Okay, I suck. It's been almost 3 years since I worked on this story, but I was meant to get back to it. Unfortunately I have not been inspired. I actually hadn't written any fanfic in 2 years until about a week ago (even though a I have a whole list of ideas). Anyway, if anyone is still interested in reading this story here's a new chapter.

Chapter 5

"So, what do you think they're doing up there?" Gunn asked.

"Gunn, we've already been through this." Cordelia responded.

"I know, it's just the way those two look at each other. Besides, last time around, Angel ended up firing all of us. I, for one, really don't want a repeat."

"Neither do I, but I think they have more important things to discuss at the moment." Said Wesley.

Connor sat silently as the others continued to talk about his parents. He didn't know what the big problem was, but he didn't really care. His mother was alive! Connor had always imagined what his mother would be like. She would have blue eyes like his, a kind smile, and she would love him more than anything. Holtz had told him that his mother had died so that Connor could be born. Holtz had also told Connor stories about his mother, Darla the vampire, but Connor had never been able to think of her as evil. Angelus was another matter. Holtz had told stories of both Darla and Angelus, but he had always focused on Angelus. Angelus was nothing more than a murdering demon with the ability to lie.

Connor knew about lies.

In his young life, everyone had lied. Holtz had lied about his love for Connor. Justine had lied about Holtz's death. Fred had lied about caring for him. Gunn had lied about being his friend. Cordelia had lied about needing him. Everyone had lied to him, except his mother.

Connor was pulled from his thoughts as Angel and Darla came down the stairs.

"Mom." Connor was instantly on his feet and moving towards her.

"Hi Baby, what are you all talking about?" Darla asked as she moved next to her son.

"We were just talking about the Beast and wondering if you recognized him." Wesley pulled a stack of papers off the counter and handed them to Darla.

Darla moved to sit down with Connor and Angel following close behind. Connor gave Angel a quick glance before sitting next to his mother.

"I've never seen him before. This guys not someone you'd forget." At that everyone looked to Angel. Darla looked up to see what everyone was staring at.

"I mean, it's not a common demon…and he um…" Darla trailed off unable to think of anything else to say. Angel; however, was smiling.

"I think we know what you mean. Thanks."

Darla smiled sheepishly, "To answer your question, no I don't recognize him."

"Ah, well, it was a long shot I suppose." Wesley moved back to the counter and opened a book.

"Well, if she couldn't help then why did the powers send her here?" Fred asked, confused.

"Yeah, my vision showed early 1800s and a field of bodies, and in the middle were Angelus and the Beast. Why weren't you there? Weren't the two of you attached at the hip or something?" questioned a frustrated Cordelia.

"We were not attached at the hip. We did prefer to be together, but in 150 years we did spend time apart." Darla snapped back.

"In the early 1800s, we were separated for a while. Darla went to Vienna while I stayed in London." Angel replied in a thoughtful tone. "But I don't remember anything about the Beast."

"That's right. You came to Vienna a few months later." Darla turned to face Angel. "I remember you saying something interesting had happened on your way to meet me. You did go through a battlefield. And you said something about 'Rocky the Stoneman' wanting you for an ally. Looking at these drawings it could have been him."

Wesley had closed his book and moved closer to the trio. Darla now had everyone's attention.

"I don't remember anything about this." Angel said irritated.

"We said he had killed the soliders to impress you. And that he wanted you to help him to kill someone. You turned him down and he didn't take the rejection too well. But some women, I think you said, priestesses maybe? Turned up. That's all I remember you telling me."

"Priestesses. Well that gives us something to look into." Wesley quickly grabbed some books, while Fred went to her laptop to begin researching.

To be Continued…

A/N: I hope you guys liked the new chapter. I really am sorry for the 3 year gap. I am not going to make a promise on when the next chapter will be up, but I am trying to get this fic finished so hopefully it won't be long.

Please review, it really does help with my motivation. One of the reasons I even bothered to continue was because of the reviews I have gotten.