Willow's lost her powers

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

I'm looking for a story where Willow has lost much her power.  Maybe after burning out going all Dark Phoenix?  As I recall it was a Spuffy story, and kind of long and plotty.  Something reminded me of a scene where she's explaining this to Buffy, but I can't place the fic for the life of me. 

Help!

eta:  I <i>think</i> the story I'm thinking of was set in season 7, possibly in a season 7 AU.

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[rebcake.livejournal.com]

There are probably lots of stories that match this description, but the first that came to my mind is the "Originsverse" stories by niamh. It's on BSV, TSR, and probably other places, too. There are several long stories in the series, and I'm not sure which one has the Willow showdown. Here's a link to (what I think is) the first one:

http://www.bloodshedverse.com/stories.php?go=chapters&no=1227

[ginar369.livejournal.com]

That is the first story that came to me too.

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

I'll check it out! Thanks for the suggestion.

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

Possibly! I know I've read that one, I'll have to look though as it's been a while. I tend to think the one I'm remembering was a season 7 or possibly season 7 AU though, and I think Origins is season 6.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

I'm trying to remember if Willow lost her powers in talesofspike's Spike's Will be Done Series (http://www.hesnoangel.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/003FT.htm) because for some reason it was the first thing that jumped into my mind, but I just can't remember and it's a LONG series, so skimming it would take some time. LOL

[ginar369.livejournal.com]

Willow is powerless in a way in that series. She is cursed because she claims to uphold the Wicca life but her actions go against their principles so she ages every time she does a spell for personal gain. I love that series, I think I have read it three times.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

I've lost count of how many times I've read the series, as it is one of my favourites too. Alas, the memory isn't what it used to be, so often all the fics I read for fun, the ones I read for beta'ing and moderator duties, and all the RL books I read get jumbled up into one big mess. LOL

[ginar369.livejournal.com]

I love your pick! That man is gorgeous! And a great singer! *Okay I have stopped drooling now*

I know what you mean. I try to read a few stories every day and they do start to get confused together after a while.