Title: Angel's Chance
Author: Inquisitive1
Email: inquisitive1@angelfire.com
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Rating: Overall PG13
Note: I'm taking creative license with this story like all my others. There might be spoilers to earlier seasons. Its kind of an AU fic.
Summary: The year is 2020. Angel is still a vampire... the whole becoming human thing never happened. Angel and Angelus merged after Buffy died in college. Angel has no contact with Sunnydale. He reunited with Drusilla and Spike- who are semigood. Angel meets someone new... yet old.
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Chapter 7 (PG13)
A week later Chance is at Angel's doing her homework as she waits for him to return from patrolling. 'Come on baby I got to get home tonight.' she sighs putting down the pen she stares at the piece of paper before her. As she hears the door open she looks up to see Angel enter. "Ugh I hate homework" she grumbles sitting back in the chair her arms crossed over her chest. "How'd it go?" she asks
Angel tosses his duster over the couch "Fine" he replies going to the refrigerator he opens it grabbing the container of blood. "How's the homework coming?" he asks as he pours some blood into a glass
Chance sighs "Not good"
"Why?" he asks
"I'm a little off balance lately. I just can't concentrate long enough to study." she says frustrated
"Take a break." he suggests kissing her head he takes her hand pulling her towards the couch. "Come on" he pulls her onto his lap. "Why are you off balance?" he asks
Chance shakes her head "I'm not sure. I guess I'm having the new school year mind melt down. Too much is going on my mind is on overload."
"Why?"
Chance sighs "I don't really know"
"Something wrong at home?" he asks concerned
She shrugs "Same as always. Betty's rarely around. So that means brainless isn't either."
"How's school?"
"Same as always" she shrugs "boring." she glances at the clock "I gotta go" she says kissing him she stands
"I thought you were staying tonight" Angel says standing also
"I can't. Betty's home tonight. She's starting to ask questions"
Angel pulls on his duster "Why don't we just tell her" he says
Chance shoves her books into her backpack "Yes and if it gets back to my social worker they could move me." she looks at him touching his face gently "I'd never see you again. I don't want that to happen"
"Me either. I love you" he says kissing her forehead
"I love you" she smiles hugging his neck "so much" she slips her hand into his "Come on" she pulls on his hand.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel stops a block away from the house. He grabs her he kisses her fiercely he smiles at her "I love you."
"I love you too" she smiles. The two pull apart trying to make it look like they are nothing more than friends. As they stop before the house "I'll see you tomorrow" she says softly staring at him wanting to hug him
Angel nods "Be good" he smiles
"You too" she pulls away walking up to the house
Angel watches as his lover enters the house. He stands there watching wanting to be sure she's inside. When he sees her bedroom light turn on he waits until he sees her at the window. He smiles as she waves to him assured she's OK he walks away.
Chance watches as Angel disappears. "Bye my love" she says softly.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Two weeks pass and Chance burrows closer to Angel. "Ugh" she groans
"What's wrong?" he asks concerned
"I don't want to get up" she grumbles.
"You never do." he laughs
Chance sits up groaning as she feels the world spin around her. "Oh boy" she groans running her fingers through her hair
"Chance?" Angel asks sitting up he rests his hand on her shoulder "What's wrong?"
Chance shakes her head "Nothing. The world's spinning."
"Are you sick?"
"No." she assures "I haven't eaten anything since lunch yesterday. My blood sugar must be low." she states kissing him
"Chance you need to eat" Angel says
"I know. I just didn't feel like eating. I couldn't find anything that looked good." she says standing "I'll get something to eat" she promises heading into the bathroom
"Want me to make you some breakfast?" he calls
Hearing the mention of food her stomach rolls. "Uh just some toast and juice" she calls turning on the shower.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Half an hour later Chance walks into the kitchen finding toast and juice on the counter. "Thanks" she kisses his cheek.
"You sure that's enough?" he asks concerned
Chance nods "You should know by now that I'm not a breakfast person." she rolls her eyes. "Besides I don't have time" she says popping the last bit of the toast in her mouth she downs the glass of juice. "I'll see you later" she kisses him briefly
"Sure" he smiles watching as she heads towards the door
Chance pauses dropping her backpack "Ahh hell" she turns back going to the kitchen she jumps into Angel's waiting arms. Their mouths meet kissing passionately, clinging to each other. Chance pulls back resting her head on his shoulder she sighs "I better go"
Angel sets her down "You better. If you don't leave now I won't be able to stop myself."
"I like that idea." she smirks
"Go" he laughs pointing to the door "I'll see you after school"
"Bye" she says grabbing her backpack she walks out of the apartment.
~ * ~ * ~ *
That afternoon Chance sighs entering the house she goes to her room picking up the phone. She dials Angel's number. "Hey" she greets
"Hey thought you were coming over"
Chance curls up on the bed "I wanted to get some sleep. You know I can't/won't get any sleep at your place."
"What's wrong? Your rarely tired" he says concerned
"I don't know" she yawns "all I know is that I am."
"Alright go get some sleep and call me later"
"I will" she promises "Love you" she yawns
"Love you too" he smiles "Get some rest baby"
"You too" she replies hanging up the phone. She suddenly bolts up her stomach rolling "Oh god" she groans racing out of the bedroom to the bathroom. Kneeling before the toilet she empties her stomach of all contents. After a few moments of throwing up she leans against the toilet gasping for breath. Finally she stands going to the sink she rinses out her mouth and returns to the bedroom where she collapses on the bed exhausted. 'What was that?' she wonders before drifting off to sleep.
~ * ~ * ~ *
That night Angel frowns concerned when his lover doesn't appear. 'Its ten where is she?' he wonders picking up the phone he dials her number "Chance its me give me a call when you get this message." he hangs up the phone. After a few moments of staring at the phone he stands grabbing his jacket heading down to the floor he goes over to the bar. "Frank I'm going out. Keep an eye on everything."
"Sure boss" Frank nods watching his boss walk out of the building.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance groans at the sound knocking at her window. Opening her eyes she looks at the clock "Slept all afternoon" she mutters rolling over she finds Angel at her window. She smiles sitting up she throws off the covers going to the window she opens it. "Hey what are you doing here?" she asks moving aside so he can enter
"You OK?" he asks concerned
"I just slept through the afternoon" she shrugs wrapping her arms around his waist her head resting against his shoulder
"What's wrong?"
"I'm fine" she assures "just tired."
Angel kisses her hair "Lets get you changed into your pajamas and in bed. Want something to eat?" he asks moving her over to the bed.
"I am kinda hungry" she admits
Angel nods going over to the dresser he opens a drawer taking out a pair of cotton pajamas. Returning to the bed he helps her undress and change into the pajamas. "Where's Betty?" he asks
"Working late" she yawns "won't be back until 5."
He nods "Come on get under the covers." he orders
" 'kay" she nods crawling under the covers
"What do you want to eat?" he asks sitting beside her
"Tomato soup" she answers
"Anything else?"
"Uh crackers and some juice." she adds
Angel smiles kissing her forehead "I'll be right back" he heads out of the bedroom down the stairs.
Chance grabs the remote control for the TV off the nightstand. Fifteen minutes Angel returns with a tray "Oohh food" she sighs happily.
Angel smiles setting the tray on her lap. "How do you feel now?" he asks sitting beside her
Chance shrugs taking a sip of juice "Now that you're here yes" she smiles kissing his cheek "Thanks"
"Your welcome"
~ * ~ * ~ *
Glancing at the clock he realizes its 4 AM. Carefully he gets out of bed trying to move without waking Chance.
"Angel?" she questions sleepily
"I need to get going. Betty will be back in an hour."
Chance grumbles "I don't want you to go" she tugs on his hand
"I don't want to go but I don't want to risk getting caught in the sun." he pulls on his clothes. He sits on the edge of the bed slipping on his shoes. He looks downs at Chance "I'll see you later" he smiles kissing her cheek
"Yep" she nods sleepily
"I love you"
"Love you" she echoes
Angel goes to the window climbing out he closes the window. He looks at his lover and smiles
Chance waves watching as he disappears from sight. She rolls over pulling the covers up she inhales his scent. Sighing happily she drifts off to sleep.
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Chapter 8
"Angel?" Chance says
"What's wrong baby?" he asks sleepily
"Is my planner there?" she asks
"Chance I'm in bed." he reminds
"I know. This is important."
Hearing that he sighs "Alright what is it?"
"I think my planner is there. I need you to check something for me"
"Just a sec" he throws off the covers going to the livingroom "Where is it?" he asks
"I think its on the kitchen counter" she replies
Angel notices it sitting on the counter "Its there." he heads to the kitchen "What do you need?"
"I need to know if I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon."
"Just a minute" he turns to October "what's today?"
"Thursday the 20th." she tells him
Scanning through he finds the date "Yes you have a doctors appointment this afternoon at 3."
"That's all I need to know. You can go back to bed now."
"Why are you going to the doctor?" he asks worried
"Oh it was scheduled a long time ago. Its too late to cancel"
"Will I see you today?"
"I'll call you." she promises
"Alright. I love you"
"Love you too" she smiles "I better go."
"Bye"
"Bye" she says softly hanging up the phone.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance enters the doctor's office "Hi Chance Greyson to see Doctor Sandersman."
"Have a seat Ms Greyson" the receptionist says
Chance nods sitting down she waits anxiously for the nurse to call her name. She picks up a magazine rifling through it her mind on her lover.
"Chance Greyson?" a nurse calls
Chance sets aside the magazine "That's me" she says standing. She walks over to the nurse.
"Lets go get your weight and height and blood pressure."
Fifteen minutes later the doctor enters the exam room "How are you feeling Chance?" she asks
"Not too good" Chance admits reluctantly
"Oh?" asks Dr Sandersman "What's wrong?"
Chance shrugs "I think I've got some sort of bug or something"
"Why?"
"I haven't been feeling too well"
"What are your symptoms?"
"I'm tired most of the time. Not really hungry."
"Have you been having any nausea?" asks the doctor
"Yes" Chance nods
The doctor writes a note "Chance when was your last period?" she inquires looking at the teen concerned
Chance frowns thoughtfully "More than a month ago. But I'm not always regular. When I'm stressed I don't have my period."
"Are you stressed?" asks the doctor
"Somewhat not as bad as usual." she admits
"Are you having sexual relations with anyone?" the doctor questions
"Yes"
"I would like you to take a pregnancy test" seeing the startled look "just to be on the safe side" she assures.
