AU Fic: Returning Home (working title)

[Tempest Duer]

I'm thinking a bit of a hurt/comfort kind of situation here... and I'll get around to explaining things by the end. Don't you worry your lovely self.

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[sabina]

Hi there



This was a great update



Is Willow channeling Tara's past in her nightmares?

(or am I completely hallucinating? )



Tara tending to Willow was really sweet



I hope you can write (and post ) more of this fic soon

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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

[justin]

That was a great update.



I'm glad that Tara is starting to get better



I take it that Willow was dreaming about Tara's past, which explains why she left home, though not how she ended up at the Hellmouth.



Looking forward to reading more

Anya in a wimple...I'd pay full admission for that. Gods Served And Abandoned - by Antigone Unbound


You know the worst thing about people in a relationship? The fact that they're in a relationship. - Hilda Spellman

[Tempest Duer]

sabina: No, you're hallucinating.



justin: Pretty much. Like always, I promise to update soon... I had a page or so written, but when I looked back at it, it was all wrong so I had to scrap it. But more will be up as soon as humanly possible.

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[thebardgirl]

ok i won't worry myself. *tries not to worry* well....you DO realize that's the hardest thing to not do, dontcha? ach....*twiddles thumbs*....dum dee dum dum....do dee do....la la la....*tries to not think about possibly worrying situation* ah screw it. I'm worried!! and i hope you continue it soon so i wouldn't worry more...you wouldn't want to make me worried even more, would you? *sniff sniff* *puts on big sad eyes* would you?

-elizabeth i can't seem to not be annoying, i know. well, hey, i love this fic too much to not to it. so sue me. *hides from lawyers*

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.

[Tempest Duer]

Aww... how could I possibly bear to worry you when you're making that cute face? I'll get right on it.

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[bluewillowwitch]

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OMG! I love this fic! 's having nightmares of 's life. Okay, can't wait to see how this comes into play. This was a very sad update. Made me wanna . And I just got in a good mood. can't wait to more and see what happens next. Update soon, please?







bluewillowwitch

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[shuyaku]

Okay - so that was completely not what I was expecting. But of course, much happier now that Tara seems to be better



Great update!

-shuyaku

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"Oh God, Willow—you’re giving me the gift of Karen Carpenter. Just when I think I grasp the full extent of your love." - Tara

"Why do birds suddenly appear? It’s because, you are queer…" - Willow (Gods Served and Abandoned by AntigoneUnbound)

[Tempest Duer]

bluewillowwitch: Well I'm sorry I made you but it's quite a boost to my pride that my work made you feel. There will be some sadness and tough times, but that just makes the happy stuff more so, right?



shuyaku: It is my job to surprise my audience at every possible moment that I can. Tara is definitely better than she was... and she'll get better still.

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[Grimlock72]

Ah... so Willow was dreaming (nightmaring??) about Tara's probably. I thought that was a strange dream to have for Willow, got me all confused . Give Tara the chance and she'll gladly take care of Willow for a while. She needs to eat though and generally learn to enjoy life somewhat... with reason of course, heh. I just happen to know a good reason :-)



What does surprise me is how appearantly easy/quick Willow is pretty much near-death. I can image shrapnel hurting a lot, but for some reason I expected Willow to be better protected against such things. Hmm.. maybe she used most of her energy to shield Tara, would be very galant of her... yet potentially not so very healthy.



LOTS of questions remain of course, like how was Tara lured to that maze in the first place. Why did the maze need her, or was she a random target ? And of course, how can we trap Donny and Tara's dad in the hellmouth ?? : -->



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

[Tempest Duer]

Grimmy: Well it's not so much the wound for her, it's the blood loss, and plus it was shrapnel from the Madness Maze, and of course she was protecting Tara. Yes, Willow is very gallant.



And Tara's father and brother will most definitely get what they deserve, don't you worry.

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[michellesflute]

hey,

I really can't believe I didn't find your fic earlier.

Bad and stupid me!!!!

It's great, really! Quite another hellmouth as we know it from the show, very misterious and intriguing!!

I love the way you bring all the characters into this fic, Cordy made me laugh!!

Red is wonderful and I can't wait till she and Tara will get closer.

Wonder what Buffy will be like.

I promise I will miss no more updates from now on. Otherwise you can me !!!

Your incredible happy flute!!

Wie soll ich meine Seele halten, dass sie nicht an Deine rührt... - Rilke

How can I keep my soul in me, so that it doesn't touch your soul...

[Tempest Duer]

Well my darlin' happy flute, I'm glad you've found it now, and are enjoying it. I'll be updating... relatively soon, and while I love feedback, I just might be looking forward to ing you. Nothing personal, I'm just...

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[Eternal Phoenix]

oh dear...

wow really, i usually do not like this drastic character changes in AUs. so i dont usually read them. but this story is so cool! i am so glad i decided to give it a try! hope you update soon! keep it up.



