New Fic :Stolen Magic

[fidds]

*snuggle79* Thank you the next part will be up later (hopefully) i'm glad ya like it *G*



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[fidds]

hello heres the next part dedicated to snuggle79 and all the other wonderful kitties



PART 6







Willow rushed towards the bed and took Taras hand. The blonde was sat up in bed gasping for air and sweating heavily , she was pale and looking straight infront of her.



"Tara , baby are you o.k ?," The redhead asked concerned as she stroked Taras back with her other hand.



"Y-yeah , i just had a bad dream ," The blonde wicca said looking up at Willow , hoping she wouldn't ask anymore questions about it.



"Do you wanna talk about it?," willow asked trying to still her own heart.



"No , it's o.k , i'm fine really ," Tara said reassuring her lover.



"Are you sure?," Willow asked still concerned.



"i'm fine," Tara said smiling at her lover.



"o.k do you want something to eat? , i could try making pancakes ," Willow offered still sitting next to Tara.



"What time is it?,"Tara asked.



Willow looked at the clock on the bedside table.

"it's 10:15 ," Willow answered.



"I slept for almost 3 hours !, it doesn't seem that long ," Tara commented.



"Are you still tired , do yo wanna go back to sleep? ,i could go and get some pills to make you sleepy , or i could make -,"



"Willow !! ," Tara interrupted before she was unable to stop Willow babble.



"Sorry , i got a bit carried away there, " The red head apologised.



"It's o.k i think i'm just gunna use the shower ," Tara said as she started to get up.



"Do you want me to come with you ?," The red haired wiccan asked with a grin on her face.



"Vixen ," Tara said also with a grin on her face.



"I think i can manage , but i woud be grateful for some cereal ," Tara said politely .



"Sure ," Willow said smiling and getting up to make the bed.



"I'll just be a minute ," Tara said as she exited the room .



Willow went downstairs and began to make their breakfasts.



Tara came down the stairs 15 minutes later wearing her fitted jeans and gypsie top.



"Hey baby ," Tara said as she entered the kitchen .



"Hey, here's your cereal, do you want any fruit or toast with that?," Willow asked .



"No thank you, this is fine, but i've also got a huge craving for Willow lips ," Tara said smiling sweetly.



"I think that can be arranged ," Willow said giving Tara a kiss on the lips.



Tara sat back on the stool and started to eat her cereal as Willow joined her.



"Where's Dawnie this morning ?," The blonde wiccan asked her lover.



"Oh , she's sleeping over at her friends house , she probably won't be back till later this evening ," Willow replied as she swallowed a mouth full of cereal.



"Oh , i forgot to tell you , i got a phonecall yesterday from Dawn's teacher at school ," Tara explained.



"Why? what happened?," Willow asked concerned .



"She was in a fight , do you think we should talk to her later?," The blonde wiccan asked .



"No , i think we should let her off, she's had a hard time lately , she won't do it again ," Willow said to Tara with a smile.



"O.k , sweetie ," Tara replied returning the smile.



Willow and Tara both finished their cereal and Tara took their bowls to the sink .



"You should let me do that baby ," Willow said to her lover.



"It's o.k , i can do it ," Tara replied

"I'm o.k really ," The blonde wiccan said reassuringly.



At that moment the door opened and Dawn came in.

"Hey guys , what's up ?," Dawn said as she entered the kitchen .



"Oh my god, Tara what happened?," Dawn asked regarding the bandage on Taras head.



"Oh i-it's nothing Dawn , i-i just t-tripped over last night is all , it's nothing serious ," The blonde wiccan replied trying to calm the teen.



"Why didn't you call me?," Dawn asked.



"Oh it wasn't serious Dawnie , and we didn't want to ruin your fun sleepover with your friend," Tara answered .



"Oh o.k, i-i'm sorry about yesterday , with the school , i promise i won't do it again ," Dawn apologised.



"That's o.k Dawn," Tara replied.



"Hey , how about we go rent a movie , make some popcorn and have a funfilled day full of junk food and movies ," Willow suggested witha smirk on her face.



"Cool ," Dawn replied smiling from ear to ear.



"I'm just gunna unpack my bag," Dawn said as she left the room and headed up the stairs.



"Did i tell you how much i love you ?," Tara asked Willow witha sensual smile on her face .



"Maybe , but you can again," Willow said giggling as they kissed.



The three of them grabbed their coats and walked to the video store.They came back with three films, popcorn , candy , drinks and chips .