Chance nods "Alright."
"Are you and your boyfriend practicing safe sex?"
'He can't have kids' Chance thinks sadly not wanting to explain why Angel can't father any children she lies "Yes"
The doctor nods standing she goes over to the cupboard opening it she searches for a pregnancy test. "Here you go" she turns around handing it to Chance. "I'll show you where the bathroom is. Just read the directions. It'll take a few minutes"
Chance takes the package following the doctor towards the bathrooms. She sighs entering the bathroom.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel sighs shifting in bed his mind and heart being drawn to his mate. 'Somethings bothering her.' he sits up running his hands over his face
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance sits in the exam room sitting on the exam table waiting for the doctor to return. 'Angel' she thinks
The door opens and the doctor enters silently she sits down
Concerned with her silence "Yes?"
"Chance" Dr Sandersman pauses trying to find a way to tell the 17 year old the news.
When the feeling of dread and happiness hits her Chance blinks back tears "It was positive wasn't it?"
The doctor nods "Yes."
Chance's hand moves unconciously to her belly 'A baby?! Angel's baby'
"You OK?" asks the doctor
"Uh yeah" Chance manages to get out
"I see your in shock. How about you go home and think about this and come back in a few days."
Chance barely nods getting off the table "Thanks" she mutters absently as she walks out of the room.
'Poor girl' Dr Sandersman shakes her head
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance walks home her mind stuck on the news. 'We're having a baby' she thinks happily. 'What's Angel going to think?' she wonders concerned 'Will he believe the baby's his?' she worries. After a while she finds herself entering the house moments before the sun begins to go down. As she does she sees Roger pull up in the driveway. She groans hurrying up to her room. She sits on the bed staring at the phone.
The short disheveled man enters the house seconds after his girlfriend's foster daughter. 'Wonder what's with her?' he looks towards the stairs then notices the blinking light on the answering machine.
Chance picks up the phone dialing Angel's number. "Hi" she greets
"You OK?" Angel asks concerned "you were bothered by something"
Chance sighs rubbing her belly unconciously "Can you come over? I need to talk to you" she jumps as she hears feet pounding on the stairs and her door slamming open. "What the hell do you want?" she demands glaring at Roger
"Get off the phone" he orders
"Don't tell me what to do" she snaps. Suddenly the phone is ripped out of the wall. "What the hell?" she demands glaring at him
* ~ * ~ * ~
Angel becomes worried as he hears Roger's voice over the phone. He frowns feeling his mate's intense fear and anger. Standing he grabs his jacket heading out to his car.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance stares at him her body tensed with anger "Get out of my room"
"You bitch." he hisses "you slut"
Chance starts "Get out" she yells
"Who's the father?" he demands
"What are you talking about?"
Roger slaps her hard watching as she falls on the bed. "You slut" advancing towards her "I'll show you who's a real man" he smirks pining her on the bed his hands holding her wrists over her head
Chance glares at him fear blooming as she sees the look in his eyes 'He's going to kill me... and my baby' she struggles "Get off me" she yells
Roger smiles "No ones here." he tugs at her shirt
"Don't" she continues struggling 'Angel' blinking back tears
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel speeds up feeling his mate calling to him. His anger rising he feels his souled half allow the demon half to surface. 'Have to save our mate' he thinks pulling the car to a stop before the house. He turns off the car anger hitting him as he hears his mate inside. He growls running into the house "CHANCE" he roars
"ANGEL help me" she calls panicked "your hurting me"
"Shut up" Roger order pressing his knee into her stomach "with enough pressure I can make you lose the bastard."
Chance hears Angel near "You'll never touch our baby" she looks over his shoulder seeing Angel appear.
"Who have you been fucking around with you slut?" Roger demands spittle flying his eyes burning in anger
"Me" the vampire growls pulling the human off his mate
"Angelus" she says relieved she throwing her arms around his neck tears falling. "Angel"
"You OK?" he demands looking her over "did he hurt you?" he pulls her to her feet.
Chance sees Roger trying to sneak up on Angel "Angelus"
Angelus turns grabbing Roger by his neck "Never touch her" he growls
"So you're the bastard who knocked her up" he snarls
Hearing that Angelus tightens his grip on Roger's neck growling low
"Angelus no" she says putting her hand on his arm. She looks at him seeing the anger in his eyes
"Grab somethings and go to the car." he orders his eyes on Roger
"But..." she begins to protest
Angelus releases Roger looking at Chance "Now" he orders
"Angelus not without you" she protests her voice tearfilled
Angelus grabs her backpack handing it to her "I'll be out in a few." he helps her put somethings in her backpack.
Chance hears Betty enter the house
"Betty" Roger calls
Angelus looks at the human and growls "Shut up." he looks at his mate "Finish up" he orders softly
Chance nods moving around the room she grabs somethings. She sees Betty standing in the doorway "Betty"
"What the hell is going on?" Betty demands seeing her foster daughter looking scared her eyes red from tears.
"He tried to kill me" Roger accuses pointing at Angelus "she was going to let him. I told you she was trouble Betty"
Angelus growls "Shut up you prick."
"Chance what happened?" Betty asks the teen "Who is that man?"
"Roger tried to rape me." she says tears forming "Angel saved me"
"You bitch" Roger snarls
Angelus grabs the man off the floor slamming him into the wall "I told you to shut up" he snarls his eyes flashing. "Chance leave" he orders
"Angel you can't..."
Angelus looks at her his eyes softening "I won't. Just go I'll be out in a minute."
Chance nods grabbing her backpack she walks out of her room for the last time with Betty behind her. Once in the foyer Chance looks at her foster mother "I'm sorry."
"So am I. I'm sorry for allowing him in the house. Did he hurt you?"
Chance rests her hand against her belly "He was going to kill me and my baby." she says softly blinking back tears she walks out the door to the car. She gets into the car tossing her backpack in the backseat she gets in staring out the window she waits for Angel to walk out the door. A few moments later she sighs in relief as he hurries out the front door to the car. She watches him nervous about his reaction.
"Chance?"
Hearing the tone she realizes Angel's in control she looks at him tears blurring her vision. "You didn't hurt him too bad did you?"
Angel shakes his head "I should have though" he says gripping the steering wheel. "Is it true?" he asks looking at her "What you said?"
Chance nods wiping away her tears "We're having a baby Angel"
"Did he hurt you? Either of you?" he demands
Chance rubs her wrists "I feel fine."
Angel nods starting the car pulling the car into the street he reaches for her hand. "We're going to the apartment. I'm going to grab a few things then we're going to go stay with Spike and Drusilla for a while." he brings her hand to his lips
"Why can't we stay at the apartment?" she asks moving closer to him
"Chance the cops are going to get involved... we can't stay there."
"Oh" she lays her head on his leg "They'll take us away." she touches her abdomen "They could take our baby away" she says sadly
"I won't let that happen" Angel assures stroking her hair.
"What are we going to do?" she asks
"Leave San Diego. Maybe even California."
"Oh"
Angel pulls the car into the alley "Come on love lets go grab some things."
Chance sits up following him into the apartment she helps him grab some things. "Do you think we'll ever be back?" she asks leaning against him
"We will" he kisses her head "one day" he leads her out of the apartment to the car. "Are you sure your OK?" he asks
"I guess."
Angel looks at her "When we get to the house I'm calling a friend of mine who's a doctor."
"I feel fine Angel" she protests
"I know. I just want to make sure that nothing's wrong with either of you." he pulls her against him his hand resting on her belly. "I love you"
"I love you too" she sighs closing her eyes
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel pulls the car into the driveway of the secluded mansion. Carefully he carries Chance up to the front door kicking it with his foot. "Spike Dru open up" he calls
The door is opened by the peroxide vampire "What are you doing here?" Spike demands moving aside
"I'll explain later" Angel says "I need to go put her down." he nods at the girl in his arms. He walks past Spike and up the stairs to his room. Entering the darkened room he makes his way to the bed. Gently he sets her down pulling off her shoes he covers her. "Sleep" he whispers kissing her forehead
"Angel?"
He sits on the edge of the bed "Shh go back to sleep."
" 'kay" she mumbles drifting back to sleep
After a few moments he stands heading out of the room he goes downstairs. He finds Spike and Drusilla sitting in the livingroom. Spike watching TV and Dru playing with Miss Edith. "Spike I want you to send a couple vampires to Chance's house."
"What for?" Spike asks looking up at his grandsire seeing the anger in his eyes "What happened?"
Angel sits down leaning on his forearms "Chance is pregnant." he announces his voice soft
"What?!" Spike exclaims "she cheated on you?"
"NO" Angel growls "its mine"
"Ooohh Daddy's going to be a Daddy" Drusilla muses
Angel ignores her his attention on Spike. "Roger tried to rape her."
"What?" Spike growls angered by the fact that someone would try that with his grandsire's mate. "She OK?"
"I'm going to call Doctor Roberts and see if he can check her out."
"What am I supposed to do about Roger?"
"If Roberts can see us send a couple vampires you trust to kill Roger... but under no circumstance are they to kill him infront of Betty or even try to snack on her."
"Sure. I'll send them when you need them. Why then?"
"I don't want anyone thinking that Chance killed him. This way she'll have an alibi" he stands "I want it done in the next few days if tonight doesn't work out." he walks out of the room
"Bad man tried to take Daddy's heart" Drusilla says angrily "he deserves to be punished." she growls
"And he will Princess" Spike assures
~ * ~ * ~ *
Half an hour later Angel enters the bedroom. He turns on the light going to the bed. "Chance honey" he calls softly
Chance pulls the covers over her head "Go 'way" she mumbles
"Chance come on get up."
She looks at him sleepily "Why?" she yawns
Angel smiles at her stroking her cheek with his forefinger. "Because Doctor Roberts said he'd see you in an hour."
"But Angel..." she protests yawning
He chuckles "I know you want to sleep but we need to make sure everything's OK with you and the baby." he smoothes a strand of hair out of her face "So get up."
Chance sits up moving into his arms. She sighs content to be in her love's arms. "Angel?"
"Yeah?"
She looks at him with a faint smile "We're having a baby"
Angel smiles back "Yes we are."
She lays her head on his shoulder "How come you aren't trying to argue it? I mean most guys would."
"I'm not most guys" he says "I know its mine." he rests his hand below her belly button "I'd know if anyone else had touched you. I know no one did. That's good enough."
"So you're OK with this?"
"I love you Chance. I may be stunned but I'm happy. Want to know why?"
