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Re: My First - Chapter 55

Postby Arwen276 » Fri Oct 24, 2003 1:40 pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!



I mean okay, they didn't have to be happy all the time...some angst works, but not PUTTING THE MAIN CHARACTER INTO MORTAL DANGER ANGST!!!





MORE!!!!



~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

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Re: My First - Chapter 55

Postby littlecrazy80 » Fri Oct 24, 2003 2:10 pm

Why are you doing this to us? They were happy and now this. I hope everything will be ok asap. :pray



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Re: My First - Chapter 55

Postby LostWithoutTara » Fri Oct 24, 2003 2:20 pm

AAH! One minute I'm :lol at hilarious pancake sexiness, the next my heart is in my throat as Willow is rushed to hospital! I :pray she'll be alright. As always, the updates are wonderful.

Every time you walk away, I pretend that I'm okay

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Re: My First - Chapter 55

Postby The Rose24 » Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:51 pm

Why did Willow have to say anything at all? One should never say things like that.





Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.


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Re: My First - Chapter 55

Postby wolfwynd » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:39 am

but...but...but awwwwww man NOOOOOO - :cry :cry :cry



You KNEW something like that was going to happen as soon as Willow aid something like that!



More soon... please?! :pray



Wolfy :pride

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Re: My First - Chapter 55

Postby SJ » Sat Oct 25, 2003 8:56 am

Good cliffhanger and great update :read



SJ
 


My First - Chapter 56

Postby FIRESIGN » Sat Oct 25, 2003 11:57 am

Chapter Fifty-six







It seemed like there was no end to the consent forms that Tara had to sign...she knew it was necessary, but all that she wanted to do was to be at Willow’s side...to hold her...love her...



Suddenly, from behind her she heard a familiar voice...



“Tara!”



Buffy flew through the emergency room entrance, followed closely by Giles, Anya, and Xander.



“B-buffy?” She threw her arms around the Slayer’s neck, finally allowing herself some much-needed solace and support.



“Tare...how’s Willow? What happened?” Buffy asked , frantically.



“I-I don’t know...they haven’t told me anything y-yet...” Tears started rolling down Tara’s cheeks. “We were j-just laying on the c-couch...and we felt this...shift...and then d-dark magicks...and this tall c-cloaked figure...and h-he hit her with something d-dark...and there was b-blood...and she wasn’t breathing...” She sobbed, collapsing in Buffy’s arms.



She’s starting to babble, just like Will...must be contagious...



“It’s gonna be okay, Tare...Wills is strong...she’s always been the strongest out of all of us...” Buffy said, rubbing Tara’s back, trying to console her friend.



“Yeah...definitely! She’s gonna be just fine, Tare!” Xander added.



Just then, the double doors of the trauma bay opened and a woman dressed in scrubs walked towards the gang.



“Family of Willow Rosenberg-Maclay?”



Tara pulled herself from Buffy’s embrace, standing up “Yes...that’s m-me...us.”



“Could you please follow me to the waiting room, I’d like to talk to you about Willow’s condition.”



Tara could taste the bile welling up in the back of her throat...the way she said it ’Willow’s condition’...it sent chills up her spine...



Tara was the first to walk into the small room, followed by Buffy, Giles, Xander and Anya...



“Please...have a seat. Would you like some coffee or tea?”



“N-no thank you...c-could you please just t-tell me about my w-wife?”



The doctor sat down, folding her hands in front of her.



“Willow has sustained some very serious injuries, and she is bleeding internally. We won’t know how bad it is until we get in there.”



“G-get in there?” Tara said...not grasping what exactly she was telling her.



“So she’s going to need surgery?” Buffy asked.



“Yes...we’re prepping her right now. We’ve got to get in there and find out where she’s bleeding.”

“S-surgery? Are you sure it’s n-neccessary?”



“If we don’t stop the bleeding...she won’t have a chance.” The doctor said, matter-of-factly.



