Fic: Just Begun - 8/9 - Xander/Angel
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suki_blueHere is another small part. The last chapter will be posted on Saturday. Enjoy!
Title: Just Begun.
Pairing: Xander/Angel
Rating: NC-17 for the complete thing. contains smut and bad language.
Genre: Comedy Romance.
Warnings: None
Feedback: Yes please. I gotta have it. It will encourage me to write more Xangel.
Summary: Spike and Xander are best friends. They vist Angel in LA to help with a spell and...well, you'll just have to read it to find out!
Thank you so much to my wonderful beta![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kitty_poker1
Previous Parts
Chapter 8
“So when you said you were thinking about me, what you really meant was that you were thinking about wanting me dead?”
Angel blinked a confused blink. It was a major showing of emotion considering it was a Thursday. “Why would you say that?”
Xander held up a stack of papers. “You were thinking that the best way to ‘off’ Xander Harris was to bore him to death.”
Angel smiled. “I figured you’d be bored anyway.”
“Just for future reference, when I’m bored I hit the shops, read the paper, maybe watch a little TV. I do not spend three hours translating Brillian text. Not my idea of fun.”
“I’ll try to remember that,” Angel said with a grin that for some reason just wouldn’t go away. “So, any luck yet?”
“Well, I did figure one thing out.”
“And that is?”
“The guy that wrote *this*, couldn’t spell for shit.”
“I see.”
“Angel, the original spell is fine. We translated correctly. We got it right, well, apart from the hash-browns and that was your mistake, not mine. I don’t know what this is, but it’s all crap.”
Angel breathed a sigh of relief and slumped into the couch.
“You’ve been up all day worrying about this, haven’t you?”
“I just needed to be sure that everything was right.”
“Okay, sure, I get that. I mean, if we'd followed the directions on this thing,” Xander said, flapping the piece of parchment in the air. “Then we wouldn’t have created a demon repellent, we would have created the world's first flying badger. What is a badger, anyway?”
“It’s a largish black and white mammal, most commonly found in the English countryside.”
“Oh. Anyhoo, our work here is done. And,” Xander said, getting up and checking behind the heavy blinds at Angel’s window. “The sun is down. What say we go for a drink?”
“A drink?”
“Yeah.”
“Me and you?”
“Yeah.”
“Together?”
“Yes. Me, you, drink, together. Am I suddenly talking badly written Brillian? …That didn’t make sense, did it?”
Angel laughed and placed his hand on Xander’s arm. “Actually, that made perfect sense, but only because I’ve got used to the way you talk.”
“Um, that’s good. I think. So, drink?”
“Sounds great. Just let me change and I’ll see you downstairs in about half an hour.”
“It takes you half an hour to get changed?” Xander asked.
“Hey, perfection takes time.”
“I’m sure it does, Mr Perfect. Hey, don’t be any longer. I’ve got this century’s best gossip. You just gotta hear it.”
“Can’t you tell me now?”
“No way! I nearly fainted when I found out. *You* are definitely gonna need a drink in your hand when I tell you.”
Angel watched Xander walk away, his gaze falling to a tight ass that just wouldn’t quit. Angel felt a stirring in his stomach. He wondered for a moment if he’d drunk some dodgy pig’s blood.
Xander turned at the door and smiled before he disappeared from view. The feeling in Angel’s stomach surged again and, with a gulp, he realised what it was. He had butterflies.
**
Angel placed the drinks on the table and sat down. The bar was tightly packed with people, so he and Xander were having to share a table with three men that looked suspiciously non-human.
“Are you okay in here? It is a little busy. We could go some place a bit quieter.”
Xander smirked at the accidental cheesy line. “How about the alley?” he suggested.
“I didn’t mean…”
“You didn’t?”
“Well, I did. I mean…”
“You did?”
“Yes, well, no. I…You’re making fun of me, aren’t you?”
“Yeah. Old habit. Sorry.”
“That’s okay. I’ve missed your rude comments and taunts.”
“Really?!” Xander asked, incredulously.
“Really. You kept me on my toes. And you know what else?”
“What?”
“You never forgot what I am.”
