Title: Dream Lover (4/?)
Author: Melanie M./Shai/Misty AKA SailorFireStarr@aol.com/SSailorUranuss@aol.com
Archive: please ASK if you want to archive it.
Pairing: eventually W/T, B/F & Bianca/Rain
Rating: R. . .hmmm, ok maybe NC 17 but don't hold me to that
Disclaimers: I don't own any of the shows used or anything attached to any show and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this fic. Well, accept for maybe feedback.
Comments: I need feedback. Remember, FEED ME! Also, this one's really short and just a stepping stone for the next chapter which will be much more exciting. Enjoy!
Dream Lover 4
Giles sat quietly in the Magic Box. The others would be there soon and he still hadn't figured out how to tell them. Cleaning his glasses, he read over the scroll once more, hoping that it had miraculously changed since he last viewed it.
The bell on the door sounded. "Giles, what's up? You sounded worried over the phone," Tara asked as her and Faith inched closer.
He set the scroll down, staring into his cup of tea. "Tara, you've been summoned. The Witch's Council wants you there by dawn if you choose to go," he replied.
"You mean the "Last Task"?" Faith asked softly.
"It appears so. They sent a list of supplies you'll need as well as a list of rules you must abide by. I've collected all of the supplies in that duffel bag," he answered, then pointed to the bulky black bag on the counter.
Tara smiled. "Thank you Giles."
The ex-watcher smiled a "you're welcome" as the slayer and the witch stared at each other. He knew Faith would go with Tara. It was something he expected but he also knew this wouldn't go over well with Willow.
"Wicca. . ." Faith began, "I'm going with ya. I don't mean to sound soft or anything but I don't wanna lose you to those fuckin pricks. I know they're gonna try to fuck you over and it ain't happening. Not while I'm around anyway," she finished with a broad smile. Tara was family to her and she wouldn't let anything bad happen to her.
Meanwhile. . .
"Bianca. . ."
"Rain, you don't have to say anything."
"Yes I do. Not for you but for me. Bianca, I love you. I've been in love with you since you and Sarah were an item. I thought running away would save me but I only fell deeper into you. I just want to be with you. You steal my breath away every time I see you Binks. I want to give you all of me even if it ends up another tragedy. I know you're hurting but I'll wait forever if I have to. I'm here if you want me. I'll be your crying shoulder if that's what you need. I want you to understand that I'll do anything you need me to. Even if that means we can never be together," Rain sobbed.
Bianca was speechless. She stood there in shock as the other girl stood. It didn't register that Rain was leaving. She watched this agile creature glide across the room and leave without another word. Now was a time to think, a time to reflect and a time to make an important decision.
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Faith sighed. She sat in the living room of the Summers' home waiting for Buffy and Willow to arrive. She'd taken the liberty of volunteering to tell them Tara was leaving. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but she knew Willow would flip out if she knew who was going with the blonde Wiccan. Faith really didn't think Buffy would care. However, knowing what Giles had told her gave her a slight sense of comfort and a sliver of hope. Maybe Buffy did love her but now wasn't the time to think about that.
"You wanted to talk," Willow hissed as she entered the room.
"Where's B?"
"She's with Dawn. She'll be home later. What did you have to tell us?" Willow growled.
"Tara's been summoned for the Last Task," Faith informed.
Willow paled, her eyes draining of all color. What if her lover never came back? What if she wasn't the same when and if she did come back? Would she still love Willow? The witch was about to faint when she realized the slayer hadn't told her everything. "And?" she barked.
"And I'm going with her," Faith confessed, glad she was sitting down for this.
"Why?"
"Because I have to. She's my sister in arms and I don't want her to get fucked over before she even gets a chance to prove herself," Faith answered honestly.
"Yeah right. You just want time to get in good with her so you can screw us all over. She's your ticket to destroying all of the people you think fucked up your life. I've got news for you Faith, you fucked up your own life, not us."
"I know I did and I'm over blaming other people for my mistakes. I know I really fucked up but you don't have to hold it over my head all the time. You really wanna know why I wanna get close to Wicca? You really wanna know? Because she doesn't hold my past against me. She knows I've changed and she knows I wouldn't hurt her. I would die for her. Her and Rain are my only priorities right now cause you and all of your little so called friends won't give me the time of day."
"We have reasons to not trust you. Tara just doesn't see what a conniving little bitch you are. You're poison to her but she doesn't see that because she believes in you. She wants to believe you're a good, caring, changed person. If she could only see, right Faith? So you would die for her? Is that what you tell her to make her trust you? Or have you wormed your way into her heart to replace me?" Willow accused lividly.
