Kids PG-13

[the vamp nurd]

Title Kids.



Author: The moon girl or the vamp nurd



E-mail: The_moon_girl_zodiac@yahoo.co.uk



Disclaimer: Joss owns the world of BTVS I'm just messing around. And sticking two fingers up at him behind his back. No offence ment



Setting S6 early.



Pairing: W/T B/S X/A y'know the usual.



Adjust ment of time: Buffy did not die. But she did get tangled up with Spike. Willow did give Glory something to choke on that's because she broke Tara's arm. But Giles did do the dirty with Ben i.e. killing him. And Xander and Anya are engaged.



Summary: Trying to combine to fics I've seen Small Fry very funny and a Twist Tabula Rasta, so ergo: The scoobies touch something they really shouldn't have... which leads to a tiny problem.



draft: 1.1



Kids part 1.



Giles was busy. He was trying to sort out his shop. Well his and Anya's shop. Anya was very pointed about her half ownership.



Unusually Anya wasn't here. Muttering something about a meeting with a demon chum, that involved her going to England. He humphed then started to stalk around.



Spike had been drafted in to help. Well by being helpful, he was trying to get Buffy to drop something. Xander was shooting Spike death stares as he took the stuff of Buffy, then pasted it over to Willow. Tara was perched on a chair reaching up, much to the delight he noticed of Willow. He stood watching the chain, Spike Buffy Xander Willow Tara. Quite quick he noticed. Working together seems to work.



Seems is a good word.



"Sweetie can you past me that book?"



Willow grinned, she knew why she had insisted Tara did all the

stretching. Tara's top kept riding up, ergo she could just see a hint of Tara tummy. "One book coming up." She picked it up and handed it to her.



Spike looked up as he pasted a wooden ball to Buffy, "I see Red's enjoying the view."



Buffy shot him a dirty look, "You shouldn't even be looking."



"Jealous Goldielocks?" Spike asked.



Buffy shot him a look, "Is there anything else down there?" She wasn't in the mood for a fight. She was barely coming to terms with the fact that she was with Spike.



Spike wiggled his hips, "You should know."



Buffy sighed as she past the ball to Xander.



Xander tossed the ball, it was about the size of a football with runes covering it. It was a teak colour, "Hey Giles fancy a game of soccer?"



Giles looked up from the book he was studying, "Xander please refrain from using magical objects as 'soccer' balls." He looked at his book again. He was really busy checking his stock.



Xander smiled, "Hey Tara!"



Tara turned around, "What?"



"Catch."



Tara caught the ball, "OK, this is going up..." Tara put the ball on the top self, "Here."



There was a squeal, then a ear spliting cry of, "Mommy!"



Willow turned around, "Uh Giles...."



Giles looked up from his book, "I think we may have trouble."



Willow turned around, "Tara?" There were a pile of clothes where Tara was.



A small blonde head popped it's self out, the big blue eyes looked at Willow and said, "Mama?"



Willow blinked, "Uh what was that soccer ball?"



Giles blinked, he said coughing, "It's a device that um turns the clock back, it erases the memories takes the poor souls who have touched it back to when they were 3 years old."



Willow gathered the now tiny Tara up into her arms, "OK, how do..."



A small blonde girl came running in followed by a small brown haired boy and another dark haired boy.



"Mini Buffy, mini Spike, mini Xander." Giles replied.



The small Buffy looked up at Willow, "Mommy gone?"



Willow rubbed her head, "Uh we better call Dawn."



"What for?"



Tara snuggled up to Willow, "Clothes."



"Ah yes." Giles replied reaching to clean his glasses.



***



Dawn came in, she carried bags, "Hey."



Willow smiled in welcome, "Hey give Giles the recit and he'll give you the money."



Dawn put the bags down, "Aw, who's that?" She asked pointing to the blonde girl who was snuggled up to Willow.



"This is Tara." Willow replied, smiling, "Buffy's over there with

Xander and William." She rocked Tara, "Manged to create a play pen for them. And we need those clothes."



Dawn giggled then tickled Tara under the chin, the little girl

giggled, "Aw aren't you the sweetest little thing."



Willow smiled, "What have you got for them?"



"Ah, some dresses for Buffy and Tara, also other stuff, pants and t-shirts for Xander and Spike."



Willow nodded, "Good, OK Tare. Time for a change."



