Title: "The Quest"

Author: Jackie W.

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Rating: PG-13

Classification: Angst/Action/Romance Season: Season 8, Post Affinity

Spoilers: Anything up through Affinity.

Summary: This is her quest, to follow that star ... No matter how hopeless, no matter how far ...

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters and places are the property of MGM, World Gekko Corp and Double Secret Productions. This piece of fan fiction was created for entertainment, not monetary purposes, and no infringement on copyrights or trademarks was intended. Previously unrecognized characters and places, and this story, are copyrighted to the author. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead is coincidental and not intended by the author.

Author's Notes: The opening paragraph of this fic came to me a few months ago and I had no idea what to do with it. Then a couple of weeks ago Muse started humming a tune. And suddenly I had Sam out on a quest.

Now that the fic is down on paper does anybody have any ideas on how to get the darn song out my head? Muse is now singing it at the top of her lungs.

I think she's channeling Robert Goulet.

For those kiddies out there, he's a stage and film star who brilliantly performed the roles of Don Quixote in 'Man of La Manchia' AND Lancelot in 'Camelot' on Broadway. He thus holds the honor of having sung two of the most beautiful show tunes of all time, 'The Quest' and 'If Ever I Would Leave You', and I can't ever hear them without thinking of his wonderful renditions, even though others have done fantastic versions too.

Darn it! Now Muse is trying to figure out a plot for 'If Ever I Would Leave You'. As if we don't already have enough stories started!

Hope you enjoy the fic, and if the song gets stuck in your head, blame Muse!!!

Jackie W.