Authors Note: So this idea has been flowing through my mind for quite sometime, and I've been slowly getting it written out, only to now decide to post it. It's still not finished but most of it is and I'm hopeing to get ideas from my readers. So here's the story and I hope everyone enjoys it. :)

Disclaimer: No I don't own the main characters. I don't own anthing that Joss or David created.

Set: Cordelia has died, and left Angel to fight his own battle against wolfram&hart but what if Cordelia wasn't completely dead just sent up somewhere to be given a second chance? What if just to receive this chance she has to figure out the one important lesson to her life? Will Cordelia figure the lesson out and be given her one wish she's been longing for? Or will she be lost forever in an abyss of confusion and time?

Thought's are always welcome and reviews too. :) Oh and if you see anything needing corrections or not making sense just tell me and I'll try and clear it up. :) Thanks; and enjoy.

"Oh, and you're welcome." Cordelia let off one last smile towards the man she loves as everything faded to black. "Ok this is new." Cordelia let out a faint breath -- she knew she was no longer in the office, after practically fading out of there. Her eyes remained shut not sure whether she should open them or not. After a moment of thought she came to a decision.

"One, two, three." Cordelia opened her eyes finding herself to be in a white abyss. "Oh no." Cordelia looked around slightly irritated, having a feeling where she was.

"Hello Miss Chase." Cordelia spun around to find herself staring at a tall young brunette. The woman was beautiful and had a kind face. She was wearing this white long evening gown as her curly wavy hair was put up into a ponytail.

"Ok, whoever you are, I'm not buying it -- so either you kill me now or send me back to help Angel finish this war." Cordelia snapped bitterly.

The girl let out a slight chuckle, "I'm not from Wolfram&Hart Miss Chase, and you are dead."

A slight emotion of sadness came to Cordelia when hearing she was dead; she had expected it, but hearing it from someone else just gave her the realization - which appeared to have hit her harder than she thought it would.

"Where am I then?" She asks.

"You're at the place where all champions go to be given a second chance." The young woman replied looking around the white abyss.

"A second chance?" Cordelia repeated. "Wait - Champion!? I'm no champion."

The young girl chuckled once again, "Oh you are so funny. Of course you are."

Cordelia began to walk towards the woman, trying her best to explain, "No see, I think you're slightly confused. I'm a seer, I help a Champion."

"Miss Chase?"

"Cordelia."

"Cordelia -- look back and see how far you've come. Do you honestly believe you are still the same Cordelia Chase that was once in Sunnydale?" The young woman asked showing her visions of her past through what appeared to be gooey portal appearing on her right.

"I know I've changed." Cordelia explained looking back to the young woman.

"And you've changed for the better." The young woman took a hold of Cordelia's hand, "Doyle gave the same reaaction when he was brought here."

Cordelia looked up toward the woman, after the mention of Doyle caught her attention, "Doyle?" The young woman nod her head. "Can I see him?"

"Not exactly. You see, like I said before -- you're brought here for a second chance."

"Wouldn't seeing Doyle again be a second chance?" Cordelia asked seeming determined.

The young woman walked away from Cordeila, "When brought here, each Champion is given a wish, a second chance."

"For what? Cause I'd figure if Doyle was given a second chance he would of been back!" Cordelia shouted seeming more angry then she intended. "That boy wouldn't had been missing and the boat would of left on time, and he wouldn't had needed to jump." She fought back the tears as she calmed down -- she didn't want to break down now, not when she has to keep her mind clear so she could figure out how to get out of here. The woman came to her and placed her hand on Cordy's shoulder.

"Doyle is on a different path now. You'd be proud of him over the decision he made." Cordelia glanced away, seeming to be angry and sad all at the same time.

"He left us." She mumbled. "I just wanted to see him one last time." She replied.

"I know. But life has different courses, setbacks -- but we all have to face them and move on." Cordelia let out a breath and looked up to face the young female.

"A wish? A second chance?" Cordelia asked aloud. "I know my wish." The young female listened patiently, "My wish is to return to the team and help finish this fight."

The young female smiled brightly seeming to also have a bit of sadness in her eyes, "You are such a Champion Cordelia Chase. You've been given a wish and still are thinking over fighting the good fight and helping others. But not everthing has to end in tragedy Cordelia."

"What's that suppose to mean?" Cordelia couldn't help but find that a bit confusing.

"You'll see." The young woman began as she slowly backed away, "One gift will be given, one regret will be paid, one lesson to be learned for your wish to be made."

Cordelia stood their confused and all she was able to say before she faded away was, "What?"

White glow illuminates from Cordelia and fades. She finds herself driving in her vehicle heading towards a short cliff up ahead. She pulls up next to a vehicle that she recognized. Cordelia comes to a complete stop and finally realizes where she is -- she looks down at herself seeing she is dressed in that beautiful white evening gown she hasn't seen since that night she was suppose to meet up with Angel at the bluffs. The thought of that night hit her like a bolt of lightning especially since she looked up to find Angel standing at the edge of the cliff checking his watch. Cordelia lets out a small breath still seeming in some shock and gets out of the car.

Cordelia slowly and quietly walks towards Angel not sure whether this was real or not. He just dropped his phone over the cliff and it tumbles down the side of the cliff.

