Disciple A/N: Sorry for lack of updates. Personal reasons have caused my absence.
SOTM: If you called someone out for being a shitty friend and they refused to acknowledge your feelings, would you chase after them? Homie don't play that. Bye Felicia.
Disciple and Mina continued their conversation after Domino left, going over the rules and what to expect while staying in his hotel.
"So, you're telling me you guys get to live over here in the penthouse suite and I gotta live in the Mutant projects?" Mina whined.
Disciple crossed his arms angrily, "They're not projects! I'm proud to say they are rather lavish housing for the tenants I'm able to help."
Mina saw she offended him, "Alright, my bad. Sorry. I just thought I'd be closer to Domino and Frank."
He sighed, finally catching her true concerns, "Mina, you'll still be able to come hang out with your mom. You're old enough where you can live on your own now. You're still 'technically' under the same roof."
It was her turn to take offense, "You don't think I can live on my own?"
"No, I didn't say that. I know you think I'm trying to separate you and Domino, but that couldn't be further from the truth." He put a hand up in defense, "Tell you what, here's your room key and some cash. Go down to the casino and try to relax, I'm gonna go check on Dom. You're in room fourteen twelve."
She walked around the casino, less intent on spending the money Disciple had just given her. Mina was more focused on her surroundings if this were to be called her home from here on out. She walked around the outskirts first, looking at the art on the wall and the people around her. Then she saw the entrance leading to the club with bouncers forming a checkpoint.
"I'd better not," Mina looked around, "Dick-sciple probably has eyes on me."
Taking one last look at the part of the casino she was forbidden, she headed towards the bar in the center. She was right about one thing; Disciple did have eyes on her and he was watching the train wreck happen on the monitor. He cursed and jumped out of the chair to catch her.
Ulysses had been sitting at the bar with a bottle of whiskey he had Jennica drop off and leave him, with his chin resting on his palm while playing the video poker built into the bar top. He had been idly listening to Lekan when he happened to glance up and catch her eye.
"So, hear me out boss," Lekan pitched, "First we buy out those clowns across the street…"
Mina's eyes focused on the attractive older man at the bar with a nearly empty bottle in front of him. He seemed familiar but she couldn't place him.
"We'll call it Cervaza Torta!" Lekan continued, "Pizza and beer with a smooth Latin Lekan twist!"
Ulysses sat up straight in his stool, leaning over towards the right a bit. When Mina's eyes followed his, his heart leaped. To make sure he fully had her attention, he brought the bottle of expensive liquor to his lips, winked at her and took three large gulps.
Mina smiled at him and mumbled to herself, "My kinda party…"
Lekan continued on, ignorant to the chemistry happening between them, "I bet we could get on that bar rescue show! Anyway, it'd be the perfect place to open a food joint."
When Mina winked back at him, he got up from his seat and loosened his tie. Ulysses interrupted Lekan's tangent when he threw his tie at him.
"Hey!" Lekan picked it up and looked at it, "Where you goin' boss? It's a good idea, you know it!"
He ignored Lekan as he walked around the bar slowly, keeping his eyes trained on Mina who started to slowly walk around the bar towards him as well. She noticed the way he walked, the air about him that demanded attention and respect. He was older, that much was obvious, but she picked up on his dangerous side with his tattoos and scarred face.
Ulysses could only concentrate on two things: Mina's sultry gaze on him and keeping his jaw clenched shut to avoid looking like a jackass with it hanging in awe. His heart leaped at the thought of having another intimate moment like that night in the club. Could he pick up where they left off? Should he kiss her?
They finally met next to the blackjack tables and where Jennica was cleaning the counter. They didn't pause, continuing to move but this time around each other. Circling each other as if sizing one another. Ulysses knew he had to say something, but his mind went blank. Jennica watched intently with pursed lips and a furrowed brow.
"Marry me."
He blurted out the first thing that came to his mind.
Jennica threw her bar towel on the counter angrily.
Mina flashed him a playful smile and laughed. He cringed a bit, he looked like an idiot! His first words to her were to marry him. This wasn't going how he wanted, but at least he was able to make her laugh.
"I was denied critical, need to know information!" he growled as he walked up behind Mina.
She jumped and gasped, "Frank!"
"Son of a bitch…" Ulysses grumbled as he scowled at his second in command.
Frank's guns were holstered now that he was in safe territory, his left hand pressed to his injured shoulder. He was limping towards them, "Why the fuck didn't you tell me who the fuck your daddy was?!"
Ulysses raised an accusing finger at him, "Why the fuck didn't you tell me you knew where the fuck she was?!"
Mina didn't hear what Ulysses said, she got defensive and opened her mouth to snap back at Frank but stopped when she saw Disciple walking towards them with purpose and an annoyed look on his face, almost disapproving.
"Oh, look who finally showed up," Frank spat at the man in the trench coat.
"What the hell happened to you?" Disciple asked and looked at his burnt, injured shoulder.
"I got my ass cornered by the fucking X-Men."
Mina's hands went to cover her face, "Oh shit, he found me."
Ulysses was trying to catch up to whatever the fuck was going on, "What do you mean?"
"Oh shit, oh shit, oh shit," she cursed in panicked whispers, "That means HE'S here!"
"Cable?" Disciple offered.
Mina mumbled through her hands, "My ex-boyfriend…"
"You went after Cable?" Disciple turned back to Frank.
"What else you expect me to do? The fuck you been doing?"
