Notice: These characters aren't mine; they belong to JK and Joss. Spoilers and warnings are posted in the prologue.
Author's Note: Spoilers for all 5 seasons of Angel. An exception, is that Angel never saw Connor after Holt took him. Also, Wesley didn't take Connor, Lilah snuck in and took him. Since Doyle is alive, the visions take turns between Cordelia and him. I got the idea of Voldemort, being a senior partner in Wolfram & Heart, from the fic "Draco Malfoy & the House of Seraphim" by KaliDiah. If you haven't read it, go do it! It's a great slash crossover, between Angel/BtVS/Harry Potter, and is posted on forget that there is a preview for the next chapter at the end, past the song.
Pairings: Xander/Spike/Severus, Willow/Tara, Angel/Doyle, Wesley/Gunn, Cordelia/Fred, Giles, Dawn?
Beta'd by the lovely Strife
Chapter Ten: Angel Investigations comes home to Sunnydale
It was a large caravan, full of the members of Angel Investigations and their possessions, that drove towards Sunnydale. Each person was quiet lost in their thoughts, and nervous, about what would happen in Sunnydale. Angel Investigations, is going not just to help with the big evil coming, but also, because of the deal made with Wolfram and Hart. The deal was so good, that even the powers that be, told them to take it and that is was safe. Wolfram & Hart would leave Angel, and the workers of Angel Investigations, alone, and they would stop trying to take over LA or the world, they would give a spell, that would make sure Angel's soul can never be removed, they would remove the spell that causes pain when there is a vision, and most important, they will give Connor back unharmed and unchanged, either in age or physically. To get all those things, all everyone at Angel Investigations had to agree to, was leaving Los Angelus; even the oracles announced they were moving to Sunnydale.
After doing some research, Wesley discovered why Wolfram & Hart were offering a deal, that seemed to good to be true. Apparently, something happened in England and Scotland, that caused two, out of the four senior partners, to be destroyed. That was a big blow of power and money, but that wasn't the only problem for Wolfram & Hart. That was the base of their dark wizards, and all the branches, had sent their dark wizards to help the two senior partners. Now, the entire company of Wolfram & Hart, is down to one dark wizard, who is an amateur wizard. It is going to take at least a century for Wolfram & Hart to build up the power, to it previous levels. Wolfram & Hart was aware, that if they didn't offer Angel something really good, he could have destroyed them, for good. Lucky for them, Angel wanted his son, more than getting revenge on them. Finding all this out, made it easy for everyone to sign the contract in good conscious; after reading the contract, of course.
Doyle's PoV-
I am really scared about moving to Sunnydale. I'm trying, not, to let Angel know how truly nervous and scared I really am. I just don't think the slayer will be happy, having all of us in "her town". Then, you add in the fact, Angel has a baby and a new lover, me. I'm afraid that when she finds out I'm part demon, she'll slay first and ask questions later.
Angel and I, got together a little over five months, after he came to LA. Cordelia was tired of watching us flirt, and dance around each other. She ended up, locking us up in a spare bedroom, at the hotel. She made sure, there was plenty of food, blood and a connected bathroom. There was a note, sitting on a small table, with the food and cooler of blood. It stated, that the soul can't be lost in a moment of happiness anymore. When Willow gave him back his soul, her motives were different than the gypsies, which lead to a little different result. The only way for his soul to be removed, was by another spell. Luckily, this deal with Wolfram & Hart, is going to fix that. Wesley had to wait until they got to Sunnydale, because the spell, requires a total of four magic users. The note said, there was a giant bottle of lube on the nightstand, and that they should use it. The last line stated, either they fuck each other or they ain't ever coming out of the room. Needless to say, we were a little embarrassed, that it had to be Cordelia, to tell us how the other person felt, instead of just doing it ourselves. Cordelia is still very smug, about that fact, that she pushed us together.