***



Willow rubbed her eyes, she had put Tara in to the play pen, Buffy had istantly gone over to her and asked, "Do you want to play with me. I've got two barbies, and a Ken. I need someone else to play with me. Xander tried to steal it." She pouted, "So will you play with me?"



Tara shyly nodded. That had been over an hour ago, they were still happily playing.



"So when can we undo the spell?" Willow asked.



Giles took off his glasses, "It seems that the spell can only be

broken a month after it's cast. The people who used it would turn it on their opposing tribe's best warriors, this would allow them to be killed."



"Where is this from?"



"England, it's a celtic piece from Wales."



"And Tara said the English were always gentle."



Giles looked at Willow, "Have you got any ideas how we are going to cope with 4 children under 5?"



"Well, it's the summer so I don't have any classes, and Spike seems to be human again, so I guess it'll be baby sitting. Anya's due back tomorrow. Dawn's here, so..."



"Willow!" Willow got up and walked to the play pen. Dawn stood over them.



Tara was crying, Xander looked sheepish Spike was wrestling with Buffy.



"Alexander Harris, what did you do now?"



Xander looked up, "Nothing."



Willow picked up the crying Tara, gently stroking her hair, "Shh Tare, I'm here."



Tara whimpered, "Xander stole my Barbie."



Willow glared at Xander, "Alexander is this true?"



Xander held the Barbie, "Was gonna give it back..."



Willow sighed, she thought, we've had one crying fit and it's not even lunch time.



tbc???

Sorry I missed church, I was busy becoming a lesbian and worshiping Satan



Open up Pandora's kiss.



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Edited by: maudmac  at: 10/2/03 9:38 pm

[TexanZeppo256]

very cute Vamp Nurd.



.... odd, but cute



Take care, and keep those fingers busy!



Writing... keep those fingers busy writing...

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There she is! There she is... ahh... Not so wounded as we were led to believe... So much the better. --Khan, "Star Trek II: WOK"



From The Land of Tolerance,

---The Texan Zeppo

[snuggle79]

Aww, a little 3 year old Tara...how cute...and Buffy, Xander and Spike. This is fun! I like this a lot!

More!

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.

[Insane Oasis]

awwww.....

neatos!!

"By the way, Boots died and Opal says she hopes you're satisfied." -Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe



Proud Supporter of BAM

[WintersDreamer]

(wiping tears away)



Great start! ...



Well, Zander still has a thing for Barbies, Tara is still shy and sweet, William has found a way to FINALLY get his hands on Buffy, and Buffy is in her own little world (no pun intended !) Only in Sunnydale!

Makes me glad I just have cats. !

[AmberAlysonlover]

awwwwwwwww! This is sooooooo cute Little Tara hehe

[Tempest Duer]

This is incredibly cute. I can't wait for more.



And I don't even like little kids that much...

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[Washi]

Hey!



Like I already said, I love this fic!

More soonish, please.

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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

[Fuzz WT]

Oh, I see, you mean kids indeed.



I like this. The thought of little Tara and Willow is really cute.



And little Spike? that's funny.



*Fuzz*

[the vamp nurd]

I promise that I will get to your replies personally after I post part 2.



So here we are...



Drums please....



Part 2 usual disclaimers



Willow had soothed the crying Tara, rocking her in her arms. Tara had quickly settled. She was now happily nuzzled in close to Willow.



Dawn grinned, "So getting all mommy Willow?"



Willow smiled, "Kinda. She's so cute, makes me feel all broody."



Spike tugged on Dawn's trousers. "Want rock."



"Rock?" Dawn asked. She supressed a giggle, Spike - William - was so cute. His hair had revered back to a mousy brown, it fluffed around his face, his eyes looked curiously at everything.



Spike pointed to Willow who was now rocking Tara back and

forth. "Rock."



Dawn picked him up and rocked him. "Wee!"



That set Buffy and Xander off. Giles was on the phone, he was talking to Anya.



"My boyfriend is three years old? How am I going to have sex with him? His penis..."



Giles replied, "Anya, we have more important things to worry about. They'll be stuck like this for a month."



Anya sighed, "I'll be right there."



"What?" Giles asked.



Anya appeared next to him, "Thanks Hallie."



"No problem Anyanka sweetie."



Xander looked up then ran to Anya, and jumped. Anya caught him. "Oof, I guess you weren't kidding when you said my fiancé is three years old. I suppose this will be good practice if I ever want to reproduce with Xander."



