Daughter of the Deadman II

Hey, all. Geez. This sure took a long time didn't it? I am pretty much off school now, just have to exams to write. I've been playing the crap out of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. I had to start the whole game over! So, yeah. Sorry about that.

Thanks to: John's Country Girl, Cena's baby doll, kakashishot, soagirlforever, Brendan Aurabolt and Wolfgirl77769 for their reviews.

Wolfgirl77769: glad you liked the first chapter. leave it to me to be cute lol

Random off to the side thing, but as I type this author's note, my cat, who is named Angel after the character, is glaring at my hands like she wants to pounce on them. lol

Anyway, I'll see you at the bottom.


Chapter 2: A Bit of A Rough Start

Two days later, Lea was feeling much better and was back to her bubbly old self. Angel woke up to the sound of Kristy throwing up in the bathroom. She sighed and sat up. She had grown used to waking up to Kristy's morning sickness taking effect on her. The first time, it had scared her half to death and she had run into the bathroom to find her best friend throwing up. This time, however, she just got up and got her clothes out so she could shower. Her Dad had bought her new clothes for that day since it was to be her first day at Waltrip High. It was a black tank top with a star on it made of sequins, black jeans, fingerless gloves, a black and pink checkered belt and a new pair of red and black sneakers since the ones that Amber had bought her two years ago had finally fallen apart.

Taker had gotten Kristy new clothes as well. She had a pink tank top with a black skull on it, blue jeans, a pink and black checkered belt, and new blue and white sneakers. He had also bought her a black short sleeved hooded sweater that was two sizes too big so that she could hide her pregnant stomach. The last thing he wanted was for Kristy to be teased and called names because of what had happened to her.

After Kristy was done her usual throwing up, Angel heard her turn on the shower. Angel got up and grabbed her clothes. She headed to the bathroom that was downstairs and undressed. She climbed into the shower and cleaned herself up. When she was done, she got out and dried herself off. She put on her new clothes, brushed her hair and put it in a braid. Then she painted dark circles under her eyes since she had grown so used to having them there that she thought she looked strange without them. When she looked herself over in the mirror, she actually smiled. She liked the way she looked for a change.

Angel went back upstairs and saw Kristy coming out of the bathroom, doing up her hoodie. Her hair was in a ponytail and she was smiling. Both girls picked up their bags and went downstairs. Angel laughed when she walked into the kitchen. Her Dad was cooking breakfast and Lea was trying to help. There was pancake batter all over the counter. Not to mention it was all over Lea's hands. Kristy giggled as her and Angel sat down at the table.

"I help Dada, Andel!" Lea said.

"I see that. You're doing a good job, sweetheart." Angel said.

"You and Rissy have go cool day?" Lea asked.

"Yep. We have to go to school. Daddy's driving us there." Angel said.

"Why you have go cool? Want you tay here." Lea said.

"I know, Lea, but we can't stay here. We have to go." Kristy said.

"It's only for a few hours and then we'll be back home. Don't worry." Angel told her.

"Otay..." Lea said.

"Promise, LeLe." Kristy said.

"Otay!" Lea said.

Taker sighed. He knew that Lea had severe separation anxiety at least when it came to Angel. She had cried a lot when she had been here with him without her, at least for the first little while. After awhile, she had relaxed and been alright. Lea got Taker to turn the tap on and she washed her hands and went and sat down at the table with Kristy and Angel. Taker served them breakfast a few minutes later.

"Dada, when I go cool?" Lea asked.

"You have to be four years old, Little One." Taker said.

"But...I only one so far." Lea said.

"That's right. That means you have to wait three more years, Baby Lea." Angel said.

"Otay." Lea said.

"While Angel and I are at school, you're going to stay with Uncle Taker." Kristy said.

"Otay, Rissy." Lea said.

Everyone ate their breakfast, laughing and talking. Then Angel helped Lea to get her shoes on and they headed out to the car. Angel sighed. It had been her Mother's car when she had been alive. Angel sat in the front while Kristy sat in the back with Lea.

"Alright, you two. I know you're nervous and a bit scared, but Waltrip High is a good school. The teachers are nice and the students are pretty alright. And Kristy, I told the principal about your situation." Taker said.

