Taimanin Xander
By: Bubbajack
Co-Authors/Editors: Icysnowsage, First Hassan/Darklord331, Antagonist, and Loamy Coffee.
Special Consultant: Heliosion
Special thanks go out to my Super Donors: Alexander Murry, Bobby Glass, JackHanmer, Jareth Norris, Martin T. Aranda, NeroSolas, Selmephren, and Lucas White, my sole Supreme Tier Donor.
Arc 1-2: Last Son of Fuuma.
Asagi looked at the results of one Xander Harris and wondered if he might have been sent as a spy to infiltrate the Gosha Taimanin.
"No, that seems to be coincidental all things considered. Also saved two of my girls from having their limbs blown off or worse if we didn't get there in time. Hmm. This complicates things in ways I didn't expect. What do you think, Himehagi?" questioned Asagi as she thought over the possible boons and consequences of Xander appearing in their lap.
"Honestly, Asagi-sama? I would be cautious if these records and data are accurate. Xander is technically the Oldest of Fuuma Danjo's children that we know of. I don't know how the remnants of the Fuuma clan will react knowing that the current heir is technically false. Of course, Xander wasn't raised in Gosha so I have no idea how compatible he is with the Taimanin arts or whether that is even safe for him." explained Himehagi as she looked over Xander's health check up and lab results.
"I feel it is important to at least alert Fuuma Tokiko, Fuuma Kotaro, and Fuuma Ginrei that they have a brother. Our database doesn't lie after all. They deserve that much after all the problems their father caused. I suppose Fuuma Saika should be informed as well. She was close to Danjo but didn't take part in the revolt. Family is important after all." spoke Asagi thinking of her own sister and how close they became when their own parents were murdered.
Himehagi nodded her head in agreement and Asagi was about to call Xander when she thought of someone else who should be made aware of this.
"Inform Murasaki Yatsu. I would like to hear her own two yen on this situation.
Himehagi got to contact everyone involved except Xander. She felt the boy could help Rinko and Yukikaze de-stress a little after their diagnosis and ….. current condition.
Both forgot the current dilemma. A lost Xander loose in Gosha.
(...)
Xander grunted in annoyance when he showed up for the fourth time at the same four way meetup of hallways.
"I really should have asked for directions. This damn place is a labyrinth," muttered the lone eye hunter.
Xander was tempted to grab his pocket knife and mark the hallways he goes down so he can tell someway where he went.
"Um…. Excuse me, sir? You look a little lost. Can I help you?" spoke a gentle and demure voice that caught Xander by surprise because he didn't remember there being anyone behind him.
He turned and found a very well lightly dressed woman with orangish brown hair in ringlets that was wearing a lot of yellow. Xander noticed the tennis shoes, gym pants, and the lack of top and only a sports bra hinted that Xander may be closer to the gym or athletics department when he tried to escape the medical department. The girl's quiet and kind tone went against the very open and expressive gym wear. Though Xander fully admitted he might have stared longer than he should have.
"Oh! Uhm, Ohayō?"
The woman smiled and then repeated her question, "Are you lost sir? If you are visiting Gosha village without a guide, I would be happy to walk you wherever you are going. It can be quite hard to navigate all these hallways and passages."
"Yeah, I just got a medical checkup and wanted to check up on two girls I helped in a pinch. If you don't mind, that would be much appreciated," Xander replied while rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment.
The woman nodded her head and offered her hand. When Xander grabbed it, he felt a strong and firm grip putting even Buffy's to shame. 'What are they feeding these girls? Boob size aside. I haven't felt this kind strength from anyone who wasn't a demon or at least empowered by demons.'
"Thank you, Xander Harris. And your name is?" asked Xander after he was let go from the iron grip from the lady before him. Her lack of aggression or intent shocked Xander in how strong her grip could be.
She bowed politely and then smiled in a way that made Xander uncomfortable. It felt so ….. Innocent. Like he was commiting a sin by tainting her with his presence. Then she spoke up, "Hello, Harris-san. I'm guessing from your accent and preference for English, you are American. My name is Tachibana Serika or Serika Tachibana if you prefer. I just finished my morning workout so I would be happy to show you where you need to go. Who are the two girls you need to see? I might know them."
"Their names are Yukikaze and Rinko. They should be recovering from a deep cover mission of theirs. I was able to help them out of a tight spot but from what I understand or at least what I noticed. They had …. side effects from the experience."
Serika held a hand to her mouth in surprise but nodded, "Those are actually my classmates and teammates. I work with them quite often. I heard they went on a mission recently but I didn't think they suffered so much. I better ask my superior for a debriefing when I get a chance. I need to know how this might affect our teamwork and coordination. I think I know who they might be reporting to and who can help us out. Follow me." Serika then walked down a hallway that Xander swore he walked past and led him down the twist and turns of the complex.
