*Title- Back To Sunnydale *Disclaimer- First and foremost, I'd like to point out that I don't own any aspect of the show Angel, though it would kick major ass if I did! *Rating- PG-13 I suppose. *Timeline- I have no clue when this is set. After That Vision Thing and Before Billy. No Connor, no Darla, no part-demon Cordy, and Fred has finally heard the click. *Note-I don't normally make Buffy out to be a bitch, but I was feeling a bit different today, so I guess if you don't like A/C or Buffy bitchy-ness, don't read! But if you still want to, go for it! And also, I just wanted to get this one done, so it's a bit rushed. *Reviews-Hell Yeah! *2nd Note: Oh! I'm sorry! I just read the reviews, and a thanks to SigmaZed for letting me know to fix the paragraphs (or lack thereof). Hopefully it's easier to read now! *^*^*^*^*^*^* "Oh, that's just great." Cordelia stated angrily as she spilt her coffee on the desk.

"Cordy? You okay over there?" Angel asked from the lobby.

"Oh, yeah. Fine. Just the klutz coming out in me." Gathering up her mug, which had amazingly stayed intact, she motioned towards the reception desk.

"Angel?" She called to him, or so she thought. With no warning, Cordelia fell to the floor with a vision and simultaneously broke her mug. A shrill scream awakened her from her vision and she pleaded with Angel's eyes.

"Cordy? Are you okay?" She nodded at Angel's question. With aide from Angel, she finally managed to stand on her own two feet as the others rushed into the lobby.

"Looks like we're going to Sunnydale, gang." *^*^*^*^*^*^*

"Sunnydale? Really? Wow, I never actually thought we'd go to Sunnydale! What's in Sunnydale?" Fred questioned the group.

"Only every memory I wish I could forget."

"Cordy, are you sure we have to go to Sunnydale? What's the problem?"

"Oh, I'm sure. Trust me, if I thought there was a way to skip a trip to Hell, I'd find a way! But, I'm afraid that's not going to happen with this one." The group looked at her with hints of curiosity and she looked back to them despondently.

"There's something big rising up, or opening up, in the next, oh, 48 hours. Hellmouth opening sort of thing. I felt it all in my vision. They won't be able to handle this one alone." She looked almost scared because of the revelation.

"Okay. Guys, let's get ready." Angel prompted the group and they dispersed throughout the hotel.

Cordelia moved towards her desk and pulled out a bottle of pills and slipped a few as the others left. She didn't notice a lurking Angel behind her.

"How bad are they?" Startled, Cordy instantly dropped her pills and looked to Angel.

"What?"

"In trouble I mean. Are you sure we have to go to Sunnydale?" Cordelia let out a breath and relaxed.

"I think it best we go, Angel. I don't want to anymore than you do. *Really*. But why else would the Powers send me a vision of it?"

"That's true. Well, maybe we could just send Gunn and Wes? I'm sure they could handle it!" Angel smirked when he saw Cordy flash her smile.

"We're going, buster. Let's hit the road while it's dark."

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"Does anyone know where we're actually going?" Fred asked from the back seat snuggled between Wesley and Gunn.

"Uh, Cordy? Where's that vision power leading you?" Angel asked as he drove towards the Welcome to Sunnydale sign.

"H'm, I'll just use my batman senses and lead us to the trouble!" The group looked at her, and she offered a better idea,

"Why don't we hike it up in a hotel for the night and then we'll just show up at the right time at the place tomorrow when we're needed. We can fight the big fight and then take off as if nothing happened. Sound like a plan?"

"I'm for that!" Wesley chipped in.

"Guys, we have to talk strategy. We should let them know we're here."

"Angel's right. I guess we can't just show up without the Scooby's knowing what's the what. If we just show up at the fight, they'll be distracted, we'll be distracted. It'll be one big distract-o-fest, and that *thing* I saw in my vision will eat us all alive."

"It eats people?" Fred's eyes grew wide with astonishment.

"Well, maybe it doesn't eat people. But whatever it does, it sure as hell had a chip on its shoulder." Cordelia shuddered at the thought of the creature in her vision.

"Ok. Then it's settled. We'll go talk to the gang and figure out what the best thing to do is." They all nodded in agreement.

"So, anyone know where to find these Scooby-doo avengers?" Gunn asked the valid question from the back.

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"The Magic Box?" Wesley asked.

"That's what Willow said. It'll be the next right." Cordelia instructed Angel where to go.

"This is so not going to be a happy reunion. It can't be. Anything Sunnydale is just bad." As they parked, Cordelia, as well as the other previous Sunnydale residents feared the worst. Fred and Gunn simply seemed excited at the fact they would finally meet the infamous Scooby gang.

"Go ahead, Angel. You know Buffy the best, you can go first."

"You're the one who had the vision! You go in first!"

