Title: Awaken the Inu
Author: DhampyrX2
Genre: Crossover
Rating: PG-13
Timeframe: prologues are btw seasons 3 and 4. The rest starts season seven.
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters. Poverty is my constant friend. Please don't sue. I make no money from this.
Note: Evil plot bunnies have invaded my brain again, and the demons of writer's block are spreading. Instead of Starting with a Buffy or Star Wars sequel, or adding to 'The One Who Sees", I feel compelled to work on this. Sorry. Blame the bunnies. Anya's right, they're EVIL. I also changed this from a season five idea, to a season seven idea. Just because I hate Caleb, and want Xander to have a bigger role in the proceedings.
Summary: Xander's father is not who he thought. His real father has decided to inform him of his heritage, leaving Xander with some tough choices.
*****
Dawn had finally finished her own abridged version of Xander's life, and a recount of her their time at Sesshomaru's estate. Soon after she fled the room, claiming a need to get plenty of rest. In truth, all three girls knew it was just a ploy to avoid another round of 'tease the little sister'.
Once she was safely away and out of earshot, Buffy leveled the question burning hottest on her mind.
"So, Wills, what do you think of this Kagura woman Xander brought with him?" the Slayer asked.
"I don't know. I mean, she's a little blunt sometimes, but not like Anya. It's like she just doesn't care if she embarrasses people. With Anya, it was always like she just didn't know any better. She seems nice enough besides that. And at least Xander knows she's a demon. Of course he kind of is now too, so that works out well." the redhead responded.
"Yeah." Buffy agreed. "You know, this explains alot about Xander. I mean it was no wonder he was attracting demon hotties like flies to honey. He was this hunk of burning demon guy the whole time and never knew it."
Willow smiled at that comment as she replied, "And his dating Cordy at first made sense because, he was well, a dog. And she was well..."
"...a bitch." Buffy finished with a smile. "Yeah. But, getting back on track. The issue isn't just what we think of Kagura. It's if we think she's good enough for Xander."
"Well, Dawnie likes her, and she didn't like Anya at first, so that's a big one for the yay column." Willow responded. "Faith and Kennedy seem to like her fine, too. She's a little aloof with everyone else, really, but that's more just her staying near Xander, I think, and the potentials still being weirded out by his new look."
"Yeah. Nothing like that would bother Faith. I noticed Kagura seemed a little cold to everyone but Xander at the meeting. But I haven't had much of a chance to get to know her, I guess." Buffy replied.
"She's good with Dawnie. They've spent time talking and stuff from what Dawn said. I think she might be a little uncomfortable being around so many you know...humans. I mean it's like a cross between a boot camp and a sorority here half the time. That can't be easy to adjust to." Willow countered.
"So we're deciding to hold off judgment until we get more info then?" Buffy asked.
"Sounds like a plan. Not that it will matter to Xander. We never seem to like his girlfriends, and he still keeps them until they manage to grow on us." Willow answered.
"Yeah. He does have a knack for finding hidden depths in women." Buffy agreed.
"Plus, they're all really hot." Willow said with a grin.
"Willow!" Buffy cried out in mock outrage.
"What? Just because I'm off the market doesn't mean I can't look and appreciate." the wicca replied innocently.
"God. You're as bad as he is. Sometimes I think you two were separated at birth or something." Buffy replied with a laugh.
Willow just shrugged and grinned, before she said, "Now, on to another, equally important topic. How cute are Xander's new ears?"
Buffy's laughter rang threw the house unchecked as the girl talk went on into the early hours of the morning.
*****
Xander and Kagura stalked easily through the night, making certain nothing was lurking about their current base of operations when the met up with a vampire.
"Xander. Kagura." Angel said in his customary deadpan.
"Deadboy." "Captain Hairgel." they answered respectively, their voices in a similar deadpan.
It took an act of will on Angel's part not to roll his eyes at their antics, and as Xander congratulated the wind sorceress on taunting him so easily. He had to remind himself that these were powerful creatures that could pulp him with a gesture. No matter how annoying they got, he had to keep his cool.
"I was just walking out here, and I was wondering why Kagura seemed upset with Buffy?" he asked his voice still neutral.
Xander looked questioningly to the demoness at that, as she shrugged and replied, "I've been watching over Xander-sama from a distance for years. I've seen her constantly abuse him emotionally, and try to push him away. Now it looks like she's ready to accept him with open arms just because his powers were awakened. I can't think of much of a reason /to/ like the little ningen."