As they walked, Xander decided to be courteous and ease into a conversation, "So I noticed that you have a strong grip. May I ask how much you bench? I am honestly curious."
Serika blushed a little since most men she talked to were turned off by her strength. "Oh I bench press 500 kg or around 1100 pounds for you Americans. I don't powerlift though. I might be able to lift more if I tried honestly."
She waited for the inevitable response that she was a freak, a gorilla, or a muscle bound freakazoid. Luckily, she didn't know she was dealing with Xander Harris, "That is amazing. Have you ever entered a competition or something? I feel this breaks a few world records I know for women, the men I am unsure of though. Or is this one of those secrecy things where you have to hide your abilities to keep up the masquerade?" asked Xander who started to think of the average weight and strength of Buffy and other slayers. Do these Taimanin all have the same generic stats or enhancements like the slayers did or did it differ from person to person?
Serika started to blush as she had only ever been complimented by her fellow Taimanin and it felt strange for such a rugged and handsome man to think positively of her. "Thank you, Xander. Uhm ,Taimanin in general are required by the government to hold back on their abilities or skills when interacting with the average citizens. It could scare people off knowing that we have a secret organization of trained assassins in our country. While my physical skills are nothing to scoff at, there are other Taimanin that have much more unique and interesting abilities. For example, Yukikaze can control lightning or electricity and Rinko can teleport."
"You mentioned special abilities. Do you have any in particular or are you even allowed to tell me this? I don't want to get you in trouble. Though to be honest, I don't know how those abilities work. Though I suppose I could attribute it to mana or something involving or close to magic, right?" questioned Xander knowing how hush hush certain organizations are about their information and abilities. Xander knows for a fact he would kill people for less if they tried to find secrets of the Slayer organization. However bad they run their own missions. Especially since he was never informed of them robbing a damn Swiss bank of all places.
Serika giggled at Xander's inquisitiveness and decided to throw him a bone, "I can tell you the end result of abilities but not how or why they work. It's like telling you a problem and giving you the answer. You knowing the answer will lead you to make assumptions and those assumptions lead to exploitation and manipulation. A ninja's greatest weapon is deception after all. For example, there is my ability. It isn't much but I can decrease the strength of my target and weaken them whether magically or physically."
She was surprised when Xander whistled and looked impressed, "I have to say that would be a damn fine ability to have in my field. Being able to weaken a vamp or a demon fighting against would be hella awesome. It even works on magic? Damn, I really wish I had that when fighting some mages in my past. Magic is hax already and being able to weaken them even further? Yes please."
Serika smiled and was appreciative of Xander lifting her spirits and finding her ninja art fascinating and unique. There were a few downsides she didn't mention but Taimanin were trained to not fall for a pretty face no matter how handsome. And Xander made himself more attractive to her with every second they chatted. She was about to ask him about his personal life when they heard a commotion down the hallway they were walking.
"So not only did you two virgins go on an operation without informing me! You nitwits also got compromised in such a way that you will forever be affected? What the hell were you two thinking? You better thank the stars and heavens above that someone was able to rescue you two! I swear if I had my way you would be bound and gagged and I would whip you good til you understand the mountain of trouble you brought us. Not only did you get caught, but you willingly signed a contract that wasn't even worth the paper it was written on! That waste of life that you morons got captured by had connections to the government as well. You better hope we aren't restricted or pressured to turn you over for questioning. Especially since the operation was unauthorized." yelled a sensual but also commanding voice.
Xander and Serika decided to pick up the pace and came across what looked like a classroom with a very well gifted teacher yelling at Rinko and Yuikikaze who had dunce caps strapped to their heads. Xander couldn't read what the hiragana said but Serika giggled a little since it said baka.
The teacher noticed the two guests and turned. Xander noticed she had long and beautiful well kept blonde hair that went down to her buttocks. She was wearing a red overcoat with black accents over a black blouse. Xander also noticed she was wearing stockings that went above her knees and was wearing red high heels. She had what looked to be a whip in her hand and Xander was afraid she was about to whip the two girls who had already been through hell.
"Ah Serika, good to see you back from training. I was just disciplining these two nimrods for their arrogance, lack of forethought, and sheer stupidity. Who's your guest?" spoke the teacher in Japanese with fury burning in her eyes.
