by Warduke » Thu Jun 14, 2001 2:28 pm
by Catwoman » Thu Jun 14, 2001 9:03 pm
! I. Owe. Them. Pain!!And great work by the way 
by Lonewolf » Thu Jun 14, 2001 11:32 pm
Lonewolf
by AngelusUK » Sat Jun 16, 2001 2:43 am
I hope to post part four later today, it is nearly finshed just a little tidying up to do. Beware it is a very long segment please forgive me if i go on a bit but I have a lot to cover.
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
by xita » Sat Jun 16, 2001 9:50 am
Willow: I will always find you
by AngelusUK » Sat Jun 16, 2001 10:36 am
Episode Four. Escape
By Angelus
Plot: Willow tries to find her lover, Tara plots her escape.
Feedback. Yes please I welcome any comments.
Distribution; Feel free to distribute but retain credit and disclaimers.
Rating, R Swearing and a little sex
Spoilers- All up to the, The Gift
Disclaimers: Willow/Tara and all the cast of Buffy are the property of Joss Whedon/ Mutant Enemy and Fox/ I make no money from writing this I just love writing about their creations.
Notes: This story is part four of a series I am writing. I don’t mind admitting I have a Willow and Tara addiction.
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"Tara, oh god no." Willow said, her eyes filled with tears. "I will find you, I have to find you."
Willow gathered herself together and set off in the direction that she knew Donny and Beth had left. They could not have gone far, they had no car so they had to be nearby. She closed her eyes and focused her mind on her lover. She knew that they had to have got a taxi into the town centre.
'Where are you?' She thought.
Willow stayed that way for a few moments and then her eyes snapped open. She could see Tara in her mind; she was in a hotel room. If I can stay focused on her then I will find her, with that she hailed a taxi.
“Where to miss?” He asked
“Where are most of the hotels?” She asked.
“In the West End of the town love.” He said.
“Quickly, take me there.”
With that the taxi left the station behind and headed in the direction of the town, Willow thought to herself. ‘Hurry up Goddammit, my girlfriend is in danger and I have to find her.’ She thought. Wiping a tear from her face, she prayed to Thespia that Tara was okay.
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Tara awoke in the hotel bedroom; she had one hell of a headache her eyes hurting from the bright lights in the hotel room. Blinking her eyes a few times they gradually adjusted to the glare in the room. She slowly recognised her brother and cousin staring at her.
Donny regarded her with contempt, fixing her with an evil glare, hatred barely contained within his face. Her cousin did not seem quite so harsh but she could tell that there was no love in her eyes. Donny faced his sister and spoke.
"Well sis, where's you girlfriend now huh." Donny Smirked. "She will never see you again. I'm taking you home where you belong."
"He's right Tara, you belong at home with us, not practising magic that witch." Beth added.
Beth looked at Tara and spoke again. "Sorry for the rope, but I don't want you getting away from us." She tried to smile at her but Tara looked away.
"Nothing to say sis." Donny said "Don't you have anything to say to your brother."
Tara turned her head away from him; she did not want to look at his face. She quietly lay there and turned her thoughts to Willow.
'Oh Willow where are you?' Tara concentrated and tried to focus on her lover, maybe she could reach her mind and let her know were she was.
Donny reached out and slapped his sister hard around the face; she visibly recoiled from the impact. Tears welling up she tried hard to suppress them, Tara noticed Beth flinched at the slap
He shouted "I owe you that for last year."
"Donny, was that really necessary." Beth said a touch of concern in her voice.
"Yes, she turned us away last year, so damn right she deserved that." He replied angrily.
Tara fighting back the tears closed her eyes and reached out again with her mind.
'Willow, help me’ She called.
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It did not take long for the Taxi to reach the town, she was dropped off in the middle of the place the cab driver had said where the most of the hotels where. Willow looked around and shook her head; she spotted a hotel over the road and started to run towards it. She suddenly paused as she felt a pain hit her across her cheek.
"Ow! What the fricking hell was that." She said looking around to see what had caused the pain. Willow couldn’t see anything and nobody had been close enough to hit her. She suddenly felt dizzy as she heard a voice in her head.
'Willow, help me’ The voice called.
"Tara, oh god, where are you." Willow called. She looked around but could only see passers-by and they ignored her. She closed her eyes and concentrated on the voice she had heard.
'Willow I'm here' called the voice, Willow knew it was Tara calling out to her. Willow opened her eyes and whispered.
"Goddess of light, show me the way to my hearts one true love." She spoke. "Lead me to her by your guiding light."
Willow opened her eyes and looked around; a dark mist seemed to cover much of the town, as she continued to move her head one street appeared to glow. Willow smiled to herself only she could she the mist and the glowing street, the magic had altered her perception so that she could see her way to Tara.
"Bingo." She said. "Tara hold on sweetie, I'm coming."
With that Willow set off in the direction of the glowing street, praying that she would find Tara quickly.
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Tara sat up on the bed, she faced Beth, Donny had left them a few moments ago to get them something to eat. She hoped he would be a while, Tara had felt a little rage burn inside of her after Donny had struck her, but she managed to surpress it.
Tara spoke, "Why? Beth why go through all this to get to me?"
"Because we are your family Tara, not those freaks in Sunnydale. You're family needs you back at the house." She said. "Your father and brother can’t be expected to look after everything by themselves, you belong to us."
"Dad lied to me Beth, he said I was a demon when I wasn't. You aren’t my family anymore, I have a new family now." Tara said thinking of Willow and the gang.
"Bullshit!" Beth exclaimed. "You call that a family,"
"They’re my real family now and at least they love me for who I am." Tara said. "I am happy there and I am in love. Which is more than I can say for you.” She added.
Beth said nothing Tara’s comments had hurt her, she herself had never really known love although she had a few boyfriends in the past it was nothing that could be called love. For that she was jealous of her cousin, Tara at least knew what true love was, she didn’t.
Both girls where startled as the door opened, Donny had returned with something to eat from the fast food restaurant. He handed the package to Beth.
"Get something to eat, we have a long trip ahead." He said. "I'll contact dad soon and he can get out here and pick us up."
Beth reached into the bag and took out a burger and unwrapped it, she reached her arm out to Tara and offered a bite to her. Tara turned away ignoring her, Donny immediately became angry.
"Eat it!" He shouted.
Tara shook her head; she lowered her head not wanting to see his face.
"Tara, eat this or I will beat you!" He said his voice showing his anger.
"No." Tara said simply she knew what his next action would be and she braced herself. Her mind opened up, a spell forming in her thoughts, she was suddenly interrupted as a sensed her brother over her. Donny pulled his hand back in preparation to hit his sister, Tara's head snapped up and she glared at him and spoke.
"Bind my will, and turn thy anger against thyself." She said.
Donny's hand suddenly moved away from Tara's face and he missed her, his hand carried on round and he struck himself hard across the face. He was taken aback by this, he had forgotten that his sister was a witch. He raised his hand again poised to strike her.
Tara closed her eyes and whispered the words again; she smiled as Donny's hand once again struck him hard. This time he fell to the floor stunned by the impact. He lay there groggy, unable to move. Beth reached for another hypo that lay on the desk beside her.