Willow and Tara snuggled up on the sofa , whilst Dawn sat on the floor with her back leant against the sofa.



They started to watch Practical Magic as Dawn stuffed her face with popcorn.

Willow snuggled up to Taras shoulder and Tara rested her head on top of Willows.



They settled down and were engrossed into the film.



All of a sudden they heard a smash from the kitchen.

All three of them sat up alert with eyes wide.



"What was that?," Dawn asked clearly frightened.



"I-i don't know," Tara replied also frightened.



"Dawn stay here , me and Tara are gunna go and check it out , don't move from this room o.k?," Willow said trying to stay calm.



"O.k," Dawn replied as she stayed rooted to the floor.



Willow took Taras hand as they stood up and moved towards the kitchen.

As they looked in there were three ,seven foot demons destroying the kitchen.

Willow took a step forward protecting Tara behind her back.



The three demons had spikes protruding out of their backs like dinosaurs.

They were hunched over with huge spikey teeth and red beady eyes.



Willow thrust her hands out infront of her and began chanting.



"Alimino , soviere!," She shouted.



One of the demons turned around and stared at Willow with it's beady eyes and charged at her hitting her roughly across her face and sent her flying over to the bottom of the stairs.



"WILLOW!," Tara shouted looking towards her lover who was slumped at the bottom of the stairs.



The demon that had hit Willow was now infront of Tara , but all of a sudden it's neck made a huge crack as it's neck snapped from Willows spell.



The sound made Tara cringe.



The demon fell forward witha thud . The second demon looked at Tara and growled as it started to charge at her.



She held her hand flat out and began to chant, she had expected fireballs to shoot out but nothing happened.



The demon reached her , picked her up as she screamed and kicked in protest, the demon threw her across the room as she hit the wall at the other side of the front room and slumped on the floor.



"TARA!," Willow screamed in horror as she watched her love fly across the room and slam into the wall.



Willow quickly got up and chanted some spells at the two remaining demons , as Dawn got up and rushed towards where Tara was lead.



The demons both had their necks snapped from Willows spells.



Willow quickly rushed towards Tara who still remained on the floor................................. TBC







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Thank you for taking the tme to read this - i hope you liked it

all feedback is welcome and e-mails cos i'm desperate for e-mails s

Thanx

luv

*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[snuggle79]

ooh, good update! Cliffhanger! But I'm sure they will get somehow rid of that big monster.

Oh baby, want me to rub your tummy? She likes it when I ... stop explaining things.

Hi, um Tara..how are you? well...I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time...for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love? oh and btw, Joss, you can kiss my pissed ass

[KathleenWolf]

Just wanted to say I read all six parts and was most impressed... the suspense you're building with the dream and Tara not being able to do magic suddenly is really good..



keep up the good work

bravo

kathleen

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

[fidds]

*snuggle79* Thankyou *G* i know cliffhangers are so fun -



*KathleenWolf* Thank you so much! i'm a big fan of yours and Beth Dragons writing (bookmarks and broomsticks)- it's such an honour to hear your feedback and to know that you've read my story *G*

Yay! i'm so happy !

Thank you both ! *G*



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[KJchicago]

Hannah - good continuation. Poor Tara! I hope they find out how to get her powers back. You definitely leave us wanting more.

[Vampy Tara]

Nice update.*Licks Fidds neck.* Continue on..

'Awww, No one wants to play with me..' :(

[foreverpiper]

Wow! I have to tell you, I am LOVING this so far! The way you build up suspence is just...wow! I can't wait for the next part!

[fidds]

*KJchicago* Thank you - i know poor Tara but i love her really i'm glad you like it



*Vampy Tara* hmmm....Thankyou i will definately carry on now - i'm glad you like it



*foreverpiper* Yay! thankyou i do try to build up the suspence Thanx for the kind words



i will have more up soon

luv ya all thank you



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[pikescoob]

Poor Tara....I can imagine that's kinda like aiming a gun at someone attacking you and realizing you don't have bullets. She's gonna be really confused now!! Nice update.



--Michelle

[fidds]

*Pikescoob* Thanks - that is a good way of putting it!

i'm glad you like it



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[fidds]

hey kittens ,next part is up but i reccon it's kinda boring

but all replies are welcome and i love to hear what you think

dedicated to snuggle79 and every other wonderful kitten

i love ya all





PART 7







Willow quickly ran towards Tara who still remained on the floor.