“Okay then...surgery it is...and you’ll patch her up and she’ll be as good as new!” Buffy said, optimistically.



“Well...that’s what we’re hoping for...but I have to be honest with you...she’s lost a lot of blood...she may have complications...”



“W-what kind of c-complications?”



“If she makes it through the surgery, she may experience some neurological deficits...”



“Hey...none of this ‘IF’ crap, doc! And how about putting this into English for us?” Xander said, trying to be strong, even though he was in full panic at the thought of possibly losing his best friend.



“She may have some brain damage. I’m sorry. But right now, we have more pressing issues. Willow’s blood-type is O-negative...”



“Well, that’s good! She’s the universal donor! Right?”



“Yes, she is a ‘universal donor’...however, although she can give blood to anyone, she, herself, can only receive O-negative blood...and being a small hospital...our supply of O-negative has been somewhat depleted.”



“Well...find some!”



“It’s not that easy...we have to cross and type...and the blood has to be processed...”



Giles cleared his throat. “Umm...excuse me...perhaps I can help.”



“Giles! Are you O-negative?” Buffy said, her hope rising.



“No, Buffy...but you are.”



“Well great then! Show me where I need to go...let’s get this blood-sucking show on the road!” She said, enthusiastically.



“We’ll have to type you to make sure...but I don’t see any problems with that...would you please come with me...we’ll get everything set up.”



Later...



Giles and Xander were pacing and Anya was sitting with Tara, her arm around her - trying her best to comfort her friend, when Buffy came through the door of the waiting room.



“Hey! This giving blood gig isn’t bad! It’s a piece of cake! Well...cookies, actually...they gave me juice and cookies!” Buffy said with a grin, trying to lighten up the situation.



“Sugary goodness? Lucky you!” Xander said.



“Yes...I believe it’s necessary to maintain your glucose levels after donating...” Giles added.



Just then, the doctor came through the door....



“Hello everyone...Buffy? How are you feeling? I heard you had a little fainting spell back there when you saw the needle...”



Everyone looked at the Slayer, smiling...



“What? Fainting? I SO did not faint!” Buffy said, trying to convince them. “Well...have you seen how big those needles are?!!!” she said, pouting.



“You know, Buffy...if I had known that you were Willow’s sister, I wouldn’t have have cross typed the blood...”



All eyes turned to the doctor...



“You what? I’m not Willow’s sister! Willow doesn’t have any brothers or sisters!”



"W-we don't know that..." Tara interjected. "Willow is adopted."



Tara was the only one who had known. It wasn't something that Willow cared to share with everyone, she knew...but she felt, given the circumstances, that she should tell them...



“I’m sorry, Buffy...when we cross typed your blood with Willow's...the protein base is the same...there’s no way that could have happened unless you are siblings sharing at least one parent.”



Buffy’s face went pale...



“I’ve got to go...I’ve got to call my mom.” She said, running out of the room.



The room was silent...



“Okay...is anybody else here totally with the confused thing, here? Did I just hear the doc here say that Buffy and Willow are sisters...like of the family type?”



“Oh my...” Giles said, removing his glasses, he pulled the handkerchief from his pocket and started cleaning them incessantly...



“W-what about Willow?” Tara said.



“She’s in surgery right now...we should know more in a little while. I’ll come and tell you as soon as we do.”



“T-thank you.”



Giles slipped out the door...looking for the Slayer.



To Be Continued...

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Re: My First - Chapter 56

Postby LostWithoutTara » Sat Oct 25, 2003 12:47 pm

:jaw

Whoa! Buffy and Willow are sisters!? I was totally unprepared for that! Great cliffhanger!

Every time you walk away, I pretend that I'm okay

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Re: My First - Chapter 56

Postby AmberAlysonlover » Sat Oct 25, 2003 1:06 pm

Willow is Buffy's sister?? Holy cheese batman! I cant wait to see what happens next ...