Tara turned to her and despite her hands being tied, she motioned with her hand and the needle flew at Beth, lodging in her neck. Beth collapsed unconscious in an instant, Tara made her move she concentrated on the ropes, which held her and after a few seconds they fell away. Tara stood up, still a little headachy from being injected earlier. Stepping over her unconscious cousin and the dazed form of her brother, she ran out of the room and made her way quickly out of the hotel.
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Willow, ran down the street still following the glowing path before her, she reached out with her mind and called to her lover.
'Tara, give me a clue I can sense that you’re nearby, please give me a sign.' She pleaded; she hoped and prayed again to Thespia that Tara was safe. Willow could not bear to think of a life without her lover, she was everything in the world to her. Now Buffy was gone, Willow had a huge hole in her life. Although Tara was already a huge part of her life, she needed her even more now.
"I love you Tara." She said aloud.
She reached a junction in the street, looking around she could see the way that she hoped would lead her to Tara. As before, Willow paused when she felt a slight wave of dizziness hit her.
'Willow, I have got away from them, please help me to find you’ She heard her lover say in her head.
'Tara, I'm at the corner of the Western End Street. There is a tall mirrored building in front of me.' She said in her mind, hoping Tara could hear her thoughts.
'I see it, stay there I will find you.' Came the reply.
With that Willow allowed herself smile, Tara was safe and she was coming to find her. Her eyes closed and she keep her mind focused on her love, Willow could feel her girlfriend's presence, she was closer now.
"Tara!" She shouted as loud as she could, "Tara!" Willow grew more agitated as the seconds ticked by, but still she could not see her lover.
"Willow!" Called a voice the redhead knew all to well.
Willow turned in the direction of the voice to she a blonde girl running towards her, she heart skipped a beat as she saw her girlfriend. She ran towards her tears streaming from her eyes.
"Tara, oh goddess, Tara." She said.
Tara reached her lover and they embraced, although it had only been a few hours since they had last been in each others arms, it had felt like an eternity. Willow covered her lover’s face in kisses; she could hardly contain her happiness knowing that Tara was safe. Tara cried with joy, her love was here and they reunited once more. Nothing could break that link to each other, Willow vowed that they would never be apart from each other again.
"Oh Willow, I am so glad to see you. I knew you were coming for me I could sense you nearby." Tara said, tears still streaming from her face.
"Tara, I promised I would never lose you, I can always find you my love no matter where you are." Willow said her heart singing with joy. "I love you so much Tara."
"I love you too Willow. I will always love you." Tara said her voice still filled with emotion, she was back with her girlfriend at last. They stayed like that for several minutes afraid to let go of each other. Willow gently broke the loving embrace.
"Were are they?" Willow asked
"I-I left them in the hotel, I think Beth is still unconscious, although Donny will be coming after me." Tara said.
"I think we should get out of here, before he finds us." Willow said looking around.
"No." Tara said calmly. "They need to be shown a lesson."
"Magic." Willow inquired.
"A little, but not to hurt them.." Tara said. "They hurt me Willow, but I couldn't take revenge." She added.
Willow, thought to herself 'I did once' she mused remembering the time she went after Glory. She shuddered at the use of that dark magic; she had hurt Glory in revenge for her mind suck on Tara. 'Never again' she thought. 'I never want to dabble in that again.'
"I know." She nodded "Okay what shall we do?" Willow asked.
"I have an idea." The Blonde smiled.
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Donny had managed to get up, his face still hurt from the impact of his own hand. He looked at his cousin lying on the floor a needle still lodged in her neck; he turned to the bed and saw the empty ropes.
"Shit, she escaped." He said. "I had better find her, before she runs to that witch girlfriend of hers."
He knelt down to his unconscious cousin; she would be out for a little while longer. He stood up again and turned towards the door, he walked towards the open door way. He walked into an invisible wall banging his nose against the unseen barricade.
"What the hell is this." He said surprised.
His eyes widened as he realised it must be his sister using and she must be out for a little revenge. He knew she was a witch but he didn't know how powerful she was. He began to panic; if she could throw up a barrier against him there was no telling what else she could do.
Suddenly the lights turned off and back on again, he tried to break through the door again but he failed, the invisible wall was still up.
"Damn witch." He said, his voice now tinged with fear. He looked again at his cousin, bending down to her, her shook her trying to wake her up.
"For god's sake Beth wake up, we have to get out of here. That damn sister of mine is really pissed off." He shouted at her.
"You're damn right, I'm pissed off." Came a voice from beyond the barrier. Donny turned to the door and there stood his sister her eyes white, he began to tremble with fear. Tara pointed at him and said.
"I owe you, embarrassment." She made a slight motion with her hand and his pants split apart, revealing his underwear. Tara allowed herself a smile; this was going to be fun. Donny, rapidly turned a bright shade of red, as he tried to cover himself this was a nightmare. He turned towards his sister and pleaded.
"Tara please stop this, I'm sorry." He said, although he did not really mean the sorry part. He then noticed a figure step out from behind Tara and his jaw fell, it was Tara's girlfriend Willow.
Willow took one of Tara's hands and they began to chant something he couldn’t understand a word of. As they spoke a wind began to whip up around him; the lights in the room continued to flash in strobing manner. Total fear now gripped him as realised that these two girls had the power to harm or perhaps even kill him.
Beth had begun to come round; she groggily awoke in the middle of the maelstrom around them. She saw Tara and her lover in the doorway, she guessed they had come for a little payback. The wind howled around her as she tried to stand up, she saw Donny desperately trying to cover himself.
"Tara please." She screamed above the noise and wind. "Stop this, I did not mean to hurt you." She pleaded. "Donny for god's sake say you’re sorry."
Donny grabbed onto the door to steady himself, this was becoming too much for him, and the combined spell from the witches had him beat, he fell to the floor terror showing in his eyes. He looked up to see Willow and Tara continue to chant, suddenly the rope that had held Tara snaked up and wound itself around his body.
"Tara, stop please I can't take this anymore, what must I do to make you stop." He said tears filling his eyes. "Please I'll do anything."
The other rope, which had secured Tara’s feet now, bound Beth's arms together, she too was crying with fear. She knew that they had made a terrible mistake, both Donny and herself thought Tara was a very weak witch. Evidently they where wrong, Tara was powerful and when joined with Willow their combined power was awesome.
"Tara, no more, I'm sorry we hurt you, just stop this now please." Beth said through her tears.
Donny, his spirit crushed once more pleaded with his sister to stop. "Tara, I'm sorry, please let me go." He said. "I promise I'll leave you alone."
Suddenly without warning the storm in the room died, the wind ceased and the ropes that secured Beth and Donny fell away. All was calm again Willow and Tara entered the room as the barrier had disappeared, they looked down and Tara's relatives.
"Let that be a warning, if you ever attempt to kidnap me or hurt my Willow, I will not be so nice next time." Tara said. "I suggest you get out of here now, both of you."
"I-I-I'm going," Donny said. "You won't see me again I promise." With that he pickup the tattered remains of his pants and ran out of the room.
Tara watched him leave she had a feeling that he would not show his face again. She turned to Beth and glared at her, Beth looked at her cousin and then to Willow seeing the look on their faces she stood up and walked to the door. She stopped for a moment and turned to face Tara.
