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CHAPTER 20/?
Liena is awakened by the phone ringing. "What?" she demands sleepily
"You should get up." Angel says with a laugh
"Bite me" she growls
"Don't you have class?" Angel asks
Liena looks at the clock "In two hours" she groans
"How did things go last night?" Angel asks
"I met Finn"
Angel is silent. "What's he like?"
"Seems nice. Spike thinks he's more serious about the relationship than Buffy is."
"How did she look?"
"Like always. She wasn't too happy to see me and Pike. She thinks you sent me to spy on her and stalk Finn" Liena says getting out of bed
"So whats the plan now?"
"I called in a favor to get access to the Intiative. Finn said that if I got in he'd help me out. I get the papers this afternoon"
"How did things go with Spike?" Angel asks
"If your asking if I slept with him...I didn't. We talked"
"Did you tell him about Liam?"
"No. I'm hoping I won't have to"
"Are you prepared to?"
"If I have to I will" Liena says opening her closet she pulls out some clothes. "So how are things there?"
"Doyle and Cordelia are arguing constantly"
"Those two should just get it over with and screw each others brains out" Liena grumbles. "If they did I'm betting you'd never hear them arguing again"
"I'd never see either of them." Angel says with a laugh
"And you have a problem that because?" Liena asks
"How are Liam and Jessa?" he questions
"I'm going to go see them before class. I moved them to a house across town"
"Give them hugs for me" Angel requests
"Sure. I better get ready. I'll call you later"
"OK have a good day."
"You too." the two hang up. Liena showers and pulls on her leather pants, dark blue crop tank top, her black Dr. Martens and her her black mid length leather jacket. She runs out to the garage and peels out of the garage in her black Corvette. Driving across town she reaches the town house. Pulling to a stop she rushes inside.
"Mama" Jessa calls rushing to her.
Picking up the 3 year old Liena gives her a hug and kiss. "Angel sends you a hug" she says hugging the toddler again. She puts the toddler down. "Now where is that brother of yours?" Liena asks
Jessa takes her hand and pulls her into the kitchen. "Liam Mama here" she calls
The six month olds eyes brighten at the sight of his mother. Holding his arms up he chatters excitedly. Liena goes over and picks him up. "Hello little man" she greets kissing him
"Hi Liena" Andrea greets "Its time for Liam's breakfast" she hands Liena the bowl of cereal
"Thanks" Liena says. "Ha Liam look breakfast" she says spooning up some cereal. The baby opens his mouth and takes the cereal. His face scrunches up. "Mmm good isn't it?" Liena asks with a grin. After about ten minutes Liena glances at the clock. "Shit. I've got to get going" she hands the bowl to Andrea. Liena kisses the baby's head "Bye little man." She kisses Jessa "See you later Jess"
"Bye Mama" Jessa says waving as Liena races out the door. Getting in the car she pulls out of the driveway and heads towards the college.
Pulling into the student parking lot she pulls into a parking spot and then hops out. She notices the others are staring at her as she gets out of the car. She grabs her sun glasses out of her jacket pocket and puts them on to block the bright sunlight. As she walks up to the building where her first class psychology is being held she notices the guys appreciative looks and ignores them. Walking into class late she senses the Slayer's presence. Buffy looks at her wide eyed as does Willow and Riley. Liena takes a seat. As she does the door opens and to her surprise someone she recognizes from her past enters.
"Good morning students. Today we are going to finish yesterdays discussion on the minds perception of pain and pleasure"
Buffy raises her hand
"Yes Buffy?" acknowledges the professor
"Professor Walsh why is that to some people pain can be over ruled?"
"Buffy its a matter of perception. About 20 years ago I studied the human reaction to pain. I wrote a paper on one of my subjects. The subject had the ability to separate itself from pain."
Liena raises her hand. Barely able to contain her rage she asks "What happened to the subject?"
"I'm not really sure" Walsh replies "I left before the project ended"
Liena sits silent as she controls her anger. Finally class ends. Once out the door Buffy grabs her arm "What the HELL are you doing here? Did he send you to spy on me during school too?"
