Lovers Dearest (updated 18/11/12 )

[AstronSoul]

Dibs!!!

First would like to say, a few of your sentences run together, you forgot the quotation marks a few times to discern talking, and doing. But otherwise you did a fantastic job.

Great update, finally they arrive to see everyone, Dawn of course all giddy. I can't wait for another update soon.

[Mgraham93]

Astron Well done on the dibs and thank you for the feedback, It's been a hectic few weeks so I haven't had chance to go through the story and edit it but things seem to be calming down again so next week I'll start editing the previous chapters.



Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon owns Buffy, I think Sara gamble owns Supernatural both of them mistreat characters a lot
Summary: set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural this is how I feel it should have happened. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.

Chapter 17 Comfort

They sat talking for several hours Dawn persuaded Sam and Dean to sign her books including the two newer books Lucifer Rising and Swan Song. They followed the events of No rest for the wicked in which Dean had been sent to hell and explained how Dean had been brought back and the events leading up to the release and re imprisoning of Lucifer. “So what did you think of the that book with that psycho hunter and the good vampire,” Dean asked after signing the books.

“I thought it was great probably my favourite, I actually hoped Carver Edlund would write another book where Lenore came back that would have been great,” Dawn said eagerly not noticing the grins coming from both Willow and Tara and the knowing smile from Angel.

“Well we did actually meet up with her again a couple of days ago. That’s why we came here,” Sam said matter of factly.

“Really how is she.”

“Well we reunited her with the lover who lost her to vampirism, before ganking two big bads, only it turns out Lenore wasn’t her real name it’s Tara

Dawn looked confused for a moment before the information hit home she looked at Tara and said. “Wait does that mean Lenore from the book is based on you."

“It’s more that I’m her, because it happened exactly as it was written in the book word for word.”

Dawn then turned to Angel “did you know?”

“I had my suspicions, I remember when we met their father" he said pointing to the Winchesters, "Tara called herself Lenore,”

Dawn turned her attention back to Tara “In the book it said you had black hair,”

“I dyed it black a few years ago most of it faded in the last few months and I washed the last of the dye out in the shower a few days ago.”
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Eventually they went up stairs to the bedroom that Tara had stayed in while fighting the bloodlust simply because it was one of the rooms which were ready for people to stay in. They showered after the long drive and night sleeping on grass the night before they needed it to help relax. After finishing her shower Tara sat on the bed wearing a bath robe, her thoughts began to wander to how much things had changed since she was last here. The first realisition that she wasn't alone in the room came when she felt a pressure on her shoulder and a pair of comforting arms wrapped around her chest.

"Penny for your thoughts sweetie,” Willow said quietly.

Tara looked at her. Willow was wearing a matching bath robe, she smiled when she saw that the only thing underneath the robe was skin and then began to speak. “It’s just strange to think how much things have changed in a few short days, a week ago I was living in a basement I’d lived there for two months It was the only way to make sure I couldn’t hurt anyone, there were so many things I thought I’d never experience again, the warmth of the sun, you kissing me and making me feel special.”

“You’re always special, and I can be kissing your right now if you want.”

“Definitely.”
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Several hours’ later Willow woke up naked in an empty bed. Tara had been lying next to her before when she had fallen asleep. Only now was alone in the bed. she looked round the darkened room and saw the curtains open and an equally naked figure sitting facing the window.

Willow climbed out of bed and watched Tara sitting completely still in the lotus position. She gently knelt down beside her the creaking of the floor alerting Tara to her presence “Willow your awake?”

“So are you, and your not in bed.”

“S-sorry I’m fine, it’s just I’m not really used to it,”

“Used to what?”

“Sleeping, at night at least,”

“Oh right I'm sorry, I completely forgot you being an ex-vampire sleeping during the day must be what your used to,” Willow said wrapping her arms around Tara’s chest in comforting hug.

“It’s okay, really a week or two and I should be alright sleeping, It’s kind of feels like moving time zones all Jet laggy for the first few days, but meditation always helped me sleep when I needed to.” Tara replied as she returned the hug.

“If you want we could meditate and cast together, like old times.”

“I’d love to, and I’m sorry I just didn’t want to wake you,”

“I’d rather be awake to help you sleep than you be sat up all night, I’m here for you whenever you need me 24/7. Plus I have a highly secret specialised technique known to make sleeping easier.”

"What's this secret baby?"

"Snuggles, in fact naked snuggles are even better so come to bed please," Willow said taking Tara's wrist in her hand. They climbed back into bed and sometime after Dawn they drifted to sleep in a warm loving embrace.

[Finey_McFine]

Hey Matty!

Sorry I missed feedback on your last chapter...I didn't get a notification for some reason. Anyway, here I am!

I like that you are including Tara's 'readjustment' period and that Willow is there to comfort her. It's very sweet and really shows their long standing commitment to one another.

Definitely looking forward to the next chapter!

[AstronSoul]

Short but very very sweet.

This is a great way to show how Tara is coping with being human again. It shows she's definitely human, but even though she is getting used to things again she is more then happy.

Yay for Willows 'highly secret specialized technique' hehe gotta love the snuggles!!!

Great job, please more soon!

[True_Love]

Just got caught up on your fic. Sorry I haven't left fb before , for some reason I thought I had. Anyway, I think it is really important to show the readjustment period for Tara. There is no way that someone could go through what she has and be like, bing, everything back to normal.

I like how is Willow is being so sweet with her and giving her time to get back into a normal routine. But, then again I wouldn't expect anything less.

Keep up the good work. I look forward to your next update.

[Ariel]

Hey, Matty!

LOVE the whole book twist and Dawn finding out that she’s meeting a real life celeb.

Tara looked at her. Willow was wearing a matching bath robe, she smiled when she saw that the only thing underneath the robe was skin and then began to speak. “It’s just strange to think how much things have changed in a few short days, a week ago I was living in a basement I’d lived there for two months It was the only way to make sure I couldn’t hurt anyone, there were so many things I thought I’d never experience again, the warmth of the sun, you kissing me and making me feel special.”

“You’re always special, and I can be kissing your right now if you want.”

“Definitely.”

I like the imagination of what Tara has missed being a vampire; taking a moment to pull us more into that world then bring us back to W/T love – well done. (I fixed the spelling on the last word of that quote, edit if you want to – I’m cool either way)

"Snuggles, in fact naked snuggles are even better so come to bed please," Willow said taking Tara's wrist in her hand. They climbed back into bed and sometime after Dawn they drifted to sleep in a warm loving embrace.

Sweet, Willow’s own words and the two of them drifting off to sleep . . lovely.

Ariel
How I Met Your Mother

[Mgraham93]

Feedback

Finey- I felt re adjustment was important not just okay human now, obviously there's still more to come but they can make progress from where they are.

Astron- I'm glad you like the "highly secret specialised technique," it just sounded like something Willow would say.

True Love- I completely agree, I didn't want it to be she's human again no problems, especially as she's effectively been alone for several months, issues may still arise but they'll ge through them together.