"I'm sorry." She said.
"Just go!" Tara said.
Beth nodded and left the room. Willow turned to Tara and smiled, Tara looked around the room and said.
"I-I Think we made a bit of mess, let's get out of here."
Willow nodded. "That was fun, but don't you think we should have punished them a little more?"
Tara turned to Willow and said. "No, I did not want to hurt them, I could never use magic to hurt someone, I just wanted to scare them."
Willow nodded, she knew her lover was right, using magic for revenge did not always work. She remembered the fight with Glory and how it nearly got her killed.
"I understand Tara." Willow said.
"Good, anyway lets go." Tara said. They left the room and the hotel
It was late now and they decided they had better find a place to stay the night, the hotel Tara had been held captive in was pretty seedy and the girls wanted a decent room to stay in. It did not take them long to find a more upmarket hotel; they booked themselves a room with a bathroom and decent bed. Willow paid for the room and they made their way up the stairs. She stopped when she realised that they had a problem.
"Oh shit." Said Willow. "I left the suitcase on the train."
Tara looked at Willow. "Willow you mean our clothes, are on the way to Wyoming, oh goddess."
Willow suddenly laughed and she remembered that having Tara back was far more important that clothing. "So what, at least we are together Tara, we have each other." She grinned.
Tara smiled, but she was a little concerned. "Willow, we have nothing else to wear, we only have the clothes we are wearing.”
"That’s fine, because what I have in mind doesn't need clothes." Willow said, a cheeky smile on her face.
"Willow!" Tara said, and she too began to giggle. "Oh Willow, I love you." She pulled the redhead close. Tara kissed her passionately on the lips, Willow responded to the kiss by probing her lovers mouth with her tongue. They remained like that until oxygen had become an issue for both of them.
“Tara, lets not ever be apart again huh.” Willow said once she had got her breath back. “I love you too much. I just can’t stand the thought of you being away from me.”
"Oh Willow, I never want to apart from you. I love you, besides I think something happened between us, whilst I was held prisoner, I could sense you in my mind.” Tara said, remembering Willow’s voice in her head.
"I know I could feel you in my mind as well." Smiled Willow. She suddenly grinned and said. “I guess I will just have to feel you again. This time with my hands.”
“Oh Willow,” Tara said noticing the look on her lover’s face.
They embraced once more, lips meeting in another passionate kiss, Willow's hand began to creep once more towards Tara's breasts, Tara pulled away for a moment leaving a puzzled look on her lovers face.
"Tara?" She asked.
"Willow, we are standing in the middle of the hallway, I think we had better get into our room first." Tara said smiling at her lover.
"Opps." Willow said noticing her surroundings. They made their way to the room. Willow quickly opened the door and rushed inside pulling her lover with her. Tara motioned with her hand and the door shut and locked behind her. Willow reached for Tara's hand and pulled her close, she looked at her lover and smiled.
"Tara, just promise me one thing." Willow said
"Anything my sweet." Tara replied.
"Stay with me forever." Willow asked.
"Willow, I could never leave you, I love you with all my heart and soul." Tara smiled at her.
"I love you too." Willow said returning her girlfriends smile.
Tara kissed her gently on the lips. "Now what?" She Asked.
Willow leaned forward and whispered in Tara's ear, her tongue gently caressing her girlfriends ear.
"Oh Willow, I think I can live with that." Tara said softly, a broad smile across her face.
Willow grinned and pulled Tara onto the bed, she had promised her lover a night of passion that neither of them would forget. And that was one promise Tara was looking forward to being fulfilled.
The End for now. Story to be continued in The Bonding.
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
[This message has been edited by AngelusUK (edited June 16, 2001).]
by Warduke » Sat Jun 16, 2001 11:37 am
by Papaya » Sat Jun 16, 2001 12:19 pm
by xita » Sat Jun 16, 2001 12:28 pm
Can't wait till the sequel.
by Ed Wood » Sun Jun 17, 2001 4:23 am
Very neat fic Angelus!
by Kajun » Sun Jun 17, 2001 10:06 am
by Elfie » Sun Jun 17, 2001 3:36 pm
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Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself.
-Walt Whitman
by Catwoman » Sun Jun 17, 2001 8:21 pm
. Jerk. I can't wait till the Bondage, err i mean the Bonding 
.by AngelusUK » Mon Jun 18, 2001 9:17 am
As a little thank you, I will be dropping a kittenboard favorite topic. I won't spoil it but look out for it.
Thanks once again.
Angelus
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
by AngelusUK » Tue Jun 19, 2001 10:33 am
The Bonding
By Angelus
Plot, Willow makes a decision about the future for her and Tara.
Feedback. Yes please I welcome any comments.
Distribution; Feel free to distribution but retain credit and disclaimers.
Rating, R. A little sex and nudity.
Spoilers- Up to the, The Gift.
Disclaimers: Willow/Tara and all the cast of Buffy are the property of Joss Whedon/ Mutant Enemy and Fox/ I make no money from writing this I just love their creations.
Notes: This story is one of a series I am planning to write. You may also notice a few of my favourite lines from the series creeping in at certain points. If the idea of two girls in love with each other disgusts you, don't read this story.
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The early morning sun shone through the curtains of the hotel room, it's light illuminating a corner of the darkened room. Willow had not long woken up; she lay there just watching the sleeping figure next to her. A smile crept across her face; her lover was still fast asleep, Tara’s face half mashed against the pillow. Willow smile broadened at the sight of her beautiful blonde girlfriend.
'She looks so sweet.' Willow thought. 'So beautiful, my precious Tara.'
They had made love the previous night with a renewed sense of passion and love for one another. They had reached new heights of pleasure as they used their hands and tongues to great effect on one another. The thoughts aroused the redhead and she felt a warm glow flow through her body.
She glanced the bedside table reaching for her watch, glancing at the time she thought. 'It's only a little after eight. Plenty of time for snuggles.' She allowed a grin to creep across her face. Willow replaced the watch and she turned back to face her sleeping girlfriend.
"I love you Tara." She whispered to the blonde. "With all my heart and all my soul, I will love you forever." Willow paused for a moment and then continued to whisper to her sleeping lover. "Tara, I can't ever lose you again, I just couldn't go on without you." Willow sighed, and she thought to herself. 'I think there's something I need to do.' With that thought Willow made a decision.
Willow leaned over and gently placed a kiss on her lover’s forehead, she checked to see if she had awakened her girlfriend. Willow smiled softly as she noticed that Tara remained asleep. Her face making small twitching movements, Willow loved the way Tara's nose wrinkled as she slept, she smiled and wondered at what Tara was dreaming. Willows thoughts were interrupted as she noticed her blonde next to her begin to stir awake.
Tara opened her eyes to see her smiling lover; she leaned forward and kissed the redhead on the lips.
"Good morning sleepy." Willow said. "I hope I didn't wake you."
"Morning Willow, I don't mind you waking me but only if I can wake up to see you every day." Tara smiled sweetly.
"I think that could be arranged." Her lover said grinning.