Xander, ever the chivalrous knight, introduced himself while getting in front of Yukikaze and Rinko so if the lady did decide to whip them he would take it. There was a lot Xander could muster and stand but a lady in pain was not one of them. "Yes hello. I am Xander and I rescued these two girls. I would like you very much to stop reading them the riot act. I think they suffered enough. Also while a good whipping could turn on the mood, I don't think it's appropriate to use them on the unwilling or two girls that look uncomfortable enough already."
If Xander looked behind himself, he would have seen looks of relief on Rinko and Yukikaze's faces. Both girls were already so sensitive from the damn conditioning of Under Eden and the drugs used on them. The sensitivity worked not only on pleasure but also on pain. The smallest prick or pain could cause both girls to freeze up in agony. Which was more bearable than almost cumming themselves at the slightest touch regardless of how sensual or lack there of there was in the act.
Rinko had to have changed her panties at least three times already today. Yukikaze had to change them five times. It was embarrassing and demeaning to both. They hoped the medical department found a way to cure their condition or they would have to take remedial lessons to build up their tolerance and senses. Neither could risk being put out of commission from the slightest scratch or rubbing. Thank God neither were tickled. Both girls did not want to know what that would feel like or have the feeling of pissing themselves from laughter.
The teacher smirked in a way that gave Xander's nerves a good shake. He felt like he was in front of a predator who wanted to eat him and not necessarily literally. She walked over to Xander with a sway in her hips and squeezed her shoulders emphasizing her large breasts, "My my my, Xander-san. How polite and courteous of you. I appreciate a man who can stand up for not only himself but others as well. Especially my girls. I care deeply for them, and while I am glad they are back, they must understand that actions have consequences. That is something drilled into their heads. They should count themselves lucky they aren't being sold off to the highest bidder right now."
Serika took that moment to gather her courage and defend her friends," That is too harsh, Kousaka-sensei. While Rinko and Yukikaze shouldn't have done an op without express approval, they aren't known for acting irrationally. Surely they had a good reason."
Xander interrupted the now named Kousaka-san, "As the one who saved them, shouldn't I also be the one to merit out punishment as they owe me a debt? After all they weren't the ones who killed the bastard. That was all me."
Kousaka was caught off guard by the forwardness of this man but wasn't unappreciative. She didn't know that Xander was the one who killed the V.I.P. that changed things and would lay off some of the steam that was already ready to blow from all the government oversight. She also noticed the looks of thanks and appreciation in Yukikaze and RInko's eyes so she decided to at least compromise. She was also curious as to why the girls did what they did. Besides a few comments about their large/small breasts respectively, both girls weren't known for their brashness in breaking the chain of command. Destroying an entire building and killing everyone inside? Yes? Insubordination? Not so much.
All three spectators turned towards the 'bakas' and waited for a response.
Rinko looked towards Yukikaze and nodded her support in her decision.
Yukikaze gathered her nerves, courage, and not be stimulated by every twist and fidget in the desk she was in. She then spoke looking at all three, "I got intel that my missing mother Shiranui Mizuki was being held at the brothel. She was gone for a long time and with my father gone, all I wanted was to locate and save my mom. I realize I broke protocol and that I endangered not only myself but my comrade Rinko and the Taimanin organization as a whole. It's just.. Damn it, was it wrong to want to see my mom again?!" Her composure fraying and her fuse already short Yukikaze broke a little and let out all the emotions she had been holding in since her mom went missing. It was lonely and she wanted her mom or at least confirm she was dead and give her a proper burial.
As tears started to fall from her eyes and she held her head in shame, Yukikaze found herself in the plentiful bosom of Kousaka-sensei. She felt the pleasure run through her body but the emotional and physical exhaustion overwhelmed it.
"It isn't wrong Yukikaze, but we could have lost you and Rinko. That would have been a major blow. Our numbers are dwindling and we can't replenish our numbers as much as I would like. So thank you but please be more considerate," whispered Kousaka who then let go of Yukikaze. While a little bit of schadenfreude did Shizuru Kousaka good, she did not enjoy her fellow sister Taimanin suffering like this. She would recommend that Yukikaze get a full psych eval along with Rinko after their test comes back.
Xander felt out of place and was about to excuse himself when another voice spoke up bringing all the Taimanin in the room to attention.
"It isn't wrong to seek out family but arrogance and lack of planning can only lead to disaster. Yukikaze, you will not be punished but I expect you to harden your training. If you feel indebted for Xander, ask him what you can do to repay him. That goes for you as well. Rinko" spoke up Asagi Igawa.
Asagi was glad she was able to track down Xander but felt immensely bad that all she had to bring for Yukikaze and Rinko was bad news and worse news.
Yukikaze nodded her head and wiped her tears away and shook alert from the stimulation. She cursed her weakness and shame in front of not only her superior but savior.
