Title: Back to School
Author: Bamboxler
"So, Giles what did you learn?" Angel asked, moving closer to the old watcher.
"Well, the ring is called Temporis Annulus, meaning the ring of time. It sends the owner and company into a certain past event. I can only guess that since you were talking about this significant event you were sent here. Another possibility is that you were all sent here, because this is the first time you all were together, minus Connor. I don't know how the ring was activated; the text doesn't mention much about the ring, other than its origins. I assume maybe, that Connor wanted to be here, and poof, you were," Giles finished his lengthy explanation and adjusted his glasses.
"That's a boring explanation, why can't it ever be exciting? Like the ring was cursed by a god, who found out their spouse was cheating on them with two other humans. Or why can't it ever involve a leprechaun, those little dudes are awesome!" Spike asked, not happy with the explanation. Everyone stared at him blankly. "What?"
He asked, confused by the blank looks.
"Anyway," Cordelia started, choosing to ignore Spike, "so how do we get home? Not that I'm not enjoying this oh-so-fun trip down memory lane." She really did not want to be stuck in Sunnydale, especially with all the stuff that happens next. Like I want to relive Halloween and reptile frat boys. Not to mention the oh-so-pleasant Angelus.
Spike sat there listening to Giles guess, sorry educated guess, about how to get home, including why he thinks this. Gosh, this is bloody boring. Doesn't he ever just skip to the end? Just tell us the solution, and please tell me it has something to do with Leprechauns.
"Well, there is a potion. I have, um, some of the ingredients but I need to go get the rest," Giles explained.
Before anyone could reply, an army of vampires busted through the doors. "Spike!" they all growled.
"Hey boys, how's death treating ya?" Spike smiled smugly. He loved a good fight.
"What are you doing? Where the hell have you been?" The head vampire growled. He was a big fellow, most likely a football player. He had short brown hair, and a letterman jacket.
"Well, mom, I'm good now. You all should leave," Spike ordered, growling. He didn't want HIS family hurt. Especially Connor.
"Working for the slayer now," The lead vampire said, pulling a sword out. Spike stepped up as Angel grabbed Connor. Cordelia ran to get some weapons. There were nine vampires, and seven of them. Well, Willow, Xander and Giles could take one. She, Spike, Angel, and Buffy could each kill two. They are highly skilled vampires. Wait, Connor. Angel has him. I hope he's okay. Cordelia panicked, and looked to see Angel clutching their son to his body, protecting him. He wasn't fully healed from the last battle.
Spike laughed, and replied, "The slayer works for me!" Cordelia handed him a stake. Buffy, Xander, and Giles stepped up, ready to fight. Spike looked over at them. Ahh, they are trying to act brave. Ha!
"I like the child," the vampire to the left of the lead snarled. With that Cordelia charged forward and staked the bitch. Spike followed her lead and launched himself at the lead vampire. The vampire fell to the ground. Angel grabbed a weapon and ran back. He held Connor tightly. "Daddy!" Connor cried.
"Don't worry son, everyone will be fine. Well maybe not Xander," Angel joked, attempting to cheer his son up. Connor laughed, and Angel clutched his sword.
Buffy was battling a vampire, and looked over to see Cordelia stake her second vampire. Wow, must have been an easy vampire. Eeek! Buffy ducked a sword coming at her. She punched the vampire and staked him. She moved her lard ass to another vampire. Willow, Giles, and Xander were trying to fend off a vampire. They were having a difficult time, but were holding their own.
One vampire moved quickly past the rest and towards Angel and Connor. "Mmm, child," The vampire growled as he charged forward. Angel quickly got up and with one swing, decapitated the advancing vampire, turning him to dust. He then retreated backwards to protect his son.
Willow and Giles finally staked the vampire, while Xander was again, knocked to the ground. They moved to help Buffy. Spike was knocked to the ground. He looked up to see a blonde vampire advancing behind him. He quickly drove his stake backwards, into the heart. Spike looked around and saw Cordelia stake another vampire, Buffy finally staked her vampire. They all missed that the head vampire was approaching Angel. The vampire rushed toward Angel. Angel punched him, but the vampire countered, and cut Angel's face with his knife. Cordelia sensed trouble, and looked to see a vampire fighting the love of her life.
The vampire growled, and continued to fight. He looked over to Connor and sniffed. "What, it can't be. He has the blood of a vampire," the vampire said confused, right before Angel staked him.
"Don't fuck with a man's family," Angel growled.
Cordelia ran over and grabbed Connor, Spike following closely behind. Willow looked over at the family. They have to deal with this everyday. They protect each other. They really are a family, a dysfunctional one, but nevertheless a family.
