New Fic: There You Are

[Jennpurr]

You have enough of that pic to go around for two, girl? **Snuggles close to tk**



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[tkheaven]

Hmm, should I go for the b/w version..those look just as nice...

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Tara was similarly riveted, her body on slow burn as Willow's lips parted and her mouth opened, the food slipping inside and being consumed. Never in her life had Tara ever wanted to be a chicken casserole so badly...Later that night..."It's good to be a chicken casserole," Tara murmured, before passing out. ~ Answering Darkness by Sassette

[DarkWiccan]

Morning!



No update... yet... It may be a couple of days... I find myself faced with a decision on when to have a certain event occur... and I haven't decided if it should be sooner rather than later...



Once I decide... update city!



***Jennpurr and tkheaven -- Love and fruit salad covered Amber posters to all!



***Hushpuppy -- Yay! I'm glad my detail work passes inspection! And Congratulations on your own little bundle of joy soon to be joining the world! All my best wishes to you and your wife!



***the Rose24 -- Just call me Prof. DW



***Penrose Orleans -- About the cheese fortune thing... what do you prefer to read... cheddar or monterey jack?



***MadeinNZ -- I've said it before and I'll say it again: mundane = sexy... but sexy doesn't always = mundane



***Extraflamey -- Thank you!



***singgirl -- Another new face! Welcome! And yes, oranges good



***Miss1234Kitty -- It's more than a sign... it's a revelation!



***Mollyig -- It's the little things that make life with the person you love that much more joyous



Till Next Time!



Cheers

DarkWiccan

[fairydust]

oooohhhh "update city" my favorite city

*****Faye*****I LOVE YOU JENNA

[Jennpurr]

DW, Hee.. I agree.



tk, B/W is fine with me. That woman looks amazing either way. See... now your putting mental pictures in my head. Not that I'm complaining, mind you.



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[tkheaven]

Well, now....I believe Amber without anything adds a nice touch....hehe



*tk over Amber poster while waiting to get to update city

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Tara was similarly riveted, her body on slow burn as Willow's lips parted and her mouth opened, the food slipping inside and being consumed. Never in her life had Tara ever wanted to be a chicken casserole so badly...Later that night..."It's good to be a chicken casserole," Tara murmured, before passing out. ~ Answering Darkness by Sassette

[the slayers girl]

I loved your last story and i love this one too....i love the way you write Willow and Tara....its so real. I cant wait for more.

Rage more

Edited by: the slayers girl at: 6/19/02 2:25:27 pm

[Jennpurr]

Quote:

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Well, now....I believe Amber without anything adds a nice touch....hehe

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Mmmmm!! Happy visual place..



Oops.. tk, you made me drool!



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[Grimaldi]

loved the last part, i have a new fruit salad and oranges now

Dude, we're surrounded by perverts!

Worm, are you ready to die in the cleansing apocalypse?

Hold that pose, I'll be right back

[singgirl]

hey! Where's my cuddling?? I need love too!!

[Jennpurr]

Awww.. **pulls singgirl into a threeway cuddle with tk and I** It's nice and warm in here now.



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[tkheaven]

oooers, a threeway....*tk raises her hand and motions

Extra oranges please!

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Tara was similarly riveted, her body on slow burn as Willow's lips parted and her mouth opened, the food slipping inside and being consumed. Never in her life had Tara ever wanted to be a chicken casserole so badly...Later that night..."It's good to be a chicken casserole," Tara murmured, before passing out. ~ Answering Darkness by Sassette

[singgirl]

*snuggling deeply* yay! I feel the love! fruit salad anyone?

[Jennpurr]

Yes.. extra oranges please.



Jen



Edited to add: Black/White Amber, with much boob light... tk, you're gonna give me a heart attack here, real soon...



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

Edited by: Jennpurr at: 6/19/02 6:17:57 pm

[nika]

DW is back, Yay! I'm sooo happy I had time to catch up on my reading. I love this fic. Also love playing raquetball *he-he* and fruitsalads....yum on the fruit salads!

