Gift if Moonlight 3/?
Title: Gift of Moonlight 3/?
Rating: PG this chapter, it’ll vary from chapter to chapter.
Summary: Oz shows up unexpectedly in LA, right on Wesley’s doorstep. This is what happens next.
Pairing: Oz/Wes eventually. Oz is being rather non-committal right now, and vague and I’m still working on him,
Oz glanced over occasionally at Wesley. The ex-watcher was buried in a book. Being around Wesley was comfortable. It was odd, but somehow Wesley reminded him of Willow. Bother were brainy, talkative, and had a great smile. Oz glanced back at his book. They needed to figure this out.
“What have you learned so far?” asked Wes.
“Werewolves have been around a long time.”
Wes nodded. ‘As long as their have been humans, werewolves have existed. Of course the more primitive time periods had very different sort of…”
He stopped talking when Oz laid a hand on his arm. The feel of Oz’s arm on his caused Wesley to shiver.
“Fascinating, but not helpful.”
Then he noticed Wesley was shivering.
”Are you cold?”
Wes was too embarrassed to explain. He shook his head, and hoped that Oz would drop it. Oz sensed Wesley’s discomfort, and decided to change the subject.
“This might be useful Wes, it says that some werewolves live in packs.”
Wesley moved to stand behind Oz so he could read over the younger man’s shoulder.
”In order to better protect themselves, some werewolves band together and live in a pack. They would attack anyone they consider an outsider.”
Oz looked surprised. “So, they decided I was threat?”
Wesley nodded. ‘That appears to be case. We should discuss our findings with Angel and Cordelia.
“Yeah.”
Wesley helped Oz to his feet, and together they walked over to Angel’s office where Cordelia was again talking with Angel.
“We’ve found some information to share,” declared Wesley.
Angel and Cordelia turned in unison to face Oz and Wesley.
”It appears that werewolves have been known to live in packs for protection. If a non-pack member comes into close proximity the pack will defend its territory and members.”
”So they were protecting themselves?” asked Cordelia.
Angel shook his head. “From the shape Oz is in, I think this is beyond protection. It’s more like harassment. After all Oz, you never attacked them.’
Oz nodded. “I was just passing through. Didn’t even know they were there.”
Wesley chose that moment to speak up. ”I for one am grateful you managed to make it here safely.”
Oz said nothing, merely smiled his agreement. Angel stood up.
“We have work to do. Cordelia, I want you to see if you can find anything on the Internet about this Pack, if they attacked Oz, there may be other deaths.”
”On it,” she agreed, and then hurried over to the computer. Angel turned to Wesley next.
”I need you to keep researching werewolves. I’m going to take Oz to a doctor.”
Wesley opened his mouth to say something, and Cordelia looked as though he wanted to protest as well. But Angel was oblivious. He started walking for the door, and Oz shrugged and followed him. As soon as Wesley was sure Angel could no longer hear them he turned to Cordelia.
“Its not necessary.’
”Look Wes if Oz was hurt it makes good sense to have him checked.”
”Well I could have taken Oz.”
”I know. But, you’re better at research, and I think Angel wanted to talk privately with him.”
Wesley sighed. “You don’t think Angel is well, interested in Oz.”
Cordelia shook her head. “He’s really more into blondes. Besides, I told him you like Oz.”
”You could tell?”
”How long have we known each other Wes? I can easily see when you like someone that way.”
”You don’t mind? I mean at one point you and I…”
”Why should I? That was a long time ago. And, if you prefer men more power to you. You have my blessing Wes.”
”Thank you.”
---------------------------------------------------
“Look,” said Angel, “I just want to make sure.”
Oz raised an eyebrow. “I don’t understand.”
”Do you want to work with us?”
Oz considered. “For you?”
”Well, I’m in charge.”
“But I could stay.’
”Yes, if that’s what you want.’
”Can I think about it?”
“Take all the time you need Oz. But, Wesley would really like you to stay.”
”Just him?”
“No, Cordelia and I would like it too.’
”Why?’
”Look Oz, Wes likes you.”
”Oh.”
”If you don’t feel the same…”
”I’m not sure how I feel right now Angel. Part of my heart still belongs to Willow.”
Angel nodded knowingly. He understood perfectly. ”Just be good to Wes, what ever you decide.”
”I promise.”