During this time, he drank bottled human blood and attempted to stay to himself, avoiding interaction with other residents and patrons. [92] Interestingly, Angel once reverted to his soulless personality without his curse being broken, due to having been secretly fed a happy pill that, while under its effects, made him experience perfect happiness. [129] Angel followed her to Drusilla's church, where she had hoped to have her pain alleviated by the Lorophage. [124] Later, Buffy confesses to Angel that it was the "weirdest best day" of her life and tells him that he had her heart. Angel was one of the most well-known vampires in all of vampiric history, legendary for both his savage villainy [8] and his great heroism. Simply put, Angel had difficulty trusting others, and it took him a long time to feel comfortable around his companions. [24], After Faith's choice to go on her own away from London, Giles informed Angel that he was also leaving for San Francisco to return to Buffy, something he had been expecting. Gunn manages to make it to the meeting point, the alley behind the Hyperion Hotel, where he, Angel, Spike, and Illyria engaged in battle with the dark armies that the Senior Partners had sent against them. They discussed Spike and the return of his soul, along with Buffy's feelings for him. [41], After his soul was restored, Angel, using information that he had acquired during his freedom, figured out that the enemy he had been battling was a little closer to home than the group had previously considered. The following morning, he and Faith caught Spike exiting the bathroom shower with Harmony. Faith found him, and asked him how he intended to resurrect someone who had died a natural death. [citationneeded], Angel was also somewhat of a natural nurturing figure, easily sympathizing with the hardships of others and taking it upon himself to be the one to guide them through it. [citationneeded], Angel had a very distinct appearance and style of dress, traditionally wearing full-length, black wool dusters, a light brown trench coat, or a shorter leather jacket, black trousers and black dress shoes. Before Cordelia took her leave, she and Angel finally revealed their feelings for each other, culminating in a kiss. [16], The trio managed to do a lot of good, but when Doyle had a vision of Buffy in danger at Thanksgiving, Angel immediately returned to Sunnydale to help against Hus, a Native American vengeance spirit accidentally set free by Xander's construction crew. After The Oracles a link to The Powers That Be confirm he is human again, Angel and Buffy spend a blissful night together. [73], Afterward, Cordelia was sucked into Lorne's home dimension of Pylea, and the Angel Investigations team followed her. [1], "Angel is one of those heroes who flourish on frustration," Peter S. Beagle says, "who thrive on never achieving their hearts' desire." [40], 1920s: Angelus spent some time in Chicago, where he saved a little lap dog from being run over by a car; however, finding himself tempted to feed on the dog's owner, a young woman who tried to seduce Angel, he harshly rejected her. Faith launched him into the sky, where he managed to sink his teeth into Willow's throat. Darla noticed this, angry at his deception and inability to kill innocent humans while Spike had recently killed a Slayer. [60], Eventually, Doyle, Angel's trusted friend and sole connection to the Powers That Be, sacrificed himself to save a group of innocents, leading Angel to become even more protective of those few he held dear. [50], Angel allied himself once again with Spike and Drusilla and took residence in their factory. Angel became obsessed with Darla on two fronts; at first, he wanted to prove that she was actually back and not just a figment of his imagination,[citationneeded] and, second, he desired to save her when it was revealed that she was dying from the same disease that was killing her before she had been sired by the Master. Angel drinks from Buffy, nearly killing her. Believing that even someone as damned as him possessed the potential to become a harbinger of good and redemption, he became a Champion of the Powers That Be[16] and dedicated himself to "helping the helpless" with the Angel Investigations[17] in the hope of achieving atonement. [119], Realizing that the Senior Partners needed him alive for their plans, Angel provoked Gunn into beheading him with the flaming sword. [78] Angel was overcome with parental love, and named their child Connor,[7] in recognition of his Irish heritage. 10. While working in these areas, her work has focused on issues facing Indigenous peoples of the Americas.Her singing and writing repertoire also includes subjects of love, war . Motorist skills: Angel could drive and had a good eye for cars, owning a black 1967 Plymouth GTX and a Dodge Viper, along with an entire garage full of other cars as W&H CEO. [38], 1894: Angelus and Spike were captured in Rome, Italy by henchmen of The Immortal, a mysterious and seductive being with whom they both had a fierce rivalry. Angel returns to The Oracles, who agree to turn back time so that Angel, accepting the entire cost of the bargain, can kill the Mohra before its blood makes him human. Angel acted against all of his instincts and made a deal with his sworn enemy in exchange for them erasing Connor's memories and giving him a normal life, and trying to find a way to cure Cordelia who had gone into a coma. [87] It