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There were hundreds of demons, all descending down upon the four warriors standing in the rain-drenched alley, all prepared to fight to the death. A dragon soared overhead, roaring, as the four warriors braced themselves
“In terms of a plan?” Spike asked
“We fight,” Angel suggested, stepping forth, his sword ready
“Bit more specific,” his childe questioned
Angel looked up at the sky at the massive dragon flying overhead
“Well, personally, I kinda want to slay the dragon”
A small smile graced his face
“Let’s go to work”
And with that, he struck a demon down, swinging his sword fast and furious. Spike vamped out and leapt into the fray with insidious glee. Ignoring the mortal wound, Gunn raised his axe, taking down any demons coming near him. Illyria was battling against the demons with ease, crushing their skulls with her fists and feet. The dragon soared overhead, roaring, as Angel fought his way through the demons, giving no chances and taking no mercy, his sword caked in blood, the ground soaked in blood, rain and littered with demon bodies, as the four warriors made their last stand, destroying the soldiers as they fell upon them
They fought their way out onto the streets, splitting up and losing track of each other. Angel now had two swords, his game face on as he decimated the demons around him, his own wounds not slowing him down as he fought like the champion he was. The dragon dived at him. He dived out of the way, decapitating a demon, as the dragon turned and roared, breathing a jet of flames. Angel killed the demons around him, before making his way to the dragon
“Nice dragon, nice dragon”
The dragon snapped its jaws and reared up, its large claws flashing. Angel threw a sword into its stomach. The dragon roared in pain, as Angel ran at it. He dodged one set of claws, but the other set ripped into him. Crying out, but ignoring the pain, Angel lunged, as the dragon went to take a chunk out of him. He drove the sword deep inside its mouth, piercing the roof, before using his strength, combined with Hamilton’s, to push the sword through to the dragon’s brain. The dragon thrashed, as Angel removed his sword, his arm shredded by the dragon’s fangs
“Having fun?”
Spike joined the fray, as more demons attack. Together, the two vampires took them on, slashing and fighting fiercely, giving it everything they had. They had made a stand and they weren’t going to let that fall. They would stand above and conquer the demons, made easier by Illyria showing up at a crucial moment, stopping a demon from beheading Angel. Breaking the demon’s neck, she picked up its axe and joined in. the demons stood no chance as they were torn apart. Gunn was nowhere to be seen, but Angel did his best not to dwell on that, as he decapitated the final demon standing. Blood and bodies covered the road, as Angel collapsed to his knees, supporting himself on his sword, his injuries finally getting to him
“That was…one hell…of a fight,” Spike said with exertion, resuming his human face
“I am pleased with this battle. I was able to channel my grief into rage and destroyed my opponents with ease,” Illyria said, “My need for violence has been sated”
“Good to hear,” Angel said, “Has anyone seen Gunn?”
Spike shook his head
“Last I saw of him, he was fighting bravely, giving it all he got”
Angel lowered his head, feeling the pain of losing another friend. The rain started to ease up, as a bright white light appeared before the trio
“What the hell?” Spike said in surprise
The light faded away, as Angel’s mouth dropped open in surprise
“Cordelia?”
The former seer smiled as she walked towards the trio. Illyria frowned at her, before realising who it was from Fred’s memory
“You are dead. You cannot be here,” she said
“The Powers gave me another chance,” Cordelia said, “They gave me a new life”
“They brought you back to life?” Angel asked incredulously
“They sure did, Angel. Mainly so I can give you this”
She placed a hand on his chest, as a white glow surrounded Angel and he gasped. The glow faded as Cordelia withdrew her hand. Angel gasped, hearing his heartbeat, as he slowly got to his feet. All of his wounds had been healed and he was now human
“Congratulations, Angel, you got your reward,” Cordelia said
“But I signed it away,” Angel said, “I signed it all away”
“Yeah, like that’s gonna matter? No, it’s not. You fought for your reward and now you have it. Now you can live your life”
“With you?”
Cordelia smiled her million-dollar smile
“Of course”
“Um, I’m just wondering if you could do that healing thing for us as well,” Spike said
Cordelia placed a hand on his chest, covering him in a white glow, healing all his wounds, before doing the same to Illyria, who surprisingly didn’t growl at Cordelia for simply touching her
“So, what now?” Angel asked
“Well, you’re gonna head off with Cordelia here and live your life,” Spike said
“But the Senior Partners. There still would be demons out there. Cordelia, my job isn’t done. I’ve still got work to do. Turn me back into a vampire”
“No, dork, your work is done. Your time as a champion here is over now”
“So what, I’m supposed to leave Los Angeles as it is”
“There is another champion right here, one who could have the spotlight now. You don’t have to be in it anymore”
“I’m guessing I’m that champion in question?” Spike said
“Well…duh,” said Cordelia
“Right then. You two head off and have a bunch of kids and I’ll stay here to clean up Los Angeles”
“I will remain with Spike,” Illyria said, “I have nowhere else to go”
“Go to the Hyperion,” Angel said, “You guys can have that place”
“And speaking of kids,” Cordelia said to Angel, “Where’s Connor?”
“Uh, we’ll go get him then. I hope his parents don’t mind”
“Of course we won’t mind”
“I meant-”
“I know what you meant, I’m just kidding with you”
“Have fun, Angel”
“Yeah. Best of luck, Spike”
Spike rolled his eyes, as Angel and Cordelia walked away, hand in hand. The blond vampire sighed and turned to his companion
“Well then, shall we?”
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Spike ducked under the demon’s arm and swung his sword, but the demon caught the blade between its hands and wrenched the weapon away from Spike’s hands, as Illyria punched the demon in the face. It stumbled back, but lashed out at Illyria, as Spike drove his fist into the demon’s ribs. It backhanded him, before blocking Illyria’s double punches and smacking her through the air. Spike got up and lunged for his sword, rolling onto his knees and driving the sword through the demon’s back. It roared in pain, as Spike removed the sword, before rising up and decapitating it. The demon slumped over, its body and head melting away, as Illyria got to her feet
“Good job, half-breed”
“You know, I kinda figured that you would be calling me by my name, pet”
“Very well then, Spike”
“That’s a bit more like it”
“What shall we do now?”
“Continue our patrol. We’ve got a few more hours”
“I agree. I wish to destroy more demons”
“Now you’re talking my language”
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The building of Wolfram and Hart looked brand new, as if an earthquake hadn’t destroyed it. Sighing, the new CEO walked inside, phasing through the front doors, before heading upstairs to the office, which was previously occupied by Angel. The weapons were still on the wall, as the CEO sat down at the desk. He knew what he had to do now. He was just waiting for his second-in-command to arrive. And then, everything would go from there
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