For the forgotten Dr. Mindbender. Yes it's a little wrong to write this kind of stuff. lol
Dr. Mindbender was over losing every battle and wanted a different take on life. What better place to go than American, the greatest country in the world to raid and take advantage of. True he was American, and he knew it made him a trader each day he lived but it didn't matter. It was the thrill that kept him at the game of terrorism. But still it was time for something new, a change in his life. He looks in the mirror and rubs his scratchy face and takes out his razer to trim his mustache and stops to take a second look. "How long has this handlebar mustache been hiding my face; Mindbender wonders". He removes the guard off the razer and begins to shave off the thick parts and thin it out a bit.
Glancing at it in numerous sessions he finds the style repulsive with each trimming and continues to shave until he was completely clean shaven. He laughs at a much younger man looking at him in the mirror and pulls out a straight razer and cleans up the stubble until his skin was smooth and soft. His lip felt lighter he noticed as he cleaned up the sink. He looks up in the mirror and rubs his eyes before he pulls out a case of contacts and puts them in. They instantly changed his dull brown eyes to a more lively green and he smiles kindly trying to put on a different face.
He moves over to the closet and opens the doors looking at a massive wardrobe scrolling through his clothes. He pulls out a suit and takes off his robe looking at himself in the mirror for a brief moment and notices the various scars that his body was riddled with. He takes a moment to think about his life, he has no wife, no children, and no replacement picked out.
"One day retirement will be an option; Mindbender mumbles under his breath."
He opens a drawer and takes out a shirt, boxers, and socks and begins to get dressed. He was always a sharp dresser when he needed to be. Cobra paid well so he was able to afford the best. Putting on his shoes he opens a separate drawer and thumbs through his various passports until he finds one that was best suited for his situation.
Quickly he grabs a suitcase and packs a several changes of clothes. He puts on his favorite watch and tightens the leather band. He grabs his sunglasses and puts them in his jacket pocket and walks out of his bedroom and looks around the tiny apartment like room. The idea of not returning to his prison was so tempting, but he quickly remembers what Serpentor did to the last scientist that left.
Mindbender swallows hard and turns out the light to the room as he exits the living area. He fiddles with his badge as he walks to the transportation center and tries to think of an excuse to leave Cobra Island. Quickly he remembers of a science convention that had taken place in San Francisco and that would be his story. No one would know that the convention was weeks ago. He speeds past several important faces to avoid questions and makes it to the transportation center without a single question.
He quickly gets a pass and makes it to America in just 24 hours.
Standing outside of the airport in San Francisco he looks around hales a taxi and climbs in.
"The Fairmount please; Mindbender politely says."
It's was a lengthy drive but it was worth it to see the outside world and not be on the run from the military or police.
"That'll be seventy-five dollars; the driver almost snorts."
Mindbender pulls out a hundred from his wallet as he gets out of the car with his suitcase and hands it to the rude cab and walks off. He walks past the front desk and enters the lobby making his way to the elevator. Mindbender always had a permanent room at almost major hotel. The suite was on the top floor and had a key not a cardkey. He takes the key from his pocket and presses the button to the elevator and the doors open he walks in and presses the floor 29 and the doors begin to close but a slider hand slides through. The sensor stops the door from closing and it opens to reveal a tired looking young woman.
Her hair was a dark brown with red highlights that was down, long and wavy, and she had cold gray eyes. She wore a pair of tight fitting jeans, a plain black shirt, and a light blue kimono style shawl. Stepping in quickly she pulls a bright blue suitcase and she allows the door to close. Pressing the floor ten button she waits for the doors to close.
Mindbender notices a police officers rushing to the doors as they close and she begins to press several buttons but stops at 29. She turns around and glances at Mindbender and pulls out a gun from her suitcase and holds it up to his face. He puts up his hands up in shock.
"I don't want to hurt you, but I need a place to hide; she snaps. You have a room and I don't."
The elevator opens at ten and she steps out and Mindbender follows.
"There are no cameras; she begins. Housekeeping will be vacant follow me. We'll take the service elevator to your floor."
Mindbender walks with the young woman to the service elevator that she surprisingly had a key for and they ride up to floor 29. Mindbender exits the elevator leaving her behind.
"I didn't say you could get off; the young woman shouts!"
She chases after him and points the gun to the back of his head and he stops walking.
"If you need a place to hide out you are welcome in my suite; Mindbender retorts coldly. But I will not be bullied by you."
He turns around and notices the gun was still on safty and he snatches the gun from her and slaps her in the face. The young woman in shock and pain grips her face.
"Now come with me; Mindbender orders."
The young brunette follows him quickly and he opens the suite door let's her in. He punches a code in on an alarm notifying he checked inn and he locks the door behind him. The young woman looks around at the massive suite. The windows were the size of the walls, and the furniture was real leather. He watches the young woman whom in his opinion was quite brave walk around looking at the room.
