Chapter 11: The truth shell set you free.

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).

"So you admit you betrayed the trust that was giving to you by TPTB?" The accuser stated.

"No! This is not what I said. All I meant was how ridicules the situation was. I got new powers that I couldn't even use. So what's the point of having them"? Cordy defended herself to the accuser. She still hasn't been able to see him. He stood behind her but his voice it was so familiar, but for some reason she couldn't tell who it was.

"But you did use them. Didn't you?" Cordy seemed surprised by his rhetorical question. "You used it at the bar. And used it on Conor. They did come in handy then? Didn't they?" Cordy knew he wasn't really waiting for a reply.

"You have lied. You were told lying is forbidden". The deep voice of the MISHPAT was hared.

"Lindsey… help would really be good right about now." Cordy whispered half angry half scared.

"Your worship I request a moment to consult my client, if I may?" Lindsey asked very politely and professionally. Now Cordy had no doubt he's done this before.

"A moment is granted. You may proceed," the MISHPAT replayed.

Lindsey called Cordy to come to him. She didn't move. "You can come they won't do anything". Lindsey said to her. Still she didn't move. "CORDY!" he snapped. "Move your ass here right now." He ordered. This time she got up and walked towards him. The accuser was nowhere to be seen he must have left.

"What's going here? Why aren't you defending me? I thought you were spouse to be e big hot shot lawyer?" Cordy asked cynically.

"I explained it to you when we started. This is not a normal trial with objection and cross integration. It's different. Here the accuser asks the questions and you must answer truthfully I told you no lying".

"But I didn't lay, he's hanging on my every word it's impossible to remember every little detail of what happened in the 48 hours I'm not a machine I make mistakes". Cordy said angrily.

"And that's understandable but you need to realize that if you say something that is not true or correct they will know and it looks bad for you when they caught you in a lie." Lindsey explained.

"So what the hell am I spouse to do". Cordy didn't understand these silly roles.

"Think twice on every thing you say. Don't answer quickly without thinking. Can you that? Lindsey asked with an annoyed expression on he's face.

"Yeah, I can but what will you do except standing here and watching the show". Cordy snapped at him.

"When the accuser will finish it will be my turn I'll ask the question that will tell your side of the story. You're doing fine, just don't lie." Lindsey said while emphasizing the last part.

"The moment has passed resume to your place at once." The MISHPAT ordered.

"Go". Lindsey said to her and she walked back to the circle of light. Before she could even sit the accuser was back.

"So you lied?" the accuser asked.

"No I simply forgot that I used my powers on others except Justine." Cordy explained.

"Is that your final answer"? He asked.

She took a moment and then said: YES".

"Then I have finished for now." The accuser said.

"You may precede the MISHPAT said to Lindsey.

"I only have one question for you." He said calmly.

"Why didn't you do as you were told? You know the TPTB are powerful and capable of many things, you experienced it your self with the visions. You knew the price would be harsh. Didn't you?" Lindsey asked her.

"Yes I did ". She answered quietly even a bit ashamed.

"Then why? What was so important to risk your own life?"

"My friends" she said.

"But they weren't in any real danger. Justine promised to leave them alone if you'll gibe her the boy." Lindsey said.

** WHAT IS HE DOING??? ** She thought to herself.

"I didn't want her to take Conor and if she wouldn't have gotten him she would have hurt my friends". Cordy explained.

"But you agreed to let take the boy. You told her take him even though your friends objected".

"But angel wouldn't have let her go with his son. She would have killed him".

"And his life a more precious then your?' Lindsey asked surprised.

"What are you doing?" she asked him

"ANSWER THE QUESTION." He ordered her.

"Lindsey???" she said surprised.

"YOU WILL ANSWER HIS QOUESTION." The MISHPAT ordered her.

"Is his life more precious then your own?" Lindsey asked again.

"Yes, they are." She stated.

"Others may disagree with you. After all you never really hurt any one at least in the killing sense and he obviously did. He even tried killing you more then once. He betrayed your trust ore then once and put you in harms way, while you were faithful and forgiving. Why is he better or more important?"

"I don't know, because he's a champion?" Cordy seemed hesitated.

"You're also a champion. What is the real reason?" Lindsey pushed on.

"I don't, what do you want me to say?" Cordy yelled at him she was losing her patience.

"I want the truth. Why is he more important? Why ids he worth risking your life? Why him above all others?" Lindsey kept asking.

"I... I don't know". Cordy felt confused.

"You do know, just tell what's in your heart. Tell the truth." Lindsey tried one more time.

The accuser showed up all of a sudden and interrupted Lindsey, "Your worship if the witness does not know the questioning most stop. You can not force someone to acknowledge the truth if she is not ready to accept it."

"No, she is. She just doesn't know it yet, let her answer." Lindsey said to the MISHPAT.

"I don't understand," she said out loud. "If you all already know the answer why do you ask me for it". Cordy asked in desperation.

"You must say it. You must answer. We know all. We see all. You are the one who needs to see the truth. You must answer. If you do not the judgment will be over your sentence will be given the righteous one will be chosen." The MISHPAT said firmly.

"Answer them or it's all over. Answer now." Lindsey pleaded her. "Why is he important? Why would you give your life to save his? ANSWER!"

To be continued…