A Higer Power (7/?)

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Title: A Higher Power (7/?)
Author: Alex
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Summary: Ancient forces are forced to take a hand in Buffy & Willow's 
relationship. 
Spoilers: I don't know I put them in college because that's where they 
are now. 
Disclaimer: The characters of Buffy Willow Giles and any others from 
BTVS are the property of Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy etc. No
infringement of any kind intended. 
Notes: Willow meets her rescuers. 
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Title: A Higher Power (7/?)
Author: Alex 
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Willow's eyes opened slowly, her mind was a complete blank, She yawned
and stretched feeling rested and completely relaxed for the first time
since Buffy got sick. 

"Oh no Buffy!" Willow gasped and bolted up remembering her best friend's
serious condition and the shape she was in when Willow saw her last. 

"Be calmed little one." a soothing female told voice her, a warm soft
hand touched her shoulder "Your beloved is resting quietly in another
room. The sister of my soul watches over her." 

Willow felt a warm comforting feeling spread throughout her body from
the hand. She looked over and was mesmerized by what she saw. 

 Seated next to the bed was the most serenely beautiful woman Willow
had ever seen. She was wearing white gown with an emerald green cloak
held by a pair of silver swan clasps at her throat. Her long softly
shining blonde hair hung to her waist. She had flawless soft white skin
and wore a compassionate caring smile on her full sensuous red lips but
her eyes were the feature that held Willow's attention.
They were a pale greyish blue like crystal clear bottomless pools that
seemed to glow with their own soft light. Willow felt drawn into them
letting them wash away all her cares and sorrows. 
The woman had an air of grace and elegance about her that made even the
simple rocking chair she was sitting in seem like a throne.

"What?..where?.. how/?.." Willow stammered confused. 

"All fine questions." The woman said "and they will be answered soon,
but first rise and refresh yourself. We have replaced your soiled
apparel and when you are ready I will take you to see your beloved." 

"Ah..okay" Willow said stunned and more than a little confused. 

Willow slid out the bed followed as the woman showed her where the bath
was. 

"Pull the bell cord when you are ready and I will return to take you to
the one you wish to see." the woman said as she left. 

Willow heard the door close and looked around the large bathroom amazed
by what she saw. Everything was exactly the way Willow had it at home
only on a larger scale. 
The bath water was hot and scented with the perfect combination of oils
and herbs for her. Even the soaps and perfumes were all Willow's
favorites. It was kind of spooky but not in a bad way, 
When Willow was finished she reentered the bedroom and found a new set
of clothes laid out for her on the bed. As she put them on Willow was
impressed by the quality and intricate workmanship of each article. 
There were of course the normal undergarments but the rest were anything
but normal at least for Willow's century. 
There was a long dark green velvet gown that nearly reached the floor, a
pair of soft leather slippers, and a long green cloak like the woman had
been wearing but with pentagram clasps instead of swans. To her further
surprise everything fit perfectly. 
Willow couldn't help it she just had to look in the mirror. She almost
didn't recognise her own reflection, she looked like a picture out of
one of Giles' medieval books.
She stopped staring at herself and forced herself back to the matters at
hand. She pulled the bell cord she'd been shown and almost instantly
there was a knock on her door. 

"Come in " Willow called out 

The door opened and the woman stepped in. 

"Is everything to your liking?" she asked 

"It's perfect." Willow replied then added "except for one thing." 

"What is that?" the woman asked with genuine concern. 

"What do I call you?" Willow asked 'i mean 'Hey you' just doesn't seem
right and after all you've done for us 'ma'am' seems a little too
impersonal" 

A smile lit up the woman's face and her lyrical laugh seemed to fill the
air. 

" I suppose we have not been properly introduced, but in truth we have
done little for you" she began, then paused as if considering the best
way to phrase her answer "However to answer your question at the time of
my calling I was known as Brigit though I have not heard that name for
quite some time but it will do for now." 

"Okay Brigit " Willow said "You did say something about going to see
Buffy." 

"As you wish." Brigit said then warned "Before we go you should know we
are unable to cure the Chosen One. We have halted the progress of the
ailment and she is sleeping peacefully without pain, but she is no
better and her infirmity is apparent so do not be shocked by her
appearance" 

"Ah..okay so can I go see her now." Willow persisted. 

"Certainly little one." Brigit said calmly "Come with me."

She led Willow through the door and down a long marble hallway. After
passing several large iron bound doors Brigit came to a stop at huge
door with an intricate silver hexmark on it, She knocked and ushered
Willow through the somewhat intimidating doorway announcing their
arrival. Willow looked around the room amazed at it's size. her gaze
stopped when it reached the over sized bed in the center of the room.
Laying in the middle of the bed propped up on pillows was the center of
Willow's universe. 
Buffy was covered with a large fluffy looking bright red and silver
comforter. A heartwrenching sob escaped Willow's lips when she saw how
small and frail her normally strong and healthy friend looked in the
huge bed. 
Her skin was pale and drawn making her bones protrude and her cheeks
hollow the circles under her eyes were so dark it looked as if someone
had beaten her. 
Willow ran to the bed. 

"Oh Buffy what have I done?" Willow sobbed "Why can't I heal you?" 

"Perhaps that is something we should discuss." the man's deep voice said
from behind her "Among other things." 

Willow turned and came face to face with the man from the night before
in the clearing. He was still wearing the long grey robes and was still
as impressive as before. Those shining hazel eyes seemed to look
straight into her soul and saw her every secret. 

"Who are you?" Willow demanded, amazed at her own audacity 

He smiled at her. 

"All will be answered soon my child." he said his warm soft voice
filling her mind "Come with me and we will explore your questions and
possibly find the answers you seek." 
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End part (7/?) 
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Okay sorry it's probably shorter than it sould be but this looked like
the best break for a while and I didn't want you to get board because it
was too long.
More soon I hope.
Latter
Alex
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No matter where you go - there you are. 
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"If you hurt her I'll beat you to death with a shovel   ~Willow~