Hours later the plane landed at LAX on an empty runway the sun was going down. The sky was orange and the doors opened. Jason comes out, two men who if he didn't know better were in the business waited.



-You are mate?-



The platinum blond said.



-Jason Morgan.-

-Jason Morgan, where's Red?-

-She stayed behind.-

-Why?-



The taller one finally spoke Jason was good a sizing up on the spot part of the job. But these two they where different and the made him nervous he made a point of taking off his jacket and dropping on the hood of the Limo they noticed.



-What the heater for?-

-Protection. Which on of you is Angel?-

-Me.-

-And he's?-

-Spike.-

-There are two ladies on that plane I give a damn about. Hurt them they'll never find the bodies.-



Jason swore he heard a growl.



-What's you're problem? You came to us.-

-Not me the lady. Got it MATE.-



Angel didn't know why but he like this kid allot. He had a feeling even if found out what he was he wouldn't flinch.



-Help me.-



They fallowed him to the plane. As soon as Angel saw her he remember her.



-Natasha oh my god, what happened to her?-

-Poison by what I don't know. Hey Spike take this.-

-A stroller?-

-For Kristina her daughter.-

-Has it been the long without me remembering.-

-What?-

-Natasha and Adella.-

-Adella as in Corinthos?-

-Yes.-



Jason didn't speak.



-Lets go.-



They got of the plane and Jason carried Kristina while Angel carried Alexis. Once in the car Angels cell rang.



-Willow? Yes but I'll send my plane it will get you here faster.-

-Illrya mate.-

-Better yet I'll send something else.-



They came into the large glass office building where a woman with blue hair and eyes met them.



-Strange I sense strength in her.-

-You should she's a Slayer.-

-How?- Wesley asked.

-I don't know I just know that she is.-

-Who is he?-

-Jason Morgan.-



They settled Alexis in an apartment under Angels. Once done they went to his office. He studied Jason and Jason him.



-So you know Natasha?-

-Her name Alexis Davis and she's a lawyer. How do you know her and my best friends mother.-

-They where Slayers.-

-How do you forget something like that?- Spike asked him.

-I don't know Spike I just did, I still don't remember how I know them I just do.-



The creature in Fred body walked in.



-I removed the poison her bodies healing fast. She will be back to normal in a short time.-

-Lyra can you do us a favor.-

-If I wish it.-

-Pick up a friend in New York.-

-The red witch, I should have her body then perhaps I could have won the battle.-

-Will you?-

-Yes.-



Jason got up and watches as Illrya open a hole in thin air and walked throat it. Then returned with Willow. Willow had looked at Fred and went straight to hug Angel.



-I'm sorry about Cordy and Fred.-

-Thank you I missed you.-

-You to.-

-Red?-

-Spike good to see you again.- She hugged him to.



She turns to Illyra.



-What exactly did Giles tell you when you called.-

-You were on another plane and even if he could he wouldn't because of W&H.-

-That son of a bitch and Buffy?-

-Those where her orders.-

-Oh really, Angel you know.-

-Yes Wills I know, I know.-

-I will fry both there asses for this I swear.-



She looked at Jason.



-Sonny asking allot of questions.-

-I have a few myself. What the hell going on?-

-Okay lets put two and two together and see if we can figure it out.-

-Willow you said that Alexis was the answer.-

-Yes Jason I did to what I don't know.-



They sat down, Jason almost looked defeated. Then he got up and looked at them.



-So we get answers it's was I do.-

-Sounds like us. Jason we'll get the answers but you have to go back.-

-What? No way in hell.-

-Sonny's asking questions that could cause problems. You need to keep him at bay after all of this I will tell you when we have answers. I promise.-



Jason sighed she was right Sonny wouldn't stop he'd have to handle it.



-I'll call you every day if you don't call me got it.-

-Yes.-

-Come I will return you.- Illyria said.

-I rather a plane thank you time to think.-

-Take our jet you'll get there in half the time.-

-Thanks. I'm counting on you to.-



It was and understanding without words. Angel nodded he looked to Spike and he nodded to. Willow sat with Alexis so many thoughts running through her head, some about Alexis some about Fred and Cordy. Did Buffy know? Did she even call did Xander know? What was going on with them? Angel seemed lost, that's what Andrew had told them. Just before Cordy died, now he seemed more determined with HIS mission then ever. Now it was Spikes, Spike his change even after the soul he seemed different now it more pronounced.



She looked out of the window and leaned her heard against the glass. Kennedy would say "Hey no sweat babe. Your awesome you'll figure it out." She smiled how she missed her love but things in the other plane put strain on their connection. One that required they use some time apart. She felt him behind her.



-Hey my hero.-

-Hey Willow.-

-Okay so talk to me like we've never actually talked before.- She said with a frown.



Angel sat down and sobbed. Willow gets on her knees and hugged him.



-She came to me.-

-Who?-

-Cordy.-

-I thought she died in the comma.-

-She did, ah she got the PTB's to let her come back. To get me back on track, back on my mission, to get me back to myself. To save me.-

-Cordy?-

-Yes Cordy! My Cordy not Xanders or Queen C, my Cordy the one who took care of me, who felt a whole lot better at my side then Buffy ever did.-



Willow frowned.



