F.A.D.E Academy {Book 1: Beyond the Fires}

Chapter 4: Distracted

New York City, Brooklyn, DragonKeep Casino, 11:50pm

It was close to midnight and the streets of New York were still full of life. Cars of all sorts swarmed almost every street, sounds of honking horns and endless chatter filled the air. Lights of all colours lit up the sky and a cold breeze blew through out the city. In the midst of all the chaos one particular building stood out from the rest, with its bright and bold colours that marked the cities night sky.

It was the biggest casino in all of New York which bloomed with vehicles coming in and out, being one of New York's over-populated places to be. It is quite an attraction for all tourists, wealthy and famous vehicles and its also owned by the cities most feared crime boss around, Big D. Even though the casino was built for the enjoyment of others nobody ever knew what went on behind those interior walls. This was basically Big Ds headquarters, where him and his goons were up to no good, as usual.

His penthouse was located on the very top floor of the building. It was a massive room surrounded in glass, giving it a great view of the city from above. A Modern and spaciously designed place, with an open kitchen, a bedroom and a cozy living room with an electric fire place. The penthouse also had a huge balcony, with a small green garden, a waterfall feature and a pool. Yup, this was the sort of life that these crime bosses were living.

Big D was simply drinking a can of oil, sorting out his poker checks on his desks when suddenly the doors bursted open as five big Black SUVs swarmed the room. The crime boss's bodyguards drove up to the intruders but were easily pushed aside. They than formed a circular position around Big D's table as one of them approached him with a stern face.

"Whats the meaning of this?" He yelled at the black SUV before him.

The black car parked silently as he pulled out a small black iPad from his side. The screen lit up with the same jittery redline the boss had seen on the night they were at the island.

"Good evening Mr. D, I hope you don't mind the late intrusion."

Still, a bit annoyed Big D grunted. "What do you want? I have a big night of poker to organised, if you can see ."

"Yes, I'm sure you're very busy with your little endeavours you have here, but I have a little favour I need to ask of you."

"Hmf, I am not an errand boy so you can just-"

Before the old car could finish his sentence two more Black SUV's came in dragging in two huge boxes that they placed in front of the old car. They than proceeded in opening it, revealing a sea of light blue crystal energy cubes. Big D stared in amazement before the voice on the device continued.

"This here is half of the energy cubes that I have promised you. I hope that this would change your mind."

Big D looked at the shiny cubes before him, looking slightly convinced. "Where's the other half?"

"When the job is done than you'll get the other half." The voice firmly stated. Big D smiled at that arrangement as he ordered his men to collect the cubes from the SUVs.

"What did you want me to do?"

Classified Location, HQ of the Fade academy, 8:30 pm

It was quiet, too quiet for Toby's liking. He had scan the room he was in twice but still noting was showing up. He couldn't afford to let his guard down even if the coast seemed clear. He knew about the tactics of these beasts and how they love to play with the element of surprise. Toby stealthily crept around a few boxes that were all stacked together in one of the corners in the room. Some of the boxes were stacked so high that it was a great coverage for the young copter. He drove behind the boxes for a moment before he heard a small rustled noise coming from in front of him. The copter tensed up as he got his blades, ready to strike at whatever was behind. He moved slowly towards the front taking in a few breaths before pouncing.