Their lips met once more in a kiss, Willow savouring the taste of her girlfriend moved closer to feel the warmth of her lover’s body. The redhead placed one hand on Tara's hip and slowly moved her hand up towards Tara's breasts, slowly caressing every inch of the blonde wiccans body. Tara moaned as she felt Willow's hand cup her breast. She responded by moving her hands over Willows breasts, gently caressing the soft flesh.
"Oh Goddess. Moaned Willow. The redhead decided on how best to respond to her lovers touch. She pressed closer to the blonde and moved her hands southward.
"OH WILLOW!" Tara Exclaimed.
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A little while later the two girls had showered and dressed, they had only the clothes they had arrived in town with. Their suitcase was in another state by now, they had decided to get some breakfast first and then buy some new clothes.
Willow knew they had lost almost everything during the run in with Tara's family, but at least she hadn't lost Tara. Willow walked up behind her lover and wrapped her arms around her. Tara smiled at the embrace; she loved the feeling of her lover’s touch around her.
"Sweetie, what shall we do?" Tara asked her girlfriend.
Willow looked at her a little puzzled. "I thought we decided to get some brekky and then go buy some clothes."
"Not that, I meant about our trip to Yellowstone, I-I really wanted to see it." Tara said. "I dreamt about seeing the park when I was young." She added.
"Oh! Well we could still go Tara, but we won't be able to stay long." Willow said, "We have to head back a few days."
Willow turned to face her girlfriend, seeing the slight disappointment in Tara's face she gently kissed her and smiled. Willow reached up and ran her hand through her lover’s hair and then caressed her cheek.
"Tara, I know you're a little sad, but we have to get back for Dawnie, Giles has been ordered back to England for a couple of weeks. And we need to be there for her." Willow said smiling. "Once he returns I promise we'll go, Okay."
Tara drew Willow to her and hugged her tight; she looked into Willow's deep green eyes. And smiled at the redhead.
"Thanks Willow, have I told you how much you make me feel so special." Tara said.
"Yep you have, but I like hearing it." Willow giggled. She looked at her watch and said. "Anyway lets go get something to eat I'm starving, all that sex last night has left me a little hungry."
"Hungry for more sex?" Tara said bursting into giggles.
"No silly." Willow said. "Well maybe later. Come on Tara lets get breakfast and then we can go shopping, I wanna see what they have in this quaint little town."
Willow took Tara by the hand and led to the door, they closed it behind them and they went downstairs to grab some food, before they went out and gave their credit cards a little exercise.
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The two wiccans sat at the table finishing their eggs and toast; Willow had finished and was now watching her girlfriend eat. Tara was struggling a little, as her hand was still a little sore from where it had been crushed. Willow reached out and touched Tara's arm.
"You okay?" She asked, a note of concern in her voice.
"I'm fine Willow really." Tara replied. "It doesn't hurt much, but I think we had better change the bandage, this one is a little dirty." She added smiling.
"Okay." Said the redhead, she smiled and decided to put phase one of her plan into action. "Tara, I have an idea for tonight, why don't we go out to a restaurant tonight. You know a real romantic date, with just us and a few candles." Willow beamed.
"Willow, what's brought this on?" Tara asked,
"Can't we just go out on date, huh?" Willow said, taking Tara by the hand. "We haven't done that in a looong while." She continued gently caressing Tara's hand with her thumb. "I love you Tara, please can't we just do this." She pleaded.
Willow put on her best pout and sad puppy dog look, Tara took one look and her heart melted. She leaned forward and kissed the redhead on the lips.
"Oh Willow, when you look at me like that how could I refuse." Tara smiled at her. "Of course it's a date."
"Good, now I guess we had better finish breakfast and go shopping, we both need something to wear tonight." Willow said. "I want this to be a special night, Tara because you're special."
Tara was a little choked at this and a single tear rolled down her cheek, she reached out and gently ran her hand down Willow's face. She then leaned forward and planted a passionate kiss on her lips. After a few moments they broke the kiss, Willow stood up and took Tara's hand.
"Come on, let’s go." She said.
Tara nodded and got up, Willow led her out of the dining area and they walked out of the hotel into the bright sunshine.
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A little later
"Ooooh try this one on, I really like the colour it kinda matches your eyes." Willow said excitedly. "Or maybe this one, Nah I don't like the pattern. Oh this suits you as well, whadda think huh?” Turning to see another one on the rack she said. “Oh my god look at the pattern on that dress it is so yucky."
Tara grinned at her lover, it had a while since she had seen Willow so excited and she admitted it was fun to watch her. The redhead had been babbling now for nearly an hour.
"Oh Tara you have to try this one on please, I think it so beautiful." Willow beamed. She held up a pale blue dress with a spiral print on. "Please." She asked.
"Okay honey, slow down a little you're babbling." Tara smiled sweetly at her girlfriend. She looked at the dress and said. "I do like the colour."
Willow looked sheepishly at Tara; she did tend to switch into babble mode when she was excited. "What do think of my choice?" She asked the blonde, holding a pink printed dress.
"It's beautiful Willow, I love it." Tara said. "You are going to look so gorgeous in that."
"Really!" Willow said.
"Yes, really." Tara said. She kissed her on the cheek. "It's perfect Willow."
"Oh good, I want to look special for you tonight." She said.
"Willow, you look special in anything, even nude." Tara said and then blushed when she realised that the sales assistant was standing next to her. "Opps." She said looking away.
Willow giggled at her girlfriend, she turned to the assistant smiling. "Were lovers." She said helpfully.
The assistant nodded and smiled at them. "I guessed as much." She said. "Been together long?" She asked. "If you don't mind me asking."
"A little over a year now, and we are very happy together." Willow said proudly. "She is everything to me."
Tara looked at Willow and smiled, she turned to the assistant and said. "I love her very much."
This did not faze the girl at all and she smiled at them, "I can see that."
Willow handed the blue print dress to Tara and motioned her to the changing room. Tara nodded and took the dress and left to go and try it on, Willow watched her go and turned to the Assistant.
"Is there a jewellers in the town?" She asked.
"Yes, it just over there near that bookstore." She said pointing across the road.
"Thanks, can you keep Tara here for a little bit, I have something I need to do?" Willow asked her.
"No problem." She said.
"Thanks, I'll be back soon I promise, and tell her I've something at the hotel." Willow said. She handed the dress to the assistant and quickly ran out the store.
A few minutes later Tara returned from the changing room wearing the dress that Willow had chosen for her. She saw the assistant standing there but she couldn't see her girlfriend anywhere.
"Um, do you know where she went?" Tara asked.
"Yeah, she just went back to the hotel, she'll be back shortly she asked that you wait here for her." The girl said.
"Thanks, I hope she like this dress." Tara said.
"I does look good on you, matches your eyes."
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About half and hour later Willow returned to find Tara chatting to the assistant. As she approached them she heard Tara say.
"I love Willow with all my heart, I never want to lose her."
Willow stopped for a second, she felt a tear well up, and it made her heart sing to hear Tara say that she loved Willow to a total stranger. Wiping the tears she walked towards her lover.
"Wow, Tara you look beautiful." Willow said admiring her girlfriend.
"Thank you, you like it." Tara said doing a little twirl.