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Re: My First - Chapter 56

Postby intricate mirage » Sat Oct 25, 2003 2:42 pm

Good lord. What is this world coming too? First pancakes goodness turning into Willow being hurt. Then next thing that pops up, Buffy is Willow's sister!? :shock Can't wait to see what happens next. So... :whistle update soon, please? :pray

~ Cassie

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My fountain of strength that never runs dry

You are the shooting star across the midnight sky




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Re: My First - Chapter 56

Postby Arwen276 » Sat Oct 25, 2003 3:00 pm

OH MY GOD!

I FEEL LIKE I'M ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES...

okay just kidding!

I LOVE IT!!!



AT first, I Thought slayer blood would heal Willow immediately! but now what a surprise...! siblings? If Joyce is the mum how could she abandon her baby???

that's so sad!! I want to find out more!!!



~Arwen

ps: please let Willow out of danger without that neurological bla bla...

:)





Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

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RE: chapter 56

Postby gottalovewillow » Sat Oct 25, 2003 4:37 pm

Can I just say oh my god! Very interesting twist you've thrown our way :clap . Although, it does leave many questions to be answered. I'm sure it will all come together in due time. Anyway...Great Update. Looking forward to the next.



Julie

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Re: RE: chapter 56

Postby WillowPowered » Sat Oct 25, 2003 5:00 pm

ohhhhhhhh now that is interesting. Keep it coming.



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Re: RE: chapter 56

Postby The Rose24 » Sat Oct 25, 2003 9:28 pm

Wow. I wasn't expecting that. Great job.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.


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Re: Chapter 57

Postby Arwen276 » Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:24 am

Great explanation of Willow's ties to Buffy.



umm, and what the hell? they're gonna have a witchy-sorcery-slayer? like the chosen of the chosen? yippee!!



and well Great she's out of danger! I hope her "slayer-blood" will help her get well sooner now! without many impediments!!



more!!!



~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

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Re: Chapter 57

Postby WillowPowered » Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:52 am

:bounce :applause wooohooo loved the update. Keep it coming . . . . . .



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Re: Chapter 57

Postby LostWithoutTara » Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:53 am

These are some fantastic developments. Can't wait for more.

Every time you walk away, I pretend that I'm okay

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Chapter 57

Postby FIRESIGN » Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:56 am

Chapter Fifty-seven



Got to call Mom! This can’t be true! There’s got to be some kind of mistake!



As soon as Buffy made it outside, she dialed her cell phone frantically…



“Mom?”



“Buffy? I didn’t expect to hear from you so soon…how is Willow?”



“She’s in surgery right now…but Mom…that’s not why I’m calling…”



Joyce could hear the distress in her daughter’s voice…



“Buffy…what’s going on?”



“That’s what I was just about to ask you…I donated blood for Willow…and when they cross typed it…they found something…”



“Oh God…Buffy, honey are you okay? What did they find? Are you sick?”



“No…I’m fine…but Mom…they said that Willow and I are at least half-sisters…”



On the other end of the phone in Sunnydale, Joyce Summers stood in silence.



“Mom? Are you there?”



“Oh my God…”



“Mom…what’s going on? They’re wrong…aren’t they?”



“Honey…this isn’t something we should be talking about over the phone…”



“Well where should we be talking about this? Mom…I want to know! I HAVE to know!”



Joyce knew she was right. Buffy did have the right to know…so did Willow.



“Honey…it was a long time ago…shortly after I became pregnant for you…your father…” there was no delicate way to put this “…he had an affair. He said it was just a one-time-thing…”



“Oh Mommy…” Buffy said, her heart breaking not only for herself, but also for her mother, and…for Willow.



“I’m so sorry, Buffy…he told me that she had gotten an abortion…but I guess that she didn’t…oh my God…Willow…”



Meanwhile…



“Tara…this cloaked fellow that did this…tell me again what he said to you…” Giles said, trying to put two-and-two together.



“He called m-me a Sorceress…and Willow a witch.”