"I hate those things." Angel said aloud looking after it. Cordelia smiled keeping herself from making a sound. The ocean waves break against the shore at the bottom of the bluff, sending up plumes of white spray. Angel turns away from the view - only to find Cordy, all in flowing white, waiting for him beside his car.

"Cordelia." He began seeming to be in shock over her showing up. "I didn't think you were coming."

Cordelia looked confused for a second looking back towards her vehicle then back to Angel. "I didn't think I'd make it."

Angel gives a slight laugh and sticks his hands his pockets, "But here you are."

Cordelia slowly gives a smile off, "Yeah I can see that." Cordelia slowly walks over to the edge. "It's so beautiful here."

"Yes. Yes, it is. - Just the way it should be." Angel replied not leaving Cordy's sight.

She frowns and backs away thinking about what had happened that night between her and Skip. About how she was tricked to go up into the sky and be used as a puppet for Jasmine. She's about to say something when Angel beat her to it.

"But it's not. This isn't how it happened." He said looking away.

"I know." She replied catching his attention. "Angel I don't know what's going on. But one second I'm in Wolfram&Hart's office with you -- saying my last goodbye when I suddenly wake up in this place which soon sent me here." Angel looked to Cordelia not understanding what she's implying. "Am I in heaven? Because if I am -- as much as I've wanted this, I miss-- I'd expect."

"Cordelia. You're not making since. Or is it me not making since?" Angel asked seeming confused as to everything going on.

"Angel?" Cordelia put a hand against the side of Angel's face. "You're alive right? You kept going? You didn't give up."

"Cordelia. I'm not sure why or how we're getting this moment back to us -- but however way it was given, you and I both are remembering different things." Cordelia took a step back realizing Angel was right. "I can't help but look at this as a gift."

Those last choice of words quickly caught Cordelia's attention when she remembered the last words that young woman said to her. 'A gift will be given.'

"This is a gift." Cordelia walked towards Angel once again. "A second chance -- or maybe just a moment in time that has paused for us both." A tear rolled down Cordelia's cheek as Angel gently brushed it off with his thumb. "I remember I had so many things I wanted to say that night to you. Before I was taken -- tricked. But right now it's so simple." Cordy takes a breath looking deep into Angel's eyes. "I'm in love with you Angel. How it began -- when I realized, it's not something I can remember clearly. But when it comes to now and the thought of all we've been through, how we've both grown-- I need you to know that my mind is as clear as day, and I'm in love with you."

Angel pauses for a moment, as if time stopped. He begins to breathe heavily, bringing unneeded air to his lungs-- as if excitement has completely made him forget who or what he was at that single moment. Seeing her and hearing those words have been merely dreams to him and that second they came flowing out from her lips made his life turn upside down. Angel looks deep into Cordelia's eyes and pulls her into a kiss. After a moment he pulls back to look at her. They both share a smile to each other and are about to kiss once more when they are both interrupted by Connor who let's off a slight cough.

"Connor."

"Dad."

"No. This isn't supposed to happen. Not now." Cordelia looks to Angel worried and he back to her. "Angel!" Connor rushes towards the two as they fly back off the cliff and onto the beach below. Cordelia is slightly unconscious as she moans trying to move. Angel and Connor pick themselves back up off the sand.

"Connor. Connor." Angel pleaded for his son to listen to him. He knew what was to come... he's been through this before, but even now he couldn't fight his son.
Connor attacks Angel, who fends off his blows.

"It's all about balance. You lose it," Tosses Angel onto the sand, "you lose."

Angel swings a hit knocking his son back, "Where's your balance?" He snapped jumping back up to his feet. Connor tries to kick back only to be blocked by Angel's hit and he pins him to the ground pulling the tazer out of his pocket and throwing it into the ocean. "I'm looking at this as a second chance Connor, so take it as one." He walks away over to Cordelia lying in the ground just finally opening her eyes to find Angel offering his hand. "Are you alright?" He asked pulling her to her feet.

"More than I thought." She looks around confused; everything seemed to have changed so why is it the woman gave her that lecture when she planned on just sending her to this point in time? She looks over to Connor noticing him pull something out from the side of his ankle as he stands and lunges towards the two. "Angel!" She shouted seeing him lunge with a stake towards the two. He kicks Angel across the face knocking him down to the ground.

"You took the one person who cared about me away. Now it's my turn." He snapped turning to Cordelia who could only look back in shock. Connor lunged towards Cordelia only to impale Angel instead who rushed to block Cordelia. Angel looks to Connor one last time as he grabs his wound; Connor steps back seeming as if world was crumbling over when he realized what he was seeing in his father's eyes was none other than forgiveness.

"Angel!" Cordelia shouted, as he crumbles to ash. "No!" She shouted closing her eyes furious to look at the boy in front of her.

Cordelia opens her eyes to find herself inside what appeared to be an office. Two men burst through an office door in the back. Cordelia jumps out of her chair surprised and caught a little off guard.

"Cordelia? What's wrong?" Angel asked worried.

"Yeah. Angel and I heard you screaming from downstairs." Doyle replied. Cordelia suddenly calmed down seeming to be in shock over the two standing before her.

"Angel. Doyle?" She whispered.

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