FIC: The Gift of Sorrow - Rainbow Writer's Season 7 Pt. 1,2

[WiccansIllusion]

Sparrow I just spent a good 5 minutes starring at your avatar, which rocks



Thank you! sheesh what a hot day in Chi town....

'It's good to be a chicken casserole'-Sass, answering darkness

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

[KathleenWolf]

wow... you are all so amazing with your comments... they really do mean so much to Beth and I... totally motivating to us to get more and more of this and the other stories completed...



loco2: we like to spoil the thread when we can... all depends how much we have written and edited... we give you all that we can



Jennpurr: so glad your hooked and that the recent bits have motivated happy crying... our Willow Tara promise is in full effect and I promise all the gang will be doing their best to make sure nothing happens to either of our girls... and I think alot of us our breast girls



darkmagicwillow: thank you... we're trying really hard to capture all that is going on with them now that Tara is back



xita: well we couldn't play on the madalene thing forever... and as for the Mage's intentions... I will only say they aren't good, but the gang has a plan



LeatherQueen: who best else to explain to Tara the love she feels then the person who feels it for her?



Scout: well trouble is always on the way at the Hellmouth... but your right... growing stronger together with each others help



no birthday cake: we like out loud reactions... and knowing a snake personally is a different story



katydid: we are very appreciative of awwwww's... thank you



spazz07: hopefully it won't be too long a wait... but in the meantime... love the big



Tiggrscorpio: ooo he's bad, very bad indeed... but with Willow and Tara together the gang can face the rest



VampNo12: again you highlight all the points were we working so hard to portray... and though the road to healing is still long, they have taken alot of good sure steps down it together



BethanyB3: yes... Willow and Tara together is the total goal of our whole story... but we're a bit longwinded



MadeinNZ: it was definately a good sign... with Tara there to lead her step by step she had the safety and security to be brave again



Tommo: we like to be clever ... and we love writing the W/T moments just as much I think... we're always remembering that the rest of the gang need to help with the story though, big Mage especially... and thank you for rooting for Madalene (i dont' want her to be evil either)... oh and on the topic of you and your jiggly boobs (which I have seen on other threads) I don't mind being overlooked cause they were on Jennpurr's mind ... though the cuddle puddle might want a show or something so more than Jen can be obsessed with them from now on cheeky



TheRose24: thank you... NMR is one of our favorites as well and it seemed like the perfect memory for Tara to feel but need the retelling of from Willow



Tulipp: .. okay none of that topic... we have always felt that with the route Willow was taken in S6 there would be both emotional damage from Tara's death but on top of that huge spiritual and physical damage from the magic use... Josh showed her feeling the pain and agony of the whole world.. that has got to leave an impression inside that you just can't shake



Blue Athame 1: oh my thank you... we are trying hard and are so hard that we are succeeding



Mollyig: no life on the hellmouth never is... but they are working as a team and with Willow Tara goodness spuring everyone to fight just that little bit harder I think though the fight might be tough it will all be okay



Miss1234Kitty: so glad no complaining... and I think the show very badly downplayed the possible extensive friendship that could exist between Buffy and Tara... we are trying to fix that too



Puff: so are we... it's been a hard road at points and will still have bumps but they are together...



little wicca dude: so glad you enjoyed... we wanted that scene to have special sweet impact



Sparrow: of course... wheeling over cart... what can I get you? we have a very wide offering... oh and we so agree, nothing heals faster and better than love



wiccansillusion: mmmmmm her avatar is very distracting... there are a few on the board I end up staring at... and I think most of N.America is sweltering right now... or at least Toronto is



and before I post this



HAPPY CANADA DAY TO EVERYONE!!!!





kath

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

[sparrow]

Yea, beverage cart coming my way. Well, let me see hum...I would like to have a tall Samual Adams and a shot of Patron gold tequila, thanks and just let me know when the send round is.



wiccansillusion, thanks for your admiration. Just had to have our girls up kissing so I can watch them every day. You can look at it aslong and whenever you like. I love to share with a lovely kitten as you.

