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: My friends are just the best. I couldn't do this story without them. So thanks, guys.
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!)
CHAPTER 20Frank was clutching Skylar at the very top of the mountain. Skylar was feeling very weak. She was also terrified of what had just happened and of being at such a high place.
"All right. Since energy doesn't seem to kill you let's see if falling and going splat will do the trick," said Frank.
"I think you need my permission before dropping her off anywhere," Angel suddenly appeared. Connor, Buffy, Dawn, and Chad were all with him.
"What?! God, you people are hard to kill," Frank complained.
"All right, jackass. We aren't kidding around. Give her back," Buffy demanded, through clenched teeth.
"After all I went through? You think I'm honestly going to give this kid up?" Frank questioned.
"Unless you have a sudden death wish you will. In fact, I have a girlfriend who can make that wish come true," said Chad.
"Who are you? Some new recruit?" Frank asked.
"I," Chad pointed to himself, "am an angel of destiny. And I don't like you." He said the last line childishly.
"An angel of destiny? That's new."
"Uh, Dad, shouldn't we interrupt this little chat?" Connor asked Angel.
"Right." Angel raised his sword. "Look, you son of a bitch, I'm not kidding. Give me back my daughter."
"Ha! Angelus, this child is no daughter of yours. You killed her father!" Frank snapped.
"Daddy?" Skylar looked completely exhausted and her eyes were shiny with tears. "Daddy, help me."
"I can't believe it. Even the knowledge of you killing her father can't stop this child!" said Frank.
"That's because Skylar is nothing like me!" Connor interjected. "She's not some heartless block of stone who couldn't forgive the past. I made some horrible mistakes but Skylar's not like that!"
"Connor…" Angel couldn't believe his son's feelings.
"Whoa," said Dawn to herself.
"How sweet. Now, Angelus, I suggest you say goodbye to little Skylar."
"All right," said Angel, holding his sword up. "I thought I'd never kill another human. But you've pushed."
"How cute. It's five on one. Until… wait for it." Everyone looked up at the sky. Black demons (much like Reginald) began to pour like rain from the sky. About a dozen landed on the mountain. "Here they are."
While all of this was going on Gunn, Fred, and Lorne, were all exploring a cave. Lorne clung closely to Fred and Gunn.
"Well, where's that pond?" Fred wondered out loud.
"Keep your eyes on the lookout," said Gunn.
"Whoa!" Fred suddenly exclaimed.
"What is it, peach pie?" asked Lorne.
"I think I feel something… shiny?" Fred replied.
"Shiny?" Gunn repeated.
"I think I see something shiny," said Lorne pointing. "Up there, can cakes."
The trio walked to where Lorne was pointing. They entered a separate cave that shined as bright as the sun. There was a huge sparkling pond of water that was crystal blue and beautiful.
"I'm guessing we found it," said Gunn.
"Come on," Fred smiled, taking the beaker from her pocket. She knelt down to the pond, sitting her crossbow down. Fred dipped the beaker into the pond, filling it up. She put the lid on the beaker tightly and stood back up, taking her crossbow. "We have to get back to the others."
They suddenly heard rumbling. "Whoa. What was that?" asked Lorne.
"Oh, no," said Gunn. He and the others ran out of the cave towards where they had come in. The cave was sealed! "I repeat, oh, no!"
A/N: Don't you just love cliffhangers? *smiles* No worries. More will come. But hey aren't you curious enough to review? I would be.