“Giles…are you thinking what I’m thinking? Because if Tara is a Sorceress…and Willow is a witch with Slayer blood…” Anya said.



“Yes…I see what you’re thinking…” Giles said.



“Well then can you explain it to me? Because I’m completely confused here!” Xander said, frustrated.



“Okay…see, there’s this whole legend about the perfect Slayer being born that will be able to rid the world of evil…you know…banish the demons…yadda yadda…Well…the Slayer…you know, the perfect one? She will not only be a Slayer…she’ll also have the powers of a witch and a Sorceress…”



“Tara…I hate to have to ask you this…but were you and Willow trying to get pregnant already?” Giles said, looking to the blonde.



Tara looked down, sheepishly.



“I take that as a yes…”



Tara nodded her head.



“Did you do the ritual yet? Are you pregnant?”



“No…it was going to be a s-surprise for Willow…we were g-going to do it tonight…this is all m-my fault!” she said, tears running down her cheeks.



Buffy walked back in…still somewhat in shock at the news about she and Willow…she saw Tara crying…and feared the worst…



“Oh God! Tara? Is Willow? Oh God! She can’t be!” Buffy said, panicking.



“N-no! She’s not! It’s just…”



“Perhaps I should explain the situation to her…” Giles suggested. “Buffy…let’s take a walk, shall we?”



Later…



All of the Scoobies waited in the small waiting room…Giles and Xander had resumed their pacing…Anya was reading the latest issue of Cosmopolitan…and Buffy sat, her arm draped protectively around Tara’s shoulders…



“She’s gonna be alright, Tare…she has to be…she’s my sister.”



“She’s my life.” The blonde replied, reverently.



Suddenly, Tara’s head perked up as she said “…the doctor is coming.”



A few seconds later, the doctor walked into the waiting room.



“I’m happy to report that she made it through the surgery…”



There was a myriad of sighs of relief from the entire group…and smiles abound.



“…she’s made it through the surgery…but she’s not out of the woods yet…she’s got a long way to go.” She said, cautiously.



“C-can we see her?”



“Only a couple of you at a time…and she probably won’t wake up…we have her sedated…she’s still on the respirator.”



Tara took Buffy’s hand…leading her down the corridor. Each of them comforting the other. The doctor let them to the outside of the ICU cubicle.



“Go ahead…she’s right inside…talk to her…she’ll hear you.” She smiled.



“Thank you.” Buffy said, as they entered the room.



Willow had always been petite…but now, the red-head looked so small and frail…lying amongst a tangle of wires and tubing…the only sounds in the room were the hissing of the respirator and the constant beep-beep-beep of the heart monitor…



Tara walked over to the side of the bed…taking Willow’s small, soft hand in hers…placing a kiss, ever-so-gently on her forehead.



“I’m here, baby…and I love you…you hear me? I love you, Willow…” she said, her eyes hazing over with tears.



Buffy stood back from the bed…not knowing what to say…what to do…but she knew she had to do something…slowly, she forced herself to walk to Willow’s bedside…placing her hand on Tara’s shoulder…



“Hey Wills…you just have to…” she started to feel a lump in her throat…she swallowed hard…continuing “…you just have to get well soon…because we have a lot to talk about, you and I…” That was it…that was all she could muster before the floodgates opened and tears poured down her face.



“T-that’s right, baby…Buffy has something really great to tell you…s-so you need to get well soon…” Tara added.



It wasn’t much…but what happened next filled both women’s hearts with love and hope…



“My hand! She just squeezed my hand!” Tara said, enthusiastically.



“She did? Willow? You’re gonna be okay! You’re gonna be fine!!! I’m going to go out and tell the rest of the gang!” Buffy said, running out the door.



“Oh goddess, Willow…you scared me so bad…baby…I love you so much…and when I thought I lost you…” Tears ran down her cheeks once more…only to be wiped away gently by the familiar touch of Willow-hand…



Tara looked down…her eyes were barely open…but the familiar pools of Emerald green were sparkling once again…





To Be Continued...