And, yet, I just can't seem to care


I'm not coming back

[KathleenWolf]

okay one tall samual adams... (pouring and resting on cute rainbow napking)... and one shot patron gold tequila (resting shot besides)... if you need anything else be sure to ask...



and if anyone else like shooters we could start having a contest when the turbulence ends...

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

[sparrow]

I love a challange, sign me up. Thanks again, gives a wink and a crooked smile to the lovely attendant.

And, yet, I just can't seem to care


I'm not coming back

[witchbitchwillow]

omg i missed it!!! i keep doing that and its relaly doing my head in, ive just had to catch uplike 6 fics today and its so annoying, but fun coz i llove reading loads of fic together in one night and im now babbling so shutting up



great update, Willow and Tara's kiss was just perfect very loving and amazing! thank you for this fic it gives me hope that they may get back together again in the real series.



love ellie x x x x

*thats me as a vampire im so evil and skanky and i think im kinda gay*

*no candles? well i brought one its extra flamey!*

[Beth Dragon]

Dawn looked up with a yawn from the computer screen. She was doing her best to follow through most of Willow’s already bookmarked sites to find any information she could on the Mage and she’d sent out some posting under Willow’s name on the boards for new sightings but so far she’d found nothing.



“You can give it up Dawn.” Buffy glanced at her sister.



“I’m going to get some coffee. I can check in a bit to see if anything’s come back.” Dawn conceded stretching out her arms.



“You could also give up and rest.” Her sister smiled at her and put down the book she was looking at.



“No, we need to know what this mage guy is so that we you can kill him and get Xander back.” Dawn shook her head.



“If Giles hadn’t taken his books with him I could find you a page on Maladic.” Anya pouted from her place on the couch.



“I’m sorry that I’m not more useful but I’ve never heard of him.” Madalene apologize as she looked up from her assigned book.



“Its ok.” Buffy looked over to the spellcaster. “You’re new to the research set up.” She tried to make the other woman feel better, especially now as it was obvious that she wasn’t the big bad.



“I wish he wasn’t on the plane, we need to talk to him.” Dawn pouted looking up at the clock.



“He’ll be here soon.” Buffy encouraged the small group.

“This is so typical of Xander!” Anya suddenly stopped looking at the book on her lap. She stood up and threw the tome onto the chair beside her. “Its so selfish of him to go and get kidnapped.” The scowl on her face was deep but it didn’t hide the look of fear and worry that was etched into her features behind the mask.



“I’m sure he didn’t mean it Anya, he was just trying to do the right thing.” Dawn spoke up softly for him.



“Well it’s just so inconsiderate of him!” And with those words the vengeance demon suddenly burst into tears and ran off to the cellar door the sound of her high-heeled shoes echoed on the steps as she went down.



“I’ll go... mmmmm... talk to her.” Dawn waited until no one else volunteered before she went after the demon.



“No wait Dawn.” Buffy stood up as her sister reached the basement door. “I’ll go.”



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Xander blinked a little unaccustomed to the bright room as the blindfold was removed from his eyes. As his vision adjusted it was easy to see he was in some sort of warehouse, the tall dirty walls of the bare room ravaged by misuse. His single wooden chair sat in the centre with a stark bight bulb hanging over his head a few feet up. He heard the scuffle of shoes as whoever took the blindfold off moved backwards from him. For a moment he contemplated that he was asleep, having drifted off watching the Godfather or some other movie with gangsters in it but then he remembered being surrounded on Main Street, this was not a dream.



A figure dressed in a dark velvet floor length hooded cloak slowly paced the bare floorboards some three metres away from where Xander was sat. The ‘minion’ who had removed the blindfold scooted back and stood close to a tall dark structure that almost resembled a small totem pole. The totem appeared to be crafted out of ebony or some equally dark wood. The surface itself seemed tortured in its growth and carving with the symbols and lines upon it almost unrecognisable from this distance.



“Hey, interesting invitation.” Xander offered the first words nervously.



“It has to be said you do not have the look of a mage.” A low rumbling voice came from somewhere within the hood.



“A mage?” Xander’s eyebrow went up as a very deep sink entered his stomach. “Oh I’m a carpenter.”