[tkheaven]

Too much boob lighting? Whew..I was going more for never too much boobie...I say bring it on... . o (methinks Ruth's jiggly booby emicon would be appropriate here)

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Tara was similarly riveted, her body on slow burn as Willow's lips parted and her mouth opened, the food slipping inside and being consumed. Never in her life had Tara ever wanted to be a chicken casserole so badly...Later that night..."It's good to be a chicken casserole," Tara murmured, before passing out. ~ Answering Darkness by Sassette

[Jennpurr]

Just for you tk...



No... I wasn't complaining about too much Amber boob light. NEVER!!!



Need more of this story soon.



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[DarkWiccan]

Well...



My my... things sure are getting kinky in the thread



I have heard your requests for more and I am working as fast as I can



In the meantime, enjoy your three-way fruit salad cuddlings of Amber worship and I'll try to have this update posted today



Cheers

DarkWiccan

[DarkWiccan]

Here's a little update for you.



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“Emily, what is your idea of magic?” Ghaena asked the small girl as they sat cross-legged across from one another on the grass in her backyard.



It was a few weeks later and another Saturday had arrived, and along with it funny-shaped pancakes and the gentle presence of the priestess there to tutor Emily further in the ways of magic and nature. All previous Saturdays Ghaena had regaled the young girl with stories of Avalon and the fairy realm and Emily had listened with wide eyes and excited ears, but still it was clear that she didn’t understand that these fantastic tales were true.



“Mommy says there are different kinds of magic”, answered Emily.



“Your mommy is right”, the brunette smiled. She began to pick flowers and daisy chain them together absent-mindedly. “There is false magic, light magic and dark magic… and many others in between.”



“Both Mama and Mommy say that dark magic is bad,” the little redhead commented.



“That’s understandable”, Ghaena replied, “But dark magic is important, it is vital… because without it, light magic wouldn’t exist. And if light magic didn’t exist, neither would dark magic. It’s a balance and it is important to maintain; too much either way, the scales are tipped, the harmony is lost and things fall into discord.”



“What’s discord?”



“A mess”, the priestess frowned playfully, “and a difficult one to clean up.”



“Better keep it clean then”, Emily noted.



“Absolutely”, Ghaena agreed. “Magic is all around us all the time. Moving. Flowing. When a seed is planted and takes root, that is magic. When the wind blows through your hair and kisses at your skin, that is magic. And when the morning star winks and the sun rises, that is magic too.”



“Wow”, the little girl breathed.



“Emily, sweetheart, lunchtime!” Tara called from the back door.



Emily’s small face turned into an adorable pout. She glanced over to the priestess apologetically. “Mommy, can Ghaena have lunch with me too?”



“Ghaena and Mama and I need to talk a little, sweetie”, Tara replied, “But, Joseph and your Uncle Xander are here and they both look really hungry!”



Again the small girl turned to the brunette, almost as if asking permission to go. Ghaena smiled and dropped the now finished flower necklace around the girl’s neck. “Go on”, she said, “don’t keep your boyfriend waiting.”



“Joseph is not my boyfriend”, Emily stated firmly as she rose to her feet.



“Joseph?” Ghaena questioned, also standing, “I was talking about Xander.”



“Ew!” Emily squealed, running into the house, “Uncle Xander! You’ll never guess what Ghaena said!”



Tara and the priestess both laughed at the girl’s hasty exit. “Sandwiches and juice boxes are on the kitchen counter”, the blonde called gently after.



“Shall we?” Ghaena asked.



“Hm”, Tara nodded and followed the brunette inside.



“Thanks for doing this, Xander”, said Willow who was standing over by the sink, cutting up one of the sandwiches into small bite sized bits for Joseph.



“No, problem”, he answered, setting his toolbox on the kitchen counter, “What are friends for if not re-assembling old cribs?”



“I think you’ve just hit on one of the great mysteries of the universe”, the hacker replied, handing Xander’s son his plate and signing, ‘Careful.’ Joseph nodded and joined Emily by the kitchen counter and she helped him up into one of the stools.



