Chapter 2: Carol

Title: What's to come…

Author: Nikka

Rating: General (basically if you're old enough to watch Angel you can read this fanfic).

Disclaimer: Angel characters are not my creation (wish they were) they belong to Joss Wehdon and David Greenwalt. Other characters that are not familiar from the show do belong to me.

Spoilers: Angel season 3.

Summary: This is my version of how Angel season four begins. It starts right after season 3 ended.

Author notes: Hi, this is my first fanfic ever, so be kind. English is not my native tongue so you may find some spelling & grammar mistakes, you're more then welcome to let me know about them but remember you may find them while you read the story.

I still haven't seen Angel season 3 only read summaries so I had to make up a few things I didn't know, just so you'll know. The story begins right after Cordy went up to the sky and Angel to depths of the ocean.

Ho and have fun.

Status: Finished.

Previously on Angel:

At the hotel, Fred asks Gunn if Connor wants to join them for a snack. Gunn says Connor wasn't upstairs. Fred is concerned. She thinks they should probably tell someone. Gunn tells her he hasn't been able to reach either Angel or Cordelia. Fred doesn't think that sounds good. She looks around the empty lobby and wonders where everyone went.
Cordelia continues her journey as the shaft of light lifts her upward. When she reaches the top, there's a bright flash of light, the light shaft and Cordelia disappear, while Angel continues his journey into the depths of the ocean.

Cordy wasn't sure where she was going but she knew who she was looking for - Justin. She had all the answers to what really happened. She decided to go to the only person who can help her find Justin.

When she found Loren he was in the middle of packing. "Going somewhere"?

"Over the rainbow my dear to Las Vegas". Loren replied smiling.

"Do a girl a last favor". Cordy played along.

"What do you need sugar". Loren asked.

"I need to find someone who doesn't want to be found. Where can I start"?

"Can I ask who is it about"?

"I prefer you didn't".

"O.k. Cordy. What you need is a tracking spell. Go to the last place that person was at. Form a circle of light and say the words of the spell, you can find the spell in the book of helius. And no I don't know where you might find the book of helius. Ho and the words are in Latin. Loren smiled a half smile like he's apologizing.

"Then cry out his/her name three times while you put in the center of the circle something that belonged to him/her and the path we'll be shown to you".

"I don't have any thing of her. If I did I wouldn't be looking for her right now".

"That could be a problem for you to find Justin".

"How did you…"?

"You don't really have a poker soul. Get it"?

"Lorne! I need help not jokes".

"O.k., O.k. don't get nasty". There's a demon called Bill".

Cordy laughed by the strange name for a daemon.

Lorne who noticed tried to explain. "What can I say the guy is a huge fan of the former president".

"Where will I find him"?

At the Pitch. Not a pleasant bar. If you have enough money you'll find him and probably answers".

"Thank you Loren. Have a nice trip".

"Thanks Cordy. Good luck with your crusade".

"Thank you bye".

"Cordy!" you might not find a helpful Justin".

"Ho she'll help me, or she'll…" Cordy didn't finish the sentences. She went to the door looked back at Lorne smiled to him and left.

Loren looked at the closed door and softly said "Good luck princes you'll need it for what's to come".

Cordy opened the door. The place looked like a dump. There wasn't a lot of light. She went to the bar.

The bartender gave her a look. "You're not a regular!"

"Thank god for that" Cordy said quietly to herself.

"No I'm not. I'm looking for Bill is he around?"

"Don' t know any Bill. You must have the wrong place".

"My sources are very reliable, are you sure there's no Bill here"? Cordy asked while slipping some money towards the bartender.

"Ho that Bill". The bartender said like he just remembered who he is.

"You'll find him in the back, but you'll need more then that". The bartender pointed to the money Cordy gave him.

Cordy got up and walked to the back.

"Which of you is Bill"?

One of the daemons that were sitting there replied: "It depends ".

"Depends on what"? Cordy asked.

"On what you want from Bill".

"I'm looking for someone. Her name is Jus…" Cordy was interrupted by one of the other daemons.

"Go away little girl before we'll eat you". Hr started laughing and all the others daemons laughed with him.

"I don't think so, not until I get what I came for".

"The daemon grabbed her hand. Cordy looked at him and said: "I don't think you want to do this".

"Ho but I do little girl, I would love a snack right about nowwwww," the daemon screamed while Cordy grabbed his troth.

"Enough! Put him down! I'm Bill". It was the daemon that spoke to her before.

Cordy let the daemon go. He fall to the ground holding his sore troth.

"I'm looking for a women her name is Justin. She used to hang with a strange man called Holtz." Cordy didn't waste any time and got right to the point.

Bill didn't say a word.

"Do you know who she is? Where can I find her"? Cordy asked.

"I don't think you want to find her, she's…" Bill stopped.

"She's a killer. A real one, a human one". He said with a hesitation.

"I know but I still need to find her. Do you know where she is"? Cordy insisted.

"You'll find her in a place called "the haven". It's a refuge for homeless people & runaways, even though she's neither".

"Why there"? Cordy inquired.

"Cause this place is ran by this women who knows first hand what vampires & daemons are and capable of and she made sure there are protecting spells all around the place. It's the safest place to hide from anyone and anything. You won't be able to work your mojo there, you'll be powerless the minute you enter the perimeter."

"Thanks I'll remember that. How much do I owe you"?