"Like it, I love it on you." Willow said.
They paid for the dresses and left the shop hand in hand, this was great they had both bought a dress each, plus a couple of pairs of jeans and tops. Willow always liked Tara in jeans, it showed off her rear nicely and Willow admitted to herself that her girlfriend’s bottom was very sexy. She made a mental note to get a photo of Tara’s butt in jeans at some point.
Willow placed her free hand in her jacket pocket, she felt for the small box she had bought earlier. Her hand touched it and Willow breath silently to herself. 'Thank god it's safe. I don't want to lose this after how much it cost.' She thought to herself.
"Willow." Tara said Noticing that the redhead seemed to be miles away. "You still here?"
"Sorry Tara, I was just thinking." Willow said.
"Anything interesting?" Tara inquired.
"Yes, but I tell you about it later." She said to Tara, Willow saw the look on her girlfriend’s face and quickly added. Tara don't worry I will tell you later over dinner, I promise."
Tara smiled sweetly at the redhead, Willow had a look about her that Tara knew well, and she was up to something. Tara decided to think about later, she just wanted to enjoy this moment, this was the first time in ages she was just spending a relaxing day with her lover. She certainly hoped there would be many more to come.
They spent the rest of the day just wandering around the town, shopping for a few more clothes and other items. They had an interesting time in lingerie shop picking out items for one another. By the time they had arrived back at the hotel it was getting late.
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They took turns to shower as showering together was not a good idea, they had a reservation at eight, and it was almost seven. Once in the shower together things tended to get a little out of hand and they were in a hurry.
"Tara, are you almost rea-” Willow stopped as Tara stepped out of the bathroom wearing the dress she had bought. She wore her hair down her long blonde hair gently caressing her face. She thought to herself. 'She looks so beautiful.'
Tara smiled sweetly at her girlfriend who was still in her underwear. Willow nearly fainted at that smile.
"Goddess Tara, you are gorgeous." Willow said a huge smile across her face; she walked up to the blonde and kissed her. "Perfect." She said.
"Thank you." Tara said, her face blushing a little at the compliment. "Glad you like it."
Willow picked up her own dress and took it with her into the bathroom, she returned a few minutes later wearing her own dress.
"I love it Willow it is perfect." Tara said.
"Why thank you my dear." The redhead said grinning. She turned her back to Tara and quickly removed the small box and slipped it into her bag. Checking to see if her lover had noticed. She breathed a sign of relief when she saw that Tara was looking elsewhere. 'Thank god.' She Thought.
"Ready?" Willow asked.
Tara nodded, "Shall we." She said
Willow took Tara by the arm and the girls left the room, walking down the stairs they looked the perfect couple. Arm in arm together they made their way to the restaurant.
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As the restaurant came into view Tara noticed Willow becoming a little more nervous, she turned to her.
"Are you Okay Willow, you seem a little on edge." She said.
"Yeah, maybe but don't worry I'm fine." Willow reassured her.
They reached the restaurant and where they were show to their seats, they sat down facing each other, a single candle was centred in the middle. Tara smiled at the candle, reminding her of when Willow brought her a candle when she came to tell her that she had chosen her over Oz. She smiled at that thought, ‘Willow chose me.’
"I hope you like it Tara." Willow said.
"This is so romantic, Willow thank you." Tara replied.
"Nothing but the best for you my sweet." The redhead Smiled at her. "I just want this to be perfect."
"It is Willow."
"Good, anyway lets eat." Willow said picking up a menu and handing it to Tara, she picked up a menu and browsed the list.
Tara ordered a salad as did Willow, the waiter brought them a wine list and Tara chose a light sparking wine as she knew Willow would approve. They settled down to enjoy their meal.
"Here's to us." Willow said raising her glass.
"To us." Tara said.
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A while later they had finished their meal and Willow's face began to show her nervousness. She looked at Tara and took a deep breath, this was the moment she was dreading but also looking forward to.
Steeling herself she reached into her bag and withdrew the small box, she placed on her lap out of view from her lover. Once it was safe she reached out and took her Tara's hand.
"Tara!" She said.
"Yes."
"I-I have something I need to say to you, I have been thinking about the past few weeks and with all that has happened in our lives." Willow said.
"Willow." Tara began a mild look of concern on her face. "What's wr..."
"Sorry Tara, I kinda have a lot to say. Oh boy. What I need to say is that I love you, since you came into my life I have never been happier. You complete me Tara, without you I am empty." Willow continued, smiling at Tara
"Tara, I nearly lost you twice recently, once to Glory and almost to your family yesterday. I don't ever want to ever risk losing you again." She paused for second and the spoke again. "I am so in love with you Tara, I really am, you are everything in the world to me."
Tara reached out and gently ran her hand down Willow's face; she smiled at her girlfriend. Willow was in full babble mode and there was no way that Tara was going to stop her.
"So that I don't lose you again." Again Willow paused. "I want to take the next step in our relationship." She took the box from her lap and held it tight. She got up out of the chair and knelt down in front of her. Willow opened the box and took Tara's hand again.
Tara was starting to cry a little, Willow's speech had touched her very soul and she had never felt so loved.
"I love you Tara Maclay, and I would be honoured if you would marry me." Willow said, her voice choked with emotion.
Tara leaned forward and gently kissed her girlfriend, tears rolling down her cheeks.
"Oh my sweet Willow, You know I love you with all my heart." Tara said. "Of course I will marry you."
Willow hugged her tight, tears streaming down her face; she broke the embrace and kissed her blonde lover savouring every second.
"Tara, you mean it." She said brightness in her eyes.
"I mean it Willow, I really do. I love you so much and I never want to be without you. Marrying you will be an honour, Oh Willow I can't believe I can be this happy." Tara said, her tears mingling with Willow's.
Around the two lovers’ the other diners had watched the redhead propose to her blonde girlfriend, a few voices of approval were heard as Tara had said yes.
Willow removed the ring from its case and showed it to her girlfriend sorry fiancée. It was a twisted gold ring with a blue sapphire that matched Tara's eyes. She gently took Tara's hand and slipped the ring onto her finger, and then kissed her hand."
"Willow it's so beautiful, I love it." She said through tears of absolute joy.
"I love you Tara Maclay." Willow said beaming.
"I love you too Willow Rosenberg." Tara replied.
They stood up and embraced each other tight, not wanting to let go they just wanted to stay like this forever savouring the moment. This was without a doubt the happiest day of their lives.
Willow picked up the bottle of wine and refilled their glasses; she handed one to Tara and took the other for herself.
"To you the future Mrs Tara Rosenberg-Maclay." Willow said.
"And to you the future Mrs Willow Rosenberg-Maclay." Smiled Tara.
With that they drank a toast to the future, a future that they intended to share together for the rest of their lives.
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Next Chapter
Return to Sunnydale
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
[This message has been edited by AngelusUK (edited June 20, 2001).]
by CaptMurdock » Tue Jun 19, 2001 1:02 pm
Hopeless romantic breaking down...
Can't wait to see them tell the others...
...but what about their suitcases?
