Title: Mislead 2/13
Author: Savage
Email: NatashaQuinn@aol.com
Pairing: Angel/Cordy Wes/Faith Gunn/Fred Buffy/Giles
Rating: R
Spoilers: For season 3 Of Angel
(Wesley Office - Angel Investigations)
After laying Connor down to rest on Wesley couch, Faith made her way to Wes, who was sitting behind his desk, hands folder across his lap, and deep in thought. She sighed when he didn't notice her standing near him and slipped her thigh over his lap, straddling him.
Wesley inhaled deeply as Faith's arms went around his neck and she smiled gently to him.
"I'm sorry Luv. I -"
"Was deep in thought. Yeah I could tell," she said with a grin then placed a small kiss to his lips. "Wanna tell me what's bothering you?"
"Oh, nothing really. It's not important. I -"
"Wes?"
"Yes?"
"You're lying to me."
A smile spread across his features as Wesley laid his hands to her hips and grounded her lower body, into his lap. Pulling a blissful sigh from Faiths lips and a pleasant, yet satisfying moan from Wesley. "Yes, I am actually. But, that's not what's important right now."
"You're evil, I know you know this," she said with a small laugh in her throat. Faith then intertwined her fingers through Wes's hair and pulled his lips to hers. The kiss was deep, long and full of passion. Wesley kissed her as if it might be the last time he would ever see her again. And soon Faith picked up on it.
This wasn't like her Wes. He was kissing her and holding onto her as if he would never have the chance ever again.
Faith pulled away and looked into his eyes. "All right Wes, what is it?"
(Lobby - Hotel - Angel Investigations)
Cordelia entered the lobby with her hands full of bags from the local party store. She walked in almost falling over with all the stuff she bought as Lorne came to her rescue and took some of the bags.
"Wow, sweetheart. You bought the whole store out didn't you?"
"You would think, wouldn't you?" Cordy laughed as Lorne peeked into the bags.
"Nice. Mr. Broody should feel right at home with these," the host teased as he put on the party hat and let the string snap into place on his head.
"Hey! He is NOT broody!" She said defensively and snapped the hat off his head "Much anyway, anymore."
"Ouch! Careful dollface! This handsome exterior needs to be preserved for my date tonight."
"As long as your date doesn't ruin this party for Angel, I wont kill you, you understand me?"
"Now why-"
Cordy glared at the host as she hide the party bags under her desk.
"Oh all right. So Milfred has a little tempter pro-"
"A little?"
"Its only when she feels threatened--"
"Lorne!"
"All right, all right I promise to watch her. Geesh short stuff. You need to relax. Everything will be all right tonight."
Cordy sighed as she sank into her chair. "Oh, I don't know. I'm so nervous! What if Angel doesn't like me that way?"
"Darlin', what man wouldn't like you that way? I mean really, come on now!"
A smile formed on her lips as the host sat on the end of her desk.
"You know, when you were singing that lullaby to Connor this morning-"
"Lorne!"
"What? Oh don't act so surprised, you know I do this! Its not like I can just turn it on and off when I like."
With a large sigh Cordy thought about it then smiled, "All right, I guess your right. So, what did you see?"
"Well, even though you may not think you know this, you do love him. It might be scary for you to think about this but deep down inside you, I can see it. And I can feel it."
"Yeah, I know. But Lorne, if Angel doesn't feel the same-"
"I wouldn't worry about that."
"Why? You know something I don't?"
"Um, I think I hear Connor crying," Lorne stated as he stood and was halted by Cordelia's hand before he could make his escape. "Oh no you don't Lorne, what do you know?"
(Angel Investigations - Hotel- Wesley's Office)
Wesley stared at faith for a moment then exhaled the breath he didn't know he was holding.
"It's, a rather long story. One in which I don't fully understand myself just quite yet. Except for that..." Wesley drifted off as his eyes closed and he learned his weary head on faiths shoulder. His face buried in her neck. Faith swallowed and wrapped her arms around him tighter. Wesley was never like this with her. Usually he was always trying to be tough and macho, something she found incredible adorable. And in the last two years, they had been training a lot and she knew he was strong and reliable. Something was really wrong with him now.
"Wes? What is it? Are you all right? Are you sick?"
He answered her, mumbling against her neck. "Yes, I'm fine. Well, fine as in not sick. But Faith, there's something I have to do tonight. Something without you-"
Faith lifted his head and held her hands on the sides of his rugged face, making him look at her. "What's wrong?"
"There's a prophecy. And all though I don't fully understand it right now, I have to.there's something I have to do. Something Angel will most likely kill me for. But it's the only way. The only other alternative would be to let Holtz handle it. And that, I'm afraid I cannot allow."
"Okay, you're scaring me here Wes. You're acting like Angel would really kill you, for whatever your talking about, you know he wouldn't. He'd never hurt anyone unless they hurt Con -- no. No tell me your-"
"No. No, I'm not going to hurt Connor, I need to get him away from here though. Away from Angel. Before night falls."