"If she could only see what? Huh? What a sick twisted bitch you are Red? Yeah I'd die for her but I've never had to tell her that. She just knows. She knows because she trusts me of her own free will. So maybe I am replacing you Red! You couldn't keep one promise so she left you. Get a fuckin grip. She loves you with all of her heart and you think she's fuckin me? What kind of trust did you have with her?"
Willow glowered demonically. "I make mistakes too but at least I didn't try to take over the world with a big snake or try to kill my sister in arms or try to turn Angel into Angelus or. . .need I go on? I know Tara loves me and I trust her with my life. It's you I don't trust you backstabbing whore."
"You think I did something to her?"
"I wouldn't be surprised. Want, take, have, remember? Or have you stopped doing that too? You're also great at sleeping with other people's lovers, aren't you?"
"So what if I kissed her? What are you gonna do Red? Poke me with a floating pencil?"
Willow's eyes turned black, lightning crackling at her fingertips. Suddenly her eyes returned to normal as the lightning disappeared. "Nothing. You're not worth my time. And if she wants you, then she should follow her heart," Willow admitted as she walked up the stairs to her room.
Faith steadied her pulse. Willow had really gotten her worked up. The adrenaline was pounding through her veins. She had to do something, now. She either had to find something to kill or somebody to fuck. She had a pretty good idea on who she should seduce but she had to think this one through. Willow wouldn't be too happy if she did but Tara and Rain would be overjoyed. The only problem now was figuring out how she felt about the situation and the outcome that would be inevitable.
Meanwhile. . .
"Giles, I think you've lost it. Why would Faith be in love with me? She hates me."
"Have you ever heard the expression 'There's a thin line between love and hate'? Every relationship is like that. All humans quarrel, some more violently than others. I've seen the way she looks at you. Buffy, be gentle with her. You know she doesn't handle rejection very well."
Buffy sighed. She was in love with Faith and if Giles was telling the truth she actually had a chance at happiness. This seemed too good to be real but she would go along with it just in case. "I know. I'll let her down easy," she agreed, standing to leave. Smiling, she headed home to meet Faith before Willow got there.
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Rain walked into the Magic Box with her head bowed. She needed to talk to Tara and Faith. Looking up she saw Giles pointing toward the training room. She smiled a "thank you" then entered the other room.
Both the slayer and the witch looked up in surprise. "Hey Rain. Have you heard?" Tara asked softly.
"What?" Rain asked with concern.
"I've been summoned."
"Oh. I sensed it earlier but I didn't know what it was. As your friend and Mystic I have to go with you. Are you going Faith?"
"Yeah. Wouldn't miss it for the world," Faith replied with a grin.
"We'll have to wait at a checkpoint for her then. We can only take her so far and then we have to let her do the rest. Those are the basic rules. I read over the scroll before Giles got the chance to," Rain informed.
Tara smiled. Looking at Faith she spoke, "what were you saying before Rain came in?"
"Um," Faith choked, "I went to tell B and Red about your summoning earlier."
"How'd it go?" Rain whispered.
Faith ran her fingers through her hair. "B didn't show up on time so me and Red got into it." She looked Tara in the eye. "I'm sorry, it slipped."
Tara swallowed hard. She'd have to do a little damage control the next time she spoke with Willow but other than that everything seemed ok. "Hey, don't worry about it. She would have found out eventually anyway," she cooed softly.
They all smiled at each other. "Well, we better start packing. We have a long journey ahead," Rain reasoned.
As they are about to leave. . .
Tara looked at all of her friends silently. She was leaving and she didn't know if she was coming back the same person. Scanning the faces she saw Willow come in from the training room. She wanted to reach out and kiss her but she knew better. Turning away, she opened the door.
Just then she felt a soft hand grip her arm. Turning her head she found herself face to face with Willow. "I have to go," she whispered.
"I know but hear me out. I love you Tara and I want you back. If you wanna be with Faith then that's ok. I'll never be alright with it but I want you to be happy," the redhead replied.
"What? Willow, all I did was kiss her. We both knew it wouldn't work. I. . .I saw you and Buffy kissing. I ran to Faith and she started teaching me how to fight. Later on she found out that her girlfriend had died. We were just fuming and crying and that's how it happened," Tara explained.
"That's all? I'm so sorry you had to see me and Buffy. She. . ." Willow stopped and stared at the blonde as Faith tried to sneak out the door.
"I kissed her as a practice kiss. I. . ." Buffy paused as Rain yanked Faith back into the room.