"YOU WHAT?! UNCLE TAKER..." Kristy yelled.

"I just told her because there is a chance you could go into labour during class. Your teachers know too, but they agreed not to say a word to anyone else. They also know that you and Angel are to be together as much as possible just in case." Taker said.

"OK..." Kristy said a sigh.

"He's just looking out for you." Angel said.

"I know." Kristy said.

Taker drove the rest of the way to the school in silence. When they got there, Angel hugged and kissed her Dad. Kristy gave him a hug too. Angel and Kristy hugged Lea. She started to cry. Angel sighed, but she turned and walked away. Then they went inside and went to the office. Angel walked up to the front desk.

"Can I help you?" the woman asked.

"Um...we're new here. Kristine Hart-Smith and Angel Calaway. We...kind of need our timetables and locker numbers." Angel said.

The lady nodded. She pulled two pieces of paper from a file on her desk and handed them over. Angel sighed. She had Art, English, Vocal Music, and then Science. Kristy had the same classes. Taker had seen to that the two of them could have each others backs at all times. Their lockers were right next to each other as well. They were on the top floor, so they headed upstairs and put their stuff into their lockers. Angel sighed. She took out a picture of her Mom and Dad, a picture of her with Amber, one of her and Lea, one of her and David and one with her and Kristy and hung them on the door with magnets.

Kristy hung a picture of her with the Hart Foundation, one of her with the Hart Dynasty, one of her Uncle Taker and Aunt Beth, one of her and John, and one of Angel and Lea in hers. Both girls smiled. Then they tossed the books that they wouldn't need into their lockers and then slammed them shut. Things were already better then Earnest Manning since they weren't being hassled.

"Ang, you look upset." Kristy said.

"Vocal Music? I don't want to sing!" Angel said.

"You're a great singer, Ang." Kristy said.

"But..." Angel said.

"Look just give it a try, alright? It might not be so bad." Kristy said.

"I guess." Angel whispered.

Kristy sighed but dropped the subject. She knew that having to sing now was going to be a little rough on her friend. The two girls continued to talk as they walked to the art classroom. They went and sat down at a table. There was another guy there already and he looked Angel up and down. He had brown hair and brown eyes. Angel sighed. She was sure he was going to start drooling any second. Kristy smacked her forehead and then looked at her friend curiously. Angel knew her friend was wondering what she was going to do.

"Pick up your jaw." she snapped at him.

"You...you're...The Dead Girl." he said.

"What's your point?" Angel asked.

"You're...so much cuter in person then on TV. My name is Durim..." he said.

"I don't care what your name is. You can pick your jaw up off the floor, stop drooling over me and just back right off! I've got a boyfriend." Angel snapped at him.

"Hm...feisty one aren't you?" Durim asked.

"You keep away from me!" Angel snapped at him.

Then she and Kristy got up and went and sat at the back of the classroom, away from Durim. A few minutes later, the teacher came in and class started. Angel spent the whole period drawing a picture of her family. Not only were Lea, her father, Uncle and her in there, but also her Uncle Liam, her Grandpa Dean, Bret, Owen, Davey Boy, David, Kristy's cousins Tyson and Nattie, John and Kristy herself. Once Angel was done drawing, she began to colour the picture in. Once she was done that, she stopped and looked at it. She had a feeling she was missing someone.

"Ang? You alright?" Kristy asked in a whisper.

"I...get the feeling I'm missing someone here..." Angel said quietly.

"Let's see, David, Ty, Nat, Uncle Bret, Uncle Owen, Uncle Taker, Lea, Kane, my Daddy, your Daddy, your Grandpa Dean, Uncle Liam, and I...wait...Aunt Beth and your Grandma aren't there." Kristy said, looking at the picture.

Angel sighed, trying to fight back tears. There wasn't enough room on the paper to draw her mother and Grandmother in the picture. Kristy could see that her friend was upset so she went and got another piece of paper. She laid it in front of Angel, telling her to draw them and that she had an idea. Angel nodded. She drew her Mother and Grandmother as angels and then coloured them in. When she was done, Kristy took clear tape and taped the two pieces of paper together. Angel beamed from ear to ear.