Xander studied Angel’s expressionless face, searching for a clue to what he would say next.
“Soul or no soul, I’m a vampire. I’ve killed people, so many people. The things I’ve done would churn your stomach. I’m a killer, Xander, and that was something you never forgot. I have a lot of respect for you. I just wanted you to know that.”
Xander smiled. “What a way to kill the mood,” he said, teasingly.
Angel lowered his gaze. “Sorry. I do that.”
“So I noticed. Come on, drink up and let’s get out of here. It is a bit crowded. Could do with some fresh air.”
Angel knocked back his drink and stood, holding out his hand for Xander to take. “Ready?”
**
“So, Cordy and Spike,” Angel mused.
“Cordy and Spike.”
“It’s strange, but…”
“They fit?” Xander guessed.
“They do. It’s weird.”
“There are weirder things.”
“Like?” Angel asked.
Xander took a deep breath. “Like me and you.”
Angel suddenly took Xander’s arm and pulled him faster down the street.
“Um, Angel? I realise that I just blurted that out…”
“We’re being followed.” Angel said, firmly.
“Are you sure?” Xander asked, trying to look over his shoulder.
“Yes. Don’t look back.”
“Who the hell is it?”
“The men from the bar, the ones at our table. Except, I have a feeling that they weren’t exactly human.”
“Shit.”
“Just keep walking. Maybe we can flag down a cab.”
“A cab?! Why don’t we just turn around and kick their asses?”
“Because you don’t have a weapon. I won’t have you hurt.”
Xander tugged his arm free from Angel’s grasp. “I can take care of myself,” he snapped. “Hey, you three! Are you following us?!”
The three ‘humans’ smiled, each revealing sharp pointy teeth. “Yessss,” the largest one said.
“Oh. Right.” Xander was a little lost for what to say next.
Angel placed a hand in the centre of Xander’s chest and began pushing him back. “Stay back…”
“Fuck that! Hey, ugly, ugly and ugly, what the hell do you want?!”
Angel rolled his eyes in exasperation.
“What do we want? You, human. We want you.”
“Well, you can’t have me! So I suggest that you take a hike right now, before I kick your ass.”
“Now, now, human. There is no need for hostility. We simply want to suck your bones.”
“Excuse me?!” Xander asked in an appalled tone, having slightly misheard the threat.
Realisation dawned on Angel and he realised what kind of demons they were dealing with. Suk’Oft demons. Strong and deadly, Suk’Oft demons would strip skin and muscle from their victims and suck on their bones. They favoured humans for taste and, once they had targeted their prey, they would never stop.
The demons closed in and Angel pulled out his knife. “I’m not going to let you take this human. He is under my protection.”
“We don’t need your permission, vampire. I suggest you stay out of this. We are not interested in you. Your kind taste foul.”
“So you know about my kind? Then you’ll also know that I’m stronger than you.”
“Maybe. But against three of us? You don’t stand a chance. Boys,” the demon called to its companions. “Dispose of the vampire. I’ll take the human.”
Two of the demons lunged at Angel and Xander felt a large pang of guilt as Angel was knocked the ground. Yes, sometimes it was better to walk away from a situation, if you could.
The demons dealt vicious blows to Angel’s body. Every time the vampire gained an upper hand and managed to get to his feet, he was ruthlessly beaten back down.
Xander struggled in the grip of the third demon. Flesh covered arms revealed their true form and Xander found himself being held by limbs that were now covered with scales.
The demon held him against its chest, pinning Xander’s arms to his side and lifting his feet off the ground. A hot snake-like tongue swept over the side of his neck and Xander squirmed ineffectually to avoid it.
“Mmm, just a small taste,” the demon hissed, sinking its razor sharp tongue into the flesh at Xander’s shoulder.
Xander screamed. The pain was unbelievable. The tongue slid beneath skin and muscle and snaked around bone, tasting and sampling its soon-to-be dinner.
Through dancing black spots and fogged vision, Xander could just make out the shape of Angel getting to his feet and plunging his knife deep into the belly of one of his attackers. His own captor squeezed Xander tighter, constricting his breathing and crushing his chest.
