Fic: Turned

[JustSkipIt]

Another VampTara story... Goody!

Looking forward to seeing where you're taking this one...

Good start, anyway! Tara not being dead is always a good start...

A bit concerned about Spike in all this, though... (Not a great Spike shipper...) In need of reassurance...



I'll also be waiting patiently for my "2 days" update...

"You are Willow Rosenberg, vixen-y lighter of the flame and keeper of my heart.”

(Camp Flutie by Rane)

[JustSkipIt]

Title– Turned – part 1



Author– JustSkipit - Debra



Feedback – Yeah. Loving the feedback.



Spoilers–Season 6 through Seeing Red.



Rating – Part 1 – PG, may jump to 18+ later.



Disclaimer – Willow and Tara and any other character that appeared in the syndicated television show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is property of Joss and Mutant Enemy, I’m only borrowing them and am not making any money off them.



Summary – This story goes from the moment that Tara is shot at the end of Seeing Red with three changes to Buffy details. 1. Tara is shot through the spleen rather than the Heart. 2. Buffy is shot in the arm. 3. Spike did not leave town after the events of Seeing Red.



Note – For those waiting for a Two Days update. We’re working on it but I’m finding more time to work on my solo project than the joint one. Hopefully we’ll have a Two Days update in this weekend. In the meantime…



For a second Willow could do nothing but stare. Stare at the blood that suddenly appeared on Tara's torso, stare at the space between them, stare at Tara's shocked eyes as her body started to plummet toward the bedroom floor. Suddenly reacting, she bridged the gap to catch her lover and cushion the fall. She moved even faster than she had the night before when she heard those magic words: "can we just skip it? Can you just be kissing me now?" Always magic between them: First MAGIC between them, and later magic BETWEEN them.



Now cradling Tara's body as blood poured from her stomach, Willow could feel the tears of her hysteria pouring down her face as she prayed to Tara, to God, to each and every Goddess to keep Tara here with her. Tara only looked to Willow's eyes for comfort and love. Willow pressed her hand on Tara's stomach to staunch the flow of blood which now poured around her hand. This desperate and intimate moment was interrupted as Spike ran through the door to the witches' bedroom. Neither woman knew that Spike was sleeping in the basement waiting for Buffy to return so he could talk to her. At the sound of the gunshots, he ran upstairs to see what had happened.



Just as Willow could not stop the flow of blood from her love, Spike could not keep his human face intact upon smelling the fresh blood in the room. His vampiric self was apparent as he looked mournfully at the two women on the floor. Willow's mind raced for a way to save Tara, "Spike, help me."



The vampire actually displayed uncommon compassion, "I'm sorry Red; I can't. I don't think anyone can. Is she hurting?"



Willow didn't answer his question, "You can. She won't make it. Give her back to me."



Spike clued in, "You know I can't do that. I can't feed and you don't want it anyway."



Willow was shouting now: "YOU CAN. YOU OFFERED IT TO ME ONCE. GIVE IT TO HER. LET HER STAY WITH ME."



Spike still argued, "You think she'll be a puppy like Angel? Controlled like me by this chip? She'll be a monster like Angelus or me before or Drusilla, maybe worse because of the magic. How are you gonna feel when you have to stake her before she kills you all?"



Willow's determination grew as the flow of blood slowed, not because things were better but because Tara's heart had almost stopped: "I'll curse her like Angel. I'll have her back. Do it now before it's too late." Willow's eyes were starting to turn black as she raised Spike in the air, threatening, "Do it or you go through the window and get a sunburn. Buffy's out there talking to Xander. You want to go see her right now?"



Spike could see Willow's determination but he still argued: "Okay Red, think about this. You can dust me if you want but how can I do this? I can't bite her because of the chip. And even if I could, there isn't enough blood left to give back to her. I have to drink enough blood for her to drink mine to make her a vampire. She’s lost too much already.”



Willow stopped for a moment at that but her love for Tara kept her mind working. Use my blood. I’m saying to do it so you won’t be hurting me and the chip won’t activate. She’s unconscious so it won’t hurt her either.”



"DO IT NOW!" she screamed, lowering him to the floor.



As soon as his feet hit the floor, Spike moved toward the redhead, grasping her and piercing her throat with his fangs. As Willow had predicted, he felt no pain and was blissful at the feeling he had missed for so long: warm, fresh, human blood.