Edited by: FIRESIGN at: 10/26/03 2:01 am
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Re: Chapter 57

Postby angelofinsanity » Sun Oct 26, 2003 8:23 am

woah, the hospital scene brought back bad memories.



how nice of anya to be reading cosmopolitan at a time like this, yet, that's totally her.

ah jeez- never thought buffy's dad was such a sleez (hehe that rhymed- jeez/sleez. :P) great stuff! i'm just waiting at the edge of my seat to see what happens next.



STacy

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Re: Chapter 57

Postby intricate mirage » Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:14 am

Beautiful update :heart

~ Cassie

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My fountain of strength that never runs dry

You are the shooting star across the midnight sky




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Re: Chapter 57

Postby littlecrazy80 » Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:22 am

This story is so fantastic. Can´t wait to read more about Willow and Buffy being sisters.

Hopefully Willow gets better asap. She and Tara should be starting their family really soon.



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Re: Chapter 57

Postby Yellow Crayon » Sun Oct 26, 2003 10:36 am

Aww...

Willow/Tara never ceases to amaze me, neither does this story.















'She's got a bottle of tequela, a bottle of gin, and if I bring a little music I can fit right in...' - Counting Crows

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Re: Chapter 57

Postby undertheirspell » Sun Oct 26, 2003 11:25 am

Willow and Buffy being sisters :bounce :banana



But....



Tara is not pregnant :(



Wonderful Update :dance

Gina



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Re: Chapter 57

Postby Willowtara19 » Sun Oct 26, 2003 3:32 pm

:bigwave , Cin!!



I'm really sorry I missed so many updates.....I'm a really bad kitten :sob But I promise from now on I'll try not to miss on any update or leaving feedback :)



As always, I love :read your updates....and I gotta say I love how this story is turning out!! You're great!!! :clap



I really like the idea of :willow and Buffy being sisters, I'm glad :willow 's going to be fine and I loved the idea of :willow and :tara becoming mommies :heart



And their :baby being the perfect slayer...that just rocks!! :dance



Can't hardly wait for the next update!! Soon, pleeeeease??? :pray



Willowtara19 :kitty

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Re: Chapter 57

Postby The Rose24 » Sun Oct 26, 2003 8:42 pm

I am glad Willow is okay. :applause :applause :applause



It seems strange Buffy and Willow are sisters.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.


Tara: Willow, I got so lost.

Willow: I found you. I will always find you.


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Re: Chapter 57

Postby SJ » Mon Oct 27, 2003 2:34 am

Interesting that Buffy and Willow are sisters.

Great updates :read

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Re: Chapter 57

Postby bluewillowwitch » Mon Oct 27, 2003 12:51 pm

:bigwave Cin :flower ,

I just caught up to all the updates! :clap :bow I love them.:heart OMG! You are :devilish to do that to :willow ! :tara was going out of her mind. :thud I'm glad that she is going to be okay. :) I'm going to love watcing Bufy explain that she is :willow 's sister to her. :thud I'm glad that Buffy and :tara are there for one another. Xander needs to watch the jokes around Slayer big sister. A normal big sister is bad a slayer one you just want to stay away from.:glasses Giles was great at calming Buffy dowm. :) Can't wait to :read more. Update soon, please? :pray :pray :pray :pray







Grace :glasses :flower :fallen :peace

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Edited by: bluewillowwitch  at: 10/27/03 12:05 pm
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CHAPTER 58

Postby FIRESIGN » Mon Oct 27, 2003 1:43 pm

“My hand! She just squeezed my hand!” Tara said, enthusiastically.



“She did? Willow? You’re gonna be okay! You’re gonna be fine!!! I’m going to go out and tell the rest of the gang!” Buffy said, running out the door.



