-Hyperion - Cage in the basement-
"Wow kind of looks like you have a problem." Angelus mocked Cordelia who was still downstairs with him
Cordelia swore, "Nothing we can't handle."
Angelus laughed, "Sure. Now run along and go play hero."
Cordelia took off up the stairs seeing the empty safe when she made it to the top. "What the hell is happening?"
"We saw what you saw. Came up and the soul was gone."
"So what do we do now?" Cordy asked
"We find his soul."
"And just how do we do that?" Cordy asked Wesley
"A locator spell should work just fine. It's only a few words and two lit candles." Wesley spoke
Fred spoke up, "I'll get the candles and the spell."
Wesley nodded, "I am going to go talk to Angelus, just in case of anything."
Conner piped up, "I want to go with you. I haven't talk to him yet and I think I deserve to see him."
Wesley just nodded as him and Conner took off down the stairs. Cordelia, Gunn and Lorne were left in the main room to do nothing but watch the monitor. Downstairs Angelus perked up at his son's entrence.
"I was hoping I would get to see you!"
"Likewise." Conner said
Angelus walked to the bars and looked at Wesley, "So when does buffy get here?"
Wesley looked confused, "What? Buffy...?"
"Yes. Cordelia promised me her for information. Oh she didn't tell you thinking I would be back before you needed Buffy. Smarter then people think. Now I can see why my son would screw her."
Conner stepped in, "She was pretty good. I bet even you would want a round."
Angelus and Wesley looked surprised but Angelus recovered first, "These words coming out of my sons mouth. You continue to surprise me."
"Whatever. That's not what i wanted to talk to you about." Conner shot back
"Well then what? I already said everything about your little beast friend."
"No I want to know about Buffy."
"Oh yes, my son has an obsession with another girl in my life."
"Not an obsession. Just curious. Plus Cordelia was just a phase, I love her but now it's as a friend."
"Oh really. What about Buffy?" Angelus asked curiously
"I don't know her too well."
"Oh and you want to know?"
Wesley chimed in, "Conner, you have been looking into Buffy's life? Have you been drawn to her?"
Conner smiled, "How could I not be?"
"Oh dear."
That was all Wesley could say when Gunn called down. "We need you guys up here."
The two men ran up the stairs at the call from Gunn. Fred had everything set up including a map which would show where the soul was. Wesley walked over with Conner.
Wes turned to Angel's son, "I need to talk to you later."
Conner nodded, "Sure." He said only one word but he was really curious about why Wesley of all people wanted to talk to him
Wesley looked at the spell and began to recite the words since Fred had already lit the candles. When he was done the whole map began to glow but no place in general lit up. Wesley silently cursed to himself.
Cordelia asked, "What happened? Did it not work?"
Wesley sighed again, "Of course it didn't work. The soul is protected by magic."
Conner's eyes lit up, "So why don't we bring someone here who is really good with magic?" Everyone was confused. "Okay let me put it this way. Why don't we bring the one person here who has once restored his soul?"
Wesley and Cordy clued in but Wesley spoke, "Of course! We could call Willow."
Cordy chimed in, "No absoloutely not. If she comes she is obviously going to bring Buffy. We don't need that drama around here."
Conner got in her face, "What do you have against buffy?"
"Everything! That girl thinks she can have everything she wants."
"Really from what I hear it sound like she can't have anything she really wants. Tell me Cordelia what sacrifices have you made that were as dire as killing the love of your life?" Faith stepped through the front doors and spoke for Conner
Wesley stepped up, "What do you want Faith?"
"Don't worry, me no torture. Had a few dreams with Angel being soulless, slayers dying. I figured you guys might need some help."
"Of course your powers are still in tact."
"It would seem so." Faith cleared up
There was an awkward silence until Gunn spoke up, "Who's this?"
-Half An Hour Later-
Everyone had been introduced to faith and her shady background including her new self that is currently seeking redemption. Faith had been wierded out by Angel having a son and was curious so they spent a little time going over Conner's history. It was time now though that Faith was filled in on what they were going to do about all their problems!
Faith stared at Wesley, "Okay so we got Angelus in a cage downstairs and his souls missing. What are we going to do about it?"
Wesley stared back but Conner answered, "We're going to bring Buffy...and of course Willow."
Faith smiled, "Angel's boy, of course he would like Buffy."
Wesley cut in between their smiles, "That is actually the plan. We need Willow for this."
Cordy stood up, "No we freaking don't! Get over it guys, Buffy is out of the picture and that means Willow too. We can find a way out of this ourselves."
Gunn stood up, "Look I see you got issues but that's not the point here. We need Angel back and fast. It seems this is the quickest way."
Cordelia sat down, "Fine, you can all get suckered into this little world of Buffy."
Conner stood in front of her, "Get over it Cordy, that was high school."