From the instant that he was drinking her, the minds of these two merged. Willow saw the years of torture and death that Spike had spread. His triumph over 2 slayers. His family of Darla, Angelus, and Drusilla and the way that they lived with true freedom and abandon. She knew the absolute love and obsession he felt for Buffy and even the affection and protection for Dawn.



Simultaneously, Spike felt the pain of Willow's life before Buffy. The loneliness and feeling of not belonging. Of being a geek. And the love between she and Buffy and Xander. But most strongly, he felt the desperation of fear for Tara. The total love she felt for the wounded witch on the floor and under that, guilt at what she had done.



Spike felt Willow weaken and dropped her, moving toward Tara. He took a few sips from her wound but fearing that he would stop her heart entirely, he didn't want to take too much. The merging of emotions from Willow filled Spike with a pure love for Tara and he wanted to bring her back more than anything.



As Spike used his teeth to tear open the skin at his wrist and press it to Tara's lips, Willow crawled over the floor to hold her lover. Although unconscious, Tara began to suck the warm blood from the vampire, pulling harder and harder at the flow. While Tara was not conscious to feel the merging with Spike, he again felt the absolute love this woman had for her lover and how her love had brought her to a new life. Pulling away, he let her fall back into Willow's arms.



Two of the spent figures on the bedroom floor began to stir as the sirens sounded in the distance. Spike quickly lifted Tara's body and started from the room. He turned back at the door, "I'll take her to my crypt. I'd put the vampire locks back on the house if I was you." As he rushed down the stairs, Willow became aware that the sirens had stopped but no one was coming up the stairs. Was someone else hurt?

"Oh man, I wish I WAS a lesbian. I would get laid every night for the rest of my life." - Amber Benson


"I think it's 'I wish I WERE a lesbian.'" - Louden Wainwright III

Edited by: JustSkipIt at: 5/21/03 4:35:16 pm

[shootingstar]

I'm not to sure about the whole Spike thing either, not really a lover of him...but on Tara's not dead so .



I'm interested to see where your going with this...cos y'know VampTara, very cool. Will there be leather?



Luv Star x

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No it was the frogs! Take them! They stole the pie...
-Sleeping Willow in Loco2's >insert imaginative title here<

[MissQuirky]

Oooo very interesting! VampTara fics always good!



And i'm w/ Star will there be leather?!? Cos ya know that'd be niiice! Can't wait 4 more!!



~Ashley~

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[Zahir al Daoud]

Oh cool! Another VampTara story! Soooooo looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Beware, though--I am so very picky on this subject. Heh heh heh

"O Let my name be in the Book of Love!
If it be there I care not of that other Book above.
Strike it out! Or write it in anew, but
Let my name be in the Book of Love!"
--Omar Kayam

[willntlover]

I'm confused. What's gonna happen to Willow. And is Tara goign to be a vamp? I need to know! (a sure sign that youare an excellent writer)



-Will

"Hear that baby? You're my always."

"well, you know, when you play a lesbian witch you've gotta get killed in this fun kind of exciting way, so the heart was the way to go..."

"we have the most amazing fans though they LOVE us."

[saule77]

Quote:

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Will there be leather?

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OMG, shootingstar! How could I possibly forget about the prospect of leather?

This should beat some sense into me



Please let there be leather!

"You are Willow Rosenberg, vixen-y lighter of the flame and keeper of my heart.”

(Camp Flutie by Rane)

[JustSkipIt]

Saule77 – Thanks for the comments. Darn that it’s ANOTHER Tara Vampire story. I hadn’t seen any. Not that I thought it was the most original idea but…Oh well, hopefully I can come up with some good stuff to keep you tuned in. I think Spike will turn out pretty interesting.



The joint muse has taken a holiday for a few days. Hopefully this weekend she will stop back by the house. We’re celebrating our anniversary this weekend but should be able to fit in some writing.



star – Hopefully you’ll like Spike somewhat better here. I know I will. Oh yeah, leather and much else. Imagine a very strong Tara… Oh wait what was I saying.



Quirky – How could there not be leather?



Zahir – Let’s hope you like it.



willntlover – Glad you’re tied in. Yes Tara will be a vamp.



       

"Oh man, I wish I WAS a lesbian. I would get laid every night for the rest of my life." - Amber Benson


"I think it's 'I wish I WERE a lesbian.'" - Louden Wainwright III

[JustSkipIt]

Title– Turned – part 2



Author– JustSkipit - Debra



Feedback – Yeah. Loving the feedback.



