This is a one-shot sequel of sorts to "A Brother's Love," focusing exclusively on Willow and Tara's Asgard experience. I would NOT read this if you hadn't yet read my six-chapter story that came first.

An Asgardian Makeover

Tara held onto Willow's hand too tightly, but she was terrified. In such a short time, she'd given up her life on earth to be by Willow's side in another realm. Or was it a different dimension? She didn't even know. The travel through the white stuff happened in a rush. The world went white; her ears popped. Then in a rush, they suddenly stopped. Her belly rumbled.

"What a rush!" Willow exclaimed. She grabbed hold of Thor's arm to steady herself, then flushed as she realized she was holding onto his very muscled arm. He smiled at her, and she about died. Her thoughts flew to Tara. I didn't know a man could be that beautiful!

Tara giggled, giving her a knowing look. Then she looked around in awe. "This is so incredible!" she exclaimed.

Willow looked down at the rainbow-like bridge in fascination. "What is this made of?" she asked.

"I know not," Thor said. "Heimdall might know. Heimdall, what is the biofrost bridge made of?"

Tara blinked up at the dark-skinned man who seemed to be looking inside her with his piercing glance. "Hi," she squeaked out.

"Welcome to Asgard," he said.

"Heimdall, these are friends of my brother-in-arms back on earth. Willow and Tara," Thor introduced.

"It is a pleasure to meet you," Heimdall said. "The bridge is made out of a precious metal created by the All-Father and crystals."

"This place is so amazing!" Willow said as she looked around.

"Come. We must meet my parents," Thor said.

"Do they know we are coming?" Willow asked, apprehensive.

"Who is to say what the All-Father knows and does not know," Thor said with a shrug.

"Does that mean you didn't actually tell him?" Willow asked.

"I was in your realm when I received Clint's call," Thor said. "Fear not. My parents are gracious hosts and will welcome a distraction from their tedium."

"How could you grow bored here?" Tara whispered.

"Too much perfection?" Willow suggested with a shrug. "They do live immortal lives. There's no telling how old they might be."

Thor ignored their whispered conversation but a small smile lingered on his lips. Being able to help this human witch when they failed to help his brother would give his parents much needed comfort.

"Greetings, Mother. Father," Thor announced as he charged into the throne room, holding open his arms with a grin.

"Ah, my realm hopping son has returned," the All-Father said. "I see you brought guests."

Frigga climbed down from her throne and embraced her son. She smiled at the two humans. They relaxed under her warmth.

"Welcome to Asgard," Frigga said.

"This is Lady Frigga, my mother. That is my father Odin All-Father," Thor said. "You may address him as your majesty or All-Father. This is Willow and her girlfriend Tara. They are best friends of the sister of my friend Clint, known as Hawkeye."

"Heimdall has told us that Clint's sister was dead and came back to life," Odin said. "How is such a thing done on earth? That type of power is unheard in all my years as ruler of Asgard. It's not something even I would dare to do."

"That is why I have brought them here. Clint's sister is a mighty warrior of earth. She lives on a hellmouth in a state called California. Her city has a doorway to a hell dimension, and she stands guardian of it with the help of her friends," Thor said, gesturing to the girls. "Recently, the sister, named Buffy of the Summer, died closing the hellmouth, saving her sister and all of humanity. This young woman, Willow is a powerful mage—she names herself witch—brought her back from the dead."

Frigga looked at Willow in shock with a hint of fear. "How is that possible?" she asked.

"Oh, well, I did some research, and the timing was right. Tara and two other friends helped," Willow said, giving them a weak smile.

"Willow is incredibly powerful," Tara said, feeling the need to defend her beloved even if she was terrified being in the presence such powerful beings. Their auras were blinding—Odin especially. Tara had never felt so insignificant.

"To get Osiris to release a human soul is an incredible feat," Odin said, giving her a contemplative look.

"Yes, it wasn't easy," Willow said.

"Clint is extremely angry at what she did," Thor said. "Willow was convinced since Buffy jumped from the tower to close the hellmouth that her soul was trapped in hell. It was not."

Frigga gasped. "You tore her from Valhalla? You stole her heavenly reward from her?" she asked, looking horrified.

Willow had never been so terrified. She felt awful. "I didn't know! I was trying to help her! We need her, and I couldn't sleep thinking someone I loved was in torment!" she exclaimed, her eyes filling with tears.

"Clint and their mentor believe that Willow has spent too much time on the hellmouth, corrupting her magic," Thor said. "Willow has a good heart but could fall astray like Loki if she is not helped by someone with power like she has."

Odin nodded. "Such power on earth is a surprise. I knew that their science had produced some super humans like the Avenger friends you speak of," he said. "I had not realized they had mastered the magical powers so well."

"Most haven't," Willow said with a weak smile.

"Willow is incredible. My mother taught me, so I tried to teach Willow, but she has surpassed me in such a short time," Tara said.

"You, too, have power?" Frigga asked.

"Some. Not like Willow," Tara said, giving her a shy smile.

Frigga looked at the shy human and felt a deep kinship. She held out her hand. "Come, my dear. Let me show you to your quarters while my husband speaks further with your girlfriend," she said.

Tara gave Willow a scared look.

"Don't worry, baby. I'll be fine," Willow said, giving her a smile of encouragement. Willow could sense that the Queen wasn't someone to fear. But as she looked at Thor's daddy, she felt her fears grow. This man had power. Power that surpassed his son—that surpassed Willow's.

"Come here, child," Odin said, gesturing her forward.

She gave Thor an apprehensive glance. "Don't worry. He won't hurt you," Thor assured her.

Willow climbed the steps to his chair—the walk seemed endless. When she was a step below him, she stopped.

"I would like to get a reading on your powers—with your permission?" he asked.