Ariel- The books are from a couple of Supernatural episodes and I thought it would be enjoyable having Dawn read them, also thanks for the catch I completely missed it. Huge Thanks for the help tweaking this chapter I really appreciate it.



Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon owns Buffy, I think Sara gamble owns Supernatural both of them mistreat characters a lot
Summary: set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural this is how I feel it should have happened. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.



Chapter 18 Cuddles amd Conversations

Once the
rest of the people in the hotel had gone upstairs, Dawn picked up the phone and dialed Buffy's number. She knew it was late and that Buffy was probably out on patrol, but Buffy answered the phone with a tired, "Hello."

“Hi Buffy,” Dawn said eagerly.

“Dawn, what’s up? not that I’m not happy for you to call. It’s just that it’s late and late phone call’s here generally mean danger.”

“Everything’s fine Buffy and I know it’s late but I have huge news, no in fact astronomical news.”

“Okay Dawn, what’s the news.”

“It’s Willow and Tara, they’re back.”

“Their back when, How? This is definitely astronomical news.”

“It’s amazing Buffy an Angel made Tara human and they found each other, it’s amazing.”

Dawn heard her sister, clearly struggling with tears. “Dawn, I - I understand,” Buffy took a sharp breath, “It’s – exciting. We’ll come as soon as possible.”

“Really this is the best week ever the Scooby family is getting back together.”

“Oh god Dawn this is amazing.” Buffy felt tears running down her cheek as spoke, “The way the vamp spoke I-I thought he’d killed her."

----Flashback---

It was late at night in mid February on what should have been an ordinary patrol. Buffy and Faith had split up to cover more of the graveyards then planned to meet up to head home. She had gotten to the exit of that final graveyard. Then a group of vampires blocked her path. The one who appeared to be their leader spoke harshly. “I am Eli, I have come to destroy you, slayer.”

"That’s what they all say, what’s your special little story," Buffy responded.

Eli bared his fangs, “That is un-important all you need to do is die.”


The six vampires ran towards her, she held them off at first with punches and kicks, she was effectively keeping them at bay until one of them managed to find an opening in her guard. The fight continued, as she didn't have anything to effectively finish any of the vampires as they were the same rare type who had turned Tara years before. She heard footsteps running up behind her, and used a roundhouse kick to turn and face her new enemy, but it was Faith wielding a crossbow in one hand and a knife in the other. Faith fired the crossbow, knocking Eli to the ground, then threw it aside and ran to the aid of her girlfriend.

“Yo, B! Need a hand?” Faith said with a grin. She passed Buffy the knife and drew one of her own. Together they re doubled their attacks on the remaining vampires, eventually only Eli remained.

“Let’s talk about who sent you,” Buffy said pinning the vampire with her foot.

“The demon Crowley, he hunted us, in doing so he angered the mother. The young matriarch of the nest did not accept the mother’s call, but I knew better. I accepted the call and cast her out. What she called a curse was really a blessing; the naive fool believed humanity could change, she was wrong."

"And how exactly do you know us?" Buffy had a growing suspicion but wanted the vampire to confirm the theory.

“That much is simple when I took control of the nest I found my former leaders journal she wrote fondly of her time in this city, of how she was friends with the slayer and how she found love before having it taken from her. These were Secrets which she kept from us all. I also found out that her real name was Tara.”

----End Flashback---
“but you got the vamp and now they’re back together,” Dawn said happily

“I know, I’m glad they’re happy and together, and I’ll see you probably sometime tomorrow.”

“Bye Buffy.”

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Willow lay in bed Tara’s head was resting on her chest and the bed sheets wrapped around them like a cocoon. Willow smiled, her lover was snoring softly. She was glad that after last night thatTara had been able to sleep. She gently tightened her embrace, her girl was back. It was like a part of her had been missing for so long but now with her soul mate returned she felt completely happy. She remembered the state she’d been in the months after Tara had become a vampire. She’d barely eaten and her only real contact had been with Buffy and Dawn, they had sat with her whenever they could simply to give her company. It was only after Amy’s attempt to destroy Sunnydale that she had been given more help, she had been rushed to the nearest group of witches in San Francisco due to being hit by a large amount of the energy from the magical explosion. She had stayed at the coven first to recover and then to help others. Willow’s train of thought was broken by Tara who had woken up and had brushed one her fingers against her chin. With a smile Willow asked “How did you sleep?”

“Really well, I think your secret specialized technique worked,” Tara said with a smile.

“I’m glad it did, I’m sorry for panicking last night.”

“Don’t be, you helped me have the best sleep I’ve had in a long time, these last few months, when I was asleep there were no dreams only nightmares,” Willow held Tara close until her breathing calmed, then Tara continued, “The dream we shared that was first time I actually enjoyed sleeping before that Eve,” Tara paused unsure how to continue before taking another deep breath “she was in my head constantly It was like after Glory took my mind only it was a slower process.”

“I’m sorry you had to go through that twice,” Willow responded as she wrapped an arm around her girl a touch of sorrow in her voice.

“It doesn’t matter sweetie. We’re together and that’s what’s important, we can’t change the past, but we can make our own future together.”

“That sounds brilliant a future for us. It feels like, for the first time in years, I’m truly happy, like I’ve been lost for years and now with you back I really feel happy. I mean working for the coven has been fulfilling, yes, but I was never really happy.”

Tara gave a quizzical look and asked “What do you do as their roving witch girl?”

Willow smiled at the mention of the name she had dubbed herself in the Impala. “I’m not usually roving witch girl, Most of the time I stay at the coven helping younger witches teaching them about magic so that what happened with Amy doesn’t happen again. Though if the seers pick up on any weird stuff I’m the person they go to.”

“It definitely sounds interesting.” Tara paused “I’m sorry about Amy I know she was a friend.”

“I am too, I think the years as a rat twisted her mind, she wanted revenge against me in particular for not being able to turn her back.”

"Is that where you got this," Tara said touching a large mark on Willow's skin it was one of several of what appeared to be birthmarks on Willow's chest.

"Yes, most of the attacks were minor, but when she turned her magic against the warlock the magic went in all directions. I managed to shield myself from most of it but it was too powerful, it almost killed me, that's how I ended up in San Francisco. Giles had wanted to fly me out to England but Anya said I wouldn't have survived the flight, that the best bet was the coven there. My chest was all like this but over time they helped heal most of the damage."

"I'm sorry, does it still hurt."

"Not really. The coven helped get rid of the dark magic and it helped me see what damage magic could do. It was a wakeup call really that I still had a lot to learn about magic."

"We can learn together, like before."

"That sounds like a wonderful idea," Willow said, before gently stroking Tara’s lips with her tongue her lover readily accepting the tongue and parting her lips. The kiss was intense, passionate and filled with love.

[AstronSoul]

DIBS!

Yay everyone is happy, well more so anyway. Buffy is on her way, Dawn is just happy to have her family in one piece again.

I love seeing W/T cuddles!!!! Always a BIG plus.
Nice for Will and Tare to be able to talk like they used too, and Tara found out a bit more about some scars and what Willow did with the coven.

