HARM'S WAY

Spoilers- up to mid season 5, after that it's my AU-verse. Before the whole Lindsey incident started, there is no Lindsey and there won't be in this fic.

Disclaimer- Lets get two things straight, no matter what rumors you may have heard I don't own Angel. It belongs to Joss and that band of people that like to put their viewers through hell. Secondly, I don't own the plot either. This is a response to a challenge by GidgetGirl.

Note- I wrote a prequel to this that you really should read, it explains my representation of Harmony. I really thought that Harmony was underestimated by the AI crew. So go read 'I Just Wanted Someone To Talk To'.

Note 2- As I said this is a response to GidgetGirl's Little Harm Challenge. The only thing is I can't remember all the requirements so if anyone remembers them can you please tell me.

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Angel strode out of his office, his expensive jacket swirling behind him slightly. Harmony narrowed her eyes at him. It didn't quite have the same effect as the long duster did, in fact it just kinda looked silly.

Harmony pasted on a smile as Angel stopped in front of her desk. "What's up boss?"

"We have a very important client coming today and he's very sensitive. So we can't have any interruptions. Got it? No interruptions no matter what. I don't care if the leaders of the free world are here, asking for our advice, no interruptions." With that Angel turned and stormed back into his office.

Harmony pulled a face. "God, no interruptions I get it." She sighed and returned to her work.

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Hours later a regal looking demon with light purple skin stopped at Harmony's desk. "You, filthy half breed, where do we find the vampire Angel?"

Harmony looked up, reminding herself that she needed this job and it wouldn't do to kill the clients. She put her 'dealing with annoying clients' smile on. "Do you have an appointment?"

The demon looked offended. "An appointment? An appointment? The Great and Powerful Gonorisis does not need an appointment."

Harmony struggled to keep her smile in place. "Of course, I'll just tell Angel you're here. Would you like something to drink, tea, coffee, yak urine?"

The Great and Powerful Gonorisis nodded. "Peppermint tea with one sugar and the eyeball of a quisw beast."

Harmony lead him over to a couch. "If you would like to take a seat I'll inform Angel you are here and get your tea."

Harmony walked into Angel's office, wondering where she was going to get peppermint tea. "Angel, there's someone to see you. He said he was the Great and Powerful Gono- something or other. Should I tell him to come back later?"

Angel's head snapped up. "No, he's the one I've been waiting for. Show him and call the others. We're going to need them for this meeting, don't worry about taking notes I'll just get Spike to do it. If he insists on handing around here he may as well do something useful."

"Hey." Came the indignant cry from the window, where Spike was staring at the sun. The novelty of the light hadn't worn off yet, and considering it was years since he had seen the sun without being burnt it probably would never wear off. "I do plenty of useful stuff."

Angel smirked at him. "Yeah, name one."

Spike faltered for a second then broke into a grin. "Saved your undead arse a few times didn't I?"

Angel snorted and was about to reply when Harmony slipped out of the room to show the demon into Angel's office. After searching through the cupboards in the break room Harmony was able to make Gono-something or other his tea. She called the other members of the former Angel Investigations and watched as they all came past her desk without even noticing her, all that was except Fred who gave her a small wave before scurrying into the office.

Harmony looked down at her work and sighed. She may as well get to work this stuff didn't do it's self.

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An hour later Harmony stretched, surprised to see how much time had past. She looked at the closed door of Angel's office. Things must being going okay, because there hadn't been a sound since Gunn had closed the doors.

"Excuse me." A familiar voice broke her train of thought. Pasting that fake smile onto her face she looked up. The smile quickly fell from her face and she paled. "Oh My God."

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The door to Angel's office opened with a crash. Harmony stood in the doorway, a sheepish expression on her face. "Oops."

The demon jumped to his feet, clearly insulted. "What is the meaning of this?"

Angel stood quickly. "Harmony didn't I tell you that I didn't…"

"Want any interruptions. I know, but Angel…" Harmony tried to look behind her without turning her head.

The demon's skin started to pulse and darken. "I have never been treated in a more deplorable manner. First you detain me from my meeting, then you dare to serve me that swill you call tea and now you barge in when the safety of my tribe is in jeopardy. You will pay for your actions."

Harmony tried to explain, as the demon started to mutter under his breath. But it was too late. A bright flash of light filled the room, causing the other occupants to shield their eyes. When the light dimmed the demon was gone and so was Harmony, exposing the woman who had been standing behind her with a short sword.

They all stared her. She grinned ruefully. "Oops?"

Angel found his voice. "Cordelia?"

Cordelia felt a tug on her pants leg and looked down. Looking up at her was a little girl with long blonde hair, she was wearing what looked to be a woman's shirt but it was too big and she wore it as an oversized dress.

"I have a friend named Cordelia." The little girl announced loudly, drawing the attention of everyone in the room to herself.

Cordelia stared at the little girl she looked so familiar. Like someone she had known long ago. She paled. "Oh my god. Harmony?"