Spoilers–Season 6 through Seeing Red.



Rating – Part 2 – PG



Disclaimer – Willow and Tara and any other character that appeared in the syndicated television show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is property of Joss and Mutant Enemy, I’m only borrowing them and am not making any money off them.



Summary – This story goes from the moment that Tara is shot at the end of Seeing Red with three changes to Buffy details. 1. Tara is shot through the spleen rather than the Heart. 2. Buffy is shot in the arm. 3. Spike did not leave town after the events of Seeing Red.



Hearing the sirens grow louder and louder until they stopped right in front of the house, Willow had to find out who else was hurt. She jumped up from the floor and ran to the door. She got about half-way down the stairs when she started to feel very dizzy from the loss of blood. It was a good thing too as stopping to lean on the wall and take a deep breath gave her a chance to think. As she stopped for the moment she realized that she could not tell anyone about Tara. Buffy and Xander would be likely to assume they needed to stake the new vampire before Willow could curse her, not to mention that they wouldn’t approve of her doing the magic to actually curse her lover.



Not hesitating for a moment, Willow passed her hand over her neck, instantly healing the wounds there and then over her shirt to clean the blood from it entirely. Sure she was using magic, but after you use magic to lift a vampire off the ground and force him to turn your lover, what was a few clean-ups? But that would be it. Once she had cursed Tara, she would stop again.



Willow quickly continued out of the house to the backyard where she found the paramedics looking after Xander and Buffy. As both smiled at her, her worry was relieved. The paramedics were wrapping a bandage around the Slayer’s left arm. As she approached she heard one paramedic commenting, “You were lucky, it was just a flesh wound.”



After treating the wound, the paramedics left the yard, leaving Buffy, Xander, and Willow sitting on the bench. Buffy turned to Willow, “Where’s Tara?”



Willow thought quickly, “Um she went back to her dorm to get some clothes and stuff. Uh, you know, not really moving in just yet but spending a lot of time here.” She blushed as she answered the question. “Also I think she had an afternoon class,” she continued to provide an alibi.



“Ok, do you think she’ll be back soon? Like before dark? I want her to put the vampire locks on the house again. To keep out ALL of the vampires. No exceptions.” Buffy stressed no exceptions without saying Spike’s name specifically.



Willow was a bit puzzled about locking Spike out of the house suddenly but more worried about the locks. I’m pretty sure she won’t be here before dark since she’s still dead and a vampire. And I don’t think that she can put the locks on the house even after dark since she’ll be a vampire then , she thought. “Why don’t I call her and see when she can come do it?”



Willow hung up the phone and turned to her friends: “She has class and can’t get here till late tonight. She had a suggestion though. Why don’t we let Dawn do the locks? She has always shown an interest and remember I put them on when Angelus was here and I hadn’t been studying magic at all. It’s really easy.”



Dawn was nearly jumping off the couch as she responded, “Yeah, please let me do it. Will can watch me and tell me if I do anything wrong.”



As Buffy was trying to allow her sister more responsibility, she agreed, “Ok, but let Will tell you just what to do.”



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Spike was awake long before the sun set. He checked Tara repeatedly. Still Dead. Knowning that it would be hours or perhaps tomorrow night before the new vampire rose, he grabbed his duster and headed out into the night.



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Tara felt a thirst like she had never known. Her throat and skin burned with dryness and fire. She felt as if her skin and hair and nails were rotting and growing and shrinking all at the same time. Opening her eyes, she expected to wake from the dream, but the burning continued. But behind that burning was one taste.



“Willow” she gasped as she realized she could taste her lover. She could taste Willow on her lips and skin and mouth. Not that this was the first time to wake to that taste, but this was a saltier, richer taste. She could taste Willow’s blood.

"Oh man, I wish I WAS a lesbian. I would get laid every night for the rest of my life." - Amber Benson


"I think it's 'I wish I WERE a lesbian.'" - Louden Wainwright III

Edited by: JustSkipIt at: 5/21/03 4:35:47 pm

[saule77]

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Darn that it’s ANOTHER Tara Vampire story. I hadn’t seen any. Not that I thought it was the most original idea but…Oh well, hopefully I can come up with some good stuff to keep you tuned in.

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Well, Mission Statement by Bagheera and Never The Twain by Zahir are the two fics where Tara is a vampire that come to my mind straight away but I'm sure there are others... Go check them out, they're both really good! (Just click on the fic titles, they're linked!)