Chance looks at him "Sure"
"You're giving me something I never thought I'd be... a real father. I have wanted that for awhile but I always thought it wouldn't happen. It has"
She puts her arms around his neck hugging him tight "I love you"
"I love you... both of you." he replies
Chance smiles at him "Lets go see the doctor make sure baby's OK"
~ * ~ * ~ *
"Ahh Angel" a man with grey hair greets "its been awhile"
The two shake hands "Chris Roberts meet Chance Greyson."
Dr Roberts smiles at the young woman beside Angel. "Its good to meet you." he leads them back to an exam room sitting down he looks at Chance "Angel told me what happened and that you're pregnant"
Chance nods "Yes" she says comforted by Angel being there and the doctor's obvious concern. "I found out this afternoon"
"How far along are you?"
Chance shrugs "Not sure."
"When was your last period?"
"Probably 2 or 3 months. I've gone longer though"
He nods "Are you in any pain or discomfort?"
"No" she replies
"No cramps or bleeding?"
Chance shakes her head "Other than being tired I feel fine."
The doctor nods "Why don't we do a sonogram" he suggests "find out how far you are and make sure nothings wrong" at her nod he stands "Why don't you get up on the exam table. I'll be right back."
Chance toes off her shoes pulling herself up on the table. When she looks at Angel she smiles.
Angel moves over to her kissing her forehead as the doctor returns.
"Alright why don't you lay back" Dr Roberts instructs
Chance does so slipping her hand into Angel's. She remains silent doing what the doctor requests.
After a few minutes the doctor runs the wand over Chance's abdomen "Alright here we are." he says
"So how is everything?" Angel demands
"She's a little over a month." the doctor tells them his eyes on the monitor he frowns "Hmm"
"What?" Chance asks worried at his tone
The doctor looks at them and smiles "Congratulations you're having twins" he announces
Chance looks at Angel stunned she smiles slightly then back at the doctor. "You sure about that?"
The doctor chuckles "I'm sure" he moves aside so they can look at the monitor "Here they are. Number one and number two."
Angel and Chance smile at the sight of their babies. "They OK?" Angel asks concerned.
"As far as I can tell they are. But the pregnancy will need to be monitored closely. I'm not sure how it will progress." he admits turning off the equipment he hands Chance a paper towel.
"How so?" Angel asks
"Considering that your a vampire and Chance is human I don't know what could happen. Until I get some sort of idea of what is going to happen I want to see you every week or two." he says looking at Chance
Chance nods "Will do"
The doctor goes over to the desk opening a drawer he takes out a bunch of pamphlets and fliers. "Here's some information for you to look over" he hands them to Chance. "I'll write up a prescription for prenatal vitamins. Do you need anything for nausea?"
She shakes her head "Its not too bad."
"Alright. Now call if you need anything. Do either of you have questions?" he asks looking at the two
"Not right now" Chance replies as Angel shakes his head
"When you do let me know" he stands "I'll go write up that prescription. Excuse me" he walks out of the door
Chance looks at Angel with a grin "What are you thinking?"
Angel looks at his mate and smiles softly "Of you"
The door opens at the doctor returns "Alright here you are Chance." he hands her the slip of paper. "Now I want you to get plenty of food and rest"
Chance nods going over to Angel's side she slips her hand into his "I will" she smiles
"I'll see you next week or the week after."
"She'll be here" Angel states
"Congratulations you two."
"Thanks Doctor Roberts" she smiles.
The vampire leads his mate out to the car alert to any possible threat to his mate and children's well-being. Before opening the car door he captures Chance's lips in a possessive yet loving kiss. He looks at her smiling at her dazed expression "I love you... all three of you."
Chance touches his cheek "And we love you."
"Lets go get that prescription filled and head back to the mansion" he opens the car door for her then once she's in he closes it going around to the drivers side.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Two hours later Angel and Chance return to the mansion. Bypassing Spike and Drusilla they go upstairs to their bedroom. Once inside the room Chance walks into Angel's arms. She wraps her arms around his waist hugging him tightly.
"What's wrong?" Angel questions
"What's going to happen now?" she asks
"What do you mean?" he asks leading her over to the bed
Chance sighs sitting on his lap she snuggles close her hand resting over their unborn children. "To me? The babies?" she feels tears welling up "I know I won't be able to go back to school. They'll find me and take us away from you. I'm scared Angel" she admits
"So am I baby." he admits "But I promise no one will seperate us. I won't let them." he kisses her hair "We'll have to move out of San Diego. Keep a low profile until your birthday."
"Does this mean no more school?" she asks hopefully
Angel chuckles "Nice try. I'll teach you. Then you'll take your GED."
"Do I have too?" she complains
"Chance" he sighs
"Fine."
"You feeling better now?" he asks hugging her
"I guess" she yawns
"Lets get you ready for bed." he moves her off his lap. "Did you pack any pajamas?"
She shrugs "I don't remember. I just grabbed things."
Angel searches the bag "None." he goes to the dresser opening a drawer he pulls out a T-shirt. "Come on" he pulls her up
Chance sighs stripping off her jeans "I am going to be huge" she remarks rubbing her abdomen absently.
"You'll look beautiful" Angel assures.
Chance pulls off her shirt she stands there wearing only her panties. She looks at her belly then at Angel "I already feel huge" she groans
Angel shakes his head "You look great" he pulls her between his legs looking her over. He kisses her briefly then with gentle hands he caresses her breasts. He sees Chance wince slightly, "Sore?"
"A little" she says
Angel cups her breasts weighing them "They feel heavier" he states. He smiles at Chance "I'm going to love watching your body change to make room for our babies. To see your belly expand" he rests his hands on her belly "with the babies."
"What do you think?" she asks
"They've changed you a little." he admits "I wonder why I didn't notice." he shakes his head "You have a slight roundness. I can feel it."
Chance smiles "I can't wait to feel them move."
Angel smiles "I can't either." his fingers lightly brush across her nipples. He chuckles as he hears her gasp "I can't wait to see you cradling them in your arms as they nurse" he looks at her seeing the wide eyed look of love. "I'm going to envy them." he whispers
"Angel" she sighs clutching his shoulders
Angel stands "Get into bed"
"But" she starts to protest then sees the stern look in his eyes "OK" she agrees getting under the covers she watches as Angel removes his own clothes then joins her in the bed.
Angel rips off her panties "Won't need these"
Chance whimpers rubbing her body against his "Angel"
Angel moves between her legs pulling her against him. He stares at her watching the need grow. Slowly he guides himself into her groaning at the feeling of being one with his mate.
"Oh Angel" she gasps her eyes closing
"Open your eyes" he orders
Chance does and smiles at the look of love in his eyes. "I love you"
Angel kisses her tenderly "I love you." Slowly the lovers move their eyes locked watching the emotions in each others eyes.
~ * ~ * ~ *
//"Buffy" he smiles seeing the blond teen sitting on the bed waiting for him. "How did you know?" he asks sitting beside her
Buffy slips her hand into his "I didn't really know exactly what the gift was."
"Are the babies the gift?" he asks
"Part of it."
"And the rest?"
"I don't know" she admits "but they are the most important part of the gift. The most precious."
Angel smiles "They are."
"They are going to need to be protected Angel. Once its known that a vampire has fathered a child it will cause trouble in the human and demon world. Chance and the babies will be in danger."
"Buffy... what are they going to be? Human? Demon? Both?"
"It hasn't been decided yet."
"Oh."
"She's going to need you Angel. The babies will need you." she kisses his cheek "These babies are miracles always remember that"//
Angel opens his eyes finding Chance laying on her back sleeping. He props his head up on his hand watching Chance as she sleeps. He rests his free hand on her stomach. "They are miracles." He moves down resting his head on her stomach "I'll do whatever needed to protect you three."
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance sighs sleepily opening her eyes. She smiles seeing Angel's head resting on her belly. She runs her fingers through his hair
Angel lifts his head smiling at Chance "How are you feeling?"
"Fine"
Angel moves up laying beside Chance he pulls her close. "Good"
Chance sighs happily resting her head on his chest. "Did you get any sleep?" she asks
"A few hours." he says stroking her arm "I'll get some more later"
"Angel?"
"Yes?"
"What are we going to do?" she looks at him her eyes showing her worry
Angel touches her cheek "We'll have to figure that out. I know we can't stay in San Diego."
"Where we going to go?"
"Where do you want to go?"
She shrugs "Anywhere as long as your there"
"I won't go anywhere with out you" he promises
Relieved Chance lays her head on his chest. "Good"
"We'll stay until next week. After the appointment we'll leave."
"Why not now?"
"I want to make sure everything is OK with you and the babies."
"He said we're fine" she reminds
"I know. I just want to be sure."
" 'kay"
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Chapter 9
A week later Chance finds herself back in the doctor's office with Angel. "We almost done?" she asks the doctor impatiently
"Chance" Angel says in warning
She shrugs "I'm hungry"
Angel smiles amused by the tone
"Well that's good. You need to put on some weight" the doctor informs her "Now we're done." he announces
"How is everything?" Angel asks helping Chance get off the exam table
"Chance is doing good. Now I made some inquires and here are a few doctors in Los Angeles who might be of some help." he hands Angel a piece of paper "Let me know who you decide to go with and I'll give them a call and send them the paperwork."
"Do you trust them?" Angel asks
"You know doctors are confidential."
"Yes but with this matter I want someone I can trust with their lives"
The doctor nods "The first five are human doctors who have some experience with patients of the demon variety. The next are doctors who are human with no demon patients. They all are good doctors. Just pick someone you feel like you can trust"
Angel nods "Thank you for all your help" he shakes the doctor's hand
"Your welcome" Dr Roberts replies "Good luck Chance"
Chance grins "Thanks."
Angel takes her hand leading her to the door he pauses "If you need anything let Spike know."
Doctor Roberts nods "Goodbye" he watches as the vampire and his mate leave the office 'And good luck' he thinks.
* ~ * ~ * ~
An hour later the two are in the car heading towards LA. Angel looks at Chance and smiles "Where are you putting all that food?" he asks amused as he watches her eat a double cheeseburger, large fry, large chocolate milkshake, and chicken nuggets.
Chance shrugs "Babies. Not like its going to be there for long" she grumbles "everytime I eat I throw up."
Angel tugs on a strand of her hair "Sorry"
She smiles brightly "Don't be." she rubs her abdomen "Their worth it"
"That they are."
