Got Yourself A Gunn

Author's Note: Well, I guess I wasn't wrong when I said this wasn't a very popular pairing lol. Anyway, I always finish what I start so that's what I'll do. To all who did read and enjoyed it but decided not to review thanks for checking it out and hopefully I hear from you all this time around. Anything and Everything related to 'Angel' and 'Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance' is not mine in any way.

Chapter 2: Initiation

"All right. You throw that green shit at me again and we're gonna have a problem."

Of course Gunn's threat wasn't even given a second thought. He staggered backwards as he was bombarded with the same green sluge. With a kick to his head Sub-Zero hit the ground with a thud and the ominous voice made its presence known.

"Reptile Wins." Was the response from the Playstation that had somehow found its way into the Hyperion and was situated behind the lobby desk. Gunn scoffed in disgust as he pressed continue to resume the game. Angel was off being Daddy Dearest to Connor. Wes and Fred were researching his translations of the prophecy concerning Connor and his existence. They were making some headway in that area though. Cordelia, who was at her desk, rearranging files on Wolfram and Hart's most recent events tossed a look of at him.

"Gunn, you've died like 6 times already. I'm pretty sure if you can't beat him no one can. Hacking up demons whether they be the squishy kind or the electronic kind is what you do best." Gunn grinned at Cordy who gave him one back in return.

"With that being said, turn off the damn thing." At that Gunn let the amused chuckle escaped from him. That was Cordy for you. Tact was not her strong suit. And according to Angel and English it never was. Bearing that in mind he had figured out the perfect way to go about this Cordy situation. One that he was sure she would not to turn down.

"Yeah okay. On one condition though. You gotta play one match against me." Cordelia stared at him for a moment before firing back with a question of her own.

"Is this a challenge?" At Gunn's nod she leaned in seductively closer to him causing Gunn to regain his falling composure at her sudden breach of personal space. Knowing that this sudden noticing of her up close as well as her very lovely and now very exposed cleavage would make him stumble over his words he simply tried to nod as confident as possible. But goddamn she smelled good.

"What's the wager?" She asked as she moved back a bit. She had noticed Gunn's tensing up and smirked to herself. She still had it. And it had been so long since she had roused up a guy. Which was probably because she hadn't been on the dating scene in the last 2 years or so. Dinner conversation about demons and headsplitting visions not too mention your best friend is a vampire. Not so much. And the whole demon pregnancy thing didn't help either. Besides Gunn wasn't just any old guy. He was Gunn. And right now he was beaming at her.

"Hmm…. How about a date? No Angel or Wes. Just protector and protectee chilling out living it up a little. Nothing work related. You dig?" Cordy looked at him incredulously. Well she figured Gunn was interested in her enough but she didn't think he would act on it. The same went for her. Since they had come back from Pylea. She was missing Groo and Wesley had tried to cheer her up one night. He told her about his and Angel's resolve to find her and Gunn's change of heart about going. He had left his own gang to come find her very well knowing he might not come back. Cordy had never heard of anyone doing something so selfless for her like that before. She started to see him differently then. As the days passed she started to noticed little things about him. Like the way he would make a quip about something, usually at Angel or Wesley's expense and make sure she got in on it. Of course it was small and insignificant but something was obviously there. Maybe there was some hope for them after all in this place.

"I dig." Cordelia's reply caused Gunn to burst out into laughter. She in turn narrowed her eyes at and hit him on the shoulder before she thought about and blushed herself.

"I sounded so white saying that didn't I?" Gunn could only laugh harder before placing a hand on her shoulder comfortably.

"You keep hanging with me you'll be the most streetsmart SoCal chick around. You do own a Lakers jersey don't you?" He asked in all serious which made Cordelia shake her head at him.

"Gunn I wouldn't know a basketball from a tennis racket." Gunn made a tsk tsk sound.

"That's not gonna fly with me. It's official. We're taking you to a Lakers game. But let's get this party started shall we?" At that Gunn handed her the second player controller and they engaged in the match.

"Is it just me or is every chick on here well endowed in the chest area?" Cordelia asked aloud as she contemplated who to pick on the character select screen. Gunn rolled his eyes at her and smirked.

"You're not exactly lacking in that department either Cordy." He told her simply.

"So you have been staring at them? I knew it!" Cordelia shrieked as she pointed a finger at him. Gunn waved her off with indifference as he picked Sub-Zero yet again.

"Yeah so. Who hasn't?" At that Cordelia hit him again this time a little bit harder causing him to look at her annoyed.