"Miss Calaway, what have you done?!" the teacher asked from behind her suddenly.

"I...drew my whole family, but there wasn't enough room for my Mom...or my Grandmother so...Kristy and I taped the two pieces of paper together, Ma'am. Because even though neither one is alive, I still consider them a part of my family..." Angel explained.

"Oh. Well, alright then. Just make sure you put your name on both pieces of paper before you hand them in just in case something happens."

Angel nodded. The teacher walked away. She sighed in relief. She put her name on both of the pieces of paper. She flipped it over. On the back they were supposed to write what the picture was and what it meant to them. Angel didn't know where to start. Finally, she got an idea.

This is my family. Every one of the people I drew means something to me because they have all helped me. I even drew my mother and Grandmother as angels because although they are no longer alive, they still mean a lot to me and I still consider them a part of my family.~Angel Calaway.

Just as she finished her little explanation, the bell rang. She calmly walked up to the front and handed in her picture. Kristy followed just behind her. They headed off to English Class. This was Kristy's favourite Subject. They walked in and sat right near the front of the class. Angel rolled her eyes when she saw Durim walk in. He sat right next to her. This time, there was nowhere she could move to in order to get away from him. Kristy smirked and switched spots with her friend.

"Listen, creep. If you know Angel is the Dead Girl then you know who her father is. Keeping away from her may save your life." Kristy snapped at him.

Durim looked like Kristy had just hit him. Angel giggled. She just hoped she could survive this day without having to deal with this guy anymore. And she hoped he wasn't going to stalk her and that he'd take heed to Kristy's warning. Class started a few minutes later and Angel and Kristy didn't get the chance to talk. The rest of the day was pretty normal, other then Durim being in all their classes and continuing to try and make conversation with Angel. Or at least that was what he said it was. Angel knew what he was doing. He was hitting on her and he wouldn't take no for an answer.

At the end of the day when the last bell rang, the girls headed to their lockers so that they could get their English books. They had gotten their things and closed their lockers and were about to leave when suddenly, the hair on the back of Angel's neck stood up. Before Kristy could even figure out what exactly had happened, Angel had whipped around and grabbed Durim by the wrist. He had been about to grab her from behind.

"Exactly what part of back off and leave me alone is lost on you, you little creep?!" Angel asked.

"You're cute...and feisty. I like that." Durim said.

"Yes, well, unfortunately for you, I've got a boyfriend who loves me for my personality and not my looks. I know what you want and you aren't getting it!" Angel snapped.

She pushed him away. He staggered backward and landed on his backside on the floor. Kristy laughed. Durim glared at her and then glared at Angel. Angel just shrugged it off and walked away. When they got outside, they saw the blue car parked in front of the school waiting for them. Lea jumped from the car and ran to them both. She flung her arms around both of their legs. They both laughed. Angel picked her up and walked back to the car with her. She buckled Lea into her car seat and let Kristy sit in the front since it was easier for her. She sat in the back next to Lea.

"How was it?" Taker asked.

"Fine. Except for this creepy Durim kid." Kristy said.

"Why? What happened?" Taker asked.

"He's totally hitting on me and following me. He...wants to get in my pants...if you know what I mean." Angel said.

"Unfortunately I do. If he does anything to you, baby girl, I want to know, so I can have his head!" Taker said.

"I knew you'd say that." Kristy and Angel said at the same time.

Lea giggled. Taker laughed. Then he pulled away from the school. They drove to the house and Angel was telling her Dad about school, most specifically, her art class. Taker smiled when she said what she had drawn for her first assignment. Lea smiled too.

"I see?" she asked.

"When I get it back from the teacher, you can see it, sweetheart." Angel said.

"Otay!" Lea said.

Kristy took over the conversation from there talking about their Vocal Music, English and Science classes. It wasn't long before they were home. When they got there, they saw Angel's Grandfather Dean and Uncle Liam standing there. They looked like twins, except Deans hair was grey rather then the brown that Liam had. They both must have either just gotten off work or were headed there soon and decided to drop by on their way. Dean was a firefighter and Liam was a paramedic. Both of them had their bags with them

"Grandpa Dean! Uncle Liam!" Angel said, getting out of the car and running to them.