Great Job!!!

~AS~

[Ariel]

Hey, Matty!

I’m beginning with the ending which is lovely:

"that sounds like a wonderful idea," Wilow said, she then gently stroked Tara’s lips with her tongue her lover readily accepting the tongue and parting her lips the kiss was intense, passionate and filled with love.

You have a real sense of magic – it’s logic and rules. Like the creativity and motives ascribed; you make villains more complex which adds to the interest.

Amy and the Rat’s Revenge – hmmmm. Story title? Like Amy’s motivation, interesting and a new twist – makes perfect sense, too..

Glad I caught up – thanks!

Ariel
How I Met Your Mother

[Finey_McFine]

Everything seems to be falling into place for the girls...yay! I think they deserve it after everything they've been through. I secretly hope that they move far away from the hellmouth to secluded cabin in the woods and just live happily ever after!

I'm glad that the coven was able to help Willow. It sounds like they both went through their own personal hell before coming out on the other side; older and more mature.

Love it! Keep writing!

[True_Love]

Matty,

I am finally all caught-up.

Willow lay in bed Tara’s head was resting on her chest and the bed sheets wrapped around them like a cocoon. Willow smiled, her lover was snoring softly. She was glad that after last night thatTara had been able to sleep. She gently tightened her embrace, her girl was back.

I loved this part. So tender and caring. The way Willow was holding Tara and smiling at having her girl back snores and all.

I'm so glad for Dawn too. Having her family back after such a long-time. There was always a special connection between the pair and I enjoy reading about it in every fic that contains the two of them.

Great job. I can't wait for more!
-Lexi

[Mgraham93]

AstronSoul- Glad you enjoyed the cuddles and Willow's work

Ariel- Julie I had some basic ideas about magic from both shows and then Richards magic ideas were extremely useful. Also great title

Finey_Mcfine- Shelby I don't think they'll be going to Sunnydale at the minute probably San Francisco

True_Love- Lexi I absolutely loved Tara and Dawn's interactions in the show I think it was the way they clicked as outsiders from the group in Real Me



Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon owns Buffy, I think Sara gamble owns Supernatural both of them mistreat characters a lot
Summary: set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural this is how I feel it should have happened. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.


Chapter 19 Reunions part two

Just before twelve o'clock Cordelia Chase walked into the Lobby of the hotel with The Groosalugg. Sam and Dean had borrowed Angel’s office to let Bobby know everything that had happened in the last few days. Conner Angel and Dawn were watching the end of an ice hockey game. So sat in the Lobby were Willow and Tara happily talking with Fred and Wesley. Fred was telling them how earlier in the day the brothers had spoken to her about how they recognised her from one of their jobs, she had explained that Lucas was her nephew not her son and how she and Wesley had brought him up after the events at Lake Mantoc finishing by saying "I told them how he still loves AC/DC Dean was certainly happy about that."
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Cordelia gasped when she saw Willow and Tara sitting in the lobby “You two your back and your together, does this mean you’re not a vampire anymore?”

“No, not any more.” Tara smiled

That’s brilliant, I’m so happy for you two.”

"I'm glad two kind souls such as yours have been reuinted." The Groosalugg said cheerfully.

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It was mid afternoon when the hotel doors were pushed open by Buffy who had a wide smile on her face “You guys you’re really back she rushed over and enveloped both witches in a strong hug. Previously unshed tears streamed down her face “I always,” she stammered, “I always hoped you two would be able to find each other.”

Buffy’s slayer strength was making it difficult for Willow and Tara to breathe. Fortunately for them. Faith not wanting her girlfriend to hurt the recently returned witches walked over and whispered in Buffy’s ear “I have some tissues if you need them.”

As she began to pass tissues to her girlfriend she turned to the witches and said “I’m glad you two are alright.”

The rest of the scoobies followed close behind Faith, Xander came in next followed by Anya who was carrying little baby Jesse and Giles was last carrying 3 cake boxes.

Anya walked over next saying “Jesse these are your aunties Willow and Tara Anya said, I’d hug you but I am holding our very adorable baby.”

“Illo, Ara,” the little boy said happily.

The three of them laughed.

“He’s lovely Anya,” Tara said while smiling happily.

“I know, she looked over her shoulder where Xander had walked over and continued “he’s so special, Xander hug them for me.”

Xander stepped forward and hugged both of them “we’ve missed you two so much.”

Giles stood back awkwardly holding the cake tins a happy smile crossing his face, tears we're forming in his eyes.

"You okay G," Faith asked casually.

"yes, yes it's just as everyone else has said I'm so happy you two have each other again." he said as he dabbed his eyes with a hankerchief.

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On the other side of the room Dean nudged his brother. “Sammy does that woman look familiar to you.”

“Who.”

“The brunette,”

“Yes I think she does.”

Faith turned to them “Summer of 98 over in Missouri.”

“Was that the...” Buffy began before Faith interrupted her.

“...No B there were no alligators, I met them on the road, and teamed up to take out a ghost.”

“Erm how did you hear us.” Sam asked he was sure he hadn’t spoken very loud.

“Slayer hearing,” she grinned “Quite easy to eavesdrop on people with it, isn’t it B,” Faith said as she draped an arm over Buffy’s shoulder.

“Yeah,” Buffy smiled happily.

“Try growing up with you Buffy I remember your sixteenth birthday how me and mom did everything to keep it a surprise you still knew.”

“Sorry Dawnie, you still threw a brilliant party though.” Buffy smiled playfully at her sister.

“Erm just for the people in the room who don’t know who these two are, who are you.” Xander asked.

“I’m Sam and this is Dean we’re hunters.”

“So you hunt the ooglie booglies that go bump in the night, cool.”

“Well that is one way to put it,” Dean laughed.

[AstronSoul]

DIBS!

Nice short sweet update, and a reunion!! I do love reunions, when I actually like the people in them.

Oogly booglies lol haha nice wording.

great update!

~AS~

[True_Love]

Any update is a good update. The reunion was very sweet. I imagine a big room filled with people, laughing and sharing stories as hugs and happy tears are shed.

Can't wait for more!
Lexi

[Ariel]

Matty,

Wow, a kinder/gentler (more up-to-date Cordelia - nice )

Then this:

It was mid afternoon when the hotel doors were pushed open by Buffy who had a wide smile on her face “You guys you’re really back she rushed over and enveloped both witches in a strong hug. Previously unshed tears streamed down her face “I always,” she stammered, “I always hoped you two would be able to find each other.”

Buffy’s slayer strength was making it difficult for Willow and Tara to breathe. Fortunately for them. Faith not wanting her girlfriend to hurt the recently returned witches walked over and whispered in Buffy’s ear “I have some tissues if you need them.”

Like the uh excitment of Slayer hugs and Faith's kleenex diversion!

Then you nail Xander in this line:

“So you hunt the ooglie booglies that go bump in the night, cool.”

“Well that is one way to put it,” Dean laughed.

Keep writing!

Ariel
How I Met Your Mother

[Mgraham93]

Astron- Well done dibs mistress, glad you liked the ooglie booglies.

