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Chapter Two: On Our Own
Connor stared at his once upon a time... not really a friend. Comrade would be a better word.
''It's Connor. You remember me?'' he asked.
Lorne watched him and a look of recognition crossed his face.
''Right. Reilly. You were on a case of Vail.''
Fuck, he doesn't remember. Right, how do you tell someone that you know him from the past, he just doesn't remember you? And make him come with you too.
''Look, there's no time. Come with me, I want to know what happened.''
Lorne took a step back. ''Uh-uh.''
Connor sighed and a thought crossed his mind. ''...and you came and you gave without taking and we'll keep you forever, oh Jasmine...''
Green demon swayed on his feet. ''Wha-wha... how?''
''Come on, we have to go.''
Lorne had none of it. ''Connor. Wait, is this some kind of trick?''
He rolled his eyes. ''Don't you think I'd kill you by now? Get yourself together and let's go. I've got people counting on me.''
Connor picked up the bags of food he put on the floor. Slowly, Lorne followed him.
***B***B***
''Rain?''
She heard someone say her name. Still, she couldn't make herself to open her eyes, because currently she was safe and snuggled next to Katie's warm body.
''Rain?''
Wait, she knew that voice. She knew it very well. Immediately she sat up. Katie was looking at her. She looked like hell, her eyes barely open but she was awake. That's what mattered. ''Yes sweetie?''
Blonde woman seemed fighting not to fall asleep. ''Where are we?'' she managed to mutter and her eyelids closed.
''We're safe. Sleep, baby. We're safe.'' Rain whispered and hugged her.
After couple of minutes, the doors opened and Connor walked in. She opened her mouth to speak when someone walked after him. Did he pick up another survivor? She couldn't see clearly in the dark.
''Everything okay?'' she asked.
Connor nodded. He set the bags of food on the bed. ''I found a friend.''
As a said friend came closer she saw him. Or rather it. Demon, complete with green skin and horns. She prepared to scream, but before any sound escaped her mouth Connor clasped his hand over it. ''Shhh. He's a friend. You don't have anything to worry about. He's fighting with us.''
Slowly, she nodded. He let go of her. ''A little warning would be nice next time, yunno?''
''Sorry.''
Connor took out an apple and bit on it. ''That's Lorne.''
Rain offered him a hand. ''Rain.'' He shook it and they fell into uncomfortable silence.
''You don't have to stand, you know that?''
They looked at Connor and sat down. The bed was quite big, so with sleeping Katie, they managed. Lorne looked around. ''So this is where you lived, huh?''
Connor scratched his face. ''Yeah. See that window over?'' he pointed. ''The one that Beast threw me through.''
Demon hissed. ''I imagine it was quite painful.''
''Nothing I couldn't handle.'' Truth was, it did hurt. A lot. The height was one thing, but falling on the ground face-first? Not so much. ''Okay, tell me what's going on Lorne? Something went wrong and demons got out from somewhere?''
Lorne looked a bit startled. ''Actually, it all went perfect, I think.''
''What do you mean?''
Horned demon prepared himself for the tale. ''It all started after Cordy woke up.''
''Cordy's awake?''
Rain had no idea what they were talking about.
''No.''
''You said she woke up.'' Connor noticed.
''She did, but she didn't.''
''You wanna clear things a little bit?''
Lorne sighed. ''Cordelia is dead.'' Seeing Connor look, he put up his hand. ''Let me speak. Two months ago she woke up. We all thought it was great, but by the end of the day, it turned out she didn't. Angel was in danger, so The Powers let Cordelia down. Physically, she never woke up from her coma.''
Who was this Cordelia chick? Rain guessed that someone important due to silence. Eventually Connor spoke up. ''What about Fred? I remember some demon that looked like her.''
Lorne looked away. ''Fred died too. An ancient sarcophagus came into Wolfram & Hart. Fred was the one who looked it over and she got infected. It was all prepared by one of our people in the labs. She died shortly after and Illyria took over her body. She was currently an ally of us.''