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"I have always been here."-- Ambassador Kosh, Babylon 5
by Rane » Tue Jun 19, 2001 1:18 pm
yay! i wanna read the next part!
by Ed Wood » Tue Jun 19, 2001 1:36 pm
BTW you got Willow's surname wrong! It's Rosenberg not burg
Next chapter please hurry!
by Warduke » Tue Jun 19, 2001 2:01 pm
Can't wait for the next part.
by Lonewolf » Tue Jun 19, 2001 11:46 pm
Lonewolf
by xita » Wed Jun 20, 2001 1:12 am
And Willow wants a buttshot! HA HA!
by Catwoman » Wed Jun 20, 2001 3:31 am
by FondaBuhtz » Wed Jun 20, 2001 6:17 am
they're so cute
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Willow - Buffy was right, Buffy was right
Anya - Doesn't sound very likely does it?
by Sneaky Kitty » Wed Jun 20, 2001 10:48 am
anyways yeha. hopeless romantic am i, continue ASAP! kay? please?
by AngelusUK » Wed Jun 20, 2001 11:30 am
Considering two weeks ago I was terrified to post anything I had written, you have been a great help. I confess I love writing about Willow and Tara because I love them so much.
Thank you once again. You are all very sweet
(I hope to post part six in a couple of days, as I am only about half way through.)
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
by Rane » Wed Jun 20, 2001 12:17 pm
sniffle...
by tommo » Wed Jun 20, 2001 2:34 pm
And the buttshot...rofl...oh dear lord, that's funny. Tara ass, go girl!
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"Actually, I-I was thinking it would be sort of like a pet. You know, we could ... we could name her Trixie, or Miss Titty Fantastico, or something.
And we could make Titty go bonkers with curse words and buttshots and stuff?" ~ An homage to Nocturnal 2001
by xita » Wed Jun 20, 2001 7:43 pm
) reading as the best part of my online day. And I am on vacation soon, so expect some fic from me then I am so excited.AngelusUK, I am glad you feel comfortable now cause I love your stuff!
by AngelusUK » Thu Jun 21, 2001 11:05 am
Chapter Six
Return to Sunnydale
By Angelus
Plot, Willow and Tara Journey back to Sunnydale with good news
Feedback. Yes please I welcome any comments.
Distribution; Feel free to distribution but retain credit and disclaimers.
Rating, R A little sex and nudity.
Spoilers- Up to the, The Gift.
Disclaimers: Willow/Tara and all the cast of Buffy are the property of Joss Whedon/ Mutant Enemy and Fox/ I make no money from writing this I just love their creations.
Notes: This story is one of a series I am planning to write. You may also notice a few of my favourite lines from the series creeping in at certain points. If the idea of two girls in love with each other disgusts you, don't read this story.
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The next evening
Willow lay on the bed her head in Tara’s lap; they had spent the day taking in the sights of the small town which they admitted was quite pretty. It was around noon when they got out of bed, after all getting engaged was a special event and Willow wanted the whole to end on a perfect moment. They had made love well into the night, only falling asleep after they had both exhausted themselves.
When they awoke Tara decided to celebrate a little more, and that was the end of an early start to the day. She wanted so much to thank Willow for making her the happiest girl alive. And what better way than to make love.
Tara smiled sweetly at her girlfriend, she gently ran her fingers through Willows soft red hair, and Willow was content to just lie there in her lover’s lap. The redhead smiled back at her blonde fiancée thinking about the past twenty fours hours.
"It's so weird." Willow said. "I can't believe it."
"What honey?" Tara asked.
"We're engaged, first Xander and Anya and now us." She smiled sweetly at Tara. "I can't wait to tell the others. Ooooh can we phone them?" She said.
"Why don't we wait until we get back, and then we can surprise them." Tara said. "I think that would be more fun."
"Yeah, I guess it would." Willow agreed. " So tomorrow we make our way back and surprise em. Still I do think we should phone them to say we are all right."
"Good Idea." Tara agreed. “Where will they be?”
“I don’t know, we could try the Xander at home, or maybe phone Giles.” Willow suggested. “I know, I’ll bet there hanging out at the magic shop.”
“Okay lets try them there.” Tara agreed.
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Sunnydale Magic Shop.
Night
Xander put the phone down; he walked across the shop floor and sat down his head in his hands.
"They have no idea where they are, they found the suitcase on the train but there was no sign if them." He said, his voice carried both frustration and concern.
"I'm sure if some bad had happened to them I'm pretty sure we would have heard by now." Giles said. "Did they say else."
"No nothing." He said shaking his head.
Giles walked over to him and placed his hand on his shoulder. He knew Xander was very distressed about Willow and Tara's disappearance. Xander had known Willow since they were kids.
"I hope they are okay." Dawn said, she too was worried about them. Willow and Tara had sometimes looked after her and she loved them dearly.
Suddenly the phone rang startling them; Xander leapt up out of his chair and grabbed the phone.
"Hello." He said.
"Hi Xander." Came a familiar voice. "How are you mister."
"Oh thank god, Willow are you okay, we heard from the Rail Company your suitcase arrive in Wyoming without you. They had your info on the case and got hold of us via Uni." He paused for a moment. "Where's Tara is she okay."
"Sorry Xander, we had a little run in Tara's family, but were fine. Tara's okay and she’s with me. Sorry we worried you, but it has been a bit wacky you know." Willow said.
"Tara's family?" He said. "What happened?"
"Yeah well they tried to kidnap her but everything's okay now we did a little magic and scared em off." Willow continued. "Sorry again if we had you worried."
"I'm just glad you to are okay, anyway when are you getting back. Sunnydale ain't the same without you."
"We will be back tomorrow okay, train gets in late afternoon. Anyway we need to see you we have big news." Willow said barely containing her excitement.
"Ok Will’s spill it." He said
"Not until be get back. Anyway we have to go now change is running out, say hi for us. Bye” With that she hung up leaving Xander a little speechless.
Xander turned to the gang relief clearly showing on his face; she smiled at the gang. "Panic over guys there ok, apparently Tara nearly got kidnapped by her folks but she is safe now. Good news is they're coming home tomorrow."
"Quite a relief I think." Giles said. “Will that damn family of hers ever leave her alone.”
"Will is a little cagey about something though, she said they have big news but she won't say until they get back tomorrow." Xander told them.
"I bet it has something to do with sex." Anya suggested.
"ANYA." Everyone said at once.
"What did I say." She looked at everyone bemused.
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Tara smiled as Willow put the phone down; she hadn't run out of change she just didn't want to spoil the surprise for them.
"Are they okay?" Tara asked her lover.
"They where a little freaked but I think there glad were safe." Said the redhead. She looked at her watch and then at Tara. "I think we had better go to bed."
"Why it's not that late yet." Tara said, slightly puzzled. "I'm not that sleepy anyway."
Willow grinned at Tara and winked. "Neither am I."
"It sounds like snuggles may be in order." Tara said a gleam in her eye.
"I certainly hope so." Willow said giggling. "And a little sex as well."
With that Tara got up and pulled Willow to her, kissing her on the lips and then gently moving onto her neck. Willow lifted her top to reveal her silky bra. Tara unclasped it to reveal Willow breasts, Willow moaned as Tara gently began to kiss her all over.
"Oh goddess Tara." She said her voice shaking.