Willow nodded, swallowing, her throat too dry.

Odin placed a gentle hand on her forehead and closed his eyes. He was silent for a long moment. Then he dropped his hand and looked at her. "I do not think there exists another human on your planet with such potential. You have a reservoir of untapped power within you," he told her. "Yet I can sense the taint of darkness around it. If you do not want to feed the darkness, it must be purged."

"Can you fix me?" Willow asked, feeling scared. She didn't want to be tainted or fall to the darkside like Anakin Skywalker.

"I can," he said. "It is not without a price. The darkness has become a part of you. Every time you do a big spell or conjure strong magics, the darkness wants to lead, so it grows, rooted inside of you even more. To remove it will be painful."

Willow's heart beat faster as she absorbed his words. However, she didn't want to have her magic corrupted. Buffy died for them, and she repaid her by ripping her out of heaven. She had channeled the darkest magics to do so. She deserved a little pain.

"Alright," she said.

Odin grabbed his staff and pointed it at her. A beam of light hit her. She gasped as the energy filled her. Then she felt a burning. She tried desperately to hold in her scream, but it got worse.

"Aahhhh!" she yelled. Then she felt a wrenching, like something was being ripped out of her. It was agony.

"Father!" Thor shouted in concern.

He pulled his staff back and her pain ended. Willow collapsed, gasping.

Thor moved to her side, crouching next to her. "Are you okay?" he asked.

Willow took a deep breath, wiping the tears. "That was really sucky!" she told him. He held out his hand and helped her to his feet.

"I am sorry for causing you such pain," Odin said. "It could not be helped."

"It's okay," she said, giving him a wan smile.

"How do you feel?" Odin asked her.

"I feel different," she realized. "Lighter. Empty."

Odin nodded. "Purging the darkness is the first step. Now you must learn to channel magic without calling on the dark magics."

"How?" she asked.

"My wife will show you. Loki was her last pupil. He has broken her heart. It would be good for her to have a student that will not try to destroy earth or betray us," he said.

Willow's eyes widened. "Oh, I won't do that! I promise! I just want to help save people from monsters like my best friend Buffy. She's a vampire slayer, my hero. Every time a vampire or demon or hell god tried to destroy the earth, she never gave up and found a way to win. I helped her however I could," Willow shared. "I really thought I was helping save her from a hell torment. I don't want to hurt people."

It seemed to Willow that Odin was looking into her soul. Finally, he nodded. "You'll do," he said.

Willow felt great relief—like she'd passed some test.

"What happens now?" Willow asked.

"You are welcome to stay here as long as you need. If there is anything you need or desire, only ask a servant or guard," Odin said. "You are under my protection. However, you cannot leave the castle without an escort. Thor will take you to your quarters—I'm sure you are anxious to see your lover."

"Thank you," Willow said, giving him a grateful smile.

Thor took her out of the throne room. "Tomorrow, I expect my mother to throw a party in honor of you and Tara. She likes reasons to celebrate. We rarely have guest, so be prepared," Thor shared.

"Really? Wow!" she said. She felt totally discombobulated. The entire past hour or so was surreal. It was like she'd fallen down a rabbit hole into another world.

Thor led her to a large room. "Mother?" he asked.

"We're out here," his mother replied.

Willow looked at the huge bedroom in awe. It was like a room for a princess. The large bed even had a canopy. There was a balcony. Tara stood in it and waved at Willow. "Come see this view, Will. You're going to love it!" Tara gushed.

Willow went to her and gasped as she took in the view. It was like all of Asgard was right there below them. Rolling green hills in the distance—even a large lake could be seen. "This place is so beautiful. It's what I pictured heaven to be like," she said with a sigh.

"Our home is lovely," Lady Frigga agreed with a proud smile.

"Thank you for having us," Willow said.

"You are most welcome," she said. "Son, will you escort me to my room?"

"I would be glad to, Mother," he said, holding out his arm for her to grab.

Tara and Willow smiled at the picture they presented. When the door closed, Tara grinned at her girlfriend. "Thor is so sweet!" she gushed.

"He is a dream," Willow agreed. "This place is incredible."

"What happened with the All-Father?" Tara asked. "He scares me. His power is unlike anything. His aura is blinding."

Willow nodded. "He purged me of the dark magic," she said. "It was pretty intense."

"Are you okay? Did it hurt?"

"Like nothing ever has," Willow admitted. Tara hugged her.

"I'm so proud of you," Tara said, stroking her hair.

"I feel so wiped," Willow said.

"Lady Frigga is so nice, Willow. I think she can help you," Tara said.

"This is so insane. I can't believe how much everything's changed," Willow said. She was thinking of Buffy and what happened. Clint's anger. Everything. She started to cry.

"Oh, sweetie, don't cry," Tara said, pulling Willow against her.

"I messed up so badly," she sobbed.

"Everything's going to be okay," Tara said. She felt so comfortable with the Queen. She knew that whatever happened here would be good for them both.

*****Throne Room*****

"What do you think of the girls?" Thor asked his mother as they walked back into the throne room.

"I think they will find what they need here," Frigga said. "Willow scares me a bit. Power like that is dangerous."

"It is," Odin agreed. "However, I have cleansed her. You can guide her onto the right path."

"The other one, Tara, I feel a strong kinship with her," Frigga said. "She has a gentle soul. She reminds me of my sister."

Odin smiled. "A welcome addition," he said. "We will help these women before they return to earth."

"Thank you," Thor said, smiling at his parents. He knew they would not turn away the girls. His mother's heart was as big as the ocean.

The two witches would learn how to use their powers in a new way. The earth would be better for it.

The End

I do have the next story written, though. It focuses on Faith, Xander, Steve, and Natasha. I also have another Asgard piece done. I am working currently on Buffy's new tale in this series. Please take a minute to review.