She knelt down on her knees and put one hand on Taras back "Tara baby, are you o.k?," Willow asked as she was about to hyperventilate.



The blonde groaned as her eyes still remained closed.



"Should i call an ambulance?," Dawn asked also panicking.



"n-no i'm o.k," Tara said a bit uneasily as she turned over and opened her eyes.



"Goddess , baby are you hurt anywhere ?," Willow asked still freaking out. "Is your head o.k?,".



"I'm o.k ,j-just a bit sore," Tara said reassuringly.



"Can you stand?," Willow asked taking Taras hand.



"I-i think so," Tara replied as she gripped Willows hand and began to stand.





"Are you hurt sweetie," Tara asked still concerned about Willow.



"I'm fine ,but i'm worried about you , are you sure you're o.k?," Willow asked cupping Taras cheek with her hand.



"Yes ,i'm fine," Tara replied as she placed her hand over Willows.





"Dawnie , are you o.k?," Tara asked the teen who was standing a few feet away watching the scene.



"Yeah ,i was the one hiding behind the couch ,remember?," Dawn said a bit ashamed and disappointed for not helping.



"Oh Dawnie ,we're very proud of you for doing what we asked ,and you were very brave," Willow said trying to comfort the teen.



"Are you sure you both are o.k?," Dawn asked again.



"Yeah we're fine Dawnie ," Willow replied putting an arm around Taras waist.



"I'm gunna call Xander and ask him to help me with um.....," Willow said with a disgusted look on her face motioning towards the three dead demons lying on the floor in the kitchen.



"Yeah , i'll start cleaning up in here ," Tara said as she started to pick up the cushions off of the floor.



"Yeah, i'll help you ," Dawn said as she picked up the popcorn bowl.





Willow rang Giles and Xander to come round and help her dispose of the demons.



Tara and Dawn had finished cleaning up and sat down on the sofa . Then Giles and Xander knocked the door.



"Is everyone allright?," Giles said entering the house.



"We're fine Mr Giles ," Tara replied witha smile.



"Yes , yes good ," Giles stammered fiddling with his glasses.



"Um they're in here ," Willow said motioning towards the kitchen.



"Um Xander have you got the black bags?,"Giles asked looking over his shoulder at Xander.



"Yep , lets dispose some demon carc-ass ," Xander said

"Remind me never to say that again," he said pointing at Willow with a disgusted look on his face.



Willow just nodded.







Giles and Xander had finally gone half an hour later 'removing the demons'.



Dawn was tired and decided to go to bed , as did the two wiccans.



Tara was lead in bed staring at the ceiling with the bed spread half covering her body , Willow had her head on Taras shoulder with one hand resting on Taras stomach.

Willow was still awake but with her eyes closed.



"Willow?," Tara said.



"Yeah ,baby?," Willow replied beginning to open her eyes.



"Y-you know what happened earlier with the demons?," Tara started to say.



"Mmhmm," Willow replied moving her head slightly so she could look at Taras face.



"Well , i-i tried to do a spell , b-before the demon attacked me," Tara explained looking down at Willow.



"Didn't it work? -maybe you said something wrong or-," Willow began , trying to be logical.



"N-no , i've felt like something has b-been missing from me ever since my accident , when i tripped the other d-day," Tara tried to explain.



"What ,like you haven't got your magic anymore?," Willow queried.



"Y-yes, kind of ," Tara replied.



"Well , try floating that pencil over there on that the table," Willow said motioning her head over to the desk which held her laptop , a pencil and some books.



The blonde Wiccan concentrated on the pencil hard, straining her eyes on trying to lift the pencil , but it didn't even flinch.



Willow watched closely , then Tara gave up with a sigh, and a disappointed look on her face.



"Willow , t-the other night when i t-tripped ,.................i didn't tell you but s-s-something was there ," the blonde wiccan began.



Willow had a confused look on her face and was looking down at Tara.



"Tara -what?," Willow asked with a confused look on her face.



"I could hear something chanting, when i w-was on the way to the magic b-box , i-i started to run when s-something c-came out infront of me ," Tara began to explain as Willow waited patiently listening.



"I-it was dressed in a b-black hooded coat , a-and i couldn't see it's face , i t-tried to do a spell ,b-but it had created some kind of barrier , so i turned around and started t-to run , and then th-there was a huge flash and i t-tripped and fell ," Tara finished not looking at Willow .



"Tara why didn't you tell me?," Willow asked hurt, taking Taras face in her hands so she could look at her .