I glance over at Angel driving, and reach over, covering his hand with mine; giving it a squeeze. He glances over at me and smiles, squeezing my hand back, before turning back to the road. It's been a very quiet trip, in all the cars; they are hooked up with an intercom system, incase something happens. I guess we are all nervous about moving to Sunnydale, except, maybe Lorne. He started becoming very happy, when he found out there is a very small, pathetic, selection of clubs, and that there isn't one, that lets humans and demons mingle, without violence. Lorne decided, instead of staying in LA alone and reopening his club in town, where there are hundreds of clubs, he'll come with his adopted family, to a place, where there are only two major clubs. Plus, I don't think Lorne wanted to let Connor leave his sight, again; he's the boy's unofficial nanny. I know Wesley is rereading the spell, to make sure he won't make any mistakes, and Gunn is just worried about his lover, performing such major magic. I was worried, when I first heard that the demon and soul will be merging, so that the both have 50/50 control. However, Angel rid me of my fear, by assuring me, that his demon, sees me as its mate and won't hurt me. What also helped, was finding out that the reason Angelus was so horrible the last time, had to do with an extra to the curse, if it was ever broken, it caused all negative emotions and thoughts, to be amplified, over twenty times.
Course, there could be problems with the fact, that Angel has decided, that once the spell is done, to go back to using the name Angelus. I'm worried the slayer will just hear that name, and try to stake him. The more I hear about her, I get concerned that she'll let her jealousy and bitterness, cloud logic, and stake him anyway. I don't care how much she tells Angel that she has moved on. I have a feeling, she doesn't expect him to move on, but to stay pining after her, forever. That vision of Angel, will be shattered, when she sees Connor and myself. However, if she tried to do anything to Connor, I will have no problem killing her, even if she is human. I look back into the back and smile, as Fred is playing peek-a-boo with Connor. Cordelia, is also watching the pair, with a happy little, grin, on her face and a hand on her lower stomach. Hmm, I'm going to have to ask her about that. I don't see how she could be pregnant, but maybe her behavior means, she wants to become pregnant. That was a couple that surprised me, as I had always thought, that Cordelia was completely heterosexual. We both talked a little, earlier, about our fears about going to Sunnydale. When Cordelia lived here, she was very superficial, shallow and put on the appearance, that she not the brightest bulb. The real Cordelia, is very different person, and one whom I consider, my best friend. As such, if she really wants a child with Fred then I'll offer my sperm, I'm sure there is a spell to only allow my human half, to mix with her egg. I'll have to talk to her later, when things settle down.
I glance out the window and notice that we're almost there. I've been to the mansion once, because Angel had accidentally left an important research book. Although, from what I understand, while listening to Angel talk with Spike, the mansion has been completely remodeled. I'm glad, because there is no way I'd have let an infant, stay in the dump I visited before. Of course, Spike mentioned that there are two other children living in the house now, four year old boys. These boys, will help give me practice, for when Connor gets to be that age. There is the fact, that Spike has his mate living there, Xander. No one who knew Xander, was surprised to find out, that the boy finally stopped fighting himself, and acknowledged that he is either, bisexual or homosexual. Angel also mentioned, that it looks like Spike will be taking on a second mate, a man named Severus.
One by one, the three vehicles park in front of the mansion. We decided, after talking to Spike, that it would be better if we brought all three vehicles to Sunnydale: Gunn's truck, Angel's old convertible, which he sold to Lorne, and our minivan. Angel resisted at first, but one trip out with a baby, Angel realized the car was not only unsafe for an infant, but to small to hold all the necessary items. Gunn's truck, has a small U-haul attached, which holds all of Wesley's books. Most everything else, was either sold, or being shipped at a later date. Once everyone was parked, they all got out and headed to our car. Those who have come from Sunnydale, are showing their nerves, while us partners, just try to support them and keep them calm. Wesley has a firm grip on Gunn's hand, Cordelia has an arm around Fred's waist, Lorne is holding Connor and I look towards Angel, unsure of, how he wants to handle this. Angel comes over, and gives me an intense kiss, that leaves me breathless. When I come back to my senses, Angel is holding my hand and leading me up the porch. He rings the bell and squeezes my hand again, as we hear footsteps heading towards the door. A blonde little boy, who is crying, opens the door. He lights up with relief when he sees who is at the door.