Chance finishes off her food and leans against Angel. She lifts her shirt looking at her abdomen thoughtfully "I wonder what they'll be"
"We have a while before we know"
"Yeah I know"
"Why don't you get some sleep." he suggests
"I'm not tired. Tell me a story"
"About what?"
Chance shrugs "Anything" she listens as Angel tells her about things he had seen over the years.
* ~ * ~ * ~
Just before dawn Angel pulls the car into the parking lot of a motel. "Chance" he says stroking her hair
"Mmm"
"I'll be back in a minute" he says kissing her cheek
" 'kay." she yawns sitting up she watches sleepily as Angel enters the building. She feels her stomach clench 'Its OK Daddy will be back in a sec' she strokes her abdomen waiting patiently for Angel to return. A few moments later she sees Angel walk out the door to the car
Angel gets into the car "Are you OK?" he asks worried
Chance smiles "The babies missed you." she explains
Angel starts the car pulling into another parking place. "Lets get in. The sun will be up in fifteen minutes." he grabs their bags from the back seat locking the car. He leads Chance towards their ground level room. He unlocks the door allowing Chance to enter. Dropping the bags by the bed he closes the blinds "Do you need anything?"
Chance shakes her head removing her shoes and pants she crawls under the covers. She watches as Angel checks the room making sure the shades are drawn. She yawns stretching under the covers
"You OK?" Angel asks stripping down to his boxers he sits on the edge of the bed smoothing Chance's hair out of her face
Chance nods "I'm fine" she assures with a smile
Angel kisses her forehead "Alright" he lays down pulling Chance into his arms "get some sleep."
Feeling secure in her lover's arms Chance closes her eyes drifting off to a peaceful sleep.
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance blinks sleepily rubbing her cheek against Angel's chest. She grimaces feeling her stomach roll. 'OK not now' she rolls onto her back resting her hands over her belly 'I'm tired. I don't want to get up.' Carefully she sits up feeling her stomach clench and bile rise she groans "Oh god" she scrambles out of bed rushing into the bathroom
Angel opens his eyes after hearing Chance scramble out of bed. "Chance?" he calls sitting up he hears Chance wretching. Not getting an answer he throws off the covers going into the bathroom he finds his mate kneeling before the toilet heaving. Kneeling beside her he rubs her back talking to her softly.
Chance trembles as she coughs.
"Feeling better?" Angel asks handing her a cup of water
Chance rinses out her mouth and nods "Better"
"Done?"
She shrugs "For now"
Angel kisses her forehead "Lets go back to bed." he helps her stand
"I gotta brush my teeth" she says
"Where's your toothbrush?"
"Top of my clothes" she answers
Angel opens the bag finding her toothbrush and toothpaste. "Here you go" he hands them to her.
"Thanks" she smiles putting paste on her brush. Quickly she brushes her teeth rinses her mouth out she sighs happily "Better" she tells Angel
He strokes her cheek with his thumb "Good. Now lets go back to bed"
Chance moves closer running her nails down his neck smiling as he growls. She tilts her head looking at him hopefully "Angel?"
"What?" he groans seeing the pout he knows he won't be able to say no
"I wanna play" she says her voice seductive
"Oh really?" he smiles
"Please?" she pleads her eyes wide with hope she moves closer rubbing her lower body against his "I know you want to play too"
Angel growls picking Chance up he carries her over to the bed
* ~ * ~ * ~
"Angel" Chance nuzzles his neck
"What?" he yawns
"I'm going to go get some food."
"Don't go too far. There's some money in my wallet."
Chance kisses him "I'll be back in a few minutes. Love you" she says going to the door
"Love you too" Angel smiles watching Chance walk out the door
* ~ * ~ * ~
Angel opens his eyes frowning when he realizes Chance hadn't yet returned. He looks at the clock 'Where the hell is she? She's been gone for over an hour.' he thinks worried. After a few moments worry gives way to anger. 'If anyone touches my mate I'll kill 'em.' As he thinks that he senses Chance nearby. He looks up to see the door open "Chance" he says relieved to see his mate safe
Chance enters carrying some bags "Hi" she smiles setting the bags down on the table. "How was your sleep?"
"Where the hell were you?"
Chance starts hearing the tone "I told you I was going out for food Angelus. After I ate I got distracted when I passed a baby store. So I went in. I bought some books to read." she goes to the refrigerator putting her leftovers in. "I lost track of time."
Angelus goes over grabbing Chance "Don't ever do that."
"Angelus" she protests "nothing happened."
Angelus growls his demon face flickering "And if it had? What if someone figured out who you are? I can't protect you during the day"
"Relax." she says rolling her eyes
Angelus growls forcing her to look at him. His eyes flash golden "Never do that" he hisses "you and the babes could have been hurt. What if they found you? They could have taken you away from us." he reminds forcing her against the wall "We will not lose our mate... or our children. We are your Master." he kisses her fiercely "Do you understand me?" he demands
Chance glares at him "Don't ever tell me what to do" she snaps shoving the angered vampire away. "I love you but I don't let any one order me around" she goes to the bed sitting down. "So don't"
Angelus stalks over to her touching her cheek tenderly "You and the babes are our life. We don't want you to be in any danger."
"We're fine." she assures touching his cheek "Nothing happened."
Angelus kisses her sweetly then passionately. His hands quickly undressing her. His eyes raking over her naked body his eyes and hands showing his possessive nature. "Our mate."
Chance nods "Always" she smiles touching his face with her fingertips
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance yawns feeling the bed shift as the vampire moves "Where are you going?" she asks still sensing Angelus's presence
"To take a shower lover. Sunset is in a few hours"
" 'kay" she mumbles rubbing her eyes sleepily. After a few moments she groans feeling her body shiver with need. She throws off the covers standing she rubs her stomach 'I miss your Daddy too. Even though he's only in the next room.' she sighs going into the bathroom.
Angelus smiles feeling the familiar arms wrapping around his waist "Wondering when you'd get here lover" he chuckles
Chance rubs her cheek against his back brushing her lips against his tattoo. "We missed you"
Angelus turns around his arms around her waist "Mmm" he smiles kissing her softly "How are you feeling?"
She smiles rubbing her abdomen "Good. I'm getting hungry again"
Angelus kisses her forehead "Lets finish getting cleaned up first"
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance kisses the underside of the newly resurfaced Angel's chin as she sits on his lap eating and watching TV "Are you still upset?"
"Angelus has always been a hothead. I think its because he's not out much. Sorry if he scared you" he rests his hand against her belly
"Its OK I know he was just worried."
"I was too. Chance if you're going to be late you need to let me know"
"Sorry I lost track of time."
"When we get to LA you're going to have to be even more careful."
"I know."
"Chance not only do we have to worry about the police but demons and other humans."
"Why?" she looks at him concerned
"Chance Los Angeles is even more dangerous than San Diego."
"Then why are we going there?" she questions
"Its away from San Diego. Los Angeles is the closest area around where there are people... and demons we can trust. It would take too long to get to New York or England or even Asia."
"Why there?" she asks
"New York has a demon population similiar to Los Angeles. London has the Council. They might be able to help, but I doubt they would."
"So LA it is." she sighs
"LA is also dangerous because it is close to the Hellmouth"
"Hellmouth?"
"Hellmouth is a very powerful place. Its also called Sunnydale."
Chance looks at him seeing pain flash in his eyes "Where you used to live when Buffy was alive?"
Angel nods "Yeah"
"Have you been back?" she questions
Angel winces shaking his head "Not since the funeral. I get emails from Willow at Christmas. Xander hated me then and still does." he sighs "He has good reason to"
"Why?"
"He always wanted Buffy. She never saw him as anything more than a friend. He blamed me for everything that ever happened to them. He blames me for Buffy and Cordelia's deaths."
"But it wasn't your fault."
Angel sighs "That's what Buffy used to say." he chuckles drily
"Do you want to go back?" she asks
"I don't know. Someday I'd like to go back check on Willow and visit Buffy and Cordelia's graves." he says thoughtfully
Chance squeezes his hand "When you go can I come?" she asks
"I don't know" he shrugs "I don't think that's wise. I don't know what the reaction the Hellmouth could have on you or the babies."
"Why would it?"
"Its powerful. Once we know more we'll talk about this again." he promises "Deal?"
"Deal" she agrees reluctantly
Angel kisses her cheek "Come on suns down. We should get going. I need to stop off at the butchers before we leave town." Half an hour later they walk out of the room. "Wait in the car. I'll be back in a minute"
Chance shakes her head "I wanna come too" she says
Hearing the stubborn tone Angel shakes his head "Alright." After putting their bags in the car they head to the office to check out.
Chance stays beside Angel her hand clutching his as she notices a news report. She frowns realizing the report is on a body of a man found in the woods by a group of teens. 'Oh my god' she thinks startled at the picture shown of Roger.
Angel senses her surprise he notices her attention is on the TV. When he sees Roger's picture. 'She's not going to be too happy' he muses "Thanks" he returns the key leading Chance out of the building
Chance remains silent until their in the car "You said you wouldn't" she says "you lied Angel" she accuses her voice angry
"No I didn't" he argues "I didn't kill him. I told you I wouldn't."
"So you sent Spike instead didn't you?!"
"No" he denies "Spike hasn't killed anyone in over 20 years. Why would he now?" he asks
"You know who did don't you?"
"Not really." he admits
"I can't believe you lied to me."
Angel growls in response "I told you I wouldn't allow anyone to hurt you. He did. I wasn't going to let him get away with hurting you."
"What about Betty? Did they kill her too?"
"NO" he snarls "I told Spike to make sure nothing happens to her. I know how important she is to you." he touches her cheek "She'll be under Spike and Drusilla's protection. They'll make sure nothing happens to her"
Chance nods " 'kay"
"It'll be OK" he promises
Chance rests her head against his shoulder "I know."
* ~ * ~ * ~
The next afternoon Angel frowns seeing Chance pale. "Chance are you OK?" he asks setting aside his book
"Just a little dizzy" she replies laying beside him
"That all?"
"Mmm" she sighs resting her head on his shoulder "I'm feeling better already" she assures
* ~ * ~ * ~
Angel looks at Chance concerned to see her leaning her head against the car window "Honey you OK?" he asks
Chance nods tiredly "I'm just tired." she lays her head on his leg
"Alright" he rests his hand on her shoulder "just get some rest."