“Emily, your Mama, Ghaena and I are going to be in Mama’s office talking”, Tara explained, “Keep an eye on Joseph and listen to your Uncle Xander.”



“Yes, Mommy”, she complied.



“Let us know if you need anything”, said Willow as she moved toward the hall.



“I’m sure I’ll be fine”, Xander guaranteed, “You still want it in Emily’s room?”



“Yes”, Tara confirmed, “On the far wall across from her bed. Thanks again, Xander.”



Emily swiftly caught Joseph’s attention. ‘My room’, she signed, ‘They’re putting the baby’s crib in my room.’



‘So?’, he asked, not sure what the problem was.



‘But, it’s my room’, she complained, putting extra emphasis on “my”.



‘Not anymore’, Joseph shrugged.



“What are you two so excited about?” Xander queried, moving over to the pair.



‘Nothing’, said Joe quickly.



“Well”, he continued, eyeing them both warily, “after you finish your lunches, would you like to help me put this thing together?”



Emily and Joseph shared a quick conspiratorial glance before Emily replied, “Okay.”



In the office, behind closed doors, Tara and Willow sat comfortably on the small futon love-seat while Ghaena had pulled Willow’s task chair from behind her desk and was seated across from them.



“So have you made any sort of decision?” Ghaena began.



“On?” Willow inquired sheepishly.



The midwife let out a long sigh. “On how and where you would like to have this baby?”



“Oh”, the redhead replied, nervously clearing her throat, “Isn’t it a little early for that?”



“Well, it might be a little bit early to have firmly made up your mind”, Ghaena allowed, “But you should at least be discussing it.”



“But, I’m just getting used to being pregnant…”



“Will”, Tara soothed, “Ghaena’s right. We can at least talk about it a little. You’re almost to the end of your second trimester. You need to start getting used to the idea of giving birth.”



“Yeah”, Willow said softly, shifting a little in her seat. “Okay…so, um… what are my choices on location?”



“Anywhere you feel comfortable and safe”, Ghaena explained. “It could be at the hospital, my office, here at home, even at a friend’s house if they don’t mind it. I come to you.”



“What do you recommend?” Tara asked.



“Again, I put heavy emphasis on Willow’s comfort and safety”, the priestess stressed, “But given the progress of the pregnancy so far I don’t see a need for a hospital birth. She could have the baby right here at home. If that’s what she wants.”



“Willow?” Tara looked to her wife.



“Um… can we talk about it some more… later?”



“Sure”, the blonde agreed.



“Now we’re on to birthing options”, Ghaena pressed on, “I suggest either a birthing stool, like the one in my office, or a water tub, or a combination. You can labor in the tub and then use the stool to give birth. A lot of women use this option because they are uncomfortable with the idea of having their baby under water, but still enjoy the relaxing effect of the tub.”



“Again with the talking about it with Tara later”, Willow stated.



“Well, don’t put it off too long”, the midwife warned, “because before you know it you’ll be full term and without a birth plan and the last thing you need is to be indecisive once your water breaks.”



Willow once again shifted under Ghaena’s gaze.



“I—“ She began, but was cut off by a commotion from down the hall.



“Emily! Joseph! Cut it out!” Xander’s frustrated voice filled the air.



“Uh-oh”, Tara commented, standing from her seat. “Sounds like the kids have gotten into something.” She helped her lover to stand and the three of them left the office to inspect what was causing the rabble.



They found Xander standing in Emily’s doorway, staring in at the two children who stood, as menacingly as two small children can, in front of the disassembled crib. Xander’s crescent wrench stuck out of the crook of Emily’s elbow where she had her arms crossed in front of her small chest in defiance.



“What’s going on?” Willow asked, looking in to observe the sight.



“They took my wrench and now they won’t let me near the crib”, Xander explained, exasperated.



“Emily”, Tara said, her voice firm, “Give Uncle Xander back his wrench.”



“No.” the little redhead pouted. “This is my room.”



Joseph echoed her signing, ‘Her room.’