As for keeping me tuned in, the prospect of leather is a secure guarantee!



*Off to read Part 2 now!*

"You are Willow Rosenberg, vixen-y lighter of the flame and keeper of my heart.”

(Camp Flutie by Rane)

[Zahir al Daoud]

Short and interesting--I like. And a nice little cliffhanger of an ending (or should that be "pausing"?)! Niiiiice!



I'm well and truly looking forward to more!

"O Let my name be in the Book of Love!
If it be there I care not of that other Book above.
Strike it out! Or write it in anew, but
Let my name be in the Book of Love!"
--Omar Kayam

[Centauri2002]

Oooh, I like this story! I've just read the two parts and I can definitely say this fic is interesting! There are so many possible routes it can take.

And Tara in leather? Always a plus.



I don't know how Spike is going to fit into the story... I guess he could be Tara's mentor-type or something... but I really don't like the fella. Not that I'm on my own there. Heh.



I'm really looking forward to see where you're gonna go with this. I've got all these predictions whizzing about in my mind so you'd better update soon or it'll burst.



Caz

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

[MissQuirky]

Very good!! VampTara awakens! Wonder how that will go cs it coud go either way really cos her waking and tastin Willowon her lips could be... in a pleasure way or just a need to feed way! Lookin 4ward to more!!



And goodie leather - Definitely gonna Love this fic then but i already am w/o it anyway... but it would triple my liking!



~Ashley~

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[JustSkipIt]

Title– Turned – part 3



Author– JustSkipit - Debra



E-mail – debraser@yahoo.com



Feedback – Yeah. Loving the feedback.



Spoilers–Season 6 through Seeing Red.



Rating – Part 3 – PG, may jump to 18+ later.



Disclaimer – Willow and Tara and any other character that appeared in the syndicated television show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is property of Joss and Mutant Enemy, I’m only borrowing them and am not making any money off them.



Summary – This story goes from the moment that Tara is shot at the end of Seeing Red with three changes to Buffy details. 1. Tara is shot through the spleen rather than the Heart. 2. Buffy is shot in the arm. 3. Spike did not leave town after the events of Seeing Red.



Willow sat in a wicker chair on the back porch of the Summers house. She was watching the sun set and waiting for the stars to come out. When it was dark enough, she planned to make her way over to the Magic Box to get the supplies for the spell to curse Tara. She had no doubt that she could get the necessary herbs but was a little worried over whether Anya would have the required orb. If not, oh well, she would cross that bridge when she came to it.



It was hard for her to believe that 24 hours ago she and Tara were making love in the peace and quiet of the Summers house. Buffy was patrolling and Dawn had gone over to Janice’s to give the Wiccans some privacy. Now, so much had changed.



Before it got close to sunset, Willow had supervised Dawn’s setting of the vampire locks on the house. She assumed that Buffy was angry for Spike for betraying her with Anya and did not want anything else to do with the blond bloodsucker any longer. Dawn had done a good job with the locks and now was watching a video with Buffy. Xander took patrol for the night since Buffy’s arm was giving her trouble. With slayer strength and healing ability, they had no doubt that she would be good to go soon.



Willow felt incredibly tired and weak. Of course, she had lost a lot of blood just that morning. But she couldn’t let her friends know. She planned to stop at the hospital for a top-off after her Magic Box run. In the meantime, she was trying to supplement her high intake of caffeine with an equally high amount of sugar. The result was a very hopped-up but exhausted recovering witch counting the stars and naming the constellations as Tara would have: Moose taking a Bath, Stack of Crackers, etc.



She snapped to attention as Spike rounded the house. He tossed her a small bag, indicating that he had brought her something to eat: “Eat that. I stopped and got you a Tuna steak sandwich and potato. Good protein. Oh, and drink this,” he said, pulling a bottle of orange juice from his pocket.



Her intellectual ability already slow from the long and tiring day, she uttered the very witty, “Huh?”



“You lost a lot of blood today Red. You shouldn’t lose that much and live. The fish is good iron and protein and the potato too. The orange juice helps you absorb the iron. Eat.” He surprised her with his answer.



Willow realized that she was actually very hungry and began to dig into the sandwich. After the first bite, she asked, “What about Tara? How is she? Is she awake? Why did you leave her? Why did you come here?”