Connor stood up and walked away. ''Did she suffer?''
''No.'' he answered reluctantly. He heard what Wesley said about her death. He heard about Knox's point of view too.
''Lorne.'' Connor warned.
''Why do you want to know?''
He came back. ''Just tell me.''
It was Lorne's time to walk few steps. ''She died in agony. Her internal organs liquefied. She fought to the end, but she was no match for Illyria.'' Sadness was evident in his voice.
Connor wiped the tears from his eyes. Fred was probably the kindest of Angel's crew. ''What else?''
Lorne looked at him. ''What else what?''
''What else happened? Who else died?''
''As far as I know no one. They were all fine the last time I saw them.''
Connor sat back down. ''So what happened?''
''Angel... we found out that the Apocalypse is coming. That it's actually been here all along, just under our noses. We were playing for the wrong team.'' Lorne said.
''What did you do? Because when I walked to Wolfram & Hart, Angel was in the middle of dying.''
''Wolfram & Hart are owned by the Senior Partners. But they aren't in our world. Someone from here was giving the orders.''
Connor smirked. ''Let me guess. You guys killed them.''
''Every single one of them.''
''And you knew what would happen?''
''Yes. We did.'' Lorne stared at the floor. ''Angel said that we could make a difference. That we can't beat them but what we can do is show them that they don't own us. We make our own decisions.''
''You guys are suicidal. Thought it was just me, but I guess you can't let me be original.'' Connor said.
''Yes, could you do something for me? Let's say, tell me what the hell is inside my head? Why don't I remember any of the stuff that you do? I mean, I do, but without you in there.'' Demon shot him a look.
''Angel. He's the reason. He signed with Wolfram & Hart only so they would give me a new life. New family. During that everyone had their memories wiped out, including me.'' Connor explained.
''So where did the demons came from?'' Rain asked. ''It's one-shot deal, right? We just gotta kill 'em all and it's over?''
Connor looked at Lorne. ''Yeah, how does it work?''
''Bad news, I'm afraid. I recognized some of the demons. But they are each from different dimensions. They must've opened portals to multiple dimensions and I guess that they are still open. More and more demons are walking in Los Angeles.''
He scowled.
''Yeah, that's another thing. I got a transmission few hours before you picked me and they say that the demons didn't go anywhere else. They're all in L.A.'' Rain told them.
''Why didn't they spread? It's only logical choice. They destroyed the city, they got more demons to help, why do they stay?'' Connor wondered.
''Unless they can't.'' Lorne spoke up.
''Huh?''
''They either can't leave the city because of something from the outside or they didn't complete their mission.''
''You mean kill Angel.'' Connor said.
''Yes, although I don't think they aimed only at him. Demons will stay until we're all dead.''
Rain laid back on the bed. ''That's a comforting thought.''
***B***B***
''Blue?''
Illyria turned her attention to Spike. He was awake. He tried to stand up, but his legs didn't work properly. ''The hell happened?''
''You were injured vampire.''
He scowled. ''Yeah, I can see that. What happened after?''
''I found you under a mass of dead demons. You were barely hanging onto this... life. You are safe now.'' She turned back to watch the streets.
''Thanks.'' he nodded. ''So, did we win? And where are we, 'cuz I don't recognize this bloody place.''
She looked at him. ''No. We lost and this city has been destroyed.''
He laughed, but seeing Illyria's strange look, he stopped. ''You're not kidding?''
''Why would I?''
''Fuck.'' he muttered. ''How bad does it look?''
Illyria took a deep breath. ''There aren't many heartbeats in the city. Number of demons is increasing, though.''
''Guess that means bad.'' Spike looked around. ''Where's the rest of the crew?''
''I have no knowledge of them. They might be dead.''
Vampire sighed. ''Why didn't we beat for the higher ground yet?''
''That's not what your leader would want.'' Illyria answered.