"Summers I'm here to help you. For your information ANGEL did not want me to come here. In case you forgot his name and the fact he exists." She pulls her arm out of Buffy's grasp
"Don't go somewhere you don't understand" Buffy warns
Liena shakes her head in amusement "I understand. After all he is my family." she pauses looking over she sees Willow talking with Riley to give Liena and Buffy a chance to talk. "And he still loves you."
"He left me" Buffy reminds
"Even so he still loves you" she stops talking as Willow and Riley join them. "Hello Willow. Riley" Liena greets
"Liena I can't believe your here in college. Last time" Willow stops "I'm sorry" she apologizes
"Its OK. The only reason I'm here is to establish a day identity. After all I'll be less suspicious if you see me during the day"
"Why?" asks Riley confused
"I'm not too fond of day time."
"Why not?" Riley questions
Liena glances at Buffy who shifts nervously "Lets just say I take after my father" Liena glances at Buffy and Willow. "Look I'm not here to spy. If I had my way you'd never see me during the daytime. But since I am I think we can deal"
Buffy nods. "I need to get to my next class. Can we talk later?" she asks
Liena nods "I'm staying at the house" Buffy nods and she and Riley leave Willow and Liena alone. "So how's it going Willow?"
"School's going good. Liena how is Angel really?" she questions
"Besides missing Buffy every day? He's fine"
"She misses him too. They were more than just in love but best friends. Its been hard on her. She's cheered up since meeting Riley. But still"
"She seems to be different?"
"Yes"
"Angel does too."
"Riley is good for her but I get the feeling that she doesn't want to trust him too much."
"Willow... Spike told me about Parker."
"Parker hurt her more than Angel ever did." Liena nods and they split up heading to their classes
Chapter 22/?
That afternoon Liena heads to Professor Walsh's office. Knocking she enters. "Professor Walsh?" she asks
"Hello. You were in my class this morning" she says
Liena nods. "My name is Katherine Pierson. I was told you were expecting me"
"Oh yes Agent Pierson.' she replies shaking Liena's hand. 'I have been. They told me you're here as the new head of field ops"
"Yes I am." Liena lies
"You have a great record for one so young."
"Thank you Ma'am. I started training as a child. When I finished high school I joined the army."
"Your records say that your first hostile kill was when you were a teenager."
"Yes Ma'am."
Professor Walsh looks her over and then stands. "Follow me" she says. Walsh leads Liena to the sub basement headquarters. "These are our headquarters. Over there is where we hold the hostiles." Liena winces slightly as she feels the presence of the demons. After a few seconds she blocks them out. "Here is where we study them." she gestures to a football field sized pool.
Liena is sickened by the sight of the demons being experimented on. She feels their pain and fear for a moment before she shuts her mind off again. "And what about the teams?"
"Well they are meeting right now. I'll introduce you to them" Walsh leads Liena to the conference area where all the teams are assembled. "Gentlemen we have a new member of our team. Agent Pierson is the new head of field ops." Liena sees Riley inhale sharply at the sight of Liena. He for a different reason than the others.
"Professor Walsh why do we have a new head of field ops? I thought team leaders where in charge" a tall black man asks
"Forest it has changed. It was decided that Agent Pierson take this position to ensure that all groups are able to keep in the loop." Walsh turns to Liena "Do you have anything to say?"
"Yes Ma'am. I would like you to know that the team leaders will still be planning the missions the only difference is that you will be telling me what your plan is. And given the amount of time we have between a mission and its planning the team leaders will be meet to discuss any possible changes or flaws that I can find."Looking briefly at Riley she continues "The only reason I am here is to not just ensure your safety and the safety of the civilians but also the hostiles. I have been given orders that in the field no hostile shall be killed unless they are a threat. And I don't mean a threat by walking around but as in chasing or threatening a mortal."
Forest interrupts "Why? All hostiles kill sooner or later. Why should we care if they are killed."
A few of the men murmur in agreement. Liena glares at him "Also as of now all of you are going to learn about the different types of demons."
