Shannon was dead.
There where no details but she was still dead and Willow had to deal with that. She didn't like it at all. There was no way anyone could get complete info unless. Angel came down the darken corridors Willow was sitting on the floor thinking, he watched, he didn't really know the red head. She'd came to the rescue or to destroy a few times and the was it. He could hear Cordy voice get to know her. He sat down and didn't say too much he looked at her once or twice.
-I'm everywhere at once, sometime it's good to be in an obscure place when you need to.-
-Good idea. What happened?- Angel asked.
-A slayer's dead according to Alexis she was the target.-
-Killed by the demon?-
-Yes, used for offspring. A local mobster by the name of Faith Roscoe is working with W&H in New York which by the way runs this project.-
-Willow.-
-Don't I know you have nothing to do with this Angel. I like Shannon enough to go dark and hunt this thing down and kill it myself. You see Alexis got hold of the information the police had. [She handed him a folder] That is one of my files kept on Slayers. Someone in Watcher's Council is feeding them information.-
-So both sides are getting the shaft.-
-You bet your ass and I want to know who. I have to put the pressure on before this becomes a major problem. That was no way for her to die.-
Angel looked at Willow he could feel the anger coming off of her. He was getting a little mad himself. W&H was playing him again and using the Watchers Council to do it. Not this time he was going to be one step a head if it killed him to do it. The next morning they had a board meeting.
-Okay if you don't already know a Slayer is dead raped and murder for offspring its the New York's Division project. Gunn manage to get the information from and unsuspecting intern. It's a 31 year deal and very impressive.- Willow stood up.
-According to the project, they genetically engineer the succubus male offspring to look like normal human males.-
-Why?-
-To reduce suspicion and bring in more offspring from unsuspecting women.- Willow said.
-So they're cute guys that women flock to.- Spikes said scenario all too familiar to him.
-Yes.- Angel said.
-So the object is to find the demons layer, the lawyers responsible and watcher feeding them the information.-
-That sound like allot of work. What about his mobster women Faith Roscoe?- Spike asked.
-Where leaving her to Adella and the succubus to Alexis. They'll need magical help so I'll be going there once they find the layer. I can't stress this enough if we don't find the watcher on the inside we have problems, why because my files accurate and complete and they are using them. It's safe to say a slayer will be the next victem and the female offspring of this thing will be unstoppable.-
-Okay so Gunn is working with outside sources to find the lawyers and the watchers are Wesley's coordinate with him.-
-Okay.- Wesley said.
-Illryia if you can find anything besides the spell we to weakling it and its offspring.-
-Yes I believe I know a few scrolls.- Wesley said.
-Spike you and I will check the demon world for anybody who can give us the lowdown on this deal 31 years is a long time.- Angel said.
-Got it.-
-Willow work on hurting it genetically if you can.-
-Once again Slayers are the targets now. And sense there is so many of them the possibilities are endless.- Willow said.
-Okay people lets move.-
/Get out of my way Harmony!/
/He's in a meeting and beside we're the bad guys what are you doing here./
How about I will stake you if you don't move.
/Take your best shot but your not getting past that door./
Angel finally opened the door standing there before Harmony was Buffy she looked very angry and Harmony looked even madder.
-Harm its okay let her in. Guys we've got work.-
Buffy looked at Wesley then looked away the contempt in eyes was heavy. Angel turned and walked into his office and sat down behind his desk. Willow sat on the front and Spike by the window.
-Shannon's dead Willow you need to come home.-
-I resigned, I'm dealing with Shannon and now that I know how she died I sure as shit am not going back to that place.
-What are you taking about?-
-The file they used to ID Shannon for the demon was from my newly watcher designed data base.-
-There is no way, your telling me the council is behind this.-
-GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS! For god sake Buffy Shannon is dead they're targeting Slayers identifying them from MY files. There is no SPY there is a conspirator. Who I don't know but believe me I will find out. In doing that I will either go around or through you excuse me I have work to do. Spike.-
-Yeah I'm having lunch with a beautiful lady I can't be late for.-
Buffy watch Spike go he didn't even look at her. She turned to Angel and cross her arms.