To the side of the figure two more minions joined the one stood by the large pole and began arranging candles around the base of it.



“I find it amusing that you choose to take on a base role among these parasites.” The figure addressed Xander again.



“Well you know the base is important too.” Xander forced himself to smile briefly.



“Why is it that a warlock of your power relies so heavily on jokes and flawed attempts at humour in an attempt to be accepted?”



As the hooded figure spoke Xander found himself in the greatest dilemma as he bit his tongue. Obviously whoever this was had gotten the wrong information and somehow thought that he, the Xanman was a warlock. The problem was if he told them he wasn’t what were they going to do with him?



“Before we move down to business I have a question for you warlock.” The figure stopped pacing.



“Shoot.” Xander sat up straighter trying to by time.



“How did it feel, to better the witch?” The voice changed to be filled with enthusiasm and energy. “How did it feel to watch her wield her power and then make her fall to her knees?”



“Look here Mr. Funny cloak dude, this witch is my best friend and don’t be thinking I’m going to let you just waltz around Sunnydale and hurt her.” He stood up and pointed.



“You’re friend?” The figure’s voice turned to puzzled wonder. “Perhaps I do not understand your language. Do you mean she is now your servant? Do not fear, I do not want to take your minions from you.” He scoffed and shook his head beneath the hood.



“My minions are going to really be unhappy when they find out I’m missing.” Xander hated using the word but maybe it would get his point across more. “So why don’t I just say goodnight and you go away now?”



“You know you are more amusing when you do not try to be.” The figure laughed loudly.



“What do you want?” Xander finally questioned directly.



“Well I’m afraid, I can’t have you around.” The figure actually sounded remorseful. “You see I have heard of your power. How you defeated the Black One and no matter how in awe of you I find myself. I’m afraid I cannot let you continue.”



“The Black One? Willow rated as the Black One?” For some reason the phrasing made Xander’s blood run cold with worry for his best friend. Just how close had he come to losing her that day?



“My Staff will embrace your power and keep it forever. Though be assured your conquests too will be remembered for eternity.” The figure looked at Xander when realised the young man had spoken. “The Black one. She who stained the very sky with her wrath.” The figure confirmed. “I would have liked the honour of presenting her power to the staff in offering but it was not to be.”



“Wow.” Xander sat back down rubbing his head not really listening to much of what was being said other than Willow was world witchy famous in the evil circles. “But come on she didn’t stain the sky she just sorta.... well she just almost blew up the world. Heavy emphasis on the almost.”



“Again I am lost in your use of language and awed a new. By now lesser mages have been withering and pleading me for mercy.” The figure was obviously impressed.



“Now you’re confusing me. Why would I be afraid?” Xander stood up and to the horror of the minions walked right up and put his hand on the ebony totem. “A big carved bit of wood, buddy you should get yourself a belt sander and ease out some of the cracks in this thing.” He appraised it and accidentally kicked over a candle. “Sorry.” He reached down without thinking and righted it.



“What?” The air rushed out of the figure’s lungs in a surprised gasp. “What trickery is this?” He demanded the tone changing completely into one of rage.



“Look I can relight it.” Xander tipped the wick near one of the others to light the candle anew. “And I didn’t mean to insult your big piece of wood, you know I bet it’s an antique you should bring it to the road show and get it appraised.”



“Hold him!” The figure barked at his minions.



Two ran forward pushing Xander forward and grabbed his wrists. Following another silent command they forced him back to place his palms flat against the wood.



For a moment Xander considered fighting but that his captors had dark black eyes made him think maybe biding his time was best again for a bit. Besides Buffy would have noticed he was MIA by now, oh yeah the Slayer was on her way, everything would be fine.



From deep within the hood dark eyes lit to glow out at Xander for a long moment before blinking closed and then turning away.



“The Black One will pay for this trickery.” He seethed in a low hiss.



‘WILLOW!’ Xander screamed in his own head as if somehow he could warn his friend’s what was coming.