"Grandpa Angelus! Hurry, Papa Spike needs you! Come inside and help my papa!"
"Shh, little one, it will be okay. Tell me where Spike is?" Angel, quickly lets go of my hand and scoops the small boy into his arms. We all follow Angel into the mansion.
Just then a weary and worried looking Xander comes around the corner.
"Draco, where are you?" He looks up, and see us all standing in the mansions entrance hall. "Oh, thank goodness you here, Angel! There's something really wrong with Spike. This morning, at breakfast he fell to the floor screaming in pain, while clutching his chest. If he'd been human, I would have thought he had a heart attack, but that's impossible, since his heart hasn't been beating in over a hundred years. Anyway, please come help him! We had to chain him up, because he was hurting himself. He's this way." Xander motions for us to follow him. Angel quickly follows Xander, stilling carrying Draco. Wesley gives Gunn a kiss and follows them. Lorne passes Connor over to Cordelia, and also follows, to see if he can be of any help.
Angel's PoV-
"What's your name, little one?" I hurry, to keep up with Xander, while at the same time, trying to sooth the boy in my arms. I follow Xander up the stairs. I notice that Wesley and Lorne are right behind me. That's good, because Wes can tell if this is something magical, and Lorne check out his aura, or even more, if Spike is coherent enough to sing.
"I'm Draco, and you're my new grandpa." He looks over my shoulder, and I wonder if he going to say something about Lorne. "Who are they?"
"The green one, is my friend Lorne, and the other man is Wesley." It's going to take some time, getting used to being called Grandpa, but I think I like it.
"Can they be my uncles? I have a bunch of aunts, but no uncles." He waves to them, before laying his head back on my shoulder. I'm really surprised he was so quick, to want to call them uncle, without mentioning the fact that Lorne isn't human. I'll have to ask Draco about that, later.
"I'm sure they would enjoy being your uncles. As would the other men downstairs, and the women, would enjoy being called your aunts. Your going to have a very large family." Draco smiles at that thought, which makes me think, he was probably from a small family, before coming here. Xander turns and smiles at Draco slightly, before opening the door to the master bedroom. I go to set Draco down, but he won't let go of me. For a human, he sure has a tight grip. So I carry him in, as I go over to the bed. I notice there is another man in the room, who has very dark hair and pale skin. If I couldn't hear his heartbeat, I would have thought he was a vampire. Sitting on his lap, is another little boy, who has also been crying, that must be Harry, who is Xander's cousin. I nod hello to them both.
"Harry, this is our Grandpa Angelus. Those two guys, are Uncle Lorne, he's green and Uncle Wesley." Draco speaks up, pointing them out for Harry. They both give a small smile and wave, at being called Uncle.
"Wesley Wyndom-Price, known as the Ravenclaw Headboy, is that you?" The man holding Harry, asks. I have figured out, from the conversation with Spike, that this man must be, the Severus, the one he talked about.
Wesley blinks, staring at the man, before breaking out into a huge smile. "Well, well, if it isn't Potions Master Severus Snape, Slytherin Headboy. It's been to long since I heard from you, Severus. It's a small world, to see you here, but I am glad, that you appear to be doing well. We'll have to catch-up later."
"That's heartwarming, and a lovely reunion and all, but right now, all I care about is Spike!" Xander interrupted them, growling softly, while staring at Spike's still form.
"I've given him an extra strong calming potion, but that only helps for a short time, before he's screaming and trying to hurt himself again." Comments Severus, while rubbing Harry's back, who is getting close to crying again.
I move in, to get a better look. Spike opens his eyes, as if he can sense that his Sire is near. I look down into his eyes and gasp, stumbling backward, at what I see there.
"What? What's wrong with him?" Xander asks frantically. "Please, tell me you can help him!"