"I-i wasn't even sure it was real ," Tara explained.



"A-and ever since then , i've felt like something was missing , and now i can't do any magic," The blonde wiccan said with hurt in her eyes.



"Do you think this thing has stolen your magic?," Willow asked

"I-i think so - it all adds up ," Tara replied.



"Well we'll tell Giles in the morning and do some scooby research , to find this thing - are you o.k?," Willow asked with concern in her voice.



"Yeah , lets just go to sleep," Tara said.



They snuggled back under the covers , with Willow snuggled back on Taras shoulder.



"Goodnight my Willow ," Tara said giving Willow a kiss on the top of her head.



"Goodnight baby ," Willow replied returning the kiss on Taras shoulder.



They both fell to sleep not knowing that the creature was watching , hidden in the shadows ............................





TBC



Thanx for reading

i hope you like it and all feedback is welcome and E-mails also (address is in my profile)

Thanx again



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[molsongrrrl]

it's not boring! thanks for the update!

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

[fidds]

*molsongrrrl* Thank you and you're welcome



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[snuggle79]

yeah! Who said this would be boring?! Come on...

it was good as always!

Oh baby, want me to rub your tummy? She likes it when I ... stop explaining things.

Hi, um Tara..how are you? well...I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time...for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love? oh and btw, Joss, you can kiss my pissed ass

[fidds]

*snuggle79*- Thank you very much i thought this part was a bit borin cos nothin really happened

Thank you for the kind words -



i'm overwhealmed with how many nice comments i've gotten throughout this story and i wanna thank each and every one of you for all of the nice things you've all been saying- cos i'm a very insecure person and all of the feedback you've all given me has really encouraged me and given me more confidence to write

Thank you all *



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[fidds]

hi -i'm putting the next part up cos i thought the last part was kinda borin -ooh you lucky kittens two parts in one day!

this fic is dedicated to snuggle79 and all the other lovely kitties ~

much love to ya







PART 8









The next morning Willow and Tara got up and went straight to the Magic Box with Dawn.



Anya was at the cash register and Giles was sorting through some papers next to Anya.



"Hi Giles ," Willow said waving at Giles followed by Tara and Dawn.



"H-hi Mr.Giles," Tara said giving him a shy wave.



"Oh,hello girls ," Giles replied moving away from behind the counter.



"What can i do for you this morning," Giles asked moving towards the table where the two wiccans and teen were sat.



"Um Giles could we talk to you in the training room?," Willow asked taking Taras hand.



"Um ,yes,yes of course," Giles said fiddling with his glasses and moving his hand motioning towards the training room.



Willow and Tara got up and walked to the training room ,followed by Giles.



Dawn sat quietly and began to read one of the books on the table , knowing not to ask questions or be irritating as she was walking on thin ice already, from the call that Tara had from the school the day before.



Willow and Tara sat on the sofa in the training room still holding hands as Giles pulled up a stool and sat opposite them.



"What can i do for you girls?," He asked leaning forward clasping his hands together.



The two wiccans explained to Giles what Tara had told Willow the night before.



After fifteen minutes Giles knew everything about what had happened to Tara and Tara also told them about what had happened in her nightmare.



"Yes well ,we'll look up on it ,i'll inform the others , so they can help with the research , i think i might have some books that cover a certain area of this matter," Giles rambled on.



"Are you quite alright Tara?," Giles asked leaning forward and touching Taras arm.



"Yes , i'm fine Mr.Giles," She replied sweetly to him.



Willow squeezed Taras hand and Tara turned around , and yet again they got lost in each others eyes.



Giles was starting to feel uncomfortable.



"Y-yes ,well i'll go and collect together the appropriate books," He said as he quickly walked back into the shop.



Willow and Tara were still looking into each others eyes .



"Do you know how much i love you?," Willow asked her lover with a smile on her face.



"Mmmm....about as much as i love you ?," Tara replied as they leaned forward into a passionate kiss.



They finally got up and walked back into the shop hand in hand.



Giles ,Anya, Xander and Dawn were already sat at the table researching.



Tara was slightly embarrassed that everyone was doing all this hard work just for her but it also overwhelmed her with how much love all of them showed her, she had never felt so much love like this before , and she didn't want it ever to end.



Tara and Willow walked to the table and began researching with the rest of the gang.





Many hours had passed and it was getting dark and everyone was starting to get tired.



"Well i'm extremely bored," Anya blurted out closing her book.