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[Jennpurr]

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Jennpurr: so glad your hooked and that the recent bits have motivated happy crying... our Willow Tara promise is in full effect and I promise all the gang will be doing their best to make sure nothing happens to either of our girls... and I think alot of us our breast girls

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Yes... I have shed more happy and sad tears over this fic, than I ever have before. But, it's okay. It just shows how awesome you both are.



And I like hearing that. Glad our girls will be okay. Thank you.



Hee heee... I know the lot of us are. I just wanted to say it. And Yes, Ruth should do a show.



Jen





Edited to say: DUH!!! I just now saw that you updated. Okay... be back in a flash.

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson
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Mi corazon perdido en ti...

Edited by: Jennpurr  at: 7/1/02 4:21:13 pm

[witchbitchwillow]

okay got to read this one!!! lol. the story unfolds, poor xander and willow, im worried about them and the cloaked men :-S but i have faith in ure story so ill wait and see what ahppens like a good little girl



love ellie x x x x

*thats me as a vampire im so evil and skanky and i think im kinda gay*

*no candles? well i brought one its extra flamey!*

[tommo]

I really love the way you write Xander. He's so darn likeable and reliable. And you know, this Xander wouldn't be a shithead about his friggin' yellow crayon (which, after careful thought is probably a penis metaphor).



As always, lovin' it.



Oh, and whilst I'm here, I don't do shows. Not unless I see the color of your money first. What, you think I go around the Kitten Board getting my tits out for anyone?



Ahem. Okay, so yeah, I do do that...but I've changed. Seen the light. Well, it was my reflection actually. And it scared me so much that I must remain clothed at all times.

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What kind of lesbians are you? You love men so much...go love men!

[LeatherQueen]

Oh, lovely update. And I actually like your Xander. He's funny, for once, unlike more so-called "official" Xanders.

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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

[BethanyB3]

If: longwinded=more story; then longwinded =more story ='s Yea!!!

[Jennpurr]

Ruth,



Ladies,



I like your Xander, too. And I hope he finds a way to help Wills, if he can get away, that is. Why are people always after our girls? Can't they give them a little bit of peace of quiet?



Great update, guys.



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson
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Mi corazon perdido en ti...

[darkmagicwillow]

I really liked Maladic's mistake (it made so much sense after reading it but I never suspected it beforehand) and your version of Xander. You've got all the good parts without the overly annoying ones. I hope the Black One feels better soon as somebody's going to have to rescue Xander.

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

[The Rose24]

Oh, no.



Willow has enough problems.

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?

[molsongrrrl]

just got caught up on the last couple of parts! loved all the willow and tara snuggling -- yay!

A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants

[WiccansIllusion]

wow, another update, thank you

'It's good to be a chicken casserole'-Sass, answering darkness

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

[MadeinNZ]

Xander, Xander, Xander. Only he would go over to the big totem pole and start moving it around (is there something phalic about that?). He always has the utmost faith that his friends will come through for him. And they always do (that's a hint by the way).



Great update (bet you haven't heard that before - well not in the last 2 minutes anyway).

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"When someone falls for Willow, they stay fallen" - Normal Again

Edited by: MadeinNZ at: 7/1/02 9:06:51 pm

[Puff]

Great update (hope you don't get bored of me saying that) interesting twist but I don't think we have the whole picture yet still.

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

[Wolflord]

Hmmm ok the whole Black One is giving me some hibbie jibbies. Can't wait for the next update.



I actually find your story addictive and check the board two or three times a day just to see if you have updated. So basically what I am trying to say is I LOVE YOUR STORY so keep it up.





____________________ WOLFLORD __________________

Sometimes I think of them doing spells and I have a spell by myself.

Edited by: Wolflord  at: 7/1/02 9:17:57 pm

[no birthday cake]

oh, sad.

xander, a witchy one? that's hysterical. i mean, i could just see him tinkering with magic in his room, trying to hide it, and blowing up things.. ha! it's so great!



and "the black one", that's a scary title.. good choices in this update!

[VampNo12]

Great update guys! I love Anya in your story. She may have returned to being a vengeance demon, but she still has ties to her friends. Anya really still cares for Xander, but is afraid to show her true feelings in fear of being hurt again. Also loved the line ("Its so selfish of him to go and get kidnapped."), this remark is so Anya.