"What are you running from; Mindbender questions as he disassembles the gun?"
"I helped rob a bank; she cooly answers while looking around."
"The suitcase has the money in it; Mindbender asks."
She nodes as she looks out the window that had a bay view.
"I'm helping you escape; Mindbender says calmly. I want half."
The woman comes to and turns around.
"I can't do that; she snaps. I have to meet up with my boyfriend tonight, half of this is his."
"Suit yourself; Mindbender calmly replies. Leave."
He puts the gun in a drawer and a loud knock is heard at the door followed by "police open up!" Her face goes white as another knock is heard.
"You win; she says in a voice full of fear and she grabs the suitcase and runs up stairs quickly. Mindbender opens the door and smiles at the police.
"May I help you; he asks calmly?"
"There was a young woman that rode up with you; the officer questions. Is she here?"
"No; Mindbender replies. I believed she got off on 14. I couldn't be certain because she pressed so many buttons. Is everything ok officer?"
I can't discuss this with you sir; the officer replies in question. Have a good day."
They leave and Mindbender closes the door and locks it he retrieves the disassembles gun and walks upstairs putting in hid drawer, and finds the young woman. She was sitting on his bed in the open loft shaking from fear. He smiles remembering some of the first acts of crime he committed with Cobra. She looks up at him and notices his smile.
"What's your name; Mindbender asks?"
"Raven; she answers."
"I'll be watching for you on the news Raven; Mindbender says with a smile."
"What's your name; she questions?"
Mindbender was silent for a moment trying to think of a name to give her as he takes off his jacket.
"Ben; Mindbender replies."
"Thank you for your help Ben; Raven politely says. But I think we need to settle this matter of money and I need to leave. I'll give you a quarter of my share."
Mindbender sighs and shakes his head only to let out a slight laugh.
"If you want to get caught you'll leave now; he begins. The police are everywhere in this hotel. Get comfortable and I'll order dinner."
Mindbender walks down the stairs and Raven follows. He loosens his tie and unbuttons the top two buttons on his shirt and walks over to the desk and picks up the room service menu. Raven looks at her watch and looks outside.
"Look let's just half the money and you can go buy a large suitcase or something and sneak me out; Raven quickly suggests. My boyfriend is waiting for me, and I don't like it when he gets mad."
"You probably wouldn't want to see me angry either; Mindbender retorts."
Raven looks at him for a moment.
"Would you like coffee with dinner; Mindbender asks? or are you more of a tea person."
Raven looks at her watch and walks to the window looking outside.
"I'm more afraid of my boyfriend than I am prison; Raven says in a shaking tone. I don't want to make him angry."
Mindbender flips through the menu trying to ignore her.
"What sounds good to you; Mindbender asks. Lobster or clam?"
"Please; Raven begs."
"Does your boyfriend know where you are; Mindbender asks in an irritated voice?"
Raven shakes her head.
"Alright then; he snaps. Shut up, have dinner with me, and tomorrow I'll get you out of here. Now lobster or clam."
"I have a shellfish allergy; she answers."
"Well damn; Mindbender snorts. How does it affect you, smelling it, touching it, eating it?"
"Just eating it; she replies."
Good; Mindbender continues. I'll have the lobster, you can have chicken since you can't seem to focus on much except getting to a apparently abusive boyfriend."
Raven almost felt embarrassed at that moment. She knew he was abusive but she never wanted to admit it.
"Coffee; Mindbender asks?"
"Yes; Raven answers."
Mindbender puts in his order as Raven looks out the window. She hadn't noticed when he was finished ordering the food, but he watched her for sometime. Mindbender walks up behind her and looks out the window watching the movement. She could feel him standing behind her and she jumps.
"I don't bite; Mindbender jokes as he stands next to her."
"You are an odd man Ben; Raven says playfully but still shaken up."
Mindbender puts his arm around her and gives her a harsh squeeze.
"I know; he replies. I place my pride on it."
A knock is heard at the door and Raven jumps and runs upstairs. In fear she hides the suitcase under the bed along with herself. Mindbender walks upstairs with the coffee tray and sits at the foot of the bed. Raven could smell the espresso and she crawls out.
"You're not going to do this all night are you; Mindbender questions her?"
Raven wasn't sure what to say at this point. She shrugs her shoulders and sits next to him. He leaves her in silence and pours her a cup of espresso. The two sit quiet sipping their coffee.
"What made you do it; Mindbender questions just to break the silence?"
"My boyfriend; she answers. He said if we got away with it then we could have a less stressful life."
Mindbender sips his coffee slowly as he remembered simular promises.
"I've learned to not trust such statements; Mindbender replies."
