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"So, who are you?" Wesley asked
"Landokmar of the Deathwok Clan"
"And that would make you?"
"Kreslorneswath of the Deathwok Clan," Landok replied, "It was believed you took the plunge into the Pits of Urk. A coward's death. Your mother must know you're alive"
"And how is my dear mother?" the Host asked, "Does she miss me?"
"Misses you about as much as a Drokken attack"
"Sounds like Ma. Speaking of Drokkens, we've got one right here"
"Then you will lead me to it, for I shall slay it"
"You do that, champ"
"Kreslorneswath?" Cordelia asked
"I prefer Lorne, but that makes everyone tell Lorne Green jokes"
"Oh, I get it," Angel said with a small grin
"Come, let's slay the Drokken," Landok cried, grabbing his sword, "Show me where the beast first entered this world"
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Gunn arrived at the base of his old gang, all huddled around together in sadness. Confused as to what was going on, Gunn pushed his way through the crowd, reaching the couch where the body of his friend, George, laid. He saw Rondell nearby, before seeing the cause of death: twin puncture marks on his throat. Gunn fell to his knees, upset at the loss of his friend. Once the mourning was over and the funeral underwent planning, Gunn cornered Rondell
"Why didn't you call me earlier? I could have helped you"
"We can't rely on you, G. You've been running around with your new family. You don't have time for us no more"
"Then I'll make time. Come on, help me load up the truck"
Rondell followed Gunn outside, as they loaded up the truck with wooden objects
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"What is he doing?" Angel asked
Landok was standing on the street corner, waving his hand before his nose. After heading to Caritas, the group had followed Landok to the scene of a grisly murder. A human had been torn apart, the brutality indicating a Drokken. It had also eaten part of the body, before running off
"He's tracking the aura of the beast," Lorne replied, "It's what my people are skilled at. Hunting and tracking. Glorified champions. That's no life"
Angel didn't say anything as he followed after Landok, a broadsword in his hand
"The beast is this way," Landok called, "It has taken a captive"
"Let's go then," Angel said
He and Landok got back into the Plymouth with Lorne and Cordelia, as Wesley drove around the corner, following Landok's directions, coming to a building dock, where a maze had been built out of stacked pallets
"Okay, Wes, you're coming with me," Angel said, "We'll go with Landok and hunt this thing down. Cordy, you're staying with Lorne"
"Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean a thing"
"Cordy, please, just stay in the car"
Cordelia huffed and crossed her arms. Angel smiled and gave her a small kiss on the forehead, glad that she didn't try to brush him off. Grabbing his broadsword, he joined Wesley and Landok in the maze
"So, you're pregnant again," Lorne said, "That's, uh, impossible"
"Yeah, tell me about it," Cordelia said, "Now I'm out of action for months"
"At the same time, you get to put your feet up and relax"
"Visions don't make it easier"
"Yeah, you've got a point there"
Angel, Wesley and Landok travelled through the maze, until they came to a fork. Landok went right, while Angel and Wesley went left, trying to find the Drokken and the hostage, hopefully with the latter still alive, unaware that the Drokken was watching them from above, planning out its attack
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Gunn stood amongst his old gang, watching the fire twist and cackle, eating away at the wood, as well as George's body. As the flames burned brightly, Gunn said a silent prayer for his fallen friend, before heading back to his truck, falling into his thoughts. It was because of his time with Angel Investigations that George had died. Gunn didn't want any more of his friends dying because he wasn't there to help them and decided to leave Angel Investigations, knowing it was for the best. Starting up the truck, Gunn drove back to the hotel in order to tell them his decision
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Angel could hear the whimpers of the human and followed after them, while keeping his instincts open for the Drokken. Wesley had lit up a flare to help better guide their way, as they came to a large area where the woman was hiding in the corner
"Wesley, get her out of here," Angel said, "Beware the Drokken"
"I'll call you if I see it"
Wesley helped the woman to her feet and began leading her out of the maze, as Angel started to backtrack, searching for Landok and the Drokken. He heard Landok cry out and rushed towards the sound, coming into another large area where Landok was battling against the Drokken, sporting a bite wound to his shoulder. Blood was oozing down his arm, as he fought against the Drokken, only to be punched against the wall. Angel rushed in, delivering a leaping kick to the Drokken's back. The Drokken roared and swung around, backhanding Angel across the area. He rolled onto his feet and ran at the Drokken, swinging his sword
The Drokken batted the blade away and uppercutted Angel, before attempting to stomp on him. Angel growled, swinging his sword and hitting flesh, but it was only a minor wound, not damaging enough to bring the Drokken down. If only, it made the Drokken angrier, as it grabbed Angel and threw him against the wall. He lost hold of his sword and got to his feet, punching the Drokken twice in the face. It swung its large fist, but Angel ducked and punched it across the jaw. He then slammed against the wall again, before rolling past the Drokken and kicking it
The Drokken growled and spun around, slashing his stomach open with its claws. Angel gritted his teeth, grabbing the Drokken by the wrist and throat, before pushing it against the wall. The Drokken lifted Angel up and dropped him on the ground, before kicking him along the ground. Angel came to a stop and got up, just as the Drokken fell upon him. However, a bright red flare was shoved into its face, as Angel kicked the Drokken back and got to his feet
"Thanks, Wes," he said
The Drokken roared, as Wesley moved out of the way. Angel ran at the beast and leapt over it, before grabbing his sword and throwing it, impaling the Drokken through the throat. It keeled over, as Angel helped Landok to his feet
"Impressive. You defeated the Drokken in single combat," Landok said, "Angel, you have earned my respect"
He then groaned in pain, as Wesley removed the broadsword
"Alas, the Drokken's poison is sweeping through my body. It is fatal to my kind, but we have the antidote in my world"
"We'll send you back home then," Wesley said, "Let's go"
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The group arrived back at Caritas, as Landok stood on stage, holding the book
"Oh and Landok," Lorne said, "Tell my mother I went into the Pit"
"I feel we shall meet again," Landok said
"Oh god, I hope not"
Landok then opened the book and started reading, as a portal opened up behind him and he was sucked inside, the portal closing up again
"Well, that was exciting," Angel said, "Let's go home now, eh Cordy?"
"Cordelia?" Wesley asked
Angel, Wesley and Lorne looked around Caritas, but there was no sign of Cordelia
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Cordelia opened her eyes. She was lying in the middle of a forest and looked to the sky, seeing two suns in the air. She got to her feet and looked around
"Oh shit," she said
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