CONCEPT: A sequel to 'Exile' (in the Buffy section). Amy is backpacking
through Europe. The ordeals of the Watcher's Council and their quest for
the Holy Grail are far behind her. Or are they? Wolfram and Hart, the L.A.-
based firm behind many dark agendas (and Angel's main foe), is on a quest
of their own. The Ark of the Covenant. The firm sends the ruthless Lilah
Morgan to uncover the true location of the Ark, which will be used for
mysterious purposes. From the Olympic city of Barcelona, across the Alps,
through the Mediterranean and the sands of Egypt, the forces of good and
evil race to discover one of the world's great hidden mysteries. Angel and
Wesley set aside their differences and agree to cooperate on this one
mission. But who do they send? Who can they trust with this important
mission?
PROLOGUE
[Las Vegas, Nevada – Cerberus Casino and Lounge]
Angel glared at Wesley as they left the bus station. "This changes nothing. For the record, I'm only going along with this because it's the Ark of the Covenant. Wolfram and Hart must not get their hands on it."
Wesley snapped back. "Fine. My thoughts exactly. So we're agreed on who's going on this mission?"
Angel opened the doors of the casino. "Yes."
Glittering in a silver sequined tuxedo, Lorne had just finished his rendition of the Bee Gees' 'Tragedy'. Then he spotted Angel and Wesley.
"Oh no. Whatever you're thinking, no. Did I just give you my answer? It's no. Not in a million years. I'm not interested! I've got another show in an hour."
Angel grabbed Lorne's left arm, while Wesley grabbed the other.
"Wesley and I have agreed to put aside our 'feud' for now," Angel stated, "Since we don't trust each other enough to take on this mission ..."
Wesley continued. "... we've decided that you are the only one we can both trust."
Lorne pleaded in vain. "No way! It's some apocalyptic-save-the-world-or- we're-damned kind of scenario isn't it?!"
"Wolfram and Hart wants the Ark of the Covenant," Angel mumbled.
Lorne stopped in his tracks. "You mean, like, in The Ten Commandments?"
Wesley nodded. "I'm afraid so, Lorne. Here's your ticket. The red-eye to New York. You're catching a connecting flight to Barcelona. From there, do what you can to make your way to the Middle East."
"Did I mention Wolfram & Hart's resident femme fatale, Lilah, already has a head start on you?" Angel interjected.
Lorne stared in confusion at the plane tickets, maps and scrolls thrust into his arms. "Great, just great. Me ... all by myself ... I'm supposed to thwart all the forces of darkness?"
Wesley and Angel looked at each other. He's going to need some help.
"Wait, I know someone who has some experience in this sort of thing," Wesley's eyebrow raised.
"I don't want Buffy caught up in this," Angel insisted.
"No, not Buffy," Wesley continued, "A friend of hers."
Amy Madison, the witch and former rat. She's already in Europe – backpacking. Two heads are better than one, Wesley thought.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is merely a prologue. I'm just testing the waters to see if there's interest in another Amy-centred story (but with a heavy 'Angel' undercurrent). This time Lorne takes centre stage, sharing the lead with Amy. Angel and Wesley will be there, but – like Buffy in my previous story – they will have supporting roles. All comments, reviews, etc. are welcome.
For those of you who are casual observers of the 'Angel' series, Wolfram and Hart is a huge international law firm that specializes in messy projects such as black magic, bringing about the 'End of the World', pursuing Angel and other insidious plots.
BBC has designed a spoof site for Wolfram and Hart. It'll give you the 101 course in all things W & H.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/buffy/angel/wolframandhart/aboutus.shtml
PROLOGUE
[Las Vegas, Nevada – Cerberus Casino and Lounge]
Angel glared at Wesley as they left the bus station. "This changes nothing. For the record, I'm only going along with this because it's the Ark of the Covenant. Wolfram and Hart must not get their hands on it."
Wesley snapped back. "Fine. My thoughts exactly. So we're agreed on who's going on this mission?"
Angel opened the doors of the casino. "Yes."
Glittering in a silver sequined tuxedo, Lorne had just finished his rendition of the Bee Gees' 'Tragedy'. Then he spotted Angel and Wesley.
"Oh no. Whatever you're thinking, no. Did I just give you my answer? It's no. Not in a million years. I'm not interested! I've got another show in an hour."
Angel grabbed Lorne's left arm, while Wesley grabbed the other.
"Wesley and I have agreed to put aside our 'feud' for now," Angel stated, "Since we don't trust each other enough to take on this mission ..."
Wesley continued. "... we've decided that you are the only one we can both trust."
Lorne pleaded in vain. "No way! It's some apocalyptic-save-the-world-or- we're-damned kind of scenario isn't it?!"
"Wolfram and Hart wants the Ark of the Covenant," Angel mumbled.
Lorne stopped in his tracks. "You mean, like, in The Ten Commandments?"
Wesley nodded. "I'm afraid so, Lorne. Here's your ticket. The red-eye to New York. You're catching a connecting flight to Barcelona. From there, do what you can to make your way to the Middle East."
"Did I mention Wolfram & Hart's resident femme fatale, Lilah, already has a head start on you?" Angel interjected.
Lorne stared in confusion at the plane tickets, maps and scrolls thrust into his arms. "Great, just great. Me ... all by myself ... I'm supposed to thwart all the forces of darkness?"
Wesley and Angel looked at each other. He's going to need some help.
"Wait, I know someone who has some experience in this sort of thing," Wesley's eyebrow raised.
"I don't want Buffy caught up in this," Angel insisted.
"No, not Buffy," Wesley continued, "A friend of hers."
Amy Madison, the witch and former rat. She's already in Europe – backpacking. Two heads are better than one, Wesley thought.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is merely a prologue. I'm just testing the waters to see if there's interest in another Amy-centred story (but with a heavy 'Angel' undercurrent). This time Lorne takes centre stage, sharing the lead with Amy. Angel and Wesley will be there, but – like Buffy in my previous story – they will have supporting roles. All comments, reviews, etc. are welcome.
For those of you who are casual observers of the 'Angel' series, Wolfram and Hart is a huge international law firm that specializes in messy projects such as black magic, bringing about the 'End of the World', pursuing Angel and other insidious plots.
BBC has designed a spoof site for Wolfram and Hart. It'll give you the 101 course in all things W & H.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/buffy/angel/wolframandhart/aboutus.shtml