Another demon crept up behind Angel, a large bone-mashing club raised, ready to crush and kill. Xander saw the attack coming and he managed to call out a weak, almost inaudible warning before all the lights went out and Xander fell into darkness.
Title: Just Begun.
Pairing: Xander/Angel
Rating: NC-17 for the complete thing. contains smut and bad language.
Genre: Comedy Romance.
Warnings: None
Feedback: Yes please. I gotta have it. It will encourage me to write more Xangel.
Summary: Spike and Xander are best friends. They vist Angel in LA to help with a spell and...well, you'll just have to read it to find out!
Thank you so much to my wonderful beta
kitty_poker1Previous Parts
Chapter 8
“So when you said you were thinking about me, what you really meant was that you were thinking about wanting me dead?”
Angel blinked a confused blink. It was a major showing of emotion considering it was a Thursday. “Why would you say that?”
Xander held up a stack of papers. “You were thinking that the best way to ‘off’ Xander Harris was to bore him to death.”
Angel smiled. “I figured you’d be bored anyway.”
“Just for future reference, when I’m bored I hit the shops, read the paper, maybe watch a little TV. I do not spend three hours translating Brillian text. Not my idea of fun.”
“I’ll try to remember that,” Angel said with a grin that for some reason just wouldn’t go away. “So, any luck yet?”
“Well, I did figure one thing out.”
“And that is?”
“The guy that wrote *this*, couldn’t spell for shit.”
“I see.”
“Angel, the original spell is fine. We translated correctly. We got it right, well, apart from the hash-browns and that was your mistake, not mine. I don’t know what this is, but it’s all crap.”
Angel breathed a sigh of relief and slumped into the couch.
“You’ve been up all day worrying about this, haven’t you?”
“I just needed to be sure that everything was right.”
“Okay, sure, I get that. I mean, if we'd followed the directions on this thing,” Xander said, flapping the piece of parchment in the air. “Then we wouldn’t have created a demon repellent, we would have created the world's first flying badger. What is a badger, anyway?”
“It’s a largish black and white mammal, most commonly found in the English countryside.”
“Oh. Anyhoo, our work here is done. And,” Xander said, getting up and checking behind the heavy blinds at Angel’s window. “The sun is down. What say we go for a drink?”
“A drink?”
“Yeah.”
“Me and you?”
“Yeah.”
“Together?”
“Yes. Me, you, drink, together. Am I suddenly talking badly written Brillian? …That didn’t make sense, did it?”
Angel laughed and placed his hand on Xander’s arm. “Actually, that made perfect sense, but only because I’ve got used to the way you talk.”
“Um, that’s good. I think. So, drink?”
“Sounds great. Just let me change and I’ll see you downstairs in about half an hour.”
“It takes you half an hour to get changed?” Xander asked.
“Hey, perfection takes time.”
“I’m sure it does, Mr Perfect. Hey, don’t be any longer. I’ve got this century’s best gossip. You just gotta hear it.”
“Can’t you tell me now?”
“No way! I nearly fainted when I found out. *You* are definitely gonna need a drink in your hand when I tell you.”
Angel watched Xander walk away, his gaze falling to a tight ass that just wouldn’t quit. Angel felt a stirring in his stomach. He wondered for a moment if he’d drunk some dodgy pig’s blood.
Xander turned at the door and smiled before he disappeared from view. The feeling in Angel’s stomach surged again and, with a gulp, he realised what it was. He had butterflies.
**
Angel placed the drinks on the table and sat down. The bar was tightly packed with people, so he and Xander were having to share a table with three men that looked suspiciously non-human.
“Are you okay in here? It is a little busy. We could go some place a bit quieter.”
Xander smirked at the accidental cheesy line. “How about the alley?” he suggested.
“I didn’t mean…”
“You didn’t?”
“Well, I did. I mean…”
“You did?”
“Yes, well, no. I…You’re making fun of me, aren’t you?”
“Yeah. Old habit. Sorry.”
“That’s okay. I’ve missed your rude comments and taunts.”
“Really?!” Xander asked, incredulously.
“Really. You kept me on my toes. And you know what else?”
“What?”
“You never forgot what I am.”
Xander studied Angel’s expressionless face, searching for a clue to what he would say next.
