Chapter 4
A/N: Same old disclaimers apply. Also I do admit this chapter may be a little shorter than most but it is still important to the story.
Tara opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was Xander reading a book, "How's Willow?" Tara asked.
"Same." Xander answered, "Are you okay? You were tossing and turning."
"Willow's awake." Tara stated,
Xander looked at her, "No, she didn't, you must have been dreaming. After you saw Willow you went into frenzy and the doctor said you had gone into a state of shock. They gave you a sedative."
"But I heard Willow. She said she didn't remember me and told you she didn't feel her legs." Tara cried.
Xander looked confused, "Anya and I were talking about our relationship, we remembered some stuff and didn't remember some. Anya also tried to move Dawn, because her legs were falling asleep. You must have heard us and it manifested itself in your dream." (A/N: Try going to sleep with the TV on and see what dreams you have…I have, this is very true.)
Tara sat up and asked, "Where's Dawn and Anya?"
Dawn's in Buffy's room and Anya went to pick up Giles from the airport." Xander replied. "Buffy woke up about an hour ago. She's fine, royally pissed and in pain, but otherwise fine."
"Can I see Willow?" Tara wondered.
"Not without someone, I or Anya, or Buffy or someone will have to be with you. They don't want you to go crazy again." Xander said, "Geez, I really hate this place."
"I want to see Willow." Tara stated firmly. "I want to see my girlfriend."
"I'll go with you." Xander said calmly.
Tara and Xander walked to where Willow was. "I want to see her alone." Tara whined.
"Tara, I can't let you." Xander explained, "I know it's hard for you, it's hard for all of us too. Yes, Willow is your girlfriend now, but I've known Willow forever, and she's my best friend."
Tara stuck out her lower lip, "I love her."
Xander nodded, "We know."
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Buffy rubbed her slightly bloodshot eyes, "I don't understand this. I've dealt with so many things, but Warren is still human. I've never wanted to kill a human so much."
"Will you?" Dawn asked, hopefully.
"Dawn, I've told you I can't. A slayer is not a killer." Buffy explained.
"Warren nearly killed you and Willow!" Dawn cried, "Willow may never wake up because of that asshole!"
"Dawn Cassandra Summers, language." Buffy said, "Have you even seen Willow?"
"Xander and Anya wouldn't let me after Tara went crazy." Dawn replied.
Buffy sighed, "I don't know if I'll be able to deal with that."
"Tara can't see Willow unless someone accompanies her. That's what Xander told me last night. Giles is coming back, Anya went to go pick him up." Dawn explained.
"Giles." Buffy whispered, "I should have never let him go in the first place. I'm a slayer…I need my watcher."
"Buffy, you knew you had to." Dawn whispered, "He is not my guardian, you are, so are Willow and Tara. He was the one breaking the path, it was time for you to do so."
"When can I get out of here? I hate hospitals, I always have." Buffy whined.
"This afternoon if all goes well, but I'm not leaving without Willow." Dawn said defiantly.
Buffy sighed, "Dawn, if what you told me is true Willow will not be leaving for quite some time. You need to be in school. If you miss any more you will be taken away. You know that, we are already on thin ice."
"But I don't want to leave Willow." Dawn stated.
"I understand, but Anya, Xander, Giles, or myself will be here at all times. I don't think we can get Tara to leave. If Willow wakes someone will come get you." Buffy explained.
"WHEN Willow wakes." Dawn corrected.
Buffy simply nodded, "Yes, when Willow wakes up."
Ignoring Xander, Tara softly spoke to Willow, "Hey sweetie. You've got to wake up. When you do we can find you a blond wig for now. You always wanted to know what you'd look like with hair the colour like mine or Buffy's. I'm sorry Willow. This whole thing is y fault. I shouldn't have left you. Willow please don't go, I need you. I can't live without you."
Xander came over and hugged Tara, "Tara, you're getting upset again."
Tara didn't even realize that she had started to cry, "I can't lose her again. Why didn't I stay with her and help her get better?"
"You had to leave. Willow was so lost. Your leaving is what actually pushed her to get better, so you did help her." Xander explained.
Tara shrugged out of Xander's arms and kissed Willow on her forehead, "I love you Sweetie. We made a promise to each other. I love you and I will always find you."
"I think you might help." Tara said into the pay phone, "You mean as much to her as I do…Don't be like that…It's not even that time…Stop making excuses…Come on don't be that way…She had to make a choice…Stop with the excuses…Okay…Okay…Can you get here…Fine I'll pay…Just get here…Willow will be happy to see you…I'll do anything for Willow…Yes even calling you like I did…Okay…See you soon…Bye."
"Who were you talking to?" Buffy asked, adjusting the sling she was forced to wear.
"Someone who I think will help her." Tara answered.
Buffy looked confused. "A witch?"
"No, not a witch, nor warlock." Tara replied, "I think what Willow could use right now is a werewolf."
A/N: okay I know I really changed what happened, I'm sorry. But please read and review.
