Paths Diverged/Divulged

[darkmagicwillow]

That was a sweet first date in a lovely setting.



It brought up a lot of tangential questions to my mind. What does Willow do when Tara's not around now that she's found her? Why did Tara adopt the d'Angelo family when she had her own supportive family at home? What does Tara draw that's so dark? What are Faith and especially Jenny doing back at the Hellmouth? How good is Willow's manual dexterity anyway? (-;

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

[The Rose24]

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There h-h-hasn't been anyone special.

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I was g-g-going to say you.

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These two quotes say it all. It is funny how the heart always betrays the mind. This is a very lovely date for our two ladies. Once again, they want each other so badly, and they are afraid of moving too fast.



I am really curious to know this Tara's answer about why one fleeting moment with Willow causes her to compare every woman to Willow. We know T1's reasons more or less. I just like analyzing every single detail.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Edited by: The Rose24  at: 7/23/03 9:21 pm

[numbered words]

Awwness! Lovely update. I'm so happy that Tara finally figured out how to cure Willow-babble.



The detailing that you put into your work is awesome. When you're talking about the redness of Willow's lips and the freckles on her ears. You're forever capturing the cuteness of Willow.





I love that Willow undressed Tara with her eyes closed! That was so priceless!



Oh, and, sidenote. I would have posted after every few parts, but I figured...ehh..I'll just wait until there's nothing left, register, then post.

Edited by: numbered words at: 7/23/03 9:24 pm

[jessan15]

Let me see if I can explain this well enough...I've been up for over 24 hours....got all the necessary business tended to....I'm half asleep....but would I go to bed? NO! Not since I had checked earlier and found out that their was an UPDATE!



I can barely see the keys, but I had to let you know that I was so touched by your update that I had to make a feeble attempt at making sense.



Everything was just so perfectly THEM.



You are absolutely incredible..and I await the next chapters excitedly (Is that a word?) This is the perfect example how you can fall in love with someone all over again. Not a new love...cause Will's not moving on from an old love...she's moving sideways...that made so much more sense in my head...sleepy babble...bedtime.



Growing old is required. Growing up is optional. Dream on.

[russ]

What a pleasure to find this beautiful update here yesterday. Every bit of it was a joy to read.



I notice that Austin has the same street name situation as the city where I live -- I'm sure they do it to confound out-of-towners.



In my last comment, I got off on a bit of a rant on the position of the Church re same-sex marriage. Hopefully no one saw this as an attack on their faith; it was a reaction to what's become a bit of a sore point. Eliza and Michelle's situation is a difficult one. The family accepts Eliza for who she is, and Michelle as a de facto daughter-in-law. But the constant questions of "When are you going to get married?" leave them in a dilemma. A solution might involve a vacation in Canada. It still couldn't be a Roman Catholic wedding, and its legality in Texas might make an interesting case for a high-powered lawyer like D'Angelo. Nevertheless, the couple would have a marriage license and have made their vows in a legally recognized ceremony. Sorry to go off on a tangent there; I'm not really in the travel industry, although, ...



Tara and Willow were wonderful with the kids, especially how they drew out the shy ones and made them feel special. And between the children and her tech-talk, Willow gets the D'Angelo seal of approval. Even Michelle seems to be warming to her by the end of the evening. Whew, indeed.



This chapter was mainly about the growing connection between Willow & Tara. The more they are together, the more powerfully they are drawn to one another: "She could feel the heat and energy building between them and knew that it would have to be acted upon very soon." Like everyone, I was entranced by the first kiss. It was beautifully (and magically) written. Their relationship is developing to a point where questions of intimacy and of their future will soon have to be addressed. I don't know if anyone else has commented on Tara's panicked pulling back after Willow's "I could go on all night." comment. I related this back to Tara's "downward spiral" a few paragraphs previously:

I want to feel those lips on mine so soon, she mused. But she’s standing way over there. Maybe she doesn’t want that. Maybe she’s not attracted to me or she’s put off by my limp or my cane. Why would she want such damaged goods? Maybe she has already found out that I’m not what she was looking for and she can go back to her friends and family and everyone she loves.

Tara sees herself as "damaged goods" due to her injury. I suspect she will be fearful of being in an intimate situation. She's had no social life since the accident, partly I'm sure because "none of them were ... you." Also, I suspect, because she feels unattractive due to her disability. She'll probably be most reluctant to let Willow see her scars, and afraid she'll be "put off." Task for Willow: gently and patiently help Tara get past these fears. I'm sure she's up to it.