Tara smiled and nodded. "I understand. Guys, could you help me with some of this stuff?" she asked, trying to get Anya, Xander, Giles and Dawn away from the others. She knew Willow would follow her out but she wasn't sure if the others would.
Everyone, aside from Buffy, Bianca, and Rain, grabbed a bag and headed outside. Faith tried again to flee the scene but Rain wouldn't let her. She grabbed her by the arm and pushed her toward Buffy. "You two need to talk," Rain announced as the door closed.
Buffy stepped up to the plate. She knew if she didn't say something now she'd never be able to. "Faith, I don't know when this happened but it did. I fell for you, hard and fast. I feel like I can't live without you, like I'd die without you. I know we've both made mistakes in the past but I've put that behind me. I love you and I want you to make heaven a place on Earth for me. You're the only one who makes me feel this way. Like I'm walking on air, like. . ."
"Like you're holding a little piece of heaven you don't wanna let go of? Like you can do anything if we're near? I know B cause that's how you make me feel. I ain't gonna get all mushy or anything cause that really ain't me. I will tell you one thing though. I love you Buffy Summers," Faith interrupted as she drew closer to the other slayer.
They shared a kiss before Faith decided it was time to go. "I gotta go B."
"Be careful," Buffy instructed before whispering into Faith's ear.
Faith blushed as she held the door open for Rain. Rain smiled and headed outside. Standing there she looked back.
Bianca caught the door before it had a chance to close. Stepping outside she saw Tara and Faith in the car as the others walked inside. They were technically alone. "Rain. . ."
A few droplets fell from the sky as the brunette stared at her true love. "Don't. I already know what you're gonna say Binks."
"I love you Rain. I always have. It's just. . .I need time to heal," Bianca whispered, nearly in tears.
"Bianca, I've been waiting a long time and if that's all you need then I know I can wait just a little bit longer. I love you more than life itself Binks and nothings gonna change that. At least I can be here for you now instead of running away and losing more precious time. I'll be back as soon as I can," Rain replied.
Bianca smiled. This is where she was meant to be. Going back to Pine Valley seemed pointless. This was where she would start her life over. Throwing her arms around Rain, she squeezed gently then opened the door for her girlfriend. "Be safe."
Rain smiled. "We will be. I love you."
"I love you too," Bianca whispered as she closed the door.
The car sped off, beginning the trios journey into the unknown; their loved ones left behind to hope for their return.
~~ TBC ~~
Author: Melanie M./Shai/Misty AKA SailorFireStarr@aol.com/SSailorUranuss@aol.com
Archive: please ASK if you want to archive it.
Pairing: eventually W/T, B/F & Bianca/Rain
Rating: R. . .hmmm, ok maybe NC 17 but don't hold me to that
Disclaimers: I don't own any of the shows used or anything attached to any show and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this fic. Well, accept for maybe feedback.
Comments: I need feedback. Remember, FEED ME! Also, this one's really short and just a stepping stone for the next chapter which will be much more exciting. Enjoy!
Dream Lover 4
Giles sat quietly in the Magic Box. The others would be there soon and he still hadn't figured out how to tell them. Cleaning his glasses, he read over the scroll once more, hoping that it had miraculously changed since he last viewed it.
The bell on the door sounded. "Giles, what's up? You sounded worried over the phone," Tara asked as her and Faith inched closer.
He set the scroll down, staring into his cup of tea. "Tara, you've been summoned. The Witch's Council wants you there by dawn if you choose to go," he replied.
"You mean the "Last Task"?" Faith asked softly.
"It appears so. They sent a list of supplies you'll need as well as a list of rules you must abide by. I've collected all of the supplies in that duffel bag," he answered, then pointed to the bulky black bag on the counter.
Tara smiled. "Thank you Giles."
The ex-watcher smiled a "you're welcome" as the slayer and the witch stared at each other. He knew Faith would go with Tara. It was something he expected but he also knew this wouldn't go over well with Willow.
"Wicca. . ." Faith began, "I'm going with ya. I don't mean to sound soft or anything but I don't wanna lose you to those fuckin pricks. I know they're gonna try to fuck you over and it ain't happening. Not while I'm around anyway," she finished with a broad smile. Tara was family to her and she wouldn't let anything bad happen to her.
Meanwhile. . .
"Bianca. . ."
"Rain, you don't have to say anything."
"Yes I do. Not for you but for me. Bianca, I love you. I've been in love with you since you and Sarah were an item. I thought running away would save me but I only fell deeper into you. I just want to be with you. You steal my breath away every time I see you Binks. I want to give you all of me even if it ends up another tragedy. I know you're hurting but I'll wait forever if I have to. I'm here if you want me. I'll be your crying shoulder if that's what you need. I want you to understand that I'll do anything you need me to. Even if that means we can never be together," Rain sobbed.