Giles sighed, "We've got three adults and four children."



"So who else is a slightly annoying human being that whines when they can't get anything?"



"Tara, Spike and Buffy." Giles pushed his glasses up, "Tara is very fond of Willow."



"Of course, they are always are having the witch lovin' in the back. That's why the training room alway smells of..."



"Anya! Not in front of the children."



"What?" Willow asked as she carried Tara and Buffy in with her. Dawn carried a squirming Spike.



Anya blinked, "Is that Tara? No wonder you can't pull you two apart."



Tara looked up at the mention of her name, "An-ya." She said. "Anya! Tara like Anya."



Willow smiled, "Let me guess Giles phoned you and you had to come?" Willow replied as Buffy squirmed, "Buffy if you don't stop squirming I'll put you down and there will be no more rocking."



Buffy istantly stopped squirming and snuggled back into Willow's arms.



Anya looked over, "Spike?"



Spike snorted grumpily, "William." He moved around in Dawn's arms. Dawn tickled him and he squirmed a little more.



Xander looked up at Anya, his brown eyes smiling, "Mine." He

asserted, "My Anya."



Anya smiled, "He is cute."



Giles sighed, "I suppose it's going to be taking them to some fast food place for dinner."



Willow smiled, "No, I think we'll better going somewhere a little

more private."



"Like where?"



"Oh I know somewhere." Willow smiled.



***



Willow carried Tara, Giles was lumped with Buffy, Dawn carried Spike and Anya carried Xander.



"Willow!" A voice greeted Willow, "Mr Giles!"



"Hey Carly." Willow chuckled.



Carly smiled, her candy striped uniform made her look older, her hair was tied back in a bun she smiled at her customers, "Aw, let me guess a spell went wrong?" Her eyes twinkled.



Willow nodded, "Yeah, I think this is the only place in Sunnydale which doesn't have a 'no spell allowed'."



Carly chuckled again, "Sweetie, my mom's a witch, I'm a wicca, so having you 9 around is no big deal, why don't we settle the li'l ones down and then you can order."



Willow smiled, "Thanks Carly."



Carly smiled, "Ah this must be Tara."



Tara giggled, "My name is Tara MacLay."



"Well Tara MacLay, let's get something to eat in that stomach of yours."



Dawn sighed, "I knew you were going to come here."



"Where else in Sunnydale has a ice cream palour and some where have a meal, where the clients are usually of the magicially inclined?" Giles asked.



"Not many." Dawn replied.



***



Tcb???

Sorry I missed church, I was busy becoming a lesbian and worshiping Satan



Open up Pandora's kiss.



Bardlet no #27

[the vamp nurd]

Here's replies from part 1 to all who replied.



TexanZeppo256:Odd is my middle name no wait Louise is but Odd runs in my family. I promise to keep my fingers busy writing.



snuggle79::I promise on my W/T t-shirt, there will be fun. Again more will be provided.



Insane Oasis:I promise that I will try and max out the cuteness factor.



WintersDreamer:Glad you like it Yup Xander has got a thing for barbies. Spike will wrestle with anyone, well Xander and Buffy. I always imaged Buffy to be in her own world, kinda like youthful denial. And yes, cats are fun.



AmberAlysonlover:Little Tara is adorable. She will get cuter. I promise.



Tempest Duer:Yup, cuteness is needed on this board. I don't really like kids either but when your muse kicks up a fuss you got obey her.



Washi:Hey there! Any news on your fics. More is promised and delivered. Glad you liked it.



Fuzz WT:Yup those kids are going to be trouble Spike is going to be so un Spike like. Thanks for replying.



Thank you Thank you! You wonderful kittens. For replying



The vamp nurd, "Could you vauge that up for me."

Sorry I missed church, I was busy becoming a lesbian and worshiping Satan



Open up Pandora's kiss.



Bardlet no #27

[AmberAlysonlover]

shame Willow didnt turn into a 3 year old hehe



I cant wait to see what happens

[snuggle79]

And again with the awwwww's. Tara is the cutest thing ever and i gotta say even Xander is kind of cute..lol.

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.

[the vamp nurd]

AmberAlysonlover



That might crop up later tho'. 3 year old Willow might be making an appearence.

Sorry I missed church, I was busy becoming a lesbian and worshiping Satan



Open up Pandora's kiss.