Spike sat down next to the redhead, patting her on the knee to calm her down and indicating that she should continue eating: “First, I wouldn’t expect her to wake until tomorrow night or perhaps near sunrise tonight. I’ll be back home by then. Right now, she’s just a dead body in a crypt which is where dead bodies should be. I came to bring you that and to see how you were doing.”



Willow registered surprise, “To see how I was doing? Why?”



Before Spike could answer, Buffy opened the door, bathing the back porch in light. “What in the Hell are you doing here?” she asked the vampire. “You know for years I’ve been wondering if there are actually good vampires or just vampires I haven’t staked yet. I’m thinking of putting it to a test. Of course, you were never really good, just controlled. I think it’s time to reduce the vampire population of Sunnydale by one vampire.” Buffy started out door, surprised as Willow stepped between her and Spike.



“What the Hell?” the slayer asked her best-friend.



Willow tried to slow down Buffy for a moment, “Look I know you’re pissed that Spike slept with Anya and we all agree that was a really bad idea, but he’s been our friend for a long time and he has protected us a lot and maybe we can take a moment to think.”



“I think Red has a point,” Spike interceded.



“Shut up!” both women shouted at once.



“Ok” he conceded, “but she does have a good point.”



This time both women merely glared at the bleached vampire. Buffy looked across the yard suddenly. “Willow, go in the house. There’s a vampire out here.”



As the words left her mouth, Tara stepped from the bushes, licking her lips slowly, “Willow.”

"Oh man, I wish I WAS a lesbian. I would get laid every night for the rest of my life." - Amber Benson


"I think it's 'I wish I WERE a lesbian.'" - Louden Wainwright III

[Zahir al Daoud]

Ah! Another chapter! Of course, a problem that immediately rears its head (apart from Whats-VampTara-Gonna-Do?) is that limitation inherent in the curse. Remember--the happiness clause?



That's not a complaint, btw. I'm just looking forward to see what happens!



Bring it on!

"O Let my name be in the Book of Love!
If it be there I care not of that other Book above.
Strike it out! Or write it in anew, but
Let my name be in the Book of Love!"
--Omar Kayam

[MissQuirky]

Hmmm verrry goood!! I know Buffy is like totally hating Spike but i knida like him in this fic! And VampTara is ahh there and wanting some Willow goodness! I can't wait 4 more!



~Ashley~

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[Rane018]

interesting ficcie! though i dont know if willow would have waited to get the ingredients required to perform the spell until after sunset. i could see her being at the box first thing once she got buffy off her back. plus, what are these locks? like a warding spell? liked the ending of the last chapter with tara already awake. very eerie.



wasn't the happiness clause an addition to the soul curse though? they wanted to make sure he never felt bliss ever again to add to the whole ensouled vampire oxymoron. so in reality tara shouldn't have that clause, both are not interchangable. unless they went on describing it further in the show and i just totally don't remember that. but it shouldn't matter here

[willntlover]

dude!!!



Buffy is sure to notice that Tara is the vampire!!! And Tara coming to find Willow, kinda cool. DOes this mean she'll only want Willow's blood??



I am so loving this I can't wait for the next part!



-Will



P.S. I like caring spike. And Buffy hating him is a plus. I always wondered how BUffy could send Dawn off the Spike after her tried to rape her. I like your Buffy she seems more true and how the character would actually act.

"Hear that baby? You're my always."

"well, you know, when you play a lesbian witch you've gotta get killed in this fun kind of exciting way, so the heart was the way to go..."

"we have the most amazing fans though they LOVE us."

[JustSkipIt]

Title– Turned – part 4



Author– JustSkipit - Debra



E-mail – debraser@yahoo.com



Feedback – Yeah. Loving the feedback.



Spoilers–Season 6 through Seeing Red.



Rating – Part 4 – PG, may jump to 18+ later.



Disclaimer – Willow and Tara and any other character that appeared in the syndicated television show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is property of Joss and Mutant Enemy, I’m only borrowing them and am not making any money off them.



Summary – This story goes from the moment that Tara is shot at the end of Seeing Red with three changes to Buffy details. 1. Tara is shot through the spleen rather than the Heart. 2. Buffy is shot in the arm. 3. Spike did not leave town after the events of Seeing Red.





The three figures on the porch turned to face the blonde witch with shocked looks on their faces. Buffy seemed most shocked as she stared at Tara, sensing that she was indeed a vampire. The others were both shocked that Tara was awake. Spike and Buffy simultaneously stepped in front of Willow to shield her from Tara’s view.