"Why?" demands an agent "Like Forest said they all kill"
"My bosses have been receiving intel that some of the hostiles you are killing are no threat to humans." Liena directs her senses to find a non threatening demon. "I'll show you what I mean" she heads towards one of the cages to find a Hiblot cowering in the corner. She holds out her hand and a few seconds later the Hiblot walks over to her. Liena carefully picks it up. Turning around she continues her talk. "This gentlemen is a Hiblot. From my estimate this is still a baby. Hiblots are not killers by nature. The only time they fight is when they are being threatened. This one does not know how to control itself. Normally Hiblots remain with their mothers for ten years. My guess is that this one is not even 2 years old." Carefully she strokes the sad Hiblot. "Hiblot infants are trained to control itself by watching its mother. I am taking it that you killed the mother?" she demands
Riley looks at Forest then answers "Yes."
"It attacked us" Forest protests
"It attacked you because you were a threat to its child. Like human mothers Hiblots will protect its young" As the Hiblot whimpers at the sound of Forest's voice Liena soothes it "Shh its ok." She puts the Hiblot down in the cage. "As of now you will be more careful." seeing Forest is about to protest she glares icily at them "And if any of you disobey my orders then you will be restricted to headquarters and all weapons privileges will be revoked."
"How do you know this stuff?" asks Professor Walsh suspiciously "The only other person who knew about demons was the Slayer."
"So you've met the Slayer. Good ally to have. And a bad enemy. I know this because like the Slayer I was trained in demon history. I am not here as anyones enemy. I am here to keep the peace between us and them." she stops talking and turns her attention to the Hiblot. "I want to meet with all team leaders in 20 minutes" she orders
"Dismissed" Professor Walsh says all but Riley leave
"How the hell did you do this?" he demands
"Later all right" she stands "I'll explain tonight" she walks away. Heading above ground she calls Angel.
"What?" Angel growls sleepily
"Your cheerful" Liena says with a smile
"Hey. What's going on?"
"Papa they have a Hiblot" she tells him sadly
"A hiblot isn't dangerous."
"I know! It won't survive much longer. They killed its mother."
"Its an infant?"
"Not even 2 years old." Liena sighs. "These demon hunters don't even know what species each demon is" she swears in every language she knows "They are complete morons Papa. Who knows what other non lethal species they have. And there is nothing I can do about it."
"Not without blowing your cover" Angel adds
"I've got to go. Time for me to play boss on these idiots" she growls
"Little one temper" Angel reminds
"I know. I'll talk to you later" they hang up. Liena returns to the HQ. She passes the training area and finds Riley and a few others working out. She studies their fighting techniques and realizes that they are fighting with little or no emotion. Noting that Liena heads to the conference area where she goes over the team files. Without looking up Liena says. "Sit down" she looks up as they sit. "Gentlemen from now on you the team leaders are in charge of keeping me and each other up to date. I want each team leader to weekly write up a report on their agents. Not personal life stuff because I could give a rats ass about who's screwing who. I want to know about any event that can impede your mens work. Dismissed" She returns to the files in front of her. The men leave the table. After she finishes her work she goes to the pit to watch the doctors work. Wincing internally at the sight of the mangled demons she hears Professor Walsh behind her.
"Amazing sight isn't it?" Walsh asks
Liena nods. "That it is." she lies
"Tomorrow you have to meet with our med team." Walsh orders
"Yes Ma'am" Liena agrees sharply. Liena watches Walsh walk away. Growling low Liena quickly leaves the compound. Heading out to the car she peels out of the parking lot. A few moments later she pulls into the driveway to find Buffy waiting for her.
"Why are you here?" Buffy demands
Liena unlocks the door and ushers the Slayer in. "I'm not spying on you. I don't give a damn who you screw. I am here to make sure we are all protected."
Buffy looks at her unsure. "How is Angel?"
"He's doing OK. He misses you."
"I miss him too." Buffy admits
"Riley doesn't know about Angel does he?"
Buffy shakes her head. "He's a great semi normal boyfriend but he wouldn't understand. He can't see demons or vampires as anything but evil."
"I know" Liena states. She proceeds to tell Buffy about the Hiblot incident. "Buffy you are going to have to tell him about Angel sooner or later. What's going to happen if he finds out about Angel from someone else?"
"He'd never forgive me" Buffy admits sadly
Chapter 21/?