True_Love Lexi glad you liked the reunion

Ariel Julie this was actually one of the hardest chapters to write for me because Cordelia kept sounding too bitchy so I'm glad i managed to capture a nice version of her.



Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon owns Buffy, I think Sara gamble owns Supernatural both of them mistreat characters a lot
Summary: set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural this is how I feel it should have happened. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.


Chapter 20- making amends

Faith was nervous everyone else in the hotel had known Tara and had been atleast friendly to her back in Sunnydale or in here in L.a. yet the only time she had met her she had attempted to scare her away from the Scoobies. She was glad that she had failed, however she knew she needed to make things right.

“B could you talk to Red for a second I sort of need to talk to T.”

“Sure Faith.” Buffy said cheerilly walking over to where the two witches were sat "Will could you help me with some drinks."

"Sure Buff," Willow said giving her best friend a cheery smile. Buffy smiled at the fact that both the redhead and blonde were clearly happy, it had been a long time since she'd seen Willow soo cheerful.

While Buffy took Willow to the kitchen Faith went over to where Tara was sat.“Hey T I wanted to say I’m sorry.”

“Faith really you don’t need to.” Tara said sweetly.

“Yeah I do," Faith paused looking for the right words "back in the big Sunny D I did a lot of stuff I regret, most of it I’ve been able to apologise for and make amends but I never got the chance to apologise to you, I acted like a real bitch to you, and I think I know why I saw the connection you and red have I could tell you two were in love even back then and it made me angry because as far as I knew the girl of dreams hated me, So I'm sorry. Can we be friends."

Faith waited not sure how the blonde would respond, until Tara gave her half smile and said "yes of course we can be friends and it’s pretty clear Buffy doesn’t hate you."

"Thanks T it means a lot, I've heard so much about you from the others universally good, Xan has always said that Red was always happiest when you two were together and honestly I think he's right."

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In the kitchen Buffy had collected a juice jug and had filled it with water while Willow was busy boiling the kettle for several coffee's and tea's.

"It's so good to have both of you here Will it's great knowing everyone is safe."

"Thanks Buffy it's really amazing how great these last few days have been I've got my girl back and it feels like everything falling perfectly into place."

"There's another thing I wanted to ask about the de vamping do you know how it happened?" Buffy asked the details Dawn had given here were very hazy at best.

Willow looked thoughtful for a moment and then spoke. "I wasn't there a the time but I've got the cliff notes essentially they were trying to find the mother of all, only they needed a good creature to get the information from, the angel 'Cas' I think picked Tara and then did what Dean called 'Angel mojo' and made her human again, the why again not really 100% but he needed both of us to help end a civil war in heaven. Something about us being Soulmates was important."

"Wow Will," Buffy said as she hugged her best friend "sounds like you two have really been o an adventure these past few days."

"We really have."

as they walked back into the lobby Willow nudged Buffy "looks like both our girls are getting on well." she said pointing at Tara and Faith.

"Yeah I was kind of a distraction so that Faith could talk to Tara I hope you don't mind." Buffy smiled.

"Of course I don't, Faith told me about how she's been trying to make up for her past,"

they walked over "So what are you guys talking about,"

"I was telling T about the time you fought that mad scientist guy."

"Oh yeah that Warren guy." Buffy responded. "He attacked Sunnydale Mall and had some sort of laser. Unfortunately for him I'd been shoe shopping just before that and I jammed it with one of my new heels, when he fired it again the gun exploded."

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Willow was sat on Tara's lap happily when she heard the Queen song It's a kind of magic began to play, she blushed as she held up her phone "It's work, I need to take this."

"Willow," a cheery voice spoke down the line. Willow imedietly recognised it as the voice of the woman who had been assigned to guardian her at the coven ten years ago the sixty year old Martha Mcready.

"Hi Ms Mcready," Willow smiled Martha made a habit of making sure newcomers new she was definitely a Ms though Willow knew she was in a fairly long term romance with another of the older women in the coven.

"Please you know how I feel about formalities, Martha is fine."

"Yes sorry."

"So I've called to check up on you, how is the hunt for the mother of all coming along."

"We vanquished her Martha."

"Excellent work my dear when will you be back in the bay."

"Soon it's just well I met Tara on the way back, she's human again."

Martha having learned enough about Willow's past during the years in which she had personally tutored the younger witch burst out of her chair with excitement "You mean, the Tara, Willow?

"Yes," Willow said smiling at eagerness of her mentor.

"Well then I suggest you take two weeks vactation starting tommorow," Martha said in cheery voice.

"I couldn't," Willow was about to give a reason when Martha interrupted her

"Nonesense I insist, we both know how dedicated you are to teaching but I think you both will want some time alone and I couldn't agree more. Don't worry about the lessons I'll personally ensure your lesson plan is followed to the letter, learning will not be jeopodised my dear and really after all the work you've done since joining us you've earned it so, you two have some fun."

"Thank you Martha we will."

Martha happily sat back down in her chair and began twirling a strand of her curled red hair and smiled to herself "I guess Miracles really do happen everyday."

[True_Love]

Dibs!!

Hey Matty! I'm glad that Faith and Tara had a chance to talk. Was there really ever any doubt that Tara wouldn't forgive her, really? I find it interesting that you brought up the de-vamping again. I wonder if that is a sign there may be side effects or something? I know Tara is still going to be going through an adjustment stage for a while, but the next couple of weeks alone with Willow should help bring them even closer together; but I expect there will be some...complications from the past that do pop up.

Looking forward to your next post!
Lexi

[Ariel]

Hey Matty,

Damn, always missing the Dibs!

Really liked this:

“Yeah I do," Faith paused looking for the right words "back in the big Sunny D I did a lot of stuff I regret, most of it I’ve been able to apologise for and make amends but I never got the chance to apologise to you, I acted like a real bitch to you, and I think I know why I saw the connection you and red have I could tell you two were in love even back then and it made me angry because as far as I knew the girl of dreams hated me, So I'm sorry. Can we be friends."

First, that motive works for me - from Faith's expression and her actions on the show, your explanation is a good read. I appreciate Faith's insight, her growing awareness. And of course Tara forgiving her.

Whoa, "the Tara" hmmmm . . . verrrry mysterious and I am totally pulled in! Somehow that vacation sounds like a recharge for a serious new adventure coming up. Am I right? Am I right? Yeah, I'm curious!

I have to laugh that writing Cordelia as nice was very hard for you! But I actually like her as a nicer person, too so thanks for that.

So, keep writing my friend!

Ariel
How I Met Your Mother

[AstronSoul]

Yay!! Can't believe I missed this last night with all the other updates! ~wonder why no notification~

I love it, was sweet how Faith apologized for her past, and then they just immediately move don from there.

Woo and Hoo Willow gets a vacation and more time, I'm sure Tara will come back with her, I mean no Tara would be just wrong.

Great job!

~AS~

[Mgraham93]

Feedback

True_Love Lexi there never was any chance of Faith not getting forgiveness the de vamping will become will become an issue though for now that was just forshadowing nicely spotted.

