Clearing up some questions about After the Fall?

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Alright, so I just finished up After the Fall, and while I really enjoyed it, there were a few questions I had about it.

The first, what did W&H need Gunn for? I didn't really understand that. Character wise I thought his progression and development was superb, but I didn't really get his overall role in the big plan. I know he wanted to use Illryia to rewind time to before the Fall, but why would W&H give him the visions?

Second, why did W&H turn Angel human? I was thinking as a punishment for Angel destroying the Black Thorn, but if they didn't want him to die, why take away his powers when he's in mortal peril?

And finally, the Shanshu Prophecy. Is it a PTB or W&H thing? Wesley says that the only way Angel will have his humanity restored (again?) is if he sides with evil during the apocalypse, or at least that's how I read it. Is that accurate?

Also, I haven't read S8 of Buffy yet (just starting it) so please keep the spoilers on that one to a minimum if they cross over.
 
I was a while ago I read it, but I think I can clear this up:

Always Bangel said:
SPOILERS AHEAD!!
Second, why did W&H turn Angel human? I was thinking as a punishment for Angel destroying the Black Thorn, but if they didn't want him to die, why take away his powers when he's in mortal peril?
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I recall Angel saying it was either to punish him or keep him under control, since they needed him for the apocalypse. And as we see, they had the option of re-winding time if he did die. I guess they counted on him being able to stay alive.
 
The Gunn thing was something I puzzled over too. Ooh, maybe we need a ATF re-read after we finish the Firefly re-watch! 😉
 
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