Fic - The One Where Everyone Has a Go

[saule77]

I've been a BAD BAD Kitten...



I haven't given any feedback for sooo long that it's a bit pointless giving it individually to all those who have come after me and developped this fic wonderfully. So here it is: a collective



Looking forward to Caz's update!

"You are Willow Rosenberg, vixen-y lighter of the flame and keeper of my heart.”

(Camp Flutie by Rane)

[Centauri2002]

Well, here it is, the update! Sorry it took so long, kittens. Hope it was worth the wait.



Title – The One Where Everyone Has A Go



Author – Everyone



E-mail – nathspazz@yahoo.com.au or tazz72@yahoo.com if you want to participate or just give feedback. Or, centauri2002@environment21.fsnet.co.uk if you want to leave feedback on this part.



Feedback – For all the aspiring writers I’m sure it would be appreciated



Rating – Give ample warning if you write an R rated part please.



Disclaimer – Willow and Tara and any other character that appeared in the syndicated television show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is property of Joss and Mutant Enemy.



Summary – Kittens choose different routes to take the story once they get a go at posting. So basically anything could, would & should happen throughout





Part 18 – A Matter of Protocol



Riley stumbled forwards as he was yanked by a wire cord that had been wrapped tightly around his wrists. Faith was walking ahead of him, grasping the makeshift restraints tightly in one hand. He had only just recovered from the blow Buffy had landed on his ribcage and was glad he was able to breath properly again. Though, that was the only positive thing he could think about in this situation. He was being held captive by two Slayers and was being led like cattle to an unknown location. He just hoped security would realise something was wrong and find him. He doubted a rescue team would be able to defeat the two girls but it might give him the distraction he needed to break free.



“How ya doin’ back there, Riley?” Faith grinned over her shoulder at him and he merely scowled back in response. He wouldn’t give her the satisfaction of showing how hopeless he felt.



As they headed down multiple corridors, Riley noticed they were headed towards the most heavily restricted sector of the underground base. He realised where they must be heading. They must be trying to free that witch, he mused. They came to a stop in front of a pair of large, sturdy metal doors. They were sealed tightly and not even a Slayer would be able to pry them open. Beside the doors was a small device that Riley knew was a retinal scanner. Only a handful of people could get past this point. Unfortunately, he was one of them.



“Come on, military man, flash your baby blues at the damn machine.” Faith ordered, motioning towards the scanner with her free hand.



Riley shook his head. “There’s no way I’m going to help you.”



Faith’s dark eyes flashed dangerously and she stepped towards him. Her hand whipped up and her fingers closed around his throat, choking the air from him. “There’s two ways you can do this. Either you do it voluntarily, or I’m just gonna have to squeeze until one of them eyeballs pops outta your head like a champagne cork.” She tightened her grip to emphasise the point and he quickly nodded.



Once the Slayer had released her hold, Riley moved forwards and aligned his eyes with the scanner. After several beeps, a muted hissing could be heard and the doors slid open. Riley felt himself being pulled through them with such a force that he found himself on the floor. The doors closed behind the trio and he looked up at his captors.



Faith looked over at Buffy and she nodded towards the dark Slayer. Riley didn’t understand the silent conversation they were having but he guessed whatever they had agreed upon wouldn’t be in his favour. Faith looked down at him and smiled sweetly. “Night, night soldier boy.” With that, she brought her fist down hard against his cheek. He felt the sharp pain flare out across his skull and then the darkness seeped in across his vision.



“You bi…” He slumped to the floor without finishing the final words of his conscious state.



*



Avoiding the death glare she was receiving from Mr. Maclay, Willow skimmed through the magic book she had previously put down by her side. She had decided it would be best if she could find a useful spell to help in the rescue of Tara’s mother. Though her knowledge had greatly increased recently, it never did any harm to learn more spells. She stole a glance at Tara, who was now comforting her younger brother on the bed. He was snuggled under her arm whilst she stroked his short blonde hair. Willow smiled at the sibling affection and she wondered what it would be like if she hadn’t been an only child. She then realised all of her friends didn’t have brothers or sisters and wondered if that was a side effect of being destined to be part of the Scooby Gang. That couldn’t be right, Tara was the newest member and she had siblings. Maybe it was a part of being born on the Hellmouth, or perhaps it was merely coincidence.



She chastised herself for allowing her attention to wander and continued scanning the book in her lap. There wasn’t many helpful spells in it. Mainly low level magics that consisted of making plants grow faster or simple levitation. Maybe those commando guys are allergic to flowers. She pondered. Yeah right, I’ll just conjure up an army of flowers and grass and give them a big dose of hay fever. She rolled her eyes at her own thoughts.



