Her New Life

Chapter 61: Hydra's Club

"Cap is sure that this is a hydra base, right?" I asked glancing around at the club we were in. The lights were tinted a rosey red and there were dozens of people either sitting at tables chatting or dancing with their partners.

    "Captain of America, if you wanted to go clubbing you could've just said so. You needt give us an excuse." Loki came up to stand next to me on the side of the club with a drink in his hands. He muttered about the lack of potency in the drink after a sip which made me snicker.

    "For the last time, this is a secret hydra base."

    "Sure whatever you say," I'm not sure that I believe him. "So where's the secret entrance? Or Hydra operatives?"

    Steve muttered something about bringing Natasha instead of us before replying, "I'm working on the entrance part but for all we know anyone here could be Hydra operatives. So proceed with caution."

    As Steve spoke through the intercom Loki saw something that peaked his interest. Loki grabbed my hand and took me over to a booth with four men in blue pinstripe suits and one woman dressed in a very short bodycon dress.

    "Sorry to disturb you but my girlfriend was wondering if you three were famous. She says that she recognized you from somewhere." Oh course he would use me as a ploy in whatever he was scheming with these three. Still, they seemed to have really interested him. Maybe he's testing out a theory.

    One of the men roughly ran his fingers through his hair, obviously Loki's comment had really stroked his ego. "Why of course, we are after all the famous eh, I guess you could call us, business men."

    "Oh yeah that's where I know all of you from. I'm a real fan of" I pause for a brief moment, "the stock market and gamestop." Mental facepalm.

    "Yes honey, after all these lovely gentlemen are Justin Hammer, Curtiss Jackson, and Norman Osborn." Loki waited for me to give him silent confirmation to wrap his arm around my waist. They gestured for us to take a seat at the booth and we did, I slid next to Loki almost side to side.

    "Do I know you two from somewhere?"  While Hammer seemed the least suspicious of us, Osborn galred in our direction clearly bothered by our presence.

    "I work for a famous law firm with my partner here that defends a variety of very important or newsworthy figures." I answered, glancing at Loki to gauge his expression. He seemed unbothered by the situation he had put us in.

    "I must say Mister Osborn and Mister Hammer, your technology is stunning in it's own right. I'd love to chat with you further about that." While we were chatting I noticed the woman with them, loose interest and slink off into the crowd. Good for us since I wouldn't have to deal with any unwanted civilians. I shot Steve a quick glance as he sat down at the bar.

    While Loki and the others talked, I directed my attention to Hammer, "Say, how about you and I go dancing for a little bit since our friends seem a bit preoccupied. Besides, this is my favorite song." 'Hips Don't Lie' by Shakira is not my favorite song but it worked for the time being.

    We made our way to the dance floor and started swaying to the rhythm of the song. I gave a little shake of my hips and looked over to Loki who was currently trying to direct Osborn and Jackson's attention from us. Hammer moved closer to me and I suppressed a growl. Eventually Loki had distracted the two businessmen that were viewing us and I directed Hammer into the bathroom. He seemed eager to follow so it was funny to see the shock on his eyes when I drew my blade while my back was turned to him.

    He eyed my sword that was currently pointed at his jugular, "Wh-Who are you?"

    "I'm kind of a nuisance but what I want to know is. Where is the entrance to the Hydra base? That's why you're here isn't it? To do dealings with Hydra?"

    "That is true." He seemed hesitant so I pressed the sword further, drawing a squeal. "Alright, I'll tell you. The entrance is right behind the curtains of the DJ booth, after about 20 songs, they'll play 'Moves Like Jagger' and anyone who needs to see Hydra will go to the DJ. Then the Dj will let them in. "

    "Steve, how many songs have played since 'Moves of Jagger' " I asked over the comms.

    "18, why?"

    "When the Dj plays 'Moves of Jagger' pull the fire alarm and head for the curtain behind the Dj's booth." I turned to Hammer, "Well, looks like I need to do something with you. Don't know what though."

    "Let me go," He muttered quietly.

    "I'll figure that out, darling. Why don't you go deal with Steve and the secret entrance." Loki stepped into the bathroom, fixing his collar. He had been wearing a dark green crop top with ripped jeans and fishnets under both garments along with black converse during this mission.

    "Why are you here?"

    "Figured you'd need help with Hammer."

    "I mean not really. He's kinda pathetic. I just don't have anything to do with him at the moment."

    Loki hummed and flashed the rope that he had for some reason. He tied Hammer up in the stall and we made our way to the DJ booth right as Steve pulled the fire alarm.