Chapter 4: Dead end.

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. . (For understanding what's going here you really need to read the first chapters. It's hard to give a preview on them)

Back at the hotel Conor was tied to a chair while Angel laid all tied up on the couch.

"How long are we going to keep them like that"? Fred asked nervously.

"I don't know. I guess till Cordy comes back". Gunn was also nervous even though he tried hiding it from Fred. He wanted to make her feel safe, to let her know that every thing is fine even if he didn't think so.

"She could be in trouble".

They both looked at Angel. They knew he was worried about Cordy, but they promised her.

"I'm sure she's fine Angel". Fred tried to reassure him.

"What do you care? Are you hungry all ready? Or is it your thing to kill the woman you love first"? Conor was trying to annoy him.

Angel couldn't even look at him, not after what he did. He didn't answer Conor's questions. He knew he didn't really want answers.

"What? A cat swallowed your tone"?

"Shut up Conor or I'll make you shut up"! Gunn had enough of Conor's remarks.

"Ho tough guy. Try that when I'm not tied up". Conor replied with a smug smile.

Gunn looked mad. Fred jumped in before he'll do something stupid.

"Conor enough! No one wants this".

"Don't tell me you don't want this. I think you all like the idea of me tied up especially the killer over there. That way if he gets loose he can kill you and I won't be able to stop him".

They looked at Conor. "On the other end maybe it's not that bad to see him kill you. If you're stupid enough to trust him then you deserve every thi…" Fred tied a handkerchief around his mouth. Conor didn't fight her.

"I'm sorry but I asked you to stop". Gunn looked at Conor and smiled a little smile of victory.

No one said a word. Angel closed he's eyes. All he could think about was Cordy. Where she was? What happened? Was she safe? A terrible thought hunted him. What if Cordy won't find out what really happened? What will she do then? Who will she trust? And most importantly whom will she believe?

A phone ring cut of his thoughts. Fred picked up the phone.

"Hello. Hi Cordy how's it going."

"Is she all right"? Angel asked nervously.

No one answered him.

"We're fine. Don't worry about us". Fred lied a bit. She knew if she tells Cordy the truth she'll be worried and the last thing Fred wanted was to make her worry more then she already is.

"Is she o.k?" Angel asked again this time he raised his voice, almost shouting.

"Angel relax, let Fred finish and she'll tell us". Gunn tried to calm him.

"O.k. Yes I promise. He's also fine. No it was nothing." Gunn & Angel only heard Fred replies but they understood Cordy heard Angel shouting.

"Be careful. We will. Bye". Fred hung up the phone.

"She's fine. She couldn't say much". Fred explained

"What did she say? When will she be back?"

"I don't know Gunn, she didn't say. All she said was that she was fine, and she'll come back as soon as she can".

"That's all?" Angel asked surprised.

"She also wanted to know how we are doing. I said fine, no point of worrying her. Is there?" Fred looked straight at Conor.

"O.k. then we wait". Gunn just wanted this to be over. His patience was running out.

"Quietly!" He added while looking at Conor.

Cordy hang up the phone. "Sorry about that, we can start now".

Cordy set on a chair next to the desk. Justine was on the sofa across the room.

"Did Angel kill Holtz"? Cordy got right to the point.

"You don't waste a lot of time." Justine said surprised. She thought Cordelia would want to know what happened, the whole story.

"Just answer the damn question". Cordy didn't have time for Justine's games. She needed the truth and fast.

"All you care about is getting your little vampire off. To proof he didn't kill Holtz. Well tough luck cause he did". Justine smiled when she saw Cordy's face.

"You're lying I know you. There's no way you would tell the truth so easily without playing your little games". Cordy didn't believe a word she said.

"Fine that's your problem not mine. Can I go now?" she looked at Carol.

"Not yet Justine, we still have a few things to sort out". Carol wasn't sure Justine was being truthful.

"I told her the truth, she just doesn't want to except it". Justine explained her side to carol.

No! That's not the truth that's you playing games". Cordy said with an angry look.

"Be careful you don't want to lose your temper here. The side affects are not so pleasant." Justine commented. Apparently Justine knew this place very well.

"This is going no where. Why don't we take a break"? Carol suggested hopping it would calm everyone down.

"No!" Cordy said angry.

"You tell me what happened, you tell me or I'll…" Cordy almost lost it.

"Or what? You'll beat me till I tell you. I don't think you will. Not if you're smart." Justine knew she was safe. She wasn't afraid of Cordy.

Cordy raised her hand and started to glow, but before she could reach Justine something throw her back across the room on to the wall.

She fall down on the floor. She was dizzy and her head hurt so much.

"You shouldn't have done that. I tried warning you but did you listen?" Justine was so pleased with herself.

"Be quite!" Carol said angrily to Justine.

Carol went to help Cordy. "Are you all right? You took a big hit."

I'll be fine. I'm stronger then I look." Cordy said while trying to get up.

"So what now? How long are you going to keep me here?" Justine asked nervously.

"You can go". Carol replied.

"No! What are you doing? You're letting her go, she'll run and I'll never find out what really happened". Cordy tried to get up but she was still weak.

"Don't worry" said Carol.

"Let her go it's for the best". Cordy started to cry. Carol held her and tried to comfort her.

Justine opened the door. Before she walked out she turned back and said: "Good luck saving your vampire". She smiled and walked out closing the door behind her.

To be continued….