Phoenix

~ I live in my own little world, but it's ok...they know me here.~

[michellesflute]

hehe, just try to me! Maybe the flute will just flee to it's favourite warm and wet hiding place where no one can find it.

I'm a pervert, I know!

And now I want an update, pleeeease!!!!

Wie soll ich meine Seele halten, dass sie nicht an Deine rührt... - Rilke

How can I keep my soul in me, so that it doesn't touch your soul...

[Tempest Duer]

Phoenix, I'm glad you decided to read my fic even though it isn't usually what you read. I'm flattered that you liked it too...



Go ahead and flee if you want, happy flute! But aren't you just afraid that you might like it? And I'd be more than happy to come looking for you, anyway.

I believe in the madness called "now."

[thebardgirl]

um....i don't normally harrass people. nor am i now! i swear on my goldfishes' grave! i don't. but umm.....i just, you know, really like this fic...and um....well...sort of was wondering if...maybe you....would...update....not now of course, i would never push...just was you know, wondering if sometime in the future, a month, a week, a day, an hour or a minute from now you would....see? i'm not harrassing....not at all....(and i'll stop not-harrassing if you wish!)

-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.

[Tempest Duer]

I'll try to have an update up by tomorrow, hone. Can you hold on until then?

I believe in the madness called "now."

[michellesflute]

I absolutly agree with thebadgirl here, with the not harrasing of course!!



But I think if you don't update in the next, hmmm ( )... 5 minutes or so, we will not have to worry if I like being or not. Because then I will have to you, hehe!



So please update soon, you have to know that I check this thread every day and every time I just look like when I realise that there is no update!!

Wie soll ich meine Seele halten, dass sie nicht an Deine rührt... - Rilke

How can I keep my soul in me, so that it doesn't touch your soul...

[Tempest Duer]

Okay, happy flute, here you go. Hope it isn't too late for you... I don't know if I'd complain about you ing me, but my girlfriend would.



This is a short chapter, but I wanted to get it up as quickly as possible. Thoughts are in the pointy bracket thingies, < >.





Chapter 7: Really Something





I reached out and touched Tara's face. "What's wrong?"



She shook her head. "I-it's nothing. Don't w-worry about it."



I smiled a bit ruefully. "Clearly it's not nothing. Even I can tell that." I stroked her cheek gently and marveled at the softness of her skin. "I'll let it go, but only for now. But if it ever bothers you again--ever--I won't be so passive."



"W-why are you being so nice to me?"



I let my hand drop. "I'm not really being that nice to you."



"Sure you are." I was relieved that her stutter was gone, at least for now.



"No..." I sighed. "It's complicated. But I'm not being nice, just keeping my promise. Because I always do."



A half-smile appeared on her face. "Oh, you just don't want to admit it. But all right. You can pretend to be all tough and untouchable if it makes you feel better."



"I'm not pretending," I grumbled, but it was lighthearted and we both knew it. "I'm a tough, untouchable street veteran. And don't you forget it." I gave her my best mock scowl.



It must of worked, because the half-smile erupted into a charming lopsided grin that lit up Tara's entire face. "Oh, you are just adorable!"



I grinned back. "I am adorable? My dear, I think you are very much mistaken." I smoothed my hari out of my eyes. "I am dashing and debonair certainly, but not adorable... maybe cute..."



Then I heard something. It took a momend to register in my mind, but suddenly I realized that Tara was laughing. The sound warmed my heart, and I found myself joining in.



"You're gorgeous," I told her when our laughter ebbed. "Where have you been all my life?"



Tara winked. "I'm sure you could find out if you looked for the information. Why do you ask?"



I shrugged. "Oh, it's just one of those things detectives are supposed to say to a pretty girl."



"Oh, that's just lovely." She smiled again. "I've been around, though... you just didn't think to look, Willow."



I loved the way she said my name... I said to myself,



Tara reached out and tousled my hair. "You need rest. You've been seriously injured, you know."



"I'm just a little weak," I said. "I've lost a lot of blood, but that's nothing a good meal and some sleep won't fix."



She looked at me skeptically. "Uh-huh."



"No," I said, "Really. Look."



Thick offwhite scars twisted across my leg where the gashes had been, but that was it. I grinned. "You must be special, Tara. It usually takes me about three days to shrug off something that serious."



"I thought you were going to die!"



"I was. If you hadn't gotten me back here so I could rest properly, I would have. But I heal quickly, even more so when it's a serious wound. Still, I'm hungry. Very, very hungry. Is there anything to eat?"



Tara's smile returned. "I'll call room service."



"I didn't think that there was room service here."



"There isn't," said Tara, "But that won't stop me from calling."

I believe in the madness called "now."

[michellesflute]

Maybe your girlfriend can you for me, then we all would be satisfied, hehe.



But now to your update

Short but so sweet. Willow and Tara flirting, thats so adorable. I could read something like that all day long *sigh*!!



