Disclaimer: I do not own Highlander Davis/Panzer does, this story is only written for fun and enjoyment not for profit. Rated M for language and mature situations.

I want to thank my Beta reader R.J. Bingham. I encourage everyone to go and read R.J. Bingham's Fan-fictions; they are all well written and very enjoyable.

Chapter 14

Falling in love with Duncan MacLeod

Amy was surprised how kind and ordinary Duncan MacLeod seemed, sitting there in his tee shirt and blue jeans munching on pancakes and bacon talking about sight-seeing the country side. He was very funny also cracking jokes with her father, acting as if he didn't know Amy was a watcher and had no idea that he was born in the Highlands of Scotland in the 16th century. She found herself laughing at his jokes too, and found him quite charming. Luke was his jovial self-cooking away, but Amy had to admit he was a great cook. "Luke where did you learn to cook like this!"

"It comes with the territory, Gwen makes me do all the cooking, and she thinks it's her student's reasonability to do all the chores around here. But I tasted her cooking and trust me Joe do not ever let her cook! It's a disaster. She can sword fight like crazy but bake a frozen pie, forget it! Joe you can cook on my days off, right Joe?" Luke said.

"Yea or we can go out to eat." Joe laughed. "Yea Luke I can cook, beside aren't all the best chief in the world men? I'm not marrying Gwen for her cooking anyway, if I was marrying her for that I'd starve to death, domestic goddess isn't on her resume."

Just then the elevator came down from the roof, Methos was carrying the still unconscious Gwen in his arms, they both looked like they had been through a war, with bloody clothing, and still healing cuts. Methos spoke to Joe; "She's breathing but unconscious, I think see needs sleep Joe. I am sorry I drained her pretty badly, it was Duncan's idea, do you want me to carry her into the bedroom?"

"Yea I am sure it was all Duncan's idea right! Mac you're a traitor! Good thing I'm not writing your chronicles any longer! Luke you want to come with me, excuse me Amy, Mac, I'm not letting him alone with her in my bedroom, and we will be right back, after I see to Gwen." Joe said as he and Luke walked with Methos carrying Gwen in to the Master bedroom suite.

Amy looked at Duncan and said. "Maybe I should go; does this kind of stuff happen around here a lot?"

"Yeh Sometimes," Mac smiled back at Amy, "but stay I'm sure your dad will want you to. You see Amy its safe here and sometimes practice fights can get out of hand. Connor and I have played pretty rough up on that roof a few times, testing each other's skills. It's just Methos and Gwen have a lot more history than most immortals do, but I guess you already know that. Hey why don't I take you on a tour of the house, have you seen the whole place? There's a dojo that she built that resembles on the one I used to own in Seacouver, but it's more modern, and has a sauna and even a whirlpool in the back. Let's give your dad some space he's probably pissed off with Methos right now and worried although he has no reason to be. Gwen will be fine she just needs sleep I've seen her like this before."

"When did you see her like this before Duncan?" Amy asked like a true watcher gathering information on her assignment.

"Back in 1995 the first time I met her, this Immortal had me, Methos, and your dad all held hostage. He was trying to use us as bait to get Gwen's head. She used a lot of her magic to keep him distracted so we could escape. Methos took the bastards head, but she was out cold for a long time afterwards. Joe and maybe all of us would have died that day if not for Gwen's actions; she saved your dad's life. They had a connection since they first met, you should talk to him about it sometime. I just wish they had gotten together sooner. Joe is what in his mid-forties back then, what is he now 56-57? Amy did you know she built this house back six years ago with his disabilities in mind. It's a place he can grow old and never worry about anything, plus he has someone who really loves him beside him the rest of his days."

"I can see that Duncan, dad seems very happy, expect for the idea that Gwen may go off and lose her head someday." Amy answered.

"Oh I doubt that, she might beat me, she would have beaten Methos if Connor and I hadn't interfered, and used what we said plus their history against her. She is probably one of the strongest immortal I have ever met. The only problem is she's like Rebecca, if someone threatens to kill Joe she might lay down her life to save him. He is her big weak spot and that worries me. I don't know I might be the same way with Tessa, if she were still alive. Amy we may live forever but our lovers and spouses don't."

"It sounds lonely Duncan; I have read about Tessa she sounded like a remarkable lady." Amy said.

"She was, I haven't found anyone who was even close to her since, thought I did but sadly no, and lately I haven't even tried."

"But you have Amanda and Cassandra to keep you company."

"Well yes but that's not the same, it's not that I don't care deeply for either of them, but the love of a mortal women is so much more special. I guess the flame that burns shorter burns brightest. I have been saying that to your father about Gwen for years, I am just happy they are finally acting on their feelings. Even if they had only a few years together it could be the happiest of their lives. I know my years with Tessa were some of the happiest of mine. Connor always says it's a kind of magic if you can find it. He seems to have found it with Mary. Methos once loved a dying woman Alexa; their relationship lasted about six months. Joe knew her too, but during that time he loved her enough to risk his life to try to save her." Mac took a deep breath; he hadn't expected to get into such a deep and personal conservation with Amy, Mac found her to be a very special lady.

Joe and Methos walked out of the master bedroom suite, Joe wasn't smiling, and still bantering with his old friend. He saw Amy and Mac talking and put a smile on his face for Amy's sake.

"Luke will stay with her for a while and make sure she is comfortable. When Gwen uses her magic too much it can tire her out for a long time. She is a witch and there is always a price she has to pay for using her magic, she'll be ok in a while. Methos and I have some unfinished business to talk about in the den after he eats, so Mac why don't you give Amy the grand tour." Joe looked at his daughter. "Amy, it only 7 am no one is missing you yet, besides I don't know when I get a chance to get you back in the house. As I said my friend here is going to fix his own breakfast and tell me exactly what he and my fiancée were up on the roof fighting about and why? Sorry it's a private conversation so Mac could you please?" Joe asked.

