Return of an Old Friend

This Story takes place in Season 5 and leads into Seaon 6. I dont own any of the characters they belong to Joss Whedon and Co.

Memories of friends flash by. Doyle sacrificing himself to save his family. Meeting Angel in L.A. Meeting Fred and Gunn. Wesley joining the team. Then finally her most recent memory putting Angel back on the right path.

P.O.V

Oh Angel I hope you truly have found yourself again. Wait a minute if I can remember these memories then I must still be alive somehow.

Slowly Cordy opened her eyes, it took a few minutes for her to readjust. Slowly she made her way to her feet. Cordy looked around her all she could see was dirt and rubble. Out of the corner of her eye she caught a glimpse of a sign.

She made her way over and read the sign "Welcome to Sunnydale"

Cordy: Oh god, Willow, Buffy did you guys win? Did you even survive?

Cordy: I should contact Angel. I'll need to find the nearest town. I wonder how long it's been since I died.

Cordy started to climb her way out of the crater that was Sunnydale, half way up she lost her footing and fell back down.

Cordy: This is no bloody good if only I could control my stupid powers.

The without any warning Cordy started levitating higher and higher until she was on firm ground.

Cordy: Ok that was scary, perhaps my powers are something tied to my emotions.

Cordy started making her way to the nearest town or gas station where she could use a phone, she started thinking about why the powers that be brought her back.

P.O.V

Why did they bring me back again, could it be to help Angel in the final battle with the senior partners or to start over again away form the demons? No I refuse to believe that I still must have a role here.

A little while later Cordy reached a gas station. She decided to check out the day before she phones Angel.

Cordy: Oh god, it cant only have been one day since I died. I can't risk telling Angel and distracting him from the looming apocalypse. How else could I call? Of course Willow, I just hope she survived against the first.

Cordy tried to remember the number Willow gave her to call when ever she wanted. She prayed that there would be an answer. After a few minutes a voice answers the phone.

Willow: Hello

Cordy: Willow is that you.

Willow: Yes this is Willow, who is this?

Cordy: Will it's me Cordy

Willow: Is this a sick joke, Cordy died from coma yesterday.

Cordy: No its not its really me. Buffy's not the only one who can come back from the dead you now.

Willow: Cordy it's really you? But how?

Cordy: I'm not really sure; I think the Powers that Be brought me back.

Willow: Oh Cordy, its good to have you back. Does Angel know?

Cordy: Yeah it's good to be back Will. As for Angel, no he doesn't know.

Willow: But surely he would want to now.

Cordy: Yeah he would, but he just found his true path again. He can do without any distractions for now. Also I don't want you to tell anyone if we can help it.

Willow: Ok I won't tell anyone.

Cordy: Thanks Will. Will I still need you help though.

Willow: Sure but let's meet up before discussing anything else. Where are you at the moment?

Cordy: Not a problem, I am at the gas station near Sunnydale, I mean what's left of Sunnydale.

Willow: Yeah sorry about that not the best place to find yourself after being resurrected. I'll see you there shortly I just need to sort out a few things.

Cordy: Not a problem. Thanks Will.

Willow: It's ok Cordy. Good to hear your back.

With that Willow and Cordy hang up the phone. Cordy sat on the corner of the pavement trying to get her head around all that happened so far.

P.O.V

First I get resurrected, then I found out Sunnydale has been destroyed fighting the First. Then I realise only a day has gone by since I died and I can't speak to Angel without causing any distractions. I've lost my visions to Angel, Perhaps there's away to get them back and I can't even control my powers. Just an average day in the life of Cordelia Chase.

Caught up in her thoughts Cordy didn't feel the wind pick up signalling Willows arrival.

Willow: Cordy it is really you. Cordy, Cordy

Willow gently tapped Cordy on the shoulder bring her out of her thoughts.

Cordy: Willow, when did you get here? I didn't hear you arrive.

Willow: I can see that

Cordy: Sorry I got lost in my thoughts.

Willow and Cordy embrace each other after a silent reunion they got back to business.

Willow: So what's up? What can I do to help?

Cordy: A few things actually I need you to help me locate an oracle.

Willow: An oracle? You mean a conduct to the Powers That Be.

Cordy: The one and only.

Will: Why?

Cordy: Yesterday before I died the Powers that be sent me back to get Angel back on his true path. Before I left I passed on my visions to Angel. If I am to find out why I was brought back I need to see the oracle to get some answers and ask if the can return my visions.

Will: Well I don't know much about the Oracles. I will need to ask Giles, but he wont say much without knowing why.

Cordy: Ok tell him what has happened so far but tell him not to tell anyone. If there is one person who can help it would be Giles.

Willow: Ok I will swear Giles to secrecy; oh I forgot to mention Kennedy is meeting me at the hotel in the next town.

Cordy: Ok but after letting Kennedy now that it, it might prove useful to have some muscle.

Cordy: Also one more thing, could you train me in controlling my powers.

Will: Your demonic powers

Cordy: Yeah I figured out that they are tied to my emotions. That's how I managed to levitate out of the crater.

Willow: Of course I will Cordy. Also am I right in remembering you became a higher being.

Cordy: Yeah. Why?

Willow: There have been a few rare occasions when a higher being has returned with some its powers. I'm not sure of the specifics though, I will need to speak to Giles about it.

Cordy: Ok you better phone Giles.

Willow speed dials Giles direct line number, after a few rings English accents fill the static.

Giles: Hello Giles Speaking.

Willow: Hi Giles its Willow.

Giles: Willow how have you been?

Willow: I'm good thanks Giles, I need a favour.

Giles: What's up?

Willow: The Powers That Be brought Cordelia back.

Giles: Oh God is she ok?

Willow: She's fine, but she doesn't want anyone to know yet especially Angel.

Giles: I understand I will keep it to myself. What can I do to help?

Willow: Cordy need to see an Oracle to get some answers and ask for her visions back as she passed them onto Angel.

Giles: I know there is one in the town near what is left of Sunnydale.

Willow: Really that's good we are at the Gas station near the Crater now.

Giles: Good, but be warned Oracles are not known to be social.

Willow: Yeah I know, one more thing can you research the few cases were higher beings returned and kept intact some of their powers. As that might be the case with Cordy.

Giles: Of course.

In the background Cordy whispers to Willow.

Willow: One minute Giles Cordy want to have a word.

Cordy: Giles Hi

Giles: Welcome back Cordelia its good to hear form you.

Cordy: Thanks Giles. I know Willow asked you to research the Higher Power thingy but I need another favour.

Giles: What is it?

Cordy: I need you to found out anything you can about the Senior Partners they are planning something against Angel.

Giles: I'll see what I can found out, I'll phone Willow as soon as I find anything.

Cordy and Willow: Thanks Giles take care.

Giles: You too ok. I expect reports when ever you find anything new out.

Willow: Will do boss man.

Once they finished talking to Giles they set out for the next town.

Willow: Let's make our way and get you some answers.

What Will the Oracle have to say? Find out in the next issue.