“What’s up?” Tara asked quietly.



Willow looked up, merely shrugging. “This book isn’t a lot of help.”



“You think you can get that evil hag back by using the devil’s ways.” Mr. Maclay spat.



Willow turned to him and narrowed her eyes. Instead of retorting, she looked back at Tara. “You know, I don’t think we’re going to need anything new, not if the whole Scooby Gang’s there. We can defeat anything together.”



Her statement made the blonde girl smile and Willow watched as she hugged her brother tighter.



“You’ll just get you and your friends killed.” Tara’s father taunted.



Willow ignored him and continued to give Tara a reassuring look. The middle-aged man’s remarks might not have been fazing her but she could tell they were affecting her girlfriend. Charlie also seemed to be feeling uncomfortable under his father’s intense glare.



“So, all we have to do is wait for the gang to show up and then we go kick Initiative butt, okay?” Willow smiled, forcing herself to sound cheery.



A small smile flickered across Tara’s face and she nodded but Mr. Maclay’s voice cut into the moment. “They tortured your bitch of a mother, you know that right? And they’ll do the same to you.” He laughed. “I hope they—“



“Shut. Up!” Came the chorus of shouts from the three other inhabitants of the room.



The spindly man looked at them all in shock. His children had never spoken back to him. Now they were glaring at him and it was all that redhead’s fault. She had corrupted Tara at first and now Charlie. She would pay first by his own hand. Just as soon as he got out of his restraints.



The phone rang out in a shrill tone, causing everyone in the room to jump. They all seemed to merely stare at it for a moment, no one moving to answer it. Eventually, Willow rose to her feet and crossed the room. She picked up the receiver and greeted whoever was on the other end of the phone.



Giles’ voice came across with his usual clear and crisp tone. There was also a hint of urgency in it. “Willow, I haven’t been able to get a hold of Buffy. Xander says he doesn’t know where she is either.”



Willow screwed up her face in confusion. They had all left the compound together and they had left Buffy with Faith. Her mind whirled at the possible outcomes of that situation. Although she didn’t trust Faith, the dark Slayer had helped them and she didn’t think she could defeat Buffy in a fair fight. Then again, Faith had never been known for fighting fair. Faith had known a lot about the Initiative but the pair wouldn’t have been gung-ho enough to go in alone. Would they? Who am I kidding, they’re a pair of pride fuelled Slayers!



“Oh crap.” Willow muttered.



“What?” Came Giles’ alarmed reply. “What’s wrong?”



“She must have gone into that commando base again.” Willow informed him. “We’ve gotta help her.”



There was a pause on the other end of the line and Willow was sure the Englishman was cleaning his glasses. “No, we should wait for Buffy to contact us. It is entirely possible she didn’t go and going after her would be foolish.”



Willow shook her head, forgetting that Giles wouldn’t be able to see the gesture. “No way, Giles. We have to help her. I’m not waiting around while Buffy’s in danger. We can’t do this ‘by the book’. I know Buffy, and I know where she’ll be.” With that, she slammed down the phone and rushed around the room, collecting her jacket and a few spell ingredients.



“What’s going on?” Tara asked, rising to her feet.



Willow stopped and looked at her girlfriend. “They must have gone back into the Initiative, Tara. We have to go after them.” She quickly put on her jacket and headed for the door. “Faith must have known where they’re keeping your mother.”



“Uh, Will.” Tara’s words once again halted the redhead.



She looked around to see the blonde girl motioning towards the bound man on the floor. “Oh.” Willow’s mind raced for a solution to the situation. “I’ll cast a sleeping spell on him.” She uttered a few words in Latin and the middle-aged man was soon slumped against the wall in a dreamless state. Willow’s eyes then locked with Charlie’s.



“I’ll be fine here. As long as he’s asleep.” The young man turned to stare at his father. “Someone should stay with him.”



Willow marvelled at how Charlie could still care about his father after all the harm the man had done. “He won’t wake up for at least six hours. We’ll be back by then.” She hoped.



Tara placed a quick kiss on her brother’s forehead and smiled reassuringly at him. “I’ll be back soon.”



“Be careful, sis.” He looked up at her with a mixture of fear and adoration.



Tara nodded and followed Willow out of the room. They walked down the corridor in silence, each feeling anxious for what was to come. Breaking into the Initiative was hard enough when they had been with the two Slayers. Now that they were on their own, it was going to be near impossible. Willow feared for Tara’s safety and she would have preferred her girl to be tucked safely away. But she knew that the blonde girl would have refused. After all, they were going to save her mother, she had a right to be there.