Author: Inquisitive1
Email: inquisitive1@angelfire.com
Disclaimer: I own only the characters you don't know
Distribution: My site http://www.angelfire.com/tv/inqstive1sfanfiction/index.html
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Rating: Overall PG13
Note: I'm taking creative license with this story like all my others. There might be spoilers to earlier seasons. Its kind of an AU fic.
Summary: The year is 2020. Angel is still a vampire... the whole becoming human thing never happened. Angel and Angelus merged after Buffy died in college. Angel has no contact with Sunnydale. He reunited with Drusilla and Spike- who are semigood. Angel meets someone new... yet old.
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Chapter 7 (PG13)
A week later Chance is at Angel's doing her homework as she waits for him to return from patrolling. 'Come on baby I got to get home tonight.' she sighs putting down the pen she stares at the piece of paper before her. As she hears the door open she looks up to see Angel enter. "Ugh I hate homework" she grumbles sitting back in the chair her arms crossed over her chest. "How'd it go?" she asks
Angel tosses his duster over the couch "Fine" he replies going to the refrigerator he opens it grabbing the container of blood. "How's the homework coming?" he asks as he pours some blood into a glass
Chance sighs "Not good"
"Why?" he asks
"I'm a little off balance lately. I just can't concentrate long enough to study." she says frustrated
"Take a break." he suggests kissing her head he takes her hand pulling her towards the couch. "Come on" he pulls her onto his lap. "Why are you off balance?" he asks
Chance shakes her head "I'm not sure. I guess I'm having the new school year mind melt down. Too much is going on my mind is on overload."
"Why?"
Chance sighs "I don't really know"
"Something wrong at home?" he asks concerned
She shrugs "Same as always. Betty's rarely around. So that means brainless isn't either."
"How's school?"
"Same as always" she shrugs "boring." she glances at the clock "I gotta go" she says kissing him she stands
"I thought you were staying tonight" Angel says standing also
"I can't. Betty's home tonight. She's starting to ask questions"
Angel pulls on his duster "Why don't we just tell her" he says
Chance shoves her books into her backpack "Yes and if it gets back to my social worker they could move me." she looks at him touching his face gently "I'd never see you again. I don't want that to happen"
"Me either. I love you" he says kissing her forehead
"I love you" she smiles hugging his neck "so much" she slips her hand into his "Come on" she pulls on his hand.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel stops a block away from the house. He grabs her he kisses her fiercely he smiles at her "I love you."
"I love you too" she smiles. The two pull apart trying to make it look like they are nothing more than friends. As they stop before the house "I'll see you tomorrow" she says softly staring at him wanting to hug him
Angel nods "Be good" he smiles
"You too" she pulls away walking up to the house
Angel watches as his lover enters the house. He stands there watching wanting to be sure she's inside. When he sees her bedroom light turn on he waits until he sees her at the window. He smiles as she waves to him assured she's OK he walks away.
Chance watches as Angel disappears. "Bye my love" she says softly.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Two weeks pass and Chance burrows closer to Angel. "Ugh" she groans
"What's wrong?" he asks concerned
"I don't want to get up" she grumbles.
"You never do." he laughs
Chance sits up groaning as she feels the world spin around her. "Oh boy" she groans running her fingers through her hair
"Chance?" Angel asks sitting up he rests his hand on her shoulder "What's wrong?"
Chance shakes her head "Nothing. The world's spinning."
"Are you sick?"
"No." she assures "I haven't eaten anything since lunch yesterday. My blood sugar must be low." she states kissing him
"Chance you need to eat" Angel says
"I know. I just didn't feel like eating. I couldn't find anything that looked good." she says standing "I'll get something to eat" she promises heading into the bathroom
"Want me to make you some breakfast?" he calls
Hearing the mention of food her stomach rolls. "Uh just some toast and juice" she calls turning on the shower.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Half an hour later Chance walks into the kitchen finding toast and juice on the counter. "Thanks" she kisses his cheek.
"You sure that's enough?" he asks concerned
Chance nods "You should know by now that I'm not a breakfast person." she rolls her eyes. "Besides I don't have time" she says popping the last bit of the toast in her mouth she downs the glass of juice. "I'll see you later" she kisses him briefly
"Sure" he smiles watching as she heads towards the door
Chance pauses dropping her backpack "Ahh hell" she turns back going to the kitchen she jumps into Angel's waiting arms. Their mouths meet kissing passionately, clinging to each other. Chance pulls back resting her head on his shoulder she sighs "I better go"
Angel sets her down "You better. If you don't leave now I won't be able to stop myself."
"I like that idea." she smirks
"Go" he laughs pointing to the door "I'll see you after school"
"Bye" she says grabbing her backpack she walks out of the apartment.
~ * ~ * ~ *
That afternoon Chance sighs entering the house she goes to her room picking up the phone. She dials Angel's number. "Hey" she greets
"Hey thought you were coming over"
Chance curls up on the bed "I wanted to get some sleep. You know I can't/won't get any sleep at your place."
"What's wrong? Your rarely tired" he says concerned
"I don't know" she yawns "all I know is that I am."
"Alright go get some sleep and call me later"
"I will" she promises "Love you" she yawns
"Love you too" he smiles "Get some rest baby"
"You too" she replies hanging up the phone. She suddenly bolts up her stomach rolling "Oh god" she groans racing out of the bedroom to the bathroom. Kneeling before the toilet she empties her stomach of all contents. After a few moments of throwing up she leans against the toilet gasping for breath. Finally she stands going to the sink she rinses out her mouth and returns to the bedroom where she collapses on the bed exhausted. 'What was that?' she wonders before drifting off to sleep.
~ * ~ * ~ *
That night Angel frowns concerned when his lover doesn't appear. 'Its ten where is she?' he wonders picking up the phone he dials her number "Chance its me give me a call when you get this message." he hangs up the phone. After a few moments of staring at the phone he stands grabbing his jacket heading down to the floor he goes over to the bar. "Frank I'm going out. Keep an eye on everything."
"Sure boss" Frank nods watching his boss walk out of the building.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance groans at the sound knocking at her window. Opening her eyes she looks at the clock "Slept all afternoon" she mutters rolling over she finds Angel at her window. She smiles sitting up she throws off the covers going to the window she opens it. "Hey what are you doing here?" she asks moving aside so he can enter
"You OK?" he asks concerned
"I just slept through the afternoon" she shrugs wrapping her arms around his waist her head resting against his shoulder
"What's wrong?"
"I'm fine" she assures "just tired."
Angel kisses her hair "Lets get you changed into your pajamas and in bed. Want something to eat?" he asks moving her over to the bed.
"I am kinda hungry" she admits
Angel nods going over to the dresser he opens a drawer taking out a pair of cotton pajamas. Returning to the bed he helps her undress and change into the pajamas. "Where's Betty?" he asks
"Working late" she yawns "won't be back until 5."
He nods "Come on get under the covers." he orders
" 'kay" she nods crawling under the covers
"What do you want to eat?" he asks sitting beside her
"Tomato soup" she answers
"Anything else?"
"Uh crackers and some juice." she adds
Angel smiles kissing her forehead "I'll be right back" he heads out of the bedroom down the stairs.
Chance grabs the remote control for the TV off the nightstand. Fifteen minutes Angel returns with a tray "Oohh food" she sighs happily.
Angel smiles setting the tray on her lap. "How do you feel now?" he asks sitting beside her
Chance shrugs taking a sip of juice "Now that you're here yes" she smiles kissing his cheek "Thanks"
"Your welcome"
~ * ~ * ~ *
Glancing at the clock he realizes its 4 AM. Carefully he gets out of bed trying to move without waking Chance.
"Angel?" she questions sleepily
"I need to get going. Betty will be back in an hour."
Chance grumbles "I don't want you to go" she tugs on his hand
"I don't want to go but I don't want to risk getting caught in the sun." he pulls on his clothes. He sits on the edge of the bed slipping on his shoes. He looks downs at Chance "I'll see you later" he smiles kissing her cheek
"Yep" she nods sleepily
"I love you"
"Love you" she echoes
Angel goes to the window climbing out he closes the window. He looks at his lover and smiles
Chance waves watching as he disappears from sight. She rolls over pulling the covers up she inhales his scent. Sighing happily she drifts off to sleep.
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Chapter 8
"Angel?" Chance says
"What's wrong baby?" he asks sleepily
"Is my planner there?" she asks
"Chance I'm in bed." he reminds
"I know. This is important."
Hearing that he sighs "Alright what is it?"
"I think my planner is there. I need you to check something for me"
"Just a sec" he throws off the covers going to the livingroom "Where is it?" he asks
"I think its on the kitchen counter" she replies
Angel notices it sitting on the counter "Its there." he heads to the kitchen "What do you need?"
"I need to know if I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon."
"Just a minute" he turns to October "what's today?"
"Thursday the 20th." she tells him
Scanning through he finds the date "Yes you have a doctors appointment this afternoon at 3."
"That's all I need to know. You can go back to bed now."
"Why are you going to the doctor?" he asks worried
"Oh it was scheduled a long time ago. Its too late to cancel"
"Will I see you today?"
"I'll call you." she promises
"Alright. I love you"
"Love you too" she smiles "I better go."
"Bye"
"Bye" she says softly hanging up the phone.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance enters the doctor's office "Hi Chance Greyson to see Doctor Sandersman."
"Have a seat Ms Greyson" the receptionist says
Chance nods sitting down she waits anxiously for the nurse to call her name. She picks up a magazine rifling through it her mind on her lover.
"Chance Greyson?" a nurse calls
Chance sets aside the magazine "That's me" she says standing. She walks over to the nurse.
"Lets go get your weight and height and blood pressure."
Fifteen minutes later the doctor enters the exam room "How are you feeling Chance?" she asks
"Not too good" Chance admits reluctantly
"Oh?" asks Dr Sandersman "What's wrong?"
Chance shrugs "I think I've got some sort of bug or something"
"Why?"
"I haven't been feeling too well"
"What are your symptoms?"
"I'm tired most of the time. Not really hungry."
"Have you been having any nausea?" asks the doctor
"Yes" Chance nods
The doctor writes a note "Chance when was your last period?" she inquires looking at the teen concerned
Chance frowns thoughtfully "More than a month ago. But I'm not always regular. When I'm stressed I don't have my period."
"Are you stressed?" asks the doctor
"Somewhat not as bad as usual." she admits
"Are you having sexual relations with anyone?" the doctor questions
"Yes"
"I would like you to take a pregnancy test" seeing the startled look "just to be on the safe side" she assures.