Ariel Julie Glad you liked the apology scene. The, 'the Tara' I meant it to be along the lines of Willow's Tara, no big conspiracy there, just that Willow over the years has told Martha quite a bit about her. I do like nice Cordelia I have some plans for another adventure although it may be more of a sequal not entirely sure yet

Astron Don't worry about Tara not coming back with her there's no chance of that happening it's a physical impossibility.

This may be one of the fastest updates I've ever done hope everyone enjoys it, it's short but it has some build up



Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon owns Buffy, I think Sara gamble owns Supernatural both of them mistreat characters a lot
Summary: set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural this is how I feel it should have happened. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.


Chapter 21- Scooby Shopping expedition

Soon after hanging up Martha dialled another number the head of the coven Rachael O'shea.

"Hello Martha," Rachael's voice crackled down the line.

"Rachael I have wonderful news Willow has successfully stopped Eve and has been reunited with her Tara," Martha's voice was full of cheer as she spoke.

"That's excellent news, she definitely deserves happiness."

"I took the liberty of giving Willow two weeks vacation, I thought given the circumstances they would want some time alone."

"Of course Martha, please let them know that they are both welcome here and we currently have several paid positions availabe."

"I will Rachael this is brilliant."

"It truly is Martha it truly is." Racheal smiled to herself. She remembered how Willow had been when she had first arrived. She had recovered significantly since those warm June days of 2002. She knew Willow had still held sadness within. Even though Willow had expected that she would never see her love again in this life she had remained dedicated to her, she certainly deserved this blessing.

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The next Day Buffy had decided that she would take the newly returned witches on a clothes shopping trip into L.A. Cordelia and Anya immediately invited themseleves and Dawn volunteered to look after baby Jesse because one thing she did not want to be a part of was a Buffy lead shopping trip, she remembered being Buffy's pack mule when they lived in L.A. So now she would avoid such trips like the plague. Several hours in to the trip Tara and Willow were sat in a clothes shop watching as the three women excitedly went about the shopping.

"Why did we agree to this again baby" Willow asked as she saw the crazed looks both Cordelia and Anya and the excitement that Buffy had as they moved through the store

"we do need clothes sweetie and they do seem to be enjoying themselves." Tara said stroking the redhead's hair

The three women were currently going through a list of items of clothing that they had decided Tara needed and going from store to store collecting each item. Faith was leaning against a wall watching her girlfriend and two friends rushing round the store and also saw how both witches were looking slightly uncomfortable "Red, T listen you two go have some alone time, I'll call you when these guys are done."

"What about you," Willlow asked.

"Simple I kind of like watching B like this." It was True Faith knew Buffy had been the Queen B of Hemry high school and had spent plenty of time shopping. She always enjoyed seeing Buffy when she shopped, because she often acted like a kid in a candy store, something Faith found sweet.

The shopping trip was also a pretence for Tara, she had a private list of several items she needed to buy only she needed a distraction. Fortunately for her Willow created one of her own accord ten minutes into their alone time they were walking past an assortment of stores."Tara! Tara!" the readhead practically yelped with excitement.

"yeah sweetie"

"I need to go in there," she pointed towards a computer hardware store

"What for," Tara questioned.

"Well in my spare time I've been working on this all singing all dancing computer and that shop sometimes has better deals on hardware than my local store and has more stuff only I know we're here for clothes." Willow looked apologeticlly at her girl.

"It's okay baby how about we split up for mabye half an hour and I'll meet you back here and then I can listen to you talk computers."

"Sounds like a plan."

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20 minutes later Tara arrived back at the computer store carrying a bag she had positioned her purchases so that the coat she had bought covered the majority of the other items. She found Willow on a laptop with a family collected around her "and now if you press the power button it should be working perfectly." Willow said as she slipped away from the customers and into Tara's open arms.

"I see your putting the actual repair people to shame,"

"Well it was a simple problem they'd overcharged the battery causing the computer to shutoff so you just take the battery out hold the power button and then put the power cable in problem solved," Willow said proudly.

"that's my girl, so how's the shopping going."

"Really well this place has the perfect motherboard and even better a great external harddrive, that and some spare memory and well I'm ready to pay."
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When they reached the hotel Willow collapsed onto their bed exhausted their three personal shoppers had successfully bought Tara an entire wardrobe of clothes which suited the blondes taste and Willow enough clothes to last until she could get back home. She dozed off almost straight away and when she woke up half an hour later Tara was sat on the egde of the bed and she looked as though she'd only just sat down.

"you know what I feel like right now," Willow said playfully.

"what's that sweetie." Tara turned her head and smiled sweetly at her.

"afternoon snuggles." Willow grinned.

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Lorne was busy getting the music just right. He wanted to ensure the backing instruments fitted the vocals perfectly, his mind held the words which had been sung and now the difficulty was getting just the right instrument however he knew he could do it music was his art. After trying multiple different instruments he finally found the perfect one for the song. 'Tonight will be fantastic,' he thought to himself.

[True_Love]

Dibs!!!

Very sneaky Matty! Updating less than 24 hours apart. Short but intense update. I liked the description of Buffy, Anya and Cordy as crazed shoppers. Faith adoring Buffy and Dawn staying home, prefering not to be a 'pack mule'. I wonder what Tara bought at the mall and couldn't show Willow? Also, why didn't she lay down next to her in the bed? Hmmmm, this is getting very interesting.

[Mgraham93]

Lexi- I know I was sneaky with the last update, I'm glad you liked the shopping I had a lot of fun writing that chapter. The reason for Tara's secretiveness will be revealed in this update.

"you know what I feel like right now," Willow said playfully.
"what's that sweetie." Tara turned her head and smiled sweetly at her.
"afternoon snuggles." Willow grinned.

Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon owns Buffy, I think Sara gamble owns Supernatural both of them mistreat characters a lot
Summary: set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural this is how I feel it should have happened. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.

Chapter 22- Still under your spell

The mischevous grin on Willow's face remained as she spoke. "Now that we've got new clothes lets get you out of these old ones," She said before gently kissing Tara's lips, as their lips locked the kiss intensified as both became lost in the kiss, only seperating when they ran out of breath.

"Yes ma'm," Tara said lifting her arms in the air to allow easier removal of her shirt. Willow's hands deftly slid Tara's t-shirt over her shoulders and off completely. a few moments later Tara removed the blouse Willow was wearing.

Once both items of clothing were removed Willow changed her focus to Tara's breasts and the bra which needed to be removed. She began Kneading Tara's breasts with thumb and fore-finger Tara's moans of pleasure exciting her further.

Willow felt an increasing wetness in her thigh as she continued to knead Tara's breasts. Tara wrapped her arms around Willow and removed Willow's bra their bodies pressed against each other once more the burning fires of passion grew with the contact until the fires were raging with a great intensity.

"Baby I need you inside me," Tara cried with pleasure.