Xander could feel the tension in the room and decided to cut through it in the only way he knew how. Enough humor and bluntness to crack stone, "So I guess my test came back. Tell the doc I apologize but I don't like hospitals and I try to stay away as much as I can. Lot of bad luck has happened to me and my friends at hospitals."
Asagi nodded and a grimace came on her face when she looked at Yukikaze and RInko,"I do have information for you Xander, RInko, and Yukikaze. However, if you want to read this in private, I can come back later."
"It's alright commander, whatever you've found out is going to come out one way or the other. I trust everyone in this room. Even Xander. He was kind enough to save us the least he can know what consequences we accrued from our stupidity." spoke up Yukikaze.
"I agree with my partner. I have a feeling the news isn't good but I am open to hearing it." added Rinko.
Xander just looked at everyone in the room and shrugged, "Considering my luck, I probably got lung cancer or something. Honestly, I expect bad news most of the time. Hit me with it. I'll roll with the punches." remarked Xander with everyone looking at him in horror and bitterness, especially Asagi.
She wondered what life Xander had to have lived to be so nonchalant over something as dangerous as cancer and he almost expected it to happen to him. Where did Danjo Fuuma leave his lost son? Or did he even know Xander existed? She wondered how the Fuuma revolt would have gone if Danjo recruited Xander to his cause. He was pragmatic, virtuous in his own way, definitely brutal to his enemies, but kind to strangers that deserve his empathy.
"Actually, no. Your health Xander wasn't a problem at all. In fact, you are very healthy and fit for a man of your age and stature. Barring the missing eye, I would have believed you were an athlete or some kind of very active worker in the field."
"Well I was a carpenter before I started working as a hunter." remarked Xander.
"A hunter of what?" asked the curious Serika with Shizuru and the rest listening in rapt attention about Xander's life. He was quite the enigma after all. Even those ladies with him were semi strange. Yukikaze knew they weren't Taimanin but the sheer arrogance of them rubbed her the wrong way. Like those men and women who made fun of her micro-boobs and Rinko's cow tits.
"The supernatural. I hunted demons, humans, werewolves, but mostly vamps. Or over here, they are called blood demons, I suppose. I was informed by a poker buddy they aren't real vampires. But meh, small details. They suck blood of the living. Prey on the innocent and apparently are very good in bed. I guess. A girl back home kept choosing them over the living so …"
The look of disgust on everyone's faces at that last statement at least helped resolve Xander that he wasn't crazy to disapprove of Buffster being with Angel or Spike.
The inquisitive look on Shizuru that Xander recognized from Willow when she found a new book or spell to research alerted him to be more careful with his words.
"Well being only human, it is quite impressive you survived so long and well deserved with how you handled my two wayward students getting caught up in an underground brothel. Regardless, the news I have for you was that we ran your dna through our database and surprisingly came up with a match." spoke up Asagi to change the subject before Xander was interrogated whether through wit, or sex appeal.
"I don't know how to break it to you, Asagi but I don't have any relatives in the far east or the Orient. My DNA is white as mayo with all my relatives." remarked Xander wondering if there were any American Taimanin or American agents.
"No, actually. In fact your American features are strong, and there are some resemblance to Asian aesthetics. You are a little on the tall side but that isn't uncommon with some Asians, your black hair and facial features lean on being of mixed heritage and on closer inspection you lack in freckles and other European facial features. You are very handsome with your strong build, demeanor, and authoritative attitude in taking command as I have heard. But that is beside the point, as we found that you are a fifty percent match for one Fuuma Kotaro the 25th or as he is better known, Fuuma Danjo."
The immediate silence in the room and everyone looking at him had Xander very nervous. 'Don't overreact now, Xander. Any information you can glean will be important and help solve the puzzle like who the hell this Fuuma Danjo is.'
"So what you are saying is I'm related to this Fuuma Danjo. Is he like an uncle or something?" asked Xander fishing for information and hoping he was wrong in his gut assumption.
Instead of Asagi, it was Shizuru who answered with her glasses glinting ominously as she stared at Xander, "Fuuma Danjo or Danjo Fuuma for you, Xander-san, was the leader and patriarch of the prestigious Fuuma clan. He was the 25th leader of the clan and led it to prosperity with his pragmatism and quick wit. Sadly, it did not last as he was corrupted by power and greed. He desired more and with it, he started a revolution and revolt against Gosha Taimanin. Danjo believed that the Taimanin were not being treated properly and stated that they were merely dogs of the Japanese government. He and his clan splintered and took many clans with them in trying to overthrow the current leaders of Gosha, the Igawa clan. " She ended her small speech by looking at Asagi Igawa.