“Soul or no soul, I’m a vampire. I’ve killed people, so many people. The things I’ve done would churn your stomach. I’m a killer, Xander, and that was something you never forgot. I have a lot of respect for you. I just wanted you to know that.”
Xander smiled. “What a way to kill the mood,” he said, teasingly.
Angel lowered his gaze. “Sorry. I do that.”
“So I noticed. Come on, drink up and let’s get out of here. It is a bit crowded. Could do with some fresh air.”
Angel knocked back his drink and stood, holding out his hand for Xander to take. “Ready?”
**
“So, Cordy and Spike,” Angel mused.
“Cordy and Spike.”
“It’s strange, but…”
“They fit?” Xander guessed.
“They do. It’s weird.”
“There are weirder things.”
“Like?” Angel asked.
Xander took a deep breath. “Like me and you.”
Angel suddenly took Xander’s arm and pulled him faster down the street.
“Um, Angel? I realise that I just blurted that out…”
“We’re being followed.” Angel said, firmly.
“Are you sure?” Xander asked, trying to look over his shoulder.
“Yes. Don’t look back.”
“Who the hell is it?”
“The men from the bar, the ones at our table. Except, I have a feeling that they weren’t exactly human.”
“Shit.”
“Just keep walking. Maybe we can flag down a cab.”
“A cab?! Why don’t we just turn around and kick their asses?”
“Because you don’t have a weapon. I won’t have you hurt.”
Xander tugged his arm free from Angel’s grasp. “I can take care of myself,” he snapped. “Hey, you three! Are you following us?!”
The three ‘humans’ smiled, each revealing sharp pointy teeth. “Yessss,” the largest one said.
“Oh. Right.” Xander was a little lost for what to say next.
Angel placed a hand in the centre of Xander’s chest and began pushing him back. “Stay back…”
“Fuck that! Hey, ugly, ugly and ugly, what the hell do you want?!”
Angel rolled his eyes in exasperation.
“What do we want? You, human. We want you.”
“Well, you can’t have me! So I suggest that you take a hike right now, before I kick your ass.”
“Now, now, human. There is no need for hostility. We simply want to suck your bones.”
“Excuse me?!” Xander asked in an appalled tone, having slightly misheard the threat.
Realisation dawned on Angel and he realised what kind of demons they were dealing with. Suk’Oft demons. Strong and deadly, Suk’Oft demons would strip skin and muscle from their victims and suck on their bones. They favoured humans for taste and, once they had targeted their prey, they would never stop.
The demons closed in and Angel pulled out his knife. “I’m not going to let you take this human. He is under my protection.”
“We don’t need your permission, vampire. I suggest you stay out of this. We are not interested in you. Your kind taste foul.”
“So you know about my kind? Then you’ll also know that I’m stronger than you.”
“Maybe. But against three of us? You don’t stand a chance. Boys,” the demon called to its companions. “Dispose of the vampire. I’ll take the human.”
Two of the demons lunged at Angel and Xander felt a large pang of guilt as Angel was knocked the ground. Yes, sometimes it was better to walk away from a situation, if you could.
The demons dealt vicious blows to Angel’s body. Every time the vampire gained an upper hand and managed to get to his feet, he was ruthlessly beaten back down.
Xander struggled in the grip of the third demon. Flesh covered arms revealed their true form and Xander found himself being held by limbs that were now covered with scales.
The demon held him against its chest, pinning Xander’s arms to his side and lifting his feet off the ground. A hot snake-like tongue swept over the side of his neck and Xander squirmed ineffectually to avoid it.
“Mmm, just a small taste,” the demon hissed, sinking its razor sharp tongue into the flesh at Xander’s shoulder.
Xander screamed. The pain was unbelievable. The tongue slid beneath skin and muscle and snaked around bone, tasting and sampling its soon-to-be dinner.
Through dancing black spots and fogged vision, Xander could just make out the shape of Angel getting to his feet and plunging his knife deep into the belly of one of his attackers. His own captor squeezed Xander tighter, constricting his breathing and crushing his chest.
