See You Space Cowboy... // Spike X Reader (Cowboy Bebop) (DISCONTINUED)

Prolouge

(2 Years Ago...)

"'Being a bounty hunter is fun' they said, "'It'll be great' they said. What a bunch of pricks." I muttered to myself as I continued to write in my notebook.

'So I'm currently floating around in space going who knows where doing who knows what. I know why I'm here though: I'm a damn Cowboy, or, well, Cowgirl. There's your word of the day kids, Cowboy/Cowgirl refers to a Bounty Hunter. I'm still pretty good with food, just in case got a few Woolongs to my name. Actually, a-' 

My eyes darted to the console, a red light flashing repeatedly. 'No, not now! Not while I'm in the middle of space!!' I frantically turned on my CB radio in hopes someone will respond.

"Is anyone out there?! Oh god someone help me my ship is about outta juice and I'm sure as hell not wanting to spend my life floating aimlessly in space!!"

...

I got my notebook to finish what I was writing.

'My ship's 'bout outta fuel, it's been fun. (Y/N) out.' I waited anxiously, in hopes someone will respond.

...

"Just as I-"

"You said you're stuck?" I damn near jumped out of my seat as a deep, male voice comes on the radio.

"About to be!! Now please can you come get me, or at the very least give me some fuel?" I begged as the light stopped flashing.

"Well, we could help you, just gotta give us someth-"

"No, we're not doing this damn business! Either you get me from my ship or I float around waiting to die!!" I yelled into the walkie talkie. Over my screaming I could hear that same man calling for someone by the name of Spike, I believe. I drummed my fingers on the radio as I heard a new voice, this time sounded younger and spunkier.

"What do you have for us?"

"What the hell do you mean, 'What do you have for us?'?! My ship is outta juice I don't got to give you anything!!" I started to tremble a bit, so did my voice.

"If you give us something we'll save your pretty little ass, how's that sound." I swear I could hear this jackass smirk.

"I'M NOT GIVING YOU TWO A DAMN THING IT'S EITHER YOU COME SAVE MY PRETTY LITTLE ASS OR THE BOTH OF YOU GET BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS FOR LETTING SOMEONE DIE!!!" 

The other end went dead silent, only thing that could be heard was my trembling breaths. I sat there thinking if I went too far. No, no I didn't go too far, that's what any rational person would do in my situation right? Turns out, my question was answered about 10 seconds later, as someone gave a long sigh and that deep voice came on.

"Give us your coordinates, we're not heartless but your ship's a lost cause." I nearly jumped again, this time out of joy.

"Thank you, thank you so much!!" I screamed again, then proceeded to give them my coordinates.

"Yeah yeah, whatever. We'll get there soon, hang tight." The spunky voice said before the line went dead. Easy for you to say jackass.

I must've dozed off, because the next thing I remember someone knocked on the side of my ship. I opened my eyes and looked to see a man no older than 25 in a suit holding his breath, in space. 

Once he saw that he got my attention, he pointed back to what looks to be some sort of, space shuttle? I took a deep breath, grabbed some of my stuff, and opened up the ship to immediately float out of it. The man floated back to the space shuttle and I followed close behind.

Once we got inside, we both gasped for air and coughed. I regained myself and looked directly in front of me as I was greeted by a man with a mechanical arm and a huge scar going across his right eye.

"You the girl over the CB?" I nodded slowly.

"Yes, you guys are the ones who responded?" The man in front of me nodded, looking reassuring. His partner on the other hand, probably wanted to throw me out of this thing immediately. He gave me a sly look and I glared back at him.

"What do you want?"

"Well, me and my friend just saved your pretty little ass. You better give us something, because we save people but not for free." He held out his hand and gave a somewhat flirtatious smile. I rolled my eyes and sighed.

"You did save my ass, here." I tossed him the bag of Woolongs. He smiled brightly which in turn made me smile a bit, he is kinda cute I will give him th- No, what am I saying? I just met him!

"What are you doing all by your lonesome our here?" The older male asked, interrupting my thoughts.

"Bounty Hunter. And by the look on Pretty Boy's face after I gave him the cash, you guys are Bounty Hunters?" He nodded.

"Good eye kid."

"I'm about to be 25, mind you." I looked them and silently judged them, more specifically Baby Face.

"Like what you see?" He smirked.

"Not if you were the last man in the galaxy." I gave him the same sly look he gave me.

"I think you're gonna end up staying long term, your ship's a lost cause," Scarface started. "Name's Jet Black, and before you ask I'm 36." 

"Rogue. Not my name, just what people call me. You already know my age and profession."

Jet slightly nudged Jackass, who stared at the ceiling with his hands shoved in his pockets. Jet tilted his head towards me before walking away, in which Lame Ass rolled his eyes.

"What's your name Baby Face?" He rolled his eyes again.

"Spike Spiegel. 25 years old." I looked at him confused.

"You're 25? You look younger." 

"Thanks?" I giggled a bit and shook my head.

"No problem. Thanks for saving me, I owe you one."

"Yeah, yeah. At least you can call me something other than Pretty Face or Baby Face. Though, I did appreciate Pretty Face." He gave me the flirtatious smile again. I got my bag and looked in it: Food, notebook, gun. Great, got everything.

"Well Spiegel, get used to me because I'm gonna be staying for a while." I started to walk away, but stopped abruptly. I could feel his eyes looking at the back of my head. I turned to look at him, giving him the same sly look he gave me.

"I have a feeling we're gonna be great friends...

...Space Cowboy."

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(Author's Note: So, it's been a while since I've actually written anything. If you've read the description, as of today aka June 8th 2020, I haven't started Episode 9 of Cowboy Bebop yet but so far I think it's good. So please I beg you don't spoil anything, and I'm very sorry if I get anything wrong. If you couldn't tell, I love Spike already c: But if this is well received, I might continue this story. So let me know if you do. Thank you for reading, much appreciated!)