-I came here to get some answers.-
-You came here to judge.-
-No.-
-Yes. You came here to tell us where doing it all wrong. That until we do it your way where enemies.-
Buffy huffed and looked at the pictures of Cordy and the gang on the side table. One of him and Cordy hugging and laughing. One of Cordy and Doyle, one of Cordy alone. Fred, Wesley, Gunn, Lorne. His family, most of all him happy, it didn't seem right. She turned back to him.
-I'm sorry about Cordy.-
-No your not.-
-Jesus you going to tell me I'm wrong or lying the whole time.- She snapped
-Don't be a child. I don't have the time alright, I don't need you to put me on track she [nodding to Cordy picture] did that already before she died. You see I have a destiny I have a fight, today its very different then when I started. But its mine not yours I can't fight it your way. I miss her so much you can't even know [Buffy looked down a pang of jealousy hit her heart] but I go on and will go on cause that's what she wanted. It's taken this long to realize that it's not about getting back to you. It's not about being the man you want it's about being the man she gave up her dreams for.-
-You love her.-
-Loved and yes I still do. I still love you to but I wont be the man I once was to make you feel better. You've cut me twice already that's something I won't forgive.-
-Angel about your friend I made a choice. I'm sorry it was the wrong one but this place.-
-This place is what we make it and where doing the best we can. Beside it seems the council is just as corrupt.-
-Not now.-
-Yes now those files Buffy explain.-
-I can't maybe it came form that book.-
-Don't be naive.- Buffy back away from his out burst.
-Lets not lie to each other both side played apart instead of screwing around lets find out who's responsible and take care of them for Shannon.-
Buffy sat down in the chair and looked at the carpet.
-This isn't easy.-
-I know but we chose this. We have to live with it.-
Port Charles.
Alexis sat with a very antsy Elizabeth she kept asking about Ric and Alexis told her that she couldn't contact him. This made things worse, finally Jason came to the apartment and calmed her down. Liz sat in silence no doubt contemplating her new status.
-Can I kill Carly now.-
-No we don't kill humans.-
-Not even Faith? Isn't it true she set that girl up.-
-What is she talking about?-
-You don't know?-
-NO.-
Alexis sighed he been patient it was time to tell him the truth. Alexis began to explain what she and Elizabeth where. Demons vampires all around evil. Jason listen like he always did and the looked at them.
-Why women?-
Elizabeth knows it wasn't meant as a chauvinistic comment just smiled.
-I don't know.-
-Hmm. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that its men who make war and women who are the peace makers.-
Alexis blinked, Jason face said he would be working on that for a long time and coming up with a better idea then most of the smartest men in the Watchers Council.
-So what happens to me now Alexis?-
-Training you have to learn to defend yourself. I'm sure Adella can teach you a few things while your pregnant.-
-I'll teach you some things to Elizabeth.-
-God what's Ric going to say, oh I know [In a man like voice] you can't take the law into your own hands. [In her voice] But Rick the demons don't fallow our laws. Well they should be made to Elizabeth and then we'll deal with them. I think that's way the made Slayers don't you? But they're not governed or sanction by the government Elizabeth. Hey look Ric what do I know I just paint and Slay I didn't make the rules.[Alexis snorted in her coffee at that one.] Well I don't like it who do I talk to because this is out outrageous Elizabeth. - Jason looked at her.
-What I know that's what he going to say.-
-He just needs to get used to it.- Jason said.
-Do most men?- Elizabeth asked Alexis
-I wouldn't know, I never got to Slay during a relationship.- She said bitterly.
-What about Ned? Sonny?- Elizabeth asked.
-My slayer powers were zapped then nothing to deal with beside Ned never inspired me to share my shameful secret.-
-Sonny did.- Jason stated Alexis looked at him.
-Yeah up until Carly pulled a fast one. I knew then and there I couldn't trust him.-
-You can now Alexis.-
-What happens when they get back together. She'll test his loyalty again and find a way to get him to break it. I know it, Sonny was the one chance I took it. See where that got me.- Jason looked up to see Sonny standing in the door.