Another demon crept up behind Angel, a large bone-mashing club raised, ready to crush and kill. Xander saw the attack coming and he managed to call out a weak, almost inaudible warning before all the lights went out and Xander fell into darkness.
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Date: 2005-04-14 10:57 am (UTC)What?!?!
*smacks computer* is that it? *looks behind the webpage for more* You have to be hiding something. Where's the rest of it, you infernal beastie!!!
GRRRR!!!
Man. You're gonna have to post part 9 VERY soon, or my pc might not make it. I swear it's hiding parts of the story. >:|
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Date: 2005-04-15 10:56 am (UTC)The last part will definitely be posted tomorrow :o)
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 11:23 am (UTC)You're evil!!! *wail*
More, soon!! *puppy eyes*
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 10:57 am (UTC)Last part tomorrow!
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 11:45 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 10:58 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 12:00 pm (UTC)Any chance of a possible sequel?
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 10:59 am (UTC)Sequel? It looks likely!
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 12:36 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 11:00 am (UTC)The last part will be posted tomorrow evening. :o)
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 01:10 pm (UTC)*wails*
How could you...but...but but....
*wails again*
Saturday. Okay. I can wait until Saturday. I think.
Just to let you know, I'm doing a 'puuuurlease' face right now at you, hoping you'll post tomorrow instead. ^_^
~Nebula
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 11:02 am (UTC)Nope, sorry. Still posting on Saturday.
So, i guess you are enjoying? ;o)
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 02:10 pm (UTC)*hopes to read more soonies ;)
hugs
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 11:04 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 02:58 pm (UTC)Can't wait for the next part :-)
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 11:05 am (UTC)Thank you! The last part is tomorrow.
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 05:41 pm (UTC)This was brilliant, luv. Suk'Oft demons. I nearly pissed my pants. I love Xander's, albeit foolhardy in this case, unwillingness to let Angel coddle him.
I also think Cordy and Spike together is a really interesting pairing I hope this explores a tiny bit. (we don't have to see their naughty bits, but I think the banter would be to die for)
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 11:11 am (UTC)So glad you enjoyed. I was most pleased with the Suk'Oft demons. I wondered if anyone would realise that I was being rude! ;oD
I'll be honest, I haven't really gone into the Spike-Cordy thing. *However* There might just be a sequel building in my head. And if my Lorraine wants S/C without naughty bits, that is what she will get!
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 11:29 am (UTC)Sequels are awesome; I'm glad to hear that one is begging you to write it. It is begging, isn't it? They tend to do that. LOL
*had to pay taxes today, but Suki made it better*
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 09:24 pm (UTC)Marie
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Date: 2005-04-15 11:11 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-14 09:51 pm (UTC)Suk’Oft demons. oh, the wonderful hidden meaning behind that name.
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Date: 2005-04-15 11:14 am (UTC)More tomorrow, though. And I give smut to make up for it!
Suk’Oft demons. oh, the wonderful hidden meaning behind that name.
~snigger~ Hee! I is rude!
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Date: 2005-04-14 10:20 pm (UTC)And ewwww, tongue snaking around bone??? *shudder*
Loved the first half with the snark and teasing and kinda-truths, but damn it, you gotta make it better! And pronto!!!
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 11:15 am (UTC)More tomorrow and I promise that it will make up for it!
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Date: 2005-04-15 01:04 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-15 04:50 pm (UTC)Give me more!
*Looks up and sees that she's being watched*
I'm not addicted to Xangel...
I don't even like Xangel!
except for this and now I want more..
huummm..
Please...?
(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-16 10:18 am (UTC)More today!
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Date: 2005-04-16 05:36 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2005-04-16 10:26 am (UTC)Want more *sigh*
Date: 2005-04-16 07:59 am (UTC)It is wonderfully written, especially the rising tension between Angel+Xander!
Spike and Cordy *laughing* wow, funny picture in my head now :)
Hope to read the last part soon *waits, bouncing on chair*
Hugs, shadowvamp
Re: Want more *sigh*
Date: 2005-04-16 10:29 am (UTC)Sorry about the cliffhanger! I promise that the next part will be up in am hour or so.
Thanks so much for the feedback. This was my first ever Xangel, so it means a lot!