Russ

[barnabasvamp]

Wonderful first date, even with all the family around.



Always fun to imagine their thoughts as the relationship progresses.



BV

"When choosing between two evils, I always like to take the one I've never tried before"-Mae West

[Grimaldi]

loved the update



i liked the magic show Willow and Tara did for the kids, it showed how good they are with children. i'm glad Willow was accepeted by the D'Angelo family



Tara sure found the perfect way to stop Willow babbling

I'm not stealing, I'm just taking things without paying for them. In what twisted dictionary is that stealing?
Oh, relax, Casper, I'm not here to interrupt your blissing. Too much makes you go blind, though, you know

[2DIAMONDS]

Awww...I love this fic so much!

I wasn't sure how I'd feel about it because I really really love, adore, no CHERISH "Season 3 Ya'll," and the Tara we got to know in that reality. But, um yeah, this is kinda cool too.

Aren't alternate realities fun? Sigh



Helen

xoxo



P.S. They're not really just gonna study on the next date, right? You promised us, err them , a spell!!

[Morganlafay88]

This story has been really amazing. Our witches really are made for each other- in any universe.

I've truly enjoyed reading this story, and I can't wait for an update.

~Morgan

There's nothing very merry about going round and round. Heart's in your mouth, hands in the air. Head is spinning as you tumble to the ground.

[Insanity]

Hey Debra!



Here comes my comment to the latest update, but I have to admit, there aren't such heavy thoughts this time *gg*



So, first of: a really wonderful update.

It's funny to see Eliza drunk and the whole family is just nice.



Our girls become closer and closer. There is a lot of tension under the surface. Tara waiting for a kis 4 (FOUR!!!) years... but finally ..YAY.



Willow undressing Tara with closed eyes was really sweet. I had somehow expected her using magic again, but your solution was way more enjoyable *ggg*



So one thing I noticed.

When Tara woke up she really wonders if something happend between her and Willow. So I assume, in her subconscious, she sees it as a real posibillity to be intimate with Willow already. But okay.. she waited 4 years for a kiss....but we won't have her waiting another 4 years for... other things?



I love this fic!!!!



Insanity

"Nobody messes with my girl!"Tara, Bargaining

[Velaingie]

Ola,



Yet another awesome, great and long update.

Ok, first I wanna ask what's a "mench" because I look in my dictionery and found nothing. And the second word was

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The man laughed in a warm enveloping guffaw as he watched the redhead’s reaction

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What is a guffaw, I never heard that word before. Either you give the ewy stuff, which I already said I like those. Or you give words I never heard about. But thanks to you I learn more and better my English. So please, professor will you explain it to me. Thank you my English professor.

And now to the update, like the little show of spells that Willow and Tara did for the kids. That was awesome with the pretty lights and all. And yipeedodadilela or yohoo they kissed. I read it just before to go sleep and had great dreams. So thank you again for that.

Ciao

Velaingie

[shuyaku]

This was such a fantastic overall update. The date was just beautiful. Their awkwardness with each other is perfect and so natural given the circumstances.



The whole reception 'scene' was fantastic. I wonder if Willow even realized how impressive her little 'magic trick' was. Not just using her magic ability, but her interaction with Cosmo was wonderfully sweet. It's kinda hard to decide who was more impressed - Tara or her de facto family...



Then the little scene out in the vineyards - WOW. The kiss was so romantic. Although I wish both of them would stop putting themselves down so much.



And the note at the end... I think I've reread it a half dozen times



I this fic!

-shuyaku

[Grimlock72]

Velaingie:



One entry found for guffaw.

Main Entry: guf·faw

Pronunciation: (")g&-'fo, 'g&-"fo

Function: noun

Etymology: imitative

Date: 1720

: a loud or boisterous burst of laughter

- guf·faw /(")g&-'fo/ intransitive verb



From Merriam-Webster Online, which can be very helpfull reading some stories :-)



For some reason I kinda read over the line where Tara's thinks she's 'damaged goods'. Mostly because I thought that Willow would never think that anyway. However Tara herself does think that way, which is sad. Besides, even IF this Tara is damaged she's alive at least.



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

[JustSkipIt]

Thanks for all the feedback Kittens!