Willow moved her hands to Tara's Jeans unfastening them and in one action pulled them and the blonde's panties off, she stopped for a moment to admire the blonde's beauty,

She felt Tara's hands carrying out a similar action of unfastening her trousers and sliding them off. Once the process was complete Willow moved hand gently through Tara's damp curls until she reached the blonde's throbbing centre.

She began to rub it as she heard the noises of pleasure she was eliciting from the blonde, she slid two fingers into the blonde's core as she applied pressure to she felt her lovers body approaching orgasm.

Before Willow could continue Tara's hand grabbed her arm "she looked up into passion filled eyes as Tara uttered one simple word "together."

Willow shifted her body slightly so that the her inner thigh was pressed againtst Tara's centre, this final movement was enough to trigger the release and as Tara pressed her body into Willow's the redhead felt her body rocking as they climaxed together.
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Several hours later the pair walked into the lobby where they were greeted Lorne and Cordelia

"Well you two look like you've had fun," Cordelia said with a cheeky smile.

"Yes we have" they said in unison

"Hope you'll be at Caritas tonight," Lorne said cheerfully

"We sure will" Willow said with a smile

after a moments pause Tara nodded in agreement and added. "It sounds like fun."

"Excellent Gunn and Gwen are back from their holiday and Angel's picking Nina up from the gallery, So everyones going to be there." Lorne said enthusiastically.

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From Late afternoon people began congregating in the hotel lobby Lucas who had babysat before offered to take care of Jesse so that all the adults could have a night out. Eventually after sunset the large group prepared to leave.

A procession of cars were sitting outside the hotel slowly filling with people. The first car was Giles' Citreon C4 Grand Picasso in that were Giles, Xander who had called shotgun, Anya, Buffy and Faith and Willlow and Tara all seven seats were taken.

In the Impala Dean was driving as always, Sam was in the passenger seat and Dawn and Conner were in the back seat. Dawn had broken into a full on talk about how the demons that the brothers were used to were only one kind of many demons how most are very friendly and many were essentially normal people trying to live a normal life.

In Angel's convertable the passengers would be Angel who was making sure the hotel was fully locked up and Ninaa was helping him, Fred and Wesley who were making sure Lucas had all the correct details the 17 year old had been given a list of all the adults phone numbers to ring in an emergancy, Anya had explained that she and Xander would be back by 11 so it would just be for a few hours.

Finally in Cordelia's Car were Cordelia and Groo as well as Gunn and Gwen. Finally once everyone was ready the procession set off to Caritas.
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When they got to the club the group dispersed. The two witches had attempted to stay together but lost track of one another fairly quickly amongst the crowd. Most of the group met back at several tables which Lorne had reserved for them near the front however the blonde was not amongst them. to make matters worse Tara didn't yet have a phone so there was no way of contacting her.


Buffy was able to see the look of concern on Willow's face and leaned over to say "Don't worry Will, she's probably just getting you two drinks, I'll go check for you."

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Tara was backstage, soon she would be in the spotlight and the surprise she had prepared would be revealed to Willow. She regretted having to be secretive all day but she decided it would be worth it once she went on stage and saw Willow's face. she was broken from her thoughts by someone shouting "There you are I've been looking all over for you!"

She turned to see Buffy standing smiling Will's getting very Antsy about where you'd got to but now I see it's a surprise," she paused "and I like the dress."

Tara was wearing a blue medieval style dress with a grey bodice over the dress. She'd picked it out specifically because of the similarity to a similar outfit she'd worn ten years ago.

"Thanks Buffy I picked it myself while Willow was computer shopping, I hope she likes it."

"Tara trust me she'll love it, and break a leg out there." Buffy said smiling before stepping to leave"I won't spoil the surprise for you two but I'll let her know your alright." She turned and went through the side door she had used to get to backstage.
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As the latest song finished Lorne came onto the stage a mic in his hand "Our next singer has a song about love to share with someone special to her in the audience tonight, ladies and gentlemen please put your hands together for the lovely Tara Maclay!"

In Willow's head all the little moments during the day clicked together, Tara being secretive about her shopping, taking quite a While to get back to the room, and disapearing in the club. She had been preparing this surprise for her.

Willow recognised the song imediately "It's our song" an instrumental of the chorus consisting of a soft strumming of a guitar and the gentle sound of flutes. Played once before Tara began to sing on the darkened stage which Lorne had created by dimming all the stage lights for the start.

I lived my life in shadow
Never the sun on my face
It didn't seem so sad, though
I figured that was my place
Now I'm bathed in light
Something just isn't right.

As she sang the last two lines of the verse Lorne switched on the stage lights and Willow was finally able to fully see her and she looked radiant. Blue eyes met green and Willow knew exactly what wasn't right, she needed to be on stage with her girl together.

I'm under your spell
How else could it be
Anyone would notice me?
It's magic, I can tell
How you've set me free
Brought me out so easily

Tara held her hand out to Willow as she she sang, a look of longing was clear on the features of her face, Willow stood up and carefully came up on stage by the end of the chorus. As they began to slowly dance together the rest of the was irrelevant they were happily lost in their love.

I saw a world enchanted
Spirits and charms in the air
I always took for granted
I was the only one there
But your power's shone
Brighter than any of I've known.

Tears of Joy began to roll down Willow's face. As Tara danced with her, she admired her girl's beauty, and swayed to rythm of the song letting her lovers voice lead her.

I'm under your spell
Nothing I can do
You just took my soul with you
You worked your charms so well
Finally, I knew
Everything I dreamed was true
You made me believe...

Willow looked back when they'd first met neither of them would have been brave enough to go on stage like this. She remembered how in High school the idea of being on stage was a nightmarish thought so much so that she had claimed to be tone deaf to avoid such a frightful experience. Now though their love had given them confidence and strength and they were singing together and it was magical.

The moon to the tide
I can feel you inside
I'm under your spell
Surging like the sea
Drawn to you so helplessly
I break with every swell
Lost in ecstasy
Spread beneath my willow tree
You make me complete!
You make me complete
You make me complete

As the last notes of the song played Tara took Willow in her arms and brought their lips close. Lips locked and tongues danced together. the entire audience began clapping and chearing the pair were currently wrapped in each others arms unkowingly levitating off the ground, for them it was the happiest place on earth.

[Ariel]

DIBS!!!!

Hey, Matty!

How didja sneak that last update past me!

Dawn volunteered to look after baby Jesse because one thing she did not want to be a part of was a Buffy lead shopping trip, she remembered being Buffy's pack mule when they lived in L.A.

Hilarious, and so Buffy!

"Simple I kind of like watching B like this." It was True Faith knew Buffy had been the Queen B of Hemry high school and had spent plenty of time shopping. She always enjoyed seeing Buffy when she shopped, because she often acted like a kid in a candy store, something Faith found sweet.

I like the reference to Buffy's pre-slayer life and also Faith's enjoyment of her excitement and of course, Buffy being in various states of undress has nothing to do with it!

A "simple problem" she says . . . props to you and to Computer Willow! And "afternoon snuggles" Aaaaaaaw!

And the mysterious purchase?????

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Clothing removal, whoa - SEVERAL hot moments! Damn! I spend so much time in cold showers that my fingers are all wrinkly and I have permanent goosebumps! Thanks for this one - now I'm awake!