was complicated further by the return of an amnesiac Cordelia, who preferred to stay with Connor because he told her the truth while the others hid the truth from her. This episode, in which Angel relinquishes the chance to have a normal, happy life with Buffy in order to "fulfill his penance," perfectly typifies Angel's character and fate, says Beagle. When Faith was hit by Eyghon, Angel fought against him, but was injured in the process. Angelus is cursed with the restoration of his soul. As Willow attempted to open a portal to the World Without Shrimp, they were attacked by the Old One called Quor'toth. Back in London, Angel met up with Whistler at a pizzeria on the anniversary of their first encounter in New York. Second, Angel used Jenny's death to torment Gilles, who was Jenny's paramour and Buffy's Watcher. [26], 1789: A lone Angelus encountered the Beast in Prussia, standing in a field of bodies. Once the world was saved, Angel decided to stay in London and help the people in the newly created Magic Town. She told him that it would be a long time, if ever, but she sometimes envisioned a future with him. Making their way to Los Angeles, the group reunited with Gunn and Connor, the latter of whom unhesitatingly agreed to Willow's plan because he had seen what was happening and knew that Willow was right. His pre-existing abilities, such as his strength, speed, agility, reflexes, and senses, were also greatly enhanced. However, Angel and Faith were able to contain Illyria long enough for Fred to regain control, Angel reflecting that, despite the complications of Illyria's return, he was grateful that Fred had been restored. However, Darla had already been given a second chance at life and Angel's prize seemingly went to waste. Upon digging up his coffin, they were shocked to find his body missing; upon returning to their apartment, they realized that the body had been taken before it was ever buried, as the ground had been untouched. Buffy described as being happy and at peace in this place; feeling warm, loved, finished, and complete. After their first case, however, Wesley was eager to stay and assist Angel and Cordelia, who had inherited the visions from the Powers that Be from Doyle, in their mission. [107] The Senior Partners sent all of Los Angeles to a hell dimension between moments of time, turning the city into an apocalyptic battlefield full of demons. [139], During their reunion, Angel and Spike bickeredas usualabout both each other and Buffy, much to Faith's exasperation. The most frequent cases of him showing this side of himself stem from Buffy's other romantic relationships, most notably Riley[63][64] and Spike to a greater extent. [31] During the two times he lost his soul, Angel regularly exploited his knowledge of his past allies to play on their weaknesses, such as Buffy's insecurities about her sexual performance after losing her virginity,[50] Xander's crush on Buffy with the knowledge that Angel got to her first,[179] mentioning Wesley's affair with Lilah so Fred could hear it,[176] revealing his knowledge that Gunn and Fred killed Professor Seidel,[176] and taunting Connor about the deaths of Holtz and Darla. After the robber shot the employee and fled, Angel stayed with the man as he died. Accepting this, Angel returned to Los Angeles to prepare the second front, hoping he would not have to use it, and told Buffy, "I ain't getting any older. [7], 1765: Angelus and Darla had a near miss with Holtz in Arles after making too much noise by ordering room service and then eating the waiters. He had a tendency to bottle up his emotions, feelings and problems behind stoicism, causing him to appear difficult to read and secretive. [162][163] Angel's appreciation of arts and theater manifested into an enjoyment of ballet even when he was evil. Watching it, you felt every tear, every wall punch, every clenched hug. [39] Spike also called Angel a "drama queen"[168] and Cordelia once noted that he was melodramatic. Comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . [103], Angel was elated when Cordelia finally awoke from her coma. He could also be unintentionally blunt in his reasonings and manner of speech, though this eventually became less frequent over the years. During the battle, Angel commanded a small number of fighters to surround the Mayor's vampire henchmen. He remained a puppet for several days until the spell wore off. "[35] Angelus taught William about the art of mass slaughter, including an incident during a wedding party where Angelus beat the groom to death with his own arm. Despite their initial decision to keep distance due to his nature,[2] Angel and Buffy eventually began dating in the following months. He was proven right when he tested it on one of the demons' victimsthe decomposed corpse became fresh once more, but because the body had no soul, it remained dead. [22] He eventually succeeded, and was soon after forced into conflict by the maddened Whistler, who wished to restore magic to the world by unleashing a mystical plague, even if it meant killing billions of people. In 1998, while soulless, his style somewhat changed, noticeably the black leather pants he wore throughout his this period (something that both Cordelia and Lorne have referenced). Faith proclaimed Drusilla to be a mess, and although Angel openly agreed with her, he made the closing statement: "But before she met me, she was beautiful. Drusilla joined Angelus