"It's on the house. I don't like that Justin girl either".

Cordy nodded her head to show her gratitude and the left.

The car poled up in front of the shelter. It didn't look like a regular shelter. It was a big house almost as big as a mansion. Out side the house was a wonderful garden with trees and grass and benches. A big green metal gate surrounded the place. Apparently whoever ran this place has a lot of money.

Cordy couldn't help but wonder if she hasn't crossed the line and if she hasn't would she now? What will be the price to save her family?

She got out of the car and walked towards the metal gate. A guard who looked like he just finished joiner high approached her.

"Can I help you"? He asked politely.

"Well I sure hope so". Cordy replied with a big smile and a kind face.

She knew strength wouldn't get her in, but her charm and conning might do the trick.

"I'm looking for my sister. You see she ran away about a month ago and I've been looking for her ever since".

"And what makes you think she's here? Unfortunately this city is filled with shelters".

"I found her stupid boyfriend she ran away with an he told me she might be here. Can I come in"?

The young man looked at Cordy deciding whether or not to let here in.

"Please she's the only family I got". Cordy pleaded hoping it will work on the teenager.

"Wait here!" the guard said.

He walked back to his booth. Cordy could see him picking up the phone and saying something. She couldn't hear what he said.

The guard walked back to her. "Someone will be right out to show you in. Wait here!"

"Thank you". Cordy said again with a huge smile.

A young girl came to the gate. She said something to the guard, Cordy couldn't hear what she said. Then the girl approached Cordy and opened the gate.

"This way please".

Cordy did as she said even dough she found the place to be a very strange.

The girl opened the door. Cordy looked around the place. It looked nice and clean, not what she would expect from a shelter. She could hear people laughing. She stared at the pictures that were hanged on the walls, the beautiful flowers in the vases. The whole place looked like it came out of a design magazine.

"Follow me please", the girl said to Cordy who seemed to be mesmerized by the beauty of the place.

"Ho, of course". Cordy replied after snapping from her daydreaming.

The girl showed her in to an office. In the middle of the room was a big wooden desk that looked very well organized. Again she could see flowers all around the room and beautiful pictures on the walls. The office had two large glass doors that led to the back yard, which looked more like a park then a yard. On the side of the room was a white sofa with matched cushions. Cordy knew this office belonged to a woman. No way a man could have such good taste, unless his gu…

The girl interrupted her thoughts. "Wait here, someone will be with you in a minute".

"I'm sorry for the glare but this place is so beautiful, it doesn't look like a shelter at all." Cordy asked the girl while she stared at the walls.

"Because it's not". An unfamiliar older voice came from behind her.

"Allow me to introduce my self. I'm Carol and this is my home for missing souls". The woman who probably ran the place looked very elegant and not as old as Cordy imagined her to be.

"Would you like to seat down miss…"?

"Chase. Cordelia Chase". Cordy replied with a smile and a reached hand.

The woman shook her hand. "Nice to meet you miss chase".

"Please call me Cordelia, miss chase is so formal".

Very well Cordelia. Now what can I do for you miss… I'm sorry Cordelia"?

"I was under the impression you took in homeless and runaway's, didn't you?" Cordy asked curiously ignoring Carol's question.

"Ho I do, but I think of this place as a home away from home. The people who come here get more then a meal and a bed for the night. Here they committee to help others like they were helped, to give something back in return." Carol explained.

"So they have to earn they're keep, or is it pay they're keep?" Cordy seemed to question Carol's intentions.

"No they don't pay, they agree to give this home time as much as they can. I don't take any stray cats I find. Only the ones who wants to change they're life". Carol felt the hostility and doubt coming from the Cordy.

"So you decide who fits wordy of your help, of a clean bad and a good meal. Do you think it's fair"? Cordy didn't like Carol extreme ideas.

"Well dear like my father use to tell me as a child: my house, my rules."

Carol smiled. "So you're looking for your sister, are you?"

"For some reason Cordy couldn't lie to her. "No I'm looking for a dangerous woman named Justin".

Cordy grabbed her mouth. She couldn't believe she just said that. She knew something wasn't right with Carol.

"What's going on here? You're not human are you?" Cordy asked firmly.

"Well dear neither are you but that doesn't stop you from helping mankind". Carol looked at Cordy and smiled.

"How... how did you know? Who… no. What are you"? Cordy was amazed.

"Let just say we have the same boss. And I don't mean your noble vampire. I mean the other boos, the one who recruited you for your life's mission". Carol hoped her answer would clear Cordy's the suspicions.

"But how can it be? I mean…" Carol interrupted Cordy.

"Cordelia! Don't ask me any more questions I can't answer. You came for Justin and I'm willing to let you talk to her, but only here and only with me in the room. Agreed?" Carol looked at Cordy waiting for a replay.

Cordy was speechless. She didn't know what to think of Carol, she wasn't even sure she can trust her but giving the fact that Carol held all the cards and she needed answer fast…

"So what do you say? I don't have all day you know".

Carol's question brought Cordy back from her thoughts. "I don't think I have a lot of options, right"? Cordy was testing her reaction.

"Dear I think you already know and frankly I don't have time for you claver word games, it's take or leave it as simple as that". Carol looked irritated by Cordy's questions.

"I'll take it". Cordy felt she was starting to piss of Carol and making her mad was the last she needed.

To be continued.