"Why?"
"Angel. The prophecy says that Angel will kill his son. And yes, I know and you know he would never do that. But it explains that he wouldn't be himself. I'm afraid I haven't translated anymore but I went to Holtz's and he wasn't much help either. Except for that he was coming after Connor tonight. To protect him he said."
"You don't believe him?"
"No, I don't. So I have to leave tonight. With Connor."
"For how long? I'll go with-"
"No! No you won't." Wesley stood and grabbed his bag off the floor.
"What do you mean no I won't? Wes-"
"Faith, I love you-"
"And I love you!"
"More than I ever thought I'd be lucky enough to be allowed. So I am in NO way risking your life-"
"Wes, Slayer here. Remember?"
"Which is why I need you here. To keep Angel away from me long enough so I can get out of town and to Buffy and Giles."
"Your going to Sunnydale?"
"Yes. I already explained everything to Mr. Giles last night. He and Buffy have graciously agreed to help protect Connor as I look for further information into this prophecy."
"But, Wes. Don't you think two Slayers are better than one?"
"Of course I do. That's why the best one will stay here and distract Angel for me. Now, Holtz should be arriving around sundown..." Wesley began as he gathered a his weapons and planted them in his bag. "Try to delay him from entering this place as long as you can. Having both Angel and Holtz in one room, while extremely dangerous, will provide me with enough time to get out of town and half way to Sunnydale. Once I reach Buffy and Giles' home, I'll ring you and let you know we arrived safely. Understand?"
"Yeah. I get it. I don't like it. But I get it."
Wesley went to Faith and took her face in his hands. "I haven't been able to find out a lot about this prophecy. There wasn't enough time. All I know is, Connor is in trouble. And Angel is the one who is putting him that way."
"Yeah, I know but your talking and acting as if I'll never see you again."
"No. No that's, well...maybe I do feel that in some way. I can't help it Faith. Angel is one of my best friends and I would never do anything to hurt him. But if I don't take Connor and get him to Buffy and Giles, where he'll be safe till Mr. Giles and I can figure this whole thing out..."
"Why not just tell Angel?"
"The prophecy says there will be no reasoning with the father. Apparently Angel wont -"
"So, Angelus then?"
"No, I don't believe so, the prophecy doesn't say that. Somehow, and I'm not clear on this yet, Angel gets possessed by something, an ancient sprit of some sort."
"And this happens tonight?"
"Yes, but he won't be of any threat to you or the others. Only Connor. I think. As soon as I leave and Angel returns, lock him in the basement till sunrise. By then the window for the possession will be closed and Mr. Giles and I will have more information about if this will ever happen again or not."
"Okay. And we can't tell the others again why?"
"Because then they will try to help Angel get Connor back. No one is to know Faith. No one. Before sundown, get Angel in the basement and lock him there-"
"And what do I tell the others?"
"Well, Holtz should be here by then. After he sees Connor isn't here and Angel is missing he'll go look for them. When the others ask where Angel is, tell them he said he went out for something he forgot for Cordy."
"And when they ask about u and Connor?"
"Tell them I called and I said I would be late."
Faith sighed deeply. "K, check."
Wesley smiled at Faith then took her into a passionate kiss. "I love you."
"I love you too, stud."
Wesley chuckled as he gathered Connor in his arms. "Okay little one, let's get going."
Wesley headed out the door and towards the front lobby where Cordy was holding Lorne in a head lock. "Come on Lorne! Spill!"
"Hey! Let Go! I told You-Wes! Wes! Thank God! Get this crazy woman off me, please!"
Wesley smiled sadly then turned back to Faith. He shared one last smile with her and opened the front door. "Sorry, I-I have an appointment. Good bye you two." Wesley turned and left.
"Wes? Where's he going with Connor?" Cordy asked Faith as Lorne took the opportunity of her distraction and slipped out of the choke hold.
"Ah ha!" He smiled wildly.
"Good one Superman."
"Thanks," Lorne said proudly.
"Faith? Where's Wes going?"
"Um, he's taking Connor to the store. He, uh, wanted to buy him a little outfit for Angel's birthday."
"Aww, that's so sweet. And why didn't he let me go? I'm way better at shopping than he is!"
"Oh uh, he wanted it to be just from him, you know Wes, he wants to do everything himself."
"Pfft, yeah. Tell me about. And you!" Cordy said as she turned to the Host who was trying to sneak off.
"Oh, um, what? Me? I was just uh-"
"Uh huh! Get back here mister!"
Lorne made a run for the stairs as Cordy followed. Faith took a seat on the couch in the middle of the room. She watched Cordelia and Lorne race upstairs laughing. Closing her eyes, Faith prayed to the PTBs that Wesley would be safe with Connor and he would reach B and Giles soon.