He didn't say anything carrying a tray of food.
-I cooked allot of food still getting used to Carly and the boys being gone. You guys hungry.-
-Saved Jason doesn't have food in his frig.-
Sonny smiled
-He never does.-
They sat down and Sonny took plates and served them. Elizabeth felt the tension the baby felt the tension too kicking her.
-So what kind of training will I go through?-
-What ever they want, your suppose to have a watcher. If they provide you with one after this they're suppose to train you.-
-Who trained you?-
-A vampire.-
-I thought we're supposed to kill them.-
-He's different he has a soul for about 80 years now. He just recently became champion for good. But he taught Adella and I how to fight so our styles are kind of different form most Slayers.-
-I would say so learning to fight from the enemy give you a great advantage.- Sonny said.
-Can he teach me?-
-Who Angel?[Jason froze and stared wide eyed at Alexis.] I suppose he could.-
-Angel's a vampire?-
-Yes. Bit of a shock huh?-
-You left Kristina with him.-
-Yeap.-
Sonny choked it was unnerving to listen to them talk about Slayers and vampires but the knowledge that his daughter was with one.
-What?-
-You don't get an opinion so before you even start. She wouldn't be safer with anybody else.-
-What about the blond?-
-Who Spike? Yeah second vampire with a soul only in the last two years.-
-What?- Sonny tried not to sound too angry.
Alexis glared at him ready to snap. But then he got this look on his face, a far away look on his face. Alexis snapped her fingers in front of his face and Sonny blinked.
-We have to leave now.-
-What? Why?-
-There coming for Elizabeth I don't know how they got into the building but they did we have to get out of here.-
Alexis grabbed Elizabeth and they headed to the door. They grabbed Max and headed down the stairs out to the garage. The elevators ding and they stopped watching as the shot got on the elevators to go up. Alexis looked and Sonny and they got in the limo and drove off.
-Where can we go?-
-Spoon Island until I can send you to L.A. with Angel.-
The road the boat over to Spoon Island. Alexis call Adella telling her how to get there. She then looked at Sonny.
-I was wondering how long it would kick in.-
-What?-
-You sixth sense Adella has it but it looks like your a seer they must have taken that away when they took my strength.-
-What you mean I can see the future.-
-Not far into the future but you can see things happen problem change the stronger you get.- Sonny watched Alexis as she thought about it.
-How different our lives would be if none of this had happened.-
-Yes but it did Sonny I can't change the past but I can change the future.-
-Alexis it's clear we have to work together on this. But there are things between us.-
-There's nothing between us Sonny. You made that clear, you made the choice don't pass it off on me.-
-Your not going to put this past us.-
-You son of a bitch forgive me Adella. You've got nerve and balls, just admit that your scared Sonny that you don't know what happening and you can't stand not being able to control it. Admit that then watch as I laugh in your face while you ask for help it the least I can do. Go sit on the other side of the boat please I don't want to talk to you anymore.-
Elizabeth looked at the two of them. She was just as scared as Sonny she was sure of that she didn't know what to do about that. She was a Slayer and a soon to be mother and her husband was no where to be found. She considered leaning on Jason but that would bring up issues she didn't want to deal with. It was clear Sonny and Alexis needed to resolve the damage Carly had done to the small relation ship they had. It was clear Jason was the forgive and forget type course Elizabeth wasn't she did some bad things and in order to deal with who she become she have to deal with what she'd done.
Jason watched as all the emotion played across Elizabeth's face. She was scared he knew her well enough for that but he also knew her determination to handle the situation on her own. She didn't half to but things between them where strained at best. Angry at worst her relationship with Xander and Ric and his with Courtney it was all bad for all four of them. Alexis was just angry she had every right to be she also had something big to focus on. The boat landed at Spoon Island, Nicolas rapped a blanket around Elizabeth.
-What happened?-
-She witnesses a murder. They came for her we had to leave in a hurry.-
-Did you have to bring him?-
-Believe me I wish I could have left him but Adella wouldn't like it.-
-Who's Adella?-
-My mother.-
[tbc]
AN: How am I doing?