I don't answer him, but hurry over to Wesley and whisper in his ear. I need him to check with magic, but I'm afraid the results will prove me correct. Wesley lets out a gasp, as I tell him what I need, but quickly nods his head. Wesley walks over to Spike and starts chanting softly. Soon a ball of green light, hovers over Spike's chest. Wesley turns, with a look of sadness and concern, but nods that I was correct. Damnit, I was so hoping that I was wrong. I turn to explain things to Xander and Severus, but see that all the members of Angel Investigations, are in the room too. Cordelia and Fred, have Xander sandwiched between them, trying to comfort him. I try to think of how to explain what we discovered, but lucky for me, Wesley takes the initiative and explains.
"Spike has a soul. Someone cursed Spike with a soul this morning. Not just that, be he is stuck, in the memories of the worst crimes he committed, while soulless. Whoever did this, really wanted him to suffer. I have a feeling, that the end goal, was for him to commit suicide."
Draco's Diary-
Papa Spike is really sick and in pain. I'm scared and so are all the other grown-ups, but they are trying to hide it. I hope Grandpa Angelus will be able to help. I overheard them talk, that if they can't break the spell, the only way to save Papa Spike, will be to stake him and end his suffering. I don't want to loose my Papa Spike! Not now, when I have such a big family, all in one house! It's just not right! Harry and I are going to sleep in Baby Connors room tonight, with Uncle Lorne. I think he will be my favorite uncle, because he is green, and that is my favorite color. I better go and see if I can help Daddy Sev with any potions to make Papa Spike better. He told me I'm a potion prodigy, whatever that means. But I'll do anything to make my Papa better. I'm going to go take him my stuffed dragon. Maybe that can help him sleep better ,because it looks like he is having very bad dreams, and my dragon is good at chasing bad dreams away.
I felt this song could be used by Angel to as to his feelings about the relationship he once had with Buffy.
becky was a beauty from south alabama
her daddy had a heart like a nine-pound hammer
think he even did a little time in the slammer
what was i thinkin'
she snuck out one night and met me by the front gate
her daddy came out wavin' that twelve gauge
we tore out the drive he peppered my tailgate
what was i thinkin'
oh i knew there'd be hell to pay
but that crossed my mind a little to late…'cause I was
thinkin' 'bout a little white tank top sittin' right
there in the middle by me
i was thinkin' 'bout a long kiss man just gotta get
goin' where the night might lead
i know what I was feelin'
but what was I thinkin'…what was I thinkin'
by the county line the cops were nippin' on our heels
pulled off the road and kicked it in four-wheel
shut off the lights and tore through a corn field
what was i thinkin'
out the other side she was hollerin' faster
took a dirt road had the radio blastin'
hit the honky tonk for a little close dancin'
what was i thinkin'
oh, i knew there'd be hell to pay
but that crossed my mind a little to late…'cause I was
thinkin' 'bout a little white tank top sittin' right
there in the middle by me
i was thinkin' 'bout a long kiss man just gotta get
goin' where the night might lead
i know what I was feelin'
but what was I thinkin'…what was I thinkin'
when a mountain of a man with a "born to kill" tattoo
tried to cut in i knocked out his front tooth
we ran outside hood-slidin' like bo duke
what was i thinkin'
i finally got her home at a half past too late
her daddy's in a lawn chair sittin' on the driveway
put it in park as he started my way
what was i thinkin', oh what was i thinkin', oh what was i thinkin'
then she gave me a come-and-get-me grin
and like a bullet we were gone again…cause I was
thinkin' 'bout a little white tank top sittin' right
there in the middle by me
i was thinkin' 'bout a long kiss man just gotta get
goin' where the night might lead
i know what I was feelin'
but what was I thinkin'…what was I thinkin'
-What Was I Thinkin'
Preformed by: Dierks Bentley
Written by: Deric Ruttan, Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley
End Chapter Ten
Chapter 11 Preview: Everyone scrambles to try and break the spell on Spike at the same time Severus preforms the soul and demon mergin spell on Angel just incase hes the next target. Severus and Xander grow even closer while worrying over Spike and taking care of the boys. They are all shocked when it is revealed who placed the curse one Spike.
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