Tara paused while she removed her own clothing; they lay down on the bed and began to explore each other’s bodies, as they had done many times before. Caressing each other using their hands and tongues on one another until they both reached an orgasmic release.
They made love for some time before finally deciding to get a little sleep. After all tomorrow was going to be a long day and they had to break the engagement to the gang. It was going to be fun to see their faces when they told them.
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The next morning
Tara awoke first, she sat up and turned to face her sleeping fiancée, smiling she planted a light kiss on her forehead. She slowly got out of the bed so as not to wake the sleeping redhead. Putting a few clothes on went to the window and stared out, she thought to herself about the past few days.
This break had started off as a nightmare when she ran into Donny and Beth, but now everything was perfect. Willow had told just how much she loved her and wanted to be with her, and they where now engaged. About a year and half ago she was another shy girl at university. Then she met Willow and everything changed, Willow had befriended her after the Gentlemen incident. They grew as friends and soon fell in love, they had now decided to get married and spend their lives together.
Tara found herself smiling at these thoughts. "Happy thoughts." She whispered quietly to herself. Turning back to she her lover she felt a huge warm feeling surge through her. "I love you Willow Rosenberg." She then made her way to the bathroom to shower.
A little while later Willow awoke she moved her head to gaze at her lover, but she couldn't see Tara. Rubbing her eyes she sat up and looked around the room, a little panic began to rise within.
"Tara, where are you?" She called.
"I'm in the bathroom, I'm just having a shower." Tara replied. "Is everything ok?"
"It is now." Willow said relieved to hear her lover’s voice. "I just wondered where you were."
"Sorry, I didn't mean to spook you."
Willow got out of bed and made her way to the shower, she opened the door and watched as Tara dried herself off.
"I guess I'd better grab shower too as we have to get ready to catch the train in a couple of hours." She said. "To bad I didn't wake up with you we could have showered together." She grinned, smiling wryly at the blonde.
"Vixen!" Tara said giggling.
"Thank you!" Laughed Willow. "I do try."
Willow stepped into the shower but not before playfully grabbing Tara's bum and giving her a gentle squeeze.
“Oh Willow.”
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Later that day On the Train
"I wonder what they will say?" Said Willow.
"What?" Tara asked her, not understanding her lovers question.
"About us, you know getting engaged." She said smiling sweetly at the blonde. "It is gonna a be a surprise for them."
"Do you think they'll be okay about it?" Tara said a slight touch of concern in her voice. "I I I mean, will they understand."
"Tara don't sweat it, they will be fine, hell we've been dating for a over a year now. They know how much we love each other." Willow said. "Besides it a lot more normal for us to get married than Xander and Anya. Hello ex-demon." Willow said. "I have to admit she doesn't irritate me so much lately, but I still don't trust her totally."
"Willow, Anya's not all that bad, she did help out at lot when Glory came after us. I know she loves Xander, and he loves her." Tara said, smiling at the redhead.
"Yeah I guess so, he is happy around her and so far she hasn't done anything to hurt him. Sorry Tara I guess I'm still a little wiggy." Willow said nodding, she her tone a little softer. "I will try and be nice."
"Great, now stop worrying about Anya and lets think about how to surprise them." Tara said grinning at Willow.
Willow was played with her engagement ring that Tara had bought, she didn't expect Tara to get her one after all, she had proposed to her. Tara however wanted to get Willow a ring, as it would a visible token of her love for Willow. She glanced at the ring admiring the solid gold band encrusted with a circle of diamonds with a single emerald in the centre. Tara had told her that it was because of her eyes, and she loved looking in those eyes.
"I have a idea lets say nothing, see if they spot the rings and then ask us about them." Willow said excitedly. "I just hope Buffy lik-” She suddenly stopped, remembering her fallen friend.
Tara noticed this and placed her arm around her fiancée, she kissed her on the cheek.
The mention of Buffy had brought a few tears to the redhead’s eyes; she had almost forgotten her best friend’s death. Tara said nothing she just kept Willow close, gently rocking her.
"Oh Tara, I just wish Buffy was here to see this, I know she would have approved. She knew how much I am in love with you, she understood." Willow said wiping away a few of the tears.
"I know Willow, I know." Tara said her voice soothing and full of love.
"I miss her Tara I really do, she was my best friend, I loved her and now she's dead." Willow said through the tears.
"Shhhhhh darling, It hurts I know, but I am here for you, I will always be here." Tara reassured her. "I love you and I will never leave your side."
Tara drew Willow close and kissed her gently on the lips, they embraced and Willow drew some strength from her lover's touch. After a few minutes she pulled away and gazed into the blonde's blue eyes.
"Tara, I love so much, you promise you will stay with me." She said.
"Always Willow, always." She said. "You know I will never leave you. Buffy is a part of you Willow she always will be." Tara gently touched Willow's chest. "She's in here and that can never die. As long as you keep her memories within you, a part of her will always be alive."
Willow smiled at her, she gazed into Tara's eyes and saw only love. Hugging the blonde close she felt a light shining within her heart.
"Tara?"
"Yes Willow."
"Thank you."
"Anytime Willow."
Willow smiled at her lover "No more sad thoughts today, lets just go home."
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Xander stood at the Sunnydale railway station, he glanced at his watch. The train would be in soon and then he could find out what the hell those two witches had as a surprise for everyone.
"I wonder what those two have been up to." He thought to himself. His mind was instantly filled with thoughts that made him blush. He remembered walking in on the two girls a few days back. "Naughty things I bet." He smirked.
He turned his head and he saw the train in the distance approaching, Xander watched as the train slowed down and slowly came to a stop. He watched as a few passengers left the train, he smiled as he saw two familiar figures.
"Hey Willow, hey Tara." He shouted as he waved at them.
"Xander." Willow said as she ran to him.
Xander hugged her tight; she returned the hug holding him close. After a few moments they parted. He turned to Tara and hugged her; she embraced him in return.
"Well you too look great, you guys have fun. Well apart from your family Tara." Xander asked.
"Yeah we had a great time, we didn't get to Yellowstone but we still had fun." Willow said.
"I I had a great time as well." Said Tara. "Although it started off a bit of a nightmare." She winced at thought of Donny, but she felt a little sorrow for Beth trapped within the family if only she could escape. She cleared her mind and thought of Willow's love. "Willow always makes it special." She said.
"Awww, thanks sweetie." Willow said.
"Good." He said. "So come on Will’s, spill it. I want to know what your big secret is."
"I'm not saying a word, you gotta guess." Willow said grinning at him.
"Okay, come on Tara spill the beans." He said the blonde Wiccan.
Tara smiled at Willow and turned to Xander. "I don't know anything,” She said innocently.
Xander rolled his eyes and he picked up the girl’s new case, which they had bought to replace the lost one. He walked to the car carrying in case, which he loaded in the boot. He opened the rear doors and ushered the girls into the back seat.
"Thank you kind sir." Willow said giggling.
"Where to ladies?" He said.
"Where is everyone." Tara asked.
"Everyone is at the magic shop today. Giles, Dawn, Anya and a certain little cat."
"How is Miss Kitty?" Tara asked.