"Kagura, it's not like that. We've just been under stress for a while. It's not all on Buffy's head." the White Knight explained, his voice compassionate.
Kagura nodded in acknowledgement as she replied, "Perhaps. You've seen and experienced things with her up close, Xander-sama. And you would understand how her mind works better than I. Regardless, I doubt I will ever come to like her. But I will tolerate her. For your sake." she responded.
Angel nodded his head at both their reactions. There wasn't any real problem here then. That was good. The last thing they needed was an upset youkai...
"You got a problem with Buffy, bint? Then why don't you take it up with me?" an annoying cockney voice called out, dispelling the illusion of things going simply.
"Spike." Xander and Angel spat in unison, as Kagura looked the bleached blonde over like one would an annoying bug.
"I don't recall asking for your opinion in this conversation, vampire." she said coldly, her voice laced with disgust.
"A I didn't recall asking for your permission to speak there, pet." the vampire sneered.
Xander growled low in his throat, a sound he never could have made as a human. This attracted everyone's attentions as he said, "This is a private conversation, Billy. We don't want you here."
"Nice look Droopy. You raid a costume shop? Besides I don't take orders from pathetic bricklayers like y..." Spike answered, before being cut off as a surprising hand grabbed his throat and lifted him off the ground.
"Listen, childe." Angel sneered, his vampire visage revealed, from where he held Spike like a rag doll, much to Xander and Kagura's amusement. "I came here to discuss something with them like adults. You are not involved in that. Now you're insulting and embarrassing me in front of your betters. So I suggest you leave before I make Buffy upset and dust your sorry ass like I should have the day Dru turned you."
"You can't tell me what to do." Spike growled, as he kicked Angel in the face, forcing him to release his grip, as Spike rolled backward, coming to his feet with his own true features showing.
He was about to charge at his grandsire when he was stopped, first be a white blade made out of wind that struck the concrete of the sidewalk in front of him, that cut through it like it was never there, then by the gigantic sword at his throat, help by a growling Xander.
"Get it through your head fangless. You're outclassed. Now leave." the hanyou sneered coldly, only stopping himself from dusting the vampire for Buffy's sake.
Spike took a moment to take stock of his situation then, and found it inordinately bad. Droopy was ready to cut his head off, and was at said throat so quickly that Spike never noticed him move. The bint with the fan could apparently throw distance attack that could easily decapitate him, and Angel was at least at, if not past, his level of prowess and power in an old fashioned donny brook. Not to mention the demonic energy Xander and Kagura were flooding the area with was enough to make him want to soil himself. It was time for a tactical retreat.
"Alright then. No need to get upset, Droops. If anyone needs me, I'll be in my room." Spike said his hands raised in surrender. The vampire made certain not to turn his back on any of the demons outside until he was safely in the house.
Angel sighed deeply once Spike was gone. "Sorry about that. He always was an ass. But, are you sure he has a soul, because I'm not seeing any change?"
Xander realized he was taking responsibility for one of his brood, a nod to his position as a youkai prince, so he replied, "Don't worry about it Angel. His actions are his own. They don't reflect on you. And Buffy swears he has a soul now. Got to admit, I'm not certain about how /good/ of a soul it is, though. I will tell you this. I don't trust the bastard. Never have, never will."
"I don't blame you. So, other than my grand childe being a total waste and embarrassment, are we good?" the vampire asked.
Kagura nodded, appreciative of his gestures and attempts to make amends as she replied, "We are fine, Angel-san. You have my word that I will be civil to Buffy, unless she attack or hurts Xander-sama. After that, I promise nothing."
Angel bowed formally to the pair in thanks for their time, knowing he could get no better offer. They returned the bow, and then the vampire faded off into the shadows and his own designs.
Once Angel was gone, Xander and Kagura continued their patrol. As they walked, Xander said, "Kagura, I don't need you to protect me. I have enough issues with women saving my ass already, and Spike is a joke of a vampire at this point."
"I know Xander. Please forgive me assumptions." she replied demurely.
"Still, it was sweet of you. Thanks for caring." the hanyou said, a blush rising to his cheeks.
Kagura merely smiled, leaning over to kiss his cheek, which made the blush intensify before she replied, "You're welcome."
