Warrior Babes The Second

The Chronicles

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The Family Secret
 
Tara had a secret that loomed above her life a dark cloud. When her Mother died when she was seventeen her Father sat her down for a talk. "Since your Mother isn't here to stop me there is something you should know about the women in this family. You see generations and generations ago long before my time or your Grandmother's from way back there was a curse put on this family. I'm not sure about the exact details. I think it was a feud over land or something but from that day on all the Maclay women have been cursed with being demon." Tara was stunned and couldn't speak. "Now I'll take care of you and I'll even allow you to go off to college in Sunnydale but I'll come to take you home right before your 20th birhday." Tara who was always painfuly shy and missed her Mom dearly was glad that she'd be allowed to go way to school. She hoped that she'd be able to find some way to stop the demon from emerging so she wouldn't have to come home. She would obey her Father's wishes but she was terrified of him and her brother Donny wasn't any better because he was always big with threatening her to do whatever he wanted. She went to her room and got the rose quartz crystal that had been her Mom's. She looke dat it and felt her Mother's presence. She often looked at it and thought of the good times she had had with her Mom and all the things she told her for it was her Mom who taught her the ways of Witchcraft without her Father knowing about it. It was their special time together and she cherished every moment of it. With the death of her Mom it seemed as though the life had gone out of the house. She put the crystal away and went downstairs to start dinner for she was expected to cool all the meals and clean the house. Time seemed to drag till graduation and her impending freedom. Finally the time came for her to go off to college where she had a dorm room awaiting her. She was lucky since she was able to get a single. It was like a huge weight was lifted off her shoulders. She felt like she could breathe again and just loved her classes. Tara found out about a Wicca group on campus and decided to go. She had no idea that going to that group would end up changing her life. The group itslef turned out to be a big disappointment since all they seemed to be interested in was bake sales. There was a pretty red head that she was drawn to and was for real since she asked for spells. As for the rest of the group they would probably run if they saw a real witch. She was smitten by this girl from that moment on and it turned into love. Meeting Willow was the best thing that happened to her she got up the nerve to go to her when the entire town was struck mute.  There were these creepy monsters attacking and stealing away hearts and she thought that maybe they could do a spell but instead of that she ended up knocking her down and they were chased in the dorm but they were able to get into the room with the vending machines and as one they were able to to move the soda machine across the room to block the door. The next day they talked and from that point on they spent a lot of time together and so began a very beautiful relationship. Tara was the happiest she had ever been and her secret got pushed to the furtherest corners of her mind. She hoped that someone she'd find a way to stop that day from coming but in the meantime she'd cherish every moment spent with Willow and blossom into the wonderful person she always was but didn't know herself to be because of her domineering Father. It wasn't until her actual 20th birthday and did that spell that made her friends unable to see evil was when she found out that her Father had lied to her about everything since it was just a way to get her home so she'd be his virtual slave in gratitude for him taking care of her. She was finally free of having to hold back because of who she thought she was and was able to have a wonderful birthday with the girl of her dreams.
 
By Barbara Desmond
 
Cousin Carol Finds Happiness
 
After the wedding that didn't happen and the fighting had stopped Carol found Krovan outside. She asked if he'd like to go out for some coffee. They went over to the Expresso Pump and ended up talking for hours. The two just clicked and from that point on they fell madly in love. Within six months they were married. Carol had never been so happy in her life. When she first met Krovan she liked him right away although her thoughts focused on his clearing up his face but over time that just faded away. Before they were married Krovan told her the truth that he wasn't from a long line of circus folk but a demon and all about the Hellmouth. It certainly explained the strange things that happened there that most people refused to even acknowledge at least publicly. Carol knew her her heart that this time this marriage would be forever. Even her kids loved him. As the day of the wedding arrived. Caro just grew more and more excited. She asked Halfreck to be her maid of honor. Hallie was a great help in planning the wedding. They decided to go for the blood larvae instead of the traditional bridesmaids dresses. Clem agreed to be the best man and D'Hoffryn offered to perform the ceremony. Oh her wedding day Carol was positively glowing. Ironically many of the guests were guests at the wedding that didn't happen for her cousin Xander. She didn't invite him because it would have been way too ackward and she wanted her happy day to be perfect. She had found many of the demons to be quite lovely and she whole heartedly embraced her demon love's world and was offered a position among the ranks of demons. She liked how Hallie was a Justice Demon instead of just being all about the vengeance and as a wedding present D'Hoffryn who'd become quite fond of her gave her the gift of immortality so she could be with her love forever. He also said that when the kids reached adulthood that he would give them the same option but that in the meanwhile they were most welcome among the family since that's what they all were. Carol realized that many demons are actually good and that not all are evil and she'd found the best one in Krovan. She walked down the aisle escorted by Clem who was an absolute sweetie. She was glowing as she walked toward her soon to be husband who was just smiling away and not able to take his eyes off of her. Clem went to stand beside Krovan and Carol gave her flowers to Hallie to hold and the ceremony began. "Hymen's Greetings! We are all gathered here today to celebrate this union of souls in holy matrimony. We have all watched their love grow deeper and it is such a beautiful thing to see two people so in love that it even softens my hard heart the tiniest bit and that's saying something. Now where's the ring?" Krovan turned to Clem and he gave him the ring and Krovan handed it to D'Hoffryn. "This ring is a symbol of their undying love for one another. May their love last as long as this ring remains." He handed it b ack to Krovan. "Now repeat after me. I Krovan take thee Carol Harris to be my wife." "I Krovan take thee Carol Harris to be my wife." At this point Carol whispered to Hallie, "Doesn't he have a last name?" "Oh sweetie most of us are too old around here to even bother with last names so I suggest lose it and just enjoy your marriage." She looked back at Krovan who was smiling at her. He mouthed, "I love you." She mouthed it back and D'Hoffryn cleared his throat. "We enter into a bond that isn't to be taken lightly for it will last an eternity." At this point D'Hoffryn turned to Caral and had her repeat after him. "I Carol take thee Krovan to be my husband. We enter into a bond that isn't to be taken lightly for it will last an eternity. She looked at D'Hoffryn and smiled because she decided to drop the last name for her new life that was just before her. "Now these two have decided they would like to say a few words so Krovan go ahead." "Carol we met in a strange set of circumstances with a blending of demons and humans and sure for the most part it didn't go well but I got the greatest gift from it you. You are such a wonderful woman and I am so lucky that I found you. I look forward to our many lifetimes that we are destined to share. I love you and I will always love you since my love for you just grows day by day." D'Hoffryn turned to Carol and told her to have her say. At this point Carol was misting up and caught her breath before she started to speak. "Krovan my life was empty before I met you. I had an empty place in my heart that I tried to fill with men that just weren't right for me because I was so desperate to not be alone and to have a father for my children. Now I have you and my heart is full to the point where it's nearly bursting. You are a wonderful man and will be a wonderful father. I have learned so much from you and I continue to be amazed by how lucky I was to take that step and get to know you. I love you my dear and I look forward to our journey into eternity. I will love you forever." "Now I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride and welcome to the family Carol." At that point a necklace appeared around Carol's neck that was similar to Hallie's. She had decided to follow her Hallie's footsteps and become a Justice Demon. They kissed passionately and everyone applauded. They went to Hawaii for their honeymoon and Hallie offered to take care of the kids.
 
By Barbara Desmond

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