“Oh goddess, Willow…you scared me so bad…baby…I love you so much…and when I thought I lost you…” Tears ran down her cheeks once more…only to be wiped away gently by the familiar touch of Willow-hand…



Tara looked down…her eyes were barely open…but the familiar pools of Emerald green were sparkling once again…



Chapter Fifty-Eight



Suddenly, Willow started to fight against the tube from the respirator that was firmly placed in her throat...her face contorted violently as she struggled to remove the foreign object from her body.



Tara ran to the doorway, yelling “Somebody get in here! There’s something wrong!!! Help!!!”



Two nurses and a doctor that were near the front desk ran into the room...



“She’s fighting the respirator...” the doctor said, moving to her side.



“Willow? Can you hear me? You’ve got to try to calm down...we’ll get that tube out in just a few minutes.”



He turned to one of the nurses “Turn it off...let’s see how she does on her own.”



It was a struggle to force the air in and out of her broken body...but Willow was a trooper...she did it despite the pain.



“Ok...we’re going to remove the tube now, Willow. I need you to take a breath for me and hold it...this is going to be a little uncomfortable but it will be over quickly, I can assure you.”



The nurse removed the tape and bite block from her mouth.



“Okay, Willow...here we go...take a deep breath...hold it...” he gently pulled the tubing out.



“Ok...you’re okay...it’s out...” he said, turning to Tara “...her throat is going to be sore from the intubation...she’s NPO for right now...but she can have some ice chips.”



“T-thank you...” Tara said, never removing her eyes from Willow’s, she moved back in, taking her hand in hers once again. Tears still trickling down her beautiful face.



Willow swallowed hard, her throat and mouth were dry and sore...when she spoke, it was but a whisper...



“Don’t...cry...baby...” she said, furrowing her brow.



That’s my Willow...always thinking of everybody else...



Tara reached forward with her free hand, gently brushing the strands of red hair from Willow’s face.



“It’s a-alright love...they’re happy tears...” she smiled.



The rest of the gang waited at the door, as Buffy walked to the other side of the bed.



“Hey there Wills...you gave us quite a scare!” she said, looking at her friend...her sister.



The memories of what had happened started to flow back to Willow...she looked at Buffy “You...have to protect...Tara...” she said, wincing with the pain.



“Don’t worry, Wills...all of us are looking after her...I won’t let anyone touch a hair on Tara’s head...I promise...so just relax and get some rest, okay? We’ve got a lot to talk about when you’re feeling stronger...”



A lot to talk about...boy! That’s an understatement! Hey Willow - guess what? My father was a rotten bastard who cheated on my Mom, got some poor girl pregnant and she gave the baby up for adoption...and you’re my half-sister! How’s that for a shocker?



Buffy looked to Tara “You take care of our girl, here...we’ll be right outside if you need us...”



“Buffy...c-could you tell the others that they can come in?”



“Sure...they’re right outside...I’ll get them...I’ll see ya later, Wills...and don’t worry...I’m going to take care of everything.” She said with resolve.



Buffy had always loved Willow...she would have done anything for her friend...but now, a new sense of protectiveness welled up inside of her...Willow was no longer just her best friend...Willow was her blood...her little-sister...and she would protect her and her happiness at any cost...



She stepped out into the hallway...



“Hey guys...Tara says it’s okay for you to go in and see Wills...just don’t stay too long, okay? She needs her rest...and if ANY of you say ANYTHING to upset her...I’ll personally take care of the matter, myself...understand?”



“Wow...already doing the ’big Sis’ thing, eh Buff?” Xander said, jokingly.



Buffy’s expression did not change.



“O-kay...maybe not a good time to be with the joking...” he said, sheepishly.



Giles saw the look on his Slayer’s face...



“Xander, Anya...why don’t you go ahead...don’t want to crowd her...please tell them I’ll be in shortly.”



“Not a problem, G-man...come on, An.” Xander said, guiding Anya through the door and into the ICU room.



“Shall we talk?” Giles said, placing his hand on the Slayer’s shoulder.



Buffy looked into his eyes, tears welling up, and nodded.



He put his arm around her shoulders, guiding her gently down the hallway to the waiting room...