*****
END CHAPTER 14
Author: DhampyrX2
Genre: Crossover
Rating: PG-13
Timeframe: prologues are btw seasons 3 and 4. The rest starts season seven.
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters. Poverty is my constant friend. Please don't sue. I make no money from this.
Note: Evil plot bunnies have invaded my brain again, and the demons of writer's block are spreading. Instead of Starting with a Buffy or Star Wars sequel, or adding to 'The One Who Sees", I feel compelled to work on this. Sorry. Blame the bunnies. Anya's right, they're EVIL. I also changed this from a season five idea, to a season seven idea. Just because I hate Caleb, and want Xander to have a bigger role in the proceedings.
Summary: Xander's father is not who he thought. His real father has decided to inform him of his heritage, leaving Xander with some tough choices.
*****
Dawn had finally finished her own abridged version of Xander's life, and a recount of her their time at Sesshomaru's estate. Soon after she fled the room, claiming a need to get plenty of rest. In truth, all three girls knew it was just a ploy to avoid another round of 'tease the little sister'.
Once she was safely away and out of earshot, Buffy leveled the question burning hottest on her mind.
"So, Wills, what do you think of this Kagura woman Xander brought with him?" the Slayer asked.
"I don't know. I mean, she's a little blunt sometimes, but not like Anya. It's like she just doesn't care if she embarrasses people. With Anya, it was always like she just didn't know any better. She seems nice enough besides that. And at least Xander knows she's a demon. Of course he kind of is now too, so that works out well." the redhead responded.
"Yeah." Buffy agreed. "You know, this explains alot about Xander. I mean it was no wonder he was attracting demon hotties like flies to honey. He was this hunk of burning demon guy the whole time and never knew it."
Willow smiled at that comment as she replied, "And his dating Cordy at first made sense because, he was well, a dog. And she was well..."
"...a bitch." Buffy finished with a smile. "Yeah. But, getting back on track. The issue isn't just what we think of Kagura. It's if we think she's good enough for Xander."
"Well, Dawnie likes her, and she didn't like Anya at first, so that's a big one for the yay column." Willow responded. "Faith and Kennedy seem to like her fine, too. She's a little aloof with everyone else, really, but that's more just her staying near Xander, I think, and the potentials still being weirded out by his new look."
"Yeah. Nothing like that would bother Faith. I noticed Kagura seemed a little cold to everyone but Xander at the meeting. But I haven't had much of a chance to get to know her, I guess." Buffy replied.
"She's good with Dawnie. They've spent time talking and stuff from what Dawn said. I think she might be a little uncomfortable being around so many you know...humans. I mean it's like a cross between a boot camp and a sorority here half the time. That can't be easy to adjust to." Willow countered.
"So we're deciding to hold off judgment until we get more info then?" Buffy asked.
"Sounds like a plan. Not that it will matter to Xander. We never seem to like his girlfriends, and he still keeps them until they manage to grow on us." Willow answered.
"Yeah. He does have a knack for finding hidden depths in women." Buffy agreed.
"Plus, they're all really hot." Willow said with a grin.
"Willow!" Buffy cried out in mock outrage.
"What? Just because I'm off the market doesn't mean I can't look and appreciate." the wicca replied innocently.
"God. You're as bad as he is. Sometimes I think you two were separated at birth or something." Buffy replied with a laugh.
Willow just shrugged and grinned, before she said, "Now, on to another, equally important topic. How cute are Xander's new ears?"
Buffy's laughter rang threw the house unchecked as the girl talk went on into the early hours of the morning.
*****
Xander and Kagura stalked easily through the night, making certain nothing was lurking about their current base of operations when the met up with a vampire.
"Xander. Kagura." Angel said in his customary deadpan.
"Deadboy." "Captain Hairgel." they answered respectively, their voices in a similar deadpan.
It took an act of will on Angel's part not to roll his eyes at their antics, and as Xander congratulated the wind sorceress on taunting him so easily. He had to remind himself that these were powerful creatures that could pulp him with a gesture. No matter how annoying they got, he had to keep his cool.
"I was just walking out here, and I was wondering why Kagura seemed upset with Buffy?" he asked his voice still neutral.
Xander looked questioningly to the demoness at that, as she shrugged and replied, "I've been watching over Xander-sama from a distance for years. I've seen her constantly abuse him emotionally, and try to push him away. Now it looks like she's ready to accept him with open arms just because his powers were awakened. I can't think of much of a reason /to/ like the little ningen."