There where no details but she was still dead and Willow had to deal with that. She didn't like it at all. There was no way anyone could get complete info unless. Angel came down the darken corridors Willow was sitting on the floor thinking, he watched, he didn't really know the red head. She'd came to the rescue or to destroy a few times and the was it. He could hear Cordy voice get to know her. He sat down and didn't say too much he looked at her once or twice.
-I'm everywhere at once, sometime it's good to be in an obscure place when you need to.-
-Good idea. What happened?- Angel asked.
-A slayer's dead according to Alexis she was the target.-
-Killed by the demon?-
-Yes, used for offspring. A local mobster by the name of Faith Roscoe is working with W&H in New York which by the way runs this project.-
-Willow.-
-Don't I know you have nothing to do with this Angel. I like Shannon enough to go dark and hunt this thing down and kill it myself. You see Alexis got hold of the information the police had. [She handed him a folder] That is one of my files kept on Slayers. Someone in Watcher's Council is feeding them information.-
-So both sides are getting the shaft.-
-You bet your ass and I want to know who. I have to put the pressure on before this becomes a major problem. That was no way for her to die.-
Angel looked at Willow he could feel the anger coming off of her. He was getting a little mad himself. W&H was playing him again and using the Watchers Council to do it. Not this time he was going to be one step a head if it killed him to do it. The next morning they had a board meeting.
-Okay if you don't already know a Slayer is dead raped and murder for offspring its the New York's Division project. Gunn manage to get the information from and unsuspecting intern. It's a 31 year deal and very impressive.- Willow stood up.
-According to the project, they genetically engineer the succubus male offspring to look like normal human males.-
-Why?-
-To reduce suspicion and bring in more offspring from unsuspecting women.- Willow said.
-So they're cute guys that women flock to.- Spikes said scenario all too familiar to him.
-Yes.- Angel said.
-So the object is to find the demons layer, the lawyers responsible and watcher feeding them the information.-
-That sound like allot of work. What about his mobster women Faith Roscoe?- Spike asked.
-Where leaving her to Adella and the succubus to Alexis. They'll need magical help so I'll be going there once they find the layer. I can't stress this enough if we don't find the watcher on the inside we have problems, why because my files accurate and complete and they are using them. It's safe to say a slayer will be the next victem and the female offspring of this thing will be unstoppable.-
-Okay so Gunn is working with outside sources to find the lawyers and the watchers are Wesley's coordinate with him.-
-Okay.- Wesley said.
-Illryia if you can find anything besides the spell we to weakling it and its offspring.-
-Yes I believe I know a few scrolls.- Wesley said.
-Spike you and I will check the demon world for anybody who can give us the lowdown on this deal 31 years is a long time.- Angel said.
-Got it.-
-Willow work on hurting it genetically if you can.-
-Once again Slayers are the targets now. And sense there is so many of them the possibilities are endless.- Willow said.
-Okay people lets move.-
/Get out of my way Harmony!/
/He's in a meeting and beside we're the bad guys what are you doing here./
How about I will stake you if you don't move.
/Take your best shot but your not getting past that door./
Angel finally opened the door standing there before Harmony was Buffy she looked very angry and Harmony looked even madder.
-Harm its okay let her in. Guys we've got work.-
Buffy looked at Wesley then looked away the contempt in eyes was heavy. Angel turned and walked into his office and sat down behind his desk. Willow sat on the front and Spike by the window.
-Shannon's dead Willow you need to come home.-
-I resigned, I'm dealing with Shannon and now that I know how she died I sure as shit am not going back to that place.
-What are you taking about?-
-The file they used to ID Shannon for the demon was from my newly watcher designed data base.-
-There is no way, your telling me the council is behind this.-
-GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS! For god sake Buffy Shannon is dead they're targeting Slayers identifying them from MY files. There is no SPY there is a conspirator. Who I don't know but believe me I will find out. In doing that I will either go around or through you excuse me I have work to do. Spike.-
-Yeah I'm having lunch with a beautiful lady I can't be late for.-
Buffy watch Spike go he didn't even look at her. She turned to Angel and cross her arms.
