glad you like it



The Midnight Girl: oh yes no worries the girl will make it through regardless of angst... but yes there will be angst, we thrive on adversity



TheRose24: we could go so far as to say revolving back to one another... okay bad planet joke... and thank you we really wanted that scene to resonate and it definately seems to have worked



Jen: handing over rainbow tissues... we so wanted sweet and loving etc... so we're glad it had such an impact... they needed a together date just to get on the same page... oh and we love a good kiss scene... (yes SIHA is almost finished, but it's been a great writing adventure... the new story is actually going to be a similar pairing but very uber in that the characters are stuck in sorta different lives... we'll see if it works)



little wicca dude: so glad to hear from you... and so excited you're enjoying it... and yes Willow is on the way to recovery



Xita: well you know us we could write a whole novel of conversation so easily... but I'm glad Willow's reactions were so easily felt... she's doing her best right now the brave little toaster



VampNo12: W/T alone are some of our favorite parts too... I mean we're a sucker for a great indepth scary plot but the little scenes like this one really help solidfy what is going on in the background... we can't wait for the extraflamey either



Grimaldi: oh my... I hope your feeling better, lots of well wishes and if you need anything let us know... ... glad you could get caught up with us



WebWarlock: thank you... as for the memories have to wait and see... we're not sure how or if that will happen but for the moment as you said new ones are going to be just as fun



whew... okay caught up... that's what i get for having an insanely busy day at work and not getting on the kitten isn't it?



tiny update in two moments once I cue it up... and then hopefully another one tonight



kathleen

"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."

To The Land of The RainbowWriters

[KathleenWolf]

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Madalene pushed out with the crowd and made sure Dawn was with her as they made their way out into the night with the rest of the moviegoers.



“Well I have to admit, much more amusing then I expected.” Madalene smiled as they crowd thinned out and they made their way down the street towards home.



“Buffy thinks talking animals are creepy.” Dawn replied as she munched on some left over popcorn.



“They aren’t particularly natural but who could resist Stuart.” The Spellcaster reached over to grab a handful.



“I know wasn’t he cute?” Dawn agreed happily.



“Though you know this means next time I get to pick the movie.” Mads laughed lightly.



“You’ll come with me again?” Dawn beamed at the idea, usually it was like punishment to have to take her anywhere, well at least prior to all out Willow watch it had been.



“Sure, if you don’t mind seeing something in the horror genre.” Madalene adjusted the strap over her shoulder making sure she could easily get to the stake Buffy had given her.



“I’m not old enough to go and see the really scary ones.” Dawn sighed, her shoulders sagging slightly. “I’m just a kid.” She munched sadly on the popcorn.



“You’re telling me your sister is the slayer but you’re not old enough to see a horror movie?” Madalene gave her a puzzled look. “That’s crazy, we can sneak you in.”



“Could we?” Dark perked up again. “I mean I’m not scared of anything.”



“Nothing?” Madalene checked a bit surprised. “Everyone’s scared of something.”



“Well yeah, but nothing like blood, vampires or anything like that.” Dawn admitted the things that didn’t scare her.



“Do you know what totally makes me get all jumpy?” The Spellcaster stopped and hit the crosswalk button at the red light they’d hit.



“What?” Dawn asked enthralled.



“Have you ever watched those late night infomercial and there’s always some bleach blonde woman smiling like she’s a plastic doll?’ The Spellcaster checked that Dawn knew what she was talking about.



“Yeah.” Dawn nodded that she did. “Not that I’m supposed to watch late night TV you know, Buffy’s in that over protective phase.” She added for information’s sake.



“It totally freaks me out that they never blink, it’s not natural and it’s completely scary.” Madalene shivered and laughed. “And your sister worries, she means well.”



“I know but like hello I’m sixteen.” The brunette huffed.



“Definitely old enough to watch scary infomercials.” Madalene checked as they began walking across the street.



“And I’m kinda mature for my age wouldn’t you say?” Dawn pushed slightly.



“Definitely.” Madalene nodded. “You did really great at the Magic Box, I meant to tell you and then things were all crazy.”