Tara moved in an almost blinded stumble through the yard and towards the porch. She felt the burning of her thirst, the ache in her body, and a burning on her hip that she couldn’t identify. She could think of only one thing: Blood, Willow’s Blood. “Willow,” she croaked weakly.



“Willow. Get in the house. Now!” Buffy ordered.



“No. Don’t hurt her Buffy. The curse. Don’t stake her. Let Spike take her back home. Please,” the redhead pleaded.



“What? You knew about this? What is going on?” Buffy felt totally out of the loop. She was angry and wanted to know what had happened but more than that, she didn’t want to underestimate Tara. Although the blonde had been a good friend for 3 years, she wasn’t that anymore. She was now a demon inhabiting a familiar body and Buffy was prepared to stake her to save her Scooby family. She glanced at Spike, surprised to see how protective he seemed of her best friend.



The tense silence was broken as five vampires rushed through the hedges at the same time. They had obviously planned their attack on the slayer and seeing her in the backyard, took this as a prime opportunity. As they rushed by the weakened Tara, two knocked her to her knees. Two vampires were on Buffy at once, another two on Spike, and the last grabbed Willow. Buffy was fighting her two vampires but they were surprisingly strong. Spike had his hands full with his two, leaving Willow in the grasp of a very strong vampire. Buffy screamed her terror as she realized that Tara was joining the fight. A 6 to 3 ratio didn’t sound that good, especially with the slayer’s arm injured.



Buffy staked her first vampire and Spike neatly beheaded one of his with a garden tool, leaving each of them one very strong vampire to battle. The last vampire was holding Willow up off the ground so she could not kick or get away. Tara moved instantly toward Willow. A kick to the head distracted the vampire as she dropped the redhead. Without hesitation, Tara broke a spoke from the wicker chair and staked the vampire through the heart. She turned toward the yard, extending one arm toward Buffy and one toward Spike, incanting, “Incendio!” as the two opposing vampires burst into flames. As Spike stepped back from the firework which used to be a vampire, Tara collapsed to the porch.



Instantly the slayer and Spike joined the two Wiccans on the porch. Buffy looked to Willow: “So you cursed her?”



Willow was totally perplexed, “What? No, I didn’t curse her yet. I was going to do it tonight but I didn’t have the supplies.” Buffy pushed her into the house pulling the door closed and giving Willow a stern look to stay inside.



Tara began to stir, mumbling, “It burns. So thirsty. Please.”



Spike pulled a flash from his pocket and put the mouth to the blonde’s lips, urging her to drink. She drank fully and deeply before taking the flask from the vampire and draining it completely. “More,” she moaned weakly.



Spike began to pull Tara to her feet but was stopped by Buffy who leaned down to look at Tara. “Tara. It’s Buffy,” she began. “When you say ‘more’, from where? From who? Where are you going?”



Tara tried to focus on the slayer. “I don’t know. I’m so thirsty. It burns like you couldn’t believe.” Turning to Spike, she questioned, “Where do you get it?”



“Oh, we can go to the butcher or Willie’s. The butcher is probably better since you’re new and the others might not cater to seeing you tonight.” He turned to Buffy: “She’s going to be really tired after I get her fed. I’ll take her to my place.” So saying, he helped Tara up and started from the yard. At the edge of the yard, the witch turned to lock eyes with Willow through the window in the kitchen door before disappearing from sight completely.

Edited by: xita  at: 11/23/02 9:22:56 pm

[JustSkipIt]

Saule77 – Thanks for the references. I’m not sure if I’ll read them or not. Too much reading other people’s stuff and then it’ll run into my head and then I’m just repeating them. I want to be a little original. But thanks for the ref. Yes, hopefully the leather keeps you tuned in.



Star – It’s easy to have conflicted feelings about the bleached one. I love him. Yes, he does bad and terrible and despicable things. But he is supposed to. He represents passion which to me is about a lot of what the show and the world is about. So we need him.



Zahir – Yes pausing. Will probably always be these short updates. That’s the way my thoughts work. Glad you’re looking forward to more.



Centauri – Help yourself to predict. Maybe you’ll give me a new idea. I’ve got some ideas worked out (probably 10 parts) and then will let it go where the wind and responses take it. Thanks for reading so avidly.



MissQuirky – can always count on you for comments. You must spend all day reading fan fic:) Thanks for that. Yes, that taste on her lips but remember that Willow’s blood is throughout it her now. It’s what made her a vampire. Yum.