"Oh yeah, cause it was *my* fault I had a vision. I ask the Powers everyday to send a mind-splitting, headache inducing, agonizing vision my way for fun purposes!"

"Ok. You're right. I'll go first. But next time I want to watch a Charlton Heston movie, you won't put up a fight about it."

"Fine! It's a deal. I guess I should play the guilt card more often."

"Making people feel guilty to get stuff you want? Ha, not Cordelia Chase." The sarcastic tone was not one of the group from LA. It came from behind them. It was Buffy.

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"Buffy?" Cordelia exclaimed, a little more confused than shocked.

"That's Buffy? Huh. I thought she'd be taller." Fred commented from the back of the car. The group got out of the convertible and approached the slayer.

"Hi Buffy! I'm Fred. It's so nice to finally meet you! I've heard a lot about you. Well, not too much about you, they don't really talk a whole lot about their Sunnydale days. But whenever they do, they're sure to mention you! You must have been a big part of their lives."

"Hi, Fred." Buffy spoke slowly, hoping not to set the nice girl Fred into another tangent.

"Buffy." It's all Angel could produce. Whenever he got around her, it was as if no one else was there. Cordelia hovered closer to the back of the group as she noticed how Angel suddenly became so distant to the rest of them.

"Angel." As they looked into each other's eyes, the other Scooby's approached. Cordelia noticed some new faces, but saw Xander, Willow, Anya and another unrecognizable girl.

"Hey-everyone!" Xander offered an enthusiastic hello.

"You sounded so urgent on the phone! What's the what?" Willow asked intrigued.

"That's why we're here. Cordelia received a vision, and it involved all of you. I think it best we move indoors, off the streets, to discuss the situation." Wesley took charge of the situation. The Scoobs were obviously impressed with his initiative considering the last time they saw him. As the group moved inward, Xander spoke.

"Wait. Cordelia had a what?"

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"So, you just get quick flashes of what's to come? Sweet!" Xander seemed pretty enthused by the idea that his old girlfriend could see the future.

"What do you see in our future?" Anya asked with curiosity in her eyes.

"I can't exactly tell-"

"Enough about that. Why are you guys here?" Buffy cut the conversation short, and the group looked at her surprised as she looked to Angel.

"Well, you're here for a reason. What's the reason?"

"There's something coming here, something big. The Powers wouldn't have sent me a vision of you guys if it didn't entail us coming to help." Buffy glanced at Cordelia, and then at Angel.

"So, where's it attacking? What is it? And how do we stop it?"

"Cordy's going to have to field this one."

"Cemetery, demon-fun, and I guess we'll just have to find out. But whatever it is, it's rising up. As in, from the ground. Maybe hellmouth opening. I don't know, it was vague."

"Well, that's helpful." Buffy sarcastically commented.

"I guess we should all get some sleep or we'll be the ones sliced and diced tomorrow." Buffy rose up and started to leave.

"Don't you guys want to catch up? I'm sure it's been a while since you've all been together, right?" Fred perked up at her own suggestion, hoping to hear more stories of the past.

"Buffy's right, Fred. We should get some rest. How about a round of talk about the past tomorrow?" Cordelia looked tired, but tried to be upbeat. She obviously wanted to leave the old crew and just be with her current friends.

"Where you all staying?" Willow asked, her green eyes intense as she held the hand of the girl by her, who the fang gang was already introduced to as Tara.

"Hotel I guess." Angel spoke up, also ready to leave.

"Don't be silly, you guys! We can spread you all around with us." Willow was eager to have old acquaintances back.

"No, Will, it's ok. I think it's best if we just crash at a motel or something. Less trouble, more sleep."

"Ok. I guess you could try the Sunnydale Inn." Willow stood and the group dispersed. Cordelia stood to join Angel, but slightly faltered, but Angel caught her before anyone else could notice the flaw in her step. He looked down at her with concern and she simply nodded thanks. He let her stand on her own, as the others collected their things to leave. Buffy, standing near the counter, noticed the entire display.

"Ok everyone. Let's meet back here tomorrow and discuss strategy." Buffy took a quick look around as if to estimate the man power and turned to leave.

"9:00 pm be too late? When's this thing planning on coming?"

"Later than that. 9:00 would be fine." Buffy nodded at Cordelia's response and left the Magic Box. The LA gang then left, gathering in the car. Fred looked disappointed, and Gunn just looked confused.

"*That's* the Scooby gang? And I thought we were boring."

"Charles, we're not boring!" A slight slap on his shoulder made him nod an apology to Fred.

"Oh, they're a bucket-o-fun." Cordelia held her head in her hand as the throbbing started in.

"Where to guys?" Angel asked, ready to get out of the same vicinity as the Sunnydale group.

"Try what Willow said. Sunnydale Inn." Wesley replied for the group. Angel looked at Cordelia who seemed particularly fed up, so he sped up the street in the direction of their hotel.

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