This is just a one-shot. It's not related to the storyline.
I know it's late but I hope you enjoy it all the same
I recommend listening to the song 'Help me close my eyes' by Those Dancing Days
Huey hated every second he was currently spending at his school hall. He hated that he had to be at the Halloween dance; but he definitely hated being a part of the committee in charge of the Halloween dance more. As the Head prefect, it was obvious that the one leading the committee would be him, and the student council couldn't pass up the chance of having someone with his great orderly skills run the event. In his opinion, it was just a petty excuse to use Huey.
But it didn't stop there. As it was a costume party, it was expected of everyone to show up in a costume; and because he was in the committee, it was compulsory for him too. He stood by the entrance, with another student, checking the teenagers entering the hall and making sure they were students of the school (the school management didn't want uninvited guests raiding the school premises). Huey had taken measures to control entry right from the main gate; he had already sent away five people that snuck into the school. The student council put him in charge, he sure going to take thorough measures.
"Huey?" a voice called to him. Huey glanced from the room to the girl in front of him. She had on a Moana costume, and would have passed for the character except her skin tone was light brown, eyes green and her curly hair was light caramel.
"Jazmine," Huey greeted, "That's an interesting selection for a costume"
"I know right? I wanted to do something different this year than the usual princess gowns I wear, you know. Plus we're teenagers and I only get to do this right once. So I picked this instead get up instead. I feel so in tune to Moana in this outfit. The line where the sky meets the sea is so calling me," Jazmine swooned. She twirled, giggling. When she turned back to Huey, she took a good look at his outfit and put her hands on her hips.
"Is that your costume?" Jazmine asked the Freeman.
"Yes," he replied.
"And who exactly are you supposed to be?"
"Huey P Newton"
"Where's the beret?"
Huey glared at Jazmine and turned away, answering lowly, "My hair couldn't fit"
Jazmine hid her giggles behind her hand, "How unfortunate. You know what; you look more like a hunter that way. You know, black leather jacket that reaches the knees, black jeans, a fake bullet proof vest (Jazmine had no idea it was real), dark aura; that suits you perfectly"
"That's ridiculous"
"And yet it's true. You are targeting non-students right?" Jazmine stated, eyeing a scowling Huey.
In the background, the music from the hall could be heard; a song ended and another came on. Jazmine's eyes lit up and she jumped a bit.
"My jam just came on. Sorry, Huey. But I gotta go bust some moves. Later"
Huey watched Jazmine disappear into the mass of students; he guessed she was making her way to the centre of the dance floor. For the next twenty he continued standing at the entrance until it was time for a shift change. Huey didn't really need the break as he wasn't much of a partier, but he figured he needed to rest a while and check that everything was in order indoors. After ensuring that things were going smoothly, he walked up a staircase lined up against the wall adjacent to the stage where the DJ was currently spinning tunes. The staircase lead to a platform that stored a few stage lamps used to light up the stage.
Leaning against the railing, Huey observed his fellow peers below. Everyone was enjoying themselves below, with the Halloween decor and everyone dressed in costumes, it seemed to hype up the teenagers' energy. With his sharp eyesight, Huey caught a gangster dressed teen discreetly pouring something into the punch, most likely alcohol. Riley, Huey thought. He should have known his little brother would be up to mischief. As he was about to leave his perch, another person caught his eye. She had donned a 'Katana' costume, black leather jacket and tight trousers, a white tank top with a red sash tied at the waist, a white mask covering the top half of her face and a katana strapped to her back.
What struck him most was the fact that she wasn't dancing or showing much of a party spirit like the people around her. And seeing as he had his eye on every person that entered the hall and cataloguing who was who, he had no idea who the girl was.
So we have another crasher, Huey thought, ready to chase down the intruder. He kept 'Katana' –as he decided to call her- in his line of vision as he descended the steps. The girl seemed to pick up on the fact that someone had their eyes on her, and zeroing in on the perpetrator her gaze locked on Huey's. Time seemed to freeze for both of them, and Huey found himself entranced by Katana's eyes. But with the current sing ending, the moment was gone and 'Katana' seemingly wormed her way through the crowd.