‘Joey, go to your father’, Tara instructed tightly.



Joseph bowed his head in compliance and did as told. Emily stood her ground.



“Baby-girl”, Willow said, moving into the room with Tara. “We know that this is your room, but you’re just going to have to share it for a while.”



“How long?” Her daughter frowned.



“Until we get a larger house so that your little sister can have her own room too”, Tara explained, kneeling down to eye-level with the girl.



“When will that be”, Emily asked further.



“We don’t know”, Willow admitted.



“You didn’t even ask me first”, Emily now said, her voice small as she looked down at her toes.



“We didn’t think we’d have to”, Tara said, reaching out to stroke Emily’s arm, “But you’re right, we should have. We’re sorry.”



“Forgive us?” asked Willow, moving to Tara’s side.



“Does the baby still have to share my room?”



Both of her parents nodded silently, ‘yes’.



Emily considered this for a moment, chewing on her lower lip in thought. “Okay”, she said finally, handing the crescent wrench to her mommy and stepping aside of the unfinished crib.



“C’mere you”, Tara smiled, pulling her little daughter into a tight hug and kissing her on the cheek.



“Eew, Mommy”, Emily whined, “You’re getting my face all slobbery.”



“Only because I love you so much”, her mother replied, wiping off her baby’s cheek.



“What would you do if you didn’t?” Emily asked in a rare show of sarcasm.



“Smart aleck”, Willow playfully chided, “You’ve been hanging around Uncle Xander too long.”



“Hey!” Xander responded, “I resemble that remark!”



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TBC...

[Jennpurr]

DW,



Thank you for the update. That was very cool.



Hmmm... I see Emily's staring to get jealous. I knew she would. It'll probably get worse later, huh? Willow and Tara will teach her though.



I'll look forward to more.



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[the slayers girl]

Yay....an update Thanks...you just made my night....I love this story....cant wait for more

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Rage more

[Puff]

Great update DW. Poor Emily having to share already. I'm sure she'll get used to it eventually. Oh and Willow needs to make up her mind on some things.

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

[LeatherQueen]

Great update! And love the smart-aleck kid.

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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

[VampNo12]

Great update DarkWiccan! Loved Emily and Joseph's little scheme of grabbing the wrench, and not letting Xander near the crib in defiance of the baby staying in Emily's room. Emily probably loves the idea of having a baby sister, but the very thought of having to share space and time with her mommies is something she is going to find difficult to adjust to. Lastly, I found Willow's indecision about where and how to give birth very fitting for her character. Willow is just finally getting used to the idea of being pregnant, and now she has to readjust with the idea of actually giving birth (which can be a scary concept to contemplate). Looking forward to the next part!

[Scout]

So much goodness. But poor Willow - I still don't think she realizes she's going to have a baby; this should get interesting once it gets close to her delivery date.



And I like the idea of Xander being a parent and their kids hanging out together. Warm fuzzies all around.



Thanks!

[xita]

Sibling rivalry.. hee. It's starting. And Willow and her denial. Something tells me she won't be ready when it comes.

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Willow: (to Tara) I could heal.

Tara: (to Willow)And we’re gone.

[The Rose24]

Uh. Oh. The jealousy begins. Emily is so cute. Adorable update.

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?

Edited by: The Rose24  at: 6/20/02 10:12:22 pm

[Thanatopsis]

I love Emily and Joseph together. Was wondering when the jealousy thing would appear. Good update.

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Uh, um... various sounds of
hesitation...

[singgirl]

hehehe...Emily is already getting jealous, who didn't see that comming?! Oh well, she'll get used to it, and I'm sure that Willow and Tara will use their parenting expertese to calm the child down. Great updat, but I want more!

[Lonewolf22]

DarkWiccan: Very cool update, I think that Emily being jealous is very cute, and I really liked the way Willow and Tara were able to get her to give back the wrench, they are such great parents. I think its cool that Ghaena is teaching Emily about magic. I can't wait to read more.



Lonewolf



P.S. Don't put so much pressure on yourself about the updates we'll be here.