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The living room couch rocked back on its base to lean against the wall as the weight of the small body that was perched screeching on the cushions took a brief breath before wailing again.
“Will, Willow, listen to me, you gotta calm down.” Perched on her haunches just in front of the couch was Buffy desperately trying to figure out a way to get her best friend to calm down. As she watched the couch rocking back and forth she was very afraid that with another scream the redhead was going to pitch herself through the bay window. Unfortunately every time she reached a hand out towards her best friend the redhead slapped it away.
“You have to help them, the woods... in the woods... it made me hurt them... it made me.” Willow wailed her hand gripped into the fabric of the couch. “I hurt them.”
“It’s just a dream Willow.” Buffy tried to keep her voice even and calm. “Who ever you think needs me in the woods is fine, you were dreaming.” Again the Slayer leaned forward slightly to touch Willow’s shoulder.
“You don’t know, you don’t know.” Willow reached up cupping her hand around her head. “You don’t believe me. I hurt them... blood everywhere.” She snarled before wailing more.
“Who Will, who did you hurt?” Buffy frowned not sure what she was going to do. She needed to get Willow calm and then get her away from the window.
“I killed them... I killed them.” Willow held her hands out. “You can hear them screaming, listen you can hear them still screaming.”
“Willow I…” Buffy sank back a little on her knees more than lost for what to say. Her loss of words was short lived as the front door swung open.
“Buffy?” Tara gasped out of breath as she leaned against the open door.
“Tara.” Buffy looked back at the door and then to Willow. “We had a nightmare.”
“I know.” Tara assured her as she half-walked half-stumbled into the room. “I need you to get M-M-Mr Giles.” She added as she dropped down onto her knees close to where Buffy was sat.
“Giles?” Buffy questioned still in her half-crouched half-leaning position. Tara nodded that it was what she wanted as she focused for a moment trying to even out her breathing.
“I KILLED HIM!” Willow wailed reaching out her sweaty palm to place it on the window. As she pulled her hand down the glass a loud slow squeak filled the room.
“Buffy, get him.” Dawn stood in the doorway shaking a little at the sight of the redhead.
“I think he has his cellular.” Buffy nodded and moved back towards the phone in the kitchen.
“Willow’s favourite colour is Tara eye blue.” Tara began softly as she pushed up and reached out her hand placed it on Willow’s to stop it from moving. “Tara’s favourite colour is…” The blonde paused slightly.
“I killll...” Willow’s voice shook as her wild eyes still a little on their hands. “...lllow eyes green.” She panted as if she was having trouble breathing suddenly.
“Willow eyes green.” Tara repeated Willow’s last phrase calmly and evenly, “Willow’s favourite food is fresh sassy eggs.” She began another sentence as calmly and evenly as before. “Tara’s favourite food is...”
“Tara’s favourite food is...” Willow’s voice shook almost as badly as her hand. “Applesauce.”
Gently and carefully Tara drew Willow’s hand off the glass and pulled it to rest on her chest close to her heart.
“Willow fed apple sauce.” Tara had no real idea why she underlined the subtle difference in their replies.
“I killed them.” Willow looked over closing her eyes as she whispered the admission.
“You killed Warren.” Tara stated back. “No one else.”
“In the woods... I killed Giles and Xander... I...” Willow whispered trying to be honest.
“Willow, have I ever lied to you.” Tara asked directly her voice firm. “You had a dream.” She stated wanting Willow to hear and see how serious she was.
“I...” Green eyes blinked a bit puzzled for a moment. “A dream?”
“I think I wore you out with kisses.” Tara tried gently to pull Willow’s mind back to a better place.
“Fully tummy makes me tired.” Willow slumped forward a bit her legs catching up under her body on the cushion below.
“I’m sorry I left you sweetie.” Tara soothed as she lightly cupped Willow’s cheek.
“Where did you go?” Willow blinked again leaning a little into the warmth against her cold skin.
“I went to get you flowers.” Tara replied keeping eye contact with the redhead. “But we can go to get some together tomorrow.” She slowly moved her thumb across Willow’s cheek.
“Flowers are pretty.” Willow nodded her body slumping a bit more as her strength burned out. Carefully Tara sat on the couch and gathered Willow to her.
“They are. I love you baby.” Tara kissed Willow’s slightly damp hair.
“I feel sick.” The redhead’s voice was thick as she leaned against Tara’s body.
“Do we need to move?” Tara asked lovingly.
“I need you.” Willow shook her head.
“Giles should be here in about fifteen minutes.” Buffy came back out breathing a sigh of relief when she saw the couple’s position.
“It’s ok, you got me.” Tara lightly rubbed the redhead’s back. She put her head up and smiled her thanks to the Slayer.
“I’ll get a bucket, she sometimes...” Dawn looked to her sister. “If she’s eaten and then.” She went on explaining a bit and darted off as soon as Buffy nodded.
“I’m sorry Buffy.” Tara apologised as she continuously rubbed Willow’s back lightly, she hummed softly when she wasn’t speaking knowing that with the way the redhead was tucked to her body the soft noise would resonate in Willow’s head.
“Sorry?” Buffy questioned softly stepping closer. “Tara this isn’t your fault, she has nightmares and she’s had them since... well for along time.” The Slayer couldn’t bear to say since you left her to deal with her addiction.
“But I should have stayed with her.” Tara pointed out her mistake.
“You can’t be with her 24/7, none of us can.” Buffy shook her head.
“If it’s what it takes, then yes I can.” Tara disagreed firmly.
“Do you want to take her upstairs?” Buffy questioned not wanting to get into this discussion right now.
“Should we move her?” Tara looked to Buffy’s experience on the matter.
“She’ll be limp for a bit, we can get her up to bed and give her a sedative to help with the spasms.” Buffy nodded and moved closer. “I can carry her.”
“Thank you.” Tara eased her hand off Willow’s back, beginning to draw away from the redhead as Buffy drew closer.
“Slayer strength comes in handy.” Buffy easily shifted Willow’s weight into her arms and hoisted her up. “Do you need help to get upstairs?”
“No, I’ll be up in a moment. I just need to catch my breath.” Tara watched with her eyes as Buffy carried her girlfriend away.
“Okay, I’ll get Dawn to get her medication.” Buffy nodded and took the stairs carefully with the limp redhead in her arms.
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"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."
To The Land of The RainbowWriters
Just makes me want to cry, to see Willow like that. Giles needs to hurry and hopefully he can help. 
The tension is deffinitly on the rise, I had to remind myself to breath
