GIFT
NOTE: I do not own these characters and I am only using them for the fun purposes of fan fiction. But I do (pretty much) own Skylar.
A/N: I'd like to give a shout out to my gal pal Gidgetgirl for the inspiration and for helping me to create the totally cool character in Skylar. Thanks Gidget! You're so cool! Oh, and you might want to take a look at Gidgetgirl's stories. They're, in a word, awesome! You also might want to check out stories by Balticwoman, Pyro Bear, and Lian. Three great young authors. J
Second A/N: This story is a total AU and is completely unconnected to my other stories. In this story one reason Angel went to L.A was because he (Angelus) sired a pregnant woman and killed her husband. The pregnant woman returned, still pregnant, and was one evil vampire. Angel and his friends (Buffy takes the place of Cordelia in this) and Connor stake her and save the baby. By the way, I don't know much about Buffy so there is no need to stone me if I make a mistake. I just like Angel and Buffy as a couple and I hate Cordelia right now. (Very much!) Also Connor is pretty young in this. He's about thirteen. (You'll find out why so no questions.)
CHAPTER 3Skylar kept growing everyday. When she finally reached four years old she was very beautiful. Her hair is golden blonde, her eyes are sparkling light blue (like the sky), and she's pretty short. Skylar always seemed to be pretty cheerful and nice to everyone. Angel had adopted her and all the legalities were sorted out.
One night Angel was looking over some paperwork at his desk. Buffy was out on a case with Fred and Gunn. Connor and Dawn were studying. Skylar was across Angel's chair in his office. Angel looked up from what he was doing and smiled. (He seemed to do that a lot.)
"What's wrong, kiddo?" Angel asked. Skylar shook her head in reply. "Bored?" She shook it again. "How was preschool, Sky?"
"It was OK. We did jumps and cartwheels in gym," Skylar replied. "Can I show you?"
"Sky, you know you can't—"
"Run around or anything in the hotel," Skylar finished. "Please, Daddy? I'll be careful, I promise."
Angel smiled (again). He just couldn't resist the young girl's charms. She was as sweet as she was adorable. Angel finally nodded.
"OK. But don't break anything."
"Yes! Thanks, Daddy. Look." Skylar went out to the lobby where there was more room. Angel followed her. Angel turned sideways and did a perfect cartwheel, landing her on her feet. "See?"
"Wow," said Angel impressed. "That was great. You learned that in just one day?"
"Yep. Do you like it?"
"I love it. But there's something I love even more."
"What?" Skylar asked.
Angel lifted her up and collapsed on his back on the couch. Skylar laughed hard. "You. I love you more."
"I love you, too, Dad."
"I knew it," said Connor, walking downstairs. "You love her more than me, don't you, Dad?"
Angel knew Connor was just kidding. He did that a lot. Angel sat up, making Skylar sit in his lap. Connor walked up and plopped down on the couch next to his father.
"I was just joking," Connor sighed, with a smile.
"I know. But you were right. I do love Skylar more," said Angel. Connor scowled. "Sorry, Connor, but look how cute she is."
"It's OK, Connor. I love you," said Skylar seriously. She didn't understand Angel's joke."
"Thanks, Sky," said Connor.
"I was just kidding, Connor," Angel smiled. "You both mean the world to me."
Just then the glass doors shattered open. A huge black demon found its way inside. It had long red claws that looked like blood, the most horrible yellow eyes; they just looked like they glowed evil.
"Angel!" Buffy yelled, running into the hotel. She was followed by Fred and Gunn.
"Oh, God," yelled Angel. He handed Skylar over to Connor. "Take her and go upstairs!"
"But, Dad—"
"Go," Angel snapped.
Connor raced up the stairs at the command. His foster sister was in his arms. Dawn stepped out of her room. She looked completely confused.
"Connor, what the heck is going on?" asked Dawn.
"Come on," Connor yelled. He pulled Dawn back into her room and locked the three of them inside of it. "There's a giant demon downstairs."
"What?" said Dawn. "Where'd it come from?"
"Who cares? It's downstairs and it doesn't look friendly," replied Connor. Suddenly Skylar screamed. "What's wrong?"
"Look!" Skylar yelled, pointing. Something was beginning to form in Dawn's bedroom. The demon from downstairs appeared. The kids gasped. "AHH!"
"Help!" Dawn yelled. "Help! It's up here!"
Buffy, Angel, Fred, and Gunn raced upstairs. They all bammed on the door.
"Dawn, open the door!" Buffy shouted.
"Dawn, Connor, Skylar!" Angel yelled. "Are you OK?!"
"Help!" Dawn kept screaming.
The demon began to form a strange dark energy in its hands. He tossed it towards Skylar. Skylar fell unconcious in Connor's arms.
"Sky? Sky! Skylar?!" Connor yelled.
A/N: Whoa! This is getting scary. I can't wait to find out what happens next and I'm the writer. Keep reading please. And never forget to review. Oh, and Connor and Dawn are seventeen now. The reason they were thirteen at first is because I didn't want them to be in their twenties when Skylar was four. Call me crazy but… … … uh, that's all I got. I just like it.
Second A/N: A thank you goes to my young editor Lynashia. I couldn't do this without her. She's tough but fair. I wonder what she's gonna think of this new chapter.