"There she is. Look at you, you beautiful girl." Liam said, making Angel blush.

"Papa! Li!" Lea said, running over.

"And look at you, sweetheart. Walking and talking already." Dean said.

"Yep!" Lea said.

"Not to mention trying to do the things that big sister is doing." Kristy said, walking over.

Dean and Liam both gave Kristy a hug. They cared about her too and had been worried when they had found out that she had been raped and beaten and had to come live in Houston with Mark in order to escape the torment of her own family. Taker walked over and unlocked the door.

"Did you two just get off work?" he asked.

"Nope. Both of us are on the graveyard shift now. We thought we'd drop by to visit." Liam said.

"Yay!" Lea said.

Everyone laughed. They headed into the house and Angel turned the kettle on so that her Uncle and Grandpa could have coffee. She grabbed soda from the fridge for her and Kristy and a juice box for Lea. Then she sat down at the table.

"So, Angel, your Dad told me you're looking for the person who ran Bethy down?" Dean asked.

"Yeah. I am. Now that I have time." Angel said.

"Had any luck so far?" Liam asked.

Angel nodded. She had called the Cemetery and asked if anyone other then family had ever visited Bethany Calaway's grave. They had told her that a man used to go there a lot just after they had buried her, but Angel had said that it was her Uncle, her father, or her Grandfather. She had also found out that a mysterious girl with blond hair and grey eyes would visit Bethany's grave after hours when she knew nobody would be there. She'd always bring flowers and she always seemed upset and remorseful. She had been caught on tape by the security cameras at the office.

"That's strange. It's definitely not anyone from our family." Dean said.

"And the only people I ever told about Bethany were the Harts that I travelled with. Owen met her, but none of the others did." Taker said.

"But Bret was at her funeral!" Liam said.

"He was there for Daddy. Owen was there because he knew Mommy." Angel said.

"Angel? You know about that?" Taker asked.

"Owen told me." Angel said.

"Oh...I'm sorry I didn't tell you, baby girl..." Taker said.

"It's alright Daddy." Angel said.

"Who could it be?" Kristy asked.

"No idea. They said she would come after hours for about a year after they buried Mommy...then all of a sudden they never saw her again." Angel said.

Dean and Liam nodded. Angel couldn't help but wonder who it could be. For all she knew it was the person who had hurt her mother in the first place. She decided it was time to do a little more digging. She was hell bent on finding this mysterious woman.

"You OK, Angel?" Liam asked.

"Just...wondering...about Mommy..." Angel said.

"The more time that goes by, the more Angel wonders..." Taker explained.

"Ah. Well, you already know what your mother was like. She was kind, caring and sweet, but at the time she was very shy and timid, kind of like you are. And before the divorce, she used to follow Liam all over the place and do what he was doing. Just like Lea does with you." Dean said.

"I remember the day she was born even though I was only three years old." Liam said.

"Really?" Angel asked.

"Yep." Liam said.

~Flashback~March 10, 1965~

It was cold, wet, and rainy outside. Kristal O'Shannon was just a week shy of nine months pregnant and she wasn't happy about it. She had found out, much to her chagrin, that she would be having a baby girl. She didn't want a girl. She wanted another boy. Her husband Dean and three year old son Liam were excited though. Liam understood that there was a baby in Mommy's tummy and that it would be here soon. He liked to lay with his head on his Mom's tummy and talk to the baby and the baby would kick and move when he did.

He and his father had been at the hospital with Kristal since the night before when she had complained of stomach pains. They had discovered that she was already in an early phase of labour and admitted her.

"Mommy, when the baby coming?" Liam asked.

"Whenever she decides it's time for her to get here." Kristal said with disgust in her voice.

Liam nodded. He didn't understand why his Mom was so upset about having a baby though. Dean had tried to explain it to him, but he wasn't sure how. They were sitting there talking when all of a sudden Kristal gasped. Her water had broken. Dean ran and called the Doctor in. It was time. He took Liam from the room and closed the door.