Poor Xander, and yes I too like this Xander (as opposed to the one on the actual show). I found it funny the dilemma Xander was in to tell the truth and face the connsequences, or buy some time with pretending to be a warlock. Like how Xander said his "minions" won't be too happy to find out he is gone, and I laughed out loud when Xander's carpenter instincts came out with his comments on the "ebony totem".



Lastly, it seems the "Black one" (Willow) has attracted the big bad to Sunnydale, and now I fear for Willow. I feel more angst is coming, but I know W&T will prevail in the end. Can't wait to see what happens next!

[spazz07]

Poor Will she can't take a break can she. I have a history of comparing Xnader to friends "Chandler" as they both started of their show's as the comic relief but after a while they were just obnoxious. I'm glad to see your xander a close resemblence to someone who can lighten the mood of this sometimes angsty fic, not that we don't appreciate being built up. I can't wait to see where you guys take this and eagerly await the next update.



Cheers

Nath

If life was meant to be a bed of daisy's we'd have chicken crap thown on us all the time.

[mollyig]

Its so selfish of him to go and get kidnapped Poor Anya. She really is worried about him. I'm kinda worried about him too. It seems his abductor has gotten the wrong idea about him.

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

[pikescoob]

How did I miss a handful of updates? I guess I've been slacking a little. Heh...the mage guy thinks Xander's a warlock. I hope the other scoobies can get to him in time. I loved the sweet moment between Willow and Tara....excellent updates!!



--Michelle

[Beth Dragon]

Hi guys, It's Tuesday so it must be early update day, I've been quiet for a while just slipping the updates in all round the board, but just wanted to say hi and share my love and thanks with you all today, Truly you mittens make life that bit better - so thank you. enjoy the update - Beth - Oh and just incase anyone wondered - I post the updates and Kath does the thank-yous because I'm the shy one, and I'd just get far tooooo gushy and soppy if I wrote the thank yous



Beth





“XANDER!”



Pushing bolt upright out of Willow’s arms, Tara’s blue eyes flashed open. A cold sweat broke over her face and hands, her breathing fast and shallow as her heart thumping wildly in her chest and throat.



“Baby?” Willow struggled to open her heavy eyes as the blonde’s scream echoed through the house and was soon joined by the trample of hurried steps on the stairs.



“I... I... I’m ok.” Tara panted trying to calm her erratic breathing, her hand reached out for Willow’s.



“What’s wrong?” Buffy came through the door with her stake at the ready for any unwanted visitors.



Willow slipped her hand into Tara’s trying very hard to stay awake but being pulled firmly down by the medication that was now fully in her bloodstream.

Gaining more of a hold on herself and the situation Tara looked around the small stunned and worried group and then back at Willow.



“I...” She began but then stopped breaking off completely to cup Willow’s check and place a shaky kiss on the soft skin close to her hand. “Give in to it baby, I’m ok.” She encouraged the redhead.



Almost instantly the redhead’s mouth opened a little as a deep sleepy breath moved in and out of her body. Tara watched her for a moment and then looked at the still gathered crowd.



“I heard Xander.” She whispered looking between Buffy and Madalene.



“Heard him like in your head with the telepathy?” Buffy questioned carefully moving to the window just to check nothing was outside.



“Yes. He was scared but alright I think.” Tara frowned slightly not recalling enough detail about the flash image and the one word scream of warning.



“Well that’s good.” Buffy nodded trying to find some solace in the fact that at least he was still alive, that gave her time.



“I don’t know how good it was Buffy.” Tara dropped her voice and sought to find Buffy’s eyes. “He was calling to Willow, but not in fear.”



“Calling to Willow?” Buffy picked up on the words.



“He was trying to warn her.” She said chillingly.



“Maladic.” Buffy cursed the name gripping the shaft of wood tighter.



“Oh she doesn’t have anything to worry about from Maladic.” Anya blurted out without thinking. “She’s not a witch any more. He’s only interested in harvesting active powers...” The demon’s voice tapered off as she realised just who it was she was looking at in the double bed and indeed who stood just to her right.



