FF: RW Series 7.3 "Shadows of Twilight"

[Marilda]

Oh my gosh. That was so freaking sweet!

[Puff]

I'm with Marilda here that was so great and sweet. Dawn is such a W/T shipper it's cute

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

[Grimaldi]

loved the last 3 scenes.



scene 12 :Willow and Buffy talking and the hug was sweet, loved Buffy and Dawn trying to figure out what to tell Willow's doctor



scene 13: the Xander and Anya stuff was nice



scene 14: very sweet, Dawn talking about Willow and Tara was cute

Dude, we're surrounded by perverts!

Cross my heart, smack me dead, stick a lobster on my head.

Watching TV shows doesn't create psychos...Canceling TV shows does

[Miss1234Kitty]

Adorable update! Dawn/Tara conversation is essential in every RW fic. Dawn is such a W/T shipper, which is the reason why I like her so much in your fics.



See? Buffy is single. Dawn said that she has bad luck with guys. Mads needs love and comfort, and to me she seems a lot like Tara and I'm sure she was gay (just guessing here by the way!). So, Buffy and Mads. That way we can have X/A.



Um, I was trying to figure out a partner for Giles. The only person left is Dawn.



Scary images again.



I know I've said this before, but I really do love your fics. It captures Joss's talent without his horrible rate-increasing ideas. And the W/T love... always good!



Gem

Tara: There's just so much to work through... and can you just be kissing me now?

[spazz07]

Awwwwwwww, with the sweetness, i stated how much better your Xander is and the same goes without saying for your Dawn. I just love what shes become in this fic I love the bond that Tara and Dawnie share and Tara saying that Dawnies Willow or William would have to pass the Tara test.



You are so lucky to meet Amber, heres hoping she visits Australia soon and not just Melbourne & Sydney. Its nice to know that Amber is as sweet as Tara.



Cheers

Nath

If life was meant to be a bed of daisy's we'd have chicken crap thown on us all the time.

[Loco2]

so sweet, thank you. and you guys? not with the big (or little) looming evil?! hmmph - yeah, right...



naw, i love your big looming evils, it makes everything all exciting



thanks for cute update,

steph

"Dr. Becker, have you seen the skeleton?" "What do you think I am, a skeleton thief? You want to search me?!"
"Oh, bugger off, you brolly!" - Anya to Giles on his use of the english language
"We'll all be a lot happier without the constant whining....Mom, Buffy, Tara, Waah" - DMW to Dawn

[Jennpurr]

Quote:

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“What? My favorite couple are with the smoochies again. Do you have any idea how happy this makes me?” Dawn looked at the blonde smiling. “Warren messed it up last time, I was expecting years and years of smoochies and a wedding, where I got to be in a much better dress than I was at the wedding that never happened.”

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Awwww....



Dawn is too cute for words, in your fics. I just love her.



This was a very sweet update. See... I like the sweet updates, very much. I can never get enough of those, but why do I have a feeling that something bad is about to happen? Things are just going too well.



Hey, thanks for answering those questions for me, Kath. I think that was very sweet that she remembered you when you came back the next day. She sounds and seems like a really sweet person. I like it when you can just see their true personality. I don't think she puts up an act, either. I think that's just Amber. Now, I want to meet her. Does anyone know if she's coming to Texas anytime soon??



Again, I loved this and am looking forward to more.



Take care,

Jen

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"Talented Tongued Tara." Willow snickered.-"Unexpected Consequences," by Lisa

[BethanyB3]

Loved that now that they have a 2nd chance at being a family, Tara wants to capture them on film & Dawn realizes how important verbalizing your feelings are. That was so sweet, but a little sad too in that they have been forced to face how fleeting & uncertain life can be & how they can't let these things slide. Also nice to see how much stronger Tara is becoming.

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" Not knowing when the dawn will come I open every door "

Emily Dickinson

[LeatherQueen]

That was just incredibly sweet. And I love that Tara remembers how much she cares about Dawn. 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

[Kaisyn]

You guys are phenomenal with writing relationships. You have turned some characters that ME has utterly destroyed and created something beautiful. Please keep it up. I love your writing.