Xander realized that he is now related to a possible insurrectionist and may be labeled a related terrorist by proxy. Besides the whole robbing a swiss bank with the Slayer organization.
"I am guessing that since Asagi is the current leader of this village, that the revolt failed?" asked a bemused Xander.
Asagi gave a small smile and a nod, "That is correct. His endeavors failed. Fuuma Danjo was branded a traitor and was executed for acts of terrorism, murder, uprising against the Japanese estate, and betraying his sworn loyalty. The tricky part is that Danjo left behind 3 children. These DNA tests actually prove that he in fact had a fourth child we did not know about. His oldest child in fact."
Xander's one good eye blinked and then blinked again as he slowly realized what the Taimanin were getting at, "Are you saying that I am the son of this Fuuma Danjo? That I am in fact somehow related to a noble and prestigious clan from Japan that is also a secret hunter of the supernatural?" The nod from Asagi and Shizuru made Xander laugh. He howled in laughter and could not stop even as some tears flowed from his good eye.
Yukikaze and Rinko went to try and comfort him but were held back by Shizuru and Asagi while Serika was slightly confused and considered what she could do.
Xander wiped the tears from his good eye and just chuckled, "Lord that was a good joke, Asagi. I mean seriously. That was funny. You think that I, In all my capacity and fuck-ups am actually related to and may actually be ninja royalty all things concerned? I can't help but laugh. I promised my friends that I wouldn't betray them and now you come with this bullshit. Please tell me something more truthful. I think the cancer diagnosis is more likely, so nice try."
The seriousness and downplaying of his own worth worried the Taimanin. If they didn't know any better they would think Xander was broken fundamentally in such a way that he can't believe in himself.
Shizuru was about to make a snide comment but was stopped by a simple gesture from Asagi, "Alexander, I am not joking nor is this a trick to get you to betray your loyalties. I am just informing you of what our database has found. You are indeed the son of Fuuma Danjo and with your age, you are in fact the eldest son of the Fuuma clan and his successor. In fact, you have three siblings. If you are okay with it, I would be happy to introduce you to them at your own pace."
Xander stopped the scathing retort when he saw Serika come over and give him a hug. He felt her breasts squishing against his chest and her breath on him. She was then joined by Yukikaze and Rinko. All three girls were giving him a hug and it felt nice and helped him cool down.
Xander took a deep breath and hugged the girls back and whispered a gentle, "Thank you." He noticed the fidgeting of Yukikaze and RInko and saw them blushing.
"Alright. Alright, so say I am the lost son of this Fuuma Danjo. What does this mean? Are you going to torture me? Ask what information I know? Maybe even try to get me to talk by seducing me with beautiful women or honey trapping? Cause that last one you are doing pretty good on that front," Xander spoke up and chuckled as all three girls blushed now.
Shizuru walked over to Xander showing off her hips and even adjusting herself so her breasts were flaunted more, She smiled in a way that let Xander know that he would be dinner before saying in a very seductive tone, "Mr. Harris. If we wanted to seduce you, trust me on this. I would rock your world and you wouldn't even know what happened. A little seduction never hurts right?"
Then the seductive facade dropped and she was all business, "But in all seriousness, Alexander. This is very important for the Fuuma clan and the future of Gosha village as there are plenty of clans that would approve of the reintegration of the Fuuma clan. In fact ,the current heir in Fuuma Kotaro the 26th is seen as a disappointment. If they find out that a possible eldest heir of the Fuuma clan exists. They would try to use you as a proxy to take over Gosha and cause undue strife that we do not need not for the entirety of Japan and even the world."
Xander started to understand the political strife and problems that him merely existing in this situation would bring. If this were to get out that a lost heir of Fuuma who was not related or trained by the Taimanin? Well that just made him even more desirable for the underworld and others who deem purity of blood and prestige of ancestry. Xander knew quite a few organizations who would salivate at getting access to the resources he saw the Taimanin having. He would have to think quickly and methodically to prevent any untoward reactions.
"So are you even allowing me to leave? What is to stop me from going to your enemies and revealing that I am the secret son of Fuuma Danjo?" asked Xander. The girls hugging him stopped and looked at him in confusion then to their superior in Asagi.
Asagi felt a weight was put on her shoulders and again more responsibility was added to her plate, "Alexander in this situation, we would need to make sure that you are not a detriment or possible leak to Gosha. I will not try to restrain or hold you against your will. I personally will vouch for your goodwill and dignity in helping the Gosha Taimanin. I will at the very least request that you meet your siblings. I know this is a lot to ask but I'll try to offer assistance in any way I am able to at this time. The only people who know this are in this room and our on staff Doctor who you met earlier. If needed, I will erase this documentation and let you leave. However, I will require a seal and oath that you will not reveal our secrets."
