Chapter 22 - Halloween Party

Saturday, 2:04 pm

Angel and Faust were shopping at the mall. Faust already bought his costume for the upcoming Halloween party. He also bought two pairs of portable MP3 player as he thought it would be good to use it during their work out for a little bit of motivation. All he need to do is to put in songs that could pump up his blood.

After shopping, they decided to eat in a five star restaurant. Faust was the one who ordered food for the two of them since Angel was ignorant of such matters.

"By the way, Boss. I monitored the progress bar on your computer just like you said and it shows 100% complete."

"Really? That's great! I can't believe I finally did it, hahahahah. Since TRON was already finished, it's time to start the Artificial Intelligence program." Faust squinted his eyes excitedly.

--

SHIELD Headquarters, New York

Tao tap tap tap

Sounds of footsteps echoes through the hallway where an agent with a high hairline walks down the isle. He was carrying a brief case in his chest showing how important the file is. When he arrived at the glass door at the end of the hallway, he flashes his I.D. through the scanner for an access. When the scanner turned green, the door was unlocked and he went inside.

As he closed the door, he turn around inside and saw a bald man standing, seeminglyin deep thought with his back facing him. He wore an eye patch and a leather trench coat while looking at the city lights.

"How did it go?"

"It's here, Sir."

"I remember saying that this won't get logged in our database, this is personal and this shouldn't leave any trace?"

"Yes, Director Fury. I've personally retrieved this information from our guys in Culver University." While he was speaking, he went to the table and opened his briefcase showing files and pictures of a young man with green eyes.

Fury's face eased a lot hearing this and then he asked, "So how's the boy doing, Phil?"

"The information we have shows that these little guy is doing great. All quizzes and exams are all in ace. Not a single mistake. Some teachers suspected he's cheating but they tested it and he was proven to be a genius. Might be a little less impressive than Tony Stark. He also joined a basketball team and we heard he's using math in shooting a basketball?" Phil reported.

"Hahaha that motherfucking twerp, his methods are always.. unconventional." Fury laugh loudly while shaking his head.

Phil, on the other hand was surprised by the expression that Fury was displaying. It's so rare for anyone to see Fury laugh because he's always scowling.

"Do you have plans for the boy, Sir?" Phil asked curiously.

"I am keeping an eye on him, see if we could recruit him to that program." Fury replied without looking back.

"But Sir, although he's a genius, he is just an ordinary person and he's still young." Phil stated his doubts.

Fury snickered and said, "Don't underestimate him, Coulson. That guy, he treated the first generation QuinJet as a video game. At 14 years old, he was able to shoot down an alien ship killing the alien pilot. Do you know how long he was taught to fly that thing? three fucking hours maybe less. With that learning speed, he was able to take down an alien ship."

"The most incredible thing about that guy is, he is always able to think unconventional solutions."

"I bet that guy's knowledge is already at college level and he is just attending highschool for fun." Fury explained.

"I see, so you're giving him time to develop?" Phil asked in confirmation.

"Correct."

Then Fury turned towards Phil and said, "Remember, Coulson. You and I are the only ones who knows this. Not a single soul should be added to that count, is that clear?"

Phil gulped nervously and nodded, "Yes, Director Fury."

"Burn these files secretly as soon as possible. Make sure it becomes ashes before you leave it." Fury instructed sternly.

"I'll do it right away, Sir."

When Coulson left the office, Fury returned to his initial position watching the city.

Then he murmured.

"I'll see you soon, Kiddo."

--

Valentine Estate, West Virginia.

Faust wasted no time when they came home from their shopping spree. He went towards the computer room and rebooted his computer to see the successfull installation of his self-build operating system TRON.

A/N: TRON Interface

"Hehe what a beautiful interface, just like I wanted. Hehehehe."

"Let's get started creating my virtual assistant." He rubbed his hands excitedly before opening the command prompt. Then he started furiously typing the keyboard as rows of codes began to appear on the screen.

tap tap tap tap click click tap.

This continues for hours as he didn't notice the passage of time until Angel appears at his door.

"Boss, it's time." Angel reminded him.

"Damn, it's already midnight? I haven't had my dinner yet."

"I ordered pizza, it's on the table so help yourself."

"I remember it's Sunday tommorow and there's no class so...."

"Nope! We have a morning routine. Besides, you gotta prepare for the Halloween party tomorrow night."

"Ughh fine, just don't touch the computer. I'm already in the critical part."

"Got it!"

Then Faust stood up and went to the kitchen to grab a slice of pizza before going to his room to sleep.

--

Next day, Sunday morning

Faust and Angel jogged around the neighborhood as their morning routine. Angel noticed that Faust now was just panting slightly compared to before.

"Boss, it looks like you are getting good at running." Angel said in surprise.

"Really? It must be because of the basketball practices. Do you think we can now enroll in a boxing gym?" Faust asked.

Angel pondered for a moment before she assented in the end, "Okay, I think you can now handle some proper work out. But I need some time to look for a boxing gym where we can have our privacy, I might've accidentally blow some equipment when I get excited."