''Angel's not my bloody leader.'' he warned. ''Then again, you're right. You know where the humans are?''
''No.'' she said without looking at him. ''I am aware of their presence, but I cannot lead you to them.''
''Right now you wouldn't be able to lead me to bathroom.'' Spike noticed. ''It's already healing though. I'll be able to walk by tomorrow.''
''Good.''
Silence. Spike didn't like silence. Well, not this kind anyway.
''So, how's life treatening you?''
''It's managable.'' she quickly answered.
''Really? Think you can handle the emotions?''
''I am a god. There is nothing I cannot handle.''
***B***B***
The night wasn't much different from the day. A little more demons on the streets, maybe. Other than them, nothing. Mostly he saw only demons, vampires or whatever the hell was there. Like humans weren't even here in the first place. He noticed that the streets should be drowning in bodies. Kill the whole city and not a single one in sight? Sure, he saw few, but after some time they just disappeared. The blood stayed, but the bodies didn't. Like something ate them. That pissed him off, because he needed something to eat too. Gunn gave up on searching for Angel or Spike. There was no point. If they survived, sooner or later, he'll see them. He heard a riot to his left. Sticking to the shadows, he quickly ran there. Demons were fighting between themselves. Huh, guess they just weren't meant to be together. Actually, as Gunn took a closer look, they weren't. Different dimensions and those species didn't really like each other. That could be used as an advantage. Turn one clan against the other and it's done. Almost like a civil war.
He chuckled. Gunn backed up to the shadows and returned to his original path. Maybe he'll check out Hyperion. Something useful could be there. Tomorrow, it's too far on foot for one night.
***B***B***
Connor sat near the window. Not close enough to be seen, but enough to keep watch. His quests were sleeping. Lorne on one side of the bed, Rain and Katie on the other. He couldn't help but notice that they were close. Like, really close. He smiled in his thoughts, realizing that if he'd been with Holtz, he'd probably burn them both right away, no questions asked. Now, however... His life changed, a lot. He wanted to escape this life, but in the end, he was inevitably drawn to it. He had three people under his care.
''Why aren't you asleep?''
He looked at Lorne. He was awake.
''Can't sleep.''
Demon nodded his head. ''You have to rest you know? You have no use for us if you're barely walking.''
''Don't worry about me.''
Lorne shrugged and went back to sleep. Connor watched them for few more minutes before eventually drifting off to sleep. He really was tired.
***B***B***
He heard soft footsteps. He tensed, but they were going away from him. He risked opening one eye and saw Rain making her way to the toilet. Connor realized it was morning already. Lorne and Katie were still asleep. He stood up and searched through the bags he brought in the night. Something to eat would be nice. Woman came back from the bathroom. ''Didn't mean to wake ya.'' she offered after seeing him.
''It's okay.''
She looked the bags over and took out a bottle of milk. ''So, what are we doing today?''
''I don't know. Look for other survivors, I guess.''
Rain took a gulp. ''Think it's safe for us to be out there?''
''You're not going.'' Connor stated.
''Excuse me?''
''I can't worry about you. You'll slow me down. Each of you. I'm going alone.''
She folded her arms across her chest. ''And what will happen if something comes through that door while you're gone?''
''If I have to take risks, you are safer here.'' Connor said. ''Besides, it's not like we're gonna stay here much longer.''
She looked at him with surprise. ''What do you mean?''
''There is four of us and we're barely fitting. If I find someone more we'll have to find another place to stay at. Something larger.''
''Where do you think you'll find one, huh?'' Rain asked.
''I don't know. That's another reason for why I have to go out.''
***B***B***
For the past two hours Faith didn't saw anything. No people, no cars, nothing. She sped up. She was getting closer, it was just a matter of time. Then, a mass of people, cars, even helicopters. What the fuck? She drove as close as she could when a man in uniform stopped her.
''Miss you can't go any further.''
''Why not?''
''Los Angeles is under a strict quarantine. No one is allowed in or out of the city.''
