FIC: The Gift of Sorrow - Rainbow Writer's Season 7 Pt. 1,2

[Puff]

Wow. Thank you.

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You know, it's a real deal relationship and that's why people can relate to it
Amber Benson

[Karzia]

Fortunatly for me I can hide my tears in my seasonal allergies, thus my rep is still intack

"This may be the Hellmouth, but it's our Hellmouth"

--------Tara in "Left of Center"
-------- by: Jomarch



Taste the rainbow

[tommo]

And all's right with the world. Thank you.

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Squish. Squish. Squish.

[Jennpurr]

Awww... how beautiful. Thank you, thank you.



Looking forward to Tara becoming stronger. Willow too. Hopefully they can both get there soon.



I'm waiting patiently for tomorrow.



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[Canadian Kitty]

Thank goodness I read this before having anymore beer or I'd be blubbering like a baby all over my computer. Again, thank you for this.



CK

"I'm not coming back." Willow. Villians

[Tulipp]

That was lovely. And I wasn't at work for this one, so I could enjoy it in peace.

[KathleenWolf]

the kath back again... wow you guys are just jumping on the updates... we love you for it too! thank you!



loco2: fingers toes... I think if we all count up what we're crossing we'll be able to get alot of good luck in there



Bobos Mom: holding up my water... definately a toast to the miraculous inspiring love of Willow Tara



LeatherQueen: she did... so glad you liked it... handing of tissues from my extra large box of extra soft tissues



Jennpurr: handing more tissues over... we didn't mean to make you cry... well we wanted it to be emotional but you know... hang in there with us, we're writing tonight and hopefully we'll be able to have update by tomorrow afternoon



Oryion: Happy tears are so good... thank you... handing over more tissues



Sparrow: oh wow thank you... officially the RW's have no comment on Josh's ability to write... unofficially HE SUCKS! good luck facing the panel... glad we cheered you up



Puff: you are so so welcome... we wrote this scene as much for ourselves as the Rmittens... we needed to see them together



Karzia: oh yes allergies... holding out tissues... horrible things... and your reputation is safe with us



Tommo: as right as it ever needs to be cause our girls are back together...



Canadian Kitty: tissues are here in case you need them... so glad youre enjoying us... toasting is happend to the north end of the puddle if you're having another beer



Tulipp: good thing you weren't at work... we hoped that scene could be savoured and enjoyed...



as I probably repeat way too often but do mean every single time



thank you all for reading

kathleen

"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine."

[Ressick]

*grabs soup from kath and blubbers into it*



Thank you ladies. *raises his glass* A toast to our girls back together, and the writers who pulled it off!!!



Cheers!



Res

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http://www.ressick.net

"I'm very seldom naughty." ~ Willow

[sparrow]

I think a big ole mimosa toast is needed for the great RW, and maybe a loofa-oops bad little birdy, so not trying to imply anything cause yours is also a miraculous love. See what having to see Joss tonight has done to me, so getting into a bad mood again so I think I will reread your story to make me of the good.

And, yet, I just can't seem to care


I'm not coming back

[LeatherQueen]

Oh yes... major toasts go out to our RW for this lovely scene and especially that last paragraph. So very wonderful.

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"But when they're playing your song on the jukebox in Hell, you might as well dance." - K. Simpson


"Futile... like a FOX, baby!" - Tara in The Late Shift by wiccachica

[JennY]

I love this fic so much. Poor Willow. I just love how she's curled up against Tara, and won't let go. Thank you for writing this.

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If we don't understand

What this life is made of

We learn the truth

When we find that kind of love

-"That Kind of Love" by Alison Krauss

[BethanyB3]

Gosh...need kleenex.

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~ " If I could, then I would, I'll go wherever you will go. " ~

~ The Calling ~

[Jennpurr]

Quote:

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Jennpurr: handing more tissues over... we didn't mean to make you cry... well we wanted it to be emotional but you know... hang in there with us, we're writing tonight and hopefully we'll be able to have update by tomorrow afternoon

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**Takes tissue from Kath** It's okay. I doesn't take much for me to cry. Not much at all. You should have seen me watching the season finale of Buffy. My eyes were never dry Emotional is good. It makes it more real. Thank you for making it that way.



And I'm hanging in there. Not going anywhere.

I didn't mean to sound pushy or anything about the updates. I'm just loving this sooo much. You both take your time. I know I'll be here, whenever you decide to grace us with an update again. Love you, two. Thanks you doing this.



Always!



Jen

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"Alyson Hannigan is a frickin' amazing kisser."Amber Benson

[xita]

The past couple of days, the fic has just taken such a beautiful turn. I know it won't be easy but it is so healing to read them get back together like this, like it should be. And it is just right. Thank you.

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Willow: (to Tara) I could heal.

Tara: (to Willow)And we’re gone.

[blameburner]

I am so completely moved by this story. Absolutely beautiful. I'm totally hooked.

"And remember... if you hurt her I will beat you to death with a shovel. A vague disclaimer's nobody's friend. Have fun!"

[The Rose24]

Awwwwww. This is so beautiful. Willow and Tara both have reasons to live again.

Tara: My heart doesn't stutter.

Tara: Willow, I got so lost.
Willow: I found you. I will always find you.

Willow: Hi, um Tara. I was wondering maybe you want to go out some time for coffee? food? Kisses and gay love?

[VampNo12]

Well I just read today's updates and they were truly heart warming! The first part I liked how Anya succinctly pointed out that sending Dawn out of the room (when the scoobies are discussing important matters) really does more harm than good. And yes the locusts seem to be in connection with Madalene, which clearly shows that Buffy (although grateful for everything Madalene has done for Tara) she should still be a little wary of this newcomer.