"Ahn , honey ," Xander said shooting Anya a look.



"What i'm just saying-," Anya started to protest and then realized she wasn't going to get anywhere.



"Fine , i'm going to check through the merchandise," Anya said getting up and walking towards the display of wiccan ornaments and spell ingredients.



"Hey ,anyone else feel the need for some greasy fattening food?," Xander asked smiling.



"i could go for some pizza?." Dawn suggested looking hopeful.



"Will ,Tara ?," Xander asked looking towards the two wiccans.



"Definitely," Willow said staring at the text and not listening to what Xander was saying.



"Um ,yeah ,i think we could both go for some pizza," Tara answered for Willow ,smiling to Xander.



"o.k then , Giles?," Xander asked looking towards the watcher.



"Um , no thank you," Giles answered carrying on reading the book.



Willow was too worried about what had happened to Tara to put down the book ,she needed to know what this thing was and what it wanted.



"Honey , maybe you should take a break," The blonde wiccan suggested as she rubbed Willows back.



"No , i want to keep researching ," Willow replied , still not taking her eyes off of the text.



"Come on baby , just take a little break ,and give your brain a rest , " Tara said trying to loosen the tight muscles in Willows back.



"But i need to find this thing , it's still out there , it could hurt you again," Willow said looking into her lovers eyes.





"We can do some more research later, just take a break baby," The blonde wiccan replied as she continued to rub her lovers back.



"But what about the dream you had,. what if it was prophetic like Buffy used to have ?- i can't stand anything happening to you Tara, i--- ," Willow was cut off by Tara pulling her into a passionate kiss.



They pulled apart and Willow finally caught her breath .



"Wow........," Willow said with her mouth agape.









TBC



sorry it's kinda short and possibly boring-

sorry to leave it at a bit of a funny place but i need enough left for next time for the cliffhanger.................................



thanx for reading**********************





*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[jdcioffi]

I just found this here lil fic. I'm enjoying it muchly!



More soon?

JD

"I smell the smelly smell of something that smells smelly!" (SpongeBob Squarepants)

[fidds]

*jdcioffi* Thank you very much

i will probably have more up tomorrow



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[molsongrrrl]

not sure why you keep calling it boring ... i mean every part cannot contain fights and big revelations ... sometimes setting the scene is a necessary and good thing!

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

[fidds]

*molsongrrrl* Thanx for the kind words-

i'm insecure and negative about myself usually and i'm not little miss confident - but thats just me



Thanx again -i appreciate it - i'm glad you like it

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[foreverpiper]

I agree with everyone....this is NOT, I repeat NOT boring. I can't wait for the next part. I'm loving this so far.

[fidds]

Hey Piper thanx - you always make me smile *G*

Next part will be up tomorrow

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[pikescoob]

It's sweet that everyone is so eager to help Tara out. Creepy guy still lurking in the shadows....I'm confident the gang will get him. Excellent updates as usual fidds!!



Edited to fix a mistake caused by my exhaustion...off to bed now!!



--Michelle

Edited by: pikescoob at: 6/4/02 8:08:28 pm

[fidds]

*pikescoob* -Thank you very much -i'll have the next part up later

and Tara is a very likeable person



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

[snuggle79]

And you are sure, that you're 13 ??? Everytime I read your story i can hardly believe it! (doesn't have to mean, that younger ones aren't able to write so good...uh...you know what i mean, don't ya? ) You're really good at this.

And it was never boring!! Keep on the good work!

Oh baby, want me to rub your tummy? She likes it when I ... stop explaining things.

Hi, um Tara..how are you? well...I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time...for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love? oh and btw, Joss, you can kiss my pissed ass

Edited by: snuggle79 at: 6/5/02 4:15:17 am

[fidds]

Hey snuggle79 - yep i'm 13 , but i'll be 14 in 5 months - (which might be a reason why i might have some spelling mistakes)

i'm so happy that you're enjoying it

don't worry - i know what ya mean

thankyou -and i should have more up later



*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

Edited by: fidds at: 6/5/02 4:50:25 am

[fidds]

hey kitties - here's the next part

dedicated to snuggle79 and every wonderful kitty - much love







PART 9









Tara smiled "Don't worry baby, us scoobies always figure things out, we stick together and we'll get through this ," Tara said comfortingly still cupping the flame haired wiccans' cheek.





"I love you so much," Willow told her lover with all her heart and tears in her eyes.





