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moscow_watcher

Black Magic White Lies, chapter 3

Jun 15, 2009 12:28

Title: Black Magic White Lies
Chapter 3 - In Which Xander and Willow Are Paranoid
Timeline: BtVS, alternate season 5
Genre: drama, mystery, action
Characters, pairing: general, Xander/Faith
Rating: R (for intense situations).
Summary: Xander thinks he has a little secret. He doesn't know that his little secret is a part of a big fat conspiracy.
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Comments 27

angearia June 15 2009, 08:53:39 UTC

Very interesting development here. Can't (but must) wait to see it unfold. :)

You can't trust a killer and you absolutely can't care about one.

That's right. There is no redemption, Xander. It's a black and white world...except it keeps getting grayer.

moscow_watcher June 15 2009, 09:03:59 UTC

Very interesting development here

Thank you! Remember - the answers are staring you in the face... :)))

There is no redemption, Xander. It's a black and white world...except it keeps getting grayer.

Oh, yes. His words about trusting a killer will haunt him. A lot. They already are.

Thanks for commenting, hon. Actually, I'm reading the new chapter of your fic, right now. I'll post comments there as soon as I finish reading.

angearia June 15 2009, 09:06:15 UTC

Remember - the answers are staring you in the face... :)))

Oh but I don't want to figure it out. I'm along for the ride. You may steer me in all directions, madame. :D

I really do flip this analytical thinking switch off in my brain when I'm reading. It helps me get lost in the story. I want to connect emotionally.

keith5by5 June 15 2009, 09:08:55 UTC

The foreshadowing of Willow's fall and magic addiction is great and something the show sadly lacked.

Really hoping the baby Xander's worrying about is his. :D

moscow_watcher June 15 2009, 09:29:09 UTC

The foreshadowing of Willow's fall and magic addiction is great and something the show sadly lacked.

Thank you! I thought a lot about Willow's character arc for this story (and I have to confess I sent Tara away because I couldn't come up with anything interesting for her character). As to Willow, I always had the impression that her addiction has been more about power than about magic. Magic was a means to achieve the power. Her ability to be more clever than Giles tickles her ego.
Ironically, Xander has a similar moment in chapter 1, when he helps Giles with the computer. I know that feeling very well - I taught my granny to use her first PC and I regularly felt all-powerful :)

Really hoping the baby Xander's worrying about is his. :D

My lips are sealed. I can only hope I won't dissappoint you.

keith5by5 June 15 2009, 11:12:19 UTC

"As to Willow, I always had the impression that her addiction has been more about power than about magic. "

I strongly agree, Willow was always about improving her social position, wether through knowledge, friends, or magic.

At least until she learnt her lesson.

"My lips are sealed. I can only hope I won't dissappoint you."

I'm sure the story won't, you on the other hand.... :D

nothorse June 15 2009, 09:32:47 UTC

The baby is Dawn, probably. But is Xander the designated father?

The mystery deepens.

moscow_watcher June 15 2009, 09:46:54 UTC

The baby is Dawn, probably.

Probably. :)

tvnerdgirl June 15 2009, 12:36:16 UTC

I am really really enjoying this so far.

I was squirming uncomfortably right along with Xander as he tried to get information from Willow without incriminating himself. Not to mention the guilt he's feeling over his feelings for Faith. I think I winced right along with Xander when Willow said he was the only one who was squeaky clean.

This is getting really good. :) Keep it up.

moscow_watcher June 15 2009, 13:26:37 UTC

Thank you! These are the reactions I hoped to get. This is the story where everybody lies and everybody has the reasons. And, of course, all the lies will eventually be revealed and a lot of cringing will ensue :)

mulder200 June 15 2009, 13:45:55 UTC

Oh Lord! Everyone is keeping secrets from each other and the world just gets grayer.

I also thought the whole magic addiction plot line was so stupid. It wasn't the magic that was the problem but Willow herself.

moscow_watcher June 15 2009, 14:11:11 UTC

Everyone is keeping secrets from each other and the world just gets grayer.

Oh, yes. I think that season 5 is a watershed in BtVS mythology and ideology. For the first time Buffy has faced the the situations when she had to choose the lesser of two (or more) evils. I decided that it would be interesting to explore Xander's and Willow's behavior in similar circumstances.

It wasn't the magic that was the problem but Willow herself.

Agree. I adore Willow for her flaws. I can easily identify with her. I think her insecurity is the driving force of everything good and bad that happens to her.