(I do not own Buffy, just playing in the sandbox. This is also my first story so i hope others enjoy it but i expect abfew 'it sucks')
Xander had to chuckle softly to himself as he remembered the conversation he had with Cordelia early that day. How she complained to him when she cornered him alone, how the toll of a principal was forcing her to go and since Party City was closed for some reason, had to get a costume later. What most people don't know is while Cordelia had to keep a social image, she never abandoned Xander and often they met for a bit when no one could notice. Knowing Xander would have enough but also not knowing if anyone was around handed him some cash stating if she was forced into this she was not going to be embarrassed by him. So here Xander was remembering as he was looking through costumes, not finding one that caught his eye.
Xander was browsing through the racks for a bit before moving on to individual items when Cordelia walked up behind him. "Gah, I can't find anything around here. I am sooo not a geek or nerd like you dweeb." She said next to him with a brief smirk he caught. Knowing this was just how Cordy at the time had to be in public to ask for help he decided to have a bit of fun with it. "Well my queen of Sunnydale High, how can this lowly king of the geeks and nerds help you?" Knowing she wouldn't get mad and would laugh later since they both know Xander wasn't the social outcast because of bad reasons but because he stood up for the others when no one else would, that and he was an actual nerd, and a geek, self-proclaimed. It didn't help how he dressed but given his home life, that was understandable even if Cordy offered to help a time or ten.
"I don't know a thing about any of these comic things or hero thingy's and that's all that seems to be in this shop." She said turning to Xander. Xander, unbeknownst to him at the moment, got an idea from the one the shop owner was going to cast the spell to. See Janus wasn't an evil god, or even a neutral one, he was a protector of his domains, and seeing a glimpse of a possible future for many in Sunnydale decided with a bit of help from others ... Some favors called in, changed things. "Why don't we go as ourselves but grab things so we are the heroes or anti-heroes," he said as he was examining a studded leather jacket. Turning towards Cordy "I mean, you know why I have on what I do and also what I actually look like under it from fighting. And you are you, best of the best. We got put together by that troll, why not make him think twice about it and everyone else." he said, low enough that only she would hear it.
"Xander... You know I would be happy to but ... could we go and get you better stuff after, I don't mind using my Bitch Queen statues to make you the king you actually are." She noticed Xander slightly blushing at the end realizing he felt the same she felt. Neither knowing Janus while not actually interfering did know another let this moment happen so they could be honest a bit with each other. Smirking, Xander looked at the slight blush on his cheeks "Shall I go as my Queen's anti-hero, the upgrade from her knight?" He asked not fully realizing he said my queen but Cordy picked up on it instantly with a slight blush. "If I am to be Your queen, then yes an anti-hero would be nice, But Xander, If I'm your Queen..." she trailed off before turning to him and stepping close. "You're MY King and never forget that..." she whispered into his ear.
"Right..."Xander started to adjust himself a bit, noticing Cordy's smirk. Grabbing the jacket off the hanger he looked on the inside and read 'Ghostrider' and smirked "Well for the first part of the piece for me let's grab this, Ghostrider's jacket. It's Halloween, I don't want to take chances with either of us, If some weird thing happens..." he said trailing off with Cordy knowing from experience and his stories. She may pretend sometimes not to know but she was the one Xander went to about Jessy. His crush, an act to hide each of their feelings, knowing it takes something special for her parents to even be nice to Xander. Looking over the rack and noticing a lot of things that in comics would be items of power he noticed a bracelet and grabbed it and read the note with it stating all the 'benefits without the downside of the original.' "This would be a good start for you Cordy, It doesn't look like much at the moment but a very nice bracelet but it's a powerful tool... I don't think it's a coincidence Party City is closed, this is open, and this area looks like items from comics, plus it's Sunnydale. This Bracelet is The Witchblade, When activated you gain body armor and a blade, That's the basics of it and I honestly forget much else." he said before gaining a slightly dazed look. Knowing Xander as she did she whispered "You thinking about me in that armor aren't ya dweeb..." She softly chuckled.