"I love you too," Tara replied rubbing her thumb over Willows cheek softly as Willow smiled at Tara.









Xander was on the phone ordering pizza , Dawn was by the bookcase looking through some books ,as was Giles and Anya was carefully pricing some items.





It was silent and things were quiet , too quiet.









When all of a sudden there was a huge burst of light and the door of the Magic Box exploded with a huge bang!





Anya was the closest to the door and was thrown onto the floor from the impact.





Everyone else shielded their eyes from the remains of the door which were flying through the air.





Xander dropped the phone . "ANYA!!," he shouted as he saw Anya on the floor and ran towards her.





Tara and Willow both stood up , Willow moved infront of Tara, still with clasped hands , trying to protect her knowing that Tara was incapable of using magic to protect herself.





Giles moved Dawn behind him ,as Dawn was trying to look over his shoulder to see what was going on.





It was pitch black outside , as three figures moved towards the hole that was once a door.







The figures started to become clearer as they moved nearer , and Xander grabbed Anya and helped her up as they scurried further away from the figures, eyes wide with shock.



Now inside the Magic Box were two seven foot demons and stood in the middle was the same creature in the hooded black top that Tara had encountered with.





The scoobies recognized that this was the same creature that Tara had described.





The two large demons were bulky , with spiderlike eyes , razor sharp claws , a mouth like a shark with bumps all over their bodies , they were a dark grungy green colour.







Willow stepped forward raising her hands and closing her eyes as she began to chant.





The creature in the black hooded robe nodded to one of the demons , the demon stepped forward , picked Willow up who didn't see the demon coming towards her , which caused her to loose her concentration as he threw her over the counter.







"WILLOW!!," Tara screamed in horror as she saw Willow crash into the display cabinet.





Tara started to run towards where Willow was lead , but the creature pulled it's hands out and began to chant,



Tara was no longer able to run towards Willow , she was now being dragged across the floor on her feet towards the creature.





Taras eyes were wide with shock , she had never seen anything like this and she was scared.



Tara quickly tried to grab the table , but the invisible force pulling her was too strong.







Xander stepped forward ready to fight the creature as Anya went to help Willow who was still lead on the floor.





As Xander took a step forward, the creature raised it's hands higher and an invisible barrier shot out , knocking Xander, Giles, Dawn , Anya and unconscious Willow back in surprise.







Tara was still being pulled towards the creature.



The two demons came forward and grabbed Taras arms roughly .



Tara struggled with all her might to scramble free from the demons but the creature stepped forward and raised it's palm to Taras forehead and whispered something in Latin.





Tara shook her head in protest , but a strange feeling overwhelmed her and she went limp in the two demons arms.







Willow , Giles, Anya , Xander and Dawn were all starting to get up.

They stood up but Willow and Anya couldn't move any further than the counter ,Giles and Dawn couldn't move any further than the book case and Xander couldn't move any further than the stairs.





Willow began pounding on the invisible barrier as she watched the limp Tara being hauled up onto the demons shoulders and taken out of the shop , followed by the other demon and the creature.







"NO!---TARA!!!!," Willow screamed with tears flowing down her pale cheeks.



Willow took two deep breaths and closed her eyes as she raised her own hands and began to chant .



The barrier disappeared witha flash of bright light.



Willow slumped forward slightly , Giles saw this and rushed towards her.



"Willow are you alright?," Giles asked worried as he put his hands on her shoulders and helped her up.





"I'm fine," Willow said not really listening with blood running out of her nose and down her lips.



She ran out of the shop and scanned the streets , followed by Xander ,Anya , Giles and Dawn.



Willow stood in the middle of the road breathing hard , looking back and forth down the road.





"TARA,TARA!!!," Willow screamed , breathing hard.





She burst out crying and collapsed in the road onto her knees with her head in her hands.





Tara was no where to be seen , the streets were empty and black...........................................





TBC





Thanx for reading and all feedback is welcome -good or bad



Thanx again





*Hannah*

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I'm on the outside , i'm looking in , i can see through you , see your true colours , cause inside you're ugly , you're ugly like me - STAIND-Outside

Edited by: fidds at: 6/5/02 11:38:00 am

[foreverpiper]

OMG!!! Those bastards took Tara! But I'm not worried...I have confidence that you'll make it better.

~Piper

[pikescoob]

Yikes!! Lot's of scary action. Poor Tara being dragged away to God knows where with the hooded freak. Excellent action packed update fidds!!



--Michelle