-I came here to get some answers.-
-You came here to judge.-
-No.-
-Yes. You came here to tell us where doing it all wrong. That until we do it your way where enemies.-
Buffy huffed and looked at the pictures of Cordy and the gang on the side table. One of him and Cordy hugging and laughing. One of Cordy and Doyle, one of Cordy alone. Fred, Wesley, Gunn, Lorne. His family, most of all him happy, it didn't seem right. She turned back to him.
-I'm sorry about Cordy.-
-No your not.-
-Jesus you going to tell me I'm wrong or lying the whole time.- She snapped
-Don't be a child. I don't have the time alright, I don't need you to put me on track she [nodding to Cordy picture] did that already before she died. You see I have a destiny I have a fight, today its very different then when I started. But its mine not yours I can't fight it your way. I miss her so much you can't even know [Buffy looked down a pang of jealousy hit her heart] but I go on and will go on cause that's what she wanted. It's taken this long to realize that it's not about getting back to you. It's not about being the man you want it's about being the man she gave up her dreams for.-
-You love her.-
-Loved and yes I still do. I still love you to but I wont be the man I once was to make you feel better. You've cut me twice already that's something I won't forgive.-
-Angel about your friend I made a choice. I'm sorry it was the wrong one but this place.-
-This place is what we make it and where doing the best we can. Beside it seems the council is just as corrupt.-
-Not now.-
-Yes now those files Buffy explain.-
-I can't maybe it came form that book.-
-Don't be naive.- Buffy back away from his out burst.
-Lets not lie to each other both side played apart instead of screwing around lets find out who's responsible and take care of them for Shannon.-
Buffy sat down in the chair and looked at the carpet.
-This isn't easy.-
-I know but we chose this. We have to live with it.-
Port Charles.
Alexis sat with a very antsy Elizabeth she kept asking about Ric and Alexis told her that she couldn't contact him. This made things worse, finally Jason came to the apartment and calmed her down. Liz sat in silence no doubt contemplating her new status.
-Can I kill Carly now.-
-No we don't kill humans.-
-Not even Faith? Isn't it true she set that girl up.-
-What is she talking about?-
-You don't know?-
-NO.-
Alexis sighed he been patient it was time to tell him the truth. Alexis began to explain what she and Elizabeth where. Demons vampires all around evil. Jason listen like he always did and the looked at them.
-Why women?-
Elizabeth knows it wasn't meant as a chauvinistic comment just smiled.
-I don't know.-
-Hmm. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that its men who make war and women who are the peace makers.-
Alexis blinked, Jason face said he would be working on that for a long time and coming up with a better idea then most of the smartest men in the Watchers Council.
-So what happens to me now Alexis?-
-Training you have to learn to defend yourself. I'm sure Adella can teach you a few things while your pregnant.-
-I'll teach you some things to Elizabeth.-
-God what's Ric going to say, oh I know [In a man like voice] you can't take the law into your own hands. [In her voice] But Rick the demons don't fallow our laws. Well they should be made to Elizabeth and then we'll deal with them. I think that's way the made Slayers don't you? But they're not governed or sanction by the government Elizabeth. Hey look Ric what do I know I just paint and Slay I didn't make the rules.[Alexis snorted in her coffee at that one.] Well I don't like it who do I talk to because this is out outrageous Elizabeth. - Jason looked at her.
-What I know that's what he going to say.-
-He just needs to get used to it.- Jason said.
-Do most men?- Elizabeth asked Alexis
-I wouldn't know, I never got to Slay during a relationship.- She said bitterly.
-What about Ned? Sonny?- Elizabeth asked.
-My slayer powers were zapped then nothing to deal with beside Ned never inspired me to share my shameful secret.-
-Sonny did.- Jason stated Alexis looked at him.
-Yeah up until Carly pulled a fast one. I knew then and there I couldn't trust him.-
-You can now Alexis.-
-What happens when they get back together. She'll test his loyalty again and find a way to get him to break it. I know it, Sonny was the one chance I took it. See where that got me.- Jason looked up to see Sonny standing in the door.