Faith nodded and drove off. She looked to her left and right, but it seemed like they built some kind of a wall. There was really no way in. She took out her phone.
''Yeah?''
''It's me, Xan.''
''Oh. So are you in already?''
''No. Get this, quarantine. I don't know, looks like military guys.'' she spoke to the phone.
''Like the Initiative?''
''The what?'' she asked.
''Nevermind. What are you gonna do?''
''Nothing gets in and nothing gets out. Guess I'll just have to get in, while it's still new. I doubt that they have enough people to keep safe the whole terrain yet.'' Faith said.
''Our slayers are gonna be there tomorrow. If we'll be able to get through.''
''Yeah, well I'm going and I'm gonna call if something happens. Don't call me 'cuz I have no idea what's in there, the sound might just get me killed.'' brunette told him.
''You got it. And Faith?''
''Yeah?''
''Good luck.''
***B***B***
''Someone's awake.'' Connor said.
Rain turned around to see Katie looking at them quizzically. She immediately sprinted to the bed, hugging her for all it was worth.
''You came back for me.'' she said.
Rain pulled out from the hug and took blonde's face in her hands. ''How could I not? I swore I'd never leave you, remember?''
Katie laughed and kissed her. After thirty seconds Connor coughed. Not that he didn't like it. Just few things needed to be said before he went. They pulled away. ''Uh, this is Connor. He helped me find you and now we're at his place.''
''Hi.'' she waved awkwardly. He smiled. ''Okay, I'm going. Remember, don't go near windows, actually stay on the bed if you can. And be...'' At this moment Lorne walked to the view and Katie let out a shriek. Very loud shriek. ''...quiet. Fuck!'' Rain silenced her girl. ''That's Lorne. He's one of the good guys.''
Connor trashed around. ''C'mon we gotta go!''
''What? Why?'' brunette asked.
''Probably every demon in two miles heard that. What do you think they'll do?'' Connor picked up his sword.
''She's in no condition to run yet. Besides you said we were safe here! We have traps, don't we?'' Rain accused him.
''Yeah, but the last time they didn't do much against humans. Pick her up, I don't care! Right now we are safer on the streets.'' Connor exploded.
Lorne helped Rain get blonde up and they supported each one of her shoulders.
''Where are we going?'' he asked as they left the... attic, really.
''Don't know yet. Away.'' Connor stopped. He heard footsteps coming towards them. He held up his hand and waited for something to come into his view. When it did, in one swift movement, Connor cut off it's head. If something else was here and didn't know where they were, now it did. Body of a demon hit the floor with a loud thud. ''Let's go!''
As quietly as they could, they ran into the hallways. Ten minutes later they were on the second floor, demons chasing them full-on. He saw a window on the end of one corridor. Broken window. ''Go through there!''
''Are you crazy?'' Lorne asked with Katie in his arms. They ran into the room and Connor closed the door, leaning on them in an attempt to keep demons behind. ''It's a second story window!'' Rain yelled.
''You'll land!'' Connor shot back.
''She won't!'' Brunette pointed at the blonde.
''I'll take her! Now go!'' Doors were beggining to loosen up. ''Lorne, take her and go to Hyperion. I'll meet you there.''
Green demon nodded and, grabbing Rain against her will, jumped from the window.
''So Katie, ready to run?'' he asked.
''I don't have a choice, do I? Let's go.''
Banging on the door increased. ''Yeah, but we can't go that way.''
''Why not?''
''Because if we do, demons will follow us and eventually them. We have to confuse them a little.'' Connor barely holded the doors.
''Which way, then?''
''Up.'' With that, he let go of the doors, grabbed Katie and jumped up through the hole in the ceiling, just as demons barged into the room. He quickly left the room and ran to his right, trying to find another way out.
***B***B***
''We have to go back!'' Rain struggled against Lorne's grip. Maybe he wasn't one of the strongest, but he knew how to hold something down. Or someone. ''No. Connor told us to meet him at Hyperion. That's where we'll go.''
