Fic: The Shadowy Bridge

[Aria]

Kerrison, what else can I say but wonderful, brilliant, fun. I could go on but I won't cause that would mean cramped fingers, and that is the last thing I need at the moment. I needed a break from the angst and this certinally provided it. Well also a break from writing as well. I do hope that after a little miniscule break that we will see more from you. We better or I might hunt you down...lol. Naaaa, I am too much of a whimp. Thanks!!

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Piffle

[Kerrison]

Title: The Shadowy Bridge
Rating: PG13-ish, it seems. This is as close to smut as its going to get.
Summary: Set six years in the future. Our girls find their way back to each other...sort of. Kind of. Jessie, is that a good summary?
Thanks: This is my first and last Buffy fic. I wrote this story personal reasons and now that the tale has been told, I'm quite happy. No need to write more.
Many thanks to the awesome Jess. All bow to Jess. She is wonderous.
Notes: Feedback would be very welcome. I'd honestly like to know your opinions-- positive and/or negative. All thoughts are good.
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Dawn moved around the barn, leading Sunny out of his stall. “You sure you don’t mind if I ride him, Tara?” She asked, tugging gloves over her hands.

“Not at all,” Tara replied, smirking as her horse lovingly nuzzled Dawn’s shoulder. She watched out of the corner of her eye as Willow comfortably petted the chestnut gelding. “Enjoy your ride!” She turned to her lover, watching the once afraid woman plant horse kisses on the reddish-brown nose.

“You seemed to have gotten over your fear pretty quickly,” Tara commented from Willow’s side.

“He doesn’t like arm,” Willow replied, putting her arm in front of the horse’s nose. The animal merely licked it, happily. “See? I think he’s on a strictly arm-free diet.”

Tara chuckled, petting the large gelding. “He’s a good horse, Willow. He’d be perfect for a beginner and even kinda grow with the rider.”

Willow nodded. “He’s sweet, but fun,” she replied. “When he was in the field earlier, he was running and kicking and playing with Sunny. They get along well.”

The blonde nodded, a twinkle in her eye. “They do,” she reached into her back pocket, pulling out a folded piece of paper. “Which is definitely a good thing,” she said softly, handing the papers to Willow a bit tentatively.

“What’s this?”

“Its ownership papers,” Tara said.

“Own…what?”

Tara shrugged. “I thought it might be nice if we both had a horse,” she offered. “That way Sunny doesn’t get too tired and once you get really good at riding, you and I can go race on the beach near your house.”

Willow turned away from the horse, looking at Tara. “That…wow. You didn’t have to do that, Tare.”

“I know. But I wanted to. After all, you’re building me a new computer. We can just call it payment.”

The redhead leaned up and captured the blonde’s lips with her own. “Thank you,” she said.

Willow looked down at the papers in her hand, unfolding them once. She frowned, skimming the words. “Tara?”

“Hmm?”

“Didn’t they used to use horses to make glue?” Willow asked, making sure she understood the papers.

“For a while, yeah. Why?”

“His registered name is Elmer’s Glue.”

Tara snickered. “That’s horrible!”

As an idea hit her, Willow smiled. “I know; we’ll just call him Mr. Horsie Fantastico.” A soft nicker echoed her words, as her horse seemed to happily reply to the name.

Tara smiled, standing behind Willow as she petted her horse gently. She rested her head on her lover’s shoulder and wrapped her arms around her from behind.

Their life together was just beginning.

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I want to take this opportunity to thank the accademy...wait. Sorry. Wrong speech.
I want to thank Jess. If it wasn't for her, this story would still be a mere idea. She is wonderful. She's is fantastic. She is, unfortunately, very taken.

You kittens are awesome. Thanks for reading this little story of mine. I've enjoyed it.
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"Life is eternal. It has no beginning and no end. The loving friends we meet on our journey return to us time after time. We never die because we were never really born."

[Kalita]

Yay! Great ending for a great story. Very intriguing premise that you just ran with so well.

One thing's for sure - I'll never look at a UPS driver the same way again.

Thanks again!

Kal

[The Rose]

AWWWWWWWW!!!!!!

Sweet ending.

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Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.

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

Tara: Nobody messes with my girl!

[willow420]

This is a great ending to a great story. It was weird but great to see where everyone might be in a few years. Wonderful work.

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A.K.A. Liz

"Did you try looking in the sofa in hell?" Willow in Dopplegangland.

Ya know there is more then one use for jello.
-Liz

[Pixie]

Kerry, thanks for the lovely journey. It was a treat to follow Willow and Tara through this reunion. I hope that this will not end up being your last fic, but if so, thanks for sharing it with us. If there's anything I can do to convince you to do another, let me know! Kudos to Jess!

[Charlie]

Kerry, I've loved this entire story! Have followed from beginning to end, and waited impatiently for each new update. Praise to Jess also... THANK YOU!!!!

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‘When she lowers her eyes she seems to hold all the beauty in the world between her eyelids; when she raises them I see only myself in her gaze.’
- Natalie Clifford Barney

[Quill]

Though it saddens me to see it come to an end, this has been a wonderful story. I truly hope that it is not the last we see from you, but if it is, you couldn't have ended on a better note. Thank you for bringing us on this beautiful journey of growth and discovery.

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"My faith in love is like blood...I spill it freely."

[Sheila]

Loved this story! Thank you!!!! :-)

[Bobo's Mom]

Kerry,

Thank you again for sharing this with us. I enjoyed taking the ride.

BM

[Kittie17]

awww i looooveed the story!!!!
Good ending
Thank you so much for sharing it with us

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Todo lo que necesitamos es sentido comun y eso no puede ser enseñado

[nika]

I'm joining the phsyco 'awww' squad by saying 'awww'what a great ending thank you for a great story kerry.

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"Eat lot's of applesauce, preferably fed to you by attractive young lesbians." Amber Benson

[CaptMurdock]

Terrific ending! I've really enjoyed your story all the way through.

For a second there, I thought you were going to name the horse "Frau Blucher"!

(Insert sound effect of horses whinnying and thunder)

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"Good God, that's a lot of shake!"

[JB]

Just a quick note :-

I havent posted at all during this fic, but I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The ending finished everything off wonderfully.

Hope you decide to write another one soon.

JB

[scylla]

This has really been terrific! But now it's over. Ah well! We must go on. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful story. Hopefully you'll have another sometime!

[LeatherQueen]

That was an awesome story! And what a great ending. Thank you so much for a wonderful ride.

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"Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind." -Glory

[AutumnT]

I'm sorry to see this one end. It was a lovely and engaging time. Thank you.

Autumn

[Jessie]

Ker, do I have to threaten you to start another story? I know, I know, you don't wanna ruin the experience you had writing this story ... well, phooey!

I'm here. I'll drag another story outta you if it kills me. (Don't let it kill me, I haven't finished my story yet!!)

So, what's next!?

Your lil ole beta J

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"And how long have you known your girlfriend's Tinkerbell?"

[Kerrison]

Nope.
Sorry. I'm done.
I do have an idea. A bad one. That someone ELSE can write, though.