"Hey what gives? I am a guy. You are a girl. A very attractive one at that. So can we save the pointless hitting for the competition at hand?"

"I'm so going to kick your ass."

Moments later Lei Mei and Sub-Zero were duking it out on the screen. More like Sub-Zero was handing Lei Mei her ass.

"Gunn! Why didn't you tell me you could impale them? You cheated!" Cordelia yelled exasperatedly. Gunn just smiled harder.

"I did tell you. You just got impaled first. Doesn't matter. I'm about to win." Seconds later, Sub-Zero had performed his fatality and Lei Mei was bloody mess on the pixel screen. Cordelia scrunched her face in disgust.

"Ew." Was the simple yet effective reply from her. Gunn sat back in his chair and placed his hands behind his head in contentment over his win. Cordelia knew what he was going to say next.

"What time you want me to come get you?" She stuck her tongue out at him.

At that moment Angel along with Wesley were making their way over to the two of them. Wesley began to straighten up his tie. A habit he had formed before making any sort of announcement concerning the group.

"All right Gunn. Angel and I are going out to meet with a few sources. In the mean time we've received word about a vamp infestation over in Reagan Park. I would like you to go do some reconnaissance so we can prepare accordingly for extermination. Are you staying here Cordelia?" Wesley asked he placed the dagger Angel had brought back for him inside his pocket. Glancing over at Gunn who was gearing up as well, Cordelia shook her head.

"Nah, I'm a go back up Gunn. Lorne said he was coming by to sit with Fred anyway." Wesley acknowledged her and motioned for Angel to follow him. As he made his way he turned around he looked at Cordelia and Gunn with confusion.

"You got CORDELIA to play Mortal Kombat?" He asked with shock pouring from him. Gunn just chuckled.

"Yeah." Angel looked saddened as he began to follow Wesley to the basement. Cordelia was amused at his childish ways sometimes. She noticed Gunn was just as blown as she was.

"I can't even get her to play Uno."

Inside Gunn's Truck

"You know Gunn, save for the lack of seat cushions this is a very comfortable truck." Cordelia noted sarcastically as she rubbed against the exposed metal of the seat. Gunn put his hand up.

"Hey, hey, hey, you can talk bad about me all you want but not about my truck!"

"Wow. Men really do place their cars above women."

"No. But this truck is my baby. And why did I agree to let you come with me again?" Cordelia tried her hardest not to start beaming at how cute he looked pouting in that driver's seat but the mirth couldn't be contained.

"Well, you did kick my ass in that game. Dating plans are in order Charles." She said making sure the draw out the Charles in an accent similar to Fred's. The mention of his first name by anyone other than Fred or his sister was sacred almost to him cause it was used so little. He wasn't ticked off about it, it's just Cordelia never called him by his first name unless it was really serious. And apparently this was serious.

"Okay, you're right. But how about we just pick a time and we'll decide from there. You might have a …." Gunn started before Cordelia suddenly cut him off.

"Uh Uh Uh. Don't say it. Things have been vision free for a while and I plan on atleast enjoying one night out with out them. Don't jinx it. And to answer your question 9:00 is fine cause most likely, Wes and Angel are going to come back bruised and/or bleeding and need some patching up. And knowing our luck we're going to leave here rather dusty so we'll need some time to clean up won't we?" Gunn gave her a friendly punch on the shoulder.

"Damn girl, you thinking ahead. I'll give you that. We're going to check this place out, possibly mix it up alittle, and then we're going to get some well earned down time. But you will respect my truck won't you? NO BAD TALKING." Cordelia just grinned as she nodded and told him quietly.

"No bad talking."

Gunn didn't saying anything but he did noticed Cordelia attempting to hide her blush as she looked back out the passenger window. Was she actually that excited about this date? Like giddy? Whoa. He kept concentration on the road ahead of him. Thoughts were running through his head. He remembered what Angel had told him earlier that day about trusting him with her. Hell, there was a good chance there wouldn't be a relationship between the two of them at all. Or if it would even work considering their lives. But if Gunn knew anything he knew that this dating thing would be worth a try just because it was Cordy.

Author's Note: Okay that's that. Like I stated earlier not really sure where I'm going with this one. Just writing until I come to a stopping point I guess. I'm enjoying it nonetheless. To be honest I'm expecting very little to no feedback for this one just cause I know how unconventional the pairing really is among most fans. But it would be nice to be proven wrong every once in a while. No biggie though. Anyway I appreciate anyone and everyone who decided to check it out and who intends to follow. Until next time. Hell Yeah!