Xander decided to think over his options and thought maybe this is a good way to find resources for the Slayer organization. He thought if he could get even a little bit of the resources the Taimanin have he could help Buffy, Willow, Giles, and Dawn. "Alright, I can stay for at least a week but then I need to contact my own organization on a secure line. They will wonder where I am if I am gone too long."
Asagi nodded, "That is perfectly reasonable and allows us plenty of time to request the still loyal Fuuma clan members to come see you and your siblings. Now as where you can stay-"
Asagi never got to finish as Yukikaze all but yelled, "He can stay with me, I have plenty of room at my place!"
Shizuru looked at Yukikaze with a smirk, Rinko nodded in agreement and Serika pouted since she wanted to offer.
Xander just smiled and nodded in acceptance as he thought to himself, 'Now I wonder what chaos Aiko and the others are causing Buffy now that I am gone?'
(...)
"Let me see if I've got this straight," Buffy Anne Summers, the leader of the Slayer organization, asked As she looked over a rough and tumble group of slayers, most of them Asian. "Xander went rogue. And ended up killing a Slayer. The OP ended in utter failure, and he got stolen by four hookers in spandex? Is that about right?" She asked again for clarification.
"More or less." Aiko, the leader of the Japanese Slayer squad, agreed. "Why you sent Ryoken of all people to help one of my girls is beyond me. He's useless."
Glancing at the resident redheaded witch, Buffy asked, "Willow, Ryoken?"
"They're calling him a One Eyed Wolf, Buffy." Willow explained patiently, even as lightning arched from between her fingers. She wanted nothing more than to turn these girls into so many piles of ash, or better yet, newts, because at least then they'd be somewhat useful. But she abstained for now. They still needed to figure out what actually happened to Xander and right now she didn't believe a damn word coming out of these girls' mouths.
Buffy shrugged and said to herself, "Well, at least the nickname is cool. But that doesn't tell us where he went."
To which Aiko threw her hands up in the air and yelled at the senior Slayer, "We don't know, all we know is he sent one of my girls through a door and all her limbs got blown off. If that's the kind of organization you're running, I don't want any part of it."
The blonde Slayer was quick to retort."You mean Sana, the one who's literally brain dead?" Buffy retorted. "The one whose Willow's magic can't do anything for? Knowing Xander like I do, I'm going to assume that It was his decision for that to be her last noble action, considering she's just gone."
"We didn't know that at the time." Aiko said through grit teeth.
Buffy cut her off quickly by slashing her hand through the air, "Bullshit. One good look at her could tell you she's not there anymore. Whatever those bastards did to her, they were disgustingly thorough. So I'll ask you one more time what really happened. Did you girls think because you were new Slayers and invincible, you could go AWOL and not listen to a damn thing he tried to say? Because that's what it's really sounding like."
"Why should we have to listen to him? He's just a man. We're superhuman now. For years we've been oppressed by men, especially in my culture. And now you expect us to still kowtow, bow, and scrape to a man?"
Buffy stormed forward, rage in her eyes, and she poked the senior Japanese Slayer in the chest with every word as she said. "That man has killed more vampires than you've seen in a day. That man has killed The Judge. That man came up with a foolproof plan to kill an ascended mayor and an Old One. That man has had his DNA messed with, possessed by two different types of curses and came out on top every single time. He's seen more heartbreak, terror, and monsters that haunt the night. When given the chance he didn't run away, even though he didn't have super strength or anything to support him but his own quick wit. He fought them tooth, nail, and claw. Against all odds, he came out on top every single time. So next time you think you're above him? Just because you've got a little bit of super strength? You had better pray we find him in one piece. Because if we don't, I know several people, myself included, that are going to want to go a few rounds in the ring with all of you. By the way, his name is Alexander Lavelle Harris, Xander to his friends, and you'd better damn well remember it. Now get the hell out of my castle," Buffy finished, pointing towards the exit as she did.
The Japanese slayers left with their heads held low, firmly put into their place. Even though she kicked them out of the HQ Buffy felt anything but satisfied because Xander was still missing. "Fuck" she cursed under her breath. "Any kind of spell you can cast to find Xander right now, Willow?" She asked the resident super witch.
"I can't think of any off the top of my head, and if they are who we think they might be, we're going to have a hard time finding them in the first place even if a spell is available."
"Who do we think they might be?"
It was then that Giles, who'd stayed silent up to this point, cleared his throat and said, "Based on the Japanese teams… description. Of them being super hookers. We're likely dealing with a group known as the Taimanin. They are, for lack of a better term, magical ninjas."
