Title: Something to remember

Author: Leanne

Email: leapg2003yahoo.ca

Feedback: Yes please with sugar on top

Date Written: June, 21/2004

Summary: Angel is 'given' one last chance to choose his destiny.

Disclaimers: Not mine; they are of course all mighty Joss Whedon, Mutant Enemy and the WB

Dedication: To All my friends on here, you know who you are. Love you all so much.

Distribution: Everyone who has it…anyone else please ask!

Rating: Pg 13 for now

Characters: AI team and others

Chapter: One

Angel smiled as he entered his apartment. Seeing Connor was the best thing for him to do before the apocalypse, he was happy that he decided to go see him. He knew he would miss him, but he knew that in his heart Connor would be happy and safe. Turning the lights on and throwing his jacket on the bed, he headed to the fridge and grabbed some blood.

A strange familiar feeling trickled down his spine and he turned sharply. A huge smile crossed his face and he rushed, crushing the beautiful women in his arms.

"Cordy?"

Cordy pulled out of Angel's embrace and smiled, lifting her hand she traced his face softly, making Angel moan.

"Angel," She murmured and inched closer to him placing a soft kiss on his lips. "I've missed you."

Angel moaned and opened his mouth waiting for her to accept his tongue. Cordy shook her head and pulled back placing her finger on his lips.

"Cordy…I..."

"Shh, Angel, Come sit down." She whispered, pulling him to the couch with her.

Cordy watched the happiness flicker in his eyes and she grabbed his hand entwining their fingers together. They sat there for moments just staring intensely at each other. Finally, Cordy broke the silence.

"You're not going to enjoy your last night?" She asked and let go his hand and stood up walking to the window.

The sun began to set, the sky turned a reddish orange, and a smile played on her lips.

Angel stood and walked beside her placing his hand on her back, and turning her so she was facing him.

"I did what I needed to do. I seen Connor and he knows that I love him and that I will always be with him." He said looking at her intently.

Cordy smiled a little and tears formed in her brown eyes. "I know, he looks happy and that's good, but what about you?" She asked. Angel eyes softened, and he moved in placing his hand through her hair and playing with her soft curls.

"I…Does this mean you're here?" He whispered looking more intensely at her.

Cordy swallowed hard and tears began to fall,"That's not why I am here." She choked and Angel brushed reached over brushing the tears from her eyes and followed her back to the couch. He took a seat and she grabbed a chair pulling it in front of him and sitting down.

Time passed and it felt like forever before she spoke again. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat waiting to hear her voice again.

She took a deep breath and brushed a hair from her face that had fallen into her eyes. The look in Angel's eyes tugged at her heart. God, how handsome he was, she choked on a tear as she realised she would never see him again.

"Promise me to enjoy what you have. Be strong." Taking a deep breath, she leaned in placing a kiss on his nose, which sent, shivers down his spine.

"I know you have only a day and a little bit before you fight and I want you to enjoy it fully. Take the time to remember who you were and what got you to where you are."

Angel stopped her by placing his finger on her lips and pulling her so she was sitting on him.

"What is going on?" He asked

"Angel I love you more than life itself, everything we did, what we became, I will never forget. Please know I would never change that."

Angel groaned at her words and placed his hand on her leg. She moaned and her eyes shifted to his hand that was gently stroking her inner thigh.

"Please cherish these last few days. Do whatever you could not do, enjoy the sunset, the beach…"

She paused for a moment inching closer, "Let her know you still love her."

Angel's eyes grew big and tears developed in her eyes. She parted her lips and leaned down grabbing his head, pulling him into a long passionate kiss.

Minutes passed and Angel did not want to ruin the perfect moment, tearing his eyes open, he glanced around realising Cordy was gone. Tears filled up in his eyes and he wiped them away and stood up. Confusion filled him as he looked around the strange room; it did not have much, only a bed and a kitchen.

"Hmm, this is odd." He mumbled and decided to check outside to see where he was, opening the door, he gasped for air at the beautiful site in front of him.

There were miles of sea and a beautiful beach a mile ahead, flowerbed's everywhere and a huge fountain with a waterfall, noticing a young girl, his head shifted to the right and his eyes fell on beautiful, crystal green ones.

"Buffy?"

Buffy stared blankly towards Angel and cleared her throat. "Angel?"