He didn't say anything carrying a tray of food.
-I cooked allot of food still getting used to Carly and the boys being gone. You guys hungry.-
-Saved Jason doesn't have food in his frig.-
Sonny smiled
-He never does.-
They sat down and Sonny took plates and served them. Elizabeth felt the tension the baby felt the tension too kicking her.
-So what kind of training will I go through?-
-What ever they want, your suppose to have a watcher. If they provide you with one after this they're suppose to train you.-
-Who trained you?-
-A vampire.-
-I thought we're supposed to kill them.-
-He's different he has a soul for about 80 years now. He just recently became champion for good. But he taught Adella and I how to fight so our styles are kind of different form most Slayers.-
-I would say so learning to fight from the enemy give you a great advantage.- Sonny said.
-Can he teach me?-
-Who Angel?[Jason froze and stared wide eyed at Alexis.] I suppose he could.-
-Angel's a vampire?-
-Yes. Bit of a shock huh?-
-You left Kristina with him.-
-Yeap.-
Sonny choked it was unnerving to listen to them talk about Slayers and vampires but the knowledge that his daughter was with one.
-What?-
-You don't get an opinion so before you even start. She wouldn't be safer with anybody else.-
-What about the blond?-
-Who Spike? Yeah second vampire with a soul only in the last two years.-
-What?- Sonny tried not to sound too angry.
Alexis glared at him ready to snap. But then he got this look on his face, a far away look on his face. Alexis snapped her fingers in front of his face and Sonny blinked.
-We have to leave now.-
-What? Why?-
-There coming for Elizabeth I don't know how they got into the building but they did we have to get out of here.-
Alexis grabbed Elizabeth and they headed to the door. They grabbed Max and headed down the stairs out to the garage. The elevators ding and they stopped watching as the shot got on the elevators to go up. Alexis looked and Sonny and they got in the limo and drove off.
-Where can we go?-
-Spoon Island until I can send you to L.A. with Angel.-
The road the boat over to Spoon Island. Alexis call Adella telling her how to get there. She then looked at Sonny.
-I was wondering how long it would kick in.-
-What?-
-You sixth sense Adella has it but it looks like your a seer they must have taken that away when they took my strength.-
-What you mean I can see the future.-
-Not far into the future but you can see things happen problem change the stronger you get.- Sonny watched Alexis as she thought about it.
-How different our lives would be if none of this had happened.-
-Yes but it did Sonny I can't change the past but I can change the future.-
-Alexis it's clear we have to work together on this. But there are things between us.-
-There's nothing between us Sonny. You made that clear, you made the choice don't pass it off on me.-
-Your not going to put this past us.-
-You son of a bitch forgive me Adella. You've got nerve and balls, just admit that your scared Sonny that you don't know what happening and you can't stand not being able to control it. Admit that then watch as I laugh in your face while you ask for help it the least I can do. Go sit on the other side of the boat please I don't want to talk to you anymore.-
Elizabeth looked at the two of them. She was just as scared as Sonny she was sure of that she didn't know what to do about that. She was a Slayer and a soon to be mother and her husband was no where to be found. She considered leaning on Jason but that would bring up issues she didn't want to deal with. It was clear Sonny and Alexis needed to resolve the damage Carly had done to the small relation ship they had. It was clear Jason was the forgive and forget type course Elizabeth wasn't she did some bad things and in order to deal with who she become she have to deal with what she'd done.
Jason watched as all the emotion played across Elizabeth's face. She was scared he knew her well enough for that but he also knew her determination to handle the situation on her own. She didn't half to but things between them where strained at best. Angry at worst her relationship with Xander and Ric and his with Courtney it was all bad for all four of them. Alexis was just angry she had every right to be she also had something big to focus on. The boat landed at Spoon Island, Nicolas rapped a blanket around Elizabeth.
-What happened?-
-She witnesses a murder. They came for her we had to leave in a hurry.-
-Did you have to bring him?-
-Believe me I wish I could have left him but Adella wouldn't like it.-
-Who's Adella?-
-My mother.-
[tbc]
AN: How am I doing?