As for the parts that center of W&T they were a great depiction of two soul-mates finding their "home" in each others arms. The way Willow was holding onto Tara clearly shows how much a "life-raft" Tara is for her. I also loved how even though Tara is still pretty weak she still instinctively caresses Willow to soothe both of their souls. Lastly, even though Willow is still lost, I thought it was significant how Tara told Madalene that she still feels "lost" too. With this in mind, this admission clearly implies that W&T will never be truly "found" again until they are able to heal (both physically and mentally) by being together. Looking forward to the next update!

Edited by: VampNo12  at: 6/18/02 8:12:20 pm

[Sassette]

I made you guys gush for days? Cool *G*



But I >am< a slacker ... just an unusually prolific one



I'm not sure I can describe exactly how much I love this story ... seriously, I can't imagine anyone handling a Tara NotResurrection better. I always liked the notion that the whole "You're a DEMON" story of Tara's youth was more than a complete fabrication to keep the women-folk in line ... and I love what you've done with it. There's just something compelling about the idea that this family legend had a grain of truth behind it, and I'm just so excited by this story I bounce in my chair whenever I see an update.



Gosh ... the care you've taken with Willow is just so very perfect ... she's exactly as broken as she needs to be to keep this realistic, at the same time we get to hold onto the hope for her recovery because we know Tara is alive. The W/T reunion was beautiful ... and part of what's beautiful about it is that it's still happening ... I can't wait to see what happens when Willow wakes up.



And golly - poor Tara. She knows she died, she knows her more-than-soulmate went a little crazy afterwards and she vaguely remembers the Scoobies. What a tough road - but I know the ending will be more than worth the angsty journey - you two rock *G*



-Sass

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I Think The Hellmouth Tastes Like Chicken -- Autumn

[sheila wt]

This story just gets better and better. I love it!

The way you wrote Tara's coming back, and how she's dealing with it, was more than perfect. And Willow... wow, what a great job showing her pain and how lost she is.

This is a masterpiece.

Sheila

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“Come and put the ‘hot’ in my tub.” Tara winked as she whispered. ("Bookmarks & Broomsticks" by The Rainbow Writers)

[deamoon20]

i love this story but i really liked this last bit

where tara hummed baby mine to willow.

it remined me of my mother and how she use to

sing it to me when i was a little girl and it made

me get all misty eyed. you ladies are great writers

keep it up.

moon

[Scout]

Well, I’ve sat here for the last couple hours getting caught up on this fic and I have to get up for work in like three hours, so that gives you an idea how much I love this story.



Obviously, this is the way the S7 storyline should be handled. In this fic, Willow and Tara’s relationship is treated with respect and dignity, and I think this is the only way I would ever accept the ending we were given in S6 – if I knew that this was the reward waiting for us on the other side.



Thank you for this story – it’s been an absolute pleasure. Looking forward to more.

[MadeinNZ]

Sniff. Sniff.

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"When someone falls for Willow, they stay fallen" - Normal Again

[Penrose Orleans]

I'm so happy to see W/T back together... it makes me think of fluffy bunnies... *hides all thoughts of bunies so as not to scare Anya* Great work-- makes me remember what I love about W/T!

Tyromancy-- The telling of fortunes using cheese.



Two atoms are walking down the street and they run in to each other. One says to the other: Are you all right? - No, I lost an electron! - Are you sure? - Yeah, I'm positive!

[SlayerTazz]

WOW - I love it...Willow curled up in Taras lap - OMG what an awesome pic that paints. **sigh**

A dream is a wish the heart makes.

Willow: "You had two eggs, sunny-side-up. I remember because they were wiggling at me like little boobs."

Tara: "Sassy Eggs."

[fairydust]

omg, okay, Im gone for the day, come back and there's like, a TON of updates. And I am so not complaining, but my goodness, I wish I had been here all day It is all so wonderful.

And you are definitely not disapointing me in the slightest.

I so cant wait until the next update lol, I always say that, but its true. I cant wait to see how Willow will act when she was awake. This whole thing has just been heart wrenching, but in a good way

*****Faye*****I LOVE YOU JENNA

[Bookcat]

Well, I sat and read this for about 2 hours... read the whole thing... great, great story. It handled all of the serious stuff so well, and you made me like Xander again, and now they're all happy and cuddly. And this is so, so, a good thing.

"Living for thirty minutes at a time with a break in the middle for adverts" - Elvis Costello



"No! I'm, oh, I'm friendless."
"Yeah, yeah. No friends -- I mean, I have friends...."
"Many dear friends, yeah" - Willow, Tara, Willow Entropy.

[mollyig]

limpet like redhead I can just see her clinging to her Tara.



It is so lovely to have them back in each other's arms - where they belong.

Adding up the total of a love that's true, multiply life by the power of two
Indigo Girls

[Miss1234Kitty]

HOW did I miss three updates?????? I am so ashamed. My cheeks are as red as the new study wall which I have to stare at whilst I'm reading updates. And it's VERY red. I hate it when I start decorating.



That update was so, so, so wonderful. I cried so hard, but they were very happy tears. It's so right that Tara's finding Willow through the addiction now that she's lost, when Willow found her earlier. Kath, Beth, words fail me. Well, obviously they didn't because I'm writing.



Do you think my sister was right when she accused me of picking up Willow Babble?



Gem

[pikescoob]

It might take Willow awhile to really wake up cuz she thinks she's dreaming Tara....and waking up would cause Tara to go away. She just needs time, just like Tara needs time to get her full strength back. I'm wondering what the deal is with the magical locusts.....



--Michelle

[fidds]

aww so sad - brilliant update!



*Hannah*

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I just needed someone to talk to, you were just too busy with yourself, you were never there for me to express how i felt ,i just stuffed it down- *STAIND -FADE*