Tara slipped a hand into Willow’s and the redhead could feel the moisture that had collected there. She slowed to a stop and Tara looked at her expectantly. “You scared, baby?”



Tara nodded. “A-Aren’t you?”



Willow nodded also and moved to embrace the blonde. “But I don’t feel it so much when I’m with you.”



Tara smiled and hugged the redhead tighter. “Me too.” She audibly took in a shaky breath. “Do you think we’ll be able to do this?”



Willow pulled away slightly and looked up into nervous blue eyes. “We can do anything together.” With that, she leaned forwards and pressed her lips against the full ones of her girlfriend’s. The kiss was short but conveyed all the tenderness and safety they felt with one another.



“Together.” Tara sighed.





To Be Continued…

Tara: I got so lost
Willow: I found you... I will always find you

[XWickedXWiccan]

Aww crap my turn now huh?? Damn I'll try to update as soon as I can. Love the update though. I think I might do something nasty to bad Mr. MaClay hehe.



-Trinity-

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[Ginner WTluv]

Woohoo, update!!!! And a bloody good one too! I love this fic!! Loved your update Centauri.



~ Jen

Edited by: Ginner WTluv at: 10/4/02 2:25:37 pm

[XWickedXWiccan]

I said I was gonna update as soon as I can and I wasn't kidding. If it is to short I'm sorry but my muse kinda left with out telling me and I ran out of things to say.Plus I don't like being in the spot light. Hope you like it cause I now have to get back to my other story (Return to the Past) and pray my muse comes back.

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Title – The One Where Everyone Has A Go



Author – Everyone



E-mail – nathspazz@yahoo.com.au or tazz72@yahoo.com if you want to participate or just give feedback. Or, centauri2002@environment21.fsnet.co.uk if you want to leave feedback on this part.



Feedback – For all the aspiring writers I’m sure it would be appreciated



Rating – Give ample warning if you write an R rated part please.



Disclaimer – Willow and Tara and any other character that appeared in the syndicated television show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is property of Joss and Mutant Enemy.



Summary – Kittens choose different routes to take the story once they get a go at posting. So basically anything could, would & should happen throughout

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Chapter 19



Faith and Buffy left Riley on the cold floor as they searched for Tara's mother. They both stumbled into a what looked like a medical room except the dead corpse on the table. Half of it's body was removed along with a head.



"Ok can I say ewwwww." Buffy said making a face.



Faith thought, "B you fight ugly ass demons on a regular basis and this freaks you out??" Faith asked outloud.



"Well yeah I mean did you actually cut demons to pieces?" Buffy asked sacasticlly. Buffy caught Faith's face and frowned. "Do I even want to know?"



"It's not like that! It is just that these guys experitment on demons to see what makes them tick, and what kills them, and...how to control them." Faith explained and shrugged.



"After this you have to fill me in on what you did since you woke up. No gory details though." Buffy said and scrunched her face up in disgust.



Faith laughed, "Damn B you're so damn cute." Faith said then froze



"What did you...." "B!! I think that's blondie's mom." Faith interupted and pointed at a cell which contained a elder blonde covered with cuts and bruises.



"Oh god how can they do that?" Buffy asked in disbelief.



"Because they see things only in black and white. You're either good or bad. And basically they think supernatural bad and humans good, get my drift?" Faith said.



"Yeah, I do. Come on lets get her out of here." Buffy said walking closer to the white cell.



"Move real quick." Faith commanded and took out a pocket knife. Faith ripped out the metal cover of the lock and cut a few wires. The cell opened and the blonde in the corner looked up then huddled closer to the corners shivering.



"You've been busy." Buffy commented then entered the cell. "Hey don't be scared we are here to bust you out." Buffy said softly, "Tara will be happy to see you." Buffy added when the blonde didn't look up.



Both of the slayers can see that the blonde was thinking the way her forehead was scrunched up. The blonde's eyes widen in realization but she spoke the last words neither of the slayers expected. "NO!" the blonde tried to rush past them but Faith grabbed her in just in time.



"What do you mean no??" Faith asked confused as she still gripped the struggling blonde.



"I'm not the one you seek. I'm wrong. I'm weak. I'm worthless. Tara would be so sad seeing me like this. You got the wrong person." the blonde mumbled.



Both of the slayers looked at each other then Faith shrugged. The blonde in the brunnette's arms blacked out before red lights and blaring sirens filled the room.



"Alert!! Code RED!! Intruders have entered the building." a voice said over the loud speaker.



"Uh oh did we trip a alarm or something?" Buffy asked.



"Search for two females and two males. A redhead and a blonde female teenagers and a brunette male also a teenager and a brittish male in his early forties (Is that right??)." the voice added.