Willow looked back when they'd first met neither of them would have been brave enough to go on stage like this. She remembered how in High school the idea of being on stage was a nightmarish thought so much so that she had claimed to be tone deaf to avoid such a frightful experience. Now though their love had given them confidence and strength and they were singing together and it was magical.

*sighs* So many things to love . . . Tara being brave enough after everything she has gone through, Willow going up on stage with her, Tara recreating her special (HOT!!!) dress . . . and then recreating the magic of their first dance from "Family."

Thanks Matty. Wow . . .

Ariel
How I Met Your Mother

[True_Love]

Hey Matty!

I love that you made this update both and hot and tender. Starting with W/T sexy time and ending with the recreation of Tara's favorite memories from her past life with Willow. It's actually kinda sad if you think about it; her best memories are from 10 years ago. Maybe that's where you're going with the whole re-adjustment arc. While Tara's been away, Willow, although heartbroken, has lived life. I believe that is going to give Tara some heartache and you some angst to your story. I guess I'll have to see if I'm right.

Great update! Can't wait to see what you will come up with next.
Lexi

[AstronSoul]

Sadly I am very tired but I wanted to let you know I loved how you integrated the song!

This was truly a unique way to use one of the most beloved Buffy songs there is! Great job!

How you write it and how Tara does this all sneaky to surprise Willow is amazing, and very thoughtful.


~now thinks about what might happen in my future~

~AS~

[Mgraham93]

Julie Well done on the dibs, thanks for the feedback on the shopping chapter. The simple problem actually happened to me recently I got worried that I'd need to buy a new laptop screen but the method worked. Thanks for the feedback on the sex scene I was quite nervous about it and also the performance

Lexi Your spot on about the memories there's definitely angst coming. Building through the next few chapters before that I just wanted to have some niceness .

Astron Glad you enjoyed the song, and the way it was intergrated.




Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon owns Buffy, I think Sara gamble owns Supernatural both of them mistreat characters a lot
Summary: set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural this is how I feel it should have happened. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.

Chapter 23 Angels and ex-demons

“You guys rocked,“ Faith congratulated the witches as they returned to the table.

“Thanks Faith, you and Buffy are up in a minute.” Willow said jokingly.

Tara smiled at the friendliness between the pair She remembered the dislike Willow had once held towards the Slayer yet now they seemed to be friends. A fact which made Tara glad. She remembered the pain she had seen in Faith's Aura, it had been similar to the way Buffy's aura had been following her resurrection. Now though both slayers had bright aura's. Looking around the table most of the others aura’s were as she remembered them. Then she looked at the brothers on the opposite side of the table and saw large scars upon each aura with a thin layer above where healing had begun. She remembered at Red Lodge the scars had been shallower yet far more recent they had clearly suffered greatly in the years after that night.

When she turned her gaze to Willow she saw the redhead’s Aura had changed distinctly. The wildness of her magic which she remembered had been replaced with a more focussed glow. Alongside that there was a deep scar over her chest which now had an extremely delicate layer over it. Tara guessed it was caused by her being taken ten long years ago. Finally She wondered what her own Aura looked like, especially following her years a vampire.

Tara was broken from her train of thought when Faith spoke "Yo T, you okay."

“I'm okay I was looking at everyone’s Aura’s and I just got a bit caught up in the moment.”

“Hey Don’t worry just checking Red hadn’t tired you out too much.”

the conversation was interupted by a voice from behind them "I couldn't help but notice you two on the stage and I wanted to say congratulations.” The group turned and saw Balthazar and Castiel standing there.

Anya was the first person to react practically shouting “Balthazar, Castiel, wow it's good to see you!”

“Anyanka, now this is a surprise.”

“Actually it’s just Anya now Mrs Anya Harris now.”

“Oh yes of course dreadfully sorry I couldn’t make the wedding, hiding from the armies’ of heaven can be difficult.”

“It’s fine we decided on having a smaller wedding as otherwise my in laws would have probably been eviscerated.”

Xander nodded "knowing my parents, yes they probably would have started a fight with one of the demons, not the best thing for a wedding."

“So has something bad happened, recently we usually only hear from you two in an emergancy." Dean asked in cautious tone.

“Of course not Dean,” Balthazar waved his hand “I simply felt Cassie needed a night out after everything that’s happened,” he pointed to Castiel next to him “unfortunately he couldn’t be persuaded to change out of the coat.”

“I like it, very Constantine-y.” Xander said cheerily.

Sam thought the statement over for a moment then replied “I guess he does.”

“Well don’t just stand there take a seat.” Wesley beckoned the angels to the table.

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Anya explained that during her vengence years she and the angels had met several times. Balthazar had been willing to help in cases that Anya had been unable to if the person did not make a wish.

"Earlier this year I used knowledge you had shared with me involving alternate universes to help Cass' fight against' Rapheal first I sent those two," he pointed at Sam and Dean. "to a world where they were actors on a tv show Dean's face when he found out his beloved car was a prop was just priceless Raphie took the bait and sent one of his goons after them giving Cass enough time to recover some missing heavenly weapons.

"Don't forget going back in time to the titanic and stopping it from sinking," Dean added jokingly.

"Of course not, it was a nice world except for Ashton Kutcher and of course for the fates trying to balance their books with the descendants of the people who were supposed to have died, at least that Celine Dione song was never made. In the end Cass made me make it so that the ship did sink in order to protect Sam and Dean."

"You don't like my heart will go on?." Willow asked curiously.

"No, not at all."

"Even Spike liked it and he doesn't usually like romantic songs always says they remind him too much of being the bloody awful poet ." Angel added.

"Look lets just ignore Balthazar's taste in music and talk about something else." Sam said in order to avoid an argument.

Buffy took the opportunity to change the subject . "Castiel I was wondering how did you actually de vamp Tara.” she asked calmly.

“I have healed many in my time, It is one of the powers that I have Sam and Dean can certainly account to that," he looked at Willow and Tara "Willow during the Glorificus crisis you called upon me when you faced the hell god."

"the binding in tar spell." Willow said

"Yes the bond between your souls was as clear then as it is now. When Sam and Dean asked me to find people to help in the search for Eve I believed that you would help, that is how I knew your names. Soulmates belong together and so when the time came I focussed upon your humanity and restored it fully removing the vampirism in the process."

"Thank you, thank you so much," Tara said as she and Willow moved and hugged the angel happily.

"That's Cass' style help humans in need." Balthazar laughed.

"He's gotten us out of hell quite a few times sometimes litterally." Dean said as Sam nodded in agreement.

[AstronSoul]

DIBS!!!

Nice, short and sweet.

I like how Tara got caught up looking at Aura's and I would love to know what her's looks like.
So glad everyone is getting along and that they can relax!!

Great job!

~AS~

[True_Love]

Hey Matty,

I agree with AS, I would love to know what Tara's aura looks like. I mean can she just look in a mirror or something or does someone else have to read it for her?