''But we have to help them!'' She didn't give up.
''Look, Connor can take care of himself and Katie. There'll be fine. What we need to do is get the hell away from her before something will see us.''
Rain stopped struggling. ''How far is it?''
''A little.''
She shot him a look.
''Okay, now that we have to watch where we're going it's gonna take a while.'' He said.
''Lead the way.''
They passed few alleys and went through some houses. Their trip was mostly in silence, until they saw a man leaning against the wall. ''Hey, are you ok?'' Rain asked. All they got was a moan. Man kind of rolled away from them. They exchanged looks and slowly came closer. Using the wall, man got himself to standing position. ''We can help you.'' Lorne said. Carefully, Rain put a hand on his shoulder. He looked at it. Before they had any time to do anything, the man bit right into it. Rain screamed and tried to pull it away, but he wouldn't let go. She elbowed him in the face. He rolled away from them, then tried to stand up. ''He-he bit me man!''
''Uh-oh.'' Man was already standing and lunged at them. Rain who was closer, tried to keep him at bay. Lorne picked up a metal pipe and during the struggle, he aimed at man's head. He fell down. After a second, he moved again. ''Let's go.'' He said and they ran.
''I gotta stop.'' Rain said after few minutes. ''This bitch won't stop bleeding.'' She tore some material from her top and used it as a bandage. ''What the fuck was that thing?''
''A zombie, I'm afraid.''
''What?'' she shrieked. ''I'm gonna turn into one of them?''
''No, relax.'' he calmed her down. ''This whole turning into zombie after being bitten is just Romero's fantasy. You watch too much movies.''
''Oh. Where did they come from?''
Lorne breathed deeply. ''I can only assume that he was one of the citizens. I think that the whole city is under some magical influence. Which means that if you will die, then yes, you'll turn into a zombie.''
Rain stared at him. ''You had to say that?''
''Relax, you won't die, moon pie.''
''Great. Thanks for support.'' She leaned against the wall. ''How do we kill 'em?''
''Normally. Cut off it's head, smash their skull.''
''Some guns would be useful right now.'' Rain noticed.
''I agree with you there, but they're too loud. We kill zombies, in reward we have demons.'' Lorne said.
''A silencer?'' she suggested. ''C'mon I know a store not far from here.''
***B***B***
Faith entered the city before the nightfall. She slowly made her way further. No sign of demons so far, but her slayer senses were crazy. Los Angeles was so full of demons that one could be standing right behind her and she wouldn't know it. Any kind of car or anything at all would be too loud. She had to go on foot and the distance from Hyperion was big. That was her first stop. If big guy survived the battle he should be there, right? That's what she told herself when, with a crossbow ready to shoot anything less than friendly, ventured further into the city.
***B***B***
''They should be here by now.'' Rain complained. For the past thirty minutes she was pacing in the lobby of Hyperion. As far as they knew it was abandoned. After their little trip to the gun store, they brought a bag of all kinds of weapons. Apparently, she knew her way around them.
''Calm down. I'm sure they'll be here any minute now.''
''You've been sayin' that since we came.'' she snapped. ''Which was hmm... an hour ago!''
They waited for few more minutes before the doors opened. Lorne heard a soft click and glanced at his companion. Rain was aiming at it with her gun. That's it, until Katie walked through. She immediately let go of the gun and ran to her, hugging on sight. Behind them, Connor stumbled in. Rain carefully inspected her, while Connor heavily sat on the couch.
''Oh my God, you're hurt!'' she exclaimed. Blonde had a 2 inch long gash on her left cheek.
''I'm okay, thanks for asking.'' Connor said sarcastically.
Brunette turned to him. ''You! You were supposed to keep her safe.''
He stared at her open mouthed. ''She is safe.''
''Then what's that?'' she pointed to blonde's cheek, while Katie tried to calm her down.