"Hold it right there, what did you say?" Faust was startled of what she said.

"Oh you didn't know boss, I'm a lot stronger than I look. I mean, a lot."

Angel explained.

"Ohh ohh that, I remember my mother mentioned it to me once before coming here. Hmmm... forget it, no need to rent. Just buy one directly. Call Uncle Seb and informed him."

"Thanks boss! Hehehe."

"Hey, we're going to use it for training, not crumble it to the ground, okay? No overexcited punch." Faust stated.

"Fine!"

~

Since Faust still have plenty of time before the party, he returned to the computer room to continue creating his AI.

Meanwhile, Billy went to the slums district in the city to search for someone.

He didn't noticed the danger of the area until he was completely surrounded by a group of gangsters.

A muscular black man wearing white tank top and full of tattoos asked mockingly, "What are doing here, little kid? You lost or something? Hehehehe?"

"I-I'm looking fo-for Big Andy, can you take me to him?" Billy gulped nervously.

"What's your business with our boss, huh? You want some trouble?"

"No-no, I wanted to hire him to do something. I heard you run these streets." Billy immediately explained.

"You got that right, homie."

"I want to hire him to beat up someone half dead."

"You're in the right place then. Follow me."

Billy followed the gangsters towards a bar inside an alley. They entered towards that backdoor and he saw no customers inside. It was still early afternoon that's why the bar is not open yet. Then he was led to a room guarded by armed personnels.

When he went in, he saw a 7 foot fat man sitting on a luxurious sofa wearing white oversized tank top and gold necklaces. His fingers are full of gold rings, he had a full sleeve tattoo and his teeth in front was also cast in gold. There are girls sitting on his lap left and right while he smoke his cigar.

"Boss, someone here is looking for you."

The fat man didn't say anything and just gestured to his men to bring Billy in front of him.

"So, what do you want from me little punk?"

"I want to hire you for beating up someone half dead."

"Hahahaha that's what we're good at. You're in the right place, kid. But there's only one question that keeps bugging me right until this moment.... How can you get out of here alive?" Big Andy smile menacingly which made Billy gulped and he was sweating bullets on his forehead.

Thinking of his revenge, he immediately regain his composure and said, "You can't touch me, I'm the son of a high ranking police officer."

Hearing that, the smile on Big Andy's face disappeared and was replaced with a frown.

"Tch! Very well kid. For twenty thousand dollars, we'll do what you say but half should be paid before the deed and half after."

"That's too much!!! I don't have that much money." Billy lost his composure and complained.

Bang!

Big Andy kicked the table in front of him and said angrily, "Then what are you doing here boy! This is not a game. Hehehe Now, do we have a deal? or I'll risk confronting the police and blow your head off right where you arenstanding."

Unable to back out, Billy gritted his teeth. He was already waiting for a chance of revenge and now that it is here, he is determined to see it through. He saved all of his money for this moment and he just needed a little more. Maybe 'borrow' some cash from his mother.

"Deal.. I'll have someone deliver the first payment within two hours."

"Good! That's what I like to hear. Now boys, escort our customer here while we wait for the payment."

He was answered by his men simultaneously.

"Yes boss!"

~

6:05 pm, Briggman Residence.

"So this is the place, huh. I never thought it was our class president's place where the party's going to be held." Faust muttered.

"Is there a problem, Boss?"

"Nah, I remember her because she's quite a hot chick and she was pretty famous in school. The leader of cheerleading team." Faust explained.

"You can go ahead inside boss, I'll be around. Just call me with your mobile phone when something happens." Angel reassured her while she started the pick up truck again.

"I hope I wouldn't."

~

Faust opened the passenger door and went out displaying his vampire costume with a swagger.

Ding dong

He pushed the doorbell and waited for a few seconds then the door opened and someone greeted him. He saw their class president, Amy Briggman who has a long curly blonde hair, slim waist and blue eyes. She wore a killer nurse costume with fake blood on her lips.

"Hey, Faust. I'm glad you're able to come." She went forward and gave him a hug.

"Good to see you slaying the night, Amy. Damn, why do you still look pretty even though you're wearing tattered clothes." Faust teased.

"Stop it, Faust. What about you? You still look more hot wearing that Victorian style suit."

"Really? Maybe we can talk about more of it later." Faust said hinting something while grinning.

"I don't know. Let's wait and see." Amy said playing hard to get.

"Hehehe trust me, you won't be able to resist me later. Isn't that what vampires do?" Faust flirted.

"Stop it and come on in, you are already late. The party's at the backyard. Let's go." Amy invited him inside.

While they are walking, Faust asked

"I'm surprised you were able to organize this party."

"Well, my parents are out of the country so we can party all night." Amy explained.

"I see, let's enjoy the night then. Hehehe."

Faust was already hearing the beat of the music as they near the backyard.

They pass through the living room and kitchen, then they exit through the backdoor.

What welcomed him were rays of colorful lights, loud EDM music and a table full of snacks and fruit punch.

A/N: Yeah the alcoholic type of punch

As he weave through a number of people, he heard someone call out his name.

"Hey Faust!"