Grimmy – Ahhh, to the sweetness. Yes, lots. I think that was certainly one of Willow’s motivations. The other is probably just a love of magic and making people happy. So she got to do a lot of good things at once with the magic trick.



I think that Tara is pretty drive and wants to use her gifts (or overuse them), much like the other Tara did repeatedly. Eliza slightly drunk? I’d say very drunk.



You are right about Willow and magic. I really considered that: would this Willow be willing to use magic for such a little thing or would she find it extraneous? But then I decided that if both of them could use magic for entertainment and then Willow could use hers to create stars for romance, what’s the hurt in using it to get Tara inside without waking her up and locking the door. Honestly, I don’t have a problem with it. I think the overuse thing also has to do with why you do the magic and how dangerous it might be: shifting everyone at the bronze into another dimension=dangerous. Getting Tara inside=not particularly.



I’m cracking up about you letting Tara sleep. Thanks.



Romy – I’m glad you liked it. You were so fast on reading and posting this one.



Natti – Glad you liked the “first” kiss under the “stars.” Yep, seems that Willow is now accepted.



Arwen276 – Hey! Glad you liked the romantic and entertaining the kids. I like Eliza a lot whether she’s drunk or not. She’s a person who says what she thinks (like me) and I like that.



Mary – It’s not so much double updates as readers out of town. Ok, I won’t hassle you seeing as you’re having trouble finding a new office/computer situation.

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It's like Chelle and Eliza not only show their worth through their beneficence; they also serve as buffers, or mitigators, in a way.

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That’s a cool way to see them. I really love them as I’ve said before and I see them as serving another purpose which is probably related to what you pointed out: they are another pov for the flashbacks/stories of Tara’s life. Since all the information contained in the flashbacks is so important to Willow beginning to understand who this woman is and what she’s made of, they are another source of that information. Plus which: big love!



Yes, I love sacred spaces whether they are beautiful churches/temples or the beauty of nature. Of course I tend to believe in God even stronger when I look at the sky, mountains, or rivers than a building even if it contains wonderful artwork.

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As much as I loved OMWF, let's face it: Willow's voice was the weakest of the bunch. At least, that was my perception. Any Aly herself was mortified when she learned of the episode, b/c she knew this wasn't her forte.

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Yes I thought it was convenient that she didn’t get many lines since 1. She can’t sing but also 2. She needed not to go for the self-disclosure with her whole “erasing my girlfriend’s memory” and “moving toward baddness” thing. What mortifies me is that one day I was making fun of Aly and I asked Rachel, “I sing better than her right?” and she was like, “I love you baby but no.” Which is really sad because I love music but sing really terribly!



Thanks for everything.



Rage More – Hey! and welcome. I just saw your sign in the first time the other day and am glad to see you commenting. Either way I hope you enjoy the stories on this board. There are some wonderful ones. Thanks for commenting.



Grace – I’m glad you liked the entertaining the kids and Tara being so tired. I tried to interject some humor with the undressing her thing and I’m glad that flew well. Update next week. I’ll be out of town this weekend.



DMW – Thanks for thinking sweet first date. I was thinking that flirting dinner was first date making this second but let’s not quibble. Great questions:

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What does Willow do when Tara's not around now that she's found her?

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She’s doing coding to make some money and trying to establish herself as an entity in this dimension. Getting id, applying to college, etc.

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Why did Tara adopt the d'Angelo family when she had her own supportive family at home?

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I don’t mean in any way that she has discarded her own family but this is another source of wonderful support for her in a very loving and geographically close way.

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What does Tara draw that's so dark? What are Faith and especially Jenny doing back at the Hellmouth? How good is Willow's manual dexterity anyway? (-;

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In order: we’ll get there… Don’t know… and good enough to undress a beautiful woman with her eyes shut and not brush against any inappropriate parts…



Thanks for your great thoughts!