Zahir – Yes, the happiness clause. That is a sticking point. Unless I have an idea…



MissQuirky – Wouldn’t you be moaning Willow’s name if you just awoke? I would:)



Rane – I figure that she couldn’t get away. Also, she doesn’t want Anya to know what she did so she’s going to let herself in and get the stuff. She figures she has time. The vampire locks are a spell that they put on the house to uninvite a vampire so he/she can’t breech it without an invitation. See “Passion” in season 2.



Will – Oh yeah, Buffy noticed. Not good. Right now she is tasting Willow blood.

Edited by: xita  at: 11/23/02 9:21:31 pm

[willntlover]

Sad



I hope Willow can get Tara's soul back soon. (otherwise Buffy might get stake happy)



Loved it



-Will

"Hear that baby? You're my always."

"well, you know, when you play a lesbian witch you've gotta get killed in this fun kind of exciting way, so the heart was the way to go..."

"we have the most amazing fans though they LOVE us."

[Rane018]

ah, locks. usually i'd just say protection spell like they did in dracula. hehe. it's all good. i thought you meant actual locks and i'm thinking those wont stop demons.



liking tara helping out in the good fight there. hope willow's blood is what's keeping her *good*.

[MissQuirky]

Hey Deb, Great update! Tara w/ the ass kicking and damn she sure can do a helluva job using some of her witchy-ness in there w/ it! Give poor VampTara some more blood b4 whatever happens to Vamps when they don't feed happens cos i don't want that to happen - Wha? Ya have me confusing myself. I hope Wills gonna get on with restoring Tara's soul soon, i'm really wondering if it'll even work!



And yes u can always count on me, i'm on here an excessive amount of time but i tell u i do have a life!



~Ashley~

Willow: We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know... insane.
Tara: I said quirky.

[JustSkipIt]

Title– Turned – part 5



Author– JustSkipit - Debra



E-mail – debraser@yahoo.com



Feedback – Yeah. Loving the feedback.



Spoilers–Season 6 through Seeing Red.



Rating – Part 5 – PG.



Disclaimer – Willow and Tara and any other character that appeared in the syndicated television show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is property of Joss and Mutant Enemy, I’m only borrowing them and am not making any money off them.



Summary – This story goes from the moment that Tara is shot at the end of Seeing Red with three changes to Buffy details. 1. Tara is shot through the spleen rather than the Heart. 2. Buffy is shot in the arm. 3. Spike did not leave town after the events of Seeing Red.





The mood inside the house was very tense as Buffy joined Willow in the kitchen. “I’m calling the scoobies. Then we are all having a long talk,” she informed the redhead tersely.



Feeling duly admonished, Willow moved to the living room to wait. She didn’t have to wait long as Anya, Xander, and Dawn all joined their friends in a few minutes. “So what’s the big?” Dawn asked as she entered the room last.



Buffy turned to look at Willow: “Willow will explain because I don’t know the story. What I do know is that Tara’s a vampire. So please explain now.” Her anger was palatable to the entire crowd. The others were clearly shocked.



Willow attempted to explain the story as calmly as possible. However, as soon as she began, the emotion she had been restraining all day gave way. She collapsed in tears and had to be moved to the couch by Xander. Eventually she told everything.



Through shocked looks from all her friends, Xander spoke first: “Uh Will. I’m really sorry and know how much you are and were hurting. But…”



Willow just looked at him as if she didn’t know what he was getting at.



“Well, Will, it’s just. I mean the curse. A second of happiness and she looses her soul. I mean, you want to curse her like that? You can’t be together. Ever. I mean…” he trailed off looking around the room. Suddenly, it seemed that there was something very interesting on the rug as everyone intently studied the pattern.



Willow looked to her friends as she answered, “Yes I thought of that. Yes, I curse her to never experience a moment of happiness. But she’s still alive and that’s what’s important to me.”



“No Willow. She’s not. She’s not alive.” Everyone was surprised to realize that Dawn was speaking.



Buffy spoke next: “Ok, the curse is problematic. I know that more than anyone. But I’m not ready to stake her yet either. She’s one of my best friends. So… Anya, go to the Magic Box and get what Willow needs for the spell. Dawn, stay with Willow and neither of you goes outside this house until daylight. Xander, you and I are going to patrol.”