For the next few weeks Liena works her way into the confidence of a number of people who work for the Initiative. Everyday she goes and visits Liam and Jessa and every other day she talks with Angel. One afternoon after her classes and her meeting with the team leaders Liena decides to go visit with Spike. She walks to the cemetary and goes to the crypt where Spike is living. Carefully she opens the door to find Spike asleep. Feeling tired suddenly Liena curls up next to Spike. Her head on his chest she drifts off to sleep.
Spike senses her entrance and feels the warm body curl up next to him. Soon both are out. A few hours later Liena awakens to find Spike watching her, his blue eyes laughing in amusement.
"What?" Liena demands sleepily
"Hello Kat." he says with a grin
"Spike" she replies grinning back.
"So why are you here?" he asks
"I don't know. Visiting"
"Maybe you should visit more often" remarks Spike as he kisses her
Liena smiles then replies breathlessly "Maybe I will" They kiss again. Liena reluctantly pulls away "I've got to go" she sighs sitting up. She avoids the blue eyes that are so much like her son's.
"Talk later?" asks Spike
Liena closes her eyes as she says "We definately need to talk." she sighs "Come by the house tonight." She leaves quickly before she changes her mind. Liena returns to the house. Sitting on the couch she picks up the picture that had been taken at Christmas. In the picture are Liam and Jessa opening presents. Putting down the picture Liena picks up a picture of Liam. Liena sighs "should I tell him?" she murmurs. Touching the picture Liena closes her eyes and falls asleep.
//Liena is with Toby and Luca. Like always they are watching the clouds float by. "Guys I'm thinking of telling Spike about Liam."Toby and Luca look at her concerned "Are you sure?" asks Toby
Liena shrugs "I think so"
"It is time" Luca agrees
"What do you mean?" Liena asks
"You'll see" Luca says//
Liena awakens to the doorbell ringing insistantly. "Coming" she calls getting up she opens the door to find Spike lounging against the pillar.
"Hello pet" Spike says with a smirk
"Spike" she says moving out of the way she invites him in. "I need something to eat" Liena says walking into the kitchen. "Want anything?" she calls
"No thanks luv" Spike calls back. Spike peruses the room. Some pictures catch his eye similiar to ones he had seen at his sires place. As when he first saw the picture he feels a familiar tug. "Hey Kat who are these kids?" he calls. He hears a knife fall. "Pet you OK?" he calls looking in the direction of the kitchen he sees Liena standing there nervous. "Who are these midgets?" He asks again holding up the picture. "I saw one at Peaches."
Liena takes a deep breath and walks closer. "They are my kids." Spike looks shocked
"They are?"
Liena nods "The girl is Jenessa Nicole. She just turned three. The boy is Liam Tobias he's six months old." she smiles slightly
"Six months?" Spike inquires "So you and Luca have a kid. Congrats" Spike says
Liena closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. "Luca isn't Liam's father" she notices Spike's face is impassive at the news. She then drops the bombshell "You are his father" she tells him softly
"You are his father" Spike hears it over again. He shakes his head in disbelief. "That's not possible" he argues
"Spike he's your's" Liena insists
"Vampires can't have kids" he growls. He looks at the picture and then puts it down. Staring at Liena he demands "How is this kid possibly mine?"
"Its a mystery."
"How do I know this kid is mine?" Spike growls
Liena smiles slightly and reaches out she takes the picture and says "He has your eyes Spike" she hands him the picture
"I'd forgotten I have blue eyes" he mutters touching the picture. He looks at Liena "Where is he?" Spike demands
"He and Jessa live across town with a couple friends. I thought it best that while I was here I keep my distance from them" she says sadly "I see them everyday."
"I want to see him" Spike growls
Liena glances at the clock "We can't. The kids are both sleeping. If we go out the commandos will see us and my bet is they'll follow us." Liena stares at the floor "I'm sorry for not telling you about him" she says softly
Spike lifts her chin "Why didn't you?" he questions softly
"I thought it would be for the best." she answers "Angel wanted me to tell you."
"Peaches wanted you to tell me?" Spike asks with disbelief
Liena nods "He did." Liena closes her eyes "One of the reasons I didn't is Dru."
