FF: Unexpected Consequences

[Sassette]

This was great, as always - the Willow/Giles scene made me weep piteously, like a small child whose favorite stuffed bear was disintegrated in the laundry.

*sniff*

I really hope your sister gets well soon ... sending out good thoughts and all that.

-Sass

****Edited to add: Woo and Hoo! Three hundred posts ... that's pretty cool****

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[sparrow]

Not going back, not going back. What!!! She has to go back, of course she is going back. I know all is wonderful and baby filled in dream land but, but...

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"I may be loves bitch but at least I'm (wo)man enough to admit it"

"Yea baby, I'm back"

[Tara's Psychic Fairy]

Thanks Lisa, that chapter was brilliant and Tara, please go back with Willow, please.

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"YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. ALL OF YOU. Just for being."

~Amber

[willow_thebadasswitch]

Tara has to come back!! She IS coming back, isn't she? She can't not come back!

I so love Anya in this fic. Her rant about Cletus reminded me of "The Body".

And are Rack and Amy gonna be dead at the end?? Cuz I want them dead.

~Caro
PS: Hope your sister's ok. Sending positive thoughts.

[Dice]

Lisa, this is easily the best of a wonderful W?T ouevre. But I can't resist asking if you hit an extra zero when writing Willow's salary offer?! A hundred twenty thousand dollars starting salary would keep Brianna in organic diapers till she was ready for college, then pay full costs for a doctorate in wiccan studies!

I have no cosmic energy I'm aware of--but all the best to your sister for a full and fast comeback. And take care of yourself as well. It's always a shock being part of that kind of accident.

[Italiangirl]

Hey Lisa...

I have to tell you that thanks to your fic, Anya is fast becoming my favorite non- Willow or Tara character on the show! I'm in love with her in this fic, she so fierce and protective, but sweet and loving underneath. Hmmmmmm...it seems all of a sudden Willow and Tara aren't the only ones getting me all hot and bothered. *grin* But..shhhhhh...I'll never tell. Heh heh heh.
Anyway, this continues to be amazing. I have a question...will there be any Anya/Willow goodness coming up? I was waiting for Willow to be more appreciative of Ass Kicking Anya when she found out what a hellcat she was trying to protect Tara. I forgave her for now, though, because she was blinded by her grief. Will there be an upcoming heart to heart between them, I hope???? I've always thought they should be better friends, if only because they have one great big thing in common - their love for Tara, albeit, different kinds of love, but still love.
Just curious. Sorry to hear about your sister, I hope you're picking up on all the wonderful healing vibes coming from us kittens. Also, (big gulp) don't feel pressured about getting the chapters done. I'm sure all of us kittens will love you even if you have to keep us hanging for a few more days. *grin* Really. Pay no mind to the tic in my eye when I said that just now. The shakes? No. Those are just little shivers. It's cold in here. I don't have the shakes. *grin*

Seriously, even if I have to wait awhile for the end and even if Willow and Anya don't get a big mushy friendship scene and even if Anya doesn't get to teach Brianna bad gestures, I still love this fic and applaud the woman writer behind it.

Thanks thanks thanks!

PS...I hope your sister has a speedy, pain-free or at least pain-at-a-minimum recovery!

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"You're in my blood like Holy Wine
You taste so bitter, and so sweet
Darling, I could drink a case of you
And still be on my feet;
I would still be on my feet."
-Joni Mitchell

[Kendahl897]

This is the best fiction I have ever read. I can't seem to put it down. Have you ever thought about printing this up and sending it to Joss Whedon? I'm serious, you're a GREAT WRITER....And before you think " what a stupid idea", just remember, there was a fan fiction writer on a Xena website whose work they enjoyed so much, they actually invited her out to write an episode...I mean I don't think they would actually have Tara getting pregnant on the show, though that would be so cool, but you are very good at capturing the essences of ALL the characters. Love Anya in this...What would it cost to send it? Five dollars? What do you have to lose?
Can't wait for the next chapter. Please post it tonight. PLEASE

[Puff]

Hey Lisa I am waiting for the last part, the update was so lovely. I loved the Willow/Giles scene and it made me cry.