Chance nods "Alright."
"Are you and your boyfriend practicing safe sex?"
'He can't have kids' Chance thinks sadly not wanting to explain why Angel can't father any children she lies "Yes"
The doctor nods standing she goes over to the cupboard opening it she searches for a pregnancy test. "Here you go" she turns around handing it to Chance. "I'll show you where the bathroom is. Just read the directions. It'll take a few minutes"
Chance takes the package following the doctor towards the bathrooms. She sighs entering the bathroom.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel sighs shifting in bed his mind and heart being drawn to his mate. 'Somethings bothering her.' he sits up running his hands over his face
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance sits in the exam room sitting on the exam table waiting for the doctor to return. 'Angel' she thinks
The door opens and the doctor enters silently she sits down
Concerned with her silence "Yes?"
"Chance" Dr Sandersman pauses trying to find a way to tell the 17 year old the news.
When the feeling of dread and happiness hits her Chance blinks back tears "It was positive wasn't it?"
The doctor nods "Yes."
Chance's hand moves unconciously to her belly 'A baby?! Angel's baby'
"You OK?" asks the doctor
"Uh yeah" Chance manages to get out
"I see your in shock. How about you go home and think about this and come back in a few days."
Chance barely nods getting off the table "Thanks" she mutters absently as she walks out of the room.
'Poor girl' Dr Sandersman shakes her head
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance walks home her mind stuck on the news. 'We're having a baby' she thinks happily. 'What's Angel going to think?' she wonders concerned 'Will he believe the baby's his?' she worries. After a while she finds herself entering the house moments before the sun begins to go down. As she does she sees Roger pull up in the driveway. She groans hurrying up to her room. She sits on the bed staring at the phone.
The short disheveled man enters the house seconds after his girlfriend's foster daughter. 'Wonder what's with her?' he looks towards the stairs then notices the blinking light on the answering machine.
Chance picks up the phone dialing Angel's number. "Hi" she greets
"You OK?" Angel asks concerned "you were bothered by something"
Chance sighs rubbing her belly unconciously "Can you come over? I need to talk to you" she jumps as she hears feet pounding on the stairs and her door slamming open. "What the hell do you want?" she demands glaring at Roger
"Get off the phone" he orders
"Don't tell me what to do" she snaps. Suddenly the phone is ripped out of the wall. "What the hell?" she demands glaring at him
* ~ * ~ * ~
Angel becomes worried as he hears Roger's voice over the phone. He frowns feeling his mate's intense fear and anger. Standing he grabs his jacket heading out to his car.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance stares at him her body tensed with anger "Get out of my room"
"You bitch." he hisses "you slut"
Chance starts "Get out" she yells
"Who's the father?" he demands
"What are you talking about?"
Roger slaps her hard watching as she falls on the bed. "You slut" advancing towards her "I'll show you who's a real man" he smirks pining her on the bed his hands holding her wrists over her head
Chance glares at him fear blooming as she sees the look in his eyes 'He's going to kill me... and my baby' she struggles "Get off me" she yells
Roger smiles "No ones here." he tugs at her shirt
"Don't" she continues struggling 'Angel' blinking back tears
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel speeds up feeling his mate calling to him. His anger rising he feels his souled half allow the demon half to surface. 'Have to save our mate' he thinks pulling the car to a stop before the house. He turns off the car anger hitting him as he hears his mate inside. He growls running into the house "CHANCE" he roars
"ANGEL help me" she calls panicked "your hurting me"
"Shut up" Roger order pressing his knee into her stomach "with enough pressure I can make you lose the bastard."
Chance hears Angel near "You'll never touch our baby" she looks over his shoulder seeing Angel appear.
"Who have you been fucking around with you slut?" Roger demands spittle flying his eyes burning in anger
"Me" the vampire growls pulling the human off his mate
"Angelus" she says relieved she throwing her arms around his neck tears falling. "Angel"
"You OK?" he demands looking her over "did he hurt you?" he pulls her to her feet.
Chance sees Roger trying to sneak up on Angel "Angelus"
Angelus turns grabbing Roger by his neck "Never touch her" he growls
"So you're the bastard who knocked her up" he snarls
Hearing that Angelus tightens his grip on Roger's neck growling low
"Angelus no" she says putting her hand on his arm. She looks at him seeing the anger in his eyes
"Grab somethings and go to the car." he orders his eyes on Roger
"But..." she begins to protest
Angelus releases Roger looking at Chance "Now" he orders
"Angelus not without you" she protests her voice tearfilled
Angelus grabs her backpack handing it to her "I'll be out in a few." he helps her put somethings in her backpack.
Chance hears Betty enter the house
"Betty" Roger calls
Angelus looks at the human and growls "Shut up." he looks at his mate "Finish up" he orders softly
Chance nods moving around the room she grabs somethings. She sees Betty standing in the doorway "Betty"
"What the hell is going on?" Betty demands seeing her foster daughter looking scared her eyes red from tears.
"He tried to kill me" Roger accuses pointing at Angelus "she was going to let him. I told you she was trouble Betty"
Angelus growls "Shut up you prick."
"Chance what happened?" Betty asks the teen "Who is that man?"
"Roger tried to rape me." she says tears forming "Angel saved me"
"You bitch" Roger snarls
Angelus grabs the man off the floor slamming him into the wall "I told you to shut up" he snarls his eyes flashing. "Chance leave" he orders
"Angel you can't..."
Angelus looks at her his eyes softening "I won't. Just go I'll be out in a minute."
Chance nods grabbing her backpack she walks out of her room for the last time with Betty behind her. Once in the foyer Chance looks at her foster mother "I'm sorry."
"So am I. I'm sorry for allowing him in the house. Did he hurt you?"
Chance rests her hand against her belly "He was going to kill me and my baby." she says softly blinking back tears she walks out the door to the car. She gets into the car tossing her backpack in the backseat she gets in staring out the window she waits for Angel to walk out the door. A few moments later she sighs in relief as he hurries out the front door to the car. She watches him nervous about his reaction.
"Chance?"
Hearing the tone she realizes Angel's in control she looks at him tears blurring her vision. "You didn't hurt him too bad did you?"
Angel shakes his head "I should have though" he says gripping the steering wheel. "Is it true?" he asks looking at her "What you said?"
Chance nods wiping away her tears "We're having a baby Angel"
"Did he hurt you? Either of you?" he demands
Chance rubs her wrists "I feel fine."
Angel nods starting the car pulling the car into the street he reaches for her hand. "We're going to the apartment. I'm going to grab a few things then we're going to go stay with Spike and Drusilla for a while." he brings her hand to his lips
"Why can't we stay at the apartment?" she asks moving closer to him
"Chance the cops are going to get involved... we can't stay there."
"Oh" she lays her head on his leg "They'll take us away." she touches her abdomen "They could take our baby away" she says sadly
"I won't let that happen" Angel assures stroking her hair.
"What are we going to do?" she asks
"Leave San Diego. Maybe even California."
"Oh"
Angel pulls the car into the alley "Come on love lets go grab some things."
Chance sits up following him into the apartment she helps him grab some things. "Do you think we'll ever be back?" she asks leaning against him
"We will" he kisses her head "one day" he leads her out of the apartment to the car. "Are you sure your OK?" he asks
"I guess."
Angel looks at her "When we get to the house I'm calling a friend of mine who's a doctor."
"I feel fine Angel" she protests
"I know. I just want to make sure that nothing's wrong with either of you." he pulls her against him his hand resting on her belly. "I love you"
"I love you too" she sighs closing her eyes
~ * ~ * ~ *
Angel pulls the car into the driveway of the secluded mansion. Carefully he carries Chance up to the front door kicking it with his foot. "Spike Dru open up" he calls
The door is opened by the peroxide vampire "What are you doing here?" Spike demands moving aside
"I'll explain later" Angel says "I need to go put her down." he nods at the girl in his arms. He walks past Spike and up the stairs to his room. Entering the darkened room he makes his way to the bed. Gently he sets her down pulling off her shoes he covers her. "Sleep" he whispers kissing her forehead
"Angel?"
He sits on the edge of the bed "Shh go back to sleep."
" 'kay" she mumbles drifting back to sleep
After a few moments he stands heading out of the room he goes downstairs. He finds Spike and Drusilla sitting in the livingroom. Spike watching TV and Dru playing with Miss Edith. "Spike I want you to send a couple vampires to Chance's house."
"What for?" Spike asks looking up at his grandsire seeing the anger in his eyes "What happened?"
Angel sits down leaning on his forearms "Chance is pregnant." he announces his voice soft
"What?!" Spike exclaims "she cheated on you?"
"NO" Angel growls "its mine"
"Ooohh Daddy's going to be a Daddy" Drusilla muses
Angel ignores her his attention on Spike. "Roger tried to rape her."
"What?" Spike growls angered by the fact that someone would try that with his grandsire's mate. "She OK?"
"I'm going to call Doctor Roberts and see if he can check her out."
"What am I supposed to do about Roger?"
"If Roberts can see us send a couple vampires you trust to kill Roger... but under no circumstance are they to kill him infront of Betty or even try to snack on her."
"Sure. I'll send them when you need them. Why then?"
"I don't want anyone thinking that Chance killed him. This way she'll have an alibi" he stands "I want it done in the next few days if tonight doesn't work out." he walks out of the room
"Bad man tried to take Daddy's heart" Drusilla says angrily "he deserves to be punished." she growls
"And he will Princess" Spike assures
~ * ~ * ~ *
Half an hour later Angel enters the bedroom. He turns on the light going to the bed. "Chance honey" he calls softly
Chance pulls the covers over her head "Go 'way" she mumbles
"Chance come on get up."
She looks at him sleepily "Why?" she yawns
Angel smiles at her stroking her cheek with his forefinger. "Because Doctor Roberts said he'd see you in an hour."
"But Angel..." she protests yawning
He chuckles "I know you want to sleep but we need to make sure everything's OK with you and the baby." he smoothes a strand of hair out of her face "So get up."
Chance sits up moving into his arms. She sighs content to be in her love's arms. "Angel?"
"Yeah?"
She looks at him with a faint smile "We're having a baby"
Angel smiles back "Yes we are."
She lays her head on his shoulder "How come you aren't trying to argue it? I mean most guys would."
"I'm not most guys" he says "I know its mine." he rests his hand below her belly button "I'd know if anyone else had touched you. I know no one did. That's good enough."
"So you're OK with this?"