“I was really hoping after the Glory thing we weren’t going to have to do this but everyone get packed we’re moving.” Buffy gave the order in a firm voice. “Anya I’m confiscating your apartment.”



“My apartment?” The vengeance demon looked horrified. “But there’s only one bed in my apartment.”



“If Maladic is coming for anyone here is the first place the demons of Sunnydale will send him.” Buffy tried to reason with her. “Yeah well we’ll make it up to you.”



“We should go to the Magic Box.” Madalene spoke up suddenly. “The dampening spell you have there will keep him from entering with the staff.”



“And just where are we supposed to sleep in the Magic Box?” Anya demanded huffily. “And I will not let you trash it again.” She scowled at Buffy.



“There has to be something we can do.” Buffy cursed angry that they had seemingly very little to go on.



“There is another way.” Madalene moved over and sat on the small chair by the wall.



“Err guys?” Dawn’s soft voice called them all to attention before anyone could question further. She nodded to the bed where still in her sitting position Tara had slumped a little sideways to lean against Willow and the blonde witch was sleeping again. “We might want to do the pow wow outside.”



“Leave them to rest.” Madalene nodded and stood up moving with the others back out into the hallway.



“What are you thinking Madalene?” Buffy called the spellcaster on her point the instant the door slid closed.



“From what Anya explained this Mage is called in by uses of magic.” She looked briefly to the demon to see a nod of confirmation. “Magic that he can then conduit into his staff for his own use. So if Willow or Tara is his current focus then perhaps it is necessary that we give him another.”



“He’s already got Xander, I appreciate what you’re offering but we’re not big on the bait and wait approach.” Buffy shook her head.



“If he comes for them they will be helpless if we are defeated, wouldn’t it be better to have this on our terms?” Madalene contradicted the Slayer’s position. “And perhaps work quickly enough to save Xander’s life?”



“Are you suggesting I’m not trying hard enough to save Xander?” Buffy fixed the spell caster with a hard glare.



“No, I am merely suggesting that we are at a disadvantage and anything we can do to put ourselves back at in a place where you will be the victor is a necessary one.” Madalene simply stared back. “I am not completely excited about being bait Buffy, but if it is all I can do then I am attempting.”



“Maladic will want to take her powers too.” Anya threw in the information to remind the Slayer.



“There has to be a different way than fishing.” Buffy began pacing a little.



“Buffy we cant let him hurt Tara or Willow.” Dawn’s voice had a little whine to it one that the Slayer hadn’t heard for a while.



“How can you lure him to you?” Buffy sighed and turned to look at Madalene.



“I do a spell.” Madalene smiled softly. “A big spell to get his attention.”



“It’s a plan but we don’t put it into action yet.” Buffy couldn’t smile at the spellcaster.



“What are we doing then?” Anya injected impatiently.



“We’re moving to the Magic Box.” Buffy met Anya’s interjection quickly. “Everyone will be just a little bit safer there.”



“I’ll get Willow’s meds and stuff.” Dawn nodded and moved off down the hall.



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[mollyig]

I was oddly touched that Tara got Xander's warning to Willow, shows how deep the connection between our girls is.



Good of Madalene to offer to be the bait, but I'm glad they have a different plan.

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

[Tulipp]

Things are really happening. I just read the last two updates, and I want to just note a couple of things I liked:



1. Dawn drinking coffee. Maybe this is just a detail, but just last season she wasn't really allowed to do this yet. She's growing up, and it's about time. I liked this.



2. Interesting comment about Xander "besting" Willow. He has some strength that we haven't seen much of yet, perhaps.



3. Connection between Xander and Tara. I found this very intriguing.



That's all for now, but I always enjoy your updates, and I love the way W and T keep falling asleep.

[tiyodragon]

I like how ya'll write Xander...you write him with courage. It's nice to see he has ultimate faith in his friends. Lets see if he will be brave as well....



tiyodragon

[LeatherQueen]

Oh nice update! I love how Tara's first concern is to reassure Willow and let her go back to sleep.

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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