Bianca was speechless. She stood there in shock as the other girl stood. It didn't register that Rain was leaving. She watched this agile creature glide across the room and leave without another word. Now was a time to think, a time to reflect and a time to make an important decision.
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Faith sighed. She sat in the living room of the Summers' home waiting for Buffy and Willow to arrive. She'd taken the liberty of volunteering to tell them Tara was leaving. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but she knew Willow would flip out if she knew who was going with the blonde Wiccan. Faith really didn't think Buffy would care. However, knowing what Giles had told her gave her a slight sense of comfort and a sliver of hope. Maybe Buffy did love her but now wasn't the time to think about that.
"You wanted to talk," Willow hissed as she entered the room.
"Where's B?"
"She's with Dawn. She'll be home later. What did you have to tell us?" Willow growled.
"Tara's been summoned for the Last Task," Faith informed.
Willow paled, her eyes draining of all color. What if her lover never came back? What if she wasn't the same when and if she did come back? Would she still love Willow? The witch was about to faint when she realized the slayer hadn't told her everything. "And?" she barked.
"And I'm going with her," Faith confessed, glad she was sitting down for this.
"Why?"
"Because I have to. She's my sister in arms and I don't want her to get fucked over before she even gets a chance to prove herself," Faith answered honestly.
"Yeah right. You just want time to get in good with her so you can screw us all over. She's your ticket to destroying all of the people you think fucked up your life. I've got news for you Faith, you fucked up your own life, not us."
"I know I did and I'm over blaming other people for my mistakes. I know I really fucked up but you don't have to hold it over my head all the time. You really wanna know why I wanna get close to Wicca? You really wanna know? Because she doesn't hold my past against me. She knows I've changed and she knows I wouldn't hurt her. I would die for her. Her and Rain are my only priorities right now cause you and all of your little so called friends won't give me the time of day."
"We have reasons to not trust you. Tara just doesn't see what a conniving little bitch you are. You're poison to her but she doesn't see that because she believes in you. She wants to believe you're a good, caring, changed person. If she could only see, right Faith? So you would die for her? Is that what you tell her to make her trust you? Or have you wormed your way into her heart to replace me?" Willow accused lividly.
"If she could only see what? Huh? What a sick twisted bitch you are Red? Yeah I'd die for her but I've never had to tell her that. She just knows. She knows because she trusts me of her own free will. So maybe I am replacing you Red! You couldn't keep one promise so she left you. Get a fuckin grip. She loves you with all of her heart and you think she's fuckin me? What kind of trust did you have with her?"
Willow glowered demonically. "I make mistakes too but at least I didn't try to take over the world with a big snake or try to kill my sister in arms or try to turn Angel into Angelus or. . .need I go on? I know Tara loves me and I trust her with my life. It's you I don't trust you backstabbing whore."
"You think I did something to her?"
"I wouldn't be surprised. Want, take, have, remember? Or have you stopped doing that too? You're also great at sleeping with other people's lovers, aren't you?"
"So what if I kissed her? What are you gonna do Red? Poke me with a floating pencil?"
Willow's eyes turned black, lightning crackling at her fingertips. Suddenly her eyes returned to normal as the lightning disappeared. "Nothing. You're not worth my time. And if she wants you, then she should follow her heart," Willow admitted as she walked up the stairs to her room.
Faith steadied her pulse. Willow had really gotten her worked up. The adrenaline was pounding through her veins. She had to do something, now. She either had to find something to kill or somebody to fuck. She had a pretty good idea on who she should seduce but she had to think this one through. Willow wouldn't be too happy if she did but Tara and Rain would be overjoyed. The only problem now was figuring out how she felt about the situation and the outcome that would be inevitable.
Meanwhile. . .
"Giles, I think you've lost it. Why would Faith be in love with me? She hates me."
"Have you ever heard the expression 'There's a thin line between love and hate'? Every relationship is like that. All humans quarrel, some more violently than others. I've seen the way she looks at you. Buffy, be gentle with her. You know she doesn't handle rejection very well."
Buffy sighed. She was in love with Faith and if Giles was telling the truth she actually had a chance at happiness. This seemed too good to be real but she would go along with it just in case. "I know. I'll let her down easy," she agreed, standing to leave. Smiling, she headed home to meet Faith before Willow got there.
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Rain walked into the Magic Box with her head bowed. She needed to talk to Tara and Faith. Looking up she saw Giles pointing toward the training room. She smiled a "thank you" then entered the other room.