''I'm sorry, but we had to get through a horde of demons. But hey, next time I'll stand back and let you do the job.'' Connor retorted.
''Okay kids, stop fighting.'' Lorne said. No one spoke after that.
''So, you guys checked out this place? Is it empty?'' Katie asked while looking around.
Lorne and Rain exchanged looks. ''We kinda stayed here the whole time.''
Connor sighed.
''What?'' Lorne asked. Connor held up his hand. ''I don't hear anything.'' he said. ''But who knows, stay here, I'll check it out.'' He walked up the stairs. ''If anything happens, yell.'' he threw over his shoulder before disappearing in the hallway.
***B***B***
''I sense a disturbance in the power.''
Spike looked at Illyria from his position on the ground. ''Meaning?''
''Powerful demons are about to come to this dimension. Once they will be here, I won't be able to protect you.''
''You kidding? Last time I checked you were kicking their asses and now you're saying they have too much power for you to handle?'' Spike asked.
Illyria turned to him. ''I am not kidding you vampire. I have only a small part of my power at my disposal. In full strength I wouldn't even blink during annihilating them. They are aware of that. When they will arrive, their full wrath will be focused on me.''
He felt a ting on sympathy towards her. ''So you sayin' you're gonna die?''
''Maybe. It is a possibility.'' The Goddess said.
''Well, that sucks.'' Vampire commented. ''C'mon I ain't letting you die.''
She walked to him. ''It is not within your power to intefere. Your words are soothing, though.''
''You don't know me well enough then.'' he smirked.
''You will be busy. The dead are raising.''
''What?'' he asked.
''The dead shall walk again.'' Illyria said.
''You mean zombies?''
''This is your term for them.''
''Awesome.'' He said miserably. ''Look, I'm strong enough to walk. What you say we go from here?''
''Where?'' she asked.
He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. ''I don't know. Somewhere. 's probably better than stayin' here.''
''I suppose. The demons around us are getting closer with each hour. They crave power. Death.'' Illyria whispered.
''You tellin' me this now? Come on Blue, we gotta go.'' Spike stood up, testing his legs. They were healed enough to support his weight.
''We have no chance on sneaking out unnoticed.''
Spike raised his eyebrow. ''Then I guess we have to kill our way through.''
***B***B***
''Yeah, I know. But if you saw him hacking these demons...'' Katie said.
Rain watched her with doubt in her eyes. ''Really? 'Cuz I gotta say, he don't really look the type.''
''I'm telling you. No normal guy his age would be able to move so fast. I'm not even saying about his strength and accuracy.''
Brunette looked at Lorne.
''I'm afraid she's right. Connor's not really what you may call 'a normal boy'.''
''How so?''
Green demon hesitated. ''You won't run away?''
''Why would I?'' Both of them asked.
''Okay. First, Connor was born not even two years ago.'' Seeing their looks he added ''I know. Let me speak. So, his parents were a couple of vampires. After he was born, his father's worst enemy, a vampire hunter from 18th century kidnapped him and disappeared in another dimension. Long story short, Connor came back as a teenager.''
Rain nodded her head. ''Of course.''
Lorne smiled. ''You're taking it pretty well.''
''Well, we are surrounded by demons. Things I thought didn't exist are suddenly destroying the city. Kinda makes the girl change her view of the world.'' Blonde said.
The doors opened once more and Rain instantly aimed at them.
''Uh, could you tell this pretty lady to stop aiming at me?'' Gunn asked.
Lorne laughed. ''Gunn!''
They went to hug each other.
''So you know him?'' Rain asked still keeping her gun up.
''Yeah. He's one of us.''
''Okay.'' she said lowering her weapon.
''I see you picked up some survivors.'' Gunn noticed.
''Yeah, but not me. Connor is the one who picked all of us.'' Lorne said.
''Connor?'' Black man asked confused.
He doesn't remember. ''Right, you don't know him. Connor!'' he yelled loud enough to be heard by the boy. ''Do you know where is Angel?''