“Thanks.” Dawn looked down blushing just a little. “Someone had to do it thought, she doesn’t mean to but Buffy can be a bit… you know.”



“I think you’re sister’s just used to being very intense.” She agreed easily. “It’s hard for her to mediate it sometimes.”



“You mean she’s a bit of a spaz sometimes.” Dawn grinned and Madalene put her hand over her mouth as she started laughing.



“Though I’m worried.” She got her chuckling under control slowly. “If you think your sister is a spaz, I must be a total weirdo.”



“Nah, you’re kinda cool.” Dawn shook her head definitely offering more popcorn.



“Why thank you, you’re kinda cool too.” Madalene grinned and took another handful.



“I think it’s so cool that you and Tara are related.” Dawn explained more.



“You’re glad to have her back aren’t you?” Madalene asked the slightly obvious question.



“Tara?” Dawn clarified that they were talking about the same thing. “Mmmm I think glad is one of those silly words you know, like nice, it means nothing.”



“Very astute.” Madalene agreed. “So how would you describe it?”



“When Tara died…” Dawn’s body language changed a little her shoulders tensed and her face became visible sadder. “It was like the world went from colour to black and white, you know, I mean I lost my mom and sister the year before. Then I lost Tara, well Willow and Tara literally gave me the strength to stand again, then I lost her, well actually, I lost them both.”



“I don’t know if a lot of people have told you this but you are one of the bravest people I’ve ever met.” Madalene loosely linked her arm into Dawn’s as they walked. “And even if a lot of people have told you, I really mean it.”



“No, I’m not.” Dawn shook her head but she didn’t pull away. “I was scared, I still get scared.”



“Dawn being scared doesn’t mean you’re not brave.” Madalene’s voice was soft. “Being scared just means that you are even braver, because anyone can do something when they are confident. It takes someone really special to take action when they are afraid.”



“Then you’re super brave.” Dawn smiled rather weakly.



“Me?” Madalene made a slightly dismissive noise. “That would be you.”



“No, because you came here, you didn’t know anyone, you know anything about any of us but you came and you stayed.” Dawn explained her reasoning.



“I had too.” Madalene reasoned simply.



“You didn’t.” Dawn shook her head.



“I’m not going to win this argument am I?” The Spellcaster relented.



“No, because I’m right.” Dawn said smugly.



“Smarty pants.” Madalene laughed as they turned down another street.



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"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."

To The Land of The RainbowWriters

[foreverpiper]

First off I'd like to apolizige on how horrible i've been about feedback! I'm still reading and loving this fic!

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“You’re telling me your sister is the slayer but you’re not old enough to see a horror movie?”

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hehe, loved that line!



And i love Dawn and Madalene together! (not together together...ya know what i mean) they make a good pair.



Can't wait for the next part

It's better to be pissed off than to be pissed on. - My mantra on a bad day.


And never let it be said that I left a Tara craving unsatisfied. - Willow in Wilderness

[KathleenWolf]

ForeverPiper:



... mmm no worries I know what you mean... the ONLY time we've ever paired-shipped Dawn with anyone was in one of our stories set 8 years in the future and she's very much with a non-canon character who is her age...



but yes... these two have a cute friendship



... and no worries we'll take feedback whenever you feel up to giving it...



kathleen

"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."

To The Land of The RainbowWriters

Edited by: KathleenWolf  at: 8/31/02 6:18:40 am

[Urn of Osiris]

Oh ladies.



I am liking this so much. Dawn has another person that sees her as an old soul that's great.



Loved the back and forth between them. Especially loved the non-blinking blondes. LMAO



Thanks for entertaining me once again.



Urn

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WILLOW: That's a work ethic! Buffy, you're developing a work ethic.

BUFFY: Oh, no. Do they make an ointment for that
"you can not have more fan fic, you have a fan fic problem"

[Puff]

I liked the Dawn and Mads interaction, for too long Dawn has been trested like a child and not the young adult she really is. Oh and the part about the infomercials was so funny.

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You know, it's a real deal relationship and that's why people can relate to it
Amber Benson

[MissQuirky]

Wonderful update!! I'm glad Mads and Dawn r getting closer! This update made me like both of em More, if thats possible!