Bardlet no #27

[Tempest Duer]

Cute update. And I think it would be just adorable to have little three-year-old Willow and Tara playing together.

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[Betinha]

Hey



This is going to be cute and cuddly. But most importantly FUNNY!!!



Keep 'em coming.

[the vamp nurd]

Hi! Thanks to everyone who replied.. next part is up drum roll please!



Usual disclaimers. See part 1



Kids Part 3



Willow sat in the middle of Tara and Buffy. Carly was bringing over lunch. A special. For the Kids.



"Hello you four." Carly smiled as four pairs eyes looked at her. Two blue, one hazel one brown. "So I guess this is for William." She placed down what could only be described as bangers and mash.



Spike shot Carly a huge big grin, "Thank you." He drawled.



"Aw sweetness, you just enjoy it." Carly smiled, she liked the

vampire. And even though there was a chip in his head, he'd probably make Buffy very happy.



"Ah I believe this is Xander's."



Xander blinked, it was his favourite sandwich, and a little red fire engine.



Anya smiled, "He always did like his fire trucks."



Xander looked up, "Thank you Carly."



Tara was looking at something, "That's basil. There's papikra. Mint." She pointed to the little tubs on the wallpaper.



Willow smiled, "Mom taught you?"



Tara shyly nodded, "Taught me cooking."



Willow smiled then popped Tara on her knee, "OK, what's that one?"



"Peppercorns." Tara replied as she squrimed.



Buffy looked at Willow and Tara. Then she sat to Giles, "Can I sit on your lap Mr Giles?"



Giles blinked then he looked at Willow and Tara, "Of course Buffy."



Buffy sat on his lap, and smiled, "Mommy liked you. She used to tell me so."



Giles blinked, "She did?"



Buffy nodded, "Will you be my step daddy?"



Giles smiled, "I think Buffy I already am."



Carly smiled, "Now what have we got here for Miss Tara MacLay."



Tara looked up, Carly smiled, a wiccan if ever there was. She

thought. "Car-ly."



"Well, I see she likes this."



Tara bounced happily on Willow's knee, it was her favourite dish. Her mom use to make it. Pasta with tomato sauce with freshly baked garlic bread.



"Thanks Carly." Willow replied, "She always tells me she loved to watch her mother bake bread."



Carly smiled, "Well, I knew her mother, it was a sad loss when she died."



"Magic wasn't it?"



"No, car crash, she was taking Tara to school. High school, this guy comes out of nowhere. Tara's mom does a protection spell, but she was impaled by something takes it right in the gut. DOA."



Willow looked down at the 3 year old Tara. Hungrily slurping pasta into her mouth, "She never said."



Carly squeezed Willow's shoulder. "At least you know."



Tara turned around, "Willow sad."



"Aw no baby." She tickled the little girl causing her to giggle.



Dawn was finishing off her dinner, "Do we have to go back to the shop?"



Giles shook his head, "I think it's more like 'park' afterwards." He smiled at Dawn, as Buffy wiped her mouth.



Anya was staring at Willow and Tara. Willow was stroking the

blonde's hair as Tara rested her head on Willow's chest. Hey they may do the deed in the back, but they do really go together. Anya thought, I must be thinking about Xander, because I'mgetting soppy.



"Anya?"



"Yes Xander."



"Will you bring the real fire engines?"



Willow smiled, "When we were 7, Xander wanted a fire truck, but he didn't get one. The house next door to his place went up in flames the next day. He thinks I might of do it."



Anya nodded, "Why don't we go see some real fire trucks?"



Xander looked up, "Really?"



Anya smiled, "Yup." One over on Willow.



Willow smiled, then continued to watch Tara who was sitting on her lap. This Tara had never known the nightmare that was her father and brother. This Tara was all about the mother she'd lost.



The spell may only last a month, but by golly she was going to make it a month to remember.



TBC???



An: I thought that Tara's magick stance, might come from something like this. So don't sue me!

Sorry I missed church, I was busy becoming a lesbian and worshiping Satan



Open up Pandora's kiss.



Bardlet no #27

[onyxsundrops]

This is so cute! I know they should think of a way to reverse the spell, but I like little Tara...and its obvious that Will does too. Update soon please.

[WintersDreamer]

Really cool update! Cory and the shop is such a great idea! I might be sappy but I'm going to have such fun reading this fic!

I hope Willow spoils Tara bunches!!