(Cue the music)
Off he went, chasing her through crowd, out the hall and then through the empty hallways of the school next school building. There was a thrill that coursed through every part of his body. He had to know the girl behind the mask, but there was no reason to stop the fun. He would follow her, he would play her game; but he would capture her, and be the victor of this game. Huey was the hunter after all, as Jazmine dubbed him.
'Katana' took a sharp left, running up the flight of stairs. Huey was right behind her, taking three steps at a time in order to close the distance between the two. But with Huey nearing 'Katana', leaped onto the railing, grabbed onto the railing of the next staircase and hauled herself over it, moving a staircase above Huey. Seeing this, Huey mimicked her actions, but had a rougher time doing so since he was ascending and not descending the staircase. Regardless, Huey was relentless in his pursuit and followed the girl until they entered the roof. The girl stopped running, her back to Huey and the wind blowing through her black tresses.
"I'm sure you know why I chased you," Huey spoke, "I have no clue how you entered the premises, but seeing as you're not a student at this school, I'll have to escort you out"
"I don't think so," the girl spoke, turning around, "Isn't it bad for you to send your girlfriend away after she came all this way to see you?"
Mai had one hand on her hip, shaking her head while looking at Huey and smirking at that. Huey was shocked for a moment before closing the distance between them, gathering the Japanese in his arms and kissing the daylights out of her. Not at all surprised by her boyfriend's behaviour, Mai returned his kiss, swiftly slipping her hands around his neck, enjoying the make out session. She soon broke apart from Huey, leaning her forward against his.
"That was intense," she breathed.
"Sorry," Huey apologised, enjoying the feel of Mai in his arms, "I guess I missed you"
"Why do I get the feeling its more than that?"
"Probably because I was just about fed up of being in there"
"I see"
"So why are you dressed up as DC hero 'Katana'?" Huey questioned, removing the white mask from Mai's face.
"I like her. She's a warrior who fights for justice. And she's from my home country after all"
"Figured as much,"
A thought occurred to Huey which he voiced to Mai.
"I thought since I was non-student I wasn't allowed here," Mai countered.
"It's a Halloween party. And you will have a mask on. No one will notice. Come on"
Jazmine had waltzed over to the refreshment table for a cup of punch. She had lost track of time with all the dancing she had done, but she had enjoyed herself a lot regardless. As she took sips of her drink, Jazmine felt a tap on her tap. She looked over to see her friend Amy (dressed as Harley Quinn) who was also from the dance floor.
"Punch?" Jazmine offered, as the music in the background changed to a slow-paced song. The girl nodded; Jazmine poured the drink into a cup and handed it over to her friend. Amy finished the drink in less than thirty seconds and sighed contentedly.
"That hits the spot," Amy said, "This party is awesome"
"I know right. I've been dancing since I got here"
"It's a shame I couldn't bring my boyfriend. It's so annoying having boys hit on me all the time"
"Sorry girl"
The two girls continued talking when something seemed to distract Amy.
"Amy, you still there?"
"Jazzy, is it me or is Huey dancing?"
Confused, Jazmine looked in the direction Amy was looking. Much to her surprise and bewilderment, in darkness with dancing lights, was Huey, moreover he had his hands around a girls' waist.
"This has to be the phenomenon of all ages," Amy exclaimed.
"Tell me about it?"
"Do you know who the 'Katana' chick is?"
"I have no idea"
They continued watching the dancing pair, wondering who this mystery girl was that got Huey of all people to dance. With the lights moving around as they were, Jazmine thought she saw the two share a kiss, but dismissed it as her imagination. She got distracted for a few seconds, and when she looked back, Huey and the mystery girl were gone.
"Where did Huey go?" Jazmine asked.
"What are you talking about, they are still-huh? Where did they disappear to?"
They looked around the whole room, but there was no afro insight.
"Aw man," Amy whined, "I wanted to corner them and find out who mystery girl was"
"I guess we'll never know," Jazmine said, also wanting to know the identity of the mystery girl. She sighed and dragged Amy back into the dance floor. Perhaps it was one of those mysteries that couldn't be solved.
Hope you enjoyed this.