"Shit, Red must have came here." Faith said as she lifted the blonde, "Come on we gotta find them before they get found." Faith said and ran with the blonde over her shoulder.



Buffy followed close behind. After barely being discovered by soliders and doctors four times they found the rest of the four being surrounded by six soliders with guns pointed at their head. Faith looked at Buffy as she laid the blonde on the ground. Buffy stared back silently communicating. Buffy nodded and mentally couted to three. both slayers jumped on two soliders back while Xander and Giles took the other two surprised soliders.



After all six soliders were knocked out they all faced each other. "We so don't need this come on we gotta go before more soliders find us." Faith said and went back to the blonde picking her up then running torwards the secret exit. After a couple of minutes of twist and turns they finally made it out and headed torwards Tara's and Willow's dorm. When through the door and slamming the dore closed they all stop to gasp for breath.



"Well I think that was better than a brisk jog every morning." Giles commented.



"You jog in the morning?" Buffy asked.



Faith laid the blonde onto the bed and turned to Charlie. "Who are you?" Faith asked bluntly.



"That is my brother Charlie, Charlie this is.....what happened to dad?" Tara asked confused seeing a red mark on her father's face.



"Well the spell Willow cast didn't exactly last 6 hours. He woke up earlier and threatened me and started to mouth of about Willow so I kinda knocked him out." Charlie answered sheepishly and blushed.



"Way to go Chuck!" Faith said and watch everybody look at her funny.



"Chuck?" Buffy asked, "That only reminds me of Child's Play."



"You defended me when you didn't have to?" Willow asked smiling.



"Well yeah cause you're my sister's girlfriend and I think you're kinda cool." Charlie

explained.



Xander chuckled under his breath, Faith rolled her eyes, Buffy made a "awww that is so cute." comment, while Giles cleaned his glasses.



"Hey happily gay now!!" Willow said when she turned to everyone.



"Ah yes very well, I am wondering who the woman on the bed is?" Giles asked and everyone turned to the sleeping blonde.



"Aunt Lilith??" both the MaClay siblings asked in a unison in a tone of disbelief.



"What is up with you in nicknames?" Xander asked out of no where.

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[MissQuirky]

Caz - Wonderful update! I Loved the W/T part at the end w/ lil the togetherness speech, very sweet!



Trinity - Also wonderful!! Glad u got em all to the same place! "Chuck?" Buffy asked, "That only reminds me of Child's Play." -- That movie, can i just say FREAKY!!



Can't wait 4 more!!

~Ashley~

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[spazz07]

Great update Caz, some great stuff and nice tender moments between our girls.



Excellent Trinity, loved the little twist with it being their Aunt and not their mum, good to see Charlie looing out for Willow and standing up for himself.



Great updates and as always looking forward to the next person.



Cheers

Nath

Isn't it funny how you feel your most tired five minutes before you have to get up.

[pikescoob]

this is such a cool idea and the story is working out really well lotsa action...of the dangerous and of the smoochy kind tara's whole family is getting into the mix...i totally wasn't expecting the aunt but it's a cool twist. can't wait for this to continue



--Michelle

[frau rosenclay]

Xwickedxwiccan, you skipped over my turn to update, its alright I guess, I'll see what happens. If whoever updates after you hasn't yet, I'll have a go, if not, then I'll wait until next time. Thanks.

[tiredsoul]

Frau, I'm after XWiccan but I also noticed you were skipped. Go ahead and I'll follow you.



-celia

[frau rosenclay]

Thank you!!!!!!!



I'll have the update up Sunday.

Edited by: frau rosenclay at: 10/5/02 12:48:05 pm

[Tara22]

I loved it!!! (I feel so repetative, cause I say that alot, but I mean it!!) It was so good



you guys are just so good!

Tara: Every time I... even when I'm at my worst, you
always make me feel special. How
do you do that?





Willow: Magic

Edited by: Tara22 at: 10/5/02 12:07:35 am

[Centauri2002]

Nice update, I liked the twist with Tara's aunt. But where the heck is her mother?? Heh, I guess that's up for the next few writers to decide. I'm glad I don't have to figure that out.



Thanks to all those who left feedback on my part.



I'm looking forward to the next part as always.



Caz

Tara: I got so lost
Willow: I found you... I will always find you

[Urn of Osiris]

Quote:

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Either you do it voluntarily, or I’m just gonna have to squeeze until one of them eyeballs pops outta your head like a champagne cork.”

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Damn I wanted # 2. Nice job Caz



Aunt Lillith??? OK didn't see that coming. Great twist Trinity.