Both the slayer and the witch looked up in surprise. "Hey Rain. Have you heard?" Tara asked softly.
"What?" Rain asked with concern.
"I've been summoned."
"Oh. I sensed it earlier but I didn't know what it was. As your friend and Mystic I have to go with you. Are you going Faith?"
"Yeah. Wouldn't miss it for the world," Faith replied with a grin.
"We'll have to wait at a checkpoint for her then. We can only take her so far and then we have to let her do the rest. Those are the basic rules. I read over the scroll before Giles got the chance to," Rain informed.
Tara smiled. Looking at Faith she spoke, "what were you saying before Rain came in?"
"Um," Faith choked, "I went to tell B and Red about your summoning earlier."
"How'd it go?" Rain whispered.
Faith ran her fingers through her hair. "B didn't show up on time so me and Red got into it." She looked Tara in the eye. "I'm sorry, it slipped."
Tara swallowed hard. She'd have to do a little damage control the next time she spoke with Willow but other than that everything seemed ok. "Hey, don't worry about it. She would have found out eventually anyway," she cooed softly.
They all smiled at each other. "Well, we better start packing. We have a long journey ahead," Rain reasoned.
As they are about to leave. . .
Tara looked at all of her friends silently. She was leaving and she didn't know if she was coming back the same person. Scanning the faces she saw Willow come in from the training room. She wanted to reach out and kiss her but she knew better. Turning away, she opened the door.
Just then she felt a soft hand grip her arm. Turning her head she found herself face to face with Willow. "I have to go," she whispered.
"I know but hear me out. I love you Tara and I want you back. If you wanna be with Faith then that's ok. I'll never be alright with it but I want you to be happy," the redhead replied.
"What? Willow, all I did was kiss her. We both knew it wouldn't work. I. . .I saw you and Buffy kissing. I ran to Faith and she started teaching me how to fight. Later on she found out that her girlfriend had died. We were just fuming and crying and that's how it happened," Tara explained.
"That's all? I'm so sorry you had to see me and Buffy. She. . ." Willow stopped and stared at the blonde as Faith tried to sneak out the door.
"I kissed her as a practice kiss. I. . ." Buffy paused as Rain yanked Faith back into the room.
Tara smiled and nodded. "I understand. Guys, could you help me with some of this stuff?" she asked, trying to get Anya, Xander, Giles and Dawn away from the others. She knew Willow would follow her out but she wasn't sure if the others would.
Everyone, aside from Buffy, Bianca, and Rain, grabbed a bag and headed outside. Faith tried again to flee the scene but Rain wouldn't let her. She grabbed her by the arm and pushed her toward Buffy. "You two need to talk," Rain announced as the door closed.
Buffy stepped up to the plate. She knew if she didn't say something now she'd never be able to. "Faith, I don't know when this happened but it did. I fell for you, hard and fast. I feel like I can't live without you, like I'd die without you. I know we've both made mistakes in the past but I've put that behind me. I love you and I want you to make heaven a place on Earth for me. You're the only one who makes me feel this way. Like I'm walking on air, like. . ."
"Like you're holding a little piece of heaven you don't wanna let go of? Like you can do anything if we're near? I know B cause that's how you make me feel. I ain't gonna get all mushy or anything cause that really ain't me. I will tell you one thing though. I love you Buffy Summers," Faith interrupted as she drew closer to the other slayer.
They shared a kiss before Faith decided it was time to go. "I gotta go B."
"Be careful," Buffy instructed before whispering into Faith's ear.
Faith blushed as she held the door open for Rain. Rain smiled and headed outside. Standing there she looked back.
Bianca caught the door before it had a chance to close. Stepping outside she saw Tara and Faith in the car as the others walked inside. They were technically alone. "Rain. . ."
A few droplets fell from the sky as the brunette stared at her true love. "Don't. I already know what you're gonna say Binks."
"I love you Rain. I always have. It's just. . .I need time to heal," Bianca whispered, nearly in tears.
"Bianca, I've been waiting a long time and if that's all you need then I know I can wait just a little bit longer. I love you more than life itself Binks and nothings gonna change that. At least I can be here for you now instead of running away and losing more precious time. I'll be back as soon as I can," Rain replied.
Bianca smiled. This is where she was meant to be. Going back to Pine Valley seemed pointless. This was where she would start her life over. Throwing her arms around Rain, she squeezed gently then opened the door for her girlfriend. "Be safe."
Rain smiled. "We will be. I love you."
"I love you too," Bianca whispered as she closed the door.
The car sped off, beginning the trios journey into the unknown; their loved ones left behind to hope for their return.
~~ TBC ~~