"I love you Chance. I may be stunned but I'm happy. Want to know why?"
Chance looks at him "Sure"
"You're giving me something I never thought I'd be... a real father. I have wanted that for awhile but I always thought it wouldn't happen. It has"
She puts her arms around his neck hugging him tight "I love you"
"I love you... both of you." he replies
Chance smiles at him "Lets go see the doctor make sure baby's OK"
~ * ~ * ~ *
"Ahh Angel" a man with grey hair greets "its been awhile"
The two shake hands "Chris Roberts meet Chance Greyson."
Dr Roberts smiles at the young woman beside Angel. "Its good to meet you." he leads them back to an exam room sitting down he looks at Chance "Angel told me what happened and that you're pregnant"
Chance nods "Yes" she says comforted by Angel being there and the doctor's obvious concern. "I found out this afternoon"
"How far along are you?"
Chance shrugs "Not sure."
"When was your last period?"
"Probably 2 or 3 months. I've gone longer though"
He nods "Are you in any pain or discomfort?"
"No" she replies
"No cramps or bleeding?"
Chance shakes her head "Other than being tired I feel fine."
The doctor nods "Why don't we do a sonogram" he suggests "find out how far you are and make sure nothings wrong" at her nod he stands "Why don't you get up on the exam table. I'll be right back."
Chance toes off her shoes pulling herself up on the table. When she looks at Angel she smiles.
Angel moves over to her kissing her forehead as the doctor returns.
"Alright why don't you lay back" Dr Roberts instructs
Chance does so slipping her hand into Angel's. She remains silent doing what the doctor requests.
After a few minutes the doctor runs the wand over Chance's abdomen "Alright here we are." he says
"So how is everything?" Angel demands
"She's a little over a month." the doctor tells them his eyes on the monitor he frowns "Hmm"
"What?" Chance asks worried at his tone
The doctor looks at them and smiles "Congratulations you're having twins" he announces
Chance looks at Angel stunned she smiles slightly then back at the doctor. "You sure about that?"
The doctor chuckles "I'm sure" he moves aside so they can look at the monitor "Here they are. Number one and number two."
Angel and Chance smile at the sight of their babies. "They OK?" Angel asks concerned.
"As far as I can tell they are. But the pregnancy will need to be monitored closely. I'm not sure how it will progress." he admits turning off the equipment he hands Chance a paper towel.
"How so?" Angel asks
"Considering that your a vampire and Chance is human I don't know what could happen. Until I get some sort of idea of what is going to happen I want to see you every week or two." he says looking at Chance
Chance nods "Will do"
The doctor goes over to the desk opening a drawer he takes out a bunch of pamphlets and fliers. "Here's some information for you to look over" he hands them to Chance. "I'll write up a prescription for prenatal vitamins. Do you need anything for nausea?"
She shakes her head "Its not too bad."
"Alright. Now call if you need anything. Do either of you have questions?" he asks looking at the two
"Not right now" Chance replies as Angel shakes his head
"When you do let me know" he stands "I'll go write up that prescription. Excuse me" he walks out of the door
Chance looks at Angel with a grin "What are you thinking?"
Angel looks at his mate and smiles softly "Of you"
The door opens at the doctor returns "Alright here you are Chance." he hands her the slip of paper. "Now I want you to get plenty of food and rest"
Chance nods going over to Angel's side she slips her hand into his "I will" she smiles
"I'll see you next week or the week after."
"She'll be here" Angel states
"Congratulations you two."
"Thanks Doctor Roberts" she smiles.
The vampire leads his mate out to the car alert to any possible threat to his mate and children's well-being. Before opening the car door he captures Chance's lips in a possessive yet loving kiss. He looks at her smiling at her dazed expression "I love you... all three of you."
Chance touches his cheek "And we love you."
"Lets go get that prescription filled and head back to the mansion" he opens the car door for her then once she's in he closes it going around to the drivers side.
~ * ~ * ~ *
Two hours later Angel and Chance return to the mansion. Bypassing Spike and Drusilla they go upstairs to their bedroom. Once inside the room Chance walks into Angel's arms. She wraps her arms around his waist hugging him tightly.
"What's wrong?" Angel questions
"What's going to happen now?" she asks
"What do you mean?" he asks leading her over to the bed
Chance sighs sitting on his lap she snuggles close her hand resting over their unborn children. "To me? The babies?" she feels tears welling up "I know I won't be able to go back to school. They'll find me and take us away from you. I'm scared Angel" she admits
"So am I baby." he admits "But I promise no one will seperate us. I won't let them." he kisses her hair "We'll have to move out of San Diego. Keep a low profile until your birthday."
"Does this mean no more school?" she asks hopefully
Angel chuckles "Nice try. I'll teach you. Then you'll take your GED."
"Do I have too?" she complains
"Chance" he sighs
"Fine."
"You feeling better now?" he asks hugging her
"I guess" she yawns
"Lets get you ready for bed." he moves her off his lap. "Did you pack any pajamas?"
She shrugs "I don't remember. I just grabbed things."
Angel searches the bag "None." he goes to the dresser opening a drawer he pulls out a T-shirt. "Come on" he pulls her up
Chance sighs stripping off her jeans "I am going to be huge" she remarks rubbing her abdomen absently.
"You'll look beautiful" Angel assures.
Chance pulls off her shirt she stands there wearing only her panties. She looks at her belly then at Angel "I already feel huge" she groans
Angel shakes his head "You look great" he pulls her between his legs looking her over. He kisses her briefly then with gentle hands he caresses her breasts. He sees Chance wince slightly, "Sore?"
"A little" she says
Angel cups her breasts weighing them "They feel heavier" he states. He smiles at Chance "I'm going to love watching your body change to make room for our babies. To see your belly expand" he rests his hands on her belly "with the babies."
"What do you think?" she asks
"They've changed you a little." he admits "I wonder why I didn't notice." he shakes his head "You have a slight roundness. I can feel it."
Chance smiles "I can't wait to feel them move."
Angel smiles "I can't either." his fingers lightly brush across her nipples. He chuckles as he hears her gasp "I can't wait to see you cradling them in your arms as they nurse" he looks at her seeing the wide eyed look of love. "I'm going to envy them." he whispers
"Angel" she sighs clutching his shoulders
Angel stands "Get into bed"
"But" she starts to protest then sees the stern look in his eyes "OK" she agrees getting under the covers she watches as Angel removes his own clothes then joins her in the bed.
Angel rips off her panties "Won't need these"
Chance whimpers rubbing her body against his "Angel"
Angel moves between her legs pulling her against him. He stares at her watching the need grow. Slowly he guides himself into her groaning at the feeling of being one with his mate.
"Oh Angel" she gasps her eyes closing
"Open your eyes" he orders
Chance does and smiles at the look of love in his eyes. "I love you"
Angel kisses her tenderly "I love you." Slowly the lovers move their eyes locked watching the emotions in each others eyes.
~ * ~ * ~ *
//"Buffy" he smiles seeing the blond teen sitting on the bed waiting for him. "How did you know?" he asks sitting beside her
Buffy slips her hand into his "I didn't really know exactly what the gift was."
"Are the babies the gift?" he asks
"Part of it."
"And the rest?"
"I don't know" she admits "but they are the most important part of the gift. The most precious."
Angel smiles "They are."
"They are going to need to be protected Angel. Once its known that a vampire has fathered a child it will cause trouble in the human and demon world. Chance and the babies will be in danger."
"Buffy... what are they going to be? Human? Demon? Both?"
"It hasn't been decided yet."
"Oh."
"She's going to need you Angel. The babies will need you." she kisses his cheek "These babies are miracles always remember that"//
Angel opens his eyes finding Chance laying on her back sleeping. He props his head up on his hand watching Chance as she sleeps. He rests his free hand on her stomach. "They are miracles." He moves down resting his head on her stomach "I'll do whatever needed to protect you three."
~ * ~ * ~ *
Chance sighs sleepily opening her eyes. She smiles seeing Angel's head resting on her belly. She runs her fingers through his hair
Angel lifts his head smiling at Chance "How are you feeling?"
"Fine"
Angel moves up laying beside Chance he pulls her close. "Good"
Chance sighs happily resting her head on his chest. "Did you get any sleep?" she asks
"A few hours." he says stroking her arm "I'll get some more later"
"Angel?"
"Yes?"
"What are we going to do?" she looks at him her eyes showing her worry
Angel touches her cheek "We'll have to figure that out. I know we can't stay in San Diego."
"Where we going to go?"
"Where do you want to go?"
She shrugs "Anywhere as long as your there"
"I won't go anywhere with out you" he promises
Relieved Chance lays her head on his chest. "Good"
"We'll stay until next week. After the appointment we'll leave."
"Why not now?"
"I want to make sure everything is OK with you and the babies."
"He said we're fine" she reminds
"I know. I just want to be sure."
" 'kay"
___________
Chapter 9
A week later Chance finds herself back in the doctor's office with Angel. "We almost done?" she asks the doctor impatiently
"Chance" Angel says in warning
She shrugs "I'm hungry"
Angel smiles amused by the tone
"Well that's good. You need to put on some weight" the doctor informs her "Now we're done." he announces
"How is everything?" Angel asks helping Chance get off the exam table
"Chance is doing good. Now I made some inquires and here are a few doctors in Los Angeles who might be of some help." he hands Angel a piece of paper "Let me know who you decide to go with and I'll give them a call and send them the paperwork."
"Do you trust them?" Angel asks
"You know doctors are confidential."
"Yes but with this matter I want someone I can trust with their lives"
The doctor nods "The first five are human doctors who have some experience with patients of the demon variety. The next are doctors who are human with no demon patients. They all are good doctors. Just pick someone you feel like you can trust"
Angel nods "Thank you for all your help" he shakes the doctor's hand
"Your welcome" Dr Roberts replies "Good luck Chance"
Chance grins "Thanks."
Angel takes her hand leading her to the door he pauses "If you need anything let Spike know."
Doctor Roberts nods "Goodbye" he watches as the vampire and his mate leave the office 'And good luck' he thinks.
* ~ * ~ * ~
An hour later the two are in the car heading towards LA. Angel looks at Chance and smiles "Where are you putting all that food?" he asks amused as he watches her eat a double cheeseburger, large fry, large chocolate milkshake, and chicken nuggets.
Chance shrugs "Babies. Not like its going to be there for long" she grumbles "everytime I eat I throw up."
Angel tugs on a strand of her hair "Sorry"
She smiles brightly "Don't be." she rubs her abdomen "Their worth it"
"That they are."