Kimberly

[KathleenWolf]

hi everyone... sorry I'm going to delay responding to all the nice replies till the morning... it's early with me but Beth has tried to get to bed for a good nights sleep (if anyone knows a nice sandwoman with happy dreams please send her to Beth's house) and I figure what's good for her is good for me...



so just an update, wow I am so impressed that this thread is only a week old tomorrow and we are into the third part, that's quick even for us!... and a wish for sweet dreams for everyone... oh and I'm being extra nice and giving two scene so that you can understand what's going on in the first... i hope



The first thing that Willow became aware of was breathing. Thick hard breaths that echoed in her ears like a torrent of wind tearing away all the other sounds. She felt weak and drained, the feeling multiplying as she struggled to open her eyes and push herself forward in an attempt to get away from the noise.



The dark night gripped everything around her so tightly that she couldn’t tell where she was. The smells around her were musty and wet, as if there’d been a hard rainfall which had swept away all but the smell of rotting. Staggering forward her foot caught on something and she pitched in the darkness coming to a stop only as her arms hugged around a tall circular object. Pushing herself back a sliver of dim moonlight in the canopy above made her realise she was in the woods and holding herself up against a large tree.



‘I have to...’ Willow’s mind shuddered as the damp wind whistled through her dry body but as she tried to narrow down her thoughts they were filled with something else.



“Xander, calm down.” Giles voice came through crisp and clear. “We just need to get our bearings, I think we slowed her.”



“Giles?” Willow looked up and out into the dark shadows somehow knowing exactly where the Watcher was. “Giles, help me.” She pushed off into the bush towards him.



“Slowed her?” Xander’s voice hissed in a low whisper. “Just how do you slow the human version of a homing missile. Emphasis on the Missile.” He added scared.



“Xander? Xander help me.” Willow fought against the branches that seemed to web around her as she pushed through towards his voice. Trying to swallow down the thick fear in her body she began running. “XANDER!” She screamed as the hard breathing in her ears got louder and she just knew whatever it was that was out there was bearing down on her.



“Giles... Giles do you hear something.” A new level of fear entered the carpenter’s whisper.



“GILES!” Willow screamed again as she felt heat rise around her in billows. “Where are you?” She called to them as she reached a dark clearing and stumbled into it.



“Something’s here.” Giles’ voice was an icy whisper as he raised the large axe he carried up trying to be ready. Xander moved to stand at Giles back but facing the opposite way his dark eyes darting around.



“But you said, you said she couldn’t find us.” He hissed as beads of fearful sweat tricked down his cheeks.



“I said I thought she couldn’t find us.” Giles’ cursed lightly at him. “I also said we should never get lost in the woods at night.” He looked out into the inky darkness. “Which we managed to do.”



“If Tara were here we’d be okay, she could do this Tinkerbell thing.” Xander offered desperately.



“I think if Tara were here we wouldn’t be in this situation at all.” Giles replied sadly.



“It’s coming, you have to run.” Willow felt heat grabbing at her and the darkness seemed to grow lighter as she passed further into glade and the figures of the two men in the darkness became visible. “RUN!” She screamed as her legs took her headlong past them as if she was pushed from behind.



“What was that?” Giles felt the hair on the back of his neck stand up as a bright flash reflected in the blade of his axe.



“What was what?” Xander looked round quickly. “Gimmie that!” He reached round and tugged the weapon from the Watcher’s hand.



“She’s here.” Giles pulled a book out of the bag he had near his feet. “We have to disperse her power, make her materialise.”



“Xander, why can’t you see me?” Willow begged him as she was shoved again and she almost was able to reach out and touch him.



“How?” Xander’s hand shook as he held the axe. Something flashed in the axe blade again forced him to take a step back.



“Oh Dark One, bow to the power of light, yield to the forces of good.” Giles spoke to the darkness in a strong voice.



“The Dark One? Giles, the Dark One has me!” Willow felt herself pushed up to her feet and then hung up in the air by an invisible force that she assumed must be this creature the Watcher was trying to call too. “GILES!” She screamed as her hand lashed out on its own and struck the Watcher across the face driving him back into Xander.



“Giles!” Xander echoed Willow’s call and let the axe clatter to the floor as he gathered the Watcher in his arms brushing at the blood that now covering Giles’ face.



“Oh no!” Willow felt her skin burning with heat as she rose higher and the breathing in her ears seemed to ease into a deep laugh. “Xander run, please run.” She begged him as she felt her body floating downwards towards them again.



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“I’m winning!” Tara tipped her head back and pushed hard with her legs straight, her blonde hair fanning out in the wind as she soared upwards on the swing.



