The Wrath of Angelus and the Search for Tara

by TexanZeppo and Rei

Acknowledgements:

Ryan: I would like to thank the following people profusely and from the bottom of my heart: Gene Roddenberry, without whom there would be no Star Trek. Harve Bennett, the man who almost single-handedly ensured the existence of the third Star Trek movie and the continuation of the Star Trek saga. William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ricardo Montalban, Christopher Lloyd, as well of the rest of the cast of both "Wrath of Khan" and "Search for Spock", for their powerful acting which greatly inspired me and Rei to write this story. Amber Benson and Allyson Hannigan, for their beautiful portrayal as of one of the most loving and beloved lesbian couples in all of television. Kathryn Forrister from Different Colored Pens, whose style and quality of writing has greatly influenced my own and given me something to aim for. StarTrek.com, for their invaluable research material regarding the Star Trek universe. And last but certainly not least, Rei, my muse and co-author for this fic, for her endless patience with my annoying and unpredictable self and for her boundless enthusiasm for what was once just a crazy idea bouncing around in my head. 

Rei: I don't want to worry about being one of those people who end up forgetting everyone when they say their thanks, but since Ryan went a head on a huge professional rant, I feel I must. Amber and Aly, of course. Katie, for being there. All my many Kitten siblings. And Ryan, because, despite his slowness and the fact that his life outside the kitten board exists, he's a pretty nice guy . Then my muse, Dara, (no, that's not a female Ryan, sorry dude, you just don't do it for me) for wearing tight pants for the past 2 weeks, thus upping my creativity...and horniness... Well, that's it, hope I didn't forget anyone, if I did, sucks for them yah?

Authors' Notes: (Contains background information that will be either alluded to or discussed by characters within the fic; READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION):: 

Ryan: When Rei and I watched "Wrath of Khan" together, we agreed that the film relied far too heavily on a theme of age that we felt was inappropriate for Willow and Tara's relationship dynamics. As a result, in replacing Willow Rosenberg with James Kirk, I revamped the Kirk and Spock's timelines so that instead of being in their mid 50's when the fic/film takes place, Willow and Tara are now in their mid 30's. Also, to accommodate the presence of Dr. David Marcus, Kirk's son, I decided that Willow had met and fallen for Oz sometime during her early tenure at Star Fleet Academy, and that Willow had given birth to their child, Dawn, who replaces David. As a result, Dawn is roughly 19 when this fic takes place, an age old enough to have the maturity and intellect required of a scientist as befits the character that Dawn replaces. However, the Enterprise, in keeping with Fleet Admiral Morrow's comment on the aging vessel in "Search for Spock", is roughly 20 years old in the fic as well as the movies.

Rei: Uhhhh, me? Uhhhh, what he said!

A Final Note to the Readers: Although the story is based on two movies which are readily available on VHS or DVD at a Blockbuster video store near you, please keep in mind that an alarmingly large number of people have never seen either movie. As such, please refrain from mentioning events from either film that have yet to be described or interpreted in the fic in your public reviews. Thank you for your courtesy. Rei says!!! Unlike what Ryan made me do I can't make you go watch the movies, but it'd be helpful! Helped me out quite a bit.

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