Chapter 5 Living the Day Like it's Your Last. This is final chapter that reveals some stuff Joss Whedon decided not show and even more.
Then from a distance another bright light shines blinding them all as it comes to them. Three people appear in the bright light. The first is man who steps forward.
Angel looks at the man and walks over to them. Cordy walks over to the man too. She looks at Angel and walks by him. Angel watches her go next to the man.
"Told you he'd do it," says Cordy.
"Cordy who are..." ask Angel.
"There're the Powers That Be," replies Cordy turning to face Angel.
"Oh, nice of you to drop by." Angel looks at his group who begin to walk over to the man.
"We have come to honor you all," says the man in white robes. "All of you for your incredible bravery." The man walks over to Cordy. "Cordelia was right. She knew that you'd be triumphant in this battle."
"That's nice to know," says Spike stepping up. "But one question why aren't we dust? Not that I mind."
"That will be explained," says the man facing Spike and walking up to him. "For your true and selfless deeds, Spike, you have fulfilled the Shanshu Prophecy." Spike is confuse and surprise.
"He has," says Buffy walking over to Spike. She looks him over and puts her hand on his chest. Buffy then puts her ear against his chest then she pulls away and looks at Spike's blue eyes. "You have a heart beat."
"I have a heart beat," says Spike. He touches his chest and he feels it pumping away. "I'm a real boy." Spike looks at the man who nods his head and smiles. He then smiles at a teary Buffy and she quickly hugs him.
"What about Angel?" ask Faith stepping forward. "Wasn't he suppose to get this Shanshu?" The man faces Faith.
"There is only one that the prophecy speaks of," replies the man. "But Angel is not left empty handed." The man walks over to Angel.
"His path of helping the helpless will continue. Angel our gift to you is a permanent soul and a power that will allow you to step into the sunlight." Angel looks at the man then at his hand that the sun is hitting. Cordy goes over to him and holds one of his hands. He looks at her.
"Man. I'm really white," says Angel. Cordy, Spike and Buffy laugh a little.
"I could have told you that." says Connor coming from the crowd. Angel turns around.
"Connor what are you doing here?"
"Let's just say I'm a gift from the powers."
"What? I don't ..."
"I'm going to school here. I want to be close to my dad." Angel smiles and puts his arm around his son.
"Since when did you..." ask Buffy.
"Long story. Don't ask," says Angel.
"Oh and I promise not to hit on Cordelia again."
"You better."
"Well, there are surprises everywhere I see. Now for the slayers our gift to you is a new pure power that will enhance your abilities."
"Hey, that's great. Then this wound here can heal faster," says Faith.
"Willow. You have become one of the most admired witches in the world. We bestow to you the power of healing."
"That sounds like a neat power," says Willow.
"This particular power is usually for beings known as white lighters. They are special guardians for witches and she asks us to give it you. She said that you would use it wisely."
"She?" ask Willow.
The man steps aside and Willow looks to the light that brought the man. It begins to get brighter and another figure comes out of it dress in white. Willow immediately recognizes the figure. At first she is speechless.
"Tara," says Willow almost about to cry.
"Tara has been with us for a while," says the man. "We have assigned her as your white lighter." Tara smiles at Willow then steps out of the light and walks over to Willow.
"You really here," Willow says.
"Willow I miss you so much," says Tara. They hug and Willow begins to cry tears of joy. The two smile at each other. Tara wipes Willows tears away.
The man then turns to Xander.
"Courageous, selfless, and a true warrior. Xander we will give you two gifts."
"Cool," says Xander thrill that he is getting something. "Am I getting any super powers? You know super strength, x-ray vision, able to fly."
"Step forward and receive your first gift." Xander walks over to the man. "Close your eye."
As Xander closes his eye a bright light comes out of the mans hand, which passes over Xander's face.
"Now open your eyes." Xander opens his eyes and notices that something is different. He takes off his patch that covers one of his eyes.
"I can see. I have my eye back." Xander is very please with his gift.
"Wesley we've seen you undergo terrible times and we like to reward you for your truth and confidence in fighting the fight against the forces evil. This gift we bring to you is something for you that is priceless." The man steps aside and from the light comes out the third figure.
Wesley's jaw drops and he walks slowly to the figure that is cover with white lights. The glare of the light shines in Wesley 's face and he sees the person two feet away from him. Wesley is loss for words and looks at the man who presented his gift the back at the other figure.