-This isn't the whole betrayal thing talking Willow six years of fighting and learning about each other and watching each other at our worst and best. Watching her give away her dreams for OUR fight, not Buffy's OURS.-

-I understand.-

-Do you? Buffy was bang! Cordy was my god I'm falling in love, I've never fallen in love before, I never open myself to anyone like this and then she was evil and then she was gone. I get what out of it? What?-

-Angel?-

-I know you're loyal to Buffy.-

-I'M NOT A DAMN DOG!-



Angel nearly jumped back.



-You forget I damn near destroyed the world just like you. Buffy didn't stop me Xander did our unsung hero. I don't bark when she tells me to or GO when she tells me to Angel. Loyal.-



She snorted.



-I know what Cordy meant. Who did you think she told when she realized she was falling in love? I know what was going on between you she told me every week. I know who she became what she became and why she did it! Buffy is just starting to grow up it only happened when her mom died there are thing she can't deal with. Losing you was one believing that Cordy could be more of hero then she and not a slayer NO. The bottom line is loyal means nothing if WE don't stick together its not you and us, it's we've got family in L.A and they need us. Giles and Buffy seems to have forgotten that. I'm glad that you haven't.-



Angel pulled her into his arms and rocked her back and forth. They held each other like that until Spike cleared is throat.



-You want a hug to.-

-No thank you. How is she?-

-Still sleep what did that thing do to her.-

-Lyra said she extracted the poison.-

-Why do you guys keep her around?-

-Reminder.- they said in unison.

-Of?-

-The mistakes we've made, how comfortable we've gotten, what we lost and what where fighting for.-

-Good reminder.-



Port Charles



Jason sat on the docks a watched the water his mind filled with the last three months events. He'd been home a day but going to Sonny or anyone else at that time was too much to deal with. Good he was so tired, his mind hurt, when things where simple Sonny loved Carly, Carly loved Sonny, Alexis was a nuisance. Today Alexis was more complex the Carly had hope. Carly was a trader and Sonny had lost his mind. His cell rang



-Morgan. Angel? That's good to know thanks.-



That was it? Alexis was stabile and getting better. She'd be back to normal in no time. With all that had happened would she stay away? Or come back to Port Charles and finish this battle with Sonny. It almost seemed like she needed to, to make everything he said to her not true. To prove the she didn't depend on him for anything at all.



Sonny came onto the docks a little surprised to see Jason. Knowing if best friend was angry with him he tried to say little.



-How was the trip?-

-Interesting I didn't get my answers but I will.-

-Alexis?-

-Stable.-

-That's it.-

-Yes.-

-How long did you know about her?-

-From the night you sent me to get her.-

-That was almost three months ago. You never said anything. Except about the threat to Michael.-

-She was dying.-



Statement he could go on about loyalty but that was a big word these days. To question what Jason did would open a wound he didn't want to.



-What about the place you took her to?-



Jason wonders if he should mention Adella he was sure that Alexis would when she came back. When did he decide she was coming back? He didn't know but the fact still remain that the way Sonny's been going he could misinterpret it and the war would only get worse.



-This friend of Willow's knew your mother.-

-What?-

-Angel he knew your mother he said he didn't know from where but he did. Alexis to he call her Natasha like Luke does.-

-Did you ask questions?-

-That bunch didn't seem like the type to give up info quickly but we came to an understanding. I get what I ask for when Alexis is ready. Don't push the issue Sonny, I know that with your mother now being involved you want to but it seems to me like the type of info that would disappear if you tried.-



For Sonny that meant two things until further notice Jason wasn't working for him anymore and he lose Jason if he did try. But to trust Alexis with this was more the he could take. The word betrayal came up again and you betrayed to Jason welled inside him but he kept silent.



-I'm going away for a few days.-

-Where?-

-Don't know yet. Just going to get on the bike and go. How are the boys?-

-Good, I just saw them Michael is asking for you.-

-I'll see him before I go.-



Jason walked away, someone knew his mother. Who was this person Jason was protecting.



Jason knocked on the door and Carly opened it. She looked a little surprised to see him. He sat with Michael and Morgan talked and played with them. He told her he was leaving.



-So how is Alexis?-

-You don't care so why ask.-

-I do Jason.-

-Carly.-

-All I know is when Sonny got back from the airport he said she was dying and you where taking her to get better. Dying from what?-

-I don't know.-

-Sonny said it looked like cancer.-

-Don't sound so happy.-

-I'm not god Jason, why are you on her side.-

-Because I see her for what she is, and you for what you are. I'm seeing everyone more clearly then ever.-

-So you saw the screaming, shark that she is.-

-No I see someone you hate cause you can't be here or get to her. You had to use her kid to do it and you don't give a damn.-

-I wouldn't have hurt Kristina.-

-Your lying but I don't care. I'm going.-

-Jason please.-

-I need to be away okay. I'll see you when I get back.-



Carly fumed, but she'd gotten rid of Alexis once she can do it again. The women didn't know how to play the game and the worked in her advantage.



[tbc]



AN: ? The Author.