VisionQuesting

Rating PG-13

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Warning slightly spoilery up to Birthday

Angel sat in his room at the Hyperion, staring at the letter in his hand.  Even though he

and Buffy had promised they would always be there for each other, he had never really

expected Buffy to come to him for help.  She'd been back for a few months now, and

according to her letter, things were not getting any easier.  There were problems with

Willow, problems that were spilling over onto Dawn.  Angel read the letter one more

time.

            Dear Angel,

I really need your help.  Willow is out of control.  She is abusing her

magic, and it has put Dawn in jeopardy.  The worst of it is, Dawn is

blaming me for everything.  It's my fault that Willow has this problem

and it's my fault Dawn got hurt because of it.  I really think the best

thing would be for Dawn to get out of Sunnydale for a while.  Just to

get some space away from the situation.  I had thought about sending

her to Giles, but I need to have her close, and I know that you will

protect her for me.  I have already spoken to Cordelia and she said

Dawn could stay there.  I know you are worried about Cordy and

how the visions are effecting her, but Dawn will be there to help watch

over her.  Please Angel, you are not my last resort, but you are my best

resort right now.

Buffy   

Angel put the letter down as Wesley knocked on his door and entered the room.

"Angel, is everything ok in Sunnydale?"  Wes asked him.

Angel wordlessly handed him the letter to read and sat back to wait for his reaction to it.

"Are you going to let her come here?"  He asked Angel.

"I don't see how I can't," replied Angel.  "Buffy hasn't asked me for anything before.  I have to help her."

"Yes, but Cordelia," began Wesley, but Angel interrupted.

"I've already spoken to Cordy, and she wants this.  She pointed out that

Buffy saved her plenty of times, and this is one way to repay her."

"Plus," added Cordelia as she walked into the room, "It will help to

spare her from being influenced by Buffy's sense of fashion.  Angel,

I talked to Fred and Gunn, and they are alright with whatever you decide."

Angel turned to Wesley, "Well Wes, it's your call."

"I say yes, but Cordelia, you must tell us if having her with you is too much

to cope with.  She can come and stay with me, or here with Angel."

"I'll go call Buffy and let her know it's ok," said Angel as the three friends

left the room.