Anywho...



Please update soon

[shuyaku]

This story is sooo sweet!! I love how little Tara is taking to Willow. Actually I love how all the little ones are taking to their respective "partners."



Yes, more. Please!

-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]

I love little Tara! She is soo cute! It's fun to see Willow interact with her.

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[AmberAlysonlover]

oooooh its soooooooo cute! Little Tara makes me all broody

[BFR from Paris]

awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!



I love this, please continue

[the vamp nurd]

Thank You to: onyxsundrops, WintersDreamer, shuyaku, Tempest Duer, AmberAlysonlover and last but not least... BFR from Paris.



Thank you for replying.



drums please here's chapter 4



Kids part 4



Willow watched a sleeping Tara cuddle up to a sleeping Xander. Buffy and Spike were using each other as over sized teddy bears. Willow smiled.



Giles came in, "Willow?"



"Hey." Willow turned around, "Just watching them sleep."



Giles smiled, "Carly did us a favour."



"Well, Tara promised that she would help Carly out when she got back." Willow replied, "But I guess that won't be a while."



Giles sat down, "Tonight is going to be a problem. Buffy's house has three beds."



"Ah yes three beds 4 kids and four adults." Willow sighed, "I suppose we could put Xander and Spike in Buffy's bed. And Buffy and Tara in Dawn's bed. I could sleep on the floor. Dawn could probably sleep in her mom's room."



"Anya would probably want to go home. I don't mind sleeping on the sofa." Giles added sagely.



Willow gave him a smile. Then she said softly, "I want to make it the best month. Tara...Buffy...Xander even Spike don't know what has happened. Spike's never killed anyone. Buffy's never had to face down a vampire. Xander never had his parents arguing, Tara's world was her mother. I just want it to be perfect for them. Cause you know lost youth."



Giles nodded, "I was 10 when my father told me I was to be a watcher. It was a family line. That I was to uphold."



Willow nodded, then Tara started to wake up, "Wil-low?" She asked softly.



"Hey, darling I'm here." Willow gathered the little girl up into her arms.



Xander woke up, then grinned at Willow, "Fire trucks!"



"Anya, your Xander is ready go see the fire trucks."



Anya came in, Willow using that word, 'your'. Maybe she has given up on Xander, oh wait. She spied Willow stroking Tara's hair, Willow's got little Tara in her arms. So she's happy. "Xander wants to go see fire trucks?"



"Fire trucks?" Buffy said, "I wanna see the fire trucks."



Spike opened his eyes, "Where's mi pillow gone?" He asked.



"I'm not your pillow stinky."



Dawn came in, "Whoa, hey hey, you two." She quickly pulled Spike away from Buffy. "Why don't me William, Buffy, Xander and Anya go see the fire trucks?"



Tara smiled, then snuggled in closer to Willow, "I think me and Tara will sit this one out."



"So will I." Giles added, "I still have to sort out some objects for the magic box."



"OK." Anya took Xander's hand. Dawn had Spike on one hand Buffy in the other.



Willow watched as they left. Tara was more interested in the little mound of crystals next to the peudo-beds.



"Quartz, rose Quartz, smoke Quartz, moonstone." Tara replied smiling.



Willow picked up the piece of moonstone, "This reminds me of star gazing."



Tara looked up at Willow, "I don't understand them."



"Well let me tell you a story then."



Tara smiled, "I like stories."



Willow stroked Tara's hair, "I know sweetie. I know."



***



tbc?

Sorry I missed church, I was busy becoming a lesbian and worshiping Satan



Open up Pandora's kiss.



Bardlet no #27

[snuggle79]

I have the feeling, that i'm just awwwing all the time, when i read an update here. But i can't resist. Those little scoobies are just too cute. And espescially Tara.

Very lovely!

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.

[Tempest Duer]

More major "awwww" factor here. I love little Tara! She's so adorable. And of course little Spike and Xander and Buffy... they're so cute...

Choosing not to decide is still a choice.

[shuyaku]

I think I agree - this will be a story full of awwwwsss I love how Willow wants to make their month all about making up for lost chances.



And since you asked... Yes. More. Please. Um... soonish is good



-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)

[Mix]

Mini scoobies are just too cute for words.



Excellent stuff *Stands and cheers*



Mix

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Proud member of the Nancy Tribe!

