Heartsongs

Three new posts in less than two months – the muse is ablaze! I bring you the next part of Beloved for your perusal and enjoyment.

Green Alert

This interlude takes place as Will nears his nineteenth birthday. Mom and Dad come to a meeting of the minds as to what steps to take to help Will get his act together.

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse is on track to move this story forward at a nice, brisk pace! Please place chocolates in the bowl by the door to encourage her to continue.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Just a hopeful request here – anyone willing to make a banner for this story as Will nears his maturity and Buffy nears her freedom would make me love you forever.

Goddess bless Willa, my first and foremost mentor, gillo, for making the time to fit her beta work into her hectic schedule, celesteavonne for eagerness to see this story through to its conclusion, and just_sue because she’s always on my mind, even when she’s not on her computer.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go to my Live Journal Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.




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( Beloved – Interlude 37/38B – Moving On )

Well, I finally got off my ass with the editing and now liliaeth and I have another chapter of Beloved for you.

Amber Alert
This chapter takes place not long after the previous chapter. Things in Will’s life have been too quiet for far too long, I’m afraid.

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse has been lagging of late, but we’re trying to light a fire under her shapely behind.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless Willa, my first and foremost mentor, gillo, for her excellent guidance, celesteavonne for her keen observations, and just_sue just because.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go to my Live Journal Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.



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( Beloved – Chapter 36 – Eighteen! )

Just put the finishing touches on the interlude along with edits, and liliaeth and I are ready to present the next little piece of Beloved for you. It’s short-ish, but hopefully significant.

Green Alert

This chapter takes place about two months after the previous chapter. Dawn gets a late night wake-up call.

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse is still chugging along though her pace is slower than I would like. However, like the little engine that could, she keeps going, and for that I’m grateful.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless Willa, my first and foremost mentor, gillo, for cleaning up my phraseology and making the interlude so much cleaner, celesteavonne for her constant encouragement and boo boo findings, and just_sue for her read-through and cheerleading.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go to my Live Journal Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.




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( Beloved – Interlude 34/35C )

Woo Hoo! Finally have my internet up long enough to attempt to post this new interlude for Beloved. I think the heat wave is zapping the air waves and upsetting the space-time continuum. More story should follow somewhat quickly on the heels of this posting. Hope you enjoy.

Green Alert

This chapter takes place about two months after the previous chapter. William is still 17, Alonna is 16, Benjamin is 13, CJ is 11, and Bethany is 12. The big day has arrived at last, and Will is pampered by his parents Of course, Buffy keeps a well-practiced eye on him.

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse is doing her part to work towards the end of this story, and we’re gonna do everything we can to help her.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless Willa, my first and foremost mentor, gillo, for reminding me that she’s they hyphen queen, celesteavonne for always being eager to read through each new piece of the puzzle, and just_sue for always supplying a ready ear.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go to my Live Journal Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.




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( Beloved – Interlude 34/35 )

Don't faint or scream, folks. It seems as if liliaeth and I have broken through the damned writer's block that had crippled us for months on end, and we've produced the next chapter for Beloved!

Hope there's some interest in Will's fate... I can guarantee the next chapter is almost completed, so the wait won't be too long.


June - 2019

Will is still 15 years old

Green Alert

This follows directly after the previous chapter, in which Will finds some of the answers he’s been looking for, and possibly says a naughty word or two.
Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse seems to have awakened, having bothered to complete two previous WIPs in rather short notice. With any luck, she’ll continue on with Will’s story.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless Willa, my first and foremost mentor, gillo, for once again becoming my favorite demanding beta, celesteavonne for being the most marvelous sounding board and secondary beta, and just_sue for her guidance and love.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go to my Live Journal Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.




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( Beloved – Chapter 33 - Spike: Up Close and Very Personal )

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liliaeth and I have yet another interlude of our little epic - and it hasn't been a half a year in coming, this time. Amazing. We're grateful for the reception the previous interlude received. Nice to know some folks are still reading. Please follow the Warning Alert System.

Early May - 2018
Will is nearly 14 years old
Alonna is 12 1/2

Green Alert
This follows immediately after our last post. Will runs to keep his movie date. Guess who pops in?

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse has been given a little slack, since she's been far more cooperative as of late. We've decided to allow her any and all bribes and comforts… but the ankle chain stays until she's proven herself more trustworthy.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless Willa, my first and foremost mentor, gillo, with her busy family and professional life and strife, for continuing to be a beta-extraordinaire, and just_sue. Though our time together has been brief lately, she's managed to keep my mind on track and cheer me ever onwards.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go to my Live Journal Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.



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( Beloved – Interlude 31-32B – Movie Maneuvers )

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Just in case you missed the previous chapter, #30 - Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot, you can find it Here, originally posted June 28th, 2008.

liliaeth and I are happy to present the latest chapter of our little epic. Please follow the Warning Alert System.

Early May - 2018
Will is nearly 14 years old

Green Alert
Time has finally passed for our Will. In this chapter he meets up with… yeah, playing the coy card again. Click the link, to find out the company he's keeping.

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse is most pleased. The American League has won the All-Star game yet again, though it took fifteen innings to do so. Oh, wait - that could be me who's pleased. Either way, happy muse; happy me… ficcage ensues.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless highwaywoman, my first and foremost mentor, gillo, who snuck in her usual excellent beta work before she left for a well-deserved vacation, and just_sue, who's being a dutiful, loving daughter this week to her mum.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go to my Live Journal Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.



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( Beloved – Chapter 31 – In Between )
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**Gasps** Only one week since we posted the previous chapter, and liliaeth and I have yet another new (albeit smallish) chapter for your reading pleasure. It was heartwarming to see such wonderful comments – now… tell all your friends! Please follow the Warning Alert System.

2015 – Late January

Green Alert
This follows right on the heels of the previous chapter. Mama goes to reclaim her missing cub. And remember that telling thing? *grins*

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse seems to be sticking around for a bit – so we’re taking full advantage.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless willa_writes - my first and foremost mentor, gillo, who proves that a little time off doesn’t dull a sharp mind, and just_sue, who believes in me, especially when I don’t.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go Here or to simply_beloved: chapter 1.



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( Beloved – Chapter 29 – Where There’s a Will… )
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**liliaeth and I raise Beloved’s banner in the air and wave it about, wildly** Huzzah! Huzzah! The next chapter is finally a reality, and we’ve moved forward two whole weeks since Will’s homecoming. Please follow the Warning Alert System.

2014 – Early December

Green Alert Plus
Our boy is home, but things aren’t all blood and peaches. Angel and Nina get pointed in the right direction thanks to an old acquaintance. Will gets a tad frustrated and takes it out on himself (blood, but not overly graphic). More help is on the way.

Please, as always, read and comment! Buffy!Muse seems to have rallied enough to help us work through this chapter, and shows signs of continuing onward. She can use all the encouragement you’d care to throw her way.

Feedback is always welcomed.

Goddess bless willshenillshe - my first and foremost mentor, gillo, who has a marvelous sense of what to cut away and what to shine, and just_sue, for making sure I don’t get mired in the pit of despair when Buffy!Muse goes AWOL.

To read Beloved from the beginning, go Here or to simply_beloved.



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( Beloved – Chapter 27 – Little Boy Lost )
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You should see the most fetching shade of pink I'm sporting right now. Seems that Beloved has managed to grab another nomination, and this time at a beautiful new awards site: The Wanton Folly Awards!



for Best WIP

As the icon simply states, both liliaeth and I are tickled pink. Thank you nomination fairy, whoever you are. **beams happily**