IMMORTAL BELOVED

Chapter 5

Truths and Love

Cordy shook her head as she put the phone down, she could see Angel clearly in her mind as if he were standing right in front of her and his eyes, staring straight through her, she could look in them forever, maybe she could or did he only think he loved her because she was mortal and eventually he could move onto someone else. Cordy needed advice she had to talk to someone older and hopefully wiser. The first person she trusted since this had happened.

"Methos" she called out at the top of her lungs.

Suddenly a tall man with brown eyes and hair ran into the room. "Cordy I don't think they heard you in England." He asked her sarcastically she knew that his true identity was supposed to be a secret otherwise everyone would be after his head, all the immortals would want to be the one who took Methos' head the oldest immortal. Cordy looked down bashful, a playful smile around her mouth, she would have to remember that she didn't want anything to happen to her friend.

"Methos could you truly love a mortal and then suddenly find out she was immortal would the feeling still be the same?"

Methos stared at her his face blank; he was trying to sort out his thoughts. "If you love someone it is for who they are not how long they live." The immortals eyes fell to the ground as he tried to stop the tears from forming and showing her a weakness,

Cordy watched him and her heart broke something had happened and she had brought up the memories of it that was the last thing she wanted to do, they were friends and she didn't want to cause him any pain. "I'm sorry Methos I didn't want to upset you." She went over to him and pulled him into her arms, he wrapped his around her waist and held her tightly, Methos knew that Cordy was in love with Angel but he couldn't help having feelings for this young woman, she was so full of life and she cared so much it was written all over and her and of course her blunt honestly, the way she said things as she thought them. Tact was definitely not her strong point.

"It's ok Cordy I met a woman but she died. So why are you asking me this odd question out of the blue?" What had happened on that phone call? Why was she insecure about the vampire's feelings?

"I just wondered if Angel could love me when he finds out I am immortal he spent a long time with a woman but did not love her, yes he was Angelus at the time but you know and the first person he truly loved with Buffy and I am no Buffy she is stronger and faster and everything he needs."

He could see the pain in her eyes, he could still see that she felt second best in Angel's eyes as much as she fought it; this feeling was still buried there. "And what about Cordelia Chase?" he asked Methos wanted to show her what an amazing person she is.

"What about her?" Cordy muttered feeling a little down.

Methos reached out and placed his fingers under her chin so she had to look at him in the eyes. "Well what I see is and ex-cheerleader, a may queen and bait. I see someone who survived what ever was thrown at her, whether it is the loss of money, of a friend. A woman who received painful and deadly visions to help others, who gave up a life of stardom for a friend, who gave up her humanity. To me that sounds an amazing woman. Almost perfect in fact the only problem is she's mortal." He paused and then grinned. "Oh but you're not now, well you are perfect and I am the oldest immortal alive 5000 years of seeing woman I am an expert so don't argue."

Cordy smiled at him. "Thank you my friend." It was odd making new friends outside of Angel Investigation her usual friendships had not gone that well. She wiped away her tears. "So where is that Scot we have training to do and I am not going to wait forever. McLeod." She called out. "Get your immortal butt in here so we can train."

Duncan walked in with a grin on his face and two swords in his hands. "Here you go this should be perfect for you to use."

Cordy looked at the beautiful sword, Duncan had this sword made for her. She had no idea what she would have done without the two of them, how did a girl make some many amazing friends in 10 years most people would not find them in a lifetime. "Thank you Duncan it's wonderful."

"Well it's not an accessory, let's see what your vampire friend taught you." Duncan asked as he held his sword.

Methos sat down in a chair and watched ready to help make any adjustments that was needed to her fighting to keep her alive for a very, very long time.

TBC