Raven's eyes begin to tear up and she puts the cup.
"I hate myself right now; Raven continues. I'm so stupid, I should've never listened to him."
Mindbender uncertain what to do just sits and listens to the young woman cry. Unexpectedly she leans her head on his shoulder and it startles him causing him to jump and spill his hot coffee.
"Dammit; he snaps."
He grabs the napkin that came with the coffee and quickly wipes his lap. Suddenly a loud knock is head at the door. Raven begins to shake in fear as the loud voice of an officer is yelling at the door.
"Mr. Minders we have permission to search your room; the officer yells."
Mindbender grabs the suitcase and pushes a panel on the wall open and puts the suitcase inside the tiny room and takes Raven by the hand and pushes her inside. The knocking gets more persistent and Mindbender hands her her coffee cup and shuts the panel.
Raven hears him walk down the stairs and the door opens. The police look around the place, moving about for sometime before the door is finally shut. Raven was frozen with fear as she stood there waiting for whatever to happen next. He was mostly sitting drinking his coffee he retrieved from upstairs, and texting a fake app hoping the search would end quickly.
"Do you think you could hurry this up; Mindbender asks an officer. I'm expecting my fiance to come by."
"I'm sorry sir no one is entering or exiting this hotel for at least tweleve hours; the office replies. I think we're done here."
"I guess I'll be eating a meal for two alone than; Mindbender fakingly grumbles."
"I guess; the officer replies."
The officers clear out and the door closes behind them. Mindbender sips the last of his coffee and looks at the door.
"This isn't what I had in mind for my escape; he thinks to himself."
Walking upstairs he pushes the panel open and Raven was shaking with fear.
"They're gone; Mindbender reassures. As far as they know you aren't here."
Raven steps out of the tiny dark room and looks around. A knock is heard once again and she steps back in the room. The panel is put back and he hurries downstairs and opens the door.
"Room service; a young man says."
The young man sets up the table.
"Are you expecting someone; the young man asks with a smile?"
"I was; Mindbender answers. The damn police won't let anyone in or out so I'll be have a mixture of land and sea."
The young man leaves. For sometime foot steps could still be heard, but Mindbender wasn't afraid. He walks upstairs and opens the panel letting Raven out.
"The police are still moving about the halls so be quiet; Mindbender orders. I'm guessing they've been checking all rooms."
Raven nods her head and follows him downstairs. She takes a seat at the table and the two eat in silence until the sound of the exit stairs door is heard slamming hard.
"Now; Mindbender says politely. How much did you steal?"
Raven looks up still in shock.
"Umm; Raven replies. I don't know. My boyfriend gave me the suitcase and pushed me on the bus."
Mindbender wipes his mouth and sips his white wine.
"We should take a look; Mindbender says with a smile."
Raven looks at him as he pushes his chair out from the table and he motions to her. She pushes her chair away from the table and follows him upstairs to the room. Mindbender looks at the suitcase and pulls it out from the hidden room and moves it by the bed. Raven stands in the doorway watching him lie the case on the floor and open the lid. The case was filled with stacks of hundred banded in tenthousand stacks. Mindbender counts the stacks and looks up at her.
"Not bad; he comments jokingly. There's two million here. You must workout if you're able to pull that around."
Raven walks over to the suitcase and looks at the money.
"A lot of good it will do me if I go to jail; Raven mumbles. I don't know what to do."
She sits on the edge of the bed and picks up one of the stacks and looks at it.
"I won't be able to spend any of it without getting caught; she continues. I'll go to jail instead of enjoying my life."
Mindbender looks at Raven holding the money as she just looks at it. He knew she probably never held that much money in her hand until now.
"I know what to do; Mindbender suggests. Leave with me to London next week. I have a private plane and I can get you a passport. You'll have to change your hair color."
Raven looks up in shock.
"What about the money; she questions? How do we exchange it, it's stolen?"
"I know people; Mindbender answers. Don't worry about it. And you are giving me a generous portion."
"Why are you helping me; she questions? I don't know you."
Mindbender smiles and bushes her hair out of her eyes. Her face goes flush and she pulls away.
"No; she says softly. I can't."
Mindbender smiles at her innocence.
"Dear child I don't want you; Mindbender replies. I want to help you. Your Zach is most likely using you and tomorrow I'll prove it to you. I'll go with you to meet him, and I can assure you it will not end well."
Raven looks down at the case and her eyes tear up.
"He said things would be better; she sobs. He said he'd stop lying and cheating if I did this."
"Darling I'm certain he lied once again; Mindbender taunts."
Raven buries her head in his strong chest crying. Mindbender puts his arm around her rubbing her back softly. All he could do was let her play her emotions out. Usually the shock ended after twenty-four hours or so. He figured she'd sleep for at least twelve hours when she would finally fall asleep. He spent some time holding her and listening to her cry and mumbled various things. He had patients but it was growing thin. He pulls her away from his chest and she looks at him.