Chance finishes off her food and leans against Angel. She lifts her shirt looking at her abdomen thoughtfully "I wonder what they'll be"
"We have a while before we know"
"Yeah I know"
"Why don't you get some sleep." he suggests
"I'm not tired. Tell me a story"
"About what?"
Chance shrugs "Anything" she listens as Angel tells her about things he had seen over the years.
* ~ * ~ * ~
Just before dawn Angel pulls the car into the parking lot of a motel. "Chance" he says stroking her hair
"Mmm"
"I'll be back in a minute" he says kissing her cheek
" 'kay." she yawns sitting up she watches sleepily as Angel enters the building. She feels her stomach clench 'Its OK Daddy will be back in a sec' she strokes her abdomen waiting patiently for Angel to return. A few moments later she sees Angel walk out the door to the car
Angel gets into the car "Are you OK?" he asks worried
Chance smiles "The babies missed you." she explains
Angel starts the car pulling into another parking place. "Lets get in. The sun will be up in fifteen minutes." he grabs their bags from the back seat locking the car. He leads Chance towards their ground level room. He unlocks the door allowing Chance to enter. Dropping the bags by the bed he closes the blinds "Do you need anything?"
Chance shakes her head removing her shoes and pants she crawls under the covers. She watches as Angel checks the room making sure the shades are drawn. She yawns stretching under the covers
"You OK?" Angel asks stripping down to his boxers he sits on the edge of the bed smoothing Chance's hair out of her face
Chance nods "I'm fine" she assures with a smile
Angel kisses her forehead "Alright" he lays down pulling Chance into his arms "get some sleep."
Feeling secure in her lover's arms Chance closes her eyes drifting off to a peaceful sleep.
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance blinks sleepily rubbing her cheek against Angel's chest. She grimaces feeling her stomach roll. 'OK not now' she rolls onto her back resting her hands over her belly 'I'm tired. I don't want to get up.' Carefully she sits up feeling her stomach clench and bile rise she groans "Oh god" she scrambles out of bed rushing into the bathroom
Angel opens his eyes after hearing Chance scramble out of bed. "Chance?" he calls sitting up he hears Chance wretching. Not getting an answer he throws off the covers going into the bathroom he finds his mate kneeling before the toilet heaving. Kneeling beside her he rubs her back talking to her softly.
Chance trembles as she coughs.
"Feeling better?" Angel asks handing her a cup of water
Chance rinses out her mouth and nods "Better"
"Done?"
She shrugs "For now"
Angel kisses her forehead "Lets go back to bed." he helps her stand
"I gotta brush my teeth" she says
"Where's your toothbrush?"
"Top of my clothes" she answers
Angel opens the bag finding her toothbrush and toothpaste. "Here you go" he hands them to her.
"Thanks" she smiles putting paste on her brush. Quickly she brushes her teeth rinses her mouth out she sighs happily "Better" she tells Angel
He strokes her cheek with his thumb "Good. Now lets go back to bed"
Chance moves closer running her nails down his neck smiling as he growls. She tilts her head looking at him hopefully "Angel?"
"What?" he groans seeing the pout he knows he won't be able to say no
"I wanna play" she says her voice seductive
"Oh really?" he smiles
"Please?" she pleads her eyes wide with hope she moves closer rubbing her lower body against his "I know you want to play too"
Angel growls picking Chance up he carries her over to the bed
* ~ * ~ * ~
"Angel" Chance nuzzles his neck
"What?" he yawns
"I'm going to go get some food."
"Don't go too far. There's some money in my wallet."
Chance kisses him "I'll be back in a few minutes. Love you" she says going to the door
"Love you too" Angel smiles watching Chance walk out the door
* ~ * ~ * ~
Angel opens his eyes frowning when he realizes Chance hadn't yet returned. He looks at the clock 'Where the hell is she? She's been gone for over an hour.' he thinks worried. After a few moments worry gives way to anger. 'If anyone touches my mate I'll kill 'em.' As he thinks that he senses Chance nearby. He looks up to see the door open "Chance" he says relieved to see his mate safe
Chance enters carrying some bags "Hi" she smiles setting the bags down on the table. "How was your sleep?"
"Where the hell were you?"
Chance starts hearing the tone "I told you I was going out for food Angelus. After I ate I got distracted when I passed a baby store. So I went in. I bought some books to read." she goes to the refrigerator putting her leftovers in. "I lost track of time."
Angelus goes over grabbing Chance "Don't ever do that."
"Angelus" she protests "nothing happened."
Angelus growls his demon face flickering "And if it had? What if someone figured out who you are? I can't protect you during the day"
"Relax." she says rolling her eyes
Angelus growls forcing her to look at him. His eyes flash golden "Never do that" he hisses "you and the babes could have been hurt. What if they found you? They could have taken you away from us." he reminds forcing her against the wall "We will not lose our mate... or our children. We are your Master." he kisses her fiercely "Do you understand me?" he demands
Chance glares at him "Don't ever tell me what to do" she snaps shoving the angered vampire away. "I love you but I don't let any one order me around" she goes to the bed sitting down. "So don't"
Angelus stalks over to her touching her cheek tenderly "You and the babes are our life. We don't want you to be in any danger."
"We're fine." she assures touching his cheek "Nothing happened."
Angelus kisses her sweetly then passionately. His hands quickly undressing her. His eyes raking over her naked body his eyes and hands showing his possessive nature. "Our mate."
Chance nods "Always" she smiles touching his face with her fingertips
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance yawns feeling the bed shift as the vampire moves "Where are you going?" she asks still sensing Angelus's presence
"To take a shower lover. Sunset is in a few hours"
" 'kay" she mumbles rubbing her eyes sleepily. After a few moments she groans feeling her body shiver with need. She throws off the covers standing she rubs her stomach 'I miss your Daddy too. Even though he's only in the next room.' she sighs going into the bathroom.
Angelus smiles feeling the familiar arms wrapping around his waist "Wondering when you'd get here lover" he chuckles
Chance rubs her cheek against his back brushing her lips against his tattoo. "We missed you"
Angelus turns around his arms around her waist "Mmm" he smiles kissing her softly "How are you feeling?"
She smiles rubbing her abdomen "Good. I'm getting hungry again"
Angelus kisses her forehead "Lets finish getting cleaned up first"
* ~ * ~ * ~
Chance kisses the underside of the newly resurfaced Angel's chin as she sits on his lap eating and watching TV "Are you still upset?"
"Angelus has always been a hothead. I think its because he's not out much. Sorry if he scared you" he rests his hand against her belly
"Its OK I know he was just worried."
"I was too. Chance if you're going to be late you need to let me know"
"Sorry I lost track of time."
"When we get to LA you're going to have to be even more careful."
"I know."
"Chance not only do we have to worry about the police but demons and other humans."
"Why?" she looks at him concerned
"Chance Los Angeles is even more dangerous than San Diego."
"Then why are we going there?" she questions
"Its away from San Diego. Los Angeles is the closest area around where there are people... and demons we can trust. It would take too long to get to New York or England or even Asia."
"Why there?" she asks
"New York has a demon population similiar to Los Angeles. London has the Council. They might be able to help, but I doubt they would."
"So LA it is." she sighs
"LA is also dangerous because it is close to the Hellmouth"
"Hellmouth?"
"Hellmouth is a very powerful place. Its also called Sunnydale."
Chance looks at him seeing pain flash in his eyes "Where you used to live when Buffy was alive?"
Angel nods "Yeah"
"Have you been back?" she questions
Angel winces shaking his head "Not since the funeral. I get emails from Willow at Christmas. Xander hated me then and still does." he sighs "He has good reason to"
"Why?"
"He always wanted Buffy. She never saw him as anything more than a friend. He blamed me for everything that ever happened to them. He blames me for Buffy and Cordelia's deaths."
"But it wasn't your fault."
Angel sighs "That's what Buffy used to say." he chuckles drily
"Do you want to go back?" she asks
"I don't know. Someday I'd like to go back check on Willow and visit Buffy and Cordelia's graves." he says thoughtfully
Chance squeezes his hand "When you go can I come?" she asks
"I don't know" he shrugs "I don't think that's wise. I don't know what the reaction the Hellmouth could have on you or the babies."
"Why would it?"
"Its powerful. Once we know more we'll talk about this again." he promises "Deal?"
"Deal" she agrees reluctantly
Angel kisses her cheek "Come on suns down. We should get going. I need to stop off at the butchers before we leave town." Half an hour later they walk out of the room. "Wait in the car. I'll be back in a minute"
Chance shakes her head "I wanna come too" she says
Hearing the stubborn tone Angel shakes his head "Alright." After putting their bags in the car they head to the office to check out.
Chance stays beside Angel her hand clutching his as she notices a news report. She frowns realizing the report is on a body of a man found in the woods by a group of teens. 'Oh my god' she thinks startled at the picture shown of Roger.
Angel senses her surprise he notices her attention is on the TV. When he sees Roger's picture. 'She's not going to be too happy' he muses "Thanks" he returns the key leading Chance out of the building
Chance remains silent until their in the car "You said you wouldn't" she says "you lied Angel" she accuses her voice angry
"No I didn't" he argues "I didn't kill him. I told you I wouldn't."
"So you sent Spike instead didn't you?!"
"No" he denies "Spike hasn't killed anyone in over 20 years. Why would he now?" he asks
"You know who did don't you?"
"Not really." he admits
"I can't believe you lied to me."
Angel growls in response "I told you I wouldn't allow anyone to hurt you. He did. I wasn't going to let him get away with hurting you."
"What about Betty? Did they kill her too?"
"NO" he snarls "I told Spike to make sure nothing happens to her. I know how important she is to you." he touches her cheek "She'll be under Spike and Drusilla's protection. They'll make sure nothing happens to her"
Chance nods " 'kay"
"It'll be OK" he promises
Chance rests her head against his shoulder "I know."
* ~ * ~ * ~
The next afternoon Angel frowns seeing Chance pale. "Chance are you OK?" he asks setting aside his book
"Just a little dizzy" she replies laying beside him
"That all?"
"Mmm" she sighs resting her head on his shoulder "I'm feeling better already" she assures
* ~ * ~ * ~
Angel looks at Chance concerned to see her leaning her head against the car window "Honey you OK?" he asks
Chance nods tiredly "I'm just tired." she lays her head on his leg
"Alright" he rests his hand on her shoulder "just get some rest."