and Darla, as the duo became a trio. As a human and a soulless vampire, he often sported either long, shoulder-length hair, either down or in a loose ponytail. [18] When Angel came to his senses and rebelled against the real Twilight, it possessed him[19] and fought Buffy in the ruins of Sunnydale, where she stopped Twilight by destroying the Seed of Wonder, causing the end of magic. Drusilla was "cursed" with the "sight"; the ability of foresight, something her mother saw as "an affront to the Lord." Angel was puzzled at his outburst along with Faith, expressing a lack of awareness of Buffy even having a sister. [48] Drusilla and Spike then sought to reawaken a demon called the Judge to bring an end to the human race. He refused, and along with Faith, left the church. Holtz took his own life in such a way that Connor was led to believe he was killed by Angel,[84] making Connor hate his father and be determined to make him pay for the suffering he had caused Holtz and others. He also told Angel about his parents, a pureblood demon and an agent of the Powers That Be, who had been eliminated as a result of their forbidden relationship. For example, he was annoyed and pretended to be unimpressed when he heard Lindsey singing at Caritas,[166] and showed intense displeasure at Spike for regaining his soul, as it caused him to feel less unique. Angered, Whistler attacked Angel and nearly staked him before managing to stop himself, remarking that Angel was still his "favorite kid" and he didn't want to kill him. [29]" After voyaging to Morocco, Holtz briefly lost them in northern Africa. Angel phones Buffy but does not speak when she answers. After the fight concluded, they shared a kiss while being unknowingly watched by Spike, along with the First Evil. [155], For most of his ensouled depression, Angel's opinion of people was mostly uncaring and negative despite his newfound guilt for his sins. Following Abrams's decree, however, many of the show's cast fell in line with the idea that Buffy-Spike may have been endgame. Eventually, after Angel defeated the undefeated Champion of Pylea, the Groosalugg, they returned with a new team member, Winifred "Fred" Burkle, in tow, and learned that Buffy had died. Ensouled, Angel was at first confused and did not remember what had happened. Angel and Faith immediately joined the battle. Liam's little sister, Kathy, had believed her brother had returned to her as an angel, and ignorantly invited him inside the family home. Since Acathla could only be stopped by the blood of the individual who activated him, Buffy stabbed Angel with a blessed sword. He told her that he wanted to continue Giles' work where he'd left off, helping people in need, and also revealed the true reason why he had recovered so suddenly. Angel [2] Due to his advanced age, however, he was considerably more powerful than an average vampire; for example, he was able to run at such speeds that he appeared to teleport several meters,[42][159][70][92], was strong enough that he could lift up a heavy security gate[87], survive explosions and falls from skyscrapers with little injury,[78][39][70] and withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight and holy items to no ill effect. Turning to Angel, he further explained, "Angel suffered alone for decadesdecadesbefore meeting Buffy, and never thought to himself that someone with as terrible a past as his deserved someone as good as her." Turning to Buffy, he continued with a steady voice, "I bet you anything he couldn't believe his ever-living luck when it . 1900: In China, during the Boxer Rebellion, Angelus tried to resume his life with Darla, who had abandoned him after finding out that his soul had been restored, but found himself able to kill only animals, murderers, and rapists while protecting innocents from Darla. [citationneeded], Multilingualism: Angel could speak several languages, including English, Korean,[citationneeded] Tibetan,[29] Greek, Latin, Italian, Spanish, French, Belarusian,[citationneeded] Romanian,[100] and German. Willow tried to fight him off, but was at first overcome. Although he was momentarily free to wreak a little havoc of his own while soulless, Angel was recaptured and re-ensouled after a fight with Faith. While he appeared to somewhat doubt himself, Whistler did not change his mind and insisted it was the only way and that he had gone too far to stop. [14] By the 1950s, Angel reached a point where he was compared to "Angelus without the sadism," possessing a cynical view of the world and generally uninterested in social interaction without actually wanting to kill anybody. However, Doyle shares the news that the Mohra demon is alive: the demon's rejuvenating blood also worked on itself. "[97], Angel's year spent running Wolfram & Hart was one marred with challenge and self-doubt. She dropped a mountain on Quor'toth, and preached her desire to rule over the entire dimension. [34], 1883: Angelus killed a female servant named Margaret during a Christmas party in London. Understanding the truth of her statements, Angel complied without complaint. [2] However, in 1898, Angelus was cursed by the Kalderash people as vengeance for killing their favorite daughter. And this plot is the beginning of the end. Faith then shared the fact that Eyghon had made a deal with Whistler, Pearl and Nash to create a perfect zombified world without magic. 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