I loved that line and I even don't understand the word 'debonair '.

And it does not stand in my dictionary

Quote:

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"I am dashing and debonair certainly, but not adorable... maybe cute..."

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Maybe cute? I would say definitely cute!!



Thanks for the update!!

Wie soll ich meine Seele halten, dass sie nicht an Deine rührt... - Rilke

How can I keep my soul in me, so that it doesn't touch your soul...

[bluewillowwitch]

TD ,

I love the update! and are just the cutest things. should becareful though. She is suppost t bring home and it ooks likes it is going to be difficult at best for hr to let go. I can't wait to mre and find out what happens. Update soon, please?





bluewillowwitch

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"Fate keeps on happening."--Anita Loos

[thebardgirl]

*does happy dance* whoo!! and yes, i can wait, although, now i DON'T HAFTA!!! muwhahahaha....my plan worked of NOT harrassing....and this is good....this is excellent...only...wait...i just read, and now i don't have...*realizes she has to wait again*....DAMN! *goes back to dark corner cursing her timing*....



as usual i loved it, and i really like your characters....and since i just watched Chicago for the billionth time last night...and this morning...and afternoon....i'm getting images of Willow in a 1920's detective suit and Tara in a flapper dress......don't know why...but i'm happy anyway! and i thought this was great:

Quote:

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"I've been around, though... you just didn't think to look, Willow."

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*snicker* ah, its great fun to read this...

-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.

[sabina]

Hey there Tempest Duer



I just love your story



And this was a real endearing scene between Willow and Tara. It's sweet the way Tara can make Willow open up (no pun intended... oh well, maybe just a little ).



Now seriously, you write them beautifully



I want more!! Soon?

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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

[Tempest Duer]

michellesflute: Okay, let's see... my girlfriend really isn't into that kind of stuff, but oh well. Such is life. And "debonair" is basically a fancy word for "likeable." But sort of a more detectivy style of word, don'cha think?



bluewillowwitch: Do you really think that I'd sent back to her "family"?



Elizabeth: Yes, I know, I'm sorry I can't just add the whole story at once, but it has to be written first...



I still haven't seen Chicago!



sabina: Not until later, you! I'll be getting to work, in that wonderful, inspiring place known as "math class."



I'm kidding, I'm not taking math. I'll probably write it before early morning English when I'm doped up on caffeine.

I believe in the madness called "now."

[thebardgirl]

are you sure it has to be written first? why can't it be read first???? i think this policy is waaaay out-dated. we should change it! as always...lovin' every bit. no chicago? well, i definitely, DEFINITELY recommend it...that is if you like scantilly clad women talking about killing their men....hmm...well it's fab anyway!

-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.

[michellesflute]

who needs a dictionary when the author herself explains the words, thank you!

A fancy word for likeable, yay, I've learned a new word

And I totally agree, Willow is debonair!



Well, I think you have to stay un ed then. As you say, such is life. Can't help you here.



Now I will silently wait for the next update. I'm very patient ... well sometimes ... not very often ... actually I'm not patient, so please hurry, ok??

Wie soll ich meine Seele halten, dass sie nicht an Deine rührt... - Rilke

How can I keep my soul in me, so that it doesn't touch your soul...

[Tempest Duer]

Elizabeth, that is DEFINITELY fab. And apparently Catherine Zeta-Jones is really hot in it.



Michelle's Flute, I'll probably get about half a chapter done tonight...

I believe in the madness called "now."

[JewWitch18]

wow, this is some crazy story you've got here, TD. like a film noir, spirited away meets the matrix meets naked lunch. I am a sucker for all things beautifully fucked up, so needless to say I am digging this. can't wait to see what's next. oh, and can I put in a plug for an appearance by buffy soon? hopefully in conjunction with faith? cuz, really, what's more beautifully fucked up than buffy and faith?



--JW



ps-- I feel it only fair to tell you that the reason I checked out your story was because of your "shamless plug" in the tempus fugit thread...I was charmed by your use of ez-codes as noveau-grammer ([shamless plug]I have a story you might like to read...[/shameless plug]). I am also a sucker for the syntactically innovative

Willow: Spirit of Sappho, I summon you. Come fill me with your big, dykey power!

--Final Exam by Tommo

[Grimlock72]

You can look up difficult words like 'debonair' in Mirriam Webster online: http://www.m-w.com . Just for you information, gives this for that word:



One entry found for debonair.

Main Entry: deb·o·nair

Pronunciation: "de-b&-'nar, -'ner

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English debonere, from Old French debonaire, from de bon aire of good family or nature

Date: 13th century



There, probably more info then you wanted . I wonder when Tara will ask Willow why she was appearantly looking for her. Must be hard for Willow to dream other people's lifes, esp. ones so violently wrong as Tara's .



The flirting was fun to read. To a certain extend that's also a way to keep reality away a bit. And the difficult questions with the hard answers....



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