The Rose24 – Yes you are right. Those quotes say anything in an alternatingly beautiful and painful way. As Grimmy has pointed out, it is wonderful and painful at the same time that she has waited so long and patiently for Willow to return. But of course, she had no way of knowing that Willow would return so that is very sad.



numbered words - welcome. I’m glad you’re enjoying the story and the date. Yep, seems that the other Tara tool longer to figure out that cure… You like the detail? Awesome. Seems everyone liked the eyes closed undressing…



jessan15 -         Wow I’m touched by your sleep-deprivation. First let me say that you spelled the words very well for not being able to see the keys (Willow-like dexterity perhaps?). Perfectly them is wonderful. I’m glad you loved it so well. I like the idea of moving sideways but you are right: it’s a falling in love again story.



russ – Ahhh, I’m blushing with your wonderful words. Yes, Austin changes street names and even numbers constantly. I agree that it’s to confuse out-of-towners. I understand your tangent and you don’t even want to get me started on the marriage situation (or lack thereof). What frustrates me is that getting married in Canada would be no more legally valid in America than getting married in the backyard or anywhere else. Arrrrgggghhhhh! Ok, you got me started. Let’s leave it there.



Yeah, the kids were greatly entertained and obviously have been before by Tara but now she has Willow too. I definitely think the D’Angelos and Michelle are “warming” to Willow. It’s working out nicely.



Tara’s fears about intimacy can be seen as being related to everything you point out and some other factors also. Factors that haven’t been explained yet…



But I’m glad you liked the perfection of the kiss. But I think that paragraph misled some people. Generally Tara doesn’t really think of herself that way but her mind was panicking as our minds sometimes do and it grabbed for the wrong rope. But in general I believe that she is an amazingly strong and confident woman. She accepts her accident and disability for what it is, not more than that.



Thanks for your wonderful thoughts.



barnabasvamp – Thanks so much. I’m glad you’re enjoying it.



Grimaldi – Yes, the magic show was fun for them to do and for me to write. And we’ve always know that is the perfect cure for willowbabble.



Helen – I can understand your trepidation but I’m glad you’re warming to it. There will be studying but perhaps some time for other activities too…



Morgan – I think this is the first time I’ve seen your sign on so welcome. Yes, they are totally made for each other.



That’s as much as I have time for before work but I will respond to the rest either later today or Monday after I get back from out of town. Thanks to everyone who commented or is reading and enjoying.

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"Seek the company of those who are still seeking the truth and run away from those who think they have found it.--J.T. O'Hara

[Velaingie]

Grimmy, thank you so much for the explaining. I learn a new word today thanks to you.

Velaingie

[JustSkipIt]

Comments continued (thanks for your patience. It was a busy day!).



Insanity – Hey, I like both kinds of comments: heavy or light. I’m glad people were amused by Eliza. She can be pretty funny. And yes, waiting 4 years for a kiss! That’s really something. I didn’t even think of magic for undressing Tara. Jeez, dumb me. My way was funny though. about Tara waiting another 4 years. Sure: when she’s 26 they can kiss with tongue and touch her breasts at 30 and get naked at 34 and maybe digital sex at 38 and oral sex at 42?



Velaingie – I’m glad that Grimmy was able to get back to you with the definition before I could. Sorry I didn’t respond sooner. Yes, a guffaw is a loud, belly-laugh. Very fun and relaxed. A “mench” is Yiddish. It may not be spelled right. But basically it’s a good-person. A very good-person. Someone with a “heart of gold.” Sorry to confuse but hey, now you learned two words.



Hmmm, new word for me too:

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yipeedodadilela

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but I definitely get it from context. Cool about the good dreams. I’m glad you liked.



shuyaku – Yes, I think it’s important that as much as they are natural together, they are also nervous and uncomfortable with each other. Really they are just starting to get to know each other; it just seems like they already do. I think everyone was impressed with her trick and the way she talked to him. I really enjoyed writing that scene and am glad people liked it. I’m not sure that they are putting themselves down as much as doubting themselves but I can understand. Ahhh, you liked the note? Cool.



Grimmy – Thanks for the translation help.

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For some reason I kinda read over the line where Tara's thinks she's 'damaged goods'. Mostly because I thought that Willow would never think that anyway. However Tara herself does think that way, which is sad. Besides, even IF this Tara is damaged she's alive at least.

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I think that it came out sounding more like she really thinks that than she really does. Tara doesn’t really think that bad of herself. It was just one of those times when your mind panics and starts to go too fast toward the wrong thing. And hers was getting away from her with panic.





Thanks for reading and commenting. The next update will probably be Monday and it will be a short one (but you can reread this one and average the two?)

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"Seek the company of those who are still seeking the truth and run away from those who think they have found it.--J.T. O'Hara

[The Rose24]

You didn't really answer my question about Tara2 deciding to wait on Willow after one fleeting moment, or are you going to explain this in a later chapter.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Edited by: The Rose24  at: 7/27/03 8:30 pm

[JustSkipIt]

The Rose24 - Uhhh... I guess you're right. I dodged that one. Yes, I'll go with I'll answer that in a later chapter... Ok, I'll answer that in quite a few chapters.