Looking around for Cordy he noticed two items he may get smacked for would be good, a black cat-suit with Widow on the inside and a leather jack with X-23 on the inside. "Ok... I'm going to get slapped for this I know it but hear me out before ya do, please? Ok, First this black cat-suit is the black widow's suit and in Marvel, she is an assassin in her own league among other things. This leather Jacket is X-23's, a clone of Logan aka Wolverine." Xander spoke not knowing Janus was bumping him in certain ways to get a go combo wanting to pay Ethan the owner back for what he would do. "Xander... You just want to see this sexy body in that don't you?" she chuckled softly. "Well... Yes but X-23 is nearly unkillable. Like If what my gut is telling me happens. Queen you can take a bullet to the head and it's just gonna piss you off. Widow really is in a class of her own. These three items can work together in a costume and we can find some nice Heels for you and the bonus of that is you would be able to outrun most in heels later." Turning to Xander not expecting that, barely above a whisper "Xander... how long have you loved me?" she asked not sure she wanted to know the answer in case he said he didn't.
Xander not speaking for a moment unaware Cordy in secret did know these things about comics and saw a specific pair of boots turned away from him for a moment. "Since we were kids and I was your knight. I will always be that no matter if it needs to be in secret." Nodding for a moment, Cordy grabs a pair of heeled biker boots with Ghostrider on the inside. "You know, I actually know these things... Natasha is actually a fav of mine but you're not having that fallen angel in you without me... You are MY King, And anyone taking you from me is going thru hell..." She purred into his ear. Bending down after seeing a pair of biker boots with Logan on the inside. "Well, then I best make sure I am as unkillable as you will be." He said while looking around some more.
Cordy looking around noticed a leather double harness with an x strap over the chest and two weapons in it, recognizing it as the TV show The Beastmaster weapon after reading the tag called Xander "Xander come here, I think with that jacket of yours and this harness you would get some powerful friends." Xander agreed but was kinda surprised she knew this "Yeah... but Queeny how did you know that." Chuckling softly "Unlike you dweeb, I know how to not show I can be a geek and nerd." Looking around for some pants Xander notices some army fatigue ones with Captain America 'Steve Rogers' name in them. "I think those would do well, more so if what I think will happen." Noticing a blade near where his beastmaster weapons was with Red Sonja on it he pointed it out to Cordy. "Oh, that will go well with my outfit, and a huge fan actually thanks Xander," she said softly before looking around for a few seconds. Noticing they were far enough from everyone no one was looking she kissed him on the cheek.
Grabbing all the items for both of them he carried them to the counter. "I got this Xander, Don't worry," she said, surprising Xander with her dropping the mask. Leaning over to him "Remember My King, you with me now..." she whispered. "Alright dweeb, we will meet your friends later but let's go to my car." Looking at the so-called 'Cordettes' "The Troll is making us, you will actually be surprised. I can vouch for that while the dweeb is a geek and nerd he is more than that and with I promise one day of wardrobe help, you won't notice him. He likes what he likes but don't your girls think it's heroic how he stands up for the little guy even at the cost of his social status..." she said, pulling Xander out since he was stunned at her actually defending him. "Thank you Cordy..." he said softly as he followed behind her. "I don't let anyone talk down upon MY king, Queeny comes out then," she said softly knowing Xander knew what she meant.
Getting in the car Cordy turned to Xander and spoke softly "Can we please get my dad to help you out of the abusive house... I don't care if it's to live with us or something, just away from those drunks..." Xander sighed briefly but nodded "It means a lot to you wouldn't it, I mean it's not right but I got used to it." Cordy looked at Xander and gently pulled his chin to her before resting her forehead against his. "You Are My King and I won't allow it anymore.." she said not realizing she was being a bit possessive not that Xander seemed to mind. "Yes my queen.." he said softly before taking a chance and giving her a brief soft kiss. After sitting back Cordy was left speechless for a moment before turning to Xander "You're my king and we will be doing more of that..." she said, starting her car and heading to her family home.