[intricate mirage]

An 'awww' just slips out of my mouth every 5 seconds



Wonderful fic you got here!

~ Cas



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"You're something beautiful, a contradiction.

I wanna break the spell that you've created."

© Muse

[the vamp nurd]

Thank you to: [drum roll] snuggle79, [must not drool over AV] Tempest Duer, shuyaku [love the sig], Mix [ditto on your sig], intricate mirage.



Thank you all who read and or replied. Joyce returns...



Kids part 5 - the one with the Auras



"My daughter has been turned into a 3 year old?" Joyce asked Willow.



"Not just Buffy, Xander, Spike and Tara. They touched a celtic soccer ball and now they're 3 year olds."



Joyce shook her head, "Are they OK?"



"Anya and Dawn have taken Xander, Buffy and Spike to see the fire trucks. I'm here with Tara she likes sitting in the magic shop."



Joyce chuckled, "So my youngest daughter is taking care of my oldest?"



"Yup." Willow cast a glance to Tara who was happily colouring in a drawing she made.



"Ah, how long will this last?"



"A month, and we've all got cameras ready."



"Taking pictures to bribe them?"



"No, I've seen Xander like this but Buffy, Tara even Spike are so cute."



Joyce chuckled, "Thank you for phoning me Willow. I should be back in a couple of weeks."



Willow nodded, "Great, Mrs Summers."



"Bye."



"Bye."



Willow hung up, and turned her attention to Tara who smiled at her then gave the picture, "Your aura."



Willow smiled, "My aura?"



Tara nodded, "See the colours. They move around you."



3 years old, and seeing auras. Tara is definetly a witch's daughter. Willow mused as she looked at the picture.



"Willow's aura warm." Tara added as she moved up to Willow, "Safe. Like mommy's."



Willow smiled again, "Ah. Mommy's aura warm?"



"Warm safe." Tara nodded, bobbing her head as she came close to Willow.



Giles came in, "Willow?"



Willow turned around, "Yes Giles?"



"It seems that the spell can be broken by smashing the object. It also says that it's not permant, the month is the max they can spend as children."



Willow went, "Oh, but it's harmful?"



Giles shook his head, "No, it's not harmful. Actually it's been used as a very expensive stress toy."



Willow picked up Tara and carried her over to Giles, "A stress toy?"



"Yes, Anya has been selling these things for about 4 months. They are sold in protective wooden boxes. And it's used for stressed out business men."



Willow giggled, Tara giggled. Giles smiled, "What's that Tara?"



Tara smiled, "Willow's aura, Mr Giles."



"Ah." 3 years old and she can see auras? Tara must be a natural witch, Giles thought, and also a natural touchstone for Willow. He thought as he watched Willow talk to the little girl. Willow's natural quirkiness had worked wonders on the little girl. He had heard Willow telling Tara a tale about a kitten that had been taken to the pound, fought with the French resistance and then had picked by a nice wiccan couple. He wondered if Willow was talking about her and Tara.



He was disturbed from his musing as Anya and Dawn walked in. Xander stuck like leech to Anya, Dawn carrying Buffy and Spike.



"How was the fire engines?" He asked.



"We saw them coming out. I even sat in the fire engine." Xander bounced happily.



Anya smiled, "A very nice fire man." She smiled, "Amazing mucsle tone."



Dawn smiled, "William nearly got away." She had put them both down, carrying them was a bit heavy.



William pouted, "The noise."



"We'll give you ear plugs next time." Buffy poked Spike.



"What have you three been up to?" Dawn asked



"Nothing much, story time. Getting my aura drawn." Willow replied playful tickling Tara.



"You can see auras?" Anya asked. She had put Xander down.



"Here An-ya." Tara handed the picture to Anya.



"Hmm, you are definely a born witch. And one who's powers run to the sensing of the surroundings. Ah your mother is a very powerful witch, and also you will be too."



Tara looked at Anya, then smiled, "Tara like Anya. Anya funny, make Tara laugh with jokes."



Anya gave a little noise then smiled back at Tara, "You are a wise little girl."



Willow smiled then put Tara down. Tara trotted over to Anya and gave her a hug, then trotted over Dawn hugged her then Giles, hugged then ran back into Willow's arms.



Willow hugged the little girl tight, My girl always.



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tbc?

Sorry I missed church, I was busy becoming a lesbian and worshiping Satan



Open up Pandora's kiss.



Bardlet no #27