As they say, "it's a whole thing." Sorry to evade. Debra

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"Seek the company of those who are still seeking the truth and run away from those who think they have found it.--J.T. O'Hara

[the vamp nurd]

I'm a lurker 'round here so I'm going to say little but... holy crap!



Sorry I'm a feedback crapper, sorry.

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



Bardlet no #27

[JustSkipIt]

One comment and very short update:



vamp nurd - Crappy feedback is better than none so thanks for posting. Sounds like you like the story and I’m glad.





Title – Paths Diverged/Divulged Part 13 – The Interdimensional Mailbox



Author – JustSkipit - Debra



Spoilers –Season 6



Rating – Part 13 – PG



Disclaimer – Guess what, I don’t own W&T, Buffy or the rest of the BtVS crew. Any similarity to actual persons living or dead is purely coincidental and fortunate. Also Rachel thinks I should point out that I don’t make any money from this…



Thoughts in italics



Flash backs indented



Memories and dreams indented AND italic







Dear Buffy,



Hey. Ok, this is kind of silly to be writing you this letter. I mean it’s not like there’s an interdimensional mailbox (or is it extradimensional?). Maybe I should have designed that before I left. I’m sorry about all the cryptic and everything. I hope that y’all knew that I was ok when I left. You have to understand that I just needed to find Tara.



Do you remember when Tara and I were in high school and we accidentally pulled the other versions of me and Tara into our reality? You only saw me and I was a vampire? Well that’s where I’ve come—to that dimension. I used some pretty powerful magics but they weren’t dark magics. I just had to find her again. She is the only thing that matters.



This world is very different. I’m not 100% sure what went wrong but I think that part of it is that you never came to Sunnydale. Believe it or not, you lived in Cleveland and Giles wasn’t your watcher. This world hasn’t been Scooby friendly as far as our little group goes.



I found Giles and he told me some interesting stories. It’s crazy. Faith is his slayer. She was called after Kendra and Kendra was called after you. There’s probably some faux pau to telling you that you died but maybe you’re used to it. Faith has a sister and you will never guess who it is. Ok, you probably will guess it with a few hints. Let’s see: if the monks wanted to send the key to the slayer and Faith is the slayer, guess who is Faith’s somewhat rebellious and very smart-ass sister? Don’t worry, it seems like Faith really really loves her and takes great care of her. She stays with Giles every evening while Faith patrols and then “blows off her steam.” Giles is pretty domesticated what with his four-year marriage to … (drum-roll please…) Jenny.



You remember the vampire me that came to visit in high school? Well it wasn’t just me. Guess who my running (I guess biting buddy) was? Best friend for always. Me and Xander terrorizing Sunnydale together and working for the Master. Gross huh? Remember when our nightmares came true and you were a vampire? Well, apparently Xander and I were vampires for real--turned our sophomore year. I guess I didn’t make honor roll. Not much difference for Xander huh?



So it seems like there Xander and I were terrorizing Sunnydale. We had a pet vampire that the Master let my doppelganger play with. That was Angel. Meanwhile Giles led the forces of light with a rag-tag band of “white hats” that included Oz, Larry, and a girl named Nancy. They saved Cordelia from an attack by Xander and I but we went back. We killed Cordelia and Nancy. Pretty sick huh? Anyway, so you came to visit because Giles called your watcher. You guys stormed the Master’s headquarters and bottom line: Xander killed Angel, you killed Xander, the Master killed you, Giles killed the Master, and Oz killed me.



Wow depressing huh?



So that’s what I found when I got here. I was just looking for Tara. Not my Tara but another Tara. One that I could love and would love me forever. One who wasn’t destined to die at the hands of that idiot. Sometimes when I think about him I still fantasize about what I could have done to him. I have nightmares you couldn’t believe. I’m chasing him through the woods. I drive that bullet into his chest, flay him alive, and burn his body entirely before trying to destroy the world in my grief. Wow, that was a little insight into the darkness of my soul huh? Probably a good thing there isn’t a mailbox to get this to you.