“Only cause....” Dawn pushed again as she passed the ground close enough to dig her feet into the sand as she went to get a bit more push off. “I gave you a start.”



“You so did not.” Tara laughed brightly.



“So did and now I’m catching up!” Dawn squealed as she leaned in and lofted her swing higher.



“It’s because you’re lighter than me, less gravity.” Tara chuckled and pushed a little harder.



“No way.” Dawn pushed again leaning way back so that her feet hung in the clouds.



“Yes, way you….” With a wobble in her movement the blonde’s voice trailed off. For a second it looked alarmingly like Tara was going to fall from her swing, but her long hands wrapped tighter around the ropes as the seat tipped holding her tight until the movement went smooth again.



“Tara?” Dawn noticed the falter as she hung upside down and immediately pushed up to dig her feet into the ground as she passed by it and within another half swing she had herself stopped. Quickly she moved over and when it was safe ran in behind to take hold of the ropes and eased the blonde’s swing to a stop.



“I think you overdid it.” She tried to soothe.



“No.” Tara shook her head, her blue eyes looked a little glazed. “It’s Willow. Dawn, we have to get home.” She blinked and reached out to the teenager to help her from her place.



“Willow? How do you know?” The teenager shifted around to offer her arms as leverage.



“Because I can feel, when she’s afraid, when she needs me.” Tara explained as they got up.



“Wow.” Dawn whispered a bit impressed. “I mean you can feel what she’s feeling, like you’re connected.”



“Yes.” Tara confirmed.



“That is so cool, I mean... well except for all the Willow’s mini freaks which will make you sad but now we can know when there is one and you can help her.” Dawn tried to find some silver lining in their dark cloud.



“I wish I could help her Dawn but all I can do is hold her and wait till she finds her own way our of the darkness, in her mind she’s alone.” Tara pushed as hard as she could to walk fast.



“But if you can feel what she’s feeling and know what she’s dealing with can’t you help guide her out?” Dawn helped the blonde along her mind going a thousand times faster than her legs.



“Dawn.” Tara suddenly pulled the teenager to a halt, nearly stumbling as she over balanced. “What did you say?”



“I said it’s too bad that since you can feel what she feels and such that you can’t like lead her out of the darkness.” Dawn tried to recount what she had hastily offered.



“Of course, oh Dawnie. I love you.” She hugged the teenager quickly and then forced them back into a hurried pace.



“I love you too.” Dawn underlined as they began walking as quick as Tara’s legs would carry them. “But exactly why are you so excited now?” She questioned worried.



“Because there has to be a way.” Tara’s mind raced along as her body did. “Mr. Giles will know of one, he has too.”

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

To The Land of The RainbowWriters

[tommo]

Cranking up the tension nicely. I like how you've got the overhanging residual darkness from the previous season still grabbing on to our Willow.



Damn, I love these girls. Thanks.

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It's dirty. It's all dirty. And all
over me. Dirty, dirty, bad. Bad!

[LeatherQueen]

Ah, lovely. Just lovely. And poor Willow. But hopefully, whatever Tara is thinking will help.



Nice update!

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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

[WiccansIllusion]

Oo...update. I like how Tara just knows when something is wrong. Heh sorry I can't come up with more praise or anything.

Tara nodded in agreement "She has magic fingers." Then, as though the words had just echoed back to her and sounded not at all right, she perked up and glanced around at the others. "On the keyboard."

TheWisdom of War, Chris Golden

'My heart is cleverer then I and it knows what to do.'-MC Legends of the Kiss

[MadeinNZ]

Ah-ha! Tara's on to something. Great update.



I really liked the Dark Magic scene. It gave me a sense of how 'out of control' Willow was during the end of S6.

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

[spazz07]

Poor Willow, she's gotten herself so lost, I hope whatever Tara's idea is, it helps her find her. I eagerly await more & thanks again ladies.



Cheers

Nath

If life was meant to be a bed of daisy's we'd have chicken crap thown on us all the time.

[Kalita]

Tara's on the case! Can't be long now...

"Numfar... Do the dance of shame."

[Puff]

Willow's nightmares are awful, I hope Tara can stop them somehow. Thank goodness Giles is still around

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

[VampNo12]

Great updates guys! Loved the Tara/Dawn interaction, those scenes were so sweet. As others have stated Dawn is a WT shipper, and wants her favorite couple happy and healed (with lots of smoochies). I particularly loved Dawn making a point of saying "I love you" (knowing how fragile life is, and making sure the ones we love know how we feel), and also saying it's the "feelings that are important, not the details" (ie she might not remember everything, but she knows, as well as Tara that the love has remained).