"Japan has actual magical ninjas?! Tell me you're yanking my chain Giles?"
The Englishman shook his head. "No, I'm afraid not. They are quite real." He replied. "Before the Council disbanded as it did, we answered to the English Government. The Taimanin do much the same to the Japanese Diet."
Buffy held her hands up, "Are you saying that they are government sponsored magical ninjas? Like the Japanese version of the initiative?"
"More or less," Giles affirmed, nodding his head, "They are quite good at what they do, and what they do is kill demons and other such creatures for a living. As I'm sure you're well aware, Japan is rife with all manner of supernatural creatures, and the taimanin keep their numbers down to manageable levels so the public doesn't catch on to the masquerade."
Buffy ran, a hand on her face before she said, "Holy shit. And Xander's been kidnapped by them?" Her body started to shake, and then she doubled over and burst out into laughter.
"What, may I ask, is so funny, Buffy? This is a rather serious situation we're in." questioned Giles as he didn't catch the punchline.
Taking a moment to catch her breath, the senior Slayer replied, "Oh, oh, I know it's serious, Giles. It's just…. Think about it for a minute. Xander has been kidnapped and likely been taken to a village full of super women. Women that are totally his type. And, well, you know how Xander gets around women with mystical powers and how most women get around Xander when they have mystical powers."
"Bow Chicka wow. Wow," Faith interjected, a grin splitting her mouth wide open from ear to ear. "And I say that with experience."
"Oh, bollocks," Giles said, before taking off his glasses and rapidly cleaning them. "We need to get a congregation together and get him back fast before he impregnates half the village. Then again, from what I've heard from semi recent reports, that might be just what they're looking for. They've had several rebellions and uprisings lately. And their numbers have, shall we say, dwindled."
"Think we could have them pay us to let them keep him for a while?" Faith joked only half-heartedly. She was worried about him, of course, but she wasn't that worried. She figured if anyone could survive in a village full of sexy ninja women, and probably get a few kids out of the deal no less, it would be Xander.
"We're not going to pay them to keep Xander. We're his friends, not his pimps," Buffy said as she shook her head at the idea, even though it was semi-appealing to make legitimate money.
"So Xander is in a village full of sexy ninja women. Am I the only one that's worried?" Dawn said to no one in particular as she imagined these whores stealing her man.
"Yes, because you're the only one who wants to jump his bones and hasn't already," Faith replied honestly. "I hit that, Willow's hit that, and B doesn't want to hit that because he's a bit too warm for her tastes."
Buffy flipped Faith the bird, "Fuck you, Faith."
"So not only are you a necrophiliac, but you're also bisexual, B? Man, what level of depravity won't you sink to? And here you are supposed to be a role model for little D here," Faith replied, playfully mussing up Dawn's hair.
Narrowing their eyes, the faux-blonde Slayer asked, "Have I told you I hate you yet today, Faith?"
Faith playfully shook her head and replied, "No, I don't think you have."
"Well, I do. There, I had to fill my daily quota."
"Quotas are important," Faith agreed with a solemn nod of her head, "Like getting your daily dose of vegetables and making sure Giles gets his proper amount of tea in his diet. He gets pissy when he doesn't have enough tea."
"I beg your pardon?" The Englishman said, seemingly offended.
Faith just patted him on the shoulder, In an understanding manner, "You don't need to beg, Giles. You can just ask and we'll get you your tea. We don't need you to being all, uppity British man, just a normal one. That's bad enough as it is. We get it, tea is like cocaine to you Brits. We understand Giles. We understand."
Giles sighed and rolled his eyes, "Kids these days. Wouldn't know a decent drink if it smacked them upside the head. Faith's mad ramblings aside, we really should do something about getting Xander back. Preferably before he impregnates the entirety of Gosha Village, because they probably won't want to give him back once he starts doing that."
Buffy agreed wholeheartedly. Xander being stuck in Japan, being a baby daddy to who knows how many ninja women sounded like a dream come true for him, but they needed him here probably more than he realized, "Yeah, that's probably a good idea, Giles. Umm… Since you seem to know a lot about this, do you want to get a team together and try and parlay with these people?"
"It would probably be best if I took some backup with me… Faith, I'm assuming you're volunteering?"
Putting her hands on her hips, the Dark Slayer replied, "Well, duh. I'm not going to let some spandex wearing ninja skanks steal our one-eyed piece of eye candy. We had him first."
Giles rubbed his eyes as he sighed, "Joy, don't bring that up when you meet them. They'll kill you." He warned the Dark Slayer right off the bat. "Also, you should be made aware that even the weakest of Taimanin is probably a match for a Slayer. So thinking you could fight off an entire village full of them is both idiotic and ill advised."