But Tara has to go back, she just has to. And Tara's mum can help convince her.

Hope your sister's knee is ok. No riding again for her for awhile. Send hugs her way from the kitties though ok

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“I…I love you. I just…I just don’t want to be afraid anymore. I want to feel like I am living again.” Legends of the kiss by Mariacomet

[Kilopto]

Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!!!!

I can't say any more than that! Maybe I'm going to have to write you a detailed email about WHY this is such great writing...hmm...

And hey were you just compared to Melissa Good? I think you were! That's super high praise, she is like a writing god in the xena fanfic realm...

But you know what...

I think your stuff is better. Maybe it IS like comparing apples and oranges but holy wow your fic just amazes me. And this is a very rare thing to happen so...Yay to you!

[Pixie]

Ditto on all the wishes for your sister's speedy recovery.

This chapter was wonderful!! The scene of Willow, Tara, and Brianna was breathtaking. I love Giles being paternal and comforting and, whoa, slapping Willow! And this just killed me: "He would never tell her that he suspected she and Tara were paying the price for bringing Buffy back from the dead." *Sob* And Anya's rant was perfect, including her continued referance to the baby as "Cletus". I know Tara will come back, because you promised us a happy ending. I'm looking forward to the warm fuzzy feeling, but also sad to see the end of this fic.

[Lisa of Nine]

Good evening,
I want to thank everyone for all the healing vibes. I'm dead on my feet and if I finish tonight's chapter, it will be very late. (after 11:00p.m. PST)

I've been taking care of tons of stuff today and haven't had any time to write.

I did want to let you all know that your support is wonderful. Thank you so much.
I'm gonna' work on the chapter for a few hours, and then get to replying to the posts. If I get a chapter out tonight, it won't be beta-ed because I am sure my awesome editor Lea will be in bed.
Thanks again.

Sharing this fic with you all has been an extremely rewarding experience, and your well wishes since yesterday have kept me mostly sane...well, as sane as I ever was.

Maybe if I feel wild, I'll post some horsey pics. You can all see the horses who've been taking up all my time.
Thanks again,
Lisa

[WiccansIllusion]

Yeah, Merwolf ( Missy Good ) Wrote an amazing ep. Actually had her write two, but the second was cancelled.

This fic is really incredible, I've been hooked since the first chapter.

Illusia

[Sassette]

The haiku calls me.
I cannot resist its lure.
Must hit refresh now.

-Sass
As a side note: Melissa Good wrote three episodes of Xena, two of which were filmed and aired.

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[WiccansIllusion]

Sass-
thanks..my bad. So much for the xenite I claimed to be... (
Illusia

[jomarch]

First of all, thanks for pointing me in the right direction for other great fiction (extra flamey etc). But I have to say that I think this is the best intro to fanfiction one could ask for and I am glad that this is the first story I have read. Reading all your replies leads me to believe that we will be expecting a great and happy ending but more importantly, thanks for the wonderful journey that this story was (including all the major angst that I had to read through and still be coherent cos I am at work!). So when can we expect a sequel and a return of Embryanna?

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[Lisa of Nine]

Hey guys,
here is tonight's chapter. I think there is only one more...but I really want to savor the big showdown that's brewing...so who knows.

I ended up taking almost 2 hours longer than planned to finish this tonight, so I'm gonna beg your indulgence and postpone my individual thank yous and replies until tomorrow. All the feedback means a great deal to me. Thanks so much!

Okay, on to tonight's chap... BTW...I am beat. I may not have a chapter for tomorrow. I haven't started it yet and I have to do a ton of stuff.
Thanks for your patience.
Lisa http://www.quiknet.com/~lcountry/uncon21.html

[mollyig]

The first thing I did when I got in this morning was check for an update, but there wasn't one. And then after I made my coffee it magically appeared - great timing

Wonderful stuff indeed. The interaction with Brianna was beautifully described, and made me get all sniffly.

And Amy and Caedo's punishment - snigger, snigger!

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[KittyKo]

Aww, such sweet update! Tara came back!! *kittyko does a happy dance*
Thank you Lisa!