She was completely taken back and Conner didn't wait for a response as faith spoke, "Haven't any of you thought about what Willow and buffy might say? I wasn't there but I know it had to be complete emotional drama."
Wesley nodded, "True, but this time he's in a cage and they won't be here for long."
Faith nodded, "Then it's settled. I have to deal with buffy sooner then I thought."
Wesley nodded and walked to the phone. Faith followed him and actually took the phone, "Sorry, I think I need to do this." He just nodded and let her.
-Sunnydale-
The girls were all lounging around the living room and actually in silence. They were all reeling from tonights events. If Buffy didn't astound them before with her strength and leadership then she sure as hell did now. The resource and movement she used was amazing to fight the Turok-Han. She was pretty beet up yet insisted to go for SPike herself. They just awaited her return, hoping SPike was with her. Just in time Buffy walked in with a limping Spike over her shoulder. She walked straight upstairs and to her room to sit him down. She ran for the first aid kit and immediately started patching wounds and cleaning up blood. Willow walked in and saw her.
Willow smiled, "Well this is good news."
Buffy smiled down at Spike, "It really is."
Spike was awoke, just not moving too much. It was obvious he was already healing. The girls made their ways to their rooms downstairs since it was so late but Xander, Dawn, Giles and Anya joined Willow by the door. Xander spoke first, "Man Spike can take major torture."
Spike sat up a little without a wince, "Yea it's called being strong, you should try it sometime."
Xander just smiled, "No thanks, I prefer not getting caught instead."
Spike just sighed and fell back onto the bed. Buffy smiled down on him as she finished the last bit of bandaging, "How do you feel?"
"Better. It wasn't as bad as Glory. This was more mental."
Buffy nodded knowing what he was talking about, "Then forget everything it told you."
Spike smiled but their moment didn't last as that is when the phone rang. Buffy being right by the bed picked it up. It was obviously faith.
"Faith, what the hell do you want?"
"It's about Angel."
Buffy got angry, "What the hell did you do to him?"
Faith got defensive, "Hey I'm a good guy now, I didn't do anything. The guys here say though that we need you and Willow down here."
Buffy started talking then cut herself off, "Why would we need Will..."
Buffy stared at Willow and she got scared, "Buffy, what's going on? You're not faith again are you? Like a phone magic thing."
Buffy ignored her and talked into the phone, "His soul?"
"Got it in one."
Buffy didn't hide her hurt ont his one, "How'd he lose it?"
Faith smiled, "Don't worry. No girl B. The gang here took it out because they needed info and now the glass thing the soul was in is gone. Figured Willow should be able to..."
"We'll be there...and by the way, I'm bringing Spike."
Faith smiled, "Oooh. B!"
Buffy smiled, "Yea right. See ya."
Both phones clicked and as the phone was out down Buffy looked around the room to see everyone staring at her. There was no time to waste on an explanation, "Look guys L.A. had some news and I need to take off."
Giles stared at her, "Now?"
Buffy nodded, "Angel's soul is missing."
Willow nodded, "Oh ok, now I know why you were looking at me. I'm going with you aren't I?"
Buffy smiled, "That you are. Even if not for magic, maybe just a plan."
Spike who had jealousy written all over his face stared up at buffy, "And me?"
It went away when buffy answered him, "You're coming."
Xander looked at them, "You're kidding right? The three most powerful weapons and they're leaving?"
Buffy nodded, "Look I'm betting the first put a lot of power in that ubervamp so I think we're safe for now. We'll only be gone a few dayz!"
Giles nodded and sighed, "I supposse there's no better time then now and I know I can't stop you."
Buffy nodded, "Ask Principal wood for help too if you need it. If not Willow and Spike, let's move."
Dawn finally spoke up, "Can i go with you?"
Buffy shook her head, "Look Dawn you were in L.A. with dad last time Angelus was around, I don't want you anywhere near him ever."
Spike nodded, "Yea nasty ponce he was."
Buffy shook her head and thought about all the jealous vampire acts she was going to get. Then she turned back to Dawn, "Maybe he'll come help here and you can see him again."
Dawn smiled, "That'll be cool because I've only met him like three times."
Buffy nodded and watched her walk away to her room. Everyone said goodbye as buffy looked around her room for clothes and through them in a bag. Spike stared at her, "You pack like a girl."
Buffy ignored, "You sure you can come? Strength and all?"
Spike nodded, "Of course, i heal almost as fast as you."
Buffy nodded and looked in her closet again. She found what she was looking for and through some of Spike's clothes to him. "Put those on and we can go."
Spike stared at her, "What are you doing with my clothes?"
Buffy looked down, "Well the shirts are comfy and the pants are leather." Spike just stared at her, "Hey at least i didn't wear your coat."
SPike smiled and as buffy exited he changed. Everyone was in bed as Buffy, Willow and Spike met at the door and walked out to the car. It was time; They were going to see Angelus again.