"Wait, they're on par with us in terms of strength?" Buffy asked. When he said they were magical, she assumed they were doing, you know, ninja spells and crap like she'd read in some of Xander's overseas comic books.
"Oh yes, they're strong, fast, and each Taimanin has a ninja art. That, when perfected, completely changes their battlefield strategies and tactics. That said, not all of them awaken Ninja Arts, but when they do, they are forced to be reckoned with."
"And we haven't allied with them yet because?" Buffy asked for clarification.
The Englishman was quick to remind his former protege, "We're technically a terrorist organization and they work for the Japanese government?"
"Ah, right, that would do it. So how long will it take you to get in touch with these Tima-hoozy whatsits?" Buffy asked, needing a timetable.
"Tai-ma-nin, Buffy. It translates in English to demon slaying ninjas. Roughly anyway," Giles chided her, though he had long since gotten used to her Buffy speech. "As for how long it could take us to get there? Anywhere from one to three months. We don't know where their village is located. We would have to make contact, they would need to confirm we're not a threat and then we would need to find out if Xander's there or not, and then parlay to get him back. All that takes time."
Buffy's jaw became firm and set as her brow furrowed and her eyes became hard, "Take as much time as you need. Xander's one of us. We're not just going to give up on him. Do you want to take anyone else with you besides Faith? Not that I don't think she can handle herself, but I'd be more comfortable if you had more than just one Slayer with you. Preferably a squad. We can't afford to lose you either, Giles."
"I can think of a few people that would volunteer to go get Xander specifically. Can't you, my dear?" Giles asked, facing Faith with a twinkle in his eye.
The Dark Slayer scoffed, "Pff, you mean half the girls in this castle that want to jump his bones?" She let loose a chuckle before continuing, "But if I had to narrow it down to four, I'd pick Leah, Rona, Renee, and Rowena to come with me."
"Are you just picking people who want to jump his bones, Faith?" Buffy asked, half amused, half horrified.
Faith smirked like the cat that ate the canary before she replied, "Hey B, I need them to be properly motivated to get him back, and a chance at possible snu-snu from X is a very good reason for them to be motivated. Well, I'm going to go collect my team and Giles is going to do whatever Giles does, and then we'll be off."
"We won't be leaving for at least another few days. We have provisions to pack. I need to take copious amounts of notes, down girl. Isn't there a saying that goes, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder?"
"I don't know what French alcohol has to do with making the heart grow fonder, but whatever you say, G-man."
"That's absinthe, Faith, not absence." Giles corrected her with a long, suffering sigh, before he continued, "At any rate, gather your team, let them know what's going on, and tell them we'll be leaving in three to five days. That's how long it will take me to get everything we need together."
"Will do boss man," Fate replied, giving him a mock salute.
Dawn, who was on the verge of tears with worry, almost jumped out of her skin when Buffy laid a hand on her younger sister's shoulder, "Don't worry Dawnie, for all her posturing, Faith is good at what she does. She'll bring him back."
"Before or after she sleeps with him again is what I'm worried about," The sentient ball of portal energy muttered loud enough for her sister to hear.
Buffy chuckled, and saw fit to remind her little sister, "To be fair, Dawn. It's not like you were ever his first or anything."
Dawn nodded, though reluctantly, "No, I'm not, but I sure wouldn't mind being his last."
Buffy gently squeezed her sister's shoulder. She felt for her, she really did, but Buffy honestly didn't know if Dawn and Xander would even end up getting together. She could only wait and hope for her sister's sake, that the mission to get him back ended up going well… and more to the point; that by the time they got there to attempt to get him back, that Xander would even want to come back at all.
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Word Count: 7,750 Number of Pages: 15 Date Completed: 8/25/2024
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AN: Hello readers and welcome to Chapter 2 of Taimanin Xander. It is I, your humble purveyor of stories, Bubbajack back again to entertain you all. I do hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as I did writing it. Special thanks goes out to my co-author Snowy for doing some of the writing on this chap since I was busy this week celebrating my mother's 74th birthday. Speaking of him, here he is along with the rest of the Peanut Gang.
Snowy:
Antagonist: The scooby gang needs their donut bringer back. Of course they may have to negotiate with however many Taimanin Xander has accidentally seduced throughout his stay with them.
Loamy Coffee: Good times are ahead for Xander. Though he'll need help to put those greedy for power in their place. The Slayers he was with are a nice example of what power can do.
Granted, there's worse Slayers.
I look forward to his new sibling's reaction to his existance.
First Hassan:
Thanks again for reading! This has been an Inkblot Bros Production! Peace!