"Kagura, it's not like that. We've just been under stress for a while. It's not all on Buffy's head." the White Knight explained, his voice compassionate.
Kagura nodded in acknowledgement as she replied, "Perhaps. You've seen and experienced things with her up close, Xander-sama. And you would understand how her mind works better than I. Regardless, I doubt I will ever come to like her. But I will tolerate her. For your sake." she responded.
Angel nodded his head at both their reactions. There wasn't any real problem here then. That was good. The last thing they needed was an upset youkai...
"You got a problem with Buffy, bint? Then why don't you take it up with me?" an annoying cockney voice called out, dispelling the illusion of things going simply.
"Spike." Xander and Angel spat in unison, as Kagura looked the bleached blonde over like one would an annoying bug.
"I don't recall asking for your opinion in this conversation, vampire." she said coldly, her voice laced with disgust.
"A I didn't recall asking for your permission to speak there, pet." the vampire sneered.
Xander growled low in his throat, a sound he never could have made as a human. This attracted everyone's attentions as he said, "This is a private conversation, Billy. We don't want you here."
"Nice look Droopy. You raid a costume shop? Besides I don't take orders from pathetic bricklayers like y..." Spike answered, before being cut off as a surprising hand grabbed his throat and lifted him off the ground.
"Listen, childe." Angel sneered, his vampire visage revealed, from where he held Spike like a rag doll, much to Xander and Kagura's amusement. "I came here to discuss something with them like adults. You are not involved in that. Now you're insulting and embarrassing me in front of your betters. So I suggest you leave before I make Buffy upset and dust your sorry ass like I should have the day Dru turned you."
"You can't tell me what to do." Spike growled, as he kicked Angel in the face, forcing him to release his grip, as Spike rolled backward, coming to his feet with his own true features showing.
He was about to charge at his grandsire when he was stopped, first be a white blade made out of wind that struck the concrete of the sidewalk in front of him, that cut through it like it was never there, then by the gigantic sword at his throat, help by a growling Xander.
"Get it through your head fangless. You're outclassed. Now leave." the hanyou sneered coldly, only stopping himself from dusting the vampire for Buffy's sake.
Spike took a moment to take stock of his situation then, and found it inordinately bad. Droopy was ready to cut his head off, and was at said throat so quickly that Spike never noticed him move. The bint with the fan could apparently throw distance attack that could easily decapitate him, and Angel was at least at, if not past, his level of prowess and power in an old fashioned donny brook. Not to mention the demonic energy Xander and Kagura were flooding the area with was enough to make him want to soil himself. It was time for a tactical retreat.
"Alright then. No need to get upset, Droops. If anyone needs me, I'll be in my room." Spike said his hands raised in surrender. The vampire made certain not to turn his back on any of the demons outside until he was safely in the house.
Angel sighed deeply once Spike was gone. "Sorry about that. He always was an ass. But, are you sure he has a soul, because I'm not seeing any change?"
Xander realized he was taking responsibility for one of his brood, a nod to his position as a youkai prince, so he replied, "Don't worry about it Angel. His actions are his own. They don't reflect on you. And Buffy swears he has a soul now. Got to admit, I'm not certain about how /good/ of a soul it is, though. I will tell you this. I don't trust the bastard. Never have, never will."
"I don't blame you. So, other than my grand childe being a total waste and embarrassment, are we good?" the vampire asked.
Kagura nodded, appreciative of his gestures and attempts to make amends as she replied, "We are fine, Angel-san. You have my word that I will be civil to Buffy, unless she attack or hurts Xander-sama. After that, I promise nothing."
Angel bowed formally to the pair in thanks for their time, knowing he could get no better offer. They returned the bow, and then the vampire faded off into the shadows and his own designs.
Once Angel was gone, Xander and Kagura continued their patrol. As they walked, Xander said, "Kagura, I don't need you to protect me. I have enough issues with women saving my ass already, and Spike is a joke of a vampire at this point."
"I know Xander. Please forgive me assumptions." she replied demurely.
"Still, it was sweet of you. Thanks for caring." the hanyou said, a blush rising to his cheeks.
Kagura merely smiled, leaning over to kiss his cheek, which made the blush intensify before she replied, "You're welcome."
*****
END CHAPTER 14