Buffy walked over to the rejoicing family, confused. She had overheard what the vampire said. "What did he mean by Connor having vampire blood? Are you telling me, that you too?" Buffy asked, looking between Angel and Cordelia. No, no way. Angel and Cordelia. My Angel and Queen C.
"Buffy, me and Angel never dated, despite what you may here," Spike joked. He loved pushing her buttons. Yes the confrontation!
"Shut up Spike. It can't be. Angel," She hesitated, "are you Connor's father?"
"Yes," Angel replied as Giles, Buffy, Xander and Spike gasped.
"What! You never told me that. All those times Connor called you dad, and you and Cordy making out, everywhere. Wow, I would have never guessed!" Spike covered his face, making sobbing noises. He ran over to Connor. "Angel's your dad, why didn't you ever tell me?" Spike cried dramatically. Connor giggled as Spike cried. That's uncle Spike for ya. Sarcastic, dramatic and funny.
"Yes, Buffy. Me and Angel are a couple," Cordelia said in a serious tone.
"Oh, come on! She is a rich, spoiled brat!" Buffy screeched.
"At least she doesn't' sleep around, like you," Spike muttered. Buffy's head shot up to him.
"What!" Buffy yelled. Spike looked around.
"Yeah, what did you say Xander?" Spike asked looking at the scared boy.
"She isn't a spoiled brat. Things change, people change, and I changed. She helps me," Angel said.
"How?" Buffy asked, not accepting the facts. Spike rolled his eyes.
"Look, I don't have to explain myself to you. I grew up. I love Angel and Connor," Cordelia said. Spike coughed, "and Spike!"
"Buffy, I love her, and for the first time, I love life," Angel confessed.
"I don't believe you," Buffy denied.
"Oh come one luv! They are together, in love. Connor is their son. If you don't believe it, then I'm sure they wouldn't mind making out. Look, you move on in the future and except things," Spike said, and then muttered, "and sleep with the first guy you see." Luckily Buffy didn't here that.
"How does she…help you?" Buffy spat.
"Cordelia is my reason to live. She takes care of Connor. Connor and Her…" Angel was interrupted by Spike.
"And me!" Spike coughed.
"…are the most important things in my life. She showed me the light. She gave me life. I love her," Angel said. Spike stood up on a chair and began to applaud and whistle. Everyone else just stared at him.
"So, how did Queen C change?" Xander questioned, after allowing the info to sink in, even though he still didn't believe it. I still think they are robot clones. Cordelia looked at Angel, and shrugged.
"In the future, Cordelia is my seer," Angel finally answered.
"Seer?" Willow asked.
"Yeah, she gets visions from this thing called the Power that be. They send her images of people in trouble. She helps me on my path to redemption, where one day I will shanshu," Angel explained.
"Shanshu?" this time Giles asked, obviously intrigued.
"Yes, when he becomes sushi," Spike explained. Cordy hit him.
"When he becomes human," Cordelia clarified.
"So, getting visions. That doesn't seem too hard," Buffy said snidely.
"No, actually it's the opposite. For three years the visions were extremely painful. It looked like a seizure every time, she not only saw the pain, but felt it too. She was dying, until she fixed it," Angel defended, gently squeezing Cordelia's hand.
"How did you fix it?" Willow asked. They've been through so much.
"Well…um, that isn't important," Cordelia stammered.
"What happened, did you discover Motrin," Buffy joked, laughing along with Xander.
"Man, Slayer. You move on too. You're dating this stupid guy name Riley. He's a military dude. He's always like 'I'll call for back up.'" Spike mimicked saluting. "Man, can you say annoying."
"I have a boyfriend?" Buffy said in wonder. Cordelia smiled at the fact that Buffy was really surprised. (A/N I am surprised)
"Yeah, the future is great. Everyone's happy!" Cordelia assured.
"Daddy, I'm tired," Connor yawned and pulled on his dad's duster. Angel picked him up.
"What about me?" Xander asked. Maybe the future won't be too bad.
"Oh, you have a boyfriend too. He's cute, perfect for you. He has sandy brown hair. He of course is your age, and man oh man do you love and adore him," Spike gushed. How did he manage to say that with a straight face? Angel and Cordelia both thought, Connor thought Spike was telling the truth.
"What!?" Xander yelled.
"Yep, well I'm tired. We should be getting home. We'll see ya'll tomorrow," Spike said.
"What!" Xander repeated. A bright red light flashed, momentarily blinding them all. Everyone covered their eyes, while Angel put a protective arm in front of his family. Buffy grabbed a stake. After the light disappeared, a human figure stood on the chair looking around.
"Bloody hell!" Spike shouted.
A/N sorry as a reader I hate cliffhangers, but as a writer I couldn't resist. Continue to read and review, the more reviews the faster the next chapter will come up.
