A New Look at the Old Quickening
By Carms
Disclaimer:
I don't anyone you can recognize I'm just borrowing them. This is for entertainment purposes only. No money is made from this so there is no need to sue.
Continuity: [Highlander]:
Richie never died. He persuaded Adam to go on a road trip with him and they end up in good old Sunnydale. BTW, Cassandra still hates Methos but she doesn't have the burning need to kill him on sight anymore. [Buffy]:
Willow died instead of Tara in 6th season. (If you didn't know that Tara died I apologize for the spoiler.)
Author's note:
I'm back! RL got in the way and chased my muses away for a while but they too are back with a vengeance. Sorry for the long delay but here I present to you my newest contribution. I'm still looking for a beta reader. I have lost all contact info for the people who responded before. I'm really sorry about that. Anyway if any are interested please email me at carmsfic@hotmail.com. Thank you!
On with the story..
Northern California Pierson Household
Adam slowly sat up. His mind and body still unsettled from the powerful jolt he had received from Willow. He was unsure of what to do next. What he has witnessed is unlike anything he has ever experienced before and the quickening surge he absorbed from Willow was unlike anything he has ever felt. It did not carry any information that is typically carried within the quickening but it did energize him. While it might not have carried any essence of memories it did impart Willow's most persistent emotions.
He could sense the feel of crushing despair and confounding bewilderment. The onrush of new emotions he received together with his own confusion was beginning to overwhelm his peace of mind. It took all the control and will power he possessed to maintain his hold on his sanity. Once assured that he is once again in control of himself Adam slowly approached Willow's slumped form. As he came closer the awareness that something was very wrong increased. It wasn't until he felt Richie's approaching quickening that he realized that Adam realized he could not sense Willow's distinct buzz. Panicked he hurried to Willow's side and reached for her wrist. Great relief suffused him when he felt Willow's strong pulse.
"Is she. is she alright, Adam?" Richie asked hesitantly as he approached both of them. Willow's missing Quickening deeply disturbed and worried the younger man.
Adam turned to look at Richie and when he saw the worried look on his face he gave the younger man a tentative smile. "Well. she's alive. I don't know what will happen. I have never seen anything like this before. Help me take her upstairs."
Richie bent down and picked up the slumped form of his friend and cautiously walked passed the broken equipment and debris towards the stairs leading to the bedroom. He quickly made his way to Willow's room and gently placed her atop her bed. Adam came forth after Richie put Willow down and reached out to the girl with his quickening. He forced his essence deep within Willow searching. As he delved deeper into her consciousness he felt her confusion and her fear. He also felt how drained she was. When he was satisfied that she will be all right and that she is just drained from her outburst he slowly extracted his consciousness from hers.
"She'll be alright, Richie. She just drained her power reserves. Willow just needs some rest to recuperate and before you know it she will be up and babbling at us again."
Richie gave a small smile to acknowledge Adam's attempt at humor reassured that Willow will be all right. "I can't wait." Richie brushed a soft kiss on Willow's forehead before getting up and leaving the sleeping girl.
Adam watched Richie leave before he tucked a stray piece of hair that escaped Willow's ponytail. He gently brushed her forefinger down her cheeks in a soft caress as he tried to assure himself that she will be all right. It was at that moment that he was struck with the realization that in the short time he has known Willow she has already managed to worm her way into his life and quite possibly even in his heart. Sighing softly he mimicked Richie's actions and gave Willow a peck on the top of her head before out of the bedroom. He gave her one more wistful glance before firmly shutting the door behind him.
Disclaimer:
I don't anyone you can recognize I'm just borrowing them. This is for entertainment purposes only. No money is made from this so there is no need to sue.
Continuity: [Highlander]:
Richie never died. He persuaded Adam to go on a road trip with him and they end up in good old Sunnydale. BTW, Cassandra still hates Methos but she doesn't have the burning need to kill him on sight anymore. [Buffy]:
Willow died instead of Tara in 6th season. (If you didn't know that Tara died I apologize for the spoiler.)
Author's note:
I'm back! RL got in the way and chased my muses away for a while but they too are back with a vengeance. Sorry for the long delay but here I present to you my newest contribution. I'm still looking for a beta reader. I have lost all contact info for the people who responded before. I'm really sorry about that. Anyway if any are interested please email me at carmsfic@hotmail.com. Thank you!
On with the story..
Northern California Pierson Household
Adam slowly sat up. His mind and body still unsettled from the powerful jolt he had received from Willow. He was unsure of what to do next. What he has witnessed is unlike anything he has ever experienced before and the quickening surge he absorbed from Willow was unlike anything he has ever felt. It did not carry any information that is typically carried within the quickening but it did energize him. While it might not have carried any essence of memories it did impart Willow's most persistent emotions.
He could sense the feel of crushing despair and confounding bewilderment. The onrush of new emotions he received together with his own confusion was beginning to overwhelm his peace of mind. It took all the control and will power he possessed to maintain his hold on his sanity. Once assured that he is once again in control of himself Adam slowly approached Willow's slumped form. As he came closer the awareness that something was very wrong increased. It wasn't until he felt Richie's approaching quickening that he realized that Adam realized he could not sense Willow's distinct buzz. Panicked he hurried to Willow's side and reached for her wrist. Great relief suffused him when he felt Willow's strong pulse.
"Is she. is she alright, Adam?" Richie asked hesitantly as he approached both of them. Willow's missing Quickening deeply disturbed and worried the younger man.
Adam turned to look at Richie and when he saw the worried look on his face he gave the younger man a tentative smile. "Well. she's alive. I don't know what will happen. I have never seen anything like this before. Help me take her upstairs."
Richie bent down and picked up the slumped form of his friend and cautiously walked passed the broken equipment and debris towards the stairs leading to the bedroom. He quickly made his way to Willow's room and gently placed her atop her bed. Adam came forth after Richie put Willow down and reached out to the girl with his quickening. He forced his essence deep within Willow searching. As he delved deeper into her consciousness he felt her confusion and her fear. He also felt how drained she was. When he was satisfied that she will be all right and that she is just drained from her outburst he slowly extracted his consciousness from hers.
"She'll be alright, Richie. She just drained her power reserves. Willow just needs some rest to recuperate and before you know it she will be up and babbling at us again."
Richie gave a small smile to acknowledge Adam's attempt at humor reassured that Willow will be all right. "I can't wait." Richie brushed a soft kiss on Willow's forehead before getting up and leaving the sleeping girl.
Adam watched Richie leave before he tucked a stray piece of hair that escaped Willow's ponytail. He gently brushed her forefinger down her cheeks in a soft caress as he tried to assure himself that she will be all right. It was at that moment that he was struck with the realization that in the short time he has known Willow she has already managed to worm her way into his life and quite possibly even in his heart. Sighing softly he mimicked Richie's actions and gave Willow a peck on the top of her head before out of the bedroom. He gave her one more wistful glance before firmly shutting the door behind him.