As to the last two scenes, poor Willow she is truly "lost" surrounded by the darkness and the guilt. In her nightmares one gets the sense of her lashing out, but in helpless way, looking for support/help (ie Tara is gone, and Willow feels alone). However, as Dawn so perceptively pointed out to Tara, she is connected to Willow (can feel her), and therefore, "can be her guide/lead her out of the darkness" (ie Willow doesn't have to be alone). Can't wait for the next part!

Edited by: VampNo12  at: 7/20/02 8:09:51 pm

[The Rose24]

Outstanding ladies. I am loving the Tara/Dawn interactionThe connection betweenn Tara and Willow is always phenomenal.



How long are you all going to torture us with Willow's dreams?



One thing. What is with you ladies calling Riley Boring. I always loved Riley. Yes, he has made some mistakes, and he would be the perfect guy for Buffy if he wasn't married.

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?

[xita]

Great updates, dawn and tara have such a special relationship and i love reading how much Dawn loves her and willow together. But Tara confiding in her about the smoochies is extra special.



And Tara feeling Willow's feelings will be key, oh but how!!

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"Oooh Xita!" - Amber Benson

[Miss1234Kitty]

Clever Dawn! Though I'm not entirely sure how she helped. But Tara does so that's okay.



Sandman dreams have been sent to Beth. Also lots of ideas for new fics and (hint, hint) handfastings in certain Circle series's.



I can be patient. Really. Yes, it is well worth waiting for.



Hey, I reached Extra Flamey status! Whoop-de-loop, and yay!...



...no I didn't. Why didn't I? I've posted 150 times now! *pouts*



Gem

Edited by: Miss1234Kitty at: 7/21/02 8:22:35 am

[Grimaldi]

great update yay Dawn, hopefully Giles can use the information that Tara can feel when Willow is afraid to help lead Willow out of her scary dreams.

Dude, we're surrounded by perverts!

Cross my heart, smack me dead, stick a lobster on my head.

Watching TV shows doesn't create psychos...Canceling TV shows does

[funkyasian]

i think i may be repeating myself...but i wish i can find someone that i am so linked to that they can feel my every emotion...especially when i'm lost...*sigh*



where is my story book romance??!!



*sniff* *sniff* - good update though...can't wait for the last one today (or first one tomorrow)



steph

[tiredsoul]

Wow. I just finished Gift of Sorrow and caught up with this incredible fic. Heading over to your website now to pick up more of your fabulous writing.



Can't wait for the next update. Curious as to how the "magic holes" will be filled.



Celia.

[Jennpurr]

Hey ladies,



I just caught up on and can I just do this:



Poor Willow. I just feel so bad for her and hope she doesn't have to keep re-living the nightmares for too much longer. Poor thing. Tara hurry!! She needs you.



I hope Giles will know how to help Tara reach her and help her come back. She needs help!



Thanks, ladies.



Take care,

Jen

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"Talented Tongued Tara." Willow snickered.-"Unexpected Consequences," by Lisa

[singgirl]

Hey hey!! yeppers! a new face, but I have literally been reading all day. Love the fic, and i can't wait for more!!

[Loco2]

hmm....so it was a big looming evil nightmare, eh?....curious.



lovely update(s), wanna see tara get to willow, now, though...



steph

"Dr. Becker, have you seen the skeleton?" "What do you think I am, a skeleton thief? You want to search me?!"
"Oh, bugger off, you brolly!" - Anya to Giles on his use of the english language
"We'll all be a lot happier without the constant whining....Mom, Buffy, Tara, Waah" - DMW to Dawn

[molsongrrrl]

Tara needs to get to Willow now!! Great update ... as always I am loving this story -- you guys rock ....

A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants

[Tulipp]

Kath and Beth: The last few updates were great; it’s so good to see Xander and Anya talking and trying to find a way. Interesting that Anya thinks of herself as a bad human and a bad demon—that sentence says a lot. And I appreciated Dawn’s comment that after Buffy died, people didn’t say “I love you much.” That is so true, not just of Tara and Dawn, but in general, and it needs to be said more. And I’m feeling hopeful that Tara is thinking of ways to help and not just hold Willow. Very nice; thanks.