Meanwhile...



“Willster! Hey! You’re looking great! What’s with all of this white, though? You know, it really isn’t your color...” Xander said, trying to mask his shock at the sight of her pale broken body...



Willow knew her best friend well...she knew he was scared...she reached up and took his hand...



“I’m...alright.” she whispered.



“Yeah? Well...of course you are!...” he said, starting to feel himself choke up.”...and I’m so glad, Will...I don’t know what I’d do if I ever lost you, you know?”



“I know...” she said, giving his hand a squeeze.



Anya moved closer to the head of the bed, wrapping her arm around Xander’s waist...trying to comfort him.



“Xander’s really glad you’re okay...he was crying earlier...” Anya said, matter-of-factly.



“An! I was not! I had something in my eye!”



“Both of them?” Anya said.



“Yes...both...definitely...freak dust particles...it can happen...”



Tara and Willow looked up to their friend, smiling.





Meanwhile...in the waiting room...





Buffy sat on the window sill, feeling generally overwhelmed by the whole situation...



“How are you doing?” Giles asked, hoping his charge would see fit to open up with him...he knew she needed to talk.



“How am I doing? Gee...let me see here...my best friend was just about died a few hours ago...but then I find out that she’s not just my best friend...she’s my sister...and my Dad screwed around on my Mom...and someone is trying to kill my newly found little sister because she’s going to be the ’father’ of the perfect-Slayer...”



“Yes...it must be extremely overwhelming...”



“Overwhelming? Yeah...I’d say that pretty much covers it...”



Giles walked to her side, leaning on the sill next to her.



“This certainly does put a new spin on things, doesn’t it?” he said, removing his glasses and pinching the bridge of his nose...



“I just feel...I don’t know...mad...and happy...and guilty...there’s all of these emotions...Giles...has Willow ever told you much about her childhood?”



“No...not really...”



“We didn’t meet until our freshman year in high-school...she didn’t have many friends...basically just Xander.”



“Yes...well, she had mentioned that.”



“But Giles...it wasn’t just friends...she didn’t have anyone...at home, I mean...they were always so busy...flying here...going there...Willow pretty much raised herself...she spent all of her time alone...and when they did spend time with her...it was to tell her what she was doing wrong...I mean...hel-lo! Her mother tried to burn her at the stake, for God’s sake!”



“Oh my.”



“She had these powers...these gifts...and instead of them telling her how special she was...how wonderful she was...they were yelling at her...telling her she was some kind of freak.”



Giles’ heart felt heavy at the thought of someone treating Willow that way...but it also made him proud of her...that she overcame such obstacles and turned into the outstanding young woman that she was today.



“She had no one, Giles...I had you...and Mom...and she had no one...”



“Buffy...there’s nothing that we can do to change the past...you’re here for her now...and she has Tara...and Xander, Anya...myself...we’re all here for her...”



“But I’m her sister...I should have been there for her...”



“You are now...that’s all that counts.”



Buffy stood up, a look of resolve and utter determination on her face.



“Yes...I am. We need to find whatever did this to her Giles...I have to stop it...now.”







To Be Continued...



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Re: Chapter 57

Postby Arwen276 » Mon Oct 27, 2003 2:49 pm

Woohoo Wills is doing better! and she can talk!! Still Rooting for a full recovery!!

and still convinced on the slayer blood-quick healing..

and Way to go! Big Sis Buff-Take charge and protective of the family!

But really what a miserable childhood Willow had... Hope they'll make it up to her now..!



~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

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Re: Chapter 57

Postby LostWithoutTara » Mon Oct 27, 2003 3:14 pm

Yay, Willow is starting to come out of the woods. I love the way all the Scoobs are relating to each other, they all feel like real friends here. Your Buffy is wonderful, wanting to protect her family. It reminds me of all the respect I used to have for her character in the show pre-S6. Anyway, enjoyed the update! :)

Every time you walk away, I pretend that I'm okay

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