These women seemed pretty tasty, Gunn noticed. ''Not a clue. Haven't seen anyone from our crew since the battle ended.''
''That's bad.'' Demon said.
Connor appeared on the stairs. ''Gunn?''
''Yeah, who are you? Heard you gathered these troops here.''
''Connor.'' he went down and offered a hand. Gunn shook it. Boy's eyes were confused. He didn't let go, instead he took a step closer. His nostrils moved and then, without any warning, he punched Gunn in the face with his left hand following with a knee to his stomach. Then he threw him across the lobby.
''What the fuck?'' Katie asked at the same time as Lorne's ''What are you doing?''
Gunn picked himself up. ''You're quite strong. What are you?''
Connor took out his sword. ''That's how you killed that nest.''
Gunn smiled. ''You were there?'' His eyes rested on Katie. ''I remember you. You're the bitch I found there. You should be thankful I stepped in. These vampires were really not pretty.''
Katie took a step back. Rain picked up her handgun and aimed at Gunn.
''It won't do much.'' Connor said.
''Why?'' Lorne asked.
''He's a vampire.''
If possible, Lorne paled. With vampire speed, Gunn charged at them. Connor blocked his path, but the black man was bigger and soon Connor was tossed aside. Before Rain had time to shoot, Gunn knocked her gun away. Lorne tried to punch him, only to succeed in being knocked out. She punched him in the face. Vampire punched her back. Brunette fell to the floor. As Gunn took a step closer, Connor body slammed him, bringing them both down and away from girls. Gunn kicked him off. They stood up, circling each other. Gunn made the first move, which Connor ducked and punched him in the stomach. Black man punched him back and Connor kicked him in the face. He spit out the blood. They exchanged blows, eventually Connor gained the upper hand. He forced Gunn back. He swung at him, but the boy caught his arm and punched him in the face. Gunn tried to kick him and his leg was grabbed by Connor. He was sweeped off his feet. Immediately Connor was on him, punching his way through Gunn's defences. No one saw the arrival of the new guest.
''Chuck?''
They all turned to door where another brunette stood with a crossbow in her hands and a bag over her shoulder.
''Faith?'' they both said at the same time. Connor head butted Gunn. He moaned. Suddenly, a pair of strong hands grabbed him from behind and threw away. He saw Gunn getting slowly to his feet, Faith standing in front of him. ''What are you doing?'' he asked before brunette charged. Connor wasn't ready for a fucking slayer. He managed to block few of her blows, but the majority still connected, while he didn't laid one. Connor grabbed both of her arms and kicked Faith away. Brunette's eyes went from him to Rain. They widened and she ducked for cover. As Rain aimed for the heart, Faith's speed allowed her to move a little out of way. She got shot in the shoulder.
''We gotta go!'' she yelled to Gunn and they both ran to the doors. Rain shot at them few more times, but all missed. Though she was sure she got Gunn's back, but there was no reaction.
''Fuck!'' Connor swore.
Rain looked at him. ''What?''
''Faith's a slayer. She's with us.'' Connor explained.
''From my point of view she seemed with vampires.'' Katie noticed.
Connor walked to the couch. ''She knows him from the past. She doesn't remember me, so it's normal she'd take his side.''
''What now?'' Rain asked.
Connor placed a finger in Faith's blood. ''Wake Lorne. I'll go and try to find them.''
''You said it's impossible to track someone in this city.'' Brunette said.
''Because it is. Her blood is fresh though. She couldn't have gone far.'' Connor said and went to Angel's office. He came back with a small bottle.
''What's that?'' Blonde asked.
''Holy water.'' he answered. ''That's enough proof for Faith to trust me. When I'm gone go to one of the rooms and stay there.''
Rain nodded and Connor ran into the night. She reloaded her gun. ''Okay, let's get him up.'' she said pointing at still unconscious Lorne.
***B***B***
That's it, I'm afraid. So if you liked it and want more, as I said, leave me a review!