Urn of Osiris
_________________**

"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses."
— George Washington Carver "Bite me Harris." Anya Beneath you
Voice your opinion about Tara http://www.petitiononline.com/Tara/petition.html

[XWickedXWiccan]

Wow, thanks!! I didn't think it was that good. I just think that that it is better if things are unpredictable, right?? Anyways sorry if I skipped you Frau but I remember someone posting saying I'm after Caz.



-Trinity-

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[ally02]

Ahhh how did I manage to miss so much?? There was the awww of Willow and Tara declaring their love then the waaa of Mr.MacLay...then back to awww and then waaa and now its just waaaa with a capital W. Okay in my head, that made sense...I guess that explains is Well cant wait to read more...great job on this chap XWickedXWiccan!



Aly xxxx

You all didnt happen to do a bunch of drugs did ya?

[XWickedXWiccan]

huh?? I think you lost me after Willow and Tara but I partially get what you mean....... I think. Geez you made me confused in my own head.



-Trinity-

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[barnabasvamp]

Caz;



Way to go , especially since you had just gotten home!



I'm so glad Riley is finally getting his due, and Buffy and Faith working together...So many possible visuals



Go Trinity...I always love your stuff, and I know this will be just as good! Waiting....



BV

"In front of total strangers won't you kiss me, Flowers for no reason but you miss me - OOH, I wanna be in love"

Melissa Etheridge-Skin

[mollyig]

Chapter 18



Either you do it voluntarily, or I’m just gonna have to squeeze until one of them eyeballs pops outta your head like a champagne cork You gotta love Faith's power of persuasion!



Love Willow's assurance to Tara - We can do anything together



Chapter 19



Aunt Lilith? Okay, didn't expect that. Nice twist.

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

[ZvXLurkerXvZ]

Hello, I read this fic and i think it's great. Can't wait for next update.



~Krystal~



Edit to ask what is taking so long for update?

Edited by: DrG at: 10/8/02 10:09:12 am

[SlayerTazz]

ok, just got caught up - awesome updates Caz & XWickedXWiccan - I can't wait to see where Frau & everyone else take it.



Celia how sweet you allowed Frau her turn...hee hee. Very cool!



I can't wait to read what is to come...

~Branny

In my world there are people in chains, and we can ride them like ponies. ~ VampWillow in Dopplegangland

Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love...the clarity of hatred...and the ecstasy of grief.

[frau rosenclay]

Dear kittens,



I am sorry this has been taking me forever. I had a major upset this weekend, someone I was close to is dead, and I haven't done anything much the over this weekend.



I have to go back to work tomarrow, my 3 days are up. But I have thursday and friday free, and with all the creative emotions flowing in my body, the story update will come fast and furious at the end of this business week, maybe a dash sooner than later. Thanks-frau

[barnabasvamp]

Sorry for all the RL issues draggin you down.

Take your time, we can wait a bit.

BV

"In front of total strangers won't you kiss me, Flowers for no reason but you miss me - OOH, I wanna be in love"

Melissa Etheridge-Skin

[Centauri2002]

I'm sorry to hear that, frau. Take all the time in the world, we totally understand. I hope you're doing okay. My thoughts are with you.



Caz

Tara: I got so lost
Willow: I found you... I will always find you

[Ange]

Yeah, Frau, we can wait. Take your time.

We love this story, so we'll always be here for it.



Ange.

----------------------------------- "Things are not always what they seem to be...." Shakespeare Videos and Caps of episodes here. ("Same time, same place" available)

[XWickedXWiccan]

Hey Frau sorry about your lost. There is no pressure cause there are other fics to keep us busy. Take your time.



-Trinity-

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Passion is the source of our finest moments. The joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstacy of grief. It hurts sometimes more than we can bare. If we can live without passion maybe we'd know some peace. But we'd be hollow, empty rooms, shuttered, and dank, With out passion we'd truly be dead. ANGEL in "Passion"

[MissQuirky]

Awww Frau, sorry to hear about your loss... we can wait as long as u need us too. We're in no hurry.



~Ashley~

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[pikescoob]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss frau...my thoughts are with you and I hope you're doing okay.



--Michelle

[funkyasian]

just read through all of this - and it's amazing...just want to give my praises...would sing it, but my throat is killing me...



frau, i'm sorry to hear of your loss and my condolences. we'll all wait as long as it takes...



steph

Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul. ~ Oscar Wilde

[Tara22]

I'm so sorry to hear about your losses Frau... my condolences

I can wait as long as it takes

Tara: Every time I... even when I'm at my worst, you
always make me feel special. How
do you do that?





Willow: Magic