Up to the current update. So I located Tara. Well, this Tara anyway. At first I thought she was with Elizabeth—you remember that shrew sister of Michelle’s that was always hitting on Tara in high school? Then I thought that she was with Michelle. Ok, I know what you’re thinking: no you can’t have Eliza. I know, I know. You aren’t really looking at her ass all those times you are totally looking at her ass. I’ve seen you Buffy. I know who she reminds you of. Ok, I’m teasing you a little but you know it’s not all “bullshit.” Anyway, you can’t have Eliza because she and Michelle are together in this reality just like in ours. Guess it’s destiny huh?



So I found my Tara and she’s incredible. She’s just as beautiful and passionate and magical as Tara ever was. She’s had a very different life with more pain and difficulty but in a way it seems like it has made her stronger. I think that she has had to fight her own demons in much the same way that we all have. Last night we kissed for the first time and it was simply amazing. I can’t describe it any other way than to say it was like coming home again. Oh Goddess! You can’t imagine.



She’s a different woman but she’s still the same Tara that we all have known and loved. You will love her too and so will Dawnie. When we come home I know she’ll fit right into the Scoobies and help us. I can’t wait for you to meet her.



I miss you all. Love Willow

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"Seek the company of those who are still seeking the truth and run away from those who think they have found it.--J.T. O'Hara

[Arwen276]

Hey Debra!!



Great Update although short!

But in a way it helped us see what was going on inside Willow's mind. I'm glad you showed us that!



However I don't agree with the last paragraph :

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When we come home I know she’ll fit right into the Scoobies and help us. I can’t wait for you to meet her.

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I most ardently REFUSE that Willow takes Tara back with her!

And I have so many arguments to defend my case:

1. Danger!!! This Tara is not THAT used to the forces of darkness! she's got her life, her career, a loving pseudo-family, her real-family (although didnt hear from them yet), her best friends with a very tight bond, and her own leg troubles! and on top of that, Willow will ask her to come with her and HELP the scoobies?

They're better off the hellmouth and its bad influence and the "dark magicks" and the re-enactment of Seeing Red!

BIG NO TO THAT!

2. in Y'all (the other dimension) Tara sacrificed her life (ok that was a stretch) but her potential for a normal angst-free life to be with Willow... Isn't it time for Willow to return the favour, for her to stay with Tara in this dimension and maybe enjoy a normal life together?

3.It's sick of Willow to think like that, It's like replacing a Tara with another! Mum to Dawn, Confidente for Buffy, Care-bear for the scoobies? but this is not the same Tara, she doesnt have the memories and she's not a "cut-paste" object!

4. Willow already blended in this AU and she's got everything up and going! sure she misses her friends, but the way I see it, she can't have both, she has got to choose, and a happy Willow in another dimension is better than a weepy one with the scoobs! maybe now the others can get past all the angst!



Okay I admit that I've been a "bit " carried away...

and well that's it... sorry for the outburst *smiles sheepishly* ahem,... when will we get a LONGER update???



Take care!!



~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[Still Waters T]

Oooh, so Willow expects Tara and her to go back to Willow's world? Uh oh, I'm sensing a future conflict here. Even though Tara has experienced a lot of pain in this reality, I don't think she'll want to leave her friends who've helped her so much in every way with Tara's recovery.

I agree with Arwen's points for why Tara wouldn't/shouldn't go to Willow's world.



The christening was really good. The way they were getting slightly drunk. And Tara and Willow's kiss, Willow getting Tara into bed, and undressing her (with her eyes closed ) - awww so cute.



LB

Edited by: Still Waters T at: 7/28/03 7:03 am

[Grimlock72]

Considering it IS Willow who is writing that letter it's remarkable bable-free and to the point :-) Her dreams/nightmares sound frightingly familiar btw. I'm wondering if she intends to ever give Buffy that letter or is it more like a diary-entry?



The tricky line is at the end. Why would Willow want to go back to her original dimension ?? I suppose that was her original plan before she ever went to the other dimension, but now that she knows more of the situation in that dimension... The only improvement in the 'original' dimension would be Chestnut alive and well. Other then that I really don't see why you would take your new found girlfriend back to a hellmouth with vampires all around. That's pretty much asking for trouble isn't it ? I would avoid the circumstances/events leading up to Tara being shot as much as I could. Staying in Austin is good way of doing just that .



Besides, who's to say Tara wants to go to Willow's dimension anyway ? Leaving all her current friends behind just like that ? Thats going to be a hard thing to do.