[delany]

wah! i go away for a week, suffer fic withdrawls and i come back to this. i have 7 straight chapters to read!
*swoon*
better than having multiple orgasms while having sex while watching buffy.
so sorry to hear bouts the personal stuff. mega huggles all round for ya.
and in the final stages of the fic i just wanted to tell you that you've done a wonderful job and that you deserve this..

marry me?

[Bobo's Mom]

Yea! This morning update thing is a great way to start the day! Thank you, Lisa, for the uplifting update. I like how you bookended the W/T/B segment with the Amy stuff. Very effective.
Have a great day,
BM

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TARA: Willow and I always know how to find each other!

ANYA: With yoga?

[Puff]

As always I have to say what a wonderful update you have given us Lisa. I loved the whole part between Willow/Tara/Brianna and Tara's mother. And Willow's goodbye to her child was just incredibly touching.

Yay for Amy's punishment, that was great. Now I get to sit back and wait for Tara to kick Rack's ass (woo hoo)

Picture's of the horses that you talk about would be cool. Take it easy and I look forward to reading the next chapter whenever you are ready to post it.

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“I…I love you. I just…I just don’t want to be afraid anymore. I want to feel like I am living again.” Legends of the kiss by Mariacomet

[aladdin]

Lisa, this was so beautiful and sad and beautiful again, it really made me cry. My favorite part so far, it was more than touching, it really reached my heart.

[rocketdyke]

she was about to get started on lawyers and other human nuisances.

ouch.

[kpmuse]

My heart is filled with The Love! Thanks again Lisa for the heart warming stuff that is Willow, Tara and now Brianna and Tara's Mom!
Man, I am feeling good!

And thanks for the poetic way you chose to reward Amy for her role in things. I'm not usually vengeance gal, but I am finding myself loathing Amy and Rack right about now. Although, I suppose we got to see our girls and their baby girl in that scene because of Rack & Amy. No, still despising them. Hopefully, I will be able to find forgiveness for Amy. This is an addiction, I know.
And, how amazing a place you created for Brianna and Tara's Mom. This sounds like the kind of place that dreams are made of when we pass over. I hope so.

Glad to hear that things are better for you personally.
Till next time.

kris

[sparrow]

Yea, our girls are back in this reality. Now onto the proper punishment for the rat and Rack. Let the big white magic fly. Then Willow and Tara can get to work on getting little cletus, oops Brianna, back.

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"I may be loves bitch but at least I'm (wo)man enough to admit it"

"Yea baby, I'm back"

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[silverangel]

This was so great! The beauty of Tara and her mother almost made me cry (big surprise there, I'm the Kitten that always cries!). Cat and rat, I love it! Is the next chapter the last one? I hate to see it end.

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Willow: Where would you go? If you felt lost and alone? Where would you go?
Tara: To you.
**Deleted scene from Bloodties

[ShaggyKat]

I am totally rooting for Amy the rat to escape. Not big with the whole punishing for not doing evil thing.

As for Tara getting pregnant again. I wish it were that simple in real life. *sigh* It was the first time I was ever jealous of fictional characters. Everything can get so complicated.

Do you think they will be "blessed by the goddess" again or will have to go thru more mudane methods. Cause then it won't be biologically Willow's child. Not that I think that matters. But will Brianna's soul really care?

just pondering

[Pixie]

*sniffle* I love seeing Willow and Tara as mommies. That was beautiful - tender, loving, and bittersweet. And YES!! Amy the rat is back! I hope the Gang will be able to make sure she stays out of trouble permanently. I'm totally comfortable with her being a rat for a good long time. I'm glad this ended up being longer than you expected! :-)

[Sassette]

*sniff*

*sniff*

*WAIL*

Brianna has two mommies, and that was SO SWEET!

And ShaggyKat, I believe that for Brianna's soul to return, the baby HAS to be Willow's and Tara's biologically - so there will be more goddessy intervention.

Cool. *grin*

-Sass
Who really wants to see more Pregnant Tara fic out of Lisa ... 'cuz it's fun, and Willow and Tara are the cutest mommies in the whole wide world.

[nika]

I'm running out of adjectives to describe just how amazing this story is and just how far your writing talent goes, Lisa you're something else and so is your work.

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