"What about her?" Spike demands releasing her chin
"She needed you and you needed her." Liena tells him looking directly in the eyes, "I didn't think that it would be a good idea to put Liam in the way"
"Tell me about him" Spike requests. The two sit on the couch and Liena proceeds to tell Spike about his son.
"Come on lady" the nasty looking Ok 'ahti demon says. "I have information you might find useful"
"You have nothing of interest to me" Walsh says coldly as she starts to walk away
The demon calls "I know where you can find the soulled vampire."
Professor Walsh stops in her tracks "Soulled vampire?" she asks
"Angelus. Or Angel as most call him"
"Who is this Angelus?" Walsh demands
"One of the deadliest vampires in history."
"How is it he is soulled?" Walsh asks
"Hundred years ago he killed a gypsy. The clan cursed him."
"Where can I find him?" Walsh demands
"If I tell you what do I get?" the demon asks
"I will let you go" Walsh answers
The demon thinks it over. Then answers "He's in LA. He's a detective"
"Thank you" Walsh says walking away
"Hey what about letting me go?" the demon demands
"I lied" replies Walsh. She goes in search of Forest. She finds him working out. "Forest I need to talk to you" she requests
Forest nods and joins Professor Walsh. "Yes Professor Walsh?"
"I have a job for you and your men" Walsh says. She proceeds to tell him about Angel. "Find him and bring him here" she requests
"I'll alert Riley" Forest says
"No. Riley isn't to be involved. He is still friends with Summers. If Summers finds out then we will have trouble."
"What about Pierson?"
"I will handle her" Walsh remarks. "Get your team ready. I want him here by tomorrow night" Graham nods and goes to gather his team minus Riley. Walsh begins to plan.
Liena and Spike are still talking. Finally Liena realizes how late it is. "Man we have been talking for over three hours."
"I better get going then. You have class tomorrow" Spike stands and starts to put his duster on
"Spike?" Liena asks softly
Spike turns around "Yes?"
Liena walks closer to the vampire "stay" she requests quietly
Spike lifts his eyebrow questioningly "stay as in I need the company? or stay as in I want you?"
"Both" Liena answers with a smile "Besides if you stay then I can bring Jess and Liam over here tomorrow."
Spike smiles back and removes his duster. Leaning down he kisses her urgently. Liena pulls away from him. Taking his hand she leads Spike upstairs to her bedroom. Slowly they remove each others clothing. "Will" Liena whimpers at the touch of Spike's cool hands. He begins to make love to her. Liena digs her nails into Spike's arms. Liena looks into Spike's golden gaze she slowly pulls his head down to hers and kisses him. "Please Will" she whispers against his lips. Spike nuzzles her neck and then carefully slides his fangs into her neck. They growl each others name passionately. Spike lays on top of Liena and tenderly licks the wound on her neck as he purrs. Liena strokes his head and neck. Knowing neither of them wants to part Spike rolls onto his back. Liena tucks her head between Spike's neck and shoulder. "Thank you Spike" she whispers sleepily
"Get some sleep luv" Spike orders stroking her back
She kisses his neck lightly and closes her eyes. She falls asleep listening to Spike's undead heart beat.
"Doyle, Cordelia I'm going out." Angel calls putting on his jacket "If Liena calls tell her I'll call in the morning." Angel searches for his car keys. "Damn it where are they" he growls
"Looking for these?" Cordelia asks holding out his keys
"Thanks" Angel says grabbing them
"So Angel my man what's the hurry?" asks the Irish half demon Doyle
"Yeah Angel. This is totally unlike you" comments Cordelia
Angel shrugs. "I don't know." he walks out the door
Doyle and Cordelia look at each other "OK that was weird even for him" Cordelia remarks
"Delia I'm sure he's fine."
Angel is walking to his car when he senses someone behind him. Turning he finds some men in cammos. He watches them warily then asks "What do you want?"
"You Angelus" Forest says as he uses a tranqualizer gun
Angel growls as the dart hits him in the neck. Suddenly everything goes black and the vampire is out. "Put him in the van. Professor Walsh wants him safe." Angel hears Forest say. 'Walsh?' he questions as his mind blanks out