I can understand Willow wanting to return to her friends (though I view them differently) but is that worth the risc and emotional stress ? Surely traffic in Austin is far less dangerous compared to vampires and Hell Gods in Sunnydale ?? This reasoning is (of course) highly motivated by me not wanting Willow anywhere NEAR danger and both Sunnydale and Buffy tend to... well...attract danger. Does Willow still think she has to fight 'the good fight' as she once put it?



Just stay in Austin with Tara and have a nice life together, you both earned it. I say Willow served her term on fighting the forces of evil and then some. Funny thing is she probably sees that differently :-)



It's interesting to see her write so firmly that they will return to Willow's dimension. Almost as if she hasn't really considered the alternative of staying in the current dimension. Should be interesting to see what happens once she does consider that.



Grimmy

--
"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

[32flavors]

Hey..



So, update yay, but what's up with Willow thinking she can just throw Tara over her shoulder and whisk her off to another dimention?!



I'm a little disappointed in Willow I must say. She has seemed so genuine in her interest for this Tara, her life, her experience, and now it turns out that she really doesn't care that much about it. I mean how could she if she just wants Tara to give it all up and go back to fill a void in Willows life as it were?



Maybe I'm being too hard on Willow - in a way I hope that I am - and I know Tara has been waiting for Willow, on some level, but this statement from Willow just seems so out of the blue. Maybe I haven't been paying proper attention to detail or I haven't been reading between the lines, I don't know. Or maybe you just wanted to shake things up a bit.. either way you certainly got me out of my chair and that in itself speaks volumes for your writing.



Oh,well, I too got carried away here.. But having said that, I trust your storytelling. So I'll calm down now. And wait. And wonder. And ... I really do love your story.



-Diana

[darkmagicwillow]

Like other posters, I see a conflict brewing about Tara's future home. This future choice of homes for Tara parallels the Buffyverse Tara's choice of schools. However, this choice is far more difficult. This Tara has deeper roots in her present life than the Tara of the Buffyverse had in boarding school where she knew she was going to leave by a certain date and it was only a question of her destination.



I don't think Tara will be easy to persuade to leave and as others have suggested, there are good reasons why she shouldn't. Tara would lose a home, family, and wonderful friends if she went with Willow, but Willow has the same to lose if she stays with Tara. While we can hope that Willow learned something from her mistakes about influencing Tara's school choice, it's not clear what choice they should make. It's only clear that it's a choice that they should make together.

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

Edited by: darkmagicwillow at: 7/28/03 8:16 am

[shuyaku]

I have to say I agree with the other feedback. What is Willow thinking really? I knew that Willow's original plan was to bring T2 back to her dimension. But Willow's original plan also included finding a carbon copy of her Tara. When that part of the plan dissipated, I kinda concluded Willow would at least consider staying with T2. As DMW mentioned, didn't Willow learn anything from the whole 'making choices together' incident?



Well, now ya got me all thinkin' again... I hate it when that happens

-shuyaku

[Stroke of Luck]

Geez Willow cant take this Tara back into her reality...she would change everything...her time and "this" time....whats when Tara is back in Willows time....and all her friends die because she left her time...or worser Willow dies etc....

Its really selfish from Willow to say she takes "this" Tara back into her life...has she ever thought about it, that Tara doesnt want to leave her "family"



Grr english language barrier here... lol



But still i loved this update....even if its just a short one but hey better short then nothing



Cu

SoL/Natti

This is a duet, Amber! You need to sing!"- Tony

[littlecrazy80]

That was a really good insight in Willows mind. But I doubt that this Tara will go back with her. This just wouldn´t be right. But I know everything will be ok in the end.



*lil´c*

Let´s get happy and let´s be gay. germany´s grand prix song



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[xita]

Ahh lovely updates here, I am catching up on. Loved their first kiss but god that last letter was a wet blanket. I guess parts of Willow never change, this making plans without consulting is a pretty big problem for her. You'd think she had learned her lesson but noooo. Sigh this is going to be a big hurdle.

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"The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last."

-Willie Wonka

[Insanity]

Hey Deb!



Great update as usual.

But I'm a little alarmed here.

Willow is still planning on taking Tara with her.. without even

asking her or discussing it with her...

She still tinks che can replace one Tara with another.



I don't think it'll be that easy....



Insanity

"Nobody messes with my girl!"Tara, Bargaining