"Joe, I already told you why! People around here keeping accusing me of being with the Spanish inquisition! I'm a teddy bear compared to you buddy, now did you guys use up all the pancake batter? Oh good I see Mac left me a few pieces of bacon, thanks Highlander." Methos continued to be verbally barbed with Joe as Amy and Mac got on the elevator.

Amy and Mac had to laugh watching Joe and Methos together, the two were almost a comedy act, and Amy saw the affection the friends had for each other. Maybe this was a huge mistake getting to know an immortal. Her dad had crossed the line many times and now she was doing the same thing, but Duncan was a person, as was Gwen, Luke, and even the famous Methos, they all had warmth, humor and were capable of deep emotions. She decided to just enjoy the tour and the company of Duncan MacLeod. He was so different from any man she had ever met before funny, compassionate, kind, and you could see he felt deeply about many things. Amy had heard many of the stories her dad had told her about Duncan and saw he was living up to every one of them. It was easy to fall just a little in love with the Highlander. Once in the Dojo they played around with the ¾ sticks and Duncan showed Amy a few basic moves, he was very easy on her but she did ask what some of the moves were for.

"Duncan that was harder than it looks and I bet the wood sticks are a lot lighter than swords." Amy remarked.

"Well Gwen has a huge collection of swords, you want to hold a couple, just be careful they are real and very sharp." Duncan smiled and showed her the walls filled with swords.

"Where did she get them all Duncan there are so many and all different?"

"Gwen told me every time she takes a head she takes the immortals sword too, these are only from 1915 forward and not the complete collection either. I never counted them, but I know it's over forty swords on this wall right here and she has two new ones to add to them just this week." Duncan shook his head in disbelief. "I was once like her but I don't go looking for a fight any more these days, unless one comes to find me."

"Dad said most of the time it's not her choosing, the other immortals see she's small and a women, then think she's easy prey, but I have seen in the watcher chronicles Gwen been known to do a lot of head hunting after those immortals she deems evil or a threat to mankind. I didn't want to tell him about that, he worries a lot, but she's on our list as one of the most active head hunters." Amy stated.

"I think that will change now that Joe is here, she was alone for a long time with nothing to lose, now she has everything to lose and she knows he doesn't want her to do that anymore. Amy your dad knows Gwen was on the head hunters list and how active she is in the game. We talked about it a lot before he made the decision to come here. Connor and she feel they have a mission; to rid the world of evil, I used to but not so much these days. So where would my lady like to see next? Up to the roof or down to the guest room, Luke and John call it the play room. There is also Joe's den and Gwen's study, both great rooms, ladies choice?" Duncan smiled.

"We'll let's go down." Amy smiled.

"Good choice, ladies first in the elevator." Duncan bowed and Amy laughed, she was really having a good time. They both looked around at the large open room.

"They call this a great room, pool anyone? Or foosball, air hockey, ping pong, darts, video games, just TV and video's in the pit. There is a small kitchen too, wet bar, 5 bedrooms and four baths. The bedroom above the master suite has a view of the ocean is the largest, and reserved for visiting immortal couples. Connor and Marry are in it, the 2nd largest bedroom also has an ocean view it's also reserved for visiting immortals, that is my room." Duncan had neglected to mention Cassandra was with him, he was enjoying Amy's company so much he didn't want to bring up the fact he had come with another women.

"My goodness there's enough toys down here, why so many toys?" Amy asked

"Well, I guess John and Luke got carried away, plus some of Gwen's friends Like Connor and Mary have children and have been coming here for years for vacations, so she just wanted everyone to have a good time. I don't think Gwen and Joe will be coming down here much; OK Joe might enjoy a good game of pool once in a while. It just makes Gwen's house a fun place to visit." Duncan said.

"Do you come here often?" Amy inquired.

"Only a few times so far, but with Joe living here now that will change, we go way back so I cannot imagine him not being in my life, so I plan on being a frequent guest here. I am thinking of just buying a house nearby, you have to admit this place is so lovely."

"So what would you do if you moved to New Zealand?"

"Well Joe wants to open a bar here and since he's not a watcher anymore we could be business partners. I never ran a bar before, so it sounds like fun. Oh he hasn't told Gwen yet, so mum's the word, OK Amy?" Duncan smiled. "Well how about a walk on the beach, it's still early, come on Amy, I'm not dangerous, the other watchers probably still in bed, anyway it's a beautiful day." Duncan gave Amy all the MacLeod charm he could muster.

Amy smiled, who could resist Duncan MacLeod when he was pouring on that magical Scottish charm. "Sure, but just for a little while." and Duncan took her hand and off they went for their beach walk and continued talking.

Amy forgot everything she was supposed to be doing and started to be caught under the spell of the 400 year old immortal. But at the same time Duncan felt the same way and was completely engrossed with getting to know Amy. This was the magic Connor always had spoken of happening between the mortal lady and an immortal? The magic of love is a funny thing, it often strikes those who least are looking for it. Amy and Duncan spent the rest of the day together, laughing and getting to know one another and didn't notice until dusk that perhaps they had other things they should have been doing, but still when they parted Duncan took Amy into his arms for a sweet kiss. Amy was caught also in the moment and retuned his embrace.

It wasn't until Amy retuned back to her lodgings that night and met some of the other watchers for dinner that she thought to herself, (*what the hell am I doing, the last thing on earth I can do is fall in love with Duncan MacLeod, I am a watcher, but today was so wonderful, and he kissed me like I had never been kissed before. Oh God my dad is marrying an immortal and I am having feelings for another one, what am I going to do?*)

End chapter 14

Chapter 15

Methos, you fix what you broke, or get out!