It was sweet! I'm glad Dawn has someone else in her life that doesn't just see her as another kid!



I too Loved the infomercial bit! Very funny! Those people creep me out too!



Can't wait 4 more!!

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[mollyig]

The interaction between Mads and Dawn was nice. Lovely that Mads told Dawn that she did a good thing in the Magic Box. I think her maturity should be commended.

Adding up the total of a love that's true, multiply life by the power of two
Indigo Girls

[Grimaldi]

the last scene was cool loved the interaction between Dawn and Madalene

Dude, we're surrounded by perverts!

Fucking Windows 98, get Bill Gates in here!

2nd place??? That's just a fancy term for loser!

[miss calendar]

Hi there,

Just wanted to say I'm really loving this fic and the recent updates have been so heartwarming, especially the stargazing scene. Love the way you show the bond between Willow and Tara as the one thing each can be sure of, despite their respective problems. Adored that line of Tara's,

'' I don't need to remember to know I love you. ''



I also like the way they instinctively fall into old patterns of intimacy even as they begin to rediscover each other.



'' Did I used to just sit and watch you a lot ? ''



'' You used to say it was your favourite thing. ''



Just in that brief exchange you convey so much about their past and present relationship and the situation they now find themselves in.



I love the fact that in some ways it's like the beginning of their relationship but there's that other layer underneath giving it added poignancy. And now that Willow is more herself it's good to see Tara turning to her to fill in the gaps in her memories and find out more about who she is. I like that Tara still thinks in the same quirky way ( e.g. commenting that the constellation looked like something in a bath not knowing she had previously named it, 'Moose taking a bath' ). Also loved Willow assuring her that she was smart and had got straight 'A' s, then recalling how Tara's tummy rubs had distracted her own study. While I don't believe for a moment that Willow was ever in danger of getting a 'B' it's so like her to joke about it.



The kissing and Tara's reaction was great. Bodies have memories independent of our conscious minds so it makes sense that Tara's body would respond even though she has no memories of them making love. Given the passion and intensity we know they had together it's going to feel disconcerting to say the least.



Willow then reacting by automatically blaming herself and thinking that Tara couldn't possibly be interested because ' 3 days ago I was insane girl ' is so in character, especially given her recent problems. I imagine that for someone like Willow who has always been a super brainy type having any kind of mental health problem must be terrifying and leave her feeling doubly insecure; now she can't trust her mind or rely on what was always her greatest strength.



When Tara insisted, '' Willow stop it. This is not about just you and you are not insane, you never have been. '' I couldn't help thinking that actually Tara is the one who was temporarily insane after Glory's brainsuck. Even though she doesn't remember this Willow will and I wonder how it affects her. I also found it interesting that when Willow was thinking of happy moments to tell Tara about, 'the dark ones began to cloud her.' Perhaps Willow would prefer if Tara doesn't get back all of her memories, for instance the 2 spells she cast to make Tara forget).



Anyway gonna stop rambling now. Thanks again for a great fic.

[Kaisyn]

you guys have built a much more tolerable character for Dawn than ME. I actually kind of like this one. But, she did get a chance to not be so stupid in the finale for a couple of seconds.



Great story ya'll.



Kimberly

[WiccansIllusion]

It's good Dawn has someone to talk to. She definetly needed it.

Tara nodded in agreement "She has magic fingers." Then, as though the words had just echoed back to her and sounded not at all right, she perked up and glanced around at the others. "On the keyboard."

TheWisdom of War, Chris Golden

'My heart is cleverer then I and it knows what to do.'-MC Legends of the Kiss

[LeatherQueen]

Oh some lovely updates here! Love the star-gazing with Tara and Willow. And Tara's right... they should wait until they're both ready.



And Dawn and Madalene are great together. It's kind of like another Tara for Dawn... someone to talk to and tell her feelings to. Very nice.

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"But when they're playing your song on the jukebox in Hell, you might as well dance." - K. Simpson


"Futile... like a FOX, baby!" - Tara in The Late Shift by wiccachica