I liked it that everyone seemed to be haveing a nice time, but I feel like this chapter had a lot of ... Supernatural in it? I didn't get a lot of the references since I've never really watched the show, but have seen the relevant scenes to understand the your story for the most part. I'm hoping future updates will have a little more BtVS and a little less Supernatural, just so I can follow the narrative better.

Per your feeedback to my feedback, I'm looking forward to the angst development over the next few chapters and see how you work that in.
Lexi

[Ariel]

Hi Matty!

Yeah, sign me up with Astie and Lexi! I want to know what Tara's aura looks like. Loved info on what various colors or conditions mean in the aura reading world and how people's auras had changed.

Comic gold here:

“Anyanka, now this is a surprise.”

“Actually it’s just Anya now Mrs Anya Harris now.”

“Oh yes of course dreadfully sorry I couldn’t make the wedding, hiding from the armies’ of heaven can be difficult.”

“It’s fine we decided on having a smaller wedding as otherwise my in laws would have probably been eviscerated.”

Xander nodded "knowing my parents, yes they probably would have started a fight with one of the demons, not the best thing for a wedding."

Two for two, my brother:

"Earlier this year I used knowledge you had shared with me involving alternate universes to help Cass' fight against' Rapheal first I sent those two," he pointed at Sam and Dean. "to a world where they were actors on a tv show Dean's face when he found out his beloved car was a prop was just priceless Raphie took the bait and sent one of his goons after them giving Cass enough time to recover some missing heavenly weapons.

So angst building, eh? I'm intrigued . . . . definitely interested in the next adventure.

Take care and keep writing!

Ariel
How I Met Your Mother

[Mgraham93]

It's been a hectic month but here we are a short pre christmas update, hope you all have a merry christmas.

Feedback
One piece of general feedback first I found this website useful while researching aura's everything under the moon

Astie/Astron- glad you liked the auras and don't worry, Tara's aura will be seen soon enough. Also your new avatar it is awesomesauce.

Lexi- sorry about the quantity of Supernatural in this chapter I've got a couple of BTVS foccussed chapters coming up, sorry if it was hard to follow. Tara's aura will be seen soon I have another hopefully interesting method for that.

Julie- see the responses to Astie and Lexi regarding aura's, auara's have been done so many different ways so there was a lot of matieral to use, glad you liked the humor in this chapter, angst levels won't be too high.




Title: Lovers Dearest
Author: Mgraham93
Email: Matty.gr@hotmail.com
Feedback: All feedback welcomed, specific input appreciated I love hearing what people think about the story and it helps highlighting issues anyone has
Rating: Pg-13 Angst and some violence
Disclaimer: i do not own Buffy the vampire slayer or Supernatural Joss Whedon and ME own Buffy, I think Sara Gamble and CW own Supernatural
Summary: A crossover of Buffy and Supernatural set during season 6 episode 19 of Supernatural so nine years after season six of Buffy which is the point where the story goes AU. In this I decided Lenore was Tara who got turned into a vampire sometime during season 6 of Buffy.

Chapter 24

Willow and Tara were part of the first group to head back to the hotel, they were sat comfortably in the lobby in case any helpless who needed helping called. Anya and Xander were busy making sure little Jesse was fast asleep while Fred and Wesley checked on Lucas.

“It’s hard to believe there’s a second generation of Scooby’s starting,” Tara gave a half smile as she spoke.

“I know, honestly before I found out about Anya being pregnant I really didn’t picture her as being the motherly type but really she’s really great at it,” Willow replied.

"Do you think if all the bad stuff hadn't happened, do you think we'd be sitting here with our own little baby."

"Honestly I do, there's still plenty time for us to have children," Willow said smiling.

"I know it's just we lost so much time when we weren't together and I wonder what are lives would have been like if we hadn't lost each other again."

"Sweetie it's like you said earlier " We can't dwell in the past the present and future is what's important and just right now I'm feeling rather psychic."

Tara looked uncertainly at Willow. "Why's that?"

Willow grinned "I see a lot of me in your future, going like this," she kissed Tara's left cheek, "and this," she gave a kiss on Tara's right cheek "and this." Her lips moved over to Tara's lips gently stroking them with her tongue kissing passionately they fell back onto the sofa.

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Sometime later they heard Anya and Xander coming back from checking on Jesse. The two witches remained spread across the sofa Xander and Anya joined them in the lobby. The four of them sat together happily when Xander asked “So have you two talked about what your going to do after your holiday?"

“Xander I really doubt they had time for talking especially when orgasms were an option," Anya immediately replied.

“Anya," Xander whined, eliciting laughs from both witches, the other couples back and forth had always been amusing and in this case it was a fairly accurate picture.

“What, they were apart for ten years, I know if it was me, and I found you after ten years it would be top priority," Anya responded.

Willow chose now to try and play peacemaker, "We haven’t really had chance to talk about plans for the future I mean these past few days have just been such a rush that there wasn’t really time in between the journey the reunion and the loving."

"Ha I knew I was right best of all you two are back in time for the wedding."

Tara was filled with confusion no one had mentioned anything about a wedding or even an engagement for that matter, quizically she asked "There's a wedding?"

"Yes a very big one."

"Who’s?"

"It’s the Royal wedding- William and Kate," Anya eagerly replied.

"Oh I didn’t know."

"I’m surprised, the amount it’s been on the news has got Giles feeling extremely Patriotic he’s bought little flags and everything. plus royal weddings are always entertaining. Being a vengeance demon I got to go to a quite a few, often during the festivities I’d get the chance to deal some vengeance,” Anya gave a wistful smile at the memory.

Xander nudged her slightly adding “Ahn I’m not really sure that’s really the message that they want to give."

“I know I’m sure this one will be fine can't a girl ever get just a bit nostalgic.”

Tara had been thinking about what Anya had said, ‘I’ve become disconnected,’ she realised, 'I’d already lost touch with the others, I knew that when I was turned but even in the nest I still found out news from working, but then when I went into hiding I lost any connection I had to the outside world, but it’s not’s just world events I missed, I missed birthdays, holidays, little happy moments, I missed helping Dawn with the cooking, just hanging out in the magic box or at Giles' appartmant. Xander's cheerfulness even when things looked grim, Anya's bluntness, Giles being a better dad than my actual one, Buffy's dedication to protecting her friends, Dawn her fellow outsider, Spike looking out for them even when he claimed to be evil. I hope he's alright, If he hadn't found me that night who knows what might have happened.' she sat admiring Willow as her train of thought continued. 'Willow so many things about my Willow, how her smile could make even the worst day feel like a warm summers day, her adorababble, the cute different coloured pen. The happy feeling of waking up with her on any day and knowing we had several hours just to be together before the day started. I've missed my family.’

Willow noticed that Tara hadn't spoken whilst the conversation had continued, she leaned in close to whisper in her girl's ear "Are you alright sweetie."

Tara nodded "I think I am, I've got my family back, and best of all I've got you."

"I wouldn't have it any other way sweetie, it's the way we're meant to be. You and me together forever." Willow planted a gentle kiss on Tara's lips.