Disciple pointed to Mina, "Trying to keep this one alive and out of trouble."
Frank pushed Mina aside, making her bump into Ulysses, to shove his finger in his chest, "You did a fuck-all job of that! You were supposed to keep an eye on her- but look who she's hanging out with!"
Disciple shoved his hand away, "She was literally out of my sight for five minutes! What do you want, me to keep her a prisoner?"
Mina flipped him off as Lekan and Domino came up behind them. "What happened to Frank?" Domino asked.
"Frank ran off to try and be a big goddamn hero and instead he got his ass kicked by Buzz Lightyear," Disciple explained how Scott shot him.
"Shit! Scott's here?" Domino cussed and looked to Mina, "We gotta hide Mina!"
"Don't worry, they can't get in here. I've got it all covered." He reassured her.
"Do you?" Frank said with narrow eyes, "Last I checked, I'm head of security."
"Last I checked, I'm not a fucking child!" Mina snapped at them all.
There was an awkward silence before the three of them started arguing about her safety and what they planned to do. Ulysses took the opportunity to get Mina's attention, nudging her and nodding his head for her to follow him. Domino saw what was going on and stopped it before Mina disappeared with another guy. Frank and Disciple kept arguing, they even started pointing fingers at Lekan.
Domino ignored their jabs at each other, looking at Mina and Ulysses standing too close for her liking, "I see you've already met the boss."
The others stopped talking immediately, forgetting the whole mission of keeping them separated at all costs.
Ulysses straightened up, now that he wasn't being ignored anymore, "Of course- "
"No, we haven't." Mina corrected and looked towards him expectantly.
Ulysses could see the others behind Mina, his jaw still hanging open awkwardly. Frank made no effort in concealing his laughter, throwing his head back and wincing at the pain in his shoulder. Disciple's eyes going wide and covering his mouth his with hand. Lekan turning to ask Disciple what her problem was but was promptly shushed. His gut dropped when she claimed she didn't know him. Was she that drunk? Or did she regret it?
He finally gathered his mental footing and turned on his charm, if she wanted to pretend as they'd never met before, he would play along.
"What's your name, Bokkie?" She paused in answering, giving him a slight scowl. Sensing her offense, he bowed his head in apology, "It's a term of endearment where I'm from."
Domino didn't seem to be reading the room at all, "This is my-"
"Mina," she interjected and put her hand in his expecting one, "Mina Hawkins, and you are?" She didn't want him thinking of her as Domino's daughter. She wanted to be her own person now that she was free from the mansion.
"Klaue… Ulysses Klaue," he bent slightly and brought her hand to his lips, "But you can call me Daddy."
Mina blushed and laughed, "Daddy?"
"Good girl," he winked, "You're a quick learner."
Frank realized he was watching Mina hooking up with Ulysses. "Oh, I'm sorry, is my bleeding interrupting a romantic moment?" he said sarcastically.
Ulysses nodded, "In fact-"
Mina ignored Ulysses, "Wait- you're bleeding?"
She pulled away from him and reached for Frank, "Come here, let me take a look at you."
"Not here," Frank shook his head, "Too many eyes."
"Come on then, let me take care of you," Mina put her arm around his good one, "and get you out of these bloody clothes."
The rest of them watched Mina lead Frank off towards the elevators. Domino leaned her head on Disciple's shoulder, "Isn't it so cute how quick they got along?"
Ulysses stood beside her with confusion written all over his face, "Frank? Of all fuckin' people?"
"Could'a been Lekan," Disciple joked badly. He was the only one laughing.
The wheels in Disciple's head started turning. He looked from Ulysses to the retreating couple and back again, "They've been damn near inseparable since they met." When he saw the look of defeat on his boss's face, he knew Ulysses thought Mina and Frank were a couple and he would use it to his advantage.
He knew that if Ulysses continued to believe that, the easier it would be to keep them apart. Mina was better off being nowhere near him, it would only make it easier for them to keep her safe and her powers hidden. Klaue was a dangerous man with an even worse temper.
"What are we going to do about the X-Men?" Domino asked Disciple, "You know if Scott is here, Colossus is here."
Ulysses let out a sinister chuckle, "Doubt it, I killed that Russki when they tried to steal my shit."
"Sorry Klaue, he didn't die. Trust me, I was there when he came back." Domino corrected.
"How?!" he said in disbelief, "I hit him in the fucking head! Metal or not, this shit crushed his skull." He held up his prosthetic arm.
"The X-Men used to have the best doctor in the world," Domino smirked and pointed towards the elevator Mina used, "They used to play a lot more than doctor."
Domino nodded, and Ulysses groaned while running a hand through his hair and tugging at it in frustration, "I'll just kill him again."
"He's not who I'm worried about. Did Frank get Cable? Was the kill confirmed?"
"No," Disciple shook his head, "But I'm going to check into it. Don't worry. I won't let him hurt her again. Nor Colossus for that matter."
Ulysses put a hand on his shoulder, giving him a stern look, "They hurt her?"
Disciple feigned his concern, he knew that if he had his boss focused on something else, he would eventually lose interest or forget about Mina, "Yes. Unfortunately, but like I said, I'm on it."
"No," he looked him square in the eye, "I am."
"But-"
"Where was he last seen? Lekan! Get my guns!" he called out to the man who was standing right next to him, "We're heading out. Disciple, get the men and the trucks ready."
Disciple smirked, "Of course, boss."