Everyone quickly dispersed, relieved to not have to stay and ponder the possibility that any one of them might have to stake their friend to save themselves. Dawn put an exhausted Willow to bed and stayed with her to help her get some rest. The loss of blood and high emotion of the day clearly affected the redhead as she fell quickly asleep. Just before loosing consciousness, she asked Dawn, “Do you hear someone on the roof?”



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Spike scanned the crypt quickly, cursing when he found it empty. “Great, I go and get you some new duds and you’re not even here. That slayer will stake you if you threaten Willow you know. And here I am talking to myself. God, you witches really have an effect on a guy.”



Tara entered the crypt moments later laughing. “I didn’t know anything had an effect on you. Did you say you brought me some new clothes?”



“Where have you been? I thought I said to stay here,” he answered angrily.



“You did. I didn’t”



“Changed a bit haven’t you bird? Guess the blood made you feel better. All up and about and smart-ass.” Spike was truly amazed at the attitude the witch was showing. Even more surprised when she started to strip, taking the clothes from him.



Tara spoke as she changed into the black leather pants and lace cammie that the bleached vampire had brought her. Of course, a black leather jacket completed the ensemble. “Yes. The thirst and burning is gone. Well almost gone. I’ve got a tattoo on my hip that is burning like fuck but everything else is great. Hey, did I torch 2 vampires?”



For the first time in a few decades, Spike found it hard to speak as he watched the very different blonde witch changing clothes. “Uh. Uh. Uh. Yeah. You said some word and they both went up in flames. By the way, if you could avoid doing that when I’m holding a the guy, I’d appreciate it. Don’t really feature a barbecue personally.” Spike turned away as his thoughts were flooded with memories from Willow’s mind.



“Cool. So my magic is way stronger. And obviously my body is stronger. I like this.” Tara was clearly enthused with the changes. “I’m going to get some rest. Anywhere better or worse?”



Through his shock, Spike spoke again: “Uh, down the hole there are a few beds. No sunlight. Um, where did you go before.”



As Tara started down the ladder she laughed the answer: “To check on Will of course. She and Dawn were sleeping in our bed. She’s had a hard day.”

Edited by: xita  at: 11/23/02 9:23:42 pm

[saule77]

OMG, I missed 3 updates!!!



JustSkipIt, you might want to consider posting in the update thread when you add a part to your story. It'll keep everyone up to date and you will probably get more people to read and enjoy you work too... It's a bonus for everyone!



Well, well well... The leather has arrived... along with a tatoo, might I add...

I hadn't thought about the whole "one moment of happiness" element of the spell before (duh) and Goddess knows we need our happy!

As for her character, that's quite a change! Cursing and everything... The constant seems to be her protectiveness of Willow... I'm sure there's an explanation for that... I even have my little theory about it but I'll wait to see if I was right! I hope she shows this side of her soon enough, that should ease Buffy's mind a bit and avoid some serious staking threats!



Love the story... Can't wait to see where you're taking this!

"You are Willow Rosenberg, vixen-y lighter of the flame and keeper of my heart.”

(Camp Flutie by Rane)

[JustSkipIt]

Saule, how do I post in the update thread? I've just been replying to post an update. Thanks.

Edited by: xita  at: 11/23/02 9:21:38 pm

[Centauri2002]

If you wanna post in the update thread... enter the read... click on reply... change the subject header to the title of your story and tell the world you've updated!!



I love these updates. I get the feeling Tara isn't normal vampire (well, duh! She's Tara!) and that tattoo intrigues me immensely. Could some prophecy come into play here?



Please update soon.



Caz

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

[WTsnuggles]

Hi there



Love the first 5 parts and love to know how Tara has now got a Tatoo.



Its going well so far please update soon.

Snuggles.

"You take my soul with you. Tara "Once more with feeling.

[saule77]

Well, looks like Caz was faster than I am ... It's Friday night, my brain's melted... Someone please get me home!

Quote:

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I get the feeling Tara isn't normal vampire (well, duh! She's Tara!) and that tattoo intrigues me immensely. Could some prophecy come into play here?

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OK, if I'm not the first one to do so, I'll give you my feeling... I think it has something to do with Willow's blood... She was craving it and even before that, when Tara got turned...



Anyone else? Any other theories?

"You are Willow Rosenberg, vixen-y lighter of the flame and keeper of my heart.”

(Camp Flutie by Rane)

[Centauri2002]

Sorry, saule, I took your instruction giving away from you.



That's good speculation... why didn't I think of that? Drat. Oh well, I guess there's only one person who truly knows what's going on here.



Caz

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