"She's fine Dawn and Giles took good care of her." He said.
"Good, I can't wait to see her." Willow grinned. "I've missed her."
Willow smiled at Tara and leaned towards her, whispering in her ear. Tara giggled and kissed Willow on the lips.
"Behave you two, I don't want any hanky panky in my back seat." He said as he noticed the witches kissing. "Unless I can watch."
"XANDER!!!" Both girls shouted.
"Okay, sorry shutting up now." He said.
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Magic Shop
Xander opened the door and allowed the two girls to enter the shop, they walked in and where greeted with warm smiles.
"Hey Guys." Willow said.
"Willow, Tara." Dawn called and she ran to embrace the witches. "Glad you're back safe. I missed you both."
"We missed you as well Dawnie." Willow said smiling as she hugged the girl.
Dawn turned to Tara and wrapped her arms around her, Tara returned the embrace. "Great to see you too Dawn." She said.
Dawn suddenly caught a glimpse of a shiny object on Tara's finger; she looked at Tara's hand and then turned to see Willow's hand as well. Her eyes went wide as she saw the rings.
"Oh my god you two got engaged." She said. "Congratulations guys. I'm so pleased for you."
"What." They heard Anya say.
"What." Echoed Giles
"WHAT!" Exclaimed Xander.
"Guy's, they're engaged. Look at those rings." Dawn said as she pointed to the beautiful gems on the girl’s fingers.
Xander walked to the wiccans and checked the hands of both girls. He smiled at them.
"Wow, you’re engaged. Congrats you two, I'm really pleased for you both. This is wonderful news." He said grinned at them, hugging both of them close. "What is this national engagement month?" He said as only a few weeks earlier he had asked Anya to marry him.
"Yes, congratulations to you both, I am very pleased for you." Giles added.
"Thanks everyone." Willow said. Tara nodded in agreement.
Anya got up and walked up to the smiling girls. She wrapped her arms around Willow and then Tara. "I'm so happy for you both, it will mean that now you can have even better sex."
"Um thanks Anya." Tara said.
Willow managed a slight smile. "Thanks Anya." Willow then said quietly in Anya's ear. "We already have great sex." She grinned at her.
"Oh, good for you." Anya said, a frown on her face.
"So how, and when did this happen?" Xander asked.
"Willow and I went out to dinner a couple of nights ago, it was really romantic, she even got down and proposed." Tara said smiling at the memory.
"I was very romantic, we had candles and everything." Beamed Willow. "It was just perfect."
“Nice one Will.” Xander said.
"Wow, that is just so cool." Said Dawn. "Oh I think someone else will be pleased to see you." She pointed to the chair by the table.
Willow turned and spotted a small furry animal curled up, she ran to where the cat was. "Miss Kitty Fantastico, you sweet little kitty." She said picking the animal.
Tara joined her and gently stroked the animal, which began to purr contentedly. "She seems so happy."
Tara turned to Dawn. "Thanks for looking after her for us."
"No problem Tara, she was no trouble." Dawn said.
"So come you two, tell us all about it." Xander said. "I want to know all the juicy gossip." He winced as he felt Anya slap him across the arm.
"Ow, An I only meant about the trip." He said innocently.
"Oh, sorry. I just know how your mind works Xander." Anya said.
They spent a little time catching up, laughing and joking; it was good to be together again, despite the fact the witches had only been away for a few days. But since the recent loss they just wanted to be around each other for comfort.
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A little Later
Willow looked at her watch and yawned, she turned to Tara who also was a little tired. She stood up and took Tara's hand, she turned to Xander.
"Xander can you drop Miss Kitty off at our dorm please."
"Sure, why?" He said.
"Tara and I have to say hi to a friend." Willow said.
Xander nodded "I understand.” He said. “I’ll drop her off I still have the key." He walked over to her and hugged her. He lightly kissed her forehead and turned to Tara. He embraced the blonde and kissed her as well. "Take care both of you, and I'll see you tomorrow."
"Thanks, we'll be okay." Willow said, she turned to others. "See you all tomorrow okay."
"Yes, goodnight Willow, Goodnight Tara." Said Giles. "Be careful tonight."
Dawn embraced Willow and then Tara, she smiled at them. "Is it okay if I can stay with you two tomorrow night?"
"Of course it is Dawn." Tara said. "You know you are staying with is for a couple of weeks."
"Yeah, I forgot sorry." She said. "I love you Willow, and you too Tara."
"Oh Dawnie, I love you as well." Willow said.
Tara kissed Dawn on the cheek; she stroked her hair and gave her a final hug. "Love you Dawn."
They left the shop to go and pay a visit to a special friend; Willow looked around at the familiar streets of Sunnydale. Part of her was glad she was back, this was home after all. But Willow couldn't help feel that this was longer her Sunnydale, now that the slayer her best friend was gone. Tara noticed Willow's look and turned her head towards her lover.
"A-A-Are you sure you want to do this now?" She asked.
"Yes, I think we need to see her, she would want to know." Willows said.
They walked towards the cemetery, it was dark and only the moonlight shone brightly around them. Willow spotted the place where their friend was, holding Tara's hand tighter as the approached the spot. The girls knelt down in front of the headstone.
“Hi Buffy, it's me Willow. I just thought I'd stop by and say hello.” She paused for a moment. “I miss you Buff I really do. I thought I'd better give a little good news, Tara and I got engaged." She said a single tear rolling down her cheek. "I know you would be happy for us."
Willow gently placed her hand on the headstone; she ran her fingers over the name engraved on the marble. 'Buffy Anne Summers'
"I love you Buffy, and I will never forget you." Willow whispered.
Tara, one arm around her lover quietly spoke. "Buffy, I really never got a chance to thank you for everything. For accepting me as Scooby and as a friend." She paused for a moment. "Thank you. I-I-I wish I could have known you better. I miss you."
They sat there for a while in silence, each girl thinking about the slayer, they had cried a little for their departed friend. Buffy was gone; she had died to save the world all that was left where memories. Willow knew she would always hang on to them, so that Buffy could remain alive within her. Tara too thought about her friend and vowed to never let go of her memory.
Willow spoke first. "Well Buff, I know that where ever you are, I know you are happy for us." She paused for a moment. "We'll stop by again soon I promise. I love you Buffy."
Tara still clasped her lovers hand spoke. “Thank you again Buffy for your friendship, I will never forget you.” She paused and said softly. “Love you.”
They stood up together and left a few tears in their eyes. Buffy was dead but she was alive in their hearts. Deep within Willow and Tara could feel Buffy's presence and love. They smiled a little knowing that in a way she had given them her blessing and that she was happy for them.
Willow turned to her fiancée and smiled. "Come on Tara, let's go home."
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End, to be concluded in the Unity of Souls
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Amber Fan
Willow "Thats fine I don't need to be snuggled"
Tara "Vixen"
[This message has been edited by AngelusUK (edited June 21, 2001).]
[This message has been edited by AngelusUK (edited June 21, 2001).]
by Rane » Thu Jun 21, 2001 11:42 am
as for comments: little spelling mistakes and stuff... 'they're' not 'their engaged'. silly stuff really... but emotionally i'm a wreck right now. cant think straight.
this was great!
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