"You need rest; Mindbender encourages. I'll give you a shirt, and you can sleep in my bed."
Raven looks at him as he stands up and walks over to him unpacked suitcase. He opens the case and pulls out a white t-shirt and hands it to her.
"I'm going downstairs to get you a toothbrush and I'll be back; he says kindly. Why don't you change."
Mindbender leaves and Raven looks at the money that was packed tightly in the case. She knew she could take it and leave without the police even knowing. Zach would be waiting for her at the apartment. She closes the suitcase and waits to hear the door open and close.
She could hear the sound of the dishes being gathered to be put outside. She wanted to please Zach, or anyone for the moment. All her life she grew up displeasing everyone, she was shuffled from foster home to foster home and Zach was the first person to tell her loved her even if he did hit her. Raven picks up the shirt and folds it neatly and grips the suitcase tightly. She hears the door open and she stands up, but she looks back at the shirt. She hears the door close and a she tears up not sure what to do. She sits down on the edge of the bed and looks at the shirt.
"I don't know what to do; she thinks to herself. He wants to help me, and yet I'm afraid of him. He hit me and he didn't even know me. Zach knows me and yet he hits me. I don't know what to do."
She looks at the shirt and picks it up and feels the smooth texture of the shirt and puts it down. She stands up and takes her shawl off and folds it, she takes off her shirt and bra. She slowly unbuttons her jeans and looks at herself in the mirror. She was so fit, and yet she only looked at herself as a fat pig. She takes off her shoes and jeans and walks to the full length mirror and stands in front of it looking at herself.
She looks at her body in the mirror sizing herself up. She looks at her tattoo that was on her side. The black and red dragon wasn't her idea but she listened to Zach. She hated the tattoo, but it pleased him. She looks at her face in the mirror. She was plain, no makeup on, and her hair was a mess. She often wondered if anyone would truly love her.
Lost in thought for some time she never heard Mindbender return. He walks in the room to find her standing in front of the mirror. She notices him walk up behind her and it startles her. Embarrassed she blushes and she walks over to pick up the shirt and put it on quickly.
"I didn't know anyone could be so ashamed of such a nice body; Mindbender jokes."
"I'm fat; Raven almost snaps."
"I'd hate to see what thin is too you then; Mindbender wonders in question."
He hands Raven the toothbrush and toothpaste.
"FYI; Mindbender continues. You're not fat."
Raven feels her face flush and she turns quickly and walks to the bathroom. Mindbender unbuttons his shirt and takes off his tie folding it and putting it on a hanger. He puts his worn clothes in a laundry bag. He rifles through his suitcase putting things away while standing in his boxers. Raven walks out of the bathroom and blushes at the sight of him in his underwear. He smiles and puts on his pajamas which was a white shirt and cotton plaid sleep pants. He looks at her wearing his shirt which was almost a dress on her and he smiles.
"Get some rest; he suggests. It's been a long day for both of us."
He leaves the room, but Raven calls out to him.
"Ben; she calls. Don't leave. I don't want to be alone. I want to. I struggle with being alone at night."
Mindbender turns around and shakes his head.
"Get in bed; he says. I'll brush my teeth so my lobster breath doesn't kill you literally, and I'll lay down with you."
Raven pulls the bedding down and she sits on the edge of the bed. She touches the soft sheets and runs her hands over the silk bedding. She turns her body and slides under the covers pulling the bedding over her. She could feel her body sliding under the covers as she lied down. Mindbender looks in the mirror watching her as he flosses his teeth. She was so emotional and strange, like most women that committed crimes for the first time. He brushes him teeth and rinses him mouth well before leaving the room. Looking in the mirror once again he watches her get comfortable and he realized he was smiling again.
He snaps out of it and leaves the room turning out the light and walks over to the bed. She looks out him standing by the bed and she sits up.
"I don't bite; Raven says."
Mindbender struggled with being in the bed with her. A woman in his bed was rare, but he was usually having sex with the woman in his bed rather it was consensual or not. He sits on the edge of the bed and pulls the covers down on his side sliding under the sheets and covering up. He leans over and turns out the light and turns over on his back. Raven looks at him unable to fall asleep. He looks over at her confused.
"Go to sleep; he snaps. I can't sleep with you looking at me."
Raven moves closer to him and slips under his arm.
"Zach would hold me; she pleas,"
Mindbender could feel an erection forming instantly and he laid as stiff as his erect penis. But it didn't take long for Raven to fall asleep. He carefully moves her to the other side of the bed and slips away to the bathroom to take care of the erection. It didn't take long for the release and he was back to the bed in no time.