"Fred." She smiles at Wesley and nods her head. Fred touches his face slightly.
"It's not a dream. I'm really here. Did you miss me?" Gunn and Angel are please to see her again. Fred walks over to Illyria. Illyria tilts her head as she looks at Fred.
"Thank you. For taking care of them. The powers ask me to give you a gift for your bravery in battle." Wesley is confused. "As an immortal once more Illyria you are now chosen to be the guardian of this world. Always helping the good defeat the bad." Illyria begins to glow and she transforms into Fred. Fred looks at Illyria dress in a light blue dress. She turns around and tilts her head.
"This feels familiar but strange," says Illyria. She turns to Fred who smiles at her. "Why would you give me this when I was the one who drove you out of your life?"
"Because you were only trying to survive." Fred gives a smile to Illyria. Wesley goes over to Fred and puts his arm around her.
"And finally Gunn," says the man turning to him. "The powers and I agreed to send a message from your sister Allona."
"My sister." Gunn looks at the man.
"Brother don't keep blaming yourself for my death. Look at where it has lead you to. You are in the side of good and have succeeded greatness." The voice echoes loud but clear. "Stay to your roots and always remember me." Gunn looks up and a small tear comes down his cheek. He looks down. Wesley puts his hand on his shoulder.
"You have a wise sister," says Illyria walking over to Gunn. He looks up at her.
"Yeah," says Gunn looking up. "I know."
"Cordelia." The man calls for her.
"Yeah, I know," says Cordy. She turns around to Angel. "We gotta go."
"No."
"No. What are you talking about?"
"Cordelia you are to stay with Angel and be his source to the powers."
"I what...Really." Cordelia puts on a smile and runs over to Angel and kisses him.
"Thank you all for your courage throughout," says the man who begins to fade away into a light.
"My goodness they always come and go so quickly." says Alexa. Lexa smiles at her slayer friend.
Everyone gets happy ending thanks to the powers. Angel and Cordelia move into an apartment together with lots of windows.
"Do you want curtains?" ask Cordy.
"No. I like it plain." Angel grabs Cordy by the waist and kisses her.
"Dad I'm home," says Connor entering the apartment. Connor looks at Angel and Cordy. "Would you two get a room." He laughs. Angel glares at Connor.
Wesley and Fred back together stay at the Hyperion Hotel given to them by Angel. It will be the once again head quarters of Angel Investigation agency, but they're taking a break.
"I miss you," says Wesley as he carries Fred into one of the rooms.
"One hundred and ninety nine," says Fred counting the many times Wesley has said 'I miss you.' She laughs and kisses his forehead.
Gunn and Illyria stick together and head over to Ann's new place. They talk to Ann and tell her that there's little land now own by Gunn, thanks to Angel, where they are planning to build a park for the people. Gunn also mention that a self defense class will be taught there for free every Tuesday and Thursday.
As for the Slayer's and the rest of the Scooby's, they all headed back to England. Spike joins the crew. With such a long flight Spike and Buffy find something to do.
Xander gets up from his seat and heads to the restroom. He finds Spike and Buffy making out in the rest room.
"You guys when I told you to get a room I didn't mean the rest room."
"Sorry." Buffy says.
"There's another one." says Spike looking at Xander. "Ah mate would you mind closing the door it's getting kind of drafty in here." Xander rolls his eyes and closes the restroom door. He goes to the one next to it and it open right in front of him smacking him right on the nose.
"Oh, my. I'm so sorry. I didn't know anyone was..." says Alexa.
"It's okay. I don't think it's broken," says Xander. "Maybe Willow can heal it."
Suddenly the plane moves abruptly and Xander loses his balance. Both Alexa and Xander fall into the restroom. The two try to move to open the door, but they were too close to do anything.
"Did anyone tell you that you have nice eyes?" ask Alexa.
"Thanks," replies Xander holding himself with the wall that Alexa seems to glue to. "Could you try to reach for the handle?" Alexa nods her head and gets her arm to go around Xander's waist and attempt to reach the door handle.
"It won't," says Alexa trying. "I have to pull it inward."
"Well, I guess we're just stuck here."
"I guess. Could I have my hand..." Alexa tries to pull her hand but this makes them get even closer. Xander looks into her eyes.
"Oh the hell with it." The two start to kiss and grab each other as best as they can.
Then a kid in the back row begins to whine to his mother. His mother rolls her eyes.
"Mommy I gotta go potty."