"But..." Liam said.

"I don't want you to see it, son. But press your ear against the door and listen for the sound of a baby crying and you'll know that your baby sister is here." Dean said.

Liam nodded. He did as his father said. It seemed to take awhile, but finally he heard the distinct sounds of a crying baby. He beamed. Dean slipped into the room then so he could cut the baby's umbilical cord. Once he did and all the doctors and nurses had left, Dean brought Liam back in. He walked over to where his mother was holding a bundle of pink blankets and peaked in. A pair of blue eyes looked back at him. He noticed the baby also had a full head of brown hair.

"Liam, this is Bethany Lynn O'Shannon. She's your baby sister." Dean said.

"Hi, Bethy. I'm your big brother." he said.

"Want to hold her?" Kristal asked.

Liam nodded. Dean sat him down in the chair and took Bethany from her mother. He handed her to her big brother. Liam beamed. He felt so proud of himself.

"I promised that I'll help take care of you and I'll always protect you, Bethy." Liam said.

Dean smiled. Liam seemed really happy now that Bethany was here. He was too. Kristal was the only one that seemed disgusted by the prospect of having a little girl. He just hoped Beth wouldn't pay for it later.

~End Flashback~

Angel sighed. Dean had known about Kristal's disgust and she had figured out why Beth was closer to her brother and father. They had protected her as much as they could. Kristy looked shocked. She couldn't believe that Kristal could hate an innocent baby because it had been a girl. Then again, she shouldn't have been shocked since it was Kristal. Angel stood up and walked up to the attic. Everyone heard the door slam.

"Poor Angel..." Dean said.

"It's strange. Angel wonders about Bethy, but when we tell her things, she gets upset." Liam said.

"It's because it breaks her heart to know that she never really knew or will know her mother." Taker said.

He got up and went up the stairs. He opened the attic door and walked up the stairs. He could hear Angel crying softly. He walked over to her and sat down beside her. He didn't say anything. He just pulled Angel into a hug. Angel just hugged him back and cried.

"Daddy...I'll be OK." Angel said.

"I know, baby girl, but I'm your Dad. It's my job to worry about you." Taker said.

"Are Papa and Uncle Liam mad at me?" Angel asked.

"No. Liam doesn't really understand how you feel. Dean feels bad for you." Taker said.

"I wonder about Mommy...but...when you and everyone tell me things about her, I realize that I don't really know her and I'll never get the chance to..." Angel whispered.

"And that breaks your heart." Taker said.

"Yeah..." Angel said.

"And Liam doesn't understand that because he knew Bethany very well. He had the chance. So did I. So did Dean." Taker said.

"And Papa feels bad because I'll never know her?" Angel asked.

"Yeah that's pretty much it. As for me, I understand. Because it breaks my heart to know that you had to grow up without your mother and I. It wasn't fair to you. But I also know your Mother tried to do the right thing for you..." Taker said.

"Even if it wasn't what she wanted." Angel whispered.

Taker nodded. The two of them just sat there. Taker let Angel cry as long as she needed to. It seemed to take a long time for her to relax, but eventually she did and she stood up and left. Taker followed her. When they got downstairs, Dean and Liam were there talking to Kristy and Lea was sitting at the table with crayons and paper. Angel came in and sat down.

"Angel, it's alright to want to know about your Mom. I know it hurts that you didn't get to know her in the first place..." Dean said.

"Yeah...it does..." Angel whispered.

"But it's alright to ask about her. Your Dad can tell you and Liam and I can too." Dean said.

"I know..." Angel said.

"Top! Andel set!" Lea said.

Everyone looked at Lea. She looked angry as she stared at Dean and Liam. They were a little bit shocked. Angel sighed and stood up. She headed up to her room to do some homework. Taker watched her walk away. He felt worried now. He just hoped that Angel would be alright and would talk to him if she needed help.


Well, that's it for now. I could use suggestions for things to do just to fill in the time between August 2010 (which is where the story is at now) and when Kristy has her baby. I'm planning for her baby to be a New Years baby, so I need things to fill in the time. Suggestions are welcome! For now, Read/Review! Bye!~Taker's Soul Girl